UMASS/AMHERST 312066 0333 3151 9 A.t-^ •'4»'>''r^ *^ - ^'^' *v .y^' \^r '^M^' vlVW ^ ^' Jfrbi ^..A ^tJt:^' LIBRARY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE N o . .^.3__0_S_4^^. D ATE . ±r. .W 02, SOURCE _k-olle/^.e ^tu-Taas.. a- v.l(3-.l ffhis book may be kept out TWO WEEKS only, and is subject to a fine of TWO CENTS a day thereafter. It will be due on the day indicated below. WAY F> ions The ^< AMERICAN m FIvORIST. =ji? A WEEKLY JOURNAL FOR THE TRADE. VOLUME XVI. CHICAGO: AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. 1901. ^ V I G Ad:ims Express Co, a card to the.. 862 ■AdiantuTU cuneatum, a plant of. .1550 Adiantum house, aphis in 1450 Advance and progress of horticult- ure in the past centur\ 821 Advertising, alleged fraudulent... 733 Albany, N. Y.608. 614. 6t,0. TOi, 740, 768 8C6, 816. 880. 912, 9!ii, 1010, I0S6, 1092 IHO 1165, 1266, 1295, 1368, U93. 1434 1449, 1483, 1636, 1685. 1619, 1694, 1714 American Association of Nursery- men 1526,1626, n6£8, 1686 American Bulb Co. c>>artered 1740 American Carnation Society, the.. 126 —Awards, the 988 — ^Baltimore convention, the 985 —Banquet, the 10^9 — Department of registration. .233. 382 414, .'J70, 600. 660, 694, 726. 758, T9D, 830 S92. 958. — Essay, Peter Fisher's., *Essay, Prof. Wood's 990 —Gleanings, by W. P. Craig 1069 — Permanent fund, subscribers to.ll67 ^♦President Bertermann 985 — President's address 987 — Programme of Baltimore meet- ing 8-24 —Secretary's report 988 — "Those present 989 -Treasurer's report 988 Illustrations are Bloomsburg. Pa 692, ITOk "IJonnaffon" }70 Borers in trees and shrubs 3i!6 Boston.. 3, 30 180. 202, 238, 2f8, 286, 315 348, 379 412. 443, 4.S3. 538, 667, 697 6-27, 66H, (188. 736. 7.55. 788, 8i8. 860, 89.' 9;l. 956 993. 1038, 1077, 1115, 1162, 1333 1272, 1311, 1345. 1379. 1416 1447. H81 1516 1553, 1584, 1617, 1647, 1675. 1703 1731. 1759 178S. '* boston fern, growing the 477 Boston, spring exhibition at 1147 Boston through Quaker City spec- tacles 158n *Boston, dedicatory exhibition at 1679 1613. i*Boston history, a bit of 1611 j Boston, a Saturday show at 154 *Boulevard planting in Chicago... 786 I *Bouquet of carnations, bridal .... 1610 *Houquet of green, a casket 1782 ,„„„! Bradford. Pa 381, 15i'4 'x??! Brantford, Out 1165 Briarcliff school of horticulture. . . 1484 Bridgeport, Conn 390. 1138 Bright -'^pot next year, a 1651 Browallia speciosa major 156 *Buettnei-, Emil 473 Buffalo... 50. U8, 188. 2)8, 3M. 318, 402 445. 586, 618, 692, 788, 878, 923, 1039 1077, 1196, 1246, 1-290, 1317, 1450, 1482 1532, 1585, 1616, 1645, 1677, 17iJ4, 1732 7.^9 1787. — 'Vice-President Lemon 1032 1 Buffalo, accommodations at.. 1318, 1760 American Dahlia Society 34 American floriculture, retrospec- tive and prospective 131 American Nurserymen's Protec- tive Association 1626 American Park and Outdoor Art Association 1674 American Pomological Society. . . 1714 American Rose Society, the.. 726, 996 1032, lf83, —Department of registration 486 — Scale of points 345 — Second annua! meeting and exhibition 1145. *1231 American Seed Trade Association. 1560 1624, »18E6, Angleworms, a cure for 1678 Annandale rose show, the 1675 Anlhuriums, the 1698 •Antirrhinum, a New Brunswick.. 200 Apple the prince of fruits 1C79 •Aquatic gardening in Boston parks 1730 Aquatics and their winter protec- tion 438 '♦Aquatics in District of Columbia. 238 Aquatics, midsummer notes on — 56 Aquatics, notes on 951 1476 1611.1754 Arboriculture, iDternational soci- ety of 1562 *Areca Ilsemanni 1643 Are you going 1444 '''Asparagus decumbens 8 24 Asparagus, failure with cardon, . 1518 Asparagus Spiengeri, variegated form of 376 Buffalo. hoteUof 16,50 ^Buffalo, the convention city 1785 Buffalo to New "^'ork 6 •Buffalo's great fair, at 1729 Bulb contract, the government. . . . 1524 Bulb industry in England, the... .1547 Bulb trade, the French 1172 Bulbous stock, period of forcing.. 1081 Bulbs, Carolina 1643 Bulbs, cold storage for 44 Bulbs, planting spring flowering.. 405 Cactus curiosity, a 1^48 ♦Calceolaria integri folia 17l0 ♦Califoruian flower show 441 Camden N.J 1142,1526,1662 ♦Campanula isophvlla Ma}"ii 58 Canadian Horticultural Associa- tion 6«, 158, 1650, 1678, 1788 Candytuft for Easter 1036 Canna, garden history of 1269 Cannas, the season's work among. 439 Carnation. — — *.4donis 7.i2 — 'Cressbrook Ill- — *Dcrolliy 75. — *Egypt 1U3 —♦Guardian Angel 62 — ♦Iloosier Maid; 918 — ♦Ine, Mrs. Leopold 1031 — ♦Lawson, Mrs. Thos. W 14ii — ♦Lorna Iu33 —♦Nelson, Mrs. E. A 1032 —♦Norway 93P Aspect, the beat }5J§ -*Queen i.oui^.'.'.'.W.W'.V.'.'.'.'.W'. 787 Atlanta. Ga. . ■••••■■•: ••••■■ ••■■I6'6! Carnation blooms, treatment for.. 318 Auctions, English horticultural.. 22' Augusta. Ga 766 Aurora, III 668. 1294 Autumn bloomers, desirable 1562 Azaleas in America, growing 1697 "►A'/alea Iveryana 1671 ♦.\2aleas, multi-grafted 1698 Babylon, L. 1 695 Baltimore 22, 100, 342. 334, 362, 430 462. 850 891. 97J, 1U54, 1134, 1202, 1260 1358, 1424, 1149, 1182, 170i. Baltimore hotels of 924 •Bamboo, the 254 Bamboos, the hardiest 870 •Bangor flower show, a 754 Bangor, Me 96J Banquet to President O'Mara 782 Barrle, Ont 12(8 Bay City, Mich «0«, 1275 Bay trees 1618 •Kays, pyramid 1343 Bavside, jottings at 1032 — Keepiu Bedding, plants for formal 1669 Begonia Dui-hartlei 1702 Begonia Gloire de Lorraine.. '*656, 1074 ♦1152, 1110. •Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, house of 689 •Begonia Gloire de Lorraine for Chicago market 690 Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, prop- agation of 204 •Begonia E. G. Hill 256 Begonias in England 955 Belleville, 111... 1688 Bellevue, Pa 1392 Belvidere, III 1660 •Bench support, a simple 66 Bennett, Pa 413 •Berckmans, Robert C 1858 *Bert»rraann, John 1410 ♦ Bertermann, Wra, G 990 Birmingham, Ala 693 Uloomington, III 552 410, 4SX, 480. Carnation raisers, to 691 Carnation show, the Pan-Ameri- can 1442 Carnation, the improvement of the 170 Carnations:- — American in England 630 — •Armazindy sport, a house of. . .l'6o —Artificial pollination 1371 —♦At Sing Sing, N. Y 5»5 —Benching 1753, 1781 — Clearing out the houses 1475 — Connecticut cultural method, a. 787 —Cuttings and their treatment 723 —Diseased 653 — Earl> feeding and root develop- ment 2?6 — ♦Evanston, house of 1073 — Field culture, truisms of 1548 —Field planting, preparations for 1159 -Hybridizing.. 752, 1030 — ♦In health and disease 99i) Injury tu blooms 768 quality 856 indicated by an ♦ — Various varieties, results with.. 918 —Watering 1032 —White, a good 1476 —♦White, a new 918 —White Cloud, a word for 888 —White Mrs. BraJt 1418 ♦Carpet bedding ad\ertisement, a. 6?t5 Catalogue difficulties 1592 ♦Cattleya labiata, seven- flowered spike of 1642 ♦Cattleya x Thayeriana 1445 ♦Ceiastrus, notes on 1412 Celosia pyramidalia 65 Cement, fire proof 1237 Cemeteries, new 1691, 1743 Cemeteries, notes nf the 1686 Centaurea iraperialis 1546 ♦Centaurea, the native American. .1644 Census statistics of floriculture, . . 388 ♦Central Park, New York, mall in 27 Cereus, the n'ght blooming 136 Changes of two decades, the 1375 Chatt4noo2a, Tenn 780 Lhestnut Hill, Pa. .687, 812, 10-22, 12351 1691. 1 Chicaso..!, 31.67, 136, 174,203. 231, 259 •386, 316, 347, 380. 412, 444, 481, 536 568 598, 628, 6'>6, 688, 725, 766, 788, 8-27, ,s-'0 1 891 922 956. 994, 1037, 1076, 1115. 1163 1234, 1274, 1312, 1344, 1380, 1416, 14461 1480,1515, 1.551, 1582, 1616,1616, 1676 1703, 1730. 1768, 1786. ♦Chicago Florists' Club at River- side 1783 Chicago Florists' Club, carnation show of 855 Chicago flower show, the 631 Chicago to Buffalo 1706, 1734 Chicago to New York 5 ♦Chicago, wholesaling cut flow- ers in 314 ♦Christmas bouquet, a 857 ♦Christmas plants in New York... 783 Christmas tree trade, the 736 Chrysanthemum: — — Appleton, Col. D ♦533, 104(1 — ♦Boehmer, Louis 476 -♦Brutus 564 —•Chamberlain, Mrs. W. B 723 —♦Chestnut Hill 723 —♦Eaton, Timothy 761 —♦Gold Smith 623 —♦Golden Trophy 475 -♦Hayes, F. B..' 687 — *Iyorv B66 — *No. 22 6 '3 —♦Omega , 688 — ♦Ritson, Mrs 688 —•Smith. Mrs. Elmer D 623 -♦Vanariva 6tV2 — ♦Zampa 723 Chrysanthemum from accnimis- sion man's standpoint, the 475 Chrysanthemum growing, practi cal 477 ihrysanttemum shows, the profit Latest facts about new 621 —Mrs. Lawson and Genevieve Lord 1706 —Lawson in England 733 —New, the 686 —October treatment 375 —Planting in the field 1308 — Results of a peculiar season 479 —Scott or Joost 888 — Seedling 1118 — Solid beds versus benches 69 —Special fertilizers for 566 —Spring treatment for plants in- doors 1343 — Stem rot, its causes and reme- dies 653 —The Marijuis. success with 1476 — Toppinf^ plants in field 1610 — Tri_'atmenl for younc plants HiS —Up to date 374 — Varieties of 1900, experiences with 949 of : 630 Chrysanthemum Society of Amer- ica 125 —Committees to examine seed- lings 310. 4'9j — Commilteps, work of the 409, 44<3l 486. f38. F70. 600.630. —President Herrincton on the 3r9 — Review of work ol' 7'^2 —Scale of points 446 Chrysanthemum su.t, an English. 1700 Chrysanthemums: — — *At Mrs. B. p. Cheney's 474 —For home market ' 1 651 — French judging scale 1276 —Gulf coast notes f9 —In Fugland 888 —* Jottings 687 — *New 56t!, 622, 722 — *Pompon 594 —Renaming 1(80 —Seasonable notes 1671, 1728 —Specimen plants 309, f36 —Sports 726 —Standard 660 —Treatment for Timothy Eaton.. 1671 —Troubles 694 — *Under cheese cloth shading 44t —Weeping 726 ♦Churchyard planting 1344 Cincinnati. .434. 445^ 487. 550. 669. 601 (546. 668. 838, 9.i7, Um, 1094, 1117. 1216 1256,1328, 1358.1406. 1417, 1462, 1483 1568, 1634, 1617, 1648,1716,1760,1772 1800. ^Clematis and its failings, the.... 282 Clenlatis disease, the 40 *CleniiLtis indivisa in New Zea- land 56 ♦Clematis Jackroani 283 Clematis, rambling jottings on the 580 Clematis, the 226 Clematis, the cutting back of the. 326 Clematis for pot culture 61 Cleveland 38. 250, 298. 400. 458 659 734. 1194, 1320, 1392, 1616, 1677, 1704 1734, 1768. 1790. Coal report of Chicago Florists' Club 31 ♦Ccologyne criatata 144i Coleus, the blue 1161 ♦Coleus thyrsoideus 1550 Colorado, flower show in 228 Columbus. O. , -.693. 848, 940. IC78, 1302 1315. 1392, 1449, 1500, 1572, 16:}2, 1692 1704. 1796. *Com!ei,, James -...1670 Competition, encouraging ruinous 1514 Complaint, a 1484 Conifers as rain gauges 13i4 Connersville, Ind 368 ♦Conservatory while you wait, a.. 1114 Convention, the New York *121 —American floriculture, an essay. 131 —Awards, special 166 —Between the acts 128 —Carnation, the improvement of the, an essay 170 — Committees^ reports of I^ —^Convention photograph, the 167 — ^Decorations, the 168 — Election of olTicers 126 —Exhibition, the horticultural 126, *I69 — Floral decoration, an essay 168 — *Greenhouse construction, an essay 138 — Imprpssious of the 184 — ♦Kasting. AVm. F., vice-presi- dent-elect 124 —Musings 166 — *OMar:(, Patrick, president- elect 123 -President Woods address 122 —President's reception 125 — Rose, the, an essay 133 —Secretary, report of the 124 — Trade exhibit, judges of the 124 —Trade exhibit, the.^ 126 —Treasurer, report of the 135 — Welfare of the society, an essay 165 ♦Convention city, a ramble in the. 25 Convention hall, the 32 Conveniion tips 32 Conventiouites, a hint to 6, 42, 60 Conventions at expositions 2. 28 *Cod1 rooms for florists' use 62 ♦Corner pi<-ce for a casket 1378 Cosmos under glass 656 Council IJJufEs, la 1617 Crai^. a chat with 255 ♦Craig & Son's shirt waist brigade 199 Crematory, a garden 1788 Crossing and hybridizing 752 ♦Crotonsas house plants 1510 *C otoiis, exhibition 255 ^Crystal Palace. London 29 Cut flower packages 228 ♦Cuthbertson, William 4 ♦Cycas revolula in bloom 1699 ♦Cyclamens at University of Illi- nois ". 1374 ♦Cyclamens for seed, growing 1548 ♦Cyjjripedium Charlesworihii x Spicerianum 889 ♦^ypripedium Leeanum 1730 ♦Cypripedium >' Mrs. Chas. Can- ham 856 ♦Cyrtomium falcatum 1306 D DatTodils, forcing 660 Dahlia not-s E8. 1577 Dahlias, a little talk about 253 Dahl ias at Boston 282 Dahlias, keeping dwarf 375 Dahlias, pot rooi 11*75 Dallas, Tex 1370, 1448 Danish horticultural chronology.. U34 ♦Dean, Richard .."... 4 Deceptive preparations 376 Decoration, floral 168 ^De Longpre, Paul, flower studies by 1231. 1270 ♦Dendrobium nobile 11.3, 1444 ♦Dendrobium Phahrnopsis 1442 Denver 100. 260, 302, 360, 396, 766, 908 1004. 1042. 1733. DesMoin?s. Li , 320, 518 Detroit.. .5, 214, 259, 485.584,599,631 743. 957. 1164, 1338, 1428. 1617, 1648 1759. Dielytra. the 854 ♦Diiiimock, Alfred 565 Disclaimer, a 694 "Doing us— good" 1046 Doronicums 116 ♦Douglas nursery, at the 76 D aca^nas and oth« r foliage plants 14' 9 Dracaenas, diseased 1276 ♦Dracaena indivisa in New Zea- land 55 Dutch and their bulbs, the 1G86 Dutchess County Horticultural Society, annual dinner o«f 952 E Electric light in greenhouses 60O Electric shock plants 1610 Elizabeth, N. J 1102 ♦Eliwanger. George 1342 Elm leaf beetle, the 1426 Elmira. N Y 466. 1132 English exhibitions, notes of.I376, 1613 1612. English horticultural notes 442 Erie. Pa 1434 Ethics, a question of 446 Eucharis Amazonica, culture of. .1036 *Euphorbia jacquinaeflora I5ft0 Evansville, Ind 1R62 'Evergreens at the Pan- American 1703 ■•Ewell, Warren s 3 Eiact information wanted I34H Eshibitions, coming. .260, £H8, 31S, 3K3 J15, 4Ji;, 1734. Exhibiiions, the: — — Andover, Mass f34 — Baltimore f3J —•Boston 473 —Chestnut Hill. Pa S33 —♦Chicago 489 — CoId-Spring-on-Hudson, N. Y.. 6B4 — Denver 532 —Hartford , Conn 475 — Houston, Tex 564 — Indianapolis E32 —Madison. N. J 533 — Manchester, Mass 565 — Mt. Kisoo. N. Y 665 —Newport, R. 1 663 — Oceanic, N. .1 665 —Orange, N.J 664 — 'Philadelphia 529 — Poughkeepsle, N. Y 530 -Providence, R. I f 6 J —St. Louis 561 — Tarrylown, N. Y 634 —Toronto 474 -— Waco.Tei 663 Fall River, Mass.. 364, 1333, 1428, I48J li85. *Fernery at Lincoln Park, Chi- cago 1071 *Pern grotto at Chestnut Hill, Pa 114H Ferns, the best conimercisil Itt71 Fertilizers a question of 1518 Ficus elastica, propagation of 348 *Fir3t to last, from 3iO Fires, some recent 694 ♦Fisher. Peter 987 Flatbush, a peep at 254 Florists' clubs, meetings of 1705 Florists' Hail Association I2b Flowering plants for Memorial day 318, 348 414 Flowers, the mission of 1728 Flushing. N. Y 3 6 Foliage plants, notes on 1510 Forest City echoes 1E64, 1596 Franklin, Pa 1S84, 1417 Fteesi*, a pink If 86 Freight decision, a 1791 Fremont. Neb 1062 Fr nch spelling, some 758, 830 Fruit, the fatal bloom on 1562 Fuel, to reduce the cost of 570 Fumigating, best methods of 1376 1414. 1443 1614. *Funeral design, a German 131 *Funeral piece, a hot weather 1783 Galveston tragedy, the 288 Galveston subscription, the 382 Galveston, Tex.. ..260, 712, 772, 836, 976 GSTdeoer's reverie, a .". 798 Gas leaks in greenhouse 1450 Geraniums, diseased 1554 Geraniums, bedding 103.i Geraniums, unhealthy 1277 Gerbera Jameson! *133 1578 Gibson City, III Iil4 Glass, the price of 830. 862, li 80 Glazing a carnation bouse 1484 *GraceIand Cemetery, Chicago, views in 377, 378. 1479 Grafting, modern 964 Grand Rapids. Mich 90, 1588 Greenfield .Mass 1636 Greenhouses, plan for 1554 Greenhouse construction, iron vs. wood in 885 Greenhouse construction, what I think I know about 128 Greenhouses, summer work in the 57 *Qros8e Pointe Farms, orchid houses at 1443 Growing, making a start at 137 *Haerens liros.. establishment of.. 1166 "■Halifas, parks of 1369 Harrisburg, Pa 693 "Harrison. Orlando 144 Harrisii, trouble with 1518 Hanford, Conn. .1250, 1288, 1356, 1430 I60O. *Hauswirth family, the 532 -•Heacock's delivery wagon 720 Heating: — —Boiler, a coil 1788 —Boiler and steam traps 1 785 —Boiler, capacity of 204. 348, 148t —Boiler and piping 382, 414, 1678 —Boilers, elevating 142 — Coals, relative value of If 40 — Canadian house, piping a 1484 —Carnation house, a 1555, 16 0 — Changing pipes 758 — Connecting main pipes 1 -Connecting pine witn heater 659 —Directions, a divergence of 2HU —Flue, a long 790 —Flue, with a 378 —Flues, dirty 7o8 —Hues to hot water, from 892, 1485 — Flow pipe, elevating the 1118 —Flows, a question of 414 — Galvanised versus wrought pipe l?'8rt — In zero weather 7o8 — Main size of hot water 204 — Ne\v ran ^e. a 165' — Packing joints 758 — ^-Pipe supoi^rt, LoDsdalws 374 —Piping.. 348.630. 958. 1118, 1878, 1731 — Piping a small housi* 958 — Pipine for hot water or steam. . . 414 —Plan for 414 — Preservation of pipe 790 —Problems 1118. 1382 — Return pipes, size of 135 — Returning water to boiler 348 — Rose house 1314 — Troubles with steam boiler 1418 — win boilers 1276 Helpful reminders 98.200 261 Herbaceous plant notes. .199, 1373, 14/7 1670. UerbacPous plants, autumn work among 405 Hi rbaceoiis plants for florists. .283, 8;3 Herbaceous plants in the Cats- kills 1766. 1783 Herbaceous plants, the tweh-e t est 954 996, 10-4J, 1152. 1236, 1314. 134!. Herbaceous subjecis for late plant- ing 171 *Hidalgoa Wercklei 1476 Hide returned, that 2 4 Hillsdale, Mich 1126 Holly bough, the 694 Holly, the trade in 7 8 Horticultural education 1878 Horticultural societies, too many.. 660 *Hunnewell, H. H 161 1 *Hydrangi-as as pot plants 2'^8 •Hydrangea culture 171 Hydrocyanic acid gas 1705 Hydrocyanic gas in violet houses.. 723 Hygrometer, the 888 Ice, the cost of 204 Illinois State Agricultural College 1366 1494. Improvement Associations, na- tional league o' 1594 •Inaugural ball decorations .1147, USb 1273. In'liana florists, meeting of 785 Ind anapolis. .2 3, 287, :B36. 461 6li9. 9;4 1164, 1286, 1448, 1538, 1,598, 1705, 1802. •Indians gathering green in Wis- consin 696 Insecticides, trials of 9^3 Inventories for florists.225, 281, 343. 373 •Iris Sus ana 13' Iron gutter, advantages of the 919 Irrigation in California, nursery.. I Is it possible? 1418 •Italian garden at Auburndale, Mass 1 159 Jacksonville, 111 394 Jamestown, N. Y 997 •Jansen's, show roim at 23? Japanese lloral decorative art 1550 •Jardinieres of plants shown at Frankfort 34 •Judges of Chicago exhibition 473 Kaflir corn in Kansas 171: Kalamazoo, Mich.. . 14. 6'9, 1102, 1296 Kansas City 300, 776, 980, 1184, 1254 •Kasting, Wm. F 121 •Keitsoh, Charles H 1110 •Kennicott, Flint Knoxville. Tenn 485 Kreitling bombards crape chasers. 754 •Kreitling, Miss Annie 530 •Krick's Pan-American exhibit. . .1784 Landscaping as a part of the flo- rists' business 1478 •Langjahr, A. H 854 •Lawson mcJal. the 990 •Leaders, two European 585 Leonard insuraLce cases, the. .666, 700 1684. •Lettuce industry in Ohio 1378 Lettuce roots decay 1418 Lilies for Christmas and Easter. .. 1 Lilies, forcing 1166 Lilies, hot treatment for 958 •Lilium auratum, a huge 594 Lilium longitlorum, late planted.. 1644 •Lily disease, the Bermuda 952 Lily of the valley for forcing 1158 Lime and manure, mixing 600, 83u Lincoln, Neb..'i74, 676, 693, 760, 894, 936 1014, 1048, 1196, 1286, 1354, 142U, 1492 1536. 1574, 1668. Little Rock, Ark , London 284,345, 598 London, Out.. 744, 1165, 1324, 17i,4, 1748 1776. Longiflorum exportations, Japan- ese 666 •Long- stemmed flowers, device to hold 344 Los Angeles 182, 220, 599 *Los Angeles. President and Mrs. McKinley at 1582 Louisville. . . .212, 289. 366, 546, 742, 1016 1C90, 1117. 1631. 1733. Lowell, Mass.. 708, 768, 802, 874. 944, 974 in06 1140, 1165, 1275, 1322, I3'.i2, 1530 1802. 1630. 1649. 1718. 1736, 1804. L\"nn and thereabouts 13 M ■'McAdaiiis. Andrew 473 Madison, N. J 757,844, 1198 Madison, to be seen at 107 Madison, Wis Iii39 Manchester, Mas> 18, 206 Manchester, N. H 757 Mansfield, O 693, 1312 Manual labor l^V Mnrion, Ind 893 • Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety 1612 *Mathison, Fred. R 718 -'Mav. John N 473 *Meehau, Thomas 1146 Meetini/s of florists' clubs.. 349 487. 6i9 693 727. 796. 861, 1079, 1119. 1417. 1553 1687, 1879. Melon louse, the 1354 Melon, the Rocky Ford 1794 Meridian, Miss 893 Mignonette, fragrant 68 Mignonette, pot culture of 1161 Mild climate, houses for 1418 •Miltonias at Boston 1615 Milwaukee. .317, 420, 674 696, 998, 1106 1220, 1347. Milwaukee after 1902 convention.. 1760 Minneapolis.. 6Ki) 691.744.776 810.876 90O, 938, 9i9, 1024. 1066. 11 4. 1117, 1200 1-363, 1292, 1334, 1347, 1396, 1417, 1449 1483, 1526, I56<, 1683, 1616, 1649, 188J 1708, 1746, 1759. Mobile, Ala 708, 804 Moisture, greeo house 1 158 Montana, prosperity strikes 1075 Montgomery, Ala 413 Mont'eal...".272. 691.770, 829.9:23. 1018 1038, 1274 1364, 1492, 1652, 1796. •Mount Eqmont 55 Moving \avie trees. . . .*702, 766, 838, 986 1U48, *1413. Muncie. Ind 926 Mushroom growing in cellars 736 Mushroom houses, frogs in 631 Musings of a fool 1143 •Muskmelons, a house of 1^52 Mustard and cress 1310 N Nashville.... 2^ 248, 433,518, 7Ji, 1026 1218. 1464. •Nelumblum Shiroman 229 •Nephrolepis Washingtonieusis. . . .624 954. *Ni phrolepis Wittboldii 65 Newark, N. J 564 Newark, O 5t6. 1 98 New Bedford. Mass i:^ New Castle boom the Hj72 New Castle, Ind 138, 1664 New England park superintend- ents 232. 1725 New Haven, Conn.. 48, 218, 278, 332, 426 498, 616. 878, 800. New Jersey Floricultural Society. annual oinner of 920 New Orleans. .34, 162, 428, 558, 590, 691 764, 906, 1286, 1517, 1798. •New plants. Win. Duckham on.. 1642 Newport rose show, the 17 New York....8, 30, 66, 173.204,229, 257 285, 314 346, b78, 411. 443, 483, 536,66' 596, 627, 657, 687, 724, 755, 788, 828, 859 889 921, 955, 99J, 1037, 1075, 1114, 1163 1232, 1272, 1311, 1346, 1378, 1415, 1445 1481, 1516, 1652, 1,584, 1614, 1616, 1675 1716, 1732. 1758, 1787. •New York Florists' Club, conven- tion home of 1785 New York hotels 8 •New Zealand, plant life in 55 ♦Niasara Falls, nurserymen at 1658 Nicotine, syringing with 382 N itrate of soda for lawns 1348 •Northrup. Jesse E 1656 Notes in passing 1444 Novelties, about 92 •Nugent, John B 1070 Nurserymen meet, western whole- sale 702 Nurserymen's Mutual Protective Association 1626 Nurserv trade, the spring 14.^8 •Nympho.-a "Best Red" 1478 Nvmpna:?a Capensis and N. cceru- lea 1034 •Nymphaja ccerulea and N. scuti- tolla 886 Nymphiea Proebeli 1034 Obituary: — —Alexander, Robert , 892 — Atkinson, Robert A ,.,,^.. 1,555 —Austin, Thomas C ....,,.,... 415 —Ball, Peter , 1619 — Barrows, James 1431 —Bell, John P 1081 —Beverly, W. L 996 —Bliss, George C 6 — *Breck, C. II. B 6 —Brown, M. T. F 1651 Brydon, John 1382 -Buckley, Henry P 1707 -Cameron, Andre« 447 -CameroQ, Mrs. Robert 1348 -Carey, Patri3k 831 -Carmody, Mrs. .1. D 1419 —Chase, Leverett M 1511 •Cleveland, Horace W. S 661 Coles, Mrs. W. W 1485 ■Converse. Mrs. A. S 1277 ■Cornu, Maxime 1382 ■Cosgrove. P 349 ■Cowing, Walter 1349 — Crall. Isaacs 997 Crowley, Philip 791 Cashing. N. H 1419 Davis, Dean 831 —Davis, Lucius I) 539 -Dellert, Frederick 447 Eoinann. Karl 791 Fairbrother. Fred. A 1587 — Fanoourt, William 1619 feenev. John 1237 Fish, b. T 1451 Frost. Mrs. James 1419 — Galbraith. Wm 1761 •Galvin. John U40 ■Garland. Soloman 1619 Gaskill.Geo. W 23S Glover. Edwin J 727 Gregory, Mrs. B. F 174 Haeflfner. Henry ' 996 ■Hammond. William 892 ■Harris, John H 1237 —Henry, James 349 — Hogan, Harvey J 926 —Hunt. Lawrence B 1679 —Ingram, Mrs. Chas 1619 -JeH'rey, John A 349 — Johnson, Samuel G 447 — Kearney, Harry M 769 — KinneaV, John 1761 — Laing, John 176 —Langlois. Fatter A. B 69 — Lawes. Sir John B 205 — Leavitt, Herbert F 1519, *1646 — Lewis, E. L' 996 — Liederley, Berman W 639 —Lines C 1' 1519 — Longworth, Wm 996 — Lucking. Edward 759 — Lueger, Otto 1555 — Lundberg, Frederick 892 — Lyon. Harrison A 415 — Meiiand, Louis 69 — Milli-r, George F 1081 —Miller, Henry 539 —Miller, W. E 1789 —Mitchell, Arthur L 1651 —Mitchell, John 6 —Myers. Mrs. Lydia 892 — Morns, J. F 1382 — Oatman, Clark 926 — *I>almer, W. J., Sr 695 —Pierce, Wm 1081 —Porter. Chares H 1217 —Power, C. S 1237 — Pridmore, Mrs. J. O 727 — Pynaert, Edward 539 —Robinson. James 935 — Rohrer, Abram D 1315 — Saunders, Sir Edwin 1277 -•Saunders, William 232 — *Sohiller, Berman 1485 — Schiader, C 925 — Scrivner, Charles 759 — Shafl', Joseph 1587 — Sloan, Mrs. James 892 — Smith- Caringion, Richard 1(J40 —Smith, Thomas 1618 — Stookdale, Joseph P 1U40 — Thompson, John 1485 —Thorpe, Mrs. John 1619 — Veitch, Archibald 892 — *Veltch, Robert 1040 —Vestal, Frank 1555 — *Walz, Fred. S 791 —Ware. Thomas S 1679 —Wendell, T. C 205 —White, Charles W.... 1789 — Willey. J. L 174 —Williams, Thomas A 769 —Wolf, Julius, Sr 1237 —Woodward, D.ivid R 1237 — Worden. Schuyler 892 —Wright, David S 661 — Xavier, Henry 1679 —Yates. David G 89 Oceanic, N. J 135 Odontoglossum crispum in Bel- gium 686 Oh! WillisN 136 •Olmsted, Frederick Law 1160 •Olmsted Park, Boston : 1 161 Omaha. . .266, 636, 1138, 1336, 1534, 1685 1762. •O'Mara, Patrick ...123, 473 Onion growing 1330 Onion sets 74 Orange, N. J 231,370, 1136, 1448 •Orchids and their treatment. ....,1441 •Orchids, bouquet of 127 •Orchids in birch bark receptacle. 950 Orchids, seasonable notes on,. .... 593 Ottawa, Ont ,..1360 P Packing and shipping cut Bowers. 437 •Packing chrysanthemum blooips 476 Paeouia growers, to ...j.*i.l5l8 •PsBonla in the west, the 1674 •Palmer 4.V Son, cup awarded 1272 ?. 30^5 ^f Palm culture in Itelgium 567 Palms, injured foliape of — liTti Palms, troublea with lf>54 •''Pan-Araeriottiirup and vase, Ihe.]756 Pan-AmericaD Exoosition. s), 172, 23'i ^^82. 627. 822. *8 8. 1073. 1342, 13^8 H7fi. 1578 1626, *l645, ^1673. *i7jl >^I7i9. *1757, ■■M785. Pan-American floral exhibitions.. 1450 *P>tn- American, horticulture at the 1673 *Pandauu9Sanderii ....886, 911 Pansy culture in northeru states, 257 Paris 201. 313, S94, 1271 i Paris exposition, jurors at the 74 Parks, in Chicago 1048 Park improvements 1686 Parks, news of new 1742 P;irk walks, cinders for 1281 Pwstimps, our: — — *Bowl'>r8, chiff of the 146 —Bowlers, toth« 42 — *Chicago felicitates herself 214 —Chicago's laurels 184 — Chicago visits Milwaukee 902 — lODvention contest, th« New York 146 —Convention trophies 78, 1798 — Dinner wagers at ISoston, pay- ing 328 — Friday night bowlers win 7o4 —Gunners' contest atNew Yors.. 146 —New York defeats Flatbush 1770 —New York matters 184 —Outing of New York Florists' Club 1741 —Philadelphia visits Trenton 968 — Syracuse visits Utica 1128 — Tournament, echoes of the New York 184 — Utica visits Syracuse 968 —With Philadelphia gunners. .456, E8i 80O, 1286, 1160. Paterson, N. J. .778, SlH. 1400, 1419, 1574 ♦Paulownia im peri alia 734 Pawtucket R.I 1483 Pea louse, the destructive 836 Pennsylvania Horiicultural Soci- ety 216. 1549. 1786 Peoria, 111.. ..48 234, 317. 4i6, U66, 1126 Pepper's Hrolitlc tomato 38 Perennials, propagating hardy 917 Perennial, what is a hardy?. ..' 168 *Pernet, Joseph 34i Perversity of human nature, the.. 1314 Petoskey. Mich 46 * Petunia, Howard's Star 201 Phil A. Delphia 1382 Philadelphia.. -.4, 30. 66. 173. 202,230 1 258. 2X7,316. 358. 379. 411, 4*4, 481,548 568, 698. 628, 659, 689. 756 788 826 86 1 1 890. 921. 9eH 934, IC38, 1077, 1116. 1163 \ 1235. 1273, 1313, 1346. 12H0, 1417, 1481 ' 1517, 1552, 1F84, 1617. 1647, 1677. 1704 '. 1732. 1759. 17H7. _'hiladelphia farmers' institute... 82? ♦Philadelphia spring show 1231 *I'h\llocactus Deutsche Kaiserm. 416 *Pierson Company's Pan-Ameri- can exhibits ". 17-^5 *Pieser, E. K 691 *Picser, G. H 691 •Pieraon Commnyacup 440 Pittsburg ..670 757 829, 861. 902. 923 995. 109H, ir>. 1174, 1285, l.iK), 1313 1402, 1447. 1494. 1642, 1564, 1592, 1632 1647, 17:^0. Plant breeding 1155 Plant grower, work of the 341, 4Hj 781. 9"i0. 1157. Plant introducers, notice to 260 Plant noies 1609 Plant notes, English 19h, 1730 Plants, a succession of 782 Plants for baskets and pans 626 ♦Plants for design work 1477 ♦Rjants for florists, two desirable.. 1U35 ♦Plants of easy culture an har- monious arrangement of 625 Plants, profitable wioter blooming 4( 6 Plant smen, in the world of 344 ♦Plath, H 1726 ♦Poehlmann gre* nhouses. the 953 Poins^ttias, to follow 145( Port Chest'-r. N. Y 194, 738 Portland, Ore 1436 ♦Poster, the Chicago 4H8 Poughkeepsie, N. Y 1275 Prices ton low 165(t ♦Primula obconica grandiilora 1307 ♦Primulas, two new 1678 ♦Priies of Horticultural Society of Chicago 439 Progress, evidences of 1526 Protest, a .Tapanese 964 Providence, R. I...I6, 152,276, 669, 864 1606, 17i5. 1733. Pruning trees and shrubs 1410 ♦Paychrometer, the. 1230 Publications received 63 J, 759 Pyrethrum "The Pearl" 348 Q •Queen Victoria's acknowledge- ment of the receipt of t^'ueen of Edgely roses 858 Quincy, 111 384, 768,1224 R Racine, Wis 1264 *Raffi» about I7o2 Railroad fares for Canadians 32 Railroad grei-nhouse has come to stay.... 1168 *R;iinbow Ci'y, rambles in ihe 17U1 R, K08, 848 88!. 914,942.978, 1012 ir64 1078. 1117. 1165, 1275 1332,1360 1384, 1449. 1483. 1.'^17, 1553. 1602,1617 1688, 17.5, 1736. 1787. Waterbury Conn 814 Water garden and its surround- ings, the 1229 Water gardens, Dawson on 1413 Water ^r^ssure 1118 Water tank and boiler 46 Water lank, pressure from 348 Watertown, N. V 972 ♦Wedding decoration, thesharpea- Clemson 1075 ♦Wetland. Peter 1072 Welfare of the s A. F.. the 165 West is burning up ,t^e 1788 We«t<'ott R"d and Gun Club, house warming of the 1699 Western Seedsmen's Association. 1624 West Hoboken, N.J 693 Wheeling. W. Vn 464 When in doubt send flowers 65 White lly, the 6^ White-grub deformed buds 959 Whitewash, adhesive 318 Wholesale and retail floristi, rela- tions of 1073 Wholesale rose g'owing, experi- ences of 6>5 Whoh'saleSeed Merchant! Leaguel6*4 Wichita, Kans 1252 Wilkesbarre, Pa 17 7 Williamsport. Pa 330 Wilmington. Del 693 Wireworms, to banish 1236 1R47 Wistarias in pots , 176i With the growers: - Rassett A Washburn. Hinsdale.. 867 — Budlong. .T. A.. Chicago, III 2 —Chicago Carnation Co., Joli^t, 111 *I35, 723 — *Flordl Exchange. 'Edgely. 442. 1727 —May, .Tohn N.. Summit. N. J.... 955 ♦Piers* n F. R. Co . Tarrvtown. 535 ♦Reinbere. Peter Chicaeo, III. .. 60 - ♦South Park Floral Co., New Castle, lid 479 -♦Wilcox. J. F.. Council Blutrs. 1112 ♦Wittbold. George 810 ♦Witterstaetter, Richard 750 Women florists, our 1086 ♦Wood, Albert F 990 Worcester, Mass. ...88. 1164, 1390, 1596 1624. 169') 1705, 1768. Wounds in trees, covering 708 ♦Wreath, a dahlia 1158 ♦Wreath, a mixed 765 ♦Wreath, an ivy 1511 ♦ Wreath of funeral flowers, a 718 ♦Wreath on an easel, a 284. 855 ♦Wreatlis. &<>me unusual and effective 310 Y Yearbook of the Department of Agri.-ultur'- 1586 ♦Young. John 166 ♦Young. Mr. and Mrs 409 Youngstown.O..... 413, 650, 1347 *YuccEfs. the 480 wmmm *Wumm Rmerica is "the Prow of the UbssbI; there may be mare namfart Jlmidsbips, but we are the Srst ta touch Unknown Seas,' Vol. XVI. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 4, 1900. No. 635. 1Fi!i!ii i^m^mmm ^ajsmm-j Copyright 1900, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 334 Dearborn St., Chicago. Eastern Office: 67 Bromfield St., Boston. Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, 12.00. SubBcriptions accepted only from the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OrpicBRS — E. M. Wood, Naticlj, Mass., presi- dent; P. R. PiEBSON, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice- president: Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Bkattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. The sixteenth annual meeting will be held at New York, August 81 to 24, 1900. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting at New York, 1901. Leonard Babbon, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Baltimore, February, 1901. ALBEBT 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. Lilies for Christmas and Easter 1 The sweet pea conference 2 Conventions at expositions 2 With the growers — .T. A. Budlong, Chicago, 111. 2 Sweet pea Cream of Brookhampton (illus.) 3 Boston 3 Inception of the sweet pea conference (illus.) . . 4 Philadelphia 4 Chicago 4 Detroit , 5 St. Louis 5 Ch icago to New York 5 A hint to oonventionitea 6 Bullalo tci New York 6 Xew York hotels 6 Cat;Llogues received fi Obituary— John Mitchell 6 —George C. Bliss 6 — C. H. B. Breck (portrait) H New York 8 The seed trade 12 I^ynn iind thereabouts 12 The nursery trade 14 — Kalamazoo, Mich 14 Our pastimes— At St. Louis 16 —At New York 16 —At Detroit 16 — At Chicago 16 Providence 16 Washington 18 Manchester, Mass 18 Nashville 20 Baltimore 22 Lilies for Christmas and Easter. As this is the period at which growers begin to receive their consignments of lily bulbs for Christmas and Easter flowering, a few remarks on these plants will not be out of place. Current report has it that this year's stock of bulbs is arriving in better condition than hereto- fore, owing to the fact that the growers in Bermuda are awakening to a realizing sense of the difficulties which have attended the forcing of their bulbs in recent seasons and also, I suppose, to the fact that the government has taken a hand in the matter and is assisting in checking the lily disease. That the bulb growers are exercising greater care is good news, but we shall, of course, await the flowering season before fully accept- ing the roseate reports. However, I am sure we shall be more than satisfied if the present predictions prove true. Some of our most extensive dealers last year guaranteed that not over five per cent of their bulbs should show disease, and while some of them were compelled to make good their guarantees, the practice has become more general this season and is certainly encouraging after the heavy percentage of loss in the past few years. But two of the many lilies now in culti- vation are grown for winter flowering, mainly because these are the ones which do best under glass and are most in demand for decorative work, white lilies being largely required for this purpose. The two alluded to are Lilium longi- florum and L. candidum. The last men- tioned is sometimes called the annuncia- tion lily. It is yet grown to some extent by certain florists, mainly for decorative work, as it is well adapted to floral designs. Home grown bulbs are much to be preferred to those which are imported, as there is always danger of their heating in transit. Then, too, vegetation in this climate is much more rapid than in Europe and consequently home grown bulbs have had a longer period of rest than those from abroad and come into bloom much sooner after being brought into heat. The Ijest way to handle L. candidum is to pot the bulbs as soon as they can be obtained, in 6- inch pots or larger, accord- ing to the size of the bulb. Use a rich loam but avoid fresh manures, as they are detrimental. Plunge the pots to the rims in ashes, or some material of this kind, and leave them outdoors in frames, where they will get plenty of air and light. Growth will soon commence and then the plants may be watered freely until freezing weather comes. Then cover the frames with sash or shutters, using a great deal of care to hold the plants in the proper condition for moving into the house as required. They can be brought in at any time after having a short rest, but January 1 will probably be as early as one would care to start them for suc- cession. Grow them on in a cool house, where they can have plenty of light and air, as if overheated or crowded they will become weak, spindly and a prey to insects. They will come into bloom in about ten weeks if kept as nearly as possible in a temperature of 60° by day and 40° at night. Lilium longiflorum eximium was first introduced to the florists of this country by Wm. K. Harris, the widely known and popular president of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, by whose name it is generally known. The bulbs are grown in Bermuda and complete their growth before October. The earliness of the Bermuda lilies is very important as they will perfect their flowers in the green- house fully six weeks earlier than those which come from the north. In the cultivation of L. Harrisii I find the best plan is to pot them up as soon as the bulbs are received, this being generally about August 1 or a little later. It would be a hard matter to give a formula for soil which would be avail- able in all locations, but suffice it to say that almost any good loam will answer the purpose if enriched by liberal quantities of well decomposed cow manure or bone meal. Bulbs between four and five inches in circumference should be put in 6-inch pots. Smaller bulbs will do well in 5-inch pots. None but the extra large bulbs forced for exhibition purposes will require larger than 1.00 Smilax 15. OO .\sparagus 65.00 Galax leavis .20 Sweet peas .15 I'lTTSBUHO, Aug. 2. Roses, Beauty, fancy 20. 0C(" 25.00 extra lO.OOc 15 00 No. 1 5.0f(" 8.00 •• " culls 2.001" 4.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00w e oo •' Meteor 2.00(" I! 00 Perle 2.00(" 6.00 Cusin 2.00(" 4.00 Carnations, ordinary 51 (" 1.00 fancy 1.60(" 2.00 Lily of the valley 2.0C(" 4.00 Sweetpeas H'" ..50 Daisies 2S(" 1.00 Smilas 12.5r(" 15 ,00 Gladioli 4.00(./ 6.0O Adiantum 7.5(« 1.00 Asparagu- 35. 01 ("50.00 ■' Sprengerii .■ 26w .35 Dagger terns per lOOO, 2.00 Asters l-OCi" 3.00 Denver, Aug. 1. Koses, Beauty, select 12 50(" 20.00 ordinary 4.00(" 8. CO Bride, Bridesmaid 3.001" 4 00 Meteor 5.00(" 6.00 Perle, Wootton 3.00'" 5.00 Carnations, ordinary l.OCf" 1.50 " fancy 15'.'" 2 50 Lily of the valley 4 00 (■alias 12.50 Harrisii 12.60 Sweet peas 150' .25 Asters 2.0-.'" 4.00 Asparagut 60 00 Smilas 18.00 Ferns .30 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 103. IVIll■*^?-^«J»l«Le^^, 'Wis. Wb«n wntlntf mention tlie American FlorlBl CUT FLOWERS. . ^ ^ . Shipping orders receive prompt and careful attention. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis. Please Mention American Florist. PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., Ltd, PITTSBURG, 504 Liberty Street, ALL FLOWERS IN SEASON. FA. GALAX LEAVES, Brilliant Bronze or Green, $1.50 per 1000. KANCV FKRN, DAGGER FEKN, Etc., at market pilees. HARRY A BUNYARD. - 42 west 2Sth street, new YORK. NEW CROP '■,«\ii N(.)W READY, 50 cts. per 1000. LAUREL FES- TOONING, 4c to Oo p'T yard. Best Koods always. CROWL FERN CO., Millington, Mass. It is not much trouble to mention the AuBRiCAN Florist when corresponding with an advertiser. Bronze Galax Leaves $1.25 per 1000. swir'- Try a s:ira|>l(' FIFTY for tpu cents in stamps, delivered FREE. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washingtin, D. C. I PAY EXPRESS or POSTAGE on my Bronze Galax Leaves and tlpliver anywhere in U. S. for ONE DOLLAR FIFTr per iOOO. Writi- lor p:irticnlars. ULIUN ALIEN DEXTER, Washington, D. C. AN Indispensable Adjunct n O a successful wholesale business is an up-to-date, y accurate, complete Trade Directory. Such a book, 3S7 pag:es, 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. \ TO m TO jgoo. The American Florist. 9 Roses ALL FLOWERS IN SEASON Carnations i When you want them. As you like them. E. C. AMLING, Wholesale Cut Flowers, 32-34-36 Randolph St. CHICAGO. ggga^Sei* 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 OUT FLOWERS. 0. McKELLAR & WINTERSON, wA^is^n' I've.. CHICAGO. WIETOR BROS. "'"ir.%.. Cut Flowers All te'PEraph anrt telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. WEILAND AND-RISCH 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 power/arK^ CnnAGo, Aug. 3. Roses, Beauty, extra long siems 3 ro 31 inch •■ 2.50 24 •■ ■• 2.0U 20 ■• •• 1.50 Ift " " 1.55 13 '■ ■• 1.00 8 •■ " .75 Bririe, Bndesmaiil 3. CO®. 5.00 Perle 3 Ou® 6.U0 Meteor 3.01® 5.00 La France 4. Of® 5.00 Golden Gate 6 CO® 8.00 Liberty 6.00(« 8.00 Carnations 75(a> lOU fancy 1.50 Lily of the valley 3 00® 5.00 Mignonette 2.00(6 6.00 Sweet peas .10 Adianium 50@ 1.00 Comiiion ferns .15 Pancy ftrns .20 Sinila.\ 8.C0@I2.aO Asparagus 50.00 64 WABASH AVE CHICAGO 8. TC Cor Wabash Ave. and Randolph St. Say: "Saw it in the Flokist." E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- cm FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Go Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. PETER REINBERG, Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers. 500.000 FEET OF GLASS. Headguarters 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. Cut Flowers Wkoleaale Dealers and Growers of GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L RANDALL ^ Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash* ingfton St., Chicago. Write for ipeolal gaotatlonB on large orders. WHOLKSALB GROWER OF ROSES. DEAUSB IB CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAQO. ILL Mention the American Florist. Benthey & Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. y<^Conaignment8 solicited l. e. PRINCE & CO. Wholesale Gut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. ^KsnU tor tlie Hinsdale Rose Co. Speolal ktMBUos paid to shipping orden. 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208^ OHiOAQ». Please mention the American Florist. 10 The American Florist. Aug. 4, samoei s. Fennock. Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. cirmiliT^^ WELCH BROS., Proprietors. """*""■ "»~1', .„«'„»« tor FREYSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems, HOTICE:— WELCH BROS., sole Agents tor ^^^H^.^^l^^^^,^, S4.00 per 100. Block Letters, $2.00 per THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR. 8,000,000 Hardy Cut Ferns Now Is your time to buv at 4Cc oer thC'ueand In tive or tea th usand lots, 60c per Ihoas- andforleBs. SpbasnumMoss. 5Cc per bhl ; botjquot Green 40 per pound. Laurel BoplDH, UliOoer tOyaids AM ordclB by mall or despatch promptly alter ded to THOMAS COLLINS, , . r- ii . * 1 Woodroffe & Bernheimer, WhOl^ale pOWer/\arK^ wholesale Florists Hinsdale. Mass. SSfiSSSSSffSSSWSSSSB! Carnation Blooms Id Unlimited Quantities SHIPPED TO ALL POINTS. Chicago Carnation Co., ff"' Geo. A. Sutherland, ° S.OO ,. uvtrn. o.UlM" Ti.\}^ ■ ■ Kai^erin . 6.l'<<" 8.00 ■ katserin j ^^ Carnations..... o ,|i|.„ 4 00 Lily of the valley 3;,,' 75 Asters yg,,, iQ sweet peas g'.iooio'.oo ^""1"^ 50.00 .•\sparapus 20 "Lndvt!rrt°GVpsophiia."eto.''.i6@.i5 per bunch 1604. LUDLOW STREET. Phone 1-43 69-A PHILADELPHIA. Consignments Solicited. SHIPPING LIBELS f^' ■ .Cut Flowers Printed in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and fcaf adopted by the S. A. F- i" red. Very attractive. Price per 50U.8.;.oo: per 1000, J4.&0. Send for samples.. Fe Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers In Stock. WM. F. KASTING, "^^1^. 481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N W. COR. I3TH AND FILBERT STREETS, ^ofgi'oT/^iHD. PHILADELPHIA, PA. CoMignments ol Choice Valley and Ro»et tolicited. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA. P*. Long Distance Phone 1-41-26 D. Coniignmenti ol Roiei. Carnationt, Violett toliclHd. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, 17 S. 11th St , Telephone 63-6». PHIIADELPHIA. Orders by mall, telegraph or telephone will receive prompt attention. Consignments of good stock gollolted. EUaRO Of THIS lEAF, POSTPAID, $1.25. American Florist Co., ^ CHICAQO. It is good business policy to mention the ...AMERICAN flORIST whPD you wit** tn an ftdvflrtiger. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET. Mr LOUIS, MO. ^-A complete line of Wire UcBJgns. H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist, SUCCESSOR TO 5T. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... 1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... '■"<'"' i"„Tewe.i: Cut Flowers Give us an order and we will please you. Our Greenhouiet at PLEASANT HILL. MO. Our Store, 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CIH. MO. ^-LONS DISTANCB 'PHOITE AT BITHER FLAOB JOHN B. FERGUSON, Wholesale Florist, 5515 Fifth Ave, PITTSBURG, PA- Long Dibtancb 'Prone '3985. Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets. Solicited. The Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., ..wainut^st.. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. J. M. COHEN, Florist, 22 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED igoo. The American Florist. 11 TOP GRADE Carnations BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS. lL,Wry o« tlie 'V alley. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. TelephoDe No. 1998 Madison Square. YOUNG & NUGENT, Wholesale Commission riorlsts. JUNE SPECIALTIES. Telephone 2065 Madison Sqr. 42 WeSt 28tll St., NEW YORK CITY. THOMAS YOUKG, Jr. Wholesale Florist, Vew Telephone So. 1803 ICadison Square. 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WILLIAM GHORMLEY, Wholesale Commission Florist, 57 W. 281h. St , NEW YORK CITY. Special attention given to Sbipping Orders. lelephone 2200 Mddison Square. Consignments Solicited. 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 on application. pliase mention the Americayi Florist -when writitig. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. OROWCRS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER, .... 30 West 29th Street. Raw Telepbone No. 551 Madlaon Square. Please Mention the American Florist. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Stra*t, Out Flowar Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 399 BladUon Square. N. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cut Flower Salea at 6 o'clock Bverr Momluff DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Plesae Mention The American Florist. MOORE, HENTZ & NASH, Wholesale Cnmmlssion Florists, 119 and 121 W. 23d St.. NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 733— 18th. Choicest Stock tjhipped on a Commleslon. At rooms of N. Y. Cut Flower Co. Choice Caroations Choice Roses .^Jt Traendly & Scheock NEW YORK CITY New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq. 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^ale power/\arK^ New York, Aug. 1. Eosfs, Beauty, select 15. 00(" 20.00 medium 4.00m' 6. "0 culls SOffji 2 CO Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor .ZU'i 1.00 select. 3 CO(a! 4.00 Carnations 50('( 1.50 Lily or the valley S.OOt" 2.50 Sweet peas per 100 bunches 1.00^13. 50 Harrisii 4 00® 6.00 Cattleyas 20. 00 .. 33 .00 Gladioli l.OOiai 1 50 Asters ZUq' .75 Smila.\ 8,00(" 12.00 Asparagus 25. OOc 35.00 Spreogerii. perdoz. bun. .76(1*1.00 Adiuntum 26%- .50 Buffalo, Aug. 2. Roses, Beauty 10.00w20 00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 3.00m 7.00 Kuiserin 6.00 Caroiitions LOOM 1.50 Lily of the valley 3.00@ 4.00 Sweet peas per doz. bunches .30C«' .75 A uratum lilies 10.00m12.50 Roseum " 4. COM 6.00 G'adioli 2. COM 4.00 Asiers 1.00® 2.00 Smilax 15. COfo 20.00 Adiaiitum LOOM 1.25 Hardv Terns, Galas leaves 20'" .25 .\sparagus 50.00(975.10 MILLANG & CO. Commission Florists 48 West 29th Step NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1304 Madtson Square. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. The New York GUT Flower Go. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24th Street, Taiaphons733-l8th. NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Spscial Attention Given to Shipping Ordert WALTER F. SHERIDAN, ^9^orMa'^ir^r Wholesale Florist. 39 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. ROSES SHIPPED to all polute. Price List on Application Ford Bros... oeae Wholesale Florists 111 West 30th Street NEW YORK. Conwgnments Solicited. Phone, 157 Madison Sq. Julius Lang S3 West aoth Street. NEW YORK. ROSES. CARNATIONS. VALLEY. CHOICE SUMMER STOCK. Tblephonk 280 Madison SqtiARE. There Are Buyers For all kinds of good stock advertised in 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- ,^ J- J- Telephone 197 MadUon Square. EDW. C. HORAN. 4.7 WEST 28th ST., Madison Square, .....NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERft AT WHOLESALE. 12 The American Florist. Aug. 4^ The gEBD TRat>E. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. AlBERT MCCULLOUGH. PreS.; V. W. BOLGIANO, Vlce-PreB.: 8. 1'. Willard, Wetherafleia. Conn, Beo'y and Treas. J. E. NoRTHRUP, of Minneapolis, has gone to the Pacific coast with his son and daughter. Chinese riot complications have advanced price of tea and may affect hor- ticultural exportations. Adam Currie, of Currie Bros., Mil- waukee, and Mrs. Currie have been at The Dells of Wisconsin. The directors of the Wholesale Seed Merchants' League will meetatthe Astor House, New York, August 8. The Springfield Seed Co , Springfield, Mo., has been incorporated with increased capital for the purpose of extending their business. OUB obituary column this week con- tains notice of the death of Charles H B. Breck, of the firm of Joseph Breck& Sons, of Boston, Mass., and a portrait appears on page 2. The pea louse is reported making havoc in the Manitowoc pea district. Newspaper reports say 1,000 pea pickers left the fields because the vermin swarm in their faces. Erfurt.— The prospects for tlower seed crops were very poor up to the mid- dle of July on account of the continual w^et and cold weather, inducing a growth of weeds which choked the plants. The weather then changed for the better and in consequence the appearance of the crops improved. Lynn and Thereabouts. General repairs teem to be the order of the day and there is a little building in progress. Smith & Dolanski,a newfirra, Mr. Dolanski having been with Blaney at Swampscott, are putting up a carna- tion houselSxlOO; at Maiden, Kaulbach & Son are building two houses 20x100 and at Saugus A Rhodes is adding a house 20x75. J. M. Ward & Co., at Peabody, are doing a nice business. Mr. Ward has a happy faculty of having the right stock at the right moment; in other words is "Johnnie on the spot." He is only one of the florists in this neighborhood upon whom it is a pleasure to call. There is some talk of the convention but I hardly think the attendance will be very large from this .section. Among those who will go are H T. Conant, of Salem, and William and James Miller, of Lynn. At Salem Wm. Wake has everything in apple-pie order at his new range of glass built last year and Mrs. J. M. julyn is as busy as ever A recent copious rain has put outdoor stock in very fair condition. S. M. Gould, of Lynn, is in Nova Scotia for his health. Tap. Menominee, Mich.— L. Zechetto has received another importation of palms and ferns. Richfield Springs, N. V. — The Misses Bolton have opened their flower store in the Arcade. Mblrose Highlands, Mass.— J. Walsh & Son are adding another house 35x90, making ten in their range. JOHNSON & STOKES' GIANT KINGLY PANSIES. We have searched the world to t:el this slriiin \\\\ to its present standard o^ perfection, :ind it is now pronounced by our custoineri as unrivalled in si/.e, sul:>stance of Ilower and richness of color. Trade pkt., 60c; i-i-oz., «1.25; oz., $-.W. FRESH SMILAX »£»■ D —Per oz., 25u; per pound, »2.50. ALLEGHENY DOUBLE FRINGED HOLLYHOCK.— Our Floracroft Strain. Trade pkt., 25c- 'j oz. pkt., ."iOc; per oz., 81.51). CINERIBI*.— James' Giant Strain, per pkt., 25c; !• trade pkt. 60c; tr. pkt., $1. CALCEOLARIA.— .Tames' Giant strain, per pkt., 25c; trade pkt.. 60c. We are ready to book orders for White Romans, Freesias, Callas, Paper White Narcissus, etc. JOHNSON & STOKES, Seedsmen, 217 and 219 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. ■ «ig: FRESH FERN SPORES.^ WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra lartre package of fresh Spores. suHicieut for 3000 plants, with full cultural directions, postpaid for JI.OO. EMERSON C. McFADDEN, U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J. CALIFORNIA Calla 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. I'j to \V,-\\\. diam., doz. 76o; 10015.00. SELECT mtol 14-in.dnim., doz. $1.25; 100»7.00. EXTRA SELECT. 2to2M-in. dianl., doz. $1.50; 10ii$9.00. EARLY DELIVERY means much. Gettins; bulbs when you want them is e\erythins. these Late surpluses -It hair pric ' not b,.rL'ains. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. NEW VO^K: CHICAGO: 14 Barclay St. 84-86 RandoiDh St. Flea^e mention the Amryirn*' P'n.tst when wfttmg. Chrysanthemums. Now IMhe time to plant them WeolTer extra tl"e. vl,iorou8 planlB from 2 and 2^i-ln. P'»t8. Kverybody ilhee them They are bo sironKand htiHllny that they purprlee all of our new cus- tomers; «.»iir old customerB. of oourse, always know what to expect, but even they occaslon- all> tell us that for General Collection, J X First Prize lor Novelties. T I A. DESSERT, i*!? !'^"' "^ ♦ CHENONCE*UX, FRANCE. « ♦ (lATALOOI-ES AND PltKKH ClURKNT VUV.K ♦ ♦ <'N Al'l'I.IeATlON. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦»♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Please mention the Avict tcan h'lornf when tvriting. ESTABLISHED 1802 S SEEDS We have still left some fresh seeds of the following Palms in line condition; KENTIA FORSTERIANA. per 1(00, $4 CO; 5000 to 10 000 at $3 50; 10,000 and over at 13.00. Also CYCAS REV0LUT4 STEMS in assorted sizes. 3 lbs. to 12 lbs., at $8.00 per 100 lbs., while unsold. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (late of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK Die Bindekunst Einzige Special Zeitschrift der Welt fur BLUMENBINDEREI. Probenummern umsonst. Abonnement 10 M. jahrlich. J. OLBERTZ, Bindekunst Verlag, ERFURT. DEUTSCHLAND. NOTICE. *\Ve are now ready to give you LOWEST eslim.-ites for FIRST-eliiss stock nf Freesias, Harrisii. Callas Romans Paper White Nar- cissus. Hyacinths, Tulips. Van Sions, Japan Longiflorum, Azaleas, Etc. Send us list uud we will give fltivires. Address H. H. BERGER & CO., (Kst 78) 47 Barclay St . N.Y. Please mcnlion the Amencati Fiorist when wntinp FRUir AND FLOWER PLATES Seed Packeti and Supplies ol all kinds for NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN SKITID B'OR. E>R,ICE LIST. Stock Cuts. 100. per square Inoh. mn^ravlnK by all processes PrtntluK and LlthographlnK. Illustrated CalalOKues a specialty. VREDENBUR6 & CO., Rochester, N. Y. GARDENING This 1b the paper to recommend to your customers, the leading bortioultural Journal in America for amateurs •2.00 Per Year. Sample Copies Free. Liberal terms to florists who take sabsorlptlons. THE GARDENING CO. M°"°n Bid,. CHICAGO. rgoo. The American Florist. 13 miiiiiiiiiHimiiii New York Convention ...Number ^ Us ^ T -t^^jj^y-^-^L^ys- AUGUST 18, 1900. Ji> The Special Issues of the AMERICAN FLORIST liave become famous as mucli for their technical, artistic and liter- ary excellence as for their business bringing powers. In no one of these essentials will the New York Convention Num- ^ ber, representative as it will be of the spirit whicb will make % this the greatest Convention in the history of the S. A. F., fall ^ one jot below its predecessors. Copies of this number will be mailed tbrougbout tlie United States and Canada to every person in the trade whose busi- ness is worthy of consideration, also to leading foreign houses. Advertisements in body pages will be taken at our ordinary rates, namely $i.oo per inch, $30.00 per page of thirty inches, with the usual discount on time contracts. Advertisements on second, third and fourth Special Cover Pages (printed on heavy toned paper), $30.00 per page, net. .» ... * ^ QC10 ^ tiflj T tifij American Florist Company, 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A. t^^ t^^ t^^ H^In order that you may be given the best possible position and display PLEASE MAIL YOUR ADVERTISEMENT NOW. 'mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^mmmmmmmm^ 14 The American Florist. Aug. 4, Thes Nursery Tmi^e. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Theo J. Smith, Pres.; N. W. Halk, VIce-PreB. SIOBGI C. 8IA0KB. Bochester. N. Y., Secy. There was a shortage of field grown roses in the south this year as a result of the severe freeze in February. S. H. Linton states that there will be more trees planted in the north half of Missouri this fall than in any previous season. The European horsechestnut,.Ksculus Hippocastanum, and its variety, alba flore pleno, are rapidly gaining in popu- larity as lawn and street trees. The p. J. Berckmans, Co., of Augusta, Ga., reports that a law has recently been passed prohibiting the importation of nursery stock into Cape Colony from the United States. This step they under- stand to have resulted from the agita- tion of South African nurserymen, whose trade was suflering because of the com- petition of American firms, one of the principal shippers to South Africa being the Berckmans Company. H. C. Ibish, of the Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, has undertaken a study of the peach, with the view of compiling a catalogue with full descrip- tions of all the varieties grown in .Amer- ica. To this end he requests growers to send him three or four ripe specimens of each variety, together with a twig, a few leaves and a concise history and descrip- tion of the tree and a statement of the success or failure of the variety for the past few years. Kalamazoo, Mich. The Kalamazoo Nursery and Floral Company, recently incorporated, is starting in to grow everything in the horticultural line except fruit and shade trees. The capital stock is $10,000, paid in, and the stockholders are Chas. A, Maxson, C. A. Krill, Judge J. M. Davis, E. J. Phelps and W. C. Cook. Each gen- tleman except Mr. Phelps, who is presi- dent of the Kalamazoo National Bank, is provided with an ofiice in the new organization, Mr. Cook being the man- ager. For the past six months he has been foreman for Irvine & Sons at Bay City, before that being manager for the Dunkley Floral Company here. The company has secured twenty-eight acres of land on North West street, just inside the city limits, and has contracted for four greenhouses 10x100 for miscellane- ous stock. It is the intention to shortly erect a range for cut flowers. The Central Michigan Nursery Com- pany held its semi-annual stockholders' meeting July 13 and its reports showed a successful season. The officers elected were J. N. Stearns, president; E. D. Fos- ter, vice-president; C. A. Maxson, gen- eral manager; C A. Krill, stcretary, and W. B. North and Orla Richardson, direc- tors. Lapeer, Mich — W. II. Watson is this season adding to his range between ;JO,00() and 40,000 feet of glass, doubling his facilities and making his establish- ment one of the largest in eastern Michi- gan. loi.A, Ka.ns —Mrs. George Waite, from Emporia, is going into business here, building two houses 20x60. A L. Har- man is adding two houses 20x8.t and one 20x70, with boiler pit and reception room. Choicest Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Shrubs, Plants, Bulbs, Seeds. 40 Acres Hardy Roses. 44 Greenhouses of Palms, Everbloominjc Roses, Ficus, Ferns, Etc. solicited. Catalogue Free. 47 Years. 1000 Acres. Correspondence THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, O. Send lor our Price List We have a flue stock, for fall delivery, of Clematis, f,j;'„gf- fine assortment. Field Grown Roses, Flowering Shrubs, Ornamental Trees, Conifers. To avoid disappointment, order now a supply of ROSE-STOCKS FOR GRAFTING. (Prices delivered in this country). Rosa Manetti. $12 per 1000. Rosa Polyanlha, «8 per 1000. Kosa Laxa (Froebeli). $8.50 per ItOO. The stocks most largely used by European growers for graftins tea roses. Our representiitive, Mr. J. Austin Shaw, will be at the Convention and will be pleased to quote prices upon anv wants in our line. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., llZ'^Toru. A LL the best sorts, tender and hardy. FIELD OROWN, Our solicitor will visit you and make OWN prices, regardless of ROOT wherd you live or quantity you want, if nnoco you will drop us a KUoto card at once. llwVkV Tlie Howland Nursery Co. 1 OS Aiicpres. ('h1. 7ena,oTHEM00N Company For f Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your I and Small Fruits. Deacrlptlve IllUHtniteil Catalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO., - Morrisville, Pa. Large Elms, O e tine siieciinen Elm trees 0 to 9-inch ^9 caliper, 25 to 40 feel high, with well developed heads. Have been several times transplaiited and will lift with excellent roots and balls of earth, Send for price list. SAMUEL C. MOON, """"K^d..). PA Please mention the American Florii,i 7vhen ivriling. Orchids! ^ Arrived frc-sh from th^ woods in fine condition: Laeiiu anceps, i . autumnal s. L. Crispa. I . fUva, L grandis tenebrosa, L Ptrrinii.Oncidium Vari- co»um Rosersii, Cattleya Percivaliidna and C. Mossiae. LAGEK & HURRELL, •*"*•""• ^ ' Orchid Growers and Importers. PUasc mention the AnU) lean FioyiU when wntiun. POSTON FERN," and 8-in. piins Jliand $15 per do/.. GERANIUMS. S,,A. Null ami others, 3-ili.,$4 per 100. NEP. COROATA COMPACTA, 3 in .l.'i.OO per 100; 6. in., .W).C0 per 100. ASPARAUUS PLUMOSUS. i!/,-in., »t per 100, $40 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, ■i.Vi-\XK.\\, $4.00 per 100; fliO 00 per ICOu. SMIlAX. ininsplant.ed, heavy, 60c per 100. Cash Plka8K. Carl Hagenbu'rger, V9. Mentor That Can't Be Had Klsewltere. Such as New Kalanchoe Fiammes. New incarvllleaB, New Campanula MlrablllB, New Buddielae. New Deut- zlaB, Mr t'eter Barr b New White i.upln, Tho Grand New Salvia Glory of SiuttRart. The Edelweiss In bloom, N«w KuelllaB. Now ulblacus, New BeKOnlaB New OannaB. 'iUO New I).ihllaa, New TreaBuro Vine, New Shamrock Pea Send (ore ataluKueof Novelties Always In guanilty — AspurnKiiB 8prenKerl, Bustun Fern. Baby Pilinrose, EdeiwdiBs, Fern Balls, al low- est prices A. BX.ANC & CO., Philadelphia, Pa. Pleai,e mention the A metiran Florist lohen 2vt iting BUY NOW PROPAOATINO STOCK for Next Year. In. pots Uoz. 100 New Hibiscus. Peachblow, double pink flowers 2^4 »1.0O J8.0O New Aueratum, Stella Gurney, dwarfblue 2i-inch pots $1.00 per doz., $ 8.00 per IfO 3 " " 1.25 ■' 10. CO 4 " " 2.60 " 20.00 _ . ^ CARVOTA «OBOLirERA. 2)i-inc.h pols. $1.00 per dozen. $8.00 per 100; 3-inch pots, $1.25 per dozen. $10.U0 per ICO. LATANIA BORBONICA. Inch pols. 2« 3 4 No. of Leaves. 3 4 to 5 4 to 5 H.ight. Per doz. Per 100 Per 1000 $ .60 $ 5.00 $40. fO 1.00 8.01) 75.00 12tol5-in. 2.50 20.00 . , LIVISTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA. 2-inoh pots $1.25 per dozen; $ 8,00 per 100 3 •■ ■• 2. CO " 15. CO PHCENIX RUPICOLA. This variety is always scarce; we offer a limited lot of finely developed plants. 2-iiich pots $1 no per dozen; $ 8.00 per lOO 3 " 1.25 •• 10.00 4 •• 3 50 " 25.00 Finely characterized Hpecitnens as below; 6-mch pots, ISiucheshigh $1 SOeacli. 8 •■ 24 to 26 ■• ■■ 2.50 ■' 9 " 3J ■• '■ 3.50 " PHCENIX RECLINATA. 3- inch pots $ .75 per dozen; % 6 ro per 100 3 ■• I. no • 8.00 4 •• 3 OJ •■ 25 00 Large Decorative Plants of Kentias. We have a lar^e stock of li^lmorenna and Forsttri- ana in both sinide and mad"' up Plants, the most of them growin? in lipht wooden tubs 12, 15 ;ind 18 inches in diameter, which can be supplied in excel- lent value at $7.50, 810 00, $12.50, llS.fiO, $20.00.135.00, $30.00, J35.0J and 150.00 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. AAA 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. CO per iQj; $40.00 per 1000: from 3-inoh poi5, $7.C0 per 100, $65 00 per 1000. 250 at the 1000 rate. SPECIAL OTFER. CINERARIA HY8RI0A MAXIMA GRANDIFLORA and Maxima Granniflora Nana. strain superb in every way, iran^uhinied from fiats, strong plants, $1.50 per 100: $12.50 per 1000. 250 at the 1000 rate. CHINESE PRIMROSE^, (ready Aug. ISI.h) in the finest market varieties, including ti.ue, double white and red, from 2^-4- iu. pots, $i..SO per 100. ALL STOCK GUARANTEED A No. I. PAUL MADER, East StroudsbJig, Pa. Geranium America... The QUEEN of all Geraiiiijiiis Corr*.' :ind see. 3000 plants in full hl"i jm. Good, strougst'jck plants Irom 4-inch pots, $2.50 per doz. $20.00 ner IQO. HENRY CICnnOLZ. florist. Waynesboro, Pa. VIOLETS From pots, Al stock, free Irom disease; Lady Camp- bell, M. Louise aud Karquhar, »2.f)0 per Il.O. $20 per 1000. Kew Imperial, t3 per KO, (25 per 1000. ROSES, tine plants of Me eor and I'erle. from 3-in. pots, at $4 per 100; alio 3-in. lind s and Jlaids same price. 3O0 bushy SMILAX PLANTS at H.50 per 100. CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich. PRIMROSES. IMPROVED CHINESE, ready for 3-inch pots. Well known throughout the United States and Canada as the tlnest laree llowe-ing Irinsed va-ieties grown. SINGLES, named, .$'2.00 per 100, $17.00 per 1000; DOUBLE, named. $3 50 per 100. E.xtras aoded liberally to heip pay expressage. PRIM- ROSE SEcL/ of Ijest 15 varietes, single and double, nii.ved, 500 seeds, $1.00; halt pkt.,50c. GIANT PANSY SEED The very best mammoth varieties, no liner ever offered; all the seed plants critically selected. SOW TH« BEST. Packet, 3nu0 seeds, %\M: halt-pKt. 50c. A packet of the grand new Dwarf Forget- Me-Not "Blue Beauty" added to eV'-ry seed order. Strictly cash prices. THE HUME OF PBIMKOSBS. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. C3i-4ir^] 50,000 finest large flowering fringed 1000, $18.00; Per 100, $2.00 Obconica grand., fimbriata. rosea and Forbesi " 2.00 Acnaraniic ' Sorengerii $3.00 per lOU Pansy Seed, large flowering, Asparagus ^ pi„nj.„„5 4 qq ., = ^^^^^^ $4 fj^ Cinerarias, August 20 $2.00 per 100. CASH PLEASE. JOS. H. Cl^NINGHAM, Delaware, 0. THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S COLOR CHART li now aooepted b« ibe standard In preparing ooio detorfptlons, by many forel§7i honses ai well as In America. PRICE 15 CENTS POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 322 Deirborn St. Chicago Cinerarias. Superb s'rain, large plants in Mats, reaay lor 2-ln. pots, JI.50 per 100. Cyclamen, 3-iu , rt'ady lor4-in , $4.0u per 100. roleus newest fancy colors, large plants from lUts, $100 per lOiJ. rieliotrop**. deld grown, toe best dark blue. larye p ants lull of cutiiogs. $1.25 per dozdn, 8IU 00 per K"'. Sain*l Whitton, 11-17 Cray Av., Utica, N. Y. [Hease mention the American Floftst when lurittng. 16 The American Florist. Aug. 4^ Our PasTiMBs Announcements of coming 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 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass. ; Eobt. Kin, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Ohioago, 111. At St. Louis. The practice roll at the meeting July 30 is recorded as follows: Plaver Ist 2d 3d 4t,h Av KuehnT 16V 149 170 155 160 Weber 163 J44 91 Vi\ Young 136 16t 97 131 Benelie Ii4 118 152 119 136 Shaw 96 115 149 133 la3 M. At New York. Attendance at the alleys on July 30 was very light, most of the accustomed bowlers being away, getting in trim for the coming S. A. F. contest. Scores were recorded as follows: Player 1st 2d 3d 4th 5th Steffens 110 126 183 Hi 137 Siebenheller 104 )37 133 158 168 Traendly 132 218 133 Manda 160 115 158 161 178 Roehrs 158 137 118 147 219 At Detroit. The following is the record made on the alleys July 30; Player 1st ad 3d 4th Av Scribner 198 198 Panlke 157 16S 171 171 167 Breitmever I'l 169 152 138 155 Holznagle 171 135 133 157 149 Floweroay 134 180 140 148 Beard 145 154 167 107 141 Davis 165 122 145 123 139 Dunn 113 148 142 131 133 Pickworth 140 162 151 VM 126 Watson 113 113 i:ii 136 121 Sullivao 113 129 K9 116 117 Tavlor 99 I'JO 97 136 113 Brown 102 113 liO 126 li" Flammcr 98 WK J. F. «■ At Chicago. The following is the score made Friday evening, July 27, by contestants for places on the convention team: Player 1st 2d 3d Av Fred StollfTV 134 322 15< 171 John l)c-gnan 158 171 176 168 P. .1. Hauswirth 195 146 1.5H 160 E. F. WiDterson 1.58 133 144 145 .T.S.Wilson 126 156 i:« 140 Walter Kri.tling 127 133 1.58 137 Chiis. liallutT 114 128 120 12l The team now stands: Asmus, Win- terson, Degan, Hauswirth, George Stol- lery and either Fred. Stollery or Chas. Balluft' At the last meeting those who "also bowled" were: Player 1st 2d 31 Savage i;6 163 167 M. Bloy IIW 143 130 Schweigert 1.35 111 Wilson Tiplady 121 85 John Ki-iirdon 92 107 A. Lange 98 94 Harry Bals ey 112 Providence. DROUGHT ENDANGBBS OUTDOOR STOCK. — MEETING OF THE CLUB — PARTY OF TWENTY FOR CONVENTION. — AN OUTING. The long continued absence of rain has caused much uneasiness among the grow- ers of field stock. Red spider on carna- tions in the field is not a desirable object. Asters have suffered very much, except on low or heavy soil. The excessive hot spell has made a scarcity in good roses as well as other stock for funeral flow- ers. Reports about town are that busi- ness is very quiet. At the recent meeting of the Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island, a committee was chosen to secure state- rooms for the members of the club who will go to the convention. About twenty have already signified their intention of attending. President Hockey read a verv interesting essay on fern spores. By invitation of President Hockey the members of the club, their families and friends indulged in a basket picnic on the spacious grounds about his place. It was an ideal place for an outing. Games and music were provided as well as all kinds of refreshments. The fronts of the greenhouses were very prettily decorated with fancy lanterns of very unique design. Little Rhody. Minneapolis, Minn.— John Monson is preparing to invest $4,000 in a new ratine of houses, five 16x150 and one 30x50. He will also build a two-story office, packing room and boiler house. FOR SALE Large Palms jn iLxrelient Condition. As they are too large for our conserva- tory, w'e ofTiT them at a very low price. One Areca LuteSCenS, height 17 feet, speci- men plant. Two Kentia Belmoreana, height 8 feet, speci- men plants. One Latania Borbonica, height lo feet, lo feet diameter in crown, specimen plant. Two Seaforthia Elegans, height 12 feet, vry fine pl;int-. Two Oreodoxa Regia. h.ight 13 and 14 feet. Write for particulars and prices to Youmans Bros.' Conservatory, G. A. Seli.enthin. Florist. WINONA. MINN. 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 earlv for accommodations. E. H. N1E5, Mgr. THE MIRRAY HILL HOTEL Park Ave.. 40lh and 41st Sts.. NEW YORK. ▼ T 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 CHAier Hundred. CHAS. SCHWEIGERT, Niles Center, III. Bay Trees Grand Pyramids, Dense and Dark Foliage. Exhibition Plants, The Finest In Trade. Height with tub, fifteen feet; diam- eter at the base, six feet. Solid new tubs, 28x28 inches. Price per Pair, $50. With packing, duty, freight free at New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Price per Pair, $80. To be had twenty-four pairs, all alike. Also fifty pairs twelve feet high, $30 to $50 per Pair. Cash or good references with order required. DE SMET FRERES, The Nurseries* Ghent, (Belgium). Herr's= = ALWAYS THE BEST AND Pansies I5Ir\" . YEAR. They sell thr-uiselves. Try 100 as an experiment. Plants only, and ready October 1st to January 1st. FiiEE HY 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 MIVIE. r. BEROMANN. $3 per 100, $25 per 1000. Also many other varieties in limtted quantity. ^ i^ NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, mjch. GOLDEN GATE. 200 Golden Gate Rose Plants, 3-inch, $3.00 per JOO. Fiist-Class btock. FRED J. KING, Ottawa, III. igoo. The American Florist. 17 NEW CROP PANSY SEED. Vaughan's International IVIixture. This mixture is a combination of as many separate colors, tvpes, blendings and unique kinds as can be found in the world. It has been made up and so'ld by us for ten years, and has been improved upon every year, until now it cannot be beaten. Every florist knows ^';^ughan's International Mixture. Price, per oz., $10.00; 'bOZ.,$1.50; trade packet, 50c. Vaughan's Giant Mixture. Thi< mixture is made up specially for those whose trade dem.inds larue flowers. It con- tains all the separate colors of Giant Tnmardeau, the Giant Bugnot and Gassier and other special strains which cannot be had any othtr way. Price per oz., $1.00; ^a-oz., 60c- trade packet, 25c. GIANT TRinARDEAU.— Mixed, per oz., $1.00; \'„ oz., aOc; trade packet, lOc. CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING —Mixed, per oz., $1.00. % oz., 30c; trade packet, lOc. j^"Send for our "liOOK FOR FLORISTS" for list of separate colors of pansics. MIGNONETTE "BISMARCK."— Our Machet has a very good reputation, and is the best This new sort |s animprovcment on it, both in color and size of flower. strain in existence and we want every florist to try it. Pkt. 15c, '4 oz. ,50c. NEW CROP. ASPARAGUS SPRBNGERII.— 50c per 100; $4.50 per 1000 seeds. SMII.AX.— New crop, trade pkt., 10c; oz., 30c. CYCLAME\ PERSICU W GIGANTEUn —This seed is grown for us by an expert in Europe. We have taken his entire crop for the past four years, and find it to be the finest strain we have ever seen. 100 seeds GlOANTEUn ALBUn.— Mont Blanc, pure white 75' DEEP CRIMSON.— Very large '75 R.JSA VON MARIENTHAL.— Splendid pink '!..'. 75 WHITE, CARMINE EVE 75 GIANT FLOWEKED SORT*.- Best mixed y^ oz., $1 50- 50 100 seeds. 1000 seeds. $5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 4.50 CHICAGO. 84-S6 RANDOLPH STREET. VAUGHAN^S SEED STORE, NEW YORK, 14 BARCLAY STREET. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< ♦ I ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ LAST CALL ^ Don't miss the oppoitunity to display your horticultural goods, plants, seeds, supplies and knick knacks at the Greatest Convention and Exhibition of the S. A. L To be held in New York August 21 to 24. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦< FOR SPACE AND TERMS, APPLY AT ONCE TO THE MANAGER, John P. Cleary, 60 Vesey St., N.Y. CITY.5t >♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ KENNICOTT BROS. CO., Wholesale Commission Florists. WRITE FOR SPECIAL QUOTATIONS ON WIRE WORK DURING SUMMER MONTHS. OM1CA.OO. I riQU QTQ KinDl oXer if unsold on I IIUJ QIU rillUf receipt of order. 100 1000 2100 Bridesmaid in4 -in. pots J4. 00 $35.00 1000 " "3H " 4.00 35 00 1720 " "3 " 3.00 25.00 500 " "2 " 2.00 20.00 300 Brides "4 " 4.00 35.00 200 " "3V4 " 4 00 35.00 SOD " "3 " 3.00 35.00 1200 " "2 " 2.00 20 00 3000 Meteors "3 " 2. .50 25.00 100 .500 Mme. Chatenav. ..in 4 -in. pots $4.00 100 '■ " "... , "3 " 2.00 125 Mme. Cusine "4 " 3.50 250 Lady Dorothea.... "4 " 4.00 150 •• " "2Ji " 2 50 2000 Golden Gate " 2i,i " 2 50 700 Maid of Honor ■'4 " 3.00 700 •• '■ " "2^ " 2 00 500 Brides and Maids in 3 and 4-in pots, are carried over stock; they are good offer them at 112.00 per 1000. 1000 These We Latania B-rbonica 3-in. pots, $ 6.00 per 100 Areca Lutescens 4 " 20.00 " Cocos Weddeliana... .. ..3 ** 12.00 " Aspnrairus Sprengerii 6 " 25.00 " ....4 " 8.00 ....3 " 6.00 ....2 " 3.00 Ficus Elastica, O-in. pots 75c to $1.50 each. Boston Fern, 8-in. pots. ...$25 00 to $35.00 per 100 Plan s ara vigorous and unusually fine. Will be carefully packed, and we guarantee them to be right in every respect. LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS. Jamestown, n. y. Rose Plants I 300 Mi-tei.r 3'/2-in., per lOO, 200 Bride 3H " 200 " 3!4 " 1000 Beauties 3 " 100 Pres. Carnot 4 100 Perles 3 " '■ 4.00 BROWN & CANriELD, Springfield, III. Perfect Condition $5.00 6.00 4.00 6,00 7.00 Schmidt's PansiesNtrc-rVn-?!; rendy: DO matter what .vou pay, you cannot get a better BtralQ; M ounce, tl,:i5: i.<. ounce. 12 00; one ounce. $4 00. J. C. SCHMIDT, BfllSTOl.. PA. TRADE EXPAN8IONI8T8- American Florist Advertisements. liose I*la.n.1:s. First, class, healthy Plants. To close out we quote the following low priceu : 600 Heauties 3-inoh, $4.00 per 100 1000 Perles 3 " 3.00 1000 Meteors 3 " 3.00 800 Bridesmaids 3 " 3.00 " 400 Bride* 3 " 3.00 " A. G. PRINCE & CO., 76 & 78 Wabash Av.,Cliicago. 18 The American Florist. Aug. 4^ Washington. DOINGS AT THE AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY'S PLACE —LARGE PLANTINGS. — LEISSLKR REBUILDING. — TO THE CONVENTION. The American Rose Co. have finished planting their roses They have planted lour more houses of Ivory, and one house of the Hungarian yellow rose, also a few benches of a new pink rose for the third year's trial. Among other things they have a few hundreds of a dark sport of Mme. A. Chatenay. In all they have planted about 40,000 roses. They will plant only about 15,000 chrysanthe- mums this year. Their large carnation house is planted with tuberoses, which are doing well and they expect a good crop of flowers from them by the time they need the house tor carnations. George A. Leissler is rebuilding two houses 18x100, which will be used for ferns and palms. They will be heated by hot water, the other house being heated by steam. He has two houses planted with roses. Brides, Bridesmaids and Golden Gates. His Boston and other small terns are very promising and car- nations outdoors are looking fine. As most of the growers are through planting and getting things shaped up in general, quite a number are going to New York to the convention, I think at least twelve. P. G. Manchester, Mass. The first sweet pea show ever held in Manchester was given last Friday even- ing by the North Shore Horticultural Society. The display was large and elegantly arranged and the prizes were worthily won. At the meeting on that evening eight new members were taken in and a liberal donation was received from some of the admiring shore resi- dents. The subject for discussion at the meeting of this week is "Pine Tree Borers," a paper on that subject being promised by Secretary T. W. Head. Ellsworth, Mb. — Miss M. A. Clark has purchased the Button greenhouses and will remove them to her own estab- lishment. Carlinville, III.— Browne Bros, are remodeling their range of glass and add- ing one house for carnations, the demand for this flower having exceeded the sup- ply last season. GOOD ROSES NOT SURPLUS. 1000 Maids, Itrides and Meteors, large, strong 3-in. slock, J4.00 per 100. Very choice Perles, S5.U0 per 100. This stoei< is worth more money, and ia large enough for late planting. W. H. 6ULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, Illinois. CARNATIONS! F. Dorner & Sons Co., ■^ LA FAYETTE. IND. Please mention the American Florist ivhen 7vriting, WM. MURPHY Wholesale Carnation Grower station F.aNUNNAII, OHIO. 25,000 Carnations 25,000 FIELD GROWN PLANTS OF THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES : 1 15,f03 Flor* Hill $ 5.00 per 100 4,0UO Wnite Cloud 8.00 1 000 Mrs. Bradt 10.00 1,000 G. H. Crane 10.00 1.000 Mc.Gowan 4.00 2.000 EMora-lo 4.00 per 100 1,000 Wm. Scott 4.00 1,000 Davbreak .5.00 500 tmily Pierson 4.00 These Plants are all in first-class condition, Rood size and healttiy stock. Write me if you are in need of a large quant. ty. CHAS. CHADWICK, ipckBoxii. Grand Rapids, Mich. A Rose Bargain. We offer the following price inducement to clear the bal- ance of our stock at once : 5000 METEORS, Km. aoe; 4000 BRIDES. ""^"au^aT^rade All 2'^-inch Stock, $20 per 1000, $135 for the lot. Speak quick If you want them all. J. A. BUDLONG, 37.39 Randolph St., CHICAbO Choice Pot Plants, Ic Each We wish to give our customers the ben- (■rltof very low prices for a short time. Qeranlums* the choicest, most desirable varie- ties 10 be had, true to name, Bruanti (best semi- double scarlet), S. A. Nutt, Athlete, White Svi'au, La Favorite, Mrs. J. M. Garr (best sinple white), Beaute Poitevine, Amencan Wonder, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Mme. Bruant and others, $2.00 per 100, strong 2>4-in-; Rose Geraniums and Mme. Salleroi, Ic each, strong 2-ln. Petunia*, double fringed, in full bloom, Hen- derson's and Dreer's latest superb sets, strong 2-in. Ic each; really worth $l.per doz. Fuchsias, choiceBt sorts, strong 2-in.. $1.50 per 100; line 4-in., full bloom, at 6c; 2^4 and 3-in. at 2c. Coleus, elegant named varieties, all beauties, Ir earh, strong 2 and 2V4-ih- Ageratum. Princess Pauline (latest blue), strong 2-iu., Ic. Salvias, Ic. AMers, 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 2H-in. pots, includ- ing Meteor, 3c; Kaiserin, Wootton, Golden Gate, Belle Siebrecht. strong SVi-in., 4c. Smllax. extra strong, 2-in., as fine as you could wish, $1.50 per 100, 112.50 per 1000. Cash With Ordek. SOUTH SIDE f LORAL CO., Springfield, 111. Bride and Bridesmaid, slron^ 3-iu., $5.00 per 100. Marie Louise, strong field grown, $2.50 per 100. From field; Scott, Meteor, Victor, Mrs. Jas. Dean, Whit*' Cloud. Flora Hill, etc., at market prices. E. M. & H. N. HOFFMAN, Elmlra, N. Y. L^l CARNATIONS Orders booked now for fall delivery. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. Brides $3.00 Maids 3.00 Cloth. Soupert.. . 3.00 Meteor 3.00 Am. Beauty 2i4-inch. Per 100 Per 1000 $25.00 25.00 25.00 25,00 3-inch. PerlO'l Per 1000 $5.00 $45.00 5.00 5.00 8,00 45.60 45.00 75.00 Per 100 Per lOOO Mixed Jardiniere Ferns, mostly pteris varieties $3.00 $25.00 Asparagus Sprengerii, 214-in 4.0O 35.00 Plumosus. " 6.00 55.00 Adiantum Farleyense, fine stock, 6-in. pots, 50c each Per 100 Smilax. 3-inch t 4 00 Dracaena Terminalis, 4-iuch 15.00 Phoenix Canariensis, elegant stock, 4!^ to 5- inch 20.00 Chamaerops Excelsa, 5-inch 26.(10 4 " 20.00 J. B. HEI55, DAYTON. O. ASSORTED FERNS, In flats, ready for potting, $'J,00 per flat, BOSTON TERNS, Ready for 3-in, pots, $6.00 per 100; 4-in., $15.00 per 100; 5-6-in.. »20.00-$25.00per 100, Also fine plants in 5-6-in, pots, now ready for a shift, in pans or large pots, $3500 per 100, $4 50 per doz. This is exceptionally good value. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 3-in., estra fine, $*(,00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengerii. 2-in., $6,00 per 100, Kenlia Belmoreana. 2i~-in, pots, $10.00 per 100; 4 inch, $40.00 per 100, Large plants, $1.60, 11.75, $2.00, $2,50, $3.00, up to $6,00. Send for Particulars. BOBBINK & ATKINS RUTHERFORD, N. J. Ptfase mention the American Florist when writing. ACALYPHA SANDERI 2!4-inch pots, 18.00 per 100. UrilHSOn KSniDlBri ane lot ^ SeM plams for winter forcing. The C0N4RD & JONES COMPANY, Carnations « 'S' Field Qrown, Heavy and Stocky. TRIUMPH, MRS. JOOST, ARGYLE, MELBA, GLACIER, FLORA HILL, $5.00 PER HUNDRED JOY & SON, Nashville, Tenn. We like to have jou tell our advei^sera that yon read our paper igoo. The American Florist. 19 Roses for Florists OUR Rose Plants are all grown for the trade. We do not grow cut flowers. Such plants, we claim, are 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., 2%-\n., per 100 per 100 American Beauty »6.oo J12.00 Brides 3.oo 8.00 Bridesmaids 3.co s 00 Perles 3.5o 9 co Kaiserin 4.00 10 00 Meteor 3.oo 7.00 Wootton S.oo Golden Gate, 2-in 3.oo Sunset 4.00 10.00 Bedding Roses, in 2-in. pots, strong stock, in variety, |2.50 per 100, $20 per iOOO. Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO, NEW YORK, 84-86 Randolph St. 14 Barclay St. ROSE PLANTS { METEOR I : ♦ ♦ BRIDESMAID 1 RDinF \- ^'°™ ^'4 and 3-in. pots, ■''""„ f PerlOO,}3,03; IOOO, $25.00. LA FRANCE PERLES J AMERICAN BEAUTY, 3-inoh pots, per 100, jiD.Oil; per 1000, $45.00'. AMERICAN BEAUTY and LA FRANCE, busht^s headed in open ground, per 100. J2.50; per 1000, 120.00. The above is all clean, strong stock, ready for planting, no better to be had. MiiiiuuiiiiiimitiittiiiitmntituituitiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiumiiuuiiiniiiiimaaiiaiimtttOOf I GEORGE REINBERG, X 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ WW wvv^ Please mention the A mertcan Florist when mrtting. Special Rose Plants GROWN FOR OUR OWN USE. ISOO Brides 600 IBrldestaaald 300 Ikleteor 100 .Beavtt^r Alto Surplus Plants Choice Chrysanthomums. Write for prices. J II IS ICC CD Wholesale Grower of ■ nil UROOCIIy Cut Flowers, Euclid Ave., CLEVELAND, O. |~j £^ ^ J^ ^ Strong and Healthy, Y\\ W^^V^^^^ From SH-in. pots. _^ $5 PER 100. Perles, Brides and Maids. H. E. WILSON, 134 Hayward Pk., Rochester, N. Y. Cyperus Umbrella Plants Fine, extra strong 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Globe Greenhouses, 53rd. Adams and Jackson St , Austin, III. 10,000 American Beauty Plants, FINE STOCK, FROM 3-iN. POTS, $5.00 per J 00 ^ $40.00 per J 000. Per 100 Per 1000 Kaiserin, 3-inch pots $4 00 $35.00 Golden Gate, 2V2-inch pots 4.00 35.00 Bridesmaid, Perle, Meteor, ,'!-inch pots 4 00 35.00 PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. ilfTTnnnTTTTTTfTTTTTTTTTnTTnTTnTTtTTTTTnnnnTTTTTTTTmmi»H!»!HHt»m»»T»!»T»TTTTTTTT^ 40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES. READY FOR IMMEDIATE PLANTING. Fully equal to those sent out the last eight years, flrstcla's and perfectly healthv In every respect Only selected growtn from flowerlnc shoots used In propawatlog. AMERICAN BEAUTY, METEOR. KAISERIN. SAFRANO, BRIDESMAID. BON SILENE, PERLES, MAID OF HONOR. BRIDE. 3-Inch pots. S7.00 per 100. 4-lnch pou, SIO.OO per 100. GRAFTED ROSES. Maid of Honor, Coldnn Gate. 3^-Inch pots, tIS.OO per ion. Liberty, 4-Irch pots. J8 00 per dozen, fifty plants for $24.00. AHERICAN BEAUTY, four-inch, selected. $15.00 per 100. LIBERTY, four-inch 175 00 per 100 MAID, BRIDE, PERLB, 3ys-lnch, J8 00; 4-inch, #10.00. Also SUNSET, METEOR. MORGAN MEB. MET, LaFRANCE, NIPHETOS, KAISERIN. aOLDEN GATE, MAID OF HONOR, QRAFTED BRIDE, IJ20.00 per 100, large 4-in. ASPARAGUS PLUnOSUS, all sizes. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS '*""-'^^- A. S. MacBEAN. lakewood. n. j. A I Grafted bSISids Meteor Roses 4-inch S15 per 100; 2;i-inch $9 per 100. METEORS, 4-inch, $8; 3-inch. J6; 21/2-inch, $4. PERLES, SUNSETS. 4-inch, $8; 3-iuch, $6. CHRIS. HANSEN, SL Paul, Minn. Cut Flowers Shipped Always on Time. Flfase mention the A mertcan Florist whetl writing. TO CLOSE OUT. 6OD American Btautles, 3Vi-in., $5 00 per 100, or $20.00 for the .500. 2000 Kaiserin. 2000 Golden Gate, 2000 Bridesmaid, 1000 Meteor, 500 Garrett, 600 Bride, 600 Perle, 600 Mermet, 3 and 3Vi-in., $3.00 per 100, or 125.00 per 1000. These are Fine Plants. Cash With Order. MRS. J. W. CROUCH. Chattanooga, Tenn. CLEAN. HEALTHY PLANTS. FROM 3-INCH POTS. American Beauty and Kaiserin $6. 00 per 100 Perle and LaFrance 5.00 " Meteor, Albany, Sunset, Golden Gate, Bride, Bridesmaid, Wootton 4.00 " Perle, Suiset, LaFrance, Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor, KaisiTin and Golden Gate, from 2-inch pots 2 50 " JOSEPH HEINL, Jacic«onviHe, 111. BARGAIN in PERLES We have 2,000 STRONG 3-IN. PERLES in superb growth, beautiful plants, worth $6.00 per 100. To sell them quick we make the price $5.00 PERIOD. Great stcck for early bloom. W. H. 6ULLETT & SONS. - LINCOLN. ILLINOIS. METEOR. 3i4-inch pots. Per 100 Per 1000 $4.00 $37.50 ROSES Potted and repotted four times. These plants are visorous and unusually fine. Packed to safely ship any distance. BRtNT & NOE, Forest Glen, Chicago, III. SEE last week's ad and make us an offer on what you want. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, 111. 60,000 Feet of Class. I ROBT. CRAIG & SON in jgil and Novelties in Decorative Plants. i^ Market and 49th Street. PHILADELPHIA PA. Roses, Palms f Allen's Deliance, seed from selected spikes, 25c per pkt., $1.00 per ounce. J. C. SCHMIDT, BRISTOL, PA. Per 100 ■ • ■ I ■ '^^ ^a^ti^m ^^# == 300 Brides, 2!4-in., $2.50; 250 Maids. 2H-in. $2.50; 100 Belle Siebrecht. 2!4-in., 12.50; 100 Kais- erin, 2V4-in., $2 ,50; 50 Wootton, 2!4-in., $2 50. ■ BEQONIA REX, in good assortment, 400 in 2H and 3-in., $3.00 per 100; 100 3H-in., $8.00 per 100. SMILAX, 200 2H-in., per 100, $2.00. ISAAC MILES. OSHKOSH. wis. Please mention the American Florist -when writing BRIDES and MAIDS In sYz-incA Ibis. $2.50 per 100 - - $20 per 1000 JOHN MONO, Rogers Park, CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist wfi^n wrUing. ROSES 4- J 800 Brides, 1, . >,. ,^ 300 Maids, P-*"" 54 per 100 CASH WITH ORDER, PLEASE. ALBERT F. AMLIN6. Maywood, III. Please mrniion the A merican Florist wheii writing. BOSTON FERN L. n. POSTER, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass. SPECIALTY. 20 The American Florist. Aug. 4, Nashville. JOY & SON INCOEPOBATE— MEMBEBS OF THE FIBM — BUSINESS DULL AND STOCK SCABCE. — HYDRANGEAS IN FUNERAL WORK. Joy & Son have taken out articles of incorporation under the name of the Joy & Son Company. The incorporators are Thomas S. Joy, Thomas C. Joy, Paul Sloan, Calvin B. Harrison and David P. Wrenne. Business will be conducted at the same store, 606 Church street. The parties interested are all enterprising men and will push the business for all it is worth. They have a large garden and ample greenhouse space and have been very successful in rose culture and in growing all flowers usual to a general floral business. Business is at a standstill but growers are utilizing the time in making prepara- tions for the next season'strade. Chrys- anthemums are looking well and roses give a rare promise of excellence for the future. But few roses are being cut and when there is an extra demand, as there is occasionally for funerals, enough to supply the call are ordered in. The hardy hydrangea is in perfection just now. A pall made by one of the florists last week was almost covered with handsome bunches of hydrangeas caught with white ribbon. The effect was very pleasing and novel. M. C. DORRIS. Minneapolis, Minn.— Fred. Busch is rebuilding a number of his greenhouses and mushroom sheds. No. Adams, Mass— Growers of sweet peas in this vicinity are suffering because of the greenfly which is devouring their vines. Sabula, Ia.— W. B. Lovell, who has recently returned from a tour of old Mexico, has presented Ellisonian Insti- tute, Maquoketa, with a set of seventy- two photographs of Mexican scenery, snapshots taken by himself on his journey. Indianapolis, Ind. — Francis Smith, of Richmond, Ind., has purchased the prop- erty of Mrs. E. H. Poole, occupied and operated by Baur & Smith. The invest- ment was made to permit that firm to improve and add to the range of glass as the business demands. 100,000 FERNS IN FLATS At One Cent. Good, hardy plants in flats, twelve best market sorts. If pott<*d now in small pots worth five times the money in a w^-ek or two. Safe arrival guaranteed, and liberal count. $10 per 1000 bv Express. Sample 100 Mailed for $1.25. I'teris Cretica Alba, P. 'I'remula, P. Sul- cata. P. Hastata, P. Adiactoides, P. Longifolia. Adiantura, Lomaria, Lygo- dium, Nephrodiura. Cristatum, Blechnura, Selaginelfas, etc., etc. Post orders Wash- ington. JOHN n. LEY, Good Hope, D. C. BEGONIA GLOIREDELORRAINEI Plants from 2-iuoh pots, $2 50 per dozen; $17.50 per hundred. EDWIN LONSDALE, | Wyndmoor, Montgomery Co.. Pa. Money Order Olllcc, Cheitnut Hill, Sta. H. Philadelphia. ^"iiiiiHiiiimiiiiiiiHimtmmimiiiimimtiiiimiiiiiiiiK^^^^ Going to the Convention If sc, your trip will not be complete without a visit to M. RICE & CO. LEADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE IN AMERICA, Who extend a CORDIAL INVITATION to ALL FLORISTS to the use of our facilities and to make our place their HEADQUAR- TERS whtle in Philadelphia. ^ ^ jt S ^ YOURS VERY TRULY. No. 918 filbert Street, PHILADELPIIIA, PA. TO CLEAN UP Per 100 $1.50 1.50 1.50 1.60 1.50 1.50 5,000 Geraniums, mixed 2J^ in. 1,000 Red Vernon 2« 1,000 Erfordi 2>i 2,000 licfionias, mi.v^d 2H 1,000 Fuchsias, mixed 2)i 2,000 Salvias 2!4 The Morris Floral Co., Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. TRANSPLANTED seedling plants for July and August delivery, ready for 2y4-in. pots, at $.■5.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 500 at thousand rates, (free delivery). Cash With Order, Plkask. THE MOWER THAT will KILL ALL THL WLEDS IN YOUR UWNS. It 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 disanpear. Ihe Clipper will do rt. ys^Send f- r ■■ -- «ud prices. R. ASMUS, New Durham, N. J. FLORISTS' ORCHIDS The Finest and Largest Stock in the world. C AlinFI) ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and O/milLK BRUGES, BELGIUM. Send for List of Commercial Varieties. A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y. 500.000 CELERY PLANTS. strong transplanted plants, 25o a 100. $2.00 a 1000. Good seedliuiis, 2 inches high, 25i; a lOllO; by mail 10 per I'.ent more. W. Plume, G. Pascal. B. Mar- liet. Golden S. IJlanching and Dwarf Red. 8MILAX. strong, from 2 and g'/a-inoh pots, $1.00 a 100, $9.00 a 1000. Cash With Order Please. Samplb lOo. R. KILBOURN, Clinton, N. Y. Beauties. Sprengerll. AM. BEAUTY ROSES, t'ood, a-inch, $6.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. strong plants, ready for 3-ineh pots, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Robert f . Tcsson, rXu?.'." Mr""- CLIPPER LAWN MOWER CO., '^"-■^;g^r"' CELERY AND CABBAGE. CELERY. Pink Plume (extra strong), Golden S<*ir lt|jnii.'.hiuti, Giunt Pascal. Golden Heart. New Rose and »>th«r varieties, 15c per 100, $1.00 per 1000, 18.50 per 10,000. CABBAGE H. Succession, Second Early, Premium Flut Dutch. Late Drumhead, Drumhead Savov and other varieties, 15c per 100, 81.00 per 1000, '$8. 50 per 10,000. KALE. Dwiirf, 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. Adjustable Vase Holders No. 1 — Brasfl, nlokled, 4 feet Iodk. >> olasps to eaoh rod. Price complete (with preen or white tumblera) 12.26. Price complete (with jrreen or white cornucopia vases) 12 50. No. 2.— Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed and nickeled, with three clasps for 5 to »>ln. pots, each, $1 .76. Klft'B patent rubber capped Flower Tubea* ^-tn. diameter, per 100, 13.60. JOSEPH KIFT A SON, Florists, 1T2S Cheatnat St. PhlladelptaU. Fenn. KIFT'S PATENT OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1900 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU -«1 PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE. TWO DOLLARS.-«ll tgoo. The American Florist. 21 Boston Florist Letter Go. MANTTPACrnKKKS Olf FLORISTS' LETTERS. Ll-i in._lett1rF1 This wooden box nicely stained and vazs nlBhed, 18x30x13 made In tvo sections* one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters. Block Letters, 1 ii or 2-lnch size, per 100, KXX). Script Lietters, $4. Faatenerwttb each letter orword. Used by leading florlBts everywhere and for sale b; an wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Cyoas Wraaths, Moss Wreaths, Fernaries and Jardinierea, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New Catalogue of all FLORISTS' SCPPLIBS on applloatlOD. Br~For the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. 60, 62, 64 ind 66 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, au. oolobs; Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, Ain> All Florists' Sapplles. Send for Prioei. 404-4I2 Cast 34th St.. NEW YOKK. John Conley&Son, Manufacturers ot 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET. Raw Cycas Leaves. See last week's Florist for prices, etc. UVA GRASSES, undyed $5.50 per 100 BIRCH BARK for plant boxes 7c per lb. GALAX LEAVES, new crop 75c per 1 COO All kinds of PALM LEAVES, already prepared or dried for preparing purposes. FLORIDA NATURAL PRODUCTS CO., P. 0. Box 273. Indianapolis. Ind. Sigmund Geller, '^l^^^t^vr' Kr^h^'^S Florists' Supplies, Braids for American Manufacture. Metal Goods, Moss-Wreathes, Cape Flowers, Immortells, Chenille, Tinfoil, Doves, Baskets, 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 aad GREEN MOSS. RUSTIC WORK, all kinds, CLAY'S FERTILIZER. DUNNE & CO., ItZ'it New York. HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES. I™ Regan Printing House CATALOGUES NIRSERY SEED FLORISTS 87-91 Plymotjth Place, j»> jt CHICA.GOj»>j» ESTABUSHED 1666 EMIL^STEFFEItS> SUCC.ro N.STEFFENS. AHOSTEFTEKSBROS. kk PLANT CULTURE" By GEORGE W. OLIVER- Now Keady for Delivery. A Working Handbook of Every-day Practice for the Florist, Gardener and Nurseryman And all who grow plants and flowers in the greenhouse or garden. Contains separate chapters on all branches of the work. llrpages. PricG $1.00 by Mail Postpaid. o7tVuU'refp'a"e=!'''^*'°"'"'^'*''"'""^ or send for complete circular to THE FLORISTS' EXCHftNGE, P. 0. Box 1697, New York. Vail's New Plant Stake Cut cut of well-seasoned lumber, straight grained, M inch square; a decided improvement over the cane or Cut any length desired; always ready for use; 3 ft. at $1 50 per 1000, Z% ft. at $2.00 4 ft. at 12.50 per 1000; 4V4 ft. at $3.00 per 1000; F. O. B. Indianapolis. Remember bamboo, per 1000; the freight la cheaper than on cane stakes, THE VAIL SEED CO., Indianapolis, Indiana. "NICOMITE" (PATENT) Vapor Insecticide r»owr>EFe. 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. Ad- dress THE KINNEY PUMP. For applying Liquid Manure it ^^^ ] has no equal! Sent prepaid for $2.50. Without spray- ing valve $2.00. The HOSE CONNECTION CO-^'^gsTON, '^arti^^eituiii 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 copies free. I FOR INSURANCE AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL, Address JOHN Q. ESLER, Sec'y F. H. A., SADDLE RIVER, N. J % ItBurns 3 CIA The most convenient way of applying an insecticide ever yet devised. No pans required -No heating of irons-No trouble-Cannot injure the most sensitive blooms-Very effect;ive. Price 60(t per box of 12 rolls. M\ dealers sell it! 5kabcura Dip Co. >^ St. Louis — Chicago. LIQUID PLANT FOOD For Greenhouse Cultivating. EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY, Cb icago Office : 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston. H. K. Snider. Suite 423, 260 Clark St. Holds Class Firmly See the Point -W The ^'an Reyper Per- fect GlAslnc i*«lnU are the best. Mo riebtB or lefts. Boi of 10(10 pointa 75 cents, postpaid. IIF.NKT A. DREER, 714 Che.tBQt Ut.,Phir.., r.. Always mention the American Flor- ist when you order stoclcJ* 22 The American Florist Aug. 4, Baltimore. BEDDING AT PATTERSON PARK. — CUT FLOWER TRADE CONFINED TO FUNERAL WORK. — RAIN BREAKS THE DROUGHT. — VARIOUS NOTES. In spite of the adverse season, some of the most beautiful bedding seen in years is on view in the squares and parks. To mention all the worthy ones would be impossible, but a large carpet bed near the mansion at Patterson Park and the croton beds at the same place are cer- tainly gems. This being the first season in which the whole bedding of the city is under control of the park board and its officials, some confusion was to have been expected, owing to the great extent and variety of the work, but, if there was any hitch it is not apparent in the results, and Mr. Seybold and his assist- ants deserve high praise for their work. The growers have been favored at last by a rainfall which was enough to put an end to the drought which has held all vegetation at a standstill. Every one is hard at it, getting his houses in shape, planting and repairing. Mr. Anderson, ofthe old firm of Madsen & Anderson, now in business for himself, has erected two rose houses, 12x100 and 20x100 respectively. Trade in cut flowers continues slow but the supply is slow, too. so matters are not so unevenly balanced as is usual at this season. Funeral work continues to be the standby and those dealers whose specialty runs in this direction are the busiest people in town. White flow- ers are in steady demand and are a sure sale at remunerative prices. Notice is published of the dissolution of the partnership of Fischer & Ekas, Henry Fischer continuing the business. E. A. Seidewitz, of Annapolis, iserecting a range of houses at Arlington, near this city. Mack. Mitchell, S. D. — E. C. Newbury has his roses, carnations and chrysanthe- mums all planted and doing better than ever before. He looks for a big trade. Mitchell, and in fact the whole of South Dakota, is growing rapidly. Newport, R. 1.— Hitchings & Co. are building for E. J. Berwind a fine range of houses as follows: Palm house, 25x80; rose house, plant house, carnation house, stove house and vinery, each 20x34-; peach house, 25x25; propagating and fern houses, and service building 25x25. STEAM 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. BUDLONO, Wholesale Florist. Write us for price on single carload orders or season contract, delivered at any point in the United States. 'Phone Har. 960. I i HULL & COMPANY, »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦ 74 & 75 TRADERS BUILDING, w w w w vwwwvvw~~~~~ ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ Mease mention the American Florist 7vhen writing. GALVANIZED STEEL f Wire Rose Stakes Stralg:ht or Looped and Pointed. The Modol Extension Garnatien Support. Lancaster. Pa., June 17, '99. Mr. Tuekon Parker, Brooklyn. N. Y.: DearSir.— Your Model Carnation Support is all right in every way, and will no doubt be considered as necessary as good plants with growers when better known. ( consider it the best In the market, and if your other Specialties are as good, they should make another addition to the money makers oT 1900. Very Respectfully. Albert M. Herr. Samples and Prices on Application to THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO.. 336 North 9tb Street, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Gardeners' Chronicle. A Weekly Illustrated Journal. BSTABLIBHID 1841. The "OABDBNEBB' CHRONICLB" tau been roR 07IB Firrr Tiabs thi Liasing joctrnai. ot Iti olaii. It has aotileved tblB poalUon beoaaae, wblle ■peolally deTotlnti U«elf to Buppljln^ tbe dally reqnlre- menta of Kardenen of all olaasefl. mnch of the Infor- mation fornlstaed 1b of mob general and permanent Talae. that tbe 'QARDHNfiBB' CHBONICLH" ll looked np to as the 8TANDA£id authoritt on the •nbjeota of wblcb It treat*. Babeorlptlon to the United BUtee, %i.K per rear. Elemlttanoee to be made payable to B. Q. COVB. OFTioi:— 41 Wellington St., Coven Qarden. London, England. CYCLONE SPRAY PUMP THB GBKAT INBKCT KxTEBMI- MATOR. Sprays as fine as mlBt. Just the thlDK for Koses, Palms, Pota- toes, Tobacco, Small Fruits, Hen- Roosts, etc. All tin, 50c. ; all ™ , .. polished copper. 1100. Cneh with Order. Weighs boied, about 5 pounds. Buyer pays express. STEVENS & CO., 107 Chambers St., N.V. City. Let the advertiser know that you take the Florist. Then he'll know how he came to get your order. 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 tising. THE E. HIPPARD CO., YOUNGSTOWN, 0. ■JJL^^I^ Invalid Appliance Co., lUlUEjB^ci^PWtflkill. MANUFACTURBBS OP 'I^P^^ COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS ■^^y^iSr Th. kIM IBa< «.« (Jl.l«l. ■ T^^P» 11 yODf srcTlfiman dixeo'l hoodk Urnn, order of Di dlmL ■hHiiIb^H FAOTOPy AND OFFICII ^KfUB« ISO-lOO VtOOl* «T., ONIOAOO. Red Standard Pots. CORRECT SIZE. SUPERIOR QUALITY. Write for price list. 6. HENNEGKE 60.. MILWAUKEE, WIS. FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. A SPECIALTY STANDARD POTS Liat and SAMPLES FREE. BWAHN'8 POTTERY MF'G CO., P. O. Box 78, Minneapolii, Minn. Please menlion the A merican Florist when un itmg. A LL Nurierymen, Seedtmen and FlorUti wlih- ing to do buiioeii with Europe ihould lend (or tbe . "Horticultural Advertiser" Tlili ll the Brltith T»de Paper, being read weekly by all Horticultural traderi; It ll alio taken by over 1000 o( tbe beit Continental houaei. Annual ■nbioriptlon to oover ooit of pottage 76 oenti. AdilrMi IDITORB OF THB " H. A." Ohilwail Nuraarlaa - Matla, Inslantf. rgoo. The American Florist. 23 BRANCH mREHOVSE Jersey (mf.KJ^ "1'n^ ciphm • lP/eo 4 Son ... 18 Hansen Chris r.» Heacock Joseph 14 Helnl Jos I'.I Helsa J B 18 Hennecke C Co 22 Herendeen Mfg Co — IV Herr AlbertM 16 Herrmann A 21 Hews A H 4 Co 2:1 Hliflnger Bros 2:i HIIIB O 4 Co I HIppard K 20 Ultcnings 4 Co IV Hotliiian B M 4 U N. 18 Helton 4 Hunkel Co. . 8 Hooker UM Co Ill lloran Edw C 11 Hort AdT ti Hose Connection Co.. 21 Howland Nursery Co. . 14 Hull 4 Co 22 Hunt B U 9 Inralld Appliance Co. 22 Jackson 4 PerklnB Co. 14 Jacksun V, B 14 Jacobs a 4 Hons IV Jennings K B II Jennings Bros., .tohnson 4 Stokes.. Joy 4 Son Kasting W F Keller Bros Keller Geo 4 Son.... Kellogg Geo M Kennioott Bros Co. . Klft Job 4 Bon... Kllboum R 20 King Fred J 16 KroescbeUBroi Co.. ..IV KuehnC A 10 KuhlGeo A 19 Lager 4 Hurrell 14 Laker'w Rose Garden. 17 Lang JulluB 11 Ley John H 21 Lookland Lum Co 22 Long DB II LouBdale Edwin 20 Lord4Bumham Co... IV Lucas J 4 Go 24 Lynch W B 9 McCarthy 4 Co N F. . 10 McColgan 4Co Jas... II McFadden E C 12 MoKellar 4 Wlntorson 9 MacBean AS I'.i Mader Paul 16 Meyer John C 4 Co ... II Miles Isaac 19 MlUang 4 Co. MlUang Frank Model Plant Stake Co Muller's Gartner Zel- tung Monlnger J CCo Montana Fertilizer Co Moon Samuel C 14 Moon Wm H 14 Moore, Hentz 4NaBb.. 11 Morris Floral Co 20 Moss Geo M 10 MunoJobn 19 Murphy Wm 18 Murray HIU Hotel.... 16 Myers 4 Co 24 New York Hotel 16 Nlessen Leo 10 N Y Cut Flower Bx. . . 11 N T Cut Flower Co.... 11 Pederson-B jergaard J II Pennock Bam l S 10 Pierce F O Co IV Pittsburg Cut Flo Co. . 8 PoUworth CCCo 8 Prince AG4 Co 9 17 QuakerClty Mo hWk». Ill BandaU A L 9 Baynor J 1 11 Reed Glass 4Palnt Co 1 iT Elegan Printing House 21 Betoberg Geo 9 I'.i Rein berg Peter 9 I'.i Ketzer Walt«r4 Co... 1 ttlceM4Co '20 Rlder-ErlcBsonBng Co 23 Rodgers Alex II Roiker A46onB II Rose Mfg Co II Rupp John F l.'» Sander 4 Co '2J Schlllo Adam IV Schmidt J C 17 19 Hchwelgert Chas 16 Scotiey John A Ill Snerldan W F 11 Slebrecht 4 Bon 1 Situations 4 WanM. ... 7 BkabcuraDIp Co 21 Smith Nath4D0n 16 Soltau C 11 South Side Floral Co 18 Stahl Chas B 10 Stearns Lumber Co — HI Steffens Kmll 21 Stevens 4 Co 22 Sloolhofl n A 4 Co . II StorrB 4 Harrison Co. 14 Sutherland Geo A 1u Bwahn PotteryMfgCo . '-'".' Tesson Robt F 'iu Thorbum J M 4 Co. 1'-' Tobacco Warenoufllng and Trading Co 21 Traendly 4 Schenck... II Vail Seed Co 21 Van Aken Bros 14 Van Wert Greenh es . 14 Vaughan's Seed SUire :..12 14 17 I'.I I VIck'B Sons Jas 11 Vincent 4 Son '.'0 Vredenburg 4 Co 12 Wabash BR H WaUonGC II Weatbered'B Sons Thos W Ill Weber H 4 Bout 12 Weeber 4 Don I' Wetland 4 Rlsch 'i Welch BroB lu Whilldin Pot Co 23 Whitton Samuel 16 WIetor Bros •■> Wilson H E 19 WIttbold The Geo Co. 1 Wood Bros 11 WoodroSe 4 Bem- helmer 10 Wredell 11 Youmans Bros Hi Toung Jno II Tonng 4 Nugent 11 Young Thos Jr II ZIrnglebel n 11 BOILERS Something that th*' florist can rely upon and know that they t will give satisfaction. The greatest results obtained from a minimum consumption of luel. GURNEY "400 SERIES" HOT WATER HEATER We manufacture Boilers capable of heating any size Greenhouse. RELIABLE-DURABLE-ECONOMICAL. SEND FOR (IREENUOUgE CATALdOUE AND PRICE LIST. GURNEY HEATER MFG. GO. NEW YORK ciTT BitAN(U : 74 Franklin St. Cor. Arch. Ill Filth Ave., cor I8th St. BOSTON. MASS. Western Selllns Agents, JAMES B. CLOW & SONS, SI3S-334 Lake St., Chlcaeo, lU. [xclusively 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. CKptablishkd 1849.) nnley Rotary Lawn Rake, Something New. Papa! Ws can K.\kk \ nvi^ I.awn." THIS IS A CUT SHOWING THE FINLEY LAWN RAKE IN OPERATION The mower and reaper Hticceeded the scythe; the t hresher succeeded the rifill — but never until now huH a machine been ia- vHnted to take the place • 'f the antiquated hand rake The machine haa arrived. This Is It. YOU NBKD IT. A THOROUGHLY durable and reliable machine, to follow the lawn mower. It takes up all the grass, either long or short; twigs, leaves and sraull loose litter of any kind, stones in- cluded, that a HAND rake would not touch. A man can rake three times as fast as with a hand rake. {3^A CHILD can run it. Just the thing to Qght crab grass. Send fop Particulars. It will save its cost in 60 days on any good lawn. ^FINLEY LAWN RAKE CO., I PRICE $12 OO. JOLIET. ILLINOIS. When writing mention American Florist. ^^0%0^0' '^0^mmm^mf #^»^>%#^^M^^I^I^I KEY TO CSES OF GLASS. Sezid £ox* It. JOHN LUCAS & CO., Philadelphia.; ^#»^^>^>^M»^i^>#»#»#^#»^>^i#' RmBrica. is "tba Prnw of ths UbssbI; there may be mare comfort Rmidships, but we are the £rst ta touch Unknou/a Seas," Vol. XVI. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK. AUGUST ii. 1900. No. 636. fsm ^mi^mim lF(L@Lei!gir Copyrieht 1900, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published eveet Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. 334 Dearborn St., Chicago. Eastern Office: 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. SOCIETY OP AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OmcERS— E. M. Wood, Natick, Mass., presi- dent; P. K. P1BK8ON, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice- president: Wm. J. Stewabt, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass., secretary; 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 York, 1901. Leonabd Babbon, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Baltimore, February, 1901. ALBEBT M. Hbbb, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual meeting at New York, August, 1900. Elueb D. Smith, Adrian, Mich, secretary. THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WIIH COVER. CONTENTS. A ramble in the convention city 25 The mall in Central Park, New York (illus.).. ..27 The English sweet p^a conference (illus.) 28 Conventions at expositions 28 New York 30 Boston 30 Philadelphia 30 Chicago 31 Coal report of Chicago Florists' Club 31 Twenty- Ave cents on the dollar 32 Railroad fares fo"* Canadians 32 Mr. Scott of Buffalo 32 Soci^-ty of American Florists 32 Convention tips 3i Th" convention hall 32 Buffalo to New York 32 Chicago to New York 3'J The seed trade 38 ^Pepper's Prolific tomato 3H — An English selection of sweet peas 38 Cleveland 38 The nursery trade 10 — The cl mails disease 40 Washington 40 Our pastimes— At Chicago 42 —At Boston 42 —At Detroit 42 —At FlBtbmh 42 —At Philadelphia 42 —At New York -. 42 — To the bowlers 42 A hint to conveutionltes 42 New York hotels 42 Cold St' rage for bulbs 44 Water tank and boiler 46 Peoria 48 Buffalo 50 A Ramble in the Convention City. The chief city of the western world in population, wealth and commerce opens ior the second time her hospitable doors to our great national horticultural organiza- tion. Apart from the generous welcome extended by her citizens, the lavish entertainment provided by the local representatives of our profession and the favoring wave of prosperity which has come to the S. A. F., the vast metropolis presents irresistible allurements that are certain to draw to the convention of 1900 an unprecedented number of visi- tors. To see New York is a laudable ambition entertained by every American and, to those to whom her busy streets are familiar from frequent visits, she still presents exclusive charms, for, be the visitor a staid Philadelphian, cultured Bnstonian, hustling Chicagoan or a "dyed in the wool" exponent of the peculiar claims for precedence of any other city on the continent, yet he is forced to acknowledge that there is, and always will be, but one New York. New York was settled by the Dutch in the year 1614. The territory now included in New York state was known as New Netherlands, and the little town located with such wise fore- sight on the seaward end ol Manhattan Island was given the name of New Ams- terdam. But the English had their eye on this promising colony and the claim of the Dutch to its ownership was soon in dispute, with the result that Charles II made a grant of it to his brother, the Duke of York, and in 165-t sent a strong force against it. The Dutch, being unpre- pared lor resistance, submitted as grace- fully as possible under the circumstances — a course strongly contrasting with that being pursued by their countrymen in South Africa at the present time under a like stress — and the name was then changed to New York. Whether the Duke of York above referred to was the particular individual who is said to have marched his men "up to the top of the hill and marched them d iwn again" is not clear, but the time came, a century later, when the English, who had so triumphantly climbed this western hill, were forced, in their turn, to march down again. To celebrate the Declara- tion o) Independence the statue of George III was toppled over by the people, the metal of which it was wrought was melted into bullets foruse on hismsijesty's subjects, and, although the name of New York was still allowed to stand, many of the local appellations of streets and buildings were changed to accord better with the democratic tastes of the victors. In its earlier days the town, now grown to a metropolis of 3,500,000 inhabitants, and exceeded in population by London alone among all the cities of the world, occupied only the southern ex'remity of Manhattan Island, at the union of the waters of the North or Hudson and East rivers, and it is in this "down town" district that the visitor will find most of the interesting historic spots of New York. The streets here are narrow, crooked and inconvenient, but full of excitement and interest, and, not- withstanding the wondrous growth of the city northward to the end of the island ten miles away and many miles beyond, yet this district remains still the center of commercial activity. A multi- tude of "sky-scrapers" look down from lofty heights upon ancient landmarks and the diminutive remnants of once- ambitious architecture, each of them harboring, during business hours, enough people to populate a goodly sized town. At the extreme southern point, looking seaward, is the oldest park in the city, twenty-one acres in extent, known as the Battery. In former times the homes of the aristocratic inhabitants fringed this territory as they now do Fifth avenue and Central Park. In Battery Park is old Castle Garden, once the landing place in America for millions of foreigners, now an aquarium and well worth a visit. Looking out toward the ocean is seen Bedloe's Island, on which, rearing its great torch 300 feet above the water, is the gigantic statue of Liberty Enlighten- ing the World; on the left is Castle William with the Borough of Brooklyn and Long Island shore beyond, and, on the right Staten Island and the New Jersey coast. A little distance north of the Battery is Bowling Green. Originally a tr> aty ground with the Indians, it was in 1732 laid out as a public square. It is now surrounded by exchanges, consu- lates and steamship offices and marks the beginning of Broadway, the great business artery of the American continent. From this point Broadway takes its course northward past many spots of historic interest, lined on either side with lofty commercial buildings, its pavement a maze of moving vehicles of every des- cription, its sidewalks trodden daily by men whose names are familiar in politics, commerce, finance and literature the world over. The cross streets westward lead to the water front of the North River, where are the piers of the ocean 26 The American Florist. Aug. II, sound steamers and Hudson river boats and the numerous ferries that convey the traveller to and from the many railroad terminals at Jersey City, Hoboken and Weehawken, and the piers of the great ocean steamship lines across on the Jersey side. On the east of Broad- way the streets lead to the Brooklyn bridge and various boat landings on the East river, to ferries to Brooklyn, the Navy Yard and Long Island City, and Blackwell's Island, where are located the city penal and pauper institutions. Others eastward lead to labyrinths of crooked ways where one may easily get lost — not geographically only, but in the strange surroundings of whole sections populated exclusively by Hebrews, Ger- mans, Italians or Chinese, where the English language is seldom heard and little is seen that is familiar to American eyes. Broadway does not proceed far before its history is interwoven with that of the beginnings of the flower business. In his address to the S A. F. at the time of its former visit to New York, John N. May referred to the time when, about the year 1840, Isaac Buchanan, one of the pioneer florists, carried his stock every day in a large basket and sold it at the comer of Broadway and Wall street and consid- ered a business of $2 or $3 a good day's work. Directly opposite this comer on Broadway stands famous Trinity church, and a little farther along, at the corner of Vesey street, is old St. Paul's, sur- rounded by its quaint old burial ground, and within which is shown the pew once occupied by George Washington, with his initialsinscribed thereon. This corner, too, figures in the early history of our business, according to N. P. Willis, who, in his romantic "Open Air Musings in the City," published in 1849, tells of watch- ing from his window on Broadway, opposite St. Paul's, the flower merchants about 12 o'clock daily, setting their pots of roses and geraniums along the iron fence. The flower business has changed in many respects since then and the florist who should open up shop at noon now- adays wouldn't last long. The lapse of time has not been able to obliterate the floral prominence of Vesey street, for at stated intervals Cleary's auction room is the Mecca of the plant buyers, and there are numerous curbstone stands in that vicinity where marvelous floral novelties are displayed for the especial benefit of the prudent customer who prefers to buy bargains at the street stands rather than be ''robbed" by the wicked store florists! Here he has been buying for years, and, as there is "a new fool born every minute," will probably continue to buy for all time, the "Royal Japanese Parlor Flower, thirty-six hues and colors on one stem and blooms in twenty-one days," the "Singuillum Singuillis," the "Yellow Jac((," the blue dahlia and the "English Tuba Rugosa," which may be a currant bush that will bearflowers like a gloxinia or any other old thing to suit tastes that are fastidious. If you find time during convention week go down there and see the fun. In this neighborhood are Cortlandt, Dey, Barclay and Chambers streets, fre- quented by seedsmen and florists, their mention recalling to readers of the advertising columns of the Aiierican Florist such names j sThorburn, Rolker, Vaughan, Berger, Suzuki & lida and Weeber & Don. At the junction of Park Kow, on the east side of Broadway, is the postofSce, and just beyond is the City Hall Park, eight acres in extent, where a few months ago the formal beginning of the excavation for the great rapid transit subway was made with appropriate ceremonies. Here are the City Hall and County Court House and adjoining is Printing House Square, where are located the offices of the big daily newspapers. From the Battery to the convention hall is a distance of four miles. Three- quarters of this length up Broadway brings us to Twenty-third street, at the intersection of Fifth avenue, where the splendid Dewey Arch stands, and Madison Square, an open space of six acres just across which can be seen the towers of Madison Square Garden, where the New York Florists' Club held a number of successful exhibitions a few years ago. Here begins the famous "tenderloin" dis- trict, and here, too, may be said to com- mence the florist trade section of the city, for, while a few fine establishments ate below Twenty-third street, the great majority of the retailers and all the wholesalers are located above. What becomes of all the enormous product of the vast ranges of greenhouses that cluster all about the neighboring dis- tricts, in every New Jersey town, on Long Island, away up the Hudson river and along the shores of the Sound, is something beyond the comprehension even of those handling the flowers as they come to the city daily. In no other city in the world are so many green- house flowers marketed, the quantity passing through the hands of the whole- sale dealers during the busy season being almost incredible, and the system govern- ing the traffic has, with the rivalry of a score of dealers and the alertness and scrutiny of hundreds of enterprising growers, been ground down to a very fine edge. August, the convention month, is not a favorable time to see any business going on at these wholesale marts, but the visitors will make no mistake in call- ing, and those who do so will find that nobody understands better the science of making a brother florist feel at home than does the typical New York whole- saler. On Twenty-third street, near Sixth avenue, is the salesroom of the New Y'ork Cut Flower Company, and at the same location are Moore, Hentz & Nash. The rest of the wholesale estab- lishments are on West Twenty-eighth, Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth streets, mainly in the blocks between Sixth avenue and Broadway. On Twenty- eighth street are Sheridan, Thos. Young, Jr., Horan, Kaynor, John Young, Ghorm- ley, Bradsbaw, J. K. Allen, Young & Nugent, Bunyard and Traendly & Schenck, also Geller's supply house. On Twenty-ninth street are Millang, Hart, Gunther and others. Among those on Thirtieth street are Lang and Ford Bros, and Dunne & Co.'s supply house. Also worthy of a call is the Exchange at East Thirty-fourth street, near the ferry to Long Island City. Frank Millang does business here, and overhead is Herrmann's supply establishment. A visitor in New York, even having but one day to spend in the city, would do well to begin the day at 'Thirty-fourth street market. Here he will see troops of men, women, boys and girls, all nationalities, barter- ing, bantering, joking, scolding and push- ing with Bohemian freedom, some on urgent business, and others there only because it has become a habit with them. To see it, however, one must get there by () a. m., for by 8 a. m. it is all over for the day. The American Florist Company's Directory enumerates 230 florists in New York city proper. Adding 375 in Brook- lyn, Long Island City and other annexed territory gives a total of over 600. In the city stores all classes are found, from the palatial Broadway or Fifth avenue establishment down through successive gradations to the little "hole-in-the-wall" stand. As with the wholesalers, so with the retailers, little is going on in August and little effort is made at decorative efiect or display of nice stock, it being deemed sufficient to keep the place clean and cool and something green in the windows. Of street peddlers there are many hundreds, mostly Greeks. Just at present fruit peddling or su-nptuons idleness is the pursuit of the majority of them. The Greek as a flower hawker is essentially a New York institution. His first appearance as a participant in the florist trade was looked upon with uneasy jealousy by the existing retailers, but long association has bred indiffer- ence and now he has access to the same markets and the same material as the most aristocratic retailer and actually consumes, in the aggregate, such a large proportion of the gross cut of flowers that no review of New York market con- ditions is complete without taking him into consideration. He evidently has the support of the masses, otherwise he could not dispose of the vast quantity of stock he buys. With the retailer he has come to be regarded as one of the evils that cannot be cured — hence must be endured. To the wholesaler he is at certain sea- sons a godsend — at other times an intol- erable nuisance. To the grower he is an inspiration, and many a thousand feet of glass in the vicinity of Ntw York is directly due to his existence and the con- fidence that he is capable of assimilating a surplus of any dimensions. Whether the business at large would have been better off without him, whether different methods on the part of the retailer might not have solved the surplus prob- lem and made the street fakir superfluous — these are pertinent questions, but their consideration does not belong to this article. Grower or retailer, take a look at the Greek when you are in town; con- sider his ways and think whether you would like to transplant some of him to your own bailiwick. Greater New York has nearly 7,000 acres of parks. Of the many scattered reservations of varying area which are included in this total, Pelham Bay Park contains 1,750 acres. Van Cortlandt Park 1,132 acres and Bronx Park 662 acres. These are all located in the recently annexed Borough of the Bronx. In Bronx Park, in a space reserved for the New Y'ork Zoological Society, is a splendid collection of animals on exhibi- tion and in another section are the grounds and just completed greenhouses of the New York Botanical Garden which, no doubt, will be visited by most of the S. A. F. tourists. In Van Cortlandt Park are fine links which are patronized by the golf enthusiasts of the city. Pelham Park has a water frontage of seven miles on Long Island Sound and Pelham Bay. Best known of New York's pleasure grounds is Central Park. It contains 862 acres — thirty years ago a waste of swamps, ledges and rubbish heaps, now a paradise of beautiful drives, lakes and forests, a world-famous triumph of the landscape gardener's art, extending from Fifty-ninth street to One Hundred and Tenth street, a distance of two and one half miles, with a width of over half a mile. There are nine miles of roads, six igoo. The American Florist. 27 THE MALL IN CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK. miles of bridle paths and thirty miles of walks, and within its borders have been planted over half a million trees and shrubs. Here are located the American Museum of Natural History, the Metro- politan Museum of Art and a fine menagerie. That most interesting relic of antiquity, Cleopatra's Xeedle, may also be seen in Central Park. This obelisk, which was presented to the city in 1877 by the khedive of Egypt, is of granite, seventy feet high and weighs 200 tons. It is covered with hiero- glyphics which, however, are being rap- idly obliterated under the disintegrating influence of the rigorous climate. Its age is given as o,500 years, it having been made during the time when the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt. Prospect Park in the Borough of Brooklyn has an area of 526 acres and is accounted one of the finest examples of landscape gardening "in this country. It is an ideal resort for the people of a great city, combining utility and beauty in the highest degree. In its plantations are many specimens of native and foreign trees. Riverside Park extends a distance of three miles, from West Seventy-second street to West One Hundred and Thirti- eth street, along a high bluff overlooking the beautiful Hudson river. Here is the tomb of General Grant, and from the broad driveway which runs the entire length of the park a grand view of the palisades on the Jersey shore is aft'orded. Scattered throughout the city are a great number of smaller parks and squares, and more are contemplated, especially in the overcrowded sections of the city, where a bit of greensward and trees is of inestimable comfort to the children of the poor. New York in summer provides endless entertainment for those who from neces- sity or on pleasure bent, tarry within her gates. Trolley cars, ferry boats, elevated railroads and excursion steam- ers all are available by day or night to reach pleasure resorts of every descrip- tion. Coney Island, Brighton Beach, Manhattan Beach, Far Rockaway, Long Beach, Glen Island, Long Branch and many other less noted seaside resorts are within easy and comfortable access, and in the heart of the city are theatres, roof gardens and concert halls in abund- ance. It is to be hoped, however, that these and numberless other attractions of the great city will be omitted from the itinerary of the S. A. F. visitors until after the sessions of the convention are concluded and then the enjoyment of them will be all the greater because of the consciousness of duty well done. No visitor to New York should go away without taking a good look at Fifth avenue. Stage coaches run contin- uously from its beginning at Washington Squareas far as Eighty-ninth street, and the top of one of those omnibuses is an excellent observation place. In the sum- mer we shall miss the thousands of pleas- ure equipages the throngs of fashionably attired people, the beauty and life which Fifth avenue presents at other sea- sons, the equal of which can be seen nowhere else in America, but there are the fine club houses, magnificent churches and hotels and the palatial homes of multi-millionaires, merchant princes and noted families, fringing the avenue all along and presenting a wonderful pan- orama. We would like to take our readers out into the surrounding country and intro- duce them to some of the big establish- ments from whence come the enormous supplies of flowers and plants and other material for the New York wholesale mar- kets, and to their owners, many of whom are, indeed, already long and favorably known to the thousands who consult the reading and advertising pages of the American Flokist, to the great rose growing districts of Madison, Summit and Chatham, whose shipments daily amount to hundreds of boxes of roses; to Hoboken, New Durham and Ruther- ford, where may be seen acres of glass devoted to palms, roses, chrysanthe- mums, carnations and lilies; to Jersey City, Newark and the Oranges, where floriculture has planted its roots deeply and thrives on every side; to fertile Flat- bush, long thehomeof a coterie of florists as hospitable as they are skillful and prosperous; to Bayside and Flushing, long famed in rose and carnation lore, and neighboring Queens with its acres of geraniums, cannas and carnations; to College Point and White»tone, the heath growers' paradise; to Long Island City, Woodside, Elmhurst, Babylon and scores of other Long Island points where green- houses meet us at every turn; to New Rochelle, known everywhere, and away up the Hudson river to the famed violet growing districts of Poughkeepsie, High- land and Rhinebeck. Interesting, indeed, would it all be and the time devoted to such a tour of inspection would prove 28 The American Florist. Aug. ii< not only interesting but vastly profit- able. Those who can possibly prolong their stay a few days beyond the conven- tion time will find in this great commu- nity of prosperous florists a cordial wel- come and the useful information acquired will be not the least of the many benefits gained thiough attending the memorable convention of 1900. At the corner of Twentv-seventh street and Broadway, in Elks Hall, is the head- quarters of the New York Florists' Club. The beneficent influences of a horticult- ural society which are enjoyed in her sister cities are lacking in New York, although the love and appreciation of horticulture is no less here than else- where, as is evidenced in her fine public parks and cemeteries and the countless beautiful private estates that adorn the suburban districts and in the lavish pat- ronage bestowed upon her florists of every grade. The peculiar topography of greater New York is not favorable to concentration of sympathy or efi'ort and is a formidable barrier to frequent meet- ings and effectual co-operation. Realiz- ing the refractory conditions that have ever confronted the New York Florists' Club we are in a better position to fully appreciate the fidelity of purpose and self sacrificing effort that have been freely drawn upon to bring about the harmony and system shown in every little detail of the preparations for this great event in New York's floricultural history. From localities remote, reaching the club room only at much inconvenience, regard- less of storm or heat, these men, the names of many of whom are well known from the Atlantic to the Pacific and far beyond have come together and labored with but one end in view. Old misunder- standings have been forgotten, disturb- ers who have sought to excite jealousies between private and commercial men have been brushed aside and so they have stood together, shoulder to shoul- der— manly men in a manly effort for the honor of New York and the pleasure of their brother florists and gardeners from all over the country. If the convention is not the grandest horticultural event of the century in America, if the exhibition is not in every wpy unprecedentedly great, if every detail of the occasion doe's not go like clockwork and if every visitor to New York does not have the most enjoyable time in his or her life it will not be the fault of our friends and hosts, the oflicers and committees of the New York Florists' Club. The English Sweet Pea Conference. The promoters of the sweet pea show and conference at London, July 20 and 21, commemorating the two-hundredth anniversary of the introduction of the sweet pea into England, have every reason to be satisfied with the fruits of their labors. It was unfortunate that the weather should have been so excess- ively hot for the week previous to and during the show. Nevertheless, sweet peas of better quality were never seen or in anything like such quantities. There were nearly 700 entries, and these did not include the large trade exhibits, which were, perhaps, the most import- ant feature of theshow, the large number of varieties included in these affording ufieful material for the classification committee. The exhibits of decorations and designs made of sweet peas sufft-red considerably from the excessive heat, although everv thing possible was done to keep up moisture, and many of the light designa were hopelessly withered before the judging was done. This occurred more particularly in the light, airy arrangement known as shower bouquets, thus showing conclusively that sweet peas are not adapted for this kind of work. In the more solid arrange- ments the flowers kept better, and some of the funeral arrangements were very good, a broken column, an erect cross with a good base, a book, a harp, and others, being well done. In some of the baskets and vases the flowers stood up well. The light arrangements for dinner tables were very pretty when first done, but the second day they were entirely withered up. The committee on classification met on Saturday morning, but was unable to complete its report. The gentlemen found much difficulty from the fact that some varieties were too much withered to serve their purDose. It was arranged to divide them up into groups, but it was rather difficult to come to a definite arrange- ment of colors. After some discussion it was decided to divide them as follows: White, blush, pink, rose, mauve, blue, purple, lavender, carmine, maroon, crim- son, yellow or buff, picotee edged, white ground fancies, yellow or buff ground fancies, red or rose flakes, purple or maroon flakes, crimson flakes, red or rose bicolors and salmon or orange selfs. It will be seen from the following list of awards made for distinct types and colors how difficult it is to decide which are actually the best, for in several instances the prizes went to three differ- erent varieties where there were several exhibitors staging the same variety as the one taking first prize. In the classes referred to the awards were as follows: In the class for one bunch of any dark variety, maroon, deep bronze or purple, first place was given to Black Knight, second to Stanley, third to Boreatton and fourth to Shahzada. In the class for pink varieties first place was given to Lovely, second to Kathe- rineTracey, third to Lovely. In the class for any pink variety first place was given to Lord Kenyon, second to Mrs. Dugdale, third to Royal Rose and fourth to Oriental. It will be seen that the varieties shown in this class differ considerably in shades of color. In class sixteen first went to Salopian, second to Mars and third to Firefly, but in most collections Mars was certainly the finest of the above named. In the class for erect standard varieties first went to Mrs. Dugdale, second and third toTriumph, but ordinarily Triumph is the finest type of this class. In the class for hooded standards first went to the Countess of Lathom, second to F. A. Hinton and third to Lady Grisel Hamilton, but the last named the com- mittee selected as the best type of a hooded variety. In the class for deep blue or violet first place was awarded to Duke of West- minster, second to Black Knight and third to Navy Blue. In the class for yellow or primrose varieties first was given to Queen Victoria and second and third to Mrs Eckford. In the class for pale blue, mauve or lavender sorts first was given to Lady Grisel Hamilton and second and third also went to that variety. In the class for white varieties all three prizes went to Sadie Burpee. In the class for blush or ffesh-color first went to Venus and second to Mrs. Fitzgerald. In the class for dark striped or flaked sorts first went to America and second to Princess of Wales. In the class for light striped or flaked varieties first was given to Pink Friar and second to Princess of Wales. By the awards in the last two classes it will be seen how difficult it will be to divide the various types. I think the objects of the committee would have been better realized if the flesh to deep red shades, and mauve to purple colors had been classed together. Or it would have been better still if the judges had selected the best examples of the various types from the large collections, and in addition to the prize for the general col- lection given a separate prize for the best example of each specified type. It will be sufficient to say of the collections that in all classes there were a number of competitors, and in many very fine blooms were seen, but no varieties distinct from those noted in the trade exhibiis. Although there were several entries for Burpee's Bush and Cupid varieties there was only one exhibitor who came forward, and the plants staged were hardly commendable. In the class for .American varieties the first prize collection included some good examples of Sadie Burpee, Aurora, Navy Blue, Boreatton and others. Of the trade exhibits five were considered worthy of gold medals. They were those of Messrs Hurst & Sons, who staged a very large collection of cut blooms, including all the standard varieties; H. J. Jones, whose group consisted of a large number of varieties grown in pots, and about 100 distinct varieties of cut blooms; Eckford & Sons, the chief feature of whose large collection of cut blooms were such new varieties as Jeannie Gordon, Miss Wil- mott. Honorable Mrs. E. Kenyon nnd Coccinea; Dobbie & Co., whose collec- tion consisted of a large number of varie- ties, all of superb quality, Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain, Oriental and Triumph being very conspicuous; and Cannell & Sons, who had a large collection of cut blooms and some plants in pots, of the latter the Cupids being; very good, and of the cut blooms Lottie Hutchins, Aurora, Blushing Beauty, Celestial and Othello were very fine. H. Conventions at Expositions. I am inclined to the opinion that the holding of the S. A. F. convention in an exposition city will result to the benefit of the society, secure a larger attendance, incite more interest and be productive of more general good than if the meeting were held in another locality. The degree of success with which any educa- tional convention meets is, in a measure, indicated by the size of its membership list. If the S. A. F. meets in Buffalo in 1901, a large attendance is at once assured, and there are large numbers of florists all over the country who have never attended an S. A. F. meeting and who, if once in attendance, and seeing the great advantages such an organiza- tion offers to its members, may become permanent members. These would at- tend at Buffalo simply because they could, while at the exposition, at the same time take intheconvention. Again, if the meeting is held elsewhere, it will fall below its usual attendance because many of the members will go to the exposition and can afford only one trip that summer. The meetings should not suffer, as a programme should be gotten up, so attractive, so entertaining as to command a full attendance. Would it not be policy for Chicago to withdraw her claim for 1901 under promise that she can haye the convention in 1902? Geo F. Crabb. tgoo. The American Florist. 29 30 The American Florist. Aug. II, . New York. STATE OF THE MARKET. — SUPPLY BOTH LIGHT AND OF INFERIOR QUALITY. — DEMAND FOR BEAUTIES AND FUNERAL FLOWERS. — LAST DETAILS OF CONVEN- TION PREPARATIONS. Flower receipts in this market are very light, which is very fortunate for every- body interested, as there is no demand worthy of the name, and the quality of whatever rose stock comes in is of the lowest grade. Growers are beginning to cut from the new plants, and so the most of the material is short-stemmed and the warm weather has the buds fully blown out before they reach the city. The ash barrel fills up rapidly these days, in con- sequence, as the Greeks have practically abandoned the local flower market for the present and are doing business at Coney Island in any line that seems remunerative. American Beauties would sell well if available in good quality, but it is not possible to find many such. Even the Brooklyn hustlers, who manage to stir up some trade, as a rule, when nobody else can find it, are playing to very slow music just now. At the retail stores, and some wholesalers', house- cleaning is in order, so that everything shall look its best when the S. A. F. visitors are in town. Asters are abund- ant. Lily of the valley, owing to recent extra funeral work, is selling better this week. On next Monday, August 13, will be held the last regular meeting of the Flo- rists' Club previous to the convention. Final details of all preparations will be adjusted and it is very important that every member of the club be present on this occasion. Manager Cleary reports a heavy demand for space in the trade exposition during the past week, over 10,000 feet of floor space having already been assigned. Visitors in town: D. D. L. Farson and Walter Mott, Philadelphia. Boston. ASSURANCES OF A LARGE CONVENTION EEP- EESENTATION. — MEMBERS WILL TRAVEL BY VARIOUS ROUTES. — ANOTHER GOOD SATURDAY EXHIBITION. — TRADE VERY QUIET. — THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY APPOINTS VARIOUS COMMITTEES. — BE- GONIAS AND FERNS IN DEMAND. It Is now assured that the attendance at New York from this section will be very large. Inciuiry among those who are intending to go discloses a consider- able variety of preferences as to route, and there being no less than nine differ- ent boat and all-rail routes it is probable that the parties will be pretty well dis- tributed, according to convenience or fancy. The tare from Boston, all-rail, is $5 going and $1.67 returning; on all boat lines, excepting the "cut-rate" line from Providence, it is $ t going and $1.33 returning for all passengers who get a certificate from the ticket agent at the time they purchase going ticket. Those intending to go via boat are advised to engage their staterooms immediately. Out of town members who wish may engage accommodations through their local ticket agent by purchasing a through ticket, or Secretary W. J. Stewart will be glad to attend to any commission of this kind at any Boston railroad office on request of any member of the society, the latter specifying the route preferred. There was another showy display of garden flowers at Horticultural Hall on Saturday, August 4. The hall was com- fortably filled with exhibits. It was prize day for annuals and the premiums went to Mrs. J. L. Gardner, Mrs. E. M. Gill and E. C. Lewis. Fine collections of herbaceous plants, lilies, sweet peas, etc., were made by Blue Hill Nursery, Rea Bros., W. J. Clemsen and E. A. Weeks. H. A. Clinkaberry was given a certificate of merit for Cypripedium Clinkaberry- anum (Curtisii X Philipinensis). Hot house grapes from Miss E. J. Clark, John Ash gardener, were superb. At the meeting of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, on August 4, a committee on revision of constitution and bylaws was appointed consisting of Hon. F. H. Appleton, W. J. Stewart, Prof. C. S. Sargent, Augustus P. Loring and Dr. H. P. Wolcott. A nominating committee for officers for the ensuing year was also appointed as follows: W. C. Bavliss, C.G. Jenks, C. W. Parker, Arthur Hunnewell, C. Minot Weld and W. H. Eustis. W. C. Strong, C. B. Travis and J. H. Woodford were appointed to prepare resolutions on the death of C. H. B. Breck. Thos. Roland has proved himself a veritable wizard at growing Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. He has one house in which are many thousands of young plants, but they are nearly all ordered in advance and the demand for this beautiful winter plant seems insatiable. There is no empty or unproductive space at this thrifty Nahant establishment. Every house is made to do full time. First a crop of candytuft, then tomatoes and afterwards violets is the programme for one house this year. A cruise through the retail florists' stores of the city discloses little doing except an occasional funeral piece, which all are glad to make for any price they can get. At the wholesalers it is likewise very dull, but the receipts are quite light and the burden of carrying the stock is consecjuently lessened. Country buyers are seen occasionally and they are exceed- ingly welcome. L. H. Foster reports himself about 50,000 behind on orders for Boston fern and is building three large houses so as catch up. It pays to grow "the true variety." .Mbe'rt Bloom, one of the Welch Bros, hustling clerks, is blooming in the rural surroundings of New Hampshire and Maine for two weeks. Welch Bros, are having their establish- ment repainted and renovated through- out. W. W. Edgar is building a 150-foot addition to his big palm house. Philadelphia. HEAT TAKES THE LIFE OUT OF TRADE. — MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CLUB.— EXCELLENT PAPER ON COOL ROOMS FOR FLORISTS. — RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY. — JOHN WALKER GETS A SILVER WATER SERVICE. — SPEECHES AND SONGS. — ANEW DEPARTURE.— BUYER FOE THE TRADE. It is red hot with us again and shirt waist men are again seen upon the streets. Things are quiet. Stock is of about the same quality as last week, but a little more plentiful;' prices are about the same. The August meeting of the Florists' Club was held last Tuesday evening and, considering the weather, was quite well attended. The essay committee were bright in this selection of a subject, "Modern Cooling Rooms for Florists' Use." It seemed that after Mr. Geiger, the essayist, had his various plans posted up, the temperature of the room fell sev- eral degrees and when he began to read his paper it became quite cool. The essay, which, with the sketches, will appear in next week's issue, is a most valuable one and should be interesting to all large growers and dealers in cut flowers. The most modern ideas are described in such away that even he who runs may read and understand. Mr. Geiger's paper, like everything else he does, was well prepared and finished and gives a very clear idea of the various systems in vogue. In the ensuing discus- sion it was said that to prevent the wilt- ing of flowers sometimes noticed in the bottom of the ice box or cool room, it is well to have shallow pans of water there, which keep more moisture in the atmosphere. Mr. Geiger mentioned an interesting fact, saying that when the box at the Floral Exchange nurseries at Edgely fell below the freezing point, as it did in the extreme cold weather once or twice last winter, they placed a lot of ice in the bunker, when the tempera- ture at once rose several degrees. He said he was unable to account for this phenomenon. At the conclusion of the discussion Mr. Geiger was voted the thanks of the club for his very excellent paper. The following resolution was adopted by a standing vote: Resolved, That the secretary be instructed to send a letter to Mr. Lons- dale expressing the feeling of heartfelt sympathy which animates every member of the club in the sad bereavement which he has sustained in the loss of his two daughters. The circumstances attending this sad affair were so particularly dis- tressing, the young ladies were so often with us in our hours of relaxation at the club, that all feel a deep sense of personal loss, as if the stroke had fallen on their own family circle, and feel that a double measure of their tender regard and sym- pathy is due and is hereby extended to Mr. Lonsdale and his sorrowing family. On Saturday last John Walker, who has recently purchased the Hippard place at Youngstown, Ohio, and who will take possession of the same about the first of September, was given a testi- monial by his fellow employes of Robert Craig & Son, where he has held the posi- tion of foreman for so many years. All the employes, some forty-five in number, were gathered in the large potting shed, where, in a speech well suited to the occa- sion, Mr. Cavanaugh presented him with a magnificent silver water pitcher and cups, the whole mounted on a silver stand. Mr. Walker received the present with heartfelt thanks. Mr. Pearce, who goes with Mr. Walker, was also the recipient of a fine pipe and a very large box of tobacco. There was an abund- ance of refreshments, which were enjoyed by all present. Addresses were made by Mr. Craig, who also sang several songs, and W. B. Smith, an ex-mayor of the city, who was very humorous. Other speeches and songs enlivened the next two hours, and the party dispersed after many wishes to Mr. Walker and his good wife for success in their new home. W. E. McKissick, Jr., for the past seven years with S. S. Pennock,has announced himself as "buyer for the trade." This does not necessarily imply that he has started a purchasing agency for cut flowers, as previously reported in one of the trade papers, but that during the coming season he will be the representa- tive in this market of several large out- 49UO. The American Florist. 31 of-town firms. He will purchase stock, inspect packing, etc., and look out for their entire interests in this city and its suburbs. At the present time he is located on a small scale at 40 N. Seventh street, but rumor says that he will open an office in the heart of the commission district ere many moons, where he will be thoroughly equipped with telegraph and long distance telephone connections and all paraphernalia necessary in giving his patrons the best service in every par- ticular. The club, or as many of them as can, will go to New York on a special train leaving Broad Street Station at 4:02 Monday afternoon, August 20. The cars will be especially decorated. All del<'gates coming by way of this city are requested to arrive as early in the day as possible and partake of the hospitality of the Philadelphia club and join them on their special train for the balance of the w^ay. K. Chicago. HIGH TEMPERATURES PLAY HAVOC WITH THE FLORIST BUSINESS. — HBAT TOO INTENSE FOR LABOR IN THE GREEN- HOUSES. — STOCK DETERIORATES AS TRADE FALLS OFF.— ORCHIDS COMING FROM ENGLAND. — ACTIVITY AT WIETOR's. —VARIOUS NOTES. Nine persons died of the heat in Chi- cago on Monday, six on Tuesday, and the torridity has not yet appreciably abated. Need anything further be said of trade conditions? The temperature of the greenhouses has stood at fever heat for almost a week and it has been a physical impossibility for the growers to work as usual. Stock which was begin- ning to show material improvement has retrograded fearfully and, moreover, the heat is forcing the buds out at a rate uncalled for by the existing demand. There were many good roses last week but Kaiserin is about the only thing which is not overcome by the heat. The condition is particularly unfortunate because of the crop ot short Beauties which is just now making its appear- ance. Nearly all the Beauty growers are now getting a cut from young plants and the market is overloaded with short material, which will neither sell nor keep. Medium length Beauties are not so plen- tilul and move more freely but there is no demand for the few three-foot buds which are coming in. The cut of carna- tions irom plants in the field is increas- ing and some very fair stock is coming in, as most of the local growers have had good luck with their fields this season. There are still the usual quantities of asters, gladioli and other garden flowers, and they move slowly. However, it is generally predicted that a few days of cool weather will liven things up again. H. S. Skjoldager, gardener for E. G. Uihlein, and his family are expected home in a few days from Denmark, where they attended the golden wedding of Mr. Skjoldager's parents, who are enjoying perfect health. Enroute home Mr. Skjol- dager visited Sander & Co., at St. Albans, England, for the purpose of securing some rare orchids to add to Mr. Uihlein's collection. Learning that a number of florists have misinterpreted a circular issued by a certain railroad, the Chicago Florists' Club's transportation committee wishes it stated that by whatever railroad a florist travels to New York he must leave New York on or before August 28 in order to secure the reduced rate return- ing. At Wietor Brothers' they are hustling upon their big range of new houses and planting them with carnations as fast as ready. Their plants in the field have made strong growth and they are anxious to get them housed. The build- ings are nearly completed. Otto Wittbold will be one of the Chi- cago party at the New York convention and George Wittbold, the venerable head of the firm, whom everybody likes, is talking of surprising his friends by par- ticipating in the excursion. George Reinberg is sending in a big cut of roses, from 8,000 to 10,000 a day, and during reasonable weather the qual- ities are excellent. He has three houses of old Beauties which were given a rest and transplanted and which are now giving splendid results. Those who intend to join the Chicago party for the S. A. F. convention should, at the earliest possible moment consult Mr. Vosburgh, of the L. S. & M. S. Rail- way, 180 Clark street, with regard to transportation and berths. W. E. Lynch is busy repainting the interior of his establishment and means to have his place in the best possible shape for a large trade next season. George Reinberg was one of the recep- tion committee appointed to attend William Jennings Bryan during his visit to Chicago on Tuesday. Walter Retzer has been at Powers Lake, Wis., for rest and recuperation, his health not having been up to grade in the Isst few weeks. E. Wienhoeber will be one of the conven- tion party and, as usual, one meeting Wienhoeber will find Emil Buettner not far distant. At A. L. Randall's there are still some very lair roses in spite of the heat, com- ing in from Bowmanville growers. There is a fine display of gladioli at Vaughan's Seed Store, from the firm's grounds at Western Springs, 111. George F. Crabb and Henry Smith, of Grand Rapids, will accompany the Chi- cago party to the convention. W. J. Smyth and Mrs. Smyth are enroute down the St. Lawrence to New York for the convention. Weiland & Risch, not to be outdone by anyone, are busy redecorating their store. Among last week's visitors was Mrs. W. T. Hempstead, of Bloomington, 111. Visitors: H. V. Hunkel, of Milwaukee, Wis.; W. A. Reiman, of Vincennes. Ind.; F.J. King. Ottawa, 111. Coat Report of Chicago Florists' Club. The committee on purchase of coal has been ofl^ered by firms which they believe to be reliable, the following prices: Strictly Lower-vein Brazil Block, for the season ending April 1, 1901, $2.45. Hocking Valley Coal, for the season ending April 1, 1901: Domestic Lump, $2.80; Steam Lump, $2.70; Mine Run, $2.65; Steam Nut, $2.30. Central Illinois Coal, mined on Illinois Central R. R., a very good grade: Domestic Lump, immediate delivery, $1.90, season contract, $2.00; Steam Lump, immediate delivery, $1.80, season contract, $1.90; Egg Coal, immediate deUvery, $2.00, season contract, $2.10; Nut Coal, immediate delivery, $1.70, season contract, $1.80. On the above lUinoiscoals $3 switching charges per car can be paid by the shipper at the above prices. Streator Lump, present price at Chicago, $2.00, at mines, $1.80; cannot make season contract. Wilmington & Spring Valley, present price ai mines: Standard Lump, $2.15- Chunk, $2.25. No season contract can be made on Wilmington coal but special prices can be made for season contracts on Spring Valley coal. Pocahontas Coal, (smokeless). Mine Run, for present delivery, $3.35. Season contract cannot be made, but it is not probable that prices will go higher. New River (smokeless), Mine Run, present delivery, $3.25. Cannot con- tract for season. Thacker Splint, West Virginia, Steam Lump, for season ending April 1, 1901, $3.05. Henriette Smokeless, run of mine, sea- son ending April 1, 1901, $3.50. The above prices are based on delivery on the cars at Chicago. Some florists may be so located that a reduction can be obtained by saving on freight charges. In other cases the conditions may be such as to increase the prices somevvhat. In case the railroads lower the freight rates from mines, these prices will be lowered to correspond, but no increase will be made on the prices given on sea- son contract. Any florist or market gardener who is interested will be placed in communication with the persons mak- ing these oflers on application to W. N. Rudd, Room 1002, 185 Dearborn street, Chicago. I feel warranted in recommending that florists using less than 1,000 tons should buy the Lower- vein Brazil Block unless freight rates and shipping charges should strongly favor some other coal. Much of the so-called Lower- vein Brazil Block in the market is mixed with Upper-vein, which is a cheaper coal. We are assured of being furnished with genuine article at the above price. Of course, those employ- ing expert firemen day and night may be able to use the cheaper coals profitably. Having no authority to contract or buy, the committee has been unable to deal direct with the mines, and undoubt- edly has not obtained as low prices as it could have done could it have assumed the purchase of even 15,000 of the 25,000 tons listed with it. It is hoped that a beginning may be made this year and that all will buy through the committee who can, as the purchase of a large quantity this year will make it easier next year to obtain concessions. Respectfully submitted, W. N. RuDD, Chairman. Oswego, N. Y.— D. A. Northrop has sold his establishment to Patrick Camp- bell, of New Y'ork. Lenox, Mass.— Mrs. John O'Brien died on Sunday, July 29, after a short illness. Besides her husband she leaves several children. Barnard Crossing, N. Y.— Ruestow & Wendt have purchased the business of the late Frank S. Payne and will conduct it along the same general lines. Jamestown, N. Y.— John H. Meyers, of New Brighton, Pa., was a recent visitor at the Lake View Rose Garden, investing largely in palms, ferns and other plants. Minneapolis, Minn.— C. A. Smith has sold his real estate, greenhouses and stock to L. S. Donaldson, proprietor of one of the largest department stores in the northwest. Mr. Donaldson's floral department has been a large buyer in the local and metropolitan markets and it is understood that he will improve and enlarge the Smith place and grow much of his supply hereafter. 32 The American Florist. Aug. II, Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, 13.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; 11.00 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 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 Amsbican Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines on/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. Secdbe your railroad berths and hotels for that New York trip. All convention visitors are requested to add the letters "S. A. F." after their names on the hotel registers. The annual convention of the Cana- dian Horticultural Association will be held at Montreal next week, August 16 and 17. For programme see our issue of July 14, page 1506. Twenty-five Cents on the Dollar. The failure of W. A. McFadden, of Rosebank, Cincinnati, has been con- sidered at two meetings ol the creditors and apparently a settlement may be made on the basis of 25 cents on the dollar. Events like this suggest more and more that the tradesman paying regularly 100 cents on the dollar should at some place and on some day get recompense. Railroad Fares for Canadians. Eastern delegates to the Canadian Horticultural Association's convention at Montreal, August 16 and 17, can get single fare round trip rates if there are more than ten from any station on the Intercolonial Railway. Get a certificate at the station of departure, stating that you have paid single first class fare to Montreal, get the same signed by the secretary at the convention, present it at the Montreal ticket office before August 20, and you will be given a free ticket home. A. H. Ewing, Sec'y. Mr. Scott of Buffalo. Our attention has just been called to the fact that in a recent number of a journal which we never read Mr. Scott has taken occasion to make some very caustic comments on the recently pub- lished expressions of opinion, in this paper, on the question of holding conven- tions in exposition cities. We have always regarded the various gentlemen whose names were signed to the communications in question as earnest, honest and representative members of the trade. Mr. Scott sees fit to char- acterize these gentlemen as "bilious" or "warped" or "actuated by the narrow view that some other town (except Buffalo) would save them car fare." As unprejudiced and disinterested friends we desire to state to Mr. Scott that no cause, however meritorious, was ever advanced by calling names or imputing unworthy motives to its opponents. Society of American Florists. "Ueae Sir:— Enclosed please find $3 for S. A. F. dues. I wish to profit by experience gained at Detroit and save valuable time, as I thint; there will be a grand rush at New York on the first day of the convention." The writer of the above is one of a large number of wise men who are pay- ing initiation or dues and securing their badges in advance. Why do you not do likewise? Do it now and insure your own comfort on the opening day. If you paid dues for 1899, send $3; if you did not pay dues for 1899, send $5 and certificate with badge will be sent by return mail. W.J. Stewart, Sec'y, 67 Bromfield street, Boston, Mass. Convention Tips. Pack up for New York. We want you with us. Five dollars for membership in the S. A. F. for 1900. A good investment. The man who goes to the conventions escapes dry rot. The exhibition will be a "corker," more valuable to an enterprising florist than two World's Fairs. Are you still undecided? You'll make a big mistake if you stay away; yon'U make no mistake if you go. Be sure to bring your 1900 badge and membership certificate with you, and don't forget to get your railroad certi- ficate from the ticket agent when you buy your ticket for New York. The Convention Hall. The building known as the Grand Cen- tral Palace or Industrial Building, where the New York convention will be held, is located on Lexington avenue and occu- pies the entire block between Forty- third and Forty-fourth streets. Lexing- ton avenue cars pass the door. This line runs on Broadway all the way up to Twenty-third street, where it switches off to Lexington avenue. The Third avenue cars which start from the post- ofEce are convenient to reach the conven- tion hall, as they pass within one block of it. Passengers on Sixth avenue sur- face cars can transfer east either at Twenty-eighth or Thirty-fourth streets and then transfer north on the Lexing- ton avenue car. One or the other of the above mentioned routes will be available for most of the visitors arriving via down town Jerries. Passengers arriving at Twenty-third street ferries should take Twenty-third street cross-town car and transfer to Lexington avenue car going north, and those arriving at Forty- second street ferry are carried within one block of the convention hall by the Forty-second street cross-town cars. Passengers on New York Central or New York, New Haven & Hartford R. R. are delivered at the Grand Central station, a block and a half from the convention hall. Buffalo to New York. While we are assured of a good delega- tion from our city to the convention it will, from various causes, be unlikely that we shall all travel by one route. The N. Y. C. & H. R. R., the Erie, the Delaware & Lackawanna and the Lehigh Valley all have evening trains which reach New York about 7 a. m., and all give the one-third rate on return on the certificate plan. The fare and a third on the New York Central is $12 33. On the other roads it is $10.70. Obtain your tickets a few hours in advance as it takes time for the agent to fill out the certifi- , cate. The Chicago delegation have chartered a special train and have kindly invited the Buffalo delegates to join them. There will be a day coach attached to the train which will leave Buffalo at 10 a. m. Monday, August 20, arriving in New York at 9 p. m. Anyone wishing to join the Chicago party will please notify William Scott, Main and Balcom streets, not later than Friday, August 17. Signed, Dan'l B. Long, Wm. Scott, Committee. Chicago to New York. The Chicago Florists' Club Committee on Transportation to the New York Convention of the Society of American Florists to be held August 21, 22, 23 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 buffet smoking car, a dining car and a day coach. The running time of this train will be as follows: Leave Chicago - 3:00 p. m. Sunday, August 19. Arrive Niagara Falls 7:30a.m. Monday, August 20. Leave Niagara Falls9:30a. m. Monday, ,\ueust20. Leave Butfalo - - 10:20 a. m. Monday. August 20. Arrive New York - 9:00 p. m. Monday, August 20. (Grand Central Station.) The railroad fare tor the round trip will be $26.70 on the certificate plan. The sleeping-car fare will be $5 for a double berth to New Y'ork. But if sleeper accom- modations are desired to Buffalo only, sleeper tickets from Chicago to Buffalo may be had for $3 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 American side runs for miles below the falls along the rapids, whirlpool, etc. Special trolley cars will await the arrival of our special train. Those not wishing to take the trip through the gorge can devote their time to seeing the falls in any way 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 Bufialoto Cleveland the privilege of taking the C. & B. Transit Co.'s boat is afi'orded. 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 station. 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. RCDD, Walter Kreitung, Transportation Committee. igoo. The American Florist. 33 SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE, SITUATION WANTED— As manager or head gar- dener on private estate; good all-around man; German, married, do ctalldrea. Best of references. Address C N C, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTBD-By a flrct class cut flower grower and propagator of all plants forwholesaie place; a tjood worker; 30 years' experience; American, marr.ed, small family. Best of references Address C B. care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman; successful grower of cut fluwersaT'd plants; capable of tak- ing cbarge; ^irgle; ageSS; 21 years' experience. Ref- erences. Address E H K. 27 Rerkwlth Ave.. Cleveland, O. SITUATION WANTKD-Bva cotnpeteni grower In any line: married no children: want permanent place rather than hlga wages Good r^^ferences. Address Curt Koehler, 5S5 Broadway Kxtenslon. Dubuque, la. SITUATION WANTBD-By a practical grower of roses, carnations, 'mums, ferns and general bed- ding stock; capable to take charge. Good references. East preferred. Address E B. care A Young, 13S Colton St., Sprlngfleid, Maps. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman, by a tlrst class grower of roses and cut tl wers; general plants- man: single, age 33 A Srst-class place wanted. Best of references. Open for engageme t now or later. Address Grower, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTBD-By a young man. 25 years Old; with gooQ experience In roses, carnations and general g eenhouse plants. First-class references from Kuijland. Holland and Germany. Steady p'ace wanted. Address Y B, care American Fl jrist, SITUATION WANTED- As foreman by a flrst-class growar of ro&es, carnations, 'mums, violets and decorative ptnnts and forcer of bults. Only a flrst- class place where good wages are given. Good refer- ences. D P N, 249 N Tenth St , Phlladelpha. Pa SITUATION WANTED— By a thoroughly practical gardener and florist; Scotch; 13 years in this coun- try and VI years In the old country in some of the best places there. Can do landscape wurk. Good general gardener on private place; am a Christian; married, three children; aged 4). Address W S, Box 34, Montague, Mich. SITUATION WANTBD-By a thoroughly practical gardener and florist, 25 years' experience with roses, carnations violets and general line of plants: good designer and decorator, not afraid of work. A No. 1 references, married, one child, age 40. For par- ticulars pleas» address Gabdkxeb. No. 70 South Ave . Poughkeepble, N. Y. ANTED— Address of Louis Truiler, a practical and ornamental florist Thos B. Buxl, Bakerafleld, Cal W WANTED— The address of Wm Lyons, formerly of Richmond. Va He will nnd it to his advan- tage to send It to C T. care American Florist. WANTffiD— Florist, flrst-class rose or carnation grower (latter preferred) State references and wages expected. H Date Estatb. Brampton, Ont. WANTED— An Al man to grow roses, carnations, 'mums and general florist stock, to take charge of place on shares or for wages: single man preferred. 8end references For lull naiticutars Address C F Elley, Baker City, Oregon WANTED— An up-to-date rose grower, to take charge of a block of houses at a large commer clal place, where a good grower only Is wanted. Wages t3.j.C0 and board, or J50.00 without board. Address S T, care American Florist. F OR SALE OS RBNT-Slx greenhoueeB. dwelling, sbedB. Bargain. W. L. Winn. White Hall 111. F F lOR RENT— Four greenhouses 11x71, with oflSce 21x23. with rooms. Call at 1144 School St.. Chicago. lOR SALE— Four hundred feet second-hand 41nch pipe and fittings: good condition- Address H. J. Teufkl. Bok20o. Evanaton, 111. FOR SALE— Steam heat free; water works, green- house with piping, cheap. Bargain for torlfty florist. Address Box 198. Bowling Green, Mo. FOR BALK— Free fuel. 5000 feet glass. Great chance for florists or gardeners. Only $500 cash. Account sickness. Write quick. BkbeFuel, care Am. Florist. FOR SALE— Greenhouse containing ti.O^O feet of glass with house and bam In connection. Every- thing In good condlton and well stocked. One-fourth cash, balance time. Fred Plaqoe, EUln, III. FOR SALE— Lease stock etc. of place of 50 0 feet of glass In Chicago suburb all In good condition Stock first 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. WANTED. COMPETENT, RELIABLE FOREMA N for greenhouses. Must be well versed in growing roses, carnations and a general linf of plants, and experienced in managint^ men. Salary at the rate of $1000 per year. Married man preferred. Address with ref- erences, stating age and experience, L. L. MAY & CO., 8T. PAUL, MINN. Salesman Wanted. By large seed house, an energetic salesman acquainted with garden seed trade in Central Western States. Address at once with full information. SALESMAN, care Am. Flofiat. Chicago. SALESMAN WANTED For our Florist and Retail Department. Thoroughly experienced in Flower Seeds and Bulbs. Apply by letter. W. W. RAWSON & CO., 13 & 13 Faueull HaU Sq., BOSTON, MASS. Any Good, Reliable Firm Wanting a first-class foreman, one who is up in cut flowers and plants, apply to me. 1 have sold my place and the change throws my foreman out of employment. THE E. HIPPARD CO., Youngstown, Ohio. WANTED.... A Carmody hot water boiler or sections, with return floe. C. C. WONNEMAN, Mexico, Mo. One Greenhouse, 125x20 feet ; also office, dwelling and twelve city lots adjoining, for a term of years. Established 1888; oppo- site St. Michae.'s Cemetery. W. H. SCHEURER, 633 Flush ngr Ave., ASTORIA. N. V. TO RENT. In a town of fifteen thousand population, eight miles from Boston, on main street, electric cars pass the door; four green- houses, heated by steam, thirty thousand feet land. Dwelling house can be used for two families. Good retail trade. Apply to P. WELCH, 15 Province St., Boston, Mass. For Sale or Rent Two Grpenhouses, ?ood four-room Dwelling House, Citv Water, Telephone, good Trade, town of 4000. Two hundred and fifty dollars will buy Stock, and will rent for eight dollars per month. C. H. HOLLIED, Horton, Kansas. FOR SALE. A florist establishment for sale, consisting of 18,000 square feet of glass, in good condition. Heated by steam: in the city limits, located in a city of 18.000 inhabitants on the Mississippi river in Iowa, with several acres of land and dwelling house; must sell soon on account of old age. For further particulars address L C K, care American Florist. With 10 Year Lease, One of the best places in Chicago. FOR SALE This is a rare opportunity; if you have some cash, talk it over with me. T. J. CORBREY, I409-I4II W. Madison St., CHICAGO. FOR SALE Thirteen (13) Green- houses, situated in city of Allegheny, Pa., containing t we nty- three thousand (23.000) 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 240 acres of land on Isthmus of Teiiaunte- pec, state of Vera Cruz, Mexico. For full particulars write ROLAND HUGHES. 846 New York Life BIdg. KANSAS CITY. MO. For Sale. Oakland, Cal.; an elegant piece of property, 160 feet front by 145 feet deep. Ten minutes' ride from the center of the city. Three large green- houses, each 116 t. by 25 ft., well stocked. Ele- gant cottage of 7 rooms. Gas fixtures and all conveniences. Owner compelled by circumstan ces to go to Alaska gold fields and must sell q^uickly. CostS7,000. Will sell at great reduc- tion. Write for price. 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, J0OxJ8x6, each house heated by a No. 16 Hitchingfs Boiler; and seven houses, each about 64xJI ft, heated by flues. This property will be sold cheap to quick cash buyer. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 Mercer St. NEW YORK. NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS' MEETINQ. CHICAGO, July 21, 1900. stockholders of the American Florist Comoany: You are hereby notlQed that the annual 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. I If you want to get | the want you want % to get you want to % ift — '^ — (p % get your want adv. % I into next Saturday's | % great Convention | % Number ^ ^ at oe | It is Good Business Policy to Mention the American Florist when you Write to an Advertiseb. 34 The American Florist. Aug. II, New Orleans. HORTICULTURALISTS ELECT NEW OFFI- CERS.— FUNERAL DESIGNS FOR POLICE- MEN. At the last meeting of the Horticult- ural Society the following officers were elected to serve the ensuing year: Paul Abele, president; Chas. Eble, vice-presi- dent; John Eblin, treasurer; Dan. New- sham, secretary. Business is very dull now. Hotweather makes flowers very scarce, hardly enough to fill up designs, for which there was quite a call last week, the majority for the funerals of the policemen who lost their lives in the recent riots. Repairing houses and hotbeds is what keeps us busy just now. M. M. L. Akron, O.— In the recent hail storm S. W. Pike lost 800 lights of glass. Vbol^ale power/arKjfe ClXlIXNATI, Aug. 9. Roses, Bride 2.00(5 3.00 Bridesmaid 2.O0(" 3.00 Meteor 3.001" 4 01) Perle 2,00(:i 3.(0 Carnations "5'" 1-00 fancv 1.50(" 3.00 Gladioli " S.OOt- 4.00 Stocks _ 200 Sweat ]>ea8 15<5 .25 Tuberoses 3.00 Aslera 1.00(3 2.00 Lilies— Album and Rubrum 4.00('j 5.00 Smilax 12.50 Adiantum 1-00 Common ferns .15 Asparagus 50.00 St. Louis, Aug. 9. Roses, Bride, Bridemaid 2.00(nt 4.00 Meteor Z.OOto 4.00 Carnations, common 75(3 1. 00 Smilax 12..=io Adiantum 60(3' 1 .00 Tuberoses 4.00(" 6.00 Asters 75(" 2.00 Milwaukee, Aug. 9. Roses, Beauty, med. per doz. 1 50(n2.00 " " short " .50('i| 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00(3)4.00 Meteor 4 00(" 5.00 Kaiserin 4.00(" 6.00 Carnations, ordinary 1.00 fancy 2 00 Auratum lilies 15.00 Ailiantum Til" 1.00 Common ferns .25 Gladioli 4.00fn; 5 00 Asters 50(3 1.00 Smilax 15.00 Asparagus 65.00 Galax leaves .20 Sweet peas .15 PITTSBCRO, Aug. 9. Roses, Beauty, fancy SO. 0C(" 25.00 extra 10.00(" 15 00 No. 1 5.00(" 8.00 culls 2.00('i 4.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00(" 6 00 " Meteor 2.00(.' 6 00 Perle 3.00(" 4.0O " Cusin 3,00(" 4.00 Carnations, ordinary 50(" 1.00 fancy I.0O(" 1.5o Lily of the valley 2.00(3i 4.00 Sweet peas I0(3t .50 Daisies 26(./ 1.00 Smilax 12.50(" 15 00 Gladioli 2.00(3 4.00 Adiantum 75«" 1.00 Asparagus 35.0C(a50.00 " Sprengepii 26(3' .35 Dagger ferns per 1000, 2.00 Asters l.OO® 3.00 Dbsver, Aug. 8. Roses, Beauty, select 12 50(" 20 , 00 ordinary 4,0()(" 8.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00("' 6.00 " Meteor 5.00(«. 6.00 Perle, Wootton S.OOci' 5.00 Carnations, ordinary 1.00(«' 1.50 fancy.." 1.5t(si 2.60 Lily of the valley 4.00 Callas 12.50 Harrlsii 12.60 Sweet peas 15(o' .20 Asters 2.a(« 4.00 Asparagus 60 . OO Smilax 15. aO(" 18.00 Kerns .30 Everything in the CUT FLOWER line. and a complete line of WIRE WORK, the kind that will gfive satisfaction. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., p. O. Box 103. Adi:U-W^ub:^^« 'Wis. When writing mention the American Flonat. CUT FLOWERS. c. c •* * * * Shipping orders receive prompt and careful attention. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis. Please Mention American Florist. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. 504 Liberty Street, ALL FLOWERS IN SEASON. FITTSBUBG, PA. GALAX LEAVES, Brilliant Bronze or Green, $1.50 per 1000. FANCY FERN, DAGGER FERN, Ktc. at market prices. HARRY A. BUNYARD. - 42 west 28th strfet. new YORK. Bronze Galax Leaves $1.25 per 1000, ra'Sir"- Try a siimt''*' FIFTY for t^n cents in stamps, (If^livert'd FREE. AMERION ROSE CO., Washington. P. C. I PAY EXPRESS or POSTAGE on tny Bronze Galax Leaves audilflivoranvwhere in IT. S. for ONE DOLLAR FIFTY per 1000. Write for imrtiouliirs. LILLIAN ALLEN DEXTER, Washington. D. C. 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, $2.85; per 1000, $4.50. Send for samples ELECmO or THIS LEAF, POSTPAID, $t.2S. American Florist Co., 4i^_ CHICAQO. «; AN Indispensable Adjunct n O a successful wholesale business is an up-to-date, J[ 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. fgoo. The American Florist. 35 Roses 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. 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, waIVs^h' I've.. CHICAGO. isssgggggggggggggggggggggggggsgd WIETOR BROS. "'a;;,... Cut Flowers All teletn'aph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. WEILAKD 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 io your orders. B1 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Seen by New Firms: AMERICAN FLORIST ADVTS. Wbol^ale flower/\arH^ Chicago. Aug. 10. Roses, Beauty, extra long stems 30 inch 24 •• 20 •• 15 " " 12 '• 8 " JJride, Bridesmaid Perle 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 . 2.00(51 4.00 .. 2 00® 4.00 .. 2.00® 4.00 La France Golden Gate Liberty Carnations fancy Lily of the valley Mignonette Sweet peas .. 2.00«!i 4.00 . 4 00@ 6.00 . 4.00(" 6.00 .75 1.00 . 3.00® 5.00 . 2.00(.', 6.00 .10 .. .50® 1.00 15 .20 . 8 00@12 00 50 on 8. K. Cor. Wabash Ave. ^64 WABASH AVE. CHICAGO and Randolph 3t. 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. PETER REINBERG, Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers. 500,000 FEET OF GLASS. Haadquarters for American Beauty. Carnations, Blooms and Cuttinsa. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. J. B. DEAMUD, Wholesale Commission Florist, 51 Wabash Ave., GHIGftGO. 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 ipeol&l qaotstloni on large ordsn. WHOUSSAUS GROWER OF ROSES. CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BDDLONG, 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.. t. G. PRINCE & CO. Wholesale Gut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. AgenU for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Speolsl attsnUoi paid to shipping orders. 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHI0A09. Please mention the American Florist. 36 The American Florist. Aug. II, Samuel %. PennooK. Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, .PHILADELPHIA, PA. AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. DURING THE SUalMER WE WILL BE OPEN FROU 7:30 A. M. TO 6;00 P. M. CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' """"ToS^S'i;! '^^. '"•'*' 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 for FREYSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, S2.00 per Script Letters. S4.00 per 100. Carnation Blooms Id Unlimited Quantities SHIPPED TO ALL POINTS. Chicago Carnation Co., \^ JOLIET, Boston Flowers. Geo. A. Sutherland WHOLESALE DEPOT FOR All Florists' Supplies, 67 BROMFIELO ST.. Price lists mBiled. BOSTON. MASS. Wholesale Florists, Always on Hand: CARNATIONS. BRIDESMAIDS. BRIDES. } -f S' ^ JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 84 Hawley Street. BOSTON. The American Florist Company's DIRECTORY Contains the names and addresses t»f all the Flo- rists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen in the United States and Canada. Price $a.oo. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn Street. Chioaso, U. S. 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 estal>- lish permanent business with the best trade in the United States. Wbol^ale [lower/\arKgfe Philadelphia, Aug. 8. Hoses, Tea I.CO(a 1.50 " extra 2.00® 4. Oil Beauty, extra 10.iO@l5.00 firsts 5.00® 8.00 Carnations M)@ 75 fane? 1.00@ 1.50 Lily of the valley 2. COW 4.00 Gladiolus 2 001" 3 00 Tuberoses S.Olw 5.00 Asters 50(n 1. 00 Asparagus 25.00@50 00 Smilax iO.IO@15.(0 Adiantum fOfs' .75 Sweet peas 2U(0 .30 Boston, Aug 8 Roses, Beauty, extra 15.00@20.00 '■ " medium 4 fi0@ 6.00 culls l.Ou® 2.f;0 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor. .50® 3 00 extra 3.0(iw 5 00 Kaiserin «.li(i(.i 8.0O Carnations .Wm 1.00 Lily of the valley 2.i)0S}i 4.00 Asters ( 3i(n: .75 Sweet peas 05(n .10 Smiliix 8.1.0® 10. 00 Asparagus 50.t;0 Hiirdy ferns .20 Candytuft, Gypsophila, etc. .10®. 15 per bunch GIVE US A TRIAL,|' WE CAN PLEASE YOU. HEADQUARTER . ^txN 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, C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET, — LOUIS, MO. ^^A complete line of Wire Deni^ns. H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist, SUCCESSOR TO *T. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... 1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Woodroffe & Bernheimer, Wholesale Florists 1604. LUDLOW STREET, •Phone 1-42^-A. PHILADELPHIA. OnnHlernmentfl Snllctted. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. tSTH AND FILBERT STREETS, "'?lB°o'r/^'?iH D. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Consignments of Choice Valley and Rotei tolicitad. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Ix>nK Distance Phone l-41-2ts D. Consignments ol Roses. Carnations, Violets sollolted. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, 17 S. 11th St., Telephone 63-64, PHILADELPHIA. Orders by mall, teleffrapta or telephone will receive prompt attention. GODBlfoimentB of good etook sollolted. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... '"""•i"nTe"w°e'.i: 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. ^ir"L0Ne DIBTANCB 'PHONB AT BITOEB PLAOB JOHN B. FERGUSON, Wholesale Florist, 6515 Fifth Ave, PITTSBURGp PA. Long Distance 'Phone 2985. Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets. Solicited. The Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., --SSVro. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. J. M. COHEN, Florist, CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. 22 Chapman Place, BOSTCN, MASS. igoo. The American Florist. 37 BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESIMAIDS, METEORS. TOP GRADE Carnations JOHN I. RAYNOR, '" Xfv!; '^S%k. TMephone No. 199X Madison Square. YOUNG & NUGENT, WHOLPSALE FLORISTS ij' Xi?=l2«''LStr«t, ^^^^^^^^^^^__^__^_^^^^^^^^^__ NEW YORK. Crowe & Co. Special Prize Haids. Superb Roses, Leadioe Varieties. Cho ce Carnations and Rare Novelties. Summer Shipping a Specialty. TELEPHONE 2065 MADISON SQUARE. TIIOMAS YOUNG, Jr. Wholesale Florist, New Telephone Ho. 1803 Madison Sqaare. 43 West 28th St.. NEW YORK. WILLIAM GHORMLEY, Wholesale Commission Florist, Special attention given to Shipping Onlers. 57 W. 28lh. St., NEW YORK CITY. lelephone 2200 Midison Square. -Consignments Solicited.- JOHN YOUNG, 80SES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY ud all other choice out flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square. Price list on appllcatloo. f^ase mention the American Florist when writing. THK RECOCNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. ilOWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. . ; . . 30 West 29th Street. Rvw Telephone No. 651 Madison 8qaare. Please Mention the American Florist. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Strsat, Cut Flower Exchinge. NEW YORK. Telephone 299 MadlBon Square. N. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cnt Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Brery Morning DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Please Mention Tbe American Florist. MOORE, HENTZ & NASH, Wholesale Cominlsslon Florists, Choice Carnations Clioice Roses Jt .ft 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. Traeodly & Schenck NEW YORK arv New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq. M W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^ale flower/larl^ N'Ew York, Aug. 8. Rosi's, Beauty, select 20. OOlS 30.00 medium 4.(j0(gj 6.00 culls 50(a 2.00 Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor .ibw 1.00 select. 3 00(3' 4.00 Carnations 50'" 1.50 Lily of the valley 2.00(" 3.00 Swi'et peas per 100 bunches 1.00(n2.50 Harrisii 4 00(u 6.00 Cattleyas 20. 00m 33.00 Gladioli l.OOw; 1 50 Asters 40fti; .50 Smilax .■ 8.00'!' 12.00 Asparagus 25. 00(" 35.00 Sprengerii, perdoz. bun. .76(nl.00 Adiantum 25((i' .50 Buffalo, Aug. 9. Roses. Beauty 10.00(ur selection. pots Per 100 Per lOCO 2I4 $4.00 J35 00 'IH 4.00 35.00 ■ISi 4.00 35 00 V4 4 00 35.00 2'., 4.00 35.00 2', 6.00 4 15.00 3 10.00 3 6.00 5 15.00 2'.| 4.00 35.00 4 15.00 2H 4 00 35 CO 2H 5.00 40 00 2H 4 0) 35.00 'IM 6.00 50.00 tH 5.00 40.00 •i.H 3 00 25 00 2M 3.50 30. CO 2V, 3.50 30. CO 2'i 6 00 50.00 2M 3.50 35,00 2H 4.00 35.00 2M 4 00 35.00 2H 3.50 30.00 2'.) 3.60 30.00 2*4 3.50 30.00 2', 3.50 30.00 2Vf 3.00 25.00 2H 3.50 30.00 2M 3.50 30 00 2H 3..'i0 30 00 2H 6.00 2 3.50 30.00 2>„f 3.00 25.00 3 6.00 50 09 For Immediate Shipment. XXX 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, pinlv, and white with car- mine eye, from 2^-inch pots, $5.00 per 100; S40.00 per 1000: from 3-inch pots, $7.00 per 100, $65 00 per 1000. 250 at the 1000 rate. SPECIAL OFFER. CINERARIA HY8RI0A MAXIMA GRANDIFLORA and Maxima GranOiflora Nana. strain superb in every way, transplanted from Hats, strong plants, $1.50 per 100; $12.60 per 1000- 250 "at the 1000 rate . CHINESE PRIMROSES, (ready Aug. 1.5th) in the finest marl^et varieties, including blue, double white and red, from 25^-in. pots," $2. 50 per 100. ALL STOCK GUARANTEED A No. I. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsbjrg, Pa. Schmidt's PansiesN?r-p'"n7:^ reedy; no mattf r what you pay, you csnnot Ket a better strain; '4 ounce, tl. 2d; I-^ ounce, 12 CO; oue ounce. $4 iij J. C. SCHMIDT, BRISTOL, PA. OHHLu PRIMROSES 50,000 finest large flowering fringed 1000, $17.00; Per 100, $2.00 Obconica grand., fimbriata, rosea and Forbesi " 2.00 Obconica t'rauditlora and rosea, readv Sept 1st. Acn3r;iniic I Sprengerii $3.00 per 100 Pansy Seed, large flowering, asparagus ^ piumosus 4.00 " ounce, $4.00 Cinerarias, August 20 $2.00 per 100. JOS. N. ClNNINGtlA^, Delaware, 0. CASH PLEASE. THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S COLOR CHART It now accepted a« ihe atandsrd in prep&nng oolo detorlptlonB, by many foreign houses aa well as In America. PRICE 15 CENTS POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 322 Dearborn St. Chicago Cinerarias. Superb strain, large plants in flats, ready for 2-in. pots, 81.50 per 100. Cyclamen. 3-in., ready for 4-ln., $4.0U per 100. Coleus. uewest fancy colors, large plants from flats, $1 00 per 100. Heliotrope, field grown, tne best dark blue, large plants full of cuttings, $1.25 per dozen. $10 00 per 100. Sam*i Whitton, 13-17 Cray Av., Utica, N. Y. Please mention the American Florist when writing. 42 The American Florist. Aug. 11^ Our PasTiMEs Announcements of coming contests or other eyents of interest to our bowling, shooting and cycling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.; Robt. Sift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Ohioago. 111. At Chicago. The following scores were made in practice on Friday evening, Augtast 3, Degnan bowling with his left hand because of a sore thumb on the other: Player 1st 2d 3d 4th 5th 6th 7th Winterson 208 190 m 178 r43 148 118 Balluff 152 138 164 137 139 123 111 Kreitling 120 186 129 153 115 172 99 F. Stollery 142 153 137 160 167 126 201 Hauswirth 184 126 140 130 142 161 157 Shaw 117 117 108 109 Degnan 52 51 140 At Boston. On Friday evening, August 3, the bowl- ing enthusiasts were electrified by the performance of Wm. Martin, who made a score of 220 in his second game. If he had saved that for New York he would have become a bigger man than either Mc- Kinley or Bryan. Player l3t 2d 3d 4th F.J.Norton 142 152 133 125 Bough 96 122 148 Kough.Jr 85 115 119 102 Martin 117 330 154 124 Hannan 181 155 123 117 At Detroit. The score at the practice game on August 6 shows that Detroit will be in the running at New York later in the month: Player Ist 2d 3d 4th Av Breitmeyer 181 2:52 161 193 186 Wstson 162 169 140 148 155 Holznagle 151 121 188 149 162 Dunn 163 165 115 168 150 Pick-worth 168 152 143 129 148 Pantke 104 129 188 143 141 Beard 119 143 171 116 137 Taylor 133 134 143 133 136 Davis 138 115 155 131 i:K Flowerday 110 153 130 131 Sullivan I.=i8 117 103 95 lis Shaw 96 99 107 106 102 J. F. S. At Flatbush. There was a full attendance at the games last Thursday evening. Riley let himself loose on the last round just to see what would happen and a score of 224 to his credit was the result. There were a number of other good scores reached, as the following tables will show: Player 1st 2d 3d Raynor 141 131 148 E. Dailledouze 163 116 129 P Daillcdouze 180 166 128 Thennis 107 134 125 Schmutz 160 130 146 Riley 114 1.53 224 Wocker 133 157 150 A. ZelliT 162 165 15K H. Dailledouze 143 94 127 Schmutz, .Ir 130 191 115 Le Moult 95 73 C. Zeller 112 Lani;)nbr 109 At Philadelphia. The fourth and last of the matches on outside alleys was played last Monday evening, the final game being bowled on the North Broad street alleys. Each match was played on a different alley and, as the prize was a place on the con- vention team, the entire contest was almost as nerve testing as the national tournament games. The following are the total scores of the twelve games in the order in which the men finished: Plaver Player Moss." 1896 Baker 1578 Anderson 1795 Watson 1565 Walker 1700 Kitt 1541 Connor 1691 Gibson (six games). 761 Harris 1684 \Vestcott(sis games) 755 The first eight men constitute the team and substitutes. The average of the first six men in the twelve games is 1431^2. This is about fifteen pins less to a game than their collective average would be on our own alleys and shows what a diSerence strange alleys make to some bowlers. There will now be a match or two between the convention team and a picked six from the associate members, who will try to draw them out a little. K. At New York. On Monday evening, August 6, scores were made at the bowling club as fol- lows: Player 1st 2d 3d 4th 5th Traendly Ill 145 128 132 113 Siebenheller 106 124 133 163 131 Roehrs 173 117 147 156 155 Donaldson 116 191 187 140 195 Thielman 135 213 146 195 Manda 159-128 133 165 P.L.Walters 129 104 112 Burns 135 O'Mara 152 As the great event for which all have been preparing is now at hand, the fol- lowing records and averages made by the New Y'ork bowlers for the months of June and July will be interesting: Player Points Games Average Traendly 2856 20 143 Schenck 1739 13 146 O'Mara 1828 13 1.53 Roehrs 2346 17 Vii T. .1. Lang 2603 17 15;! Kurus...: 3253 24 136 Thielman 1840 12 153 Manda 3111 22 141 Marshall 2310 15 154 To the Bowlers. As Mr. Schenck, of the New York Flo- rists' Club's bowlingcommittee, is quoted in last issue of the Florists' Exchange as saying that he could not reply to the ques- tion asked him several times, apparently by would-be contestants, as to whether any entrance fee would be required for the national tournament, I think it best to again state that as far as the National Florists' Bowling League is concerned there is no fee of any kind except for the sweepstake prizes, which, of course, are only open to the clubs which contributed to this fund. It cannot be determined just how the fund is to be divided or prizes purchased with the money until the representatives of the contributing clubs get together in New York, as the league committee has not been able to get sufficient data to enable them to go ahead in the matter. Robert Kift, President N. F. B. L. A Hint to Conventionites. Ed. Am. Florist:— The comments of "W." in your issue of August 4 are timely. The bowling is all right when it is arranged for, as at New York, so as not to conflict with the work of the con- vention. No one who does not enjoy those things is compelled to attend the contests, much less to enter into them. Business and pleasure is a winning com- bination to play, but too much pleasure is, of course, bad for business. It has seemed to me — I venture the opinion with fear and trembling — that some few of those cups and other trophies for the bowling contests, which have been men- tioned so constantly in the past weeks, might well have been given for contests more strictly horticultural. It wouldn't have made any difference you know, really, if one or two of the boys didn't get a prize. W. N. Rodd. The "hint to conventionites" is so practical that it strikes at the very heart of the work of the ' 'conventionites, " but it seems to me that the writer of a good thought should never be ashamed of his name; "W" is nothing except a letter down near the end of the alphabet. His finger, too, is directed to the bowlers and indicates that those who are develop- ing their muscle and perfecting them- selves in rolling might possibly exhaust their vital forces before they reach the convention, and then, being spent balls, as it were, have little influence in setting up wise thoughts and suggestions when they should be most needed. It is the bowlers, practically or figuratively, who are the best workers, the best thinkers, and who achieve the best results. I approve the suggestions of "W." I have always endeavored to encourage thoughts upon improvement in the methods of building, in growing and the cultivation of taste and judgment in the selection of what to grow. I have tried to study the building from the foundation, the plant from seed, and to have ideas of my own, but there is never a time when I cannot be benefited by the consensus of opinion, the accumula- tion of ideas, and the practical sugges- tions which originate with the thinkers of our organization, whether they be bowlers, delvers, experimenters or ama- teurs. I love the art, and I believe that there is not one, in the society or out of it, engaged in it who does not regard it with a certain amount of aflection and fascination, as well for the pleasure it afiords as for the profits which result from it. Wm. F. Gddb. 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, 69th St. and 5th av $2 00 1 Netherland, 69th st. and 5th av. . . . 2 00 1 Metropole, Broadway and 42d at... 1 00 V% St. Cloud, Broadway and 42d St.... 1 50 H Miinhattan, Madison av. and 42d St. 2 00 ^ Marlboroutih, B'dway and 37th St. 1 50 ^ Murray Hill, Park av. and 40th st. 1 50 M Grand Union, Park av. and 42d St.. 100 near Imperial. Broadway and 32d st. . . . 1 50 % Grand, Broadway and 31st st 1 50 \ Victoria, 5th av. and 27th st 1 50 % Ashland, 4th av. and 26th st 100 % Continental. Broadway and 20th St. 1 00 Ub Union Suuare, Union sq. and 16th 1 00 VVi Everett, Union S(i. and 17th st 1 50 IH St. Denis, Itroadway and 11th st.. 1 10 1?8 Cosmopolitan, W. Broadway and Chambers 1 00 3 Astor House, Broadway opp. Gen- eral P. 0 1 00 3 Holland House, 5th av. and 30th st. 2 00 \ AMEIIICAN AND EUBOI'EAN PLAN. Am. Europ. Miles. May's, 50 West 28th st $1 50 $1 60 'ii Broadway Central, Broadway opp. Bond 2 60 1 00 2 I'la/a, 68th, 69tli and 5th Av. 5 00 2 00 1 AMERICAN PLAN. Per duy. Miles. Fifth Avenue, 6th av. and 23rd st |6 00 1 Stunevant, Broadway and 28th st. . . 2 50 li 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 1G97, New York, specifying grade of accommodation desired. igoo. The American Florist. 43 NEW CROP PANSY SEED. "^^^mXX^ Vaughan's International Mixture. v\t li w I 1 / \^ll!l 11 FV This mixture is a combination of as many separate colors, types, blendings and unique 4u\\fc. U / I I ii\ ^llllMw^ '' J' n\ kinds as can be found in the world. It has been m:ide up and sold by us for ten years, and '^\ '^W^'^l^l(yfci,lV,\i//|j . luHK^/ \ ^^^ been improved upon every year, until now it cannot be beaten. Every florist knows |K/ ^t^iilu^-i.ilF^'W^ K Vaughan's International Mixture". Price, per oz., $10.00; ^8oz.,$1.50; trade packet, 50c. ^^m^m'^ \1iJJM Vaughan's Giant Mixture. raB^Mltk vor 'M^i^m^^^^' ^ W This mixture is made up spen.ially for those whose trade demands lart^e flowers. It con- :^0;^^9|^Nnnl i|||HHHiJR^^'^[/ Y tains all the separate colors of Giant Trimardeau, the Giant Bugnot and Gassier and other kJ^SHI^BnHBi l^jJ^g^^^Q^^^r' _/ speuial strains which cannot be had any othtr way. Price per oz., $4.00; Jg-oz., 60c; =\ trade packet. 25c. Zl aiANT TRinARDEAU.— Mixed, per oz., $1.00; \^ oz., 20c; trade packet, 10c. ^ CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING.— Mixed, per oz., $1.00. H oz., 30c; trade packet, 10c. ^ l^~S<-iid for our "BOOK FOR FLORISTS" for list of separate colors of pansies. : ( MIGNONETTE *'BISMARCK.'*~Our Machet has a very good reputation, and is the best ^J strain in existence. This new sort is an improvement on it, both in color and size of flower, ^/ and we want every florist to try it. Pkt. I5c. ; M oz. 50c. NEW CROP. BSSVNjjwrarv X CYCLAMEN PERSICUW OlOANTEUn —This seed is grown for us by an expert in Europe. '(r'W/^I^MV^\^y Wv^S^^/ We have taken his entire crop for the past four years, and tind it to be the finest strain we have • — . /fiU u'[\ \ \ ^v^ ever seen. 100 seeds. 1000 seeds. VJi. — '--'^ — -_^ aiOANTeun ALBUn.— Mont Blanc, pure white 75 $5.00 ASPARAGUS SPRfcNQERII.-Suc per 100; 14.50 p.r lOOO »E|P CR'MSON^-\>^ry hi^ge^.^.^;^^^^^^ .75 5.00 seeds. WHITE CARMINE EYE 75 5 00 SMILAX.-New crop, trade pl;t., 10c; oz., 30c. QIANT FLOWERED SORTS.-BesrmVied'.'.'.'.::".'.'.'."""'.'. ■.;::;;; oi.'.'jiiso'; iso 4:50 84-86 RANDOLPH STREET. V AUQHAlM O O C C LJ O I UKCj 14 BARCLAY STREET. KENNICOTT BROS. CO., Wholesale Commission Florists. WRITE FOR SPECIAL QUOTATIONS ON WIRE WORK DURING SUMMER MONTHS. ^2 and -i-* BJ. I2a.xidolx>]a. St., OHICA.OO. None belter. We I offer if unsold on I receipt of order, 100 1000 They are Fine lUU 2100 Bridesmaid in 4 -in. pots .$4.00 $35.00 1000 " "3!4 " 4.00 35 00 1720 " "3 " 3.00 25.00 600 " "2 " 2.0-) 20.00 300 Brides "4 " 4.00 35.00 200 '• ■'S'A " 4 00 35.00 3500 ■• "3 " 3.00 25.00 1200 ■' "2 '• 2.00 20.00 3000 Meteors "3 " 2.50 25.00 lOO 1000 500 Mme. Chatenay. ..in 4 -in. pots $4.00 lOO " " ...."2 ■• 2. CO 125 Mme. Cusine "4 " 3.50 250 Lady Dorothea.... "4 " 4.00 150 ■• " "2H " 2 50 2000 Golden Gale "2H " 2.50 25.00 700 Maid of Honor "4 " 3.00 700 "2K " 2 00 50O0 Brides and Maids in 3 and 4-in pots. These are carried over stock; they are good. We olTer them at 112.00 per 1000. Latania Borbonica 3-in. pots, $12.00 per 100 Areua Lutescens 4 " 20.00 Cocos Weddeliana 3 " 12.00 -Vsparagus Sprengerii 6 " 25.00 ....4 '■ 8.00 ....3 " 6.00 ....2 " 3.00 Picus Elastica, O-in. pots 75c to $1 .50 each. Boston Fern, 8-in. pots. .. .$35.00 to $35.00 per 100 Plan's are vigorous and unusually fine. Will be earrfuliy paclied. and we guarantee them to be right in every respect. LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS. Jamestown, n. y. Gardeners' Chronicle. A Weekly Illustrated Journal. BBTABLISHID 1841. The "OABOBNBIBB' CHBONICLB" bu been FOB Omi FUTT TIABS TH« LIASING JOrTBNAL Of Iti olau. It has aobleved this position beoause, wblle ipealally devoting Itself to supplying the dsUy reqnlre- ments of gardeners of all olasaefl, mnob of tne mfor- nuitlon fnmlflhed Is of suob general and permanent Talne, that the 'QARDBNBBS' CHBONICLB" li looked np to as the standabd authohitt on tbe rabjeota of which It treat*. anbtorlptlon to tbe United SUtei, M.ao pw Ttu. Bamlttuioes to be made payable to B. Q. COvB. Otticii:— 41 Welllnalon St., Coven Qarden. London. England. Carnations *« S'' Field Grown, Heavy and Stocky. TRIUMPH, MRS. JOOST, ARGYLE, MELBA, GLACIER, FLORA HILL, $5.00 PER HUNDRED JOY & SON, Nashville, Tenn. Always mention the American Florist when writing advertiieri. ASSORTED FERNS, In flats, ready for potting, $2.00 per flat. BOSTON FERNS, Ready for 3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 4-in., $15.00 per 100; 5-6-in.. $20.00-125.00 per 100. Also 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 value. 3 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 3-in., extra 5 fine, $8.00 per 100. 5 Asparagus Sprengerii. 2-in., $6.00 per 100. 3 Kentia Belmoreana. 2'i-in. pots, $10.00 per 3 100; 4-inch, $40.00 per 100. Large plants, S $1.50, $1.75, ,ii2.00, $2.50, $3 00, up to $5.00. ^ Send for Particulars. I BOBBINK & ATKINS I RUTHERrORD, N. J. ACALYPHA SANDERI 2H-inoh pots, $8.00 per 100. CrlniSOn nBHIUlGri ane Yot ot^AeldVants for winter forcing. The CONARD & JONES COMPANY, 100,000 FERNS IN FLATS At One Cent. Good, hardy plants in flats, twelve best market sorts. It potted now in small pots worth five times the money in a weelc or two. Safe arrival guaranteed, and liberal count. $10 per 1000 by Express. 100 Mailed for $1.25. Sample Pteris Cretica Alba, P. Tremula, P. Sul- cata, P. Hastata, P. Adiantoides, P. Longifolia, Adiantum, Lomaria, Lygo- dium, Nephrodium, Cristatum, Blechnum, Selaginellas, etc., etc. Post orders Wash- ington. JOHN n. LEY, Good Hope, D. C. Geranium America... $2.50 per doz. The QUEEN of all Geraniums Come and see. 3000 plants in .""ull bloom. Good, stronfi stock plants from 4-inch pots, $20.00 oer 100. HENRY EICnnOLZ, riorist, Waynesboro, Pa. An advertiser feels better when he knows he is getting direct returns for his money. Mention the Aubeican Florist. 44 The American Florist. Aug. 11^ Cold Storage for Bulbs. Ed. Am. Florist: — Please inform me of the best way to build a cold storage house for bulbs. Inqdiher. I regret to say that I am not able to answer above query, as I have no cold storage house for my bulbs, but put them outside in the old fashioned way. I have a piece of ground convenient to the green- houses plowed and harrowed and then make beds about six feet wide and about six feet deep by throwing the soil out on each side. The beds are then filled with flat boxes containing compost into which the bulbs are planted, and then the fine soil that was removed to make the beds is put back over the bulbs. They are then given a thorough soaking vrith water to keep them moist, but before they are watered the beds are also covered with a few inches of hay. Nothing more is done to the beds until the latter part of November or the fore part of December, when more covering is added, to prevent the bulbs being frosted. A. N. Piehson. A question, practically the same as above, was asked at the Providence, R. I., convention of the Society of Ameri- can Florists, August, 1897, to which Wm. Scott, of Buflalo, N. Y., replied as follows: "I cannot by any means be considered a very large grower of bulbs. I am forcing possibly 50,000 or 60,000 tulips and hyacinths in a year. Living, as I do, in a northern climate, that of Buflalo, where it is liable to freeze as hard almost as anywhere, I have never found a better storage house than out-of doors. Dutch hyacinths, I consider, should be in a cold frame, and I like them to be covered with glass and on a dry bottom so that they may not get soaked with the rain. Tulips I have tried in a cellar, but I have never found them as successful as those I have boxed, put on the surface of the ground in boxes. We cover them with two inches of earth, after thorough watering, and leavetheminthat position until severe weather is due. \Ve then cover them with five or six inches of litter or manure from the stable, or some such material, or leaves; and with the help of the snow we do not find any difficulty in getting them in. I have found that the quality of the flowers that are forced is so much superior to those that have been in a root house or a cellar that it pays to adopt the plan, even if it is a little labor to get in the boxes. Sometimes, however, the manure in the soil that covers the bulbs is frozen, but the manure you can always get oflT; and if you have to take into your greenhouse for twenty- four hours the two or three inches of soil that covers them, until it is melted, it even pays then. My idea of a root house or bulb house would be a common frame building, and I thought once of con- structing one. I would have the sides so that they would be perfectly open and would have the air coming in until the very last moment when hard winter set in. That would be my idea of a bulb house. But you will find that the rain we get, the natural element outside, is so beneficial to the bulbs that they aregain- ing strength all the time. It is a natural condition for them to be frozen. Where do you put a tulip bulb? If you plant it in November to look beautiful in the flower garden in May, where is it? Why, out in the flower garden to be frozen hard, and that is where your forcing bulbs should be. So that, to answer this question, so far as my opinion is con- cerned, I say I would build no root house at all, but would have half an acre of good open ground." 25,000 Carnations 25,000 FIELD GROWN PLANTS OP THE POLLOWINQ VARIETIES : 15,000 Flora Hill $ 5.00 per 100 4,000 White Cloud 8.00 1.000 Mrs. Bradt 10.00 1,000 G. H. Crane 10.00 1,000 MuGowan 4.00 2,000 Eldorado 4.00 per 100 1,000 Wm. Scott 4.00 1,000 Davbreak 5.00 500 Emily Pierson „.. 4.00 " These Plants are all in first-class condition, Kood size and healthy stock. Write me if you are in need of a large quantity. CHAS. CHADWICK, tocfcBoxn. Qrand Rapids, Mich. A Rose Bargain. Brides $3.00 Maids 3.00 Cloth. Soupert.... 3.00 Meteor 3.00 Am. Beauty 2!4-inch. Per lOU Per 1000 (25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 3-inch. Per 100 Per 1000 $5.00 $45.00 5.00 5.00 8.00 45.00 45.00 75.00 We offer the following price inducement to clear the bal- ance of our stock at once : 5000 METEORS, Extra ane; usual grade. 4000 BRIDES, ""'"""^ All 2^-inch Stock, $20 per 1000, $135 for the lot. Speak quick if you want them all. J. A. BUDLONQ, 37.39 Randolph St., CHICAGO Please mention the Amencan Florist when ii'titing. '^L CARNATIONS Orders boolved now for fall delivery. GEO. HANCOCK & SON. Grand Haven! Mich. Pet 100 Per 1000 Mixed Jardiniere Ferns, mostly pteris varieties $3.00 $25.00 Asparagus Sprengerii, 2H-m 4.0O 35.00 Plumosus. " 6.00 55.00 Adiantum Farleyense, line stock, 6-in. pots, 50c each Per 100 Smilax. 3-inch $4 00 Dracaena Terminalit, 4-incb 15.00 Phoenix Canariensis, elegant stock, 4K to 5- inoh 20.00 Chamaerops Excelsa, 5-inch 25.00 4 ■• 20.00 J. B. HEISS, DAYTON. O. First. class, healthy Plants- To close out we quote the followins low prices: 600 Heauties 3-inch, $4 00 per 100 1000 Perles 3 ■' 3.00 1000 MeieorB 3 " 3.00 800 Kridesmaids 3 '■ 3,00 400 Brides 3 " 3.00 " A. 0. PRINCE & CO. . 76 & 78 Wabash Av.,Chicago. r ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼! ELECTROS T,. 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' FLOWERS HARDY PERENNIALS TREES AND SHRUBS Also PARK AND QARDEN SCENERY. PRICE FOR CASH ONLY 15 CENTS PER SQUARE INCH. The AMEPacAN Florist Co. 324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL, ^ igoo^ The American Florist. 45 Roses for Florists OUR Rose Plants are all grown for the trade. We do not grow cut flowers. Such plants, we claim, are 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^-in., per 100 per 100 American Beauty l6.oo $12.00 Brides 3.oo s.oo Bridesmaids 3.0O S.oo Perles 3.50 9.oo Kaiserin 4.00 10 00 Meteor 3.00 7.oo Wootton S.oo Golden Gate, 2-in 3.oo Sunset 4.00 lo.oo Bedding Roses, in 2-in. pots, strong stock, in variety, |2.50 per lOO, $20 per 1000. Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO, NEW YORK, 84-86 Randolph St. 14 Barclay St. ♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ * 60,000 FIELD-OROWN * Carnation Plants ^ Argyle, Flora Hill, ♦ Pingree, Triumph, Tidal Wave, Scott, 2 Evelina, MoGowan, J Gold Nugget, Armazindy, ^ Per 100 M.OO; per 1000 J35.00. 4 ROSE PLANTS. ♦ METEOR ^ „ „ T RDinFCUjiin I From 2H and 3-m. pots, T Sn He I Per 100, »3.00; 1000, $25.00. ♦ dkIUl J T AMERICAN BEAUTY, 3-inoh pots, per 100, ^ J5.00; per 1000, $45.00. I GEORGE REINBERG, I 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. « Bride and Bridesmaid, strong 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Marie Louise, strong field grown, $2.50 per 100. From field; Scott, Meteor, Victor, Mrs. Jas. Dean, White Cloud, Flora Hill, etc., at market prices. E. M. & H. N. HOFFMAN, Elmira, N. Y. WM. MURPHY Wholesale Carnation Grower station F, CINUNNAn, OHIO. ' ROBT. CRAIG & SON ^ Roses, Palms ] w ^ and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Q^ Market and 49th Street, PHILADELPHIA PA. We like to have you tell otir advertisers that yon read onr paper tttiiitiiiiuttititiiitttititiiintituuitiiiiniitmitiiimmiiimtititmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiMt'' 10,000 American Beauty Plants, I I FINE STOCK, FROM 3-iN. POTS, C j $5.00 per J 00 ^ $40.00 per 1000. I Per 100 Per 1000 fe Kaiserin, 3-inch pots $4 00 $35.00 fc Golden Gate, 2V2-inch pots 4.00 35.00 E Bridesmaid, Perle, Meteor, 3-inch pots 4 00 35.00 F PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. i)»ITn!TfTITTTTTnnTITTTTnfT»TTTTT!miTTTTfff»Hf!»!!»??»!»»?l!1H!T?!ffT?!»T»fTfT»nn!TIT!TnnTTTTniB REDUCED PRICES TO CLOSE OUT. FIRST QUALITY FORGING ROSES. Fully equal to those sent out the last eight years, first-class and perfectly healthy In every respect Only selected growth from flowering shoots used In propagating. AMERICAN BEAUTY, METEOR, KAISERIN, SAFRANO, BRIDESMAID, BON SILENE, PERLES, MAID OF HONOR, BRIDE. 3-lnch pots, 16 00 per 100. 4-lnoh pots, %% 00 per 100. CRIFTPn RnCFC Maid of Honor, Qoldnn Gate, »W-lnch pots. tl5.00 per 100. unHriCU nuOLO, Liberty, l-lneh pots, *S OU per dozen, flfty plant* for $24.00. i>rt,t,oi«. :bi:^oo]vis:bxji*g^, r»A.. STI^ONG SELECT 3-INGH I^OSES. In the finest possible shape to plant. Per 100. Per 1000 10,000 MAIDS and BRIDES $4.00 $35.00 3,000 PERLES, extra good 5.00 45.00 400 BEAUTIES 5.00 In ijrowin!? condition; sure to give you satisfaction and make you money. W. H. GULLETT & SONS, Rose Growers, LINCOLN. ILL. AHERICAN BEAUTY, four-inch, selected, $15.00 per 100. LIBERTY, four-inch $75.00 per 100 MAID, BRIDE, PERLB, 3y,-inch, $8 00; 4-inch, $10.00. Also SUNSET, JVIETEOR, MORQAN MER- MBT. LaFRANCE, NIHHETOS, KAISERIN, GOLDEN GATE, MAID OF HONOR, ORAFTBD BRIDE, $20.00 per 100, large 4 in. ASPARAGUS PLUnOSUS, all sizes. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS ^f<^^^^^- A. S. MacBEAN. lakewood. n. j. Carnations... Plant them early. Extra strong, healthy plants READY NOW, of the following standard sorts: Mrs. Bredt, Mary Wood, White Cloud, Triumph, Daybreak, Scott. Mayor Pingree. Jubilee, Flora Hill, Empress, $S 00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. LAMPRECHT BRO^, Ashland, 0. TO CLOSE OUT. 500 American Beauties 2^-in., $5 00 per 100, or $20.00 for the 500. 2000 Kaiserin, 2000 Golden Gate, 2000 Bridesmaid, 1000 Meteor, 500 Garrett, 500 Bride, 500 Perle, 500 Mermet, 3 and 3^-in., $3.00 per 100, or $25.00 per 1000. These are Fine Plants. Cash With Order. MRS. J. W. CROUCH, Ciiattanooga, Tenn. CLEAN. HEALTHY PLANTS. FROM 3-INCH POTS. American Beauty and Kaiserin $6. 00 per 100 Perle and LaFrance 5.00 " Meteor, Albany, Sunset, Golden Gate, Bride, Bridesmaid, Wootton 4.00 ■' Perle, Suiset, LaFrance, Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor, Kaiserin and Golden Gate, from 2-inoh pots 2 60 JOSEPH HEINL, Jacksonville, III. Surplus Stock Roses, ROSES 175 PERLES 2S0 BRIDES 300 MAIDS 100 METEORS Flrst=Class, strong 3-inch, $4 per 100. LEROY L. LAMBORN, Alliance, O. Allen's Defiance, seed from selected spilies, 25o per pkt,, $1.00 per ounce. J. C. SCHMIDT, BRISTOL, PA. Meteor Roses Per 100 Per 1000 .$4.00 $37.50 METEOR. 3^-inch pots. Potted and repotted four times. These plants are vigorous and unusually fine. Pacl^ed to safely ship any distance. BRANT & NOE, Forest Glen, Chicago, III. Cheap WE STILL HAVE TO CLOSE OLT 2500 Maids, 2H-in.. 500 La France, 2V4-in., 1000 Perlet. 2i/2-in., 1O0O Meteors. 3-in.. 500 Am. Beauties, 2-! sin., 600 Kaiserin, 2-in. Boston Ferns now ready tor 5 and 6-in, pots. WRITE FOR pmcEs. Goo. A, KuM, Poliln, III. ROSES ^ 1800 Brides, \, . «. .^^ 300 Maids, |3-m.,$4per JOO CASH WITH ORDER, PLEASE. ALBERT F. AMLINS, Maywood, III. CARNATIONS! F. Dorner & Sons Co., LA FAYETTE, IND. Please mention the American Florist when : riling. BOSTON FERN ,^ii„. L, 11. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass. 46 The American Florist. Aug. II, Water Tank and Boiler. Ed. Am. Florist:— Will a tank 6x8 feet, elevated twenty ieet, supply water power sufficient to syringe roses? What size of pipe should be used to conduct water to laucet? We use a No. 16 Hitch- ings hot water boiler, and would like to know the best method of heating the water in tank from same to 50°? The tank is in a bam forty feet distant from boiler. Would also like to know whether this boiler will maintain a temperature of 50° to 60° in two houses 25x90 feet. Subscriber. If the bottom of the tank is twenty feet above the floor of the greenhouse, the pressure will answer for syringing, although an elevation of fifteen or twenty feet more would give a much bet- ter pressure. One-inch pipe is desirable for distributing the water, but in small houses •'' 4-inch answers very well. The pipe leading from the tank should be at least 1-inch, and if more than two lines of hose are to be used at one time, it will be well to make it I'i-inch. The simplest method of taking the chill from the water is to draw a small amount from the heating pipes. Use the water tank as the expansion pipe, connecting it to a return near the heater. If there is any danger that the tank or connecting pipe will freeze a vent pipe should be run from one of the flow pipes to a height above the top of the tank. Connection should then be made between the cold water pipes and one of the flow hot water pipes and, by means of valves upon both pipes, the temperature can be controled the same as for a bath tub. Of course, heating pipes could be run to the tank or a water heater could be placed in the greenhouse. To heat the houses to 60°, a boiler should be rated for about 2400 square feet of radiation. This is about one-third more than the actual radiation. L. R. T. Petosky, Mich. The weather has been very warm for this section, 84° in shade for four days, and the resorters are complaining about the warmth. A week ago it was the reverse, but the human family is never satisfied. However, our sweet peas, which are our main summer crop, are fine these warm days. Although they were two weeks behind time in bloom- ing on account of the rains, they cannot now be beaten; stems fourteen to sixteen inches long, three and four blooms on a stem, and our muck soil produces the most gorgeous colors in the country. The resorters are shipping boxes of them daily to friends at home in almost every state in the Union. S. J. Long has four houses now, having just finished a new one 18x90. Mr. Long is ill at pres- ent with nervous prostration, and Mrs. Long is kept busy these days. Providencb, R. 1. — The annual exhibi- tion of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society has been scheduled for September 18 to 20 and the chrysanthemum show for November 14 to 16. Prizes in the two exhibitions aggregate about $600. ...FOR SALE... 1000 SPRENGERII PLANIS. ^W-ineh pots, very ni.-.', bushy Plunts, :,l 14.00 p.-r 100. Also 2000 SMILAX, 2-inch puts, at 11.00 pnr lOo. Ciish with nrd'T. or will excliaiiEe for Palms, s>i'-h as Lataiii.'i iind Kentia H'-lraoreanu. E. J. BOLANZ J- Akron, O. Ptease mention the A merican Florist when ijurtting. BUY NOW PROPAGATING STOCK for Next Year. In. pots Doz. 100 New Hibiscus, Peachblow, double pink flowers 2« Jl.OO {8.00 New Ageratum, Stella Gurney, dwarfblue 2% .75 6.00 New Salvia, St. Louis, extra large flower spikes 2i4 ."5 5.00 New Silver- Leaved Geranium, Wm. Langguth, dbl. red flower, Z ica7i Florist when Wf itjng. GARDENING This is the paper to recommend to your ouBtomers, the leading horticultural Journal in America for amateurs •2kOO Per Year. Sample Copies Free. Liberal terms to florists who take subscriptions. THE 6ARDENIN6 CO. mq"'" ^ut. CHICAGO. THS EMERSON Price postpaid 75 CENTS. I Address I Amerecan Florist Co. CHICAGO. -OPV^ i«Tea7 igoo. The American Florist. 47 Sago Palms! Fine Plants in all sizes. Well grown, and perfect leaves. One of the best summer and fall plants for retailiQK. They run from five to twelve leaves, in small size pots that can be shifted and save freight 5 to 7 leaves, $ 6.00 per dozen. 7 to 9 leaves. 9.00 per dozen. 9 to 12 leaves. 15 00 per dozen. Can be sent safely by freight. Cash please. Satisfaction guaranteed. Cyperus Alternifolius, 3-iDch. tine well-grown. $5.00 per 100. Jasmine Qrandiflora, \'eTy fine for cut llowers— always in bloom— 4-in. pots, strong phints, $1.50 per dozen. CRITCH ELL'S, CIHCIirKATI, o. m Boston Ferns. FINE PLANTS From bench, ready for i> in. pots, $3.00 per djz. From 2-in. pots, $4 00 per 10J. DAVIS BROTrlERS, MORRISON^ ILL. CAREFULLY PACKET). For FaU Delivery <^ Two Sizes. Prices on Application. VINCA.... VARIEGATA ....VINES WM. A CLARK & SON, 69 State St.. Watertown, N. Y JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE. PA. GHowtR ARECA LITESCENS, "^ KENTIA BELMOREANA, PHOENIX RIPICOLA. Asparagus Plumosus Fine 3-in. Stock, $5.00 per hundred. ==Smnax== CASH WITH OR DER Fine 3-in. Stock, $2.50 per hundred. pleASE^ VAN WERT GREENHOUSES, VAN WERT, OHIO. TTTrf^X X"!*© From pots, Al stock, free W ±\JXmXm X » from disease: Ladv Camp- bell, M. Louise and Farqubar, 12.50 per 100. $20 per 1000. New Imperial, $3 per 100, |25 per 1000. ROSESt fine plants of Meieor and Perle. from 3-in. pots, at $3 per 100, or $25 per 1000; also 3-incli Brides and Maids same price. 300 bushy SMILAX PLANTS at 11. 50 per 100. CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich. BOSTON FERN. " and 8-in. pans $12 and $15 per doz. GERANIUMS, S 'A. Nuttand others, 3-in., $4 per 100. NEP.CORDATA COMPACTA, 3-in., $5.00 per 100; 6- in.. $20.C0 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. 2V4-in.. $5 per 100, $40 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. 2H-inch, $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per IQOO. SMILAX, transplanted, heavy, 50c per 100. Cabh Plsabe, Carl Hagenburger, W. mentor UHlo. PRIMROSES. IMPROVED CHINESE, readv for 3-inch pots. Well known throughout the United States and Canada as the linest large llowe-ing Iringed vafieties grown. SINGLES, named, $2.00 per 100, $17.00 per 1000; DOUBLE, named. $3 50 par 100. Extras added liberally to help pay expressage. PRIM- POSE SE&D of best 15 varieties, single and double, mixed, 500 seeds. $1.00; half pkt.,50c. GIANT PANSY SEED. The very best mammoth varieties, no finer ever offered; all the seed plants critically selected. SOW TH* BEST. Packet, 3500 seeds, $1.00; half-pfct.. 50c. A packet of the grand new Dwarf Forget- Me-Not "Blue Beauty" added to every seed order. Strictly cash prices. THE HOME OF FRIIVI ROSES. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. NEW YORK CONVENTION NUMBER... Of the American Florist, August Is. It Will Be a Winner. Send Your Advertisement NOW. BOSTON FERNS ...A SPECIALTY. N. EXALTATA BOSTONIENSIS, small plants, $5.00 per 100 or $40.00 per thousand: large plants, $6.00 to $0 00 per hundred; taken from the bench. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. 14 to 16-in, high, 4 to 5 tiers, 6-iu. pots, $1.00 and $1,25 each; 20 to 24-in. high. 5 to 6 tiers, 6-in. pots, $1.50 each. Larger sizJe $2.00 and $2.50 each. RUBBER PLANTS, 12 to 15-in high, $4.00 per do?..; 20 to 24-in. high, $6.00 per doz. WM.A.BOCK,N. Cambridge, Mass. Unknown correspondents will send cash with o ders. Connected with Telephone. Please tnentton the Ameficau /''toml when wriling. Per 100 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, Fine >oung plants $5.00 BEGONIA REX. strong, S-inch pot plants, in good assort- ment 6.00 CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS, 2M-inch p^ts 3.00 CYCLAMEN, Drv bulbs, finest strain, mixed fi.OO CAREX JAPONICA VARIEGATA, An excellent d"'ij;orative grass. Extra strong plants from 3'/^ pots 5.00 NEPHROLEPIS CORDIFOLIA, 214-ineh pots 3.00 SMILAX, Field-grown, strong clumps 3 00 Extra heavy 5.00 NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian Mich. — S8S =^- Extra fine Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, from 3-inch pots, $6.60 per 100. 80 Asparagus Tenuissimus. fine bushy 3 inch speci- mens at $5 00 per lOu. 250Ageralum Stella Gurnev, bushy 2'.;-in. plants, full of healthy cuttings. $:t 00 per lOU. 400 Smilax. ready for planting, from 2-in. pots. 60c. per 100. Satisfaction or rioney Back. J. T. ELLIS, Box 340, Griffin, Ga. 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. CHA8. SCHWEIGERT, Niles Center, III. Remember ns to our advei^iaers. For Ten Days Only! 100,000 Dl ants for sale at half orice and less to make room. Roses— 20,000 strictly Al plants, 3!4 and 4-in. (big fellows). Bride, Perle, Meteor, Maid and Goldpn (.ialf. onl\ 4c; worth lOc. The same in VA and 3 in., only 3c; cheap at 6c. Smilax— 15.000 double extra, guaranteed as good as you ever planted, $1.00 per 100, $10.00 per lOOO; as many as you want. Geraniums— 10,000 Bruanti (dbl. scarlet) and S. A. Nutt. tbe two best selling Geraniums of the ag*-; Rose Geraniums and 10,000 other leading bedders; strong 2^ and 3-in.. only 11.50 per 100. Bi^ar in mind ibis is only th<- pri<;e of Rooted Cut- tings, and you can't buy thL'in for double that in a month. Dbl. Fringed Petunias and Coleus — In superb collection. Ageratum Pnncss Pauline and White Lady, only Ic. Fuchsias— Strong 4-in., $1.00 per doz. ; 2 and 2!^- in.. $1.51) per 100. Calla Bulbs— Strong 8 and lOc size for 5c. Cash With Order. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III. 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. NIES, Mgr. THE MURRAY NILL nOTEL Park Ave.. 40lh and 41st Stt., 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. Herr's== ALWAYS THE BEST Pansies w^^"" YEAR. They Bell themselves. Try 100 as an experiment. Plants only, and ready October 1st to January lat. Free ht 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. 48 The American Florist. Aug. tt, Peoria, DOINGS IN THE SECOND CITY OF ILLINOIS. — GROWEKS HAVE THINGS IN GOOD SHAPE. — EETAILEKS BUNCHED. J. C. Murray has his new houses finished and planted. There are two structures, 25x100 mostly in American Beauties, and one house, particularly, is very good. Of tea roses there are two houses 20x100, all in charge of O. M. Bourdy, formerly with the South Park Floral Co., of New Castle. Mr. Murray has 10,000 carnation plants which he is beginning to bench. Genevieve Lord is very early, the plants are full size and flowering freely. Geo. A. Kuhl has moved across the street and Murray is now at 403 Main street, so that all the retail stores are in one block and on the same side of the street, which is not only neighborly but enlivening. Cole Brothers have everything in excel- lent form about their place, but particu- larly Nelson Cole's race horse, which recently added a purse of $500 to his numerous winnings. Trade is dull, as is usual in August, and the material is of the ordinary sum- mer character. There are some lilies and a few good roses. Peorian. New Haven. TRADE CONFINED TO FUNERAL WORK.— little' MATERIAL AVAILABLE. — JOT- TINGS. Trade has been rather quiet here for the last two weeks, except for a few small funeral orders, which is all that is expected for the next six weeks. Roses, both Brides and Bridesmaids, are very small and of poor color. Carnations are scarce and sweet peas were badly burned during the dry spell, so that all we are receiving is a few early asters. Pierson, of Cromwell, sent in some very fine Liberty buds during July. Joe Hoogkirk, clerk for S. H. Moore, has returned from Litchfield, where he spent two weeks' vacation. Everyone is talking of the S. A. F. con- vention and there should be a good showing from New Haven. Fred. Horn, of Woodward avenue, is putting up a violet house 15x100. John H. Slocombe has finished his new carnation house 28x146. G. H. CoLDWATER, MiCH— D. Vogtis making a specialty of roses and is building two houses 18x80 to accommodate increased plantings. Madison, N. J.— The fifth annual exhi- bition of the Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society will be held at the Assembly Rooms November 7 and 8. Schedules may be had of Secretary Chas. H. Atkins. ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE 3-in. Pots, Ready for a Shift, j^ao.oo r»©r loo. WM. W. EDGAR, Waverley, Mass. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE rittiits fri>ni '2-inrh pots, $2 50 per dozen; $17.50 per hundred. EDWIN LONSDALE, Wyndmoor, Montgomery Co., Pa. Monuy Order Office Cheitnut Hill, Sta. H, Philadelphia. ^yWWyW^WWl/WlAMWWl/WWyWlA/VWtflA/WlAMA^^ Going to the Convention If so, your trip wiil not be complete without a visit to M. RICE & CO. LEADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE IN AMERICA, Who extend a CORDIAL INVITATION to ALL FLORISTS to the use of our facilities and to make our place their HEADQUAR- TERS while in Philadelphia, jt ^ ^ Jt Jt YOURS VERY TRULY, No. 918 nibert Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. | :ivi. TO CLEAN UP Per 100 S.OOO Geraniums, mixed 2>.< in.. $I.BO 1,000 Red Vernon 2M " .. 1.50 1,000 Erfordi 2« " . . 1 .50 2,000 Begonias, mix 3d 2M " .. 1.50 1,000 Fuchsias, mixed 2H " .. 1.50 i.OOO Salvias 2% " .. 1.50 The Morris Floral Co., Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. TRANSPIiANTED seedling plants for July and August delivery, ready for 2S4-in. pots, at J3.00 per 100, 125. do per iOOO; 500 at thousand rates, (free delivery). Cash With Order, Please. THE MOWER THAT will KILL ALL THE WEEDS 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. ^^Send for cii-ciilars and prices. R. ASMUS, New Durham, N. J. FLORISTS' ORCHIDS The Finest and Largest Stooli in the world. ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and BRUGES, BELGIUM. Send for List of Commercial Varieties. A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y. SANDER 500,000 Celery Plants ^prn';f:d'p;rt; 25o a 100, $2 u 1000; by mail 10 per cent more. W . Plume. G. Pascal, H. Market, (iolden S. Blanching and Dwarf Red. Write tor price on large lots. Do not confound these plants wilh cheap ones pulled up where they were sown. Try some of ours and see the dilTerence. Good seedlings, 2 in. high. 25c a 1000. Cash Please. Samples 10c. R. KILBOURN. Cllnlon, N. Y. Beauties. Sprengerli. ..1, $6.00 AM. BEAU1Y ROSES. Ijer 10(1. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. strong plants, ready tor 3-incb pots, $5.00 per 100, 145.00 per 1000. Robert f. Tesson, TlJ".%o"''' CLIPPER LAWN MOWER CO.. ''°--;?^r"- CELERY AND CABBAGE. CELERY. Pink Plume and New Kosi- (extra stroi g), Giant Pascal, Boston Market, White Plume and other varieties, 15c per 100, $1.00 per 1000, $8.50 per 10,000. CABBAGE H. Succession, Second Early. Premium Flat Dutch, Late Drumhead, Drumhead Savov 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. Casu With Ordek. R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Adjustable Vase Holders No. 1 — Braas. nlckled. 4 feet lon^r. ts clasps to each rod. Price complete (with tireen or white tumblers) 12.25. Price complete (with ffreen or white cornucopia yases) 12 50. No.2.— lleavy 4 ft. rod brassed and nickeled, with three clasps for 5 to t'An pots, each, tl.75. Klffs patent rubber capped Flower Tubes, H-ln. diameter, per 100, tU.bO. JOSEPH KIFT A SON, Florists, 172n Clhestnnt St. Phlladelphln. Penn. IFT'8 PATENT OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1900 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU -«| PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS.-«l tgoo. The American Florist. 49 Boston Florist Lettor Go. MANUPACTTURIBS OF FLORI8T8' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and vais nlshedt 18x30x13 made In two sectionSf one for each size letter, g^ven away with first order of 500 letters. Block Letters. 1 1^ or 2-lnch size, per 100. t2.00. Script Letters. $4. Fastener with each letter OPword. Used by leadlnR florlsta everywhere and for i&le bj all wholesale florists and supplj dealers. N, F. McCarthy, Trcas, and Managetj 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Cyoas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New C»t«logne ot all FLORISTS' SUPPLIHS on ftPPllOAtlon. ^^For the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 60. 62, 64 and 66 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. A. HERRMANN. Cape Flowers, *"• oolobs; Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, AHD All Florists' Supplies. Send for Prloei. 404-412 East S4th St., NEW YORK. John Conley & Son, Manufacturers of 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET, Raw Cycas Leaves. See last week's Florist for prices, etc. UVA GRASSES, undyed $6. SO per 100 BIRCH BARK for plant boxes 7o per lb. GALAX LEAVES, new crop 75c per ICOO All kinds ot PALM LEAVES, already pri'pared or dried for preparing: purposei. FLORIDA NATURAL PRODUCTS CO.. P. 0. Box 273, Indianapolis. Ind. Sigmund Geller, 'si^.^t'^vr' K^h^'^S Florists' Supplies, Bfaids lor American Manufacture. Metal Goods. Moss-Wreathes, Cape Flowers, Immortells, Chenille, Tinfoil, Doves, Baskets, Sheaves, Vases, Jardinieres, Femdishes, Novelties, etc. 108 \V. 88th St.. near 6tli Ave., NEW YORK. HEADQUARTERS COCOA FIBRE. SHEEP MANURE. BONE all grades. IMPORTED SOOT. SPHAGNUM and GREEN MOSS. RUSTIC WORK, allkinds, CLAYS FERTILIZER. DUNNE & CO., M^'^it New York. HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES. !D2 Regan Printing House CATALOGUES NURSERY SEED FLORISTS 87-9J Plymooth Place, > jt jt CHICAGOj» jt j» It Win he a Winner! ^i^'4 NEW YORK CONVENTION NUNBER ■itf OF THE AMERICAN FLORIST, AUGUST 18. Send Your Advertisement NOW. \ PURE RAW BONE MEAL ^"^ "P especially for our trade. [ trvni. nftffW UUIlb mtHk For Roses and Carnationst I nothing equals it. Use it on Chrysanthemums and you will win the prize j !I at your flower show for the best bloom. 10 pounds, 40c; 25 pounds, 75c; I 50 pounds, ;?1.25; 100 pounds, $2.00; 1 Bag, 200 pounds, $3.75. \ . THE VAIL SEED CO., Indianapolis, Ind. | 4i PLANT CULTURE" .»r GEOPGE W. OLIVER. »w KeHdy for Ijelivery. A Working Handbook of Eveiy-day Practice for the Florist. Gardener and Nurseryman And all who grow plants and flowers in the greenhouse or garden. Contains separate chapters on all branches of the work , Price $1.00 by Mail Postpaid. or send for complete circular to THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, P. 0. Box 1697, New York l2mo 193 Pages, For full description see advt. in July 38th issue of thi.s paper, page 1572. at at Glass For Sale 100 Boxes 16x24 double strength "A" at $2.50 per box. 150 Boxes 16x24 single strength "A" glass at $2.00 per box. 125 boxes 10x12 double strength "A $1.75 per box. 160 boxes 8x10 double strength "A J1.60 per box. The prices are good as long as the glass lasts. It is all well packed and will be guaranteed to be in good condition. Address QUEEN CITY WRECKING CO., Frontand Broadway Ms.. CINCINNATI, O. NIKOTEIN IT COSTS ^ CENTS FOR EACH 600 FEET OF -S FLOOR SPACE «. r DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE 1 ' PLANTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT FIIMISTS-' USED FOR FUHICATION OR SPRAYINC INDOORS OR OUT - 200 LBS. OF TOBACCO III ONE PINT Of DIKOlfCN 1 501D BY SEEDSMEN CIRCULAR FREE-/ I 5KABCURA DIP CC- CHICAGO- ^ <^uicKLY Does it. 'w mm REED & KELLER, Manufactarers piofists' DeSigHS. teJlin'"' Florists' Supplies. 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. ! FOR INSURANCE AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL, Address JOHN O. ESLER, Sac'y F. H. A., SADDLE RIVER, N. J Always mention the American Flor- ist when you order stock.J* "NICOMITE" (PATENT) Vapor Insecticide No labor required. Harmless to bloom and foIiag;e. 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, Ch icago OfBce : 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston. H. K. Snider, Suite 423, 260 Clark St. Qartns^eituiKJ^ The most widely circulated Gerniaii gardening Journal, treating of all departments of hortioultute and floriculture. Numerous eminent oorreapond- enti in all parts of the world. An advertiiing medium of the highest class. Moller's Deutsche Gartner Zeitung is published weekly and riohlv illustrated. Subscription 13.00 per annum, including postage. Sample oopiei.free. udwidMbller-Trfurh THE KINNEY PUMP. For applylnti liquid manure It has no equal. Sent pre- paid for n.50. Without tprarlng Tslre. 13.00. Tbi Hmi CaDBsotlrn Ct.. KlagiUi, R. I. 60 The American Florist. Aug. II, Buffalo. WEATHER SATISFACTORY BUT TRADE 19 SLOW. — GOOD REPRESENTATION ASSURED AT NEW YORK.— NOTES AND VISITORS. With good weather and enough rain to make it pleasant, things are moving along slowly. The death of a prominent city official gave Palmer, Adams and others a good lot of funeral work for Sunday. Active preparations are being made for the journey to New York, and it will take all the silver-tongued orators of other cities combined to head off Buftalo in the effort for the S. A. F. meeting of 1901. The people want to come to Buffalo, and we want them. The bowlers had their usnal game last week and the scores were good. Other teams at New York will have to hustle as there is new wood in the Buffalo team. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Kasting have returned from Crystal Beach. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Anderson are at Muskoka Lake. Michael Bloy is again at Wm. Scott's. Recent visitors were: E. E. Pieser, of Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago; Mr. Meredith, of the London Floral Com- pany, London, Ont , and Mr. Thielow, manager of the Henry A. Drear Company, Philadelphia. W. A. Tarrytown, N. Y.— At the last meet- ing of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society C. P. Johnstone, Wm Hyland and Albert Griswold were elected to membership and John Boschard made a fine showing of French gladioli. Wm. Scott and James Withers addressed the society. Tewkesbury, Mass. — The fellow- townsmen of M. A. Patten, with their ladies, surprised Mr. and Mrs. Patten on the evening of August 3, by invading their home in a body and presenting them with an elegant silver tea service. The occasion was the twenty-fifth anni- versary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Patten. The affair was a complete sur- prise to the recipients. Every florist who knows Mr. Patten will heartily sec- ond the kind wishes extended to him and his life partner for many years of happi- ness and prosperity. r STEAM COAL rOR FLORISTS. Chicago, April 7th, 1900. HULL & COMPANY, 74 and 75 Traders' Building, Chicago, 111., GENTLEMEN:— In reference to my opinion of your TtlACKER .SPLINT COAL, will say 1 am viry 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. U HULL & COMPANY, 74 & 75 TRADERS BUILDING, GALVANIZED STEEL Wire Rose Stakes straight or Looped and Pointed. The Model Extension Carnation Support. Lancaster. Pa., June 17, '99. Mr. Theron Parker, Brooklyn. N. Y.; Dear Sir.— V our Model Carnation Support is all right in every way, and will no doubt be considered as necessary as good plants with growers when better known. [ consider it the best in the market, and if your other Specialties are as good, they should make another addition to the money makers of 1900. Very Respectfully, Albert M. Herr. Samples and Prices on Application to THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO.. 226 North 9th Street, BROOKLYN. N. Y. K2. FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. A SPECIAin STANDARD POTS Lilt and SAMPLES PRBB. BWAHN'8 POTTERY MF'G CO., P. O. Box 78, Minneapolis. Minn. ALL Nunerymuo, Seedimen and Floriiti wish- ing to do builneii with Earope should send (01 the . ii Horticultural Advertiser" Tbii It the ^ritiih Trade Paper, being read weekly by all Horticultural traders; It it alio taken by over 1000 of the best Continental houiei. Annual lubioription to cover oott of pottage 75 oentt. Addreti EDITORS OF THE " H. A»*> O illw»ll NurserittB - N«ttB, Cnsland. THE NEW Standard Ventilating Macliines. Alwiiys 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. Invalid Appliance Co., MANUPACTURBRS OP COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS KELLER BROS., -_ 2l.l.l5.l7.lfl.gl.g3 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 sjjecial sizes to order in quantities. A postal will brine prices and discounts. Red standard Pots. CORRECT SIZE. SUPERIOR QUALITY. Writt' fur price list. 6.tiENNE6KEG0..""^^1s"'^"^- If You Have Stock To Sell... the best way to make that lact known to the trade is by regtilar advertisina in nrg * . w-^t • a_ GJTeitatriai. ...THe Americaii Florist. BUGS 0. ASTERS KILLED BY USING SLUG SHOT SOLD BY SEEDSMEN igoo. The American Florist. 51 WIllLLDINPfllTmCO. •PtIlLADELPHIA'PA BRANCH WAREH0U5L S: j iVn^ia'^^d'cUy"! N. Y. :HHEWS^1 ~*i«ii«lliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiyiiiU k A PRE? The Bottomless Pot MORE ESPECIALLY FOR VIOLET AND CARNATION CULTDRE, ALSO THOSE BED POTS "Standards." Azalea Pots, Fern Pots, Bulb Pans. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y. Eitablishe(H853. DETROIT, MICH. P. O. Address, 490 Howard St. HARRY BAISLEY, Traveling Representative. Please mention the American Florist when -writing STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per orate I Price per crate - ~ 120 7-ln.pot> In crate, (4.20 • " 8.00 3.60 4.80 3.60 " 4.80 4.80 _... _ " 4.60 ""Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowe'-s. HanglDsr Basbets, Lawn Vases, etc, lu per cent off for cash with ordtr. HILFINaER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. V. ACQUIT BOLEIB A SONS, New TorM Agent* S8 T>WT HTKWT W*W "VOHK < " 6.80 24U 600 4 " 4.60 24 12 3206 " 4.61 1214 144 6 " 3-16 618 Water Every Day in the Year for Flowers and Lawns when RIDER or ERICSSON HOT AIB 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. Teniente-Rey 71 239 Franklin Street, Boston. Havana Cuba 692 Craig- Street, Montreal, P. Q. 86 Iiake Street, Chlcag-o. 40 IT. 7t]i Street, Philadelphia. 22 A. Pitt Street, Sidner, N. S. W. C? MACHINERY and SUPPLIES at bargain prices We have the lai-gest machinery depot on earth. We secure our machinery from the various buildings and plants that we are ctmstantly buying. We purchased The World's Fair, The Omaha Exposition, The Chicago Post.Office and numerous other noted .structures. Our facilities for rebuildini; machinery are 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 alsncarrva cmnplete stn 4 Stokea 38 Joy 4 Son li hasting 1 V 3ti Keller Bros 5i K"llerOeo4 Sin 51 Kellogg Geo M 3« Ke 1' looti Bros "o 43 •rifl Jos 4 Son 48 KUbourn R 48 r •moheii Bros Co IV Ku»hnC A 36 Kuhl Geo A 41) Lager t Hurrell 46 Lakev'w Ruse Garden. 43 Lamb Tn ..eroyL 45 Lamprecht B 15 i.ai'g JUilUB 37 Ley John H 13 LImprechtSJ 37 Ljuualand LumCo Long D B Lonsdale Bdwln. . . . Lord & Burnham Co . Lucas J 4 00 Lynch W B Mr'-anhv * Co N F. BdcCjlgan & Co Jas .. . 5) . II 48 .IV . 52 . 35 . 36 . Ill uur'aaden ui C 38 MoK' liar * WInterson 36 MacBean AS 15 Uadbr Paul. 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V H ^HWP^'l ^H^^^^^^^^Hi ^^^^^^■k m iiW '• .'J^^^^^l ■« '"^V^SHf^l^P^*!! SkCl^^^li -^^Mh ^^^^H '^^^H' '^^^^B * vftyl^^l CLEMATIS INDIVISA IN NEW ZEALAND. per cent, that ia, as per formula or direc- tions given for most plants. An excellent formula is five pounds of sulphate of copper and three pounds of caustic potash. Dissolve the copper and potash in separate wooden pails, then mix and add fifty gallons of water. As the caustic potash varies considerably in strength it will be necessary to test it before general application ; dilu te as above stated and use it on a few leaves first. The spraying should be done with a fine spray nozzle, in the afternoon after the flowers are closed, and the effect will be magical. In the test case, if the Bordeaux mixture is too strong the leaves will appear scalded in spots on the surface. As fifty gallons of Bordeaux mixture will be more than is required in most cases, unless there is need of such in other departments, a smaller quantity may be made, but it retains its strength a con- siderable time. The ammoniacal solution is also very effective and convenient to handle, especially where but few plants are grown. This can be purchased of dealers, ready for use; the same caution about using it too strong is necessary here; whatever the directions may say, be careful. The water should only be light blue in color. Experience alone will decide the proper proportions. Where aphides are in evidence, either on nymphtcas, nelumbiums or Victorias, the safest and surest remedy, and by no means afiecting the plants, as is often the case with insecticides, is to see that a colony or two of lady bugs are in evi- dence. If not at hand, hunt some up and see that they settle where wanted; there will be no need to worry about the black flies; they will soon disappear and the plants will be clean and healthy. Wm. Teickeh. The Classification of Sweet Peas. As stated in a previous letter, it was the intention of the classification com- mittee at the recent sweet pea conference to make a selection of the best types of the various shades of color on the morn- ing of the second day of the show, but, as so many varieties had curled up, owing to the excessive heat and dry atmosphere, it was impossible to carry out this object. I believe most of the best and decided types will be found in those selected from Hurst & Sons' collec- tion and I shall append a list of the sorts which were adjudged the most distinct. I also give a list of those which have received awards from the Royal Horti- cultural Society. Eckford's Bronze Prince appears to be the first to receive distinction, a first- class certificate being awarded it on August S, 1SS2. In 1883 first-class cer- tificates were awarded for Orange Prince, Eckford; Carmine Rose, Hurst; Invinci- ble, carmine, Laxton; Invincible, striped. Carter; and Blue-edged, Carter. It was not until 18S9 that another award was made. In July of that year Mr. Eckford exhibited a collection to which an award of merit was given for the strain. Mr. Walker also received a similar award. I may here mention that between the above dates a change was made in the name of the recognition bestowed, the award of merit being the highest distinction accorded to florists' varieties, unless a distinct hybrid; consequently the award of merit is equal to the former first-class certificate. In 1890 Dorothy Tennant and Stanley received that distinction, both being from Eckford. In 1891 Lady Penzance, Mrs. Eckford and Venus, and in 1892 Lady Beaconsfield, all from Eck- ford, were honored, and since that date the following have been adjudged wor- thy of the same distinction: Aurora, Blanche Burpee, Countess Cadogan, Countess of Powes, Cupid, Eliza Eck- ford, Emily Henderson, Golden Gate, Lady Grisel Hamilton, Lady Mary Currie, Mars, Prince Edward of York, Queen Victoria, Salopian and The Belle. It will be seen from the above that the floral committee of the R. H. S. does not debar the hooded varieties. Lady Grisel Hamilton be'ng one of the most decided of that type, though in discussing this point at the conference it was decided not to recognize hooded varieties as a separate class, the hood practically being considered a deformity. The list selected by the classification committee will also be found to include some hooded varieties and they certainly should be distinguished in some way from the upright standard varieties, so that those objecting to them could avoid including them in their selections. rgoo. The American Florist. 57 The list of varieties selected from the collection of Hurst & Sons is as follows: Oriental Gorgeous Chancellor Lady Mary Currie Prince Edward of York Prince of Wales Her Majesty Colonist Splendor Mars Salopian Captivation Fashion Dorothy Tennant Black Knight Shahzada Duke of Clarence Captain of the Blues Countess Cadogan Emily Eckford Princess of \Vales Eraily Henderson Blanche Burpee Sadie Burpee Sensation Mrs. Eckford Queen Victoria Coquette Lemon Queen Hon. F. Bouverie Lady Skelmersdale Mrs.'Gl.idstone Prima Donna Royal Rose Mrs. Dugdale Triumph Little Dorrit Blanche Ferrv Earliest of All America Pink Friar Coronet Countess of Powes It will be seen that this list, though rather a long one, does not include all that deserve notice. Lovely, which took a first prize and was very conspicuous in many collections, is one example, and of newer varieties, Snowdrift, Cream of Brockhampton and Wideawake may prove valuable. Baden Powell, by the same raiser, Foster, seems too much like America. Stanley is left out in tavor of Black Knight, but I should strongly rec- ommend Stanley for pot culture. Duchess of Westminster and Maid of Honor may have been included in the selection from Hurst & Sons' but they are not marked in my list. H. New Rose Pink Pearl. This latest of W. A. Manda's hybrids is a very beautiful rose and has received high honors wherever exhibited. It is a cross between Wichuraiana and Meteor. The buds are salmon pink, changing to clear pink when fully expanded, the flow- ers being much larger than those of either of the parents. Summer Work in the Greenhouses. That the early summer is a busy season in the greenhouses is a remark that has long ago lost its novelty, and, with the experience gained in successive years, many of us make good resolutions at the beginning of the season that we will so arrange and plan our work that the worst of it shall be completed by the Fourth of July, and that the remainder shall be well in hand before convention time. But then there is a certain house or range of houses that needs rebuilding, or a boiler that cannot be relied upon for another winter, and possibly some piping to be altered or added to, and then the material does not arrive on time; thus delay sometimes follows delay and that anticipated vacation period slowly vanishes into thin air. It would be easy to accumulate material lor all these repair jobs if we only knew beforehand just what would be required, but it often happens that the tearing out of an old bench discloses the fact that many of the posts that carry the side walls are rotten and must be replaced if a collapse is to be avoided when that heavy snow comes next winter. Of course such a state of aflfairs does not often confront those happy growers who possess brick-walled houses, with iron plates and frames, or iron gutters set upon iron posts, and iron-framed benches with slate or tile bottoms. Such things as these are like a good suit of clothes, in being very nice to have, but there are, unfortunately, many men who are unable to have the best in cloth- ing, and there are likewise many growers MANDAS NEW HYBRID ROSE PINK PEARL. in our business who have not capital enough to build houses at the rate of $25 to $30 per running foot in length. These growers are fully capable of appre- ciating the beauty and utility of a first- class, modern greenhouse, but to them it is "out of sight" in more ways than one. But this state of affairs may not always exist, and sometime in the happy future the structural iron trust maybe dissolved and the poor but honest grower be enabled to buy for a reasonable price some of those new iron gutters that are to be rolled out in lengths of twenty feet. In the meantime certain repairs must be made, and for the walls of a wooden house I prefer to use good red cedar posts, those of southern growth prefer- ably, the red cedar being much easier to work than locust, besides being more readily procured in even sizes, and also being among the most durable of woods. Plates and gutters may be made from either cypress or yellow pine, though it becomes more difficult each year to get prime yellow pine plank that is free from sap and season cracks. And when used for a plate or for the bottom of a gutter a badly seasoned, cracked yellow pine plank is liable to give trouble no matter how carefully it may be puttied and painted. For the better preservation of the wood it is preferable to have as little of the plate exposed to the weather as possible, this being managed by keeping the larger portion or long slope of the angular plate within the house, and then carry- ing the glass down as far as convenient toward the eaves. After this patching of the woodwork there is more or less paint- ing and re- glazing to be done, and in this department the very best material is likely to prove the cheapest in the end, for there is no class of work that is more trying to poor putty and poor paint than to be used on a greenhouse roof, where it is not only exposed to all the force of the elements on the exterior of the house, but inside is also tested by a continual exposure to warmth and mois- ture. Wooden benches are a continual expense and source of annoyance, though a majority still use them on account of the small first cost, the framework of scant- ling and the flooring of hemlock or Vir- ginia pine boards, it being a matter of doubt as to which wood is most durable. The average life or period of usefulness for a bench of this description floored with boards one inch thick, of good, sound hemlock, is three to three and a half years, whenusedfor pot plants only, and if only used for small stock we some- times have them last four years. These 58 The American Florist. Aug. iS, benches have a heavy coat of whitewash when built, and last rather better if the framework is also given a good coat of of the same material before the flooring is laid. Some growers maintain that 2-inch plank is more satisfactory for flooring benches, and possibly if the benches are to be used for planting out roses, carna- tions or chrysanthemums this may be correct, but for growing pot plants it seems doubtful if there would be enough difference in the lasting qualities of the 2-inch stuff to cover the difference in price, and the first cost of lumber is a very considerable item now, ordinary hemlock costing nearly fifty per cent more than it did a year or two ago. For heating pipes, of course we all use black iron, this radiating heat much more freely than is done by gal- vanized pipe, but for the water supply through the houses galvanized piping is superior from the fact that it is less likely to fill up with rust, and thus wears much longer. In laying water pipes, or repairing them, it is good practice to have them out in the open just as much as possible, in order that any leakage may be at once detected, and also to have gate valves in various places so that one house or range of houses may be cut off at any time it is necessary to make repairs. If it should be found necessary to bury a water pipe, do not cover it up with coal ashes, the latter material being more corrosive toward iron pipe than ordinary earth is. While these repairs are being made to the houses the stock of pot plants par- ticularly must be kept in order, for this is the season in which we hope to trans- form the half dollar plant into the dollar specimen, a process that may readily be accomplished with some species between the first of June and the first of October, providing the plants are not neglected during the repair campaign. Fortun- ately many of the useful foliage plants may be handled advantageously in frames outdoors at this season, though I prefer not to put such tender subjects outside before the middle of [une unless they are well established in their pots. Araucarias do better in the open air, with protection from lull sunshine, a lath shelter serving the purpose best, while the ever popular Ficus elastica grows well in the full sunshine, forming tough leaves with those reddish midribs that are so attractive, these outdoor grown plants being more enduring for house decoration than those that have always been grown under glass. Many of the dracasnas and crotons grow remarkably well under frame culture during the summer, though needing fre- quent syringing in dry, hot weather, this method of culture not being noted here as a novelty, from the fact that it was practiced with considerable success in the vicinity of Boston fully twenty years ago. And, speaking of Boston, reminds us that the Boston nephrolepis may also be grown out in the frame, in a rich open soil and moderately shaded, but, like all other ferns that are given the same treatment during the summer months, this one must not be neglected in the matter of watering. But possibly the most of your readers have all these minor matters in good shape and properly arranged for the summer, and in that case they will be more interested in the problem of transportation as applied to trains and routes that shall land them to New York on or before the morning of August 21. HW. H. Taplin. Campanula Isophylla Mayii. The accompanying illustrations show anew plant. Campanula isophylla Mayii, which is said to possess much merit for pot and hanging basket culture. It is introduced by H. B. May, of Upper Edmonton, London, England. The flowers are of a light blue shade and produced very freely. This novelty was given an award of merit by the Royal Horticultural Society of England. Dahlia Notes. CAMPANULA ISOPHYLLA MAYII AS A POT PLANT. The present season, in many sections, has been marked by extreme drought and heat, conditions which are distinctly unfavorable to the dahlia grower, and it becomes desirable to use all possible means to counteract them. The natural impulse is to resort to the use of water. To be of value, enough should be applied to saturate the ground three or four inches deep, and to do this takes time, labor and a large quantity of water. In a drv time a heavy rain of some duration will often leave the earth quite dry a little "vay below the surface and afew min- utes' sprinkling from the hose cannot be expected to accomplish more. A mere sur- face application will pass into the atmos- phere before it has had time to accom- plish anything beyond a temporary cool- ing of the ground. Even when the appli- cation is thorough, it can be much more effectively employed in connection with a mulch as referred to later. When the area is extensive, the use of water becomes impracticable without a regular irrigating plant. Two methods based upon practically the same foundation can be employed under all circumstances and will be always productive of benefit. Keeping the surface of the soil thoroughly stirred to the depth of two or three inches pre- vents evaporation from the lower levels and retains for the use of the plants that moisture already present. This treat- ment presumes that there has been regu- lar and thorough previous cultivation. To break up and pulverize ground which had been allowed to become dry, hard and compact, might be a remedy as bad as the disease. The other method is to cover the sur- face of the ground three or four inches deep with straw or similar material. Manure from the stable serves a good purpose and supplies plant food as well as protection. Such a mulch keeps the ground cool and moist, both desirable conditions. The sun's heat does not penetrate it and the persistence of moist- ure beneath it, even in the hottest and dryest weather, is surprising. Moreover, igoo. The American Florist. 59 the soil beneath does not pack and har- den but remains in fine condition with- out cultivation. Light showers pass through to the surface of the earth below and the moisture is retained there; if artificial watering is resorted to, half the usual amount will produce thorough saturation and there is the least possible loss from evaporation. H. F. Bdrt. CARNATIONS. SOLID BEDS VERSUS BENCHES. Ed. Am. Flobist:— I should be pleased to read of Mr. Herr's experience with the standard and newer carnations grown on solid beds. What sorts will do best in solid beds? What sorts will do equally well in solid beds or benches? What sorts will do best on benches? It is to be understood that the houses are modem, well heated, with large glass and well ventilated. M. E. Solid beds will not produce as many flowers as benches in most cases and sometimes the solid bed will be from five per cent to fifty per cent behind the bench, this difference in results being largely due to soil, sometimes to culture and fre- quently to the variety. Where the construction of solid beds ■will entail considerable expense, benches might as well be built, as results are more sure. Where a solid bed can be made, the same as I make mine, by simply set- ting up six-inch boards on the solid ground, for sides, and filling in four inches of soil for planting, the difference in cost of benches over this system of solid beds is quite enough to make a loss of ten per cent of flowers less than the original extra cost and maintenance of the benches. With most varieties I have found that my cut will not vary more than ten per cent in favor of the benches. - My soil has naturally good drainage and this makes the watering of solid beds an easy job, whereas, with a stiff subsoil, it becomes quite an art; it also h 18 much to do with my success with the solid bed system and if it were not for the natural advantages that 1 have I sup- pose that I would be using benches. To a beginner I would advise the bench system for the larger part of the estab- lishment and a thorough trial of the solid bed system under the same conditions, keeping a careful record of results and cost of production. It is of this latter item that most of us gain wrong conclu- sions, as we too often look only to apparent results, whereas the difference in cost often entirely reverses the general results. Last winter I visited a grower who had a solid bed of Triumph and in the same house some on benches. The difference between them was fully seventy-five per cent in favor of the bench at that date and later on, by the look of the plants, I suppose the difference was at least fifty per cent in favor of the soil bed. Here is where many growers run against a snag. I often do it, myself, with a new variety. The habits of the variety must be well known to get good results from solid beds and it must be grown accordingly. There is so much difference in results in different soils that it would be folly to attempt to lay down any rules to be followed. It is almost impossible to arbitrarily select certain varieties for benches and certain others for solid beds, on account of this great difference in results in different soils, but one rule can be followed with pretty sure results and CAMPANULA ISOPHYLLA MAYM AS A BASKET PLANT. that is to plant on benches all varie- ties that are inclined to be late in com- ing into full bloom and also any varieties that are inclined to run more to foliage than to flowers. Such varieties as come into bloom quickly and are pretty free with their flowers can be planted on solid beds with an assurance of pretty good results and, if everything is just right, there ought to be a few more dollars from the solid beds than from the same varieties in benches, as the flowers ought to be better in quality and stem, with much less expense in the way of feeding and petting them up, and the season of good flowers in the spring runs considerably later than with a bench. There is another point against the solid bed, and that is the fact that you cannot force the flowers for a certain date without doing the plants serious injury, and this makes the success of a Christmas crop entirely a matter of knowledge of the variety and how to handle it. Here, again, comes the differ- ence in soils as an obstacle to giving advice, but a little study will soon enable you to know just how to top the plants to get a big crop in for a certain date and it is in the topping that the whole secret lies. The fact that carnations in solid beds cannot be forced to any extent without permarent injury to the plants makes them, in my estimation, better stock for propagation than plants grown in benches, as their growth is more natural and consequently more healthful. Albert M. Hebr. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. GULF COAST NOTES. The chrysanthemum grower in this part of the world has had an object les- son this season. For years it has been preached to him to avoid planting in flat ground; to use raised beds as a safe- guard against heavy rains. Since May 28 we have had scarcely a day without rain; some days a foot of it. The conse- quence is, where the plants are not dead they have that yellow, sickly look which I have found well described by calling it indigestion. They look as a man feels with that complaint. Of course some few growers have planted properly, with ample drainage, and the plants look fairly well, but they are soft and suffer- ing terribly from the sudden change to dry and torrid days. Summing up, I should say that the outlook for choice chrysanthemums in the extreme south this fall is not promising. Where the plants have suffered in this GO The American Florist. Aug. i8, wav I have found it beneficial to scratch the' surface of the beds with a fine rake and give a good coating of soot. Where the soil seems to be very slow in drying out equal parts ot air- slaked lime and scot have given good and quick results. The treatment ot the plants with us from now until flowering time is much the same as that advised by our fnends far- ther north. I would suggest, however, to keep shy of liquid chemicals, and even liquid manures of every kind. A good mulching will give ample nourishment through the process of watering, and the strength will be sufficiently out of it not to efi'ect the flowers when they come. Even this mulching should not be given to the reds and dark colors. _ It is a common thing to hear of Fisher s Torch, Childs, Black Hawk and such colors being "scorched by the sun. Avoid too much nourishment after tiep- tember 1 and the sunburn will not occur. Some of the chemicals are death to the colors of the lighter shades of pmk. 1 have used sulphate of ammonia and nitrate of soda on Mrs. Hill, Glory of Pacific and ViviandMoreland they came immaculate white. Of course the chem- icals were assisted by shade, which is absolutely necessary to any kind of sue- cess. It must be remembered that long after our friends north of us are warming their houses at night, our plants are burning up with tropical heat. Our average first frost is about November 15. they are exceedingly troublesome to roses, violets, etc., when planted in the open ground which has been so frozen. That the ordinary greenhouse tempera- ture and treatment is very conducive to the welfare of eel worms is amply demon- strated all over the country, and the only safe method of prevention is to stenlize the compost thoroughly before using any of it. W. N. Rudd gave a detailed description of how this can be done in Vol. 13, page 1483, of this paper. John N. May. Ed. A Hint to Conventionitcs. Am. Florist:— In your issue of August 4 appeared a short, sensible, well written article signed "W" and headed "A Hint to Conventionites." In it the writer expressed a hope that the bowlers about attending the convention had given a few hours' thought to improved methods in building, in growing, etc , a little fun or recreation when business is done will brighten everybody up. The fact that there has never been more than one day for bowling, and that held after the session was finished, is answer enough to the suggestion that perhaps we have been neglecting more serious and important affairs in our devotion to the good old game, and "pushing our best enthusiasm down the alleys with theballs." Iohn Westcott. ROSES. DISEASED BRIDES AND BRIDESMAIDS. Ed. Am. Florist:— I have been greatly troubled by club root in my rose houses, the Brides and Bridesmaids being th^ greatest sufferers. The roots thicken at the extreme ends and then the foliage assumes the sicklv, yellow appearance which is familiar to most rose growers. What is the cause of club root? Has the soil of certain localities anythmg to do with it? What is the best method of pre- vention and cure? W.J. After all the discussion in the horticult- ural press it seems remarkable that there should be ignorance as to the cause of club root. Eel worms are at the bottom of the trouble. These are very small worms which under a strong glass very closely resemble the common eel. These worms are much more abundant in some soils than in others, but, judging from reports from nearly every section of the country they must have greatly increased in number is the last few years. In many sections of the country where the ordi- nary monthly or bedding roses would have made fine, large bushes in one sea- son twenty years ago, they now grow hardly at all and at best are very little larger at the end of the season than when planted in the spring. Many of the plants may die and all the trouble is due to the effect these little worms haveupon the root action. In bulletin No. 55 issued by the Hatch Experiment Station, of the Massachusetts Agricultural Col- lege, in 1S98, a very exhaustive descrip- tion is given of various methods for destroying these pests, but there is orie statement which seems to me a little inconsistent (see page 61) where it is stated that the nematodes and their eggs are destroyed by severe freezing. It that were the case why do they inflict such damage in the open air on plants in parts of the country where the frost penetrates four or five feet deep. During winter PETER HEINBERG. and further said, "let us not drive all our enthusiasm down the alley lines with the balls, but keep some for other thoughts and other uses." ,. , ^ Being isomewhatof abowling devotee, I was struck very forcibly with our unknown friend's remarks. Having been associated with and a close observer of the men who follow the game, I know that thev, as a rule, are the busy and successful ones, not the laggards. They give time, thought and care to their business, being equally as enthusiastic over it as over their play, knowing from the teachings of the game that to make many strikes in business or on the alleys it is necessary to give thought, care and attention to the same. The great point about this bowling or other n creation at the conventions is that it brings the crowd together and furnishes a chance to meet one another and talk over just such business prob- lems as "W" refers to. I have got many a pointer myself in these side talks, and I suppose 1 must have given some to the others in the same way. I do not place recreation at conventions first on the list except as a means to an end. The first thing to be considered is the regular busi- ness of the society, secondly such points of horticultural interest as the locality furnishes, and if any spare time remains WITH THE GROWERS. peter REINBERG, CHICAGO, ILL. It isn't often that a florist visits Chicago and doesn't go out to Rein- bergs'; certainly the sights there are worththetrip. If Prof. Galloway, vvho is being told that his recently published estimates of the extent of commercia floriculture in the United States fall short of the mark, had recently inspected the Reinberg establishments he might have been sufficiently impressed to have doubted the accuracy of his own figures, for let it be recorded that the Reinberg brothers own far more glass than is exposed to the elements at any other one spot in America and that Peter Reinberg individually has more rose and carna- tion plants on his benches than are to be found in any other floricultural establish- ment in the world. Those who have not enjoyed Mr. Reinberg's hospitality can hardly reahze the extent of over 600,000 square feet of glass, or almost fourteen acres. It seems incredible that one man's investment just for the glass alone, at the current rates per box, amounts to over $40,000. Who, unacquainted with this one grow- er's range, would suppose that to keep it warm in winter thirty-two boilers would be required, twenty-four supplying hot water and eight making steam? In these thirty-two boilers Mr. Reinberg expects to next winter burn about 6,000 tons of Pocahontas coal, upon which the lowest price yet quoted is that announced by the Chicago Florists' Club's com- mittee, $3.35 per ton. On the place there are the equivalent of eighty 300- foot houses, each twenty-six feet wide, and in the houses there are seventy-two miles of heating pipe; those who have recently bought 4inch pipe can reckon the investment there. There are 184 of Evans' ventilators in the houses, sixteen of which are new this year and are equipped with Garland's iron gutter. There are fifty men regulariy employed under foreman George ColUns. Is it any wonder that such a mammoth place turns out a supply of stock which practi- cally imposes no limit on the selling department, which is entrusted to the management of A. C. Spencer? The figures as to the plantings give something of an idea as to what sort of a cut there will be from these houses this winter. < )f Beauties 40,000 plants have been benched. There are 17,01)1) young plants of Bride and 6,000 which have been rested for three or four weeks and cut back for a fresh start. There are 18 ()0AX^r» Any Quantity. Write us lor prices delivered at your door. CALDWELL The WOODSMAN CO. Inc., Evergreen. Ala. Everything: in the GUT FLOWER line. WIRE WORK, the kind that will give satisfaction. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., JVlll^w^tja-lc^^* Wis* When writing mention the American Klortei. LARGEST DEALERS IN Hardy Cut Ferns Make special offer of 50c per 1000. Send for simples of Laurel Festooning, ^c to 6c a yard. Always on hand Princess Pine, Galax Leaves, and Xmas Trees in tfieir seasons. We make a specialty of Laurel Wreaths for Xmas. Send for samples of all goods wanted. GROWL FERN CO., Millington, Mass. TELEGRAPH OFFICE, NEW SALEM, MASS. CUT FLOWERS. ^^^ %^^ t^^ ^^^ Shipping orders receive prompt and careful attention. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis. Please Mention American t<"lorl8t. 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. Bronze Galax Leaves $1,25 per 1000, S';irir'" Try a sjiinpli' FIFTY for tpii cents in stamps, deliven-d FREE. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, P. C. I PAY EXPRESS or POSTAGE on my Bronze Galax Leaves and dilivcranvwhiTP in U. S. for ONE DOLLAR FIFTY per 1000. Writf for piirticuliirs. IIILIAN ALIEN DEXTER, Washington, 0. C. Hardy Cut Ferns. Mos»^s, Laufl, lloiHiUf't Kvergrei-n in l-'estoon- iu^', Wrt^atlis or bulk: Hemlock and Spruce bf'ui;hs for cemetery use. Special prices to the trade. Trust toraeet our old customers ;ind friends at S. A. F. cunvi-ntion. Address all letters and orders to H. J. SMITH, HINSDALE, MASS. Galax Leaves. J. L. BANNER & CO., MONTEZUMA, N. C. Southern Wild Smilax. NEW CROP NOW READV. Caldwell The Woodsman Co. Inc. Also J. B. DEAMUD, CHICAGO, ILL, L. J. KRESHOVER, New York, N. Y., M. RICE & CO., Philadelphia, Pa., THE VAIL SEED CO., Indianapolis, Ind. Alabama Wild Smilax. I will be prepared to (111 uny size order of Smilnx, in fact all kinds of Decorative Goods after September 1. My poods ^o everywhere and please everybody. Write for my descrip- tive circular, it's free to all buyers, florists of the United States and Canada. J. e. BARROW, Red Level Station; Ala. jgoo. The American Florist. 71 WEI L AMD -AND RISCH GROWERS and SHIPPERS, 59 WABASH AVE. CHICAGO. tg 8? Am. Beauties. Per dozen. 24-36-inch.... $2. 00 to $3.00 15-24 •• 1.00 to 2.00 8-12 " 50 to 1.00 Per 100. Liberty $3. CO to $4.00 Meteor 3.00 to 4.00 Golden Gate 3.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 6.00 Bride a.OOto 4.00 2.00to 4.00 La^ran.e 2.00to 5 00 Perle 2.00to 4.00 CARNUIO^S. We grow all the new and standard varieties. Select, $1.00 to J1.50 per 100. Ordinary, 75c to $1.00 per 100. MISCELLANEOUS. Lilies, Orchids, Valley, Bulbous Stock, Smilax, Asparagus, Adian- tuin, Gulax Leaves, Wild Smilax and Ferns, at the very lowest market prices. 0'Jc; fwr oz., $1,511. CINERARIA.- James' Giant Strain, per pkt., 25o; Vi trade pkt. 60c; tr. pkt., $1. CALCEOLARIA.— James' Giant strain, per pkt., 25o; trade pkt.. 6Uc. We arc ri'aJy to book orders tor White Romans, Freesias, Callas, Paper White Narcissus, etc. JOHNSON & STOKES, Seedsmen, 217 and 219 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. -^FRESH FERN SPORES.^ WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra large package of fresh Spores, sufiiolent for 3000 plant!, with full cultural directions, postpaid for Jl.OO. EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HiLLS, N. J. CALIFORNIA Calla 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, Hi to 1^4-in. diam., doz. 7,=>c; 100$5.00. SELECT, m to l^^-in. diam., do/,. $1.35; 100»7.00. EXTRA SELECT. 2to'2V4-in. iliam.,d07.. *1..50; 100$9.00. EARLY DELIVERY means much. Gettinj; these bulbs when you want them is everythini;. Late surpluses .-it halt prici' are not bi.rKalns. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK: 14 Barclay St. CHICAGO: 84-86 RandoiDh St. F.-JEQUENT IMPORTATIONS OF BEST GRADE OF English Mushroom Spawn J. J. STYKR, -Concordvllle, Pa. MAPLESHADE COLLECTION. Lent: estahlishf'd: iinexc«ll<'d; inftoy sp'-cii^s, liom*' 11 [id iniport'^d. Bulbs, cut llowers, hybridized scd; pvi*rytliin2 in my line, and (.he best of t'V»*rythint;. Illustrated circular ri*ady soon. Send "for it aud place your orders in season WILBUR A. CHRISTY, Kinsman, O. GLADIOLI. ESTABLISHED 1802 SEEDS We have still left some fresh seeds of the following Palms in fine condition: KENTIA FORSTERIANA, per 1000, $4.00; 5000 to 10,000 at $3.50; 10,000 and over ftt 13.00. Also CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS in assorted sizes. 3 lbs. to 12 lbs., at $8.00 per 100 lbs., while unsold. J.MTHORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW VORI Bulbs! Bulbs!! EXCELSIOR PEARL TUBEROSE and CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. Fine crop for 1900. JNO. F. GROOM & BRO , Growers, MAGNOLIA. N. C. American Florist Advertisements Pay Advertisers. igoo. The American Florist. 75 Now is the Time To make arrangements with us for your supply of cut flowers for the season of J 900-1 90 1. A large part of our business is along the lines of just such arrangements as we should like to make with you, arrange- ments which call for regular, all-season shipments of such material as you require. We are able to hold trade of this character season after season because we have the stock to meet all requirements, including the cuts of such growers as the South Park Floral Co., of New Castle, Ind.; E. Q. Hill & Co., and Mrs. E. T. Graves, of Richmond, Ind., and others whose stock is unexcelled in this or any other market. We not only have the right kind of stock, but we handle it right, pack it right, and bill it right. In fact, if there is anything about our methods which isn't right, we promptly make it right. We seldom fail to satisfy a customer. ^^^«m^^^^^ u Just a Word to the Growers Before making arrangements with any wholesaler to handle your cut next season, it will be to your interest to see us. We can convince you that we are the ones best equipped to make your stock pay you. Our store is the largest, best lighted, best venti- lated and most centrally located in Chicago. We have an estab- lished business — have handled, are handling, shall handle, large quantities of flowers to good advantage, bUt WC can handle morc. It is not necessary to say anything about payment, for since we started, four years ago, we have paid every grower every cent we owed him every week. We have all the capital we need to keep this up. Write to us, or better yet, come to see us about what we can do for you. E. C. AMLING. Wholesale Cut Flowers^ 32-34-36 Randolph St., OHICA.OO, ^ 76 The American Florist. Aug. t8, The I^ursery Tmi^k. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Thko. J. Smith, Pres.; N. W. Halk, Vloe-PreB.i 8IOBOI C. 8BAGIB, RocheBter, N, Y., Seo'y. The big eastern nurserymen are find- ing the west and northwest profitable fields for cultivation. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville, 0., reports a prospect for an unusually heavy lall trade. Nurserymen in the Rochester and other centers are booking numerous orders for fall exportation to Canada. This season's abundant fruit crops and the reasonable prices generally pre- vailing should prove something ot a stimulant to planting. The Smith & Powell Co., Syracuse, N. Y., have sold their greenhouses and flower business to P. R. Quinlan, but will continue the nursery business. At the Douglas Nursery. The name of the late Robert Douglas is probably more widely known among planters for effect than is that of any other westerner, as it is safe to say, and certainly not undeserved praise, that no other nurseryman has had such a potent influence in encouraging the planting of coniferous trees in the Mississippi and upper Missouri valleys. Robert Douglas was the pioneer in the work of educating the public to a knowledge of the beauty and desirability of conifers. Beginning, as he did, at Wankegan, 111., in 1S48 his knowledge of his subject was obtained at first hand. As a co-worker with Parry, Engelmann and Sargent he will long be remembered, but his greatest fame will doubtless rest upon the fact .that he was the introducer and popular- izer of the Colorado blue spruce, that gem of the Rockies. At the Douglas nurseries pines, spruces and firs are grown by the million. Here the first thing that strikes one's eye is the amount of ground covered by the tall screens under which a man may walk with comfort and examine the myriad WHERE THE "TRANSPLANTS" ARE GROWN. little seedling pines at ease. The seed beds are usually eight to ten feet wide, separated from one another only by a narrow walk in which are planted the posts supporting the cross pieces, which in turn hold up the brush and branches used for shading material. It is desira- ble that these screens should be situated on high ground and well drained situa- tions, as low, damp grounds encourage the development of fungi which are fatal to the young seedlings. The little trees go from beneath the high screens to other beds in the field, where they are pricked out a few inches apart and where they are shaded by lath screens. These screens are supported by short posts which brings them only a few inches from the top of the plants. This system gives the plants partial sunlight and assists them in becoming inured to out- door conditions. From the beds the plants go into nursery rows, and then follows a system of annual root pruning WHERE THE SEED IS PLANTED, THE YOUNQ SEEDLINGS BEING MULCHED WITH PRAIRIE HAY THE FIRST WINTER. which has for its object the development of a good system of roots. In the case of those conifers which vary considerably in color and the value of which depends upon deepness or purity of color, as, for instance, the Colorado blue spruce, Engelmann's spruce and concolor fir, the work of selecting the best speci- mens begins when the young plants are set out in the nursery row. It is here that their characteristic tints are shown and the profit of growing these specimens will largely depend upon the percentage of blue specimens secured. This, in turn, depends upon the type of tree from which the seed was collected. Careful collectors can insure a grower a much larger percentage of "blue" spruce than one will obtain from the ordinary com- mercial grade of seed. The Douglas nurseries in the past have been almost exclusively growers of coni- ferous trees. The demand of recent years, however, has induced the present pro- prietors to extend very considerably the area devoted to ornamental shrubs and that branch of the nursery is being rapidly developed. On the Douglas home grounds are some noble conifers, including the original Colorado blue spruce, to bear evidence of Robert Douglas' skill. It is doubtful if at any other place are there as large, as old or as well developed specimens of the blue spruce, Douglas fir, hemlock and and Norway spruce. — -^--^-^ Saginaw, Mich.— C. L. Roeser, princi- pal stockholder of the Roeser Implement and Seed Co., has assumed the interests of the other stockholders and is now sole proprietor of the business. Providence, R. I.— The Rhode Island Horticultural Society has issued its schedule of prizes for its September and November exhibitions. Copies may be had by addressing the secretary, C. W. Smith, 61 Westminster street. Toronto, Ont. — While the recent exhi- bition of the Toronto Horticultural Society was largely an affair of amateurs, several well known growers were repre- sented. W. H. Groff, of Simcoe, had a splendid display of gladioli, and the Dale Estate, Dunlop and Steele & Briggs showed roses, carnations and sweet peas. I goo. The American Florist, 77 SEASON 1 900- 1 90 1. CAPITAL. . $10,000.00 ^H ^M t^ To the Grower: Wc want to call attention to our large increase in trade, and are contracting more help and boilding more counter surface to handle our increase. Still, with all, we want "new growers," but we want them to begin with the dull season or at the opening of the season, September 1st to October 1st. A few facts: Shippers who expect best returns ought to SHIP US, for we have a business of long standihg and trade built up. We pay all growers each week with statements, no matter how much we have to trust out. Having capital we can afford to carry accounts in the interest of the producer. All we ask is a season's trial, and we can PROVE we can do by you as good and a little better than you have been doing, and, as above stated, the "CASH" each week. Come in and see us; have a talk, and we will convince you that if you are to change Brokers, we are open to handle all No. J stock we can get this season. Yours respectfully. Kennicott Bros. Co., FLINT KENNICOTT, President. G. H. PIESER, Secretary. ED. E. PIESER, Treasurer and Gen'l Manager. L. P. KELLY, Salesman. STEVE MINON, Salesman. VM. P. KYLE, Foreman. GEO. R. SCOTT, Packer. G. H. PIESER, Jr., Packer. Errand-boys and wire-workers. Please mention American Florist when writing. 42 and 44 Randolph Street, Chicago. IF YOU Don't Buy Cut flowers From Us, WE sell to tlie house you DO buy from, so indirectly we sell to you. If you don't want it that way, send US your orders direct and WE will save you their profit. Our Beauties, Kalscrins, Meteors, Perles and field-Grown Carnations are the best that come to this market. We will have a large stock right along and hope you will add your name to the list of customers this season. We will serve you promptly with good stock and no "cinch" prices so prevalent on so-called shipping orders. Two shipments daily from our greenhouses: 8 a. m. and 2 p. m. We cut from 7,000 to 10,000 daily. All stock carefully selected for shipping. No charge for P. & D. GEORGE REINBERG, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. TEIiEGBAFH CODE OP THE AM. SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION In either stiff or flexible oorer. asdbiss obdibs to AMERICAN FLORIST CO., CHICAGO. Choicest Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Shrubs, Plants, Bulbs. 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. 78 The American Florist. Aug. i8, Our Psstimes Announoementi of coming contests or other •Tenti of interest to our bowline, shooting and OTOling 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., 324 Dearborn St., Obio&go, 111. At Detroit. Phil Breitmeyer promises to be the star of the New York contest if he keeps up the work he has been doing in the last few practice games. On Monday evening, August 13, he made 257 and followed it with 226. Player 1st 2d 3d 4th 5th Breitmever 257 228 173 145 149 Pantke 181 172 193 118 Beard 157 176 156 151 137 Holznagle 185 192 146 145 156 Ferguson 166 146 145 165 Watson 148 138 146 128 Taylor 184 125 117 Davis 135 143 181 Plckworth 160 122 100 Hupprick 100 108 Flowerday 98 135 Sullivan.: 147 152 J. F. S. At Flatbush. Thursday evening, August 9, was a hot one but the convention is close at hand and the heat doesn't count when half a dozen silver cups are waiting for an owner. Louis Schmutz made the rec- ord score tor the evening aud won a pot thereby, which he put safely away with the consoling remark that a few more like it would come in mighty handy next week when he meets his friends from Bos- ton and the west. Scores as follows: Player 1st 2d 3d 4th Mellis 165 123 E. DaiUedouze 130 132 A. Zeller 126 112 Schmutz 115 164 188 160 Riley 165 128 158 135 Raynor 149 131 171 148 Werner 94 92 H. Dallledouze 161 99 C. Zeller 98 105 101 127 Schmutz, Jr 131 95 120 133 Wocker 130 121 89 102 Flatbush is not given to boasting, but on Tuesday night, last, there was joy in the old town; Zeller's oranges took on a more golden hue, the rubbers at Schmutz's took another stretch and Dailledouzes' carnations seemed ready to dance— all on account of the promis- ing scores rolled up on that occasion at the Palace alleys in Brooklyn. These are new alleys and very tint, and it was the first appearance on them of the Flatbush aggregation. The same pace kept up next week will land Flatbush on very comfortable ground. Here are the figures: Player 1st 2d 3d Raynor 165 143 136 Mellis 148 150 181 Zeller 161 153 158 Dallledouze, E 170 137 143 Schmutz 159 176 137 Dallledouze, P 157 131 139 Riley 132 149 178 Stewart 125 1.52 138 Traendly 165 146 Donlan 123 139 At Philadelphia. The long drawn out contest for places on the team remains undecided, as at a meeting of the bowling club George Moss was elected captain of the team and given full power to select the men whom he thought would do the best. A team of associate members, with two exceptions was selected to try out a team of con- vention bowlers last Friday night, with the following result: FLORISTS. Player 1st 2d 3d total Moss 173 177 140 490 Connor 122 171 146 439 Harris 175 138 129 442 Westcott 129 127 136 392 Baker 124 167 134 425 Walker 168 188 150 506 Team totals 891 968 835 2694 A990CIATBB. Player 1st 2d 3d total Allen 174 142 148 464 Mooney 201 149 159 509 Starr 148 126 134 408 Kift 127 155 163 445 Peterson .....169 162 123 464 Watson 112 132 135 379 Team totals 931 866 862 2659 K. At Chicago. Following are the scores made August 10: Player 1st 2d 3d 4th 5th 6th 7th Winterson 203 151 213 190 143 Degnan 186 135 164 187 136 188 141 Balluff 165 120 209 160 172 128 171 Heirrou I6S 110 94 183 133 Asmus 123 193 199 186 At New York. The final regular meeting of the bowling club previous to the convention took place on Monday afternoon, August 13. Quite an enthusiastic crowd was present, including John Westcott, who had come over from Philadelphia to help adjust, on behalf of the Florists' National Bowling League, the final details of the prize schedule and general arrangements for the convention tournament. Scores were made as follows: Player 1st 2d 3d 4th Roehrs 129 175 122 Siebenheller I39 153 123 79 Burns 126 169 147 185 Tratndlv 194 169 157 137 Thielmann 126 154 194 136 Stewart 96 114 166 83 Manda 159 165 155 Troy 100 135 134 Schmutz 119 113 O'Mara 172 145 Siebrecht 118 144 Le Moult 132 126 Lungjahr 103 91 Marshall 116 108 Butterfleld 95 Donlan 108 Convention Trophies. We take pleasure in presenting here- with the list of valuable cups and other trophies offered for competition at the grand bowling tournament to be held at .New York city in connection with the convention of the S. A. F. The contest, for which not less than twelve teams are entered, will take place on Friday, August 24-, at the Palace alleys. One Hundred and Twenty-fifth street and Third avenue, beginning a 9 a.m. Teams must consist of six men each and each individual must be a member of S. A. F. in good standing for the year 1900. The Edmund M. Wood and Queen of Edgely cups are Florists' National Bowling League trophies and all clubs competing for these prizes must become members of this national association. All entries of teams for the tournament must be made not less than forty-eight hours before the hour set for the opening of the contest. Entries should be made with the chair- man of the New York Florists' Club's committee on sports, Theo. Roehrs, +94 East One Hundred and Seventj'-sixth street. New York city. As indicated below, the ladies will also be given an opportunity to win some pretty souven- irs of the great event. LIST OF TEAM TROPHIES. The Lord .^ Burnham cup. to the club making the highest total in three games. The Hitchings A Co. cup, to the club making the highest score in the third game. The Queen of Edgely trophy, to the club mak- ing the highest total score in the first and second games. The Edmund M. Wood cup. to the club making the highest total score in three games. The Detioit trophy, to the club making the highest score in any one game. All the above must be won twice to become per- manent property. INDIVIDUAL PRIZES IN TEAM CONTESTS. Silver cup, donated by Theo. J. Lang, New York, to the man making the highest average in three games. Silver cup, donated by Traendly & Schenck, New York, to the man making the highest score in any of the team games. Gold medals, donated by Theo. Roehrs, New York, to man making second high average and to man making third high average. Gold mounted fountain pen, donated by J. K. Allen, New York, to man making greatest num- ber ol strikes. Box of cigars, donated by F. Brinkama, Sixth avenue and Fifty-seventh street. New York, to man making greatest number of spares. PRIZES FOR INDIVIDUAL GAMES. Open to all members of the S. A. F. not taking part in the team bowling. Gold medal, donated by John I. Raynor, New York, for highest score. Silk umbrella, donated by Walter F. Sheridan, New York, for second highest score. Cigar case, donated by Fitzgerald & Hammond, New York, for third highest score. LADIES BOWLING PRIZES. Elegant bronze vase, donated by Cleary & Co., New York. Beautiful jardiniere, donated by A. H. Hews & Co.. North Cambridge, Mass. Dozen photographs, cabinet size, donated by Dana, Broadway and Twenty-eighth street. New York. St. Louis. HOT WEATHER CONTINUES AND BUSINESS IS (jUIET.— STOCK POOR. — USUAL QUAN- TITIES OF OUTDOOR MATERIAL.— NOTES. Business is quiet. The hot weather is still with us and is having a bad effect on trade as well as on stock. Roses arrive in very poor shape and go to pieces almost before they get into the retailers' hands. Some few Beauties arrive, but they do not amount to much in either (juantity or quality. Very few gladioli are consigned, but asters, tuber- oses and carnations are in ^average receipt for this season. The Koenig Floral Company filed an application for incorporation on August 8. The capital stock is $2,000, paid up. Otto C. and John L. Koenig have nine shares each, and Katie M. and Amanda Koenig have one share each. The Vale of Cashmere Company, located in the Odeon, is often required to satisfy the curiosity of its customers as regards its name. Mr. Gibbon has selected a name that is original and a good advertisement. Fred. S. Plant returned home Tuesday from a boat trip to St. Paul. M. RossviLLE, III —James Culbert is building two houses, called for by his increasing trade. The new structures will give him 3,000 additional feet of space. KoKOMO, Ind.— W. W. Coles has been entertaining his brother-in-law, J. 0. Graham, of Little Falls, N. Y., another of the men who knowhowtogrowKaiserin to perfection. Minneapolis, Minn.— A young fellow named Fred. Chassis has been sentenced to ninety days in jail for defrauding Mendenhall of stock. His game was to order cut flowers by telephone in the names of Mendenhall's customers and then cull for them, representing himself as a messenger. He carried it a bit too far. I goo. The American Florist. 79 Gut Flowers. THE LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD, 600,000 SQUARE FEET OF GLASS. ^* ^w ^* WANTS your trade this year. Every rose or carnation we ship is cut on the day of shipment. Why should you buy flowers which are a day or two old when shipped, when we can furnish a better grade and perfectly fresh stock at the same price ? Our customers get all the flowers they want when other wholesalers are refus- ing orders. We have all the good varieties of roses and carnations in quantity, including this year's introductions. 10,000 American Beauty Plants, FINE STOCK, FROM 3-IN. POTS, $5.00 per 100 ^ $40.00 per J 000. Per 100 Per 1000 Kalserin, 3-inch pots $4.00 $35.00 Golden Gate, 2y2-inch pots 4.00 35.00 Bridesmaid, Meteor, 3-inch pots 4 00 35.00 150,000 Carnation Plants. Strong, healthy, field- grown plants ready for delivery the first week in September. Write for prices. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. 80 The American Florist. Aug. i8. The Pan-American Exposition. On entering the grounds from Elm- wood avenue the first place I visited vras the service building, vrhich is completed and occupied by the various officers of the administration. The grounds are all planted with handsome shade trees and many fine groups of hardy shrubs. Around the buildings are flower beds with all the various climbers running up on wire. The beds are filled up with hardy perennials, with a few beds of heliotropes, vincas, fuchsias, etc. The lawns are well kept up by using plenty of water. The seeded is much better than the sodded lawn. They have the exhibitors' grounds laid out and well seeded. The many beds are all prepared, ready for planting entries this fall or early in the spring. A num- ber of beds are planted with roses, hydrangeas and phloxes. There will be a great many more planted later, with bulbs and hardy stock. They are taking good care of the stock and it is growing finely. They are planting all the aquatic plants of all the native and cultivated sorts up and down to the canal, and it will be a great sight when they are in good growing condition. The canal will soon be ready to let the water in, as they are putting fine gravel in the bottom to keep the water clear. At the propagating houses there is a large force of men at work. Many thou sands of plants are now ready for this fall's planting, such as hardy perennials; many of these will be kept in cool frames till early in the spring and the tender plants will all be kept in the greenhouses. They also have many thousands of vines in boxes which are making a fine growth. I saw a large bed of Vinca minor, about 50,000, ready for planting as background for the beds, in the spring. The buildings are all go wing along fast and it looks as if everything will be com- pleted in time. X. PANSIES gglJiik SEED as: USUAL. 3-18th ounce, $1.00. I ounce, $4.00. CHR. SOLTAU. 199 Crant Ave.. JEK8EY CITY. M. J. STRONG FIELD-GROWN PLANTS OF Farqunar Violets. Free from disease of any kiDMO Carnations 1.00 to 1.50 Asters, good 50 to I.(M) fancy 1.00 to 1.50 Gladioli -J.OOto 3.00 Valley 3.00 to 5.00 Sweet I'eas 10 to .25 Mlies S.OOto 10.00 Adiantnm 50 to 1.00 Common Ferns per 1000, Ifl.iHl Smilax per d07.., *l.00 to I.M Asparagus " .s.oo tn K.oo Full line of Field Grown Carnation Plants to offer. SEEDS AND BULBS. ('alias, select, Xhi to l^-ln. diam., per 100...$5.oo IH to 1% " •' .. . 7.()0 " •* 'J to 2H " " . . . fl 00 Bermuda Freesias, %-in. and iip.'pcTHJOiJ .5.50 >^ " " ■■ .... 6.50 Harrisil Ijilies, l.onuitlorii ni. Roman H\tu'in1hs. Taper Whitus. Frires on applirutioii. All Dutch Bulbs in Season. Trade jikt. Pansy Seed. Florists' liest, oz., $8.00 $o.2.t Cyclamen, (J i ant. Flowered 50 Calceolaria, Finest Mixture 50 Cineraria. Choicest Mixture 50 Gloxinia Hyiirida. Choicest Mixture 50 Primnlii (ibconica. (;hoicest Mixture 50 All Seeds and Bulbs in Season. SUPPLIES, ETC., ETC. Sphagnum, burlap bales, ea. SI. 00; 6 for .15.00 wire pressed " .75; 6 for 4.0O Tobacco Stems, fresh. 200 lbs. for 1.50 Preserved Cyciis Leaves, ass't. per 100 15.00 Cape Flowers, white, per lb 85 colored. " 1.50 Tissue Paper, manilla, per ream 45 white. ■• 1.00 Wbx '■ manilla. " 1.40 white. ■' 2.00 Doves, first quality, ea. $1.00; per doz 10.00 second " .85; " 9.00 Rubber Aprons, ea, $I..50; per doz 15.00 Full stock of all Supplies, including Ribbons, Tin Foil, Toothpicks. Baskets, \\'heat Sheaves, Houquet F*ins, Immortelles, Flower \'ases,. Jardi- nieres, Artilicial Palms, etc. Send for Complete Catalogue. Selling Agents for Glass, Building Material, Boilers, Putty, Mastica, Paints, Oils, Sod Crushers, White Lead, Walker's Fertilizers, Imperial Liquid Fertilizers, Insecticides, Etc. 45, 47, 49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. rgoo. The American Florist. 83 Paper White flraodiflora ...Calla Bulbs... Early French Von Sion Fern Balls London Market Valley "White Star Brand," the best selection of Grandiflora type of Narcissus offered to the trade, and florists to whom we have supplied same in past seasons will have no other. They arj strong growing, free blooming and show little of the tendency to come "blind" as does the "grandiflora" usually supplied. Please order early. Our Specialty, GROWN for us by Experienced Flor- ists, dug only when well ripened and cured in the shade. They are as free from disease as possible. First deliv- eries now ready. The stock can be carried in fair shape dormant and can often supply good, sound roots until December. Write for prices and samples. We carry large stocks. Under proper treatment these can be forced for Christ- mas. A valuable addition to the holiday list of cut flowers and should pay big. These have been successfully forced for two years past. Per 1000, $16.00. This Japanese novelty is a good seller and a money maker. If you have not done so, try them. liasily grown, sell quick. The demand has exceeded the supply every season. Order 100 of our agent. This selection of choicest Hamburg pips has not only been kept good by us but improved, and we shall deliver this Autumn (season permitting) the handsomest, evenly selected lot of quick forcing, large pips ever oflered. jVaughan'si i Forcing i Bulbs 1 i Our Bulb Samples on the Convention Hall Tables have not been "picked for the occasion." Our Growers promise that they are only a fair representation of the general stock. ALL FLORISTS' BULBS IN SEASON. PANSIES Vaughan's "International." Received the only reward for Mised PansieR at the Worlds Fair. It if today belter aod more com- plete than ever. It contains the cream of the stock of ten Pansy specialists. There is no b'-rier mix- ture in existence, as all the florists who saw or used it can li-U you. Price, per iiz.. $10 00; 54 oz., $5.00; Xoz., 12.50; ", oz..$1.50; trade pkt., SCc. Vaughan's "Giant Mixture." This mixture is speciall}' made up by us from all of the aljove separate colors of Giant Trimardeau the Giant Bu^not and Cassier and several special strains which cannot bf had any other way. If your trade demands large flowers there is no b'-tter mixture. Price, per oz., $4.00; H oz., $1.00; 'g oz., 60c: trade pkt., 35c. Giant White, Giant Yellow, Giant Beaconsfleld, Giant Striped. Giaut Emperor William, Giant Paris Market; each, per trade pkt., 15c. Vaughan's Premium Pansies Mixed. Embraces all the varieties of the Fancy German sorts. We have sold this mixture for the past fifteen years and it has given general satisfaction. Per pkt., 25c; 'a oz., 80c; Vi oz., $3.00; oz., $5.50. CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING PANSIES, •'Choice iVIIxed, -In many colors. Pkt., 10c; M-oz , 30c; oz., $1.00; 4 oz. for $3.00. NIoxir Dgnexr i«M a c<-»rr«i«»«'»"~'*'° entirely new class of Pansies, of vigorous growth and PieW fansy iViaSLcrpieCc exceedingly large foliage. The flowers are of enormous size, and the edges of the petals crinkled and wavy to give the' flower the appearance of being double. The color.s are rich velvety brown, red, copper and maroon. A decided acqui>ition. Trade pkt., 350 seeds, 25c; 3 pkts. for 6.5c Cyclamen, Qiant Flowered. Vaughan's Columbian Cinerarias. We have an extra flnc strain of this grand ' This mixture is this year liner and inore com- raarket plant. Tnsurpassed for size of bloom and Plete than ever 1 his ts a mixture of the finest variety of colors. 250 seeds at lOOO rate English, French and (.erman strains: the flowers 100 1000 *^^ ^^^y large, from 7 to 9 inches m circumfer- seeds seeds ence and in the most brilliant colors. Per trade MoM Blanc, pure white $.76' $5.00 ' pkt., about 1000 seeds. 60o; 3 pkts for $1.25. Deep Crimson, very large 75 5.00 Cineraria Hybrida, large flowering mixed, trade Rom von Marienthal. pink 75 5.00 pkt.. 25<;. White, Carmine Eye 75 5.00 Cineraria, large flowering double mixed, trade Glint Flomered Sorts, best mixed, pkt., 50c. Jb oz., .fl.50 50 4.50 Cineraria, large (lowering dbl. white, t. pkt, 50c. 10 per cent special cash dlsconnt ou orders over fi for Flotrer Seeds if the cash is enclosed. Gloxinia, Vaughan's Mixture. This mixture is made up by ourselves from the choicest spotted, tigered, edged, raarbl*'d and splashed sorts of the upright and horizontal type. Trade pkt., 1000 seeds, 50<-; 3 pkts tor $1.25. Asparagus Sprengerii, 50c per 100; ^.50 per 1000 seeds. 1 milax, new crop, trade pkt , 10c: oz., 30c. Chater's Prize Hollyhocks. Our seed of this has been saved from the finest and largest double Mowers only and will produce flowers extremely double and in the best, bright- est and most distinct colors. Sow now Double Pure White, '4 oz . 25c; 1 oz.. $1.00; trade pkt.. 10.-. Double Yellow, Pink. Purple, Red. Rose, Salmon, Crimson, each, '^ oz., 25c; 1 oz , 75c; trade pkt., 10c. Chater's Prize Hollyhocks, double mixed, '4 oz., 25c; 1 oz., $1.00; trade pkt , 10c. Bellis, or Double Daisy. Mammoth Mixed and Mammoth White, each, trade pkt.. 25c: 1-lti-oz., 50c. Snowball, double wtiite; Longlellow, double pink; each, trade pkt.. 15<-. Foiget-Me-Not, Victoria, trade pkt., 10c; per "loz. 25c. Sweet Peas. Extra Early Blanche Ferry, pink and white, jj lb.. lO.-; ill.. 30c; 5 lbs.. $1.35. Bl nche Ferry '4 lb., 10c; lb., 30c; 6 lbs.. 11.35. Emily Henderson, white, "4 lb., 12c; lb., 40c: 5 lbs., $1.50. Earl est 01 All, pink and white; M lb., 15c; lb., 50c. New Countess lavender, U lb.. 10c; lb., 30c. But'erfly, white and lavender, I-4 lb.. 12c; lb., 35c. Salopian, best red: H lb.. 15c: lb., .50c. Vaughan's Florists' Mixture, consists of above and others; M lb.. 1.5c: lb., 40j. Vaughan's International Primula Mixture. This mixture is composed of the most salable colors of Single Flowering Chinese Primulas, the best whites, pinks and reds with a sprinkling of other colors, enough to give a largi.' variety of colors, the most important shades predominating. Price lor International Mixture, pkt. of 350 seeds, 50c: 5 pkts., 1750 seeds, $2.00; per 1-16 oz., $2.50. CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph St. mmm $[ed store NEW YORK: 14 Barclay Street. 84 The American Florist. Aug. 18^ One-Half Million Ferns Our stock of FERNS this season is larger and in better shape than ever, while the assortment is the best we ever oflered. Now is a good time to lay in a supply for fall and winter use ; the plants are all open frame grown and are well hardened, and in prime condition to ship. Special Low Prices on Ferns in lots of 2000 or more. NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA BOSTONIENSIS (Boston Sword Fern.) We have a fine stock of this most popular variety. 2Ji-inch pots 75c per dozen; $ 5.00 per lOJ; $40.00 per 10:0 7-inch pots t9.00 " 75.00 General Collection of Fine Ferns Adiantum vEmulum Anpitense Bausei Capilius-Veneris Manesii. Concinnum Cuneatum Decorum . Formosum . . . Farleyense . . GracilUmum. Li'grandi Variegatum . Grandiceps.. Bellum Mundulum Pubescens Rliomboideum. . Rhodophyllura . Wiegandi 2 4 2M 3 2« 3 -iH 2M 2)4 3 2K Alsophila Australia Asplenium Obtusilobum — Blechnum Occidentale Rubrura Cyrtomium Falcatum Fortuaei Ciiryolidium Davallii Fijiensis Pluinosa. Stric.a DJctyogramma Japonica — .JapoDicu Variegata.. Dickionia Antarctica Gymnogramma Sulphur^a. .. Inch pots Per 100 2 15.00 12.00 12.00 15.00 4.00 4.50 6.00 3.50 15.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 15.00 70.00 4.00 15.00 5.00 15.00 5.00 5.00 3.50 10.00 15 OO 5.00 8.00 5.00 12.00 8.00 8.ro 4.00 6.00 4 00 4.00 5. CO 15.00 4 00 10. OO 15.00 6.00 5.00 •er lOCO t40.00 30.00 50.00 30.00 35.00 35.00 50.00 35.00 40. CO 30.00 40.00 35,00 35.00 35.00 40.00 35.00 2H Lastre^ Aristata \'ariegata . Chrysoioba Opaea Lomaria Ciliata Gibba Lygodium Scandens Dicbotomum Microlepia Hispida Nephrolepis Pectioata Nephrodium Hertipes Niphobolus Lingua Onychium .luponicum Platyloma Falrata Polypadium Aureum Polyitichum Coreaeeum Setosum Pterii Adiantoides Argyr:!'* Cretica Albo Lineata " Mayii " Magnitica " Wimsetti Drinkwateri Hastata Interuata Leptophylla Ouvrardii Serruiata Voluta .Sieboldi Palmata Sitolobiuni cicutariura. Selaginella Erailiana. .. MIXED FERNS, our selection. pots Per 100 Per 1000 2H $4.00 $35.00 2H 4.00 35.00 2H 4.00 35.00 2H 4.00 35.00 2',( 4.00 35.00 2M 6.00 4 15.00 3 10,00 3 6.00 5 15.00 4.00 35.00 4 15.00 2M 4.00 35.00 2M 5.00 40.00 2^ 4.00 35.00 2W 6.00 50.00 •m 5.00 40,00 2M 3 no 26.00 2M 3.50 30.00 2H 3.50 30.00 2') 6.00 50.00 ZH 3.50 35,00 2¥ 4.00 35.00 2H 4.00 35.00 2H 3.50 30.00 2H 3.60 30.00 2M 3.50 30.00 2M 3.50 30.00 2H 3.00 25.00 2H 3.50 30.00 2H 3.50 30.00 2« 3.60 30 00 2H 6.00 2 3. ,50 30.00 2H 3.00 25.00 3 6.00 50.00 For a full line of DECORATIVE PLANTS and other SEASONABLE STOCK gee onr cnrrent OUARTERLY TRADE LIST, of which a copy wlU be mailed on application. If you have failed to receive one. Inwilaiinn Florists atti'nding the Convention in New York are cordially invited to visit our establishment at Riverton, N. .1. Our in VllflllUlli representatives will be found in Convention Hall, and will gladly give information as to the best way to reach Riverton. HENRY A. DREER, -sH- Philadelphia, Pa. Pteasp mentiim the Ame>ican Florist ii'hen wfitmg. None belter. We ■ otier if unsold on I receipt of order. 100 They are Fine 2100 Bridesmaid in 4 -in. pots $4.00 1000 " "ZVi " 4.00 1720 " "3 " 3.00 500 " "2 •' 5.00 300 Brides "4 " 4.00 300 '■ -'3)4 " 4 00 3500 '■ "3 " 3.00 1200 " "2 ■' 2.00 3000 Meteors "3 " 2.50 1000 $35.00 35 00 25.00 20.00 35.00 35.00 25 00 20.00 26.00 100 lOOO .500 Mme. Chatenay. ..in4 -in. pots $4.00 100 " " "2 " 2.00 125 Mme. Cusine "4 " 3.50 2.50 Lady Dorothea.... '■4 " 4.00 150 " " ••2ii " 2 .50 2000 Golden Gate "2'.i " 2.50 25.00 700 Maid of Honor "4 " 3.00 700 "2X '• 2 00 5000 Brides and Maids in 3 and 4-in pots. These are carried over stock; they are good. We offer them at 112.00 per 1000. Latania Borbonica 3-in. Areca Lutescens 4 (.'ocos Weddeliana 3 .Asparagus Sprengerii — 6 " " 4 ,...3 . pots, $12.00 per 100 20.00 12,00 25.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 V^icus Elastica. 6 in. pots 7oc to $1.50 each. Boston Fern. 8-in. pots . , . . $25 CO to $35,00 per 100 Plan's are vigorous and unusually fine. Will be carefully packed, and we guarantee them to be right in every respect. LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS, jamestown. n. y. 10,000 Chrysanthemums. Thrifty, young plants, from 2X^-in. pots. To close out, |2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. List of varieties on application. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Plcaic mentCon the Amey ican Florist when writing. Geranium America... $2.50 per do2. The QUEEN of all Geroniums. Conie and see, 3000 plants in full lil'ioni. Good. strong stock plants from 4-inch pots, $20.00 per 100. HENRY EICnnOLZ, Florist, Waynesboro, Pa. Please mention the American Florist when writing. IN BEST ....VARIETIES SPECIALTIES (V08E8t from 3>lnoh pots. CARNATIONS, tor all dellrerr. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prtoeilow. B«ndforUit. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS, FISHKILL. N. V. Please mention the American Florist when writing. igoo. The American Florist. 85 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ WHILE AT THE CONVENTION ....DO NOT.... Buy Palms and Ferns X ♦ ♦ ! X X ♦ UNTIL YOU HAVE SEEN OUR MR. WALTER RETZER WHENEVER IN NEED OF THIS CLASS OF STOCK DO NOT PLACE YOUR ORDER UNTIL YOU HAVE WRITTEN TO US. WE ARE OFFERING EXCELLENT VALUES :::::::::::::::::: ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<^»**»**»*»*****»*»» Walter Rctzcr & Co., Wholesale Growers of PALMS, FERNS and RUBBER PLANTS. 2045-59 Clarendon Ave., (North Halsted St.) Chicago. III. 86 The American Florist. MR. OTTO WITTBOLD, representinq the Aug. i8^ Established 1857. GEORGE WITTBOLD CO., PALMS AND FERNS ....Ox-o-wex-s o* Will be at the Convention with samples, in the trade exhibition, of our new Nephrolepis Wittboldii, for which he will book orders for the first delivery of stock. Also for the following: Size Height Character Price Variety. Pot ABECA LTTTESCENS, 3 pi. in pot, S'i-in. IiATANIA BOBBONICA 2 3 3^ ■' 4 5 6 " 9 KEN'TIA.BEI.MOBE&ITA 3 " 3 4 •' ., 5 5 •■ 6 7 8 KENTIA FOBSTEBIAITA 3 3H •■ 4 t 5 " 5 ■■ Inches 6 8 8- 8 8-10 12-15 16-18 16-22 21-30 30-36 6- 8 8-10 10-12 12-15 18-20 24 26 31 40 40-44 8 10 10-12 10-12 12-15 18-20 Leaves 6- 9 3- 4 5- 7 8- 9 4- S 4- 5 4- 5 3- 4 3 5 4- 6 4- 5 4- 6 3- 4 3- 4 3- 4 Each Do/,. .... }i2.00 60 .... 1.25 .... 1.60 3.00 5.(0 9.00 30. CO 2.00 3.00 3.fiO 7.20 12.00 18.00 27.00 36.00 2.00 3.00 3.R0 7.20 12.00 t .25 .50 .75 2.50 .20 .25 .30 .60 1.00 1.50 2.25 3.00 .30 .BO 1.00 Variety. Kentla Forsteriaua Continued. Size Height Character Price Pot Inches Leaves Each Doz. " " 4 pliiuts in pot, ABAUCAEIA EXCEI.SA, strong, FHCEITIX BECLIITATA.... ASFIDISTBA I.UBIDA ... SANSEVIBBA JAV. VAB. ASFAB F. ITAHTTS, nice plants. SFBENQEBII " " strong .. 4 5 .10 . 5 2 . 3 . 4 . 2 . 5 . 4 24-28 48.50 50-58 60-75 40-45 15-20 6- 8 1.50 2.25 3.25 8.00 .75 i.oo 1.25 3.50 .50 18.00 27.00 39.00 9.00 12.00 15.00 6.00 .60 1.25 2.00 50 .50 3.0O 2.00 PTEBIB SEBBUIiATA 'rom 2-inch pots, per dozen, (0 50 CBISTATA, •■ 2 50 CBET. AIiBO-LIir " 2 .50 CTBTOUIUU FAIiCATUU " 2 .50 BUSINESS ADVERTISEMENTS. Advertisements are too often used. Not only as a medium to sell our goods but the one who buys tiiem. As I never sell those I sell to, I use this medium to induce all that 1 possibly can, to stop off at Philadel- phia (either going to or returning from tlie Convention of the S. A. F. O. H. in New York), to inspect my greenhouse plant. For up-to-date appointment, it is one of the best in America. It consists of over nine thousand feet of plate glass, and fifty- five thousand feet of the best greenhouse glass. However it is not tothe structure of my place (which is interesting to many), that I invite close scrutiny, but the magnifi- cence of the stock. Such stock is only possible to be grown in fine houses, and nurtured with skillful hands. As we have long been noted as the best Rubber (Ficus Elastica) growers in the world, it is almost needless to say that many thousands are here, showing our noted skill. Areca Lutescens which for beauty and grace are the peer of all palms, we have them in majestic form, towering from ten to fifteen feet high, and corpulent. Boston Ferns (Nephrolepis Exaltata Bos- toniensis), have captured much of our attention this year, and our three houses of them show the care of a specialist. Pan- danus Veitchii and Pandanus Utilis we have in quantities in the best of condition. Dracienas in varieties and many other decorative plants. It was not my purpose in this letter to give a full list of what I grow, but to invite you to come and see; then you will say that, "One-half has not been told." Take car marked 49. h and Chester Ave. on Walnut street and ride to 49th and Chester avenue. y^ ^ HAKRIS, SSth St. and Springfield Ave.. Philadelphia, fa. AT THE CONVENTION EXHI- WE CALL ATTENTION bition. we have a most Tfl nilR pyHIRiT flF COMPLETE and extensive CtUDICC nC DllUe COLLECTION AT OUR NURS- oAMrLbo Ur rALMo, eries, which you are cor- CROTONS, ETC., dially invited to call AND EXAMINE. ROBERT CRAIG & SON, 49lh and Market SIreots, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Attention S. A. F. If you want a fine lot of Fancy Leaved Caladiums, Latanias, Phcenix, Cannas, Gardenias, Olea Fragrans and Azaleas, write os for prices. P. J. BERCKMANS CO., AUGUSTA. GA. FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE. 3-incli Bruanti Geranium, 3c; 2J4-iDch Begonia Dew Drop, 2!^c, 3-inch, 4c; SH-inch Marearit:i' Bt'gonia, 2i4o. 3-inch, 4c; 3-inch White Welto- inensis Hegonia, 4c; 3-inch Coccinea Bei^onia, 4c: 2-inch Umbrella Plants, 2V^c. Cash offer or will exchnnt^H for Primroses. Ferns or Palms. They iifj all tiuf- plants. Guarantee satisfaction or iiinuev refuiidetl J. W. TATSS, Springfield, Ohio. 100,000 FERNS IN FLATS - - - - At One Cent. Good, hardy plants 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. Pteris Cretica Alba, P. Tremula, P. Sul- cata, P. Hastata, P. Adiantoides, P. Lougi folia, Adiantum, Lomaria, Lygo- dium, Nephrodium, Cristatum, Blechuum, Selaginelfas, etc., etc. Post orders Wash- ington. JOHN It. LEY, Good Hope, D. C. ^riole^t«». BIG BARGAIN. 20,C00 Marie Louise; 5,000 Swanley White, not a blemish of disease, grand plants, $IS per 1000. LINDSAY, The Florist, BIRMINGHAM, ALA. rgoo. The American Florist. 87 THE ^se Hill cN^rseries 30 Minutes from Grand Central "Depot, 42dSt., by N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. cHem RocheUe, N. Y. Our Carriages tuill meet all trains. .'. All members of the S. A. F. attending the Contention are cordially in'vited. E-veryone interested in Floriculture should see Rose Hill Nurseries. .' . There is no other place like it in the country. WHAT THE ROSE HILL NURSERIES GROW Palms — Every Commercial Variety, in Quan- tities. Orchids — All Leading Varieties for Cut Flowers Ferns — From smallest Jardiniere Ferns to larg- est Tree Ferns. Stove Plants — All the Valuable Sorts fat Decor- ative Purposes. Neiv Plants of Merit. Dracaenas — All the Best Decorative Varieties. Crotons — The Best Collection in the Trade. Greenhouse Plants — All the Useful Kinds. Roses — For Outdoor Planting. Greenhouse and Hardy Out-Door Vines — -/// Leading Sorts. Nepenthes — Pitcher Plants. Hardy Herbaceous and Perennial Plants. Shrubs — All J'arieties — Ornamental and Flow- ering. Conifers — Evergreens, etc, in Great Variety. Aquatic Plants^ Lfardy and Tropical. Bay Trees — All Forms and Sizes. Box Trees — Standard and Pyramid Forms. STAGES FOR "ROSE HILL NURSERIES WILL MEET THE 9 and W O'CLOCK TRAINS IN THE MORNING AND THE 2 O'CLOCK TRAIN IN THE AFTERNOON, FROM GRAND CENTRAL DEPOT, AT NEW ROCHELLE STATION, EVERY DAY DURING THE CONVENTION. SIEBRECHT & SON, Proprietors 88 The American Florist. Aug. i8, Worcester. VARIOUS CONDITIONS IN EASTERN MASSA- CHUSETTS.—DRY WEATHER RETARDS CARNATIONS. After a month of unusually dry and exceedingly hot weather, we are experi- encing a week of almost steady rain and the thermometer has dropped from the vicinity of 100° to 60°. Although the sudden change in temperature is almost too much of a good thing, the rain is badly needed and will be of great benefit to various crops in the field. Carnations, especially, were sadly in need of rain and are not nearly as large as at this time last year. Of the newer varieties Crocker has made the best growth, closely fol- lowed by The Marquis and Mrs. Lawson. Crane has snfiered severely from stem rot in many localities and Bradt has also been affected. No one in this vicinity has begun housing carnations yet, but the houses are being repaired and gotten in condition and another week will prob- ably see lifting in full swing. Roses are in fine condition and Liberty looks very promising. Chrysanthemums are com- ing along nicely and the number planted is t qual to last year. H. F. A. Lange and C. C. Lange will attend the convention and are the only delegates from here of whom I have heard. Lange is finishing a new house 27x150, cement walls and 10x16 butted glass. H. A. Cook, of Shrewsbury, is not sat- isfied with his water supply and will sink an artesian well and put in a steam pump. A. H. L. St. Paul, Minn.— James Souden, for the past eight years general manager of the greenhouse department of L. L. May & Co., will enter the employ of L. S. Donaldson, of Minneapolis, in a similar capacity, Mr. Donaldson having pur- chased the establishment of the C. A. Smith Floral Co. Continued to Sept. 1st. 100,000 DiAntd for sale at half Drice and less to make room. Roses— 20,000 strictly Al plants, 8V4 and 4-in. (big fellowfl). Bride, Perle, Meteor, Maid and Golden Gate, only 4c; worth 10c. The sarae In 2V4 and 3 in., only S*'; cheap iit 6c. Sm Ha X— 15.000 double extra, jruaranteed as good as you ever planted, $1.00 per 100, 110.00 per lOOO; as many as you want. Oeranlums— 10,000 Bruantl (dbl. scarlet) and S. A. Nutt, the two best selling Geraniums of the ag*-: Ro.se Geraniums and lO,00(t other leadintr bedders; strong 2^ and 3-in., only 81.50 per 100. Bear in mmd this is only the price of Rooted Cut- tings, and you cunt buy them for d<)uble that in a month. Dbl. Fringed Petunias and Coleus— In superb collection. AEeratum I'rinci-ss Pauline and White Lady, only Ic. Fuchsias— Strong 4-in.. ll.O) per doz. ; 2 and 2V4- in.. $1.50 per 100. Calla Bulbs — Strong 8 and 10c si/e for 5c. Cash With Ordku SOUTN SIDE FLORAL CO.. Springfield. III. ♦♦♦»»»♦»»♦»»»♦♦»♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦ ^ 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 lor cash only 16 cents per square inch. 4 THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 4 324 Dearborn St.. CHICAGO. JOHN YOUNG SI West SSth Street, NEW YORK CITY, Offers B^^l" Gfe^€k& AMERICAN BEAUTIES, LILY OF THE VALLEY ^ND CARNATIONS. All Specially Grown for Summer Demand. S. \. r. VISITORS INVITED TO CALL. 4 >♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< J. B. DEAMUD, Wholesale Carnations, Valley. Roses, Violets. Orclilds and lums IN SUSON. Florist, f 51 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO. Consignments of Good Stock Solicited. First-class FERNS, $J.OO per J 000, always on hand. » ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ i For Immediate Shipment. AXX Stock CYCLAIMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM- Finest strata 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!4-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 Grandiflora Nana. strain supert) in every way, transpliiiitcd from Hats, stroni; plants, St. BO per 100: $12.50 per 1000. 350 at the 1000 rate. CHINESE PRIMROSES, (ready Aug. l.^th) in the finest market varieties, includinf; blue, double white and red. from 2!<-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. ALL STOCK GUARANTEED A No. I. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Gardeners' Chronicle. A Weekly llluftrated Journal. SBTABLIBHU) 1541. The "GABDBN1IB8' CHBONICI.B" tau been FOB owB Firrr ykarb thb Liadino journal of lu olaii. It has aohleved this position t>eoaaBe, while ■peolaliy devotlnK lt«elf to sapplylngtbe dally reaalre- mentfl of Kardenera of ail olassee. mnoh of tne Infor- mation famished Ib of saoh seneral and permanent Talne, that the 'QARDBNBBB' CHBONICUl" ll looked np to as the standard authoritt on the ■nbjeota of whloh It treats. Babaortptlon to the United BUtea, M. 30 per T*ar. Bamlttanoea to be made payable to B. Q. COVB. 0»»I0I;— 41 Welllnglon SI., Co«»n Garden, London, England. OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1900 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU - PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS.- I I igoo. The American Florist. 89 % Tacts Which ^peak for Themselves % ^ RECORD MADE BY 3 I THE QUEEM I I or EDGEEY I WINNER OF niGMBST HONORS WHEREVER SHOWN ORIGINATED FOUR YEARS AGO AS A SPORT OF AMERICAN BEAUTY AT THE NURSERIES OF THE FLORAL EXCHANGE, Inc., EDGELY, PENNSYLVANIA MARCH 27, 1900, Exhibited Pirst Time, Rose Show, Eden Musee, . . . New Yori< GDRTIFIGATB OF MERIT April 3, 1900, Report of Judges, Phila. Florists' Club WE ARE CONVINCED THAT THIS VARIETY IS A VALUABLE ADDITION TO THE LIST OF FORCING ROSES, BEING IN EVERY RESPECT, EXCEPT COLOR, THE EXACT COUNTERPART OF THE AMERICAN BEAUTY. THE COLOR IS A BEAUTIFUL, BRIGHT PINK, WHICH IS GOOD, EVEN IN THE FULL FLOWERS. THE FRAGRANCE IS ALSO AS FINE AS THAT OF BEAUTY, AND THE EXHIBITED BLOOMS SHOWED REMARKABLE VIGOR. SIGNED: ROBT. KIFT, JOS. HEACOCK, WM. MUNROE. April 17, 1900, SILVER MEDAL awarded by Penna. Horticultural Soc. May 5, 1900, SILVER MEDAL awarded by Mass. Horticultural Soc May 9, 1900, SILVER MEDAL awarded by the American Institute, N. Y. i Plants Ready for Distribution ^b^jj^^^^ % SEND FOR BOOKLET TO Or to The Floral Exchange, Inc» % JX ROBT. CRAIG & SON, Eaitem Agts , X^ 49,h and Market Streets, Philadelphia. 335 JVforth Sixth Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. :3 S^ E. G. HILL & CO., Western Agts., "i:^ » Richmond, Indiana. ' 'J ^iiiiiUiiiiiiiiiuaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiUiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiUiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiUiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiu^ 90 The American Florist. Aug. j8, Grand Rapids. LITTLE ACTIVITY EXCEPT IN THE BUILD ING LINE. — BYEEYBODY ADDING NEW GLASS. It is hot as blazes and there isn't any business. The summer resorts are in full blast and so are the building operations. Nearly everyone is building or has built this season and a great many are not only adding to their glass but are remod- eling old houses. The following now have constructions under way, although some oi them have been previously reported as contemplated. Henry Smith is adding a new violet house and is rebuilding two old struct- ures into one large house. Eli Cross is adding two houses to his range for violet growing. Crabb & Hunter are adding two violet houses and are rebuilding three small houses into one large one for roses. Mulic Brothers are also converting two small structures into one modem one. Freyling & Mendalls are building a new rose house, James Schols is putting up a house lor general stock and the Grand Rapids Floral Company is adding two houses. Hill & Pohlmann are building three violet houses and Charles Chad- wick is putting up 40,000 feet of glass, mostly for carnations. It looks as though Grand Rapids' output would be materially increased this year, doesn't it? G. F. C. Elkhart, Ind.— A. H. DuBois, of the Elkhart Floral Co., and John Sutlif, of Hill's Greenhouses, are on a bicycle trip to the home ot the former at Peoria, 111. i60,000 FIELD-GROWN Carnation Plants Argyle, Pingree, Tidal Wave, Evelina, Gold Nugget, Flora Hill, Triumph, Scott, McGowan, Armazindy, IVr 100 $4.00; per 1000 135,00. ROSE PLANTS. METEOR 1 ^ ,, , , RDinFCMlin I ^''"m 2'/, iinil 3-iu. pots, DKIUEMM/IIU y Per 100, 13.00; 1000, $28.00. BRIDE ) AMERICAN BEAUTY, 3 inch pots, per loo, $5.0(1; per 1000, J45.O0. GEORGE REINBERG, C 51 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< Cheap WE STILL HAVE TO CLOSE OIT 2BO0 Maids. 'iM-nx.. 50O La France, 2V4-i" , 1000 Perlei. 2'i-in., lOOO Meteori. 3-iD.. 600 Am. Beaulies,2->.iD., 500 Kaiterin, 2 in. Boston Ferns now ready for 5 and 6.in pots. wn.TE FPU I'K.cKs. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin III. ROSES ^ CAyU WITH OllDKIt, ri.KAHE. ALBERT F. AMLING, Maywood, III. ^iMMMMMMmMMHWMMMMHiV^ Genevieve con- ANOTHER year's trial vinces us that it is not only a worthy successor to Wm. LP Scott, but far superior to that i 1 1 1 11 k^^ % variety in every way. In short If ^\ ^J \^'^ ^ it is the finest pink Carnation — p to date, all things considered. % "We offer a limited number of field grown plants as follows: FIRST SIZE, $12. oo per loo SECOND SIZE, $10.00 per loo Also a few other varieties. Write for prices, etc. Delivery Sept. 1st. ♦ ♦ ♦ H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. 25,000 Carnations 25,000 FIELD GROWN PLANTS OF THE FOLLOWINQ VARIETIES : 1.5,000 Flora Hill $ 5.00 per 100 4,000 White Cloud 8.0O 1.000 Mrs. Bradt 10. OO 1,000 G. H. Crane 10 00 " 1,000 McGowan 4.00 3,000 Eldorado 4.00 per 100 1,000 Wm. Scott 4.00 " 1,000 Daybreak 5.00 " 500 Emily Pierson 4. CO " These Plants are all in first-class condition, sood size and healthy stock. Write me if you are in need of a large quantity. CHAS. CHADWICK, 'qc^boxm. Grand Rapids, Mich. CARNATION PLANTS FOR SALE. 25,000 Carnations at $3.50 to $5.00 per 100; $28. to |38.00 per 1000. Flora Hill, McGowan, White Daybreak, Scolt, Cerese Queen, Victor, Eldorado and others. STEAIVl PIPE WANTED. I will take in exchange for Carnation Plants, 8 0 to 1200 feet of 1-inch and 3-inch, and 150 feet of 4-inch new or second-hand Steam Pipe. State price and condition. W. H. WATSON, Lapeer, IMichigan. Carnations ^ ZIk' Field Qrown, Heavy and Stocky. TIUUMPH, MRS. .lOOST, ARGYLE, MELBA, GLACIER, FLORA HILL, J.5.00 PER HUNDRED JOY & SON, Nashville, Tenn. rr r\r\f\ FIELD GROWN ^3\J\J\J CARNATIONS. We have the following varietios in excellent shape for shipment: PinKree, Triumph, Evelina, Flora Hill, America, Gold Nugget, J. A. Newbv, McHurnev, Armazindy. Crane, liradt, Daybreak, I'lc. Write for prices before placing your order. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. ^!i;^"^ CARNATIONS WITH PLENTV OF ROOTS. Send for prices of thirty-five best new and standard varieties. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, WM. MURPHY Wholesale Carnation Grower station f, CINUNNAri, OHIO. Schmidt's Pansies NercT^p^On^"!, WVIIIIIIMI 0 ■ ••"•■•• re-dy; no matter what you pay, you onnrot net a hetter strain ; li ounce, tl.^&; Mi ounce, 12 00; one ounce, (4 00. J. C. SCHMIDT, BRISTOL. PA. Carnations. ^*«\;^w«. Now riiady for plnuting in. Strong stock. DANA R. HERRON, Olean, N. Y. J igoo. The American Florist. 91 ^MMMMMMHiMiMiMiMJ4^^MM^i^MMiWMMMMMMH^ Extra Fine Held Grown Carnations 4000 GENEVIEVE LORD - 2400 CHICAGO 250 MRS. JAS. DEAN 2000 GEN. MACEO 200 GEN. GOMEZ - 800 JOHN YOUNG 5000 MRS. FRANCES JOOST 250 ARGYLE 5000 ARMAZINDY 7000 EVELINA 8000 \A^ILLIAM SCOTT 900 FLORA HILL Per 100 Per 1000 $10.00 $75.00 - 7-50 60.00 5.00 - 8.00 60.00 8.00 6.00 50.00 5.00 40.00 4.00 4.00 30.00 4.00 30.00 4.00 30.00 4.00 30.00 Blooms of all leading varieties, including Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson and The Marquis, unlimited quantity, shipped direct after September J 5. CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER. CHICAGO CARNATION CO.. joliet. ill. •V,-\/-y.— \/-V,H-V— ^,« I In regard to the coming Pink Carnation @ IRENE ® ^ See GEORGE F. CRABB, of Crabb 8z Hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich., at the New York Convention I L^£41£-J ^ £4 ' C4^O0t I Ct CARNATIONS! F. Corner & Sons Co., ^ ^LA FAYETTE, IND. Please mention the A merica n Florist when w* iting. ADADftAIII ^ buvea few hundred Held DAnUHIIIi u^rowQ c.'irnation plauLs At Snap Bargain. I '>r prices and varieties address W J.MILLER 403 E. Water St.. PONTIAC, ILL Please mention the American Florist ivhen luniing. Bit, PRIMROSES 50,000 finest large flowering fringed 1000, $17.00; Per 100, $2.00 Obconica grand., fimbriata, rosea and Forbesi " 2.00 Obcoiiica grandiflora and rospa, ready Sept 1st.. Asoaraous ' Sprengerii $3.00 per 100 Pansy Seed, large flowering, » 1 Plumosus 4.00 " otjnce, $4.00 Cinerarias, August 20 $2.00 per 100. JOS. H. CINNINGHAM, Delaware, 0. CASH PLEASE. 92 The American Florist. Aug. i8, About Novelties. The love of novelty is inherent in human nature. Nevr drinks and amusements have their voRue if a test proves satisfac- tory; new styles in dress may be seen and examined, but how hidden behind the insidious description in printer's ink is the true character of the plant novelty grown from seed? How true to the allur- ing description of the catalogue will be the product of the tiny seed that costs so much? Only time will tell. Novelties produce more disappointment and, again, more pleasure than all the balance of the catalogue. Ninety per cent of them are failures, yet the other ten per cent more than make up for the disap- pointment of the majority. This year has produced three good novelties, two in the seed line and one among tuberous plants. The new "mina- tnre double sunflower" is worthy the occupancy of any garden. In the flower the center is quite double, two inches in diameter and composed of a multitude of small, narrow, yellow petals, while the outer ray petals are broad and an inch in length. The flowers are borne on long stems, last well and are quite dec- orative. Next comes the pink ostrich-feather aster, a good companion to the white form introduced a few years ago. To the lover ot dahlias who has not grown the new cactus variety, Aegir, there is new pleasure ahead. It is an early bloomer and a good grower. The flow- ers are some four inches in diameter. It is aptly described as follows: "An entirely new and distinct form in cactus dahlias. The petals are tubular or quilled, twisted and arranged in the most fantastic yet regular form; color a rich, warm cardinal scarlet. " In this case the writer could not draw upon his imagination, as the flower itself exceeds in beauty anything words could express. W. C. E. Asparagus Plumosus Fine 3-in. Slock. $6.00 per hundred CASH WITH ORDER Fine 3-in. Stock, $2.S0 per hundred. pLEASE. REDUCED PRICES TO CLOSE OUT. ==Smilax== VAN WERT GREENHOLSES, .VAN WERT, OHIO. ^TX/>T T"¥^Ck From pots, AI stock, free V XV Jif Xl JL O from disease; Lady Cainp- b«-Il. M. Louise and Farquhar, $2.50 per 100. ^ per 1000. New Imperial, 13 per 100, |25 per 1000. ROSES, line plants of Meieor and PtTle, from 3-in. pots, at $3 per 100, or $25 pi-r 1000; iilso 3-incli Brides and Maids same price. 300 bushy SMILAX PLANTS at H.50 per 100. CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich. BOSTON FERN," and 8-in. puns JlSand $1B per do/.. GERANIUMS, S.'A.Nuttand others, .■)-iu.,»4 per 100. NEP. CORDATACOMPACTA, 3 in , J.S.00 per 100; fi- in., 120.00 p.T 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, JH-in., ».S per lOO, $40 p< r 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI). 3>4-inch, $4.00 per 100; 130.00 per 1000. SMILAX, transplanted, heavy, 50u piir 100. Cabh Please. Carl Hagenburger, W. Mentor Ohio. SPECIALTIES For Fall Delivery. VINCA MINOR and MA )OR. TUBEROSES— Pearl and Single Variesated. CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. 25,000 .\rbor Vlt:is from IH-in. to 5 ft. Dionaea Mutcipula. and all nativf' hot; plants. IF intkbestf:d. write to JAMEiJ M. LAMB. Fayetteville. N C. Allen's Defiance. se«d Tf^nn sf|(M-i,t?(l spikes, ^5c per pki., ^!|.00 per ounci'. vl. C. SCHMIDT, BRISTOL, PA- FIRST QUALITY FORGING ROSES. Fully equal to those sent out the last elpht years, flrst-cla-^s and perfectly healthy In every respect. Only selected Krowtb from llowerInK shoots used In propanatlog. AMERICAN BEAUTY, METEOR. KAI8ERIN. SAFRANO, BRIDESMAID, BON SILENE, PERLES, MAID OF HONOR. BRIDE. :i-lnch pots. K 00 per 100. 4-Inch pots, tn OO per 100. GRAFTED ROSES. J. I-,. i3irvi*oi«. Maid of Honor, Co1d«n Gate, 3^-lnch pots. tl6 00 per 100. Liberty, 41nch pots, $8 00 per dozen, fifty plants tor «24.00. :^ivOoa«®:i3tri*Ci, i»a.. STRONG SELECT 3-1N6H ROSES. Special prii-e to sell, StrouR enough to bloom soon. Will make you money. Pi'r 100 lo.ooo Maids and brides $4.00 2H-inch, 3-inch. Per lOU Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 Brides $3,00 835,00 $5,00 $15,00 Maids 3,00 35.00 Cloth. Soupert. 3,00 25.00 5.00 45.00 Meteor 3.00 26,00 5.00 45.00 Am. Beauty 8.00 75.00 Pit lUOO $35.00 3,ooo PERLES, 5.00 45.00 j:^=Xhis stock is well worth $t>.00. We t.'uarantee it to give s:itisl:ietion. W. H. GULLETT & SONS, Rose Growers. LINCOLN. ILL. AHERICAN BEAUTY, four-inch, selected. $15.00 per lOO. LIBERTY, four-inch, J75.00 per 100 iVlAID, BRIDE, PERLE, SM-inch, »8 00; 4-inch, IIO.OO. Also SUNSET, METEOR, iVIOROAN, MER- MET, LaFRANCE, NiPHETOS, KAISERIN, GOLDEN GATE, MAID OF HONOR, ORAFTBD BRIDE, «20.UO per 100, large 4-in. ASPARAGUS PLUnOSUS, all sizes. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, !*MILAX. A. S. MacBEAN. LAKEWOOD. N. J. NEW SEEDLING ROSE WINNIE DAVIS. 'L'his '„'rand rose should be ixrown by every llorist as a pot plant, or for forcing, being a cross between Kaiserin Aug. Victoria and Belle Sie- brecht. Color, apricot pink, shading to a llesh tint; odor ot a most delicious ripe fruit. Shape being oblong and well formed, when fully open resembling a sunburst, whicli is most strikingand beautiful. A very free and vigorous growt-r and bloomer. Color never changes in dark weather like most colored roses. Magnificent light green glossy foliuge. Strong thrifty plants, 2>4-in. pots, $5.00 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. JASMINES. .Jasmiiiums: Maid of Orleans, Grand Duke, Grandillora. Sambac or Arabian, Revolution, strong thnftv plants, ."i-inch pots, $6 00 per 100. Address ^U & NEUNER. 582 Fonrth Ave., I.OUISVII.I.E, KY. TO CLOSE OUT. I^ose F»lants. BOB American Beauties 2H-in., 15 00 per 100, or J20,00 for the ,^00, 30OO Kaiserin, 2000 Golden Gale, 2000 Bridesmaid, lOOO Mi'ieor, 500 Garrett, 500 Hride, 500 Perle, 500 Mcrmet, 3 and 3(4-ln., $:),00 per 100, or 125,00 per 1000, These are Fine Plants. Cash With Order. MRS. J. W. CROUCH, Chattanooga, Tenn. Per 100 Per 1000 Mixed Jardiniere Ferns, mostly pteris varieties $3.00 $25,00 Asparagus Sprengerii, 2Vi-in 4.0O 35.00 Plumosus, •• 6.00 55.00 Adiantum Farleyense, fine stock, 6-in. pots, 50c each Per 100 Smilax. 3-inch t 4 00 Dracaena Terminalis, 4-inch 15.00 Phoenix Canariensis, elegant stock, 4H to 5- iuch 20.00 Chamaerops Excelsa, .5-inch 25.10 4 " 20.00 J. B. HEISS, DAYTON. O. ROSES CLEAN. HEALTHY PLAN IS, FROM 3-INCH POTS. American Beauty and Kaiserin $6.00 per 100 Perle and LaPrance 6,00 " Meteor, Albany, Sunset. Golden Gate, llridc, Bridesmaid, Wootton 4,00 " Perlf, Suiset, LaPrance, Uride, Kridi-sni.'iid, Meteor. Kai6*Tin and Golih'u Gate, from 3-inch pots 3 50 " JOSEPH HEINL, Jacksonville, III. ROSE PLANTS. in Perfect Condition; A Good Bargain to iUalte Room, Per 100 I Per 100 Met.'or, 3!4-in $3,50 | Brides, 3-in $3.00 liriih's,3'/2 and 4-in, 4.00 I Perles.V Maids 3.in, 3.00 Uraiities, 3-iu 3,50 | B.iiuities,3i4-4-in, 5.00 BROWN & GANFIELD. SPWINCFIELD. - ILLINOIS. FRUIT AND FLOWER PLATES Seed Packets and Supplies ol all kinds lor NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN SB33Sr33 arOK. FK.IOB} XiIST. Btook Cat», lOo. per square Inch. BntrravlnR by all prooessea. PrlntlnKand Llthofrraphlng. Illustrated OfttalOKueH a spectalty. VREDENBURG & CO., Rochester, N. Y. Firot. class, healthy Plants. To close out we quote the following low pricet. ; 500 Beauties 3-iucli, $4 00 per 100 1000 Perle s 3 ■ 3.00 1000 Meteors 3 '■ 3.00 800 Bridesmaids 3 " 3.00 400 Brides 3 " 3.00 A.G PRINCE & CO , 76 & 78 Wabash Av.,Chicago. 3,000 Meteor Plants. 3^-inch pots per 100, $3.00; p it an Flunst -ivhen wytlin^. TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THE AD. I goo. The American Florist, 93 BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE LARGEST STOCK IN THE COUNTRY BEGONIA GLOIRE^DE LORRAINE. Specimen Christmas Plant fi^m wliich Our Stock is Propagated. Per 100. Per 1000. Oltnypia J12.00 Genevieve Lord 12.00 The Marquis 1"00 Ethel Crocker 10.00 Morning Glory SOO I'S.OO Flora HiU Sport 1000 RedBradt 8.00 75.00 Mrs. James Dean *'00 50.00 White Cloud 600 50.00 ... IN PERFECT HEALTH This is one of the most striking plants that has been introduced for many years. The habit of the plant is compact and dwarf, making handsome specimens 14 inches in height and breadth. Its chief attraction is its extreme floriferousness, the entire upper part of the plant being literally covered with its brilliant, clear, pink flowers to such an extent that the foliage is usually hidden. It has been grown extensively around Boston, New York and Philadelphia, and brought in in splendid shape for Christmas sales, and the entire stock grown was sold at prices ranging from |2.50 to |4.00 each, wholesale, the same plants retailing at from |5.00 to 110.00 each. It promises to be more exten- sively grown than ever for that purpose and is undoubtedly one of the most useful Christ- mas plants now in existence. PRICE For fine strong plants, September and October delivery, from Per do/. Per 100. Per 1000. lYz inch pots $2.50 $17.50 $175.00 3K inch pots 4.00 30.00 We shall have a fine stock of plants in 5 and () inch pots, in full flower for Christmas and Easier. Prices upon application. Field-Grown ♦ . . ♦ Carnation Plants The stock of field-grown Carnations which we offer for sale this season is in especially good condition. The plants have been grown upon good soil; the season has been favor- able, and we have been less afflicted with plant diseases of all descriptions than at any period heretofore in the history of our Car- nation growing. We invite attention to our price list below, and would be pleased to have intending purchasers call and examine the stock. Having a large stock of plants and every facility for packing and shipping promptly, we can fill all orders on the short- est possible notice. Per 100. G. H. Crane, extra selected | 8.00 2nd size 6.00 Gen. Maceo, extra size 8.00 2nd size 5.00 Gen. Gomez, 1st " 7.00 2nd " 5.00 Mrs. G. M. Bradt, extra selected 8 00 2nd size 6.00 Wm. Scott 5.00 L. McGowan 5 .00 Per 1000. 175.00 50.00 75.00 40.00 60.00 40.00 75.00 40.00 40.00 ^GERANIUMS: STRONG STOCK FROM 2>i INCH POTS Granville, Mme. Buchner, Eulalia, Countess de Harcourt, per 100 $3 Caesar, Kleber, Modesty, Miss F. Perkins, Mars, Rena Bazin, Marvel, Mme. Jaulin, H. de Parville, S. A. Nutt, Mrs. J. M. Gaar, H. Dauthenay, per 100 4 Jno. Doyle, Mme. Goyeux, Paul Barre, Gertrude Pearson, Olivia, per 100 " La Fayette, Dr. Despres, M. Canovas, Nydea.H. Charron, Mark Twain, Pierre LeBrun, per 100 6 Richelieu, J. B. Varrone, Daumier, Cerise, Jno. P. Cleary, Pasteur, Crabbe, per 100 8 50 ,00 .00 .00 .00 Jean Viaud, Mme. Charratte, La Fraicheur, M. H. Til- maut, Mary Pelton, De La Vigne, Rudyard Kipling, Malgache, Ryecroft Pride, Andrew Lang, Mme Car- not, per 100 flO.OO Chateaubriand, Barbary Hope, Mme. J. Cibiel, per 100.. . 15.00 Asparagus Sprengerii andPlumosus Nanus, per 100 5.00 per 1000 40.00 Delphinium Formosum, CoreopsisGiantFlowered, Sweet Williams, per 100 8.00 Incarvillea Delavajii, per 100 10.00 THE COTTAGE GARDENS C. W. WARD, Manager. QUEENS, LONG ISLAND 94 The American Florist. Aug. 1 8 •♦««o««**««««*«*««««««**««««««*»**«««««««*«««»««««««««««««*«««o««««««««««««o«««*«« SPECIAL OFFER Micheirs Giant Strains OF... Per trade pkt. Per 'i trade pkt. Cineraria $1.00 Primula Sinensis J. 00 Calceolaria 1. 00 Pansy GUm Exhibition, 1. 00 Per \ Oz. $J.50i $5.00 Per O2. ALSO ALL OTHER CHOICE SEEDS. $0.60 .60 .60 .50 Send for our Wholesale Catalogue, now ready. Write us for special quotations on large orders. Don't Forget that you can always procure the very best SEEDS AND- BULBS and receive prompt attention and square dealing at the new :: Seed Store OF HENRY F. MICHELL SEEDS, PLANTS, ^ BULBS, HORTICUL TURAL SUPPLIES, I0J8 MARKET ST. PHILADELPHIA ::: TELEPHONE 3-55 43 A MR. FREDK. J. MICHELL AND OTTO ROBOLD WILL REPRESENT THE ABOVE FIRM AT THE CONVENTION AND WILL USE THEIR BEST EFFORTS TO ENTERTAIN ALL FLORISTS AND GARDENERS. Henry F. Michell. Fred, J. Michell. IP Vnil PI FA^F J^^^ a moment, to tell you that my II lUIJ I LL/loL^ Stock contains the best the Phila- delphia market affords in Cut Flowers. My personal attention given to all orders. Con- signments of first-class Stock solicited. GEORGE M. MOSS, Wholesale Florist, TELEPHONE No. 30 South 17th. St., PHILADELPHIA. The'.most widely circulated German gardening ]uarn&i, treating uf &11 department! ot burtloulturc and floriculture. Numerous eminent oorreipond- •nti In all parts of the world. A.n advertiiing medium of the hlgbeit olasa. Holler'! Deutsche Gartner Zeltung l! publl!hed weekly and richly Illustrated. Sub!oriptlon 13.00 per annum, Including po!tage. Sample cople! free. Tujwi6l/^IIer-T3urh aniitiiiiiiuiiiiitnitttatiiiittiiiitiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiitiiuiiitiiiiiiuuminiiiiiAminiiAiiiiiiiiiie I NEW CROP SEEDS READY FOR SOWING NOW, IN TRADE PACKETS. 3 Paniiet. Koerner's Giant Standard, the leadini; large flowering mixture on record, ^a o-l. 81 ; 5 trade pkt. 50c. Koerner's Giant Private Stock Pansy Mixture, this strain contains all the Tancies und novelties, somethint; for privati' customers, 50c. Giant Fire IJlotch, one ol the best French strains of odd markings. 25c. Lord Beaconsfleld, blackish purple, yellow and white, each sepa- ratf, giant flowerings, 'i^c. Belles or Double Daisy. Snow Ball, best white, 16c.: best pink, IBc.; best mixed, 10c. Canterbury Belli Cup and saucer, mixed, lOc.; double mixed. 10c. ; single P mixed, lOc. Cineraria. Koerner's Prize Taker, dwarf large flow<'ring t-xtrii select strain. If P you want something fancy in i-inerarias don't fail to try these. 26c. Cyclamen Perticum Gigan- E ieum. Giant White, red. pink and white with n-d i-ye, each si'parate, per 100 seeds, 75c. Giant C 3 splendid mixed per 100. *)0c; 25 at 100 rate. Ferns. Fn'sh spores, Australian Tree Fern, 25c. All P 3 kinds mixed, my own saving. 25c. Forget-me-not. The best hardy and everbloomer. 15c. Holly- fc 3 hock. Extra choice double all colors mixed, 15c. Palm Seeds. Latania Horbonica, Phi»Dix, ^ * Reclinata and Washlngtonia Fllifera or Weeping I'alra, each separate or all ml.xed, fresh seeds t 3 P'TlOO, $1. Poppies. Oriental and Iceland, each IQc. Wallflower. Single mixed, 10c; double P 3 mixed, IfSc. Aquilegia. Doidde, single ami loni.' spurred. ;l11 kinds inixi-d, 10c. Cash with P 3 OHDER .LEASE. H. W. ROERNER, 1175 Kiiinickinnic Ave., MILWAUKEE, WIS. £ igoo. The American Florist. 95 THE TRUE BOSTON FERN All our Boston Ferns are pot-grown, bushy plants, well fur- nished with fronds from the pot up, and cannot be compared with the cheap, long-drawn-up, lifted stock from the bench. A sample shipment will convince you of our superior stock. Runners from bench, short and stocky (w, $ .04 2i inch pot plants A inch " 4 inch " " 5 inch " " . 6 inch pans " I inch " " 8 inch " " Q 0 inch " " . 2 inch " " . .Cm .® .C<<\ .Or. .Or. .0( .Or. .06 .12 .25 .50 .75 1.00 1.50 2.00 to $2. .50 ,^.00 to ,V50 4.00 to 5.00 Nephrolepis Washingtoniensis 5 inch pots each, 30c.; doz., |3.00; 100, it20.00. PALMS Areca Lutescens per doz. per loo. ,3 inch pots, 12 inches high fl.50 f 10.00 4 inch pots, 3 plants inapot, bushy stock 18 inches high 6.00 40.00 Kentia Belmoreana doz. 4 inch pots, 12-15 inches high, 5-6 leaves J 5.00 6-8 5-6 8-10 heavy 0.00 15.00 very bushy. . 24.00 , 4 leaves | 5.00 5 " 9.00 5-6 " 11.00 5-6 " 15.00 ,5-6 " each, J2. 00 Per doz. . 22.00 Per 100. #8.00 5 " " 1.5-18 5 " " 22-24 6 " " 24-26 Kentia Forsteriana 4 inch pots, 15-18 inches high 5 " " 24 " 6 " " 30 " 6 ■' " 36 " (, " " 40 " Latania Borbonica 3 inch pots, 10-12 incheshigh, showing char- acter leaves fl .00 4 inch pots, 2-3 character leaves 3.00 5 " " 4 " " 5.tX) Phoenix Caaariensis 7 inch pots, 24-30 inches high, bushy, each #2.00 8 " " 36 ' " 2.50 Ficus Elastica, the Large-leaved Rubber We have a large stock of this popular plant and offer good value. Per doz. Per 100. 5 inch pots, 18 inches high, perfect plants. . S5.00 #40.00 6 " "24 " " 9.00 60.00 CtllCAGO, S4-S6 Randolph St. Asparagus Sprengerii 2i inch, extra strong, per 100 |4.00 3" " 5.00 4 ■• " " " 8.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Extra choice stock, 2i inch pots, per 100 5.00 ' 3" " " " 8.00 4 " " ■' 12.00 Acalypha Sanderi Per doz. Penoo. Strong plants from 4 inch pots, in bloom. . . .#1 .00 #7.00 Ageratum Stella Gurney, new dwarf blue 3 inch pots 75 5.00 Hibiscus Peachblow, double pink flowers 3 inch pots 1 .00 8.00 NEW HARDY ROSE- Princess of Naples A cross between Capt. Christy and La France. Same habit of growth as American Beauty; flowers as large as Capt. Christy and color of La France. A grand rose for pot sales in early spring. Strong 3 inch stock per doz.. #1.50; per 100, #10.00 CARNATIONS, FIELD=GROWN. First Size Plants 10O Chicago or Red Mrs. G. M. Bradt $ 7.50 Ethel Crocker, Pink 12.00 Gen. Gomez, Crimson 8.00 Genevieve Lord, Pink 12.00 Melba, Pink 5.00 Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson', Pink 15.00 Marquis, Best Pink 12.00 Mrs. Bradt. Variegated 8.00 Mrs. yppencott. Pink 12.00 Olympia, Variegated 14.00 100 4.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 Wm. Scott, Pink Mrs. F. Joost. Pink Tidal Wave, Carmine Mary Wood, White Mrs. Jas. Dean, Pink Morning Glory. Daybreak Shade 10.00 Armazindy, Variegated 4.00 White Cloud, White 8.00 Estelle, Scarlet 12.00 Maud Adams, Pink 4.00 Wholesale Jobbing ."Agents Dallidouze Brothers', NEW CARNATION 666 Book Orders Now GERANIUM JEAN VIAUD— (Bruant). The erandest Pink. C.eranium of them all. Stocky growth; incessant bloomer; flowers of largest size, in immense trusses. Flowers are semi- double, on order of Beaute Poitevine; color is exquisite light rose. We have a large amount of stock planted out of doors and offer strong young plants from 2-inch pots ready October 15th. Price, per doz., $1.25; per 100, $10.00. IMPORTED JAPANESE FERN BALLS. Florists will find a ready sale for these either Dormant or in Leaf. The supply last year was not equal to the demand. Ready In December- Order Now. Price, each, 50c; doz.. $4.00; 100, $30.00. Write for prices un large quantities. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK, 14 Barclay Street. 96 The American Florist. Aug. i8. Seeds and Temperature. The experiments conducted by Mons. E. Schrebaux in relation to the deerree of heat seeds will endure without injury to germinative power, to which reference was made last week, naturally leads to the query as to whether any severe tests have been applied to seeds for the pur- pose of determining in what temperature they will keep longest aud best. I have been surprised this season to find wrinkled peas and dwarf French beans, kept in a very dry room and in an aver- age temperature of 50° and simply in canvas bags for two years, gave first- rate growth; so good, indeed, as to lead to the impression that a further storage of a year would have done them no harm. Still, in the keeping of seeds so very much depends on thorough matura- tion, and the warm season of 1898 con- tributed to that end thoroughly, as also did last season. It may not be generally known that consignments of seeds sent to India, Africa and other hot climates are subjected to considerable warmth first.— (terminal in Journal of Horiicnlt- Bi.ooMiNGTON, III.— F. A. Balleris rus- ticating at Hancock, Mich., for a couple of weeks. Milwaukee, Wis.— G. Volk is not find- ing the way through bankruptcy par- ticularly smooth. His wife, his custo- mers and the trustee are all claiming the right to portions of his stock and the matter seems sadly involved. ATTENTIONS. A. F. If you watit a fine lot of Fancy Leaved Caladiams, Latanias, Plioen ix, Cannas, Gardenias, Olea Fragrans and Azaleas, write us for prices* ^ j* .^ j* •^ «S" •J* P. J. Berckmans Co., ^"ir'^' Send lor our Price Litt. We have a line stock, for fall di-livHry, of Field Grown Roses, Clematis, f.^^'ng"!' Flowering Shrubs, »7oriment. Ornamental Trees, Conifers. To avoiii liisappointinent, order now ii supply of ROSE-STOCKS FOR GRAfTING. (I'rices delivered In this country). Rosa Manelti. $12 per 1000. Roia Polyanlha. |H per KIOO. Hosa Laxa (Froebeli). J* SO per ROD. The stocks most largely used by European growers tor j-'raftini; tea roses. Our representative, Mr. J. Austin Shaw, will be at the' OoBvention and will be pleased to quote prices upon any wants in our line. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., ZZ"tu. FIELD GROWN, OWN ROOT ROSES A LL the best sorts, •'^ tender a nd hardy. Our solicitor will visit you and make prices, regardless of where you live or quantity you want, if you will drop us a card at once. The Howland Nursery Co. l.ori Angeles, Cal. I^^^f^^^^^^l I Fruit Trees — standards for orcliards; dwarfs for gardens. Small Fruits — all kinds, including grapes. Ornamental Trees, Evergreens and Shrubs — for the embellisliment of public and private grounds, of large and small extent, parks, cemeteries, etc. Shade Trees for avenues and streets. Hardy Roses; the finest col- lection in this country of large two-year-old plants for immediate effect. Hardy Plants, Climbers, etc. Our new catalogue, carefully revised, beautifully illustrated with half- tone engravings, with cover of exquisite design, contains accurate and trustworthy descriptions of the most valuable varieties in cultivation, and is replete with practical hints indispensable to planters. Although pre- pared at great expense, it will be sent free to our regular customers; to others, on receipt of ten cents. ELLWANGER & BARRY, JficKKrr- Estahlislied 00 Tears. SEND FOR TRADE LIST NOW READY, OF Tree and Shrub Seeds, Tree Seedlings, Etc J. H. H. BOYD, Gage, Sequatchie Co., Tenn. MICTION SALE OF TREES! September 26th, 1900. ENTIRE STOCK OF TREES Growing on forty acres, com- prising principally rare Ever- green Trees, Shade Trees, and other ornamental stock. Auc- tion Catalogue ready ir two weeks Chas. B. Hornor & Son MOUNT HOLLY. N. J. Waukegan Nurseries. TREES and ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS. Evergreens a Specialty. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. R. DOUGLAS' SONS, Waukegan, III. Large Flowering In twenty best varieties. $2 per Doz , $15 per 100. In eight best varieties, market sorts, $1.50 per Doz, $10 per 100. Red Jacket Gooseberries, Large, deep red, very healthy, strong grower, wonderfully productive, best Gooseberry out; strong young plants SOc per doz., $3 per 100. F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III. WRITE US For prices on thi- following Everbloomin^ Roses in 4-in. pots. Iiealthy auil well grown. Bride, Hridesmilid, Gnjdeu Gnia, Kuiserin Augusta, La France, Mi-teor, Mine, f'aroline Testout, Perle des .lardins, I'apa Gontier. Salrauo, l*resident Carnot, Muriel Grtihani, Sou v. de Wootti'n. by the liiindred. MaplbAve HOOPE8, BRO. A THOMAS, Ni'KSBRiEs Weet Chet'e'', Pa. St. Fiacre Nurseries, MEIRrLBEKE. GHENT BELGIUM. A CAROON de LICHTBUER, ESQ., Mgr. Special culture, very cheap: Azalea Indica, Mollis, Begonia, Palms, Laurus Nobils (Bay Tree), Rhododendron, Gloxinia. Exportation. Large Elms. rtC line specimen Elm trees 6 to 9-inch M^ caliper, 26 to 40 feet high, with well developed heads. Have Ipeen several times transplanted and will lift with excellent roots and halls uf earth. Send for price list. SAMUEL Ci MOON, "^^^llucVi^io.). pa. igoo. The American Florist. 97 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦4 »♦♦♦♦♦«♦♦♦♦♦♦«♦♦♦♦♦»«♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦«♦♦♦♦♦ ASSORTED FERNS IN FLATS Ready for Potting, S2.00 per Flat. 6 Leading Varieties. If you are in the market for FERNS, this is the most advantageous way to buy stock at little cost. 110 clumps of small plants which can be divided into i to 5 plants. Bach flat contains ♦ BOSTON FERN. Azaleas WILL ARRIVE SHORTLY We have inspected our stock grown by the Syndicate of Belgium Growers this summer, and find it is the finest we have ever had. The varieties are the most popular for American trade and consist of the following: Prof. Wolters, Bernard Andre Alba, Empress of India, Niobe, Schryveri- BOSTON PERNS . . . Ready for 3 in. pots, Jn.OO per 100; ready for 4 in. pots,' #15.00 per 100; for 5 and 6 in. pots, f20.00 and 525.UO per 1(10. Extra fine plants in 5 and oin. pots now ready for a shift into pans or pots, |,35.00 per 100; J4.50 per doz. This is exceptionally good value. ASPARAGUS PUUMOSUS NANUS ... 3 in. pots, extra fine, $8.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII ... 3 in. pots, Jo. 00 per 100. KBNTIA BBbMORBANA AND FORSTBRIANA 2;2 in. pots, 110.00 per 100; 4 in. pots, |40.00 per 1(10; o to 7 in. pots, 51.50, f 1.75, f2.00, $1.00 up to «5.(.)0 each. UARGB DBGORATIVB PUANTS OF KBNTIAS We have stock of BelmoreanaandForsteriana in large specimens,both in single and made up plants, at f 10.00, |12.50, |15.00 and |25.00 each. ana, Simon Mardner, Vervjcneana, Dr. Moore, Van der Cruyssen, Em- press de Brezil, Deutsche Perle, etc. PRICES F. O. B. NEW YORK CITY Per doz. Per 100. 10-12 inch es in diam. f 4.50 f 35.00 12-14 " 6.00 45.00 14-lb ■• 7.50 55.00 16-18 " 12.00 40.00 18-20 " 25.00 200.00 20-24 " 36.00 300.00 Special Prices on Large Quantities. AZALEAS. Place at once your Fall Import orders for Palms The Syndicate of Belgium Growers have an especially fine lot of Kentlas, Latanias, Cocos, Araucarlas, Phoenix, Bay Trees, etc. .\sk for our special Import prices. We are Headquarters for Bulbs Write for our Special Low Price List Don't Fail to Visit Us While Attending the Gon- ventlon. We are 20 minutes from New York City Hall. Take the Erie R. R., Chambers or 23rd Str. Ferry, or the Electric Cars from Hoboken, which pass our nursery. Christopher or Barclay Str. Ferry. Bobbink Sc Atkins Wholesale Florists and Nurserymen RUTHBRrORD, - rSOW JERSEY ««♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦«< PALMS. >♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ 98 The American Florist. Aug i8. Helpful Reminders. Palms, draca?nas, crotons and panda- nuses should all be cleaned and shifted by now and should be in a shaded house. The best shading I have ever found is what is known as Aurora C sheeting, tacked up by first putting the tack through a wooden label to prevent the head of the tack tearing through the cot- ton cloth. The fancy-leaved caladiums should be in the same house and so should the torenias, but without the shading, for summer and fall decorations. Such plants do nicely together during summer. The house should be syringed frequently in the walks during hot weather, but, although it should be well ventilated, avoid strong, continuous draughts. In a similar house should be the old plants of Begonia incamata, shifted and ready to make fine specimens for Christ- mas. Here, also, you should have your plants of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine and your potted cuttings of poinsettias and "Euphorbia Jacquitifeflora. Space the plants properly and look to the drainage •f every pot. Do not allow wilting. You can make larger poinsettia heads, and with less labor, by planting in the open bench but bracts grown in this way require more care to prevent wilting when cut and storekeepers prefer the plants in pots, as they maybe kept longer and are frequently sold that way. You have probably examined the list of geraniums and determined with which to stock up for next spring. It is vvell to plant your propagating stock inside where it will keep growing continuously while you make cuttings. In making up your list be careful not to discard any variety merely because it is old, but because there is something better. You should not neglect training a num- ber of plants of Clematis paniculata on strings for cut flower trade in the autumn ; they make beautiful strings and pay bet- ter than sweet peas; if cut and placed in water over night they handle well. C. B. W. PANSIES THE JENNINGS STRAIN of Show and Fancy Pansies. New Crop Seed Now Ready. My 1900 strain is of the highest stiuidard .md can- not be excelled by any. Finest mixed. 2500 seeds, 11.00; Vj-oz., »2..W; oz., 15.00. Yellow, white, blue and black, in sepcrate colors. 50c per pkt.. post- paid by mail. Small Pansy Plants, 60c per 100 by mail. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, The^laeet Pansies, Lock Box 294. 80UTHP0RT. CONN. Ptease mention the American Florist when writing SEED PANSIES SEED ROEMER'S SUPERB PRIZE PANSIES. Improved strain, new crop ready now, (my own growinj;). This new mixture is saved from the very finest selected plants from uU leading novel- ties of art colors; without doubt Ihc finest strain in the market today. Mixed, per packet of 3000 seeds. $1.00; H 07... 1.50; V4 0Z., 12.50; 1 oz., IJS.OO. Cash with order. Plants Ready September )6lh. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. arower of Extra Fine Paniles. One Million Oxalis, In 4 choice bedding variilies, .50i' to .tl.2.T per 1000. White Amaryllli (Ismene Calathina) stroDE. Gladi- oli, extra fine Hybrids. Childiii. Lemolnei and Gandivensit. Hi'- finest inixliire I have ever seen. Alsn i-hoiee named varieties. E. Y. TEAS, Graon's Fork, Ind. Pleaie mention the American Flornt when writing. The Ford Oxalis. This rarest winter blooming bulb of the century, introduced by us in 1895 and known by various fancy names, mav be had of Henry A. Dreer, TheStorrs& Harrison. Co., The Good & Reese Co., and a few others. No white or lavenders to ofl^er this year. This Oxalis naturally blooms from September to March, hence should be planted very early. Other specialties: Cacti from Pacific Islands and Lower California, Sinilax seed, Mina Lohata, Heliotrope, Nastur- tium, etc. *r The Ford Tropical Nursery, L M. FORD, Manager, SAN DIEGO, CAL. Established the Pioneer Nursery of Northwest in 1850 at St. Paul, Minn. HEADQUARTERS FOR JAPANESE FERN BALLS Many thousands sold last sea- son. Now is the time to place importation orders. Write for special prices for December delivery JAMES VICK'S SONS, ROCHESTER. N. Y. Please mention the American Florist when ivnlins:. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ PAEONUSl Our Specialty. A. DESSERT, We iirow them on a most extensi\e scale and in great variety. At tlie Paris Expo sition this year we were awarded First Prize lor General Collection. First Prize lor Noveltiet. Horticultur- ist... . CHENONCE*U.X, FRANCE. ► ('ATALOOVE8 AND PitlrES ClRBENT FllKE i ► ON Api'Lication. a ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦< ALWAYS THE BEST AND BETTER EVERY YEAR. Herr's= = Pansies Tliey sell tlieinselveg. 'I'r> 100:13 an e\p'Tii[ient. Plants only, and ready October 1st to January lit. KuEE iiY 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. Catalogue Illustrations. We sell Electros of the fine illttstra- tions used in the Ambbican Flobist at 15 cts. per square inch. Send list of your needs to THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 1^ EDWARD 6. JACKSON Wholesale Florist m m HARDY, HERBACEOUS PLANTS ONLY In any quantity t^ for the least money STAVirORD, CONN. m w w w m m w w w w <* m m UNIQUE COLLECTION OF Border Plants, Bulbs, Etc. One of the best collections In Europe. SLrontr plants. True to name. Moderate prices. Catalogues tree PERRY'S HARDY PLANT FARM, Winchmo e Hi I, LONDON. N., England. NOTICE. '\Ve are now ready to give you LOWEST estimates for KlRST-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 flijures. Address H. H. BERGER & CO.. (Kst 7H) 47 Barclay St .N.Y. A good adv. in a good paper will bring good retomi. igoo. The American Florist. 99 EXTRAORDINARY TRADE SALE Morticultural Auctioneers, WILL SELL ON THE PREMISES OF The Rose Hill Nurseries NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y., By order of Messrs. Siebrecht & Son, Proprietors, 40,000 Palms, 5,000 Stove and Greenhouse Plants, 10,000 Ferns, and several thousand other valuable decorative plants, Including a Superb Collection of Commercial Orchids Monday and Tuesday, August 27 and 28, AT 1 1 O'CLOCK SHARP EACH DAY. Stages at New Rochelle Station will meet the trains leaving at '» and lU o'clock from Grand Central Depot, 42d Street. Every member of the S. A. F. who is interested in valuable decorative plants should not fail to avail himself of this rare opportunity. Lunch will be served in large building adjoining the Greenhouses. For Catalogue and other information apply to the Auctioneers, CLEARY ^ CO. - - 60 Vesey St., IM. Y. 100 The American Florist. Aug. i8. Denver. GOOD SHOW ASSURED FOE NOVEMBER. — WELL KNOWN FIRMS PROMISE EXHIBITS. At the meeting of the newly formed Florists' Club on August 3 it was shown that there is every assurance of success for the big flower show to be held in the large pavillion at City Park, November 7, 8 and 9. Not only chrysanthemums, but the choicest of other flowers as well, will be there. Among the eastern firms which have already promised exhibits, are Nathan Smith & Son, of Adrian, Mich.; the Chicago Carnation Company, of Joliet, 111 ; E. G. Hill & Co., of Rich- mond, Ind ; Fred. Dorner & Sons Co., of Lafayette, Ind ; Dailledouze Bros., of Flatbush, L. 1.; C. W. Ward, of Queens, L. I., and J. F. Wilcox, of Council Bluffs, la. The Lawson carnation will be shown for the first time in Denver and many other novelties will arouse the local interest. Baltimore. SCHEME FOR A BIG, ALL-SUMMER HORTI- CULTURAL EXHIBITION. — MOSS IS BUILD- ING. A number of prominent florists, nur- serymen and landscape gardeners of Bal- timore are considering the advisability of holding a general horticultural exhibi- tion in this city, to continue from the early part of May until the close of November, 1901. The project is at pres- ent in an embryonic stage of develop- ment. Theodore Eckhardt is the spokes- man for those in the scheme, which con- templates the use of Electric Park. I. H. Moss is building three houses to cover a total area of 48x202 feet. Mack. Good Strong Stock. Per 100 5,000 Mi.xed Geraniums, 2M-in..$ 1.50 2,000 Named Gininiums 2H " .. 3.00 5,006 Chinese Primroses, white, red, pmk and blue Z'i " .. 2.00 2,000 Begonias, mix 3d 2J< " .. 1.50 1,000 Red Vernon 2M " .. 150 l.OOOErfordi iH " ■■ 1-50 1,000 Asparagus Sprengerii 3 " .. 6 00 500 Nice Rex Begonias, mixed 4 " .. 10.00 Calla Bulbs m " .. 7.00 Mixed Ferns, strong plants 4 '* .. 10.00 Pansy Sei'd, Giant and Fancy mixed, per nz. 4,00 The Morris Floral Co., Please mention the American Florist 7uhen ivt itin^. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. TRANSPLANTED seedling plants for July and August delivery, ready for 2i4-in. pots, at 83.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 500 at thousand rates, (free delivery). Cash With Order, Pleabk. R. ASMUS, Now Durham, N. J. FLORISTS' ORCHIDS The Finest and Largest Stock in the world. CAIinFD ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and O/IIIIILK BRUGES, BELGIUM. Send for List of Commercial Varieties. A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y. Beauties. Sprengerli. AM. BEAUTY ROSES, t-'ood, H-ioch, 16.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. strong plants. ready for 3-incli pots. $5.00 per 100, 145.00 per 1000. Robert P. Tesson, ^,!"L'o^u?,'.'"iJ,r.''"'- BRUNS' LILY OF THE VALLEY. New Pips ready in November; stock will be exceptionally fine. Write for prices. FANCY CUT VALLEY ALWAYS ON HAND. H. N. BRUNS, Importer and Grower of ItlGH GRADE Lily of the Valley, 690 West Van Buren Street, CHICAGO. Taplin V Patent Double Action DASIor ^ Clay and Slack Burning DUIIt/l SPECIALTIES IN PLANTS. CYPRIPEDIUM INSIGNE in all sizes. COELOGYNE CRISTATA in all sizes. AZALEAS, Specimens from four to ten feet high. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, four and five-inch pots. NERINES and BELLADONNA LILIES, large flowering bulbs. DOUBLE WHITE PRIMULAS, three and four inch pots, ready in September and October. S. TAPLIN, Florist and Nurseryman, Fori street West, DETROIT, MICH. PRIMROSES. IMPROVED CHINESE, rendy for 3-inch pots. Well known throuKliout the United States and Ciiniiil;! iis llie llncst large llnwering tringcd varieties i;rown. SINGLES, named, $2.00 per 100, $17.00 )iiT 1000; DOUBLE, niimi'd. $.■! 50 perr lOO. Extras added liljer;Ulv to hrip pav e.xpressage. PRIM- ROSE SEED of b^'St 15 v.irieties. single and double, mixed, 500 seeds, Jl.OO"; halt pkt., 50o. GIANT PANSY SEED. The very best mammotli variities, no liner ever olTered; all the seed jilanls critically selected. SOW TH« BEST. Packet, 3500 seeds. Jl.OO; half-pkt.. 50c. A packet n[ the grand new Dwarf Forget- Me-Not "Itlue Iti'auty" added to everv seed order, .'strictly cash prices. THB HOME OF PKIMK08ES. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. Orchids ! «^ Arrived Ire.sh from the woods in fine condition: Lxlia anceps, L. autumnalis. L. Crispa, L. flava, L. grandis tenebtosa, L. Perrinii, Oncidium Vari- cotum Rogersii, Cattleya Percivalliana and C. MosslcB. LAGER & HURRELL, s^mm't. "■ -i- Orchid Growers and Importers. That Can't Be Had KUewhere. Buoh as New Kalanchoe Flammea. New Incarvllleas, New Campanula Mlrabllts, New BuddlelaB. New I)eut- zlae. Mr. Peter Barr a New White bupln, The Grand New Salvia Glory of Stuttgart. The Edelweiss In bloom, New Ruelllas. New HlblBCua, New HeKonlaa, New Cannae, 200 New Dahlias, New Treasure Vine. New Shamrock Pea. Send forCalaloKueof Novelties. Always In quantity— AsparaKUS Sprengerl. Boston Fern. Baby Primrose. Edelweiss, Fern Balls, at low- est prices. A. BLANC & CO., Fhiladelphia, Fa. CHRYSANTHEMIMS. ?J-1^r:Xof^ for planting', $2 per 100; 25 at 100 rate. Mmo. Itertimann. Goldnn Hair, Nivi'U3, Mrs. L. C. Made- ria, Prcs. Smith. Mrs. .lerom*' Jones, Harry May, Ivory, Pmk Ivory, Yellow Ft-llow, Viviand-Morel. Wananiaker, Harry Ilurroll, Yanoma. Glory of the Pacific. W. H. Lincoln. Domination, Evange- line, Helen Bloodgood, Goldea Wedding, Mrs. H. Robinson. White Swan, Autumn Glory, Queen, Eugene Dailledouze, Clara Goodman, Lady Fitz, Mprry Christmas. Cash with order or satisfac- tory reference. JOHN J. ARNOLD. Homer. N Y. VINCA.... VARIEGATA FIELD GROWN, VlllLo WM. A. CLARK & SON. 59 Stale St., Waterlown, N. Y. Plcasf mctition thf Amfrican Florist when jvriiing. For FaU Delivery Jt Two Sizes. Prices on ] Application. rpoo. The American Florist. 101 S)cleoate6 to tbc Convention who can make it convenient to visit my establishment either before or after the meeting are hereby cordially invited to do so. My collection of palms is as healthy and vigorous as good and careful culture can make them, the Arecas and Kentias being especially fine. There are also many other features that I think will interest members of the craft and make their visit pleasant and profitable. Take Steam Cars at Reading Terminal Station, 12th and Market Streets, Philadelphia, get ticket for Chcltcn Hills or Jenkintown. Over fifty trains each way daily. Nursery but a few minutes' walk from either station. Cordially yours, 5osepb IDeacock Wholesale Rose and palm Grower Wpncote, pa. BEGOINIA LIGHT PIINK LORRAINE There is an honest difference of opinion as to preference in the two shades of pink in the original Lorraine and its Light Pink sport — about equally divided, I believe — the ladies generally favoring the more delicate shade, whereas the sterner sex lean towards the higher color. But when the two varieties are sufficiently plentiful to be grown side by side in most greenhouse es- tablishments, there can be but one opinion as to which of the two has the better or stronger constitution, and that will be without a doubt LIGHT PINK LORRAINE. This is said without a moment's hesitation, based upon my own experience with the two varieties growing side by side here. Its most important value as a plant for the home, however, is its superior lasting qualities, which the following unsolicited letter from the well-known firm of Pennock Brothers, Philadelphia, fully verifies: MR. EDWIN LONSDALE. Philadelphia, December 26, 1S99. Dear Sir; We wish to tell you how much we are pleased with the sport from Begonia Gloire de Lorraine having delicate pink flowers which you sold us. It is of value not only for the exquisite color and largeness of its flowers, but what is of even more importance than these qualifications to the retailer is its lasting qualities. In decorating our window last week, two of these plants were put in amongst a number of the original Lorraine, and while the plants of the older Lorraine lost their flowers badly, the sport is today in as good shape as when put in, and in decorating yesterday they were again used. Our customers seemed to like it also, for they were the first to sell, and had we known these two were in the window, they could have been sold many times over. Thinking you would be interested in knowing how well it has done with us, we are. Yours very truly, (Signed), PENNOCK BROTHERS. STOCK LIMITED. ORDERS WILL BE FILLED IN STRICT ROTATION AS RECEIVED. Healthy Plants in 2,'+ Inch Pots, 50 cents each; $5.00 per dozen; $40.00 per hundred. Money Order Office, Chestnut Hill, PHILADELPHIA (Station H.) EDWIN LONSDALE, WYNDMOOR P. O., Near Philadelphia, Pa. N. B. — We have not changed our location, but the United States Post-Office authorities have made a change in our Post-Office facilities. 102 The American Florist. Aug. i8, Washington. TRADE ODIET AND SUPPLY ADEQUATE.— WHATTHE GROWERS ARE PLANTING.— ROSES ALL llENCHED. Trade is very quiet and the supply of stock is equal to all demands. Outdoor flowers are not so plentitul, owing to dry weather. J. R. Freeman has four houses of roses planted. One is filled with Bridesmaid, about 1700 plants, and the other three are occupied by Beauty, Bride, Golden Gate, Perle and a few Liberty, also a bench of a white sport of Merruet. La France and Kaiserin planted in solid beds for summer blooming are doing very well. Cyclamens are coming on nicely. Carnations are held back some- what by dry weather. Clark Brothers have foui houses planted with roses, American Beauty, La France, Kaiserin, Brides, Bridesmaid, Carnot, Sunset, Wootton, Duchess of Albanv, in all about '.1,000 plants. They have also benched about 4,000 chrysan- themums. Norton Bros., Brightwood, D. C, have built a new house for carnations and violets, 18x96, heated by hot water. A. Gude & Brother have finished plant- ing their new range of six houses, having benched 20,000 rose plants, including all the usual sorts. P- *^- Geneva, III.— C. J. Reardon, who has been with W. P. Harvey, has gone to Calumet, Mich., to take charge of the new commercial establishment of A. E. Lutey. Sandy Hill, N. Y.— John L. Watkins & Son have their place of 5,000 feet of glass in first-class condition and are pre- paring for a heavy fall trade, which they confidently expect. Sandusky, O.— The greenhouse and stock of J. C. Gooding, who recently filed a petition in bankruptcy, have been sold to D. J. Mackey, who will repair the place and put a competent florist in charge. Boston Ferns. LARGE STOCK. FINE PLANTS. Per 100S';,-inch,|4.00; 4-inch, 110.00; 6-incli,$2i).00 NEPHROLEPIS CORDATA COMPACTA. Pit lC0 2'/j-inch $3.C0; l-in.-h, JH.OO. H. KADEX, Gainesville, Texas. 100 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 4-inch pots, $10.00 per hundred. 100 PINK HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, 3-inch pots, J5.00 per hundred. C. G. HANZ, Owensboro, Ky. Now is Your Chance. MUST BE SOLD FOR WANT OF ROOM. 500 Asparagus plumosus nanus roots from bed, extra large, will divide well, (" $3.00 per doz., as long as they last. Order now. Bunch and string Asparagus, 30c. (asb pleuse. C. L MARSHALL, 67 Merrimack St.. Lowell, Mass. Cyclamen Persicum Gipnteum from stMMi of select plants of iny own prow- int;; fine plants in 3^-inch pots reaJy for u shift, 5 cts. eiich. Will i-xclian^*; for a limited quuntity of Kurns and IJt't^onius. W. J. ENQLE, care L. Coy, Xeni« Ave. and Dover St., DAYTON, 0. PALMS FERNS Fine Stock, Prices to Please, Iiow Express Rates. PALMS.. No, of Inches ■ Leaves. High Liiluuia Korbouica 4 to 6 15 to 18 KentiiL ForsterianjL 4 to 6 18 to 34 3to4 18to20 3to4 12tol8 Belmoreana 4 to 6 15 to 18 ex.rafine 5 to 6 12 to 18 3 to 4 12 to 15 Areca Lutescens 3 to 5 18 to 24 3to4 IStolb Pbu'iux Caoariensis 4 to 6 U to 15 3to4 lOtoia Paudanus Dtilis 15 to 18 •• 10tol2 Livistoua Rot undi folia Size of jar. 6- inch Ci •• 5 ■• 4 " 6 •■ 5 " 4 " 6 ■■ 4 " 5 ■' 4 " 6 " 3 " ..4 " FERNS.... Nephrolepis Davallioides Furcans 7 to 8 " " " 4 " Cordula Compacta 3 Adiautum Cuueutum 3 Per do/. Jl^.^iO 8..W 6.00 4.0O 10. OO 7.50 4.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 2.50 (> 00 1.50 3.25 5.00 3.00 1.00 .70 .65 Per 100. *60.00 70.00 50.00 33.00 90.00 60.00 35.00 45.00 28.00 35.00 20.00 50.00 10.00 25.00 40.00 20.00 10.00 5 00 5.00 Soliciting a share of your patronage, I am. Yours respectfully. Bockford Seed Farms, Forest City Greenhouses. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILL... '^iSSSiiilliMJili-Miiiiiiiili-ii^'lVi''''-'''''^ Attention S. A. F. a K If vou want a fine lot of Fancy Leaved Caladiums, Latanias, Phoenix, Cannas, Gardenias, Olea Fragrans and Azaleas, write us for prices. P. J. BERGKMANS CO., Augusta, Ga. w ^T^TTTTrTTTT'T TV}Twmmmmwmm&sm^ ; JT?rS8S»!7^'rT1!®M5S Sago Palms! Fine Plants in all .sizes. Well •rrown, nnd perfect leaves. One of thf best summer and fall plants for retailing. Thev run from five to twelve leaves, in small si/e pots that can be shifted and save freight 5 to 7 to 9 to 7 leaves, 9 leaves, 12 leaves. $ 6.00 per dozen. 9.00 per dozen. 15 00 per dozen. Oan be sent safely by frei^jht. Satisfaction guaranteed. Cyperus Alternifolius, 3-incb, llnr wi-ll-Rrowii, $5 per lOO. Jasmine Qrandiflora, \'riy fine for cut llowers— always in blooiii — 4- ill. pots, stronji plants, %\.m pt-r tlo/.-n. Ficus Elastica, X^^!^ pots, 3H to 4 feet liijjli, Sl.OO eacli. Latania Borbonica,^,;^; Ntock witli character leaves. 18-in. hii;h, JIH per 100. need shifting' to f> or (i-in<'.h. Cash With Oudek, Pi.kask. CRITCH ELL'S, CINCINITATI. O. BOSTON FERN- •iV,-\n. pots. »5,00 pt-i- 100; 3-ii]. 18.00 pvt 100. Crimson Rambler. rr^XidVu^^: f(ir winter forcing- The C0N4RD & JONES COMPANY, Bay Trees Grand Pyramids, Dense and Dark Foliage. Exhibition Plants, The Finest in Trade. Height with tub, fifteen feet; diatn- eter at tlie base, six feet. Solid new tubs, 28x28 inches. Price per Pair, $50. with packing, duty, freight free at New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Price per Pair, $80. To be had twenty-four pairs, all alike. Also fifty pairs twelve feet high, $30 to $50 per Pair. Cash or good references with order reijuired. DE SMET FRERES, Ihe Nurseries* Cjhent, (Belgium). igoo. The American Florist. 103 >Ab WAh >'*k wAk wAk. ^Ak, •'Ak. .>Air, >'«if. .^Ait yijt .]>#ir .«fc^ make a note TO make It Vour Business ^ * ... to examine the specialties wliicli we shall exhibit at the New York Convention. TOKINABl VASBS # ^Japanese Vases of these we are the only large import- -'*' _^^-^^_i^^^^-^^ ^.^—^—^-^ ers for florists' use. They are attract- # ive, very strong and low priced. We have a great variety of sizes and styles. Especially adapted for store use and for cut flower displays in exhibitions. ^ 4t # tSP .>«>. ^ # # jtAj*. VIOUBT VASES IVIctal Designs from Germany. Novel in make-up] and ^^^^^^^ ^^.^— ^^— — comparing favorably in price with any ever offered in the American market. A full line of Wheat Sheaves, Cycas Leaves, and general standard goods and novelties in horticultural supplies. In connection with our display will be a complete exhibit of the specialties made by the Boston Florists' Letter Co. We know we can interest you and we know we can save you money on your supplies. N. F. McCarthy & company • * • IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS IN PEORISTS' GOODS • • • 84 Hawley Street^— BOSTON, MASS. 4t ■•.♦!•■ # # ••»,•■ ■»♦.•■ •»♦•■ 104 The American Florist. Aug. 18. WORK DELIVERED WHEN ORDERED.^J*J«J« DAY and NIGHT PRESSROOnS... CAPACITY: TWENTY TONS OF PAPER A DAY. FORMS CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED. NURSERY AND SEED CATALOGUES 87=89=91 PLYHOUTH PLACE CHICAGO Book, Job § News Printers.... THE BEST EDITION and PAMPHLET BINDERY ^ ^ ^ oe TO BE FOUND IN THE UNITED STATES. igoo. The American Florist. 105 lXw!«t55i«5i«i5Ci^iJ5iJS'i/,e $2.00 and $2.50 each. RUBBER PLANTS. 12 to IB-in. high, $4.00 per do/..; 20 to 24-in. hit;h, $6.0fl p'-r doz. WM. A. BOCK, N. Cambridge, Mass. Unknown r.orrespondents will send cash with nrdors. Connected with Telephone. Per 100 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, Fine young plants $5.00 BEGONIA REX, Stroiitr, 3-inoh pot plants, in good assort- ment 6.00 CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS, 2!i-inoh iiots 3.00 CyCLAMEN, \)T\ bulljs. finest struiD, mixed fi.OO CAREX JA^ONICA VARIEGATA, An excfllent dn-orative tjrass. I'^xtra stnnig plunts from "J'/i pots 5.00 NEPHROLEPiS CORDIFOLIA, 2',2-inL-h pots 3.00 SMILAX, Field-grown, strong clumps 3.00 Extra heavv 5.00 NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian Mich. Please mention the American Florist to our advertisers. tgoo. The American Florist. 109 THE BOTTOMLESS POT [PATENTED] =MORE ESPECIALLY FOR^ Violet and Carnation Culture Read Fred Domer's experience as set forth on page 1553 of the issue of THE AMERICAN FLORIST for July 28, J900 :: :: :: :: :: =ALSO= Those Red Pots "STANDARDS" AZALEA POTS, FERN POTS, BULB PANS Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory ^ 490 Howard St,/ Detroit, Mich, ., ^. .. ESTABLISHED 1853 1^ HARRY BALSLEY, Traveling Representative ...Without a Donbt... We have the finest line of Pots, Bulb Pans, Azalea or V^ Pots, Jardiniere Pots, Hanging Baskets and Lawn Vases for Florists* use that you have ever seen. All Florists Are invited to inspect our exhibit at the S. A. F. Con- vention and secure samples and prices. THE IONIA POTTERY CO., 9 IONIA. MICH. BRANCH WAREHOUSES: ^ Lon%Und City"! N. Y. Universal Insectlcidt For Flowen, Tresi ■ and Animals. Reoommended &nd in nie bj the foremoit floriiti &nd ourterymen in the land. For Sals it the Send Storu. ROSE MFG. GO. NUaARA FALLS. N. Y. Do not hide year light nnder a bnthel. Tell the people what yon have for tale. ''Everlasting Label" The newest aud best glass label holder on the market to label Trees, Rose Hushes, Shrubs, Plants and Flowers: for use in garden and conservatory. Endorsed by Peter Hen- derson >>'^T^™^ Y^'K*^^° CO., Indianapolis, Ind. | 110 The American Florist. Aug. /S, KIFT'S PATENT ADJUSTABLE VASE HOLDERS No. 1 — Brass, nickled, 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 four foot rod brassed and nickeled, with three clasps for 5 to 6-inch pots each 1.75 ^ KIFT'S PATENT RUBBER CAPPED FLOWER TUBES. * (As per illustration), 4 inches long, ' »-inch diameter, per 100, $3.50. Both of the above are indispensable to the decorator. In use and highly recommended by the principal retai' stores. Send for illustrated circular. SEE EXHIBIT AT THE CONVENTION. ROBERT KIFT, Florist, .1725 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 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. THE MURRAY HILL HOTEL Park Ave., 40lli and 41st Sti., NEW YORK. T ▼ 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. Die Bindekunst Einzige Special Zeitschrift der Welt fur BLUMENBINDEREI. Probenummern umsonst. Abonnement 10 M. jahrlich. J. OLBERTZ, Bindekunst Verlag, ERFURT. DEUTSCHLAND. STRONG TRANS- PLANTED •'lants Celery Plants. 20c .iHXl. $1 50 :ilOOOibyr]]:i(l 10 |.irci>iit niorn. \V. riumr,, G. Pascal, li. Market, (iolden S. Ulaiichint; imd Dwarf Red. Write for price on large lots. Do not <:onf(>und tht'se plants with cheap ones pulled up whf^ri! they were sown. Try some of ours and see the difTcrenci-. Good seedi'ings, 2-in. hiL'ii,2Sc.i 1000. Cash Pi-KAsE. Samples 10c. R. KILBOURN, Clinton, N. Y. ^itM^M)MiiMVMMiWiM^tiitM*VmimNWWiiVmiMMHWHfm^ WE ARE READY For the coming SEASON with the most COMPLETE and COnPREHENSIVE LINE of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES to be found In America. Ueing one of the largest Importers and Manufacturers of Florist's Supplies, we invite every Florist to step in and see our stock, if at all possible, or write to us for our baiuisome new lUustr.-iteil Catiilo^ue, which will be found complete iind up to date. A fi*w of our specialties are, Imported Cycas Leaves (dull and i;lazed). our famous Wheat Sheaves. Immortelles, Cupe Flowers (all colors), Novelties in Fancy ami Plant Baskets for every occasion; Pot ('overs. Pedestals, and everything ih;it is iii'eded Ijy the trade will lie found at "Headquarters." M. RICE & CO., IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS. 918 nibert Street, PHIIADEIPHIA, PA. SiGMUND GELLER Importer and Mir. ol Florists' Supplies Complete Slock - New Goods New Illustrated Catalogue Now Reaay. Send for it. 108 W. 28tn 8t , neareth Av., NEW YORK. Imported Prepared CYCAS LEAVES LOWEST FKICEB. RECEIVING REGULAR SHIPMENTS. Florida Natural Products Co., p. O. Box 3T:i, IndlaDapollH, Ind. 1 I CYCLONE SPRAY PUMP THU GEKAT INSBPT KXTIKMT- NATOR. SpraysaBflne asmlet. Just the thing for Roses. Palm-, Pota- toes, Tobacco, Small FrulM, Uen- KooBts, etc. All tin, 5nc. ; all .,-.,. polished copper. H («i. Ois* iciiri Order. Weighs hoxed, about 5 pounds. Puyer pays express. STEVENS & CO., 107 Chambers SI. ,N.Y. City. John Conley & Son, manufacturers ot 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET, -Bfe-w "Vorlc:. If You Have Stock To Sell... the best way to make that tact known to the trade is by regalar Gj^eitlffi^^ °« " ...The American Florist, igoo. The American Florist. Ill mifssssim^s^^is^^immim^i^sEimiimmifstiSfi^i/^^ a Colxiixxlbia Txilb^ FOR PLANTS AND TREES. £3 § With or without carriers, as desired. Made in 5 sizes of the best of Cypress, g "THE TUB THAT LASTS FOREVER." Every Seedsman and Florist who catalogued these Tubs last season made money on them. They are sellers. Don't forget it 1S0=160 Yedder Street, CHICAGO. ManufacM By TiiB InvaHd AppliancB Co., t SPECIAL Machinery lowers cost. That's where we save. Not on material. Our factory is equipped with machinery especially adapted to this business. Special facilities for special work. These backed by experience and a thorough knowl- edge of material enable us to give you the very best at a reasonable price. CVPfiESS '^o^cMA^'^I...^ wsmi (JOHN C. lllTOieSBLACKHAV/KST. MONINGER €0. "''IZI"^?.''^/''"- We can give you much better value than your local mill. ! FOR INSURANCE AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL, Address JOHN Q. ESLER, Sac'y F. H. A., SADDLE RIVER, N. J SM{LAX STRINGING Made Ea>y by the use ol MEYER Green SILKALINE JUST THE SHADE OF THE FOLIAQE. Samples and prices free. JOHN C. MEYER 18x30x12 made In two sectlonSf one for each eize letter, given away with flrat order of 500 letters. Block Letters. 1 H or S-tnch size, per 100. $2.00. Bcrlpt Ijettera, $4. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by le&dlDK florlBte everywhere and for uUe bj bJI wholesale flonst^ and supply dealers. N. F, McCarthy, Trcas. and Managcft 84 HawlAy St.. BOSTON, MA8«. GHAS. W. JACOB & ALLISON, IMPORTERS. 66 Pine Street, NEW YORK. CAPE FLOWERS, RAFFIA, HELLEBORE, Dalmatian Insect Powder, Etc. Write us for Samples iiod Prices. FLORISTS' innnorielleLetters.Elc. \fledal Awarded at the World's Fair and Highest Award Wherever Exhibited. These Letters and Destgns are made uf the best Immortelles, wired on wood or metal frumes, havloK holes drilled In them to In- sert toothpicks, by which they are fast- ened In the deBl»;n . Give them a trial. You will find these ^(oods to be superior to any In the market. Mnch Letters. f2.50 per 100. Pustage. 15 ct8. per 100. For other styles of letters, Kmblems and Oealtfns send for catalot;ue. Beiore purchasinK send for free sample and fcataloaue, and compare with any other letter on the market. For sate by all Florists' Supply Dealers. SAWPLES AT THE COHVfcWTIQM. THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S COLOR CHART li now accepted as the standard In preparlnff oolo deaorlptlons, by many forelRn houses »• well as In Amerraa. PRICE IB CENTS POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 322 Dearborn St. Chicago tgoo. The American Florist. 113 TSeHot CorTJer Mr. Editurs I rite to tcl yo that bi meanz of the new Submarine boat — The Holland — what goes down under the ochen I have been enabled to send a Kargo uv me Greenhouse contrapshins tew a place where they are much needed. My f rend Jules Verne had charge of the cargo and showed Boss chap tew put the apperatus up AN OLD NICK so tickled with the wa it worked he sent this letter uve recommendashun wat u c SHOEL CENTER, Infernal Regions. My Dear Carmody: In return for your kindness in sending your appliances I have extended your leave of absence indefinitely. My subjects unite in universal praise of your VENTILATING APPARATUS, in fact when the ventilation is on they hover around your CHAMPION BOILER, and the kids spend most of their time swinging on the gates hung with your EVERLASTING HINGES. Gratefully your friend, BEELZEBUB. To my Floris Frenz — I wil sa dont wate till you go where it is hoter before you uze my fixins but send tew me for a Kata-a-log wat tels u awl about em. Me name is J. D. CAB MOD Y, an I live in Evansville, Ind., close to Posey Kounty. ESTABLISHED 1859. THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS, fiorticultural Jlrcbltects and Builders and manufacturers of Greennouse Heating aitu Ventilating Ppparatus. WINNERS OF THE HIGHEST AWARD— At the World's Fair, The Dean Gold Medal ; Certificate of Merit, Society American Florists, and the Silver Medal for 1S9S of the N. Y. Florists' Club; Madison Square Garden, for the best Amateur Greenhouse. CONSERVATORIES, GREENHOUSES, Etc., erected complete of our patent Iron Frame construction, or of Wood and Iron combined, or Wood alone. Hot Bed Sash, Frames, etc. TheWeathered Conical Boiler, Seven Sizes, ^„^ Weathered Patent Improved Sectional Boiler FOR WATER OR STEAM HEATING ABSOLUTELY SECTIONAL IN EVERY PART. A Few Points Claimed for this Boiler; Simplicity of construction. Sectional headers. Maximum vertical circulation. Sectional ash-pit. Smoke-box on front or back. Rapidity of water circulation. Easily cleaned in every part. Direct or indirect draft. Minimum friction. Grates on level with fire-door opening. Greatest amount of Boiler surface exposed to radiant heat. Heatinx surfaces so arranged in fire-box that the hot gases must strike every part be- fore entering the combustion chamber. Each section is complete in itself, and can, if broken, be replaced very quickly, as it is only necessary to take out the bolts in the flanges, when the damaged section can be taken out and a new one put iu. Should it not be convenient to put in a new section the header can be plugged and the broken section left in place until a more convenient time, and this can be done with less trouble and expense than with i«99 yx^^>^^. »ec,..ou.i View. ^ny other sectional boiler in the market. "We I*elfer to the following named parties who have lately purchased and are using our Sectional Boiler : E. M. Wood & Co., Natick, Mass. R. i:. Shufelt, Chatham, N. V. (ieo. Pick, West Hobokeii, N. J. David Deau, Astoria, N, Y. A. E Aldrett, Morrison, 111. A. Urunner, Lyons Farms, N. J. W. G. Muller, Lyonsav., Newark, N. J. J. W. Miller, Craighead, Pa. H. C. Patthey, IJayshore, N. Y. N. V. Zoological Gardens. John Scott. Flatbush, lirooklyu, N.Y. Ditzeiibcrger Bros., Bay Ridge, N. Y. Gro. Schubert, West Hoboken, N. J. Keiip St. GreeiihuusLS, isrooklyn, N. Y. Send four cents for Catalogue, (ireeuliouse Constriictfon or (>reenliou8e IfeaUngf. FACTORY, 196 to 240 Orient Ave., Jersey City, N. J. OFFICE, 46 and 48 Marion St. (New Elm St.) New York. 114 The American Florist. Aug. i8, Seattle STATE OF TRADE AND CONDITION OF STOCK IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. — FIRST THOROUGH TRIAL OF NEW CARNATIONS IN WASHINGTON. There is very little business being done in the flower trade in thiscity at present, except an occasional funeral order. There is a scarcity of all kinds of flowers. We are having lots oftrouble with cut worms out here, outside stock, both flowers and vegetables, having been completely stripped of blooms and foliage. Most growers have had lots of trouble with them on the carnations outside and chrysanthemums and other plants in the greenhouse. The retail stores in this city are not kept up to the usual standard found in places of this size throughout the eastern and middle states, very little eflort being made to attract custom. There seems to be agreatdeal of jealousy among the craft here, and some of them claim that eastern methods and cultural hints as laid down by the trade papers will not work here, but we fail to see it that way, for when we get to that state where we can not learn a little from the other fellow it is time to shut up shop. This is the first year that the new kinds of carnations will be given a trial in this part of the country. The only varieties of recent introduction grown before were Flora Hill and prob- ably 100 plants of G. H. Crane. The Washington Floral Company has nearly 10,000 plants of the newest kinds, including G. H. Crane, Mrs. Bradt, America, Glacier, Peru, The Marquis, Olympia, Mrs. Lawson, Cerise Oueen, Genevieve Lord, Ethel Crocker and Gen. Maceo. Most of them are looking well, notably Genevieve Lord, G. H. Crane, Cerise Queen, Glacier and The Marquis. They have just completedahouse 30x110 three- quarter-span. .\11 of the growers around this city plant tomatoes in the houses when the violets and carnations are nearly done in the spring, and reap a good harvest from them during June and July, a great number being shipped to Alaska, mostly in the green state. Olyhpia. Glass For Sale 100 Boxes 16x24 double strength "A" at $2.50 per box. 150 Boxes 16x24 single strength "A" glass at f2.00 per box. 125 boxes 10x12 double strength "A" at $1.75 per box. 160 boxes 8x10 double strength "A" at |1.60 per box. The prices are sood as long as the glass lasts. It is all well packed and will be guaranteed to be in good condition. Address QIIEEN CITY WRECKING CO., Front and Broadway 5ts.. CINCINNATI, O. Sheep Manure. I>ry, pulveri/rd, in U to return N'avini^ Toronto u<>i I:itiT Ihan Septf-mbcr 10. Kust Ihroui^h seivi'-r. I'or further particulai-s, writi- F. A. PALMER. A. G. P. A., or call at C;)ty 'ricK<"t <.>lTi(U*, 1(7 Adams Street, < 'hit-ago. KTo-w le^^ciy for T>^X^-vG>vy» PLANT CULTURE HITHERTO ADVERTISED AS "COMMERCIAL PLANTS/' By George W. Oliver, Propagator t" the U. S. liotanic Garden. Washington, I>. C, and late of th*' Royal Itotanic Garden, Edinburgh. A Working Hand Book of Every-day Practice for the Horist, Gardener and Nurseryman aud aii those who intend to grow plants and Howers. in the greenhouse or jxarden. as a means of obtaining a livelihood. Each and every article is written in concise, simple laugiiagf, and pmbodies wholly and solely the experii'nces rf the writer. Th*i plants dealt with not only comprise all those which are com- monly handled by the trade, but include numerous deserving varietiL-s not so fully known. Chapters are given on Stove and Greenhouse Plants, Bedding Plants, Vase and Basket Plants, Vines, Hardy and Tender, Bulbous Plants, Ornamental Grasses, Water Pfants— Aquatics. Ferns and Lycopods, Hardy Perennial Plants, Hardy 3hrubs; Also a lengthy chapter of General Dirt'ct'ons. 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 iigure within the reach of all, while it contains more real practcal information for those for whom it is intended than is to be found in much more preten- tious works costing ten and twenty tinges 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 (697, NEW YORK. steel Wire nam staKes. 24 inches long;, $ 5,00 per thousand; $ .75 per hundred. 36 inches long, 7.00 per " .85 per " 48 inches long, 8.50 per " J. 00 per " 60 inches long, J0.50 per " t.25 per " TERHS CASH WITH ORDER. ADV. WILL NOT APPEAR AGAIN. H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass. "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. KBiinis LIQUID PLANT FOOD For Greenhouse Cultivating. EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY, Chicago Ofllce: 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston. H. K. Snider, Suite 423, 200 Clarii St. .If your.. Business Methods are right you can make a profit on an advertisement here. ."--o a\ The most convenient wa.v of applying an insecticide ever yet devised. No pans required -No heating of jrons-No Irouble-Cannot injure the most sensitive blooms-Very erfcci^ive. Price O0 ■ I SGOLLAY BOILER FOR Greenhouse Heating, Etc. HOT WATER OR STEAM. Farminqton, Conn.. March 9, 1896. "The Invincible Boiler you placed io my Carna- tion houses has given ^reat satisfaction. I die not have to run the boiler hard even when the thermometer stood 18" below zero. It has proved 'Invincible' in every respect." HneH Chksnbt, Florist. I SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST. Estimates Cheerfully Qiven. JOHN A. SCOLLAY. 'INVINCIBLE." 74 and 76 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. please tncndon the Ametican Fl'^rist when luriting. GREENHOUSE GLASS m OUR SJPEC MALTY, I LHRCE STOCK «^ ^ ^ ^ -^ PROMPT SHIPMENT. : ,%^>'Parelinseeii0ilPD)ty.Pjint5jrustesEI(.! |2^^ WRITE rOR. LATEST PRICES. J^ MAGHlNERYajid SUPPLIES at URMUIPRICES 1:^ We have the lar^'est machinery depc it 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 ninnerous other noted structures. Our facilities for rebuildini; macliinery are unsurpassed. We c .ver all our sales with bindint; i,'uarantees. BOILERS FROM $25 UP. ENGINES FROM $35 UP. STEAM PUMPS FROM $15 UP - etc., etc. We also carry a couinl.-io stock of trcin-ral supplies, such as BELTING. SHAFTING, HANGERS. PULLEYS, IRON PIPE, VALVESand FITTINGS, IRON ROOFING, HARD- WARE, PLUMBING MATERIAL, etc. Cut this ad.i.utanrt »e will send yim Free "ur 2S0 page Catalogue No. ■•''. We are cniistantly buyiufr ^■lUire st<»ks at Sheriffs and Receivers Sales. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. West JSth and Iron streets, - t.HICAGO. ^ -^ / / / / L ^ \ \ N igoo. The American Florist. 119 PROFIT IS CERTAIN... In the prudent and thorough heating of a greenhouse as much as in large sales of stock. If a florist is burdened by an "unnecessary annual tax of from $50 TO $100 For fuel and extra labor he must work much harder in order to make up this unnecessary tax out of the profits of his business. We know from our past experience that there is no unnecessary tax for fuel and labor when our boil- ers are used, because they are made after careful examination of the reas- ons why other boilers have failed and their construction avoids the defects shown. No one has bought OUR BOILERS That ever regretted it and thousands have bought and look back at the cost as the best investment they ever made. SEE WHAT This florist says: C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kansas, ,Iuly 19th, 1900. I purchased a No. 70 Standard Sectional Hot Water Boiler from you in August, 1898, and I do not remember that I ever wrote you anything about it. In corresponding with me you told me that other parties that had purchased your boilers in some cases paid S50 00 more for your boiler than they could have gotten other boilers of same capacity. I wish to say that I am one of them, as I paid $50.00 more for your boiler than I would have had to pay for another make. I am not sorry for it as I now see the difference in price is more than made up by the difference in value. I can speak from experience, as I have two other good sectional boilers, but yours is a terror. I have 2000 feet of two-inch pipe, 1340 square feet of radiation hung to the 70 boiler and I have my expansion tank about forty feet away from the boiler and still it gets so hot that it wants much more radiation, so I am going to have it heat another house 20xlC0, or 1600 feet of 1 '4-inch pipe, or 688 feet of radiation, so that the total radiation will be 19Z8 square feet, but I think the boiler can heat it eas- ily. I know I have never crowded it and if we would it would throw all the water out of the line of pipes. That boiler is all right and anybody that wants to know about it, refer them to me. OUR GREENHOUSE CATALOGUE Is free, and we are in business to give information about our boilers and heating greenhouses, and solicit correspondence. WE CAN MAKE Prices delivered at any station, so that a florist knows exactly what the cost will be of a boiler delivered. Mention American Florisl. GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y. We are Supplying TWTATERIAL for extensions for some of the best-known growers ^ [ in tlie country, men who would not have "cheap" lumber, whose first requirement 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. § California Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress. | LVANS* IMPROVED V£MmAnjic\ APPAMAFUS \ WRITt fOR ILLU5rRATtO ■-AIALOGUE QUAKF/t arrmcHMfWiixi Hiiro's A. Sia.^f>! In a lot of g;ilvani/ed Roie Stakes. Save mouey by writing McLENEGAN BROS.. Reading. Pa. Jennings Bros., GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS... & BUILDERS. Mfr« ot and dealers In Creonhouse Specialties. Patent Iron Banch Frame Fittings, Improved Cast iron Gutters and Plates. Send for Cata'OKue Jennings Bros.. OIney, PliU>«delphIa, Pa. PLACE YOUB NAME. and vour specialties before the purchasing florists ot the entire country by advertising in ■■KO HDVT. MOW. THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 120 The American Florist, Aug. r8, Index to Advertisen. AQTeniBlDii Batea iSi Allen J K >,••_„ S AmllDK Albert F '.10 Amtlnu K C '5 Arnold John J I(j0 Asmua R MO Bailer FA ••> Banner J L <0 Barnard W W & Co.. I Barrow J G "0 B>ur S Alfred I KaaBett& WaBhbum... ill B jyersdorfer u & Co. . 103 «enthej4Co „ 71 Berckmana P JCo 86 % 102 uerger H H * Co 98 Bemlng H G. '^ BlDdekonat Die 110 Banc A & Co 100 BobbtnR & AtUns '.^ Beck Wni A 108 Boston lietter Co 112 Boyd J H U 96 Brant&Noe ?2 Brill FranclB H Brown Peter 98 Brown & Canfleld g UrunaH W 100 bucibee H W 102 Bndlong J A "1 Bunyard n A 0 Rurpee W A^tleo * ffl. II Caldwell the Woods- man Co ;0 California Nuraery Co U Carmody J D 113 Chadwick Chas 'M Chicago ijamation Co. 91 Chicago Bngravlng Co. 105 Chicago House wreck- ing Co l>i Chrlaly Wilbur A 4 ijloolunati uulFloCo. ii Clark Wm A * 8on..lU1 Clearyi Co 91' Clipper Lawn Mower Co 112 Cjhen J M . 72 Coles W W 9j Conard & Junes wj — 1 2 Coniey John a Son — 110 Cottage QHrdens — 94 I Coventry M J 8 Crabb & Uunl«r 91 92 Craig Robl& Son 86 rrltchell'B 1(2 Croom John F & Bro "4 Croucb Mrs .T W 9i Crowl Fern Co . , 10 cnnnlngham Jos H .. 91 Cunningham D O iJlaes Co 1 8 DavlB Bros l08 ueamnd J B 7i 88 Detroit Flo'r Pot W ks Ili9 1 De LIchtbuer A Cardon 96 ; De Smet Frerea 102 D<_'3Bert A 98 De.xter I.llllan Allen.. 70 Diccinson Co Albert., li Dleucb A& Co 119 ilUon .1 L, 92 Dodge W W 109 liomer tTed&Sons Co. 9 Douglas' Sons K 911 UreerU A 84 120 Unnne « Co 108 BaBt«rn rhemlcal Co. . 1 14 Edgar W W lUi Blchholi Conrad 92 Ulohnulz Henrv 84 EllwanBcA iiarry — '.to Bngle W J 112 Krnest W U . .116 Farmers' aud Planters' Co 71 Ferguson John B 72 Flnley Lawn Rake Co 12- Florida Nat Prod Co ..llli Floral Exchange ^9 Florists' Exchange 114 Ford Bros 73 FordL M 98 Foster LuolDS H 108 Fox & Fox r^O Frlsenette Carl Hi Uardeners i^bronlde. . 88 Gardening Co The 81 Oarland Geo M Ill Oeller Slgmund I lu Ghormley Wm 7d Gibbons R W \'l Glblln & Co 119 Gorton & Lldgerwood IV Qullett & 3ona W H... 92 Gantber Wm H 73 Qumey Heater Co 117 Hagenbnrgei Carl 92 Ball Aasn Ill Hammond Ben] 116 Hancoch Geo & don . ',iO Uarrla Wm K 86 Heacock Joseph loi HelnlJos 92 Belss J B 92 Hennecke C Co 116 Herendeen Mfg Co — IV Herr Albert M 9S HerrmaTin A 112 Herron Dana B 9J news A ii A Co 116 flllflnger Bros 116 HUIE O & Co I HIppard K. 116 Hltchlnga & Co 4th Special cover IV Hoffman B M & H N. SO Uolton A Hunkel Co. . 7i) Hooker HM Co 118 Hoopes, Bro& Thomas 96 Horun Bdw C .73 Homor ChaB B & Son 9J uort Adv 116 Hose Connection Co.. 8J Howland Nursery Co. . '^ Hull & Co lis Hunt E H 71 11 Invalid Appliance Co. Ill Ionia Potttrr Co 109 Jackson* PerklnsCo. 96 Jackaon B B '.ts Jacob & Alllaon U2 Jacobs a & sona IV Janaen Ed 107 Jennlnga B B 9S Jeimings Bros 119 lohnson & Stokes 74 Joosten C U 11 Joy* Son , 96 KadenH 102 oaetlng W V '- Keller Bros Ii6 Keller Geo & Son 116 Kellogg GeoM |2 Kempe Jaa 11 KeuMcutl nroa . "7 KentuokyTobProdCo.112 Klft Kobdrt 110 KIIDonrn R Ho Krick WC 11- .\roesobe" Br..5 oo ..115 Kuemer H W 94 Knelm C A 72 KuhlGeo A 9j Lager A Hurrell . . . li«l Lakev'w Rose Garden. M Lamb JasM 92 Lang JuMQS 73 Ley John U 86 LlmprechtS J 73 Lindsay the Florist — 86 LltilefleldllF 114 Luckland Luml.o..ll8 IV Long D B HI Lonsdale Bdwln 101 Lord & Burnham Co . . 2d Special cover IV Lnoas j di. oo 12u Lynch W HI 71 McCarthy & Co N F.. 72 1113 MoFadden EC 74 McFar. and John 80 MaK«llar & WlnMJSon 71 S2 McLeuegan Broa Ii9 MacBaau A S 9: Mader Paul 8.S Marahall <' L 102 May Jobn N 81 Meeban Thos & rtuns. . SO Merlon Greenhouses... 8U Mever Jubo u <« Co ...lu Mlchell Henry F 91 Mtuang & Co VA MUlang Frank 73 vlUer W J 91 Model Plant Stake Co .116 Moller's Gartner Zel tung 94 MonlngerJCCo Ill Montana Fertilizer Co 114 Moon Samuel C ......96 Moon Wm U sj Moore Wm J 81 Moore, Uentz &Nasb.. 7l Morris FloralCo.... 013 Moss Geo M 72 94 Murpby Wm, . 9J DONT PAINT until you have seen our sample cards. They ■will help you. Drop us a postal pnd ■we'll mail them to you. JOHN LUCAS & CO., Philadelphia, New York and Chicago. : Holds Class j Firmly < See the Point 49" i The \ BD Keyper I'cr- < fret dllazlnr Point* ara < the beat. No rigbta or J lefts. Box of \wb points ! 76 cents, postpaid. < HENBT A. DRF.F.K, i 714 Cheataat 8t., Phllft.,ra. Murray Bill Hotel ..110 Myers k Co 126 Nanz CO 102 Nan/. & Nenner 92 New York Hotel 110 Nlessen Leo 72 Noenne \ Hoepker II N Y Cut riowoi BiX. 7.1 N Y Cnt EHowe"- Co.... 73 Pennock flam'l S . . 72 Perry's Hardy Plant Farm 98 Pierce F O Co IV Pittsburg Cm Flo Co. . 70 Pollworth CCCo .. 70 Prince AG* Co 71 92 OuakerCltv Wo bwi„.ii8 Queen city Wrecking Co 114 KandaU A L 71 Eaynor J 1 73 8i BeedQlaea iPalnt i^o 1211 Regan Printing Hous« 104 Relnberg Geo. . . , 71 77 9 1 Rein be "-i? Peter 7i 79 RetzerWalteriCo . So I Rice M &Co 110 Rlder-ErlcaaonSng Co 116 Rodsera Alex il Koemer Fred 81 Rolker A&Sons II Rose Mfg CO 109 Bupp John F HO Sander 4 Co 103 Schlllo Adam IV Schmidt J C 90 92 Bchwelgert Chas... 101 HcoUey John A IS Sheridan W F 73 Blebrecht & Son .. ..87 I Situations & Wanu> ... 69 Skabcura Dip Co 114 Smely Jos H 92 Smllh U J 70 Smith Nath * xnr &4 103 Smurthwalte Pro Co . II Soltau C .. fO South Side Floral Co 88 Stahl Cbas n 72 Btearna Lum ber Co 1 20 Slevena & Co 110 Stevena Geo 3d Special cover Stootholl U A 4 i-u . II Slnrrs & Harrison Co. 77 Slyer J J 74 , Suiherlana Geo A 72 Swahn PotteryMf gCo .116 TapUn S 100 Teas E Y '.« Tesaon Bobt F 110 Thorbum J M 4 Co. 74 I Tobacco Warehousing I and Trading Co 114 Traendly & Hchenok .. 73 Union Mfg Co 116 1 Vail Seed Co 109 Van Wert Greenh'es . 92 Vaughan^B Seed store I 74 83 'J5 I Vlcks Sons Jaa 93 Vincent 4 Son Ii8 .lola 114 Vredenburg i Co 92 Wabash BR 114 Watson OC II Watson W H 93 Weathered'B Sons Thoa W 113 Weber H 4 8on» 80 Weeber 4 Don II , Wetland 4 Blsch 71 Welch Bros a ! Whllldln Pot Co 1C9 Wletor Bros .. 71 Wlttbold The Geo Co 86 I i wood Bros 84 Woodroffe 4 Bem- helmer 72 WredeH SO Yates J W 86 Young Jno 73 88 Young 4 Nngenf . . 73 Young Thoa Jr .. ...73 S2 Zlmglebel D 81 Let the advertiser know that you take the Florist. Then he'll know how he came to get vour order. CtPRElS IS MUCH M{»{tE PmUWOl'rHAMPINE. SASH BARSi uf TO ^t |>EET IN umeTM «« UaWGER. 4 iREENHOUSE AND OTMgR 80aaiW« MAyERIAL. s, Serirfif»reur IHuatnatei BooK >jRES) Send IfohVi, THE NetK^nsgy, $9STg«, f^s. Briffir»reuriti«»TnM«« BooK CYPJ^ESS UJIMBER>9»» Its USES." laaaaaaa INCORPORATED FOX & FOX COMPANY BROKERS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS, " '""oSr"pri°cea"' ^^ CH ICAGO. INDEPENDENT OF ALL TRUSTS. 121 ACQ for Greenhouses, Conservatories, Hot- ULHvd beds, etc. Also Hotbed Sashes and Mais. Paints, Oils, eto. THE REED GLASS & PAINT CO., 456 W. Broadway. NEW YORK. [xclusively A GREENHOUSE HEATER? SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE ■WORK. EASY TO ERECT; SIMPLE IN OPER- ATION; ECONOMICAL AS TO CONSUMPTION OF FUEL. Send for Catalogue and latest prices. MYERS 8z: CO., 1514-1520 So. 91h St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. (Ebtablibhsd 1849.) rinley Rotary Lawn Rake. I Something New. Papa! Wb Can Rake Youb Lawn.' THIS IS A CUT SHOWING THE FINLEY LAWN RAKE IN OPERATION The mower and reaper Bucceeded tbe Hcvthe: the threBher succeeded the Hall— but never until now has a machine been la- vented to take the nlace of the antiquated hand rake The machine has arrived. This le It. YOU NBKD IT. A THOROUGHLY durable and reliable machine, to follow the lawn mower. It takes up all the t:rass. 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 rake three times as fast as with a hand rake. ^^A CHILD can run it. Just the thing to flpht 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. \ mi MIS! Wmm^ limerica is ■'iiie truw oi inu Uessei; there may be mars caminrt Umidships, but we are the Urst ta touch Unknown Seas,' Vol. X^ I CHICAQO AND NEW YORK AUGUST 25, 1900. No. 638. ITLlillE /Ai^JflSilii^lH iFiL@@l!@7 Copyr^l Er ^ht 1900, by American Florist Company, iitered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published evert Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 334 Dearborn 5t., Chlcafi^o. Bastern Office: 67 Bromfield St., Boston. Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, J2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OFFICBR8 — E. M. Wood, Natick, Mass., presi- dent; F. R. PiERSoN, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice- president; Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Bbattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. The seventeenth annual meeting will be held at BulTalo. Ausust, IfiOl. Officeks-elect (tobe instal ed January 1.1901) Patrick O'Mura, New York, president;' W. F. Kasting, Buffalo, vice-president; secretary and treasurer as before. 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 ui«'eting:it Buffalo, August, 1901. Edwin Lonsdale, Chestnut Uill, Pa., secretary. THIS ISSUE 48 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. The New York conveu'ion 121 —President Wood's address 122 — President-elect Patrick O'Mura (portrait). . ,123 —Judges of the trade exhibits 124 —Report of the secretary 124 —Vice-president-elect William F. Kasting (portrait) 124 —Report of the treasurer 125 —Reports of committees 125 —Florists* Hail Association 125 —The president's reception 125 —Wednesday's proceedings 125 —The Chrysanthemum Society ot America, . , .125 —The American Carnation Society 126 —Wednesday Mvening's programme 126 —Thursday's procefdings 126 —The horticultural exhibition 126 —The trade exhibit 126 Hand bomiuet of orchids (illus.) 127 Between the acts ; 128 What I think I know about greenhouse construction (illus.) 128 Funeral design (illus.) 131 Gerbera Jamesonii (illus,) 133 The rose 133 With the growers — Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111., (illus.) 135 O! Willis N 136 Chicago 136 Making a start at growing 137 The seed trade 142 The nursery trade 144 — Orlando Harrison (portrait) 144 Our pastimt-s — The uunners' contest 146 —The chiff of the bowlers f portrait) 146 —The bowling contest at New York 146 ^^^^^p^^^^j^^^'^.^^^'ii^^'^'^^t^'^i^^'^s.^'i^^'^i. w^wCi^ THE NEW YORK CONVENTION. i The sixteenth annual convention of the Society of American Florists has passed into history vastly to the credit ol the New York Florists' Club, without doubt far eclipsing the successes which have attended its predecessors. Not only was the attendance larger than heretofore but the interest was keen from start to finish. There presentation included the whole country, several of the most dis- tant states sending leading men of the trade, and the arrangements for Enter- tainment were faultless. The committee of the local club has labored long and painstakingly that the machinery of the great meeting should move without a jar and the testimony of the visitors is unanimous in approval of their work. It should be ample reward. The trade and horticultural exhibitions were particularly valuable, being remark- able for theircompletenessatidthe superb quality of much of the stock shown. Those who sought pecuniary reward in nearly every case found it in the consid- erable amount of business transacted in the exhibition hall and in the acquaint- ances formed, which will surely result in commercial transactions in the future. Grand Central Palace proved to be per- fectly adapted to the requirements of the occasion and left little to be desired in the way of a meeting place. The ses- sions of the society and the exhibitions were accommodated all upon the ground floor and the arrangement afiforded the committee on decoration an opportunity to display their skill, of which they took complete advantage. President Patrick O'Mara, of the New York Florists' Club, inaugurated the convention at 9:30 a. m., Tuesday, August 21, by cordially greeting the visiting delegates and assuring them of a fulfilment of the promises of hospitable and kindly treatment on the part of the New York brethren. An address of welcome was then delivered by the Acting Mayor of the city, Hon. Randolph B. Guggenheimer. He spoke of the florists' association as one the growth and prosperity of which had always been closely identified with that of the Empire state, and of the fact that eleven years had elapsed since its last annual meeting in the metropolis, when it :.^....^J exhibited the perfection of horticulture and of nature's wonderland of flowers. He said the length of this interval was the only ground of complaint against the association, and he trusted that the interval of absence following the present meeting would be materially less. After referring to the pride of New Yorkers in the marvelous growth and prosperity of the city, to.day the gate- way to the wealthiest, because the most productive, country in the world, and a city which, in a few years, will be the greatest upon earth in wealth, area and population, he continued: "That is our manifest destiny. We face the rising sun of promise and pros- perity and turn our backs upon nothing American. But our great houses of trade, our public buildings and splendid residences, in fact every home in our enlarged city, would be sordid and unlovely but for the touch of the land- scape gardener in unexpected places and the unpainted loveliness of God's flowers — the sweetest things that breath on earth and which have no souls to recog- nize their shy but imperial beauty. Ladies and gentlemen, such art as yours is universal. It is like the air or the sunshine; it cannot be confined to the gardens and conservatories of the rich. It glorifies our public parks with such natural loveliness that the little children from the tenements, who play there in the sunshine, learn imperishable lessons of form and color from the exquisite growths of nature that exult everywhere in their spring and summer pride. It beautifies the windows and rooms of all who love the odorous handiwork of nature, and trans- forms many a poorly furnished home into a place of delight. Therefore I welcome you to this city because the art which you represent appeals to the heart and imagination of every man, woman and child in this community." Edgar Sanders, of Chicago, responded on behalf of the society. He expressed appreciation of the generous reception of the visitors and of the magnificent trade exhibit in the adjoining hall. Edmund M. Wood, of Natick, Mass., president of the S. A. F., upon taking the chair, delivered 9, formal address. 122 The American Florist. Aug 25, President Wood's Address, After one of those tactful and graceful oratorical preludes tor which he is so well known, President Wood addressed himself directly to the greatest needs of the society, speaking in part as follows: This society has contributed much to educate the florist to more comprehen- sive ideas and methods, a forerunner of commercial integrity and honor. It has raised the industry from a plodding, grovelling one, to the dignity of an art and to the equal of any commercial or manufacturing interest. It will compare favorably with mercantile or banking establishments, requiring the highest skill, executive ability and knowledge of the government of men. The florist, the horiculturist of to-day, is a man who by nature is a restless, changeful being. Were this otherwise, there would be no advance in floriculture or horticulture. He is tired of much of the old and is fond of the new things, new methods with brilliant effects — consequently he wants immediate results. We can safely pro- phesy that, as time goes on, he will become more and more of an interrogator and do more and more of his own think- ing. How little people think! This was expressed by a prominent gentleman at a public dinner in this city, when he exclaimed: " There are not 200 people in New York city who think." This, how- ever, is a pessimistic view. We come here, many of us or all of us, thoughtless o< what we can best do to promote the welfare of the society. We come for a good time. Now, I do not object to a good time myself, and I infer from your iridescent faces that you do not. Per- haps we are not unlike the two boys who were saying their prayers together. One started to say the Lord's Prayer and when he said: "Give us this day our daily bread," the other nudged him and whispered: "We've hpd bread long enough — ask Him for pie." The age is intense; it is active in all pursuits; its people are more sensitive and independent in thought, and it appears to me that some method must be devised to prevent the society from disintegrating into different organiza- tions through devotees and lovers of special flowers by such action as shall provide all that they hope to receive from outside organizations. Unless this is done, it is not unlikely that we may address ourselves to diminished audi- ences, if not diminished members of the society. What are the causes and what are the remedies? First, the society is not strong enough financially. This is the most serious cause. It can do little or nothing for its members to carry out their wishes, either by money or by exhibits or by premiums. It would be far better for the Society of American Florists, if the devoted followers of special flowers con- tributed such sums of money as they now contribute or deem necessary for special exhibits, to a general fund to be under the auspices and direction of this society. These could be known by such names as the Chrysanthemum fund, the Carnation fund or such fund as any par- ticular contributor or contributors may designate for their special flower. Every enthusiast in his love for a special flower, wants a special organiza- tion. These societies never would have been organized but for the necessity of having means to develop, improve and advance the claims of their favorite flower. It seems to have been thought a necessity, if these flowers were to be improved, at the present time. I have the honor to be a life member of one of these societies, the American Rose Society, for my heart is in the rose. Yet I do not approve of these special societies if it be possible to care for them in this organi- zation. The instinctive and universal taste of mankind selects flowers for the expres- sion of its finest sympathies and the universal heart of man blesses flowers. How much more is this sentiment developed in his favorite flower, the love for which burns with increasing brilli- ancy and strength. How difficult to hold incheckthe outside action which he takes to advance and improve its beauty and its variety, when the parent society is powerless to assist. How sad the spectacle which many of you witnessed of the bold enthusiast for his favorite flower, the rose, taking pos- session of this society s meeting at Detroit and appealing to its members to become subscribers for life membership, when the Society of American Florists was in need of funds itself. Not the faintest effort was made to obtain subscribers for this society at that meeting, and yet it is hard to blame the enthusiasts of rose culture. The remedy for it is to put money in thy purse and expend it freely for the general good. There are other remedies. First, by organizing the society into an associa- tion, national, if possible, otherwise under state laws with power to hold property. Second, encourage auxiliary societies in every city and large town in the country, which shall obtain their charters from the parent society and for which they shall pay a certain sum per capita, at the time of organization and annually thereafter according to the num- bers and strength of the society. By this plan the society will be continually grow- ing financially stronger and in time will be able to co-operate with the auxiliary society. It would be advisable to have a committee to investigate this proposi- tion and report at the next annual con- vention. Third, by organizing the co-operative department of purchase and distribution into a corpoiation, which takes nothing from you but gives you money for good fellowship. What then is, or ought to be our purpose? To CO operate in anything connected with our profession that benefits the greatest number. To co-operate for the diffusion of knowledge of floriculture and horti- culture and the happiness of our members, and for the benefit and happiness of man- kind. But if we cast a retrospective glance, do we not see that most that has been done has been largely for self- interest. Has the purpose been broad enough, and if so, have we performed the duties which that purpose imposes? Of the great number of florists and horticultur- ists and those intimately connected with us by trade, have we as members more than a small percentage? If our society were sufficiently attractive and beneficial, as it ought to be, we should have thous- ands join our standard, instead of hun- dreds. Our membership should be more active, more energetic, take greater inter- est in the society and band together for the common good. Our exchequer appears to have had hard sledding, uphill and on bare ground at that. Some process should be devised by those who have the welfare of the society at heart and who feel the respons- ibility which it carries with it, by which money shall flow continuously into our treasury with some assurance to those who desire to promote and advance the claims of their special flowers within the society, that it will be done. We are not facing as we ought, the problems which this purpose demands of us. Our members should be constantly thoughtful and active for the society in obtaining new members, soliciting every one who trades with them to become a member of the society, following the example set by that distinguished horti- culturist, C- M. Hovey, of Boston, when he was trying to build up and extend the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. He and his superintendent and clerks solic- ited every person who came to his nur- series or greenhouses to become a mem- ber of that society. In this manner, I became a member at the age of 24. We ought to be more resolute, definite and not, Micawber-like, "waiting for some- thing to turn up." You have seen the co-operative depart- ment of purchase installed. Many of you have heard the discussions and know the object, the purpose recommended to the committee appointed by the convention in Detroit; their report was read at the convention; it was printed with the other doings and sayings upon co-operation. The purpose was stated clearly and the convention believed in the object to be obtained by co-operation. The vote at that meeting was that the executive committee of the Society of American Florists, in their individual capacity, and ^ without involving this society in any ^ way whatsoever, should organize the corporation, as suggested by the commit- tee. It was the sense of that convention at Detroit, in my judgment, that thecor- poration should have been organized, m- without involving the society, but since then, at the meetingof the executive com- mittee, it was the opinion of a majority of the committee that the society did not give sufficient sanction for the organiza- tion of a corporation, and so voted to continue the co-operative purchase department, as it then existed, until the meeting of this convention. These sev- eral suggestions and recommendations are worthy of your consideration. As an illustration of the remarkable growth of floriculture and horticulture, we may instance the great west, where in some localities it has increased in pop- ulation in twenty years, 400 per cent. The increase of glass in the same time for floriculture and horticulture, is over 1100 per cent. No one could have fore- seen this enormous and phenomenal growth. We here see some food for co-operation. Should we obtain all the parties who erected the glass, as members of this society, and a profit of 25 cents a box for Jilass, it would net a sum of over hundreds of thousands of dollars. This for only one branch of industry. We can scarcely comprehend the magnitude of the uses of glass for floriculture and horti- culture. Add to the society's members those interested in floriculture and horticulture and it is impossible to esti- mate the magnitude of the growth and the wonderful impetus it would give the society. It is said there is a lesson, which even co-operation should learn; it has taught us all through nature, as well as in political and commercial combina- tions; the race which rests, and seeks the happiness of the hermit crab, very speed- ily decays. It is only in conquest over difficulties as they arise day by day that the solution lies. If co-operation is not to die out, or be choked, it must spread itself wider and wider. It affords the world all the advantages of competition, rpoo. The American Florist. 123 PATRICK O MAR*, PRESIDENT-ELECT OF THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. while it avoids the cruelties which arise from an uncontrolled and unbridled mon- opoly. The achievements have been so great in the past, the morality of it so suited to the individualistic temper of the Anglo-Saxon race, that we cannot doubt the result, if only co-operators will earn- estly work. With opponents so active, it is evident the assiduous propagation of co-operative principles is necessary. I will trouble you again with a few sta- tistics to remind you what co-operation has done in England and Wales. Up to and including 1893, total sales, $2,995,- 530,380: net profits, $256,080,345. To 1895 bv the last report inclusive, $4,070,- 547,775; net profits, $360,075,120. The Leicester Co-operative Society, hosiery manufacturers, commenced in 1887 with a capital of only $150; by December, 1898, the capital had increased to $204 855. I sincerely hope that you have exam- ined into the merits of co-operation car- ried on by a corporation, so that the decision here rendered at this convention, when the subject comes up for action, may be voted upon intelligently. Co-operation ought to be continued by the corporation, with competent officials to manage it. To-day all mankind, as never before, is interested in co-operation, to avoid being crushed body and soul by the colossal trusts. When co-operation is fully installed in the different industries it will sound the death-knell of trusts. Co-operation here will still require the parental, patient and fostering care of its friends, and of those who breathed into it the breath of life and have nursed it since its birth. Our society had in its treasury, Jan- uary 1, 1900, $855.55 and a life member- ship fund of $585, this amount after six- teen years of association. Does this sum seem sufficient and satisfying for all the efforts that have been made for sixteen years of labor? It pales in comparison with the association of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, organized in the year 1829, when floriculture and horti- culture were in their infancy, obtaining 250 members the first year and increased to 500 members in the year 1845, with $53,000 in its treasury. This, too, when floriculture and horticulture had hardly begun ttj climb to the great proportions to which they have grown. They have nearly a million dollars to-day. What plausible answer can we make in our defense, that we have not accomplished more, when the country is teeming with people and wealth, to which the years from 1829 to 1845 bear no comparison? They established a home. We should have one, second to no other horticult- ural building in the world. Can we have it? Most assuredly, if we will it, and make it a labor of love. A home which shall bring the society an income, with an experimental station in some sub- urban district, where everything in flori- culture and horticulture can be tested and tried, from which we all would receive a great benefit. This home should be a place where any member can come; it should be the Mecca of the florist, where he can seek and give information; a place for the diffusion of knowledge. I believe the first home of the society should be in the city of Greater New York, it being to- day nearly the center of advanced floriculture and horticulture and which during the life of some members here will increase to 10, 000,000 inhabitants. When this shall be accomplished, and is on the road to success, it will be time to consider other cities, where it may establish a home. For sixteen years we have had uncer- tain existence, and until the society has a local home, a house it can call its own, its advance will be fitful and uncertain. With a local home, I believe the society will gain largely in permanency and membership. It will take upon itself a new lease of youth and vigor, and its usefulness will be felt in all parts of the country. Every department of floricul- ture and horticulture should here be wel- comed and find here a congenial atmos- phere. We should aid and encourage the science connected with our art, that we may better appreciate the elevating and purifying influence derived from a better and more advanced knowledge, which it is possible for us to obtain in no other manner. This is the age of rapid progress and development, the accumulation of wealth with means to gratify our tastes for the beautiful. It should be our aim to lead in floriculture and horticulture and to mold public sentiment in our art. We should stimulate it so that it would fur- ther embellish and adorn our homes, our private grounds, our public parks and buildings. We have an unparalleled country, with unequaled natural advan- tages and we ought to be able to give those seeking information, the most advanced and particular ideas, so that each and every member of our society would be better equipped to carry for- ward this profession and under the most favorable methods. Such are some of the possibilities stretched out before ns, and to their accomplishment, we should be inspired by a common purpose. We should allow neither discord nor differ- ence of opinion to weaken our efforts, but work together harmoniously and unit- edly, that we may be recognized in the community as a powerful influence in every branch of our profession. The recommendation of the president in relation to a home for the society has been considered by a committee consist- ing of Messrs O' Mara, Rudd and Cart- ledge, who will make a special report to you on the subject. It has been suggested that the past presidents of the society be made honor- ary members. If you deem it wise to consider this question, it would be well to fix the status of such honorary mem- bers. The interest developed in some of the manly sports connected with our society is encouraging. Anything which is uplift- ing, which brings more of us together at our convention, is welcome, and, if t wenty or more clubs organized for manly sports will come to our next convention we will give them all encouragement and a hearty welcome. The increasing demand for plants, both foliage and flowering, is no doubt due to a taste for something more permanent in homes than cut flowers. An erroneous idea has gone abroad that cut flowers at some seasons of the year are exorbitantly high, but an . analysis of the prices for the year will show that the average is lower to-day than the grower ought to 124 The American Florist. Aug. 2s, receive. Adverse criticism is occasionally made, vrhich is heralded abroad by the newspapers and periodicals, that extrav- agant prices for flowers are charged by the growers for the holidays. These criticisms are madeby those who know little or nothing regarding the cost of cut flowers. It is the one season of the year in which the grower hopes to receive a remuneration for his efforts. He is obliged, oftentimes, to lose a crop of flowers for which he received nothing, in order that he may obtain the desired crop for the holidays, when there is a great demand for them. Did he not do this, not over half the flowers could be offered for sale in the holidays. The high prices which we hear of are only for the few flowers which are called exhibition flowers. If the grower depended for his income upon this class of his product, there would not be a foot of commercial glass in existence for the growth of cut flowers. It is to the vast volume of second, third and fourth class flowers, and that demand which comes from the middle as well as the poorer class of peo- ple, who never pay high prices for them, that the grower, and in a large measure the florist, depends for his success. Those who want, and will have, the very finest of flowers, selecting only the most perfect in form, foliage, size and coloring, and who are thoroughly conversant with these qualities, are willing, as thy ought to be, to pay the price which is demanded for them. Wild flowers, beautiful children of the woods and fields, is there not a future for them in the greenhouse? If made a spec- ialty, would they not find a welcome and a place in every home? Here is another opportunity for youth to seize and develop. In his peroration Mr. Wood spoke of the growth of our industry and empha- sized his belief in its possibilities and in co-operation. Judges of the Trade Exhibits. The following were appointed to make awards on the exhibits in the trade exhibition: Plants — Herman Lips, J.Francis Huss, Robert Hunnick. Cut Flowers— W. J. Smythe, J. N. Champion, A. Gude. Boilers, etc.— Alexander Montgomery, F. H. Dressel, John Coombs. Greenhouse appliances, etc.— W. W. Edgar, A. Wiegand, W. W. Coles. Florists' supplies — F. C. Weber, August Gaedeke, Philip Breitmeyer. Bulbs and seeds — Wm. Plumb, E. Wein- hoeber. John Bertermann. Report of the Secretary. Mh. PRESroENT AND MEMBERS:— One year ago we met at Detroit under cir- cumstances peculiarly encouraging. Con- fidence and stability had returned to the business interests of our land, we had the advantage of a popular city centrally located, and it was not unexpected that the convention of 189'.» was most success- ful in all resoects and the results highly gratifying to those intrusted with the management of the society's affairs. The usual full official report, a 168-page volume, was published in the fall and mailed to every member, and a detailed account of the proceedings at Detroit having also been widely disseminated throughout the trade papers at the time, it is not necessary now to make any extended report of that event. Among the strong features of the meeting were the fine trade exhibition, in which some sixty firms were represented; the inter- esting papers presented and discussed, especially those on rose house pests, by Edmund M. Wood on hybridizing carna- tions, by C. W. Ward; and on the develop- ment of public patronage, by J. F. Sul- livan; the very practical report of the work of our legislative committee, the spirited discussion on the subject of co-operative purchase, the unstinted hospitality of the Detroit people, the splendid illuminations in honor of our visit and the large number of flattering invitations received for the next conven- tion. We accepted the invitation from the New York Florists' Club, seconded by the fighting governor and Mayor Van Wyck, and here we are. The annual meeting of the executive committee was held in New York city on January 16, 17 and IS, 1900, all the members of the committee being present except one. Besides the usual conven- tion preliminaries many other important Vice-Pres. WM- F- KASTING. i-lect of Society of American Florists. subjects closely connected with the society's welfare were considered with careful deliberation, among them the organization for co-operative purchase of greenhouse supplies. The committee, feeling that, in a matter involving so heavy a responsibility, the s.-)ciety's wishes were not indicated with sufficient clearness in the vote of instructions passed at Detroit, finally left the plan undetermined, and the subject will again be brought before the society at this con- vention. It being announced that the New York Florists' Club proposed holding a horti- cultural exhibition in connection with this convention, the committee voted to appropriate twelve silver and twelve bronze medals for distribution thereat, under the direction of the New York Florists' Club. It was decided that the department of nomenclature supervision might now be transferred from the care of a special committee to a regular botanist, and Dr. N. L. Britton of the New York Botanical Garden was appointed accordingly to this office. Sub-committees were constituted to investigate and report to this convention on the matters of society incorporation and a permanent society home. The department of plant registration has moved along acceptably since last report. It has been the means of adding several very influential names to our per- manent membership list, its provisions are willingly complied with, it pays well and is evidently approved by those who have had occasion to avail themselves of its advantages. The registrations in this department since our last meeting were as follows: August 25, 1899, by Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N, J., Cattleya gigas atropur- purea and Cattleya Hardy ana Robbiana. September 18, 1899, by Peter Hender- son & Co., New York, Canna Governor Roosevelt. September 21, 1899, by W. E. Hall. Clyde, Ohio, Geranium Little Pink and Gernnium Cljde. September 21, 1899, by M. H. Walsh, Woods Holl, Mass., Rose J. S. Fay. November 1, 18U9, by D. Carmichael, Wellesley, Mass., Carnation Eleanor Ames and Carnation Mav Whitney. November 13, 1S99, by Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., Canna Olympia. November 17, 1899, by Alex. Mac- Lellan, Newport, R. I., Chrysanthemum \'ictoria. December 4, 1899, by Robert Mont- gomery, Wellesley, Mass., Rose Mrs. Oliver Ames. December 26, 1899, by Benj. Dorrance, Wilkesbarre, Pa., Rose Sara Nesbitt. February 1, 1900, by Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., Rose New Century. March 5, 1900, by C. Warburton, Fall River, Mass., Carnation Creesbrook. March 7, 1900, by C. H. Gerbig, Archi- bald, Pa., Geranium A. N. Gerbig. March 13, 1900, by Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J., Cattleya Trianse Nettie Martin. April 2, 1900, by Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., Canna The Express. April 2, 1900, by Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J., Cattleya Trianje auran- tiaca and C. Trians Fairy Queen. April 5, 1900, by the Floral Exchange Co., Philadelphia, Pa., Rose Queen of Edgely. April 16, 1900, by J. H. Dunlop, Toronto, Ontario, Rose Lady Dorothea. April 20, 1900, by Lager &: Hurrell, Summit, N. J., Cattleya labiata Mrs. W. C. Squier. June 2, 1900, by Richard Gardner, Newport, R. I., Canna Bobs. July 15, 1900, by Arthur Griffin, New- port, R. I., melons. Griffin's Hybrid and Sea Verge. July 15, 1900, by M. H. Walsh, Woods Holl, Mass., Rose Sweetheart and Rose Debutante. August 9, 1900, by Geo. Wittbold, Chicago, III., Nephrolepis Wittboldii. A number of purchases of glass and rubber hose have been made for parties applying through the department of co-operative purchase, a trifling com- mission being added in each case, the profits therefrom being devoted to stationery, postage and other expenses incurred in the department. The secretary's experience during another year strengthens the favorable opinion previously expressed regarding the system of membership assessments now in operation, and there seems no room for improvement in this depart- ment. The number of individuals who paid in 1898, but not in 1899, and have therefore been dtopped from the member- ship roll is forty-six and the number of resignations two. The full number of members recorded as paid up for 1899 is 553, inclusive of twenty-six life members, a net gain of 119 over the previous year. igoo. The American Florist. 125 The new names added to the list of mem- bers in 1899 numbered 148; one each from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Montana, Tennessee and Texas; two each from Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Wisconsin; four from Canada, six from Missouri, seven from Indiana, seventeen from Michigan, nineteen from Illinois twenty- one from New York, twenty-five from Pennsylvania, and twenty-seven from Ohio. Since our last meeting three members have died: Alfred Henderson, September 5, 1899; J. M. Jordan, February 4, 1900; Harry Dale, July 15, 1900. The list of plant introductions in America, published in the annual report for 1899, described 189 new things. This included twenty carnations, seven roses, five cannas, twenty dahlias, fifty eight chrysanthemums, eight sweet peas, twenty-five geraniums and forty-six miscellaneous. The list of canna intro- ductions fell off very heavily from the previous year. We had hopes of securing for this con- vention a lower excursion rate for our members than the usual fare and one- third, but all efforts in that direction were futile. It is gratifying, however, to know that the concession this time extends over practically the entire country, and further, that our organiza- tion enjoys the good will of the trans- portation authorities in the fullest sense, no instance of the misuse by our mem- bers of their special privileges having yet been recorded. From a territory so strong horticul- turally as that in which we meet this year, large additions to our membership are naturally expected. The confident spirit of the times, so well evidenced in the substantial gains made at Detroit, is still with us and early in the year it became apparent in the secretary's office that New York's convention would be a record breaker. It is our proud privilege now to rejoice that the period of reaction, the days of depression and uncertainty are, at least, behind us and that once more our honored society is on the high road of prosperity. The continued cordial co-operation and cheerful assistance which the secretary has received during the year from the members is not the least among the factors in the society's prosperity, and he takes this opportunity to acknowledge the same with grateful appreciation. Wm. J. Stewart. Report of the Treasurer Treasurer H. B. Beatty, of Oil City, Pa., presented his annual report showing a balance in the society's favor of $1,247.58. Reports of Coounittees. P. O'Mara, chairman of the committee on legislation, made a report showing that nothing had been accomplished at Washington or Albany, but that an important concession had been obtained from Canada, by which greenhouse- grown roses, imported in leaf, are admitted as greenhouse stock. The committee com- plained of the difficulty in gettingcongress and the legislatures to appreciate the diflerence between nursery stock and florists' stock. President Wood made a verbal report for the co-operative purchase committee. He said that, at a meeting of the execu- tive committee, he reported a charter and by-laws for the proposed corporation, but the charter was rather too broad. He then suggested limiting it to the pur- chase of glass, pipe, hose, paints and oils. After a long discussion the opinion seemed to prevail that the Detroit convention had not given sufficient sanction for the organization of the corporation, and it was voted to continue the purchase department, though a number of the committee were willing to take stock in the new concern. He added that it would be unfortunate not to have a corpora- tion, as he believed it would be a benefit to every member who availed himself of the purchase department, and that the department would have to be organized into a corporation in some form if it was to be continued. On motion the subject was made a special order for Wednesday morning. II. B. Beatty, chairman of the com- mittee on incorporation of the S. A. F., reported as follows: The necessity of incorporating the Society of American Florists and giving it a legal existence is so obvious as not to require mention at this time. No progress has been made toward acquiring a national charter, and it does not appear to your committee that further effort in that direction is advisable. After investi- gating more or less fully the incorpora- tion laws of the various states, your committee finds that the laws of the state of Indiana are so broad and so liberal that this society can be incor- porated under them without changing materially its present constitution and by-laws or altering its present methods of work. We therefore recommend the appointment of a committee of three with power to incorporate the Society of American Florists, it being understood that before final action on their part, full details shall have been submitted to the members of the executive committee of this society, and have been approved in writing by three-fourths of the mem- bers of said committee. The thanks of your committee are due to Mr. W. J. Vesey, of Fort Wayne, Ind., for legal advice kindly and freely given. The committee's recommendations were concurred in without objection. Mr. O'Mara, for the committee to pro- cure a home or permanent headquarters for the S. A. F., reported that, as the members had not had a chance to meet and consult upon plans or select a par- ticular city, not having a fund for travel- ing expenses, they had done nothing. He stated that it was their intention, how- ever, to hold a meeting during the present convention and try to outline some plan upon which action might be taken at the next convention. He gave notice that a further report would be made, probably on Thursday morning. At this point, 11:30 o'clock a. m., having disposed of miscellaneous busi- ness, the convention took a recess until evening. Florists' Hail Association. The annual meeting of the Florists' Hail Association of America was held on Tuesday. Secretary J. G. Esler reported that on August 1, 1900, the 934 mem- bers insured an aggregate area of glass of 13,025,702 square feet. The total receipts for the year were $10,999 14; disbursements $8,510.58, of which $5,- 570.42 was for losses, $1,600 for invest- ments and $1,340.16 for expenses. The cash balance on hand is $5,896 57. The total reserve fund is $7,526.87. During the year the society paid for 56,452 square feet of single thick glass and 18,104 scjuare feet of double thick. The choice of officers resulted in the re-election of the former staflf: J. C. Vaughan, president; E. G. Hill, vice-presi- dent; J. G. Esler, secretary; A. M. Herr, treasurer; Stephen D. Horan, Wm. F. Dreer, Jos. Heacock, directors. The President's Reception. At the president's reception Tuesday evening the convention hall was thronged with a brilliant assemblage, composed largely of ladies in attendance upon the convention. Nearly all present availed themselves of the opportunity to shake hands with President Wood and indulge in a social chat with that courteous gen- tleman. The afiair was under the auspices of the New York Florists' Club. At nine p. m. a lecture on "Floral Dec- orations" was delivered by Robert Kift, of Philadelphia, who supplemented his discourse with a series of stereopticon views, showing the beautiful effects made by combinations of flowers and foliage in church and house decorations. Among these were reproductions of the notable displays of recent years, including the Vanderbilt-Marlborough and Vanderbilt- Belmont wedding decorations and spec- tacles in the White House in connection with presidential inaugurations. A vaudeville entertainment concluded the programme for the day. Wednesday's Proceedings. At the second day's session, after the reading of the reports of judges on exhib- its, the matter of a co-operative purchase corporation was taken up. President Wood again advocated the creation of the corporation. A brief discussion developed that no report on the matter had been made by the executive commit- tee, to which it was referred at last year's convention, and therefore action now would be premature. The subject was then tabled. Greenhouse construction was then con- sidered in an illustrated paper by J. D. Carmody, which appears elsewhere in this issue, and for which a vote of thanks was tempered. The rivalry between Chicago and Buf- falo tor the honor of entertaining the society next year developed a strong fol- lowing for both cities. Edgar Sanders and W. N. Rudd championed the claims of Chicago, but the drift of sentiment was in favor of Buffalo, and upon Mr. Rudd's motion the choice of the latter city was made unanimous. The proposed constitutional amend- ment to strike out of the title of the soci- ety the words "Ornamental Horticultur- ists" was defeated. The vote was fifty- nine yeas to forty-six nays, less than the required two-thirds in the affirmative. The balloting for nomination of officers occupied the remainder of the morning. The Chrysanthemum Society of America. The chrysanthemum society met on Wednesday and adopted a report by its secretary, Elmer D. Smith, enumerating the varieties certificated last year. A twenty-dollar cup was voted to be awarded for the best ten blooms of either new or old varieties shown at the Chicago exhibition this fall, also a twenty-five dollar prize for the Paris Exposition. A balance of $81 on hand was reported. Officers were elected as follows: President, A. Herrington, Madison, N. J.; vice-presi- dent, Eugene Dailledonze, Flatbush, N. Y., secretary, Edwin Lonsdale, Chestnut 126 The American Florist. Aug. 25, Hill, Pa.; treasurer, John N. May, Sum- mit, N, J. The American Carnation Society. The carnation society met Wednesday afternoon with Ex-president Nicholson in the chair, and arranged aprogrammefor the Baltimore meeting of next year. This includes essays on hybridizing by Peter Fisher and John Cook, the latter of Baltimore; also a talk by Prof Woods, of the Department of Agriculture, Wash- ington, on his recent investigations of the carnation, and one by E. G. Hill on carnations abroad, as seen by him in his recent travels. Additional papers are expected, treating of the methods of taking cuttings, how to cut and pack flowers and possibly on cool rooms for storing carnations. ■Wednesday Evening's Programme, The evening session opened with an address by Proi. B. T Galloway, of the Department of Agriculture, which appears elsewhere in this ifrsue. Prof. N L Britton concluded the day with a lecture descriptive of the New York Botanical Garden, which was fully illus- trated with a series ot excellent stereop- ticon views. Thursday's Proceedings. At Thursday's session the committee that had reported in favor of securing an incorporation under the laws of Indiana withdrew its report and a new commit- tee was created to renew the eflort to get a national charter. It was stated that there was now a fair prospect that the efibrt would be successful. Lawrence Cotter's proposed amend- ment to the by-laws requiring nomina- tions of officers to be made orally and elections to be by a majority of all the votes cast, was adopted. THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS. Patrick O'Mara, of New York, was elected president, and William F. Kast- ing, of Buffalo, vice-president. Secretary Stewart and Treasurer Beatty were re-elected. A resolution proposed by Messrs. Kift and Roehrs was adopted, creating a com- mittee on sports, to be appointed at the executive committee meeting in the con- vention city, to take full charge of all bowling, shooting and other contests, and to so arrange that these shall not interfere with the regular work of the convention. Papers by William Frarer, of Buxton, Md., urging a large attendance at the Baltimore carnation meeting in 1901, and by William Weber, of Oakland, Md., on the improvement of the carnation, were read. In connection with a paper read by Robert Craig, a discussion took place upon making some provision for experi- ments in sub-watering. Itwasintimated that a practical test would be made at Purdue" University, Lafayette, Ind. The necessity for establishing a perma- nent home or headcjuarters for the soci- ety was also urged by Messrs. Dean and May. After the reading of a paper on the rose, by E. 0. Hill, the convention adjourned. The afternoon was devoted to an excursion to Glen Island, upon the invi- tation of the local club. On the return trip in the evening. President Wood was presented with a fine gold watch and chain, the gift of the S. A. F. Robert Craig, who made the presentation, com- plimented the recipient and spoke in acknowledgement of the kindly atten- tions of the local club, which had made the visit of the florists a most delightful one. President Wood made a fitting response and all present joined in the refrain "He's a Jolly Good Fellow." The Horticuhural Exhibition. The exhibition hall was made particu- larly attractive to members and visitors by the large display of specimen plants shown from private conservatories, through the enterprise of the New York Florists' Club. The beauty and perfec- tion of this feature was a marvel to many and far superior to any exhibition yet "given under the auspices ot the S. A. F. Amongthem, perhaps the largest display, was that from the H McK. Twombly estate at Madison, N J. This collection of palms at the end of the hall was awarded first prize. In this group a pair of royal and fish-tail palms, very large, were quite conspicuous, surrounded by dracsenas, crotons and kentias. A specimen kentia here took first prize; this plant has twenty-three beautiful leaves and measures twelve feet high This gardener also took second prize for three distinct varieties of ferns, with Aspidium Capense, Asplenium nidus avis, with its beautiful, wide leaves, and Davallia Fijiensis plumosa. Other prizes to this grower were first on specimen cycas, second for six dracjenas and first on six specimen palms, including one Pinanga Kuheii, something of a novelty. James Dowlen, gardener for H. L. Tyrrell, Seabright, N. J , was awarded first for group of 100 square feet of ferns, a beautiful lot, among which was a fine Gymnogramma Peruviana agrophylea, quite silvery in appearance; a splendid Davallia Moreana and a beautiful lot of Adiantum Farleyense. A large table of fancy caladiums won second prize. A group of foliage plants of 100 square feet, containing beautiful anthuriums, crotons, dieffenbachias and draca-nas drew third prize. To H. Nichols, gardener for J. B. Travers, Yonkers, N. Y., was awarded first prize for specimen fern, an Adiantum Farleyense three feet in diameter; also first for three best specimens, three dis- tinct varieties; first for group of 100 square feet of flowering and foliage plants, which was principally anthuriums and crotons; the group was, however, very attractive and perfect in every detail. Mr. Nichols also had a vase of Hydrangea paniculata blooms that were eight inches in diameter. The second prize on specimen palm was awarded to Wm. Rennie, gardener for Mrs. Charles Pratt, Brooklyn, N. Y., for a large and perfect phoenix; this grower also took second prize for specimen fern. G. H. Hale, gardener for E. D. Adams, Seabright, N.J, exhibited six specimen ferns, distinct varieties, which were superb, taking first prize. His Davallia Fijiensis plumosa' took third as a single specimen, and his group of foliage plants took second prize; this was arranged in a circular form on the floor, a trifle crowded but the perfection and coloring of the individual plants was remarkable. His group of fancy caladiums was a revelation to many, winning first prize, as did his specimen croton and Acalypha Sanderi. Wm. Duckham, gardener for D. W. James, of Madison, N. J., exhibited twelve Btove and greenhouse plants which won first prize. He had a beautiful display of fancy caladiums and his six dracaenas won first prize, as did his specimen dracsena, his group of foliage plants and his collection of new and rare plants. Edw. Wolz, gardener for E. W. Bliss, of Brooklyn, took second on six speci- men ferns, third for six specimen dracsnas, third for Rex begonias and his group of foliage plants won second prize. He also had a large show of coleus. D. F. Roy, gardener for E. S. Converse, Maiden, Mass., had some Rex begonia varieties which won a second prize. John Bushard, gardener for G. E. Dickinson, Irvington, N. Y., was first for collection of cannas. A specimen Asparagus Sprecgerii three and one-half feet in diameter from L. Stem, Irvington, was awarded first prize. A. K. Petit, gardener at the New York Deaf and Dumb Institute, took first on begonias. Perhaps the most tastefully arranged exhibit was that of Samuel Thorn, a pond of aquatics with palms, ferns, hydrangeas, etc., arranged to form a setting for the pond. A large Cissus discolor was particularly noticeable. A fine group from J. H. Trey contained the only bamboos which were exhibited. A. L. Marshall, gardener for J. B. Dutcher, Pawling, N. Y., took first prize for six cannas. P. Reiley, gardener for Wm. Brown, Buckley, N. Y., had twelve specimen crotons, winning first prize. Everyone had a word of commendation for the grapes. The exhibit winning first prize contained one bunch of Barberosa weighing nine and one quarter pounds, grown by John Esch, gardener for Miss E. ). Clarke, Pomfret Center, Conn. The winner of the second prize was Wm. Scott, gardener for Jos. Eastman, Tarry- town, N. Y. Trade Exhibit. The special committee appointed to bestow the handsome cup oflered by Sander & Co., St. Albans, England, for the most creditable exhibit, awarded it to Julius Roehrs, Carlton Hill, N. J. The followingwere the trade exhibitors and their specialties: Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., complete collection of evergreens in tubs, small ferns and Eurya latifolia variegata. Geo. Wittbold Co., Chicago, 111., dis- play of Nephrolepis Wittboldii. Julius Roehrs, Carlton Hill, N. J., large display including a beautiful lot of orchids in bloom, ferns and palms in variety. Siebrecht & Son, New York, large dis- play of palms, orchids in bloom, varie- gated pineapples, anthuriums, etc. Robert Craig & Son, Philadelphia, large display of choice crotons, the neatness of the labeling of which was commendable; also Begonia Gloire de Lorraine and a good assortment of palms. The Floral Exchange, Philadelphia, cut blooms of Queen of Edgely. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, complete line of ferns and palms. Cottage Gardens, Queens, N. Y., a good display of geraniums, cannas, small terns and Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. J. M. Keller, Brooklyn, cattleyas and dracasnas. J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, very fine display of Pandanus Veitchi and Adian- tum Farleyense. John B. Cowell, Bufialo, hybrid dra- ccnas. Frederick H. Dressell, Weehawken, N. J., Dracaena Lindenii and Boston ferns. rpoo. The American Florist. 127 HAND BOUQUET OF ORCHIDS, SURROUNDED BY OTHER EXHIBITS, AT THE EXHIBITION OF FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS, FRANKFORT, GERMANY, JUNE 22-24, 1900. Hiram T. Jones, Elizabeth, N. J., ever- greens in tubs. Clucas & Boddington Co., New York, bulbs and palms in variety. P. Ouwerkerk, Jersey City, evergreensin baskets. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J., orchids and requisites. John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. \., large display of cut gladioli and peren- nials. John Peed & Sons, London, England, large display ot caladiums. C. H. Joosten, New York, bulbs, field grown rose plants and small palms. Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass., Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. A. B. Howard & Son, Belchertown, Mass., attractive display of Star petunias and dwarf zinnias. Daly Brothers, New Durham, N. J., a new pink geranium called Paunpeck. Lemuel Ball, Philadelphia, palms, dra- csenas and pandanuses. A. Rolker & Sons, New York, small ferns, palms, supplies, etc. Arthur Cowie, Berlin, N. Y., fine display of cut gladioli; a variety most admired was White Lady, pure white. R. Dryer, Woodside, L. L, display o( mammoth cyclamens, palms, ferns, etc. Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J., evergreens, perennials, shrubbery and trees. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, Boston ferns, Dutch, French and Bermuda bulbs. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., Dutch bulbs, kentias, Boston ferns and Hasselt pottery, new and unique in color and design. Alex. Klokner, Milwaukee, plant and flower vase. Stumpp & Walter Co., New York, bulbs, mushroom sprawn and horticul- tural supplies. Isaac Hicks & Son, Westbury Station, N. Y., collection of photographs showing their contrivances for moving large trees. Dayton Fruit Tree Label Co., Dayton, O., display of label samples. Schloss Bros., New York, ribbons. W. J. Cowie, Berlin, N. Y., device for wiling flowers for designs. Sultar Disinfectant Co., New York, insecticides. New Jersey Moss and Peat Co., moss, etc. B. Hammond, Fishkill, N. Y., paint, slug shot, etc. W. A Manda, South Orange, N. J., photographs of special plants. Ed. Jan.sen, New Y'ork, baskets, etc. Wm". J. Elliott & Sous, New York, bulbs, palms and horticultural supplies. Peter Henderson & Co., New York, complete and attractive display of plants and horticu tatal supplies. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York, excellent display of seeds, etc. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, florists' .supplies of all kinds. W. C Krick, Brooklyn, immortelle let- ters, etc. Henry Bird, Newark, recently illus- trated pot. Robert Kift, Philadelphia, vase holders and flower tubes. A. Herrmann, New York, florists' sup- plies of all kinds. S. J. Limprecht, New York, baskets, sheaves, etc. N. F. McCarthy cSc Co., Boston, sheaves, metal wreaths, hose couplings and Japan vases. Boston Florists' Letter Co., Boston, immortelle letters. Whilldin Pottery Co., Philadelphia, pots and hose couplings. Detroit Flower Pot Mfg., Detroit, pots. A. H. Hews & Co., North Cambridge, Mass., pots, vases and pans. W. F. Kasting, Buffalo, sod cutter and soil pulverizer. Rustic Construction Co., New York, rustic work, baskets, etc. Ionia Potterv Co., Ionia, Mich., pots. W. C. Heller '& Co., Montclair, N. J., seed cases. Jennings Bros., Philadelphia, iron gut- ter, bench fittings, etc. Gorton & Lidgerwood, New York, a side-feed boiler. White Enamel Refrigerator Co., St. Paul, refrigerator for florists. Lord & Burnham Co., Irvington, N. Y., model for greenhouse construction, heating apparatus, etc. Geo. M. Garland, Des Plaines, III., pat- ent iron gutter. L. Wertheimber & Co., New York, jardinieres, prepared cycas leaves and moss. Emil Steffens, New York, wire work. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., cut cannas. Hilfinger Bros., Fort Edward, N. Y., pots. Reed & Keller, New York, florists' sup- plies. Quaker City Machine W'ks., Richmond, Ind., ventilators. Sigmund Geller, New York, florists' supplies. E. Hippard, Youngstown, O., ventila- tors. Lehman Bros., New York, wagon heat- ers. H. W, Gibbons, New Y'ork, sectional cast iron boilers. John A. ScoUay, Brooklyn, cast iron boilers. The Herendeen M'fg Co., New York, the Furman boiler. Stevens & Co., New York, sprayers. Wm. H. Kay, New York, boilers, wind mill, pipe, etc. Thomas W. Weathered's Sons, New York, cast iron boilers, iron gutter, etc. Hitchings & Co., New York, cast iron 128 The American Florist. Aug. 25, boilers, greenhouse construction, etc. Wm. H. Moon Co., MorrisviUe, Pa., evergreens in pots. A. C. Oelschig, Savannah, Ga., rubber plants and Araucaria Cookii. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O., field grown roses. Ives Kromskop Company, Philadel- phia, a system of preparina colored slides ot flowers or plants by a system of color photography. Daniel B. Long, Buffalo, floral photo- graphs and stationery. J. G. & A. Esler, Saddle River, N. J., rubber hose. Several publishing houses showed a variety of horticultural literature. Between the Acts. Follow New York's lead. Genial Ned Lonsdale was missed. The seedsmen's exhibits were numerous and remarkably good. George Watson didn't like that kind of capitulation. There were others. Lawrence Cotter received a comrade's cordial greeting from many old friends. Visitors to Ed. Jansen's were unstinted in their praise of the hospitality shown. Sprengerii sandwiches and smilax dances are the latest products of of Chicago genius. While some visitors rested in Little Germany, others saw the Phillipinos or the elephant, but all were well pleased. Two" successive tie votes for the oflice of vice-president will hardly be perpe- trated again in the history of the society. Good places for many men and all good men in those places was the rule with the committeemen of the New York Florists' Club. The society members remain orna- mental horticulturists in name as well as in fact, at least so says Ex-president Gude. The white Indians of the Chicago bowling team chafed under the captain's restraint, but remained good boys and sate bowlers. Hail Secretary Esler never ceases to be a hale fellow well met. Though repeat- edly losing parts of his anatomy the remainder seems to improve. The Glen Island ride and the enjoyable occasion there has buried that twelve years' old memory of Captain Lynch's pirate steamer, Long Branch, deep in oblivious wave. There has never been a convention when visitors were so sure of the mistake made by absentees as in this one at New York. Makeup your mind now to attend the next at Buftalo. No little credit for the exhibition was due to the private gardeners and their active co operation. The last day was a good one for the many commercial men who complained of lack of business the first days. What I Think I Know About Greenhouse Construction. IIY .1. D. CABMODY, EVA.N8VILLE, IND. \Read before the Society of American Florists at the Ne-.L' York Convenlioti. \ To attain the best results in any branch of industry the best methods must be employed. Especially is this true of plant culture under glass. Never until good houses were constructed was it possible to grow such roses and carnations as now gladden the eyes of mortals and make the business of floriculture a finan- cial success. Bntit took mtny years to , attain the perfection in plant houses which enables the florist to produce these perfect flowers. Those of us on whom time has carved fantastic wrinkles and ornamented with silver locks can well remember the make- shifts and dugouts, heated by brick flues, that were once dignified by the name of greenhouses. They bear the same rela- tion to the present commercial houses that the stage coaches of that day do to the present palace railroad cars. The progress of transformation was exceed- ingly slow from the fact that not every- one who has the requisite ability to grow good flowers possesses also the mechani- cal genius to plan and build a structure especially adapted to their best develop- ment. .4nd it was only when the florist and mechanic combined their eff^orts, resulting in greenhouse building becom- ing a special industry, that perfection in floriculture under glass was approached. Be it understood, I am not writing this article for those who are able to employ the specialist to place the house in position ready for occupancy, but rather for those of moderate means who go in the business of growing flowers for the love of them and with a desire, if successful, to make a living by their production. I desire also to assist the vegetable grower to put a roof of glass over his lettuce and cauliflower and relieve him from the inconvenience of the price too high but you may be sure as a rule the improvements you put on the ground will not reduce the value. If the ground selected is on the outskirts of the city, as it should be, in a short time the city will build out beyond the location and the price will go higher rather than lower. I know of many florists who by the sale of their greenhouse property late in lile were able to retire with a competency, making more out ot the rise in real estate than they saved in a'l those years of labor by the sale of plants and flowers. I would not advise anyone to build in a city, among high buildings or near smoky factories. A leaking gas main will in a few hours ruin a house full of plants. The writer has experienced loss in this way. In an atmosphere of dust and smoke good flowers cannot be grown. Locate your house so that it cannot be shaded by anything, and if you have several houses locate them so they no not shade each other. Nothing is so desirable in growing cut flowers as clean glass and sunshine. In drawing your ground plans study convenience in getting your fuel dropped from the wagon directly beside your heat gener- ator. Do not have a deep cellar for your boiler or fire-place, as it makes it incon- venient to get the ashes away. J On the character of the plants intended fl to be cultivated largely depends the plan ti "ll-l OFFICE WORM SHEDS 15 X IJ5 'AIM HOUSF. JO K 100 6 5 f 3 Z I 7 8 9 !0 GROUN D PLAN \ GREEN .HOUSE PLANT. SKETCH SHOWING COMPLETED ESTABLISHMENT. cold frame and hotbeds which are now rapidly giving way to plant houses. The ordinary village carpenter has not the first correct idea as to the construc- tion of a plant house, but if furnished a few sectional drawings and watched by the gardener who has seen or read up on such structures, a great many mistakes can be avoided, and greenhouses can be put up by home labor and out of home material, and the proprietor, by doing a share of the work, can save not a little of the expense. At the present time, thanks to machinery, the sash and sashbars can be obtained from the factories fully as cheap and in better shape and 1 would advise to patronize greenhouse builders to that extent. The first thing to have in building a greenhouse is the ground to put it on, and right here let me say if possible have a deed for the ground before you com- mence building. You may think the of the houses, and by all means settle on a plan and have a complete drawing of same, both ground plan and sectional, before commencing the work. Most persons starting in this business expect to increase their range from time to time as occasion demands. Therefore the first house should be located so that it can be enlarged or built beside of and remain as part of the plant without remodeling. If it is desired to grow principally bedding plants at the start I would recommend the houses to stand with the length north and south. The first thing to build in starting a greenhouse is a shed not less than fifteen feet wide and as long as the plant house is in width; this will furnish a work-shop and shelter to keep the new lumber dry and a place to paint the material before it is put up. I will now call your atten- tion to this diagram as a ground plan of a range ot houses I would build were I igoG. The American Florist. 129 uap DETAILS OF GUTTER AND GABLE to embark in business to grow a general assortment of plants and cue flowers and had an open piece of ground. Here we have the first shed located along the north side of the plant, with a range of five glazed houses opening into it from the south. These houses are 1 1x100 feet each. Now we will suppose the plant as you see it here 'aid out represents several years ot moderately successful labor of the new beginner who years ago bar- gained for one or two acres of ground in the suburbs of the thrivin^city of Posey- ville, Posey county, Indiana. He had worked in a grocery store for several years and handled flowers for the proprietor, who sold them for a florist on commission. By handling these he got a liking for them and finally decided to go into the business, though having little money but a good deal ot good sense, the first vear he built fifty feet of houses Nos. 1 and 2 and the potting shed across the end as a beginning. He bought sash and rafters ready made from the planing mill and with the help of a carpenter for a few days put the houses up, doing the glazing and most of the work himself. Not having the price of a boiler and pipe he resorted to the cheaper method of brick flues under the benches for the first year. Having good success, the next year he builds fifty feet more on each house and gets a few sections of a cast-iron boiler and pipes to heat by water. I recom- mend water heating for small places, especially as it requires less attention and holds heat longer than steam. The third year he builds house No. 3 and increases the size of the boiler by adding more sections, and so on each year he adds more plant space, until, finding a greater demand for cut flowers, a differ- ent style of house is needed, also a differ- ent aspect, as good roses and carnations require more sun. A house for their growth should be so located as to get all the sun rays possible, so he changes the houses to stand east and west and No. 1, 20xl0ii, with a shed to cover the entrance is his next labor. Providence in the shape of industry, economy and good management favor- ing him, he finally has this plant com- plete without the loss of a single house by mistake of location or error in con- struction, a thing that seldom occurs with new beginners. Having completed the plant the new beginner will proceed to explain some of the whys and wherefores ot the con- struction. He built two fifty-foot houses at first instead of one of 100 feet because having to use flues to heat with they give better satisfaction than were they 100 feet long. The houses are eleven feet wide to allow a walk of three feet in the center, with four-foot side benches. The walks in most single houses are only two feet, which is too narrow for comfort and convenience. The shed should not be less than fifteen feet wide, the roof not high and nearly flat, with a tin or tar paper covering; sixteen-foot boards will make the roof. The shed is at the north, first, not to shade the houses and, secondly, to protect from cold northerly winds. The ofiice is put at the corner as nearest to the thoroughfare, the cut flower room in the rear of the office for convenience. Having laid out our ground plans we will now proceed to construct our houses. The first step after building the shed is to set the posts for the side walls. These should be set not more than six feet apart; four feet would be better, and of material least suljject to decay. I have found red cedar best of all woods. I have also used catalpa, chestnut, locust and heart of white oak with good results. If the posts are charred on the lower end when they go into the ground it will add many years to their existence or if, after the posthole is half filled with earth, properly rammed, the rest is finished to the ground level with a grout of one part water lime cement and three parts sand and gravel it will save from rot for many years. The ingredients should be mixed dry and wet up in batches for each posthole; this cement will also keep the posts firm in position. After the posts are set in a line and the cement is hardened, if cement is used. which is highly recommended, measure up from the ground-level about four feet on the middle post and from three to six inches lower at one end and the same space higher at the other, so as to give the gutter a pitch ot from six to twelve inches in 100 feet, toward the end where you wish the water discharged; then stretch a line tight and tack on two horizontal lines of very straight boards to conform with this line, one on the out and one on the inside of the line ot posts. Then saw the tops off the posts just at the topof these boards; these strips forma rest tor the saw and are a gauge to cut by. They also stiffen the posts so they do not work loose and get out of line in the sawing. Now, on top of the posts, spike on the bottom of your gutter. The best lumber should be used here, and be sure there are no sappy places in it. Clear cypress is good, but if the red wood ot California can be obtained it is more durable, though in the absence of either, white pine free from sap, if kept painted, will last many years. We will call your attention to this drawing which shows a style of gutter which gives me the best satisfaction. This is a cross section sketch with the dimensions as follows: Full width of gutter bottom, twelve inches; thickness when dressed, one and seven-eighths inches; gutter sides, one and three-quarter inches; space between, seven inches; depth inside, three inches; bevel top edge the same as the sash bar, the lower end of which is tacked on top of gutter sides, and the space between the sash bars is filled with a block on top of which the lower light of the glass will rest. We prefer to have the sash bar lie on top of the gutter rather than be tacked to the side, as many do, from the fact that this way is stronger and the bar will last longer. Furthermore the drip water will run outside the house through the grooves in the sash bars. No, it will not let in the cold air, for when freezing this small apperture will close up with the ice. Sash bars tacked to the side of the gutter have nothing but the small nails and the narrow one-half-inch parting between the glass to hold the lower end up. Again, the water of con- densation running down keeps the end of the bar wet and the nails will rust out and the bars soon get rotten. Vou will notice the bottom of the gutter is philis- tered out to receive the side pieces which are spiked on from the side and also from below, while the outside edge is left standing, which forms a gutter to catch drip and conduct same out along the main gutter. We show an outside wall and water table, also valley gutter tor the latter. We deem it best to spike on cross heads of plank two inches thick by SIDE VIEW GREENHOUSE STRUCTURE 1 I — \ /= -\ /--•^ 1 — \ A SHOWING ARRANGEMENT OF RAFTERS AND SASH. 130 The American Florist. ^ug. 25^ six inches or eight inches wide to better support the wide gutter. The diSerently constructed outside wall will not need this extra member. If desired the outer wall can be made with gutter omitting the narrow gutter shown in the other sketch. The side walls should be constructed with two thicknesses of board lumber with tar paper between. The inside lum- ber may be of common rough boards while the outside should be of dressed flooring, tongue edge up, or, what is bet- ter, what is called ship-lap lumber, as shown in the sketch. Good weather- board, the same as used on frame houses, may be used when other material is not obtainable. If it is desired to make a nice finish, stamped sheet iron represent- ing brick work may be used. This should be well painted inside and out and fre- quently coated outside to prevent rust- ing. In fact, paint is a good thing to have about a greenhouse and every joint in constructing should be painted before putting together and each year some portions, particularly the gutter, should be looked after with a view to painting if needed. We now call your attention to the gable construction. You vrill observe the top of the ridgepole is just flush with the top of the sash bars or rafters and comes to a ridge in the center, conform- ing on both sides to the pitch of the house. The ventilating sash rests on top of the sash bars, or rafter, as the case may be, and the top rail is shaped to conform to the slope of the opposite side of the house. Now, on top of the sash is spiked or screwed a cap piece as shown, which shuts over the ridgepole, making the joint air and water tight when the sash is closed. The sash is hinged at the bottom to a tapered block shown here and elsewhere of the same thickness as the sash, and spiked or screwed on to the sashbars or rafters close up against the lower edge of sash. The next sketch shows a full side view of a section of a well built eleven-foot house. Each member is drawn full size, but the length and space between them is half size to reduce the size •i the drawing. In a house of this size we prefer to use glass twelve or fourteen inches wide, and every fifth sash bar is of extra size. These are the same thickness as the others but two inches wide and extend from the gutter to the ridge pole. Between these sash bars or rafters is fitted in a cross piece and the lighter sash bars, one and one-quarter inches wide, extend only from the gutter to this header, leaving an open space when the sashes are lifted. In a house twenty feet wide and larger I would use a rafter 2x4 to every filth row of glass, in the same manner as here shown. The joints between the sash will come over this rafter. My reasons are that this plan makes a much stronger house than to have all the sashbars extend to the ridge pole, and it is no more expensive, for the material in the sashbar that in other plants is hid under the sash will more than pay for the extra size of the rafters. Again, you have the full space of the open sash for ventilation and less shadow. Where the sashbars are long, I bore an inch hole through these rafters where support to the bars is needed and run a three-quarter-inch pipe through the length of the house; this stiffens the whole structure and supports the sag of the bars better than a wooden purlin. I advise the center posts to be of one and one-half-inch pipe, as looking neater and being more lasting. One every ten or twelve feet is sufficient, but never be without them if the house is more than eleven feet wide and even in this size it is a good plan to set up every twenty- five feet a three- quarter-inch pipe each side of the wiilk under the heavy sashbar; or better, bend the pipe into an arch and let the ridgepole rest on the center of the arch. If iron pipe is not obtainable use 3x3 oak or cedar posts. All posts should rest on a firm founda- tion like a flat stone, or a square of artificial stone made by digging a shallow excavation at the desired place in the ground and filling it with water lime cement, gravel and sand, the same as used in setting the posts. Set a spike up endways in the center of this concrete and when solid the spike will serve to hold the bottom of the post in position, be it iron or wood. If of wood bore a hole in the bottom of the post and set it over the nail. The outward pressure of the roof on the sides of the building is very great and tion that shows poor economy in doing without the much needed apparatus. You will observe in the ground plan of the plant I have some of the twenty-foot houses constructed with the long slope to the north. I have done so because it is the only way to avoid one house shad- ing the other, when high houses stand east and west and are close together. This plan of building is recommended by some of the best florists in this country, who grow cut flowers of superior quality. My own experience is limited, but I am willing to be guided by such men as Fred. Dorner, C. W. Ward, George Miller and many others who give their testimony in favor of this method. Now as to the better way to put in glass, but or lap, I have proof that it largely depends on the pitch of the roof. If steep, say for instance on the short- span-to-the-south side, but the glass and lap it on the long and flatter slope. As to details of puttying or not puttying, caps over the sash bars to hold the glass in, or no caps, we will leave everyone to decide for himself. There are some BENCH CONSTRUCTION 1 U^^^i^ t^..i=^ ^^t^U-A^gg,-.^-. been lies in raising seedlings, in order to evolve a greater freedom of bloom. Gerbera Jamesonii must remain, for the time being, the especial pet and jewel of the enthusiastic amateur, at least until the "art which mends nature" has exerted its influence. The plant requires the pro- tection of a cool greenhouse in winter or may be carried in a good cold frame, from which frost and dampness are excluded. Planted in the open ground in the early part of May or the later days of April, it will soon begin to send up its dazzling, vermilion flowers, exquisitely graceful and finely poised on strong stems from fourteen to twenty inches high. Only from two to three flowers are open at a time on a good-sized plant. This latter peculiarity is the chief ground for the complaints of the grumblers, but as these two or three flowers keep coming along all summer and each individual flower will remain perfect for from six to ten days under the blazing sun, the plant is almost always in flower and is a sub- ject worthy of considerable painstaking. Kennbth Finlayson. The Rose. BY E. G. HILL, RICHMOND, IND. yRead in opening the discussion on the rose at the New York Convention of the Society of American Florists.] My nomination to this function, I believe, is at the instance of the members of the Rose Society of America. I con- sider it a double honor to be thus chosen and permitted the privilege of opening this particular discussion before our national society. As time is precious what 1 say must necessarily be brief. The rose as grown in American gardens, and the same flower as cultivated under our American forcing methods, are two quite distinct phases of this important subject. In order that the rose may rise to its proper place in American gardens— a place similar to that which it holds on 134 The American Florist. Aug. 25, the continent of Europe and in England — it is absolutely necessary that it may be freed from the dread fungus disease known as "black spot," which so cripples it in America, but which is practically unknown across the water. It is to be sincerely hoped that some heroic remedy, or some preventive measure, may be found which is as yet unknown to practical rosegrowers. By rose growers I mean both amateurs and professionals. The rose as seen and grown in Europe is quite difl'erent from its development in this country. Abroad you may see roses at every turn, in every dooryard, grow- ing in the healthiest and most luxurious fashion. These same varieties growing in our northern states, in all save a few favored localities, look like mere ghosts of their prototypes in Europe. This is noted by all who have had an oppor- tunity to compare growths as seen on the two continents. I hold that in order to popularize the rose, and to give it the supreme place that it deserves in our gardens, a remedy must be found for the fungus growth referred to, and which has played with such destructive force upon our rose stocks. When I was a young man I well remember with what vigor and luxuriance old varieties like Malmaison, Giant of Battles, Mme. Laffay, Bourbon Queen, and a host of others, grew and flourished; but it is no longer so. Even these old varieties, at the present day, are only shadows of their former selves. If this remedy cannot be found which shall restore our outdoor roses to perfect vigor, then we must breed a new race that shall prove immune from the dread disease. This same disease was not many years since a serious menace to our indoor-grown forcing roses, but at the present time where black spot is prevalent it is generally conceded to be due to incorrect culture and improper methods. This is the situation as now presented, whether we relish the fact or not. We may ask in all seriousness, what has caused this remarkable deterioration in the growth and vigor of our garden roses? Are our indoor- propagated roses respon- sible for a lack of vitality sufficient to withstand the disease? Are our under- glass methods of propagation respon- sible for the enfeebling of the rose? Your speaker waits for an answer. What we want in this country are varieties of roses that shall flourish and bloom as do La France, Mme. Testout, Mme. Jules Grolez, L'Innocence, Presi- dent Carnot and the like, in Prance and England. If it is necessary to breed a distinct class of roses for our country, whither shall we turn — to what section of the family shall we look for the sturdy parents? In the rugosa section notable advance has been made by European raisers and possibly we may find varie- ties adapted to American climatic con- ditions along this line as the work pro- gresses. In the section of rugosa hybrids we have Mme. Georges Bruant, Blanc Double du Courbet, Souv. Pierre Cochet, and I noted in the garden of Victor Lemoine, two sorts, the result of cross- ing tea varieties with rugosa. One of these was a beautiful bright pink in color, and M. Emile Lemoine stated that it flowered continuously; the other quite as attractive but blooming only once a year. In the garden of Mr. P. Lambert, of Trier, of Soupert & Netting, of Luxem- burg, as well as in many others of both commercial and private rosarians this work of experiment in the rugosa section progresses, and something of note in beauty, vigor and hardiness is sure to develop, and it may be that we are just on the eve of having placed in our hands a class, a set, a type which shall prove the nucleus of a new race that shall inaugurate a new era in the cultivation of roses in our gardens. In this connec- tion we must not forget the two novel developments of M. Bruant, Fee Opal and Rosa Belle; these were obtained from crosses of the tea section with the old variety. Fortune's Yellow. I saw them in bloom and am glad to testify that they were strikingly beautiful. Probably the most noteworthy result of these recent experiments is M. Jh. Pemet's Soleil d' Or, which was obtained by crossing the Persian Yellow and the H. P. Antoine Ducher. This variety is distinct enough to merit the type name of Pemettiana as bestowed upon it by the raiser. While recognizing the good work of our friends across the water, we must not forget to commend also the efforts of our own hybridizers, who are also experi- menting on the Une of the hardier types, Messrs. Walsh, Manda, Dawson and others. A more wide-spread effort in this par- ticular line of work should be inaugurated over our own country; we need more ramblers, equaling the Crimson and in different tints and colors; these can cer- tainly be had by proper and systematic eff'ort. To sum up: We must make an earnest effort to either free our roses used for .-■CLiH. "Ill "\\ GROUND PLAN FOR RANGE OF IRON HOUSES TO BE ERECTED FOR THE OHIOAQO CARNATION 00., JOUIET, IlLL. igoo. The American Florist. 135 SHOWING SHADE LINE AT NOON ON THE SHORTEST DAY IN THE YEAR. garden purposes from the blighting effects of black fungus or we must, with intelli- gence and energy, seek to form and build up a new race of roses by crossing the hardier species with our present highly developed tea and hybrid tea varieties. American hybridists must keep in mind the hardy, vigorous characteristics required by varieties that are to suc- ceed in our climate, nor stay their efforts until the newtypeis produced; the reward will be ample. Regarding new sorts for forcing pur- poses; we need new colors in forcing varieties — say like Gen. Jacq , or Rodo- canachi, or a variety with the tint and fragrance of a Marechal Niel combined with the fine practical qualities of Bride or Bridesmaid; a fortune awaits the pro- ducer of such arose, and if you will allow prophecy, I will venture to predict that within a very few years we shall have roses rivaling American Beauty, Bride and Bridesmaid, but covering a good range of color. The speaker has no knowledge of such undisseminated novelties being in existence at the present moment, but with the number of workers in the field, and the crying need of such varieties apparent to every rose-forcer, they are certainly among the probabilities. In conclusion: I believe that the Ameri- can Rose Society will prove the instru- ment that shall revolutionize the status of the rose, and that will make plain to the rose-grower, professional and ama- teur, the needs of the rose from our American standpoint, and with this hope in view, may I not ask — and urge — that you give to this young and growing society your name and your helpful encouragement and support. WITH THE GROWERS. CHICAGO CARNATION CO., |OLIET, ILL. Progress is the order of the day with the Chicago Carnation Company, out at Joliet, 111 Two new houses, each 22x200 feet, have been added this season to the range of wooden structures established about two years ago and work has been well begun on an entirely new and distinct range of modem iron houses. The old range now contains 57,200 square feet of glass. The new range when completed will consist of eight greenhouses each 30x300 feet and a service building 39x105 feet. The plans have been furnished by Lord & Bumham. This firm will also put up the iron greenhouses, leaving the con- structive work on the service build- ing to a local contractor. The service building and one of the iron houses will be completed this season, other iron greenhouses to be added as they are needed. Lord & Bumham's expert mechanics are now on the ground and the house will be completed and planted in short order. The plans of the range herewith reproduced will afford a better idea of its character and completeness than the most elaborate description. The greenhouses will be of the latest style in every particular, running east and west; they will be fifteen feet four inches apart. The houses will be con- nected with the service building by a cor- ridor running through the middle of each. Under this corridor will be a tunnel, six feet wide and five feet deep, for the heat- ing mains. The tunnel will be covered with a sectional board walk so that leakages and other derangements may be repaired in the least possible time with a minimum of labor and expense. Hot water will be the heating medium, the houses being fitted with 2-inch wrought iron pipe. Ventilation will be continu- ous on both sides of the ridge. Lord & Bumham's latest improved ventilator, lifting in fifty-foot sections, being employed. The roof will be glazed with 16x24 double thick A glass, with thirty- inch panes for the side and ventilators. Each house will contain four benches five feet wide with path around the sides. The service building will be the finest ever constructed for similar purposes. The cellar, with walls two feet thick, of Joliet limestone, is fourteen feet deep. A partition wall eighteen inches thick divides the cellar into two parts, the smaller of which (16x39 feet) will be used for keeping cut flowers, and the larger one lor coal storage and a battery of sixiLord & Bumham sectionalcastiron boilers. The capacity is such that an entire winter's supply of coal can be put away in this cellar. Over the cellar, and separated from it by a fire-proof floor, arrangements are made for commodious offices and workrooms. This upper part of the building will be finished in brick, with a slate roof. At one end will be a brick smoke stack sixty feet high. Rail- road switches have been introduced and so contrived that coal can be shoveled from the cars direct to the cellar chutes of both the old and new plants. Another noteworthy new feature here is a liquid manure tank with concrete walls and situated at such an elevation as to readily supply both greenhouse ranges. The walls are eighteen inches thick and the tank 12x22 feet and six feet deep. The tank is divided into two compart- ments of equal size, one for manure and the other for the liquid, which escapes from the manure compartment through an opening in the partition wall, where It filters through straw, which leaves no sediment to accumulate in the pipes. There will be a liquid manure faucet in each house, connected with the tank by mains, and the tank will be covered with a brick shed, heated to prevent the liquid from freezing. These and many other improvements now in progress indicate that J. D. Thompson, the manager of the concern, has a thorough belief in the future of the carnation, for it should be remembered that this entire establishment is devoted to carnations exclusively. Mr. Thomp- son has given the carnation only a very few years of study, but in all his planning and operations he has displayed shrewd- ness and judgment worthy of a veteran, and his enterprise is strictly in line with the progressive spirit of the times. The stock has all been grown in the field this year. Some 40,000 plants, of the best up-to-date sorts, will be benched. Planting in the old range is already com- pleted, the new iron house being reserved for seedlings. No cuttings will be taken from the flowering plants during the coming season, one house in the old plant being devoted to stock for propa- gation, t ■*-'-¥■ Oceanic, N. T. A very well attended meeting of the Monmouth County Horticultural Society was held on August 17. It was decided to have a chrysanthemum show at Red Bank in the town hall on November 9, 10 and 11. A communication from the Pan-American Exposition was read and after a lively discussion, on motion of Robt. Murphy, seconded byRobt. Beaty, a legislative committee was appointed to attend to the matter at once. B. Size of Return Pipes. Ed. Am. Florist:— I have a house 1 2x32 in which there are two 2-inch flows and fourteen lV2-inch returns; another house is 30x75 and has three 2-inch flows and sixteen 1-inch returns. The returns all enter the boiler through Ii4-Jnch pipe. Is this pipe large enough to carry back the condensed steam? If not, what size should it be? E. C. N. The main return should be 2-inch. L. R. T. ExBTBR, N. H.— Geo. W. Hilliard has just completed the eighteenth house in his range of rose conservatories. Busi- ness is good with him. 136 The American Florist. Aug. 2S, Subscription, 11.00 & year. To Europe, 12.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; 11.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed, only on consecutive inser- tions, as follows— « times, 5 percent; IStimes, 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 tor Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only. Order! 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. Don't waste the water; buy some hose menders — serviceable menders are cheap. Pabk Commissioner David F. Day, of Buffalo, died at his homeearlythis week. He was a prominent botanist and horti- culturist. The sixteenth annual meeting of the Society of American Florists has set such a mark lor manysidedness and, withal, of such proportions on every side, that it may well be doubted if the next ten years will see its equal. The New York Florists' Club has created an expression of horti- cultural conditions to date that is jfrandly creditable to the city. New York has shown that with her greatness, she is not oblivious to the country and her distant friends. She has taken pride in showing how well and how completely she covers horticulture within her own bounds and her florists have made great sacri6ce of time and labor in doing so. Be it recorded to their lasting credit. Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT EEGISTSATION. N. Studer, Anacostia, D. C, registers Nephrolepis Washingtoniensis erecta, a seedling originated in Anacostia four years ago. Fronds thick and leathery with metallic lustre, five feet and upwards in length and twelve inches or more in width. Habit upright. Nephrolepis Washingtoniensis pendula. Seedling originated in Anacostia about four years ago. Fronds thick and leath- ery with metallic lustre, five feet and upwards in length and twelve inches or more in width, with dark biownish mid- rib. Habit drooping. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y. Greenhotise Building. New York, N. Y.— J. W. Van Ostrand, one house. Exeter, N. H. — G. W. Hilliard, one rose house. Beverly, Mass.— C. A. Morrisey, range of houses. Portland, Me.— R. C. Fuller, one house. W. Babylon, N. Y.— Muncey & Albin, violet house 10x112. Newark, N. I.— E. Elsum, one house. Barre, Vt. — A. Emslie, carnation house, 15x50. Hartford, Conn.— J as. Young, two houses. Kirkwood, Mo.— Wm. Winters, two carnation houses. Amsterdam, N. Y.— J. C. Hatcher, two houses. Dorchester, Mass. — Wm. Hannon's Sons two houses. The Night Blooming Cereus. Art thou ashamed of thy poor parents' grace. And envy those of richer birth. And higher caste; That thou doest not the searching sunlight fucc As humbler flora of the earth Th.ll briedy last? Or art thou conscious of thy Maker's power To penetrate the film of night From heaven on high. And stand in thine own chastity a flower, Designed alone for His delight. Not man's rude eye':' F. P. D. Oh! Willis N. The biggest bluff on record; Chicago's bid for the convention. Loved but was lured away; Willis N. Rudd. 1900, the year of the great flop. A gift enterprise; Rudd to Buffalo. Benedict Arnold respectable in comparison. Wouldn't it jar yon? Oh, no! Even Scott and Kast- ing were struck dumb. They could hardly summon strength enough to ring the Buffalo bells. Chicago had a walk- over but was sold out, for what? The Lord only knows! A captain. Nail the flag to the mast head and sink with colors flying; rot. An arrangement among gentlemen is the modern method; con- temporary kisses rather than the plaudits of posterity; dear, dear; how have the mighty fallen! 0, Willis N. O! Willis N. But clay thou wert, and badly baked, and battered all and shattered all thy friends bemdan thy woeful state. Geo. C. Watson. Chicago. state of the market — reasonable SUMMER demand AND LITTLE S JRPLUS STOCK. — OFF TO THE CONVENTION. — SPECIAL TRAIN CARRIES GOODLY DELE- GATION.— NAMES OF THOSE IN THE PARTY. — MANY FROM OUT OF TOWN ACCEPT INVITATION TO JOIN CHICAGO CLUB. — VARIOUS ITEMS. Trade has been pretty fair this week, all things considered. At the beginning of the period stock got another setback because of the extremely hot weather, but qualities are again on the up grade. Good roses are short of the demand but of Beauties there are a plentj' except in the medium lengths. The supply of short Beauties is so great that they are being (|uite largely used in funeral work. The recent rains have damaged the outdoor carnations and the asters but both items are in ample supply and every day showing improvement. The smilax sup- ply has shortened up and prices are stiffening somewhat. The Chicago party, convention bound, started out in fine style at three o'clock on Sunday afternoon. The special train, in charge of City Passenger Agent Yos- burgh, was splendidly appointed and con- sisted of three sleepers, a dining and a buffet car, the decoration of which was due to the skill of Messrs. Winterson, Balluff, Kreitling and Darby, the local wholesalers donating the stock. With a well stocked larder and good fellow- ship prevailing, the trip was most enjoy- able, one of the features of the first after- noon being the musical programme participated in by Messrs. Asmus, Balluff, Kreitling and Winterson. On the train when it pulled out were: Mr. and Mrs. Peter Reinberg, Mr. and Mrs. E F. Win- terson, W. H. Kidwell, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Rudd, J. W. Erringer, Mrs. L. Melms, Harry Smythe, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Pieser, Luke Collins, N. J. Wietor, Edgar Sanders, M. Barker, J.C. Vaughan, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kreitling, Misses Annie and Mary McDonald, Chas. Bal- luft", A. Jurgens and his son, Adam Zender, John Degnan, Geo. Asmus, Walter Retzer, N Schmitz, J. S. Wilson, George Wittbold, Otto Wittbold, G. L. Grant, of Chicago; Arthur Bather and Miss Jessie B .ther, Clinton, la.; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wilcox, Council Bluffs, la.; Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Thompson, Joliet, 111.; E A. Beven, Evergreen, Ala ; J. B. .\mphlett, Ionia, Mich.; S. Garland and Geo. M. Garland, Des Plaines, III.: O. L. Beard, Dixon, 111.; A S Swanson, St. Paul; J. A. Valentine, Denver; J. C. Puestow, Oshkosh, Wis ; Geo. Weiland, Evanston, 111.; C. E. Finley, Joliet, 111.; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. M. Kellogg, Pleasant Hill, Mo ; A. T. Erwin, Ames, la.; E. W. McLellan, San Francisco; Alex. Klokner, Wm. Edlefsen, C. C. PoUworth, N. Zweifle and C. B. Whitnall, Milwaukee: E. Haentze, Fon du Lac. John Muir, of Chicago, joined the party at Buffalo. Others who were picked up enroute were: Geo. F. Crabb, Grand Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Bul- lock, Elkhart, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Pastor, Huntington, Ind.; Lewis Ulrich, Tifiin, O.; F. J. Knecht, Fort Wayne, Ind.; C. B. Derthick, Ionia, Mich.; H. R. Carlton, Willoughby, 0. In addition to these, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Kennedy and Herman Hunkel, of Milwaukee; U. J. Virgin, of New Orleans; Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Vaughan and Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Smythe preceded the special train, intend- ing to join the party at the convention. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Deamud are spend- ing the month of August at their summer home at Paw Paw Lake, Mich. They will not return until the first week in September, when their son must resume his duties at school. Mrs. Deamud's mother, Mrs. H. H. Wilder, who has been at Paw Paw for a week, has returned home. H. N. Bruns is contemplating a flying visit to Hamburg, whence he expects to receive nearly a half million lily of the valley pips this fall. He was over last year and bought 350,000 pips, which is probably more than any western grower forced. He has a brother who is accounted a good grower at Hamburg. Bassett & Washburn report that the new rose, Liberty, has taken very well with their trade. It has turned out a good shipper, they say, and those of their customers who have tried it prefer it to Meteor. This firm has alread3^ potted up about 40,000 Harrisii and longifloTum bulbs. The New York correspondents for the Chicago morning papers reported the election of officers for the Hail Associa- tion as being that of the Society of American Florists and the city editor of at least one influential journal seized the opportunity to run Mr. Vaughan's portrait. George M. Garland's iron gutter busi- ness has run into hundreds of tons this year and he is planningto build a furnace at Des Plains and do his own casting. He has also decided to devote his whole attention to the gutter business, aban- doning contracting and greenhouse build ing. Calla growers made good money on the blooms they shipped to this market last season and there is a brisk demand for bulbs this fall. McKellar & Winter- son got in 8,000 from California one day this week. It is understood that John N. May and Patrick O'Mara will be judges at the next chrysanthemum exhibition of the Horticultural Society of Chicago. Visitors: E. S. Thompson, South Haven, Mich.; C.R.Panter, New Orleans; J. P. Coen, Jr., Lexington, Mo.; J. G. Robinson, Waukesha, Wis.; Geo.Souster, Elgin, 111. igoo. The American Florist. 137 Making a Start at Growing. Ed. Am. Florist: — Please inform me through your paper as to how many square feet of glass would be necessary for a successful start in growing carna- tions exclusively for the wholesale mar- ket. Sdbsceibek. This matter depends almost altogether on the experience, knowledge, business ability and willingness to "hustle" of the person who proposes to start the busi- ness. If he has knowledge and experi- ence sufficient to assure him of success, he will be a better judge than anyone else, how small a place he can make a living and a small profit from. If he has not practical knowledge, he will have to buy and pay for it, before success comes. While he is acquiring his education, the smaller the place which he conducts the less expensive will the education be. W. N. R. In successfully growing carnations exclusively for the wholesale market there are a number of points to be taken into consideration. The first necessity is to have the capital to put up modern houses. In growing for the wholesale market you will have to compete with carnations grown in such houses, and while a little money might be made from carnations grown in the old style, cheaper house there is more chance of your stock being unable to find a good market than there is of finding one. To build these modern houses on entirely borrowed capital makes too much of a load for the beginner to carry, as they cost considerable and unavoidable reverses may happen to the stock and both capital and labor be lost. If the heating is arranged so as to avoid the necessity of employing a night fireman, a good start might be made with 5,000 feet of glass in one modern house, or, at the outside, two houses, but this amount of glass would leave a very small margin for profit and should be added to as rapidly as possible. To employ a night man, and he is almost essential to success, there should not be less than 10,000 feet of glass and as much more as possible up to double that amount, as a start; the latter figure would be quite enough, and after the first season's experience the business would either expand of itself or prove quite enough of an investment if it turned out a failure. Locate as near as possible to a market that will consume good carnations, so that they can be taken to market in a very short time and with as little hand- ling as possible. You will find yourself at a great disadvantage if located any distance from your market and profits will be almost if not altogether cut in two. Albert M. Hkrr. Phovidence, R. I.— Farquhar Macrae is preparing to add considerably to his range of glass. SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE. AdTenlBementa ander UilB head will be Inserted at the rate of 10 centa a line (Beren vordB) each Inser- tion. Cash most aooompany order. Plant adrs. not admitted nnder this head. BTery paid Bnbaorlber to the amikioan Flokibt for the year 1900 Is entitled to a flve-llne want adv. (Bltnatlons only) free to he osed at any time dorlnii the year. SITCATION WANTBD-By reliable all-around gar- dener and florist; 12 years with orchids; EniiMsh: worker. Address Florist, care Am. Florist. SITUATION WANTBD-By a sober, Industrious man. an experienced tlorlBtand gardener. 1 prefer a small place. Addreis W H. care Am. Florist. SITUATION WANTED— As working foreman, by a flrst-ciass grower of general stock. Good designer and decorator. ABB. care American Florist, Ch'.cago. SITUATION WANTBD-By young man for general greenhouse work: age 2J; three years' experience. Best of references Address Chas. E Izoh. Logansport. Ind. SITUATION WANTED— As manRger or head gar- dener on private estate; good all-around man; German, married, no children. Best of references. Address C N C. care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED— By well-experienced florist and g'rdener. able to msnage greerlnuses. park*, fruit, vegetables, etc ; middle age, married, no children. Private place preferred Best references. Address EM. I9H Surf ct., Chicago. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman . by a Urst class grower of roses and cut fl wers; general plants- man: single, age ;I3 A flrst-class place wanted. Best of references. Open for engagement now or later. Address GROWER, care American Florist. ANTED— A good, all-around grower. For partic- ulars addrf SB BF.^S & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. w w ANTED— AddreaB of Loula Truxler, a practical and ornamental florist TH08 B. Bull, Bakersfleld. Cal WANTED- A florist to grow carnatlins and general stock. 8tate wages war^ted with board. Ad- dress J. W. ENSWEILEK, 5325 Morgan St.. Chicago. WANTED— Reliable, competent man. Fine roses, 'Mums. f>ic. Also aaslstant. .Address J. T. Williamson. LaRose Gardenp. Memphis. Tenn. WANTED— A. good grower of roses, carna Ions; oversee and help Id growing general stock; none but a sober and good worker need apply. State wages. MUNCiB Floral Co . Muncle, Ind. WANTED— A good second-hand Florida or No. 8 Furman boiler; and offer for sale a good second- hand No. U HllchlnfiB bolter, cheap for cash by THKAKK F. Van der jtiEULEN, Dunkirk. N T. F OB SALE Oi RENT— Six greenhouBes, dwelling, shedB. Bargain. W. L. «MNN, White Hall HI. F OR SALE-Pots.fromSi^toSH-lnch Big bargain. Address Mrs. bockklmann. White Hall. tU. FOR SALE— Free fuel, 5000 feet glass. Oreat chance for florists or gardeners. Only £500 cash. Account sickness Write quick. Free Fuel, care Am. Florist. FOR SALK— Extra good second-hand 3-lDCh pipe at ()C. per foot ; also Pome 4'lrch; secure It wolle It lasts. Address W. H. Salter, Rochester, N Y. FOR SALE— Second-hand greenhouse bDlIer; flrat- claas condition; will heat 4500 feet. Cheap If taken at once. 8 M & B W. 131 and 133 W. Superior St., Chicago . FOR RENT— Owing to advancing years. I have decided to reot out my seven greenhouaep, dwell- ing house and store. Excellent location, good trade. B. Haas. 181H Vinton, Omaha. Neb. FOR SALE— Entire or one-half Interest In a good buelnese Growing city of 20.i>( 0 Hot water; 5,000 feet of glass. Most excellent opening to reliable per- son. Must sell BOon. B B A. care Am. Florlai. FOR SALE— Lpase stock etc of place of 50' 0 feet of glasR In Chicago suburb all In sood condition Stock first class and more than is needed. Will sell very cheap; caph wanted. Reason for 'eaving am going to Europe. Address J D care American Florist Chicago. FOR SALE— One 15 H P. return flue eftlonary boiler, suitable for steam or hoi water. $75. One return bend coll bijller, 1^-1 ch pipe. $25: on board carB here. Boilers in Al condition; have only been used one winter. Address Geo. Stafflinger, Sprlngvllle, N Y. SALESMAN WANTED In our Flower Seed Department. Must be thoroughly familiar wiih Flower Seeds and Bulbs. Also acquainted with the Floristi' trade. W. W RAWSON & CO., Seedsmen. 13 & 13 Faneull Hall Sq., BOSTON. MASS. FOR SALE OR RENT Greenhouse, 5000 feet of glass, steam heating, Market Garden Ten Acres, six-room Dwelling, Burn, etc.. adjoining; thriving town of 3000, on St. Joe and Grand sland Ry. H. SCHMALZL, Marysville, Kans. FOR SALE. A florist establishment for sale, consisting of 13,000 square ft'et of glass, in good condition. Heated by steam; in the city limits, located in a city of 18.000 inhabitants on the Mississippi river in Iowa, with s(*vt.^ral acres of land and dwelling house; must sell soon on account of old age. For further particulars addrt-'ss L C K, care American PloHst. FOR SALE With 10 Year Lease, One o! the best placet in Chicago. Thisisarareopportunity;if you have some cash, talk it over with me. T. J. CORBREY, I409-I4II W. Madison St., 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. For Sale. Oakland, Cal.: an elegant piece of property, 160 feet, front by 145 feet deep. Ten minutes' ride from tbf center of the city. Three large green- houses, each 116 t. by 25 ft., well stocked. Ele- gant cottage of 7 rooms. Gas fixtures and all conveniences. Owner compelled by circumst'in cea to go to Alaska gold fields and must sel! q^uickly. Cost $7,000. Will sell at great reduc- tion. Write for price. 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 arc four Rosehouses, J 00x18x6, each house heated by a No. J 6 Hitchings Boiler ; and seven houses, each about 64x1 J ft, heated by flues. This property will be sold cheap to quick cash buyer. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 Mercer St. NEW YORK. BEAUTIFUL ESTATE & FLORIST BUSINESS, EXETER, N. H. To be sold at auction, on the premises, WEDNES- DAY, Sept. 5. at 10:30 a. m. {if rainy, the next fair day), unless previously sold at private sale. An ideal home or investment. Don't lose this chant-e. About 50 ucrt-s fine tillage land fronting on Portsmouth Ave.; large I2-roora dwelling, hot water heat, slate roof, etc.; large slate roof barn, carriage house and carpentef shop, all conv^n- ienily and attractively arranged. Live stock, hay, wagons, carriages, all working tools and appliances, and many personal household effects. An extensive and profitable florist business — wholesale growing — long established, included; practit.-ally no competition, 15,000 square feet of glass, si-\ large greenhouses, grand soil; sales lim- ited by production only; 5 minutes from business district, electric and steam cars near; adjoins compact part of the town; deliehtfully situated; town famous for its beauty, refinement and rare educational advantages: Rye, Hampton and Salis- bury beaches in easy distances and with electric connections; property should be seen to be appre- ciated; inspection may be made at any time; present owner to retire from business and remove from town; $500 cash deposit at sale, balance on easy terms. Descriptive and illustrated booklet mailed upon request. Address HAYES ESTATE, Exeter, N. H. It is Good Business Policy to Mention thb A&TERicAN Florist when tou Wbite to an Advertiser. 138 The American Florist. Aug. 25, New Castle, Ind. The South Park Floral Company is now cutting about 1,000 short Beauties each day and has a fine prospect ahead for winter, as the glass is up-to-date and the plants in fine shape at present. They will shortly commence cutting Brides, Bridesmaids and Perles. Meyer Heller is at the New York con- vention this week. Recent visitors were: E. G. Hill and Mrs. E. T. Graves, of Richmond; Will Gerlach, of Cincinnati. Lawrence, Mass. — Chas. E. Wingate suffered the fracture of his right leg by being thrown from his bicycle on the night of August 15. Wbo!?5aIe flower/\arK?fe Cincinnati. Aug. 23. Rosea, Beautv e.OOdilO.OO Br.de.' 2.00(« 3.(0 Bridesmaid 2.0n(" 3 00 Meteor 2.H0(" 4 OH Perle 2.00(5' 3.fO Carnations 75t' 1.00 fancy I.SO Gladioli ' 2 OOt' 4.00 Tuberoses 3.00 As'er.. 75ti 1.50 Lilies— \lbum and Rubnim 4.00(" 5.00 Lilyof the valley 4.00 Smilas 12.50 Adiantum 1.00 Coinnion f*-rns .15 Asparagus 50,00 St. Louis, Aug. 23. Roses. Bride. Bridemaid 2.nr(ro 4.00 Beautv, lu to 15 inch stems 4.00((i 6.00 Perle.'. 2 00 Meteor 2.0nf" 4 00 Carnations, common 75(" l.OO Smilax 12.50 Adiantum 60t> 1.00 Tuberoses 3.00fa 5.00 Asters 75(n 1.60 Milwaukee, Aug. 23. Roses, Beauty, long, per doz. 1 50("2.00 med ■■ .50(" 1 00 '• Bride, Bridesmaid 3.006' 4.00 Meieor 4 00(.r 5.00 Kuiserin 4.00(^, wis. wnen wntinu mention tne Amenoan Florist CUT FLOWERS. <^" t^' 9^^ t^^ Shipping: orders receive prompt and careful attention. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis. Please Mention American Klorlst. 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 FERN, DAGGER FKKN, Etc., at market prices. HARRY A BUNYARD, - 42 west 28th street, new york. Bronze Galax Leaves $l.25perl000, F^wsif- 'Irv II s;ini]ii>- FIFTY tor u ii cents in stamps, .Ieliver.nl FREE. AMERICAN ROSE CO.. Washingtan, P. C. I PAY EXPRESS or P0STA6E on my Bronze Galax Leaves and .lflivpran\ wlu-ri- in I'. .S. fc.r ONE DOLLAR FIFTY per 1000. Writ'' for partiouhirs. LILLUN ALIEN DEXTER, Washington, D. C. Galax Leaves. J. L. BANNER & CO., MONTEZUMA, N. C. Southern Wild Smilax. NtW CROP NOW READY. Caldwell The Woodsman Co. inc. Also J B. DEAMUD. CHICAGO, ILL, L. J. KRESHOVER, New York, N. Y., M. RICE & CO , Philadelphia, Pa., THEVAIL SEED CO., Indianapolis, Ind. Indispensable Adjunct «s n O a successful wholesale business is an up-to-date, y 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. 334 Dearborn St., CHICAQO, ILL. m w m m w m Jigoo. The American Florist. 139 It Is Always OUR AIM To Give Satisfaction. \A/E are equipped to give our patrons improved service during the ap- proaching season. We have increased supplies of the very best stock in the market and we are in search of more of the right kind of buyers. If you want good stock write to us. E. C. AMLING, 32-34 36 Randolph Strett, CHICAGO. :<2isie<2«eisisSge@g8ggeggSgggSg®^=iSggggfe5sie:eieiEi; 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, 11. 45-47-49 WABASH AVE. CHICIGO. WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers All teleerapb and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. WEILAKD-AND-RISCH I We are large Growers and I IShlppers of CUT FLOWERS) WHOLESALE FLORISTS Wanted at Once "FLORlSTi" to send to us for their supply of Cut Flowers. Most carefui attention given to shipping orders. Order what you want — we have it. Cutting 2,000 Beauties dally. GEO. REINBERG, si Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO. Seen by New Firms: AMERICAN riORIST ADVTS. Wbol^ale power/\arl^ CmcAG<», Aug. 24. Roses, Beauty, extra long stems 3 00 2.60 2.00 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 30 inch 24 •■ 20 ■■ 15 ■• 12 ' 8 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.C0(ai 4.00 Perle 2 OUfei 4.00 Meteor 2.01 @ 4.00 La France 2.0f (S' 4 00 Golden Gate 4 00® 6.00 Liberty 4 OOfe 6.00 Carnjitions ,75 fancy l.co Lily of the valley 3 00® 5.00 -■Vdiantum 5u@ l.OU Common ferns .15 F'aucy ftrna .20 Smilax 8.CO@I2.CO Asparasua 60.00 Ivy leaves, per 100 A') i WABA3H AVE. CHICAGO a. R Oor WnbKSh ato and Rardolph 3t Sav "Saw it in the Flobist." E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- CUT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Qo Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. PETER REINBERG, Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers. 600.000 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.. CltlCAGO. Wholesale Dealers asd Growers of Cut Flowers CREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L RANDALL ^ Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Well- ington St., Chicago. write for flpeclal qnotatlonft or l&rfrft order. WHOLESALE GROWER OF ROSES. DEAl^B in CUT FLOWERS J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL Mention the American Flonat. Benthey & Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission FiorisI 41 Randolph Street CHICAGO. |3F~Con8iKnmeutB solicited A. G. PRINCE & CO. Wholesale 6ui Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Ajients for the Hinsdale Hose Co. Bpeolml aiieoiioi paid to shipping orders. 76 & 78 Wabaah Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CH lOAQ*. Piease mention the American Florist. 140 The American Florist. Aug. 25 Samuel I. Ywmi, Wholesale Florist. 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, .PHILADELPHIA. PA. AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. DCKING THE SUMMER WE WILL. BE OPEN FROM 7:30 A. M. TO 6:00 P. M. CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' ""ToK Si^'sl* '*'•'•' 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 FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR 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 Sroperly listed in next year's edition ot our irectory. 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. Geo. A. Sutherland, no^rs. WHOLESALE DEPOT FOR All Florists' Supplies, Price lists mailed. 67 BROMFIELD ST.. BOSTON. MASS. Wholesale Florists, Always on Hand: / CARNATIONS, ^ I BRIDESMAIDS. /^ff^ BRIDES. - '^ 11^ }■ j7 JOBBERS IN ^^FLORISTS' 'i^\ SUPPLIES FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 84 Hawley Street. BOSTON. The American Florist Company's DIRECTORY Contains the names and addresses of all the Flo- rists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen in the United States and Canadu. Price $3.00. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn Street. Chioago. U. S. 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. Wbol^ale power/\arK^ Philadelphia, Aug. 22. Roses, Tea 1.0O(g> 2.00 " extra 3.00® 4. Ou Beauty, extra 15.10(3120.00 firsts 8.00@12.00 Carnations ftO(flt 75 fancy l.OOfii 1.50 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Gladiolus 3 00 Tuberoses 3.00 Asters 50('i' 1. 00 Asparagus 25.00W50 00 Smilax lO.fOW'lS.CO Adiantum hOOi' 1.00 Sweet peas 2U® .30 Boston, Aug 22 Roses, Beauty, extra 15 00@20.00 medium 4 no@ 6.00 culls 1.0u(§ 2. no Bride, Bridesraaid, Meteor. .50(5) I) 00 extra 3.0IW 5 110 Kaiserin 6.(i(l(« 8.00 Carualioiis 50(" 1.00 Lily of the valley 2.005;' 4.00 Asters S'~((f .75 Sweet peas 05((i .10 Smilax 8.U0(»)I0.00 Asparagus 50.00 Hardy ferns .20 C:iud>turt. Gj'psophila, etc. .10(3*. 15 perbunch HEADQUARTER ^IVfSTER** ^tNN YORK GIVE US A TRIAL.I' WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Ilfll C VICTIUft Wholesale Com- Iinii Ti nndlinU) mission Plorlst. 481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florlste' Supplies & Wire Designs. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET, — ST. LOUIS, MO. |3^A cumplete line of Wire DeHlgus. H.G.BERNING Wholesale riorlst, SUCCESSOR TO iT. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... J322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Woodroffe & Bernheimer, Wholesale Florists 1604 LUDLOW STREET. ■Phone 1-42^69-A. PHILADELPHI* Cnnftle'nrnont-fl Mi>l|r|t#»rt LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. I3TH AND FILBERT STREETS, '^'??B°JS5"^'Si«D. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Consignment! ol Choice Valley and Reset tolicitwt. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Long Dlitanoe Phone 1-41-38 D. Consignments ol Roses. Carnations, Violets sollolletf. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, 17 S. nth St.. Telephone 63-64. PHILADELPIIiA. Orders b; mall, telegraph or telephone wlU receive prompt attention. Consignments of good stock solicited. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... '"'"'iSTe"w°e'.i: Cut Flowers Qive us an order and we will please you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL. MO. Our Store. 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY, MO. |^"L0N6 DISTANCE 'PHONB AT EITHER PLAOB JOHN B. FERGUSON. Wholesale Florist, 5515 Fifth Ave, PITTSBURQ, PA. Long Distance 'Phone 2985. Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets. Solicited. The Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., S^lSto. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. J. M. COHEN, Florist, CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. 22 Cliapman Place, BOSTON, MASS. igoo. The American Florist. 141 TOP GRADE Carnations BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS I^ily o* tlxe ^Va^lXey. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Telephone No. 1998 Madison Square. YOUNG & NUGENT, WHOL«=SaLE FLORISTS HE^^V^A'k^""'' Crowe & Co. Special Prize flaids. Superb Roses, LeadiQg Varieties. Cho ce Carnations and Rare Novelties. Summer Shipping a Specialty. TELEPHONE 20eS MADISON SQUARE. THOMAS YOUNG, Jr. Wholesale Florist, Sevr Telephone No. 1803 Madison Bqnare. 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WILLIAM GHORMLEY, Wholesale Commission Florist, Special attention given to Shipping Orders. 57 W. 28lh St., NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 2200 Madison Square. -Consignments Solicited. JOHN YOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY aod all other choice cut flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square. Price list on application. FUase mgntion the American Florist when writing. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. •nWERS aad BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER^ 30 West 29th Street Hew Telephone No. 561 Madison Square. Please Mention the American Florist. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34lh Street, Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 299 Madison Square. N. Y. CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cut Flower Salee at 6 o'clock ■Srery Momlne DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Please Mention The Amerloan Florist. MOORE, tlENTZ & NASH, Wholesale Commission Florists, At rooms ot N. Y. Cut Flower Co. 119 and 121 W. 23d St.. NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 733— 18th. CholccBt Stock Shipped on a Commission. Choice Caroations Choice Roses Jf Jt Traendly & Schenck NEW YORK CITY New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq. 18 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchaage Wbol^ale [fower/arK^ New York, Aug. 22. Roses, Beauty, select 20.00f530.00 medium 4.00(96.00 culls S0(5 3.00 Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor .25f'i 1.00 select. 3 OOfei 4.00 Carnations 50fS 1.50 Lilv of the valley 2 OOta 3.00 Sweet peas per 100 bunches I.00(j2.50 Harnsii 4 OOto 6.00 CatUeyas 20 no@33.00 Gladioli 1.00® 1 50 Asters lOd' .50 Smilas 8.00(n 12.00 Asparagus 25. OOte 35.00 Sprengerii, perdoz. bun. .Tfw 1.00 Adiantum 25(a .50 BrFF.\i.o, Aug 23. Roses. Beauty lO.OOC^IO 00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 3.00® 7.00 '• Kaiserin 6.00 Caroations 1.00 Lily of tl e valley S.OO® 4.00 Sweet pe:is oer doz. bunches .30@ .75 Auratumlilies 10 00(512.50 Roseum ■• 4.C0O1 6.00 Gadioli 2.0O(.3 3.00 Asiers 1.00( V/ L 1 \J ■> 1^ *<"'»' «e«UU Uj iVIdil rUoipdlUi or this paper, page 114. or send for complet.- circular to TH" FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. P. 0. Box 1697, Nc V Yo'k Choicest Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Shrubs, Plants, Bulbs. 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. SOnETHINQ NEW in Lquis Gauthier SIrawberry LINE. Recommended by French Horticultural Congress, also by seve al expert florists as one of the most useful plants in this line. Its fruit is immensely lari;e, bearing fruit all the time ; delicious, fine flavor. Have a small quantiiy left ; as long as they last you can have them for |I0 00 per dozen. Also beautiful ROSE BUSHES from 20c to $100.00 per bush. A good, practical, experienced florist of years' experience seeks a permanent position as florist, who at present is employed by a first-class nursery. Address, in both cases, Alex Goboczy, Box 221, Painesville, 0. Send lor our Price tist We have a flue stock, for fall delivery, of Clematis, ftJ^'ng"!"- fine assorlment. Field Grown Roses, Flowering Slirubs, Ornamental Trees, Conifers. To avoid disappointment, order now a supply of ROSE-STOCKS TOR GRArTING. (Prices delivered in this country). Rosa Manetti. 112 per 1000. Rosa Polyanha. «8 per 1000. Kosa Laxa (Froebeli). $8.5U per KOO. Tht* stocks most largely used by European growers for Kraftin;^ tea roses. Our reprehentative, Mr. J. Austin Shaw, will be at the Convention and will be pleased to quote prices upon any wants in our line. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, New York. WRITE US For prices on tb<' following Kverbloomint; Roses in 1 in. pots, healthy and well grown. Uride, Bridesmaid. Golden Giite, Kaiserin Aut;untn., La France, Meteor. Mnie. Caroline TesLout, Perle des Jiirdina. Papa Gontier. Safrano, President Carnot, Muriel Graham, Sou v. de Wootton, by the hundred. Maple Ave HOOPES, BRO. A THOMAS, NritSKRiEs West Che-tte , Pa. Collected Seedlings. Am. Lindrn, Am. Heech. Sugar Miiple. fccarlot Maple, Magnolia acuminata Magnolia tripetehi, Whitrt Flowering Dogwood. Yellow Wood, Leather Wood, Spice Wood, Sweet Gum, Tulip Poplar. Red Bud, Water Beech, Hackberrv. Please ask for prices on uU kinds of Tree and Shrub Seeds ami Seedlings. TAYLOR PERRY, JR., & CO , Rolefa, Tenn. It Is good business policy ^ ^ •£ to mention the •^•^•^ ....American Florist when you write to an advertlaei ROOT PRUNED Fvcrgrccns, FOR AUTUMN PLANTING. FINELY ROOTED. 5000 NORWAY SPRUCE, 3»4 to 5 feet. 5C00 HEMLOCK SPRUCE, 3 feet and over, very bushy, compact and fine. 25.000 RETINOSPORAS in variety, from 1 to 6 ft. COLORAUO BLUE and ORIENTAL SPRUCE, PINES and ARBORVIT^ES in great variety; in good condition for transplanting either in lawns, parks or cemeteries. LARGE SPECI- MENS for immediate effect. SMALL EVERGREENS and EVERGREEN SHRUBS for window boxes a specialty. The SUCCESS with which our root pruned Ever- greens have been moved is PROVERBIAL. FAILURES seldom Cfcur. A personal inspec- tion is invited. The Wm. H. MOON CO. Glenwood Nurseries, & 702 Stephen Girard BIdg , MORRISVIlLE, PA. PHILA., PA. «0 Miles from New York City. 30 Miles from Philadelphia. ^/f'fl.v^ mention the American Florist when writing. ^artnfi^eitui\($^ The most widely circulated German gardening juuruai, treating u£ ail departments of hortlouituto &nd floriculture. Numerous eminent oorrespond- euts 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, inoluding postage. Sample oopiesfree. Large Elms. n e tine specimen Elm trees 6 to 9-inch ^%3 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, """"S^d..). PA. 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. Clronlar Free* DANX B. LONG, Publisher, BUFFALO- igoo. The American Florist. 145 >♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦» ♦ ♦ PALMS Boston Ferns WHENEVER IN NEED OF THIS CLASS OF STOCK DO NOT PLACE YOUR ORDER UNTIL YOU HAVE WRITTEN TO US. WE ARE OFFERING EXCELLENT VALUES :::::::::::::::::: Walter Rctzer & Co., Wholesale Growers of PALMS, FERNS and RUBBER PLANTS. 2045-59 Clarendon Ave , ( North Halsted St. ) Chicago. III. ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< 14L> The American Florist. A^g- 25y Our PasTiMBs Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowUnz, shooting and 3V0ling 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., Chicago, 111. The Chief of the Bowlers. At the meeting of the Florists' National Bowling League, Wm. Scott, of Buffalo, was chosen to the presidency, succeeding Robert Kift, of Philadelphia. Mr. Scott is so well known that comment on his qualifications for the position is quite unnecessary. Most of our readers will recognize the likeness of the accompany- ing portrait. The Gunners' Contest. On Thursday afternoon the gunners' contest brought out four teams, making scores as follows: Philadelphia, 92; Buf- falo, 57; Cleveland, 53; New York, 33. Following are the individual scores: PHILADELPHIA. Wm. K. Harris 17 Geo Anderson 16 A. B. Cartledge 17 John Burton 16 E. Reid : 17 W. H. Tapliii 9 BUFFAiO. \V. Beard 19 W.Webber 8 Wm. Scott 10 T. B. Braik 7 W.B.Scott 9 W. P. Hasting li CLEVELAND. T. Meehan 12 Adam Graham 9 .7no Burns 11 J. Warnekc (; H. M. Alteck 11 G. A. Rackham I NEW YORK. F. H. Steffeiis 13 Theo. Roehrs 4 G. Schuliheis 7 U. Y. Mellis 3 W. J. Elliott 5 L. Schmutz 1 The Bowliog Contest at New York. Not only did Buffalo capture the con- vention of 1901. but she won in the bowling contest, taking first place in the warmest battle ever waged on the alleys at an S. A. F. convention. The arrange- ments for "bowling day" were as com- plete as were those tor any other period of convention week and the fact that the Palace Bowling Alleys, One Hundred and Twenty-fifth street and Third avenue, were thronged by wildly enthusiastic, vociferous representatives of the various cities which had entered teams did not interfere in the least with the precision with which the great match was con- ducted, although the bedlam of voices served to send more than one player "up in the air" at critical moments. There were eleven teams present, girded for thefray,andout of the thunder of the rolling balls, the crashing pins, came many surprises, such, for instance as when Kasting, of Buffalo, put up 22S. Chicago started out to win and made the high score in the first game, 924., but, just as in the contest for the convention of next year, but for a different reason, she was compelled to retire in favor of the city with the bison trade mark. It was a great contest from start to finish and interest and enthusiasm ran high. The Philadelphia redoubtables upheld their record for the first game, but then it looked like as though every bit of silverware was bound Chicago- ward. It was the thirdgame which told the story; Buffalo, 1021; Chicago, 887. Buffalo gets the Lord & Burnham, the Hitchings and the Wood cups and the Detroit trophy. Chicago must be con- tent with the Queen of Edgely vase. Kasting gets the cream of the individual trophies. The following are the complete scores for the contest: BDFFALO. Player ' 1st 2d 3d Total A.B.Scott 89 161 143 383 McClure 126 133 133 391 Kasting 181 175 228 584 Braik 176 118 168 462 Webber 150 167 202 509 Wm. Scott 152 147 147 446 Team totals 873 8811021 2775 CHICAGO. Player 1st 2d 3d Total G. StoiKTV 177 152 152 481 F. Stollery 178 149 112 439 Hauswirth 122 145 145 412 Des;nan 126 167 150 443 Winterson 118 152 181 451 Asinus 203 153 147 503 Te.am totals 924 918 887 2729 WM. SCOTT. Pri'sident Naliooal Florists' Bowling Li'Ht^iie. MEW TOBK. Player 1st 2d 3d Total OMara 13i 138 150 423 Traendly Ir9 143 134 436 iMiin.la 145 141 132 418 Roehrs 160 18.1 100 495 F.hrlman i44 161 175 480 Lang 143 130 169 442 Team totals 876 898 920 2694 FLAT BfSa. Player 1st 2d ;!d Tot;il Mellis 139 177 160 466 Zeller 127 145 157 429 Schrautz 129 179 116 424 Rayuor 146 105 167 478 Dallledouze 13t 146 150 429 Rik-y •. 149 129 189 467 Teamtotals 824 940 929 2693 BALTIMORE. Player 1st 2d 3d Total Richmond.... 125 213 136 474 lioone 134 189 1.64 477 l.i-hr 147 IfcS 98 400 Webber 152 169 136 447 Kinder 104 118 2(j7 429 Seybold 154 132 151 437 Teamtotals 816 966 882 2664 PHILADELPHIA. Player 1st 2d 3d Total Moss 165 109 122 386 Connor 149 141 167 4o7 Harris 143 167 125 435 Anderson 132 165 110 407 Habermehl 143 107 131 381 Walker 185 143 165 493 Teamtotals 907 83> 820 2669 Player 1st 2d 3d Ti.tal Breitmeyer 156 160 i:?4 440 Pantke 144 120 142 406 Beard 145 99 164 398 Dunn 167 132 132 431 Ferguson 132 115 159 406 Ilolznagel 127 144 153 424 Teamtotals 871 760 874 2505 PITTSBUIIG. Player 1st 2d 3d Total J. W. Ludwig 167 141 126 434 E. C. Ludwig 165 139 129 433 Xeff 125 198 103 416 Loew 120 167 no 407 Baldinger 85 123 152 360 Sohrenbush 151 126 82 359- Teamtotals 813 894 702 240» WILWAUKEE. Player 1st 2d 3d Total PoUwolth 139 120 128 387 Edlersen 168 142 103 413 Zwei el 128 103 142 371 Klokner 162 166 124 452 Kennedy 106 136 117 358 Hunkel 156 117 142 415 Teamtotals 857 783 756 2396 CLEVELAND. Plaver 1st 2d 3d Total Eadii-.; 135 156 163 444 A.Graham 85 107 131 323 H.Hart 97 125 97 319 Cusliinan 100 149 141 390 B.Hart 106 167 113 386 (J.Graham 169 159 159 487 Teamtotals 692 863 794 2349 BOSTON. Player 1st Foster 109 112 Fletcher 115 Martin 84 ISutterworth 71 Mnlloy 78 Sutherland 138 Teamtotals 695 636 653 1884 INDIVIDUAL GAMES. Following are the scores compiled by those outbide the great bowling battle of the day: Pla\er Score Player Score I). .1. Scott 181 Gilkinson 126 Wilcox 177 liurns 125 Kilt 169 Lans-'jahr 113 siebenheller 165 Shaw Ill lionaldson 169 UallulT HI I.. C. Watson 147 Long 100 Hnvatt 144 Siephens 97 Keiihn 135 Kohlert 93 K.Watson 128 Dirme 85 Phillips 127 Krick 60 THE ladies' contest. There were three trophies and three contestants in the ladies' section. Here are the scores: Score 2d 3d Total 112 74 295 117 98 330 102 126 312 80 92 243 101 101 280 124 162 424 I 'layer Miss Eastman.. ^Irs. W'intersoQ, ^Irs. Langliilir. .81 LIST OF THE TROPHIES. The following is a list of the prizes for which the bowlers battled: LIST OF TEAM TROPHIES. The Lord ."^ Burnham cup, to the club making the highest total in three games. The Hitchings A Co. cup, to the club making the highest score in the third game. The Queen or Edge.y trophy, to the club mak- ing the highest total score in the first and second games. The Edmund M. Wood cup, to the club making the highest total score in three games. The Detioit trophy, to the club making the highest score in any one game. All the above must be won twice to become per- manent property. INDIVIDUAL PRIZES IN TEAM CONTESTS. Silver cup, donated by Theo. J. Lang, New York, to the man making the highest average in three games Silver cup, donated by Traendly & Schenck, New Yoik, to the man making the highest score in any of the team games. Gold medals, donated by Theo. Roehrs, New Yo.k, to man making second high average and to man making third high average. Gold mounted fountain pen. donated by J. K. Allen, New York, to man making greatest num- ber ot strikes. Box of cigars, donated by F. Brinkama, Sixth avenue and P^ifty seventh street. New Yurk. to man making greatest number of spares. jgoo. The American Florist. i-fc? PRIZES FOR INDIVIDUAL GAMES. Open to all members of the S. A. F. not taking part in the team bowlinjr. Gold medal, donated by John I. Raynor, New York, for highest score. Silk umbrella, donated by Walter F. Sheridan, New York, fr second highest score. Cigar case, donated by Fitzgerald & Hammond, New York, for third highest score. LADIES BOWLING PRIZES. Eleeant bronze vase, donated by Cleary & Co., New York Beautiful jardiniere, donated by A, II. Hews & Co., North Cambridge, Mass. Dozen photographs, cabinet size, donated by Dana, Broadway and Twenty-eighth street. New York . $4.00 CHICAGO TO FT WAYNE, IND. and return via Nickel PlateRoad,Septtmber 9th to 12th inclusive, account National Encampment Union Veteran Legion. Tickets good returning to and including September I8th, 1900. Three through daily trains from Chicago, at convenient hours. Chicago Passenger Station, Van Buren St. and Pacific Ave., on Elevated loop. For fur- ther particulars address John Y. Calahan, Gen'l Agent, 111 Adams St., Chicago. 35. EXCURSION TO FORT WAYNE, IND., and return, via Nickel Plate Road, at rate of $4.00 for the round trip account National Encampment Union Veteran Legion. Tickets on sale September 9th to 12th in- clusive, with return limit of September tSth, 1900, and will be available on any of our three daily trains from Chicago at 10:35 a. m., 2:30 p. m. and 10:30 p. m., respectively. Vestibuled sleeping cars and first-class service in every respect. Chicago Passen- ger Station, Van Buren St. and Pacific Ave., on Elevated loop. City Ticket Ofiice, 111 Adams St., Chicago, Write John \. Cala- han, Genl. Agt., Ill Adams St , Chicago, for further information, or 'Phone Central 2057. 34. CARNATIONS Field Grown MARQUIS First, $15.00 Second, $10.00 I. E. MARQllSa, Syracuse, N.Y. VIOLETS, Field grown, $5.00. Dbl. white Primroses, 4-in., |io.oo. Cyclamen, good, |6.00. Sword Ferns, 3 varieties, 4-in., $10.00. Dbl. white Bouvardia, 3-in., $5.00. McCraa & Colo. Battle Creek, Mich. Tell f-hem ■sphere vnn bawt the nH i 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' 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. ^ ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ V ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼»•▼▼» McKellar ^ Winterson Wholesale Dealers in Everything for Florists. CUT FLOWERS AND PLANTS. Per UK) Beauties, long $20.00 to %ih.m medium 10.00 to 15.00 short S.OOto 8.011 Brides. Maids 3.00 to .'i.OO Perles and Meteors 3.00 to S.OO Carnations l.(M) to l.SO Asters, good .w to 1.00 fancy 1.00 to l.SO Gladioli 2.00 to 3.00 Valley S.OOto S.OO Lilies S.OOto 10.(X) Ivy Leaves 40 Adiantum 50 to 1.00 Common Ferns per 1000, $1.00 Smllax per doz., $1.00 to 1.50 Asparagus " S.OOto 6.U0 Full line of Field Grown Carnation Plants to offer. SEEDS AND BULBS. Callas, select, X'^i to 1^-in. diam., per 100.,. $.5.00 l'/2 to V/i " •■ .. . 7,00 3 t0 2V5 " •• ... 9 00 Bermuda Freesias, ?4-in. and up, per 1000 S..50 H " ■• " .... 6.50 Harrisii Lilies, I.ongiflorum, Roman Hyacinths, Paper Whites. Prices on application. All Dutch Bulbs in Season. Trade pkt. Pansy Seed, Florists' Best, oz,, $8,00 $0.25 Cyclamen, Giant Flowered ,50 Calceolaria, Finest Mixture 50 Cineraria, Choicest Jlixture 50 Gloxinia Hybrlda, Choicest Mixture 50 Primula Obconica, Choicest Mixture 50 All Seeds and Bulbs in Season. SUPPLIES, ETC., ETC. Sphagnum, burlap Ijales, ea, $1.00; 6 for $5,00 " wire pressed " .75; 6 for 4.00 Tobacco Stems, fresh, 200 lbs, for 1.50 Preserved Cycas Leaves, ass't, per 100 15,00 Cape Flowers, white, per lb 85 colored, " i.so Tissue Paper, manilla, per ream 45 white. •■ 1,00 Wax •• manilla, " 1,40 white, " 3,00 Doves, first quality, ea, $1.00; per doz 10.00 second ■• ,85; " 9,00 Rubber Aprons, ea, $1,50; per doz 1,5,00 Full stockof all Supplies, including Ribbons, Tin Foil, Toothpicli.s, Baskets, Wheat Sheaves, Bouquet Pins, Immortelles, Flower Vases, .Jardi- nieres, Artilicial Palms, etc. Send for Complete Catalogrue. Selling Agents for Glass, Building Material, Boilers, Putty, Mastica, Paints, Oils, Sod Crushers, White Lead, Walker's Fertilizers, Imperial Liquid Fertilizers, Insecticides, Etc. 45, 47, 49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. 148 The American Florist. Aug. 25, '(*_J,Y\^iJiY^^ The American Florist Company's TRADE DIR[CTORY IS THE ONLY PlBLICATIO^ WHICH GIVES Complete lists of the Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen of the United States and Canada, corrected annually and arrangfed 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 d? _ „^ IN BOARDS, IS DELIVERED POSTPAID ON RECEIPT OF •P-*»^Vi» AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL., U S. A. raK5ae3gSSQKirai55J!iSl!^^SaiS2^^^raiSiS3^^®aiS3^^i Mfflii^^^g^^^^^^^E^^iM^E^t^f^f^ESiE^ffiS^t^ffi^ESS^SSES^Ba I goo. The American Florist. 149 One-Half Million Ferns Our stock of FERNS this season is larger and in better shape than ever, while the assortment is the best we ever ofiered. Now is a good time to lay in a supply for fall and winter use; the plants are all open frame grown and are well hardened, and in prime condition to ship. Special Low Prices on Ferns in lots of 2000 or more. NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA BOSTONIENSIS (BoHton Sword Fern.) We have a fine stock of this most popular variety. 2W-inch pots 75c per dozi-n; % 5.00 per 100; $40.00 per lOCO 7-inch pots $9.00 " 75.00 General Collection of Fine Ferns Inch pots Adiantum -Emulum Aneitense Bausei Capilius-Veneris Manesii. Concinnum Cuneatum Decorum . Formosum ... Farleyense . . Gracillimum. Legrandi Variegatum . Grandiceps.. Bellum Mundulum Pubescena Rhomboideum. . Rhodophyllum . Per 100 I 5.00 12.00 12.00 16.00 4.00 4.50 6.00 3.50 15.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 15.00 70.00 4.00 15.00 5.00 15.00 5.00 5.00 3. BO 10.00 15 00 5.00 8.00 5.00 12.00 8.00 8.ro 4.00 6.00 4 00 4.00 5. CO 16.00 . 4 00 10.00 15 00 6.00 5.00 Per 1000 $40.00 30.00 50. OU 30.00 35.00 35.00 50.00 35.00 40.00 30.00 40.00 mmrnm Nephrglepis Kxaltata lin -LJu^roN SwoKD Fern. Inch Lastrea Aristata Variegata Chrysoioba Opa"'_-a , Lomaria Ciliata Gibba Lygodium Scandens Wiepandi 2 4 Alsophila Australis 2J4 Asplenium Obtusilobum — 3 Blechnum Occidentale 2J^ 4.00 35.00 Rubrum 3 6.00 Cyrtomium Falcatum 2l< 4 00 35.00 Fortunei 2>4 4.00 35.00 Caryotidium 2!* 5. CO 40.00 Davallia Fijiensis Plumosa 3 15.00 Stric a 2« . 4 00 35.00 Dictyogramma Japonica 3 Japonica Variegata 3 DIckFonia Antarctica 2M Gymnogramma Sulphun-a 2>4 For a full line of DECOKATIVE PLANTS and other SEASONABLE: STOCK see oar carrent QUARTERLY TRADE LIST, of which a copy will be mailed on applicattoni if you have f.iiled to receive one. Inif lta4l AM Florists attending the Convpution in Nfw York are cordially invited to visit our establishment at Riverton, N. .J. Our inVll9llUl1i re preventatives vpili be found in Coavention Hall, and will gladly give information as to the best way to reach Riverton. HENRY A. DREER, -•^.-t Philadephia, Pa. Please mention the Ametican Florist luhen writing. Dichotomum Microlepia Hispida Nephrolepis Peotinata Nephrodium Hertipes Niph ibolus Lingua Onychium Japonicum Platyloma Falcata Polypodium Aureum Polyttichum Coreaceum Setosum Plerif Adiantoides Argyrrt'a Cretica Albo Lineata. .. " Mayii " Magnifica " Wimsetti Drinkwaleri Hastata Interuata Leptophylla Ouvrardii Serruiata Voluta Sieboldi Palmata Sitolobiurn cicutarium. Selaginella Emiliana. .. MIXfD FERNS, our selection. pots 2H 2M 2S< 2« 2'4 4 3 3 5 2M 4 2H 2H 2H ZH 2M 2« 2« 2« 2« 2K 2« 2« 2« 2« 2« 2« 2« 2« 2 2y 3 Per 100 $4.00 4.00 4.00 4 00 4.00 6.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 15.00 4.00 16.00 4 00 5.00 4.00 6.00 5.0O 3 00 3.50 3.50 6.00 3.50 4.00 4 00 3.50 3.60 3.60 3.50 3.00 3.50 3.50 3.f0 6.00 3 50 3.00 6.00 Per 1000 $35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 36.00 35.00 40.00 35.00 50.00 40.00 25.00 30.00 30.00 50.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 25.00 30.00 30.00 30 00 3d. 00 i5.00 50 00 TU>.. «... P:«* N^ne belter. We I nOU QTQ ^inOl o«er i< unsold on I IICj (lie rillU; receipt of order. 100 1000 2100 Bridesmaid in4 -in. pots 14.00 .$35.00 1000 " "3^4 " 4.00 35 00 1720 " "3 " 3.00 25.00 50O " "2 " 2.0) 20.00 300 Brides "4 " 4.00 35.00 200 •' "SK " 4 OO 35.00 3600 '• "3 •' 3.00 25.00 1200 •• "2 " 2.00 30.00 3000 Meteors "3 " 2.50 26.00 100 lOOO .500 Mme. Chatenay. ..in 4 -in. pots $4.00 lOO " " ....'■2 " 2.00 125 Mme. Cusine "4 " 3 50 250 Lady Dorothea "4 " 4.00 150 •■ " "Hi " 2 50 2000 Golden Gate " 2)i '• 2 50 25.00 700 Maid of Honor "4 " 3.00 700 '■2X " 3 00 500J Brides and Maids in 3 and 4-in pots. These are carded over stock; they are good. We offer them at 113.00 per 1000. Latania B-rbonica 3-in. pots, $12.00 per 100 Areca Lutescens 4 " 20.00 Cooos Weddeliana 3 " 12.00 Asparagus Sprengeri! 6 " 25.00 •' ...A '• 8.0U ....3 " 6.00 ....2 " 3 00 '• Ficus Elastica. 6 in. pots 75c to $1.50 each. Boston Fern, 8-in. pots.... $25 f 0 to $36.00 per 100 Plan s are vigorous and unusually fine. Will be carf fuly packed, and we guarantee them to be right in everv respect LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS. JAMESTOWN. N. Y. Boston Ferns. LARGE STOC«. FINE PLANTS. Per 1002'.-inch, $4.00; 4- inch, 110.00; 6-inch. 125.00 NEPHROLEPiS CORDATA COMPACTA. Per 10O2!^-inch $3.C0; 4-inch, J8.00. H. KADEN, Gainesville, Texas. Geranium America... $2.50 per doz. The QUEEN of all Geraniums Come and see. 3000 plants in full bloom. Good, strong stock plants from 4-inch pots, $20.00 oer 100. HENRY EICnnOLZ, Florist, Waynesboro, Pa. Please mentuin the American Florist when wtiting Ptease mention the American Florist when writing. IN BEST ..VARIETIES SPECIALTIES ROSES, from Mnoli poti. CARNATIONS, tor sU dellTerr. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 8MILAX. PnoMlow. Bend for Hit. VIOLETS. M/OOO BROTHERS. FISHKIUL. N. Y. Ptease mention the American Florist when writings 150 The American Florist. Aug. i?5 St. Louis. WEATHER AND CROPS. — SOME GOOD ROSES OBTAINABLE. — THE TRADE ROSTER CUT DOWN. As far as has been reported, no com- ments worthy of note can be made regarding state of business this week. The thermometer still keeps well up to 100° and we have had no rain for about four weeks. A drive through Forest Park on Sunday found the flower beds in very good condition in consideration of the weather, but the grass in many parts of the park is almost completely burned out. This is also the case with a large number of our city lawns. An occasional lot of vincas is seen among the retailers. Roses are in very bad shape but some good Kaiserins and Meteors are obtainable. Beauties are scarce and of course, with very small stems. Gladioli are about done for. Tuberoses hold up quite well, both in receipts and demand. The bulk of the carnations seen are scarcely worthy of their name, and asters are taken in pref- erence to them. A. Siegel, who previously occupied a stand in the WoUf- Wilson drug store, has vacated for the summer months. The Art Floral Company, located on Morgan street, near Taylor avenue, has gone out of business. M. Westerly, R. I. — S. J. Renter's plans include the erection of 20,000 feet of glass this season. Spencer, Mass. — A. W. Hoyle was held up by two highwaymen on the night of August -t. A man has been arrested in Charleston, charged with being the assailant and has been identi- fied by Mr. Hoyle. American Beauty Plants, riNE, CLEAN STOCK, rifn"? V.x^. Fnim \i to 1.5-iD. high $ 7.00 pt-r 100 From 15 to20-in. high 10.00 per 100 JOHN WAIZ, 523 Central Pk., Rochester, N. Y. WE STILL HAVE CViC>^€\t\ TO CLOSE OIT wllCdp 2500 Maids. 2H-in.. 500 La France, 2H-in., 1000 Perlet. a^-in., 1O0O Meteor*. 3-in., 600 Am. Beauties, 2->2in., bOO Kaiserin, 2-in. Boston Ferns now reudy for 5 and 6.in i)ots. WRITE F..K phicks. Gbo. A. Kutil, Pekifl III. ROSES ^ CASH WITH (HtDEIt, TLEASE. ALBERT F. AMLIN6, Maywoid, III. 3,000 Meteor Plants. ;iV4-iiich pots per 100. 83.00; p«'r 1000. $35.00. Big. strouti and in prime condi- tion. Although the season is well advanced with these plants there is a reasonable i'hance of succesa. BRANT & NOE, Forest Glen, Chicago, III. ROSFS 'tIS?i.""^^"^ ■ AV/WJL^VJ FROM 3-INCH POTS. American Beauty and Kaiserin Ifi.OOperlOO Perle and LaFrance 5.00 Meteor, Albany. Sunset. Golden Gate, Bride, Bridesmaid. Wootton 4.00 •' Perle, Suiset. LaFrance, Bridp. Bridesmaid, Meteor. Kaiterin and Golden Gate, from 2- inch pots 2 50 " JOSEPH HEINL, Jacksonville, ill. a.iiitiAmtiiitiiiiiiituuumiitiiiAii>.A^.iA»limili.»i..iiiiiinniiiliitiHiltitiiilliitltitltitUie 10,000 American Beauty Plants, f FINE STOCK, FROM 3-lN. POTS, $5.00 per J 00 ^ $40.00 per 1000. Per 100 Per 1000 Kalserln, 3-inch pots $4 00 $35.00 Golden Date, 2y2-inch pots 4.00. 35.00 Bridesmaid, Meteor, 3-inch pots 4 00 35.00 150,000 Carnation Plants. Strong, healthy, field- grown plants ready for delivery the first week in September. Write for prices. PETER REINBER6, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. TO CLOSE OUT. arrnmTTmTmrmTTmmmnmmnimmfmmTTmTTmmnTTTmTTmmTTmmmTTmTTnTis FIRST QUALITY FORGING ROSES. """""■ '""" Fulfy equal to those sent out the last eight years, flrstclass and perfectly healihv In every respect. Only eelected growth from flowerlnii: shoots used In propauatlog. AMERICAN BEAUTY, METEOR. KAISERIN. SAFRANO, BRIDESMAID, BON SILENE, PERLES, MAID OF HONOR, BRIDE. 3-lnoh pots, J5 00 per 100. 4-lnch pots. $8 00 per 100. ODICTCn DnCCC Maid of Honor, Coldnn Gate, 3i.i-lncb pots, 115.00 per lon. UnAriCU nUoCo. Liberty, Much pots, $SOU per dozen, afty plants for $24.00. STRONG SELECT 3INGH ROSES. special price to sell. Strong.' emiueh to bloom soon. Will make you money. Per 100 Per 1000 10,000 MAIDS and BRIDES $4.00 $35.00 3,000 PERLES, 5.00 45.00 *^'- This stoi'k is well worth %^ 00. We iiuanintee it to give satisfaction. W. H. GULLETT & SONS. Rose Growers. LINCOLN, ill. AHERICAN BB»UTY, four-ini-h, sel-cted. IflS.OO per 100. LIBERTY, four inch, 175.00 per lOO. MAID. BRIDE, PERLE, SUNSET, METEOR, MORQAN, MEKMET, LaFRANCE, NIPHETOS, KAISERIN, OOLUEN GATE, MAID OF HONOR, S-in.. J5.(X) p.-r lOU; S'j-in., $7.00; 4-in.. 18.00. GRAFTED BRIDE, HiJO.on per lOii. li-iiicli. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, from iVi and 3-inch pots, $2.50 l,.»;iUOperUU; $J5.00 to JSO.O.l per lOOO. A. S. MacBEAN. LAKEWOOD, N. J. 2V4-inch. Per 100 Per 1000 Brides $3.00 (25.00 Maids 3.00 25.00 Cloth. Soupert... 3.00 25.00 Meteor 3.00 26.00 Am. Beauty 3-inch. Per 100 Per 1000 $5.00 $45.00 5.00 6.00 8.00 45.00 45.00 75.00 NEW SEEDLING ROSE WINNIE DAVIS. This Kranil rose should be t:ro\vn by every florist as a pot plant, or for forcing, being a cross between Kaiserin Aug. Victoria and Belle Sie- breciht. Color, apricot pink, shading tn a Mesh tint; odor of a most del cious ripe Iruit. Shape being oblong and well formed, when fully open resembling a sunburst, which is most striking and beautiful. A very free and vigorous grower and bloomer. Colcr never changes in dar'C weather like most colored roses. Magnificent light green glossy foliage. Strong thrifty plants, 2i4-in. pots, $6.00 per do/.; $26.00 per 100. JASMINES. .Jasniinums: Maid of Orleans, Grand Duke, Grand iflora, Sambac or Arabian, Revolution, strong thrifty plants, 3-inch pots, J6 00 per 100. Address ^ANZ & NEUNER. 582 Fourth Ave , IiOUIBVCI^I^E, KY. TO CLOSE OUT. 603 tmerican Beauties 2yi-ln., $6 00 per 100, or $30.00 for the .SOO. 2000 Kaiserin, 2000 Golden Gate, 2000 Bridesmaid, 1000 Meteor, 500 Garrett, 600 liriUe, 500 Perle, 500 Mermet, 3 and 3H-in., $3. GO per 100, or 125.00 per 1000. These are Fine Plants. Cash With Order. MRS. J, W, CROUCH. Chattanooga, Tenn. A. G. PRINCE & CO ,76 & 78 Wabash Av.,Ch)cago. TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THE AD. Per 100 Per 1000 Mixed Jardiniere Ferns, mostly pteris viirii'ties $3.00 $25.00 Asparagus Sprengefii, 2y2-iu 4.00 36.00 Plumosus, " 6.00 65.00 Adiantum Farleyense, fine stock, e-in. pots, 50c each Per 100 Smilax. 3-inch $4 00 Dracaena Terminalis, 4-inch 15.00 Phoenix Canariensis, elegant stock, 4M to 5- inch 20.00 Chamaerops Excelsa, 6-inch 25.00 4 " 20.00 J. B. HEI55, DAYTON. O. Please mention the A merican Florist when wt ittng I^ose I*la.n.1:s, Firf*t. class, healttiy Plants To close out we quote trie following low prices: 500 lie&uties 3-inoh, $4.00 per 100 lOCO Perles S ' 3.00 1000 Meteors 3 '• 3.00 800 Bridesmaids 3 " 3.00 " 400 Brides 3 " 3.00 ipoo. The American Florist. 161 THE TRUE BOSTON FERN All our Boston Ferns are pot-grown, bushy plants, well fur- nished with fronds from the pot up, and cannot be compared with the cheap, long-drawn-up, lifted stock from the bench. A sample shipment will convince you of our superior stock. Runners from bench, short and stocky @ f .04 .06 .12 .25 .50 .75 1.00 .@ 1.50 .fni 2.00 to 12.50 .fS', ,^.00 to ,5.50 .(«> 4.00 to 5.00 1\ inch pot plants. 3 inch " " . 4 inch " " ■ 5 inch " " . 6 inch pans " 7 inch ■' " . 8 inch " " . 'I inch " " . 0 inch " " . 2 inch " " . .(Si Ficus Elastica, the Large-leaved Rubber We have a large stock of this popular plant and offer good value. Perdoz. Per lOO. 5 inch pots, 18 inches high, perfect plants. . |5.00 |40.00 6 " " 24 " " 9.00 60.00 Asparagus Sprengerii lii inch, extra strong, per 100 f4.00 ,5" " " " " 5.00 4 ■' " " " 8.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Extra choice stock, '11 inch pots, per 100 5.00 3' " " " 8.00 " " 4 " " " 12.00 Wholesale Jobbing NEV^ Agents Dallidouze ^ . r» ., « -r I /-v M Brothers, CARNATION 666 Book Orders Now cmcftGo, 84-86 Randolph St. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, INEW YORK. 14 Barclay Street. CAREFULLY PACKED. Boston Ferns. FINE PLANTS From bench, ready for 6-in. pots, $3.00 per doz. From 2-iD. pots, $4.00 per 100. DAVIS BROTHERS, MORRISON. ILL. Please mention the American Florist when "friling. 1500 N. Gordata Gompacta, In 2-in. Pots. Strong Plants, at $3.00 per Hundred. Ako Strong Plante from Bench, at $2.00 per Hundred, CHAS. SCHWEIGERT, Niles Center, III. ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE 3-in. Pots, Ready for a Shift, ^ao.oo r»©r loo. «M. W. EDGAR, Waverley, Mass. BOSTON FERN ..Ecr.LTv. L. 11. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorcliester, Mass, PALMS FERNS Fine Stock, Prices to Please, Iiow Express Bates. PALMS No. of Inches Size of Leaves. High jar. Latania Borbonica 4 to 6 15tol8 6-inch Kentia Forsteriana 4 to 6 18 to 24 ti " 3to4 18to20 5 " 3to4 12tol8 4 " " Belmoreana 4 to 6 15 to 18 6 " e.viraflne .'i to 6 12 to 18 5 " 3to4 121^)15 4 " An^ca Lutescens 3 to 5 18 to 24 6 " 3to4 12tolb 4 '■ Phu-nix Canariensis 4 to 6 litolS 5 " 2to4 10tol2 4 " Pandunus Utilis 15 to 18 6 " ■' 10tol2 3 " Livistoua Rotundifolia 4 " FERNS.... Nephrolt'pis DavalUoiiles Furcans 7 to " Cordata Compacta. Adiantum Cuneatum Per doz. $fi.50 8.50 6.00 4,00 10.00 7.50 4.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 2., SO 6 UO 1.50" 3.25 5.00 3.00 1.00 .70 .65 Per 100. $60.00 70.00 50.00 33.00 90.00 60.00 35.00 45.00 28.00 35.00 20.00 50.00 10.00 25.00 40.00 20.00 10.00 5 00 5.00 Soliciting a share of your patronage, 1 am. Yours respectfully. Bockford Seed Farms, Forest City Greenhonses. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILL.... If You Have Stock To Sell... the best way to make that fact known to the trade is by regtilar advertising in Give it a trial. ...The American Florist. 152 The American Florist. Aug- 25, Providence. VETERAN FLORIST RETIRES IN FAVOR OF ONE WHO HAS GROWN UP IN THE BUSI- NESS.— VARIOUS NOTES. Walter S. Hogg has sold his business to Theo. R. Peterson, but the stand will still be known as The Hogg Greenhouses. Mr. Hogg has been in the business on Benefit street since the :?ear 1S66, and will be missed for his genial manner and kindly feeling toward the craft. Mr. Peterson, his successor, is a gentleman well liked and follows closely in his predecessor's wake. He has been with Mr. Hogg since he was a lad and has worked his way on to the proprietor- ship ol the business. Many growers have begun to house their carnations that they may receive a suHicient supply of water to invite growth. There are plenty of flowers except real good roses lor funeral work. Every- thing is burning up ior want of rain. Mr. Butcher is rebuilding two of his houses and making a general overhaul- ing. , The aster beetles have come to town and their annual banquet has begun. Timothy O'Connor is about again and attending to business as usual. Little Rhody. Merrimac, Mass. — L. Whittier, of Merrimacport, has purchased the green- house of Chas. Davis, who is soon to leave town. Dayton. O.— Mr. Matthews, of the Dayton Floral Co., says the prospects for fall warrant him in adding two new houses and installing another boiler. Good Strong Stock. I'er 100 5,000 Mixed Geraniums 2J4 '."•■* '-^ 2,000 Named GiTaaiums .as^i ' •• --00 5,000 Chinese Primroses, white, red, pink and blue ~\i ^^ ■ -"U 2 000 Begonias, mix 3d 2X " .. 1.50 1,000 Red Vernon V4. ■■ -50 l.OOOErtordi 2H ,, •• 1-50 1,000 Asparagus Sprengem. ........ .3 .. e IH) 500 Nice Rex Begonias, mixed.. ..4 .. 10.110 Calla Bulbs 1V4 ;; .■ <00 Mixed Ferns, strong plants .4 .. 10. UU Tansy Sei-d, Giant and Fancy mixi'd, per nz. 4.0U The Morris Floral Co., Pleaic mention the American Floriit when luttthi!;- Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. TRANSPLANTED seedling plants for July and August delivery, ready for 2V4-in. pots, at Ki.OO per 100, J25.(i0 per 1000; 500 at thousand rates, (tree delivery). Cash With Obdkr, Plkase. R. ASMUS, Mew Durham, M. J. FLORISTS' ORCHIDS The Finest and Largest Stock in the world. C AUnFD ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and oAIiUlK BRUGES, BELGIUM. Send for List of Commercial Varieties. A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Ve8ey St., N. Y. BIG BARGAIN. 20,COO Marie Louise; 5,000 Swanley White, not a blemish of disease, grand plants, $l5 per 1000. LINDSAY, The Florist, BIRMINGHAM. ALA. 100,000 Carnation Plants. WHITE VARIETIES Flor.T Hill $5 00 per 100 White Cloud 7 00 Evi-lina 6.00 Lizzie McGowan . 4.00 Mary Wood 4 00 John \'oung .'i.OO YELLOW VARIETIES Eldorado 4.00 M;ivor Pingree — 5.00 " PINK VARIETIES Daybreak 4.00 per 100 Mrs. P Joost 5.0O Albertina 5.00 Argyle 5.00 Triumpli 5. (JO CRIMSON VARIETIES Gen. Gomez 8.00 Empress 5.00 RED VARIETIES G. H. Crane 8.00 per ICO .lull lee li.OU lion Ton 5,00 YELLOW VARIFQ^TED .Manila 5 OO VARIEGATED VARIETIES Helen Keller 5,rin Annaz ndy 5.00 " JVI'y / WOULD BE PLEASED 10 RECEIVE YOUR ORDER. Rockford Seed Farmg, Forest City Greenhouses, H. W. BUGKBEE, ^ ROCKFORD, 25,000 Carnations 25,000 FIELD GROWN PLANTS OF THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES : ! 15,000 4,000 1000 1,000 1.000 Flora Hill % 5.00 per 100 White Cloud 8.00 Mrs. Bradt 10.00 G. H, Crane 10 00 McGowan 4.00 " 2,000 Eldorado 4.00 per 100 1,000 Wm. Scott 4,00 1.000 Daybreak 5.00 500 Emily Pierson 4. CO " These Plants are all in first-class condition, Kood size and healthy stock. Write me if you are In need of a large quantity. CHAS. CHADWICK, tocfcB..ii. Grand Rapids, Mich. CARNATION PLANTS FOR SALE. 25,coo Carnations at |3. 50 to $5 00 per 103; $28 to |3S.oo per lOOO Flora Hill, McGowan, White Daybreak, Scott, Cerese Queen, Victor, Eldorado and others. STEAIVl PIPE WANTED. 1 will take in exchange for Carnation Plants, 800 to 1200 feet of 1-inch to 3-inch, and 150 feet of 4-inch new or second-hand Steam Pipe. State price and condition. W. H. WATSON. Lapeer, Michigan. Herr's= = Pansies ALWAYS THE BEST AND BETTER EVERY YEAR. They sell themselves. Try 100 as an experiuient. Plants only, and ready October 1st to January 1st. FuEE BY Mail, 75c per 100, 250 for $1.50; 500 for $2.50. By Express at Your Expense, $4 per 1000. 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 iDe excelled by any. Finest mixed. 2.500 seeds, (1.00; Vi-oz,, $2..50: oz., 1,5.00. 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. JlNNINuSi The Floeet FausieB, Lock Box 254. SOUTHPORT, CONN. ALBERT M. HERR Pansy Plants, I A Mr* ACTED DA •' LANCASTER. PA. Marie Louise Violets CLEAN, HEALTHY. POT GROWN PLANTS, $4 00 per 100 J- $30.00 per 1000 L. I. MAY & COMPANY. ST. PAll. MINN. STRONG FIELD-GROWN PLANTS OF FarQiinar vioieis. Free from disease of any kind. $6.00 per 100; JM.OO piT 1000. JOHN McFARLAND, North Easton, Mass. \ crabb & hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich. Please mention the American Florist to our advertisers. ^ ROEMER'S SUPERB PRIZE ^ ■^ STRAIN, READY SEPT. 15. "^ Per 100,6!ie; per2ij0, $I..SO; per 500, «2.2r). l-'ree by mail, liv expres-^i, 2000 for $7,00, 3000 foril0,00. Cash will] order. SEED ALL SOLD. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Qrower of the Finest Pansies. XTT/\T X'fC! l''rom pots, Al stock, free V XVXlXlXO from disease; Ladv Camp- hell, M, Louise and Faniuhar, »2.fS0 per lOO, ji20 I)er 1000. New Imperial, »3 per 100, 12.^ per 1000. 3-inch, $4 per 100 »:i5 per 1000; Imperial, ?f> per 100; $15 per 1000, Field-grown same rates. ROSES, line plants of Meieor and Perle. from 3-in. pots, at $3 per 100, or $;J.i per 1000; also 3-inch Uridts aTid Maids same price. rgoo. The American Florist. 153 Is^field Grown Carnations I 4000 2400 250 2000 200 800 5000 250 5000 7000 8000 900 GENEVIEVE LORD - CHICAGO MRS. JAS. DEAN GEN. MACEO GEN. GOMEZ - JOHN YOUNG MRS. FRANCES JOOST ARGYLE ARMAZINDY EVELINA \A^ILLIAM SCOTT FLORA HILL ^er 100 Per 1000 $10.00 $75.00 7-50 60.00 5.00 8.00 60.00 8.00 6.00 50.00 5.00 40.00 4.00 4.00 30.00 4.00 30.00 4.00 30 00 4.00 30.00 "mi Blooms of all leading varieties, including Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson and The Marquis, unlimited quantity, shipped direct after September 15. CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER. CHICAGO CARNATION CO.. jolietill. 2ML0 CARNATIONS ^im EXTRA FINE, FIELD CROWN. P.r 100 FLOR.V HILL t 5.00 WHITE CLOUD 6.00 DAYHKEAK 4 00 \VM. SCOTT 4 00 MARQULS 12.00 G. H. CRANE 8. CO GEN. GOMEZ 8 00 MRS. URAUT 8 00 GOLD NUGGET 6.0O TRIUMPH 4.00 VICTOR 4.00 W. A. WETTLIN. HornellsvHIe, N. Y. CELERY AND CABBAGE. CELERY. Pink Plume and New Rosi- (extra stroiig). Giant Pascal, Boston Market, White Plume and other varieties, 15c per 100, jl.OO per 1000, »8.50 per 10,000. CABBAGE H. Succession, Second Early, Premium Flat Dutch. Late Drumhead. Drumhead Savoy and other varieties, 15c per 100, $1.00 per 1000, 18.50 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 Obdeb. R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md. JUr CARNATIONS WITH PLENTY OF ROOTS. Send for prices of thirty-five best new and standard varieties. BEO. HANCOCK & SON, <3irK*«fcZlcl [ci.'vexi* A nBQI^B III I have a few hundred field DAllUAIIIi HrowD carnation pUuts At Snap Bargain. For prices and varieties uddress W J. MILLER. 403 E. Water St., PONTIAC, ILL. GENEVIEVE ..LORD.. A NOTHER year's trial convinces us that it is ** not only a worthy succp^sor to Win Scott, but far superior to that variety in every way. In short it is ihe finest pink Cariiati:iybreaK, etc. Write for prices* before placint; \ our order. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. WM. MURPHY Wholesale Carnation Grower station F, CINaNNAII, OHIO. For Sale Field Carnations 300 ETHEL CROCKER, fine large plants, at .$10 00 per 100. Als.. 200 ARGYLE and 200 FLORA HILL, at $3.00 per 100. Address E. F. OVERMAN, Wabash, Ind. A good adv. in a good paper will bring good retnmt, 164 The American Florist. Aug. 25, A Saturday Show at Boston. The exliibition of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, on Saturday, August IS, was of sufScient extent and importance to be located in the larger upper hall, lower Horticultural Hall being assigned for the exclusive use of the exhibits of fungus by the Micological Society, which, by the way, seemed to attract nearly as many admirers as did the flowers and fruits. It was the special day for aquatic flowers and the disiilay of nymphaeas, nelumbiums, sedges, papy- rus, etc., from Oakes Ames, R. M. Grey, gardener, was exceedingly beautiful. Superb specimens of the lace plant, Ouvirandra fenestralis, were shown by E. S. Converse, D. F. Roy, gardener, and Mrs. J. L. Gardner, Wm. Thatcher, gar- dener. Mr. Roy also showed a fine plant of Cabomba aqnatica. Asters were also a specialty, being staged in large num- bers. Those shown by Mrs. J. L. Gard- ner were remarkable for their variety of color and uniformity. N. F. Comley and E. S. Converse were also well represented. J. Warren Clark won first, prize as in for- mer years, in all the gladiolus classes but was pushed pretty close by a new com- petitor, E. J. Shayler, who showed some decidedly novel colors, among which were several striking hybrid seedlings of G. papileo major. Paul R. Blackmur also had a number of the newest Nancea- nus varieties on exhibition. John Lewis Childs filled a long table with named varieties of Gladiolus Childsii and received honorable mention for Tritoma Pfitzeri. Phloxes from Geo. Hollis and dahlias from W. C. Winter wereol the usual high quality produced by these well known specialists and the Blue Hill Nursery again staged a magnificent lot of hardy herbaceous flowers. Three seedling can- nas from Wm. Stone were favorably com- mented upon for their rich colors. Bloomington, III.— W. T. Hempstead reports business lair since the recent great fire and thinks that the million- dollar loss will have no very disastrous effect on trade next winter. BOSTON FERN. SM-iQ- pots, 45.00 per 100; 3-in. 18.00 per 100. We will have an extra fine lot of field plants for winter forcing. The CONARD & JONES COMPANY, Beauties. Sprengerii. «M. BEAUTY ROSES. Knod, 3-incli, JO.OO per 10(1. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. strong plants, ready tor 3-incli pots, $5.00 per 100, 14.5.00 per 1000. Robert r. Tesson, ^XurMr"" CClGI^y FISjULS. planted Hants 20c nlOO. $1 50 a 1000; by mail 10 piTcentmori'. VV. I'luroe, G. Pasi;al, Ti. Market, Golden .S. BlanclilnK iind Dwarf Red. Write for price un large lots. 1)0 not confound these plants with cheap ones p\illed up where they were sown. Try some of ours and see the difference. Good seedlings, 2-in. hiKlc, i5c ii 1000. Cash Please. Saniph-s 10c. R. KILBOURN. Clinlon. N. Y. Crimson Rambler, ROBT. CRAIG & SON Roses, Palms f S and Novelties in Decorative Plants. 4 Marketand 49th Street, PHILADELPHIA PA. ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ 160,000 ♦ FIELD-GROWN Carnation Plants I ^ Argyle, Flora Hill, % PIngree, Triumph, ♦ Tidal Wave, Scott, X Evelina, McGowan, * Gold Nugget, Artnazindy, « I'er 100 $3.50; per 1000 J30.00. X ROSE PLANTS. ▼ oninFCUAin I From 2y« and 3-in. pots, i bKIUtSMAlU >■ p,.r 100,13.00; 1000, $25.00. i BRIDE J X AMERICAN BEAUTY, 3-inoh pots, per 100, X $5.00; per lOOO, $45.00. I GEORGE REINBERG, t 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ^ Per too ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, Fine younc; plauts $5.00 BEGONIA REX. strong, 3-inch pot plants, in good assort- ment 6.00 CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS, 2Ji-iuch pDts 3.00 CYCLAMEN, Drv bulbs, finest strain, mixed fi.OO CAREX JAPONICA VARIEGATA, An excellent docorative grass. Kstra strong plants from 2^ pots 5.00 NEPHROLEPIS CORDIFOLIA, 2U-in<'h pots 3.00 SMILAX, Fii-hl-Brown, stroiiK clumps 3.00 E.\tra heavy 5.00 NATHAN SMITH &, SON, Adrian Mich. Die Bindeitunst Einzige Special Zeitschrift der Welt fur BLUMENBINDEREI. Probcnutnmern umsonst. Abonnement 10 M. jahrlich. J. OLBERTZ, BIndekunst Verlag, ERFURT, DEUTSCHLAND. I™ Regan Printing House NLRSERY SEED FLORISTS CATALOGUES 87-91 Plymooth Place, QARDENINQ This 1b the paper to recommend to your oustomers, the leading horticultural Journal in America for amateurs •2»00 Per Year. Sample Copies Free. Liberal termj to florlBts who take Bubsorlptloni. THE GARDENING CO. 1*0221^!^ CHICA60. An advertiser feels better when he knows he is getting direct returns for his money. Mention the Ambbican Florist. flower Seeds. Oloxinia, Vaughan's Mixture. This mixture is nmd<' np by ourselves from the choicest spottt'd. tigered, edged, mar)>led and splashed sorts of the uprii;ht. and horizontal typf. Trade pkt., loOO se.-ds, 50c; 3 pkMs for $1.25. Asparagus Sprengerii, 60c per 100; $4.50 per 1000 steeds. Smliax, new crop, trade pkt., 10c; oz., 30c. Chater's Prize Hollyhocks. Our seed of this has been saved from the finest and largest double Mowers only and will produce (lowers extremely double and in the best, bright- est and most distinct colors. Sow now Double Pure White, '4 o/... 25c; 1 07.., $1.00; trade pkt, 10<-. Double Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, Roie, Salmon, Crimson, each, '4 oz., 25<'; 1 o/.., 75c; trade pkt., 10c. Chalet's Prize Hollyhock!, double mixed, !i oz., 25c; 1 o/.., $1.00; trade pkt., 10c. Bellis, or Double Daisy. Mammoth Mixed and Mammoth White, each, trade pkt.. 25c; l-l()-oz., 50c. Snowball, double white; LongleMow, double pink; each, trade pkt., 15".'. Forget-Me-Not, Victoria, trade pkt., 10c; per a oz., 2.=>c. Cyclamen, Qiant Flowered. We have an extra fine strain of this grand market plant. Unsurpassed for size of bloom and variety of colors. 250 seeds at 1000 rate 100 1000 seeds, seeds. Mont Blanc, pure white $ .75 $5.00 Deep Crimson, very large 75 5.00 Rosa von Marienthal, pink 75 5.00 White, Carmine Eye 7.t 5.00 Giant Flowered Sorts, best mixed, !» oz., JL.'iO .SO 4.50 10 per rent apecial cash discount ou orders over Sl'^ for Flower Seeds if the cash is enclosed. Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO, NEW YORK, 84-86 Randolph St. 14 Barclay St. raster Time via the WABASH CONTINENTAL L^^ai'^Z?^': T TlV/m^'Pri ited leavesChicajio at 12:40 1-*11V11 1 mAJ uoon. and arrives New York 3:15 und Boston 5:20 the following after- noon. Through sleepers to both points. TYTAT5 AOTT Spend the evening at home or at the theatre, MIDNIGHT FLYER ^^.ica^o TO ST. LOUIS lV,'Z'-rn St. Louis before 8:00 o'cloclc next morning. Try this popular train. CITY TICKET OFPICE. 97 Adams Street, CHICAQO. Gardeners' Chronicle. A Weekly Illustrated Journal. B8TABLISHID ISU. The "GABDBNBBB' CIIKONICLB" has been »0B GTBB niTT YBAKS THB LIADING JOURNAL Of lU olftH. It has aohleved thli poiltlon beosnse, while ipeolallr devotlnR Itself to sapplylnRthe dally reqnlre- mentl of Kardenera of all olasses, mnob of the fnfor- matlon furnished Is of sooh general and permanent T»lne, that the OAHDBNBBS' CUKOlSlCLH" II looked np to as the standard actthobitt on ttat ■abjeots of which It treata. Bubsorlption to the United autat, M. 90 per nu Bamlttanoei to be made payable to B. (3. COvB. OrnoBi— 41 Walllngton SI., Cs«*n Oardan, London, England. fgoo. The American Florist. 155 For Immediate Shipment. XXX stock CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM- Finest strain in the world, in four \t\iv colofN; 11 splendid stock of plants fmm 2V4-in. pots, 15.00 per 100. 140.00 per 1000; from 3-in. pots, $7.00 per ICO. $60.00 per 1000. CHINESE PRIMROSES— ( fringed ) ainsle and double, in the finest marl^et varieties; from 2M- in. pots, »?.50 per 100. BE60NIA REX— (rooted cuttings) in 15 vars. mixed, 81. 50; assorted, $3.00 per 100. CINERARIAS— hyb. ra:iximagrandi flora nana, from Hats, $1.50 per 100; from 2!.4in. pots, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. CARNATIONS— (fleUl grown) strong, healthy plants; Daybreak, Wui. Seott. McGowan, White Cloud, first size $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; second size $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 260 plants of any of tlie above at the 1000 rate. ALL STOCK GUARANTEED A No. I. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. 100,000 FERNS IN PLATS At One Cent. Good, hardy phtnts in flats, twelve best market sorts. If potted now in small pots worth five times the money in a woeic or two. Safe arrival guaranteed, and liberal count. $10 per 1000 by Express. Sample 100 Mailed for $1.25. Pteris Cretica Alba, P. Tremula, P. Sul- cata, P. Hastata, P. Adiantoides, P. Longifolia. Adiantum, Lomaria, Lygo- dium, Nephrodium, Cristatum, Blechnuro, Selaginellas, etc., etc. Post orders Wash- ington. JOHN H. LEY, Good Hope, P. C. Orchids ! ^ Arrived fresh from the woods in fine condition: Lselia anceps, L. autumnalis. L. Crispa. L. flava, L. grandis tenebrosa, L. Perrinii, Oncidium Vari- coium Rogenii, Cattleya Percivalliana and C. Mossiae. LAGER & HURRELL, ^^*"t- ^- -»• Orchid Qrow.ri and Importers. I«0'VE5 UNTIES IN fJUA.IVTS That Can't Be Had Elsewhere. Buch as New Kalanchoo Flammea. New Incarvllleaa, NewCampanulaMlraWhB, New Buddlelss, New Deui- zlas. Mr Hater Barr b New White Lupin, The Grand New Salvia Glory of Stuttgart, The KdelwelBs in bloom, New Buelllas, New HlblscuB, New Begonias. New CannsB, 200 New Dahlias, New Treasure Vine, New Shamrock Pea Send for Catalogue of Novelties Alws;s In qoantlty— Aspnragas Sprengerl, Boston Fern. Baby Primrose, Edelweiss, Fern ualla, at low- est prices. A. BLANC & CO., FhiladelpMa, Fa. VINCA.... VARIEGATA VINES For FaU Delivery J* Two Sizes. Prices on Application. FIELD GROWN. WM. A. CLARK «■ SON. 69 State St.. Watertown. N. Y. BOSTON FERN, 7 and 8-in. pans 112 and JI5 per doz. GERANIUMS, S.'A. Nutt and others, 3-in.. $4 per 100. NEP. COROATA COMPACTA, 3 in , $5.00 per 100; 6- in., JM.OO per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2V4-in., J5 per 100, $40 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. 2/,-inch, $4.00 per 100; 130 00 per lOOO. SMILAX, transplanted, heavy, 50c per 100. Cash Please. Carl Hagenburger, ^V. Mentor niilo. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE plants from 2-inch pots, $2,50 per dozen; $17.50 per hundred. Money Order Office, EDWIN LONSUALC, Chettnut Hill, Wyndmoor. Sta. H, Philadelphia. Montgomery Co., Pa. •WW .,-^-i -■,__. Pinest Quality. mTM-KJ M.M.^r • Any Quantity. Write us for prices delivered at your door. CALDWELL The WOODSMAN CO. Inc., Evergreen. Ala. NEW M:«vmamaUa OAnrI MAY'S CROP Mignonette Seed. GIANT (GrsClSEJVMOUSE; CiI«OW-lV.) A special strain of this well-known variety, grown and selected for us by an expert florist. The seed is saved from only perfect spikes all grown under glass. PRICE, 25C per trade pkt.: $1.00 per M ounce; $1.75 per ounce. ENGLISH MUSHROOM SPAWN. i)#"New Importation Just Raceivod.-'et Price, per pound, 15c.; 10 lbs. $1.00; 2!i lbs. $3.00; 100 lbs. $7.50. Special prices on larger lots. FRENCH MUSHROOM SPAWN.— Put up in boxes of 3 lbs. each. Price, per box, 75o. If by mail, $1.00. The same loose, per lb. 35c.; by mail 45(^ VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, .„,o..: 14 Barclay Street. CHICAGO 84-86 Randolph Street ASSORTED TERNS, In flats, ready for potting, $J.OO per Hat, BOSTON TERNS, Ready tor 3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 4-in., S15.00 per 100; 5-6-in.. »20.00- .$25.00 per 100. Also fine plants in 5-6-in. pots, now ready for a shift, in pans or large pots, 135 00 per 100. $4 50 per doz. This is exceptionally good value. Asparagus Plumosus Nanui, 3-iD., extra Hue. $8.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengerii. 2-in., $6.00 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana. 2',;-in. pots, $10.00 per 100: 4-inoh, $40.00 per 100. Large plants, $1.50, $1.75, $3.00, $2.50, $3 00, up to $5.00. Send for Particulars. BOBBINK & ATKINS i RUTnERfORD, N. J. BOSTON FERNS ...A SPECIALTY. N. EXALT ATA BOSTONIENSIS, small plants, $5.00 per 100 or $40.00 per thousand; large plants, $6.00 to $iO 00 per hundred; taken from the bench. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. 14 to 16-in high, 4 to 5 tiers, 6-in. pols, $1.U0 and $1.25 eucli; 20 to 24-in. high. 5 to 6 tiers, 6-in. pots, $I.5U each. Larger size $2.00 and $2.50 each. RUBBER PLANTS, 12 to 15-in. high, $4.00 per doz. ; 20 to 24-in. high, $6.00 per doz. WM.A. BOCK, N. Cambridge, Mass. Unknown correspondents will sfiid cash with orders. Connected with Telephone. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE. PA. ARECA LITESCENS, KEMIA BELMOREANA, PHOENIX RIPICOLA. Asparagus Plumosus Fine 3-in. Stock, $5.00 per hundred. ==SmUax== GROWtR ...Of... CASH WITH Fine 3-in. Stock, $2.60 per hundred. pleASE. VAN WERT OREENHOISES, VAN WERT, OHIO. Edward B. Jackson, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only. In any quantity, for the least money. STAMFORD. - CONN. Sago Palmsl Fine Plants in all sizes. Well grown, and perfect leaves. One of the best summer and fall plants for retailiag. They run from five to twelve leaves, in small size pots that can be shifted and save freight 5 to 7 to 9 10 7 leaves, 9 leaves, 12 Itaves, $ 6.00 per dozen. 9.00 per Dozen. 15 00 per dozen. Can be sent safely by freight. Satisfaction guaranteed. Cyperus Alternifolius, 3-inch, tine well-grown. |5 per 100. Jasmine Grandiflora, Ve'y fine for cut llowers— always in bioom— 4-in. pots, strong plants, 81.50 per dozen. Ficus Elastica, X^ltin pots, 314 to 4 feet high, $1.00 each. Latania Borbonica,^;": stock with character leaves, l8-in. high, 818 per luO, i^eed shifting to 5 or 6-inch. Cash With Orijer, Pleabe. CRITCH ELL'S, W CINCINNATI, O. Sggggggggggggggg Hease mention the Aynerican Florist when wrtting. Continued to Sept. 1st. 100,000 nipnts for sale at half Drice and leas to make room. Roses— 20,000 strictly Al plants. 3i4 and 4-in. (big fellows). Bride, Perle, Meteor, Maid and Golden Gate, only 4c: worth lOc. The same in 3H and 3-in., only 3c; cheap at 6c. Smilax— 15.000 double e.\tra, guaranteed as good as you ever planted. $1.00 per 100, 810.00 per 1000; us many as you want. Geraniums— 10,000 Bruanti (dbl. scarlet) and S. A. Nutt, the two best selling Geraniums of the agf: Rose Geraniums and 10,000 other leading bedders; strong 2i4 and 3-in., only 81. .50 per 100. Bear in mind this is only th»' price of Rooted Cut- tings, and you can't buy tht'in for double that in a month. Dbl. Fringed Petunias and Coleus — In superb collection. Ageratum Princess Pauline and White Lady, only Ic. Fuchsias— Strong 4-in. , 81.00 per doz. ; 2 and 214- in., 81.50 per 100. Calle Bulbs— Strong 8 and 10c size for 5c. Cash With Order. SOUTH SIDE riORAL CO., Springfield, III. Asparaps Sprengerii. 3-inch, strong $5.00 per 100 2-inch, strong 3.00 per 100 From flats 2.00 per 100 M. J. COVENTRY, Ft. Scott, Kans. 156 The American Florist. Aug. 25, Browallia Spcciosa Major. This plant is known to a good many gardeners. It thrives in an intermediate house during the winter months, and cuttings struck in heat in April, when they strike freely, grow best during the summer months in the greenhouse or a cold frame. The plant is liable to infes- tation by thrips when grown on dry stages, and at this season (July) it should be frequently syringed and the shoots topped. There are but few flowers which give us such bright blue color in the win- ter season, and for this reason the plant is a useful one. — Gardeners' Chronicle. Iron Mountain, Mich.— C. B. Whit- nall, of Milwaukee, Wis., has an order to submit plans for a .'iO-acre cemetery. Two parks are also under consideration. The natural beauty of the country will aid much to make these very attractive. Boston Florist Letter GOi aLiNTTACTURBRS OP FLORISTS' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely statned aod vai> niBhed, 18x30x12 made in two sectionsi one for each 8lze letter, glyen away with first order of 500 letters. Block Letters. 1 ^^ or 2-lnch elze. per 100, f2.00. Script Letters. $4. Fastener with each letter or word. tJaed by leading fiortstB everywhere and for »&le by Ml wholesale flurlBts and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Trcas. and Mana^fef^ 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, JJMASS^ "'"patent Adjustable Vase Holders No. 1 —Brass, nlckled, i feet Iohk. H clasps to each rod. Price complete (with preen or white tumblers) 12.23 Price complete (with ifreen or white cornucopia vases) 12 60. No. 2.~Ueavy 4 ft. rod brassed and nickelud. with three clasps for 5 to frln pots. each. 11.76 Klft's patent rubber capped Flower Tubes, ^-tn. diameter, per lUO. 13 50. ROBERT KIFT, Florist, 172K OiMtnnt «t. Plillad«*lphla. P#»nn. SiGMUND (jELLER Importer and Mir. ol Florists' Supplies Complete Stock - New Goods New Illustrated Catalogue Now Reaoy. bend for it. 108 W. 2Btn St , near6th Av.. NEW YORK. Imported Prepared GYGAS LEAVES LOWEST PRICES RECEIVING REGULAR SHIPMENTS, Florida Natural Products Co , 1*. O. Kox '^1:',, liidi^uHpoliN, liid. Universal InsecticidB For Flowerfli Trees and Anliuiklfl. Recommended and in aie by the foremost floriati and nurserymen in the land. For Sale at the Seed Stores. ROSE MFG. GO. NIAGARA FALLS. N. Y. I PURE RAW BONE MEAL Z'^S'^,Z^^^ ♦ nothing equals if. Use it on Chrysanthemums and you will win the prize J I at your flower show for the best bloom. 10 pounds, 40c; 25 pounds, 75c; * I 50 pounds, gl. 25; 100 pounds, $2.00; 1 Bag, 200 pounds, $3.75. | THE VAIL SEED CO., Indianapolis, Ind. \ "Everlasting Label'' Tlie newest and best e 1 a s a label holder on the market to label Trees. Rr>se liushes, Shrubs. Plants and Mowers ardeii and i ■I'VMtory. Kndorsed by Pet• m-m-^^mh-*¥m-m.^tPi)mmm^ iHIKOTEEN IT COSTS 4 CENTS FOR EACH 600 FEET OF -7 FLOOR SPACE ?• DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE i ,W PUNTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT FlOQlSTS- $1,r USED FOR FUMItATION OR SPRAYINC INDOORS OR i SOID BY SEEBSMtN CIRCULAR fREE- SKABCURA DIPCO.CtllCAGO. . 1 lcs iind prict'3 frt'f. JOHN C. MEYER.* CO., 80-84 Kingiton St. BOSTON, MASS. For flnle b7 leartlnu Florlntji. BIOS OH ASTERS KILLED BY USING SLIG SHOT SOLD BY SEEDSMEN tgoo. The American Florist. 157 FOLLOWING arc only a few .... of our SPECIALTIES AND NOVELTIES : Violet Cords and Tassek BASKETS Fancy nnd Plain IMMORTELLES all colors ENAMELLED, CELLU- LOID and WILLOW POT COVERS MOSS WREATHS ENAMELLED .^ ^ PEDESTALS ARTIFICIAL and WAX FLOWERS and LEAVES DOVES SAGO or CYCAS PALM LEAVES METAL DESIGNS DRIED GRASSES CHENILLE ADJUSTABLE POT COVERS Our famous unparalleled "WHEAT SHEAVES" Flat and Standing Crimped Paper POT COVERS in the newest shades Every riorist will Need Our Goods. There are None Better-They will Make Vou Money. We take this opportunity to again call your attention to the real live fact that we are Importers and Manufacturers of FLORISTS' Supplies ''Second to None" IF YOUR NAME Does not already appear on our books, there must be something wrong, so send for our new Illustrated Catalogue, for terms and conditions, and to further convince you of the just treatment yi)u will receive from us, make inquiries of any of our numerous customers ; we will then feel confident of your patronage. M. RICE & CO. 918 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA, PENN. . We most cordially invite inspection and comparison of our UNEXCELLED STOCK. QUOTATIONS CHEERFULLY GIVEN. Write for our new Fall Catalogue, and "RED STICKER," used by everyone. 158 The American Florist. Aug 25 Canadian Horticultural Association. The closing session of the recent con- vention of the Canadian Horticultural Association was devoted to the discus- sion of some very interesting papers. They vrere: "Violets." by Wtn. Fendley, Brampton; "Commercial Orchids," by J. Goodier, Toronto; "Carnations up-to- date," by Wm. Gammage, London; "Heating and \'entilating," by R. W. King, ot Toronto, who described the systems in use at the H. Dale estate. The officers for the coming year are as follows: President, J. H. Dunlop, Toronto; first vice-president, J. Bennett, Montreal; second vice-president, G. W. Rennie, London; secretary, A. H. E wing, Berlin; treasurer, H. Simmers, Toronto; executive committee, for three years, G. Robinson, C. G. Knott, W. Gammage; two years, J. Wilshire, C. Scrim, J. Graham one year, W. Muston, H.Johnston and F. C. Miller. Saturday's banquet was a "corker;" fine menu, good songs and the toast list endless. We enjoyed many fine speeches, all praising the association. G. V. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Paoked in small crates, easy to handle. Price per orate UOO 2-ln. pou In orate, 14.88 1600 2J<" " 6.26 1600 28" " B.OO 1000 3 " " 5 00 8003H" •' 6;; 600 4 " " 4.60 3206 " " 4.61 144 6 " " 3.16 Price per orate 120 7-ln.potalnoTate,|4.20 60 8 " " 3.00 48 « " • 3.60 4810 " " 4.80 24U •' " 3.60 24 12 " " 4.80 1214 " " 4.80 616 " " 4.60 nSeed panM, same price as pots. Bend for price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Ilanglng Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. 10 per cent off for casb with order. HILFINBER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. V. ACSUIT BOLKIB A SONS, New York Agenii 52 niT STBIIT. NJW TOBK CFTT 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 brine prices and disnounts. Red Standard Pots. CORRECT SIZE. SUPERIOR QUALITY. Writi- fitr price list. C. ttENNEGKE GO.. MILWAUKEE. WIS. Standards^ j^ FLOWER Pots If your ereenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us; we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 28th end M Slrnntt N. E WASHINaTON. D C. FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS « SPECIALni List and SAMPLES PRBB BWAHN-8 POTTERY MF'G CO. P. O. Box 78, Minneapolis, Minn. GEO. KELLER & SON, HANUPACTTTRIBfl OF Flower Pols. Before buying write (or prices 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrlghtwood Ave., CHICAOO. ILL. DUNNE & CO. Have something interesting to show to S. A. F. visitors, in the line of Rustic Settees, Fences and General Horticul- tural Sundries This establishment is now the main headquarters in the East for PURE SHEEP MANURE And all users of this indispensable Fertilizer are especially invited to call and be shown the difference between this absolutely pure article and much of the stuff usually sold as Sheep Manure. We are in a position to quote lowest figures per pound, per ton, or per car load. DUNNE & CO., I 54 West 30th St , NEW YORK. WtllLLDIN POTTEKYCO. .rPHlLADELPHlA-PA- BRANCH WAREHOUSES: ] if.'o'n'lUan'd'atV! N. V. please mentjon Che American Florist 7vhen irrt'linj::. Please menlion the Amgrican Florist 7v/ien ivtiling. THE MOWER THAT will KILL ALL THE WttDS IN YOUR UWNS. ■ If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to seed, and cut your gmss without breaking the small feeders of roots, the grass will become thick and weeds will disappear. The Clipper will do It. ^P~Send for circulars and prices. CLIPPER LAWN MOWER CO., ^°"r.r"' The Bottomless Pot MORE EflPKCIALLT FOR VIOLET AND CARNATION CULTURE, ALSO THOSE BED POTS "Standards." Azalea Pots, Fern Pots, Bulb Pans. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, Established (853. DETROIT. MICH. P. O. Address, 490 Howard St. HARRY BALSLtY, Traveling Representative. Please menUon the A mericati Florist when 7vriting Invalid Appliance Co., COLUM^rPUNT TUBS Please mention the American florist when writing. igoo. The American Florist. 159 PROFIT Mention American FJorist. CERTAIN... In the prudent and thorough heating of a greenhouse as much as in larg*' sales of stock. If a florist is burdened by an unnecessary annual tax of from $50 TO $100 For fuel and extra labor he must work much harder in order to make up this unnecessary tax out of the profits of his business. \Ve know from our past experience that there is no unnecessary tax for fuel and labor when our boil- ers are used, because they arw made after careful examination of the reas- ons why other boilers have failed and their construction avoids the defects shown. No one has bought OUR BOILERS That ever regretted it and thousands have bought and look back :it the cost as the best investment they ever made. SEE WHAT C. HUMFELD. Clay Center. Kansas, July 19th, 1900. says: "I purchased a No. 70 Standard Sectional Hot Water Boiler from you in August, 1898, and I do not remember that I ever wrote you anything about it. In corresponding with me you told me that other parties that had purchased your boilers in some cases paid $50 00 more for your boiler than they could have gotten other boilers of same capacity. I wish to say that I am one of them, as I paid $50.00 more for your boiler than I would have hud to pay for another make. I am not sorry for it as I now see the difference in price is more than made up by the d-fference in value. I can speak from experience, as 1 have two other good sectional boilers, but yours is a terror. I have 20i'0 feet of two-inch pipe. 1240 square feet of radiation hung to the 70 boiler and I have my expansion tank about forty feet away from the boiler and still it gets so hot that it wants much more r»diatiou. &o I am going to have it heat another house 20x1(0, orl60u feet of lL4-inch pipe, or 688 feet of radiation, so that the total radiation will be I9J8 square ft-et, but I think the boiler can heat it eas- ily. I know I have never crowded it and if we would it would throw all the water out of the line of pipes That boiler Is all right and anybody thai wants to know about it, refer them to me." OUR GREENHOUSE CATALOGUE Is free, and we are in business to give information about our boilers auil heating greenhouses, and solicit c<.trrespondence. WE CAN MAKE Prices delivered at any station, so that a tlorist knows exactly what the eosl will be of a boiler delivered. GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y. THIS IS THE HEATER, AND THIS IS WHAT THEY SAY OF IT. pH^ 1 SpaaiaK!). F'ATEBSON PLANK ROAD. Messbh. Tuoh. VV. Weathkkku'b So»9, 46 and 48 Marion Street, 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 last October. Although you would only guarantee the six sections to heat 1630 feet of 4-in. pipe, I attached it to over 1,800 feet. It did it so well that I put on about 300 feet more, making in all 2,100 feet, and I am positive that I can add more to it. It is the best 1 have ever seen and a great coal saver. I have to keep the fire door open all the time. I would be pleased to have anyone call and see it. Yours truly, .''■"jearee -^^c-^<^^^'7r Wt. RbFER to the iollowing named parties who have lately purchased and are using our Sectional Boiler: K VI. Wood & Co., Natick, Mass. Uavid Dean, Astoria, N. X. Wm. G. MuUer, Lyons Ave., Newark, N. J. N. Y. Zoological Gardens. Geo. Schubert, West Hoboken, N. J. Citabllshed 1859. E. E. Shufelt, Chatham, N. Y. A. E. Aldrett, Morrison, 111. J. W. Miller, Craighead, Pa. John Si'ott, Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y. Keap St. Greenhouses, Brooklyn, N. Y. Geo. Fick, West Hoboken, N. J. A. Brunner, Lyons Farms, N. J. H. C. Palthey, Bayshore, N. Y. Ditzenberger Bros., Bay Ridge, N. Y. THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS, HORTICULTURAL ARCIIITECTS AND BUILDERS, Mlrs. ot Hot Water and Steam Heaters. 46 Marion St., NEW YORK. ALL Nurierymen, Seedimen and Floriiti wlib- Ing to do buiineii with Eoiope ihouid lend tot the ii Horticultural Advertiser" Thii li the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all Horticultural tiaderi; it it alto taken by over 1000 of the beit Continental houtei. Annual lubicriptlon to cover ooit of postage 75 oenti. AddreM EDITORS OF THE " H. A.'* Chii*«*M ■iur«Mr<*t% « N*tta. Enaland. Always mention the American Florist whan wilttng advertlien. theGORTON SIDE FEED BOILER Is specially constructed so that it will maintain a steady fire all night withotit attention, which is a very important item to be considered in select- ing a greenhouse boiler. EP~Send for Catalogue and Investigate for yourseU. GORTON & LID6ERW00D CO., «« Se^^^VSSK.^*- 160 The American Florist. Aug. 25, St. Paul. TRADE DULL AND STOCK GENERALLY RATHER POOR — I"[ELD GROWN CARNA- TIONS IN EXCELLENT FORM. — ANNUAL OUTING. — VARIOUS NOTES OF INTEREST. The intense heat of the present month has had a depressing effect on trade in all lines except funeral work. The only really choice flowers now being cut are asters, which are improving daily in quality. Some very nice bench grown flowers are being cut and the outside crop seems better than usual this season. Roses are poor owing to the heat, Car- nots being the best of any. Good Beau- ties are a very scarce article. Carnations are scarce, though a few good Flora Hill are brought in. This seems to be an ideal summer sort. Gladioli and other outside flowers are on the wane, owing to the heat. Filling benches with the mercury from 100° upward has been a very hot task, but most all rose stock is planted, and the growers are only waiting for cooler weather to transplant carnations. These have made an excellent growth in the field and are in tip top condition for lift- ing. Of the newer varieties. Crane will be planted the most extensively, while White Cloud will to a certain extent sup- plant Flora Hill and Evelina. Daybreak retains its prestige and is still hard to beat in its class. .\ few of the newest are seen here and there, such as Lawson, The Marquis, Ethel Crocker, Maceo, etc. Our florists' picnic was held at Lake Park, a most beautiful spot on the shores of the gem of all waters, Lake Minne- tonka. Minneapolis captured most of the prizes. E. Nagel, the veteran bowler, proved his fleetness of foot by winning the fat men's race. Oluf Olson easily won the fifty-yard dash. Mr. Will won the boat race handily. In base ball and the tug of war St. Paul was too many for Minneapolis and won both contests easily. A most enjoyable part of the programme was the singing of Chris. Bussj aeger. Mr. Scott and his Boston fern are now doing the Twin Cities. A. Currie, of Milwaukee, passed through the city a few days since. Jas. Sonden and L. S. Donaldson made a flying trip to Chicago last week, look- ing up new stock. Felix. A GOO D AD. A STORE PAINTED WITH LUCAS PAINT. IT PRESERVES IT BEAUTIFIES IT WILL CATCH THE EYE i Holds Class Firmly See the Point 49* Tke V» Ke rest eiu tha best. IPt-F P No rlfrbts or ^ fcot OlKBlnr i'«liii» are I. No rig: lefta. Box of I^HlDpoiiita ] 76 centB, poatpaid. < BENKY A. DKF.EH. i 714 Chrttant 8t.. Phllk., Pi LVANS IMPROVED APPAMAFUS \ WOirt fOB iLLUSrRATLO --AlALOCur QUAXfn c/rrMACHmmjm. ^ ^ Jt M- ■» HILMMOND, INU 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 GO. 28 Cortlandt Street, Hew York. Teniente-Rev 71 ^^ Iiabe Street, Chicago. 239 Franklin Street, Boston. Havana Huha ' 40 TX. 7th Street, Philadelphia. 692 Oral? Street. Montreal, P. Q. ' " 22 A. Pitt Street, Sidney, N. S. W. II mmmmmm tlOnN L. iiitoibsblackhavkSt. saos^aBasBasaaaoaaaBaBaaag^aasaoosasssssaasssQssssssoos ^EASY It's easy to use because the prloctple Is ritfbt A boy c-in operate It. It's easy to put up because of Its ex- treme simplicity. Us easy to buy because the price ia reasonable THE CHAMPION VENTILATING APPARATUS ("aialunue Is free- A postal with your name and address seoures It. Address OOOX^II^C^e: l^ESO^., Florists. So. Su , ■a Carnation Support. z J Always reliable. \Ay a. o o Lancaster, Pa., ,lune IT, '99. Mr. Theron Parker, CO H Self-oiling. >s!»^ Four Styles. Brooklyn. N. Y.: > All warranted first- UJ DearSir.—YourModel Carnation < Support is nil right in every way, and will no doubt be considered ai Send for catalogue and CA as necessary as good plants wiltl T see what first-class flo- growers when better known. I r" rists are using. consider it the best In the market. t/i and if vour orhtT Specialties are THE — 1 as good, they should make another Hdditum to the money makers of I9O0. Very Respectfully. Albsrt M. Herr. CO E. HIPPARD CO., UJ Q. ■^S; YOUNGSTOWN, 0. -^ * e Samples and Prices on B PUa^e mftttiott [hf Amrtica^i Furi^i ivhfiti ii'titinn UJ X Application to THE MODEL | H^\.I1^! PLANT STAKE CO.. Is FOR INSURANCE AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL, Address 336 North 9th Street, BROOKLYN, N.Y. JOHN 8. ESLER, Sae'y F. H. A., PI,-, ,\i' mention (hf American Florist ivhen 7v*it ing. SADDLE RIVER, N. J tgoo. The American Florist. 161 GARLAND'S IRON GUHER Saves Labor Makes Money ...PARTIES., CONTEMPLATING USING IRON GUTTERS Will do well to note the following; extract of oatent No. 616,781, Issued to George M. Garland; and are hereby cautioned against making use of the same without my consent: "At the end of each member of the gutter, a downwardly-extending: flange is formed, adapted to engage with the inner or lower ends of the roof-beams, but the flanges arc of sufficient width to extend below the roof- beams, and at their lower ends upwardly and outwardly extending members are produced, forming auxiliary gutters, which serve as drip-conductors and act to carry off the condensations of steam from the glass of the roof. The nails, screws, or other fastening devices arc 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." ^^ '^<^^^^ /, ^/ Des Plaines, 111. Mr. Editur: I rite to tel yo that bi meanz of the new Submarine boat — The Holland— what goes down under the ochen I have been enabled to send a Kargo uv mi Greenhouse contrapshins tew a place where they are much needed. My frend Jules Verne had charge of the cargo and showed the Boss chap how tew put the apperatus up an Old Nick was so tickled with the wa it worked he sent me this letter uve recommendashun wat u c belo SHOEL CENTER, Infernal Regions. My Dear Carmody: In return for your kindness in sending your appliances I have extended your leave of absence indefinitely. My subjects unite in universal praise of your VENTILATING APPARATUS, in fact when the ventilation is on they hover around your CHAMPION BOILER, and the kids spend most of their time swinging on the gates hung with your EVERLASTING HINGES. Gratefully your friend, BEELZEBUB. To my Floris Frenz — I wil sa dent wate till you go where it is hoter before you uze my fixins but send tew me for a Kata-a-log wat tels u awl about em. Mi name is J. D. CABMODT, an I live in Evansville, Ind., klose to Posey Kounty. PleAse mention AmerloBn Florlat wben writing. 162 The American Florist. Aug. 2s, New Orleans. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SHOWS SIGNS OF INCREASED ACTIVITY. — DOINGS AND SIGHTS AT AUDUBON PARK. During the hot months our horticult- ural society ordinarily takes a vacation but there was a good attendance and not a little interest in the August meet- ing. Our newly elected president, Paul Abele, is setting to work to add new life to the society and to that end has invited us to hold our next meeting at his resi- dence. The society will remove its regu- lar meeting place from Royal street to St. Charles street, near Canal. The other day I called upon Edward Baker, superintendent of Audubon Park, and found him making hay. He was cutting the second crop and said he expected to get three mowings off of the same tract this season. This shows how productive our soil is. They have a splendid horticultural building in this park. It is 600 feet long and 120 feet wide; the nave is 100x186; the height is forty-six feet and to the top of the tower 186 feet. Among the things to be seen here is an Acrocomia Mexicana forty feet high, an attalea thirty-five feet high, a Latania Borbonica forty feet high and many other fine plants. The park is in j^ood hands and the work of permanent improvement, planned by the Olmsteds, of Brookline, Mass., is well under way. M. M. L. Milwaukee, Wis. — B. Heyden has installed one of Riemer & Radmer's boil- ers, the Furman, for hot water. CYPRESS IS MUCH M »RB DURMIX^HAN PINE. TOES SASH BARS u» To^Jt «ET •xJUEMBTH ontWfGER fREENHOUS AND( : SUiUliN* MATERIAL, ji :ifi S»ri\f»ranrWvttnt»i'BaeH "CYPRESS LUMBER/Mt^USES." Send po^VurSfetitt) 6re4<^hou8yC?yular. Ne><^ivOTH^»sT«N£0ass' ^ L-U-..-W-..-t->— »_«..«> J ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦»• STEAM COAL FOB FLORISTS. Chicago, April 7ih, 1900. HULL & COMPANY, 74 and 75 Tradeis' 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 htat 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, -CHICA.OO. I ■ ■ rri £■■• SGOLLAY BOILER FOR Greenhouse Heating, Etc. HOT WATER OR STEAM. Farmikgton, Conn., March 9, 1896. "The Invincible Boiler you placed in my Carna tion houses has given ^reat satisfaction. I die not have to run the boiler hard even when the thermometer stood 18° below zero. It has proved 'Invincible* in every respect." HueH CHE8NBT, Flofisi. SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST, estimates Cheerfully Given. •INVINCIBLE.' JOHN A. SGOLLAY, 74 and 76 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ptea^e men t ton iheAmenca*' Fl-'-nsi when ii-t iting. m j^lB^lS-^^lirtsTtrfoTgttTg^lc^ ^ I GREENHOUSE GLASS OUR SREGMJkLTY. ' I I LflRCC STOCKS ^ «. .^ ^ PROMPT SHIPMENT. . /'^^§';'PareLinseeilOIIPutty.Pjint5,Brusliesft(.! ^ WRITE FOR. LATEST PRICES. ^ H>P.HIMFBYa.d.SIIPPIIFS,tBtRMIN PRICES i:^ We have the laiijest machinery (.1epi..' Oi"^ earth. We secure our machinery from (lie varitius builitiiiKS and plants'that we .ire '-onstaiitly Iniyini;. We purchased The World's Fair, The Omaha Exposition, The Chicago PostOfficc aiul numenms other III itcd structures. Our tacililies tur relniiktim; macliinerv are unsurpassed. We c .ver all our sales with binding nuaranUes. BOILERS FROM $25 UP. ENGINES FROM $35 UP. STEAM PUMPS FROM $15 UP - etc., etc. \Vl' als.ic.irrv a c.inipliti' st.vU i>l t'l-iu-ial .supplies, such as belting; shaptino, hainoers, pulleys, iron PIPE,VALVE5andFITTlNQS,lRONROOFINa, HARD- WARE, PLUMBING MATERIAL, etc. Cut this ad. out and wewniseiul you Free our 2S0 page CatalogueNo. 'T ■ We are constantly huvini; entire str^ks at Sheriffs and Receivers Sales. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. West 3.Sth and Iron ."Streets, - <.HICAO() ^y / I I I \ \ L N N rgoo. The American Florist. 163 Hitchings 8 Go. ESTABLISHED 1844. HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AND BmiDERS. ROSE HOUSES, PALM HOUSES AND CONSERVATORIES ERECTED COMPLETE "WITH OUR PATENT IRON FRAME CONSTRUCTION. ....STRUCTURAL MATERIAL FURNISHED READY FOR ERECTION.... The above cut represents the new horticultural buildings in the Botanical Gardens, Bronx Park, New York, just erected by Hitchings & Co. These great glass houses are without doubt the most f legant buildings of their kind in the world, and when completed will be among the largest. They are the best examples extant of modern greenhouse construction, the entire frame being made of iron and steel, thus permitting the use of very light wood work, producing strong and light structures with very little shade. Manufacturers of Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. HOT WATER BOILERS FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING. 6 Patterns, 30 Sizes. A'^m^ Our Weil-Known Corrugated Fire Box Boiler. Our New Sectional Tubular Boiler. PERFECT SASH RAISING APPARATUS. Hitchings & Co., send 5c for Illustrated catalogue. 333 McrCCr St., NEW YORK CITY. 164 The American Florist. Aug. 2s, Index to Advertisers. AdTertlilng Bstei 1% Allen J K 141 Ameiio&n Boae no. .138 II AmllDK Albert F 16n Amllng K C 139 AgmUB R 153 Banner J L 138 Barnard W W & Co. . 1 Baur 8 Alfred I BaBBett& Washburn.. .139 Bayersdorter H 4 Co. .15ti Benthey &Co 139 Berger H H A Co 142 Bemlng H Q 1*0 BlDdekunat Die lot Blano A & Co 156 Bobblnk & Atklnl 155 Bock Wm A 155 Boston L/etter Co 15B Boyd J e U 144 Brant &Noe IfU Brill Francis II Brown Peter 152 BrunsH N U BuckbeeH W 151 162 BadlongJ A 139 Bnnyard n A 138 Bamee W Atlee & Co. II Caldwell the Woods- man Co 138 155 CalHornla Nursery Co 11 CarmodyJ n 161 Chadwlck Chas 152 Chicago carnation Co. .._. 163 Chicago House Wreck- IngCo 162 Cbrlsly Wilbur A 142 Clnolnaatl cut Flo Co . 14 1 Clark Wm A & Son. .166 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 168 Cohen J M 140 Coles WW 153 Conard & Jones Uo — 154 CoDiey John & Son 16t> CoolldKe Bros 160 Cottage Gardens I Coventry M J 156 Crabb * Hunter 162 Craig Robt& Son 164 CrltoheH's 166 Crouch Mrs J W 160 Cunningham Jos H...112 Cunningham D O Glass Co IV Davis Bros 151 Ueamud J B 139 Detroit Flo'r Pot W'ks. 158 De Ijichtbuer A Cardon II Dexter Lillian Allen.. 1S8 DIcKlnson Co Albert. . 1 1 Dletach A& Co 161 niiion .1 L 150 Dodge W W 166 Oomer Fred&Sons Co 1.53 Dreer H A 148 160 Dunne * Co 168 Elastem Chemical Co. .156 Edgar W W 151 Blchholz Conrad II Elobholx Henry 149 Kmest W H l.vs Ferguson John B 140 Flnley Lawn Bake Co 161 Florida Nat Prod Co . . 1.56 Florists BxcliaDge 144 Ford Bros . 141 Foster Lnolus II 151 Qardenera Chronicle. . lot QardenlngCo The 1^4 Oarland Geo M 161 Geller Slgmund 166 Qhormlev Wm 141 Gibbons H W \1 GIblln 4 Co 159 Gobloczy Ale.v 144 Gorton & Lldgerwood . 1.59 Gnllett 4 sons W H. . . Ull Ganther Wm II HI Gumey Ileator Co — 164 Uagen burger Carl — 155 Ball Ass'n 16 1 Hammond Benj 1.5f; Hancock Geo 4 Son . . . 16:t Heaoock Joseph 156 Helnl Jos 15(] Heiss J B 160 Hennecke C Co 158 Herendeen Mfg Co — IV Herr Albert M. 142 Herrmann A '156 Hews AHA Co 158 Hi'flnger Bros 168 Hill E O 4 Co 1 Hlppard B IBj HlfohlngsiCo.... 163 IV Helton & Uunkel Co. .138 Booker H M Co Iti2 Hoopes, Bro4Tbomasl44 Horan Kdw C 141 Hort Adv 1,9 Hose Connection C0..U6 Hull 4 Co 162 Hunt B U 139 Insall Richard 15:i Invalid Appliance Co. 1.58 Jackson 4 Perkins Co. 144 Jackson B B 155 JaoobsS* dons IV Jennings B B 163 Jennings Bros I>'i0 'ohnson 4 Stokes 142 KadeoH 149 Hasting W F 1411 Keller Bros U8 Keller Geo 4 Son 1.58 Kellogg Geo M 140 Kennioott Bros Co 143 141 .153 .140 .141 , IV .138 1* Klft Robert 15(i Ktlboum B 154 Kroesoheli Bros Co IV KuehnC A 140 Knhl Geo A 1.6-) Lager 4 Hurrell 155 Lakev'w Rose Garden. 149 Lamprecht Bros 153 Lang Julius 141 Ley John H 156 LlmprechtSJ I4l Lindsay the Florist. . . .162 Lockland Lum Co 162 LongDB 1J4 Lonsdale Edwin 156 Lord & Bumham Co . . Ill IV Lucas J 4 Go Ill) Lynch WB 139 McCarthy * Co N F. . 14il McCrea 4 Cole 147 Moradden U C 142 McFarland John 152 UcKellar 4 WInieraon 139 147 MacBean AS 1:0 Mader Panl 166 Marqulsee L B 147 May L L4 Co 15J Meyer John C 4 Co . . .156 Mlllang 4 Co 14; MUlangFrank 141 viller WJ 15:1 Model PlantStake Co .1611 Moller's Gartner Zel tung 144 Monlnger J CCo.... 16ii Montana Fertilizer Co 156 Moon Samuel C 144 Moon Wm H 144 Moore, Hentz 4Na8b. .Ill Morris Floral Co... 152 Moss Geo M 140 143 Murphy Wm 153 Myers 4 Co 164 Nanz & Neun«»r 160 Nickle Plate K R 147 NIesaen Leo ... ..141 Noenne A: lloepker II N Y Cut u^lowor JIX.. 141 N Y CntFirwer Co... Overman E F Pennook Sam'l a Perry Taylor & Co... Meroe F O Co PItUbnrg Cut Flo Co. Pollworth C C Co Prince AG4 Co. ..139 15) QnakerClty Mo hWa«.160 BandaU A L 139 Baynor J 1 141 BeedGlaPs 4Palnt Co IV Reed .V Keller 156 Began rtlntlngHons" 154 Belnberg Geo 139 U4 BelnberE Peter.... 139 I5ii Beuer Walter 4 Co 116 I nice M & Go 157 RIder-BrlcssonBng Co nai Bodsers Alex II Roiker A4 Sons II Rose Mfg to 166 Rupp John F 112 Sander 4 Co 12 Sohlllo Adam IV Schmidt J C 142 II ^cbwelgert Chas.... 161 Scoliey John A 162 Sheridan W F Ill Slebrecht & Son I Situations « Wanu. . . 137 Skabcura Dip Co lotj Smith Nath » Hor . l[,^ Smurthwalte Pro Co . II Soltau C II SouslerGeo 1.5.3 Sjuth Park rioral Co 113 South side Floral Co 1.5;5 Stahl Chas B H" Stearns Lumber Co 162 Btoothoff II A4 Co .. 11 Storrs 4 Harrison Co 144 Slyer J J 142 Sntberland Geo A Ilii Swahn PotteryMfgCo . l.is Tesson Robt F I. it Thurbum J M 4 Co. 142 Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co I.i'i Traendly 4 sohenok...l41 Vail Sped Co 116 Van Wert Greenhes. .1.56 Vaughans Heed Store 142 152 164 1:56 I VIcks sons Jas II Vincent 4 Son 163 Vredenburg 4 Co II Wabash RR 15» Walz John 1.50 Watson <4 C 11 WaMon W U 162 Weathered 'B Sons Thos W 169 Weber 1 1 4 Bonj 16:; Weeber 4 Don II Welland 4 Klsch 139 Welch Bros 140 Wettlln W A 163 Whilldin Pot Co 169 WIetor Bros 139 WIttbold The Geo Co. . . I Wood Bros 149 Woodrofle 4 Bem- belmer 140 Wrede II II Young Jno HI Young 4 Nuffent 141 Young Thos Jr 141 ZIrnglebel D 11 CoLDWATEE, Micii.— D. Vogt's recent increases in his glass have necessitated additional heat and he is installing a thirty-live horse-power boiler. O/rrm/ BOILERS Something that the rtorist ciin rely upna iind know that they will give siitisfaction. The t^reiiifst results obtained from a minimum consumption of luel. We manufacture Boilers capable of heating any size Greenhouse RELIABLE-DURABLE-ECONOMICAL. SEND FOR GRKENIlnUSE CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST. GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. NEW voitK CITY BRANrH ; 74 Franklin St. Cor. Arch, 111 Fitth Ave . cor 18lh St. BOSTON. MASS. Western SeUing Agents, JAMES B. CLOW « SONS, 222-334 Lake St., Chlcaeo, lU. GURNEY "400 SERIES" HOT WATER HEATER. Ph'ase mnttion the American Florist -when .i' iting. W 9 Exclusively A GREENHOUSE HEATER! SBIIESl v^^^^^^^ O m 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., I5I4-I520 So. 91h St., ■ PHILADELPHIA, PA. (Established 1849.) — ^^m^^ w E furnish fREE OF CHARGE to our customers, drawings showing the most improved construction for their special wants. ^ J- ^ GREENHOUSE MATERIAL, Cat. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress. BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMAMSHIP. A.DIETSCH&CO. 615-621 Sheffield Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. rinley Rotary Lawn Rake. Something New. "Papa: We Can Rake Your Lawn.' THIS IS A CUT SHOWING THE FINLEY LAWN RAKE IN OPERATION The mower and reaper eucceeded the scythe; the thresher succeeded the Hail— but never until now has a machine been In- vpnted to take the place i>f the antiquated hand rake Tbo machine hns arrived. This Is It. YOD NEED IT. A THOROUGHLY durable and reliable machine, to follow the luwu mower. It takes up all the srass. either lont; or short; twigs, leaves and small loose litter of any kind, stones in- cluded, that a HAND rake would not touch. A man can rake three times as fast as with a hand rake. |#"A CHILD can run it. Just the thine to fleht crab trrass. 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. Mmerica is "the Praw af the I/bssbI; there man be mors comfort Rmidships, but we are the Erst to touch Unknown Seas." Vol. XVI. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK. SEPTEMBER i, 1900. No. 639. Copyright 1900, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published etebt Satubdat by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 334 Dearborn St., Chlcafo. Baitern Office: 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, 12.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OppiCEKB — 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. Beattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. The seventeenth annual meeting will be held at BulTalo, August, 1901. Officers-elect {to be instulled January 1. 190!) Patrick 0'M;Lr:i, New York, president;" W. F. Kastiug, Buffalo, vice-president; secretary and treasurer as before. 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. Hbrr, Lancaster, Pa., Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. .\nuual meeting :it BulTalo, August, 1901. Edwin Lonsdiile, Cliestnut Hill, Pa., secretary. THIS ISSUE 36 PACES WITH COVER. conte:^ts. The welfare of the S. A. F 165 After the convention (illus.) 166 Convention musings 166 Special awards at New York 166 The S. A. F. at Glen Island (illus.) 167 The exhibition and decorations (illus.) 168 What is a hardy perennial? 168 Floral decorations 168 The improvement f if the carnation 170 Hydrangea culture (illus.) 171 Hardy lierbaceous subjects for late planttnti. .171 Pan- American notes 172 OrigiDal ideas in lloral arrangement (illus. )172 Roses— Growing American Beauty 172 — Shading rose houses 173 SewY.irk 173 Philadelphia 1 V3 Reward— Stolen 174 Greenhouse building 174 Chicago 174 Obituary— J. L. Willey 174 —Mrs. B. F. Gregory 174 — John Laing 175 The seed trade 180 Boston 180 The nursery trade 182 Los Angeles 182 Our pastimes— Chicago's laurels 184 — New York matters 184 —Overheard and otherwise among returning pilgrims ]184 —Echoes of the New York tournament 184 Impressions of the convention 184 St. Louis 186 Buffalo 188 The propagation of verbenas 192 The Welfire of the S. A. F. [An address by Robert Craig, of Philadelphia, before the Society of A mericau Florists at the New York Coriz'entiou,] I have been appointed to open a dis- cussion on "The Welfare of the National Society," and, while I am fully aware that, in view of the larxe amount of work to be done in a very short time, such dis- cussion must necessarily be brief, I think it well that we should hear the views of the members on this most important question. We all appreciate now that our society has been and will continue to be a jireat educational force; that it has stimulated and developed floriculture along many lines and it is quite proper that we ■ should consider at this, the largest and most important meeting we have ever held, how we may improve the workings of the society itself, which has done so much for us all. We are impressed with the fact that the society is at this time stronger than it has ever been before, and we are delighted with the evidences of the many warm and powerful friends the society has here in the metropolis of our country. On every hand we see evidences of their earnest and capable work. We have the greatest trade exhibit we have ever had, and the finest exhibition and the New York Florists' Club has given us a delightful and valuable souvenir book, particularly interesting in its history of floriculture in its earlier stages in the vicinity of New York, as well as in the forcible facts presented relative to its present status — truly a marvelous devel- opment. The editor of this work deserves our gratitude and praise, as do all those who have so ably assisted him. The book is worthy of the great city it represents and will long be treasured as a memento of this great meeting. As long as we have such workers as our New York friends have proven themselves to be, the welfare of the society is assured. I find it difKcult to suggest any new features likely to be of benefit to the society. Its management has been in the hands of many of the most capable men in the country, and their time and thought has been freely given to it. Its annual reports show that we have had at our yearly meetings valuable essays on cultural methods, on building and heating greenhouses, and on almost everything pertaining to the business, by practical men who had given these problems much study, as well as scientific papers from college professors and other specialists on plant diseases, insecticides and fertilizers, which contained informa- tion which the practical florist had neither the time nor the necessary apparatus to obtain for himself. I do not hesitate to say that these annual reports constitute the most valuable business library a florist can use. I think, then fore, we should do well to continue working along much the same lines as heretofore, cultivating closer and more cordial relations between the government experimental stations and the botanical departments of our great colleges, both of which have shown repeatedly a disposition to aid us in every possible way. I understand there will be a proposition at this convention from Purdue I'niversity, Lafayette Ind., for this society to appropriate a small sum of money for experiments in sub- watering, the result to be reported at our next meeting. I hope this society may do this and also earnestly consider all like propositions which may come before it. It might perhaps be well for the society to hold a meeting and exhibi- tion during Lent forthe purpose of show- ing particularly cut flowers and novelties in plants at a more favorable time than is the month of August, which is a very unfavorable time for a meeting, having for its only advantage the fact that it is the vacation time of the year, when florists can best afford the time to attend. But an exhibition in winter or early spring would be very attractive and would undoubtedly be well attended. Another feature already established which deserves encouragement is that of life membership. I can think of nothing which would more greatly benefit the society than an increase of the life mem- bership list. It has been wisely determ- ined that the money received from life members shall be invested permanently, the interest therefrom only being avail- able to the use of the society, so that in becoming a life member one may feel that even after being removed by death his subscription will continue to benefit the society. We should have at least 1,000 members in a country like this, and could have that many if the present members would take hold of this matter in the right spirit. I hope the younger mem- bers of the society will take a greater interest. We need the vigor and enthus- iasm that belongs to youth, and there is no way by which a young man can benefit himself more, as well as the society, than by taking an active part in the proceeding and by studving the 166 The American Florist. Sept. problems which concern us all, and thus qualifying himself to take part in the proceedings. Every man should do what he can, on the Baconian principle that "cTery man isa debtor to his profession." After the Convention. Here we have the popular secretary of the New York Florists' Club, enjoying a well earned rest after the labors incident to the convention. Mr. Young was one of the hard workers, and the many friends who benefited by his zeal and courtesy will not begrudge him a holiday now, tor when there was work to be done he was always found on the ground floor and never "up a tree.' Convention Musings. Since arriving home from the great convention I've been meditating. They say that meditating is a lazy man's job. Perhaps it is, but the man who went to New York last week and made an effort to take in everything offered between Tuesday morning and Friday night and does not feel lazy this week must be con- structed of steel. Yes, I confess, I'm glad to get home and am satisfied that my trip has furnished me food for profit- able thinking for the coming twelve- month. If asked what impressed me most strongly at New York, I would unhesitatingly answer, the wonderful system, the perfect organization, the punctuality and order pervading every feature of the convention proceedings and the exhibition, every detail of the work of the New York Florists' Club, at Glen Island, at Prospect Park, every- where and always. Equally impressive was the object lesson of the great com- bined exhibition. Between the two grand sections, trade and amateur, only emulation as to which should bring to New Y'ork and to American horticulture the greatest honor. And this is the very thing that we have been told, number- less times, could never be brought about in New York. Never before has the fra- ternal idea been so fully demonstrated; the patience and good nature of the exhibition managers in their trying duties cannot be too highly commended; the courtesy and liberality of the man- agers of the building will never be for- gotten. The most valuable innovation, to my mind, was the establishment of a press bureau. This feature worked so success- fully that its adoption as a regular adjunct of future conventions is inevit- able. Another commendable improve- ment over past conditions was the division of the duties of the secretary's office among several capable assistants. The bureau of information filled a long- felt want and the scheme of numbering the Glen Island dinner tickets so that the holder knew just when he would be served worked to perfection. The enter- prise displayed in the make up of the beautiful souvenir book merited the highest praise. I am told that the exhibitors in the trade exhibition were remarkably suc- cessful in disposing of their displays and in the taking of orders for future deliv- ery. The claim of unprecedented success ia freely made by all and this department of the annual meeting is today stronger than ever. The secretary's report shows that the department of plant registra- tion has already demonstrated its indis- oensable value; the thoroughness of the legislative committee's report astonishes U8 with its suggestion of the society's power; the assurance of bright prospects for the acquirement of the long-sought national charter fills us with new aspira- tions, and the cordiality and recognition bestowed upon our organization by state and civic authorities, by the metro- politan press and the Agricultural Department of the national government awakens us to possibilities of future influence and usefulness far beyond our most sanguine anticipations. Truly the New York convention was an "eye opener," and if there are any grumblers they are doing their grumbling "under their breath." As to New York itself, emotions con- flict. "Closed for the summer" gave a somewhat dispiriting look to the amuse- ment centers that, in their season, turn midnight in the metropolis into noonday. Even the Bowery was deserted. But Coney Island was very much alive and everybody had to see it and the roof gar- den furnished cool and refreshing recrea- tion even if not of the highest grade of talent. For the country visitor there JOHN YOUNQ. SPcriHary New York Florists' Club. were some surprises and ideals were rudely shattered in many instances. To see old-fashioned horse cars preambulat- ing the streets of the metropolis still, makes the rural cousin open his eyes in wonder. I boarded a Broadway car the first morning I was in town;hadto jump for it as the conductor struck the bell to go ahead before my foot was firmly on the step. His insolent "step Hvely," was still rankling in my bosom when I noticed that he was chewing gum. A glance over the passengers disclosed three girls working their jaws vigorously in the same employment. I had supposed gum chewing to be confined to rustics. A young lady sitting beside me had, from all appearances, been having a fearful tussel with the mosquitoes the night before. From her conversation with a friend I learned she came from Long Island. Thus did I find out that all the mosquitoes are not quartered in Jer- sey. But New York street cars have one redeeming quality in the free transfer system. The rest of the country might take lessons here to advantage. To return to the convention; the absence of inclination to discuss the papers was noted by many and regret expressed over the change. Oh! for one day of the good old times when halt a dozen eager disputants clamored "Mr. Chairman!" for prior possession of the floor and the roof shook in response to impassioned oratory. Now it is all decor- ous committee reporting. I observed that the state vice-presidents have not yet reached a proper appreciation of the dignity of the office they hold. Only three were on hand to report at the designated hour. The secretary toldmethat quite a number of them had handed in written reports, expecting somebody to read them forthem, however. The vote to pass these over and merely print them in the annual proceedings was just what they deserved. Special Awards at New York, .\t the trade exhibit at the New York convention the judges bestowed a number of S. A. F. certificates of merit and accorded special mention to a number of exhibits, as follows: CUT BLOOMS. Arthur Cowie, Meadow Vale Farm, Berlin, N. Y., certificate of merit for col- lection of hybrid gladioli; special mention for Gladiolus White Lady. Floral Exchange, Philadelphia, certifi- cate of merit for its new rose, Queen of Edgely. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, certifi- cate of merit for collection of nymphaeas; special mention for two seedlings, Nym- pbaea Gloriosa and N. Mrs. C. W. Ward. PLANTS. Robert Craig & Son, Philadelphia, cer- tificate of merit for crotons: certificate of merit for specimen Boston fern. Cottage Gardens, Queens, N. Y., certi- ficate of merit for new geranium, Little, Pink. Bobbtnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., certificate of merit for hardy evergreens; certificate of merit for Eurya latifolia. H. Dryer, Woodside, L. I., certificate of merit for cyclamen. John F. Cowie, Berlin, N Y., certificate of merit for hybrid draciEuas. Siebrecht & Son, New Roehelle, N. Y., special mention for palms and decorative plants. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. White Ivnamel Refrigerator Co., St. Paul, special mention for ice box. A. H. Hews & Co.. North Cambridge, Mass., special mention for earthenware urns. W. C. Heller & Co., Montclair, N. J., special mention for mice proof seed cases. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., special mention for Hasselt pottery. A. Herrmann, New York, special men- tion for metal designs in baskets. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, special mention for complete collection of supplies. W. C. Krick, Brooklyn, special mention for immortelle emblems. N. F. McCarthy & Co., Boston, special mention for florists' vases and letters. Excelsior Plant Co., New York, special mention for jardinieres and plant stands. Eniil SteflTens, New York, special men- tion for wire designs. Reed & Keller, New York, special men- tion for designs, vases, baskets, etc. Sigmund Geller,New York, special men- tion for wheat sheaves and French baskets. Lord & Bumham, Irvin^ton, N. \'., certificate of merit for sectional boiler; honorable mention for Improved No. 5. tgoo. The American Florist. 167 o c "0 o ■n O £ -1 > H O r > z o < o a > c o c (B H X o c a o z ;r s\ ^ ^41: ^1 %^^ -^mt^ *^' f^^f* ^>-'-^ -^\^ tsTW-^ iL ^]5JfW^' 9 ^^C^ %-,<"!:«.# -' . ''^^^^ * ^few^ ^;i'-^,- SgOm 1^ '> ' m, *• ^iM^^ >^v.v - , «^. ^^r.f^-'T ■ ' ., ,^Y. 168 The American Florist. Sept. /, Herendeen Manufacturing Company, Geneva, N. Y., certificate of ment for New Model Furman boiler. H. W. Gibbons, New York, special men- tion for standard steam or hot water boiler. Wtn. H. Kay, New York, honorable mention for two styles of hot water boilers. John A. ScoUay, New York, special mention for hot water boiler and for patent pipe joint. Thos. W. Weathered's Sons, New York, special mention for sectional hot water boiler. Hitchings & Co., special mention for cast iron tubular sectional boiler. Gorton & Lidgerwood, New York, honorable mention for magazine steam boiler. MISCELLANEOUS. Finley Lawn Rake Co., Joliet, 111., cer- tificate of merit for rotary lawn rake. Rustic Construction Co., New York, certificate of merit for display of rustic work. Robert Kift, Philadelphia, specijl men- tion for patent vase holders and flower tubes. D. B. Long, Buffalo, special mention for photographs and advertising novel- ties. W. H. Kay, New York, special recom- mendation for display of garden hose. The Sultare Co., New York, especial recommendation for display of insecti- cides, etc. N. P. McCarthy & Co., Boston, com- pliments for method of displaying hose menders, couplings, etc. The Exhibition and Decorations. At no time in the history of the S. A. P. has the local club of the convention city been ol such importance as at this last gathering of the century. One feature of great profit and enjoyment was the horticultural exhibition, the work of gardeners for various private estates. It was a revelation to many and a source of much pleasure to all. The engraving gives but an idea of the individual beauty of each exhibit and magnitude of the whole. The exhibition occupied the central portion of the building, while the trade exhibit extended under the gallery on each side and covered a large area at the rear. This was much more extensive than usual. The feature which at once awakened UB to the generous good will and hospi- tality of the New York club was the elab- orate and beautiful decoration of the audience room. The engraving here shown gives but a faint idea of the mag- nitude of the undertaking, the entire ceiling being covered with oak branches with the foliage hanging down in its natural position, the many pillars being covered with vines and decorated, some with gladioli, some with hydrangeas and grasses, giving the eff?ct of a forest of oak trees with the trunks covered with growths of vines and flowers. Around the walls were large palms and laurels, with several panels decorated profusely with tritomas. All the flowers were preserved by glasses of water made invisible by foliage. Only those who saw the decoration can appreciate the untir- ing eSort and skill which the work required. C. B. W. What Is a Hardy Perennial? The decision of the judges at the horti- cultural exhibition in connection with the recent convention of the S A. P. opens the way to a wide discussion on the subject, what is meant by "hardy perennial?" The points in question are these: The schedule called for a collection of hardy perennials and bulbous plants ol not more than twenty-five species. Two of the exhibitors were disqualified, because one had in his collection a vase of Clematis paniculata, the other a vase of Desmodium penduliflorum. I venture to asservate that there is not a single florist or gardener in this country who ever before heard that these plants were not perennials and there is no question of their hardiness in the vicinity of New York. On my calling the attention of the manager of the exhibition to the matter I was informed that it was herbaceous perennials that were meant by the sched- ule, although it did not say so, and the judges gave that decision. This state- ment was confirmed to me later on by one of the judges, who said that on the advice of the manager as to what was meant in the schedule, they gave that decision. Now, had the judges any right to give that decision without con- sulting other members of the committee? Was not the manager himself a compet- itor of the class in question? When I asked what these plants were, if not herbaceous, I was informed that Clematis paniculata was a climbing shrub and Desmodium penduliflorum a shrub. Who ever saw Desmodium pen- duliflorum not being herbaceous? True, the stems are rather hard-wooded, still not any more so than Hibiscus Crimson Eye, and I noticed a vase of this plant in the collection of the winner of the first prize. A plant, the writer is aware, was widely distributed both in Europe and America as Desmodium penduliflorum.but this was not a desmodium at all, but Lespedeza bicolor, and, moreover, it was the true desmodium that was in the col- lection in question. Lespedeza bicolor is a shrub. That Clematis paniculata is not herbaceous is doubtful. It certainly is herbaceous for the first two or three years after planting. As before stated the schedule reads "collection of hardy perennials and bulb- ous plants." If the manager and judges interpreted it to mean hardy herbaceous perennials why did they not also inter- pret it as hardy bulbous plants? Are gladioli hardy? A vase of these was in the first prize collection. It would be well for societies in getting up schedules for exhibitions to state plainly what is meant, for the good old days when a spade was a spade are of the long ago. John W. Duncan. Floral Decoration. in- ROBERT KIFT, OF PHILADBLPHI4. \An illustrated lecture read be/ore the Society oj American Florists at the New Yorii Convention.^ The ti^le of my paper covers the whole field of floral arrangement, the principal divisions of which are church, house and table decorations. Any one of these could be but touched upon in the limited time at my disposal. I shall consider them, therefore, in the broad sense, as in the views which I have collected, exam- ples of all classes of decorative work will be found. We read of the splendors of ancient Roman and Egyptian banquets, where flowers were said to have been so lavishly used; unfortunately I have no photographic views of these to ofleryou, and it may be that newspaper reporters THE LAVISH DEOORATION OF THE AUDIENCE ROOM WAS A FEATURE OF THE NEW YORK CONVENTION. igoo. The American Florist. 169 A GLIMPSE OF THE BEAUTIES OF THE NEW YORK HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION. were also abroad in the land, then as now. While we may not hope to rival these celebrated fetes for some time to come, there is no doubt that the use of plants and flowers in decorations at all social functions is rapidly becoming more general. Large private entertainments or balls are now given by individuals, that for lavish display far exceed the for- mer united efforts of the entire "four hundred." Wedding festivities are also, if possible, made greater society events, and at times tax the resources of the florist to the utmost. Perhaps the greatest factor for the increasing recurrence of these elaborate displays is the occasional "carte blanche" order that, falling into good hands, is carried out with judgment and discre- tion, thereby producing a floral efiect that delights all and encourages other patrons to even greater efforts when the occasion arises. On the other hand, money expended for flowers is too oiten considered wasted or of least moment. Editorials, even, have been written in the daily press, deploring the extrava- gant and senseless waste for such lavish- raent of flowers upon these occasions. The reverse is the case, however, as the delicacies and the music, considered so absolutely essential, are soon forgotten, while the decorations, greatly admired at the time, make a deep and lasting impression. When an architect plans a house be sees in his mind's eye just how every room will look before a line is drawn. The floral decorator should be able to do the same with his work. A look over the ground and a study of the color effects of the furnishings and permanent ornamentations will show him just where the special features that he has in his mind can be displayed to the best advan- tage. Every arrangement of flowers or plants, be it ever so small, should have some little touch to distinguish it, some individuality. Every room should have a point to which special attention is given so that on account of its novel or tasteful arrangement it attracts atten- tion. It is these special features that call forth admiration; they make a lasting impression that is carried away; they are the life of the work. Every decorator should provide him- self with neat wooden and wicker pedes- tals of various heights. Iron stands, some adjustable and fitted with tipping devices to hold a plant securely on its side, are also useful. Pot covers in good assortment of sizes are indispensable. All the above, except a few for special occasions, should be painted a foliage green, as it is the plants that add beauty and grace; the covers and pedestals are merely accessories, and should be con- cealed as much as possible. Tall flower vases for chrysanthemums or American Beauty roses are almost a necessity. These can now be had in silvered wicker with zinc lining, not better than glass but much more lasting. If the order calling for a honse decora- tion is elaborate, have a base of opera- tions; put your boxes in the laundry or other cool room in the basement and work from there; this confines the litter mostly to one place and keeps the stock in better form. The foliage and flowers for each room should be selected and boxed separately from a list previously made out, showing the different points where each lot is to be used, which, when ticked off, makes the order complete. This should follow with all plants, pedestals, pot covers, vases and other accessories, which when checked again, insures the safe return of all that have gone out and means a great saving in the course of a season's work. Those of the trade who make a spe- cialty of large decorations soon become more than mere florists and appropriate the word decorator. They also add to their force upholsterers, carpenters and electricians, and are obliged before long to hire storage room for the properties that accumulate and which, by re arrang- ing, can be irtilized time and time again. I must also speak of the kneeling stool or Prie Dieu. Some form of this useful arti- cle should be found in every decorator's stock, it being indispensable at a house wedding and is also often an essential feature at the church. Within the past twelve to fifteen yeais the decorator has called to his aid the evergreens of the wo .ids. Laurel branches and wreathing made of their sprays were first used, then that grand southern vine, the wild smilax, was introduced by A. C. Belschig, of Savannah, Georgia, in 1888. I have an interesting letter from Cald- well, the Woodsman, who, while he does not claim to be the original smilax man, is without doubt the genius who found out its commercial value and, having faith, devoted his whole time to collect- ing and getting it before the public. He invented the light packing case and obtained special express rates, so that now it can be had in almost any city of the Union and Canada during its season, and he thinks the entire output of last season would probably reach over 3,500 cases. Palm leaves and crowns, as well as leucothoe sprays and galax leaves are also used extensively. Wild smilax adapts itself to almost any kind of wall or suspended form of decoration; each spray seems as if especially selected for arranging over this picture or mirror, or over that doorway, as the case may be. The only danger lies in its too promis- cuous use, as then its naturally irregular and graceful form is lost in the mass of foliage. I could describe a number of beautiful effects made by combinations of flowers and foliage, but think you will be able to get a better idea from the pictures about to be thrown upon the screen, nearly all of which have one or more features to commend them. I will only say, try and let your indi- viduality show in the work; do not rest satisfied with something that any one who had the material on hand could do. The mere setting a few plants about in the corners, crowding some ferns together on the mantle and hanging strings of smilax in which a few carnations have been wired, will not build up a reputa- 170 The American Florist. Sept. tion. Customers rarely know what is required, they expect the florist to have ideas, they look to him to tell them what they should have, the rest being merely a question of price. In conclusion, I believe that one of the most important elements in a decora- tion is to be on time. Many an other- wise faultless job is spoiled from lack of time in which to carry out all that was promised. What should have been a brilliant victory, so to speak, was turned into defeat, the florists retreating in con- fusion through the rear door while the guests were entering the front. There should be time, indeed, for a final inspec- tion and, if necessary, a touch here and there, that, while not in the contract, adds much to the work and leaves noth- ing to be desired. Then what a satis- faction there is in going about with the host and hostess and hearing from them that they are well pleased and that everything is exceedingly satisfactory. \ou may be very tired but you go away from their presence with a light heart and feeling of gratification that amply repays for all your efforts. The Improvement of the Carnation. BY WILLIAM WBBER, OAKLAND, Mn. I Read before the Society of American Florists at the New York Convent ion.^ When we contrast the carnation of to-day with the carnation of fifteen years ago, we behold a difference so vast that, had it been foretold at that time, the would-be prophet would have been made light of. Ver^ naturally we all expect to advance continuously, but at that time we scarcely thought we would accom- plish more in fifteen years than had been done in the preceding fifty. Yet when we look at the world in general, we are, after all, forced to admit that we have merely done what could naturally be expected. Had we not made such strides we would not deserve to be called pro- gressive, or equal in animation with the spirit which pervades all other branches of industry. I am charged with the mission of tell- ing you the story of "The Improvement of the Carnation." The whole story, while very simple, would be of such length as to prove irksome did I attempt to tell it to you in detail as it occurs to me; I will, therefore, be as brief as possi- ble, leaving the hundred and one little things which always form a part of the whole to your imagination. Improved methods of culture standout in bold relief as being the most import- ant item of our subject. How different are the methods we use now when compared to those of a decade or more back. We house our plants now from six to eight weeks earlier than we used to do. Then we merely tried to eet them all in before damaging frosts should arrive. The result was usually very large plants, with an abundance of shoots. Leaving out the winter culture in the greenhouse, and presuming they were to be grown in their natural way, these large plants were good subjects to winter over, and produce an abundance of flowers the following year; in other words, they were ready for their winter's sleep. What happens when large plants are planted late in the season is this. The time left for them to become established on the benches is decidedly too short. It will take two weeks in September or October to accomplish what one week in July or August would do in the way of filling the soil with roots. When this is accomplished, the plants are ready for work, and not before. The product of a poorly, or partially established plant cannot approach per- fection. When we plant late there is no time for thorough establishment to take place and the result will, in nearly every case, be a large crop of medium grade flowers at best. And where the culture is indiflerent, quantity as well as quality will be inferior. The merits of early planting are not as fully recognized as they should be. Early planting is one of the bulwarks of the present high standard the carnation of to-day enjoys. The reason is very sim- ple. When we plant in July and August we are giving the plants ample time to become thoroughly established before the days are so short, and there is conse- quently less light to help them along. Then we have our plants in good work- ing condition and the camationist can commence feeding his plants judiciously, and with the exactitude and nicety of one who thoroughly understands this subject. Early planting may mean a few less flowers, but this will be more than made up in the better quality and greater length of stem than could be expected from the late planted stock. A careful study of our soil, what itcon- tains and what it lacks; what constitutes plant food, and how plants feed, are matters which demand the fullest consid- eration. We cannot hope to accomplish anything of real value unless we work along these lines. The grower who will stop trying to do as well this year as he did last year, and instead make a systematic effort to each year eclipse last year's record, will soon be in line with the best growers in the land. What we need is to stop guessing and become so infused with our task that we will soon have all the ideas of our own we can manage and put to the test. In this manner each one working along his particular line of thought will evolve some points, perhaps, which his neighbor in the field may not, and in this way help to contribute to the store of knowledge which is being steadily collected and which will doubtless be preserved in his- tory. As soon as we learn to depend on our- selves, we begin forthwith to improve. What matters it if we do make a few mistakes? Is there any one here who hasn't made them? I believe not. They simply serve to guide us in our work and teach us the value of proceeding with our eyes open, to never experiment on a scale so large that the failure of the experiment would swamp us. If we manage it care- fully the results will inspire us with a confidence known only to those who thoroughly understand their calling; be he florist, engineer, merchant, soldier, or what not, it is all the same. Great as has been the improvement of the carnation in recent years, all indica- tions point to a still greater improve- ment in the near future. No small factor is the modern houses which are being built. One would think that we had nearly reached the limit in perfect green- house construction, but each year shows some little defect and a way to overcome it. The palatial houses now used form one of the greatest contrasts to the methods of a few years back, and no small portion of the carnations' improve- ment is directly due to this one thing. Everybody knows the absolute neces- sity of careful selection of stock, and doubly so in theselectionof cuttings, and their proper care, so that I can say noth- ing new along this line. One of the evils of to-day is a tendency to "bite off' more than we can chew;" it is poor policy and would better be abandoned, as it means only a loss of reputation and money. I have thus far said nothing of the seedhng man, the hybridist. Certainly a very large slice of the credit and the honor the carnation now enjoys is due to A GROUP OF FLORISTS AT GLEN ISLAND, NEW YORK, AUGUST 23, 1900. igoo. The American Florist. 171 his efforts. We are wont to kick and to cuff him for the indiflerent and poor vari- eties he has burdened us with, but through it all shines the fact that he is a most deserving fellow and has labored hard for the advancement of the carnation. We have passed the era when any medium-good variety may be dissem- inated. We now expect some special feature in a new candidate for honor. Hybridists understand this fact very well and we are promised some sensa- tions at our annual meeting in Baltimore next February. There is only one real, practical stand- ard by which we can judge a carnation, and that is its ability to make money for the grower. It would be unfair to seed- ling raisers did we intimate that this fact is not always kept in view. We cannot expect to scale the ladder at a single bound, and must therefore be content with a gradual ascent. The foregoing, I believe, will cover in general the practical part of the improve- ment of the carnation, but there is another side to be seen, another force to be reckoned with. The various trade journals must come in for their share, and so must the different florists' clubs and societies which give exhibitions from time to time and award prizes, thereby stimulating interest as well as a friendly rivalry. It must be admitted, however, that the greatest of these forces is that biggest and proudest baby of the S. A. F., the American Carnation Society. The mother society may well feel proud of her off- spring. We are accomplishing in a sys- tematic way things which would be impossible were not the American Car- nauon Society in existence. This organ- ization brings together annually the car- nation lovers from all parts of the coun- try. That these meetings and exhibi- tions accomplish great things must not be doubted for an instant. The practical fruits which resulted from the great advertising the carnation received as a result of the deal which made the Lawson carnation the property of Mr. Thos. W. Lawson, was largely brought about by the carnation society. If there had been no carnation society there would have been no Lawson fund, and likewise no Lawson medals. That interest in the society on this account has increased a hundred fold is certainly true. Mr. Lawson has been a potent factor in the advancement of the carna- tion and the beautiful flower which bears his wife's name is a fitting example of the up todate carnation. To sum up every detail, and give due credit to each for the part played by it in bringing the carnation to its present standard, would make a long story. I will leave this for you, and believe that you agree with me that the small as well as the large items are necessary to com- plete the list, the whole forming one grand pyramid. A glance at the future is always inter- esting. During the next ten years we may expect many great changes in the cultivation of the carnation. Perhaps even a revolution. Prof. Arthur and others have started us to experimenting with sub-watering, the ultimate success of which would be fraught with incalcu- lable benefit to the grower, and at the same time reduce very largely the labor connected with the" daily care of the plants. The principle of sub- watering is all right and out of the experimenting now going on some good must certainly come. That a good many failures are HOUSE OF HYDRANGEAS GROWN BY ALEX. CLARK, OF ERIE, PA. being met with in these experiments is very natural. We cannot hope to be suc- cessful to any great degree at the very outset. We must first become thoroughly familiar with the idea and the principles of sub-watering, and the effect under varying conditions it has upon the plants before we will be in a position to reap the benefits of our experiments. A few years ago when indoor culture was first suggested for carnations the idea was received in anything but a favorable light. In spite of this, how- ever, we have been gradually drifting towards indoor culture. Many now house their plants as early as the first week in July. Thus halt the distance between outdoor and indoor culture has been traversed. Whether the remaining distance between the two systems will be covered remains to be seen. One of the most important matters in connection with indoor culture is thor- ough ventilation. When we have mas- tered this fully we may expect good results from indoor culture. What the hybridist will bring forth in the near future is always interesting to conjecture. There must be some law or system in nature regarding color, etc., and possibly by degrees, study, work and practice, these secrets might be gradually unfolded to us. At any rate we know that these things will not come to us unless we make some effort. Hydrangea Culture. The hydrangeas shown in the illustra- tions were grown from cuttings propa- gated in March, 1899. When well rooted they were potted in 2^-inch pots. The tips were pinched out once before the plants were set in the field, which was about June 1. After planting out they were stopped once more. The season was very dry and no artificial watering was given and they were often wilted; the result was a short growth, thor- oughly ripened. Early in October the plants were lifted into 6-inch, 7-inch and s inch pots. The soil was one-third well rotted manure and a considerable por- tion of the roots were cut off to allow as much soil as possible in the pots, into which the plants were set firmly. They were wintered in a house where the tem- nerature was seldom higher that 40°. Early in March the plants were moved into a temperature of 55° and after they had started well they were given several applications of liquid fertilizer. They came in just right for Memorial day and sold out clean. Alexander Clark. Hardy Herbaceous Subjects for Late Planting. It seems strange that more herbaceous plants are not planted during the latter half of August and the first half of Sep- tember. All the spring and early summer flowering species and varieties, with very few exceptions, plant well at this time of year and make a fine show of bloom the next flowering season. If the planting is put off until spring, and it happens to be dry, the show is next to nothing in com- parison. If the place for planting happens to be where water cannot be given freely, it is better to wait until the first soaking rain afttr August 15. If, however, water can be given freely, any time after August 1 is good. We have town water supply and continue planting herbaceous sub- jects from April 1 till hard frost. It is not, however, advisable, to plant any- thing with evergreen foliage much after September 15, as such plants do not bear covering until the ground is frozen solid, and would not make enough root to prevent heaving if a few hard frosts should come early and be followed by mild weather. It is safe to cover everything about the end of December, or before if the ground is frozen solid. We generally plant the most dormant plants first, such as the phloxes and paeonies, and leave those with evergreen foliage, such as Phlox subulata, Iberis correaefoha and Lychnis flos-cuculi till last. When we can, we cover the last mentioned families with boards nailed together. Evergreen boughs and long straw are also good. The covering of such hardy plants as the phloxes and pteonies is only absolutely necessary with fresh-planted stock, but we find Iberis correaetolia and Lychnis flos-cuculi are better covered, the latter because the roots are so brittle that freezing and thawing breaks them and the (ormer because the foliage burns badly in February and March. Quite a number of herbaceous plants do not bear being packed long in hot weather, so should be shipped by express. After the middle of September it is gener- 1T2 The American Florist. Sept. I, ally safe to have plants shipped by freight. After September 15 Phlox decussata and P. suftruticosacan be planted and a week or two later the heleniums, helianthuses, psonies, rudbeckias, spincas, etc. For August and early September plant- ing we can recommend the following: Achilleas, alyssums, anchusas, anemones, anthemises, aquilegias, armerias, cam- panulas, centaureas, cerastiums, coreop- sises, delphiniums, dianthuses, dicentras, gypsophilas, Helenium Boulanderii.heme- rocallises, iberises, lupinuses, lychnises, Mertensia Virginica, monardas, myoso- tises, Oenotheras, papavers, pentstem- ons, phloxes, primulas, pyrethrums, Spirffiafilipendulafl.pl., and Viola cor- nuta. There are many others, but those mentioned are the most in demand and will make a good show from spring until the end of June or middle of July. Massachusetts. R. N. Pan-American Notes. The weather for the past month has been rather drj' on the whole, yet it has been verj- favorable for the development of the ground. But few hours have been lost since the opening of spring on account of wet weather. Since my last notes a great deal of finishing has been done to that portion of the ground lying south, east and west of the Mirror lakes. Many acres near the Elmwood avenue entrance are now in a most complete state. Flower beds are prepared and the grass, the sowing of which has been going on every day this summer, now gives this portion of the grounds a most finished and beautiful appearance. The rapidity and luxuriance with which the grass grows has been a revelation to our citi- zens and all visitors. Rudolph Ulrichhas a large staff of men constantly seeding, and another gang continually following with the hose, and their labor is well rewarded. People who doubted that the immense amount of work could be done and thelargeexpanse of territory could be finished, now feel assured t-^at there will be no difiiculty in getting all of the ground in order by the opening day. The sunken gardens in front of ihe Hor- ticulture and Government buildings respectively are excavated. The fancy garden on each side of the large basin, known as the Cascades, is now surfaced and the banks will soon be green. This is in the very centerof thebuildingregion. The bottoms of the canal and lakes have been covered with two inches of broken lime stone, which insures their being what their name implies, "mirrorlakes," and not muddy pieces of water. The United States government is mak- ing a large display of ornamental and economic grasses that are useful and hardy in this latitude. Several of our leading seed houses have secured plots of ground varying from one-eighth to one- half an acre and are having them seeded and will ornament with flower beds. At the south border of the Mirror lakes and also in the many inlets and bays on both sides of the fore court and grand approach are planted 1,400 nympheas, with a few groups of nelumbiums. Clay banks, or dams have been made to retain eighteen inches of water for the accom- modation of these aquatics. They are the exhibit of Henry A. Dreer, of Phila- delphia, and if in one area would cover about an acre and a half of water. They must make a magnificent appearance from the banks on both sides of the lake. They are already making good growth, which assures .a magnificent display for next year. Work is progressing finely on all build- ings. The Propylaea, the most northern direction of the grounds, is nearly com- pleted. The Ellectricity building, Agricul- ture building, Graphic Arts, Forestry and Mines, I'nited States government build- ing, all are going up. The two largest buildings, which are the Machinery and Transportation and Manufacturers and Liberal Arts, each 350x500 feet, will soon be roofed in. A remarkable feature of this exposition is the immense interest and confidence displayed by the leading amusement peo- ple of the world. It is a fact that the amusement, or midway features, will entail a larger outlay of money than the whole of the exposition at Omaha cost. To accommodate the many remarkable novelties that will be exhibited they will now occupy the ground to the south of the mall and extending south below the Horticulture building. Many of these attractions and features of amusement are to be on a most expensive scale, and this is at the risk of the concessionaires. It shows what confidence they have in the prospective attendance. The half-million dollar art gallerj', the gift of J. J. Albright, is going up rapidly. This is situated in the park proper, over- looking the lake. The New York state building is also in the park at the north- east corner and is also being rapidly built. A magnificent new boat house and refectory will be built in the park proper and a new bridge spanning the lake between the north bay and the large bay, at a cost of $50,000. These are permanent improvements. Beautiful as the grounds of the Pan- .\merican Exposition now appear, the visitor can form but little idea of what it will be, because there is at present a high board fence separating the acquired ground for the exposition proper from park. When that is torn down and the 100 acres of the beautiful park scenery is then part of the whole, it will be seen what an immense advantage it is to have the park a part of the exposition. WiLLi.\M Scott. ROSES. GROWING AMERICAN BEAUTY. Ed. Am. Florist: — I am agood grower of most varieties of roses, but have never had charge of American Beauties. Some growing here are eighteen inches high. Had I better stop them or let them go on till the buds are half grown? They are making nice plants only on stems. Do NEW AND ORIGINAL IDEAS IN FLORAL ARRANGEMENT AT THE EXHIBITION AT FRANK FORT, GERMANY, JUNE 22-24, 1900. I i /poo. The American Florist. 173 they need to be kept hotter than Brides? Should they be kept cool after they have made their growth? I want them for the holidays. J. B. R. This grower should pinch out his American Beauty buds as soon as they are well formed, but do not cut any young foliage away; encourage them to make all the growth they can. As the main crop is wanted for the holidays, the buds can all or practically all of them be picked ofl' till November. If any shoots show a tendency to run into long growth before setting a bud, they should be tied down to induce them to break the lower eyes. If really first quality flowers are wanted the plants should not be subjected to atrmperature higher than 58° at night after the hot weather is past and all the air possible should be given on every favorable occasioc. The plants should be kept growing freely and should never be checked, either from want of water or a sudden change ot temperature. If black spot should appear, a very little fire heat at night, just enough to expel the damp- ness, should be applied and some air left on all night at the same time. This will prevent the plants becoming weak. John N. May. shading rose houses. Ed. Am. Florist:— I wish to ask you how to shade rose houses; what months in summer the shading will be of benefit? I have roses in houses running both east and west and north and south, and plants in solid beds as well as in benches. G. S. S. This correspondent does not state in what part of the country he is located, so that it is impossible to give a satis- factory answer to his question. If he is located south of Mason and Dixon's line it may be advisable to give a light shad- ing to his rose houses during extreme hot weather. If he is in the north shad- ing will do more harm than good, unless it may be to save the flowers for summer use. In that case, also, a very light shading may be serviceable. This can put on vfith a syringe or with a long- handled brush. Mix whiting with half skimmed milk and half water, so that it will obscure the strong sun rays. If to be applied with a syringe the solution should be strained through a piece of very fine netting. It should be kept con- stantly stirred, otherwise the whiting soon settles to the bottom. If milk can not be had, a little salt added to the water will make the shading adhere to the glass for several weeks. If a more permanent shading is required take enough white lead to make a pail of kerosene or naptha look like thin milk and bv adding a small quantity of emerald gieen ground in oil it will give a slightly green shade to the glass, which is not so objectionable as clear white. This mixture should be applied with a brush and will stay on the glass till frost comes, but if the roses are required for winter use only, shading is not necessary; in fact it is an evil, as it makes the plants produce weak, soft growth rather than strong, sturdy wood. John N. May. Hancock, Mich.— A. M. York is add- ng about 2,000 feet to his range of glass here. Shbeveport, La.— R. H. Stanley has opened a flower store in a part of the building occupied by Schlenker, the con- i ectioner. New York. MATTERS HAVE QUIETED DOWN. — HOST OF VISITORS HAS DEPARTED, — ST ATE OF THE MARKET.— GROWERS DO BUSINESS. Things are quieting down nicely and the convention has passed into his- tory, the last Straggler of the visiting throngs having now taken his departure. The unanimous testimony of our guests as to our success in pleasing them is exceedingly gratifying and since they are happy we are doubly so. Although the days are already upon us when the absent local people, customers and flo- rists, are supposed to begin to "return to their knitting," there is as yet little to indicate their coming and nothing except the usual August stillness is discernible on the business horizon. Flowers are coming in to the wholesale markets in the customary quantities for the season, gradually increasing and gradually improving, also. Roses grow better as the plants gain strength and the boxes when opened in the morning will soon disclose something to admire. Asters are excellent, the Semple type predominating now and leaving no room for the com- mon, small flowered sorts which are practically unsalable when the better classes are obtainable. Lily of the val- ley is very fine and entitled to a better fate than the very small and uncertain demand makes unavoidable. Ot course of decorative flowers, such as sunflowers, hydrangeas and Japan lilies, there is an abundance, but unfortunately, decorative affairs of the necessary magnitude are conspicuously absent and the showy blossoms might better be left to brighten the landscape than sent to New York to overflow the rubbish carts. Twenty-eighth street has resumed its wonted aspect. Take the wholesale flo- rists out of the block between Broadway and Sixth avenue and there is not much left. What was left was, hovrever, very lonely and disconsolate during conven- tion week, when the headquarters of the talent was removed to the vicinity of the Grand Central Palace. "Carriages to meet all trains" was the rule at all the suburban establishments. Many visitors were received during and since the con- vention by the giowers whose fame has spread far out and some profitable busi- ness was done by those who had any- thing good to sell. Ehmann & Bock will open a store on, September 15, at 2112 Broadway. Philadelphia. QUAKER CITY BOYS VASTLY PLEASED WITH THEIR NEW YORK EXPERIENCES. — OUTING FEATURES PARTICULARLY AT- TRACTIVE.— GUNNERS MORE SUCCESSFUL THAN THE BOWLERS.— PERSONAL DOINGS. We are all at home again after having spent a most delightful week in New York. It is hard to say which feature we enjoyed the most. The first surprise was the beautifully decorated convention hall. What a happy thought; all about us a leafy bower, the intense green relieved by tritomas, gladioli and hydrangeas. Mr. Bunyard and others of the committee worked hard and produced a really beau- tiful and original eflect. The carriage drives were delightful. That through Greenwood Cemetery and Prospect Park was a revelation to most of the particip- ants. The cemetery is most beautiful; there is not a barren spot anywhere, the well kept drives winding about and revealing new vistas and landscapes as the party proceeded, calling forth words of commendation from everyone. The lawns were particularly well kept and the numerous lakes at the foot of the slopes added wonderfully to the beauty of the scene. There are many fine speci- men trees that, standing out by them- selves or grouped symmetrically, add much to the landscape. Prospect Park is an example of what a public pleasure ground should be. There were also exam- ples of fine bedding which showed that this feature was not forgotten. Thecom- mittee, Messrs. Langjahr. Sheridan, Ray- nor, Mellis and others, were very solici- tous for the welfare of their guests and everything possible was done to make the trip successful. It was an afternoon long to be remembered. The trip to Glen Island rounded up tlfc pleasure outings in a fitting climax. What a beautiful place Glen Island is, how orderly and yet no one felt the least constraint. Anyone having a half day of leisure while in New York should certainly visit this lovely isle. Ed. Jan- sen's reception was all right. Mr. and Mrs. Jansen made everybody feel at home. This new store, stocked as it is, ranks at the head and the decorations were fine. Our Florists' Club's shooting represen- tatives did fairly well, winning the Lock- land trophy and the prize for high indi- vidual score, that going to John Burton. The bowlers are, however, a sadly dis- appointed lot. They had troubles of their own and they weighed heavily enough to aflect their score disastrously. It's too early to say any thing about next year but we think they will recover in time to be in the line of battle at Bufialo, when the sfruggle is on again. We hear that the hail storm of August 18, destroyed nearly every pane of glass in the conservatories at Wootton, the residence of Geo. W. Childs Drexel, at Bryn Mawr, Pa., and almost ruined the specimen ferns for which Mr. Long has made the place famous. The same storm played havoc with a crop of melons owned by J. G. Gardner. They were just ready for market and were beaten to a pulp. The loss is $500. John Walker left us for good last Thurs- day. We were very sorry to say good bye, but as he is leaving under such bright auspices we are all glad for the prospects which lie before him and hope their promises will be fulfilled. He carried away only the very best wishes for his success in his new field. On Wednesday, October 3, John P. Cleary will conduct a public sale of the stock of the Stoke Pogis Nurseries, Villa Nova, Pa., which the agent, George C. Watson, ot this city, announces will be closed out to settle the estate. The nursery boasts some splendid stock. A. Lincoln Brown, who has secured a good position in Cleveland, is, we under- stand, lookingupa house there and Phila- delphia is soon to lose a most charming young lady. They say Isaac Kennedy is much pleased with the west. Robert Craig says he did splendidly at the convention and since, with returning visitors; others were also benefited, notably Bayersdorfer & Co. and M. Rice & Co., who took large orders. Business is dull and flowers are plenti- ful; $3 to $5 is asked for the best teas, while $1 to $1.50 per dozen is the price for Beauties. K. Montreal, Can. — The Montreal Gar- deners' and Florists' Club will hold its annual chrysanthemum show in Windsor Hall, November 6 to 8. W. H. Horobin, 130 Tupper street, is secretary. 174 The American Florist. Sept. 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 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 bacli pages. The Advertising Department of the Astbrican Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only. Order! 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. Peefumeey is now made from sweet pea flowers grown by Eckford, the Eng- lish specialist. A FEW plants of the Lawson carnation have found their way to England and are the objects of much favorable com- ment. Max Leichtlin speaks of Campanula rupestris as a worthy companion to C. mirabilis and states that it does well in a sandy loam. This is the day the window glass fac- tories are scheduled to begin the season's operations but labor conditions are not favorable and seem to indicate advanc- ing prices. The sixty-ninth annual fair of the American Institute will be held at the Berkeley Lyceum building, New York, September 2.' to 27. Jas. W. Withershas charge of the section for flowers and plants. European growers of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine are in some instances meet- ing with good success in propagating from leaves, the principal difficulty being in the damping olTof the cuttings. Clejiatis paniculata has suffered lately by being eaten at the ground line by a little insect, the same, or at least quite similar to those which have destroyed aster plants for several years. The National Florists' Board of Trade has just issued its August and September supplement to the July credit and information list. This supplement con- tains 883 changes and 12.") new names, making a total on the list of .'!,0G2. THEf oUowing hail storms have recently been reported: At Meyerstown, I'a. ; Perry, la.; Strasburg, Pa.; Frankfort, Ind.; Beardstown, III.; Wheatland Mills, Pa., and Pearl Kiver, N. Y. Hail insur- ance is looking up in those sections. James Veitch & Sons have been given the first-class certificate of the Royal Horticultural Society for a nepenthes, the result of crossing N. Dicksoniana and N. Mixta, which is remarkableforthe size of the pitcher. They have named the variety for Sir Thiseleton Dyer. The usefulness of Tamarix Africanus as decorative material was demonstrated at the Glen Island dinner to theS. A. F., where it was used in the archways between two dining rooms. Its gray- green, feathery foliage with pinkish blos- soms and lasting qualities were far supe- rior to any asparagus for such work at this season. Reward — Stolen ! A libi'rul rt'wanl will be paid for one hide, miss- ing; since a week ago. A bluidy Scot named Watson is known to have bfen in the vicinity carrying: :i scalping knife immediately laefore tin* aforesaid hide was missed. Address W. N. E., Mount Greeuwocd, III. [This should have more properly been inserted in the advertising columns, but the gentleman was in such an evident state of distress that we felt it necessary to give it the widest possible publicity. —Ed.] Greenhouse Building. Rochester, N. V.— J. B. Kellar Sons, house 20x100. Sioux City, la.— J. C. Rennison, two houses. Monticello, la.— C. L. Van Meter, house 22x50. Indianapolis, Ind. — S. A. Fletcher, one house. Farmer City, 111.— John McDonald, one house. Seattle, Wash.— Washington Floral Co., violet house 30x110. Chicago, 111. — W. L. Palinsky, house 18x75. Baltimore, Md. — I. H. Moss, three houses. Delaware, O.— Jos. Cunningham, one house. St. Louis, Mo. — Otto G. Koenig, one house. Dayton, 0.— Dayton Floral Co , two houses. Monongahela, Pa.— I. S. Crall, three houses 18x100, one 18x80. Mt. Clemens, Mich.— John Gary, house 28x14-0. Macomb, 111.— S. T. Danley, two houses 10x55. Williamsport, Pa. — Evenden Bros., carnation house 52x265. Dorchester, Mass. — L. H. Foster, three houses each 120 feet long. Manchester, Mass. — W. F. Spry, house 20x150. Shamokin, Pa. — Hugh Campbell, two houses. Chicago. STATE OF THE MARKET. — TRADE GOOD CONSIDERING ALL CONDITIONS. — GREAT PARADE INCONVENIENCES WHOLESALERS ON TUESDAY. — CON VENTIONITES RETURN- ING.— PERSONAL DOINGS OF INTEREST.— MANY VISITORS IN TOWN. Trade has been very satisfactory in Chicago this week, considering all things. The city has been so full of strangers that many lines of retail business have suffered, and on Tuesday, the day the great G. A. R. parade formed in the cut flower district, the streets were so thronged that the express companies made no eflort to deliver or collect ship- ments between the hours of about 9 a. m. and 4 p. m , so that things were in a very uncertain state for that day and much inconvenience resulted. Receipts continue light and in some lines barely sufficient for the demand. The Beauty growers are cutting increasing quantities of short stock; with most of them the qualities are excellent and the stems steadily lengthening. Of tea roses the supply is decidedly inadecjuate. The few really first-class flowers are only suffi- cient to whet the appetites of the buyers, but only a very small proportion of the cut is first-class. Out-door carnations are selling well and, in the cases of those growers who disbud the blooms in the field, the stock is good and brings fair prices. Even asters have ceased to be in any considerable oversupply; of course the recent rains, followed by hot suns have injured all outdoor flowers more or less. W. N. Rudd and Klehm's Nurseries are each sending in good hydrangea trusses, those of the former being partic- ularly tine. Nearly all of those who went to the convention are at home from New York and there is not a word other than praise spoken for that historic gathering and the hospitality of the New York Florists' Club. The exhibition is invariably pro- nounced unrivaled. Michael Cullen, formerly shipping clerk at Vaughan's, who a few weeks ago was so badly burned by an accident at Moxley's butterine factory that his life was despaired of, is reported on the road to recovery. J. D. Thompson, of the Chicago Carna- tion Co., has gone for ten days' hunting in the Adirondacks and they say that his new gun and khaki suit are dreams of beauty. W. A. Peterson, the nurseryman, has returned from a six weeks' trip through the east, visiting leading nurseries and prominent private estates. Mrs. J. C. Vaughan and Leonard Vaughan have returned from Europe, arriving August 26 at New York. Most of the wholesalers will keep open until 6:30 p. m., beginning Monday, Sep- tember 3. J. D. Hartshorne and George Stollery have reached home from their trip to Europe. G. E. Pieser saw what Fitzsimmons did to Sharkey the other evening in New York. Wm. Kyle and wife are visiting at Mr. Kyle's old home at Kalamazoo, Mich. There have been a great many visitors in town this week, called principally by the G. A. R. encampment and the low fares offered for the occasion. Among the visitors were: S. Alfred Baur, Erie, Pa.; Chas. P. Mueller, Wichita, Kans.; Messrs. Sonnenschmidt & Junge, IndianapoHs; W. A. Musson, Mogadore, O.; Victor Wayman & wife, Madison, Wis.; H. A. Schuermann, St. Louis; Alex. Newett, St. Joseph, Mo.; Jas. Culbert, Rossville, III.; R.Will and J. Hartmann, Minneapolis; N. Bommersbach, Decatur, 111.; J. C. Elsperman, Evansville, Ind.; Charles Treanor, South Bend, Ind.; Lawrence Heinl, Terre Haute, Ind.; T. C. Joy and wife and C. A. Birn, Nashville; C. W. Crouch, Knoxville; L. L. Jennings and Mrs. Wm. Dittman and children. New Castle, Ind.; W. H. Parkin, Galva, III.; Joseph Molck, Jeffersonville, Ind.; Alfred W. Lempke, St. Paul: L. E. Hitz and wife, Madison, Ind.; JHenry Boemhoff, with Stuart & Haugh, Anderson, Ind.; G. A. Heinl, Toledo, O.; U. J. Urgin, New Orleans; Geo. F. Crabb, Grand Rapids; J. N. Kidd and wife, St. Joseph, Mo.; C. H. Kunzman, Louisville. OBITUARY. J. L. WILLEY. J. L. Willey, who was for some years engaged in the florist business in Lynn, Mass., died on August 23, aged 71 years. From 1889 to 1890 Mr. Willey was a member of the Pine Grove Cemetery commission. MRS. B. F. GREGORV. Mrs. B. F. Gregory, of Milwaukee, died Thursday, August 23. after undergoing an operation with hopes of obtaining relief from an affliction which she has braved tor upwards of two years. She was one igoo. The American Florist. 175 of the most energetic florists in the city and will be sadly missed by many flower lovers as well as the craft, who sympa- thize protoundly with Mr. Gregory in his bereavement. JOHN LAING. In the death of this Victorian Medalist in Horticulture, which occurred on August 8, in his seventy-eighth year, England loses one of the most enthusias- tic and successful of the craft, one who has done much to improve many classes of florists* flowers. John Laing will ever be remembered as one of the pioneers of begonia culture, particularly the tuber- ous section. It is probably to him, more than to anyone else, we are indebted for the grand varieties we now have. But it is not to begonias alone that Mr. Laing gave his energies, for he devoted great attention to caladiums, and the Stansted Hill collection was second to SITUATIONS, WANTS FOR SALE, AdTertlsements under tbls beiid wl.l bj inBerwd at the rate of 10 cents a line (seven wordsj each Inser- tion. Cash mnst accompany order. Plant advs. not admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the Amibican Florist for the year li5 ._ years' experience; German, married, children; good In roses, carnations, 'mums etc. Could manage place on shares, would rent or take private place. Temperate, Industrious, r fertncss. Addrtss J L. care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED— uy a thoroughly practical gardener and flarlst: Scotch; 12 years In this country and 12 years In the old country In some of the best places; can do landscape work: good general gardener on private place: am a Christian, married. three children; aged 40. Address W B. Box in. Montague, Mich. W ANTED— Florist. German pref rrtd; state wages wanted. The Vail Seed Co. , Indianapolis. Ind. W ANTED— Address of Louis Truxler, a practical and ornamental florist Thos B. bull, Bakersfleld, Cal W ANTED— Young man to assist In greenhouse. Must not be afraid of work. FjiANK Beu. T\%K) N. 40th Ave., Chicago. WANTED— To rent a plant of greenhouses about oLOO to U.OOj feet of glass. Without stock pre- ferred. Address P. care American Florist. WANTED— Sellable, competent man. Fine roses, 'mums. etc. Also assistant. Address J. T. WILLIAMSON. LaKose Gardenp. Memphis. Tenn. WANTED— A single man for general greenhouse work. Apply, staling wages wanted, with or without board, and send re'erence to JAS. Morton. Clarksvllle, Tenn. WANTED — At once, an all-around florist and designer, thoroughly competent and reliable; $30 CO per month, with board and room John R. Laws, Columbus. Miss. WANTED— A good second-hand Florida or No. 8 Fnrman twller; and offer for sale a good second- hand No. 14 aitchlngs boiler, cheap for cash by Theakb F. Van der mbulen, Dunkirk, N. T. WANTED— A competent man to grow roses, carna- tions and general greenhouse stock, to take charge and work. Stat« wages wanted. 8end refer* encea. Address M G, care American Florist. WANTED— Florist to store and care for three oleanders and some Ivies for the winter. Largest oleander n feet high, t; feet across; good pay for careful sturage. Address 4945 Ellis Avenue. Chicago. WANTED- Young man experienced In budding and grafting roses and In making soft wood cuttings of shrubbery. Steady employment, good wa«;es. Must be strictly temperate Apply to The Elizabeth Xohseby Co . or to Geo. deeg, Supt . Elizabeth, X. J. F !0R SALE— Small water heater reasonable W. H. Fleischer. St. Paul, Minn. F lOB SALE OS RBNT— Six greenhouees. dwelling, sheds. Burgaln. W. L. WINN, White Hall 111. fiOR S A1.E-P0W. from 2!-< to S^i-lnch Big bargain. ' Address Mrs. bockelma.vx, White Hall, lU. F OR SALE— Four hundred feet second hand 4-lnch pipe In good cocdUlon. Address H. J. Teufel, Box 205, Evanston, 111. FOR SALE— Extra good second-hand S-lnch pipe at tic. per foot; also ^ome 4-lrch; secure It wnlle it lasts. Address W. H. Salter, Kochester, N. Y. FOR SALE— Free fuel, 5000 feet glass. Great chance for florists or gardeners. Only 8500 cash. Account sickness. Write quick. F ree Fuel, care Am. Florist. FOR SALE— Second-hand greenhouse boiler; flrst- clasB condition; will heat 4500 feet. Cheap if taken at once. S M & B W. 131 and 13S W. Superior St.. Chicago. FOR SALE— Hot water boiler In perfect condition; used but short time. Will heat 3UIJ feet glass. Also 100 feet 3}^-lnch standard black pi ^e good as new; at a bargain. JOHN Klink. Chicago, Ohio FOR SALE— Entire or one-half Interest In a good business. Growing city of 20.1K0. Hot water; 3.000 feet of glass. Most excellent opening to reliable per- lon. Must sell soon. B B A. care Am. Florist. fiQR RENT— One greenhouse. :2ox20 feet, also office dwelling and twelve city lots adjoining, for a term of years: established 1S:S; opooslte St. Michael's Cemetery W. H. Schetrkr, 532 Flushing avenue. A6t<->ria. N. Y. SITUATION WANTED By a competent grower of carnutions, violets, bedding and ornamental plants; also successful grower of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine; 29 years of age, life experience; German: Al references from this country and Europe; am now, and have been for 2>2 years, working lorenian in a first-class commercial place. Address, JOT, care American Florist. DSMAN At New York, Experienced in Bulbs. \'egetable Seeds; for retail counter worK. References. State full particulars. W 0, p. 0. Box 2250* New York City. Must be a man oj unquestioned ability and character, a successful and up-to-date gro'd.'er and a hustler, accustonipd to bundling men on plare where palms, ferns, mums, azaleas, bulbs of all kinds, bedding stock and everything used on i-ommeri-ial retail pla<-e is grown. Good place for tlie right man. Best of references required. In answering this please state where last emplov'-d. Ad. Retailer, care Am. Florist, Chicago. PARTNER WANTED. In a seed business, established over 20 years; good trade; good location. Will take about $4000 to $5000. JOS. F. DICKMANN SEED CO., 1110-1112 N. Third St., ST. LOUIS, MO. 80 Boxes 14il6 70 Boxes 14x18 A DOUBLE THICK GLASS. $3.75 per Box, F. 0. B. Chicago. Vaughan's Seed Store. lca.J?groy FOR SALE OR RENT Greenhouse, 5000 feet of glass, steam heating. Market Garden. Ten Acres, six-room Dwelling, Burn, etc., adjoining thriving town of 3000, on St. Joe and Grand Island Ry. H. SCHMALZL, Marysvllle, Kans. FOR SALE With 10 Year Lease, One ol the best placet in Chicago. Thisisarareopportunity;if you have some cash, taUc it over with me. T. J. CORBREY, I409-I4II W. Madison St., 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. For Sale. Oakland, Cal.; an elegant piece of property, 160 feet front by 145 feet deep. Ten minutes' ride from the center of the city. Three large green- bouses, each 116 t. by 25 ft., well stocked. Ele- gant cottage of " rooms. Gas fixtures and all conveniences. Owner compelled by circumstan cea to go to Alaska gold fields and must sel! quickly. Cost ^7.000. Will sell at great reduc- tion. Write for price. 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 arc four Rosehouses, (00x18x6, each house heated by a No. J 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. BEAUTIFUL ESTATE & FLORIST BUSINESS, EXETER, N. H. To be sold at aui'tion, on the premises, WEDNES- DAY, Sept. 5, at 10:30 a. m. (if rainy, the next fair day), unless previously sold at private sale. An ideal home or investment. Don't lose this chance. About 50 acres fine tillage land fronting on Portsmouth Ave.; large 12-room dwelling, hot wjiter heat, slate roof, etc.; large slate roof barn, carriage house and carpenter shop, all conven- iently and attractively arranged. Live stock, hay, wagons, carriages, all working tools and appliances, and many personal household effects. An extensive and profitable florist business — wholesale growing — long established, included; practically no competition, 15,000 square feet of glass, six large greenhouses, grand soil; sales lim- ited by production only; 5 minutes from business district, electric and steam cars near; adjoins compact part of the town; delightfully situated: town famous for its beauty, refinement and rare educational advantages: Rye, Hampton and Salis- bury beaches in easy distances and with electric connections: property should be seen to be appre- ciated; inspection may be made at any time; present owner to retire from business and remove from town; $500 cash deposit at sale, balance on easy terms. Desi_!riptive and illustrated booklet mailed upon request. Address HAYES ESTATE. Exeter, N. H. It 19 Good Business Policy to Mention the AittERicAN Florist when tou Write to an Advertiser. 176 The American Florist. Sept. I, WHAT THEY SAY: "No bad bills since I commenced usinjj the credit list." "The credit reports are valuable for they are accurate and to the point. " "The collections were successfully adjusted at lower rates than what I have been accustomed to pay." NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN. NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE, broISUy New York. Write, if particulars are desired. Vlio!|5ale pbwer/\arK^ Cincinnati, Aug. 30. Eoses, Beauty 6.00@10.00 Bnde 2.00(5 3.00 Bridesmaid 2.O0(" 3.00 Meteor 2.00(.n 4. GO Perle 2.00(!j» 3.C0 Carnations 75ti 1 .00 *• fancv 1.50 Gladioli " 2.fl0«si 4.00 Tuberoses 3.00 Asters 75® 1.50 Lilies— Album and Eubrum 4.00(<» 5.00 Lily of the vallev 4.00 Smilax 12.50 Adiantum 1.00 Common ferns .15 Asparagus 50.00 St. Loris. Aug. 30. Roses, Bride, Briilemaid 2.00® 4.00 Beauty, 10 to 15 inch stems 4.0O 8.00 " " culls 2.00('i' 4.0O Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00(<" 6 00 Meteor 2.00('" 6 00 Perle 2.00W' 4.00 Cusin 2.00® 4.00 Carnations, ordinary 50(a' I.OO fancy 1.00( 1. 00 ,20® .30 00@20.C0 00® 6.00 00® 2.00 60® 3.00 00("' 5.00 OOl.i 50(Li' 00t« 23H 00(N 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, C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, IIZ2 PINE STREET, ^ ST. LOUIS, MO. I^^A complete Uiie of Wire Designs. H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist, 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 Conalf^nmentB Solicited. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. I3TH AND FILBERT STREETS, LoNODisTANCK DUII ADCI DUIl Dl PHONB 3-tfr-94 D. rniLRucLrniMt riii 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 of Roses, Carnations, Violets sollelted. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, 17 5. nth St., Telephone 63-64, PHILADELPHIA. Orders by mall, telegraph or telephone will receive prompt attention. Ck)nBlfniment8 of Kood atook aoltclted. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... Largest Grower^oL.. Q^^ FloWCr* Give us an order and we will please you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL. IMO. Our Store. 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY, MO. |^~LONe DISTANCE 'PHONE AT KITHEB PLAOB JOHN B. FERGUSON, Wholesale Florist, B519 Fifth Ave, PITTSBURQ, PA. LoNQ Distance 'Phone 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. 22 Cliapman Place, BOSTON, MASS. igoo. The American Florist. 179 TOP GRADE Carnations BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS. r^lly oftloeVaUejr. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Telephone No. 199S Madison Square. YOUNG & NUGENT, WHOLESALE FLORISTS 4i West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Crowe & Co. Special Prize flaids. Superb Roses, Leadioe; Varieties. Cho ce Carnations and Rare Novelties. Summer Shipping a Specialty. TELEPHONE 206B MADISON SQUARE. TI10MAS YOING, Jr. Wholesale Florist, Xtew Telephone So. 1803 Madison Square. 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WILLIAM GHORMLEY, Wholesale Commission Florist, Special attention given to Shipping Orders. 57 W. 28III. St., NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 2200 Madison Square. -CONSIGN.MENTS SOLICITED. JOHN YOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY ud all other choice cut flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square. Price lUt on application. Ptgase mention the American Florist when writing. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. •■OWtRS and BUYERS 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 Slr««t, Cy| Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 299 Madison SqoAre. N. Y. CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. NearFerry. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Krery Momine DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Please Mention The American Florist. MOORE, tlENTZ & NASII, Wholesale Commission Florists, At rooms of N. Y. "9 and 121 W. 23d St., Cut Flower Co. NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 733— 18th. Oholcest Stock Shipped on a Commission. Choice Carnations Choice Roses ^ Jt Traendly & Schenck NEW YORK aTY New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq. 18 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^ale flower/arl^ New York, Aug. 29. Roses, Beauty, select 12.00ffi30.00 medium 4.00® 6.00 culls 50(11 2.00 Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor .3.=iw 1.00 select. S.OOW! 4.00 Carnations 50(« 1.00 Lilv of the vallev l.SOw 2.00 Harrisii ". 2 00«r 4.00 I'attleyas 20. OOw 33.00 Gladioli 60® 1 50 Asters 10(5 .50 Smilax S.OOw 10.00 Asparagus 25. 00(ti 35.00 Sprengerii, perdoz. bun. .75(0*1.00 Adiiiiitum 25© .50 Buffalo, Aug. 30. Roses. Beauty 10.00(n 20 00 Bride,' Bridesmaid, Meteor 3.00(n. 7.00 Kaiserin 6.00 Caroations I.00(" 1.25 Lily of the valley S.OOCi' 4.00 Auratum lilies 10.00(al2.50 Roseum '' 4.00 Gladioli 2.00(9 3.00 Asters 60@ 1.50 Smilax 15.00^20.00 Adiantum l.OOfei 1.26 Hardy ferns, Galas leaves 20(a( .25 .\sparagus 50.00(g>76.CO MII.LANG & CO. Commission Florists 48 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. Please mention the American Florist when luriting. The New York GUT Flower Co. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24th Street, Telephone 733-l8th. NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attention CIven to Shipping Orden. WALTER F. SHERIDAN, ^o^i/^^fs'-oT^r Wholesale Florist. 39 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. ROSES SHIPPED to ali points. Price List on Application Ford Bros... ae<^ Wholesale Florists III West 30th street NEW YORK. Coniignmenti Solicited. Phone, 1,57 Madison Sq. Julius Lang S3 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. ROSES. CARNATIONS. VALLEY. CHOICE S0JMMEK STOCK. Telephone 280 Madison Square S. J. UMPRECHT, Wliol6sai6 Commission Fiorist and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Also all kinds of Greens for Decorations. 119 West 30th Sfeet, MFU/ VnDI^ Telepnuiie 14;i3 Madison Square. '.■-». ivnn. Consig:nuieuts Solicited. Do not lorget to say "saw your a(3. in the American Florist" when corre- sponding w^ith advertisers 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., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE. Tel. 421 Madison Square, 180 The American Florist, Sept. The gESED Tmi^b. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. ALBERT MCCULLOrGH. Pres.; F. W. BOLOIANO, Vlce-Pres.: 8. V. Willard, Wethersaeld, Conn., Beo'; and Treas. A jGusT Rhoteet will' return from his European trip September 2. The recent four weeks of hot weather has helped the corn crop everywhere. The Portland Seed Co., Portland, Ore., has increased its capital stock from $10,000 to $25,000. First shipments of Japan longiflorum bulbs arrived August 25, an unusually early date. Bermuda grown longiflorums are very scarce and large sizes of Harrisii are under the demand. The California nasturtium seed crop is going to he light, particularly that of the .Tom Thumb sorts. Pea crop reports in northern New York state now indicate a greater short- age than first expected. T. W. Wood & Sons, seedsmen, Rich- mond, Va., have been given an award on their exhibit in the forestry section of the Paris Exposition. The Northern Indiana Seed Company has been incorporated at Valparaiso, capital $2,000, by E. E. Shedd, K. B. Shedd and H. J. Schenck. Visited Chicago:— Harry McCuUough, of J. M. McCullough's Sons, Cincinnati; F. Wilson, with the Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines; D. M. Hamilton, with Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis; W. II. Hart- man, with Vail Seed Co., Indianapolis; A. H. Harding, secretary Portland Seed Co., Portland, Ore., enroute east. The demand for California grown callas and freesias this year has been larger than ever and many late orders for each remain unfilled because the stock ol large bulbs is entirely exhausted. The shortage on large callas is particu- larly noticeable and the prices obtained are in excess of any recent years. The outlook of the Nebraska vine seed crop is by no means encouraging. The late varieties ol cucumbers, and the early ones that were planted late, will yield almost nothing. Many of the crops will not be harvested at all, while others will yield from 50 to 100 pounds to the acre. Muskmelons will probably run from 50 to 200 pounds, the majority will not be over 100 pounds; which is less than half a crop. The seed is quite apt to be light in weight on account of the premature ripening of the melons. Although the lice have worked very hard on the vines, water melons will turn out somewhat better. Summer and winter squash, also pumpkins, promise a good harvest. At the present time the com crop looks bet- ter than it has for many years. Boston. conventionites return well pleased. — MANY visitors IN TOWN. — STATE OF the wholesale MARKET. — SEASIDE DEMAND LIGHT AND RUNNING TO SPECIAL GRADES. — various NOTES. Convention pilgrims are returning as they went — in straggling detachments. It appears that about 100 were in attendance from this neighborhood — a fair representation. Nothing but the highest praise is heard in connection with the trip, for the New York people and the general arrangements for the convention, and it is admitted that when the S. A. F. visits Boston again, as it is sure to do before very long, we have a pre- cedent in New York's highly successful aSair that we shall have difficulty in equaling. A few of the convention vis- itors from other localities found their way to Boston, either before or after. We were glad to see W. J. Smyth, of Chicago, a former Bostonian, and his charming lady and to introduce him to the subway and other innovations in Boston's daily life since his last visit here. After the convention came W. R. Smith, of Washington, beaming with satisfaction at the prospect of another serious try at the national charter and at the opportunity to make an onslaught on the special reserved stock in the musty old bookstores of antique Cornhill. Another patriarch in the form of Chas. Connon, of St. Louis, has been honoring us with his company and Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Gude, of Washington; M. Barker.of Chicago, and Miss Phoebe Headworth, of New York, made a brief stay with us. Mr. Pettigrew is scanning the horizon for a glimpse of his friend , Edgar Sanders, who is due to arrive on Friday morning. So although business is very dull, Boston had a fair share of diversions. The extremely hot weather for the past few days came most inopportunely, though, and we have been at the mercy of our Washington and St. Louis visitors on the temperature question. Can it be possible that those "bilers" that our friend Carmody sent down to the infer- nal regions have been located directly underneath Boston? Business is almost at a standstill. Sea- side trade is nothing as compared with past seasons and it is now so far along that it is not likely any improvement is in prospect, although much, of course, depends upon the kind of weather in store for us. The very meagre demand from the summer resorts is confined closely to fancy grades of American Beauty and a few very choice specialties and there is very little in it for anybody. In the wholesale places asters obscure the view of everything else. They are piled up high, in mounds of purple, pink and white, but the average of quality coming in is greatly improved, the small, inferior varieties being superseded this week by the large, fancy sorts, and so the prices are better. In the will of the late Benj. H. Pierce, of Watertown, a bequest of $1000 is left to the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, the income therefrom to be devoted to the introduction of new fruits. At the Colored Men's Business League convention last week, in Boston, A. F. Crawford, of Meriden, Conn., read an interesting paper on "The Negro Florist." This week brings the early- closing period to an end and preparations for the fall campaign are actively under way, All anticipate a good season. FRESH ENGLISH MILLTRACK MUSHROOM SPAWN. Our celebrated Entjlish Milltrai;k brand is made by the best maker in England specially for our trade; per brick (1'4 pounds) 16<-; by mail, 25o; 10 lbs., 11.35; 25 lbs., $3.00; 100 lbs., $6.00; per 1000 lbs., JSiJ.OO, (2S0 lbs. at the 1000 lb. rate). Fresh Smilax Seed per ounce, 30c: per lb., *3.C5; per 5 lbs., $2.00 per lb. Allen's Defiance Mignonette, per ^ ounce, 20c; per ounce. 75c. iohnson & Stokes' Kingly Pansy, trade jikt., 50c; 'i ounce, $1.25; per ounce, $5 00. Freesia Refracta Alba, tlrst size. 4Uc per 100. $3.00 per 1000; selecic.l, (iOc per 100, $5.00 per 1000. Whiti Roman Hyacinths ana Paper White Narcissus now ready for delivery; write us for prices. 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 $1.00. EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J. CALIFORNIA Galia Bulbs Through our Fxchange 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, \H, to l!4-in. diam., doz. 75o; 100 $5.00. SELECT, m to l?i-in. diam., doz. $1.25; 100 $7.00. EXTRA SELECT, 2to2i4-in. diam., doz. $1.. 50; 100 .$9.00. EARLY DELIVERY means much. Getting these bulbs when you want them is everytliing. Late surpluses ;it half pric are not bargains. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK: 14 Barclay 8t. CHICAGO: 84-86 RandolDli St. FREQUENT IMPORTATIONS OF BEST GRADE OF English Mushroom Spawn J. J. «ST^V]BI«, ^1 Concord vllle, Pa. ESTABLISHED 1802 'S SEEDS We have still left some fresh seeds of the following Palms in fine condition: KENTIA FORSTERIANA, per lOOO, $4,00; 5000 to 10,000 at $3.50; 10,000 and over at $3.00. Also CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS in assorted sizes. 3 lbs. to 12 lbs., at $8.00 per 100 lbs., while unsold. J.MTHORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Street) 36 CORTUNDT STREET. NEW YORK American riorist Advertisements Pay Advertisers. rgoo. The American Florist. 181 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. REPORT OF SECRETARY. On the first day of August, 1900, the 934 nieni- bers comprising the Florists' Hail Association of Americii insured an aggregate of 13,025,762 square feet of glass, subdivided as follows: 3.130.059 square feet of single thick; 6,908 043 square feet of double thick: 137,282 square feet of single thick at extra one-half; 326 107 square feet of double thick at extra one-half; 740,917 square feet of single thick at extra whole, and 1,783,354 square feet of double thick at extra whole. The receipts for the year ending August 1, 1900, have been: From liquidation of Du Page bonds, $1000; from tenth assessment, $7,400.53; from new business as per treasurer's report, $2,260; from interest on investments, $259.06; from re-insurance of glass broken by hail, $79.55. Total receipts for the year, $10,999.14. Disbursements for losses for the i^ear have been S5,570.42, for expenses. 81,340.16; investment on account of reserve fund, $1,6-0, making a total of $8,510.58. The cash balance on hand at the close of the vear is $6,823.44. of which $926.87 belongs to the reserve fund and $5,896 57 is available for use in the emergency fund. The reserve fund of the Florists' Hail Association now consists of $6,600 invested as per treasurer's report, and $926.87 cash in hand. Total reserve fund August 1, 1900, $7,526 87. Fifty-six thousand four hundred and fifty-two square feet of single thick glass and 18,104 square feet of double thick glass belonging to insured members has been paid for during the past year. A careful study of the appended table will prove interesting: gooca STATES. d a « oB July 21, 21, 21, 21, Julv July July July 26, 26, 26, 30, July 30, Total $2,940.16 KECAPITULATION — ALBEBT M. HERR, TREASURER, IN ACCOUNT WITH THE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIA- TION OF AMERICA. To balance on band, Aug 1, Dr Cr. 1899 $4,334.88 To total receipts for year ending August 1, 1900 10,999.14 By losses paid in \ear end- ing August 1, UiUO $5,570.42 By expenses paid in year ending August 1, 19(X) 1,340.16 By investment, account ».f reserve fund 1,600 00 Balance on hand Aug. 1, 1900 6,823.44 $15,334.02 $15,334.02 RESERVE FUND INVESTMENTS OF FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMER.CA. CfTtiflcates of deposit with Lancaster Trust Co $2,400.00 Tri-State B. and L. certiUcates 2,200.00 Chicago Bond, par value . . 500.00 Government Bond, par value 500.00 Orvilli' township, N. J., Bonds, par v:iluc 1.000. GO Total $6,600.00 Market value of Orvllle Township bonds — 1.08 Market value of U. S. Government bond 1.07 Market value of Chicago bond, about 1.05 ALBEKT M. HERR, Treasurer. ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE 3-in. Pots, Ready for a Shift, ^ao.oo i>©r lOO. WM. W. EDQAR, Waverley, Mass. Geranium America... The QUEEN of all Geraniums. Come and see. 3000 plants in full bloom. Good, strong stock plants from 4-iuch pots. $2.50 per doz.. $20.00 per 100. HENRY ElCnnOU, Florist, Waynesboro, Pa. IN BEST ..VARIETIES SPECIALTIES KOSES, from 3-lnoli pots. CARNATIONS, foi &u dellverr. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. pnoeilow. Bend tor Ust. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKIU.. N. Y. 182 The American Florist. Sept. I, The CluRSERY Trsije- AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. THBO. J. Smith, Pres.: N. W. Hale, Vlce-Pre«.; George c. Sbagib. BocheBter. N, T., Seo'y. T. C. Wilson, of Geneva, N. Y., one of the partners in E. J. Bowden & Co., nurserymen, Brighton, X. Y., has made application for a receiver for the firm. W. A. Peterson, of P. S.Peterson & Son, Chicago, moved a number of large maples experimentally the third week in August, it being reported that an east- ern firm is transplanting them success- fully while in leaf. Los Angeles. HORTICULTURAL CONDITIONS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.— PRICELESS VALUE OF IRRI- GATING MATERIAL.— TRADE IN A FLOUR- ISHING CONDITION.— VARIOUS DOINGS AND MATTERS OF PERSONAL INTEREST. Very few of the many readers of the American Florist can understand the value of water for irrigating to the hor- ticulturist of southern California. On account of shortage of water caused by the repeated bursting of a pipe line that should supply West Lake Park with water, that beautiful little garden of about forty acres is almost ruined for this season and many of the rare and valuable tropical trees are dying. One of the city fire engines has been detailed to pump water from the lake to try to save vegetation until a new pipe line can be laid. Another cause for worry is the recent fire in the Sierra Madre mount- ains that burned tor two weeks and cov- ered nearly 100 square miles of territory. Fears are entertained that heavy rains during the winter will cause great floods, which will do an immense amount of damage. The Southern California For- estry Association had planted some hun- dred of acres of mountain lands with young pines, but it will retiuire several years' growth before these plants will be of value in the conservation of moisture. With the stores, business is very quiet, scarcely enough being done to pay expenses. O. C. Saakes, of the Central Park Floral Co., has completely reno- vated his storeroom and is ready for the coming season. Miss Goodin is highly pleased with the business she has been doin^ in her Broadway store and is anticipating a splendid trade during the winter months. The Diamond Hill Nur- sery Co. has a very nicely fitted up store at ,'i21 South Spring street, where Max Keftel is manager. John Schlaloss, who has charge of the Redondo Floral Com- pany's store, had to run for his life dur- ing the mountain fire. He was spending the day in Santa Anita canyon when the fire broke out and it was with great dif- ficulty his party escaped uninjured through the fire to their tally-hos. The planting of celery in the peat lands in Orange county is nearing completion. .'Vbout 2500 acres will be devoted to this crop this year. Each season shows* an increased acreage. Most of the labor employed is Chinese. An expert who has kept an account of the number of carloads of oranges and lemons shipped from California and the prices obtained for the same, estimates the gross value of the crop for the past season to be slightly in excess of $14,- 000,000. The prices fixed by the wine-makers for grapes for the present is $13 for white and $14 per ton for black grapes deliv- ered. D. R. W. I PIBLIC SALE or NIIRS[RY STOCK ^ ^ ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< In order to settle an estate and close up the business, a Public Sale of the entire Nursery Stock of THE STOKE POQIS NURSERIES To be held on the grounds at Stoke Pogis, near Villa Nova, Montgomery Co , Penn., I WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, 1900. The stock includes Hardy Evergreen and Ornamental Trees, Herbaceous Plants, Hedge Plants and Shrubbery, Foreign Grape Vines, Small Fruits, California Privet for Hedging, and a general line of select stock, all in first-class condition, clean, well-grown and healthy. Inspection before the sale freely invited. Catalogue and all information from GEO. C. WATSON, Agent, ffiVtl*: Philadelphia JOHN P. CLEARY, Auctioneer. ♦♦♦♦•»♦♦< >♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Choicest Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Shrubs, Plants, Bulbs, Seeds. 40 Acres Hardy Roses. 44 Qreenhouses of Palms, Everblooming Roses. Ficus, Ferns, Etc. Correspondence solicited. Catalogue Free. 47 Years. 1000 Acres. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, O. Send for our Price List. Wt; have a fine stock, for fall delivery, of Field Grown Roses, Clematis, fj^^;"- Flowering Shrubs, assortment. Ornamental Trees, Conifers. To avoid disappointment, order now a supply of ROSE-STOCKS FOR GRAITING. (Prices delivered in this country). Rosa Manetti. $12 per 1000. Rosa Polyantha, |8 per lOOO. Rosa Laxa (Froebeli), $8.50 per 1000. The stocks most hirtjely used by European ™ ROSE PLANTS. t DnmF^u/iin 1 From2/j and 3-in. pots, i BRIDESMAID J^ Pt.rl00,J3.00; 1000, $35.00. ♦ BRIDE J X AMERICAN BEAUTY, s-inch pots, per lOO, i $5.00; per 1000, $45.00. I GEORGE REINBERG, ♦ 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. ♦ {♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦••♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^ FOR SALE! About 5000 Carnation Plants All colors. The latest st>le. Address A. PAHUD, The Crown Hill Florist, INDIANAPOLIS. IND. Field -Grown Carnations. Glacier, Evanston, Jubilee, Armazindy. Victor, A Webb F Hill, Daybreak, Dana, Meteor. Morello, Cartlede'e,M'Gowan, Bridesmaid, Eldorado,Portia, ,Jahn'8Si;arlet, Scott. Fancy stock, $.t; ordinary, US. DANA R. HERRON, Olean, N. Y. 150,000 CARNATION PUNTS Large, strong Plants, in excellent health and sold with our guarantee of perfect satisfaction or money refunded. 100 1000 LIZZIE McGOWAN $3 00 $25.00 WM. SCOTT 3.00 25 00 NIVEA 3,00 25.00 ARMAZINDY 4.00 35.00 EVELINA 4.00 35.00 TRIUMPH 4.00 35 00 GOLD NUGGET 4 00 35.00 ARGVLE 4.00 35,00 100 FLORA HILL $5.00 EVANSTON 6.00 MRS. BRADT 6.00 MRS. JOOST 6 00 MELBA 8.00 AMERICA S.OO G.H.CRANE 8.00 1000 $50.00 50 00 50.00 PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHIGAQO, ILLINOIS. 25,000 Carnations 25,000 FIELD GROWN PLANTS OF THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES: 15,000 Flora Hill $ 5.00 per 100 4,000 White Cloud 8.00 1.000 Mrs. Bradt 10.00 1,000 G. H. Crane 10 00 1,000 Mi-.Qowan 4.0O 2,000 Eldorado 4.00 per 100 1,000 Wm. Soott 4.00 1,000 Daybreak 5.00 ,500 Emilv Pierson 4.00 i These Plants are all in first-class condition, ccood size and healthy stock Write me if you are in need of a large quantity. CHAS. CHADWICK, toc''B..ii. Grand Rapids, Mich. ;! 4 Acres Field-Grown Carnation Plants, 120,000 Our Carnations Ibis year are very tine. They have been grown with the greatest care, free from disease and are packed light by our improved method of packing, by which we can send to all parts of the United States in perfect condition. MAVOR PINCREE BUTTERCUP $1.50 per dozen. $8.00 per hundred. ARMAZINDY JUBILEE WHITE CLOUD MELBA SI. 2.^ per dozen. $^.(I0 per handred. L. L. LAMBORN SWEETBRIER PORTIA MRS. FISHER DOROTHY SWEET C. A. DANA $1.00 per dozen. t5.00 per hundred. CRIMSON SPORT DAYBREAK TRIUMPH McCOWAN FLORA HILL WM. SCOTT MRS. C. M. BRADT ELDORADO MAUD ADAMS METEOR ALBERTINI DAIICY Dl AMTVl Grown fromextrachoiceseedof our own production and not surpassed in variety, I Aliu I r LAn I u size, beauty of coloring and freedom of flower by any others grown. 50 cts. per 100 $4 00 per 1000. J. L. DILLON. BLOOM8BURG, PA. fADMATIOM^ ^ome Carnations. l/rll\ll/ll IVIIVI-- FINE FIELD-CROWN. Field Grown Plants. F. DORNER & S0N5 CO., LA FAYETTE, IND. Send for I'rice I.Ih^. Ho CARNATIONS, no K\trii liiM' lM'l.l-t;rowii iilanls. Flora Hill, Edith Foster, Daybreak, While Cloud and Joost. Jti.OO per hundri'd. Cash, please. GEO. E. BUXTON, Nashua, N. H. 400 Cardinal per 100, {5.00 800 McGowan 600 Scoit 800 Albertini ' 200 Pingree ' 4.00 4.00 5.00 5.00 BROWN & CANFIELD, SPRINQFIELD, ILL. 20,000 FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. We liave the followiiiy v:iri*Mies in hxcII'-uI shape for shiimii'iit : Flora Hill, Gold NutJOKT. D-wiiitEAK, Wm. Scott, tLDOUADO, Rose Q.ueen, .Iubilke, Meteor, McGowan. Write tor pric<'s before phicing your order. Also 5000 Violets. Princes* of Walei. tleld-grown. W. T. &. F. P. BUTZ, New Castle, Pa. Please mention the American Florist to our advertisers. tgoo. The American Florist. 187 miiiNMMimmiiii-iiiMiiHiiMiiiiiiUiiiiiiiUWiJmii^^ miHiiiM£ Extra Fine rield Grown Carnations 4000 GENEVIEVE LORD - 2400 CHICAGO 250 MRS. JAS. DEAN 2000 GEN. MACEO 200 GEN. GOMEZ - 800 JOHN YOUNG 5000 MRS. FRANCES JOOST 250 ARGYLE 5000 ARMAZINDY 7000 EVELINA 8000 WILLIAM SCOTT 900 FLORA HILL Per 100 Per 1000 $10.00 $75.00 - 7-50 60.00 5.00 8.00 60.00 8.00 6.00 50.00 5.00 40.00 4.00 4.00 30.00 4.00 30.00 4.00 30.00 4.00 30.00 Blooms of all leading varieties, including Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson and The Marquis, unlimited quantity, shipped direct after September J 5. CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER. CHICAGO CARNATION CO.. joliet. ill 2y[oo CARNATIONS 2mlo EXTRA FINE, FIELD CROWN. Per 100 FLORA niLL ( 5.00 WHITE CLOUD 6.00 DAYBREAK 4.00 \VM. SCOTT 4.00 MARQUIS 12.00 G. H. CRANE 8.00 GEN. GOMEZ 8.00 MRS. BRADT; 8.00 GOLD NUGGET 6.00 TRIUMPH 4.00 VICTOR 4.00 W. A. WETTLIN, Hornellsville, N. Y. GENEVIEVE ..LORD.. A NOTHER year's trial convinces us that it is ■** not only a worthy successor to Wm. Scott, but far superior to that variety in every way. In short it is the flne.^t pink Carnation to date, all things considered. We offer a limited number of field erowu plants as follows: First liz'i, $12.00 per 100; second size. $10.00 per 100. Also a few other vars, Write for prices, etc. Delivery Sept. 1. n. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS Daybreiik, McGowan, .Scott, Flora Hill, .Jubilee, Crane, etc. Write for prices. Healthy plants. Car4-in. pots, J2,60 per 100. RICHARD INSALL, West Moorestown, N. J. 100,000 Carnation Plants. WHITE VARIETIES Flora Hill $5 00 per 100 WhiteCloud 7.00 Evelina 5.00 Lizzie McGowan . 4.00 Mary Wood 4.00 John Younii n.OO ■* YELLOW VARIETIES Eldorado 4.00 Mayor Pingree 5.00 " PINK VARIETIES Daybreak 4.0Operl00 Mrs. F. Joost 5.00 Albertina 5.0O " Argyle 5.00 Triumph 5.00 CRIMSON VARIETIES Gen. Gomez 8.00 Empress 5.00 RED VARIETIES G. H. Crane 8.00 per 100 .Jubilee 6.00 Bon Ton 5.00 YELLOW VARIFQ^TED Manila 5 00 VARIEGATED VARIETIES Helen Keller 5.00 Arniazindy 5.00 " :ivi:i^ stock: is B;acTi«A. ipipse. / WOULD BE PLEASED 10 RECEIVE YOUR ORDER. Kockford Seed Farms. Forest City Greenhouses. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, 5,000 FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS. W^e have the following varieties in excellent shape for shipment: Pingree, Triumph, Evelina, Flora Hill, America, Gold Nugget, J. A. Newby, Mcliurney, Armazindy, Crane, Bradt. Daybreak, etc. Write for prices before placing your order. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. WM. MURPHY Wholesale Carnation Grower station F, CI^UN^AII, OHIO. FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS Want 450 Lizzie McGowan in exchange for Daybreak, Flora Hill, Genesseeor Por- tia. Above for sale, with Tidal Wave and Silver Spray. GEO. SOUSTER. elgin. ill. Strong Field-Grown Carnations MELBA, G. H. CRANE, I MR.S. F. JOOST, AMERICA, - $5.00 Per 100 WHITE CLOUD, ) 5,000 Mixed Geraniums 2K-in..$ 1.50 2,000 Named Geraniums 2^" .. 2.00 5,000 Chinese Primroses, white, red, pink and blue 2i-i " .. 2.00 2,000 Begonias, mix3d 2M " ■- 1.50 1,000 Red Vernon 254 " .. 1 50 1,000 Ertordi 2« " .. 1.50 1,000 Asparagus Sprengerii 3 " .. 6.00 500 Nice Rex Begonias, mixed 4 " .. 10.00 Calla Bulbs 114 " .. 7.OO Mixed p'ern.s, strong plants 4 " .. 10.00 Pansy Seed, Giant and Fancy mixed, per oz. 4.00 The Morris Floral Co., Thrifty Field WITH PLENTV OF ROOTS. Send for prices of thirty-five best new and standard varieties. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, CARNATIONS CsrXTAKlcl. l^lolu.. 188 The American Florist. Sept. I, Bufialo. LO, THB C0N20ERING HERO COMES.— PAN- AMERICAN CITY SWEPT THE DECKS AT NEW YGHK. — ORATORS AND BOWLERS EQUALLY INVINCIBLE. "Veni, vidi, vici." It is as I said. We wanted the convention, and our eloquent speakers outdid even Chicago. Every- body come to Buffalo in 1901 and we will give you a good time. "Billy" Kasting will certainly do his best to make it a success, and with the help of Scott, Cowell, Long, Palmer and others no one will leave dissatisfied. The elec- tion of Patrick O'Mara is a selection for merit, if his record with the New York club is any criterion. Our bowling club was at the conven- tion, as you may have heard. It was rather hard on Chicago to beat her out of the convention and in the bowling contest, but the best has got to win. It will be a fine display when all the trophies are on view. Kasting was certainly in it at all times, and "Billy" Webberputup a good article. The election of Wm. Scott as president of the National Florists' Bowling; League the year it meets here is tiuite an honor. Trade has been only fair for the past week, but the month of August affords no reason lor complaint, funeral work being heavy most of the time. Kaiserins, Bridesmaids and Beauties are very good. Gladioli are fine, asters fair and sweet peas all gone. There have been a number of conven- tionites in town this week, homeward bound. W. A. Carnation Plants For Sale. Tidal Wave »2..t0 per 100 ^ L. McGowan 2.50 •B Triumph 3.00 "'^^ These plants have not been allowed to flower during summer. R. J. DONOVAN, 701 Granville Ave., Chicago. Field-Grown Carnation Plants You'v""- n"-\'T S'-en stronu'er or liealthitT mies- Mary Wood. White Cloud, Daybreak. Triumph, ScotI, Jubilee, M. Pingree. Empress, Armazindy, 1,5.00 per lOU; J40.00 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rate, lor cash or C, O. D.; or will exchange for palms and ferns. LAMPRECHT BROS.. Ashland. 0. ZIRNGIEBEL'S GIANT PANSY PLANTS NOW R^ADY. GIANT MARKET % 5.00 p(-r 1000 GIANT FANCY |I0 00 per 1000 Also seed of the above strains, in trade packets, at fl each. oEN\S ZIRNGIEBEL. Needham. Mass, ■w:m ^-kl -■ _ w Finest Quality. ■ta.<-»A-«-0?^« Any Quantity. Write us for prices delivered at your door. CALDWELt The WOODSMAN CO Inc., Evergreen. Ala. Pleasf mr lit ion tht^ Aiiiei wait Fl'iri^C zi'hen wtitmg. SHIPPING LtBELS 'Si •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, 82.85; per 1000, »4.50. Send for samples EUCTRO or THIS UAF, POSTPAID. $1.23. American Florist Co., ^^^. CHICAQO. iJULu PRIMROSES 50,000 finest large flowering fringed 1000, $15.00; Per 100, $1.75 Obconica grand., fimbriata, rosea and Forbesi " 2.00 Obcouica jzrandillora and rosea, readv Sept. 20th. ..„,.,„„. I Sorengerii $3.00 per 100 Pansy "Seed, large flowering, Asparagus ^ pjumosus 4.00 " ounce, $4.00 Cinerarias, October 1st $2.00 per 100. JOS. H.ClNNINGttAM, Delaware, 0. CASH PLEASE. PRIMROSES. IMPROVED CHINESE, ready for 3-inch pots. Well known as the finest large flowering fringed varieties ^rown. SINGLES, named. $2.00 per 100. DOUBLE, named, $3 50 per 100. Extras added. CINERARIAS. Finest liirt^e flowering dwarf varieties, mix^d. ready for 3"s, $2.00 per 100. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM. Fine, out of S's. $4.00 perlOO. GIANT PANSY SEED. The very best mammoth varieties, no finer ever offered: all the seed plants critically selected. SOW THE BEST. Packet, 3d00 seeds, $1.00; half-pkt.. 50c. A packet of the grand new Dwarf Forget- Me-Not "'IJlue Beauty" added to every seed order. Strictly cash prices. THE HOMK OF PKIMROhES. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. io,ooo carnation Pianis. FIELD CROWN. Scott, Hill, Cloud, Crane, Gomez and Joost. For Cash Only. Price On Application. J. A. SUYDAM. Florist. FLATBUSH, BROOKLYN. N. Y. Please men/ion the American Ftomt when writing. CABBAGE plants. II. Succession. Early and Lfttt-. Fl;it Dutch, 150 per 100. 11.00 per 1000. J8..S0 per 10.000. CELERY plants. Pink Plume, New Rose and other varieties, 15c per 100, $1.00 per 1000, $8.60 per 10.000. LETTUCE, Grand Rapids, Curled Simpson and other varieties, 15c per 100, $1.00 per 1000, $8.50 j.er 10,000. PARSLEY, extra strong. 25c per 100, 11.50 per 1000 (if wanted b,v mail add 10c per 100 on Cab- bage, Celery and Lettuce, 25o per 100 on Parsley). Cash With Order. R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. o«owtR ARECA LITESCENS, »f KEMIA BELMOREANA, PHnFMY RLPICOU. Pleasf mention the Americatt Flori}.( -nhen '.oiling. Edward B. Jackson, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only. In any quantity, for the least money. STAMFORD. - CONN. 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. Allen's DelJance. seed from selected spikes, 35c per pkt., .$1.00 per ounce. J. C. SCHMIDT, BRISTOL, PA. ASSORTED FERNS, In flats, ready for potting, $2.00 per flat. BOSTON TERNS, Ready for 3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 4-in., $15.00 per 100: 5-6-in.. »20.00-$35.00 per 100. Also 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 value. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 3-in., extra line, $8.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengerii. 2-in., $6.00 per 100. Kentia Bclmoreana. -'^-in. pots, $10.00 per 100; 4-inch, $40.00 per ICO. Large plants, $1.,50, $1.75, $2.00, $3.50, $3 00, up to $5.00. Send for Particulars. BOBBINK & ATKINS RUTHERFORD, N. J. Continued to Sept. 1st. 100,000 Dlnnts for sale at half orice and leas to make room. Roses— 30,000 strictly Al plants, 3H and 4-in. (big fellows), Bride, Perle, Meteor, Maid and Golden (jate. only 4c; worth 10c. The same in 2H and 3-in., only 3c; cheap at 6c. Field Carnatloos — Flora Hill, Lt^.zie McGowan (white). Scott, Tidal Wave (in pink), Morello and .Jubilee (iu red). Mayor Pingree (yellow);' $3.00 per 100. Smilax— 15,000 double extra, guaranteed as good as you ever planted, $1.00 per 100. $10.00 per 1000; as many as you want. Qeranlunis— 5,000 liruanti and Heteranthe (best scarlet), White Swan and La Favorite (best white), American Wonder (best single scarlet), strong 2i4-inch, $1.50 per 100. Rose Geraniums and 10,000 other leading bedders; strong 2H and 3-in., only $1.50 per 100. Hear in mind this is only the price of Rooted Cuttings, and you can't buy them for double that in a mouth. Cash With Order. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III. EXCURSION TO FORT WAYNE, IND., and return, via Nickel Plate Road, at rate of $4.00 for the round trip account National Encampment Union Veteran Legion. Tickets on sale September 9th to 12th in- clusive, with return limit of September 18th, 190O, and will be available on any of our three daily trains from Chicago at 10:35 a. m., 2:30 p. m. and 10:30 p. m., respectively. Vestibuled sleeping cars and first-class service in every respect. Chicago Passen- ger Station, Van Buren St. and Pacific Ave., on Elevated loop. City Ticket Office, 111 Adams St., Chicago. Write John Y. Cala- han, Genl. Agt., ill Adams St , Chicago, for further information, or 'Phone Central 2057. 34. igoo. The American Florist. 189 The American Florist Company's TRADE DIRECTORY IS THE ONLY PlBLIC4TI0^ 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 ^-in. pots, strong, $2.50 per 100. PRIMULA OBCONICA feVv'^Tronj. plMiits in bloom, ready for 4-in. pot.4,$3 per lOU. ("ASH With Ori>kh. E. NAGEL & CO., ninneapolis, Minn. For Immediate Shipment. XXX stock CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM- Fmest strain in the world, in four trut- rolors; a splendid stock of plants from 214-in. pots, $5,00 per 1011, $40,00 per 1000; from 3-in, pots, $7,00 per lOO, $60.00 per 1000. CHINESE PRIMROSES— (fringed) sinnle and double, in the finest market varieties; from 2'4- in. pots, $2..')0 per 100. BEGONIA REX— (rooted cuttings) in 15 vars. mixed, $1.50; ass..rt.d, $2,00 per 1110. ClNERARIAS--h\b. maxima t;randillora nana, from 2'/.in. p> it>., $3.'50 p.r 100, $20.00 per 1000, CARNATIONS— (Belli grown) strong, health.v plants; Daybnak, Wni. Scott, McGowan, White Cloud, first size $4.00 per 100, $35,00 per 1000; second size $3.00 per 100, $25,00 per 1000, 250 plants of any of the above at the 1000 rate, ALL STOCK GUARANTEED A No. I. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. FLORISTS' ORCHIDS The Finest and Largest Stock in the world. CAIinFD ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and O/lllULK BRUGES, BELGIUM. Send for List of Commercial Varieties. A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y. 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 Rogersii, Cattleya Percivalliana and C. Mossiae. LAGER & HURRELL, summit, n. j. Orchid Qrow.ra aod Importers. Tliat Can't Be Had Elsewhere. Such as New Kalancboe Flammea, New iDCarvllleas. New Campanula Mlrabllis, New Buddletas, New Deut- zlas, Mr Peter Bans New White i.upln The Grand New Salvia Glory of Stuttgart, The Edelweiss In bloom. New Ruelllas, New tllblscuB, New BeKOntas. New Cannas, 200 New Dihilaa, New Treasure Vine, New Shamrock Pea Send for Catalogue of Novelties. Always In quantity— Asparagos Sprengerl, Boston Fern, Baby Primrose, Edelweiss, Fern Balls, at low- est prices. A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia, Fa. For FaU Delivery ^ Two Sues. Prices on Application. VINCA.... VARIEGATA FIELD GROWN, V 1 11 LO WM. A. CLARK & SON, 59 State St., Waterlown, N, Y, BOSTON FERN, V and 8-in pans $12 and $15 per doz, GERANIUMS, S.. A, Nutr. and others, 3-in., $4 per 100. NEP. COROATA COMPACTA, 3 in , $5,00 per 100; 6- in., J20.ro per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. 2'/,-i"., $5 per 100, $40 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, 2!4-inch, $4,00 per 100; $30 00 piT lOOU, SMILAX, transplanted, heavy, 50c per 100, CASHPLEABEi, Q ul Hagenhurgef, ^-^hTo'." BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE Plants from 2-inch pots, $2 50 per dozen; $17.50 per hundred. Money Order Office, EDWIH LONSDALE, Cheitnut Hill, Wyndmoor, Sta. H, Philadelphia. Montgomery Co., Pa. Asparagus Plumosus Fine 3-in. Stock, $5.00 per hundred. CASH WITH ..<..,...,-« t J J ORDER Fine 3-in, Stock, $2.50 per hundred. pleaSE. -Stnilax== VAN WERT OREENHOIISES, ..VAN WKKT, OHIO. An advertiser feels better when he knows he is getting direct returns for his money. Mention the Aubrican Florist. tgoo. The American Florist. 191 WE ARE READY FOR THE COMING SEASON WITH THE MOST COMPLETE AND COMPREHENSIVE LINE OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES TO BE FOUND IN AMERICA. Being one of the largest Importers and Manufacturers of Floiists' Supplies, we invite every Florist to step in and see our stock, if at all possible, or write to us for our handsome new Illustrated Catalogue, which will be found complete and UD to date. A few of our specialties are, Imported Cycas Leaves (dull and glazed), our famous Wheat Sheaves, Immortelles, Cape Flowers (all colors). Novelties in Fancy and Plant Baskets for every occasion; Pot Covers, Pedestals and everything that is needed by the trade will be found at "Headquarters." M. RICE «Sc COMPANY, inPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS, 01S IJ'iltoert Street, I>HIi:,A.r>EJll,F»HIA., I»EJNJV. nwm*mmmmmmmmwmmvmmmmmmmmmmmmmmimtmmmfmmmwmwmmmmmmmmmtm^ Boston Florist Letter Go. UAJTOFACTUBKBS OP FLORISTS' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely Btalned and var* nished) 18x30x12 made In two sectionst one for each size letter, given away with first crder of 500 letters. Block Letters. 1 M or 2-lnc& size, per 100, f2.00. Script Lettere. %A . Faelener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for lale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Trcas, and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. H. BAYERSOORFER & GO. Cyoaa Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New C«t»logne of all FLOaiSTS BUPPLXB8 On ftpplloatlon. p^For the trade only. H. BAYERSOORFER & GO. so, S2, S4 ind 66 N. 4th Si.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. A. HERRMANN. Cape Flowers, *"• co^^oas; Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, A! All Florists' Supplies. Send for Piloei. 404.412 Cast 34th St., NEW YORK. John Conley & Son, manufacturers ot 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET. re-%!v "Vorls:. HEADQUARTERS COCOA FIBRE. SHEEP {MANURE. BONE all grades. IMPORTED SOOT. SPHAGNUM and GREEN MOSS. RUSTIC WORK, all kinds. CLAYS FERTILIZER. DLNNE & CO., Ml'lt New York. HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES. We've thousands of readers and hun- dreds of advertisers. Each helps the other. ESTABUSHED 1666 EMILSTEFFEMS> sua." N.STEFFENS. "•oSTEFTENSBROSl PURE RAW BONE MEAL Put up especially for our trade. | ^- For Roses and Carnations! ♦ nothing equals it. Use it on Chrysanthemums and you will win the prize | k at your flower show for the best bloom. 10 pounds, 40c; 25 pounds, 75c; t 50 pounds, gl. 25; 100 pounds, $2.00; 1 Bag, 200 pounds, $3.75. | Tug VAIL SEED CO., Indianapolis, Ind. j SiGMUND GeLLER Importer and MIr. of Florists' Supplies Complete stocks New Goods --New Illustrated Catalogue Now Reaay. Send for it. 108 W. 28th St , nearCth Av., NEW YORK. Imported Prepared CYCAS LEAVES LOWEST PRICES. RECEIVING REGULAR SHIPMENTS, Florida Natural Products Co., p. O. Box 273, TndianapoliR. Ind. SMILAX STRINGING Made Easy by the use of MEYER Green SILKALINE JUST THE SHADE OF THE FOLIAQE. Samples and prices free. JOHN C. MEYER y over 1000 of the beat Continental houaea. Annual aubaoription to coyer ooat of poatage 75 oenta. Addreu EDITORS OF THE " H. A." Chllwell Nuraerlea - Natta, BnBland. OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1900 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU' PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE. TWO DOLLARS. 192 The American Florist. Sept. I. The Propagation of Verbenas, Ed. Am. Florist: — Will verbenas raised from cuttings bloom as freely as seedlings? When should cuttings be taken and what time should the plants be started to have them in bloom by the middle of May? C. Verbenas raised from cuttings will flower as profiasely and as early as seed- lings. To obtain best results the old plants in the beds or field should be cut back severely about September 1, the soil around them loosened and top-dressed so as to induce vigorous young growth to propagate from. The cuttings, when rooted, are potted off singly in clean 2-inch pots and placed near the glass in a rather cool house. Cleanliness, free circulation of air and carelul watering will keep them in a heathy condition during the winter months. About March 1 these stock plants should be planted out on a bench; 50° to 55° is warm enough for them; here they will grow freely and produce nice, healthy cuttings. Let "this growth get good and long, cut the shoots into singleeyes, insert in clean sand and give gentle bottom heat. It takes about ten days to root them. When fairly established in pots, probably about the first week in April, they should go out in a hotbed frame, and here nearly all of them will bein bloom by the middle of May. A second and third crop of cuttings, treated in the same manner, will come on a trifle later. In the gentle warmth of the hotbed the plants grow very rapidly, and if the original cuttings were free from rust and mildew no troubles ot this sort need be feared. Almost everybody grows verbenas now from seed. They come true to color and it does away with the troublesome work of keeping a lot of stock plants healthy and free from rust during the dark winter months, though at times it may be advisable to propagate extra good varieties in the old wav. ]. B. K. Ward, Pa.— Percy Glenn is improving his heating facilities by the addition of a lar/e brick smoke stack. Die Bindekunst Einztge Special [Zehschrift der Welt fu^ BLUMENBINDEREI. Probcnummcrn umsonst. Abonnemcnt tO M. jahrlich. J. OLBERTZ, Bindekunst Verlag, ERFURT. DEUTSCHLAND. I™ Regan Printing House NLRSERY SEED FLORISTS CATALOGUES 87-9J Plymouth Place, >«>> J* CHICA-GOj* J* J» GARDENING Thli Is the paper to recommend to your ouitomers, the leading horticultural Inurnal in America for amateurs •X.OO Per Year. Sample Copies Free. Liberal terau to flortiU who take •ubMrlptlonj. THE 6ARDENIN6 CO. "»"»" ■»'"«■ CHICAGO. -^-i!^.- ' CJi-^'^::^" ^ WniLlDIN POTTMYCO. \j£^^^ •PHILADELPHIA- PA BRANCH WAREHOUSES: ! ^'on'^IUan^CUy'I N. Y. HMUIbliiiiliiiiiiiiiii.liiillii BR19 (L.I.C The most widely circulated German gardening journfti, treatiDgof all departments o( burtloultare and floriculture. Numerous eminent corretpond- enti in all parts of the world. An advertlilng medium of the highest class. Moller'i Deutsche Gartner Zeitung li publiibed weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription $3.00 per annum, inoluding postage. Sample copies, free. FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS A SPECIALTY Lilt and SAMPLES PRBB. eWAHN'8 POTTERY MF'G CO.. P. O. Box 78, Minneapolis. Minn. GEO. KELLER & SON, JLANUTAOTUKIBB OF Flower Pots. Before bnylng write for prioee. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrlghtwood Ave., CHICAGO. ILL. ^B \ L lt3iirns« 1 The most convenient way ^^ of applying an insecticide lAl ever yet devised. No pans KJv] required -No heating oP k5»ii irons-No trouble-Cannot W^ injure the most sensitive J/J\ blooms-Very errective. ^u Price 60EI«. No labor required. Harmless to bloom and foliage. A certain kllierof ALL GREENHOUSE BUGS. SOLD BY SEEDSMEN. The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co., LOUISVILLE. KY. LIQUID PLANT FOOD Tor Greenhouse Cultivating. USTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY. Chicago Office: 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston. H. K. Snider, Suite 423, 260 Clark St. Gardeners' Chronicle. A Weekly llluitrated Journal. B8TABLISHID 1841. The "QABDBNBB8' CHBONICLB" has bean roB 0T1B niTT TlABS THI LIADINO JOUBNAI, Of Its olau. It ha. achieved this position beoanse, while ■peolally devoting Itself to supplying the dallr reaolre- ments of gardeners of all Glasses, mnoh of the Infor- mation furnished Is of snob general and permanent Talne, that the 'QABDHNBBS' CHBOWICLB" Is looked up to a. the standard authobitt on the snbjeots of which It treats. Bnbsorlptlon to the United Butes, M.IO per rear Bemlttanoes to be made payable to B. Q. OOVli. OFFICII— 41 Wslllngton St.. Coven Bardan. London. Enaland. .If your.. Business Methods are right yon can make a profit on an adTertiiement here. igoo. The American Florist. 193- THIS IS THE HEATER, AND THIS IS WHAT THEY SAY OF IT. fircjLiri ■ 1900 189 f«n}£ a Speolalty. lATEKSON PUANK ROAD. MKasRS. Tho8. W. Weatekrbd'8 Sons, 46 and 48 Marion Street, 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 last October. Although you would only guarantee the six sections to heat 1620 feet of 4-in. pipe, I attached it to over 1.800 feet. It did it so well that I put on about 300 feet more, making in all 2,100 feet, and I am positive that I can add more to it. It is the hest I have ever seen and a great coal saver. I have to keep the flre door open all the time. I would be pleased to have anyone call and see it. Yours truly. \AfE RtFER to the following named parties who have lately purchased and are using our Sectional Boiler: E. M. Wood & Co , Natick, Mass. David Dean, Astoria, N. X. Wm. G. MuUer, Lyons Ave., Newark, N. J. N. Y. Zoological Gardens. Geo. Schubert, West Hoboken, N. J. R. E. Shufelt, Chatham, N. Y. A. E. Aldrett, Morrison, 111. J. W. Miller, Craighead, Pa. John Scott, Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y. Keap St. Greenhouses, Brooklyn, N. Y. Geo. Pick, West Hoboken, N. J. A. Brunner, Lyons Farms, N. J. H. C. Patthey, Bayshore, N. Y. Ditzenberger Bros., Bay Ridge, N. Y. "1^ THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS, HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS, MIrs. ol Hot Water and Steam Heaters. 46 Marion St., NEW YORK THE MOWER THAT will kllL AIL THL WIFDS IN YOUR L4WNS. ■ If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to seed, and cut your grass without breaking the small teeders of roots, the grass will become thick and weeds will disappear. Ibe Clipper will do it- "™"Send for circulars and prices. CLIPPER LAWN MOWER CO., '*°"i?^f-"' The Bottomless Pot MORE ESPECIALLY FOR VIOLET AND CARNATION COLTDRE, ALSO THOSE RED POTS "Standards." Azalea Pots, Fern Pots, Bulb Pans. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, Ettabliihed 1853. DETROIT, MICH. P. O. Address, 490 Howard St. HARRY BALSLIY. Traveling Representative. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Packed in small crates, eaiy to handle. Price per crate 120 7-lii.pot< In orate, 14.20 Price per orate 1600 2-ln. pota in orate, t4.88 1600 2M " 1600 2S " 6.26 B.OO I0OD3 '• 600 800 3M" 6.80 6004 " 4.60 3206 " 4.61 144 8 ■' 3.16 W 8 48 9 4810 2411 24 12 1214 616 3.00 3.60 4.80 3.60 4.80 4.80 ---- - - 4.60 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Han^nti Baskets. Lawn Tases, etc. 10 per cent off for cash with order. HILFINQER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. V. ACStrn BOLKIB & 80N8, New Tork A«enu 61 DIT STBIIT, NIW TOBK OITT. THE NEW Standard Ventilating Macliines. Always reliable. Self-oiling. Four Styles. Ail warranted first- class. Send for catalogue and see what firstn. N. Y.: Dear Sir. — V our Model Carnation Support is all right in everj^' way. and will no doubt be considered as necessary as good plants with growers wlat»n bfUer known, t consider it the best in the market, and if your other Specialties are as irncid. they should make another addiliou to the money makers of 1900. Very Respectfully. Ai.BdRT M. Herr. Samples and Prices on Application to THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO.. 226 Norib 9th Street, BROOKLYN. N. Y. ; Holds Class Firmly 4 See the Point <»" i The \ an BerptF P«r- < feet Olfrcinc Folnti are < the beBt. No rights or < lefts. Box of luoilpouiU ! 76 cents, postpaid. < HENBT H.. DREER, 714 Ckm.Di Bi., mi.., r.. LVANS* IMPROVED CMA£££MC£ ^ APPAJUIUf wPlTt FOR ILLUS-fRATtO --fllALOCUl QUMFJt arrfucHmwo/m ^ -^^ .^- -M^ .^^ QtrnMOIMO /INiO ! FOR INSURANXE AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL, Address JOHN O. ESLER, Soc'y F. H. A.» SADDLE KIVER, N. J 194 The American Florist. Sept. /, Port Chester, N Y, The excessive heat caused a rather short session at the Aujjust meeting of the Westchester County Gardeners' Asso- ciation on Saturday evening, August 25. Thos. France and John Johnson were elected to membership. Arrangements were completed for meeting in a new hall with ample accommodations for the holding of the society's exhibitions. The association now meets in Knights of Columbus Hall, Ryan building, Port Chester, N. Y., the fourth Saturday of each month. John W. Duncan. L.\NCASTER, Pa.— Peter Brown, the pansy ji rower, has returned from a European trip. MiMURY, Mass — Wm. E. Home & Sons are about to close out the green- house department of their business. Richmond, I.nd.— John M. Gift has resigned his position at Easthaven hospi- tal to embark in business for himself, succeeding Behring & Co. Great Barringtdn, Mass.— Jacob A. Raifstanger has gone into bankruptcy. Liabilities are given as $5,.'!77, of which $3,500 is secured to the Great Barring- ton Savings Bank, .\ssets, $165. Cincinnati, O— On the night of August 27 fire destroyed the barn and adjacent buildings at the greenhouses of Henry Schwarz. also damaging considerable stock. The loss is about $300, with no insurance. CoNi-.BRS, N Y. — Henry Backer, who has been operating the greenhouses formerly conducted tiy Schneider & Nue, was killed while walking along the rail- road track on the morning ol .\ugust 13 lie was SO yearrt of age. D. 0. Cunningham .Glass Co., PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. nOT-nOlSE GLASS A SPECIALTY. 1^. ;^lB^tT5te'^1(TMi?^TgtBT^^ ^ GREENHOUSE CLASS m I OUM^ SRECM/kLTY, " I j LARGE STOCKS •=>-=. r^ ^ PROMPT SHIPMENT. : /');^S';'PDrelinsceilOilPuny.Painl5lrDsfeesEf(.' n^^ WRITE FOR. UATEST PRICES. ^ Water Every Day in the Year for Flowers and Lawns when RIDER or ERICSSON HOT AIR FUMFS ^^ 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 YoTk. Tpnipntn-Rni 7i 86 Iiake Street, Chlcagro. 239 Franklin Street, Boston. Havana Cuba ■*<> ^- 'tli Street, Philadelphia. 692 Crai? Street, Montreal, P. Q. "'"''""• """" 22 A. Pitt Street, Sidney, N. S. W. Pirate mention the A mertcan Fiortit whf?t 7it liinji. CYPRESS '^^^^ :O0U£ mmm msmtmirnxm (John c. iiitoibsblackhawhst. (f MACHINERY aiid SUPPLIES at BtROtiN PRICES We liave the larijest machinery dep.-^ on earth. We secure our machinery from I lie various buiklinv;? and plants that we .ire constantly buyint;. We purchased The World's Fair, The Omaha Exposition, The Chicago Post-Office and numerous other n.ited structures. ( lur facilities for rebuildini; machinery are unsurpassed. We cover all our sales with bindini; guarantees. BOILERS FROM $25 UP. ENGINES FROM $35 UP. STEAM PUMPS FROM $15 UP - etc.. etc. We .-ilsr) carry a comiiU-tf stcick of (.'enoral supplies, such as BELTINQ. SHAFTINQ, HANGERS, PULLEYS, IRON PIPE, VALVESaiid FITTINGS. IRON ROOFINQ, HARD WARE, PLUiyiBINQ MATERIAL, etc. Cut this ad. out and we w 11 send vou Free our 250 page Catalogue No. •'■ U'o are constantly huyinsr intiie st.,lis at Sheriffs and Receivers Sales. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. West 3Sth andiron streets, - (.HICAGO. == AV / / / / I ' ^ \ ^ rifron t hf A mrtirati /-'/o^n/ : "SfaQ«'^^^QQ*2QQn"2«&?^^^^»^iQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQSQ ^EASY It'a easy to use because the principle Is riBht. A boy cm operat" It. It's pany lo put up because of Its ex- treme simplicity. Its easy lo buy because tbe price Is reaHunabte.. THE CHAMPION VENTILATING APPARATUS S Catalogue Is free. A postal with your ^ name aad address secures It. Address Q OOOrvir>CiE: X^^OjS., Florists, fi So. Sudbury, I\Ihh8. tZ igoo. The American Florist. 195 ANOTHER VICTORY! The furman Boiler NEW MODEL Received the Highest Award, the Certificate of Merit, at the New York Con- vention of the Society of American Florists. The judges being ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY. Natick, Mass , ROBERT SIMPSON, Clifton, N. ]., and MALCOM MacRORIE, Sooth Orange, N. J. SEND FOR OUR NEW CATALOGUE. The Herendeen Manufacturing Co. 20 VINE STREET, GENEVA, N. V. f«^k^^^^k^k^k^k#« LOW PRICES on GLASS and PAINT John Lucas & Co. PHILADELPHIA. NEW YORK. CHICAGO. ^■■TflCBBI SGOLLAY BOILER FOR Greenhouse Heating, Etc. HOT WATBR OR STBAM. Farminston, Conn., March 9, 1896. "The Invincible Boiler you placed ia my Carna- tion houses has given ^reat satisfaction. I did not have to run the boiler hard even when the thermometer stood 18° below zero. It has proved 'Invincible' in every respect." HnoH Chesnbt, Florist. SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST. Estimates Cheerfully Given. Boilers For GREENHOUSES. See our Catalogue. S^l*^^:^. eiklln & Co., UtIca, N. ¥. Pteast mention the American Florist when writing. JOHN A. SCOLLAY, 74 and 76 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Jennings Bros., GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS... & BUILDERS. Mfrg. of and dealers in Cre.*nhouae Specialties, Patent Iron Bench Frame Fittings. Improved Cast iron Gutters and Plates. Catalogue. JSnilingS BrOS.i Fhl^delphla, Fa. 196 The American Florist. Sept. I Index to Advertisers. Advertltlng Bates — 174 Allen J K 17".i \merloaQ Eoiiero..i76 li AmIInK Albert F ISa AtullD*/ K <; In naoner J L I7ti Barnard W W & Co. . 1 Baur 8 Alfred . .1 tlaaHett& tVasbburn.. .177 Bsrersdorfer B & Co. . I'.n flenefllct Geo H 18a Benlbey & (Jo 177 Herger H H & Co li Bsrnlng H G 17S Beaulleu II II BlodeKUDBl Die 1',I3 Blaoo A & Co IM Bobbins &. Atkliu ISS Bock Wm A i'.)0 Boston ijutter Co I'JI Brant iNoe 185 Brown Peter - I7fi Brown & Canflpld ....186 tifuna H N 11 BucibeeH W 187 Bndloag J A 177 Bnnyard n A 17ti Bnrpee W Atiee \ Co. II Butz W T & F P 181) Buxton Geo E 186 Caldwell the Woods- man CO 17li 188 California Nursery lo li CarmodyJ '» IV Chadwick <;haB 18tj Cnlcago (.carnation Co J87 I Chicago House Wreok- i Ing Co ISl Cincinnati r^i Flo co.ns Cincinnati Flora! Co.. ISO vj ark Wm A & 8on..l'.lj Clipper Lawn Mower Co r.« Cohen J M I7s Coles WW 187 Conard& Junes uu ...lllU Comey John & Son lifl , CooUdKB Bros I'.U CottaKe Gardens i Crabb & aunter IlKl Craig Robt* 8on 183 Crouch Mrs J W IS.! Canningham Jos H ..ISs Cunningham D O Glass Co I'.tl neamnd JB i77 DeSmet Freres 183 oetroit Flo'r Pot Wits r.i't De Llchtbuer A Csrdon II Dexter Lillian Allen.. 176 UlCKlnaou Co Albert. . Ii Dlet«chA&Co rjB 'MUon J L 1S« Donovan H J 138 uomer t^ed&Sons Co. I8tj DreerH A 11« DUDDe & Co IDI ' Bastem Chemical Co. . Ili3 Bdgar W W 181 i Elc^holz Conrad II I Ulchholi Henry 181 Ernest W H I'.i) I Ferguson John B 17S Finley Ijawn ttakeCo.i'.n; Florida Nat Prod Co . . lal Flnegge Will 18.1 Ford Bros 17'.i Foster Lnclns H 183 Qardeners Chronicle. . Y^l Gardening Co The Y.n Garland Geo M IV Geller Hlgniund IHI Ghormley Wm 17'J Gibbons H W l/ Qlblln & Co.... 193 Good & Heese Co 181 Gorton & Lldgerwood . I V Gullett S ions W fl. . . 18.1 Ounther Wm II I7!i i Gurney Heater Co IKH j Hagenbarger Carl I'.NI Hall Ass'n J'.tii Hancock Geo Jt Son . . 187 Heacook Joseph IHj Heiss J B 183 Hennecke c Co IIW Herendeen Mfg Co — 11)5 Herr Alberts! 185 Herrmann A 191 Ilerron Dana R 18ti tlews A li dt Cu 192 Hlflnger Bros 193 Hill B G & Co I HIppard bJ 193 HItohlngs&Co \8'J Jackson K B 184 Jacob88&-ons IV Jennings B B 185 Jennings Bros ]9j Johnson & Btokes 18j Kastlng W F 178 Keller Bros r.)3 Keller Geo & Son 192 Kellogg f the antiquated hand rake. The machine hue a-rlvPd. This Is It. TOO NliKl) IT A THOROUGHLY durable and reliable machine, to follow the lawn mower. It takes up all the trrass. either long or short; twigs, leaves and sratill loose litter of any kind, stones in- cluded, that a HAND rake would not touch. A man can rake three times as fast as with a hand rake. J:^"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., PRICE $12.00. JOLIET. ILLINOIS. fojiiE IMmmmm fmm&f Mmerica is "the Prnw of the I/bssbI; therB may bs mare comfort Rmidships, but we are the Srst to touch Unknown Seas.' Vol. XVI. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK. SEPTEMBER 8. 1900. No. 60 Copyright 1900, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published evert Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 334 Dearborn St., Chicago. Eastern Office: 67 Bromfield St., Boston. Subscription, tlOO a year. To Europe, 12.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. O1TICBR8 — E. M. Wood, Natick, Mass., presi- dent; F. R. P1ER8ON, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice- president: Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Bbattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. The seventeenth annual meeting will be held at Buffalo. August, 1901. Officers-elect (to be installed January 1. 1901) Patrick O'Mara, New York, president; \V. P. Kasting, Buffalo, vice-president; secretary and treasurer as before. 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 Buffalo, August, 1901. Edwin Lonsdale, Chestnut Hill, Pa., secretary. THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Roses up to date 197 Rhinebfck's violet industry 198 John Walker (portrait) 198 English plant notes 198 Robert Craig A Son's shirt waist brigade (illus. ) 199 Herbaceous plant notes 199 A New Brunswick antirrhinum (illus.) 200 Helpful reminders 200 Divergence of heating directions 200 A flower for the masses (illus.) 201 Paris 201 Boston 202 Philadelphia 202 Chicago 203 Indianapolis 203 That hide returned 204 The cost of ice 204 Greenhouse building 204 Heating capacity of boiler 204 Size of hnt water main 204 Watering roses 204 Propagation of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine 204 New Yiirk 204 Obituary— Sir John B. Lawes 205 — T. C. Wendell 205 The seed trade 210 St. Louis 210 The nursery trade 212 Louisville 212 Syracuse, N. Y 212 Our pastimes — At New York 214 — Chicago felicitates herself (illus.) 214 Detroit 214 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society 216 Log Angeles 220 Washington ._^ 222 Roses Up To Date. \Read by John H. Dunlop, of Toronto, at the convention of the Canadian Hotticultural Asso- ciation^ August 16 and ly, at Montreal. ) The subject assigned me is one that appeals to the heart of every true lover of flowers, whether he be engaged profes- sionally, or as an amateur, or as a pur- chaser. How often it has been remarked that people never get tired of roses! Why, if we look backward and take a retrospective view, we will find that the rose was mentioned in the earliest writings, when at all feasts and at all great gatherings, the rose is spoken of as the flower that graced all those functions. Some writers claim that the rose has been the favorite flower for some 3,000 years; it is the flower that the people never tire of, always having new charms appealing to one's love of the beautiful. What flower has stood the test of time as has the rose? It has traveled through ages without changing its destiny or losing its character. The homage rendered and the love borne it have always been the same and it has been given the first place in the floral king- dom. There is no other flower combin- ing so many charms, and to-day the rose holds the same supreme position it did in those early times. It is the flower most sought after, appealing to the hearts of the people of this generation more than any other and bringing the highest price in the floral market. There are other flowers that have their season, but of short duration. They have their points of beauty, and admirers, but what flower combines so many, in fact all good points of other flowers, color, form, fragrance? None but the rose, and though people will enthuse over the others, in their season, they will come back to their first love, the rose. It has been so from the earliest ages and will be to the close of time. I can only speak of the up to date roses from a florist's standpoint; they are com- paratively few and I will enumerate them as they suggest themselves to me. To my mind there is no rose that will compare with the American Beauty, with its magnificent foliage, grand stem, flower and exquisite fragrance. We all know it. Can any person pass a vase of this rose without stopping to enjoy its beauty and odor? It was one of the .=ights never to be forgotten at the first exhibition of the American Rose Society, held in New York last March, when some 2,000 magnificent blooms were staged, tall, stately, perfect flowers. The Bride, is the rose par excellence of its color, as its name suggests — purity, whiteness. It is the white rose of com- merce to-day without a peer. Bridesmaid is the pink rose which has superseded all others in popularity. We have had others but they have quickly given the place of honor to the 'Maid, of that deep, rich shade of pink so much sought after. Meteor, up to the present, has held the place of honor of its color. Its rich, vel- vety crimson always appeals to the cus- tomer, but it is lacking in that very essential quality in a rose, fragrance. If we could only produce a fragrant rose with the good points of Meteor we would be loath to give it up, but there is another crimson of which I will speak later that will probably supersede it. Perle des Jardins is the pure golden- yellow rose of the day. This we find declining in popularity through some of thecaprices of fashion. It is a grand rose of its color and I think will be more largely grown than previously. Sunset is a good rose but of a dull shade, not having the brightness of Dorothea. It is a saflfron yellow, shad- ing to rosy pink. Madam Hoste is a good, light-colored yellow, having many good qualities. Its fine, long-pointed buds are always attractive. Golden Gate is a fine rose, of a peculiar combination of soft pink and creamy white. It has long, pointed buds which are exquisitely sweet. It is a strong grower. Mrs. Pierpont Morgan is of the Cusin type but of a more pleasing color. It is very popular with the flower buyer and has the advantage of showing to good advantage in artificial light. Clara Watson is in color a combination of pink and white. It is a good, strong grower and very sweet. I will now speak of the rose that we have heard so much about and for which many of us have paid a good price for a few plants that we may test its good points and prove some of the assertions that have been made in its favor. I refer to Liberty, that grand crimson rose that has been ushered into the floral world this season. Who will not remember the magnificent vase of Liberty roses that were exhibited in Toronto last March at the first carnation exhibition of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club? Its glow- ing Jacqueminot crimson and sweet per- fume were the attraction of that show. I cannot speak of it from a grower's standpoint, but will give some of the figures given by Mr. Asmus in compari- 198 The American Florist. Sept. 8, son with other varieties in point of pro- ductiveness. The test was made with a house of Liberty against Bride, also one of Liberty against Bridesmaid, during the past season. Each house was given equal treatment in all respects. In each of the houses of Liberty there were SOO plants, but in each house of Brides and Bridesmaids 7S0 plants, or twenty less than the Liberties. IMaids Hou3e No. II. Liberty House No. 15. November 1,288 November 3,145 Dpoember 2.058 December 3,179 January 1,329 .lanuary 1,900 February 1,425 February 1,896 Total cut 10,119 Liberty House No. 16. Niduality, are in first demand. As this improved state of affairs devel- ops it will become more and more apparent that green is the basis for our successful work. The popularity of the Boston fern and the asparagus, so com- monly called a fern, is but a key note of what harmonies are to be composed of ferns in the near future. The variety of form, size, texture and coloring ts so great as to aid us in all our work. They are easily grown; one has only to become possessed of an earnest desire to grow ferns and good results must follow. Just now any potted ferns should have all the old, dead roots, of which there are always many after one or more years' growth, pulled out and reset, adding fresh soil and sinking the plant a trifle lower. Be sure that the drainage is good. The soil should be light and porous, particularly where the leaves start from a running, underground stem. You can use considerable manure, well mixed in, provided it is well decomposed. The plants should be carefully cleaned and well watered. A good lot of fronds should be made before winter, as growth A NEW PiNK ANTIRRHJNUM. is quite insignificant during shorter days. The ventilation must be ample. The atmosphere of a fern house should not be allowed to become so dry as to absorb moisture from the young, delicate fronds. It is also bad to have moisture condense on the fronds on account of their becoming cooler than the atmos- phere, which is a common trouble in autumn. Although shading is usually considered necessary only in the hot summer weather, close observation proves that shaded ferns will not become covered with condensed moisture on a clear, cool evening when those under clear glass will do so. It is best, how- ever, to prevent the temperature falling below G0° at any time by making a fire. Avoid continually wet ground, such as is occasioned by drip or leakage, but give the ground under the benches as much water as it will readily absorb; this will prevent the atmosphere from becoming excessively dry at any time. The moist mother earth is really an automatic reservoir, the exclusion of which renders so many costly conservatories with tile floor a failure. For cutting, ferns are most profitably grown on benches. They should have a top dressing about every six months. All fronds should be cut and stand in water over night before using. While difi'erent individuals may take a particu- lar fancy to one variety or another, an all around florist should not be without an assortment. C. B. W. Divergence of Heating Directions. Ed. Am Floeist:— I am at all times very much interested in your answers to correspondents, your writers being as a rule thoroughly practical men who can and do help your readers in many ways. Quite a number of our florist friends follow this advice without further consideration. In my travels I am often greeted with such questions as "did you see that article in the American Florist?", etc. In view of this fact, answers to correspondents should be very carefully considered, and be plain and practical in every detail. In your issue of May 26, on page 1324, I find two questions about heating, one from "D. O. P.," who wishes to know the best way to heat a house 20 or 24x100 feet, part of the house to be used for roses and part for carnations. The answer is based on hot water heating and is as follows: "If the house is to be twenty- four feet wide it will require twelve 2-inch pipes for the roses, and ten for the carna- tions." The next question, on the same page, is asked by "New York," who wishes to know how best to heat a house 20x50 feet to a temperature of 55° or 60°, the system being hot water as before. The answer is in effect as follows: "It is not best to try to heat a house of this kind with less than three 2-inch pipes for flows and four would give bet- ter satisfaction. With four 2-inch pipes, fourteen lU-inch returns will be neces- sary, but ten 2-inch returns would give a better circulation unless it is run under pressure." It strikes me that "D. O. P." and "New York" will have (|uite a hard time deciding what best to do, provided they read both articles. "D. O. P." is advised to put twelve 2-inch pipes in a rose house twenty-four feet wide, while "New York" is advised to put fourteen 2-inch pipes in a house only twenty feet wide, both houses to be heated to about the same temperature. Don't you think some further explanation necessary in this case? Samuel Burns. Replying to Mr. Burns' comment on my article on heating a rose house in a previous issue of this paper, all I can say regarding the same is that as "D. O. P." asked for information as to heating his house to a temperature suitable for roses and carnations and the directions I gave him will do that in his section of the country under all ordinary circumstances, with any one ol the good makes of boil- ers now on the maiket. Had 1 been giv- ing an estimate for heating a house in Alaska, or even Minnesota, I should have made a totally ditlerent estimate of the amount of piping required, but I have always followed the rule of answering every question in view of the individ- ual conditions applicable to itself. It seems to me absurd to advise men hun- dreds of miles apart to follow identical courses. There can be no rule applicable alike to every section of this country, as regards heating, at any rate, hence the difference in estimate. John N. May. I quite agree with Mr. Bums that "answers to correspondents should be very carefully considered, and be plain and practical in every detail," and in the answers I have from time to time sup- igoo. The American Florist. 201 plied I have tried to follow that rule. It seems to me that my arswer to the ques- tion of "New York" is both plain and practical. Mr. Burns points out what he considers a discrepancy between it and the replv of Mr. May to the question of "D. O. P." It certainly seems a little strange that it will require fourteen 2-inch pipes to heat a 20x50 foot rose house when twelve will answer for one that is 24x120 feet. I see no reason for changing my recom- mendation of fourteen pipes for the twenty-foot house and should use sixteen in the one that is twenty-four feet wide, under similar conditions. It will be noticed that the radiation is not increased in proportion to the size of the houses, as the fact that the heater stands on a level with the walks in the narrow house makes it especially desirable to have ample radiation. Three or four over- head flows are also recommended for the same reason. Economical use of hot water for heat- ing purposes can only be secured when ample radiating surface is supplied, and it is always better to recommend a slight excess rather than an insufficient radia- tion, as the former will prove economical in heating and satisfactory to the owner, while the latter will draw on his pocket- book as well as on his temper. This practice seems to the writer to be espe- cially desirable in cases, like those under consideration, when no data whatever, except the width and length of the houses, is given. Had the writer stated whether one, two or none of the walls were exposed, and if there was exposed wall surface, the height of the walls and the amount of glass if any, they contained, it would have been possible to have made a closer figure. Other data, such as whether one or both ends are exposed, whether the house is new and snugly built or old and with cold walls and roof; whether in an exposed or sheltered loca- tion; and what is the usual minimum temperature for which provision must be made, should also be given. The results then will not only be more satisfactory to those immediately concerned, but it will give other readers a better opportunity to compare them with their own condi- tions. In explanation of my estimate for the rose house of "New York," I would say that it is my custom in cases similar to his, where only one house is referred to, to consider it as having two five-foot walls without glass, and with one end exposed; to reckon the glass in the roof of a twenty-foot house at twenty-four feet; and to allow one foot of glass or five feet of wall to three feet of radiating surface, basing this on a minimum tem- perature of 10° below zero. L. R. Xaft. A Flower for the Masses. Down at Belchertown, Mass., there is a man who is working for the common people. He is seeking the improvement of the flowers of the door yard, the verbena, the zinnia and the petunia. This is A. B. Howard, whose display attracted no little attention in the trade exhibit at the New York convention of the S. A. F., and showed the success which has attended his labors. Many people have grown Mr. Howard's dwarf zinnias and his verbenas but his Star petunia, probably the best of his intro- ductions, is not yet widely known; it received much favorable comment in the New York show. The illustration, from HOWARD'S STAR PETUNIA. a photograph, gives a fair idea of the flower, which averages two and one- fourth inches in diameter; the length of the tube is one and one half inches. The body color is a dark, rich, velvety maroon, which, when held up, so that the light strikes across it at a certain angle, assumes an emerald green sheen, a very peculiar transformation. Starting deep within the throat are the five rays of a star, of a pinkish white in the center, shading to a decided pink at their margin, where they blend into the maroon. Their outline, however, is sharp and decisive. Paris. WEATHER SEVERE FOE HORTICULTURAL ACTIVITIES.— RAIN COMES TO AID OF SEED GROWERS.— ANOTHER VERY SUCCESSFUL FLOWER SHOW.— GOOD NEW SORTS OF GLADIOLI AND CANNAS.— OTHER FLORAL EXHIBITS. — THE MATTER OF APPLE PREFERENCES IN FRANCE. Paris has had intensely hot weather. On one day, July 27, the mercury was up to a little over 100° in the shade, which was the highest mark during the century. It is, therefore, not surprising that all Parisians who could leave the city, and with them your correspondent, ran for a cooler region. My good luck brought me to the seashore in Normandy, a part of France which is famous for its dairy firming and cider mills. There I had the opportunity of chatting with the peas- ants, who, satisfied as they are with the apple crop, complain bitterly of the lack of grass and are at their wit's end as to ho«v they can feed their cattle in winter. The great heat fortunately lasted but a little over a fortnight, after which the other extreme set in and we experienced about ten days of cool and somewhat wet weather. If the latter interfered to some extent with the harvesting of many things, it proved a boon to the seed growers, whom it enabled to sow beets, carrots, cabbages, etc , for next year's seed crop. But for that we might have faced from the start another poor crop of these biennials. The last few days have again been very hot, parching everything, but at the time of writing we have a very good shower, which is received with cheers. Another flower show has just closed at the exposition. In that show the her- baceous plants, such as gladioli and cannas, and the open air fruits were strongly in evidence. Vilmorin continues to lead in the Gladiolus Gandavensis section and secured the first prize for a splendid collection of spikes. Among the most noticeable were Gargantua, of immense size; Gallieni, red; Hebe, rose; Safrano, yellow; Nelusko, violet red; Cor- saire, velvety scarlet; Attila, rose shaded with slate; Hercules, brilliant scarlet streaked with orange red; Nuee d' orage, distinct slate color; Lajoconde, soft fleshy white with golden yellow blotch. Lemoine & Sons, Nancy, had an impos- ing collection of Gladiolus Lemoinei and G. Nanceianus, which included over twenty- five new varieties not yet intro- duced to the trade. Some of them, staged under numbers, were of rare beauty. Especially fine among the older Lemoinei hybrids werejeanne Dieulafoy, Mephisto- pheles. Lady Howard de Walden, Henri Leveque de Vilmorin, Leon Duval, Ch. de Bosschere, Ferdinand Kegeljan, Alsace- Lorraine, Antoinette Thiry, Edouard Andre, Colonel Klobb, Marechal Fabert and the following purplish or violet- tinted varieties: Armenien, Baron Joseph Hulot, General de Nansouty, Micromegas, Pierre Loti, Tombouctou, Senator Vol- land. Belle Alliance, Cronstadt, Peterhof, Ethiopie, Charles Rabot, Due de Massa, Demi-deuil and Le Chat-noir. Lemoine also staged, under the name of hybrids of dracocephalus, a new race of gladiolus raised from crosses between the G. dracocephalus and G. Lemoinei. The leading feature of these hybrids, which are not yet in the trade, are the yellow spots which they bear on a dark ground. Millet received a third prize for a gladiolus of a fine salmon red, distinct color, which he claims to be a new race, too. Gravereau showed some of his new gladiolus with flowers all around the spike, of which Triomphe de Paris, the original variety, is surely the finest. Billiard & Barre, Vilmorin, and Dupan- 2()2 The American Florist. Sept. 8, onp each had an excellent exhibit of cannas. Conspicuous varieties were Jeanne d' Arc, of a distinct creamish white, tinged with light yellow; Aurea, pure yellow; King of the Yellows, pure yellow; Hesperide, orangeyellow; Hippo- lyte Barbereau, magenta red; Thiebaut- Legendre, distinct tjinkish color with a yellow margin; Modele, chamois. Billiard & Barre also received a first prize for their new double geranium, Cousine Janie, of a pink color and very dwarf habit. Sallier sent a nice lot of his new perennial phlox, called Liervali, which has very regularly marked white stars on a bright rose ground and is very striking. Duval, of Versailles, staged some twenty pots of Asparagus Sprengerii, which is seldom seen in such perfect specimens. They well deserved the first prize awarded to them. A. Nonin, of Chatillon, had an exquisite collection of Pelargonium peltatum crowded with flowers and so varied in color that they attracted all passers-by. Bruneau, Bourg la Reine, exhibited a choice collection of althfeas, Mains microcarpa and flower- ing shrubs. Croux & Son, Sceaux, had one of the finest displays, a unique col- lection of Hibiscus Syriacus, all well trained in standard 1.60 00® 4.00 50® 15. 00 00(M 3.00 7.5(m 1.00 00("50.00 25® .35 60@ 2.00 Denver, Sept. 5. Roses, Beauty, select 12 50ft>20.00 " " ordinary 4.00Wi 8.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid S.OOf'" 4.00 Meteor 4.00m,' 5.00 " Perle, Wootton 3.00® 5.00 Carnations, ordinary J. 00® 1.50 fancy 2.01® 2.50 Lily of the valley 4,00 (all as 1 2 . 50 Harrisii 12.50 Sweet peas 20® .30 Asters 1.00® 2.00 Galax Leaves .20 Asparagus 60.00 Smilax 15.00 Ferna .30 Everything: in the CUT FLOWER line. WIRE WORK, the kind that will give satisfaction. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., d'r oTtKjTiKjTii oTwaPe-j^ crTtiaTBoTTi i When writing mention the American Florist. ]VIll^%-«r^va.lc^^9 "Wis I I CUT FLOWERS. jk A it * Shipping orders receive prompt and careful attention. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis. Please Mention American Florist. 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 FKKN, UA«iCiKK FEKN, Ktc, at market prices. HARRY A. BUNYARD, - 42 west 28th street, new YORK. Galax Leaves. J. L. BANNER & CO., MONTEZUMA, N. C. Southern Wild Smilax, NEW CROP NOW READY. Caldwell The Woodsman Co. Inc. Bronze Galax Leaves $1.25 per 1000, S'ST""- Try tt sample FIFTY for ten cents in stamps, delivered FREE. AMERION ROSE CO., Washington, P. C. I PAY EXPRESS or POSTAGE on my Bronze Galax Leaves iinvwhere in II. S. for $1.50 per 1000. IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Writ.' for p;irtic,ul;irs. Also J. B. DEAMUD. CHICAGO, ILL, L. J. KRESHOVER, New York, N. Y M. RICE & CO., Philadelphia, Pa., .., ..,_., __^.,__ ,,, .. „ . THE VAIL SEED CO., Indianapolis, Ind. IIIIIAN AllEN DEXTER, Washington, D. C. tgoo. The American Florist. 207 AMERICAN BCAUTIES We are offering ttie best Beauties on the market, all lengths of stem, in large quan- tities. While other good roses are scarce, these can be used economically and satisfac- torily in funeral work and for many other purposes. Send for our price- list, issued every Saturday. ALL OTHER STOCK AT LOWEST MARKET RATES. 30 inches , per dozen, 83.50 ■• 2.00 20 inches " 1.50 " 1.2S 12 inches •• 1.00 " .75 E. C. AMLING, Please mention the Armrican Florist when ivnUng. \ 45=47=49 Wabash Ave. McKELLAR & WINTERSON .CHICAGO Just Received: A fine lot of Calla Lily Bulbs. Select, \M to lV4-in. diam., per 100, $5.00 P/i to Pj " " 7.00 2 to 2V4 " ■• 9 00 fRE'lCH D..1U^ ALL DUICH llUiUa KINDS A full line of all Florlsfs' Supplies. CIT PLOWER PRICE LIST. Beauties, long " medium " short Brides, Maids Perles and Meteors Carnations Asters, good fancy Gladioli A'alley Lilies Ivy Leaves Adiantum Common Ferns Smilax per doz, Asparagus " Per ino $20.00to»2,5.00 10.00 to 15 OO 6.00 to 3.00 to 3.10 to 1.00 to .50 to 1 00 to 2 00 to 3.00 to 8.00 to .40 .50 to per 1000, $1.00 ,$1.00 to 1.50 5.00 to 6.00 8.0O 5.00 5.0O 1.50 1.00 1.50 3 00 5.00 10.00 .00 Please mention the A met ica*t Fl'^rist when writing. WIETOR BROS. "«:,'„., Cut Flowers AU telefitraph and telephone orderB given prompt attention. 5 J Wabash Avenoe, CHICAGO. WEILAND AND-RISCM WHOLESALE FLORISTS Galax Leaves at Wholesale ORDERS FILLED PROMPTLY. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. ....J. 0. LOVEN.... Seen by New Firms: AMERICAN FLORIST ADVTS. Wbol^ale flower/\arl^ Chicago, Sept. 7. Roses, Beauty, extra long stems 3.00 30 inch " 2.50 24 •• " 2.00 20 '■ " 1.50 15 '■ " 1.25 12 '■ " 1.00 8 '■ " .75 Uride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 4.00 Perle 2 OOfel 4.00 Meteor 2.00® 4.00 " La P'rance 2.00(ai 4.00 Golden Gate 4 00® 6.00 Liberty 4.00(u 6.0O Carnations .75 fancy 1.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 5.00 Adiantum .75 Common ferns .15 Smilax 8.00@12.00 Asparagus 50.00 Ivy leaves, per 100 .40 Tuberoses per dozen . 50 64 WABASH AVL CHICAGO 8. E. 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. PETER REINBERG, Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers. 600.000 FEET OF QLASS. Headauarters for American Beauty. Carnations, Blooms and Cuttins;8. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Wanted at Once "FLORlSTa" to send to us for their suDply of Cut Flowers. Most careful attention given to shipping orders. Order what you want — we have it. Cnttin? 2,000 Beauties dally. GEO. REINBER6, 51 Wabash A.e.. CHICAGO. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wkoleaale Dealers and Grower* of Gut Flowers GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALL ^ Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wuli> in£:toii St., Chicago. Write for ipeolal gaotatloni on Urge onUn. WHOLBBALB GROWER OF ROSES. DEAIiSB HI CUT FLOWERS J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAOO. ILL Mention the American Florist. Benthey & Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. fi^Ciopgignmenta solicited I. Q. PRINCE & CO. Wholesale Gut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. AganU for the Hinsdale Boae Co. Special atiantloi paid to shipping orders. 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. OHIOAQ*. Pleaie mention the American Florist. 208 The American Florist. Sept. 8, Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, .PHILADELPHIA. PA. Samuel %. PennocK. AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. D0BING THE SOMMER WE WILI, BE OPEN FROM 7:30 A. M. TO 6:00 P. M. CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' "^'Tos^S'xi! ^t^. '*""■ WELCH BROS., Proprietors. NOTICE: -WELCH BROS., Sole Agents for FREYSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, S2.00 per Script Letters. S4.00 per lOO. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR. 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. AM ERICAN FLORIST CO.. 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. Geo. A. Sutherland Boston Flowers. WHOLESALE DEPOT FOR All Florists' Supplies, 67 BROMFIELD ST.. Price lists mailed. BOSTON, MASS. Wholesale Florists, ^ Always on Hand: i j^cW/f CARNATIONS, ^ I "ll^ ' BRIDESMAIDS BRIDES. /7 JOBBERS IN } s rV/,^'"- FLORISTS' , M^ SUPPLIES '. ' FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 84. Hawley Street. BOSTON. 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. ChioaAO. U. S. A. 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 r<',fer«nce. Advertisers who use regularly our coiuinn;> estab- lish permament business with the best trade in the United States. Wbolfjale power/\arK^ Philadelphia, Sept. 5. Roses, Tea l.CO@ 2.00 " extra 3.00(a> 4.011 Beauty, extra IS.fOCg'iO.OO firsts 8.00@li.00 Carnations .S0@ 75 fancy l.Oow 1.50 Lily of the v:illey 3.00 Gladiolus 3 OO Tu beroaes 2 .00 Asters 2.=i(10.00 Asparagus 50.00 Hiirdy ferns .20 HEADQUARTERS . ^^xN YORK GIVE US A TRIAL.!' WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. llfll C VRCTIIIft Wholesale Com- Iffffli Ti IVIIdlinUf mission Florist, 481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florlsta' Supplies & Wire Designs. C. A. KUEHN3 Wholesale Florist, U22 PINE STREET, JMm. ST. LOUIS, MO. ^^A complete line of Wire DfHig^nt*. H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... 1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Woodroffe & Bernheimer, Wholesale Florists 1604 LUDLOW STREET. 'Phone l-42-e9-A. PHILADELPHIA CinnfllerniDentH Wol|rlt*»d. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. I3TH AND FILBERT STREETS, ^'??H°oT/^'S9. D. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicited. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Long Dlstanoe Phone 1-41-28 D. Consignments ol Roses, Carnations, Violets soliolted. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, 17 5. 11th St. Telephone 63-64. PniLADELPHU. Orders by mall, telegraph or telephone will receive prompt attention. ConslRnmenta of (rood BtoclE BoUolted. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... """•"' i"nTe"w'e'si: Cut Flowers Give UB an order and we will please you. Our Greenhoutet at PLEASANT HILL. MO. Our Store. 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY. MO. |^~LONG DISTANCE 'PHONB AT EITHER PLAOS JOHN B. FERGUSON, Wholesale riorlst, 6515 Fifth Avep PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance 'Pbone 2985. Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets. Solicited. The Cincinnati Suf Flower Co., --NAVro. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. J. M. COHEN, Florist, CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. 22 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS. igoo. The American Florist. 209 BEAUTIES, BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS. TOP GRADE Carnations JOHN I. RAYNOR, " ""^fvi ^Sky.. Telephone No. 1998 niadlson Square. YOUNG & NUGENT, WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^r^V^^^^^I^^""'- Crowe & Co. Special Prize /laids. Superb Roses, Leading Varieties. Cho ce Carnations and Rare Novelties. Summer Shipping a Specialty. TELEPHONE SOBS MADISON SQUARE. TIIOMAS YOUNG, Jr. Wholesale Florist, Hew Telephone No. 1803 Madison Square. 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WILLIAM GHORMLEY, Wholesale Commission Florist, Spechil attention given to Shippiog Orders. 57 W. 28lh. St., NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 2200 Madison Square. -CON.SIGNMENTS SOLICITED. JOHN YOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY ud all other choice out flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. Kew Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square. Plica lUt on application. Ftgase mention the American Florjst when zvtiting. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. •nWERS and BlYtRS make a note of this. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. 30 West 29th Street. New Telephone No. 561 Madlaon Square. Please Mention the American Florist. FRANK MILLANG3 CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 299 Madlaon Sqtiare. N. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cnt Flower Salei at 6 o'clock Brerr Momlne 0E8IRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Please Mention The Ameiioan Florist. MOORE, tIENTZ & NASH, Wholesale Commission Florists, At rooms of N. Y. Cut Flower Co. 119 and 121 W. 23d St., NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 733— 18th. Cholceet Stock Shipped on a Commission. Choice Carnations Choice Roses Jt Jt Traendly & Schenck NEW YORK aTY New Telephone No. 370 Madison Sq. 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^ale flower/\arK^ New York, Sept. 5. Roses, Heauty, select 12. OOn 20.00 medium 4.i'0fai 6.1K) " . •' culls Fiflw 2 00 " Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor .2lii" 1.00 select. 3 OOw 4.00 Carnations 50*" 1.00 Lilv of the valley 1.50(" 2.00 Harrisii 2 C0«i 4.00 Catllevas 20 COi" 33.00 Gladioli 501.1 \m Asters If(u .50 Smilax 8 OOw 10.00 Asparagus 35. OOf" 35.00 Sprengerii, perdoi. bun. .75((f 1.00 Adiiintum 26(« .50 Buffalo, Sept. 6. Roses, lii-autv 10.00('«30 00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor S.OOm. 7.00 Kiiiserin 6.00 Carojiliiins l.OOf'i' 1.2^ Lilvof tte valley 3.00® 4.00 Aural um lilies ID 00@12.oO Roseum '■ 4.'0 Gladioli..- 2.C0(" 3.00 Asters FOIni 1..W Smilax 15.00(".20.00 Adiantum l.OCc 1.2.T Hardy ferns, Galax leaves 20(" .25 .\spara^'us 50.00ia(75.t0 MILLANG & CO. Commission Florists 48 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. Please moitton (he Amertcan Florist when wriling. The New York GUT Flower Co. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24th Street, Telephone 733-l8th. NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attention 6i«en to Shipping Ordari. WALTER F. SHERIDAN, ^^^j^i^Fsri^ Wholesale Florist. 39 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. ROSES SHIPPED to all points. Price List on Application rord Bros... at u< Wholesale Florists III West 30th Street NEW YORK. Consignments Solicited. Phone. \^1 Madison Sq. Julius Lang 53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. ROSES. CARNATIONS. VALLEY. CHOICE SUMMER STOCK. Telephone 280 Madison Squabe S. J. LIMPRECHT, Wiiolesale rionimission Florist and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Also all kinds of Greens for Decorations. 119 West 30th St'oet. MRU/ VODI^ i'elepuoLe u;ss Mad sun Square. i^Lfi I Unli. * unsis:nmentB Soliciteil. Do not forget to say "saw your ad. in the American Florist" when corre- sponding with advertisers J. K. ALLEN'S POPULAR WHOLESALE CUT PLOWER 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 medison Square. EDW. C. HORAN. Tel. 421 Madison Square. 47 WEST 28th ST., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE. 210 The American Florist. Sept. 8, The Peed TRat)B. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. ALBBKT MCCULLOUGH. PreS.; F. W. BOLGIANO, Vloe-Pre».-. 8. F. willard, Wethersaeld. Conn., Beo'y and Tress. Wm. F. Dreer and Mrs. Dreer are in Europe on a holiday trip American grown seed of scarce varie- ties ot turnips is being rapidly picked up. The Paris letter elsewhere in this issue contains much information of interest to seedsmen. Visited Chicago: Luther Burbank, Santa Rosa, Cal.; Edw. L. Coy, West Hebron, N. Y. George Clark, of the Henry A. Dreer firm, has been abroad some weeks on a business journey. Howard M. Earl, of W. Atlee Burpee & Co., is traveling as far west as Ohio, looking after seed crops. Rocky Ford melons are selling on the Chicago market for nearly double the prices of other cantaloupes. Wm. Henry Maule will make a visit to the Nebraska and other western seed growing districts next week. Ernst Mueller, proprietor of the firm of J. C. Schmidt, Erfurt, Germany, died August 24, of peritonitis. His age was 44 years. August Rhotert and Mrs. Rhotert returned on the S. S. Columbia, arriving on August 31, in good health after a two months' visit to Europe. The exact outcome of the pea and bean crops is now anxiously awaited by the trade. Few will be satisfied until the stock is actually cleaned up and "on the loft." Eugene Schaettel will not make his accustomed American trip this year, representing Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., of Paris, his assistant, Mr. Emrich, com- ing in his stead. Roland W. Gardner, of the Gardner Plant and Seed Co., Freeport, 111., has been adjudged mentally deranged and taken to the Elgin Insane Hospital for treatment. The case is a particularly sad one. Nebraska growers report recent unfa- vorable conditions of the vine crop— hot weather and the vine louse have caused premature ripening of both melons and cucumbers. The liberal acreage planted this year will help out considerably in case of a short crop and some surplus was carried over. Recent American visitors to the Paris Exposition were Wm. Rennie, Toronto; W. A. Bruce, Hamilton, Ont.: Wm. Wood and H. C. Warren, Richmond, Va ; James Farquhar, Boston; Arthur M. Kirby, of Peter Henderson & Co., New York; David McClelland and Miss Nellie L. Cash, of W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. St. Louis. trade shows decided improvement. — NO surplus in any line. — REGRET OF THE BOWLERS.— NEW GLASS GOING UP. — VARIOUS NOTES. Wholesalers this week report that trade has improved. Receipts are not making surpluses, as has been the case during the last month, and orders are coming in very satisfactorily. More society people are returning home each week and funerals, of which there have been a large number of late, help to boost trade. Asters are not so good as they have been and the demand tor them is decreasing. Very fine Kaiserins are seen among the retailers, but Beauties are seldom in evidence. It is a matter of regret that St. Louis coulij not get a bowling team together at the convention, but they will do bet- ter at Buflalo next year. It was expected John Kunz would go along, but he changed his mind and with Mr. Beneke and a couple other bowlers at home there was not enough material in New York to make up a scrub team. J. W. Dunford, of Central, Mo., is build- ing several new houses. He is adding about seven thousand feet of glass to the range, under which chrysanthemums, principally, will be grown. Mr. Dunford bought the ventilating apparatus, glass, etc., from Jordan's old place and also a lot from Mr. Guy, of Kimmswick, Mo. Shaw's Garden was open to the public Sunday, September 2, and about 15,000 visitors passed through the gates, despite the fact of a few hard showers. The Garden will not be open again on Sunday until June, 1901. A call made at Eugene Michell's place on Maryland avenue found all hands in the midst of the busiest Sunday since late spring. This was the case also with others out in that section of the city. Chas. Kuehn and two of the Young brothers returned Saturday from the convention. Mr. Weber and others of the party were expected back Tuesday or Wednesday. Orion, Mich.— Dungey & Son are add- ing a greenhouse which will very nearly double their facilities. Sioux City, Ia.— J. C. Rennison is add- ing two houses to his range, one for vio- lets and one 23x200 for carnations. Kankakee, III —Chas. Schafer, who is going into carnationgro wing here, has purchased an eighty horse-power boiler from the Waldron paper mill. Racine, Wis.— A. J. Fidler, who last fall succeeded to the business of Fidler & Sheldon, built one house at the time and is now planning the erection of a struct- ure 25x100. He reports prospects bright. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Hills & Poehl- man, doing business as the Grand Rap- ids Violet Company, have erected five houses 20x100 for violets and are plan- ning to erect ten more next spring, for roses and carnations. Lancaster, Mass.— It is reported t"hat Elizabeth Babcock, who has been sued by John O'Brien for defamation of char- acter has filed an answer, stating that she is a resident of New Y^ork, thus evad- ing a suit in Massachusetts. The case grows out of assertions said to have been made by the defendant in reference to the disposition of some plants entrusted to the care of Mr. O'Brien. FRESH ENGLISH MILLTRACK MUSHROOM SPAWN. Our celebrated Enelish MiUtrack brand is made bv the best maker in Englaiui specially for our trade; per brick (1"4 pounds) 15i': by mail. 3oc; 10 lbs", $1.25; 26 lbs., $3.00; 100 lbs., $6.00; per 1000 lbs. $5.=>.00, (2.50 lbs. at the 1000 lb. rate). Fresh Smilax Seed per ounne, 20c: per lb., $2.25; per 5 lbs., $2.00 per lb. Allen's Defiance Mignonette, per M ounce, 2(ic; per ounce, i5c, lohnson & Stokes' Kingly Pansy, trade pkt., 5Uo; '^ ounce, $1.26; per ounce, $6,00. Freesia Relracta Alba, tlrat size, 40o per 100, $;!.00 per 1000; selected, 60o per 100, $5,00 per 1000. Whit< Roman Hyacinths and Paper White Narcissus now nadv tor delivery; write us tor prices, JOHNSON & STOKES. Seedsmen, 217 and 219 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. FRESH FERN SPORES.^^s- WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra lar^e package of fresh Spores, sufficient for 3000 planu, with full cultural directions, postpaid for 81.00. EMERSON O. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J. CALIFORNIA Galia 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, I'i to IVj-iu. diam., doz. 75c; 100 $5.00. SELECT. 1 M to 19i-in. diam,, do/,. $1.25; 100 $7.00. EXTRA SELECT, 2to2^-in, diam,, do/,. $l.ijO; 100 $9.00. EARLY DELIVERY means much. Gettluf; these bulbs when you want them is everything. Late surpluses at half price are not burgains. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK: 14 Barclay St. CHICAGO: 84-86 RandoiDh St. FREQUENT IMPORTATIONS OF BEST GRADE OF English Mushroom Spawn J. J. {ST'VKR, — rnnrnrilYllln. Pa. ESTABLISHED 1802 SEEDS BULBS NOW READY ROMAN HYACINTHS DUTCH HYACINTHS NARCISSUS TULIPS Etc., Etc., Etc. Wholesale Bulb Catalogue Mailed On Application. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Street) 36 CORTUNDT STREET. NEW YORK Allen's Defiance, seed from selected spikes, 2bc per pkt., $1.00 per ounce. J. C. SCHMIDT, BRISTOL, PA. igoo. The American Florist. 211 Herr's= = ALWAYS THE BEST TT , AND Pansies ^V^"" YEAR. They sell themselves. Try 100 as an experiment. Plants only, and ready October 1st to January 1st. Free rt Mail, rSc per 100, 250 for $t.50; 500 for $2.50. By Express at Your Expense, $4 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER, PA.. ROEMER'S SUPERB PRIZE Pansies. Plants ready now. Free by mail, 65c per 100; 250 for |i.50. By express, 84.00 per 1000; jr.CO Der 2000; $10.00 per30OO;$l5 00 per 50CO. CASH with order. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Grower of the Finest Pansies. Meteors and Perles. We are in a position to make particularly good use of regular consignments of these Roses, and invite correspondence or a personal visit from growers who are looking for a good market. E. C. Amling, f ROBT. CRAIG & SON in and Novelties in Decorative Plants. i^ Marketand49tli Street, PHILADELPHIA PA. Roses, Palms f BOSTON FERN L n. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass. SPECIALTY. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED AND MOST CESTRALLV LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT- FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAQO. CHICAQO. 32=34-36 Randolph St. Can We Sell You for that Late House 1000 Beauty Plants, 3=in. Pots? JOHN BURTON, wyndmoor. Philadelphia, pa. ZIRNGIEBEL'S GIANT PANSY PLANTS NOW READY. GIANT MARKET $ 5.00 per ICOO GIAXT FANCY $10 00 per 1000 Also seed of the above strains, in trade packets, at $1 each. pENVS ZIRNGIEBEL. Needham, Mass, SPECIALTIES Ptoses, from 3-lnoti pots, CARNATIONS, for all dellverr. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 8MILAX. Prloeilow. Bend for list. VIOLETS. WOOD BffOTHERS. FISHKIL.U. N. Y. Strong Field-Grown Carnations IN BEST „„VARIETIES MELBA, G. H. CRANE, 1 MRS. P. .lOOST, AMERICA,^. WHITE CLOUD. ( 5.000 Mixed Geraniums 2!4in 2,000 Named Geraniums 2^ '' 5,000 Chinese Primroses, white, red, pink and blue 2H 2,000 Begonias, mix 3d 2H 1,000 Red Vernon 2H 1,000 Ertordi 2M 1,000 Asparagus Sprengerii 3 500 Nice Rex Begonias, mixed — 4 Calla Bulbs IH Mixed Ferns, strong plants 4 Pansy .Seed, Giant and Fancy mixed, per oz. ,J5,00 Per 100 } 1.50 2.00 2.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 6.00 10.00 7.00 10.00 4.00 The Morris Floral Co., ^vwwvMWMMMWMWMW^^^wuw^wyvMWWvwyvwywyvvwtfvwywvv^ivywvwMWtfv^^ kk 9? Indispensable This is tlie only word which describes the Ameri- can Florist Company's Trade Directory. This book, 387 pages of facts tersely told, is issued annually and is an aid to business and money making which no wholesaler or traveling salesman can afford to be without. It contains the name of every Florist, Nurseryman and Seedsman, arranged both by states and towns and alphabetically; and new lists of Gardeners or Superintendents of private estates, Experiment Station Horticultur- ists, Landscape Architects and Horticultural Sup- ply Concerns. It will save many times its cost by enabling you to cover America with your catalogue and at the same time waste no printed matter or postage on dead names. 1 EDITION OF 1900, POSTPAID, $2.00 .* u AMERICAN flORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. 'i^wfWA^wfmwfwwmmmmfmwwmwffwwmmtfmfMwmfmfmmfwmmfmNmmN^^ 212 The American Florist, Sept. 8, The (Nursery T^atiB. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. THEo. J. Smith. Free.; N. W. Hale Vloe-Pre«. tiEOBGE C. Seager. RochMter. N. T., Seoy. Michigan with her peaches and Mis- souri with her apples are in a fair way to break crop records this year. Members of the Western Association of Wholesale NurBerymen assert without dissent that stock is looking better than at any time for years. The Northern Pacific Railroad Com- pany last spring planted 530,000 trees along its right of way in North Dakota and is planning to plant 300,000 in 1901. The work is under the direction of Oscar H. Will, of Bismarck, who claims it to be the largest contract for tree planting on record. Louisville. PERSONAL JOTTINGS FROM THE KENTUCKY METROPOLIS. — WHAT THE GROWERS AND RETAILERS DO AND SAV. Wm. Walker was the only Louisville representative at the convention at New York. He came home very enthusiastic and said he thought it was the greatest convention ever held. He was much pleased with the exhibits and the way the New York florists entertained. He says kentias were wholesaling in New York tor what our florists ask at retail. Chas. Kaynor, of the Anchorage Rose Co., has been suffering severely with rheumatism this summer. Mr. Raynor grows all his roses in solid beds and ties them down in August so as to get them to send out new growth. Victor Mathis has returned from Europe, where he visited his old home at Alsace and also the Paris Exposition. He is planting his carnations in the houses and complains of stem rot. C. H. Kunzman has returned from Chicago. He says he is sorry he did not put Garland's iron gutters in his new carnation houses, after seeing them at Reinberg's and Wietors'. Nanz & Neuner and Chas. W. Reimers have fine prospects for American Beauties this winter. They are practically the only ones who grow Beauties in this locality. Jacob Schultz has about completed his new greenhouses. He did not attend the convention this year on account of wish- ing to oversee the building. Geo. Schultz is cutting some good Brides and Bridesmaids. His violets are looking fine; he generally brings in a nice lot for Christmas. Chas. W. Reimers was successful in grovying a fine lot of asters this season, to single stems for cut flowers. They found ready sale. F. Walker & Co. are building a propa- gating house 18x80 and a house lor chrysanthemums, 20x80. Edw. Morat is about to discontinue the florist business. H. G. W. Syracuse, N. Y. STATE FAIR HAS PROMINENT HORTICULT- IRAL FEATURES — REMARKABLE EXTENT AND nUALITY OF EXHIBITS. The floral and fruit exhibits at the New York State Fair, just closed, far exceeded those of previous years. To give an idea of the great extent of these departments it may be said that over 12,000 plates of fruit were exhibited and 7,500 jars of cut flowers, to say nothing of the many groups of exotics, ferns and flowering plants. To S D. Willard, of Geneva, commissioner in charge, too high a tribute could not be paid for his untiring zeal and energy in bringing this department to such a successful issue. The genial Thomas Enright, of Ell- wanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y., was on hand as usual with their famous spe- cimens of pears and other fruits, their exhibits totaling 600 plates. Their gen- eral collection consisted of 150 varieties of pears, seventy- five varieties of apples, seventy-five varieties of grapes and sev- enty-five of plums. Fifty-eight first prizes were awarded this firm. The Western New York Horticultural Society was first with 1300 plates of excellent examples, nicely arranged, the eastern society taking second prize with GOO plates. The Geneva Experimental Station also showed a most noteworthy collection of apples and plums, finely finished examples arranged splendidly by the veteran, Leyden. In the flower department the amateurs showed up amazingly, in many instances rivalling the florists and professional gardeners, especially with asters and dahlias. A fine group of ferns was staged by Quinlan, most prominent among this collection being Cymbidium regale, Nephrolepis Washingtoniensis, Pteris Wimsettii and Lomaria gibba. His col- lection of cockscombs was also fine. A floral fire engine by W. H. Workman, of Oswego, attracted much attention. Bard. PIBLIC SAL[ or NIIR$[RY STOCK ^ ^ ^♦♦♦4 In order to settle an estate and close up the business, a Public Sale of the entire Nursery Stock of THE STOKE POQIS NURSERIES To be held on the grounds at Stoke Pogis, near Villa Nova, Montgomery Co , Penn., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, 1900. The stock includes Hardy Evergreen and Ornamental Tiees, Herbaceous Plants, Hedge Plants and Shrubbery, Foreign Grape Vines, Small Fruits, California Privet for Hedging, and a general line of select stock, all in first-class condition, clean, well-grown and healthy. Inspection before the sale freely invited. Catalogue and all information from JOHN P. CLEARY, Auctioneer. GEO. C. WATSON, Agent, Ssrs.' Phiiadelphia | ►•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Choicest Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Shrubs, Plants, Bulbs, Seeds. 40 Acres Hardy Roses. 44 Greenhouses of Palms, Everbloomin^ Roses, Ficus, Ferns, Etc. Correspondence solicited. Catalogue Free. 47 Years. 1000 Acres. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, O. [1YDRANG[AS Maqnificent Strong Stock, with 4 to 7 Crowns; Otaksa, Red Branched, Thos. Hogg, PRICE $10 per 100; $85 per 1000. Send for our wholpsiile price-list ol Roses, Cle- rQafcis<-^s. Shruljs, 'I'reea, et*'., t-tc. Our reprea'-ntutive. MR. J AUS IN SHAW is now ill New Englaod. and we should b<' pl<^iisi-d to have him call upon prospei-t .\ i- purchasers of :iny slock in oil!- Hd'', Newark, , New Yofk Large Elms. OE flue specimen Elm trees 6 to 9-inch md^ caliper, 25 to 40 feet hiph, with well developed heads. Have been several times tranaplaoted and will lift with excellent roots and balls of earth. Send for price list. Send to lUtMUUN Company For f Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your I and Small Fruits. Descriptive liluHtraied Catalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO.. IVIn*...! e\«il).>. Pa. SEND FOR TRADE LIS I, NOW READY, OF^ ^ Tree and Shrub Seeds, Tree Seedlings, Etc. J. n. n. BOYD, Gage, Sequatchie Co., Tenn. Collected Seedlinifs. Atn, Lind-n, Am. Beech, SntJiir M;iplt', brarlpt Maple, May;ooliu ucuminut!*, Ma::;uolia tripetehv. vVhittt Flowering' Dogwood, Yellow Wood, L.*athet Wood. Spice Wood, Sweet Gum, Tulip Poplar. Red Bud, Water Beech, Hackberry. pleasi- ask for prices on all kinds of Tree and Shrub Seeds I and SeedlinKS. SAMUEL C. MOON, '"°'"'(B''uc'i<'i^6o.), pa. ' TAYLOR perry, jr., & CC, Roleta, Tenn. igoo. The American Florist. 213 KENNICOTT BROS. CO., Wholesale Commission Florists. WRITE FOR SPECIAL QUOTATIONS ON WIRE WORK DURING SUMMER MONTHS. CMIIOA.OO. They are Fine; 2100 Bridesmaid in 4 -in. pots $4.00 1000 •■ "SH " 4.00 1720 '• "3 " 3.00 500 " "2 " 2.00 300 Brides "4 " 4.00 200 " "3V4 " 4 00 3500 " "3 " 3.00 1300 " "2 " 2.00 SOOOMeteors "3 " 2.50 None belter. We offer if unsold on receipt of order, 100 inoo $35.00 35 00 25.00 20.00 35.00 35.00 25.00 20.00 25.00 ..in 4 -in. pots 500 Mme. Chatenay 100 " ■• ....••:; 125 Mme. Cusine "4 ' 250 Lady Dorothea.... "4 150 •' •' "%M ' 2000 Golden Gate " 2M 700 Maid of Honor "4 700 '■2!i 5000 Brides and Maids in 3 and 4 are carried over stocl< ; they are offer them at 113.00 per 1000. lOO $4.00 3.00 3.50 4.00 2 50 2.50 3.00 3 00 pots. ood Latania Bcrbonica 3-in. Arei:a Lutescens 4 (Jocos Weddeiiana. ..... .3 Asparagus Sprengerii 6 ....4 " ■• ....3 lOOO Latania Bcrbonica 3-in. pots, 112.00 per 100 20.00 12.00 25.00 8.00 " 6.00 ....2 " 3 00 " Ficus Elastica. 6 in. pots 75c to $1.50 each. Boston Feru, 8-in. pots.. ..$25 CO to $35.00 per 100 Th^se Plan s arn vigorous and unusually fine. Will be We carfluly packed, and we guarantee them to be right in every respect. LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS, jawestown. n. y. Holiday Blooming NARCISSUS TRENCH DOIBLE VON SION. ■PARIS" BRAND. A Narcissus specialist in France has been breeding up for several years past a pure strain of ^arcissus Von Sion, and owing to the careful cultivation given them they produce blooms almost as large as the Dutch Von Sion. These cultivated French grown Von Sion have been forced by a few large eastern tloriils the past two years and have given good results, Unoer proper treatment they can be bloomed easily for Christmas, and even some weeks earlier. These culivated Von Sion are not to be confounded with the wild Von Sion offered by French growers and sold at low figures. We want each of our customers to try at lejst a few thousand of these for Christ- mas blooming, and if cultural directions as mentionea below are followed, we believed they will g've everv satisfaction. Per 100, $2 00; per 1000, $16,00. "NARCISSUS, French Grown VON SION for forcing for Christmas flowers, we would advise placing the bulbs as soon as received in - ugust or Septembe', in flats outside or in cold frames. They can be brought into the house for forcing about November iSth or as late as December 1st. When brought in ihe flower stdlks should show from 3 to 5 inches in the flats. 1 hese bulbs when so started will stand damp heat which is contrary to the habit of Dutch Von Sion." NOW READY FOR DELIVERY AT NEW YORK OR CHICAGO. Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO, 84-86 Randolpli 5t. NEW YORK, 14 Barclay St. Special Offer until October 1st PHOENIX CANARIENSIS, ElCL'ant stocli: fully characteristic. 4V^-inch pots, $25.00 a hundred; 5i4-inch pots, 1.35.00 a hundred. This is surely a bargain. J. B. HEISS, The Exotic Nurseries, DAYTON, OHIO. When corresponding with advertisert mention the Am bkican Fi,obi8T, CHEAP to CLOSE CUT Boston Ferns At $3.C0 per lOO, JaS 00 per 1000. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 13.50 per 100, $30,00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengerii, 82.50 per luO, $20,00 per 1000. The above are nice plants from 2i4-inch pots. OTAHEITE ORANQES, from 3-inch pots, -M.SO per 100; $10.00 per 1000. The Good & Reese Co., SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. PlcaiC tnentton the A met ican Florn/ 'when icrttine. SHIPPIND 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, $2.85; per 1000, $4.50. Send for samples EUCTRO or THIS UAF. POSTPAID, $1,25. American Florist Co., ^■a^. CHICAQO. PANSIES THE JENNINGS STRAIN of Show and Fancy Pansles. New Crop beed Now Ready. My 1900 strain is of the highest standard and can- not be excelled by any. Finest mixed, 2500 seeds, 81.00; V2-0Z., $2.50; oz.,$5.0<). Yellow, white, blue and black, in sep^'rate colora. 50c per pkt, post- paid by mail. Small Pansy Plants, 60c per 100 by mail. Cash with order. L. D. JtNlllllUSv 'ih« Fluest PanaieB. Lock Box 254. 80UTHP0RT, CONN. Please mention the American Florist when wrttinz- Perles, Maids, Brides. 5000 extra strong 3-in. plants in fineht possible shape Tor immediate planlinir and tarly bloom. Will pay for iliemf-eives in a few weeks. Special reduced prices to get the room: Maids and Brides $3 00 per 100 P ries, supt-rb stock 4.00 Siiniples for 25 cts. FIELD-OROWM CARNATIONS. 5000 Jubilee, Scott. Argyle and Victor, $5 per 100. Will exchange above or Maid Roses for some e.\t,ra strong McGowan Carnations. W. H. 6ULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. 40,000 Carnations 40,000 STRONG FIELD GROWN WM. SCOTT McGOWAN - AKMAZINDY Per JOO $3.00 - 2.50 3.0 J Per JOOO $25,00 20.00 25.00 Cash with order, please. WM. FLUEGEE. 154 Lawrence Ave., Station X, CHICAaO. Some Carnations. FINE FIELD-CNOWN. 400 Cardinal per 100, J5.00 SOD McGowan " 4.00 600 Scoit " 4.00 800 Albertini " 5 00 200 Pingree " 5.00 BROWN & CANFIELD, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. CARNATIONS Field Grown MARQUIS First, $15.00 Second, $10.00 L. E. MARQIISEE, Syracuse, N. Y. Good, healthy plants. 8000 Carnations G. H. Crane, per 100, jr.OO | Pingree, per 100, $3..')0 Mrs F. ,Ioost, •■ 5.00 1 Mirv Wood, '■ 3.50 IJavbreak, " 4.0n \Vhite Cloud, •' 6.00 Mr'». Jas. Dean, " 4.00 | Flora Hill, " 4.00 CARL RAUTH. Springfield, III. io,ooo Carnation Plants. i'Atra tine larjzft plants, carelull.v packed, $35 per 1000 F. Hill Alaska. McGowan, Scott, c? no., inn C. A. Dana. E Pief»on Lido- $5 per 100 „j„ Armazind,. 2000 feet of S-in. BOILER FLUES lor hot water beatiug for sale, 4c per foot, all in good condition, aO-foot lengths. GEORGE n. BENEDICT. Yo'kville. N. Y 100,000 PANSIES Roemer's superb prize, good bushy plants, per JOO. 50c.; per per JOOO, $3.00. S. 'X'. XS.A.PSXjJBir, Baaoonib, Til. 214 The American Florist. Sept. d, 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., Ohicago, 111. At New York. The sporting committee of the New York Florists' Club met at the bowling alleys on Monday afternoon, September 3. While getting ready for serious busi- ness they rolled up the following scores: Player 1st 2d 3d Total Traendly 112 lfi4 120 3«4 Schenok 162 131 117 410 Burns 127 99 148 374 Roehrs 143 136 U9 428 Steffens 103 106 103 3l2 The committee decided to distribute the ladies' prizes as won, to the three ladies having made highest scores. The next meeting of the Bowling Club will be held on the afternoon of the sec- ond Monday in October, at 4 p.m., at the usual place. Chicago Felicitates Herself. If Buffalo is getting more pleasure out of the basketful of mugs she won at Greater Gotham than the Chicago 'boys are finding in the contemplation of the Queen of Edgely cup, she is, indeed, in ecstasies. Perhaps it is because winning trophies is such a novel experience ior Chicago that her bowlers are prone to gather about the tall silver vase, with only now and then a word of regret when reference is made to that final, up-hill game which, had it been just a bare half dozen points better than the first one, would have swept the board in spite of Kasting, Webber and the whole Pan-American contingent. But Chicago is satisfied; she never did so well before. The Queen of Edgely cup, by the way, is no bauble; it is a big, massive, yet graceful piece of silver. It is worth in the vicinity of .$250, Captain Edgar F. Winterson being required to give his per- sonal bond for that amount for its safe- keeping and delivery to the National Florists' Bowling League at Buffalo in August, 1901, the cup not passing into the permanent possession of any club until that club shall have won it twice. Captain Winterson finds the trophy something more than an unmixed joy, for it is too valuable to lie around and too big to lock up in any safe needed in the florist trade. It's as tall as the average coffee urn in a restaurant, and twice as heavy, and the leather case, satin-lined, is as big as many trunks. The Chicago boys are pleased at the assurance of H. C. GeiE;er, of the Floral Exchange, the donor of the cup, that they are glad that the trophy is located in the "Beauty country"; it must be that Mr. Geiger expects the rose for which the cup is named, the pink American Beauty, to also find a warm welcome in Chicago. Detroit. PYTHIAN CONCLAVE MAKES BUSINESS BRISK. — MEETING OF THE CLDB. — OFFI- CERS INSTALLED. — BOWLERS WERE EMBARASSBD. The Knights of Pythias conclave held here last week brought to the city nearly 40,000 visitors and was the direct cause of an active demand for flowers all along the line. American Beauties were very much sought for and the dealers were unable to supply the required amount. It is not always easy to trace the cause of a sudden and extraordinary demand for flowers, but on this occasion there was no doubt that the reunion of the Knights was responsible for the activity in florists' circles the whole week, which would have been otherwise extremely dull. The Florists' Club meeting was largely attended on the evening of September 5 The newly elected officers were installed as follows: President, Geo. A. Rackham; vice-president, Frank Beard; secretary, Geo. Davis; treasurer, B. Sehroeter. The convention at New York, which was so well attended from here, was the chief topic of discussion, and all were loud in their praises of the hospitality tendered them by the New York Florists' Club. When our defeated bowlers returned they were greatly embarrassed to find the city gayly decorated and illuminated, but were later much relieved to learn that it was all for the Pythians. They were unsuccessful in their efforts to bring > back some of the coveted prizes but they j are not discouraged. Recent visitors: C. W. Ward, Queens,| N. Y.; Elmer D. Smith, Adrian, Mich.; J. M. Gasser, Cleveland, and Henryl Smith, Grand Rapids. J. F. S. THE QUEEN OF EDGELY.ICUP, CHICAGO'S TROPHY 'OF CONVENTION PROWESS. igoo. The American thORisT, 216 THE TRUE BOSTON FERN. All our Boston Ferns are pot-grown, bushy plants, well fur- nished with fronds from the pot up, and cannot be compared with the cheap, long-drawn-up, lifted stock irom the bench. A sample shipment will convince you of our superior stock. Runners from bench, short and stocky w 21/2 inch pot plants & 9 10 12 inch inch inch " inch pans inch " inch " inch " inch " inch " 0 ..@ ..@ ..hv ..(II ..((I ..(^. !» CARNATIONS, a Extra iiiip finld-grown plants. Flora Hill, Edith Foster, Daybreak, White Cloud and Joost. $6.00 per hundred. Cash, please. GEO. E. BUXTON, Nashua, N. H. 20,000 FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. Wg have the following varieties in excellent shape for shipment : Flora Hill, Gold XrooET, Daybreak. "Wm. Scott, Eldorado, Rose Queen, .Iubilee, Meteor, McGowan. Write I'T pnet's before placing your order. .\!s.. 6000 Violets. Princesi of Wales, field-grown. W. T. & F. P. BUTZ, New Castle, Pa. AHERICAN BEAUTY, four-inch, selected, $15.00 per 100. LIBERTY, four-inch, »75.00 per 100- MAID, BRIDE. PERLE, SUNSET, METEOR, MORGAN, MERMET, LaFRANCE, NIPHETOS, KAISERIN, GOLDEN QATB, MAID OF HONOR, 3-iii., J5.00 per 100; .S'j-in., $7.00; 4-in., 18.00. GRAFTED BRIDE, »-20.00 per 100, 6-inch. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, from iYi and 3-inoh pots, $3.50 to $3.00 per 110; $25.00 to $30.00 per 1000. /^ Q. MacBEAN, LAKEWOOD. N. d. CARNATIONS ■^■^PCTDI J^^ The Peerless First size, $12.00. Second Size, |10.00. F. B. TINKER, Peru, Ind. SURPLUS CARNATIONS. FLORA HILL, WHITE CLOUD, TRIUMPH, DAYBREAK, $5.00 per 100. AMERICA. CRANE. MELBA, BRADT, ,$6.00 per 100. Cash with order, yy jabransky, Kenton, 0. strong Dajbreak, Flora Hill. Iubilee $4.00 per 100. McGowan, Porlia, ,$3.00 per lOO, $2500 per 1000. Also a few Lawson, Crane. Bradt. etc. Geraniums, best varieties, 3!4-in., $2.00 per 100. RICHARD INSALL. West rioorestown. N. J. Carnations ROSE PLANTS BRIDES, MAIDS. PERLES, 3-in., $4 per 100 strong plants, very nice, healthy stock, sure to give complete satisfaction. Cash with order. J. N. KIDD. ST. JOSEPH. MO. New Galax. GREEN GALAX $ .SOperlOOO CUT FERNS 60 LEUCOTHOE 3.0O Cash with first order. Satisfaction guaranteed. J. N. PRITCHARD, Elk Park, N. C. TO CLOSE OUT. BOO American Beauties 2V4-in., $5.00 per 100, or $20.00 for the MO. 2000 Kaiserin, 2000 Golden Gate, 2000 Bridesmaid, 1000 Sleteor, 500 Garrett, 500 liride, 500 Perle, 500 Mermet. 3 and 3H-in., $3.00 per 100, or $25.00 per 1000. These are Fine Plants. Cash With Order. MRS. J. W. CROUCH, Chattanooga, Tenn. 216 The American Florist. Sept. 8, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. The prizes for the best collection of outdoor cut flowers, oflered by Henry A. Dreer and Henry F. Michell for the August meeting of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society brought out some 300 vasetuls. The winners of the Dreer prizes were; First, Joseph Hurley, gar- dener to J. M. Rhodes, Ardmore; second, John McCleary, gardener to W. Weight- man, Germantown. The Michell prize winners were: First, W. Fowler, gardener to Mrs. Charles Wheeler, Bryn Mawr; second, W. Robertson, gardener to J. W. Pepper, Jenkintown. Other awards were: For Magnus tomato, first, Francis Canning, gardener to Samuel T. Bodine, Villanova; second, James McGregor, gardener to Mrs. Thomas A. Scott. Lansdowne. Sugar corn, first, John McCleary; second, Francis Canning. The H. Waterer prize for best dish of twelve tomatoes was to the Stone of R. G. Carey, gardener to Thomas C. Price, Chestnut Hill. The second best plate was that of W. H. Carey, gardener to Mrs. Allen B. Rorke, Ardmore. Other exhibits receiving special men- tion were a well grown plant of Alla- manda Williamsii and six vases of the Allegheny hollyhock, grown by John Hobson, gardener to Ed ward A. Schmidt, Radnor, and orchids in several varieties by Alphonse Pericat, gardener to Mrs. G. B. Wilson, West Philadelphia. A new hybrid in this collection, Lailio-cattleya velutina elegans, was given a silver medal. 0O9DOD Neld-Grown " "CARNATIONS Argyle, Scott, Tidal Wave, Gold Nugget, Flora Hill, White Cloud, McGowan and Evelina, _S3.50 PER 100. $30.00 PER 1000. MRS. A. M. SGHAFER, 277 Balmoral Ave. CHICAGO. 10,000 Garnaiion Pianis. FIELD CROWN. ScotI, Hill, Cloud, Crane, Gomez and Joost. I-OR Cash Only. HRICF. (J^i Al'I'LICATION. J. A. SUYDAM, Florist, FLATBUSH. BROOKLYN, N. Y. CARNATIONS FIELD GROWN 1600 FLORA HILL, :iOO(l LI//.II; M•GO\VA^, 1500 WM. SCDtT. lOilfl'IIUAL WAVE. HOO DAYBKF-AK. S3. 00 per iOO, $25.00 per 1000. . WHITE CLOUD, $7.00 per 100. Special 'luotationa on large ijuantitie-s. P. R. QUINLAN, «re*er.t. Syracuse, N, Y. 8,000 Carnations., Field-Grown Plants, Strong Roots, free from disease. S^nd 50c for sample and prices. Ten best vars. lOOO PRIMULAS StroneJi/j-iii., per 100, $3.00. MURRAY, the Florist Seedsman, 403 Main St. PEnBIA, ILL. Extra Fine : : ^ rield- Grown Carnations. Per ICO Per tnoo 4000 GENEVIEVE LORD $10.00 $75 00 24:o CHICAGO 7.50 60.00 100 MRS. JAS. DEAN 5.00 2000 GEN. MACEO S 00 60 00 20O GEN. GOMEZ 8.00 SOO JOHN YOUNG 600 50.00 250 ARGVLE 4.00 5C00 ARMAZINDY 4.C0 30.00 70OO EVELINA 4 00 30 00 8000 WILLIAM SCOTT 4.00 30 GO BLOOMS OF ALL LEADING VARIETIES NOW READV, AT SOc AND SI. 00 PER HUNDRED. Cas/i )itust accompany order. CHICAGO CARNATION 00., Joliet, 100,000 Carnation Plants. WHITE VARIETies Flora Hill $5 00 per 100 White Clouil 7.00 Evelina 5.00 Lizzie McGowan . 4.00 ■' Mary Wood 4.00 John Youn^ 5.00 ■' YELLOW VARIETIES Eldorado 4.00 Muvor l'ini;ree 5.00 PINK VARIETIES Daybreak 4.00 per 100 Mrs. F .Joost 5.00 Albertina 5.00 Areyle 5.00 Triumpli 6.00 CRIMSON VARIETIES Gen. Gomez 8.00 Empress 5.00 " RED VARIETIES G. H. Crane 8. OO per 100 .Tubil-e 6.00 Bon Ton 5.00 YELLOW VARIFQATED .Manila 5 00 " VARIEGATED VARIETIES Helen Keller 5.00 Arniazmdy 5.00 " Speol^l Prions OKI 'K^ek.rsi^' Orders. MY STOCK IS E.XTRA FIXE. I Would be Pleased to Rei ei\ b Your Order. Rockford Seed Farms. Forest City Greenhouses. H. W. BUCKBEE, RSfr™'' WM. MURPHY Wholesale Carnation Grower station F, CINUNNATI, OHIO. FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS Want 450 Ijizzif McGowan in exchange for Daybreak, Flora Hill, Genessee or Por- tia. Above for sale, with Tidal Wave and Silver Spray. GEO. SOUSTER. ELGIN. ILL. ^^ CARNATIONS WITH PLENT* OF ROOTS. Send for prices of thirty-five best new and standard varieties. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, C3rx*AKi.d ECA-veao.* nXioli FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE. IHC rOLLOWING CARNATIONS: 3000 McGowan at$3.C0per 100; 100 Portia at $2.50; 200 Kittie Clover at $3.25; 300 Eldorado at $3.50; 100 Scott at $3.00. Will exchange for Smilax, Primula Obconica, or Double Violets. E. WICKERSHAM & CO., Pottstown, Pa. 20:000 CARNATIONS 2010 EXTRA FINE, FIELD CROWN. Per 100 FLORA niLL $5.00 WHITE CLOUD 6.00 DAYBREAK 4.00 WM. SCOTT 4.00 MARQUIS 12.00 G. H. CRANE 8.00 GEN. GOMEZ 8.00 MRS. BRADT 8.00 GOLD NUGGET 6,00 TRIUMPH 4.00 VICTOR 4.00 W, A. WEHLIN, Hornellsville, N. Y. GENEVIEVE ..LORD.. A NOTHER year's trial convinces us that it is ^^ not only a worthy successor to Wm. Scott, l.ut far superior to that variety in every wav. In ^hitrt it i> the finest pink Carnation to date, all tl]in^'3 consid'Ted. We offer a limited number of field grown plants as follows: First »i29, $12.00 per 100: second size, $10.00 per 100. Also a few other vars. Write for prices, etc. Delivery Sept. I. n. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. Please mention the American Florist to our advertisers. 2L8 The American Florist. Sept. and four feet, lOo. Field Caroations— Flora Hill, Lizzie McGowan (white), Scott, Tidal Wave (in pink), Morello and Jubilee (in red). Mayor Pinuree (yellow); $3.00 per 100. Qeraniums — 5,000 liruanti and Heteranthe (best scarlet). White Swiin and La Favorite (best while), American Wonder (best single scarlet), strong 2!4-inch, J1.60 per 100. Asparagus Sprengerll— Strong, 2V4-inch, ready for 4-incli, 5c., fine stock. (lASB With Order. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III. First. class, healthy Plants. To close out we quote the following low pricea : 500 lieauties 3-inch, $4.00 per 100 1000 Perles 3 • 3.00 1000 Meteors 3 " 2.00 800 Bridesmaids 3 " 3.00 400 Brides 3 " 3.00 CARNATION PLANTS. strictly flrst-class and in fine shape. Mrs. Bradt, 15.00 per 100. White Cloud, Flora Hill, Gold Nuu- ^-et, Ejanston, 14.00 piT 100. Win. S'-ott, Porti:i, Victor, »3.00 per 100 A. C. PRINCE & CO. , 76 & 78 Wabash Av.,Cliicago. 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. LONe, Publisher, BUFFALO. t«"*--k "■■■-«-»- Finest Quality. X:M.OXX^r» Any Quantity. Write us for prices delivered at your door. CALDWELL The WOODSMAN CO Inc.. Evergreen. Ala. BROWALLIA GIGANTEA (True) 214-in. pots, $3 per 100. R. cMttini^s, $1.50 ])er 100. Henry Elchholz, Florist, Waynesboro, Pa. MumimiiiliiiiiiililtitiiiiiiiiitttuiiliiimiitiiamuitiuiiiiimaniiitintnnniiMminnp At It Again Friday, September J 4th and every Tuesday and Friday thereafter during Septem- ber and October, PALMS, CARNATIONS And other seasonable stock AT AUCTION We want consignments from good growers. We can sell the goods. N. f . McCarthy 4 Co. 84 Hawley St.. BOSTON, HASS. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. ^TmrmmmnmnmmTTmTmTnTTmmTmmTmTTTTifmmmmTmmmfTfTmmfmTm* Marie Louise Violets CLEAN, HEALTHY. POT GROWN PLANTS, $4.00 per JOG J- $30.00 per JOOO L. L. MAY & COMPANY, ST. PAUL, MINN. STRONG FIELD-GROWN PLANTS OF Farounar violets. Free from disease ()f any kind. 86.00 per 100; »50.00 per 1000. JOHN McFARLAND, North Easton, Mass. GANNAS. Extra large clumps of the following varie- ties, $3.00 per doz. Egandale, Chicago, F. Vaughan, Robt. Christie, Alamania, Mile. Berat, Pres. McKinley and other good varieties. W. W. COLES. KOKOMO. IND. Edward B. Jackson, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only. In any quantity, for the least money. STAMFORD. - CONN. TTX/XT X"PC! l''rom pots, Al stock, free V X\/ JjXi X O from disease; Ladv Camp- bell, $a.50per 100, $20.0(1 ptT 1000; from 3oiid .4- In. pels, J4.00 per 100, $35.00 piT 1000. ROSES. Meteors. Perles, Maids aud lirides; extra llur slock, 3 in., $300 per 100, |a5.00 per 1000. ULsi-niiiit on large lots. CARNATIONS, a bargain on such varicities as White < 'loud. Flora Hill, New York, Evelina, Scott, etc. Write for price list. CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, IMich. Asparagus Plumosus Fine 3-in. Stock. $5.00 per hundred. ==^SmiIax== wmV Fine 3-in. Stock, $2.60 per hundred. pleASE. VAN WERT OREENHOLSES, VAN WERT, OHIO. BOSTON EERNS, Ready for 3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 4-in., $16.00 per 100; 5-6-in.. $20.00- $25.00 per 100. Also fine plants in 5-6-iu. pots, now ready for a shift, in pans or large pots, $35.00 per 100, $4 50 per doz. This is exceptionally good value. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 3-in., extra One, $8.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengerii. 2-in., $6.00 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana. 2>>.-in. pots, $10.00 per 100; 4 inch, $40.00 per 100. Large plants. II.SJO, $1.75, $2.00, $3.50, $3 00, up to $5.00. Send for Particulars. BOBBINK & ATKINS RUTHERFORD, N. J. Please tnention the American Florist when wriling. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE $2.60 per dozen, $17.60 per 100. BEGONIA Light Pink LORRAINE 50c eauh, $5.00 per dozen, $40.00 per 100. Plants of either of the above from 2^i-in. pots, stront; and healthy. See Convention Number for description of the last named newer variety. They will be the most popular plants for Christmas holid:iy sifts rnr years to come. Order Early From EDWIN LONSDALE, Wynduioor, (Near Pnlla). Pa. Money Order Office Sta. H.Philadelphia N. B. We have not cbanKed our location, but the P. O authoiltles havechauKCd our P. O. facilities. Hiasf mrntton the American Florist when 7t'rtttn^. For Fall Delivery Jt Two Sizes. Prices on Application. VINCA.... VARIEGATA FIELD GROWN, VIIiLS WM. A. CLARK & SON. 59 State St., Watertown. N. Y. BOSTON FERN. 7 and 8-in. puns $1'.> and $15 per doz. GERANIU MS, S.-A.Nutt and others, 3-in., $4 per 100. NEP. CORDATA COMPACTA. 3 in., $5.00 per 100; 6- in:, $:;o.0Oj).T 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. -'Vj-in., $5 per 100, ,$40 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. 2W-inch, $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. SMILAX, transphiuted, heavy, 60c per 100. Cash plbasb. Cjrl Hagenbufger, '^•ohio*." igoo. The American Florist. 219 ^ ^I^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Primroses 600 three-inch pot plnnts. Roi-iiier's best mixture, at $4,"0 ppr RO. Smilax 300 first size at Sl-50 per 100, and 1000 second size at ll.CO pi-r 100. Asparagfus Flumosus 3U0 three-inch pot plants at t6 00 per 100. Carnations Some bargains in field grown plants after Sept. 15. ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER, PA. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Per too ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, Fine young plants $5.00 BEGONIA REX, strong, 3-inch pot plants, in good assort- ment 6.00 CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS, 2M-inch pats 3.00 C/CLAMFN, Dry bulbs, finest strain, mixed fi.OO CAREX JAPONICA VARIEGATA, An excellent decorative grass. Extra strong plants from V-A pots 5.00 NEPHROLEPiS CORDIfOLIA, 2i4-inch pots 3.00 SMILAX, Field-grown, strong clumps 3 00 Extra heavy 5.00 NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian Mich. 100,000 FERNS IN FLATS At One Cent. Good, hardy plants 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. Pteris Cretica Alba, P. Tremula, P. Sul- cata, P. Hastata, P. Adiantoides, P. Longifolia, Adiantum, Lomaria, Lygo- dium, Nephrodium. Cristatum, Blechnura, Selaginellas, etc., etc. Post orders Wash- ington. JOHN H. LEY, Good Hope, D. C. BOSTON FERN. 2H-in. pots, $5.00 per IOC; 3-in. 18.00 per 100. UriniSOn ndmblBri aneTot oAeldVants for winter forcing. The CONARD & JONES COMPANY, "West Gr*o-ve, I»^, Beauties. Sprengerii, AM. BEAUTY ROSES, good, 3-inch, $6.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. strong plants, ready for 3-inch pots, $5.00 per 100, t45.00 per 1000. Robert f . Tesson, ^("Jouiriio''.'"''' Rubber Plants. 18 inches high above pot J3.00 per doz. 14 to 16 in. high above pot. . .$2.40 per doz. These plants are extra strong and well grown, and can be shifted to 6-inch pots. CINCINNATI FLORAL CO . 2330 Harrison Ave.. CINCINNATI, O. i^iSA°?iNE BOSTON FERNS 3'/4. 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7-mch pots, now ready for shipment. Some very fine plants of Asparagus Plumosus Nanus out of 2!»-inch pots. A few thousand mixed Roses on hand for planting. Write for prices GEO. A. KUHL. PEKIN, ILL. wfxx;iasEiias^sissisfsisi^£BiErjrjsEe;t^ JOSEPH HEACOCK, YNCOTE. P/ Palms § OFFERS THE FOLLOW- ING HOME-GROWN Free from INSECTS and DISEASE of any kind. They cannot tail to Give Satisfaction. Should be seen to be appreciated. A Trial Order is Solicited. 3 ?» 4-inch pot, 6 ■■ •■ 6 " " 8 " " 8 " " ARECA LUTESCENS. ! plants, 6-inch pot, 34-inch $12.00 per dozen; $100.00 per 100 ■ • 30 " 30.00 •■ " 36 " 36.00 KENTIA BELMOREANA. 5 to 6 leaves, 15 inches high $ 4.50 per dozen ; $ 35.00 per 100 6 " 24 " " 15.00 " 128.00 6to7 " 26 " " 18.00 " 150.00 6 to 7 " 30 to 32 inches high $3.00 each. 7to8 " 36iuch 4.00 " KENTIA FORSTERIANA. 4-inoh pot, 4 to 5 leaves, 15 inches high $4.50 per dozen; $35.00 per 100 8 ■■ " 6 •' 36 to 40 inches high $3.00 each, $36.00 per dozen. H •' ■• 6 " 48to50-in 4.00 " 48.00 A.XX IVIe^sxiremerits A.r© froran. Top o* r»ot. CHINESE■■■■PPl/V^POf^F<^ 50,000 finest large flowering fringed 1000, $15.00; Per 100, $1.75 Obconica grand., fimbriata, rosea and Forbesi " 2.00 Obconicii grandiflora and rosea, ready Sept. 20th. .„,.,„,,. f Sprengerii $3.00 per 100 Pansy "Seed, large flowering, Asparagus ^ piumosus 4.00 " ounce, $4.00 Cinerarias, October 1st $2.00 per 100. CASH PLEASE. JOS. H. CINNINGHA^I, Delaware, 0. PRIMROSES. FINEST SINGLE, all varieties, mixed, $2.00 per 103; DOUBLES, mixed, $3.50 per 100. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM. Fine, out of 3's, $4.00 per 100. GIANT PANSY SEED. The very best mammoth varieties, no finer ever offered; all the seed plants critically selected. SOW THE BEST. Packet, 3500 seeds, $1.00; half-pkt.. 50c. A packet of the grand new Dwarf Forget- Me-Not "Blue Beauty" added to every seed order. Strictly cash prices. l^fX^^i^"" JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. SANDER FLORISTS' ORCHIDS The Finest and Largest Stock in the world. ST. ALBANS, ENGUND and BRUGES, BELGIUM. Send for List of Commercial Varieties. A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y. Orchids! ^ Arrived fresh from the woods in fine condition: Laelia anceps, L. autumnalis, L. Crispa. L. flava, L. grandis tenebrosa, L. Perrinii, Oncidium Vari- cotum Rogersii, Cattleya Percivalliana and C. Mossiae. LAGER & HURRELL, s^"""' "<■ J- Orchid Qrowars and Importers. IVO'VEjI-.TriE:® IN r»JUA.^JTS That Can*t Be Had Klsewhere. 8uch as New Kalanchoe Flammea. New Incarvltleae. New Campanula MlrablUs, New Buddlelas. New Deutr zlas. Mr Pet«r Banr'B New White Lupin. The Grand New Salvia Glory of Siiittgart, The Edelweiss In bloom, New RuelUas, New HlblscuB, New Begonias, New Cannas, 200 New Dahlias, New Treasure Vine, New Shamrock Pea Send for Catalogue of Novelties. Always In quantity—Asparagus Sprengerl, Boston Fern. Baby Prlmroao, Edelweiss, Fern Balls, at low- est prices. A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia, Pa. BABY PRIMROSE Out of 2i4-in.. ready for 4-iu., $2.00 per 100. Henry Eichholz, Florist, Waynesboro, Pa. For Immediate Shipment. AAA Stock CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENOENS GIGANTEUM- Kinest strain in the world, in four true colors; ;t splendid stock of plants from 2i4-in. pots, $5.(10 per 100, $40.00 per 1000; from 3-in. pots, $7.(10 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. CHINESE PRIMROSES— (fringed) single und double, in the finest market varieties; from 2%- iu. pots, $2.50 per 100. BEGONIA REX— (rooted cuttings) in 15 vars. mixed, $1.50; assorted, $2.00 per 100. CINtRARIAS— hyb. maxima grandiflora nana, from 2;an. pc its, $3,50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. CARNATIONS— (flekl grown) strong, healthy plants; Daybreak, Wni. Scott, McGowan, White Cloud, first size $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; second size $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 250 plants of any of the above at the 1000 rate. ALL STOCK GUARANTEED A No. I. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Please mention the American Florist when wriling. CABBAGE plants, H. Succession, Early and Late, Flat Dutch, 15o per 100, $1.00 per 1000, $8.50 per 10,000. CELERY plants, Pink Plume, New Rose and other varieties, 15c per 100, $1.00 per 1000, $8.50 per lO.OOO. LETTUCE, Grand Rapids, Curled Simpson and other varieties, 15c per 100, $1.00 per 1000, $8.50 per 10,000. PARSLEY, extra strong, 25c per 100, $1.50 per 1000 (if wanted by mail add 10c per 100 on Cab- bage, Celery and Lettuce, 25c per 100 on Parsley) . Cash With Order. R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md. IHease mention the American Florist when writing. 220 The American Florist. Sept. S, Los Angeles. KRDGBR TAKES A EBST FROM LABOR. — SINGLETON CODET IN GOOD HANDS. — VARIOUS NOTES. Carl Krnger, -whose skill as a producer of carnations and begonias has made the firm of J. H. Sievers & Co., San Fran- cisco, known to the entire horticultural world, has been compelled to dispose of his interest in the firm on account of ill health. He is at present rusticating in Southern California and expects later in the season to visit some of the notable carnation establishments in the eastern cities. We all hope he will soon be in the horticultural harness again, fully recov- ered and ready to surpass all his previous successes. John Morley.vrhohas held a number of responsible places in England as well as in this country, has accepted the posi- tion of head gardener at Singleton Court, the residence of John Singleton, one of the principal owners of the Yellow Aster gold mines. This place, under the man- agement of Ernest Braunton, is rapidly becoming"one of the finest in the west and contains some of the best specimens of tropical trees and palms to be found in this vicinity. W. A. Peschelt, who has charge of the elegant grounds of U. S. Senator Jones, at Santa Monica, Cal.,has returned from a three months' vacation, most of which was spent in Europe. D. R. W. Lyons, N. Y.— Jas. P. Boyle has pur- chased the old rectory building of St. Michael's church, has removed it to his greenhouse property and will remodel it into a handsome dwelling. ALL Kurierymen, Seedimen and Plorliti with- Ing to do builneii with Eaiope ihould leod tor th« "Horticultural Advertiser" Thll !• Ike Britlih Trade Paper, belne read weekly by all Horticultural trader! ; It ii alio taken by over 1000 of the bett Continental houiei. Annual ■ubioription to cover colt of pottage 7S oenti. iddnm, EDITOR" "PTHB"H. «." Chilwell Nurseries. LOWOHAM. Notti. England. GARDENING Thli It the paper to recommend to your ouBtomers, the leading horticultural Journal in America for amateur§ •1>00 Per Year. Sample Copies Free- Liberal termi to florliu who ta»e aabfonptlon*. THE 6ARDENIN6 CO. "0"°" Bid«. CHICAGO. "NICOMIT[" (PATENT) Vapor Insecticide No labor required. Harmless to bloom and foliage. A certain killer of ALL GREENHOUSE BUGS. SOLD BY SEEDSMEN. The Tobacco Warehoasing and Trading Co.. LOUISVILLE. KY. LIQUID PLANT FOOD For Greenhouse Cultivating. EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY, Chicago Office: 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston. H. K. SsroER, Suite 423, 260 Claris St. :x..a3..:xa;_:a33..Es;.^ MKOTEEN IT COSTS A CENT5 FOR EACH 600 FEET OF -7 FLOOR SPACE ?. DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE I J>LifcMi'lti'rt1Jtl.^'lJ:M'irii'>ill> ' \y\ iX USED FOR FUMIGATION OR SPRAYINC mDOORSOIl I W. Thi Hmi CHiaotlvn Ca.. KligtUi. R, I. Gardeners' Chronicle. A Weekly Illustrated Jonmal. ESTABLISHIO 1841. The "aABDBt^Ba' CHB0N1CLB" haa been roB OV«B FUTT TKAB8 THB LlADINO JOIIBNAL Of Itl olau. It has achieved this position beoanse, while ipeolally devottnK Itaelf to eupplrlDt; the dally require- ments of Kardeners of all olasBes. muob of the Infor- mation famished Is of suoh general and permanent ralne, that the OAKDBNBBS' CEBONICLB" ll , looked up to as the standard authoritt on tbt nUeot* of which It treau. Snbforlptlon to the United SUtea, M.K per tmt Bamlttanoea to be made payable to H. Q. COv^. OFFIOl:— 41 WAllinoton St.. Coven Qardan. London. Enaland, j Die Bindekunst Einzige Special Zeitschrift der Welt fur BLUMENBINDEREI. Probenommern omsonst. Abonnemcnt tO M. jahrlich. J. OLBERTZ, Blndekunst Verlag, ERFURT, DEUTSCHLAND. Please mention the American Florist when writing. The most widely circulated German gardening journal, treating 6l alldepartmenttof hortloultura and floriculture. Numerous eminent coriespond- 1 entt in all parti of the world. An adiertiiing medium of the highest class. MoUer's Deutsche Gartner Zeitung it publithed I weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription 13.00 | per annum, Inolualng pottage. Sample ooplet.free, Tudwid'VroIIer-Trfizrh I™ Regan Printing House | NURSERY SEED flORISTS CATALOGUES 87-9 J Plymouth Place, j» jt jt CHICAGO^* J* j» .4* ii, iti m in AN Indispensable Adjunct I TO a successful wholesale business is an up-to-date, accurate, cofnplcte 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. 334 Dearborn St., CHICAQO, ILL. igoo. The American Florist. 221 WE ARE READY For the coining season with the most complete and comprehensive line of "Florists' Supplies" to be found in America. Being one of the LARGEST IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS of We invite every Florist to step in and see our stock, if at all possible, or write to us for our HANDSOME NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALO&UE. which will be found complete and up-to-date. A few of our specialties are IMPORTED CyCiS LEAVES (duii and glazed), our FAMOUS WHEAT SHEAVES, IMMORTELLES. CAPE FLOWERS (aii colors), NOVELTIES IN FANCY AND PLANT BASKETS, for every occasion; ROT COVERS, PEDESTALS, and EVERYTHING ""^^ '^ needed by the trade will be found at " HEADQUARTERS." M» Rlv>C & C>0« Irnpcters and Manufacturers, 918 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Boston Florist Letter Go, MANtlPACTURERS OP FLORSSTS' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and Tar- nished* 18x30x13 made in two sectlonsi one for each size letter, g'iven away w^ith first order of 500 letters. Block Letters. 1 H or 2-lncn size, per 100, $2.00. Borlpt Letters. $4. Fastener with each letter oriro«a. Used by leadlns florlste everywhere and for t^ie b? all wboleeale tlorlats and supply dealers. N. F, McCarthy, Treas. and Mam^ef^ 84 Hawley St.. BOSTON, MASS» H. BAYERSOORFER & GO. Cyoas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New Catologne of all FLORISTS' BTJPPLIHa On mpplloatlon. |v~For the trade only. H. BAYERSOORFER & GO. 60. 62. 64 and 66 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. A. HERRMANN, Cape flowers, all colobb; Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, AND All Florists' Supplies. Send for Prloei. 404>4I2 Cast S4th St., NEW YORK. John Conley &Son, Manufacturers ot 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET, HEADQUARTERS COCOA FIBRE. SHEEP MANURE. BONE all grades. IMPORTED SOOT, SPHAGNUM and GREEN MOSS. RUSTIC WORK, all kinds, CLAY'S FERTILIZER. DUNNE & CO., U^S'ii New York. HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES. We've thousands of readers and hun- dredsof advertisers. Each helps the other. {PURE RAW BONE MEAL Z'^S'^r^^^li^il J nothing equals it. Use it on Chr)santhemums and you will win the prize J I at your flower show for the best bloom. 10 pounds, 40c; 25 pounds, 75c; S 1 50 pounds, ;gl.25; 100 pounds, g2.00; 1 Bag, 200 pounds, 53.75. 1 I . . THE VAIL SEED CO., Indianapolis, ind. ] SiGMUND GeLLER Importer and Mfr. of Florists' Supplies Complete Stock— New Goods -New Illustrated Catalogue Now Ready. Send for it. 108 W. 28th St , neareth Av., NEW YORK. Imported Prepared GYGAS LEAVES LOWEST PRICES. RECEIVING REGULAR SHIPMENTS. florlda Natural Products Co., "^ F. O. Box a7:s, Indianapollft, Ind. SMILAX STR.NGING Made Ea:y by the use of MEYER Green SILKALINE JUST THE SHADE OF THE FOLIAQE. Samples and prices free. JOHN C. MEYER i£ CO., 80-84 Kingston St. BOSTON, AfASS. For Hale by leadlnK FlorlBt«. Universal Inseoticids For Flowera, Trees and AulmAlB. Reoommended and in me by the foremost floristi and nurserymen in the land. For Sale at the Seed Store*. ROSE MFG. GO. NIA6ARA FALLS. N. Y. REED & KELLER, Manufacturers FloriSts' DcsignS. ae^s?™"'"' Florists' Supplies. 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. THE MOWER THAT will KILL ALL THL WLEDS 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. ^^iSend for circulars and prices. CLIPPER LAWN MOWER CO., N°"b%*r"' Invalid Appliance Co., COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS fVease mention the American FtoriU when zurmn^. KIFT'S PATENT Adjustable Vase Holders No. 1 — BraaB. nlckled, 4 feet lonp. 6 olasps to each rod. Price complete (with ^reen or white tumblers) fS.'id Price complete (with green or white cornucopia vaBuB) 12 50. No. 2— Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed and nickeled. with three clasps for 6 to 6-ln pots, each, 11. 75. Elft's patent rubber capped FlowerTubea, ^tn. diameter, per 100. t3 50. ROBERT KIFT, Florist, 172fi Chestnat 8t. Philadelphia, Penn Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. OUR DIRBCTORY FOR 1900 WILL BB MAILBD TO YOU PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS. 222 The American Florist. Sept. S, V Washington. LITTLE DEMAND. — STOCK LOOKING WELL. — CONVENTIONITES HAPPY. — CENTAUEEA INDOORS. Trade has not improved much, as the weather is still very hot. With a few good rains outdoor flowers are looking fairly well. Asters and tuberoses are quite plentiful but not much in demand as yet. All the boys who attended the conven- tion at New York have returned in high spirits and are well pleased with their trip. The highest praise is heard for the New York people and the way they managed things. The American Rose Co. is cutting some fineCentaureaimperidlis, grown indoors. The flowers last a long time and make a good show. P. G. Rochester, N. Y.— Mrs. Schomburg has just completed a house 18x60 and J. B. Keller Sons are adding one 20x100 for azaleas. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Packed in Bmall orates, eaiy to handle. Price per orate Price per orate 1HI0 2-In poU In orste, 14.88 120 7-ln, POU In onte. 14 . 20 1500 2U 1500 2S 6.26 60 8 ' 3.W D.OO 48 9 ' 3.60 1000 3 500 4810 ' 4.80 800 3M 5.80 2411 • 3.60 5004 4.60 24 12 ' 4.80 3305 4.61 1214 ■ 4.80 1M6 3.16 616 ' 4.60 ■"Seed pans, same price aa pots. Bend Tor price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. 10 per cent off for cash with order. HILFINQER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. A0auiT BOLKIB A BoNS. New Tork Agentj 6S n«T BTBIWT, NBW TORK CTTT KELLER BROS., ^ 213-16-17.19.21.23 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. Red Standard Pots. CORRECT SIZE. SUPERIOR QUALITY. Writt* for price list. 6. HENNE6KE 60.. ^'^\'^^^- FHease mention the American Florist when ivriling. Standards* J* 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 Strseli N. E. WASHINOTON. D. C FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS '^^ Lilt and SAMPLES PRBB eWAHN'S POTTERY MF'G OO.. P. O. Box 78, Minneapolit, Minn. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANDTAOTUKIBS OF Flower Pots. Before buylnx irrlte for prteee. 361-363 Herndon Street near wnghtwood Are., CHICAGO. lkL< CYPRESS 'i^«" .r.."^-.,.. wmm Wtt&WMm&m OE: ISESOS., Florists, 8 So, SU(ll>nry, M«88. Ti QQQQSQQSQQQQ The Bottomless Pot MOIiE KSPECIiLLT FOR VIOLET AND CARNATION COLTDRE, ALSO THOSE BED POTS "Standard**." Azalea Pots, Fern Pots, Bulb Pans. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, Eitabllthed 1853. DETROIT, MICH. I'. c>. Adilri-ss, VM llowAivD St. HARRY BALSLLY, Traveling Representative. Please mention the A tnerican Florist when vniling. WtllLLDINPOTMCO. l-PtllLADELPtllA-PA 'iX->^ BRANCH WAREHOUSES \ Jersey city, IN. J I Long Island City. N. Y. INDEPENDENT OF ALL TRUSTS. fk| BOO f"rt;ri't'riliouses, Consprvutories, Ilot- ULIIwd bt'Js, etc. Also Hott>*^d Sashes imd Mats. Piiints. Oils. etc. THE REED GLASS & PAINT CO., 466 W. Broadway. NEW YORK. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. fgoo. The American Florist. 223 GALVANIZED STEEL Wire Rose Stakes straight or Looped and Pointed. The Model Extension Carnation Support. Lancaster, Pa., June 17, '99. Mr. Thebon Parker, Brooklyn. N. Y.; Dear Sir.— Your Model Carnation Support is all right in every way, and will no doubt be considered as necessary as good plants with growers when better known. [ consider it the best in the market, and if your other Specialties are as good, they should make another addition to the money makers of 1900. Very Respectfully, Albkrt M. Herr. Samples and Prices on Application to THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO.. 226 North 9th Street, BROOKLYN, N. V. 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. Pieaic mention the American Florist when writing. D. 0. Cunningham J .Glass Co., PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GUSS. HOT-nOlSE GLASS A SPECIALTY. ; Holds Class Firmly I See the Point M* c Tke V«» Beyper Per. < feet eisxlnr PdiU ars 1 th« beet. No right, or < latt*. Box of 1000 poinU ! 76 cents, postpaid. I BENBT A. DREER, 4 T14 ChcatB.t Bt., Pklt.., P&. y^W^WW^WWWWW^P^W ! FOR INSURANCE AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL, Address JOHN a. ESLER, See'y F. H. A., SADDLE RIVER, N. J AMERICAN CHAMPION BOILER. THE -NEW OEPfHRTORE." >^VENTIL(VTIN& /\PPLIf^NCE,^ MY PICTURE AS A "KID." (Presentiog a rear view of a stem reality ) When I was young, you will observe, I was very backward; but I have got over that, and now come to the front claiming to have the best WATER HEATER, VENTILATING APPLIANCE and SASH HINGE for greenhouse purposes, that are in the market. Furthermore, they are so simple in construction I can afford to sell them much cheaper than other styles. Now florists, don't be backward in sending for a catalogue. Remember, when you find you NEED a thing, the sooner you get it, the more you will have for your money, again I say "DON'T BE BACKWARD," but "keep up with the band wagon." Let me hear from you AT ONCE. J J) CARMODY, Evansville, Ind. Please mention the American Florist when writing. \ • ( H i l^^^tg^>st^^s^^^JCT^^1i?^>^>t;' ^ ^ o* PROMPT SHIPMENT | ^•fm^l' Pnrelinseed Oil Putty.Pjints,BrusliesEt(. 12^ WRITE FOR. LATEST^mCES.^ ^ X<;| Water Every Day in the Year for Flowers and Lawns when RIDER or ERICSSON HOT AIR FUMFS 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, Kew York. Teniente-Rey 71, 239 Franklin Street, Boston. Havana Cuba 692 Craig' Street, Montreal, P. Q. 86 Lake Street, ChlcaEfo. 40 N. 7th Street, Philadelphia. 22 A. Pitt Street, Sidney, N. S. W. Valley Gutter and Drip Conductor. 64c Ser foot. Without irlp Conductor, 40o per foot. Jennings Bros., GRECIVnOUSE DESIGNERS... & BUILDERS. Mfrs. of and dealers in Creenhouse Specialtiea, Patent Iron Bench Frame Fittings, Improved Cast iron Gutters and Plates. Catalogue. jGnDlllgS BTOSi, PhlfJdelpbla, Fa. 224 The American Florist, Sept. S, Index to Advertisers. AdTertlilng Batea '204 Allen J K 2l» Amerloan BoaeGo.-20t> U Amllng B C 2,7 211 Banner J L 2Ut> Barnard W W & Co.. 1 Baur 8 Alfred . . t Bassett^ WaBbburn...207 Bayewdorfer u sCu. 221 Benedict Geo a vi:i Benihey & Co 2U7 Berger H H & Co li Bernlng H G as Beaulleu H l( Blndekunsi Die 220 Blano A & Co 219 KoC>bln& Sl Atkins 21S Boston TiBtter Co 221 Boyd J H U 212 Brown Peter 211 Brown & Canfl?ld 213 oruns H N H mcibeeH W 217 Baalung J A 2 . Bnnyard n A 206 tnrpee w Ailee&Co. II Burton John 211 Butz W T & F P 2'5 Buiton Geo E 215 Caldwell ths Woods- man Co 2.t; 21s California Nursery 1.0 il OarmodyJ '» 223 Cbadwlck Chas 21ii Ctlloago uaniation Co 2.7 Cbloago House Wreck Ing Co 222 r'lnolnnati cm Klc 00.2UJ Cincinnati Floral Co.. 219 ijiark Wm A i, 8on..2iS Clipper Lawn Mower Co 221 Cohen J M 20B Coles W W 2is Conard & Jones CO.. ..219 Coniey John i. Son.. ..221 CoolldKB Bros 222 CottaKO Gardens 1 Crabb & Hunter 218 Train UobtS Son 211 Crouch Mrs J W 21.'. Gonningbam Jos H. ..219 Cunningham D O Glass Co 223 Danley 8 T 21i Deamud JB ''0*i Detroit Flo'r Pot WRs 222 De LIchtbuer A Cardon II Dexter Ulllan Allen.. 20l> Dletsch A & Co 224 DlUon J li 21ti Domer Fred&Sons Co 215 DreerU A 22;j Donne & Co 221 Bastem Chemical C". .220 Elohholi Henry.... 218 219 BmestWH 2i2 Ferguson John B 20s Flnley Lawn Bake Co 2i4 Florida Nat Prod Co ..221 FUiegge Wm 211 Ford Bros 2i9 Foster Lucius H 211 Gardeners Chronicle. .220 Gardening Co The 220 Garland Geo M Ill Oeller Slgmund 221 Ghonnley Wm 2u9 Gibbons H W W Glblln A Co Ill Good & Keese Co 213 Gorton & LIdgerwood .III Gulletti ions W H...213 Gnnther Wm U 209 Qurney Heater Co 2*4 Uagenburger Carl 218 HaU Assn 223 Hancock Geo & Bon . .217 Harvey W P 217 Beacook Joseph 219 Helss J B 213 Heller & Co 11 iienneoke C Co '222 Herendeen Mfg Co ...IV Herr Albert M 211219 Herrmann A 221 Uerron Dana R 216 Hews A U * Co 222 Hllflnger Bros 222 HUl B O 4 Co I Hlppard B 223 HltchlngsiCo IV Holton & Uunkel Co. .2P6 Hooker HM Co 223 Uoran Bdw C 2iU Hon AdT 220 Hose Connection Co.,2iO Hunt B U 207 Insall HIchard 215 Invalid Appliance Co. 221 Jackson & Perkins Co. 2 2 Jackson B B 218 Jacobs 8 & Jons IV Jennings B B 213 Jennings Bros 223 Johnson & Stokes 21 Basting W F 208 Keller Bros 222 Keller Geo Ji Son 222 Kellogg Geo M 2as Kenninott Bros CO 213 Kldd J N 215 Klft Robert 221 Kruesobeli Brui Co IV KnehnC A 208 , 209 , .2U.S .212 KuhlGeo A 219 Lager & Hurrell 219 Lakev'w Hose Garden. 2':l Lang Julius 2 9 Ley John U 2 9 LlinprechtSJ 209 LocKlaod LumLO 220 Long D B 218 Lonsdale Bdwln 218 l^rd & Bumham Co. . . I V Loven J G 207 Lucas J ^ Co Ill Lynch W B 2,7 McCarthy 4 Co N F. . 2C8 2 8 McFadden K C. . iVI McFar and John 2.4 McK'UarA wiuwrsOD2ll7 MacBean AS 215 Madnr Paul 219 Marqulaee L B 213 May L Li Co 218 Meyer John (; « Co . . .221 Mlllang 4 Co 2 9 Mlllang Frank 209 Model Plant Slake Co 223 Moller's Gartner Zel tung 220 MonloeerJCCo 222 Moon Samuel C 212 Moon Wm H 212 Moore. Hentz ANash. .209 Morris Floral Co 211 Moss Geo M 2 8 MurphT Wm 217 Murray Jas C 217 ! Myers 4 Co 224 Nlessen Leo 208 Noenne \- Hoepker II N Y cut /lownr HI. . 201 N T Cut Flower Co.. Pennock Sam' I 8 .. Perry Taylor & Co. . Pierce F O Co Ill PltloDUrgCnt Flo Co.. 200 PoUworth C C Co 2Vi Prince AG* Co. ..207 21.S Prltchard J N 215 UnakerCitv vionwas.lll Qulnlan P H 217 kandall A u 201 Baulb Carl 213 Baynor J 1 209 Beed Glaus ftPalnt Co 222 Beed \ Keller 221 Began Printing Hoosfl 2'20 Belnberg Geo '207 217 Belnberg Peter. ...207 2l0 Retzer Walter 4 Co I Bice M &Co 221 Rlder-BrlcssonBng Co 223 Rodgers Alex 11 Rolker A480I1B II Rose Mfg Co 221 Rupp John F 21'J Sabransky W 215 Sander 4 Co. .. 219 Schafer Mrs A M 216 SchenckS C IV Soblllo Adam IV ' Schmidt J C 210 II Scollav John A Ill Sheridan W F 2 9 Slebreoht 4 Son 1 Bltnatlons s Wanu . 205 Skabcura Dip Co 2'20 Smith Nath 4 Hon .. 219 Snmrttiwalte C, A Produce Co II Soltau V II SousterGeo 217 Sooth Sloe Floral Co 21s Btahl Chas B 2 8 Stearns Lumber Co ...III Stootbotr 11 A 4 CO . II Storrs 4 Harrison Co 212 8tyer J J 21 • Suydam J A 21i; Sniberiand Geo A 2ii8 Bwahn Pottery Mtgoo. ■2'2-2 Tesson Robt F 219 Thorbum J M4 Co. 210 Tinker F B 21.'i Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co 2'.'il Traendly 4 schenck . . 2 9 Vail Seed Co '221 Van Wert Greenhes .218 Vaughan'B Seed store 210 213 216 1 Vlck'B Sons Jas II Vincent & Son 219 Vredenburg 4 Co II Wabash BR II WatsonGC 212 11 Weathered'B Sons Thos W Ill Weber U 4 Sons . .217 Weeber 4 Don. ... 11 Wetland 4 Rlsch '207 Welch Bros 208 Wettlln W A 217 Whllldln Pot 'o 22i Wlckershsin B 4 Co .217 Wl*"or Bros 207 2'r. WItlin Chas 21i'. WlitboldTheUeoCo... I Wood Bros 211 Woodrofle 4 Bern- helmer 20^ WredeH U Young Jno 2i9 Young 4 Nugent '209 Young Thos Jr "09 Zlrnglebel D 211 Clinton, N. Y.— A large consignment of hop vines was sent from this place last 'week to Newport, R. I. They were to be used in the elaborate decorations for two harvest dinners given by leading society ladies. BOILERS Something that the florist cim rely upon :iud know that they will give satisfaction. The tireatest results obtained from a luiuiraum consumption of fuel. We manufacture Boilers capable of heating any size Greenhouse RELIABLE-DURABLE-ECONOMICAL. SEND FOR GREENHOUSE CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST. GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. NEW vouK CITY BKANrii ; 74 Franklin St. Cor. Arch, 111 Filth Ave., cor 18th St. BOSTON, MASS. Western Selling: Agents, JAMES B. CLOW « SONS, S22-824 Lake St., CUcaeo, lU. GURNEY "400 SERIES' HOT WATER HEATER. Picasc mriitton the A merican Florist when ii'v ttmg. [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.) W E furnish FREE Of CHARGE to our customers, drawings showing the most improved construction for their special wants. J* J* J* GREENHOUSE MATERIAL, Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress. BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMAMSHIP. SI Ai DIETSCH & Go. ShefSeid Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. finley Rotary Lawn Rake. Something New. "Pata! We Can Rake Your Lawn.' THIS IS A CUT SHOWING THE FINLEY LAWN RAKE IN OPERATION The mower and reaper succeeded the eovihe; the threeher succeeded the Hull—but never until now has a machine been Id- vPDted to take the place of the antiquated band rake The machine hita arrived. This 1b It. YOD NEKD IT. A THOROUGHLY duraiile and reliable niachinn, to follow Ihe liivvn mower. It takes up nil the i^rass, either lonj; or short; twigs, leaves and smiill loose litter of any kind, stones in- cluded, that a HAND rake would not touch. A man can rakr- three times as fast as with a hand rake. ^^A CHILI) can run it. jusi the thiuK to flght crabKrass. Send for Particulars. It will save its cost in 60 days on any ^ood lawn. ^FINLEY LAWN RAKE CO., PRICE $12.00. JOLIET. ILLINOIS. fimsrica is "ths Prou/ c: the IIesseI; thsre may he mare camfart Umidships, but we are the Srst to touch Uaknoi'a Seas. Vol. XVI. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 15, 1900. No. 641. f iHIg ^i!lfll!@/4l» 1F|L@ISI!@7 CopyrUht 1900, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published evsrt Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 334 Dearborn St., Chicago. Bactern Office: 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, J2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OmcEBS — E. M. Wood, Natick, Mass., presi- dent: F. R. PiERSoN, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice- president; Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Bsattt. Oil City, Pa., treasurer. The s'^vent^enlh annual meeting will he hpld at KulTalo Auzust, 1901. OFPiLEUri-ELE< T (tobe installed January 1. 1901) Patrick O M:ir:i. New York, pn-sident,;" W. P. Kasting. B "(T^ilo, vice-president; secretary and treasurer :is before. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting at New York, 1901. Leonard Babbok, 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. -Vnn'ial m^etingat K'lffAlo, August, 1931. Edwin L-Qsdale. Chestnut Hill, Pa., secretary. THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER. CO/^TENTS. Inventories for florists 22b The clematis 226 New potyantha rose Snovvnake (illus.) 227 English horticulturhl auctions 227 Greenliouse ventilation 2:17 Hydrani,'f.'as as pot plants (illus ) 228 Cut flower packau'es 228 Flower show in Colorado 228 A(|uatics in the District of Columbia (illus.).. 228 New York 229 Philadelphia 2:^il 1 Chicago 231 j-i*5t. Louis '. 281 Orange. N. ,J 2.31 I American Carnation Soci'-tv 231 i Cemetery superintendeals convene 2."?; I Greenhouse building 23Z : Pan- American notes 232 Obituary— Geo. \V. Gaskill ^232 — William Saunders (portrait) 232 (catalogues r<-ceived 233 Peoria 234 The seed trade ....238 Boston 238 The nursery trade \[ [ 240 Our pastimes— At Flatbush 241 Baltimore 04-^ Washington 244 Nashvill .2i 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.. OHIOAQO. Greenhouse repairs should now be completed as speedily as possible. Stocks of field grown carnation plants are rather smaller than usual and demand is active. Co-operative coal buying has proven successful in Chicago although the meas- ure of cooperation was meagre. " Repeated effort during the week has tailed to establish telegraphic communi- cation with those of the trade at Galves- ton, Texas. Florioultural interests there are not small, there being some dozen tirms engaged, and their loss must have been heavy in the great storm which took thousands of Uves and destroyed miUions of dollars of property One of ourcorrespoiidentshas objected to the pipe clay, mentioned in our last issue as a shading material for carna- tions, etc., on account of its scarcity in certain districts. Thi< writer would therefore do well to substitute air-slaked lime, which is recommended by Robt. Craig, of Philadelphia. Ordinary showers of rain will not remove this shading and it is easily rubbed oft with a cloth when drv. American Carnation Society. department of registration. Registered by J. Howard Pyle, Willow- dale, Pa , Carnation I^ena, color a little darker than Scott, size two and one-half to three and one-quarter inches. Stem very stiff and of good length. Very pro- ductive and never bursts. Vigorous and healthy; has been grown seven years and gets better every year. Alhert M. Hekr, Sec y, Cemetery Superintendents Convene. The fourteenth annual convention of the Association of American Cemetery Superintendents was in session at Cleve- land, Ohio, September 11 to 13. The sessions were held in the assembly room of the HoUenden Hotel and there was the usual lengthy list of essays upon topics connected with cemetery work, interrupted for excursions to various neighboring points of interest. The attendance was satisfactory and the officers elected were as follows: President, George M. Painter, W«st Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia; vice- president, Frank liurick, Detroit; secre- tary-treasurer, H. Wilson Ross, Xewton Cemetery, Newton Center, Mass. Pitts- burg was selected as the place of meeting for T.iOl. Greenhouse Building. Avondale, Pa. — Enoch ]. Cloud, one house. Philadelphia, I'a.— J. Koehler & Son, two houses. Orion, Mich. — Dungey & Son, one house. Louisville, Ky.— F. Walker & Co., house 18x80, one 20xS0. Canaan, Conn.— "The Maples," carna- tion house 16x36. Newtown, Pa. — W. T. Hillborn, house 35i85. New York Mills, N. Y.— Mrs. Herbage, conservatory. West Newton, Mass. — Mrs. Mary Bowen, conservatory. Otter River, Mass.— Herbert Howard, one house. Kennett Square, Pa.— Wm. Swayne, three houses. Hartford, Wis.— C. B. Tremain, range of houses. Danvers, Mass. — B. F. Arnold & Son, house 22x100. . Washington, D. C. — Botanic Garden, propagating house 10x119. Mountainville, N. Y. — H. Jacob, one forcing house. Rockland, Mass. — W. B. Arnold, one house. Quakertown, Pa — Elmer Rawlings, house 20x200. Pan-American Notes. Since my last notes great progress has been made in every department. The rains have had a very beneficial effect on grass, trees and shrubs. A large area that was, even in July, the most formid- able of clay banks is now finely graded and covered with grass as green and smooth as the proverbial billiard table. The nympbjcas planted in numerous pools in July are making a fine growth and many of them are flowering. Mr. Ulrich, the landscape gardener, is now busy placing groups of herbaceous plants on the margins of the shrubbery borders. Properly, he is not mixing up indiscrim- inately a great many species, but is put- ting groups of one species and variety here and there. This is as our hardy plants grow in the temperate zone, in colonies and not a hundred species in a few square vards, as we find in the trop- ics. Mr. lliich has over 200,000 of these herbaceous plants and they must add immensely to the appearance of the grounds n< xt summer. The Horticulture building is in course of erection. The two conservatories leading on the north and f outh to the Forestry and Mines and Graphic Arts are already completed and will be heated so that they can be utilized by New Year's. Many of the fine beds in the grand court and the sunken gardens are now assuming shape. The grading is practically done in the esplanades and the fore court and on the banlis of the cascades. The United States building will soon be roofed in. This is a most beautiful and imposing structure. At the rear of the Government building, just across the canal, the Agricultural Department, under the direction of Prof. J. Lamson-Scribner, and executed by Mr. Ball, of Washington, has made an exhibit of all the useful grasses of the United States. The plot covers one and one half acres and every kind of grass used in the states and territories, even to sand bind- ers, will be found there. This exhibit will be of great value to agriculturists and Mr. Scribner informs me that the Depart- ment has never made a similar exhibit. The horticulturists of the country will be pleased to hear that many large entries have been received. X'aughan's Seed Store, of Chicago, has about half an acre devoted to an exhibit of lawn grass on which there are half a dozen very fine beds. Just at the north of that Peter, Henderson & Co. have a similar plot. These are finely situated, being close t*l the midway. By the side of the main] entrance is a similar exhibit by Henry A., Dreer, of Philadelphia, and near by local firm, Whitney-Eckstein Co., hard another plot. F. R. Pierson, ot Tarryri town, has entered for a very large! exhibit of choice trees, shrubs and plantsj and numerous other firms have also entered for exhibits. Large beds of hardy roses located lo the music garden have made a mo8t_ excellent growth. They were planted" fu'ly six weeks later than the propertime but with good care they are going to be a great success. This is very encourag- ing, as it tells us what we can expect from other exhibits when planted at the proper time. Any doubts as to the expo- sition being ready on time are now dis- pelled. Every building is nearing com- pletion and several of them can now be seen frnni some of the railway lines enter- ing Buffalo. It is pleasant to hear from visitors who were well acquainted with the progress of the World's Fair, that in preparation in all departments we are away ahead of that great institution. Some enthusiastic horticulturists have ventured to say that we "have the World's Fair beaten already." This may sound a little boastful, but mind, we did not say it. I can only repeat that when completed, and the 150 acres of Buffalo's beautiful Delaware Park are thrown into the grounds of the exposition, it will, in point of beauty of landscape and archi- tecture, be hard to beat. William Scott. OBITUARY. GEORGE W. GASKILL. George W. Gaskill, of Warren, O., died at Lakeview hospital, Cleveland, on the night of September 7, as the result of an operation to which he submitted four days previously. For two years Mr. (iaskill has been in failing health and from a strong man of more than 200 pounds had slowly wasted away with stomach trouble. He was born in 185.'i in the house in which he has since resided. Mr. Gaskill was a whole-souled, generous, kindly man and leaves a wide acquaint- anceship among the trade, mourning with his wife, his daughter and his aged mother. WILLIAM SAUNDERS. In the death of William Saunders at Washington, D. C., on September 11, the Department of .Vgriculture lost its senior attache in point of service; the country lost a landscape gardener who planned the famed Fairmount Park, of Philadel- phia, and who had spent the best years of his life in adding to the beauty of the capital city; the fruit-growing industry lost a valuable helper — the man to whom the introduction of the seedless orange into the United States in its present great commercial richness is due. Mr. Saun- ders had been identified with the Depart- ment of Agriculture since its organiza- tion in 1862, and his work has covered a wide range, as is shown by the numer- ous volumes, published by the Depart- ment, dealing with matters under his igoo. The American Florist. 233 charge. His official title was superin- tendent of the division of experimental gardens and grounds. Mr. Saunders was bom in 1822, at St. Andrews, the oldest nniversity town in Scotland. As a boy he worked under his father, for a part of the time in India. Going to London, at Kew, he formed the life-long friendship of Thomas Meehan, and for manj years they were associated at Germantown. Mr. Saunders' first great work was lay- ing out Clifton Park, an estate of 400 acres belonging to John Hopkins, the founder of the university of that name. This is now in the center of the city of Baltimore. Fairmount Park in Phila- delphia is one of his most enduring monu- ments, although Washington is full of them, and dozens of places throughout the country have profited by his skill. The whole people are his debtor for the geedless orange, which he evolved in the experimental gardens of the Department of Agriculture, the work beginning in 1870. The original tree still stands in the garden. Last year 1,600,000 boxes of seedless oranges were shipped east- ward from Riverside, Cal. Another of Mr. Saunders' accomplishments was the organization of the Patrons of Hus- bandry, or Grangers, which now has a membership of 350,000 farmers. He had been in failing health for some time and leaves a large family of grown sons and daughters. See page 226. Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists Received. Graham Bros., Ottawa, Ont.. bulbs, plants, etc.; Peter HeniWson & Co., New York, N. Y., bulbs, plants, seeds; Vilmorin- .\ndritux & Co.. Paris, France, seeds, plants, etc.; W. W. Barnard & Co., Chi- cago, 111., bulbs, seeds, florists' supplies; Chicago House Wrecking Co., Chicago, 111., miscellaneous catalogue; R. & J. Parquhar & Co., Boston, Mass., bulbs, plants, seeds, shrubs; F. T. Ramsey, Austin, Texas, seeds and buds; Williams & Sons Co., Batavia, 111 , wholesale florists' and nursery supplies; Wm. H. Harrison & Sons, Lebanon Springs, N. Y., ornamental trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants; E. C. Amling, Chicago, 111 , cut flowers; Bassett & Washburn, Chicago, 111., cut flowers and florists' supplies. Clay Center, Kans. — C. Humfeld is remodeling his entire plant and bringing it into the best possible shape. Toledo, O.— Crane Brothers who have been in business together for thirty-five years, have dissolved partnership, each continuing for himself with his sons in partnership. Highland, N. Y. — F. E. Muchmore has leased the houses formerly conducted by Mrs. Moore and will devote them entirely to rose growing. Mrs. Moorehaserected two violet houses in another location. SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE. AdTertttemenu under tnis bead will b j liuerted m\ Uie rate of 10 oenta a line (leren wordaj eaob tnier- tion. Caata mnst aooompany order. Plant adTi. not admitted onder this bead. Srerrpald sabaorlber to the Amibioan Flohist lor the rear 1900 la enUtled to a are-Une want adv. Wtoatloni onl7) tree to be naed at anr time daring tkejear. STUATION WANTED- By aliorlst Id private place; competent, warben. 73 E Stitb 8t . Ch cago. SITDATION WANTBD— By Bteady. reliable married man, aa gardener or florlBt. Private place pre- ferred. H RogsiTEH. Weatwood, Lit clnnatl. O. SITDATION WANTED By a good, all-around florlit, capable of taking full cbarge of roaea, camatlona, general atock. etc; beat ref erencea. B tf . care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED-By apeclal growerof roaea. carnatlona and violeta; aingle man: 30 yeara' experience. Good referencea Moderate wagea. Addreaa .Iohn Godwin. Gen'l Del.. Clevaland. O. SITUATION WANTED -By experlercert fiorlBt; good kiower of cut fli.wera and p aula; capable of talElng charge; l;s veara In buslneaa; aingle; German. Before' cea. W K, 107 l.'J North WellaSt , Chcago. SITUATION WANTED— Aa foreman, by aSrst-c aea grower of roaea and cut llawera and general plaotaman; aingle A flrat-claaa place wanted Beat of referencea. Addreaa QuowER, 249 N. 10th St., Philadelphia, Pa. SITDATION WANTED— Aa foreman In a commer- cial establishment by a practical man of many yeara' experience ; thoroughly underatanda all modem metbod-t of culture Well educated, temperate and not afraid of work Chicago or vicinity preferred. Addreaa X Y Z, care American Florlat. SITDATION WANTBD— By a practical all-around grower, age 27. single; 12 years' experience with the following: J. N. Mar. Summit. N. J.; John Kose. CInclnnall; West View Floral Co . Atlanta. Ga.. and B P Crltchell, Cincinnati, Ohio. Refer to above aa to ability, etc Eastern or middle atatea preferred. GEORGE Sawyer, Weat summit N. J. ANTED— Addreaa of Loula Truxler. a practical and ornamental florlat TH08 B. BuxL, Bakerafleld, Cal w w ANTED— I put In good bearing muBhroom beds fortlorlBts. TestlmoDlala. etc W. J. ARMSTRONG. Streator, 111. W ANTED— A flFBt-clasB roBe grower, to take entire charge. Send referenc^e and wages wanted Haul Glacbek. Mouiclalr. Colo. WANTED— A second-hand refrigerator; muat be good and cheap. Miss Flick. .it Weat Berry St,. Ft. Wayne. Ind. WANTED AT ONCE-Eiperienced asBlatant In greenbouses. Good pay to the rlifbt party Address G F, care American Florist. W ANTED -An assistant In comiuercisi place; good propagator, etc. Address with references and wagea wanted. Geo. Soustbr, Elgin, III. WANTBD— Young man with some knowledae Of greenhouse work. State wagea wanted with board. Address B, care American Florlat. WANTED— Reliable, competent man. Fine roses, 'mums. etc. Also assistant. Address J. T. Williamson. LaltoBe Garden*!. Memphis. Tenn. WANTED- FlorUl for general jre^nhouae work. German. married man preferred; $10 par week, steady place Ad Otto Klixgiukl, Davenport. Iowa. WANTRD— Young man to assist la rose houses under foreman: muBt have some experience- Salary $-'U per month board and room . Address ADOLI'H H. Poeblmann. Morion Grove, III. WANTED- Youog man with some experience to work In greenhoupes. rosea, carnations and cut flowers generally. Must hava references from last employer. State wagea wanted with board. Aodress K. care American Florist WANTBD— An experienced man aa salesman and to assist In getttog a Jocatlun lor a wholesale florist eatabllHbment. Address AnoLFH H Poehlmanx. Morton Qrove, 111. Formerly of Poeblmann Bros.. Morton Gorve 111 . WANTED— Young man txperl need In budding and grafting roses and la maslng soft wood cuttings of shrubbery Steady emplo>meat, good wages. Must be strictly tPmperale. App;y to The Eli/abetb Nursery Co. 'or to George heec, 8upt , Elizabeth. N. .1. FOR SALE Oi RENT— Six greenhoupea, dwelling, aheds. Bargain, W. L. Winn. White Hall 111. FOR SALE OR RENT-GOIll feet cf glass, In a live town; a good chance tor an experienced man. Address A. C ColuIns, Gt Barrlngton, Mass. FOR BALE— Free fuel, 5000 feet glass. Great chance for florists or gardeners. Only J500 cash. Account sickness. Write quick. Free Fuel, care Am. Florist. FOR SALE— no boxes lUx 14 A double strength glass 13.00 per box f. o. b. Chicago; $2. SO per box on place unpacked. Geo. Rbinberg .")1 Wabisb Avenue. Chicago. FOR SALE— Second-hand greenhouse boiler; flrst- clase condition; will heat 4500 feet. Cheap If taken at once. 8 M & B W. 131 and 1S3 W. Superior St.. Chicago. FOR SALE — One-half tnteiest In a greenhouse, good paying buslnebs. growing city of 25.100 In Wisconsin; very cheap on account of sickness. Address A D, care American Florlat. FOR SALE— An exceptional otTer, If taken soon, In good growing town of 18 Oru, doing a good busi- ness. Hot water heat. 400> feet of glass. Beat of reasons for selling. Pricti and terms right. BAB, care American Florist. WANTED! Good, reliiibl*' m;in to act as shippint; r-lerk and gutowers' representative in one ol the best estab- lished cut (Inwer liouses in Chicago. Good wages to right man. Permanent position. Must he capable and enert^etic. Address W G R. care American Florist. WANTED. Good working foreman lor range of eight green- houses rJO-vlOO, near Chicago. Must thoroughly unilerstnnd growing roses, carnations, 'mums and gen ral bedding stock. A steady place for the right party. Address ACE, care American Florist. A good working gardener, to take charge of country place of fourtei'u acres. Man is wanted who is lamiliar with hardy plants and shrubs and veeetable gardening; no greenhouse on the place. Must be capable of improving grounds in accord- ance with plans furnished. State wages desired and whether m.irried or single. Address J. WILKINSON ELLIOTT, Landscape Architect, Pitteburg, Pa. FOR SALE OR RENT Greenhouse, .5000 feet of glass, steam heating, Market Garden, Ten Acres, six-room Dwelling, Barn, etc.. adininint; thrivinir town of 3000, on St. Joe and Grand l>hin(l R\ . H. SCHMALZU Marysville, Kans. FOR SALE With 10 Year Lease, One ol the best placei in Chicago. This is a rare opportunity; if you have some cash, taljk it over with me. T. J. CORBREY, I409-I4II W. Madison St., 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 Yorli Lite BIdg. KANSAS CITY. MO. FOR SALE, The McKellar Floral Estabiislini't AT CniLUCOTnE, OHIO. CoDsistini: of 1.16 acres land, located inside the city limits, "U which are located thirteen green- houses, all in flrsl-class condition and well stocked with roses, carnations, patiiis, and gen- eral line of potted plants of all kinds. Natural ^'as fuel, stedm heating apparatus throughout; four acr-^s additional adjoining property if more required: divided to suit. Business established over forty years. This is the best Moral establish- ment in soulliern Ohio. Population of Chilli- cotbe 15,000. For further particulars address SILAS F.GARRETT. Executor ChiMicothe, Ohii. or CHAS. W. McKELLAR. 47 Wabash Ave . Chicago. For Sale. GREENHOUSE PROPERTY oe At Nyack, N. Y. A plot 220x125 feet, on which are four Rosehooses, i 00x18x6, each house heated by a No. 16 Hitchings Boiler; and seven houses, each about 64xn ft., heated by flues. This property will be sold cheap to quick cash buyer. HITCHIN6S & GO. ^a Mercer St. NEW YORK. It is Good Business Policy to Mention thb American Florist whxn tou Write to an Advertiser. 234 The American Florist. Sept. IS, Peoria, 111. There has been quite a little funeral ■work here lately but otherwise there is little done in the cut flower line. All the growers have their carnations in and they are working well, although the plants are not large. Kuhl, of Pekin, has quite a lot of Ethel Crocker which are fine. Mrs. Joost is better than Scott with him. C. Loveridge is carrying over his old plants of tea roses with a few old Beau- ties, also. They are showing very fine flowers and promise well. There are quite a good many chrysan- themums in pots grown this year and most of them are very good. Peobian. Vbol^ale power/arK^ CINCINIIATI, Sept. 13. Roses, Beautv Bride " Bridesmaid " Meteor Perle Carnatious fancy Tuberoses Asters Lilies — Album and Rubrum Lily of the valley Smilax Adiantum Common ferns Asparagus 4 00(0^15.00 2.00® 3.00 2.00(01 3.00 2.00(si 4.00 2.00 .75® 1.00 1.50 3.00® 4.00 .76 1.00 AsparaRU- 35.0((ii50.00 Sprengerii 25® .35 Dagger ferns per 1000, 2.00 Asters 50® 2.0O Dehveb, Sept. 12. Roses, Beauty, select 12 50@20.00 " " ordinary 4.00® 8.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 4.00 Meteor 4.00® 5.00 " Perle, Wootton 3.00(ni 5.00 Carnations, ordinary 1.00® 1 .50 fancy 2.0t® 2.50 Lily of the valley 4.00 Callas 12.60 Harrisii 12.50 Sweet peas 20® .30 Asters 1.00® 2.00 Galax Leavso .20 Asparagus.. 60.00 Smilax 15.00 Perns .30 Now Prepared ^i^ cALPWELL's Wild Smilax i In any quantity, on short notice. Roses, Carnations, Asters, Etc., As good as the market affords. Call on us for what you may need. FANCY FERNS, $i per looo. J. B. DEAMUD. ^1 '^^ etlaek^Xx .^-v^.. OHIOA.GO. 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 I03- » AAU^watjilzLee, '^ivls. CUT FLOWERS. ji jjt ji jt Shipping orders receive prompt and careful attention. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis. PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., Ltd. 504 Liberty Street, ALL FLOWERS IN SEASON. PITTSBURG, FA. 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 Southern Wild Smilax Now ready for shipping. Write for SPECIAL LOW PRICES. A 2-TO " Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor ,25(ii: 1.00 select. 3,00@ 4.00 Carnations 20w 1 .00 Lily of the valley I.OOw 2.00 H.irrisii ". 2 00«! 4.00 Cattleyas 20. OOm 33.00 Gludioli 50(n; 1 00 Asters 10(31 .50 Smilax S.OOC'IO.OO Asparagus 25.00(ai35.00 Sprengerii, perdoz. bun. .75(«'1.00 Adiiintum 26('i .50 Hydrangeas I.SOfii 2.00 BuPFAi.ii, Sept. 13. Roses. Beauty 10.00(m20 00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor S.OOto' 7.00 Kuiserin 6.00 Carnations 1.00(« 1.2-t Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Lotus blooms 12Hc each Roseum '" 4. Co Gladioli 2.00(11 3.00 Asters iO(& 1.50 Smilax 15.00(ii'20.00 Adiantum l.OOf'i' 1.25 Hardy ferns, Galax leaves 20fiu .2.t Asparagus 50.00(975.(0 MILLAN6 & CO. Commission Florists 48 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1^04 Madlaon Square. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. Please mention the American Florist when writing. The New York GUT Flower Co. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24th Street, Telephone 733-18th. NEWJYORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attention fiiven to Shipping Order*. WALTER F. SHERIDAN, ^9'ij^Sfsri,r Wholesale Florist. 39 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. KOSES SHIPPEU to all points. Price List ud Appiicatiuu Ford Bros... ocae Wholesale FlorLst?: Ill West 30th Street. NEW YORH Consignments Solicited. 'Phone. 157 Madison Sq. Julius Lang 53 West Both Street, HVH YORK. ROSES. CARNATIONS. VALLEY. CHOICE SUMMER STOCK. Telephone 280 Madison StjnARU S. J. LIMPRECHT,! Wliolesale Gommlssion Florist and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Also all kinds of Greens for Decorations. 119 West 30th Sti-eet. NFW YORK Telepnone Hffl Madisun Square. I'L'' lunn. Consignments Solicited. Do not forget to say "saw your ad. in the American Florist" when corre- sponding with advertisers 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- Telephone 197 Maillson Square. ~~ EDW. C. HORAN. 47 WEST 28th ST., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Tel. 421 Madison Square 238 The American Florist. Sept, 75, The ^ebd Tmi^b. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. ALBERT MCCULLOrOH. PreB.i F. W. BOLOIANO, Tloe-l^eg : 8. V. Willard. WetbersSeKl, Conn., Beo'y and TreaB. Thb Nebraska corn crop, both field and sweet varieties, promises to be extra fine. C. G. Weebbr, of Weeber & Don, New York, and Mrs. Weeber are off to the west on a vacation trip. Bean crops in northern New York are injured by drought but may be helped some by late raios if not cut by frost. The strike of the stevedores and dock laborers at Marseilles, France, has delayed a number of French bulb ship- ments for two weeks. JohnBcckbee, of H.W.Buckbee &Co., Rockford, III., is on his way to Califor- nia, where he will sojourn for some time on account of his health. Visited Chicago; H. W. Buckbee, Rockford, 111.; Henry A. Salzer, La Crosse, Wis.; William Henry Maule, Philadelphia; C. P. Braslan, San Fran- cisco. The tomato seed crop in Michigan has been seriously damaged by the excessive rains the latter part of August. Some of the varieties will not yield more than one-quarter of an average crop. Boston. MARKET CONDITIONS PAH FROM ENCOUR- AGINI. — SURPLUS OF ROSES MAKF.S PRICES LOW —NOTES. The local flower market is in a very generally demoralized condition. There are superfluous quantities of asters and of nearly all roses except Beauty, which retains its normal value and sells well. Carnot also finds generous appreciation; Lawrence Cotter is cutting it of splendid quality. Red roses are selling at unpre- cedentedly low figures because of over- supply. Liberty conflicting with Meteor and both selling far below their real value. Bride and Bridesmaid are poor in quality because of the extremely hot weather, which is unusual for so late in the season. There is a limited demand for fancy lily of the valley at $5 per hun- dred. E. I'. McNulty, Jr., formerly in business at Savin Hill, died last week. Visitors: J. R. Fotheringham, Tarry- town, N. Y. GRASS SEEDS. Kentucky Blue, urchiird. Timothy, Red Top, Meadow Fescue. Perennial and Italian R>e Grass, Tall Meadow Oat. Johnson. lJ<'rrDuda. Oreepinpr llent. Wo^d Meadow juid other I lomestic and Import«ii varieties. CLOVeRtt— R''J. i^;ih- iing, Al':iir:i Crimson. Wliitf. Alsike, Japan, etc. WOOD. STUBSS&CO'.S'EVERGREEN" and -SHADY GREEN" LiiWu Grasses are Kiving the best satis- faction pvr ruliir*' deliveries. WOOD, STUBBS & CO.. The Larqest and Best Colleclian of Seeds in Ky., LOUISVILLE, KY. Southern Wild Smilax. New crop now ready for shipment. Write for my descriptive circular and prii-e list. 1 guar autee that all i^ooda shipped by me will be of best quality, hand picked, nod of standard weight. I solicit your standing orders f^r the above goods. Reduced express tmIcs to all points. Addri-js :ill orders to, by wire via Geori^iaiia, J. G. BARROW. RED LEVEL. ALA. FRESH ENGLISH MILLTRACK MUSHROOM SPAWN. Our ce'ebrated Kne^tish Milltrar'k brand is made by the best maker in Englaml specially for our trade; per brick (1'4 pounds) IBc: by mail, 2oc; 10 lbs., $1,;;5; 25 lbs., $J.Ot; 100 lbs., $0.00; per 1000 lbs. $.5fi.00, (250 lbs. at the 1000 lb. rate). Fresh Smilax S-ed per ounce. 20c: per lb., «2.:;5; per 5 lbs., $2.00 pi-r lb. Allen's Defiance Mignonette. per M ounce, 20c; per ounce, 75c. Johnson & Stokes' Kingly Pansy, trade pkt., 50c; '4 ounce. |i.26; per ounce. J5 00. Freesia Relracta Alba, first siz.-. 40c per 100, $3.00 per luOO; selected, tjOc per 100, |5.00 per lOtX). Whit^ Roman Hyacinths and Paper White Narcissus now rradv for delivery; write us for prices. JOHNSON & STOKES, Seedsmen, 217 and 219 Market St.. Philadelphia, Pa. FRESH FERN SPORES/^^- WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra lar^e package of fresh Spores, sufficient for 3000 plant!, with full cultural directions, postpaid for Jl.OO. EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HiLLS, N. J. ESTABLISHED 1802 s SEEDS BULBS NOW READY ROMAN HYACINTHS DUTCH HYACINTHS NARCISSUS TULIPS Etc.. Etc., Etc. Wholesale Bulb Catalogue Mailed On Application. J.MTHORBURN&CO. (Utc of IS John Street) 36 CORTUkNDT STREET. NEW VORR CALIFORNIA Galla Bulbs Through our F.\chan(;e 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, \H to l!4-in. diiim., doz. "5o; 100*5.00. SELECT. IW to l^i-in.diiim., rs, 500, $2.50; 1000, *4.00, l'\ O 11. express here. Cash With i>rjnER. l':viT>1hin<; flrsi-cluss. CHR. S0LT4U, 199 Grant Av., Jersey City.N. J. Allen's Deliance, -.'ed from selected spikes. 3.5c per pkt., .tl.OO per ounce. J. C. SCHMIDT, BRISTOL, PA. igoo. The American Florist. 239 Holiday Blooming NflRGISSUS TRENCH DOUBLE VON SION. "PARIS" BRAND. A Narcissus specialist in France has been breeding up for several years past a pure strain of Narcissus Von Sion, and owing to the careful cultivation given them they produce blooms almost as large as the Dutch Von Sion. These cultivated French grown Von Sion have been forced by a few large eastern florists the past two years and have given good results. Under proper treatment they can be bloomed easily for Christmas, and even some weeks earlier. These cultivated Von Sion are not to be confounded with the wild Von Sion offered by French growers and sold at low figures. We want each of our customers to try at le»st a few thousand of these for Christ- mas blooming, and if cultural directions as mentioned below are followed, we believed they will give everv satisfaction. Per 100, $2 00; per 1000, $16.00. "NARCISSUS, French Grown VON SION for forcing for Christmas flowers, we would advise placing the bulbs as soon as received in August or September, in flats outside or in cold frames. They can be brought into the house for forcing about November I5th or as late as December 1st. When brought in the flower stalks should show from 3 to 5 inches in the flats. 1 hese bulbs when so started will stand damp heat which is contrary to the habit of Dutch Von Sion." NOW READY FOR DELIVERY AT NEW YORK OR CHICAGO. Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO, NEW YORK, 84-86 Randolph St. 14 Barclay St. Surplus Carnations Sr-^ 50 Dazzles, 100 Scotts, 150 Pingree, 500 McGowans, 100 Portias. 50 Bridesmaids. 150 Koliinoors. $3 per 100; 425 for the lot. Evtra strong Sprengerii, -l-in. . 16; 3-in., $4. Farquahar Violets, ^50. 3-in. pots, 12; he&hhy. Smilax. extra strone, :i^-in,, $2. Bou- qainvillea, ex. fin'* plants. 4 to H-in. 4Sk for priei-s. Cash. GEO M. BRINKERfiOFF. Springfiald. III. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per lOO FLORA HILL ifS.OO MRS. FISHER. .. .J3 50 GENESSEE 4.U0 TII)\L WAVE... 3.50 PORTIA 400 SILVER SPRAY. 3.50 DAYBREAK 4,00 CALIFORNIA VIOLETS, sti-..ug field-grown plants ^ RITK KOK PRICES. GEORGE 60USTER. ELGIN. ILL. TO CLOSE OUT. 503 American Beauties, 2^-in., 15 00 per 100, or $20.00 (or the .WO. 2«00 Kaiserin. 2000 Golden Gate, 2000 Bridesmaid, 1000 Meteor. 500 Garrett, 500 Bride, 500 Perle, 500 Mermet, 3 and 3H-in., S3. GO per 100 or 125.00 per 1000. These are Floe Plants. Cash With Order. MRS. J. W. CROUCH. Chattanooga, Tenn. Carnation Plants. Fine fiel.l-grmvn plants: Flora Hill. Scott, Daybreak, Lizzie McGowan, Mrs I'isher, Victor. Kcw York, Evanston, Albenini. Fire- co."L Prce. $4.00 p?r 100. bMllAX line. :i inch stock $-2.50 per 100 PLUMOStS line. 3-inch stock »5. 00 per 100 ' A^FI AVITII Af.L or.lJEIlS, PLEASE. VAN WERT GREENHOUSES, Var\ Wert, O. g@&&$&&&:&&:&&g:g:S&&g;e&g!&:&&&&&&:&£6&&g«^&&&'&&eg:e&&&&&@g«€ AUCTION! AUCTION! Dreyer's Second Annual Trade Sale. MESSRS. CLEARY & CO., Auctioneers, 60 Vesey St., N. Y. City. Will sell on WEDNESDAY', SEp-rEMBER 19tli, beginning promptly at 12 noon, an exceedingly fine assortment of the plants enumerated below, BY OROmR OF R. DREYER, Woodside, L. I. The safe to be conducted In the houses on the premises, which may be reached by trolley car at Long Island City, marked ••Woodside." whicli passes the gr'-enhouses; also by Long Island R. R. to Woodsiae (E. 34th and James Slip Ferries). f The stt>ck is all clean, well-grown and in splendid condition. Special catalogue will be mailed on application. Phoenix, Araucararias. Uvislona Chinensis, Areca Lutescens, Pandanus Veitchii. Kentia Belmoreana. Cycas Revoluia, Paodanus Utilis, Kentia Forsteriana. Rhapis. Dracu-nas (Ter- minalis, Linlenii, Fra^rdns), Ficus. straight and branching: Japanesi' Fern Balls. Adiantum Cuneatuni Boston Pern, Aspidistra, green and varifgata; Asparagus Sprengerii and Tenuissi- mns English Ivy, assorted Ferns, Ericas, etc., etc. All si'/ps— specimen and growl iii: on sizes — all well-i,Town and in finest condition. LUNCH SERVED ON PREMISES. For Special Inpobmation Apply to Auctioneers, CLEARY & CO., 60 Vcscy St., N. Y. Don't forget the day and date, Wednesday, Seplembdr 19th. 12 noon. Meteors and Perles. We are in a position to make particularly good use of regular consignments of these Roses, and invite correspondence or a personal visit from growers who are looking for a good market. E. C. Amling, THE L^ROEST, BEST EQUIPPED AND MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT- FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAQO. CHICAQO. 32=34-36 Randolph St. FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS 1503 FLORA HILL. 3000 LIZZIK MGOWAN, 1500 WM. SCO FT. 1000 TIDAL WAVE. 600 DAYBREAK, S3. 00 oer lOO. SZS.OO per 1000. CASH WITH nUAC U/ICCIII DtSPUINtS, OBDEB unAOi lYirriH) iLiiNois. Field -Grown Carnations. Glacier, Evanston, Jubilee, Armazin<]y. Victor, A.Webb, P.Hill. Daybreak, Dana, MelL'or. Morello, Cartledge.M'Gowan, Bridesmaid, Eldorado, Portia, Jahn'sSjarlet, Scott. Pancy stock, $.t: ordinary, 83. DANA R. HERRON, Olean, N. Y. THE MONEY MAKERS! Frances Joost AND Flora Hi S3.O0 per 100, S40.ao per 1000. WHITE CLOUD, JU.OO p.r 100. A few DAYBREAK, ill $4.00 per 100. Isaac A. Passmore, Route 7, West Chester. Pa. Special Offer until October 1st PHOENIX CANARIENSI5, Rlesant stock: fully characteristic. 4V2-inch pots. $36-00 a hundred: 5i4-inch pots. fSi.Ou a hundred. This is surely a b;irgain. J. B. HEISS, The Exotic Nuraeiles, DAYTON, OHIO. CHEAP to CLOSE OUT Boston ferns At $3.C0 per lOO, $25.00 per 1000. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, |3.S0 per lOO, $30.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengerii, $2.50 per luO, $20.00 per 1000. Tlie above are nice plants from 2V^-inch pot8. OTAHEITE ORANQES, from 3-inch pots. $4.50 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Our fall trade list now ready. Write for it. The Good & Reese Co., SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. "isc ^.^ yB- AM. ASSOCIATION OP NURSERYMEN. Tbeo. J Smith, Pres.; N. W. Hai.e Vloe-Prei. JJEOBGE C. 8BA0ER. BocheBter. N. v., Seo'y. Irving KorsB,ot Rochester, is president of a canning company at Geneva, N. Y., which puts up 3,000,000 cans annually. Georgb Ellw anger last month gave a piece of property valued at $15,000 for a home for aged Germans at Rochester, N. Y. Silas Wilson says that apple seeds should not be left even over night in the pumice, as the acid in the apple juice impairs the vitality of the seeds. N. W. Hale, Knoxville, Tenn., was recently re-elected president of the South- ern Nurserymen's Association, with W. Lee Wilson, Winchester, Tenn., secretary and treasurer. Georgh T. Richardson, president of the National Apple Association estimates the apple crop of 1900, as exceeding even that of 1896, when 60,000,000 barrels were harvested. Western nurserymen who make a spe- cialty of moving large trees say that New Y'ork is paying for this work, of which she is doing much, prices enor- mously higher than is charged Chicago for similar services. Certain entomologists say that the injuries inflicted this year by the apple tree caterpillar are less than previously because of a disease or blight, similar to the "perbine" which sometimes destroys silk worms, which is attacking the cater- pillars. Newport, Vt.— J. R. Farrant was married last week to Miss AbbieGoodell, of Westminster West. Lowell, Mass.— Wm. A. Roberts has withdrawn from the firm of Patten iS: Roberts to go into the livery business. Strong Field-Grown Carnations MELBA, (j. H. (JRANE, I MRS. F. .lOOST, AMERICA, V $5.00 I'tT 100 WHITE CLODD, ( 5,000Mixed Geraniums 2M-in- S 1-50 2,000 Named GiTaniums 2Ji " .. 2.00 5,000 Chinese Primroses, white, red, pint; and blue 2% " .. 2.00 2,000 Uegonias, mis 9d 2X " .. 1.50 1,000 Red Vernon ZH " ■■ 1-50 l.OOOErfordi 2!< " .. 1.50 1,000 AsparaiiUB Spreugerii :.3 " .. 6.O0 SOONice Rex Begonias, mixed. ...4 " .. 10.00 Calla Bulbs \% " .. 7,00 Mixed Ferns, strong plants 4 " .. 10.00 Pansy Seed, Giant and Fancy mixed, per oz. 4.00 The Morris Floral Co., Perles, Brides, Maids. Extr:t strong stock. Will puy for llcmfi'ives in >i lew \v<*fk8. Special mduced prices. 100 1000 Maids and Brides. 3-iuch $:{ 00 S^'i.OO Perles. erand plant 3, 3-inch -1.00 37.50 S;impl<*s Inr 25cts. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. 5000.JubiU-e, Arpylc, Victor and Scott, $5 per 100. Wanted— 400 SlcGowan. 300 strong:, pot-bound 3-inch Smtlax in excbangi.' for any of above. W. H. CULLETT A SONS, Lincoln. III. SPECIALTIES — R08E8f from 9-lnob pots. CARNATIONS, tor all dellTerr. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 8MILAX. pnoeilow. Bend for lilt. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKIU.. N.Y. "Snowflake'* GENUINE SNOW IN SUMMER. THE LATEST FAD IN ROSES. i;looms very freely In 2-inch pots— plants in 6-inch pans show 50 to 100 flowers open at one timi Dainty Utile pink bud and very double white flowi'rs in lariri- rlusters. Perfc-tly hardy and prow only about H inches high: fine for cutting, rxcellent for th<.' eard''n. Evury visitor falls in love with it. The high praise bestowed on it by fvery florist wli j has --'•en it— all of whom priict a steady demand- has induced us to introduce it for the originator Price for delivery December 1st, when not m">rp than 5000 plants will be ready — send Jo r photos. Prom 2-ln. pots, $15 per 100. $2 50 per 12. Rooted Cuttings, $10 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri—Fine plants in 2!r4-in. pots, ready for S'/i-in., $4 per 100, $35 per 1000. Fine plants in Syj-in. pots. Plants in .n's. $20: in 6's. $30 per 100. The New Lace Fern— Exeelient Fern for cutting; fronds last 3 to 4 weeks in water, bring $1 to $2 per 12; very hardy, grows well under benches; 2!4-in., $5; 3^-in., $8 per lOO. Edelweiss, or Snowflower — The coming fad, $1 per 12, $6 per 100. New Buddleia Variabilis or Glory of the Butter- Hies — (irand hardy plant. Miuhi be called a hardv Lilac Mignonette, spike 1 foot long, $2 per 12, tl 2 per lOU, strong. i pi-'r 12, *4 per 100. Spotted Callat, $3. Little Gems, $2.50. White Callas, $2.50. Yellow Callas. $20. 50 other n<-w and rare plants not to be had Prom 3-ln. pots, $25 per 100, $4 per 12, 25 at loj rate, by express. New Pink Fragrant Spiraea— 1 me for forcing, $l.,n» per 12, $8 per 100 New Deutzia Co ymbiflora — The best of Mr. Lemoine s new uentzlas, $2.50 per 12, $15 per 100. New Russellia Multiflora or Carmine Fountain In bloom the wlio.e \ear: 75c per 12, $5 per 100. Three New Hib-scuses— Double white hardy, double pink, single led fringed, $1.50 per 12. Two Newest Salvias -The very iiest tc. date, $1 per 12, $5 per 100. Salvia Si'vor Soot— $1 per 12. New Climbing Lily of he Valley— $t> p- r 100. Baby >>riii 1-^oie c;a.t^^oogue. A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia, Pa. Choicest Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Shrubs, Plants, Bulbs, Seeds. 40 Acres Hardy Roses. 44 Greenhouses of Palms, Everbloomine Roses, Ficus, Ferns, Etc. Correspondence solicited. Catalogue Free. 47 Years. 1000 Acres. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, O. AHERICAN BBAUTY, four-inch, selected, $15.00 per 100. LIBERTY, four inch. $75.00 per 100. IVIAID, BRIoe, PBRLe, SUNSET, IVlErEOR. MORQAIN, MEkMET, LaFRANCE, NIPHETOS, KAIt>ERIN, GOLDEN GATE, MAID OF HOINOR, 3-iii.. J5 no per 100; 3',,-in , $7.00; 4-in., $8.00. GRAFTED BRIDE, $20.00 per 100. 6-inoh. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, from -.'yi and :i-inch pots, $2.50 10 «;l 00 per 100; $25.00 to $;!0.00 perlOOO. A. 3. MacBEAN, LAKEWOOD. N. d. nVDRANGCAS Magnificent Strong Stock, with 4 to 7 Crowns; Otaksa, Red Branched, Thos. Hogg, PRICE $10 per 100; $85 per 1000. Send for our wholesalr price-list of Roses, Cle- maiises. Shrubs, Trees, et'-., et<-. Our representative. MR. J. AUSTIN SHAW is now in New England, and we should be pleased to have him call upon pmspeei.ve purchnsers of :in_\ stfwk in our line. Newark, New York Sena ,ol lit; MUUW Company For ( Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your I and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Large Elms. O E^ flD6 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 halls of earth. Send for price list. SAMUEL C. MOON. •'"'"'il'i'A';'. Cii.\. P». Grape Vines Descriptive ami Triee List free. Currants, t-ooseberrles ;uid other Small Kriilt Plants. Extraquality. Warranted true. T. S. HUBBARD CO., FREDONIA, N. Y. Special Offer! For tiie next thirty days 1 will ae.cept orders for tlie following nice collecteil stock to be shipped in November, to be paid for on delivery, (Cash, or reference from parties unknown to me) : Adiantuni Pedatum, Maidenhair Pern, per 1000, li:!,00; per.Wno, $12..i0. Polystichum Acrostichoides, Christmas Fern, per lldO. $4.00; &000. $14.00 Hymenacallis Occidentalis, per 100, $2.00. The foIlowinK nice, collected Tree Seedlings, ranging in si/.e from 6 to 16 inches and over, per I0C0,$3.0O; SOOO, *12.50. or 10,100 tor $201X1 BETULA NIGRA, Kiver liiivh CARPINUS AMERICANA. Water Ueeoh. CEiTlS OCCIDENiALIS. llackberry. CORNUS FLORIDA, white ilowered Dogwaod COkYLUS AVIERICANA, Hazelnut. DIRCA PALUSIRIS, Leatherwnod FAGUS FERRUGINEA. American Beech SICAMORE, riaue Tree. TECOIVIA NAOICANS. Trumpet Flower. TILIA AMERICANA, Linden l;as^woo(^. Can supply a fine l.il of clean seed of .Stuartia I'entat^yna and Ml. Stuartia, per Ih., $1.00, or 10 lbs. lor $8.00 if nrdered now. SEND FOR MY TRADE UST Of Tree and Shrub Seeds. rolle,-t. d Seedlings, I'fc, now ivady. J. H. H. BOYD, GAGE, Sequatchie Co., TENN. We like to have you tell our advertiser! that you read our paper igoo. The American Florist. 241 KENNICOTT BROS. CO., Wholesale Commission Florists. WRITE FOR SPECIAL QUOTATIONS ON ^WS. WORK DURING SUMMER MONTHS. omcA.oo. 20.000 CARNATIONS 2mlo EXTRA FINE, FIELD CROWN. FLOKA HILL t 5.00 WHITE CLOUD 6.00 DAYBREAK 4.00 WM. SCOTT 4.00 MARQUIS 12.00 G. H. CRANE 8.00 GEN. GOMEZ 8.00 MRS. BEADT 8.00 GOLD NUGGET 6.00 TRIUMPH ; 4.00 VICTOR 4 .00 W. A. WEnilN. Homellstille, N. Y. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PUNTS. first-Class In Every Respect. McGowan per 100, |3. 50 Mary Wood " 5.00 Nugget " 4.00 Melba " 6.00 Dean " 5 00 Daybreak " 3.50 Scott " 3.00 W. P. HtRVEY, Gtneva, III. CARNATIONS ^'PCQI Y^ "^^^ Peerless First size, $12.00. Second Size, $10.00. F. B. TINKER, Peru, Ind. SURPLUS CARNATIONS. FLORA HILL, WHITE CLdUD, TRIUMPH, DAYBREAK, J5.00 pT 100. AMERICA. CRANE. MELBA, BRADT, M.OO p.T 100. ca.h with order, yy sabFaHsky, Kenton, 0. Carnations ^^^ strong Daibreak. Flora Hill. Jubilee $4.00 pir 100. McGowan, Portia, $3.00 per 100, $25 00 per 1000. ALso :i few Lawson, Crane. Bradt, etc. Geraniums, best v.irietie.-, C!4-in., $2.00 per 100. RICHARD INSALL. West rioorestown, N. J. FIELD CARNATIONS. E.\tra larye, h'-alth\ plants: \vill close out at followine low prices: Daybreak. Scott. Mary Wood. Flora Hill. Empre'ss, Mayor Pinsree, Eldorado, Triumph, $4 per 100; $35 per 1000. JERUSALEM CHERRY and VINCAS, two vari'ties, field-grown, at .$10 per 100. LAMPRECHT BROS.. Ashland. Ohio. BROWALLIA GIGANTEA (True) 2H-m. pots, $3 per ICO. R. cuttings, $1.50 per 100. Henry Elchholz, Florist, Waynesboro, Pa. Extra fine rield-Grown 80,000 ...CARNATIONS Argyle, Scott, Tidal Wave, Gold Nugget, Flora Hill, White Cloud, McGowan and Evelina, «^ g''' PER 100. $30.00 PER 1000. MRS.A.M.SCHAFER.'"gaa.*" '^L CARNATIONS Ist Size 3nd Size JOHN YOUNG 100 50 GOLD NUGGET 15 10 METEOR 40 15 ARGYLE 14 ARMAZINDV 50 30 •lUBILEE 15 15 NEW YORK 50 10 PSYCHE 100 FLOKA HILl 40 WM. SCOTT 40 WHITE CLOUD 20 1st size 5c. and 2Qd si/.e 3<'. LIZZIE McGOWAN, 250 1st and 200 2nd size, at 4c and 2c. HOSTON FERNS, 2;i-inob, tine, 4o. OEBAHIUHS. strong 2!4-in.. oicellent assort- ment, $2.50 piT 100. ^^Cash with "UDER. 6. W. WEATHERBY. Chillicothe, Mo. ^^ CARNATIONS WITH PLENTV OF ROOTS. Send for prices of thirty-five best new and standard varieties. OEO. HANCOCK & SON, FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE. THE FOLLOWING CARNATIONS: 3000 McGowan :it$3.C0 oer 100; 100 Portia at $2.50; 200 Kittle Clover at $3.25; 300 Eldorado at $3.50; 100 Scott at $3.00. Will exchange for Smilax, Primula Obconica, or Double Violets. E. WICKERSHAM & CO., Pottstown, Pa. CARNATIONS Field Grown MARQUIS First, $15.00 Second, $10.00 L. E. r4ARQllSEE, Syracuse, N. Y. Good, healthy plants. 8000 Carnations G. H. Crane, per 100, $7.00 | Pingree. per 100, $3.60 Mrs F. Joost, '■ 5.00 | Marv Wood, '• 3.50 Davbreak, ' 4.00 White Cloud, ■■ 6.00 Mrs. Jas. Di-iin, " 4.00 | Flora Hill, ■■ 4.00 CARL RAUTH, Springfield, III. Hollar. Finest Qnality. Any Quantity. W^rite us for prices delivered at your door. CALDWELL The WOODSMAN tO Inc., Evergreen, Ala FIELD=QROWN Garnailon Plants 2d size, per 100 JIO.OO lO.OO 10 00 Per 100 Genevieve Lord, finest com- mercial rink, fine plants, J12 00 The Marquis 12.00 Ethel Crocker 12.00 Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson 15.00 Estelle 12.00 50 J. Whitcomb Riley 12 00 White Cloud 6 00 Flora Hill 5.00 America 5.00 Mrs. Joost 500 Evelina 5.00 Gomez S 00 Maceo 5.00 Portia 4.00 Pingree 5.00 Seedling No. 30, tine plants, $8.00 per 100. No.30 is abright pink, very free bloomer, averaging stems two to three feet. Send In Your Order Promptly. First Come First Served. H. Weber & Sons, OAKLAND. MD. IHease mention the American Florist when writing. 8,000 Carnations... Field-Grown Plauls, Stroug: Roots, free from disease. S<*nd 50c for sarapl'' and prices, 'i'en best vura 1000 PRIMULAS Strong 2!4-in., per 100. $3.00 MURRAY, the Florist Seedsman, 403 Main St. PEOKIA, ILL. CARNATIONS. Field Grown Plants. F. DORNER & SONS CO.. LA FAYETTE, IND. Send for Price List. HI CARNATIONS. HM Extra fine tii'ki-grnwn phinls. Flora Hill, Edith Foster, Daybreak, While Cloud and Joost. $ti.00 per hundred. Cash, please. GEO. E. BUXTON, Nashua, N. H. 242 The American Florist. Sept. /5, Our PasTiMEs Announoements of coming contests or other •vent! 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, 87 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass.; Bobt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Ohloago, 111. At Flatbush. The Flatbtish Florists' Bowling Club will soon have the finest alleys in the country. Eight new ones are being con- structed by Schwalback in the rear of the old location and on the ground floor. A gallery will be provided for spectators and all the appointments will be strictly up-to-date. On Thursday evening the following scores were rolled: Player Ist 2d 3.1 E. Deilledouze 157 163 166 Riley 168 173 Ifx C. Zeller 101 94 87 H. Dailledouze 113 97 142 Sohmutz 168 113 123 P. Dailledouze 173 159 i2H Wocker 131 166 122 Raynor 163 147 145 *~^'*- Baltimore. HORTICULTUBALEXBIBITIONPROJKCTTAK- ING FORM —COMMITTEES APPOINTED TO PROPOSE PLANS. The florists and gardeners who are interested in the plan to hold a general horticultural exhibition in Baltimore next year have appointed two special committees to prepare definite plans for the undertaking. Messrs. E. A. Seidewitz, Isaac Moss, Charles L. Seybold and Theodore Eck- hardt constitute the committee which is to report on the technical features of the exhibition, the selection of the place, the plan and programme of the show, the premium list, the expenses, etc. Messrs. John Cook, W. Paul Binder and William B. Sands constitute the com- mittee which is to inquire into the possibility of organizing either a perma- nent horticultural society or of reviving the society known as the Maryland Horticulturil Society. From the interest already aroused in the undertaking it is probable that the revival of the Mary- land Horticultural Society will meet with genera] approval. OcoNOMOwoc, Wis.— C. B. U remain has removed to Hartford, where he is building a range of houses, principally for violet growing. ExiSA°^.N[ BOSTON FERNS -'2. 3, 4, 5, 6 urid 7-iuc)i pui,s, now r*^ady for ^hipinenl. Some very tint' plants of Asparagus Plumosjs Nanus out of :,",.-iiicli pots, a tew itiou&;iQcl mixed Roses on bnod rorpl:mtinL' Write for prices GEO. A. KUHL. PEKIN. ILL. CRYPiOMERIA JAPOMCA (.Iai-an Cedar). V..u cjin L iilfoi-d to bi- with"ut it. Strouji plants. ir, Qaakertown, Pa. Primrose and Cyclamen. ^;:>';''"firg«''nnw"- iiiR, flDf planis. rcail> for ;i'.. $3 per 100. Cyclamen Giganteum, 3-inch.$.T per H)u. E-Ntrasadd'-d. Cash pleas. . ,1. W. MILLER. Hatton, Cumb. Co. , Pa. BOSTON FERN .P.cr.^v. L. It. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass. l;&&@:&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&6-&&:&g<&e:&&&&&&&gf&:&&&&&&&:&&&g-«:&:^ Extra Fine : : field -Grown Carnations. Per 100 Per inco 4000 GENEVIEVE LORD $10.00 $75 00 2-t 0 CHICAGO 7.50 60.00 100 MRS. Ski. DEAN 5.00 2C00 GEN. MAC^O 8 00 60 00 2D0 GEN. GOMEZ 8.C0 8)0 JOHN YOUNG 600 50.00 250 ARGYLE 4.00 5C00 ARMAZINDY 4.C0 30.00 7C00 EVELINA 4 00 30.00 8000 WILLIAM SCOTT 4.00 30.00 in BLOOMS OF ALL LEADING VARIETIES NOW READY. AT BOc AND SI. 00 PER HUNDRED. Cas/i must accompany order. CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Joliet, ==FIELD-GROWN=^^= w I % 2 % w w S I LARGE, HEALTHY PLANTS, CLEAN AND READY FOR IMMEDIATE PLANTING. Per 100 Per 1000 (i. H. Crane .fiT.OO Triumph 5 GO Flora Hill 5.00 White Cloud 5.00 HVHUNA .$60.00 40.00 4-0 00 40 00 Per 100 Per 1000 Jubilee $3.50 $30.00 Bon Ton 3.50 30.00 Lizzie McGowan 3 50 30.00 Aniiazindy 3.50 .'{O.OO .. $3.50 per 100; $30 00 per 1000. WIETOR BROS., 51 WABASH AVE. .CHICAGO. 4 Acres Field-Grown Carnation Plants, 120,000 Our Carnations this year ar<' very fine. Thoy have been grown with the greatest care, free from disease and are packed liglit by our improved method of packing, by which we can send to all parts of the United States in perfect condition. MAYOR PINCREE BUTTERCUP Jl.W per dozen. J8. 00 per hundred. ARMAZINDY JUBILEE WHITE CLOUD MELBA 11.2.1 per dozen $4;.llU per hundred CRIMSON SPORT DAYBREAK TRIUMPH McCOWAN FLORA HILL WM. SCOTT MRS. C. M. BRADT ELDORADO MAUD ADAMS L. L. LAMBORN PORTIA DOROTHY SWEET ¥1.00 per do/en. SWEETBRIER MRS. FISHER C. A. DANA f5.00 per hundred METEOR ALBERTINI PAM^Y PI ANTQ '-■'■own from extrachoiceseed of ourown production and notsurpassed in variety. rMHu I rLHIl I 0 size, beauty of coloring and freedom of flower by any others grown. 50 els. per 100 $4 00 per 1000. J. L. DILLON. BLOOM8BURG. PA. Some Carnations. FINE FIELD-CROWN. 400 Cardinal per 100, $3 50 800 McGowan " 3 00 600 Scoit " 3 00 ■SJO Albertini " 4 OU 200 Pingree " 4.00 BROWN & CANFIELD, SPRINQHELD, ILL. 10,000 Carnations Flora Hill, %\ per 1(10^ $35 per 1000. Wm. Scott. »3 and $3.60 per 100, $2S iinii $30 per KiOO. L. McGowan, $i .lOptrlOO. $^'0 per 1000. C. HUMFELD Clay Center, Kas. Please mention the American Florist to our advertisers. /poo. The American Florist. 243 neld-Grown CARNATION PLANTS. READY TO SHIP AT ONCE Per 100 Per 1000 CROCKER, extra large $12.50 $100 00 G. LORD, 1st size 12.00 100 00 MARQUIS. 1st size 12.00 100 00 GEN. MACEO, 1st size.. 8.00 75.00 Per 100 Per 1000 G. H. CRANE, 1st size...$ 8 00 $75.00 2nd size.. 6 00 50.00 GEN. GOMEZ, 1st size.. 8.00 75.00 MRS. BRAD r, 1st size... 8.00 75.00 Per 100 Per 1000 MRS. JOOST, 1st size....$ 8.00 $75.00 AMERICA, extra fine.... 8.00 75.00 MELBA, extra large 8.00 75.00 ROBT. CRAIG & SON, Market and 49th Streets, PtllLADELPtllA, PA. None better. W e offer if untold on receipt of order, :ooo 100 They are Fine; 2100 Bridesmaid in 4 -in. pots $4.00 1000 " "SH ■' 4.00 1720 " "3 " 8.00 60O " "2 " 2.00 300Brides "4 " 4.00 fMO •• "SH " 4 00 3500 " "3 " 3.00 1200 " "2 " 2.00 SOOOMeteors "3 " 2.50 $35.00 35 00 25.00 20.00 35.00 35.00 25.00 20.00 25.00 100 1000 500 Mme. Chatenay. ..iD4 -in. pots $4.00 lOO " " .... "2 " 2.0O 125 Mme. Cusine "4 " 3.50 250 Lady Dorothea "4 " 4.0O 150 •' •' "2>i '• s 50 2000 Golden Gate " 2>i " 2.50 25.00 700 Maid of Honor "4 " 3.00 700 ••2>i " 2 00 50O0 Brides and Maids in 3 and 4-in pots. These are carried over stock; they are good. We offer them at 113.00 per 1000. Latania Korbonica 3-in. pots, 112.00 per 100 Areca Lutescens 4 " 20.00 " Cocos Weddeliana 3 " 12.00 " Asparagus Sprengerii 6 " 25.00 ....4 " 8.00 ....3 " 6.00 ....2 " 3 00 - Fious Elastica, 6in. pots 75c to $1.50 each. Boston Fern, 8-in. pots.. ..$25.00 to $35.00 per 100 Plan s are vigorous and unusually fine. Will be carefully packed, and we guarantee liiem to be right in every respect. LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS, jamestown. n. y. 160,000 FIELD-GROWN Carnation Plants Flora Hill, Triumph, Scott, McGowan, Armazindy, Per 100 $3.50; per 1000 $30.00. Per lOO Per 1000 .... $6. CO $50.00 WHITECLOUO 6.00 60.C0 BRADT 6.00 Argyle, Pingree, Tidal Wave, Evelina, Daybreak, EVANSTON. ROSE PLANTS. METEOR BRIDESMAID BRIDE Large, strong plants. Per 100, $2.50; 1000, $20.00. PERLE and AM. BEAUTY Lifted from bench, in good condition. Per 100, $2.50; 1000, $20.00 GEORGE REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 40,000 Carnations 40,000 STRONG FIELD QROWN WM. SCOTT McGOWAN - ARMAZINDY Per JOO $3.00 - 2.50 3.03 Per JOOO $25.00 20.00 25.00 Cash with order, please. WM. FLUEGGE. ■ 54 Lawrence Ave., Station X, CHICAQO. WM. MURPHY Wholesale Carnation Grower station F, CINUNNAII, OHIO. 150,000 CARNATION PUNTS Large, strong Plants, in excellent health and sold with our guarantee of perfect satisfaction or money refunded. 100 1000 WM. SCOTT $3.00 $25.00 LIZZIE McGOWAN 3 oo 25.00 ARMAZINDY 4.00 35.00 EVELINA 4.00 35.00 MRS. BRADT 6.00 50.00 EVANSTON 6.00 50.00 NIVEA, VICTOR 3.00 JUBILEE 5.00 PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAQO, ILLINOIS. 50,000 CARNATION PLANTS This stock is in elegant condition, strong, clean and perfectly healthy; sure to give satisfaction. Money refunded if not just as represented. Per 100 Per 1000 McGOWAN $3.00 |25.0O SCOTT 3.00 25.00 EVELINA 3.00 2500 PORTIA 3.00 25.00 Per too Per lOOO NANCY HANKS JS3.00 $25.00 FLORA HILL 4.00 35.CO WHITE CLOUD 4.00 35.00 TRIUMPH 4.00 35.00 SPECIAL PRICES ON LARGE QUANTITIES. J. A. 37-39 Randolph Street, :bxji3i:,oivo. CHICAGO, ILL. 25,000 Carnations 25,000 FIELD GROWN PLANTS OF THE FOLLOWINQ VARIETIES: 15,000 Flora Hill $ 5.00 per 100 4,000 White Cloud 8.0O 1.000 Mrs. Bradt 10.00 1,000 G. H. Crane 10.00 " 1,000 McGowan 4.00 " 2,000 Eldorado 4.00 per 100 1,000 \Vm. Scott 4.00 ■' 1,000 Daybreak 5.00 500 Emily Pierson 4.00 These Planta are all in first-class condition, Rood size and healthy stock. Write me if you are in need of a large quantity. CHAS. CHADWICK, ■«■>■»., h. Grand Rapids, Mich. 244 The American Florist. Sept. 15, Washington. FUNERAL DESIGNS STILL THE MAINSTAY Ol- CAPITAL CITY FLORISTS. — VARIOUS ITEMS OF INTEREST. Trade is rather quiet on account of the continued hot weather. Several florists had some good orders lor the recent memorial services for King Humbert. A. Gude & Bro. had thedecoration of St. Peter's church and also made a larji;e wreath on an easel, surmounted by a cross and crown. The ribbons were the national colors of Italy. J. H. Small & Sons had the decoration of St. Matthew's church. A. Gude & Bro. recently built a floral trolley car four feet long, using over 500 roses, for the obsequies of a motorman who was killed in a collision. The design was at the request of his colleagues. J. H. Small, Jr., started September 4 on a western trip in company with some friends. They will go to California. J. Louise Loose and wife have returned trom their trip tc Europe. P. G. Thousands XX Asparagus Sprengerii, L'-in.,»3 50; 2";-iii.. *4.00: 3'.;-iu., J5 00. VIOLETS, healthy Held-grown I'lumps; Imperial. $t).00; Swanley White. $4.50: Campbell. HOC; California, 13.50. SPIRAEA, (A. Waterer), field-grown. 10-in. high. Ifi.CiO same from 2!4-in. pots. $3.0J. CARYOPTERIS, (Blue Spinia), field grown, 2 feet hi(;i . J,").0O; same from 2H-in. pots. $2.50. CALiFORMi PRIVET, field grown, )«-in,, S2.50. ENGLISH IVY. ■lV,-\n. puts, 10-in. vines, $4.Cli. BABY PRIMROSE. iV4-in. pots, $4.00. Tomato Plants, Sv''°"" "^ Prices above are by the 100. Cash with order, please. Samples of any, Ift'. Address RONEY BROS., florists. Northern Heights Greenhouses. WEST GROVE. PA. 100,000 FERNS IN PLATS At One Cent. Good, hardy plants 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. 100 Mailed for $1.25. Sample Pteris Cretioa Alba, P. Tremula, P. Sul- cata, P. Hastata, P. Adiantoides, P. Longifolia. Adiantum, Lomaria, Lygo- dium, Nephrodium, Cristatum, Blechnum. Selaginellas, etc., etc. Post orders Wash- ington. JOHN H. LEY, Good Hope, D. C. FLORISTS' ORCHIDS The PiDCBt and Largest Stock in the world. CAHinpn 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 h:ive always on hand a. very large and flin- stock of esiahliBhed and unestablishtid r)rctiids. -\ number of varieties now in sh"!ith and spike. C'ornspond'-nce solicited. LAGER & HURRELL, s^"""' '*• ■■• Orchid Qrowsrs and ImDorters. BOSTON FERN. 2>4-in. pots, $5,00 per lOO; 3-in. $8.00 per 100. Crimson Rambler, 'ivi^^ori^^^^^ for winter forcing. The C0N4RD & JONES COMPANY, XXX Stock Choicest Stock, Lowest Prices. Roses— \X strons, in Brides, Meteors, Maids, (iolden Gate and Perlc, 3-3' --in. pots. 14 lo IS innbes liijih, oniv $3.00 per 100. cheap at $6.00: lO.Onj to sell. Carnations- All gn>wn from prize- taking stock, strong, healthy plants; Flora Hill, McGowan, Scott, Tidal Wave. Mon-llo, Plngree, imlv $3.00 per 100; 15,C00 to sell. Geraniums— 500(1 Jiruanti, Heteranthe, LaFa- vorite. White Swan and American Wonder, $1.50 per 100; strong 'l%-\xi. Asparagus Sprengetil — XX strong. 2i4-in., T'-ady for 4-in., only be. Ageratum— Prim-ess Pauline, strong 2!/^-in.. Jl. Super 100. Crimson Rambler Roses— Field-grown, --nnes three to four feet, <>nly $10.00 per 100. Cash With Order. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO.. Springfield. III. Per 100 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Str<^ne plauts from 2'i,-iii pots, ready for a shift .'.... *5. 00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, Large lield-grown clumps. First size. to he potted into 6 and 7-in. pots 10.00 Serond size, f-ir 5-in. pots 6.00 BE60NIA REX, Fine stock in 3-in. pots, r-'ady for a shift, best standard varieties 6.00 CYCLAMEN, strong, bushy plants in 2^4- in. pots, flnt'st strain, tbrre colors 4.00 CHINESE PRIMROSES, GI<.bosa type, best strain grcwn; co'ors, wbite, pink and red. 2 '4- in. pot^ 2.50 3. in. pots, extra strong 5,00 BABY PRIMROSE, Extra fine, from 21;- in. i>ots. ready for a siiift ■" 4 00 NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian Mich. For Immediate Shipment. CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM— Finest strain in tlie world, in four true colors; ;i splendid stock of plants from 2H-in. pots, f5. Ill) per 1011. WO.OO per 1000; from 3-in, pots, 17.110 per 100. 160.00 per 1000. CHINESE PRIMROSES- (fringed) single and double, in the finest market varieties; from 2!<- iii. pots, $2.50 per 100. BEGONIA REX— (runted cuttings) in 15 vars. mixed, $l.f.u; assorted, $2.U0 per 100. CINERARIAS— h\b. in.-i\i ma grand illora nana, from Siiin. pots, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. 250 plants of any of the ;ibove at the 1000 rate. ALL STOCK GUARANTEED A No. I. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. First. class, healthy Plants- To close out we quote the following low prices: 600 Beauties 3-inch, $4 00 per 100 1000 Perles 3 ' 3.00 1000 Meteors 3 " 2,00 800 Bridesmaids 3 '■ 3.00 40O Brides 3 " 3,00 CARNATION PLANTS. strictly flrst-class iiud in flue shape. Mrs. Bradt, 15.00 per 100. White ('loud, Klora Hill, Gold Nug- get. E»anston, $4.00 per 100. Win. Scott, Portia, Victor, »3 00 per 100. A. G. PRINCE & CO. . 76 & 78 Wabash Av.,Chlcago. 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. DANX B. LONG, Publisher, BUFFALO. Beauties. Sprengerii. AM. BEAUTY HOSES, good, 3-inch, $6,00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. strong plants. ready for 3-inch pots, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Robert f . Tesson, Sl^VouirMr."'- MY TRIP TROM THE CONVENTION. After the f:i.n\ention and on my homeward bound, I ^topped at several places to take a look around, I visited "Harris"— for here one muph can learo. He's lamous for the "Rubber" and the "Boston Fern." His new French plate glass bouses izave me great concern. In these he ^^rows his stock of his famous Boston Fern. He grows them short and dense, and very cool and light. He has a Ventilator that works both day and nitiht. These ferns they surely show a great display of skill. And nature grants obedience to their master's will. His general stock's conceded to be the finest grown. But that he's taken up the fern is not so widely known. So to all the trade from far and near. I wonld tell To buy your stock from Harris; he will serve you well. If the spa<'e would permit, I would tell the nation All I saw at his place, and give his quotation, .JOHN .'^MITH. AS Mr. John Smith is so wel and favor- ably known the world over for veracity, therefore in iustice to Mr. Smith for the philanthropic interest he has taken in imeatting horticultural knowledge to the public, and for the convenience of the same, 1 will give quotations on a few of my specialties as follows: BOSTON SWORO FERNS. Each 6 inch pots well aeveloped $ .75 8 " " " t.OO 8 " very strong and bushy 1.50 10-inch pans " " |2 to 3.00 12 " " " 4.00 RUBBERS (Ficus Elastica). 6-inch pots, he.vy foliage, 20 to 22 inchfS high 50 6-inch pots, heavy foliage, 30 inch h'gh 75 8 inch pots, heavy foHage, 40 inches high i.oo FAMOUS BRANCHED RUBBERS. 8-inch pots, 20 to 25 inches high 1 50 10 " 30 to 35 " 3.00 PANDANUS VEITCHII. 6-inch pots, tine stock well colored 1 00 8-inch pots, fine stock well colored i,50 PANDANUS UTILIS. 3-inch pots, no trace of spot or rust 10 DRAC/ENA SANDERIANA. 3-inch pots, top cuttings 8 inches high 15 ARECA LUTESCENS. 10-inch rots, deep green foliage 6 feet high 10,00 12 inch pots, deep green foliage 7 feet high 15.00 14-inch pots, deep green foliage 8 teet high 25.C0 16-inch pots, deep green tollage 10 to It feet high 50.C0 LIVISTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA. 6-inch pots, compact and perfect l.OO LATANIA BORBONICA. 5-inch pots, 3 plants in the pot.. .30 6 " 3 " " .. .50 6 " single plant well developed 75 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. .S-inch pots, strong, good color.. 1 00 SAGO PALMS (Cycas Revoluta). 8-inch pots, well established 1.50to2.00 WM. K. HARRIS, 55th Street and Springfield Avenue, PniLADELPlllA. PA. igoo. The American Florist. 245 SEASONABLE STOCK. THE TRUE BOSTON FERN. All our Boston Ferns are pot-grown, bushy plants, well fur- nished with fronds from the pot up, and cannot be compared with the cheap, long-drawn-up, lifted stock from the bench. A sample shipment will convince you of our superior stock. 4 Runners from bench, short and stocky (w $ .04 ..((r .06 .@ .12 .M .25 .Ml .50 ..(S .75 .M 1.00 .Siv 1.50 .M 2.00 to $2.50 ..((f 3.00 to 3.50 ..(SI 4.00 to 5.00 2y2 inch pot plants.. .'5 inch " inch " inch " inch pans inch " inch " inch " inch " inch " FICUS ELASTICA, the large-leaved Rubber. We have a large stock of this popular plant and offer good value. Per doz. P""""""""**""""""»"""""""""»""""""""^"""""Aimiiiimiiu^M» At it Again Every Tuesday and Friday during September and October, PALMS, CARNATIONS And other seasonable stock AT AUCTION We want consignments from good growers. We can sell the goods. N. f . McCarthy 4 Co. 3 84 Hawley St.. BOSTON, HASS. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. 3>iTnTTnTTnTTnnTTnHTiniT»nTnn>nm»T!n»n»HTmTni»TfTffTTT>TTTT»TTimnnnffnffff' Marie Louise Violets CLEAN, HEALTHY. POT GROWN PLANTS. $4.00 per 100 J- $30.00 per JOOO I. L. MAY & COMPANY, ST. PALI, MINN. STRONG FIELD-GROWN PLANTS OF Farqunar violets. Free from disease of any kind. S6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. JOHN McFARLAND, North Easton. Mass. GANNAS. Extra laige clumps of the followinR varie- ties, $3.00 per doz. Egandale, Chicago, F. Vaughan, Robt. Christie, Alamania, Mile. Berat, Pres. McKinley and other good varieties. W. W. COLES. KOKOMO, IND. Edward B. Jackson, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only. In any quantity, for the least money. STAMFORD. - CONN. Boston Ferns. Extra fine plants from bench, ready for 6 inch pots, $2.50 per doz. From 2-inch pots, $3.00 per JOO. Cash, pUiise. DAVIS BROS., Morrison, III. Please mention the Ameyican Florist 7vhen writing. ^TX/\T VY^CS Field - prown Campbells VX\/JjXiXO and M. Louise, 84.00 per ^^^^^M^^^m^^ KJO, S3&.0U per 1000. ROSES. Meteors, Perles, Maids and Brides; extra linp stock, 3-in., $3.00 per iOO. $25.00 per 1000. l)is(_-nunt on large lots. CARNATIONS, a bargain on such varieties as White Cloud. Flora Hill, New York, Evelina, Scott, etc. Write for price list. CRABB &, HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich. BOSTON FERNS, Ready for 3-in. pots, 16.00 per ICO; 4-in., $15.00 per 100; 5-6-in., 120.00- $35.00 per 100. Also flue plants in 5-6-in. pots, now ready for a shift, in pans or large pots, 835.00 per 100, J4 50 per doz. This is exceptionally good value. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 3-in., extra fine, «8.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengerii. 2-in., $6.00 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana. 24-in. pots, $10.00 per 100; 4 inch, $40.00 per 100. Large plants. $1.50, $1.75, J3.00, $2,50, $3 00, up to $5.00. Send for Particulars. BOBBINK & ATKINS RUTHERFORD, N. J. Please mention the A met ican Florist 7t'hen 7v? iling. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE $2.50 per dozen, $17,50 per 100. BEGONIA Light Pink LORRAINE 50c each, $5.00 per dozen, $40.UO per 100. Plants of either of the abive from 2>^-in. pots, BtronK and healthy. See Convention NumbtT for description of the last namfd newer variety. They will be the most popular plants for Christmas holiduv t^ifts for years to come. Order Early Trom EDWIN LONSDALE, Money Order Oflice, Sta H.Philadelphia Wyndmoor, (Near Pdtia). P». N. B. We have not changed our location, but: the P. O authoiltlee heverhanKed our P, O. facilities. t-'ifiti.e mention the A tnerican Florist when writing. %LVINCA VAR. VINES Per ICO First size, from 4 to 6 long vines to plant $4.00 Tiarge size, " 7 to 10 ** " 6.00 TEltSlS < ASH OR C. O. D. WM. A. CLARK & SON, Mo. 59 Stale St., WATERTOWN. N. V. BOSTON FERN. 7 and 8-in. pans $12 and $15 per doz. GERANIUMS, s A. Nutt and others, 3-in., $4 per 100. NEP. CORDATA COMPACTA, 3-in., $5.00 per 100; 6- in., $2IJ.(0 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2V4-in., $5 per 100, $« per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. 2H-lnch, $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. SMILAX, transplanted, heavy, 50c per 100. CASH PLBisB. Carl Hagenburger, '^^K'lo*'" jgoo. The American Florist. 247 mWiiiiiiimmiiiiHiimiiiiiiiiiHiiMiMtHiiHitiHMHiiHi^^ WE ARE READY For the coming season with the most complete and comprehensive line of "Florists' Supplies" to be found in America. Being one of the LARGEST IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS of We invite every Florist to steo in and see our stock, if at all possible, or write to us for our HANDSOME NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOfiUE, which will be found complete and up-to-date. A few of our specia ties are IMPORTED CYCIS LEAVES (duii and giazed), our FAMOUS WHEAT SHEAVES, IMMORTELLES. CAPE FLOWERS (aii colors), NOVELTiES IN FANCY AND PLANT BASKETS, for every occasion; POT COVERS, PEDESTALS, and EVERYTHING "'** '^ needed by the trade will be found at " HEADQUARTERS." M« ■AlC/t & V>0« Irnporters and Manufacturers. 918 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA, PA, Boston Florist Letter Go. MAUUPACTUBBBS OF FLORISTS' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and Tai> nlshed, 18x30x12 made in two sections, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters. Block Letters. 1 \i or 2-lnch size, per 100, tUfi. Script Letters. $1. Fastener wltb each letter orwonl Used by leading florist* erervwhere and for sale bj an wholeeale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 HawlPv St.. BOSTON, MASS. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Cyoaa Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. Now Catalogue of aU FLOBISTa BUPPLIHB on appUoatlon. B^For the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. M. B2. B4 snd 66 N 4th St.. PHIUDELPHIH. P*. A. HERRMANN, Cape flowers, allcolobb; Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, ^"^ All florists' Sopplles. Send (or Piloei. 4e4.4it East a4th St., NEW YORK. John Conley &Son, Manofoctarers ot 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET, HEADQUARTERS coco* FIBRE. SHEEP MANURE, BONE all srades IMPORTED SOOT SPHAGNUM and GREEN MOSS. RUSTIC WORK, all kinds. CLAYS FERTILIZER. DUNNES CO., iJJTV^ New York. HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES. We're thousands of readers and htin- dredtof advertisers. Bach helps the other. PURE RAW BONE MEAL Put up especially for our trade. | For Roses and CarnationsJ nothing equals if. Use it on Chrysanthemums and you will win the prize » at your flower show for the best bloom. 10 pounds, 40c; 25 pounds, 75c; \ 50 pounds, $1.25; 100 pounds, ;g2.00; 1 Bag, 200 pounds, $3.75. | .^ THE VAIL SEED CO., Indianapolis, Ind. j Imitation is the slncerest flattery, but the best is good enough for anybody. Campbell's Original Adhesive Ribbon Letters BLOCK LETTERS SCRIPT LETTERS FROSTED LETTERS SILK MEMORIALS DIALS. ETC. Satisfaction Assured. Send For Sample. WM. CAMPBELL, 572 Mt. Vernon St., Camden, N. J. ESTABUSHCO 1866 EniL5TEFFEItSv SUCC.TO ttSTEFFENS «DSTEFFEKSBROS SiGMUND GeLLER Importer and Mir. ol Florists' Supplies Complete Stock — New Goods— New Illustrated Catalogue Now Ready. Send for it. 108 W. 28th St , nearGth Av., NEW YORK. Imported Prepared GYGAS LEAVES LOWEST PKICES. RECEIVING REGULAR SHIPMENTS. Florida Natural Products Co., p. O. Box 273, Indianapolis, Ind. SMILAX STRINGING Made Easy by (he use of MEYER Green SILKAUNE JUST THE SHADE OP THE FOLIAQE. Samples and prices free. JOHN C. MEYER « CO., 80-84 KIngdon St. BOSTON, MASS. For lale br lewUnK Florist* Invalid ikpplianee Co., COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS KIFT'8 PATENT Adjustable Vase Holders No. 1 —Brass, nlokled, 4 feet Iodk, 6 clasps to each rod. Price complete (with preen or white tumblers) 12.25. Price complete (with green or white cornucopia Taaes) 12 50 No. 2 —Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed and nickeled, with three clasps for 5 to IMn. pots, each. tl.T5 Klft's patent rubber capped FlowerTubes, ^-tn. diameter, per 100. 13.50. ROBERT KIFT, Florist, 172n Chestnnt St. Phllad«Iphla, Penn ^gg CYCLONE SPRAY PUMP ThB GbKAT iNBgCT EXTKEMT- NATOR. Sprays as fine as mlBt. Just the thing for Roses, Palm-, Pota- toes, Tobacco, Small Fmlts, Hen- Roosts, etc. AU tin, 50c. ; all polished copper. »1 00. Cash with Ordfr. Weighs boxed, about 5 pounds. Buyer pays express. STEVENS & CO., 107 Chambers St., N.V. City. m- OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1900 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU ■ 10- PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS. 248 The American Florist. Sept. IS, Buffalo. LITTLE DOING SAVE FUNBRAL WORK. — STORE WINDOWS GAY WITH GARDEN FLOWERS. — VARIOUS ITEMS OF INTEREST. Tlie weather is fair but there is little trade. The demise of State Comptroller Morgan last week caused quite a little work, designs and bouquets. Scott had an order from Albany for thi» funeral and made a very large and fine "rock of ages" with an unusual base. The stores are making good window displays with gladioli and asters. Wm. Scott and several others were at Toronto last week, attending the expo- sition. It is said the horticultural feat- ures were about as in previous years. It is suggested that Toronto omit her fair in 1901 on account of the proximity of the Pan American show. Silver trophies are more plentiful than asters or fern leaves at Kasting's and all were won by our bowlers at New York. It is enough to make us feel good for a year at least. W. A. Adams had the assistance of a few of the craft in celebrating the first anniversary of his marriage one day last week. W.J. Palmer, Sr., suffered the loss of a son-in-law last week, an exemplary young man, and has the sympathy of the craft. W. F. Kasting is at Saratoga. Visitors: Chas. Scrim, Ottawa, Ont ; H. J. Wise, East Aurora, N. Y.; F. B. Lewis, Lockport, N. Y. W. A. Carrollton, III.— J. A. McPherron & Son have purchased the greenhouses and heating apparatus of Henley Wilkinson at White Hall, III. LL Nurierymuu, beeaimen and Floriiti wlih- ' ing to do builneu with Europe should lend tor the ii Horticultural Advertiser" Thli !• the 'Jritiih Trade Paper, be\ns read weekly by all Horticultural trader! ; It li alio taken by over 1000 of the belt Continental houiet. Annual lubtoriptlon to cover cost of postage 75 cents. .-1.1—.. vniTOI*' "'■ ■'"» " M. »." Chilwell Nurseries. LOWDHAM, Notts. England. QARDENINQ This is the paper to recommend to your customers, the leading horticultural Journal in America for amateurs •S.OO Per Year. Sample Copies Free. Liberal terms to florists wbo take snbsortptlons. THE 6ARDENIN6 CO. "0"°" Bida. CHICAGO. "NICOMITE" (PATENT) Vapor Insecticide I»OWTD e; I« . No labor required. Harmless to bloom and foliage. A certain killer of ALL GREENHOUSE BUGS. SOLD BY SEEDSMEN. The Tobacco Warehoasing and Trading Co., LOUISVILLE. KY. LIQUID PLANT FOOD For Greenhouse Cultivating. EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY, Ch icago Office : 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston. H. K. Snider, Suite 423, 260 Clark St. Ad- dress THE KINNEY PUMP. For applying Liquid Manure It has no equal! Sent prepaid for $2.60. Without spray- ing valve $2.00. The HOSE COHNECTION CC^'Ti.""* Gardeners' Chronicle. A Weekly Illuitrated Journal. HSTABLISHID 1S41. The '•QARDKNKBB CIIBONICLB" baa been rOB OTIB FirTY Y1AR8 THB IJAniNG JOITHNAL Of Iti olass. It has aobleved this pOBlttoo beoaase, wblle tpeolallT doToUnK lUeLf to supplTlnn tbe dallr require- ments of gardeners of all classes, muob of the infer matlon furnlsbed Is of snob Keneral and permanent Talne. tbat tbe 'QARDBNBKS GUBONICLS" Is looked np to as tbe btandabo AOTHOBrrr on ttas subjects of wblob It treats. Bnbscrlptlon to tbe United Butas, K.W pw nn Bsmlttsnoes to be made pajable to H. O. COVII. Onnoii— 41 Wnlilnoton St.. Cov«n Oarden. London. Enaland. Die Bindekunst Einzig^e Special Zehschrift der Welt fur BLUMENBINDEREI. Pfobenommcrn umsonst. Abonnement \0 M. jahrlich. J. OLBERTZ, Bindekunst Verlag. ERFURT, DEUTSCHLAND. WniLLDIN POnERYCO. P^ ■ • c^ 1/' •PniLADELPtllA'PA' BRANCH WAREHOUSES: ) it„''g^sian^cUy'I N. Y. H 1 (C^ ItBurnsj 1 ^' The most convenient way |^| of applying an insecticide lAl ever yet devised. No pans Ka| required -No heating of kj^f irons-No trouble-Cannot W^ injure the most sensitive ryl blooms-Very effective, f^i Price 60* per box of 12 Wm rolls. All dealers sell it! MH 1 5kabcura Dip Co. ^-^ St. Louis — Chicago. ^ ^ Standard.^ .^ FLOWER Pot5 If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, verite us ; we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 28th and M SIreati N. E. WASHIN8T0N. D. C. FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS- STANDARD POTS A SPECIALn List and SAMPLES PREEI. eWAHN'8 POTTERY MF'G CO., P. O. Box 78. Minneapolis. Minn. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUIAOnraKBS 0» Flower Pots. Before buying write for prloee. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrlghtwood Aye., CHICAGO. ILL* tgoo. The American Florist. 249 THI* a SpaoiaHj. PATEBSON PLANK ROAD. Messrs. Thos. W. Wbathkred's Sons, 16 and 48 Marion Street, 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 last October. Although you would only guarantee the sis sections to heat 1620 feet of 4-in. pipe, I attached it to over 1,800 feet. It did it so well that I put on about 300 feet more, making in all 2,100 feet, and I am positive that I can add more to it. It is the best 1 have ever seen and a great coal saver. I have to keep the fire door open all the time. I would be pleased to have anyone call and see it. Yours truly, —'''3^or&> _^jCi^(i»!fe* <^ \/\/E RtFER to the following named parties who have lately purchased and are using our Sectional Boiler: E. M. Wood & Co., Natiok, Mass. David Dean. Astoria, N. Y. Wm. G. Muller, Lyons Ave., Newark, N. J. N. Y. Zoological Gardens. Geo. Schubert, West Hoboken, N. J. R. E. Shufelt, Chatham, N. Y. A. E. Aldrett, Morrison, 111. J. W. Miller, Craighead, Pa, John S'-ott, Platbush, Brooklyn, N.' Y. Keap St. Greenhouses, Brooklyn, N. Y. Geo. Fick, West Hoboken, N. J. A. Brunner, Lyons Farms, N. J. H. C. Patthey. Bayshore, N. Y. Ditzenberger Bros., Bay Ridge, N. Y. ■%r THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS, HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS, Mfrs. of Hot Water and Steam Heaters. 46 Marion St., NEW YORK. CYPRES S IS MUCH M »RE DUfUUKXlTHAN PINE. SASH BAR^ FEET 'MjUCMOTH M UMtffiER. jREENHOUS AND OT>»gi> BUI U>l t«l MATfeRIAl.. , \ior imr Hlw4tratr. OP HIOH^ Boilers oradb For GREENHOUSES See our Catalogue. VtF steam and xw not w»t«r 6llilin&Co..Utlc8,M.Y. «■■ I HE «■ SCOLLAY BOILER FOR Greenhouse Keating, Etc. HOT WATER OR STEAM. Fabminqton, Conn., March 9, 1896. "The Invincible Boiler you placed in my Carna tion houses has given great satisfaction. I die not have to run the boiler hard even when the thermometer stood 18° below zero. It has proved 'Invincible' in every respect." HneH Chksnbt, Florist. SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST. Bstimates Cheerfully Qlven. 'INVINCIBLE.' JOHN A. SCOLLAY, 74 and 76 iWyrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. LUCAS PAINT THE BEST FOR PRESERVING & BEAUTIFYINa NO WATER NO BENZINE BUT PURE OIL AND PERMANENT PIGMENT MASTICA FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES. Proven superior to putty. Easier to apply and stays on, Not affected by extremes of weather Kndoraed by prominent tlorlBts. Seed for descriptive circular of Mugtlcaand Alastlca Glazing Machines. F. 0. PIERCE CO., i7groZ"nst..New York. LVANS* IMPROVED V£MmAnNG\ APPAJtAFUS \ WDirt fOft ILLUSrRATLO v.A7flL0CUC GARLAND'S IRON GITTERand DRIP CONDUCTOR. "» 'Tr ,ce. 'Waterway Capacity for 6,000 feet of Olass. Length ol section, 5 ft.; weight, 85 lbs.; carrying This Gutter will save money in cost I of construction as well as in | rebuilding'. capacity. 4070 lbs. Parties contem- platinjT nsing' iron trutters will do well to note the wording- of Patent No. 616.781, issued to Geo. M. Garland, as pnljlished in previous issues. Iron Plate and Drip Conductor for Outside Walls of Disconnected Houses. GEO. M. GARLAND, - des plaines, ill. theGORTON SIDE FEED BOILER Is specially constructed so that ft will maintain a steady- fire all night without attention, which is a very important item to be considered in select- ing a greenhouse boiler. ^B^Send for Catalogue and Investigate for yourself. P GORTON & LID6ERW00D CO., && I^ltoerty St. NEW YOhK. TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THE AD. 250 The American Florist. Sept. IS, Cleveland. QUIET IN GENERAL. TRADE PLENTIFUL. — CLUB MATTERS LIGHT AND STOCK OFFICERS. Little of interest has been taking place for the last two or three weeks. Flowers have been in sufficient supply at all times, with the possible exception of carnations, which, during the recent hot weather, have been suffering greatly. Asters have been of fair quality and among the greenhouse-grown stock some really excellent flowers have been seen, with stems two to three feet in length. This stock sold at from 75 cents to $1 per dozen. Roses are slowly improving in quality but the price has not changed of late. The annual election of officers of the Cleveland Florists' Club takes place at the next regular meeting, which occurs Monday, September 24. Following is the list of nominees: President, Wm. Brinker; first vice-president, Gordon Gray; second vice-president, Isaac Ken- nedy; secretary, A.H.Graham; treasurer, H. A. Hart. It is to be hoped that a larger attendance will be in evidence than has been the case of late. Some carnation planting is still going on. The plants, so far as the writer has observed, seem to run smaller than last year, owing, probably, to the great heat of August. The stock is, however, excep- tionally clean and healthy. A. Des Moines, Ia.— I. W. Lozier has maintained his reputation by again cap- turing the sweepstakes prize at the Iowa State Fair. He is the only florist who has ever taken this prize. Alfred G. Lozier installed the display. Morris, III. — K. Mitting, who has just returned from Europe, where he has been spending the summer with his fam- ily, has bought up three-fourths of the capital stock of the Morris Floral Com- pany and assumed charge of the business. Springfield, Mass. — The Amateur Horticultural Society will omit its usual fall show this year because of the poor condition of dahlias and the lack of financial success of previous shows. The American Dahlia Society was to have held its annual show in Sprin/field this year, but nothing has been heard of it. Red Standard Pots. CORRECT SIZE. SUPERIOR QUALITY. Write for price Hat. 6. HENNEGKE 60., MILWAUKEE, WIS. ....Send For Our.... | NEW CATALOGUE No. 47 Just Out. (It is Free). This Catalogue lists hundreds of lines of merchandise which will save you money. We buy serviceable second hand material and new stocks in sheriffs" or receivers' hands; in fact anything and everything which we can get at a price which will enable us to save customers money on every item, to undersell the market on every want. Here are some of the many lines which interest every florist: BOILERS CRATE BARS PAINT BUILDING MATERIAL HOSE PAPER CEMENT HOSE MENDERS SASH COUPLINGS IRON PIPE TOOLS ENGINES LUMBER VALVES FLUES P01S VENTILATORS CLASS PUMPS WIRE And a thousand other items of daily necessity. Write today for our new Fall Catalogue No. 47. Chicago House Wrecking Go. West 35th and Iron Sts. _CHICAQ0. ^*»Mm^f^^m^^fwm^^w^m^*^m*M^fmmmfmwmm^^^^fm^Rmmffwm^fmw^^.') CYPRESS '0:^c»^^\ wms- John d. •jynn \^. mniesBucKfiAWKST. MONfNGER €0. ^"^^iTS^^S"^"^ It's easy to use because the principle le riKbt. A boy ctn operate It. It'B easy to put up becauee of Its ex- treme BlmpllcUy. It's easy to buy beoause the price Is reasonable THE CHAMPION VENTILATING APPARATUS CataloRue Is free. A postal with your name and address ser^ures It. Address n So. SiKltmry, I\I»hs. 92 STANDARD FLOWER POTS! P&oked in small crates, e&iy to handle. Prloe per oral* Prloe per orate 1600 Jln pou In orate. 14.88 120 7-ln. poUlnarsM.t4.20 1500 2M 1500 29 6.26 60 8 ' 8.00 e.oo 48 9 ' 3.60 1000 3 6 00 4810 ' 4.80 800 3M 6.80 2411 • 3.60 600« 4.M 24 U ' " 4.80 3306 4.61 1314 ' 4.80 144 6 3.18 616 ' 4.60 <- Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, nancrlntr Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. 10 per cent off for cash with order. HILFINBER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. AneuR BOLKIB ft 80N8, New Tork Agenu bl DIT IITB«»T. K»W TOBK OITT. Please mention the American Florist when ivriting. KELLER BROS., ^ 213.15-17.19-21-23 Peari St., NORRISTOWN, PA. Manufacturers of Standard Flower Pots, red in color, equal to the beat on the market; are 16 miles from Philadelphia, best of railroad connec- tions. We give special attention to mail coders and make special sizes to order in quantities. A postal will bring prices and discounts. The Bottomless Pot MORE ESPECIALLY FOR VIOLET AND CARNATION CULT0RE, ALSO THOSE BED FOTS "Standards." Azalea Pots, Fern Pots, Bulb Pans. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, Established 1853. , DETROIT, MICH. P. O. Address, 490 Howard St. HARRY BALSLEY, Traveling Representative. Please mention the American Florist when writing- INDEPENDENT OF ALL TRUSTS. PI MCC for Greenhouses, Conservatories. Hot- ULHwO beds. etc. Also Hothed Sashes and Mats. Paints, Oils, etc. THE REED GLASS ft PAINT CO.. 456 W. Broadway. NEW YORK. Please mention the American Florist when writings igoo. The American Florist. 251 GALVANIZED STEEL Wire Rose Stakes straight or Looped and Pointed. The Model Extension Carnation Support. Lancaster. Pa.. Juue 17, '99. Mr. Theron Parker, Brooklyn. N. Y. : Dear Sir.— V our Model Carnation Support is all right in every way. and will no doubt be considered as necessary as pood plants with growers when better known. 1 consider it the best in the market, and if your other Specialties are as good, they should make another addition to the money makers of 1900. Very Respectfully. ALBtBT M. Herr. Samples and Prices on Application to THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO.. 336 North 9th Street, BROOKLYN. N.Y. THE NEW Standard Ventilating Macliines. Always reliable. Self-oUing. Four Styles. All warranted first- class. Send for catalogue and see what first-class flo- rists are using. THE E. HIPPARD CO., YOUNGSTOWN. 0. Piea:>e mention the A merican Fion'st when wriiing. D. 0. Ctioningham .Glass Co., PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. HOT-nOlSE GLASS A SPECIALTY. I Holds Class Firmly ( See the Point IB" I Tke Tki Kencr Per. < fMt eiulnc F»lBt< an ' tha ba>t. No rlghta or \ lafta. Box of loOO pointa ^ 76 centa. poatpaid. I HENBT A. DREEK, I IKCkMta.t Sl.,FklJ.., r.. ! FOR INSURANCE AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL, Address JOHN a. ESLER, Soe'y F. H. A., SADDLE RIVER, N. J AMERICAN CHAMPION BOILER. MV PICTURE AS A "KID." (Pi esentlDg s rear Tlew of a item reality ) THE -NEW OEPf^RTORt" Wfien I was young, you will observe, I was very backward; but I hive got over that, and now come to the iront claiming to have the beit WATER HEATER, VENTILATING APPLIANiiE and SASH HINGE for greenhouse purposes, that are in the market. Furthermore, they are so simple in construction I can afford to sell them much cheaper than other styles. Now florists, don't be backward in sending for a catalogue. Remember, when you find you NEED a thing, the sooner you get it, the more you will have for your money, again I say "DON'T BE BACKWARD," but "keep up with the band wagon." Let me hear from you AT ONCE j jj cARMODY, Evansville, Ind. Please mention the American Florist zuhen -writing. GREENHOUSE GLASS I OUt^ SRECMALTY* " I I LARGE STOCKS ^ -^ ^ -=* PROMPT SHIPMENT \ /'^^^'PorelinseedOilPutty.PjintsBrujIiesftt.! |3g __^__^WRITjE FOR. LATEST PRICES. ^ 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. 29 Cortlandt Street, Hew York. T»nianio Ra. 7i 239 Pranklln Street, Boston. H,,,„a Cuba 692 Craig Street, Montreal, P. Q. "»*»"»• ^-u™ 86 Lake Street, Chicagro. 40 IT. Ifh Street, Philadelphia. 22 A, Pitt Street, Sidney, N. S. W. Jennings Bros., SS' :::: 1 & builders. Mfra of and dealers In Creanhouse Specialties, Send for Catalogue- Patent Iron Bench Frame Fittings, Improved Cast iron Gutters and Plates. Jennings Bros., JJlfiL'^eiphia, pa. 252 The American Florist. Sept. IS, Index to Advertiser!. AdTertlslng Bat«i 2:i2 Allen J K 2:t7 Amerioan BoseCo..336 ii Amllng B C . . 235 239 Barnard W W & Co.. 1 Btur S Alfred I Barrow J Ii 238 BasuettA iVaBhburn...23i Bayeredorfer H Sl Co. 217 Benthey iCo 2;ia Bemlng H G 236 Beaulleu H II BlDdti&UDBt Die 24S B.aoo A & Co 2W Bobbins & AtilM 24ii Boston Letter Co 2i7 Boyd J H H 240 Brlnkerhofl Geo M. ...239 Browu Peter 238 Brown & Oanfleld.... 242 iinins H ^ 1* BaOlongJ A 334 213 Bunyard n A 234 Burpee w AHeeACo. 11 Buxton Geo B 241 Byer Bros 24o Caldwell the Woods- man Co 231 241 California Nursery lO 11 Campbell Wm 251 Carmody 1 '» 251 Chadwlck Chas.... 243 Onioago i;aruauon Co 24- Chlcago House Wreck ing Co 250 Cincinnati Cut Flo Co. 236 Clark Wm A 4 Son.. 246 Cleary* Co 2:j!i Cohen J M 2* Coles WW 246 Conard & Jones Co .244 Con'ey Jjbn i, Son... 24. Coolldge Bros 250 Cottage Gardens I Crabb & ilunter 246 CralK Robt& Son 243 Croucb Mrs J W 2.)9 Cnnningbam Jos H ..240 Cunningham D O ^lass Co 351 Danley 8 T 2o8 Davis Bros 216 Deamud J B •« Detroit Flo'r Pot W'ks 26 De Smet Freres 215 Dexter Lillian Allen. 2:*i Dletsch A& 00 252 Dillon J L 24i Domer Fred&Sons Co 241 Dreer H A 2al Dunne a Co 24i Baetem Chemical Cn 248 Blohholi Henry... 241 245 Ernest W H . .218 Ferguson John B 236 Finley Lawn Rake Co 25! Florida Nat l*rod Co .2.7 Fluegge Wm 24-1 Fori Bros 23. Foster Locias H 242 Gardeners Chronicle. .24» Gardening Co The .248 Garland Geo M 2)9 Geller Slgmund 247 Qhormle* Wm 237 Gibbons n W I ' Glblln i Co 249 Good & Keese Co. 2 9 Gorton & LIdgerwood 249 Gullett & -.ons W d- . .210 G intber Wm U 237 Gumey Ueater Co — 2j! Ua^enbnrger Carl — 246 Hall Assn . .251 Hancoc.- G«o & Bon .24i Harris Wm K 244 Harvey W P Ml Beaoock Joseph 245 Rslsa J B 231) Heller 4 Co I' ue.ine^ke r Co 2.i0 Herendeen Mfg Co IV Herr Albert M ...238 239 H«rrma' .1 A 217 Herron Dana R 239 Hews A U 4 Co 250 W fliger Bros 350 HlUB O 4 Co HIppard B 251 Hlfcnlngs&Co IV Holton 4 Hunkel Co.. 234 Hooker H M .;o 251 Horan Bdw C 237 Hort AdT 248 Hose rxinnectlnn Co .218 Hubbird T S & Co. 2lU Humteld C 213 Hunt ffi U 335 Insall Kichard 211 I'lvalld Appliance (;u.247 Jackson 4 Perkins Co. 2io Jackson U B 216 Jacoi.s rt 4 sons IV Jennings K B 2 8 Jennings Bros 251 Johnson 4 Stokes 239 Rastlng W F 236 Keller Bros 250 Keller Geo ii Son 248 Kellogg Geo M 236 Ke nntt KrosCO 211 Klft Kobert 217 Kr .escbell Bros Co.. ..IV KUBhnC A 23B Kuhl Geo A . . .212 Lager * Hurrell . 211 Lakev'w Rose Garden 213 Lamprecht Bros 21 Latig Juilus 2.37 2511 21U 24U .237 210 2:it". .213 Lee R A 234 Ley John H 214 Lliiiprecht S J 237 LouKland LumC0..246 248 Long D 8 214 Lonsdale Bdwln... . 2i6 Lord4Burnham Co... HI IV Loven J G 235 Lucas J 4 Co 219 Lynch W B 235 McCarthy 4 Co N F. . 336 216 MoFadden B C. 238 McFariand John 246 McK^llar 4 Wlntersoi 235 MacBean AS 240 Madnr Paul V44 Mar(4Ulsee L B 241 May L L 4 Co 216 Meyer John C a Co . . .217 MlUang 4 Co 237 Millang Frank 237 Miller J W '.'12 Model Plant Stake Co 2jl UoUer's Gartner Zei tung 2;i.s Monlnger J C Co Moon Samuel C Moon Wm H Moore, Hentz 4Nasb Morris Floral Co Moss Geo VI Murphv Wm Murray Jas C 241 Myers & Co 252 Nlessen Leo 236 Noenne Lt Hoepker II N Y GUI flow J. lix. 237 N f r^t Fi' we" Co. 237 Passmore Isaac 239 r'eunooa Sam IS 2.)6 Pierce F O Co 249 Pittsburg Cut Flo Co. 234 I'oUworth C C Co 214 t>nnoe A O 4 Co. ..235 214 Pritchard J N 234 vjuakercity Mo hWaa 249 Randall A L 235 Rautb Ca'l 241 RawllngB B 1 24i Raynoi J 1 237 leedQlaes 4Palni Co 250 Regan Printing Honi" 24i ■^Hinberg Geo 2'5 243 Relnberg Peter. ...235 243 RetzerWalter4Co.... I dice M 4 Co ..247 Rlder-EricssonBng Co 2jl Kod./er8 Alex II Uoedder A * 245 aoiker A 4 bona II Roney Bros 214 Rupp John F 245 Sabransky W 241 Sandwr A Co 244 Schafer Mrs A M 241 scbenck S C IV ■icnlllo Adam IV Schmidt J C 268 II Scolla? John A 249 •ihendan W F 237 ilebrecht 4 Son I S'lnatlonsaL WanU.. 233 Skabcura Dip Co 24.'< Sm 'b VHth 4 -^on .. 244 Pmurihwalte C A Produce Co II 8 au 2:« SouslerGeo 239 i utb siu«' Floral Co 2i4 stahl Chas H .... 236 flteams Lumber Co . .219 Stetrens Emll -47 Stevens 4 Co 247 SujuthoS H A 4 CO . . II «nm 4 Harrison Co 2t0 Stver J J I( SU'nerlaua Geo A ....236 Swahn Pottery MfgCo 248 Tesson Robt F . ..244 Thorbum J M4 Co. 2 8 Tinker f B 241 Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co. . 248 Traendly 4 nchenck . til Vail Seed I'o 247 Van Wert Greenh'es 239 VauRhao's a«*pd Store ZMi 239 245 I Vlck's Sons Jas. II Vincent 4 Son 246 ?lola H Vredenburg 4 Co II Wab.ish R R II Wats.m O C II Weatherl.y O W 241 Weathered's Sons Thos W 249 iVebe- U k Sons ..241 Weeber 4 Don ... II Welland 4 Rleoh 215 Welch Bros 236 Wettlln W A 211 Whllldln Pot '"o .. .. 3i8 Wlckershani U 4 Co .241 Wl-tor Bro« 235 212 Wlllln Chas 239 Wlttbold TheueoCo... I Wood Bros 210 Woodrofle & Bem- helmer ..2.'i6 Wood, 8tubbl4Co....238 Wreaell H Young Jno 237 Young 4 Nugent 237 VoungThosJr 137 Zlrnglebel D 238 Bristol, Vt.—C. M.B.Chapin, formerly of this town, is soon to engage in the florist business in South Framingham, Mass. BOILERS Soiuethiug that the florist can rely upou aud know that they will give satisfaction. The jiFf^alest results cbtaintd V from a miulmum consumption of fuel. H We manufacture Boilers capable of heating any size Greenhouse RELIABLE-DURABLE-ECONOMICAL. SEND FOR GRLENUODSE CATALUGUE AND PRICE LIST. GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. NEW YOHK CITY BKAN. II ; 74 Franklin St. Cor. Arch, 111 FiHh Ave., cor 18th St. BOSTON. MASS. Western SelilnK Agents, JAIVIES B. CLOW & SONS, 3SS-S34 Lake St., Chlcaso, 111. F/t'ase mi'ntwn ilw American Florist when lutiting. GURMEY "400 SERIES" HOT WATER HEATER. Exclusively A GREENHOUSE HEATER! SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE WORK. EASY TO ERECT; SIMPLE IN OPER- ATION; ECONOMICAL AS TO CONSUMPTION OF FUEL. Send for Catalogue and latest prices. MYERS 8z: CO., 1514-1520 So. 91h St., - PHILADELPHIA, PA. CEptablished 1849.) w E furnish TREE OF CHARGE to oor cttstomers, drawings showing the most improved construction for their special wants. ^ J- J- GREENHOUSE MATERIAL, Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress. i BEST GRADES, PERFECT WORKMAMSHIP. A.DIETSCH&CO. 615-621 SheffiMd Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. l,l^ili,li.llllJ.l>iilll'LilLJtJli^illl.uili>liiIiltiiWlitilii, etc , are beirg put in readiness for the winter's work while the luxuriant platoons of rubbers, azaleas, euphorbias and heaths out in the open frames seem to turn their heads beseechirgly toward the greenhouses and set their owners to stua^i^g the annually recurrirg problem of how to accommodatein the same area of bench room twice as much material as was crowded in last year. It was always so and undoubtedly will be so as long as there is a floral establishment left on earth, that, no matter how large the range of glass may be, there is inva- riably enougti stock to fill another house or two — hence it is that the profits, when there are any, all "go into sash." Sauntering up Clarkson street, which is the principal thoroughfare of the flori- cultural interests of Flatbush, one has scarcely time to fully appreciate the pleasing impression made by the smooth lawns and tasteful plantations at the corner of Flatbush avenue, wh'ch are under the care of Ornamental Horticul- turist P Riley, the pride of the Flatbush bowling fraternity, before the attention is arrested by the dazzling parterre of cannas, salvias, coleuses and slternan- theras backed by enormous caladiums, which adorns the entire front of the thrifty establishment whertf, for more than a quarter of a century, Louis Schmutz has been turning out plants, agility and wit in equal proportions. The caller finds that industrious gen- tlemen ever ready to lay away the prun- ing shears or the diggirg fork and place his time and assistance at the disposal of a visiting brother florist. Everything betokens prosperity, and the marks of intelligent culture are seen in every house. There are long ranks of "Dranching rub- bers" calculated to fill even a W. K. Harris with envy. There are cyclamens and primroses in pleasing luxuriance, poinsettias, kentias and arecas and two long benches of Mr. Sjhmutz's favorite Peruvian pepper plant briglit with many hued berries, while 23,U00 lilies are clamoring for space in the already well- filled houses. Mr. Schmutz has potted a lot of the hardy Yucca filamentosa and there seems practical wisdom in his sug- gestion of the usefulness of these sym- metrical plants for window and hall decoration, their immunity from in jury by frost giving them a distinct value as compared with dracaenas. Visitors to Dailledouze Brothers' at convention time found the carnations all housed and everything already in order for the winter campaign at this noted place. With the exception of The Mar- quis and Lawson, all varieties look well con ten ted after their first month's sojourn under glass. In the case of the two vari- eties specified the benches disclose numer- ous vacant spots where the plants have died out. The Marquis suffering particu- larly in this respect. In an adjoining bed in the same bouse is seen The Marquis' rival, seedling No. 3, which captured the cup at Buffalo, looking very much at home. Notwithstanding the disadvantages of the very dry summer, carnations have, as a rule, made an excellent growth. Beyond criticism in any point are the BAMBOOS FOR FLORISTS. rgoo. The American Florist. 256 plants of Genevieve Lord, which are already giving a few fairlj good flowers, this being one of the earliest bloomers among the novelties. Cerise Queen, always a difficult subject, shows consid- erable improvement over last year; Mrs. James Dean is also better than ever before and G. H. Crane immeasurably so. White Cloud, while less rank in growth than was the case last season, seems firmer and decidedly better in all respects. Of this variety Dailledouze Brothers are growing less this year than heretofore, and more of Flora Hill, their experience being that the latter is the greater favorite with the buyers and that it is also a decidedly better keeper and shipper. Plants of Flora Hill are only moderate in size this season. This and Scott are the only varieties furnish- ing good flowers in any quantity as yet. Lawson has not begun to throw up any stalks yet, the buds produced so far being almost stemless. Gomez and Maceo, the two new crimsons, are look- ing healthy. The former is throwing a good many flowers already but they are thin and really good blooms are not expected for some time. J. Whitcomb Riley, Eldorado and Bradt are all in promising condition. Nothing finer than Ethel Crocker can be imagined. In uni- formity of size, in vigor and luxuriance it appears at this stage the ideal com- mercial carnation and is undoubtedly here to stay. Remarkably vigorous, also, is the famous 666, which is to be disseminated next March. Chrysanthemums here are fully up to their past reputation. The abundance of asters of fine quality in the market at present removes all inducement in the direction of very early chrysanthemums, which could not be made to pay under existing conditions, so nothing earlier than Montmort is planted here, blooms of which will not be ready until the last of September. Lilies are unusually even and look remarkably promising this year. They will be in excellent shape by the time the chrysanthemums have moved out and left room for them in the houses. Mrs. P. B. Meissner has erected four new houses this season. Under Mr. Woerner's care the stock in houses and frames is in perfect condition and he shows it with commendable pride. Two houses of Adiantum Farleyense are a tempting sight. There is one house of homegrown kentias with which im- ported stock cannot compare and a house of cyclamens of highest quality. Boston ferns, araucarias, ficuses, ericas, pandanuses, oranges and cattleyas are all specialties here and there is, also, a fine lot of azaleas held over from last season, when their buds were lost in the early freeze, which now appear to good advantage. Oranges were never better than they are at Zeller's this year. In foliage and fruit they are just about perfect but there are not so many very large plants as there were last year. The Iruit is now coloring up fast. Handsome ardisias and a big lot of primroses that will be jnst right for Christmas are among the temptations soon to be set before the distinguished buyers from across the river who know where to look for choice stock of this kind. Denver, Colo.— Mr. Valentine, of the Park Floral Co., is vacationizing in the mountains. RocKViLLB, Conn.— Theodore Standt IS to have charge of the floral department at the Rockville Fair. Johannis. Warrenii. Cronstadtii. Mrs. Dorman. Superbus. Chelsonii. Alba lincata. Nobilis. Ai^burthensis. Prince of "Wales. CROTONS EXHIBITED AT BOSTON BY WM. DONALD. Exhibition Crotoos. The plants shown in the illustration are a part of the exhibit of twenty-five varieties which won for Wm. Donald first prize in a keen competition at the recent annual exhibition of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society at Boston. Mr. Donald gives us the following notes on his method of culture: For the production of exhibition cro- tons limited to 6 inch pots much depends on the selection of varieties. Those with long, drooping leaves are the more suit- able. The form of the plant when finished ought to resemble something like a fountain spray. Many good varieties, such as Queen Victoria or Mortii, although well suited for large specimens, lack that charming gracefulness so apparent in such varieties as Warrenii or Johannis. In order to bring out their coloring in all its brilliancy they have to be placed close to the glass. By the middle of August their training ought to be com- pleted so that they will stand without shading and take all the heat which it is possible to give them without setting them afire. I have tried many sorts of fertilizers and have had to go back to the old reliable Clay's. A Chat With Craig. Robert Craig seems to share with Louis Schmutz the secret of making "natural branched" rubber trees. W. K. Harris, who first gave this acceptable form to the horticultural trade, has apparently been quite outclassed by these later comers. "William can't get but twenty in a hundred," says Craig, "we get 'em all." Cyclamens look well under a protec- tion of slats. They have been there all summer and Mr. Craigsays he finds that they like it, ripen up better and are more easily managed than under glass. With this method the grower gets a bigger lot of flowers at once, just when wanted, at the holidays. He waters them with the hose. Azaleas are luxuriating in the open sun. These are a lot that had their flower buds injured last year and had to be kept over. No imported plants could look better and few look as well. They are allowed to break into a slightly irregular outline in the belief that the American public will prefer them in this form to the conventional close cropped, flat-headed Belgian style. They are plunged and covered with a mulch of old cow manure two inches in depth, and the only care they get is abundant watering to keep the spider down. Mr. Craig says Lonsdale's evapor- ating pan is the best thing for the pur- pose ever invented. He styles it a posi- tive insect eradicator and would not think of dispensing with it in any of his houses. Quantities of cycas stems are planted here and Mr. Craig makes it a point to ensure good roots before allowing them to grow much at the top. This is secured by plunging them in manure, thus get- ting a good bottom heat while the heads are kept cool. Grown otherwise they are apt to wilt. Amaranthus Sunshine, sent out recently by Benary, is making a grand blaze of color in the garden beds at Mr. Craig's. The effect closely resembles that of numer- ous poinsettia heads, the color tending somewhat more to orange, however. The plants are raised easily from seed. Mr. Craig believes in giving Begonia Gloire de Lorraine plenty of sun and con- tinuously. He uses a movable slat shading during the fierce heat of the mid- day sun, but that is all, and his plants give substantial evidence of the value of this treatment in their chunky, robust appearance. He finds Lonsdale's Pale Pink Lorraine an indispensable variety and much in demand by the retailers, who consider it a better keeper in the store than the common variety. A lot of pans containing four or five plants each are being prepared with a view to special 256 The American Florist. Sept. 22. adaptability to dinner table adornment. Mr. Craig sees a promising future for Rex Begonia Lady Annesley. This is a new variety with fine silvery foliage, the leaves handsomely modeled and the habit of the plant being exceedingly neat and graceful. A house of crotons in extensive variety is one of the most interesting sights at Mr. Craig's. To this establishment mainly belongs the credit of showing the grand possibilities of the croton as a summer bedding plant. Louis Schmutz's pet Peruvian pepper plant is seen here in all its odd and striking range of fruit coloring, green, white, yellow, orange, purple and scarlet, all on one plant. They are raised from seed. CARNATIONS. EABLY FEEDING AND ROOT DEVELOPMENT. When to commence feeding carnations is a question often asked and, like most other questions relative to carnation culture, it can only be answered by say- irg that it depends largely on the condi- tion of the soil. With ninety-nine out of every 100 growers the soil into which the carnations are planted is rich enough to carry them for at least three montns in good, healthy, growing condition. Even at the end of three months ot indoor growth it requires the use of the grower's best judgment to know how much stimulant to give them or whether they rather suffer by this method of treatment. Excepting in some very sandy soils, when the plants are lifted they lose a large percentage of their fine feeding roots and the growers' first object should be to replace these roots and add to their number because natur- ally the carnation is a water loving plant and divested of all these roots it is not capable of taking up all the moisture necessary to the health of the top of the plant. Over-feeding retards the develop- ment of these roots and is therefore espe- cially to be avoided at this time ol the plants' growth. When the plants have filled the soil with these little feeding roots then, and then only, should the forcing process begin. Watering is, in a measure, feeding and in order to encourage the development of roots it requires considerable study. A carnation plant should never be allowed to suffer for want of water, but at the same time the soil should not be so con- tinually filled with water that there is no necessity for the plant to push out new roots in order to supply its wants. When watering do it thoroughly, so that the plant has an abundance and can fill its cells to their utmost capacity; then do not water again until thesoil becomes comparatively dry, not actually dry, by any means, as at this stage of their growth this is especially to be avoided. As the soil loses its bulk of water the plant in order to keep up its supply will BEQONIA E. G. HILL. Up and not lying on the ground, and have them free from all insects. There is no better time than right now to get rid of all insects by a thorough fumigation with tobacco stems twice a week. If this is done now, before the flowers come, you can have the plants so clean that the cleanlier but less efiective methods will keep them clean for the balance of the season. Albert M. Hber. thev had better be left without any for a while longer. If the plants were housed in the early part of August, the three months' rule would bring the extra feeding into use early in November. If planted the early part of September it would throw the extra feeding into early December. Car- nations are not such rank feeders that they must be fed from the day they are put into the houses. On the contrary. throw out little rootlets in order to increase its power of absorbtion and, if this increase is carefully nurtured by the study of their water requirements, by the end of three months the soil will be full of roots ready and eager to carry food to the tops of the plants. At the same time it is well to see to it that the tops of the plants are in condi- tion to do their share toward the forma- tion of these roots. Have them staked Begonia E. G. Hill. This variety, which ori^nated at Worcester, Mass., is a seedling from B. Uuchartrei and was probably fertilized with the pollen of B. sanguinea, as the two plants stood side by side when in full bloom, but this >sonly a supposition. In its drooping character, and with leaves on the peduncles, it resembles B. Duchartrei and in the color of its leaves and flowers those of B. sanguinea. The comparative size of the flowers of these three varieties are: B. Duchartrei, two and one-half inches across; B. E. G. Hill, one and one-half inches; B. sanguinea five-eighth inches. It is a good grower and an excellent kind for hanging bas- kets. The plant illustrated is the orig- inal seedling and when photographed was three feet across. John Coulson. Sweet Peas in Pots. The plants shown in pots at the sweet pea conference in late July were a sorry looking lot after their return from the Crystal Palace. However, they were cut back and given a little manure, and within a month were well in flower again. Many of the plants are flower- ing for the third time, those which were exhibited at the Royal Horticultural Society's meeting on June 19. This will give some idea of what may be done with sweet peas in pots. We find that after being used for exhibition all the buds drop and it is better to cut the plants back at once; they soon branch out and in less than three weeks manyof them will be in flower again. It is important to look carefully after water- ing, for the roots soon sufi'er if they get very dry, and an excess of moisture is equally damaging. Plants for early flowering may be kept under glass, but I find they do better grown in the open, where they are well exposed to the sun. The pots may be plunged into the ground but should not be left long enough for the roots to get through into the ground. A twist around occasionally will prevent this. The sorts that do not stand the sun well may be taken under glass or put in the shade for a day or two before they are required for use and this will ensure flowers of a brighter hue. I may mention that the week after the show the collection grow- ing in the open ground seemed hope- lessly dried up and had scarcely a good flower on them. The rain which came a few days later revived them, and those which had all the seed taken ofl made quite a fresh start and are now quite gay with bloom again. There are not so many flowers on a stem, but the indi vidual flowers are equally good and the colors appear even brighter than the earlier ones. H. Baltimore, Md.— There will be no autumn show at Baltimore this year except a small one at the club rooms, free to the public. The club was too greatly discouraged at the results of last year to attempt another big show. rgoo. The American Florist. 257 SHOW ROOM AT ED. JANSEN'S, NEW YORK, DURING THE S. A. F. CONVENTION. Pansy Culture in the Northern States. The proper time to sow pansy seed is in the first two weeks of August. To be successful with them, the seed should be sown rather thinly in rows five inches apart. A frame well prepared for the purpose is the best place and shaded sash for covering is the most convenient. Plenty of air and water will soon bring them up, after which the sash should be removed to prevent drawing. In the meantime frames should be gotten in reac''iness for transplanting. A good, rich soi. is the best for them, with a little sand, to keep the ground loose, and a lit^tle well-rotted cow manure will not hurt. The frames should be well drained so that no water can stand in them. The walks should be a foot lower than the soil in the frames and, where one has cinders leftover, it is a good plan to fill up the walks with them; they make a nice walk and are excellent for drainage. After the plants have made their second pair of leaves and the weather is cool enough, they should be transplanted four inches apart each way. This may seem little room, but itis plenty, for they will make splendid plants for May sales. Daring the transplanting, if it is hot, they should be covered until they have taken root nicely; then remove the sash and keep watered as long as is necessary, although the fall rains are usually enough. There is really no proper time set tor covering them for the winter, because it all depends on the weather. Sometimes they grow until the middle of December and as long as they are growing the larger and stronger they will be to stand the hard winter. It is sometimes necessary to cover with shaded sash before cover- ing them for good, as the continual thawing and freezing will lift them; but after the ground is frozen solid and the winter sets in thoroughly, then is the time to cover them. I find good, dry bailed straw as nice as anything, with the chafi shaken out, so it will not pack too tightly around the plants, for in the spring when the ground starts to thaw it is more apt to rot them than the clear straw, and then it is easier to shake it out of the straw than to pick it out of the frame. About six inches of the straw scattered rather loosely in the frame ought to be enough, with shaded sash placed over them, to keep out the snow and rains. The main thing is to keep them dry, and after covering them in this way, there is noth- ing more to do. Keep them dark, so that the ground will not thaw out, and keep the sash down tight all the time until there is a sign of a general thaw, which does not usually occur until about the last of March. Then, if the ground is thawed out naturally, the straw can be taken out and the sash left on until the little plants get accustomed to the light and begin to grow. Then, some cloudy day, the sash can be removed entirely; but if the nights are still freezing they had better be covered. After the weather has become mild and the plants begin to grow, keep them rather dry or they will get too large. Some of our plants last May had from twenty to thirty blooms on them and were really too large. John Rogers. Show Room at Jansen's. Our illustration gives a view of the show room at Ed. Jansen's new basket warehouse in New York city, decorated in honor of the visit ot the S. A. F. On Wednesday afternoon, the second day of the convention, Mr. and Mrs. Jansen entertained the visitors in the most delightful manner. Music and refresh- ments were a part of the programme and the aflfair being purely social and complimentary, no goods were sold or orders taken. New York. CDT FLOWBE MARKET TAKES A BRACE BUT MONEY IS TIGHT — GROWERS WORRYING OVER COAL SUPPLY.— THE SALE AT DREYER'S.— STEM HOT OF CARNATIONS. — SEEN AT DORVAL'S.— VARIOUS NOTES. With the shortening up of cut flower crops consequent upon the advance of the season and cooler weather, values have advanced materially and the receipts are marketed to better advan- tage than has been the case for many weeks. Wholesalers are correspondingly elated and growers are also feeling much better. First quality American Beauty roses are in demand. Even asters bring the dollars out of buyers' pockets as they have not done before this season. The principal complaint heard in the whole- sale section is as to the difficulty in collect- ing accounts, money being apparently very scarce with florists at present The bugaboo of the growers in the prospect of a coal famine and sky scraping prices. Very many of the growers hereabouts are unfortunate enough not to have laid 258 The American Florist. Sept. 22. in a single pound of coal yet and it is natural that they should be much dis- turbed at the prospects as affected by the big strike. The sale at Dreyer's Woodside estab- lishment was well attended and Auc- tioneer Cleary had the satisfaction of turning over a good quantity of useful plants at fair prices. Mr. Dreyer is very well pleased with his experiments in growing palms from seed and predicts the early demise of the palm importing business as soon as growers realize how much better plants can be grown at home. Livistona Chinensis, of which he has a good stock now, bids fair to sup- plant Latania Borbonica as a house palm. These two names are given as synonyms by various authorities but the form here referred to as Livistona Chi- nensis is quite distinct from the common form of Latania Borbonica. The foliage is darker colored and more leathery in texture and the plants more compact and stocky than in the old sort. Cycads, Japanese fern balls and araucarias are still outside, protected from the full suu and wind by a framework of laths. Adjacent to Mr. Dreyer's place is Victor Dorval, whose establishment is devoted exclusively to the production of flowers. A sheet of white seen from a long distance is a plantation of tuberoses, the value of which in the market to-day is not at all to Mr. Dorval's liking. A number of houses are filled with chrysan- themums and the sheds are piled high with cases of forcing bulbs to follow tne chrysanthemums as soon as cut. Chas. Lenker, who is a prosperous carnation grower at Freeport, insists that stem rot in carnations is due entirely to mismanagement and abuse of the plants when in the cutting stage. The absence of any trace of this prevalent trouble in his houses furnishes him with a potent argument in support of his views. He has 18,000 plants and they are exceptionally fine, Ethel Crocker being perhaps the finest of all. Lady Emma is still a favorite here and at the top of the list as a money maker, in Mr. I^enker's experience. Lewis Collins, secretary of the Tree Planting and Fountain Society of Brook- lyn, has issued a statement to the public to the eflect that the San Jose scale has been found in over 200 gardens in Brook- lyn alone and urging the dissemination of facts relative to tne danger from this most destructive of all garden pests and the means of successfully holding it in check. J. W. Feeter, of Highlands, sent the first violets of the season to Thomas Young, Jr., September 8. A. Dimmock has gone to Boston for a week, with some choice plant novelties. John J. Perkins has removed to 115 West Thirtieth street. Boston. TRADE SHOWS NO SIGNS OF AWAKENI.NG FROM THE SUMMER SOLSTICE. — DECIDED CHANGE IN WEATHER FAILS TO AFFECT THE FLOWER TRADE. — STATE OF THE MARKET. — GOOD SATDRDAY SHOW AT HORTICULTURAL HALL. —VARIOUS NOTES OF PERSONAL AND OTHER DOINGS. There was a splendid exhibition at Horticultural Hall on Saturday, Sep- tember 15. Hardy asters were glorious, a number of exhibitors contributing. Another superb collection of hardy her- baceous flowers was shown by the Blue Hill Nursery, to which exhibitor every first prize for garden perennials has been awarded this season. They report a large advance demand for fall delivery from customers who have followed up the exhibitions. Carl Blomberg had an interesting collection of native flowers. Rea Brothers staged 150 vases of garden phloxes and very large displays of dahlias were made by W. G. Winsor and H. F. Burt. The fruits and vegetables shown were unusually good. Heavy rains and chilly winds have superseded the scorching dry weather which was the cause of so much grum- bling. The beach resorts are deserted, swamp maples are already dressed in scarlet and straw hats have been called in for the season, but, up to date, the flower trade hasn't budged from its sum- mer doze. All are eagerly watching for premonitions of the revival which is now overdue, and various are the reasons advanced for the unwelcome delay. The impression seems well rooted, generally, that very little in the way ol business activity may be expected until after election and that patience will be a good plant to cultivate for the next six weeks. There is a great abundance of roses of varied quality. Funeral work helps out on the white ones somewhat, but the other colors go very hard. Carnations are improving, especially Scott, for which no successful rival as an early fall bloomer yet appears. Asters are still with us, tuberoses are entering on their innings and there are plenty of Japan lilies. Dahlias, which hold so prominent a place in the exhibitions, are conspicu- ously absent from the florists' stock. The foundations of the new horticul- tural hall are being rapidly completed and the noble building will soon begin to rise. There are anticipations of unpre- cedented triumphs in the line of exhibi- tions when the hall shall have been com- pleted, and already talk is in the air of another S. A. F. convention at Boston; and New York can guess what that means. Benjamin Dorrance, of Wilkesbarre, Pa., illumined Boston with his presence for a few hours on September 14, on his way home from the Quebec hunting grounds. A big bull moose fell a victim to his prowess in the woods. Nobody can blame the moose, after once hearing the distinguished president of the rose society do the decoy call. The annual sale ot choice of stalls at the Co-operative Growers' Association was held on Saturday, September l."i. Auctioneer Carroll wielded the hammer. The prices paid were, on the average, higher than last year and the amount realized was considerably larger than ever before. A large crowd was in attendance. We had a call the other day from A. W. Mcintosh, formerly of Baltimore, now of Portland, Me. Can't see that five years' sojourn in the peculiar atmos- phere of Maine has made any difference in him, and he appears the same "Mac" as when his friend Pentland used to have an occasional "go" at him in Dixie Land. Jackson Dawson and J.J. Cunningham have gone to the Maine woods on a hunting expedition — not with .guns, but with spades and seed bags — and the con- tents of their hampers when they return is likely to show that there is something else to be found in Maine besides moose heads, trout and doui;hnuts. N. F. McCarthy & Co. had a splendid lot of palms at this week's auction sales and those who were fortunate enough to be on hand to bid got some good bargains. Every Tuesday and Friday till the end of October the red flag will be out at 84 Hawley street. A. Leu thy arrived home from Paris and elsewhere on Wednesday last, per steamer Kensington. He admits having had a good time and he looks it. They're solid men, these plant growers. P. Welch has returned from his Old Orchard breathing spell and is shaking hands with growers and retailers alter- nately. Geo. A. Sutherland has laid away his yachting cap and things will soon begin to hum in Bromfield street. Philadelphia. COOLER WEATHER FAILS TO ENLIVEN THE CUT FLOWER MARKET. — SEPTEMBER MEETING OF THE HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY.— MATTERS OF MUCH INTEREST. — HERE AND THERE AMONG THE TRADE. The echo of the cannon, together with a cool wave, reached us from some far off place last Monday and the straw hat man and the gentleman of the shirt waist are seen no more for this season. New sun-browned faces appear upon the streets every day and the shutters are coming down and giving life to the houses of the residence districts. Busi- ness, however, has shown little improve- ment over last week. Prices are about the same, although the quality of the stock is improving; $3 to $4 per hundred is asked for teas, while Beauties are in fair demand at from 75 cents to $2 per dozen. They must be double extras to command the latter figure, however, the $1 size being the most popular. Carna- tions are becoming more shapely; 75 cents to $1 is the price. The monthly meetings of the Pennsyl- vania Horticultural Society are becoming of more importance each year. The private gardeners of the large estates about the city are becoming interested in a way that is bound to add prestige to the society. They not only attend the sessions regularly, but they bring any- thing interesting that they happen to have in flower along with them. These one night shows are very interesting to the lover of plants and, if the displays are kept up, will be of great benefit in building up the membership. The Sep- tember meeting, held last Tuesday even- ing, was well attended and the exhibits were very creditable. L. H. Peacock's dahlias were a show of themselves. Although the season has been very unfavorable to their growth, no one would have thought so by the appear- ance of the very large collection of per- fect flowers staged by Mr. Peacock, and for which he was awarded the silver medal of the society. His paper on dahlias was timely, and will, no doubt, make many friends for the flower. His method of culture, given in answer to a question, is as follows: A trench six inches deep is ploughed out and the plants set out in the bottom and covered at first with two inches of soil, the balance being gradually filled in as the plants grow. They are pinched back frequently and kept as dwarf as possible. With this method Mr. Peacock's acres of dahlias are in continual flower during August and September. There were several large collections of herbaceous flowers, also some asters and several entries of orchids. Several tables of vegetables showing great perfection were also to be seen. The cream of the bulbs for outside planting was given in a paper by Mr. Parsons, in charge of this depart- ment at H. A. Dreer's. It was a very complete list. Mr. Londsdale has named his Lorraine sport the Light Pink Lorraine and has ^9 00. The American Florist. 269 prepared a nice batch of young plants, part of which he is ofteriDji to tne trade in 2V2 inch pots. It is a sterling improve- ment on a grand plant for winter deco- ration, which will ensure its wide dis- semination. In addition to its improved color and habit one of its strong features is its lasting qualities; in this ic greatly excels its prototype and will displace it largely as soon as that fact becomes generally known. "This talk of a presidential year being bad for business is all rot," says Harry Bayersdorfer. "We never were busier than now for the time of year. We have all the force on until 10 o'clock every night, and even then can hardly get our orders out as we would like to." A number of the craft from New York hftve been in town the past week looking over the large palm stocks, and as a con- sequence some car-load lots have been shipped to the metropolis. Julius Roehrs and President O'Mara were among the number, also Mr. Thorley's buyer and M. B. Bunker, of Boston. K. Chicago. STATE OF TRADE AND THE MARKET. — LOCAL BUSINESS LIGHT BDT SHIPPING INCREASES. — LITTLE REALLY GOOD STOCK AND MANY VERY' CHEAP SALES. — WHOLESALER RETURNS FROM THE EAST. —GROWERS TO TRY' SMOKE BURNER. — CHRYSANTHEMUM AND VIOLET PROS- PECTS.—VARIOUS ITEMS, PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE. In SO far as city trade goes there are lew signs of awakening life in the local wholesale markets. Shipping trade is showing a considerable revival but it isn't enough to strengthen the market to any great degree in the face of the fact that nine tenths of the receipts are not acceptable to the out of town buyers. It is a matter of considerable diflBcnlty to give satisfactory service to those who require first-class stock these days, lor very few, either roses or carnations come within that description, although the qualities of each are showing steady if not rapid improvement. The fakirs, who have been dealing in peaches for the past month, are again on the street but they insist on paying almost nothing at all, comparatively, for the baskets of ow grade stufl which they handle. The storm of this week has injured outdoor material and gives the man who is exclu- sively an indoor grower a few days of brighter prospects. Just at present white carnations are hanging badly. If there is no demand for fuaeral purposes this stock always accumulates, for the street salesmen will not touch them unless they can have a fair proportion of bright colors to mix in. E. E. Pieser is at home from a two months' trip through the east, during which he visited most of the floricultural establishments of note and studied the various phases of the wholesale handling of cut flowers, something of perennial interest to the Kennicott Bros. Co. While he saw and learned very many things worth the trip, Mr. Pieser says that what most impressed him was the activity of the demand for decorative plants and the grace with which Robert Craig books orders for this class of material. Bassett & Washburn are installing another new and money saving invention in their boiler room, a smoke consumer, what is known as the under feed stoker. This process necessitates the use of low grade coals and effects several other economies but the installation requires quite an investment, the equipment of their eleven boilers costing something like $7,000. At present only two boilers are being fitted with this stoker, pending a test, which will be followed by the equipment of the rest of them if every- thing proves as satisfactory as the results are elsewhere. Chrysanthemums will be coming along steadily pretty soon now. E. G. Hill, who was in town a few days ago, says that he will begin cuttirg before tne end of Sep- tember. He reports his stock exception- ally good this year. One commission man has booked an order for 200 extra blooms for shipment about ten days hence and his source of supoly assures him that the flowers will be ready. C. M. Dickinson is breathing easier now that he has E. H. Hunt's new fall catalogue in the mails. They have put a great deal of time and money on this year's book, illustrating it largely with original halftones. It is on good paper and is a very creditable piece of printing. D. F. Hawkes, of Wheaton, who has a reputation of being first in the market with violets, has been shipping fair flow- ers to A. L. Randall for a couple of weeks; they have sold at sight at from 50 cents to 75 cents per hundred. C. S. Stewart will sell Adolph Poehl- mann's product down town but their location has not yet been selected. As Mr. Poehlmann is starting in with about 50,000 feet of glass he will require all the facilities. There was a slight touch of frost in some sections of the city one night this week, but not enoogh to cut down any- thing. The inroads upon the coal piles have, however, begun with the careful growers. The first meeting of the Florists' Club after the summer vacation was held at Handel Hall last evening. The special business was the discussion of the sea- son's programme. E. C. Amling has been journeying about the neighborhood, looking in upon the growers, and says that he thinks this market will have better stock and more of it than ever this season. A. L. Randall is at home from St. Joe, Michigan, where he spent the summer, feeling fine and as brown as any of his growers. At Wittbolds' Clark street store they report retail trade as showing evidence of the awakening of the season. J. B. Deamud is now receiving some very fine wild smilax from Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Walter Retzer has been spending the week in St. Louis, his old stamping ground. W. W. Barnard & Co. report fall trade picking up in a very satisfactory manner. Visitors: E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind.; B. Simanton, Falls City, Neb. St. Louis. MARKET SHOWS NO IMPROVEMENT. — DEC- ORATIVE MATERIAL IN DEMAND FOR DEPARTMENT STORES. — NOTES. Trade this week shows no change from last report, unless it be not so good. It has been a big week for the rental of decorative plants, but there has not been so much funeral work. The weather took a sudden change to cold last Sat- urday and at this writing we are in the midst of the usual equinoctial storms. From now on we should give reports of busier times, as the Exposition opened on Monday and the town will have a large number of visitors for the next six weeks, which, together with the return of residents to their homes from various summer resorts, will influence trade for the better. Roses are getting longer stems, but are not yet full size. The only asters that are really fine are those from Michigan. Single tuberoses are in fair demand but only an occasional lot of doubles is called for. The latter are gradually losing favor. Carnations, those that are really good, we regret to say, are not homegrown. Department store fall openings made good orders for Michel, Chas. Beyer and others. Geo. Waldbart moved into his new quarters Monday. Although the place is yet to be completed in a few details Mr. Waldbart is to be congratulated for both its outside appearance, inside com- pleteness and richness in finish. Mrs. Ayers has not yet returned from the east. She sent on a nice lot of ferns and other house plants last week, pur- chased in Philadelphia. Visitors this week are Paul Berkowitz, of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia; Walter Mott, representing H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. F. W. Maas. Detroit. state of TRADE. — MEETING OF THE CLUB. — A PERIOD OF ACTIVITY IN SIGHT. — RACKHAM's AMBITION.— building NOTES. The excessive heat of the past three weeks has brought out an over abund- ance of roses, the best of them finding rather slow sale. Beauties are most sought for but the supply is very meagre. A few growers are fortunate in having some very fine asters, which find ready sale. Trade is beginning to improve slowly. The rain of Wednesday evening pre- vented a large attendance at our club meeting. A. M. York, of Hancock Mich., who was present, gave a very interest- ing account of greenhouse operations in that snow bound-country, where he says severe winter lasts from early in Novem- ber until the first of May. B. Eschner, of Philadelphia, who is returning from an extended business trip througtt sev- eral of the central and western states, was also present and reported a condi- tion of general prosperity in the trade. President Rackham is determined to make the coming season one of great activity in club matters. At the next meeting there will be a debate upon the theory that it is better for florists to grow finer flowers and fewer of them than a greater quantity of only fair quality. The affirmative is assigned to Robert Flowerday and E. A. Scribner and the negative to Robert Watson and J. F. Sullivan. There seems to be no limit to the energy and ambition of Mr. Rackham; he is now an aspirant for aldermanic honors from the seventeenth ward and the chances of his success are very bright. The genial Charles B. Weathered, of New York, is again with us and is divid- ing his time between Orion Lake and Grosse Pointe. At the latter place his firm is building a palm house 30x50 and a stove house 30x22 for Mrs. John S. Newberry. Lord & Bumham secured the contract for building a service house and three greenhouses on Belle Isle Park, to be completed by February 1 next. J. F. S. Clinton, Mass.— F. P. Sawyer has leased the greenhouses of Mrs. Wilson Morse, on High street. 260 The American Florist. Sept. 22, Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, 13.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; 11.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed, only on consecutive inser- tions asfollows— 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 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 Ambrican 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. Killing frosts are to be anticipated in many sections within the montli. Labor troubles promise to prevent any reduction in the price of glass for next season. Western growers are going into Christmas flowering plants more exten- sively than usual. The drought in many sections where dahlias are grown extensively has resulted in a most disheartening lack of bloom. The pink carnation is President Mc- Kinley's lavorite flower and has been adopted as an emblem of party fealty for the campaign. Prof. B. T. Galloway has been appointed superintendent ol the grounds and gardens of the Department of Agri- culture, Washington, D. C, the position occupied by the late William Saunders. The labor difficulties in the anthracite coal fields are having a tendency to cause increased demands lor high grade bituminous coals and a consequent advance all along the line. Greenhouse men who have strong contracts in force seem to be fortunate. The supreme court of Rhode Island has ruled that flowers are a legitimate item of funeral expense. It was so decided in the case of a florist who sued the admin- istrators of an estate, they having refused to pay a reasonable charge for flowers furnished for the obsequies of the deceased. A MOST beautiful and effective demon- stration of the value of the geranium as a bedding plant is seen this season in the garland shaped beds that border the slopes of the celebrated sunken parterre at Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. White is the color used, with just a sprinkling of red. The vista as seen from one end of the garden is very striking. A bed of Acalypha Sanderi near by is another very showy feature and sets off con- clusively the usefulness of this plant in summer garden work. Notice to Plant Introducers. AU firms having ofiered for sale for the first time in this country any species or variety of plants or ornamental trees or shrubs are requested to send notification, giving origin and brief description, to be included in the list of plant introduc- tions in America for theyear 1900, which is to be published in the annual proceed- ings of the S. A. F. Please forward immediately. Wm. J. Stewart. Secy. 67 Bromfield street, Boston, Mass. Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. The Conard & Jones Co., of West Grove, Pa., registers the following cannas: Montana, flowers bright cream yellow. West Grove, color rich coral pink, slightly dappled with crimson and shaded yellow in the throat, foliage green, slightly edged with purple, large and exceedingly tough. Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa., registers new geraniums as follows: Eben E. Rexford, single, light pink, with white eye. Dr. E. A. Herring, single, brilliant scarlet overlaid with red. Des- cribed as having the dwarfness and flori- ferousness of Mars and America with constitution and foliage of Bruant type. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y. Greenhouse Building. Westfield, Mass.— S. E. Barton, one house. Essex, Mass.— E. B. Campbell, one house. HoUiston, Mass.— J. E. Long, one house. West Grove, Pa. — M. Cooper, one house. Benjamin Connell, range of houses. North Beverly, Mass.— C. A. Morris- sey, range of houses. Madison, N J. — ^John Jones, one house. Melrose Highlands, Mass. — Chas. Peck, carnation house. East Fairhaven, Mass. — S. S. Peckham, house 25x125. Mineola, N. Y.— C. Besold, carnation house 26x150. Hempstead, N. Y. — Weston Bros., car- nation house 20x150. Flatbush, N. Y.— Mrs. B. Meissner, four plant houses. Philadelphia, Pa.— Robt. Craig & Son, six plant houses. Com-ng Exhibitions. 1 Secri'taries are requested to supply any omis- sions from this list.] Baltimore. Md.. February 21-22, 1901.— Exhibi- tion of the American Carnation Society. Albert M. Herr. Spo'y, Lancaster, Fa. jtosTON, Mass., November 6-9. — Chrj'santhe- raiitn sho V, Massachusetts Horticultural Society. RotttTt Manning, ^'-c'y. Horticultural Hall. CeirAGO, III., Noveinb^-r 6 10. — Annual exhibi- tion, Ilnrticultural Society of Chicago. W. N. Rudd, Sec'y, 1002. 185 Dearborn street. Cold Spring, N. Y.. November 8-9. — Second annual exhibition, Putnam County Horticultural Society. .John A. Connolly, Sec'y. Denver. Col.. November 7 9. — First exhibition, Denver Florists' Club. A. M. Lewis, Sec'y. Hartfoad, Conn., November6 9.— Chrysanthe- mum aud carnation exhibition, Connecticut Horticultural Society. L. 11. Mead, Sec'y, Hart- ford. Houston, Tex., November 15-16. — Seventh annual chrvsantheinum show for DdPelchin Home, Mrs.' M. E. liryan, Sec'y. Madibon, N. .J., November 7-8. — Fifth annual exhibition. Morris County Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Socety. Chas. H. Atkins. Sec'y, Madison. New Haven, Conn., Novemb*-r 14-16. — Exhibi- tion of New Haven f'ounty Horticultural Society. Robert Veitch, Jr., Sec'y. Philaoelpria, Pa, November 13-17 —Annual exhibition, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. David Rust, Sec'y. Horticultural Hail, IJroad street. PofGHKEEPsiE, N. Y., November 6-8 —Annual exhibition. Duchess Coun'y Horticultural Society. W. G. Saltford, Mgr., Poughkeepbie. Providence, R. I. — November 14 16. — Chrysan- themum exhiijition Rhode Island Horticultural Society. C. W. Smith, Sec'y, 61 Westminster st rfifit San Francisco, Cal., October 25-27.— Fall exhibition ''.alirornia State Floral Society. Mrs. Henry P. Tricon; Sec'y, 846 Grove street St. Louis, Mo , Nov- raber 14 16.— Tenth annual clirysautlieinum exhibition, St. Louis Fl >rists* Club. Emil Schray, sec'y, 4101 Pennsylvania avenue. Waco, T«.x., November 13-17,— Fifth annual chrysanthemum show, Texas State Floral Society. Mrs. M. li. Davis, Sec'y, Waco. Hardiness of Pink Pearl, Ed. Am. Florist:— Will the new Wichuraiana rose. Pink Pearl, recently illustrated in your journal live in the rigorous climate of northern Vermont? M. B. B. I beg to state that the new hybrid Wichuraiana rose, Pink Pearl, would be hardy in any part of Vermont. This rose has had a trial of six years and has proven to be one of the hardiest roses in cultivation. One-year-old pot plants which were left standing on a bleak hill without any protection to the pots, stood 10° below zero without any pro- tection, as stated before. Of course the frost broke the pots to pieces but it did not injure the plants. It is not only one of the hardiest roses but has most beau- tiful foliage and flowers. W. A. Manda. Galveston, Tex, seven of those in the trade reported among the lost. — greenhouse ESTAB- LISHMENTS ARE WRECKS. — THANKS THAT other LIVES ARE SPARED. The whole world knows the awful calamity which has befallen Galveston. Everyone knows that in a night, the night of September 8, our fair city was overcome by wind and sea; that the loss of life and property is greater than in any catastrophy in the history of Amer- ica; that the dead are unnumbered and that the loss in money cannot be esti- mated within the millions of dollars. I will not attempt to narrate any of the heart-sickening details. Several of those in the trade are nnm- bered among the drowned. Their places were in that part of the city which was entirely swept away. So far as known, after the publication of to-day's official list of deaths, the dead among those of our trade are: Thomas Keats and Mrs. Keats. Thomas Kemp and Mrs. Kemp. Mr. Steding, wife and child. The Keats family were retailers at Thirty-eighth street and Avenue T. Thomas Kemp owned a small range of glass in the same vicinity. The identity of the Mr. Steding, who was lost with his entire family, is not yet known. There are three men of that name in the trade here, Charles Steding, who had a small range of glass on Avenue L, near Twelfth street, and Steding Brothers, who were in the nursery business. As for the rest of us, our places are wrecked but we are thankful to have escaped the loss of those who are dearest to us. Otto Fehrlin. Denver. meeting of the NEWLY FORMED FLO- RISTS' CLUB — A DISPLAY FROM CITY GREENHOUSES. A fine exhibition of flowers now in sea- son formed a special feature at the Sep- tember meeting of the Denver Florists' club. The display was made by E. W. Davis and the flowers were from theCity Park greenhouses. The club decided to hold a special meeting in two weeks to outline plans for the flower show which will be held here this fall. The commit- tee having this work in charge announced that satisfactory progress is being made. It was also decided to organize a bowl- ing club among the florists to contest for the bowling prizes at the Buflalo conven- tion next year p.nd a meeting for that purpose was held at the offices of the Park Floral Company in the afternoon. igoo. The American Florist. 261 E. W. Davis ■was requested to re-read his paper on the interests of the florists of Colorado at another meeting. Mrs. R. Manflf is buildirg a range of houses on Logan avenue, consistiLg of six houses 25x65 feet. She is also build- ing an office and salesroom 36x39 feet of bnck. When completed, with her Har- man street place, she will have about 50,000 square feet of glass. The Logan avenue place will be used for retailing and there she will grown pot plants, palms, ferns and bulbous stock. Helpful Reminders. This is the time of the year at which we should bear in mind that damaged stock is more profitably thrown out than kept. You are wasting the oppor- tunity of a year by starting the winter with damaged stock in your houses, for the daily expense is as great as if the stock were perfection. Moreover, the amount of good stock damaged in early antumn each yearto save a small amount of fuel is enough to endow a home for old florists. Nature's arrangement of temperature and light is for the purpose of putting all vegetation in a dormant condition, set- ting buds for spring growth and storing material for the winter support. There- fore all stock which is to do service next spring can be allowed toco-operate with navure, such as flowering shrubbery, cannas, gladioli, hydrangeas, fuchsias. Rambler and hybrid perpetual roses, oleanders, laurels,etc. ; also bulbous stock, which simply develops roots now, will not sufier from a chilly night, a cold wind with a few hours' hot sun and a cold rain. Such weather is absolutely necessary for a large percentage of stock, but there is a distinct class of indispens- able stock that should be watched most carefully just now. Do not wait until there is danger of killing plants outright, but beware of the little chills, burns or bruises that make a pleasure ground for mildew, fungus diseases and flavor the sap to suit the palates of various insects. I refer to such stock as roses, begonias, euphorbias, jasmine, tropical ferns, palms, stevia, carnations, etc. They must keep growing; every leaf that is allowed to form should develop perfectly, and it is just now, when nature's cus- toms and our artificial treatment begin to diverge that our greatest damage is done. One ton of coal j udiciously burned in September will frequently do more good than ten tons in January. There are hardly three nights in suc- cession in early autumn when a fire is not necessary for the proper care of win- ter blooming stock. A shrewd manager knows when to throw out stock and leave a house empty for awhile, thereby cutting down expense until good stock is reaay. Do not crowd your houses with a lot of 'ndiff'erent material; quan- tity cuts no figure, it is quality that counts. Your houses will probably cost yon 30 cents a square foot of bench room to maintain from now to June 1. See that every plant that is given room is reasonably certain of yielding that much before you accept it. C. B. W. Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists Received, J. F. Cecil, North Topeka, Kan., trees and seedlings; E. H Hunt. Chicsgi, 111., palms, ferns and plants; Schleg-l & Fot- tler, Boston, Mass., bulbs, plants, etc.; A. B. Davis & Son, Purcellville, Va., dahlia roots; Drege & Matthie, Pallanza, Lake Maggiore, Italy, garden and flower seeds, bulbs, etc.; Barr & Sons, Covent Garden, London, England, bulbs, tubers, plants, grass seed, etc.; Webster Bros., Hamilton, Canada, shrubs and perennial plants; J. A. McDowell. City of Mexico, Mexico, orchids, bulbs, cacti; E. C. Amling. Chicago, 111 , cut flowers; E. H. Hunt, Chicago, 111., cut flowers, bulbs and florists' supplies; Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis., cut flowers and flowers' supples. SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE. AdrertuemeDM ander tnis bead wi 1 b inaened at the rate of 10 cents a Une (seven woroa; each Inser- tion. Cash mast aooompany order. Plant advs. not admitted under this bead. Bvery paid snbsorlber to tbe Amibioan Florist for tbe year 1900 Is entitled to a flve-llne want adv, (situations only) free to be nsed at any time daring tbe year. STDATION WANTED- Byallorlst In prlvateplace; cmpetent. warren. 73 B 2lith St Ch cage. SITUATION WANTBD-By experienced roBe and carnation gruwer; ace .SO. sln.le BeBt refer- encee Adoress A H. care American Florist SnUtTlON WANTED-By florist and gardener; long experience In al branches Best references. Private pIkcb preferred. M care Am. Florist. SITDATION WANTK1>-By yuung man. In commer- clil place; 4 years' experlecce; sober and steady, with beet of ref ert* nces State wages. W F M. Station A, Indianapolis, Ind. SITUATION WANTBD— By experienced vegetable 13 gardener and florist, In State InstUallons or pri- vate place, as ft remap or manager. Best of refer- ences; married; sober and industrious Add ess Gabdener, care Amerlcin Florist. SITDATION WAN I ED- As foreman, by practi- cal flO'lel, grower of dnecut flowers, roses, A No. 1 carnations mums, violets, sp^^ctalt es. Qood deco- rator, etc: 23 years' expt^rle-^ce. best reference'. Address Foreman. 1031 W. 3d St . Canton. O. UITO «TION WANTBD-By a practical florist and O gardener wl h life experience In gr wing cut flower"* and plants for commercial purposes Capable of taking charge. Good references Only reliable party need apply. N D, care American Florist, WANTED-Exof rlecced, reliable store man ; state salary expected C,A Samitblson, 2120 Michigan Ave , Chicago. ANTED— Address of Louis Truxler, a practical and ornamental florist Thos B. BtJLL, Bakersfleld, Cal ANTED— A flrst-class rose grower, to take entire charge. Send 'eferenc s and wages wanted Emil Glaubek. Montclalr. Colo. w w WANTKD AT ONCE-Expenenced asBlBtant In greenbouaes. Gond pay to the rlnht party. Address G F. care American Klorltt. WANTKD— Yountt man with aome knowlt-diie of greenhouse work. State wa^es wanted with board. Address B. care American Florist. WANrE[>— Hellable. competent man. Fine roses, 'mumt. Pic. Also assistant. Address J. T WlLLiAMS>N.LaR08eGardenn. Memphis. Tenn. WANTED AT ONCE-An all-aruund florist; must be sober, honesl. not afraid f wurk. Answer, stating wages expected. W M. Lott, Warren, Pa. WANTED— Florist for general pre nhju«e work, German, married man Dr»*ferred: $10 per wetk. steady place Ad Otto Klingbudl Davenport. Iowa. WANTED -A Inrge florist's refrigerator; mupt be 1 'I good fhape Please give dimensions when writing; state also time used. J J Lampbrt, Xenla, Ohio. W ANTED AT OSCB - ttxperlenc -d assistant In green bmses: married man preferred; $1 .00 per ncco.. Steady place Address, with referei ces, IS H, care Amei lean Florist Chicago. WANTED AT ONCB-Grower of roses, carnations, •mums and general stock, and a good propa- gator State wages with board and room; also refer- ences. C. dUMFBLD. Clay Cdnter. Kin. WANTE >— Two tloKle men that have worked a little around greenhouse*, experience not ntcessary. but must have good reference as to char- acter. tI5 00 per mjnth. board and roum Address A MiTTiN *. Morris. Ill WANTED— Toung man with some experience to work In groenhou-es ruses, carnations and cut flowers generally. Must have rpferences from last employer. State wages w.»nted wlih h<-ard. Aadresa K. c .re American Florlt-t WANTED-A young lady f ,r 1st c^a s florlct, muat b wejl experienced; sa'ary |20 OJ a month iind board Also a you.ig man that Isoapable ' f taking full charge. ^rt Floral c > , 3907 Cottage Qr ve Ave . Chicago. WANTBD— A rellabe florist, one capable of taking care of 15,iD0 feet of glass, to gr w general siock of cut fl we 8 and plants fur retail etore trade: muut be ho est, sober and rnltable and a g g a good bu«i- neas. Hof water heat. 400 fa t of glass Best of reasons for selling, t^lce ana terms right BAB. care American Flor'at. WANTED! Good, reliable man to act as shipping clerk and growers' re resentative in one of the beat estab- lished cut rtower houses in Chicago. Good wages to right roan Permanent poaition. Must be capable and energetic. Address W G R. care American Florist. FOR SALE OR RENT Greenhouse, 5000 feet of glass, steam heating, Market Garden Ten Acres si.\-room Dwelling, Barn, etc.. adjoining thriving town of 3000, on St. Joe and Grand sland Ey. H. SCHMALZL, Marysvilla, Kans. With 10 Year Lease, One of the best placet in Chicago. This is a rare opportunity; if you have some cash, taU: it over with me. T. J. CORBREY. I409-I4II W. Madison St., CHICAGO. FOR SALE FOR SALE, The McKellar Floral Eslablishm't AT CniLLICOTHE, OniO. Consisting of 1.16 acres land, located inside the city limits, on which are located thirteen green- houses all in flrst-class condition and well stocked with roses, carnations, palms, and gen- eral line of potted plants of all kinds. Natural gas fuel, steim heating apparatus throughout; four acres additional adjoining prop^^rtv if more required; divided to suit. Business established over forty years. This is the best floral establish- ment in southern Ohio. Populat on of Chilli- cothe 15,000. For further particulars address SILAS F- GARRE1T, Executor Chiliicothe, Ohi\ or CHAS. W. McKELLAR. 47 Wabath Ave.. Chicago. For Sale. GREENHOUSE PROPERTY ^ At Nyack, N. Y, A plot 220x125 feet, on which arc four Rosehouses, 100x18x6, each house heated by a No. J 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., 333 Mercer St. NEW YORK. 262 The American Florist. Sept. 22, Benthey&Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randslph Street, CHICAGO, |9~ Consignments Boticited I. G. PRINCE & CO. Wholesale 6ui Fioweri AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Aganta for the ninedale Rose Co. Speolal attantloi p&ld to BblpplDg orders. 76 & 78 Wabaah Avenue, Talephone Main 3208. OHIOAQ^ Wholesale flower/\arK5l5 Cincinnati, Sept. 30. Roses, Beauty Br.de " Bridesmaid Meteor Perle Carnations fancy Tuberoses Asters Lilies — Album and Rubrum Lily of the valley Smilas Adiantum Common ferns Asparagus 4.(X)@15.00 3.00® 3.00 3.00(01 3.00 2.60(51 4 00 2.00 .75® 1.00 1.60 3.00@ 4.00 .76® 1,50 4.00® 5.00 3.00® 4.00 12.50 1.00 .15 60.00 St. Louis, Sept. 20. Roses, Bride, Bridemaid 2.00® 4.00 Beauty, 12 to 20 inch stems 6.00@12.50 Perle 2.0U@ 3.00 Meteor 2.00® 4.00 Kaiserin 3.00® 5 00 Carnations, common 75® 1.00 choice 1.25® 1.50 Smilax 12.60 Adiantum 60® l.OO Tuberoses 3.00® 4.00 Asters 75® 1.50 Mu-WAUKBE, Sept. 20. Roses, Beauty, long, per doz. 2.00® 3.00 med '■ 1 00® 1.50 " '■ short ■' .50® .75 Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 4.00 Meteor 4 00® 6.00 Kaiserin 4.00® 6.00 " Golden Gate 4.U0 Carnations, ordinary 1.00 fancy 2 00 Auratum lilies 15.00 Adiantum 75© 1.00 Common ferns .25 Asters 50® 1.60 Smilax 16.00 Asparagus 65.00 Galas leaves .20 PiTTSBCBG, Sept. 20. Roses, Beauty, fancy 20 " " e.\tra 10. No. 1 6 culls 3 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2. " Meteor 2 Perle 2 *' Cusin 2. Carnations, ordinary fancy 1. Lily of the valley 2. Smilax 12, Gladioli 2, Adiantum Asparagus 35. Sprengerii Dagger ferns per 1000, 2,00 Asters OC®25.00 OOfci'20 00 OCMIO.OO 00® 5.00 OOWl 6 00 OOfo' 6 00 00® 4.00 00® 4.00 51'® .75 00® 1.60 OOfel 4.00 50(>7il5.0O 00® 3,00 75fn' 1.00 0l®50.00 25® .35 50® 2.00 Denver, Sept. 19. Roses, Beauty, select 12 50®20.00 ordinary 4.00® 8.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 4.00 Meteor 4.00® 5.00 " Perle, Wootton 3.00® 5.00 Carnations, ordinary 1.00("* 1.50 fancy 2.01® 2.60 Lily of the valley 4.00 Cartas 12.60 Harrisii 12.60 Sweet peas .35 Asters 1.00® 2.00 Galax Leavas .20 Asparagus 60.00 Smilax 15.00 s'erns -30 I J. B. DEAMUD, I CHICAGO. I 51 WABASH AVE.. Per doz. AM, BEAUTIES, ex. long »S.60 24-inch 2.00 18 ■• 1.60 12 " 1.26 " short S .50 to .75 Per 100 BRIDES, MAIDS $2.00 to »3. 00 METEORS, KAISERINS 2,00 to 4, CO PERLES 2.00 to 3.00 CARNATIONS 50 to 1.00 VALLEY 4.C0to 5.00 SMILAX 12.!i0 Per 100 ADIANTUM % .EOto % .75 ASPAR-\GUS 50.00 FANCY FERNS. ...$1.50 per M. .20 IVY LEAVES .60 No. 1 contains 15 lbs., $2 60 CALDWELL'S WILD SMILAX. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 20 25 35 40 60 3.25 3.76 4 50 5.60 6.50 J No. I) 'rices subject to change without notice. P. AND n, AT cosr. I CATTLEYAS, $6.00 per dozen. | t WE ARE THE ONLY JOBBING HOUSE IN CHICAGO HANDLING 3 I CALDWELL'S WILD S.MILAX. 3 Everything in the CUT FLOWER line. WIRE WORK, the kind that will give satisfaction. and a complete line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. HOLTON & HUNKEI. CO., p. O. Box 103. JVIll-w^vilcee. Wis CUT FLOWERS. jj . . ^ Shipping orders receive prompt and careful attention. C. C. POLLWORTH CO. Milwaukee, Wis. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. 504 Liberty Street, ALL FLOWERS IN SEASON. PITTSBURG, PA. GALAX LEAVES, Brilliant Bronze or Green, $1.50 per 1000. FANCV FEKN, DACHiKK F'EKN, Ktc, at market prices. HARRY A BUNYARD. - 42 west 28th street, new YORK. Southern Wild Smilax. NEW CROP NOW READY. Caldwell The Woodsman Co. Inc. Also J. B. DEAMUD, CHICAGO, ILL, L. J. KRESHOVER, New York, N. Y., M. RICE & CO., Philadelphia, Pa., THE VAIL SEED CO., Indianapolis, Ind. Southern Wild Smilax. New crop DOW ready for shipment. AVriti; for my doa^riptive circular and price list. I gnur- aritee that all L'oods sliipped by me will be of boat quality, hand picked, and oT atandard weight. 1 solicit your standing ordtfrs fnr the abov*- goods. Reduced expr-'SS rates to all points. Address all orders to, by wire via Georgiana, J. G. BARROW. RED LEVEL. ALA. New Galax. GREEN GALAX % .50 per 1000 COT PERNS 60 LEUCOTHOE 3.00 Cash with first order. Satisfaction guaranteed. J. N. PRITCHARD, Elk Park, N. C. P/rasr mrntion the American Florist when ivritinz- Galax Leaves at Wholesale ORDERS FILLED PROMPTLY. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. ....J. 0. LOVEN.... igoo. The American Florist. 263 i The Shipping Season 1$ At Hand And we are in search of a few more regular buyers. We are in a. position to give regular orders better attention than ever before. We have the largest, best equipped and most centrally located Wholesale Cut Flower House in Chicago and are handling the cuts of some of the best Rose and Carnation Growers in America. If you want the best stock which the market affords, always billed at Chicago market rates, we should be pleased to hear from you. E. C. AMLINQ, 32-34-36 Randolph St, CHICAGO. ILL. BEAUTIES Extra long stem per dozen, Stems, 30 inches 34 ao 15 12 $3.00- 4 00- R05BS Brides and Maids per 100, Meteors and Kaisertn " Perles ■' Roses, good seconds " CARNATIONS .Standard sorts per 100, MISCELLANEOUS Al yssum per 100, Lilies, Auratum per dozen, Valley per 100, DECORATIVE Asparagus per string. Galax, green* bronze, per 1000, II. 00; per 100, Ferns, per 1000, $1.50 Leucothoe " Ivy Leaves " Adiantum " Sraila.x per dozen. Wild Smilax, parlor brand per case, ■' " medium " " " large " As it is yet too early to carry Wild Smilax in stock days' notice is necessary. $3 CO 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.25 l.tO .75 5.00 5 00 3 00 2.00 .75— 1.25 .?5 1.50 4.00 .50 .15 .20 1.00 .50 .75 1.50 3.2S 4.25 6 50 four 1.25- MiiuuiiiiiiiiititiiiiitituuiiiAiiummmuttitimtuiiiniiimitiiiitintiiitiiiiititiiiiiiitine McKELLAR & WINTERSON 45=47=49 Wabash Ave. .CHICAGO Just Received: A fine lot of Calla Lily Bulbs. Select, IM to lV4-in. diam., per 100, $5.00 1!4 to \% " •■ 7.00 2 to iVi " " 9.00 FRENCH D-.|U^ ALL OU.CH 1^U1U:3 KINDS A full line of all Florisfs' Supplies. CIT fLOWER PRICE LIST. lieauties, long " medium " short Brides, Maids Perles and Meteors Carnations Asters, good " fancy Gladioli Valley Lilies Ivy Leaves Adiantum Common Ferns Smilax per doz. Asparagus " Per 100 $20.00 to $25.00 10.00 to 15 00 6.00 to 3.00 to 3.10 to 1.00 .75 1 00 to 2 00 to 4.00 to 10.00 to .40 .50 to .75 per 1000, $1.50 ,$1.25 to 1.50 5.00 to 6.00 8.00 5.00 5.00 1.50 3 00 5.00 12. UO afirnmTTmmrtmmTmmYTTmTmmmnTmTmTmmTTmTmmTTmmmTTmTTmmmTTifi Pl^a^c inrnlton the Anienca*'. Fb'tist ivht'n icrifju^. WIETOR BROS. "•S1.I Cut Flowers All teleerapb acd telephone orders given prompt attention. 5J Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. WEILAHD AND-RISCM I We are large Growers and I ■Shippers of CUT FLOWERS | WHOLESALE FLORISTS WH0LS8ALE DBAUEB Dl GROWER OF ROSES. CUT FLOWERS J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph street, CHICAQO, Mention the American Florist. ILL Seen by New Firms: AMERICAN, rLORISTADVTS. Wbol^ale power/larK^ CuicAGO, Sept. 21. Eoses, Beauty, extra long stems 3.00 " ■' 30 inch " 2.50 24 " " 2.00 20 " " 1.50 15 " " 1.25 12 '• ■' 1.00 8 " " .75 Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 4.00 Perle 2 00® 4.00 Meteor 2.0(j@ 4.00 '• La France 2.00(31 4.00 " Golden Gate 4 00@ 6.00 " Liberty 4.00® 6.00 Carnations .75 fancy 1.00 Lily of the valley 4.00® 5.00 Adiantum .75 Common ferns per 1,000 1.50 .20 Smilax 8. 00® 12. 00 Asparagus 50.00 Ivy leaves, per 100 .60 Tuberoses per dozen .50 64 WABASH AVE. CMIC AGO 8. E. Cor Wabash Ave and Randolph St. Say! "SawitlntheFLOEiST." a H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- cm FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Go Everywhere Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. PETER REINBERG, Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers. 600.000 FEET OF GLASS. Headquarters for American Beauty. 51 Wabash Ave,, CHICAGO, ILL. Wanted at Once "FLURlSTj" to send to us for their suoply of Cut Flowers. Most careful attention given to shipping orders. Order what you want— we have it. Cnttingr 2,000 Beauties dally. GEO. REINBERG, 51 wabash Ave.. CHICAGO. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wboleaole Dealers SRd Growers of Gut Flowers GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALL ^ Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash- ing:ton St., Chicago. write for ipeol&l qaotatlons on large orders. It is Good Business Policy to Mention the American Floeist when tou Write to an Advertiser. 264 The American Florist. Sept, 22, Samuel %. PennoGk. Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, .PHILADELPHIA, PA. AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. DURING THE SCMTttEK WE WILL, BE OPEN FROM 7:30 A. M. TO 6;00 P. M. CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' ""'T ""'• " """'"" '"•"• WELCH BROS., Proprietors. BOSTON, MASS. MOTICE: — 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. Bronze Galax Leaves $1.26 per 1000, s-'p^sr— Try a sample FIFTY tor t^n cents in stamps, delivered FREE. AMERICJN ROSE CO., Wasliingt?n. D. C. I PAY EXPRESS or POSTAGE on my Bronze Galax Leaves anywhere in U. S. for $1.50 per 1000. IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. WriiH for panicubirs. LILLUN ALIEN DEXTER, Washington, D. C. Wholesale Florists, Always on Hand: CARNATIONS. BRIDESMAIDS BRIDES. / ays on nano: i UIONS. ^ I ' :SMAIDS. LA-f\^ Vfi^ ' {J, I FLORIS j7 JOBBERS IN ^^FLORISTS' ' SUPPLIES FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 84 Hawley Street. BOSTON. Geo. A. Sutherland, nors. WHOLESALE DEPOT FOR All Florists' Supplies, 67 BROMFIELD ST.. Price lists mailed. BOSTON, MASS. 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. Wbol^ale flower/arK^ Philadelphia, Sept. 19. Roses, Tea 1.00@ 2.00 " e.Ktra 3.00® 4.00 Beauty, extra 1.5.IO@20.00 firsts 8.00@li.00 Carnations 50@ 75 fancy 1.00@ 1.50 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Gladiolus 2 50 Tub'Toses 2.00® 3.00 Asters 2!i( 2.00 OOdi 6.00 60(Si 1.00 00(a) 3.00 00(m 8.00 00(gi33.00 50@ 1 00 5(i@ 1.50 OOW 10.00 00(o35.00 •ft(al.00 60WI .75 50fto 2.00 OOwi 1.50 00@25.00 0O(Si 7.00 6.00 00@ 1.23 00® 4.00 4. 00 00® 3.00 fO(ai 1.50 00(1*20.00 OCdfl 1.25 20(i« .25 00(3(75. CO MILLANG & CO. Commission Florists 48 West 29th St., NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. Please tneniioti the Anteritan Florist when 7vriling. The New York Gut Flower Go. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24th Street, Telephone 733-l8th. NEW YORK. CON8IONMENT8 SOLICITED. Special Attention Si»en to Sliipping Order*. WALTER F. SHERIDAN, ^9oisSo°n"ir Wholesale Florist. 39 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. KOSES SHIPPED to all points. Price List on Application Ford Bros... oeac Wholesale Floiistg in West 30th street. NEW YORIi ContignmenU Solicited. 'Phone, 157 Madison 8q. Julius Lang 53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. ROSES. CARNATIONS. VALLEY. choice schmer stock. Telephone 280 Madibon Scjuabe S. J. LIMPRCCHT, Wliolesale Commission Florist and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Also all kinds of Greens for Decorations. 119 West 30th Street, IMFU/ VHDK TelepnuDe 14:>8 Madisun Square. I'LfT lunn, Consignmenta Solicited. Do not forget to say "saw your ad. in the American Florist" when corre- sponding with advertisers J. K. ALLEN'S POPULAR WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE 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- Telephono 197 Madison Square. EDW. C. HORAN, Tel. 421 Madison Square, 47 WEST 28th ST.. NEW YORK. GUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. 266 The American Florist, Sept 22^ The ^beu Tmisb. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. ALBERT MCCtTLLOUGH, Pres.; F. W. BOLGIANO, Vlce-Pres.; 8. V. Willard. WethenOeld. Codd.. Sea'7 and Tresa. The Joseph F. Dickmann Seed Com- pany, ot St. Louis, on September 18 filed a chattel deed of trust in favor of Robert W. Pommer, forD. I. Bushnell & Co. and other creditors, to secure an indebted- ness of $29,162. Visited Chicago: Chas. N. Page, of the Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines; J. H. Wentholt, director of the General Bulb Co., Vogelenzang, Holland; Jas. Mc- Hutchison, representing August Rhotert. Messrs. Wentholt and McHutchison sail for Europe in company next week. A. Emerich, who will visit this country this year in the interest of Messrs. Vil- morin, Andrieux & Co., of Paris, will sail on September 22 from Havre, per S. S. L'Aquitaine, and will arrive in New York on October 1. His address will be care of August Rhotert, 26 Barclay street, New York. Omaha. TSADB BRISK FOR THE SEASON.— CLUB ELECTION. — STATE FAIR PRIZE WINNERS. — A WEDDING AND VARIOUS NOTES. A sudden change of temperature has made stock very scarce. The mercury dropped as low as 38 ~ one night, fol- lowed by cold, disagreeable rain which necessitated starting the boilers. Busi- ness has been good, considering the time of year, and tne outlook is very bright for a good fall and winter trade. September 13 the Nebraska and Iowa Florists' Assnciation held its annual election of officers. The meeting was well attended and all of the old ollicers were unanimouslv re-elected as follows: President, J. J. Hess; vice-president, S. Faulkner; secretarv, L. Henderson; treas- urer, S. B. Stewart. September 4 to 7 the Nebraska State Fair was held at Lincoln, where the florists made a magnificent show in the horticultural building. P. Floth, of Omaha, took sweepstakes on the best grown greenhouse plants in pots; Chapin Bros., of Lincoln, second; L. Henderson, of Omaha, third. Hess & Swoboda, of Omaha, were first on best floral design; Chapin Bros., second; Keller, third; Hen- derson, fourth. C. S.Stewart, brother of S.B. Stewart, of Ornaha, was recently married to Miss N. Saline, a popular young lady of this city and a daughter of one of Omaha's pioneers. Our best wishes go to Chicago with them. Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox are back from their convention trip. Mr. Valentine, of Denver, called on us on his way home and spoke highly of the great work in New York. Grippe. Bridgeport, Conn. — The work of raz- ing the greenhouses formerly occupied by the West End Floral Co., Fairfield and Clinton avenues, is under way. The property will be cut up into building lots. South Manchester, Conn.— The Con- necticut Horticultural Society opened a very pretty flower exhibition at Cheney Hall on September 11. Dahlias from H. F. Burt and Lothrop & Higgings were very fine. Other flowers were in some cases not up to the average, the dry season having been very severe on garden blooms. Sp^ol^l Off^r of Srxill^3K ^zkI J\lL:isl:n*ooxrxiL Sp^-wxi Our celebrated ENGLISH MILTRACK brand is made by tlie best maker in England especially for our trade; per briclc (% lbs.) l.'Sc, by mail 25c; 10 lbs., 11.25; 25 lbs., S2; 100 lbs., |6; per 1000 lbs.. $ 5; (250 lbs. at 1000 lb. rate). Fruh Smilax Seed, per o/.., 20c; per lb , $2.25; per 5 lbs., 12 per lb. John- son & Siokes' Kingly Pansy — This strain cannot be surpassed fur size, color and substance of flowers. Trade pkt. (3-32 oz ), 50o; ^ oz., $1.25; oz.. $5. Vautier's Mammoth Pansy— A i;iant strain of great merit direct from the introducer. Trade pkt. (1-16 oz), 30c; per oz., %\. Freesia Relracta Alba— First size 40c per 100, $3 per 1000; selected (line bubs).60c per 100, $5 per 1000. Van Reyp«r Perfect Glazing Poinb— No riKbts or lefts, made of best galvanized steel; 60c per 1000; oOOii at .55c per ICOO. Silkaline for Smilax and Asparagus, spool, 20c; p'T lb., $1.25. Send for our new Fall Catalogue of Dutch 6u>bi. JOHNSON Sl stokes. Seedamen, 217 and 219 Market Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. -•*S FRESH FERN SPORES.^ \(VE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Estralar^e package of fresh Spores, sufficient (or 3000 plants. with full cultural directions, postpaid for $1.00. EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J ESTABLISHED 1802 SEEDS BULBS NOW READY ROMAN HYACINTHS DUTCH HYACINTHS NARCISSUS TULIPS Etc., Etc., Etc. Wholesale Bulb Catalogue Mailed On Application. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Lite of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW VORI 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, \H to IH-in. diam., doz. 75c; 10015.00. SELECT, m to I?i-in. diiini., doz. $1.25; 100*7.00. EXTRA SELECT, 2to2«-in. diiim., doz. |1.,W; 100 $9.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK: 14 Barclay St. CHICAGO: 84-86 RandoiDh St. GRASS SEEDS. Kf-ntucky Blue, (Jrchard, Timothy. Red Top, Meadow Fescue. Perennial and Italian Rye Grass, Tall Meadow Oat, Johnson, IJermuda. Creeping llent, Wood Meadow and other Domestic and Import**d varieties. CLOVeR t*— I^''J< Nuh- liufi, Al'iilfa Crimson. White. Alsike, Japan, etc. WOOD. STU88S&C0'.S*"EVfcRGREEN"aLd -SHADY GREEN" Ltwn Grasses are eivinif the best salis- r»c.t.ioii everywhere. Put up in packages and bull;. Special low prices to the trade. OlflOIi SETS YeHow and Potato Wholesale prifi-s fcr presi-ot or fiitun' deliveries. WOOD, STUBBS & CO.. Ihe Largest and Best Collection of Seeds in Ky., LOUISVILLE. KY. Allen's Defiance, seed from si'lei;ted spikes, 25c per pkt., $1.00 per ounce. J. C. SCHMIDT, BRISTOL, PA. Herr's= = ALWAYS THE BEST TT , AND Pansies Iv'IrI" YEAR. They sell themselves. Try 100 as an experiment. Plants only, and ready October 1st to January lit Free bt 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. ROEMER'S SUPERB PRIZE Pansies. Plants ready now. Free by mail, 6Sc per 100; 250 for $1.50. By express, $4.00 per lOOO; $7.C0 per 2000; $10.00 per 3000; |15 00 per 50CO. CASH WITH order. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Grower of tlie Finest Pansies. PANSIES WORTH RAISING SPED, 3 1« oz., tl OO; 1 o/... $i 00. PLAr^TS, 500, $2..S0; 1000, $4.00. F. O II. e.\pr'*ss hert'. Cash With Or.DER, I-]\ "Tythint: first-class. CIIR. SOLTAU, 199 Grant /^v., Jersey City, N.J. PANSIES 'fffi-s- Highest standard planls. Hiu'st mixed, 60 cts. per 100 t)y mail; 81.00 per 1000 by express. Seed. iil.OO packaL'i-': $5.00 per ounce. Cash with order. E. D. JENINIlNOS. The Finest Pansies, Lock Box 254. 80UTHP0RT. CONN. Fine, alihy and Strong. ZIRNGIEBEL'S GIANT PANSY PLANTS NOW READY. GIANT MARKET $ 5.00 per ICOO GIANT FANCY JIO 00 per 1000 Also sped of the above strains, in trade paclcets, at $1 each. qenYS ZIRNGIEBEL. Needham, Mass. Surplus Carnations I 50 Dazzles, 100 Sc.Us. l.M) riiinn-e, 500 McGowans, 100 Portias. 50 Bridesmaids, I.W Koliinoors. J3 per 100; $25 tor the lot. Extra strong Sprengerii, -l-in.. 86;3-in.,$4 Farquahar Violets. a50, 2-iu pots, 12: healthy. Smilax. extra stroni;, 214-in., $2. Bou- gainvldea, ex. line plants. 4 to s-jn. ASk for prices. Cii!*i. St., FIELD=QROWN Garnailon Planis 2d size, per 100 $10.00 10.00 10.00 Per 100 Genevieve Lord, finest com- mercial rink, fine plants, |12 00 The Marquis 12.00 Ethel Crocker 12.00 Mrs.Thos. W. Lawsun 15.00 Estelle 12.00 50 J. Whitcomb Riley 1200 White Cloud 600 Flora Hill 5.00 America 5.00 Mrs. Joost 5.00 Evelina 5.00 Gomez 5 00 Maceo 5.00 Portia 4.00 Pingrei 5.00 Seedling No. 30, fine plants, $8.00 per 100. No. 30 is a bright pink, very free bloomer, averaging stems two to three feet. S«nd In Your Order Promptly. First Come First Served. H. Weber & Sons, oakLand. md. SURPLUS CARNATIONS. FLORA HILL, WHITE CLOUD, TRIC5IPH, DAYBREAK, $5.00 per 100 AMERICA, CRANE. MELBA, BRADT, $6.00 per 100. ca,h with order, yy jabransliy, Kenton, 0. CARNATIONS FIELD GROWN 1500 FLORA HILL, ;iOOO LIZZIE M'GOWAN. 1.500 WM. sen TT, 1000 TIDAL WAVE, S3 00 oer >00, $23.00 per 1000. CASH WITH ORDEB. CHAS. WIFFIN, Sr"' Thrifty Field CARNATIONS WITH PLENTir OF ROOTS. Send for prices of thirty-five best new and standard varieties. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, i^i^A°?,Nc BOSTON FERNS 2^. 3. 4, 5, 6 and 7-inch pots, now ready for shipment. Some very tine plants of Asparagus Plumosjs Nanus out of 3',4-inch pots. A ^w thousaud mixed Roses on hand for planting. Write for prices GEO. A. KUHL. PEKIN, ILL. CRYP OMER'A JAPQNICA (.Tapan Cedar). You can'i iilford to be withoui it. Strong plants, from 3-inch pots, $.5.00 per 100; 30 for $1.00. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, 3-incb, $2.50 per 100. SATI^'fAt TION GUARANTEED. E. I. RAWI.INC8, Quakertown, Pa. > ♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦4 Bulbs r; Forcing ♦ • JAPAN LILIUM LONGiFLORUM, FRENCH ROMAN HYACINTHS, TULIPS, HYACINTHS, Etc., Ready for Shipment. NEW CONSIGNMENT Arrived September 10. Samples free to large growers. Fall Issue Florists' Catalogue Now Ready. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE ^AA^AAA^^ CHICAGO - ►♦>♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ NEW YORK. so.ooo Field-Grown Carnation Plants WHICH MUST BE SOLD AT ONCE. St^ck ■■lean, healthy, extra Hue M^ts and euaran- teed in every way. Low prices. Write immedi- ately, stating wliat you ne'-d. UNION ST. GREENHOUSE CO., Qeneva, N. Y. CARNATION PLANTS. FINE. HEALTHY STOCK. Per 100 Per 1000 5000 SCOTT $3.50 $20.00 2I00PORT1A 2.50 20.00 LiOOARGYLK 2.50 20.00 2U00NIVEA (white) 2.00 15.00 VIOLETS— Fin.' sto.'k. .^00 California, 40O Marie Louise, at $3.00 per 100. PETERS & ARNOLD, Des Plaines, III. MARQUIS CARNATIONS, f>eld grown, ^10 to close balance of stock. L.E.M4RQIISEE, Syracuse, N.Y. Good, healthy plants. G. H. Crane, per 100, $7.00 I Pingree, per 100, $3.50 Mrs F. Joost, " 5.00 Mary Wood, - 3.60 Daybreak, " 4.00 \Vhite Cloud, '■ 6.00 Mrs. Jas. Dean, " 4.00 | Flora Hill, " 4.00 CARL RAUTH, Springfield, III. -»•-»• ^-^i -g _— Plnest Quality. JntJAX^r* Any Quantity. Write us for prices delivered at your door. CALDWELL The WOODSMAN CO Inc., Evergreen, Ala. 8000 Carnations ?yM CARNATIONS mm EXTRA FINE, FIELD CROWN. _ Per 100 FLORA HILL $ 5.00 WHITE CLOUD 6.00 DAYBREAK 4 00 WM. SCOTT 4.00 MARQUI.S 12.00 G. H. CRANE 8.00 GEN. GOMEZ 8.00 MRS. BRADT 8.00 GOLD NCGGET 6.00 TRIUMPH 4.00 VICTOR 4.00 W. A. mum. Hornellsville. N. Y. CARNATIONS.. Field Grown Plants. F. CORNER & S0N5 CO., LA FAYETTE, IND. Send for Price List. 10,000 FibW-Grown Carnations and Violets. Large, healthy plants, clean and ready for im- mediate planting. Scott. Eldorado, MoGowan and Rose (,iueen, $3 50 per 100: $30.00 per 1000. Daybreak, Meteor. Cartledge and Alba Superba, $5.00 per If 0; $40.00 per 1000. VIOLETS— Princess of Wales, clumps $6 per 100. SMILAX— E.xtra stronR planis, $16 per 1000. W. T. & F. P. BUTZ, New Castle, Pa. 26b The a merican Florist. Sept. 22, The CjIursery TRhdb. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. THEO J Smith, Pre».; N. W. Hale, Vloe-Pre».; George C. Beaoeh. Bochester. N, T.. Seo'y. Down in North Carolina they say that the Greensboro peach has proven a valuable commercial variety. J. H. Halb has 200,000 bearing peach trees on his Georgia farm and during the height of the season shipped from twelve to twenty carloads daily to northern markets. Brown Bros. Co. had a $2,000 fire at their packing sheds at Brighton, N. Y, on the afternoon of September 13. They were fully insured. The blaze originated in the excelsior stacked outdoors. ExocHORDA GRANDIFLOEA is an early flowering shrub of large growth which is steadily gaining in favor. It transplants with difficulty and should be moved in autumn or very early in spring as it starts growth very early. At the recent annual meeting of the Georgia Horticultural Society P. J. Berckmans was given a handsomely inscribed gold watch as a token of appre- ciation for his services as president of the society continuously since its organiza- tion twenty- five years ago. oUyUUU rieid-Grown ~CARNATIONS McGowan, Argyle, Scott, Tidal Wave, Eve- lina, |3,00 per 100, 125.00 per 1000. Flora Hill, $3.50 per 100, |30.00 per ICOO. Daybreak, $4 00 per 100. White Cloud, $5.00 per 100. MRS. A. M. SCHAFER, "'ga',;a- Daybreak Carnation liOUii flnt- plant-, ».=> UO piT 100, '.r $75.00 for ll]i< Icit. Also 400 ADI«NIUM (UNEATUM Kerns, from 6-inch P'its, tlO 1.1T lOU. ('a>h with orJiT. E. B SUTTON, JR., Babylon, L. I. Carnation Plants. Fine fleld-grown plants: Flora Hill. Soott, Daybrealv, Lizzie McGowan. Mrs Fisher, Victor, New Yorli, K\anston. Albertini, Fire- flv. Pr CB. $4.00 pir 100. SMI AX line. 3 inch stock $2. 50 per 100 PLUMOSLS line, 3-inch slock »5.n0 per 100 CASH WITH ALL om)Ei:9, clease. VAN WERT GREENHOUSES, Van Wert, O. Field -Grown Carnations. Glaoit-r, Fvanslon, Jiibile**. Armazindy. Victor, A.Webb, F.Hill, Uaybrmk. Dana, Meteor Morello, CarlledRe.M'Gowttii, Bridesmiiid, Eldorado Portia, Jahn'sSoark't, Scott. Fancy stock, S5; ordinary, »3. DANA R. HERRON, Glean, N. Y. THE MONEY MAKERS! Frances Joost AND Flora Hi Si.OO per 100. $40.00 per lOOO. WHITE CLOUD, J6.00 p. r 100. A few DAYBREAK. ill »4.00 per lOO. Isaac A. Passmore, Route 7,West Chester, Pa. PUBLIC SAL[ or NIRSERY STOCK ^ ^ In order to settle an estate and close up the business, a Public Sale of the entire Nursery Stock of THE 5T0KE POGIS NURSERIES To be held on the grounds at Stoke Pogis, near Villa Nova, Montgomery Co., Penn , ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ % JOHN P. CLEARY, Auctioneer. * ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦ Choicest Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Shrubs, Plants. Bulbs, Seeds. 40 Acres Hardy Roses. 44 Qreenhouses of Palms, Everblooming Roses, Ficus, Ferns, Etc. Correspondence solicited. Catalogue Free. 47 Years. 1000 Acres. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, O. APIERICAN BEAUTY, four-inch, selected. $15.00 per 100. LIBERTY, four-inch, $75.00 per lOO. MAID, BRIDE. PERLB, SUNSET, METEOR, MORQAN, MEKMET, LaFRANCB, NIPHETOS, KAIsERlN, QOLDhN GATE, MAID OF HONOR, :! in. },=> (Ki p.r 100; ;!i,-in., »7 00; 4-in., 18.00. ORAFTbD BRIDE, r,;0.UO per 10", 6- inch. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, from 2i/j and 3-inch pots, J2.50 to Kl 00 perltO; $25.00 to $:t0.00 per 1000. ^ Q MacBEAN. LAKEWOOD, N. J. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3d, 1900. The stock includes Hardy Evergreen and Ornamental Trees, Herbaceous Plants, Hedge Plants and Shrubbery, Foreign Grape Vines, Small Fruits, California Privet for Hedging, and a general line of select stock, all in tlrst-dass condition, clean, well-grown and healthy. Inspection before the sale freely invited. Catalogue and all information from GEO. C. WATSON, Agent, ffi^sS Philadelphia JOHN P. CLEARY, Auctioneer. HYDRANGEAS Maqnificent Strong Stock, Mjth 4 to 7 Cronns; Otaksa, Red Branched, Thos. Hogg, PRICE $10 per 100; $85 per 1000. Send for our wholcsule price-list of Roses, Cle- matises, Shrubs, Trees, etc., etc. Ourrepreb^-ntative. MB. J AUSTIN SHAW is now in New England, and we should be pleased to have him call upon prospective purchasers of any stock in our iiu'-. Newark, New York DECIDUOUS TREES M<-diiiiii and larye sizi's. iin-ludiiiL: Oaks, Maplns, Oriental ''lane. Ueech, Birch, Ginkgo. Elms, Ash, Linden Magnolias, opia s and wiiluws. We h:ivp an iiuini-nse st-ick nf the above and an- pr*'i>iir''d to nnnn- liberal rates in quantity. Personal inspection invited. Correspondence soli<-ited. THE WM. n. MOON CO., ?a Morriaville* NURHEKIES - 30 miles from Philadelphia, 60 miles from New York. Philadklpbia Ofph.e,70^ fatephen Girard BIdg. Large Elms. nc Hue specimen Elm trees 6 to 9-inch ^** 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, """"[S^d..,. PA. Please mention the American Floyist when ivuling. AyCTiON SALE OF TREES! September 26th, 1900. ENTIRE STOCK OF TREES Growing? on forty acres, com- prising principally Rare Ever- green Trees, Shade Trees, and other ornamental stock. Auc- tion CataloKue ready Chas. B. Hornor & Son MOUNT HOLLY. N.J. CLEMATIS, large llnwerini,', in 20 distinct kinds, eyr.; »2 per do/.., $16 per 100. PAEON- IE8, in 10 distinct Florists' kinds, from pure white to crirasnQ in all shades, iudispensabl'" in their season: $1.50 pi'r do/.., $10 pi'r 100, .lossetyn or Ued .laoliet GtfOSEBeRRY. a distinct American variety, a ver\ strong grower, never mildi'rts, a profuse bearer and a sight to see loaded with great crimson berries; strong 2 year plants, $1. as per do/, , $7 per 100, 1 vr,, 50o per do/„,it4per lOU F. A. BA LEB, Bloomingtoi, III. BROWALLIA GIGANTEA (True) ■iVt-xu. pols, JS piT 100. R, cuttings, $1.60 per lOO. Henry Eiuhholz, Florist, Waynesboro, Pa. Please mention the American Florist when writing. igoo. The American Florist. 269 Dreer's Special Offer of PALMS. THE SIZES ENUMERATED BELOW ARE SUCH THAT WE CAN FURNISH IN EXCEPTIONAL GOOD VALUE: ^''^m^ '^^^ KENTiA liKLMOItEANA. Areca Lutescens. A fine, clean, thrifty lot of this popular s"",iceful varietv. Doz 3M- in pots, 1 plant in a pot. <) to 8- in high $ 1 CO 3 ' 2 plants •' ■■ 111 to VI 1.25 4 3 " ■• 12 to li) 3.00 6 3 " " •• 24 Kentia B >, 12 00 jlmoreana. Inch pots. No. of Leaves. Height. Per doz. Per 100 -M 3 to 4 8-in. 11.50 $12.00 3 4to5 10 to 12 " 3.00 25.00 4 5 to 6 15 '• 4.50 35. CO D 5 to 6 18 ■■ li2ht 7 50 60.00 Each Do/en. 6 6 24 ■' (1.25 $15.00 6 6 to 7 26 to 28 " 1.50 18.00 Kentia Forsteriana. Inch pots. No. of Leaves. Height. Per do/.. Per 100 2H 3 8-in. $1.50 $12.00 3 3 to 4 12 '• 2.50 20.00 4 4 to 5 15 " 4.50 Each 35.00 Dozen. 0 5 24 to 28 " 81.00 $12.00 6 5 to 6 30 " 1.25 15.00 6 6 28 to 32 ■' 1.50 18.00 6 6 to 7 30 to 36 '■ 3. CO 24.00 7 6 36 to 42 " 2.50 30.00 100 t 6 00 10.00 25.00 100.00 Per 1000 $100.00 200.00 Per lOOO $100.00 180.00 Azaleas. Our Mr. Eisele, who has just left Beli^lum, reports that the Azaleas grown for us are in an unusually he il thy and tine conditim this season. Our shipments are expected to arrive here the beginning of October. We handle only the leading sorts, which ar*- best adapted to the American trade: all plants are carefully sorted over and tepacked at our Nursery, thus enabling us to guarantee satisfaction. If you have not yet placed your order, we can still book the same for fine bushy crowns, well set with buds, as follows: Per doz. Per 100 Per doz. Per lOO 10 to 12-in. diameter, $4,50 $35.00 I 16 to 18-in. diameter, $12.00 $90.00 12 to 14 " 6.00 45.00 18 to 20 " 35 00 200.00 14 to 16 " 7.60 65.00 | 20 to 24 " 36.00 300.00 Pricfs on Azaleas include duty, packing and delivery in good condition to any express, freight or steamship line in Philadelphia. Cocos Weddeliana. Indispensable in filling Fern Dishes, .Jardinieres, or for decorative pur- poses where a specially graceful plant is re.iuired. Per doz. Per 100 2M-iu pots, 4 to "5-in. high $1.25 $10.00 3 •■ 8toI0 " 2.00 15.00 5-in. pots, 4 plants in pot, 18 inches high, 75c each, $9.00 per dozen. Cocos Plumosus. 2i4-inch pots $1.00 per doz., $ 8.00 per 100 3 •• ■• 1.2.T " 10.00 '■ Areca Baueri. 5-inch pots, 2 plants in a pot, 18 inches high, 75c each; $7.60 per dozen. Calamus Tntermedius. A pretty deeorative species, with dark green foliage, the stems of which are clothed with long dark spines: 5-inch pots, 15 inches high, $1.00 each. Caryota Urens. (Fish Tail Pa m). 2'i-iuoh pots $1.00 per doz., 3 •■ 1.26 " 4 ■■ 3.50 Caryota Sobolifera. 3'4-inch pots, $I.CO per dozen, $8 00 per 100; 3-inch pots, $1 $10.00 per 110. Latania Borbonica. Inch pots. 2M 3 4 No. of Leaves 3 4 to 5 4"to5 5 to 6 Height. ! to 15-in. 15 ■• Per doz. $0.60 1.00 2,50 6.00 Per 100 $ 5 00 8.00 20.00 50.00 $ 8 00 per 100 10.00 " 20.00 .25 per dozen. Per 1000 $40.00 75.00 Livistona Rotund dolia. 2-inoh pots $1.25 per dozen, $8.00 per lOO 3 •■ 2.00 " 15.00 Phoenix Rupicola. This variety is always scarce ; we offer a limited lot of finely-developed plants. 2-lnoh pots $1. 00 per doz., $ 8.00 per 100 3 ■■ 1.25 ■ 10.00 4 " 3.50 " 35.00 Finely characterized specimens as below: 6-inch pots. 18 inches high $1.50 each 34 to 26 30 2.50 3.50 Phoenix Rec'inata. 2-inch pots $0.75 per doz., $ 6.00 per lOO 3 ■■ 1.00 " K.tO 4 ■' 3.00 '■ 35.00 Made-up Plants of Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana. We have a limit- d lot of 9 and 10-inch pots, with 4 pi nts in a pot, good stock either lor decorating or retailing; 30 to 36 inches high, $3.50 each. Large Decorative Plants of Kentias. We have a large stock of lielmoreana and Forsteriana in large specimen plants, both in sing.e and made-up plants, the most of them grjwn in light wooden tubs. 13. 15 and IH inches in diameter, which can be supplied in excellent value at $10.'00, $13.60, $15.00, $30.00, $26.00, $30.00, $35.00 and $50.00 each. For a full line of DECORATIVE PLANTS and other SEASONABLE STOCK see oar current QUARTERLY TRADE LIST. HENRY A. DREER, -a™- Philadelphia, Pa. Please mention American Florist when writing. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PUNTS. First-Class In Every Respect. McGowan per 100, J3.50 Mary Wood " 5.00 Nugget " 4.00 Melba " 6.00 Dean " 5.00 Daybreak " 3.50 Scott " 3.00 W. p. HARVEY, Geneva, III. ■■HEADQIARTERS fOR LORRAINE BEGONIAS.. We Offer the Following for Immediate Deliveiy: BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE, Fine, strong plants from S'l-iu. pots, $15.00 per 100; 3!4-in. pots, $35.00 per 100. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE NANA COMPACTA. Fine strong plants from 2"|-in. pots. $15.00 per 100; 3".2-in. pots, $27 50 per IdO. We especially recommend the 314-10. size as being exceptionally well rooted and of strong, healthy growth; almost ready for a shift to a 0-in. pot. These plants shouhl lind a ready sale at Christmas as they will be in full flower at that time. BEGONIA CALEDONIA, the White Lorraine. Plants from 3V4-in. pots, for delivery November 1st., $5.00 each. We are the only firm in America oflering this fine new novelty this year. R. & J. TARQinAR & CO.,16 and 19 South Market St., Boston, Mass. 270 The American Florist. Sept. 22^ Our PasTiMEss 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 »o Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St. , Boston, Mass. ; Eobt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. 111. At t>t. Louis. The following is the record of the games rolled on the evening of September 17: Plaji-r 1st 2d 3d 4tli 5th Av Kuehn 158 199 134 163 146 168 Beneke 139 173 149 164 150 15.=i Weber 135 127 126 137 131 Adles 153 99 110 162 131 Kunz 116 106 151 148 117 128 Young 106 144 144 112 127 Mott.... 98 103 126 130 170 125 M. Dunlop's Employes' Cycle Races, The second annual bicycle races between the employes of J. H. Dunlop, Toronto, were run on September S. The trophies were valuable articles contrib- uted by Mr. Dunlop and others and the contests were spirited. After the races the employes and friends repaired to the home of J. Millighan to partake of refreshments and spend a social evening. The results of the races were as follows: Three mile scratch, first, J. Mortimer; second, A. Thornton. Ten mile handicap, first, M. Atkinson with 41,0 minutes handicap; second, F. Saunders, 2 minutes: third, G. Hager, 1 minute. First time, 29:42, J. Milne, scratch. A. F. At Denver. The Denver Florists' Bowling Club was reorganized on September S for the season of 1900 and 1901. The officers elected were: President, Phil. Scott; sec- retary and treasurer, C. J. Thiess. We had a very large attendance and the members were very enthusiastic. Phil. Scott was not able to be with us at our initial games Tuesday, September 11, as he has gone after bigger game in the mountains. Phil, thinks that buffalo are still at large in this country and wants one to take down to the conven- tion neit year. The following is the score, which shows that some of the boys are still in trim: Plavcr 1st 2d 3d 4th Av A. E. Miuiff 160 202 115 212 172 NeilJakobsen l.M 118 165 186 166 John Bi'rr.v 153 124 157 175 1.52 Chas. Thiess 16! 133 147 163 161 Geo. Ziiumer 121 136 115 189 140 A.M.Lewis 166 121 117 146 138 Chas. Meyer 133 116 147 96 123 Bin Bolat 99 10? 162 121 W'i C. J. T. ^ » > Bay City, Mich.— Boehringer Broth- ers are still growing, adding two houses CARNATIONS SURPLUS STOCK. McGowan $3. 50 per lOt Evt'lina 4 00 " Alaska 4.00 " Lull/ Emma 4 00 " Jubilee 4.00 " \irtor 4.00 " Triumph 4.00 " Miiyor Pinsree 5.00 " pi'i<;hb)ow 5.00 " Aibfiftini 5.00 " Rf'd Jacket 5.00 Good Value Guaranteed. JOHN WALKER, SuccesBor to %/ * /\ 1 he JK. Hippard Co. Youngstown, 0. ii©6&&&&e&&6&&&&&g&&&&&&&&6-&&&g.;&:&6&gi6ig&&e&&g:&e&&g;66.:6i5 ^ Extra Fine : rield- Grown Carnations. Per 100 Per 1000 400O GENEVIEVE LORD $10.00 $75 00 24 0 CHICAGO 7.50 60.00 100 MRS. JAS. DEAN 5.00 2r00 GEN. MACEO 8 00 60 00 2M GEN. GOMEZ 8.C0 8 10 JOHN YOUNG 6 00 50.00 5(00 ARMAZINDY 3.C0 25.00 7f 00 EVELINA 3 00 25 00 8000 WILLIAM SCOTT 3.00 25.00 BLOOMS OF ALL LEADING VARIETIES NOW READY. AT SOC AND SI. 00 PER HUNDRED. Cash must accompany order. CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Joliet, III. Si§.«.3S§i§i§i§«a3S3:S3i§^Si§^3a3Si§:^S;-§^:-§iSa-:g:-§SS:-ai§i3.^=§S:SSi§.^Si§-^igg ==FIELD-GROWN== LARGE, HEALTHY PLAINTS, CLEAN AND READY FOR IMMEDIATE PLANTING. Per 100 Per 1000 G. H. Crane $7.00 Triumph 5 00 Flora Hill 5.00 White Cloud 5.00 HVi:UXA $60.00 40 00 40 00 40 00 Per 100 Per 1000 Jubilee $3.50 $30.00 Bon Ton 3.50 30 00 Lizzie McGowan 3 50 30.00 Arraazindy 3.50 30.00 $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000 WIETOR BROS., 51 WABASH AVE. .CHICAGO. 4 Acres Field-Grown Carnation Plants, 120,000 Our Cnrnatious this year are very fine. They have been prown with the greatest care, free from disease and are packed light by our improved method of paciiing, by which we can send to all parts of the United States in perfect condition. MAYOR PINCREE BUTTERCUP MRS. C. M. BRADT ¥1.50 per dozen. ^.00 per hundred. CRIMSON SPORT ARMAZINDY JUBILEE ELDORADO WHITE CLOUD MELBA MAUD ADAMS DAYBREAK TRIUMPH McCOWAN FLORA HILL WM. SCOTT fl.2j per dozen. SiJ.OO per taundreil. L. L. LAMBORN SWEETBRIER PORTIA MRS. FISHER DOROTHY SWEET C. A. DANA $1.00 per dozen. 15.00 per hundred. METEOR ALBERTINI PAN^Y PI ANT^ Grown from extrachoiceseed of ourown productionand notsurpassed in variety. I nliO I r Lnli I 0 size, beauty of coloring and freedom of flower by any others grown. 50 cts. per 100 $4 00 per 1000. J. L. DILLON. BLOOM8BURG. PA. Some Carnations. FINE FIELD-CROWN. 400 Cardinal per 100, $3.50 800 McGowan " 3 00 600 Scoit " 3.00 8uO Albertini " 4.00 200 Pingree " 4.00 BROWN & CANFIELD, SPRINOFIELD, ILL. Tcs. € 10,000 Oarnations Flora Hill, »4 per 100, $in per 1000. \\'m. Scott- »3 and $3.50 per 100, $25 :iiul $30 per 1000. L. Mr-Gowan, $2.50 per 100, t ;0 per lono. C. HUMFELD Clay Center, Kas. Please mention the American Florist to our advertisers. igoo. The Amerjcan J^lokjst. 271 neld-Grown CARNATION PLANTS. Per 100 Per 1000 CROCKER, extra large $12 50 $100 00 G. LORD, 1st size 12 00 100 00 MARQUIS. 1st size 12.00 100 00 GEN. MACEO, 1st size.. 8.00 75 00 Per 100 Per 1000 G. H. CRANE, 1st size... $ 8 00 $75.00 2nd size.. 6 00 50.00 GEN. GOMEZ, 1st size.. 8.00 75.00 MRS. BRAD r, 1st size... 8.00 75.00 REaPY TO SHIP AT ONCE Per 100 Per 1000 MRS. JOOST, 1st size... .$ 8 00 $75.00 AMERICA, extra fine.... 8.00 75.00 MELBA, extra large 8.00 75.00 ROBT. CRAIG & SON, Market and 49th Streets, PttlLADELPHIA, PA. Nnne better. We ■ offer if unsold on I receipt of order. 100 They are Fine 210O Bridesmaid in! -in. pots 14.00 1000 " "3i4 ■■ 4.00 1720 " "3 •' 3.00 500 " "2 •■ 2.00 300 Brides "4 " 4.00 300 " "3!4 " 4 00 3500 " "3 " 3.00 1200 " "2 " 2.00 SOOOMeteors "3 " 2. .50 1000 $35.00 35 00 25.00 20.00 35.00 35.00 25.00 20.00 25.00 .in 4 100 in. pots $4.00 2.00 500 Mme. Chatenay 100 " 125 Mme. Cusine "4 " 3.50 250 Lady Dorotliea.... "4 " 4.00 150 " " "ZH, •• 2 60 2000 Golden Gate " 25i " 2.60 700 Maid of Honor "4 " 3.00 700 '-Hi " 2 00 5000 Brides and Maids in 3 and 4-in pots. are carried over stoci;: tiiey are good offer them at $12.00 per 1000. 25.00 These We Latania Birbonica 3-in. Areca Lutescens 4 Cocos Weddtiliana 3 Asparagus Sprengerii 6 pots, $12.00 per 100 20.00 " 12.00 25.00 .4 " 8.00 ■'■ ....3 •• 6.00 ....2 " 3 00 " Ficus Elastioa, 6-in. pots 75c to $1.50 each. Boston Pern, 8-in. pots. .. .$25.00 to $35.00 per 100 Plan s arn vigorous and unusually fine. Will be careful y paclr^oivo, CHICAQO, ILL. 25,000 Carnations 25,000 I FIELD GROWN PLANTS OF THE FOLLOWINQ VARIETIES : 15,000 Flora Hill S 5.00 per 100 4,000 White Cloud 8.00 1.000 Mrs. Bradt 10.00 " 1,000 G. H. Crane 10.00 1,000 McGowan 4.00 2,000 Eldorado 4.00 per 100 1,000 Wm. Soott 4.00 1,000 Daybreak 5.00 " 500 Emily Pierson 4.00 These Plants are all in first-class condition. Rood size and healthy stock Write me if you are in need of a large quantity. CHAS. CHADWICK, toci>B,xii. Grand Rapids, Mich. ;! J 272 The American I^lorist. Sept. 22, Montreal. ANNUAL SHOW OF THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.— MANY GOOD EXHIBITS. — THE PRIZE WINNERS. The annual exhibirion of fruits and flowers rather exceeded the usual success achieved by the Montreal Horticultural Society. Drummond Hall was well filled, the exhibits proving rather more numerous than usual and of very high quality. In the plant and flower depart- ment W. J. Wilshire, gardener to R. B. Angus, had things very much his own way, exhibiting some very fine material and winning tirst premium in twenty classes. C. A. Smith, gardener for T. A. Dawes, won nine firsts and seven seconds; Geo. Trussell, gardener to Mrs. J. H. R. Malson, eight firsts and two seconds; H. W. Mayor, gardener to R. Mackay, four firsts and nine seconds, and R. W. Whiting gardener to H. S. Mussen, four firsts and one second. In the section for fruits and vegetables the same growers were largely in evi- dence, but in the classes tor apples R. Jack & Son won most of the first premi- ums, with Malcolm Smith close at their heels. Calumet, Mich.— A. E. Lutey, of Ish- peming, who recently established green- houses here, has removed his family to this city. FIELD- OROWN Carnations.. Fine Strong P(anU, Clean and Healthy. Genesee, Tidal Wave, Wm. Sciitt, Emily Pier- son, Thomas Ciir ledge, $4 per lOU, $35 per lOOO. Liz/.ie McGowan. $.^ per lOU. Cmjlav Extra fine plants, a'.-in. pots, strong OIIIIIOA ,ind healthy. J2 per 100; 3lW for |5. Rahv PrJmrnQP ^"^'^- plants in S-ln pots. DOUy rilllllUaC ready for a shirt, $5 per lOO. All plants carefully packed. Shipment by Adams or American Express. Cash with Order, PleAse — D WM. BRAINARD, Thompsonville, Conn. Hardy Herbaceous AND Alpine Plants. Field- Grown A COMri.KTK ASSORTMENT OF OLiJ AND NKW \ AKIKTIES. The Blue Hill Nursery, So. Bralntree, Mass. COHKEBroMJKNTE Snl.ICITKD. nail the colors. Cyclamen Giganteunic KitM' [fhiiits, \vll s<-( uiih i in '.'. in. pots, n-ailv buds. Thi'y will make a - for 5-in. pots, uselul size for Christmas, i $8 PER 100. EDWIN LONSDALE, WYNOMOOR, iNe»r i'tilln) PA Money Order Office Sla. H. Philadelohii. TO CLOSE OUT " ""ce. 2000 IMPERIAL, at J35 per 1000. 2000 MARIE LOUISE, at. ..$25 per lOOO. Van Aken Bros., Coldwater, Mich. 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. 8smplet 40c In Stamps. Clrcoiar Free. OAN'L B. LONG, Publisher, BUFFALO. Choicest Stock, Lowest Prices. Roses— XX strong, in Bridps, Meteors, Maids, (iolden Gate and Perle. 3-3':.-in. pots, 14 to IH iii'-hes high, only $3.00 per 100, cheap at $6.00: 10.00/ to sell. Carnations—All grown from prize- taking stock, strong, healthy plants; Flora Hill. McGowan, .Scott. Tidal Wave. Morello, Pmgree, onlv $3.00 per 100; 15,000 to sell. Qeraniums— 5000 Itruanti, Heteranthe, LaPa- vorite. White Swan and American Wonder, $1.50 per 100; strong 2V4-in. A«paragus Sprengeril — XX strong, 2H-in., ready lor 4-iu., only tic. Ageratum- Princess Pauline, strong 2^-in., $1. Super 100. Crimson Rambler Roses— Field-grown, canes three to lour feet, only $10.00 per 100. Cash With Order. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III. Per 100 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, strong plants from 2^n-in pots, ready for a shift ;.... $5.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, Large lield-grown clumps. First size. to be potted into 6 and 7-in. pots 10.00 Second size, for 5-in. pots 6.00 BE£ONIA REX, Fine stock in 3-in. pots, rt'ady for a shift, best standard varieties ti.OO CYCLAMEN, strong, bushy plants in 2^- in pots, finest strain, three colors 4.00 CHINESE PRIMROSES, Globosa type, best strain grown; colors, white, pink and red, 2?4-in. pots 2.50 3-in. pots, extra strong 5.00 BABY PRIMROSE, Extra fine, from 2^2- in. pots, ready for a shift r4.00 NATHAN SMITHS, SON, Idrian Mich, Fifpt. class, healthy Plants. To close out we quote ttie following low prices: 500 Beauties 3-inch, $4 00 per 100 lOdO Perles 3 ■ 3.00 1000 Me'eors 3 " 2.00 800 Bridesmaids 3 " 3.00 " 400 Brides 3 " 3.00 CARNATION PLANTS. Strietlv flrst-claSB mid in fine shape. Mrs. Bradt, 15 00 per 100. White (.'loud. Flora Hill, Gold Nug- t'et. Efanston. J400 per 100. Wm. Scott, Portia, Victor, $3 00 per 100 A. G. PRINCE & CO . 76 & 78 Wabash Av.,Chic3go. FLORISTS' ORCHIDS The Finest and Largest Stock in the world. C AlinFD ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and O/llllILK BRUGES, BELGIUM. Send for List of Commercial Varieties. A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y. Orchids! #> We have always on hand a very large and tine stock of esiablished and unestablished (Orchids. A number of varieties now in sheath and spike. Correspond^'nce solicited. LAGER & HURRELL, ^*^'*»' "■ ■»■ Orchid Orowars and Importers BOSTON FERN. 2!4-in. pots, 15.00 per 100; 3-in. |8.00 per 100. CrlinSOn n3II)l)l8ri UneTot of^fleldVan" for winter forcing. The CONARD & JONES COMPANY, 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. MY TRIP FROM THE CONVENTION. After the convention and on my homeward bound, I !■ topped at several places to take a look around, I visited '-Harris"'— for here one much can learn. He's famous for the "Rubber"' and the "Boston Fern.'" His new French plate glass houses gave me great concern. In these he grows his stock of his famous Boston Fern. He grows them short and dense, and very cool and light. He has a Venlilator that works both day and night. These ferns they surely show a great display of skill. And nature grants obedience to their master's will. His general stock's conceded to be the finest grown. But that he"s taken up the fern is not so widely known. So to all the trade from tar and near. I would tell To buy your stock from Harris; he will serve you well. If the space would permit, I would tell the nation All I saw at his place, and give his quotation. JOHN SMITH. AS Mr. John Smith is so wel and favor- ably known the world over for veracity, therefore in justice to Mr. Smith for the philanthropic interest he has taken in imoaiting horticultural knowledge to the public, and for the convenience of the same, I will give quotations on a few of my specialties as follows: BOSTON SWORD FERNS. Each 6 inch pots well aeveloped $ .75 8 " " " 1.00 8 " very strong and bushy 1.50 10-inch pans " " f2 to 3.00 12 " " " 4.00 RUBBERS (Ficus Elastlca). 6-inch pots, he.vy toliage, 20 to 22 inches high 50 6-inch pots, heavy foliage, 30 inch high 75 8 inch pots, heavy foliage, 40 inches high i.oo FAMOUS BRANCHED RUBBERS. S-inch pots, 2u to 25 inches high 1.50 10 " 30 to 35 " 3.00 PANDANUS VEITCHII. 6-inch pots, fine stock well colored 100 8-inch pots, fine stock well colored , i.50 PANDANUS UTILIS. 3-inch pots, no trace of spot or rust 10 DRAC/ENA SANDERIANA. 3-inch pots, top cuttings 8 inches high 15 ARECA LUTESCENS. lO-inch rots, deep green foliage 6 feet high 10.00 12lncn pots, deep green foliage 7 feet high 15.00 14-inch pots, deep green fohage 8 teet high 25.00 16-inch pots, deep green toliage 10 to 11 feet high 50.00 LIVISTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA. 6-inch pots, compact and perfect 1.00 LATANIA BORBONICA. 5-inch pots, 3 plants in the pot.. .30 6 " 3 " " .. .50 6 " single plant well developed 75 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. 8-inch pots, strong, good color.. 1.00 SAGO PALMS (Cycas Revoluti). 8-inch pots, wellestaclished 1.50to2.00 WM. K. HARRIS, 55th Street and Sprinsfield Avenue, rniLADELPHIA, PA. rpoo. The American Florist. 273 HEADQUARTERS FOR ERICAS, Palms, Decorative and Flowering Plants. For iiumcdiatH delivery we have Phoenix Canarien- sis from $2 00 to $8.00 each. Diam. of Crown. Per Pair. Standard Bay Trees 21 1.> 26 inches 1(12.00 •• ■■ 2(!to28 " 15 00 3" to 32 ■• 18 00 32 to3» •■ 20 00 " 34to36 " 23.00 " 36 to38 " 25.00 Larger plants up to $20 00 each. Pyramids, very large, $25.0u per pair. Kentia Belmoreana and Forsleriana, small plants from 15c to 25c each; larger plants from 50c to $35 00 each, all sizes. Areca Lutescens. $3.(0 and $4.00 per do?. Larger plants, $1.50 to $2.00 each. Livistona, $3.00 per dozen. Laianta Borbonica, from 50c to $1.50 each. Bolton Ferns from 50c to 75c each. Araucaria exc Isa from 75c to $3.(j0 each. Araucaria gl.uca from $1.50 to $3.00 each. Araucaria compacta robusta, $3.00 each. Rubbers 35c to 7.5c each. Cythmen persicum gganteum. $3.00, $4 00. $5 00 and $6 00 per dnztsn. Plants in 4 and 5-inch pots, $35.00 per 100. Ardisia cenulata. red and white berried, $6.00, $9.00, $12 00. $15.00. $18.00 and $24.00 per dozen. Crimson Rambler, grown in pots, large plants tor tuaking Pyramids $9.00 per dozen Oranges, well-fruited, from $1.00 to $5.00 each. Peruvian Peopers, $6 00, $'.00 an-i $13.00 per dozen. Chrysanth-mums in pots, $6.00. $7.00, $8.00 and $9.00 per dozen. Bougiinvilica Sanderiana, plants from $1 to $5.00 each. AZALEAS WELL BUDOro, $3V00, $,50.00 $75.00 and $100.00 per 100; larger plants up to $5.00 each. Lilacs best white, excellent and verv large plants, variety Marie LeGrav, $50 00 to $?5.00 per 100; well-budded and home-grown. Ericas for Delivery from October 1st. Erica fragrans. Christmss variety, small plants. $10.00 per 100; two-year-old set with buds, ready for Christmas forcing, $50.00, $75.00 and $100.00 per 100. Larger plants up to $5.00 each Erica Vilmceana, well set with buds for Christ- mas, $50 00 and $75,00 per 100. Small plants $15 00 per 100. Varieties which will bloom after Christmas and for Easter. Erica cupressina, the best, $75. TO and $100.00 per 100. •• Mediterranea $6 00 per dozen. " pers. alba $6.00 and $9 00 per dozen. ■■ ■■ rosea, $6.U0 and $9.00 per dozen. Small plants for ferneries, etc., which will bloom this fall and winter. Erica pers. rubra, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00 and $25.00 per 100, 3V4-inch; pink. Erica gracilis autumnalis, $20.00 per 100; pink. Erica regerminans $10.00 per 100; white. " pers. aiba, $8 Ofl, $10.00 and $15.00 per 100. •• rosea, $8.00, $10.00 and $15.00 per 100. Cash With Order From Unknoi«n Parties. When ordering add to a $10.00 order 50e for packing; $25.00, $1,00; $50.00, $1.50; .$75.00, 12.00; $1C0.00, $2.50. ANTON SCHULTHEIS, p. 0. Box 78, COLLEGE POINT, QUEENSBOROUGIl, NEW YORK CITY. 100,000 FERNS IN FLATS At One Cent. Good, hardy plants in flats, twelve best market sorts. If potted now in small pots worth five times the money in a weeic or two. Safe arrival guaranteed, and liberal count. $10 per 1000 by Express. Sample 100 Mailed for $1.25. Pteris Cretica Alba, P. Tremula, P. Sul- cata, P. Hastata, P. Adiantoides, P. Longifolia, Adiantum, Lomaria, Lygo- dium, Nephrodium. Cristatum, Blechnum, Selaginellas, etc., etc. Post orders Wash- ington. JOHN H. LEY. Good Hope, D. C. BOSTON FERN L. n. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass. SPECIALTY. "Snowflake" GENUINE SNOW IN SUMMER. THE LATEST FAD IN ROSES. Klooms very freely in 2-inch pots— plants in 6-inch pans show 50 to 100 flowers open at one time. Dainty little pink bud and very double white flowers in large clusters. Perfectly hardy and grows only about y inches high; fine for cutting, excellent for the garden. Every visitor falls in love with it. The high praise bestowed on it by every florist wlio has .seen it — all of whom predict a steady demand — has induced us to introduce it for the originator Price for delivery Decenil>er 1st, when not more than 5000 plants will be TQ&Ay— send Jor photos: From a-in. pots, $15 per 100, $2 50 per 12. Rooted Cuttings, $10 per too. Asparagus Sprengeri— Fine plants in 2i4-in. pots, ready forS^-in., $4 per 100, $35 per 1000. Fine plants in 3i4-in. pots. Plants in 5's, $20; in 6's, $30 per 100. The New Lace Fern— Excellent Fern for cutting; fronds last 3 to 4 weeks in water, bring $1 to $2 per 12; very hardy, grows well under b<--nches; 3Vi-in,, $5; 3%-in., $8 per 100. Edel«eiss. or Snowllower— The coming fad, $1 per 12, $6 per 100. New Buddloia Variabilis or Glory of the Butter- flies— tirand hardy plant. Might be called a hardy Lilac Mignonette, spike 1 foot long, $2 per 12, .$12 per 100, strong. Prom 3-)n. pots, $25 per 100, $4 per 12. 25 at lou rate, by expiess. New Pink Fragrant Spiraea— Fine for forcing, $1.50 per 12, $8 per 100. New Deutzia Co ymbiflora ~ The best of Mr. Lemoine's new ueuizias, $2.50 per 12, $15 per 100. New Russflllia Multiflora or Carmine Fountain— In bloom the who e .\'ear: 75c per 12, $5 per 100. Thre« New Hibiscuses— Double white hardy, double pink, single red fringed, $1.50 per 13. Two New-st Salvias— The very best to date, $1 per 12, $5 per 100, Salvia Si v r Soot— $1 per 12, New Climbing Lily of he Valley- $8 per 100. BaDy ■>rinirose and Primula Obconica Gigantea— 75c per 12, $4 per 100. Spotted Callas, $3. Little Gems. $2.50. White Callas, $3.50. Yellow Callas, $20. 50 other new and rare plants not to be had elsewliere. All per 109. A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia, Pa. Please mention ike American Florist when writing Tfssxau WSBXSSSS^iEgiSSSSSi JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE. PA., OFFERS THE FOLLOW- P^lmc Free from INSECTS and WYNCOTE. PA., P:ilmc ^^ ING HOME-GROWN I (IIIII5 DISEASE of any kind. They cannot I ail to Give Satlsfsc'ion. Should be seen to be appreciated. A Trial Oriler is SolicitPd, [ plants, 6- 1 •• 8 1 " 8 ■inch pot ARCCA LUTESCENS. ■inch pot, 24-inch $12.00 per dozen; $100.00 per 100 30 " 30.00 36 •' ■ 36.00 KENTIA BELMOREANA. , 5 to 6 leaves, 15 inches high $ 4.50 per dozen; $ 35.00 per 100 6 •■ 24 ■' " 15 00 " 125.00 6to7 ■• 26 " " 18.00 " 150.00 6 to 7 " 30 to 32 inches high $3.00 each. 7 to 8 " 36 inch 4.00 " KENTIA FORSTERIANA. , 4 to 5 leaves, 15 inches high $1.50 per dozen; $3.5.00 per 100 6 " 36 to 40 inches high $3.00 each, $36.(i0 per dozen. 6 " 48to50-in 4.00 " 48.C0 IWI^^S'U.rexxien'ts A.re frox3n Top of r»ot PRIMROSES. inch pot. IMPROVED CHINFSE. Well Unown as the finest large-flowering fringed varieties grown. SINGLE and DOUBLE. " --■ — "- •" - •— .... Extras added liljcrally to SINGLE and DOUBLE, named colors. $2.00 ner 100 $17.00 per 1000; out of 2-inoh pots, to help pay espressage. {S^Stbktly Casu Piucss. THE h<»m:ic of PKIIHKaiNBS. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. Chinese PRIMROSES 15.000 finest large flowering fringed 1000, $15.00; Per lOO, $1.75 Obconii-a grand., flmbriati, rosea and Forbesi " 2. 00 Asparagus SijrengiTii, $3 00 per 100, Plumosus " 4. 00 Pansy Plants October 15, large flowering 100, 50o; 1000, $3 00 Cash Please. JOSEPH H. CINNINOHAM, Delaware, Ohio. If You Have Stock To Sell... the best way to make that fact known to the trade is by regular GiTeitftriaT'"'^'" ...The American Florist. 274 The American Florist. Sept. 22, Lincoln. FLORISTS MAKE GOOD SHOWINGS AT THE NEBRASKA STATE FAIR.— SOME OF THE PREMIUM WINNESS. While Lincoln was holding the Nebraska State Fair, the florists of Omaha and Lincoln made a brilliant display of palms, ferns, cut flowers and floral designs. Hess & Swoboda, of Omaha, carried away first premium on floral design, which was a broken wheel, made of red, yellow and pink roses and auratum and rubrum lilies, which gave it a very strikirg eflect. Chapin Bros , of Lincoln, were first on cut flowers. Their American Beauties were fine. C. B. Keller, of Lincoln, was first on floral wreath. There were many other premiums on plant stock, of which Louis Henderson, of Omaha, carried away the greater part. C. W. S. Worcester, Mass — The Worcester County Horticultural Society will have no chrysanthemum show this year. The annual meeting will be held November 7. BucKSPORT, Me. — F. H. Moses has been making; extensive repairs and improvements in his glass, increasing his facilities to correspond with his growing business. CLIMBERS. 20,000 Clematil Paniculata,2 5Ts..fr. open ground. •• *' pot grown. 10 OrO Iris, 1 yar, open uTound. 10.000 Ampeloosis Veitchii. 1 year, pot grown. 10.000 H ll's Honeysuckles, very stronii. 5,000 Evergreen and Golden Honeysuckle, very strong. 10.000 Rosa Wichu'aiana. 1, 2 und 3 yeiirs. 3000 Wicru'aiana Hybrids. 20i0 Actinidia Arguta, Wistaria an.l oiher vln.•^. THE WM. n. MOON CO., ^aT.?"""' NrnsEBiES I 30 miles from Philadelphia, "( HI) miles Irom New York. Special PBii.ADELrHiA Offick, 702 Stephen Girard Bldg. CABBAGE plants. H. Succession. Early and Late, Klat Dutch, 15o per 100, 11.00 per 1000, JK.SO per 10,000. CELERY plants. Pink Plume, New Rose and other varieties, 15c per 100, Jl.OO per 1000, $8.60 per lO.OOO. LETTUCE. Grand Rapids, Curled Simpson and other varieties, I5c per 100, «1,00 per 1000, $8.50 per 10,000. PARSLEY, extra strong, 25c per 100, $1.50 per 1000 (ir wanted by mail add 10c per 100 on Cab- bage, Celery and Lettuce, 26o per lOOon I'arsley) Cash With Order. R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh. Md. Offer until October 1st PHOENIX CANARIENSIS. Elegant stock; fully characteristic. 4!4-incli pots, $25.00 a hundred; 5!4-inch pols. $35.00 a hundred. This is surely a bargain. J. B. HEISS, The Exotic Naraerles, DAYTON, OHIO. TO CLOSE OUT. 500 American Beauties, 2!4-in., $5 00 per 100, or $20,00 tor the .500, 3000 Kaiserin, 2000 Golden Gate, 2000 Bridesmaid, 1000 Meteor, 500 Garrett, 500 liride, 500 Perle, 500 Mcrmet, 3 and 3y,-in,, $3.00 per 100, or $25.00 per 1000. These are Fine Plants. Cash With Order. MRS. J. W. CROUCH, Chattanooga, Tenn. Roemer's Superb Prize. \w-y phinls from seed bed, 50o per KJO, »l.50 per .500, »i.50 per 1000, e».rr. 'EtA.V^l^-Ei'V, MACOMB. ILL. Primrose and Cyclamen. ^;LT.'?i'farge twe"J: ing. Hue plants, ready for ;i'^,$2 per 100, Cyclamen Giganteum, 3-inch, $o per lUu Kxtrasadded. Cash please. J. W. MILLER, Hatton. Cumb. Co., Pa. OXIE^^VF* TO Or^OSE^ OXJT. '■"H^, Olaheite Orange, from 2'.j-inch pots. $3 per 100, $25 Send us your list of Roses for quotation. The GOOD «& REESE CO., Boston Ferns, the true variety, from 2W-in. nots $3 per 10(1. %lh per 1000. Asparagus PI>imosus Nanus, from 2! .-in. pots, $:i 50 piT Hill. $;!0 per 1000. Asparagi'S Sprengerii. from S'i-in. pots, $2.50 per 104-in., $5 per 100, $40 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, 2M-incb. $4.00 |.er 100; $:iO00 per 1000. SMILAX, triinsphiuted, heavy, 60o per 100. cabh pleabk. Carl Hagenburger, ^-ohioV" TTT/\X X"fCt Field - grown Campbells VXVJUlXlAO and M. Louise. $4.00 per ^-^^— i— ^— — • 100, $35.00 per 1000. ROSES, Meteors, Perles, Maids and Brides; estra fine stocli. 3 in., $3 00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000, Discovint on large lots. CARNATIONS, a bargain on such varieties as White Cloud. Flora Hill, New York, Evelina, Scott, etc. Write for price list. CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich. fgoo. The American Florist. 276 - WE ARE READY For the coining season with the most complete and comprehensive line of "Florists' Supplies" to be found in America. Being one of the LARGEST IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS of We invite every Florist to sten in and see our stock, if at all possible, or write to us for our HANDSOME NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALO&UE, which will be found complete and up-to-date. A few of our specialties are IMPORTED CYCiS LEAVES (duii and glazed), our F/MOUS WHEAT SHEAVES, IMMORTELLES. CAPE FLOWERS (aii colors), NOVELTIES IN FANCY AND PLANT BASKETS, for every occasion; POT COVERS, PEDESTALS, and EVERYTHING "'^^ '^ needed by the trade will be found at " HEADQUARTERS." M» RlC/t & C>0»« ^f^porters and Manufacturers. 918 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. PRIMROSES Three inch pot plants, Roemer's best mix- ture, (4.00 per ICO. SMILAX Second size plants from 2>'-inch pots, $1.00 per 100. CARNATIONS Good second size plants of Ethel Crocker. Send for sample and price. ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER, PA. XX\ Stock CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM- Finest strain in the world, in four true colors; a splendid stock of plants from 2!^-in. pots, 15.00 per 100, 140.00 per 1000; from 3-in. pots, 17.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. CHINESE PRIMROSES— (fringed) single and double, intlie finest market varieties; from 2?^- in. pots, 12.50 per 100. BEGONIA REX— (rooted cuttings). I have a most beautiful collection of this justly popular pot plant in 25 very handsome varieties, assorted, 12.00 per lOO; mi.\i'd, $1.50 per ICO. ALL STOCK GUARANTEED A No. I. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg. Pa. For Immediate Shipment. PERLES, MAIDS, 3-INCH. . ...SELECT. Choice, stronfT stock, which will largely raakp up for late planting. They will pay for them- selves m a few weeks. Absolutely sure to satisfy. PERLES. $4.00. worth S6.00. MAIDS. $3.50. worth $5.00. Write for a very special low price on 300 or more. WANTED — 400 McGuwan. strong, and 300 strong pot-bound 3 or3'/^-in. Smilas in exchange. W. H. GULLETT & SONS, LINCOLN, ILL. studErZ^ pays freight On a sample offer of niv e.\<'ellent stock of PAL4S. FcRNi and other DECORATIVE PLANTS. Send for Price List. N. STllDER. Anacostia, P. C. We've thousands of readers and hun- dred* ot adyertisers. Bach helps the other. antiiitmtitititmiiiiiitiiuiiiiaiiiniiiiiiiitiiitittiitiiiiinimiuimii uimtiiiiiiimiuiting 3 At it Again ! COME AND BUY I Every Tuesday and Friday during September and October, PALMS, CARNATIONS And other seasonable stock AT AUCTION We have consignments from good growers. IN YOU CANNOT ATTEND PERSONALLY SEND US A LIST OF YOUR WANTS AND YOUR BIDS. N. r. McCarthy & Co. 3 84 Hawley St.. BOSTON, HASS. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. £ armrmTTTmmTmTmmmTTmmTTmmTTmTmnnTmTmmTiTmmTmTTmimmTTmTm* Dracaena Indivisa, open ground, fine stock, |7.03 per too. VInca Major, open ground, strong, $5.00 per 100. Oleanders, dbl. pink and dbl. white, 2>^-in., very strong stock, $4 per 1CO,$30 per 1000. Smilax, strong 2>^-in. pots, $2 per 100. Bride and Bridesmaid Roses, 3 in. stock, fine, |4 per ICO. 200,000 SmaM Pots for salectieip. A lot of 8x10 Glass for sile cheap. AURORA. ILL. f>^lrx-ks Rte^cly to (SIrklft:. Latauia Korbonica, strong 3-in $ 7.00 per 100 ex. strong 5 m.. Si.CO " " larjie plants, ]8-in. tubs, 7-ft. hifrh, 8- ft. broad, $12 each, S30 per pair. Pandanus Utilis, large, 16-in. tub^. ,$8 each, 815 per pair. Fk'iis Elastica. 16-in. tubs, straight stems, large, busliy crown, J8 each, $15 per pair. Plants above in perfect condition Poinsettia Pul,ilierriina, 2H- in., strong, $5 per 100. Packed to sli\p bv freight (now) JOHN B GOETZ, Wholesale Florist, 2165 Mackinaw St., Saginaw (W. S.) Mich. Some Cheap Plants Per 100 500 Choice Mixed Ferns, 4-in $8.00 :;^,C00 Pansy Plants. Giant Fancy Flow- ering. 1 6 New Ruf- fled Sorts, per 1000, 4.00 5,000 Flowering Kegonias, 10 varie- lies, named, 2^>-in. 1,50 10,010 Geraniums, 40 varieties mixed. June rooted. 2^ in 1.50 200 Bi'st'^n Ferns, extra strong 5-in 10.00 3000 Field-grown Roses, Hride, Bridesmaid and Perle 5.00 20UO Field-grown Geraniums, 40 var. mixed 5.00 1000 " Coleus, 10 varieties. naa,ed 5.00 5000 •' Jerusalem Cherry, hun- dreds of berries, 2- ft. diam., bushy, fine. .. 10.00 10,000 Chinfse Primulas, blue, white, pink and red, separati^, Barnard's strain, fine.. 1.50 THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., MORRIS, ILL. Mease mention the American FloriU when writing. 276 The American Florist. Sept. 22, Providence. MEETING OF THE CLUB. — DISCOURSE ON SAN JOSE SCALE. — A DAMAGING STORM. The monthly meeting of the Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island was an interesting one. Much time was consumed relating pleasant experiences while at the S. A. F. convention and many signified their intention of booking for Buffalo. James M. Southwick, Cura- tor of the Natural History Museum at Roger Williams Park, gave a very instructive talk on the San Jose scale, showing specimens of fruit and twigs of trees that were living examples ol the ravages of this pest. On September 12 a young cyclone with a long appendage, lasting all day and well into the night, visited us. The gale and temperature at 90' made sad havoc with herbaceous stock as well as other things in exposed situations. Little Rhody. Sparta, Wis.— Z. K. Jewett & Co. are adding a lean-to house to their place. ^Jej^scHis^ eituiii ^ The moat widelj- circulated German gardening Journal, treating of all ueparimentsof horticulture and floriculture. Numerous eminent corre«pond- enti in all parts of the world. An adverliling medium of the highest class. MoUer's Deutsche Gartner Zeitung Is published weelily and richly illustrated. Subscription 13.00 per annum, includinK postage. Sample oopiesifree. HEADQUARTERS coco* FIBRE. SPHAGNUM and SHEEP MANURE. BONE ail grades, IMPORTED SOOT. GREEN MOSS, RUSTIC WORK, all kinds, CLAY'S FERTILIZER. DUNNE & CO., \%im New York. 'horticultural supplies. DIED AT 103-CHEVREUL We are his disciples la encouraging the use of harmonious combinations of the most durable and beautiful colors for house painting. Send for sample cards of LUCAS PAINTS. PURE RAW BONE MEAL ZlS^S:ZSt\ J nothing equals it. Use it on Chrysanthemums and you will win the prize J I at your flower show for the best bloom. 10 pounds, 40c; 25 pounds, 75c; 1 ' 50 pounds, ^1.25; 100 pounds, ^2 00; 1 Bag, 200 pounds, $3.75. | . THE VAIL SEED CO.. rndianapolis, Ind. j Boston Florist Letter GOi MAKUTACTHHERS OF FLORISTS' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and var. Qislied, 18x30x12 made In two sectlonsi one for eacli size letter, given away with first order of 50O letters. Block Letters, m or 2-lnca size, per 100, t2.0a Script Leiterg. W Fastener with each letter orwoTd. Deed by leading florists everywhere and for aale bj all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 MawlAv St.. ROSTON. MA««„ H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Cyoas Wreaths, Mobs Wreaths, Ferneriea and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New Catftlogne of all FliORISTS 8UPPLIB8 on •pplloatton. P^For the trade oaly. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. 60. EZ. 64 and 66 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHU, P*. A. HERRMANN. Cape flowers, ^-^^ <:ow^i\ Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, AND All Florists' Supplies. Send for Prioei. 404-412 East 34th St., NEW YORK. The Conley Foil Co. manufacturers ot 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET. REED & KELLER, Manufacturers FloflSts' DeSIgnS. teer'sin'"' Flofists' SuppHes. 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. SiGMUND GELLER Importer and Mir. o( Florists' Supplies Complete Stock — New Goods- New Illustrated Catalogue Now Ready. Send for it. 108 W. 28t>^ St , neareth Av,, NEW YORK. SMILAX STRINGING Made Easy by the use of MEYER Green SILKALINE JUST THE SHADE OP THE FOLIAGE. Siiiiiples ami prices free. JOHN C. MEYER t (111 mimn." 11 7oar vcdiman doelQ't hudk Umn. ordtt of Di dirrct. FAOTOnV ANO OFFIOKl 180-ieo ViDDiB ST., OMI0A6O. KIFT'8 PATENT Adjustable Vase Holders No. 1 — Brasi, nlckled, 4 feet load. 6 olaepe to each rod. Price complete (with >ireen or white tumblers) 13.26. Price complete (with Rreen or white cornucopia vases) $2 50. No. 2— Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed and nickeled. with three clasps for 5 to &-ln, pots, each. 11.76. Sift's pat«nt rubber capped Flower Tubes, ^-tn. diameter, per 100, t3.50. ROBERT KIFT, Florist, 172rt Cbestnnt St. Phlladwlphla, Penn Imported Prepared CYCAS LEAVES LOWEST PRICES. RECEIVING REGULAR SHIPMENTS. Florida Natural Products Co., p. O. Box 37:;, Indiunapolla. Ind. im Regan Printing House NIRSERY SEED fl GRISTS CATALOGUES 87-9J Plymouth Place, .* .*ji. CHICAGO .^.>».i» OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1900 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU -«J PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS.-M igoo. The American Florist. 277 THIS IS THE HEATER, AND THIS IS WHAT THEY SAY OF IT. ^rcjLJsHZiSQO 1 89 T^QHTC a Speoialty. PATEBSON PLANK ROAD. Messrs. Thob. W. VV^atukred's Sons, 46 and 48 Marion Street, 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 last October. Although you would only guarantee the six sections to heat 1620 feet of 4-in. pipe, I attached it to over"l,800 feet. It did it so well that I put on about 300 feet more, making in all 2,100 feet, and I am positive that I can add more to it. It is the best I have ever seen and a great coal saver. I have to keep the fire door open all the time. I would be pleased to have anyone call and see it. Yours truly, — '^^7?or^ -^;^i^ In orate, 14.20 BO 48 9 48 10 24U 24 13 1214 6 16 3.00 3.60 4.80 3.60 4.80 4.80 4.60 r Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Han^ng Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. 10 per cent off for cash with order. HILFINQER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. AUGUIT BOLKIB A 80NB. New Vork Agent! W n«T RTRllT K»w TORK rVT^ KELLER BROS., _2I3-15-17-19-21-23 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 brintr prices and discounts. Red Standard Pots. CORRECT SIZE. SUPERIOR QUALITY. Write for price list. 6. HENNEGKE GO.. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Standard .^t .9^ FLOWER Pots If your ^greenhouses are within 500 miles of theC&pitol, write us; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, Z8th and M Strasto N. E. WASHINfiTON, D. C. FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS "-^" Llit and SAMPLES PRBB BWAHN'8 POTTERY MF'G CO.. P. O. Dor 78, Minneapolis, Minn. iin: GEO. KELLER & SON, MANDTAOTUBIBS OF Flower Pols. Before baying write for prtoes 361-363 Herndon Straat near Wrigtatwood Are., OHIOAQO. ILL. MACHINERY i!!;) West 3Sth and Iron Streets ^-/ 'III I_J L CHICAGO. CYPRESS 'i^^^^'^ mm&mtmmm tJOrlN C. iiiToiesBLAc'ifHAWKST. ssg;s^^Q^*&sss*5^gsnR«sgns&^gs^^sass^QSg^^SS< QSQQQQQQQQQQ It's easy to use because the principle Ib rljibt. A boy cin operate It. It's easy to put up because of ItB ex- treme elmpllcUy. It's easy to buy because the price Is reasonable THE CHAMPION VENTILATING APPARATUS The BDttoDiless Pot MORE KSPECIALLT FOR VJOLET AND CARNATION COLTDRE, ALSO THOSE RED POTS **.Standard§.** Azalea Pots, Fern Pots, Bulb Pans. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y. Eitabliihed 1853. DETROIT, MICH. P. O. Address, 490 Howard St. HARRY BALSLLY, Traveling Representative. S •PHILADELPHIA-PA te '•'A'^Ch W . R EH . U L^ : ; fon'g^isUndC^ty'! N. V. INDEPENDENT OF ALL TRUSTS. Al AOO for Greenhouses, Conservatories. Hot- ULAww hi'ds. etc. Also Hothnd Sashes and Mais. Paints, Oils, eto. THE REED GLASS t PAINT CO.. 466 W. Broadway, NEW YORK. f^ease mention the American Florist when writing- tgoo. The American Florist. 279 v> GALVANIZED STEEL Wire Rose Stakes straight or Looped and Pointed. —ALSO — The Model Extension Carnation Support. Lancaster, Pa., June 17, '&9. Mr. Tueron Parker. Brooklyn. N. Y. : Dear Sir.— Your Model Carnation Support is all right in every way, and will no doubt be considered as necessary as good plants with growers when better known, t consider it the best in the market, and if your other Specialties are as good." they should make another addition to the money makers of 1900. Very Respectfully, ALB11.RT M. Hbbr. Samples and Prices on Application to THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO.. 226 North 9th Street, BROOKLYN. N. Y. 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. Ptfu^e mrtifinn the A merican Furisi ivhpv ifriitn^. D. 0. Cunaingham .Glass Co., PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. HOT-nOlSE CLASS A SPECIALTY. -^*--**^^^^^^* I Holds Class Firmly I See the Point IS" I Tke ya> BeTSCrr P«r. < fMt OiutBc F«»xta .n ' th. belt. No rigbti or latta. BozoIlOOOpomU , 76 oente, po0cpft;d I HENRY A. DREER, * 714 Cheita.t 8t.,Phll.., Pft. M^*.^MJkM- I FOR INSURANCE AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL, Address JOHN a. ESLER, Sae'y F. H. A., SADDLE RIVER, N. J 1 E^ 1 ^^^^ Oi ^^BbP^^^ |v;^^^^^^| ^^HK ■B^^^^^S^^H ■ 1 AMERICAN CHAMPION BOILER. THE -NEW OEPftRTURt* CVENTIL<\.TING f\PPLIflNCE.^ NIV (Presenii' ^ ^ ^ PROMPT SHIPMENT. \ fJ^^rPDrelinseedOilPiitty.Pjints.BnKlesEtt! |2^ WRITE FOR. LATEST PRICES. ^ 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 EHGINE CO. 28 Cortlandt Street, New York. Tpninnin.Rov 7i 239 Franklin Street, Boston. Havana Cuba 692 Oral? Street. Montreal, P. Q. "»•»""• ''"''» 86 I^ake Street, Chicago. 40 N. 7th Street, Philadelphia. 22 A. Pitt Street, Sidney, IT. S. W. Valley Guiter and Drip Conductor, 54c per f. ot Without I*rlp Conductor. 40c per foot. Jennings Bros., GREENItOUSE DESIGMtRS... & BUILDERS. Mfrs, of and dealers In Cre*'nhou9e SpecialtJea^ Patent Iron Bench Frame Fittings, Improved Cast iron Gutters and Plates. Send for Catalogue. Jennings Bros., pklf Jdeiphu, pa. 280 The American Florist, Sept. 22, Index to Advertisen. AdTertlsIng Batei 260 Allen J K • -'W Amerloan aoBeCo..2tu i* Amling B C 2 .S Bailer F C 2tJ8 Barnard W W & Co.. 1 B»ur 8 Alfred I Barrow JG 262 BisBuU& iVaBtaburn...2i:< Barer«dorter H * Co. 27t; BentheyiCo 262 Bernlng H G 264 Beaullen H Ii BlndeKaoBi Die 2. , B BIO A & ''o 273 Blue Hill Nursery.... 2.2 BjuOluA & ALKIUB 271 Bo>ton Letter Co 276 Braloard D W 272 Brlnkerhofl Geo M . . .2 6 Browu Heter 26^ Brown & Canfleld 270 BronBH N i.-..-,- '! BndiongJ A 263 271 Bnnyard H A ........ 26 J Bnrpee w *tiBe*Co. II BuU W T & F P 267 Byer Bros 2.4 Caldwell the Woods- man Co , , . 262 267 California Nursery »-0 II Carmodf i " 279 Chadwlck Cbas 2ii CnioaKO i.^anjatl0D Co 2.0 Chicago House Wreck Ing Co 4„--A-\. Cincinnati CM Flo C0.2M Clark Wm A & Son. .2.4 CoBen J M 2bl Coles WW 27J Conard * Jones 00 ..2.2 CODley Foil Co 2,D CoolldKe Bros 2.S Cotl»Bo Gardens i Crabb & ilunter 2,4 CralK Kobt* Son 271 Croucb Mrs J W.. ...274 CanmnKbam Jos H ..27ii Cunningham D O '41aB8 Co 2.9 Danley S T ^^\ U»vlB Bros 274 Ueamad J B. ■■■■;:■■■ J^ Detroit Fln'r Pot W ks 2.8 De.it«r Lillian Allen 264 Dlemcb A* CO » DUlou J L 27,1 Domer FrediSons Co 26. DreerHA 269 2.9 Dnnne a Co ■■■■■■■ 2.D HaBtem Chemical C^ 27o Blchholi Henry. ...268 2.4 BroestWH-. .2.« Farquhar B * J & Qai<^ i^erKUsun John B ... .^64 »1niey Lawn Hake Co 2» . Florida Nat l-rod Co .2Id For J BruB . ^l.'.-; Foster ijUCloB H 2.,i Gardeners Chronicle., n Gardening Co The... 2;. Garland Geo M 2i. Oeller aigmand 2.6 Qhormlej Wm 2W Gibbons H W I • Qlblln 4 Co 2JJ Goetz John B 215 Good & Keese Co — 2.1 Gallett * ions W fl. .y.? Ganlher WmH 2lio Gnmey Heater Co.... 2»ii UaKeubaruer Carl 2.1 Hall ABS'n 2.9 Hanooc« (iooA Bon .20. Harris Wm K f 2 Harvey W P 2 9 Heaoook Joseph 27.( Helss J B 2.4 Heller 4 Cu 11 iieiii>e<'ke ('Co *.» Herendeen Mfg Co . IV Herr Albert M ...266 27o Herrmann A 2.6 Herron Dana B 26o Uews A U 4 CO 278 HI fliger Bros 2.8 Hill K Q & Co I HIppard K. Z'S HItcnIngs&Co........ IV Uuitun 4 tiunkel Co. .26i Hooker U M CO 279 Huran Bdw C 266 Humor Cbas 8 4 Son. 268 Hon Adv 277 Hose Connection Co .IV Humfeld C 27U Buut 111 H 26:i Invalid Appliance Co 276 Jackson 4 Perkins Co. 2iw Jackson U B 271 Jacoiisrt* Wns iV Jennings K B 266 Jennings droB 2 9 Johns jn 4 Stokes 2>M Kastlng W F 2.4 Keller Bros 27» KBiler Geo .t Son 2.8 Kellogg Geo M 21H Ke " coll HroB Co 267 Kill Robert 276 .\r .esoheii Bros Co IV Ka«hnC A 261 KublGeoA 267 Lager 4 Hurrell 2.2 LakeT'w Hose Garden. 2. 1 Lang Jullna 26j Ley John H 27a LImprechtSJ T-h LocKland Lum Co 276 LongDU ... 2;2 Lonsdale Bdwin.. .272 274 Lord4Banibam Co... HI IV Loven J G 262 uucas J 4 Co 276 Lynch WB 261 McCarthy * Co N F. . 281 275 McFadden B C. iHti McFar and John 274 vloK> liars wiuiersoi 26;j MacBean AS 26S Mad^r ram 275 Marqulsee L E 267 Meyor John 0 A Co . . .276 Ulllang 4 Co 265 Millang Frank 2.6 Miller J W 274 Model Plant SUke Co 279 Moller's Gartner Zel tung 276 MonlngerJCCO 278 Moon Samuel C .. - 2ti8 Moon Wm H .... 268 271 Moore. Uentz 4Nasi. . .265 Morris FloraJCo 275 Mobs Geo M a;4 Murphy Wm 271 Myers 4 Co 28(1 Nlessen Leo ...264 Noenne c^ Hoepker 11 N r Cui (ii.wji nx.. 265 N ? Cut Fi'we- Co... 21a Passmore Isaac 2t>8 'wi.ri..Ck Hkoj I s , ..21.1 Peters & Arnold 267 fierce J' O Co 277 Ptttaoarg Cat Flo Co. 262 HoUworth c C Co 262 •»nnce A G 4 Co.. .262 272 Pritchard J N 2«i jnKkrtn;u^ VI 0 nWKs 277 Qulnlan P R 271 Ktt'.da ' A .1 2ihi Rauth Carl 267 Uawnngs El 267 tlaynoi J 1 2..0 Beed Glaus 4Palin Co 278 Seed A; Keller 276 Began rt"lutlngHon«« 276 Belnberg Geo 26' 271 Belnbers Peter.... aa a71 ttelzer Walter 4 Co I .lice VI 4 Co . . .270 Blder-UrlCBBonEng Co 279 Kod. ers Alex il Kuedder A 271 lioiker A & Sons II Bupp John F 273 Sabransky W 267 "anJ-r 4 Co . 272 Schafer Mrs A M 268 scnenck 8 C IV ScnIllo Adam IV Jchmldt J C 266 M Scbu thels A 27:1 scoi.a.v John A 277 dnendan w F 2i'sj tilebrecbt & Son I Sit nations & Wanta.. £61 Skabcura Dip Co 276 8m th Natb 4 oon... 272 8mllh W L 275 t^murihwalte C A Produce Co Il 8 iilau o — 2<>; d lutb Side Floral Co 27^ llahl Cbas B 2.4 Stearns Lumber Co ..277 Stootholl H A 4 Co ■ . I ' ■*lorTs 4 ilarrlBon Co 2tiH Studer N 27o Slyer J J .1 S'l ner a i Wetllln W A 267 Whilldin Pot Co... 2 8 WlMtor Bros 283 27U WllBn Cbas 267 Wittooid The Geo Co . . I Wood BroB 266 WoodroBe 4 Bem- helmer ..264 Wood. 8tubb5 4C0....266 Wreue H II Voung Jno 2li5 7 .niig 4 Nngent 2 5 Young Thos Jr * 66 Zimglebel D 266 Morris, III. — A. Mitting now owns all except $2,000 of the capital stock of the Morris Floral Co. He will hereaftei have complete jurisdiction over all branches of its business and writes that in July the plant inventoried .$16,700. BOILERS Something that the florist caa rely upon and icnow that they will give satisfaction. The grt-atest results cbtainul from a minimum consumption of fuel. We manufacture Boilers capable of heating any size Greenht use RELIABLE-DURABLE-ECONOMICAL. SEND FOR GUEENUOUSE CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST. GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. NEW YORK CITY EKANcu : 74 Franklin St. Cor. Arch. Ill FIHh Ave , cor 18th St. BOSTON. MASS. Western SeUlns Agents, JAMES B. 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It picks them up and holds them until you are ready to deliver them to your burn heap or com- post pile. The wind can't blow them about after once raked. It does the woik much better than the hand rake, and does it three times as fast. It takes up grass, either long or short, twigs and loose litter of any kind, stones included, that a hand rake would not touch. It will save its cos: in 60 days on any good lawn. Price, $12.00. It was given a Certificate of Merit by the Society of American Florists at the New York Convention, the judges reporting that they "Believe it to be far superior to anything else in the market." Send for Illustrated Circular. FINLEY LAWN RAKE CO., Joliet, WJrrTTTJT '»!»■ ?f?i mm^ fm Mim R le'A'N •FL©io§ir Rmerici is "the Praw at the UbssbI; there may be more comfort Rmidships, but we. are the hrst to touch Unknown Seas,' Vol. XVI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 29, 1900. No. 643. jFtfilii ^mEmi§Mi 1FIL@03I!@7 Copyright 1900, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published evbkt Satitrdat by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 334 Dearborn St., Cblcaso. Eastern Office: 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, tS.DO. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OFyiCBRS— E. M. Wood, Natick, Mass., presi- dent; F. R. PiBBBON, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice- president; Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Bbattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. The seventeenth annual meeting will be held at Buffalo August, 1901. Ofpkehs-elect (to be instal.ed January 1. 1901) Patrick O'Mara, New York, president; W. F. Kasting, Buffalo, vice-president; secretary and treasurer as before. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting at New York, 1901. Leonard Barron, 138 Liberty St., New York, secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Baltimore, February 21-32, 901. ALBERT M. Hbbr, Lancaster, Pa., Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual m^'etingHt Buffalo, August, 1931. Edwin Lonsdale, Chestnut Hill, Pa., secretary. THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITtl COVER. CONTENTS. Inventories for florists 381 The clematis and its failings (iUus.) 282 Dahlias at Boston 283 Helpful retuindt-rs 383 Herbaceous plants for florists 283 A simple wreath (illus ) 384 1 ondon 281 New York 285 Ch icago 286 Boston 286 Philadelphia ...287 ."^t. Louis 287 Indianapolis !!!287 Washiugton 287 The Galveston tragedy 288 C' luiug exhibitions 288 Greenhouse building 288 Census statistics of floriculture 288 Rudbeckia Golden Glow 289 Louisville 289 Catalogues received .'.".!'.!. "'289 The seed trade '.294 The nursery trade 296 Our pastimes ogg —At Now York ....29S — At St. Louis ,.298 —At Denver .'. 298 -it Chicago ;!!!.'!'. ■..■■;;.':398 Cleveland jgg Kansas City .'."!.'."."!'..'.'.';.'.'3bo •?«""" 302 Buffalo 304 Flushing, N. Y .'.'.'.■.'.".'.■.■;■.;.■.■.'■.■.;.■.■.■ ".'.'306 Inventories for Florists. Ed. Am. Florist: — In the issue of your journal for September 15 I notice an article on the business methods of flo- rists. It seems to me that there is no way of estimating the value of stock in a greenhouse, that is, rose and carnation plants. At the end of each season one can 6gure out what each variety has brought in, if careful records are kept, but at the beginning of the season no one can tell what will be the result of the winter, as much depends on the weather, because of its bearing on quantity, quality and prices. Of course this does not apply to all branches of the florist business with the same force with which it attaches to cut flower growing. A grower of palms and ferns finds his stock salable at all times and he can inventory it any day at a market value; young stock with them, I understand, is sup- posed to treble in value in one year's time. With regard to finding the cost of growing per foot of bench space, it seems to me that with the cut flower grower the whole year's expense can be lumped. While it is true that coal is burned only from September to April, both inclusive, a large amount of coal is hauled in August when none is burned. But haul- ing is an expense to be considered. It costs some Chicago growers 40 cents a ton for hauling coal and, in one case I know of, this item amounted to a little over $600. Should this be charged to August or apportioned among the win- ter months? Furthermore, if we don't heat our rose and carnation houses in the winter we don't have roses and car- nations in the summer. Another item of expense in our line of business is procuring clay and soil, the bulk of which is hauled in May, June and July; to us this is an item running into the thousands of dollars. Then comes repairing, which is done in summer, and extra labor for wheeling soil and plant- ing benches. Taking it all in all, the expenses of the summer months will more than even up for the coal burned in winter, so why not average up the cost and say that the expenses are so much a day? Then at the end of your business year look at your check book, see what your balance is in the bank, deduct five per cent of the cost of your houses for depreciation and what is left is a per- centage on your investment, profit, or whatever else it may please you to call it. This is the way the matter appears to the writer. N. J. W. Being an "average florist" myself I do not feel qualified to answer an inquiry like that propounded by "W. R." in a recent issue, but being one of the guilty ones in making the accusation that some of us, not most of us, are lax in the matter of reckoning the cost of our product, I will speak my little piece from a carnation grower's point of view. An inventory is the first point in ques- tion and is, in our business, rather a diffi- cult feat and an error can easily be made on the too high or too low side, but the average florist can estimate his stock closely enough to make the error a small one. The carnation grower can have no better time for taking an inventory than as soon as all of the houses are planted in the fall. My own idea as to the value to be placed on the stock is to inventory the carnation plants at their market value as field grown plants. Tools and machinery should be valued according to the wear and tear they may have had. The average life of the houses will range from fifteen to twenty years and allow- ing full value for the glass in the roof they should be inventoried each year at from one-fifteenth to one-twentieth less than their original cost of construction. I allow full value for the glass as the roof is usually kept in good repair and the glass part of it is always worth pretty nearly its original cost. For piping, boilers and sheds a deduction will have to be made in proportion to the quality of material used at the start. In some cases as little as one-fortieth would cover the depreciation in value, while in others it would have to be as much as one-tenth. Some of the modern houses would naturally be supposed to outlast the ordinary structure at least two to one and should be inventoried accord- ingly. In conjunction with a fairly accurate inventory a careful account of all expense must be kept, keeping personal expenses and business expenses entirely separate. Keep your account of returns as much in detail as possible, crediting up the money received from both flowers and cuttings from each variety. It is only by follow- ing up this method that you can even approximately tell which varieties are paying a profit and which are entailing a loss, as sometimes the difference is so slight as not to be noticeable excepting by accurate accounts. Against this account of results must be charged coal, labor, wear and tear on the place, manures and all expenses for new plants, the total of this to be divided by 282 The American Florist. Sept. 2p, the number of varieties grown and charged up to each in proportion, pre- suming that about an equal number are grown of each variety. Where thjre is a diflerence in the quantities of the varie- ties this will have to be taken into account in apportioning the expense account of the variety. I said before, and believe yet, in spite of the sitting on that I received, that an illustrated lecture on practical business methods given before the S. A. F. would be as valuable as anything else presented before the society. It could be followed up by blackboard illustration on similar lines to our friend Carmody's paper on greenhouse construction. It is not any of the systems of bookkeeping in vogue that we need. It is some distinctive sys- tem that will be practical to the average florist and I, for one, confess to an inabil- ity to devise any such system, but some of the brighter intellects surely could give us some practical system if they were asked to do it. Albert M. Here. The Clematis and Its Failings. I have read with interest the paper of Mr. A. G. Jackman, on the clematis, which was published September 15. The observations of this widely known grower are surely interesting to many, tor who is there who does not admire this plant or who has not met with numerous failures with it? I do feel, however, that Mr. Jackman, in conclud- ing that the dying of} is mainly due to loss of constitution, has given us no more than a portion of his reasons for such a determination. I say this because I feel the large-flowered hybrids have fewer roots and that they are almost entirely of the thick, fleshy kind, almost tubers. The finer rootlets are extremely few as compared with C. Flammula and its class. I think it is generally understood that all plants with an abundance of fibrous roots are better adapted for transplant- ing than those with few. I have often noticed clematises that were received from the nursery with the main shoot started an inch and, although the roots were firm and clean, there was not a single rootlet which would at once take hold of the earth; but the thick, fleshy roots contained sufficient nutriment to maintain the growth for some time. In cool, moist weather, when the soil absorbs heat, rootlets are most readily formed and a proper growth may be started, the same as in starting hya- cinths, lilies, etc., but if the weather is warm they stretch out like a piece of rubber and, as Mr. Jackman says, when the days are hot and dry, after obtaining a height they suddenly die ofl. Still, as he says, the root may not be entirely exhausted and, with demand cut off entirely from the top, a few rootlets may form and finally send up a shoot which, having root action to back it, will finally develop. I have no statistics to bear me out, but I am of the opinion that no greater percentage of the large-flowered type die after once becoming established than do of the Flammula class. The difficulty is chiefly in moving. I have found that plants grown in pots move without so much injury to the fibrous roots and fare much better. Mr. Jackman speaks of not seeing the rampant, robust growth of years ago; £■ ^ ^ f W K3jrf?^ ■■ Sfr: ■/■'■' m 1^^^ ! ■^1 m K .-'^^^H 1 ' ' WW' A 1 bT \ ^ rm^rtlmi asaa 1 MUC^' TWO CLEMATIS PLANTS OF SAME AGE AFTER ONE SEASON'S GROWTH IN POTS. that there are two facts which he has not mentioned which should be taken into consideration before such a conclu- sion is reached. Mr. Jackman approached one of these facts when he said that C. Vitalba is not a suitable stock. I should be oleased to know how these facts, which I shall attempt to give briefly, dove tail with his theory. His observation that dying off is con- fined to the large-flowering hybrids, and is not a fault of such as C Flammula, I think calls for an examination of their diflerences. To begin with, we find that this is a matter worth careful research. In Wisconsin I am sure they do as well as ever, although that is not well enough to be entirely satisfactory. Of all the clematises sold years ago, most of them went into the hands of those who pro- cured them for their own use; they surely were not weakened by over propagation, and yet, where are they to-day? The first of the accompanying illustra- tions shows two clematis plants of the same age, grown one season in pots. The plant "A" is C. paniculata; it has a great many large roots and a perfect mat of smaller, fibrous roots. The plant "B" is one of the large-flowered varieties and the picture shows that it has but few large roots and almost none of the small, fibrous kind so necessary to the suc- cessful moving of almost any plant; more- over, the heavy roots are very brittle and are easily broken if the plants are dog from open ground. The larger illustration shows a plant of C. Jackmanii which has bloomed pro- fusely in this way for twelve years. As soon as new roots are developed after moving the stem forms a woody center with a round external instead of the earlier, square form so easily broken, after which there is no more danger of failure than with the small-flowered class. C. B. W. Dahlias at Boston. About four thousand blooms were staged at the recent show of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society, contrib- uted by W. C. Winter, C. S. Pratt, Lothrop & Higgins, Mrs. J. B. Lawrence, Wm. H. Symonds, W. G. Winsor, J. H. Flint, Joseph S. Chase and H. F. Burt. A season of severe drought had its neces- sary efl'ect upon the character of the blooms. While they were very fine con- sidering the conditions to which they have been subjected, they failed to reach the uniformly high standard of excellence which is to be seen in more favorable seasons. The attendance of visitors was noticeably less than a year ago, undoubtedly due to the more extensive advertising last year. The prizes were awarded as follows: For e'ghteen blooms, show, first, W. C. Winter; second, Lothrop & Higgins. For eighteen blooms, fancy, first, H. F. Burt; second, Lothrop & Higgins. For twelve blooms, cactus, first, H. F. Burt; second, H. F. Burt; third, W. 0. Winsor. For twelve blooms, decorative, first, W. G. Winsor; second, H. F. Burt; third, Lothrop & Higgins. For six blooms, show, first, H. F. Burt; second, W. G. Winsor. For six blooms, fancy, first, H. F. Burt; second, H. F. Burt. For best individual bloom, introduc- tion of 1898 or later, first, H. F. Burt. For twelve vases pompons, three blooms each, first, W. C. Winter; second, Wm. H. Symonds; third, Lothrop & Higgins. For twelve vases singles, three blooms each, first, W. C. Winter. For general display, first, W. C. Winter; second, Lothrop & Higgins; third, C. S. Pratt; fourth, Mrs. J.B. Lawrence; fifth, Wm. H Symonds. In the prize stands the following varie- ties were staged: Show— Geo. Rawlings, James Stephens, Purity, Prism, Harrison Weir, Mme. Moreau, Arabella, Isaac Pitman, Pluton, Mrs. Gladstone, Mercedes, John Bennett, Earl of Radnor, Perfection of Primroses, Miss Cannell, Wm. Wyeth, Mme. Zules, Wm. Fawcett, Mrs. Humphries, Robin Adair, Miss Miller, White Queen, Madge Wildfire, Modesty, Cecil, Geo. Smith, Golden Age, Dr. J. P. Kirkland, Alice Emily, John McPherson, The Reverend, Virginale, John Hickling, Yellow Boy, Maud Fellows, Mme. H. Furtado, Mr. Chamberlain, Dr. Keynes, Mantes la Ville. Fancy— Frank Pearce, Lucy Fawcett, Sunset, Alderman, Dorothy, Dandy (orange), Duchess of Albany, Grand Sultan, Mrs. Saunders, Rev. J. B. McCamm, Major Barttelot, Magician, igoo. The American Florist. 283 CLEMATIS JACKMANNI. Florence Stark, Peacock, Dazzler, S. Mortimer, Heather Bell, Bufialo Bill, Mrs. Morrill, Dandy (dark). Prince Henry, John Forbes, Miss Browning, Lottie Eckford, Frank, Rev. C. W. Bolton, Keystone, Prof. Fawcett, Frank Smith, Comedian, Eric Fisher, Salaman- der, Gen. Grant, Gaiety. Cactus — Cinderella, Alfred Vasey, Standard Bearer, Laverstock Beauty, Britannia, Col. Wilson, Mary Service, Earl of Pembroke, Capstan, Beatrice, Mrs. Peart, Mrs. Chas. Turner, Night, Keynes' White, Kingfisher, Mrs. Arnold, Miss Jane Basham, Miss Webster, Island Queen, Princess Christian, Stella Strah- lenkrone, Cannell's Gem, Miss Annie Jones, Mr. Moore, Mrs. Scrase Dickens, The Bishop, Bridesmaid, James Hudson. Decorative — Nymphaea, Panthea, C. W. Bruton, Blush Queen, Henry Patrick, OrauRe Scarlet, Zulu, Dolly, Gorgeous, Prince of Orange, Claribel, Wm. Agnew, Mrs. Keith, Oban, Countess of Pem- broke, Salisbury White, Amphion, Perle de la Tete d'Or, Lady Primrose. Maid of Kent, Raym d'Or, Marchioness of Bute, Bennett Goldney, Beauty of Wilts, jnno, Lyndhurst, Keisencactus. Pompon— Volcano, Hedwig PoUwiz, Little Beauty, Garnet King, Jessie McMillan, "Eli Millard, Catherine Whisper, Little Gyp, Snovrclad, Bru- nette, Little Herman, Butterfly, Young America, Little Ned, Density, Clara Hirsch, Grey Eagle, Lady Blanche, Capt. Boynton, Hilda Seale, Virginale, Beatrice, Sillet Imperial, Mattie Monrey, Mars, Alwine, lolanthe, Rosalie, Golden Gem, Purity. Single — Niobe, Conspicua, Eclipse, President McKinley, Maud, K^te, Victor, Ami Barillet, Picturata, Depute Dr. Thiers. The cactus variety. Col. Wilson, received the prize for best bloom of late introduc- tion. H. F. Bdet. Helpful Reminders. Forget-me-nots and mignonette should be benched in a cool house, not far from the light and in good soil. They should be almost ready to set buds. The long wait from seed to this stage should be over before firing begins, so that the income will begin almost as soon as firing does. Always contrive to have the sun do as much preparatory work for you as possible. All your bulbs for winter or spring bloom should be in the ground now, either pots, boxes or open ground, cov- ered irom sun. Water and keep from drying but they should never be soaked if you can help it. Whether you bring them into bloom at one time or various times, get them all into the ground, push- ing out root as early as possible. The cutting bench should be thor- oughly cleaned and filled with fresh, clean sand. Old sand is sure to contain more or less decayed matter which breeds the numerous diseases that prey upon unprotected stems before the Iresh cuts have time to heal. It you are growing the Boston fern, bear in mind that it is the pot full of shoots that strikes the fancy of a cus- tomer rather than fewer plants with very long Ironds. Favor the growth on the outer edge by tying up the long fronds for awhile. Stevia should be under cover now, with eight to twelve branches, strong and stocky. If set on benches, have them covered with something that will retain moisture. Do not crowd them; they should bloom down low on strong, stiff stems. Your azaleas that have been kept over and which have set buds are the ones to bring in for Christmas or early bloom; those which are fresh imported keep cooler and hold for Easter. There may be something of a scarcity of Begonia Rex, as some large growers have been obliged to discontmue raising them on account of a disease. If you have tuberoses growing outside, any that have set buds may be moved on to a bench in a warm house and flowered. C. B. W. Herbaceous Plants for Florists. \Readby Thomas Manton, oj Eglinton^ before the Montreal coHventiou of the Canadian Hortu cultural Association. ] The increasing demand year by year, for hardy plants from all parts of our country, makes it necessary for the general florist who is at all up-to-date to have a stock of the most popular varie- ties on hand. Nearly all the herbaceous plants offered the flower-loving public by the trade are really good subjects and when the planter has once been induced to try a few good hardy species he soon becomes a regular customer, ready to pay a good price for choice stock, and there is no doubt in my mind that there is many a dollar for the florist, who has the ground to spare, in a well selected collection of hardy plants. Practical gardeners from the old coun- tries all know something about this class of plants, but as there are hardly any really good collections in this 284 The American Florist. Sept. 2g^ country, outside of the experimental stations, it is a difficult matter for many of the younger members of the profession to learn anything about them, so when asked by the committee to prepare this paper I felt that I might say something about some of the most popular varie- ties, thereby creating an interest in the subject among our members, and in the criticisms of the members present, learn- ing more on a subject which I really know little about, for, although my firm has a fair collection, when I take up a really first-class list of hardy plants there are so many varieties named that I know nothing about, that I feel I have only touched the fringe of the subject. In most of our towns this class of plants has been much neglected, and there is a splendid chance for the local florist to "pick up the needful," to take him to future conventions from a few hardy plants. 1 will name a few that we have found to be money makers, either as plants or cut flowers or both, and I will only mention varieties that we have found to be generally hardy in Ontario, and I will ask you to remember that the warmer parts of Ontario are about the hardest places in our country for herba- ceous plants to live through the winter. I will take the varieties alphabetically and start with Achillea Ptarmica and its varieties. The best variety is The Pearl. It will grow almost anywhere and if kept cut will flower all summer. Aly ssum saiatile compactum is a good yellow spring flowering plant. Anemone Japon- ica and its varieties are very useful. They need a little protection from early frost in the fall and if given that will well repay for the trouble with their beautiful flowers. Aquilegias are all fine summer blooming plants, but the most useful I have found to be A. vulgaris alba plena and the light colored hybrids of A. cirrulea. Armeria, red and white thrift, are very pretty and useful plants for the fronts of borders and when in bloom generally sell well. The green and white foliaged varieties of artemesia known as "old man" and "old woman" generally sell well and are very easy to handle. Asclepiastuberosa, a native plant, is a handsome variety, the flowers of which are very useful about July 12, when it is in full bloom. In campanulas there are so many beautiful and distinct varieties, any of which will give satisfaction to the growers, that even a small collection of hardy plants should have several varieties in it. Cen- taurea montana and its varieties are beautiful flowers and by no means well known here at present. Clematis David- iana flowers very freely in the early sum- mer and generally sells vpfU as a cut flower. Delphiniums in variety make splendid, showy plants and always sell well. In dianthuses the pinks and sweet Williams are easily raised from seed and sell well, for they are well known. Diely tra spectabilis is another well-known plant that sells very well and is easily grown. The roots should be divided in August into small pieces and planted and then you will have nice plants ready for spring sales. Plants divided up in spring do not look nearly so salalile. Several varieties of doronicuni make fine spring flowering plants. Eryngium Oliverianum is a curious and attractive plant, as also are several varieties of funkias, particularly the variegated ones: they are so striking that they sell at sight. Oaillardia grandiflora and its varieties are about the most profitable plants you can grow if you have demand for bright, cheap flowers. They start to bloom early in the summer and if kept cut continue right along until the hard frost. It requires rich dry soil to winter well. Gypsophila paniculata should be in every collection. Heleniums, heliop- sises and helianthuses in their many varieties are splendid subjects for cutting and for large decorations can be used very effectively. Several varieties of hemerocallises sell well as plants but are useless as cut flowers. Lathy rus latifolius audits varieties are very useful, but plants for sale should be grown in pots as they do not move very well. Monarda didymais a native plant that is handsome and easily grown. Pteonies in varieties are handsome and useful plants and will repay for ^ood cultivation. Papaver nudicaule is a profitable plant in rich dry soils, but in wet or heavy soil it will not live over the winter. The varieties of Pyrethrum roseum are both beautiful and profitable and are easily grown. They prefer a deep, rich and moist border with plenty of sun. Polygonum cuspidatum is a very effective plant for lawns or places where its roots can be confined in a given place. Rudbeckia Newmanii and R. Golden Glow are all right but their flowers should be cut with long s1 ems and placed in deep water at least twenty-four hours before using for decorations. Scabiosa Caucasica is a very pretty hardy blue form and, though not generally known, is a good grower. All the varieties of spiraeas we use for forcing are fine hardy plants and plants left over in the spring should be planted out. Thalictrum aquilegifolium is a very useful plant for its foliage. With this somewhat short list I will leave the subject, feeling that it is impos- sible for me to do it justice, but hoping to have aroused some interest among our members about herbaceous plants. A Simple Wreath. We illustrate herewith a very simple yet attractive floral design, a wreath upon an easel. The particular feature of this piece is the remarkably pleasing effect gained with the use of a very few cut flowers. There are a few choice nymphaea blooms at the base, the stems resting in bottles of water concealed at the bottom. Above are two perfect blooms of the cape jasmine; these are all the flowers used. Aside from the cycas leaves there are the fronds of cybotium, aspidistras. Asparagus tenuissimus, two varieties of oamboo, the foliage of fancy dracaenas and some bits of other material. C. B. W. Lcndon. SEPTBMllER MEETING OF THE ROYAL HOR- TICULTURAL SOCIETY IlKINGS OUT SOME SPLENDID EXHIBITS. — AUTUMN FLOWERS MUCH IN EVIDENCE.— AWARDS OF MERIT GIVEN. — CHRYSANTHEMUM SEASON ON. — DBGONIA PRICES LOWER. Upon the occasion of the Royal Horti- cultural Society's meeting, September 10, the exhibition hall was filled to overflow- ing. Orchids were not quite so numer- ous as usual. The most conspicuous exhibit was that of Burrell & Co., which consisted of gladioli and cactus dahlias. The gladioli were acknowledged to be as grand a lot as has ever been staged. The dahlias, though not so numerous, were remarkably fine, chiefly new varie- ties. Eight varieties were adjudged worthy ot an award of merit and two of the gladioli gained the same distinction. They were; Althea, rosy salmon flaked with crimson and white; Delicata, soft flesh color with a creamy mark through the center of the petals. The dahlias were: Artus, bronze; Rosiue, rosy purple with a light shading on under side of petals; I mperator, crimson; Lyric, scar- let, with a yellow base to petals; J. W. Wilkinson, cerise crimson; Vesta, flesh pink; Galliard, crimson scarlet; Dinorah, amber. The society's gold medal was awarded for this exhibit. There were several other good exhibits of dahlias. Cheal & Son's single cactus varieties showed a great improvement in form and color. Cannell& Sons made a grand exhibit of cannas and cocks- combs, the latter remarkably well grown and showing a great variety of color, from greenish white and yellow to deep crimson. We have rarely seen roses shown so well at this season. Messrs. Turner made a fine display, each variety being shown in a large flat bnnch, about eighteen blooms of the larger flowering sorts and more of smaller. The bunches were well backed up with buds and foli- age. Wm. Paul & Son made a fine dis- play of varieties of their own raising or introduction. Corallina was most coa- spicuous. Piper & Sons had a fine stand of their Sunrise, which is evidently destined to become a leading variety. G. Paul & Son exhibited a fine vari- ety of Salvia splendens, named Rukm von Stuttgart, the color being a vivid scarlet with a considerable orange shade. A. Perry made a fine display of hardy flowers. Barr & Sons also had a large exhibit of hardy bulbous and herbaceous flowers. H. J. Jones contributed a group of winter flowering begonias and helio- tropiums. Among the begonias Gloire de Lorraine, Moonlight and the new double varieties of B. semperflorens were conspicuous. Harrison & Son had a col- lection of about fifty sorts of sweet peas which were very good for this season of the year. Messrs. Brown also showed a good collection. T. S. Ware had a large collection of cut flowers, herbaceous phloxes being very prominent and includ- ing a good selection of distinct varieties. In addition to the dahlias referred to above the following received awards of merit: Eclipse, pale yellow with a green shade, very regular fluted petals; Jeal- ousy, a deeper shade of yellow and broader petals, both cactus varieties from J. Strudwick. C. Turner bad awards for three pompon varieties, Sybil, yellow with red margin on petals; Galatea, maroon, and Zerlina, deep crimson, with an almost black shade. The onlv other awards were to W. Paul & Son for Anemone JaponicaMont Rose, large semi-double flesh pink, a very dis- tinct variety, and to H. J. Jones for HeUotrope Docteur Juelin, blue with a mauve shade, large compact trusses and good foliage. The chrysanthemum season has com- menced and both pot plants and cut blooms seem to be plentiful. Of plants there is some very clean, healthy stock on the market. Lady Fitzwygram is undoubtedly the leading early white but Queen of Earlies is also v-aluable. Mme. Def granges and Mrs. Hawkins still find much favor. The crimson variety of Mme. Marie Masse is a good early but the color varies: it has been more of a bronze than crimson with us this season. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine is now well in bloom and appears to be very plentiful, prices being one-third lower than last season. With regard to root rgoo. The American Florist. 285 A SIMPLE WREATH UPON AN EASEL. versus stem cuttinfjs, I find very little diflerence, either in time of flowering or habit of plants. It is only those labeled that we can identify with certainty, but stem cuttings are always selected from the new shoots which do not show flower. H. New York. CHANGESINTEMPKEATUEE BBING MARKED VABIATIONS l.N SUPPLY. — CATTLEYAS ARE THE PRIDE OF THE STOCK.— JOT- TINGS OF VARIOUS IMPORT HERB AND THERE AMONG THE TRADE. — DOINGS PBRSONAL AND OTHERWISE. It is remarkable the improvement ehown in the quality of roses as received at the markets in this city after a couple of cool days. Last week we had a brief period of low temperature and the response was evident at once in Brides and Bridesmaids of double size and much better substance. A return to warmer weather was marked by an immediate reversion of quality and declining values. .\moDg the choicest contents of the Broadway windows at present are cattleyas of suDerb quality. There is a radiant splendor about these flowers that stamps them unmistakably as the patricians of the floral world. Roses sufifer in their company by comparison, but Dendrobium Phaljenopsis harmonizes beautifully and adiantums of any sort add grace to the arrangement. Each year sees a recurrence of the rivalry between violet growers ambitious for the somewhat barren honor of hav- ing sent in the first blooms, but New York is no place for the first blooms until some ingenious grower discovers a method of producing them early in acceptable shape. And the public are in no hurry for them, either. "Love me, love my carnation." He is a rare carnation grower who can judge unpredjudiced his own creations and rarer still is the one who can listen cheerfully to anything but unstinted praise, especially if he has but one or two seedlings to pet. You find one or two such pets in about every carnation place but how few there are that emerge into fame. Asparagus plumosus, putupin bunches of short pieces, has come to be about as indispensable in the florists, every day stock as smilax or adiantums. Every box of cut flowers of any pretentions now contains a few pieces and it is used freely in all kinds of made up work. It will pay growers to go into it much more generally for sucu uses and high houses are not essential. Dummett, of Mt. Vernon, has just had one of his employes sent to Sing Sing for forging checks and one of Dressel's men has been given six months foi stealing plants. In Brooklyn a party who leased a floral establishment sold all the top soil and then skipped, leaving rent unpaid. Eternal vigilance is a good attribute to cultivate nowadays. Much complaint is heard regarding the difficulty in collecting money this fall. One retailer in a central location asserts that from a large batch of accounts sent out on September 1, the enlire harvest in a period of twenty days was a checque for $2. The prevalent long-credit sys- tem is the most mischievous feature of the flower trade as conducted to-day. The quantity of Boston ferns and ficuses seen in every plant growing estab- lishment is simply amazirg. Tnat the public is given a good opportunity to possess these well-established favorites is evidenced by the quantities displayed by florists of every class, and the full prices paid for them at auction show that the market is still able to move the output, enormous as it is. The price of coal is a burning question these days. One large grower who bought his supply when prices were at the lowest is seriously considering whether he cannot make more on it by selling it than by burning it. The laugh is on a certain man who replenished his fuel bin with a load of fire-proofed wood which he carried home from a building undergoing repairs. Last Saturday and Sunday were counted upon to furnish a spurt in the local cut flower market, it being the time of the Jewish New Year's celebration, but it made very little impression. Tuber- oses seemed to move more freelv but at an average price of from $1 to $1.50 per hundred spikes, less commission and express, the grower will not get rich. In Brooklyn there have been a number of changes lately. The Exotic Floral Company has sold out to Mrs. Hall and Mr. Frazer has gone to take a private place at Morristown, N. J. D. C. VanValk- enburg has also sold out his place on Sixtieth street. Mr. Scollay says that business is excel- lent with him this fall. Invincible heat- ers have been installed for John Coombs and A. Whiting, both of Hartford, Conn., and Ulrich Bros., East New Y'ork have put in two of the same tvpe. Ehmann & Bock is the title of a new firm that has opened a retail store at 2112 Broadway, between Seventy-third and Seventy-fourth streets. Ford Bros., on West Thirtieth street, are receiving fine Harrisii lilies everyday from a Flatbush grower. Visiting New York: W. C. Barry, Roch- ester, N. Y. Brockton, Mass.— The Brockton Gar- deners' and Florists' Club will hold no exhibition this fall because of the lack of financial success a year ago. Springfield, Mass.— Charles R. Miller has been missing for several days and one of his creditors has attached his store fixtures and stripped the place. 286 The American Florist. Sept. 2g, Chicago. STATE OF THE MARKET. — TROUBLE IN FILLING SHIPPING OKDEES. — GRADE OF ROSES NOW IMPROVING. — SOME VERY GOOD CARNATIONS. — FLORISTS' CLUB OUTLINES WINTER PROGRAMME. — WITT- BOLDS ARE FIXED. — KENNICOTTS PRE- DICT BIG BUSINESS THIS WINTER. — MUSH- ROOMS SEPARATED FROM ROSES. — VARI- OUS ITEMS OF INTEREST. The last couple of weeks have been decidedly unpleasant for the commission men in this market. Conditions have been very peculiar and, as usual, the commission dealer has been ground between the millstones, the jjrower on one hand and the buyer, especially out- of-town customers, on the other. Ship- pin.if trade has been steadily increasini; and would have been very satisfactory had it not been for the difficulty of find- ing satisfactory material to meet the demand. In view of this lact the grow- ers have expected to get something for their roses, but there is where they nave met disappointment. There have been pot after pot of Brides and Bridesmaids which sold for a song, and were well sold at that. If an average grower sent in a thousand flowers the commission man would be lucky if he could sort out a hundred of them that would bring irom $3 to .$5 and the rest went to the Greeks for next to nothing. A feature of the demand was that the call was for good stock or nothing, and out of very heavy receipts little was salable to the storemen at any price. Fortunately the qualities are now showing marked improvement and averages will undoubt- edly keep pace. Beauties are good with all the growers, are in heavy supply and selling pretty well. Meteor and Liberty are scarce. Carnations are decidedly better than they were and the deteriora- tion of the asters and other outdoor stock leaves them a good market at from 75 cents to $1.50; some of the best have been selling at $2. City trade is still quiet but it is beginning to show signs of returning life. The call for chrysanthemums is bej'ond the ordinary at this season. The early flowers are not yet numerous nor are they particu- larly attractive except as a novelty for a store window, but a few days will see a great improvement in quality and a rapid increase in supply. At the last Florists' Club meeting the principal work was in connection with outlining a programme of papers and discussions for tne winter meeting. As a result of the deliberations, we have the following order of exercises: October ii.— J. S. Wil>oii will spriik on how to f^roNv the Itoston fiTn suc.cesstully. Andrtnv McAdams on the Dest ferns for plln^ antl baski-1^. Anton Then and August Jurgi-us on the l)<'..,t tulips and hyacinths forforcing and pot culture. October 19.— Election of ollicers. Erne&t Weber on th»! cuUure of violets. November 2.— -Messrs. Wittbold on the best methods of growing Fii'us elastica. E. E. Pieser on the best way to send cut flowers to market. Novetiiber 16.— \V. N. Rudd and J. S. Wilson on chrysantheiuunis. W N. Rudd on soils, fertil izers and reedint;. December 7.— Georee Collins. Luke Collins and Paul Kopauku on forcing roses. December 31 — \\ alter Kreitling on the trials and trlitulaHoos of the legitimate retail florist. .Ianu:Lr> 4. lilOl.— .Tolin Reardoa on the succes- sion of plants to keep '„'reenhouse benches full. .lanuary IH. — .I»*mes Harishorne on carnations. l-'ebruary 1.— \\'. N. Rudd on iron construction vs. wo .d. (Jeorge Si. (;arland on the advantages of the iron gutter. I'Vbruary 15 — Emil liuettner on inignouette. Edwin A. l '»f the valley. April S.— D. F. Hawkes and G. .Swe-nson on hardy herbaceous Mowers for wholesale market. C. .1. Stromback on hardy herbaceous plants for bedding. April 11 —Flint Kennicott. Charles Klehm and \Vm. A. Peterson on the pojony. its uses and vnrieties. The club will meet at the Sherman House club room at 11 o'clock to-day to take action toward assisting the florists of Galveston. The George Wittbold Company never had its place in so good shape as at pres- ent. The summer's task of renovating, remodeling and extending has put the establishment in the best of order with- out impairing the business of working up stock and there was never so mucti fine, salable material on hand as at pres- ent. The boys are fixed for big business this fall and say that demand is excel- lent. They have been selling a great many small lots of their new fern, Nephrolepis Wittboldii and say that pretty nearly all the good growers are planting a dozen or two of it. J. B. Deamud and Mrs. Oeamud cele- brated the tenth anniversary of their wedding at Fraternity Hall, 225 Sixty- fourth street, September 22. More than a hundred friends participated in the enjoyable event. The hall was profusely decorated with southern smilax and of the jewelry characteristic of the occasion the happy couple received sufficient to last them a lifetime. At Kennicott Bros. Co. 's they are mak- ing preparations to do a very big busi- ness this season. Mr. Pieser says that the last year was far and away the big- gest on record with them but that he expects it to be thrown entirely in the shade by the business which will only be slightly interrupted while we settle our pending political argument. At Klehms' Nurseries they have put up a new mushroom house 20x100 and have abandoned the practice of growing this esculent under the benches in the greenhouses, having been told by some widely experienced men that they could never get good roses and good mush- rooms in the same house. The flower beds at stations along the Northwestern railroad are to give place to shrubbery plantations. The railroad's greenhouses at WauUegan will be used for raising cut flowers, principally car- nations, for the dining car tables. Walter Retzer & Company have 70,000 bulbs on hand for winter and early spring forcing. While they have a considerable number of Harrisii, they are going in strong on tulips and hyacinths. Bassett & \Vashburn are telling their customers that because of the large amount of new glass put up this summer, the}- expect prices of carnations to be very moderate in this market this season. McKellar & Winterson have added a line of Wotherspoon's watering pots and fumigators to their list of supplies. This firm IS also showing the first leucothoe sprays of the season. It is announced that Alfred B. Everett has retired from the partnership of Walter Retzer & Co , Mr. Retzer continuing the business without change in the firm name. Walter Kreitling suggests that all the local florists combine in the management of a grand booth at the forthcoming flower show ia aid of the Galveston sufferers. Adolph H. Poehlmann, of Morton Grove, will open a wholesale store at 53-55 Wabash avenue in about three weeks, with Cbas. S. Stewart as man- ager. Arthur Bather and Miss Jessie Bather, of Clinton, la , passed through the city this week, returning from the convention. Jersey Bock, formerly of this city, is now in business, under the firm name of Ehmann & Bock, at 2112 Broadway, New York. Reports of a scarcity ol ferns in Massa- chusetts have reached this market and the jobbers have put the price up a notch or two. W. E. Lynch is receiving some fine single violets which sell on sight. Chas. Ernie will enter his employ October 1. Visitors: Messrs. Currie, Milwaukee; John Bertermann, Indianapolis; W. L. Morris, Des Moines; Miss Mame Lewis, with F. C Smith, Ashland, Wis.; J. T. Anthony, Geneva, 111. Boston. HEAVY RECEIPTS OF ROSES — .MORE THAN CAN BE MOVED AT OUOTEU PRICES.— MEDAL FOR CYPRIPEDIUM.— PERSONAL DOINGS AND OTHER MATTERS OF INTER- EST. There is a little tidal wave of roses coming into this town at present and it is not easy to realize steady figures on them. The street men carry away great burdens of them from the wholesalers' every night or the market every morning and the prices paid by these gentlemen are, as always, unquotable. Only Amer- ican Beauties of top grade are scarce enough to hold stiff' values and they appear to be still shortening up in quan- tity. Carnations move more freely than has been the case for some weeks, asters being on the wane and carnations, them- selves, being greatly reduced in cut. We see no violets tiere as yet. Jackson Dawson has returned from his first visit to Mt. Desert much pleased with what he saw there. Among the trophies of his trip are a lot of nice red spruces, Picea rubens, which are very abundant in that section although but little known in this state, being generally confounded with the black spruce, Picea nigra, which is not nearly so valuable or ornamental as the red spruce. At Horticultural Hall on Saturday, September 22, Oakes Ames, R.'M. Grey, gardener, showed a rich group of orchids, one of wh'ch was Cypripedium Oakes Ames, a Sander cross between C. ciliolare and C. Rothschildianum. It is the finest of the Rothschildianum type and received a silver medal. Epidendruiu Godseffianum and E. Stella Rodriguezii were each rewarded with a certificate of merit. C. L. Pratt brought a large col- lection of dahlias. The Waban Rose Conservatories, with E. M. Wood, president, and F. O. Bas- ton, treasurer, have been incorporated with a capital of $250,000. Fred, and Walter Dawson have just returned from their l^uropean trip much benefited and with a splendid collection of photographic views. George A. Sutherland has secured a commodious floor at 14 Bosworth street for the accommodation of his florists' supply department. Sidney Hoffman, formerly of New York, has become associated with Marshall & Co., at the Thorndike flower store on Boylston street. The annual fruit and vegetable show was held at Horticultural Hall on Sep- tember 27 and 28 and was of the usual high excellence. The annual election of officers for the Massachusetts Horticultural Society will take place on Saturday, October 6, at 11 a. m. McCarthy's plant auctions are pros- pering. Carnations, palms and Boston ferns are specialties this week. igoo. The American Florist. 287 David Lumston, formerly with Galvin, has leased the McDermott greenhouses at Jamaica Plain. Visitors: M. Reukauf, S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia; C. F. Gibbs.St. Johnsbury, Vt.; A. Dimmock, London, Eng ; Geo. S. Hatcher, Amsterdam, N. Y. Philadelphia. STATE OF THE CUT FLOWER MARKET. — DEMAND BEGINS TO IMPROVE —A DIF- FERENCE IN WHOLESALE METHODS. — QUAKER CITY BEHIND THE HUB.— PEN- NOCK SEES BRIGHT PROSPECTS.— ITEMS OF VARYING IMPORT. Hot weather is with us once again, the last heat wave, we hope, of the season. Business is picking up but shows but little improvement over last season at this time. Flowers are plentiful. Good Beauties are most in demand, as custom- ers prefer them to the smaller teas while they remain at their present prices. They bring 75 cents to $1.25 per dozen for the good, average stock, with $1.50 to $2 lor the extras. Teas are $3 to $4 per hundred, carnations 50 cents to $1 per hundred. Peacock, of Atco, is sending in some nice dahlias which dififer in price according to variety and excellence from $1 to $5 per hundred. He says he has large shipping orders and finds the out- look for his specialty very encouraging. The local demand for plants is just enoDgh to be perceptible, that is all. The growers are busy, however, ship- ping to out of town points and say they were never busier at this season of the year. The Boston Market Association had a sale for the choice of stalls the other day that netted them almost enough to pay their rent. Think of it! Will Philadel- phia ever come to this? Just imagine any one of our growers paying $50, $100 or $200 just for the privilege of selecting a spot on which to stack his boxes and open them up for inspection. Not that they are not liberal enough; their hearts are so big and they are so obliging that they would not think of asking the dear storekeepers and fakirs to come to them; they say, stay where you are, gentlemen, and we will get to yon some time during the morning. Poor, sleepy Philadelphia! Let us snore again. S. S. Pennock has returned from his vacation much benefited. He says his growers' stocks look well nearly every- where. He will handle the best grade ot flowers he has ever had the coming season and thinks the general cut flower business will be a record breaker. He has added a new department, having laid in a large stock of fancy and staple ribbons, which is under the charge of an expert. From all appearances it will be a little business of itself. The sale of the Stoke Pogis nursery stock, which takes place next week, is attracting considerable attention. This is the first sale of the kind, that I remem- ber, to be under the charge of an imported auctioneer, but Mr. Cleary has become so famous that his was the only name men- tioned from the first and we are confident that the company did the right thing in securing his services. W. J. Moore, of 30 South Sixteenth street, has changed his ice box around ind otherwise altered his place. He has been in business just a year on October 1 and is very well pleased with his venture. He says business this fall exceeds his -xpectations and he predicts a great season the coming winter. Robert Kift will deliver his illustrated lecture on floral decoration before the Florists' Club on Tuesday evening, October 2. The lecture room of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society will be used on this occasion, to which the general public is also invited. George McLean, whose bright smile so illuminates the George Craig establish- ment at Eleventh and Walnut streets, is going on a visit to John Walker, of Voungstown, in a few days. George says he wants to try the western air and if he likes it, why . K. St. Louis. THE STATE OF TRADE.— CHRYSANTHEMUM TROUBLES. — SEEN HERE AND THERE AMONG THE GROWERS. — MUCH GOOD STOCK IN SIGHT. — PESSONAL AND OTHER- WISE. Nothing of unusual interest as regards trade conditions can be reported this week. The wholesalers report only a slight increase in business, but many retailers say they are rushed. There will be the regular call for some high-priced flowers Tuesday for the Veiled Prophet's ball that evening. C. Young & Sons report business with them about twenty per cent better than last year at this season. Chas. Beyer is potting up his field grown chrysanthemums, which are very nice, large, clean plants. His single- stemmed plants on the benches are of a second planting and, like the first plant- ing, are infested with a worm or maggot that gets under the epidermis and devours the inner portion of the leaf, making them turn black. His only remedy is to cut ofl the leaves, but as this almost destroys the plants he is going to tear them all out. Michel reports the same trouble, although it is not so prevalent as at Beyer's. F. J. Fillmore's roses are fine, especially the Perles, with which Mr. Fillmore expects to beat the "Perle King of Ed wards ville" at the November show. His Liberty roses are good and the car- nations extra. Flora Hill is simply grand except that they are somewhat short of stem. ' F. J. Foster has leased the store now occupied by Wright's cigar company at the southeast corner of Eighth and Olive streets, which he expects to occupy November 1, after having some altera- tions made. The Engelmann Botanical Club met September 19 and discussed the botani- cal experiences of the past summer and prepared plans for the fall work. About twenty-five members were present. Emil Schray says trade is picking up. His stock looks very well. Carnations are getting along all right, but the ground has been too dry and hard to allow lifting those in the field. R. J. Mohr, of the Botanical Garden, made the rounds of several establish- ments last week in company with Walter Retzer, of Chicago, who has been in town several days. Mrs. Vesey, of Fort Wayne, Ind., has been spending several days with Mrs. Meinhardt in this city. Arthur Ellison has been visiting at Springfield, 111. F. W. Maas. Milwaukee, Wis.— Heitman & Bier- man are installing a Furman brick set steam boiler. Riemer & Radmer are doing the work. This firm also has the contract for the heating apparatus for H. G. SeUridge's range of private glass at Lake Geneva. Indianapolis. PREMIUM WINNERS IN FLORAL DEPART- MENT AT THE STATE FAIR. — PERSONAI. AND TRADE DOINGS. The floral exhibit at the Indiana State Fair was larger than that of last year, but there was plenty of room and premium money for more exhibits. Mr. Beach, of Richmond, who was judge, awarded prizes as follows: A. Wiegand & Son, first on palms, on ferns and lyco- podiums, crotons, variety of show plants, geraniums in bloom and two vases of cut flowers; Baur & Smith, first on bloom- ing begonias and foliage begonias and second on display and arrangements of show plants; JohnRieman, first on floral arrangements, baskets, bouquets and wedding arrangement, and second on original showairangement; W. W. Coles, first on cut roses, collection of cut flowers, dahlias and gladioli; Wm. Billingsley took first for original show, arrange- ment. The Indianapolis Flower and Plant Company has finished repairs after its fire. A most convenient shed, packing room and office, as well as a flower cellar and an excellent heating apparatus are the improvements made in connection with the work. Their stock, especially roses and carnations, is in excellent con- dition. A. Pahud has returned from his trip to France and is full of enthusiasm for his native country. H. J. ^Tashington. VARIOUS NOTES OF INTEREST OF DOINGS HERE AND THERE AMONG THE TRADE. Z. D. Blackstone has leased Wm. H. King's place at Pathfinder, D. C, where he will grow roses, carnations and plants for His store. He has taken the vacant store adjoining his corner, Four- teenth and H streets, and made exten- sive improvements. The shoK- window will be illuminated by over 100 electric lights. A. Gude & Brother's new range of rose houses are making a good showing and they are cutting quite a number of fair sized American Beauties. They have had their store renovated and it looks fine. F. H. Kramer has finished his new house and planted it with roses and car- nations. His stock in general is looking good. Trade is still quiet and many of the retail florists are having their stores renovated and put in shape for business. C. Schellhorn has finished and planted his new rose house and is building another house 20x100 for carnations. P. G. St. Joseph, Mo.— L. J. Stuppy will move into larger and better quarters October 1. Kankakee, III —Chas. Schafer's new smoke stack, which he had just com- pleted, was blown down during the recent storm. Peter Schafer, his father, is now residing with him, Reading, Mass.— The fourth annual exhibition of the Amateur Gardeners' Society was held on the evening of September 10. The exhibits were up to the record and the attendance satisfac- tory. TucKAHOE, N. Y.— Mrs. John P. Shelly, wife of the proprietor of the Waverly Greenhouses, died recently after an illness of a year. She was 38 years of age and leaves her husband with six small chil- dren. 288 The American Florist. Sept. 2g, Subscription, Jl.OO a year. To Europe, 12.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; 11.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed, only on consecutive inser- tions, as follows— 6 times, 5 percent; IStimes, 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 Ambkican FiiOBiST is for Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines i>n/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. The American Floeist has been awarded a Grand Prize at the Paris Exposition. Plumbago Capensis, says the Garden- ing World (Ei}glish), pinched -when about eighteen inches high, makes a fine, spreading pot plant. Superintendent Robert Shore, of the botanical gardens at Cornell Univer- sity, Ithaca, N. Y., states that if he were confined to one canna, he would select Egandale. Florists and others who visited Phil- adelphia during the recent convention period say that Kilt's water melon par- ties are unique. Ask him about them next time you call that way. The Black Prince canna colors best in a rather poor, light soil. In rich, heavy loam the growth is more vigorous but the foliage loses much ot its pleasing deep maroon shade, giving way to green. Cracks and leaks, whether through sash or sides, aflect the result of growth and modify the effect of heating. So says Benjamin Hammond, the wizard of Fishkill-on-Hudson, and we agree with him. Some of our eastern growers have been adroitly propagating Begonia Gloire de Lorraine from the leaves for a consider- able time past. In removing the leaves from the parent plant for this purpose, says Robert Craig, be careful to take with each the bulb-like base of the petiole. George M. G.\rland says that the present is the time for those who do their own work to begin building for next season, as new houses can be com- pleted as opportunity arises in season for use in the preparation of stock for spring, thereby avoiding throwing out plants sometimes in the height of their productiveness. The Galveston Tragedy. Ed. Am. Florist:— Please give a little space in your valuable paper to how the florists suffered in Galveston in the most terrible disaster that ever vis- ited any community. No doubt all of our brethren have heard of the terrible calamity that befell our city on Septem- ber 8. During the afternoon and night there were 8,000 people killed and the damage to property will far exceed $20,000,000. The scenes are horrible to behold; the dead are everywhere and are being cremated at the places where they are found by building a fire over them. No house has escaped injury. Many people are bruised and injured, whole families destroyed and drowned. Of the florists, at last reports, the following were dead and their property washed away: Thomas Keats, wife and adopted daughter. Chas. Steding, wife and two chil- dren. Thomas Kemp and wife. Joseph Rosenkranz, wife and child. There may be more gone but this is all I have been able to find out. The remaining ones have lost all they had, their greenhouses being wrecked. Plants are lying under the debris in salt mud and are gone beyond redemption. Thanks to the great and sympathetic American people, no one has to go hungry; all have something to eat by this time, and shelter. Provisions are coming in daily from all directions and each package is a token of sympathy and brotherhood and we return thanks from the bottom of our hearts. But what next? How will we rebuild our homes? How will the florists rebuild their greenhouses and stock them? They need money first to rebuild their houses and then stock to fill them. No doubt the American florists are also American people and they will do the right thing. Probably the American Florist will receive and forward any money or pledge for stock that anyone may be willing to donate to repair the loss of the Galveston florists. Green- house material, plants, bulbs, and requisites we must have and cannot buy. All such contributions will be received with gratitude. J. D. Pruessner. [The American Florist will cheer- fully comply with above and other sim- ilar requests. — Ed ] Coming Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omis- sions from this list.] Baltimore, Md.. February 21-22, 1901.— Exhibi- tion of the American Carnation Society. Albert M. Herr. >Sec'y, Lancaster. Pa. Boston, Mass., November 6-9. — Chrysanthe- mum show, Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Robi'rt Manning, fc<*c'y. Horticultural Hall. Chk'Ago. III., November 6-10.— Annual exhibi- tion, Horticultural Society of Chicago. W. N. Rudd, Sec'y, 1002, 185 Dearborn street. CoLi> Spring, N. Y., November 8-9. — Second annu:il exhibition, Putnam County Horticultural Society. John A. Connolly, Sec'y. Denver, Col.. November 7 9. — First exhibition, Denver Florists' Club. A. M Lewis, Sec'y. Hartfokd, Conn.. November6-9. — Chrysantho- mum aud carnation i-xhibition, Connecticut Horticultural Society. L. H. Mead, Sec'y, Hart- ford. Houston, Tex., November 15-16. — Seventh annual chrvsanthemum show for DePelchin Home. Mrs." M. E. Bryan. Sec'y. Madison, N. J., November 7-8. — Fifth annual exhibition. Morris County Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Society. Chas. H. Atkins, Sec'y, Madison. New Haven. Conn., November 14-16.— Exhibi- tion of New Haven County Horticultural Society. Robert 'Veitch, Jr., Sec'y. New "^ oRK, November H-15. — Chrysanthemum Show, Aiuerican Institute. George Whitefleld, Jr., Sec'y, Berkeley Lyceum Building. Philadelphia, Pa., November 13-17 -Annual exhibition, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. David Rust, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall, Broad street. PovGHKEEPsiE, N. Y., November 6-8.— Annual exhibition, Dutchess County Horticultural Society. \V. G. Gommersall, Sec'y, Poughkeepsie. Providence. R. I. — November 14-16. — Chrysan- themum exhibition Rhode island Horticultural Society. C. ^\^ Smith, Sec'y, 61 Westminster street. San Francisco, Cal., October 2.5-27.— Fall exhibition California State Floral Society. Mrs. Henry P. Tricon; Sec'y. 846 Grove street. St. Louis, Mo . November 14-16.— Tenth annual chrysanliiemura exhibition, St. Loviis Florists' Club. Emil Schray, Sec'y, 4101 Penn.sylvania avenue. Waco, Tbx., November 13-17.— Fifth annual chrysanthemum show, Texas State Floral Society. Mrs. M. B. Davis, Sec'y, Waco. Greenhouse Building. Bridgeton, N. J. — Henry Atkinson, one house. Rhinelander, Wis. — Peter Philipp, one house. Angola, Ind. — R. Ford Carpenter, house 12x60. Nashville, Tenn. — Louis Haury, one house 10x100; three houses 20x100; four houses 12x100. Hartford, Conn.— Walter A. Power, one house. Bay City, Mich.— Boehringer Bros., two houses. John Irvine & Sons, range of ten houses. Fairhaven, Mass. — S. S. Peckham, house 25x125. Westfield, Mass.— S. D. Barton, one commercial house. Alexandria Bay, N. Y.— J. Hay & Son, range of houses. St. Paul, Minn.— A. H. Bunde, one house. Danville, Va.— J. H. Rhodes, house 15x40. Census Statistics of Floriculture. Uncle Sam does some things exceed- ingly well, especially when he puts a Dewey in charge and the cables are cut. In an end of ttie census office, however, it is evident there is no Dewey or else the cables and underground wires are in first- class working order. After confessing inability to answer certain of the wonderful questions pro- pounded, certain growers have been advised that a good guess would be all right!! However, that is consistent enough, for there is no other way that the average florist can answer a large number of the questions, except by guess- ing. The Yankees are good guessers.but how about us Germans? In all seriousness, the results to be obtained from one-half the items inquired for will be about as reliable as a guess at the number of hairs on a yellow dog afflicted with the mange, with specifica- tions as to the dog's size withheld. An inspection of the schedule sent out will confirm one in the impression that it must be the production of a Kansas farmer. Surely no practical florist ever had a hand in its make-up, or was ever consulted in regard to it. If it is statis- tics of the glass trade which is wanted, perhaps the measurements of glass in ends, sides and roof may be all right but if it is a showing of the capacity of the greenhouses to hold and grow plants, then only the ground space covered would be of value, which is not asked for. The amount paid for manures and fer- tilizers is called for, but nothing is asked about the coal consumed. Again the horny hand of the farmer appears. Among general growers, turning out two and three crops from the same house, how many can specify accurately the amount of glass devoted to "Rose Plants, including Stock," "Carnation Plants, including Stock," and so on through the whole list? And how many can give the separate amounts received from sales of each ("including stock?") The whole blundering mess reminds one of the company which had been operating a large car works for some years, with numerous changes of super- intendents, and not making a brilliant success of it, financially. Upon appeal- ing to one of the stockholders for advice the following was given: "You have tried a carpenter as superintendent of igoo. The American Florist. 289 your car works, you have had a ship- builder, a thread manufacturer and an iron master. What is the matter with trvinj; a car builder?" One would like to have Uncle Sam try a florist when it comes to framing a schedule for statistics of the florist busi- ness. ■ W. N. R. Rudbeckia Golden Glow. We had two large blocks of this grand plant, one in a moist spot, the other in a very dry place. The first lot commenced blooming very early and was pretty well over by August 1, on which day we cut all the plants to within a foot of the ground. The plants immediately sent out new growth which is now (first week in September) about eighteen inches high and have been in full bloom for more than ten days with every indi- cation of continuing for a long time to come. The flowers are in better demand now than in July and August. We have just cut down our second block and hope that it may bloom in October, when we will report results. A. Blanc. Louisville. A BENEVOLENT AND PATSIOTIC ORDER PARADES THE CITY WITH FLOWEKS. — VARIOUS PERSONAL ITEMS OF INTEREST. On Monday, September 17, Louisville witnessed a great floral parade, given by the Elks. Prizes were ofl^ered for the best floats and best decorated carriages. Mrs. C. W. Reimers received first prize on a float, also a prize on a carriage. Nanz & Neuner won second prize on float. Their float had a life sized elk, made of cape flowers, high in the center surrounded by plants and pretty girls. The carriage of J. E. Marret, which won a prize, was decorated with white chrys- anthemums and Asparagus plumosus. Jacob Schultz has completed his improvements and added two steam boilers to his heating plant, taking out all the hot water boilers. He is now cutting some fine Beauties. F. L Walker, of F. Walker & Co., has returned from a tour of Europe, visiting nine countries and taking in the Paris Exposition. The Society of Kentucky Florists has decided to have a chrysanthemum show in November and has made out a pre- mium list. J. E. Marret has benched some of the finest and healthiest carnation plants I have seen this year. More pot chrysanthemums are being grown around Louisville than for sev- eral years. Wood, Stubbs & Co. report a fine fall trade in field and grass seeds. E. G. Reimers has added one small house to his establishment. H. G. W. Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists Received. W. Walters & Co., Leytonstone, Lon- don, England, roller blinds and baskets; Phcenix Nursery Company, Blooming- ton, 111 , trees, plants, bulbs, etc.; Ellwan- ger & Barry, Rochester, X. Y., Holland bulbs, plants, etc.; Jacques Hasslach, Ximes, France, seeds; Pinehurst Nurser- ies, Pinehurst, N. C., woody and herbace- ous plants; Harlan P. Kelsey, Boston, Mass., plants, flowers, etc.; Muskauer Nurseries, Muskau (Lausitz) Germany, nursery catalogue; E. H. Hunt, Chicago, 111., wholesale florists' supplies;C. C.Poll- worth, Milwaukee, Wis., cut flowers; Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago, 111., cut flowers; E. C. Amling, Chicago, III, cut flowers; Bassett & Washburn, Chicago, 111., cut flowers, florists' supplies. City Hall Cut Flower Market, Boston, Mass., florists' supplies and cut flowers. SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR 8ALB. AdTertlaementB under tnis bead wl 1 b > inserMd m\ the rate of 10 oenta a line (seven wordBj each tnser- tlon. Cash must aooompany order. Plant adri. not admitted ander this bead. Every paid subscriber to the ambrican Flobibt for the year ia(jo Is entitled to a ave-Une want adv. (iltnatlons only) free to be Qsed at any time daring the year. STDATION WANTBD-By a florist In private place; competent. Warren, 73 E '.itith St., Ch cago. SITUATION WANTED- By rose ard carnation grower, eKe:iO: slnsle: flrst-class refererce. J M. care American Klorlet. SITUATION WANTBD-By experienced grower ot roses. carnatlOTiB. 'mums and violets, iiest of references. Edward W. Leser, Bay City, Mlcb. SITUATION WANTBD-By a young man having seme experience In ireenhouse woik: sober, steady and Industrious. Best references H, card American Florist, Chicago. SITUATION WANTED-Ry experienced rose and carnation grower; age :jO, single. Iflrst-class ref- erences. State wages. Address M, care W. Howe, ITU Sixth Ave.. New York. SITUATION WANTBD-By oractlcal working fore- man: No 1 rose and cut. flower grower, ('arna- tlons. 'mums, vlnlets SDecIn Ille" : 25 years' experle' ce. References. Florist. lO'.'l W. 3rd St.. Canton. O. SITUATION WANTBD-As foreman, by succef sfal atid up-to-date grower of ro"eB, car atlons. etc.. decorative and b'ddlpg plants: '.Jj years' experience; married. Best of references Addrees P H, care American Flor'st. SITUATION WANTBD-As makerup and decora- tor bysingle yuung man of Hrst-clH^s experience In up.to-date floral establlshmeni. Refere- ces from present employer, gtatesalary East oieferred. W -X, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTBD-As foreman by a practical growerof roses, carnations, 'mum., violets, palme. ferns, etc. Forcing of bulba a life experience. Only Ihnpe able to pay good wagps need apply. Bent refer- ences. Df N 24'.IN. lOtb St , Philadelphia, Pa. WANTED— Address of Louis Truxler, a practical and omamebtal florist Thos B. Bull, Bakersfleld, Cal WANTED AT ONCB-Bxperiencf d assistant In greenhouges. Good pay to the rlwht party. Address G F. care American l^Iorlet. WANTED— A flrst-class rose and carnation grower; must have good references Good wages to good grower. A. F. Barbb, Kansas City. Mo. WANTED— Young man with some knowledge of greenhouse work. State wages wanted with board. Address B. care American Florist. WANTED-Florl«t Donald McKay will hear of something to his advai tage bv calling at Brock's Bureau. 61 N. MaiketSi., Boston. Mass. WANTED— Reliable, competent man. Fine rosea, 'mums, etc. Also assistant. Address J. T WILLIAMSON, LaRose Gardens. Memphis. Tenn. WANTED— Florist for general erernhouse work. German, married man pr«-ferred; $10 per week, steady place Ad Otto Klinouiel, Davenport. Iowa. WANTED-Young man with expprlerce as maker up ai d decorator, of good address and reliable. State salary expected. Address C. A, Samcelso.n, 212H Michigan Ave.. Chicago. WANTED AT ONCE-Growerof roses, carnations, 'mums and general stock, and a good propa- gator State wages with board and room; also refer- ences. C. UUMPELD. Clay Cecter. Kan. W^ W" ''ANTED— One or iwo men with mi all capital to lUD my greenhouse plant No Cjmpetltlon, good location, best shipping fBCllltles A fine oppor- tunity. Mhs L B. care American Florist. WANTtfD— ' ompetent man toFKeneral greenhouse work— retail tradp. Mu^t oe temperate and willing to work; elnjile man preferred Good placd for right mao. Slate wa es wanted Address F (t R. care American Florist. 7ANTEl»— Two tingle men that have worked a iUtle around greenhouse*, experience not ij*ceBBurv. but must have good reference as to char- acter. $15 00 per month, board and room Address A. MiTTiNQ. Morris. III. WANTED— Young man with some experience to work In greenhou>eB. rtises. caroatlons and cut flowers generally. Must have references from last employer. State wages wanted wUh board. Address K, care American Florist WANTED— F.r Michigan, expsrlenced man for general greenhouse, one who Is wlItlDg and takes an Intereot In his woik Good wages and steady place to the right man. Give age ad nationality Keferences. B J, care American Florist. WANTED— Young man txperl need In budding and grafting roses and In maslng soft wood cuttings of shrubbery Steady emplojment. good wages. Must be strictly temperate. Apply to The Elizabeth nursert Co , or to George Keeg. tupt , Kllzabeth, N. J WANTE '^— Competent, reliable foreman for four greenhouses: must b j a man with unquestioned ability and character and that Is well versed in grow- ing roses, carnations and general line of plants, also capable f.'t helping In tl^0 pel lUUUl teed perfect Try a sample FIFTY lor fii cents in stamps, delivered FREE. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Wasliingt)n, P. C. I PAY EXPRESS or POSTAGE on my Bronze Galax Leaves anywhere in U. S. for $1 50 per 1000. IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Write for piirticuliirs. LILLIAN ALIEN DEXTER, Washington, D. C. Wholesale Florists, y jobbers in Always on Hand: y ^'^/T — . mm ■««*»■ carna/ions. ^ / ^io- FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 84. Hawley Street. BOSTON. Geo. A. Sutherland, £?. WHOLESALE DEPOT FOR All Florists' Supplies, Price lists mailed. 67 BROMFICLO ST.. BOSTON. MASS. i IT IS NOT... m m what you pay for the adver- % tisement but what the adver- ^ tisement pays you. It pays w to advertise in the A merican '^ Florist. I Wbol^ale [lower/\arK^ Philadelphia, Sept. ~6. Roses, Tea I.00@ 2.00 " extra 3.00@ 4.00 Beauty, extra 1,5.C0@20.00 firsts 8.00(4112.00 Carnations 50(3> 1 , 00 " fancy 1.60 Lilvof the valley S.OC© 4.00 Gladiolus 2.50 Tuberoses 2.00® 3.00 Asters 501" 1. 00 Asparagus 25.00W35 00 Smilax 12.60( 1.00 Boston, Sept. 26. Roses, Beauty, extra 16 00@25.C0 medium 6.00@12.00 eulls 2.00® 5.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor. 1.00@3.00 extra 4.00® 6 00 Kaiserin, Carnot 4.00tt' 8.00 Carnations 1.00( 1.50 Smilax 15.00@20.00 Adiantum 1.00@ 1.25 Hardv ferns, Galax leaves 20(3' .25 Asparagus 50.00@75.CO MILLANG & CO. Commission Florists 48 West 29th St., NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. Please mention the American Florist when 'writing. ... Wholesale. ... Commission Dealer In The New York Cut Flower Go. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24tb Street, T(laphone733-t8lh. NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attention Siven to Shipping Order*, GEORGE SALTfORD, Violets 60 W. 30th St , NEW^ YORK. Fair Dealing and Prompt Returns Guaranteed. Correspondence J^olicited. FORD BROS. .,..Wlioi6sai6 Florists, III West 30th Street, NEW YORK. READY FOR VIOLEIS. 'Phone. 157 Madison .Sci. Julius Lang 53 West 30lh Street. NEW YORK. Represents thk Best Gkoweus of ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY. Telephone 280 Madison Square. S. J. LIMPRECHT, Wtiolesale Gommisslon Florist and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Also all kinds of Greens for Decorations. 119 West 30th Street. MFIA/ VnDK Telepnuce n;>S Madi8on Square. I'Lti i vnn. Consiguiueuts SoHclted. Do not forget to say "saw your ad. in the American Florist" when corre- spon(iing with advertisers 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- Telephone 197 Madison Square. EDW. C. HORAN, ~ 47 WEST 28th ST.. NEW YORK. GUT FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE. Tel. 421 Madison Square, 294 The American Florist. Sept. 2g^ The pEED TRat)E. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. Albert McCullough, Pres. ; F. W. Bolgiano, Vicc-Pres. ; S. F. Willabd Wethersfleld, Conn., Sec'y and Treas. Lem. W. BowEN.of D. M. Ferry & Co., Tisited New York recently. The Michigan seed bean crop is esti- mated at sixty per cent of an average one. Visited Chicago: Frank P. Sperry, representing the Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, Ohio. Latest London reports indicate a strong demand for red clover seed and good rates for blue peas. The liabilities of the Dickmann Seed Company, of St. Louis, are not so large as was at first reported bvthe mercantile agencies. Instead of $29,162.50, they are $7,132.50. Jacques Hasslach, the well known seed grower, of Nimes, France, has pub- lished an interesting account of the insect pest which has been devasting the bean crop in the south of France during the past two years. James McHotchison, representing August Rhotert, of New York, and J. H. Wentholt, director of the General Bulb Co., Vogelenzang, Holland, who has been traveling in this country, will sail to-day for Europe. The Vine Seed and Com Crops Around Waterloo, Neb. At Waterloo, Neb., September 22, the cucumber crop on the whole is very dis- appointing, even with the low estimates put on the vines after the lice had ceased working. The crops that have been threshed and washed so far have turned out a great deal ot light seed, which in a number of cases does not show the usual brightness on account of premature ripening. Some of the fields do not yield more than fifty pounds per acre, while quite an acreage was not gathered at all. The muskmelon crops have for the most part been harvested and, while the yield is not an average crop, there will be enough of most kinds to fill contract orders. The water melon crops, quite a proportion of which are already on the drying racks, show fair yields of good plump seed and orders for most kinds will be filled in full, with some surpluses on standard kinds. The pumpkin and squash crops, which have not yet been harvested, promise an average yield. The squash bugs have made their appearance but have not done any great harm. Orders will most likely be filled in lull. The sweet com crop was injured a little by late rains and the worm is doing some damage to the ears, especially the late planted crops, but there seems to be sufiicient to fill most contract orders. Angola, Ind.— R. F. Carpenter is add- ing a house 12x60 to his glass, planting it with carnations. Thompsonville, Conn. — Charles A. Lord who for some years was employed at D. William Brainard's, died September 19 after a year's illness. He was 53 years of age and leaves a large family. New Orleans, La. — An increase in the business of Armand Kerlec & Son has caused them to remove from 5 1 2 Ursulines street, near the French Market, to much larger quarters at 1107 Decatur street. SOUTHERN NATURAL PEACH PITS other section. These pits being very small in size, contain more than double the number to the bushel. We have for many years annually supplied a raaiority of ihe best Nurserymen and Peach Growers in the United States. Samples and prices on application. For si'veral years past we hsive eiven special attention to the procurinu of Southern Natural Peach Pits, sele.-tpd from orig- inal seedling trees in th'' mountains of Tennesst-e and North Carolina, which are entirely free from yellows or disease, guaran- teed to give good stiinds and make much stronger and healthier trees than those from any Johnson & Stokes, SEEDSMEN, PHILADELPHIA, PA, -^FRESH FERN SPORES.^^ WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra large package of fresh Spores, sufHcient for 3000 planti with full cultural directions, postpaid for $1.00. EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J. I ESTABLISHED 1802 SEEDS BULBS NOW READY ROMAN HYACINTHS DUTCH HYACINTHS NARCISSUS TULIPS Etc., Etc, Etc. Wholesale Bulb Catalogue Mailed On Application. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (L*tc of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK CALIFORNIA Calla Bulbs Through our Exchange 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, \M to l>i-in. diam., doz. 75o; lOOJS.OO. SELECT. 1V4 to Hi-in.diam., doz. $1.35; 100J7.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK: 14 Barclay St. CHICAGO: 84-86 RandoiDh St. GRASS SEEDS. Kentucky Uluf, nrchftrd, Timothy, lit-d Top, Meadow Fescue, Pt?rennial and Italian Rye Grass, Tall Meadow Oat. Johnson, Bermuda, Creepine Bent, Wood Meadow and other Domestic and Imported varieties. CLOVERS— R''d, Sah- ling. Alfalfa. Crimson, Wliite, Alsike, Japan, etc. WOOD, STUBBS&CO'.S'-EVERGREEN" and "SHADY GREEN" Lawn Grasses are pivinp the best satis- faction everywhere. Put up in packages and bulk. Special low prices to the trade. Silver Skin. Yellowand Potato Wholt'Siile prif's fcr [jresml or future deliveries. WOOD, STUBBS & CO.. The Largest and Best Collection of Seeds in Ky.* LOUISVILLE, KY. ONION SETS Allen's Defiance, seed from selected spikes, !:^5c per I«kt.. $1.00 per ounce. J. C. SCHMIDT, BRISTOL, PA. Herr's= = ALWAYS THE BEST rr . AND Pansies ^^L\" YEAR. They sell themselves. Try 100 as an experiment. Plants only, and ready October 1st to January 1st. Free by Mail, 75c per TOO, 250 for $1.50; 500 for $2.50. By Express at Your Expense, $4 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER, PA. ROEHER'S SUPERB PRIZE Pansies. Plants ready now. Free by mail, 65c per 100; 250 for |1.S0. By express, $4.00 per 1000; $7.00 per 2000; $10.00 per 3000; $15 00 per 50CO. CASH WITH order. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa, Grower of the Finest Pansies. WORTH RAISING PANSIES SEED, 3 16 oz., $1.00; 1 oz.,$4 00. PLANTS, 600, $2.60; 1000, $4.00. F. O B. express here. Cash With Order. Everything flrst-class. CnR. SOLTAU, 199 Grant Av., Jersey City, N.J. PANSIES ™s- Highest standard plants. Bucst mixed, 60ots. per 100 by mail; 14.00 per 1000 by express. Seed, $1.00 packa^'e; J5.00 per ounce. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS. The^lneit Panties, Lock Box 254. SOUTHPORT. COMM. ZIRNGIEBEL'S GIANT PANSY PLANTS NOW READY. GIANT MARKET t 5.00 per 1000 GIANT FANCY |10 00 per 1000 Also seed of the above strains, in trade packets, at $1 each. oENYS ZIRNGIEBEL. Needham. Max. Large Flowering Giant, In fine mixture, strong plants ready now for planting outside or in. Price by Mail. &0c per 100; by Express. $3 per 1O0O. In lots of three to live thousand at $:?.50 per 1000. E. FRYER. BATAVIA. ILL. IN BEST ..VARIETIES SPECIALTIES R08ES, from a-lnota pots. CARNATIONS, foi all dellTerr. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 8MILAX. pnoeilow. Bend for lilt. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKILL. N.Y, igoo. The American Florist. 295 KENNICOTT BROS. CO., Wholesale Gommission Florists. Write for our Prices on Wire Work. You can't duplicate them anywhere. 42 and 44 East Randolph St., Cut flower Price List Per 100 Beauties, long $20.00 to $25 00 medium 10.00 to 15 00 short 6.00 to 8 00 Brides, Maids 2.00 to 4.00 Peries and Meteors 2.00 to 4.00 Carnations 1.00 to 1.25 Asters, good 1.00 fancy 1.50 to 2.00 Valley 4 00 Lilies 10.00 to 12 50 Adiantum 50 to .75 Common Ferns per 1000, 2.00 Smilax per doz , $1.25 to 1 50 Asparagus " 5 00 to 6.00 Now that the cut flower season is on again, buyers will do well to remember that when stock is obtainable anywhere we will have it, that when others fail we have it. :: :: :: :: JUST NOW Stock is only fair, but as good as can be expected at this season. Whatever you want, we have it. Store open till 6:30 p. m. week days Till noon Sundays and holidays. This Year's Customers Must be Ours Next Year. - - EXTRA FINE - FIELD- GROWN pARNATIONS l>er 100 Per 1000 GenevieTe Lord $10.00 J75.00 Chicago 7.50 60.00 John Young 6.00 50.00 William Soott 3.00 25.00 Evelina 3.00 25.00 Armazindy 3.00 25.00 Blooms of all leading varieties now readv. at $1.00 and $1.50 per 100. Cash Must Arro.'^ii'ANY Order. CHICAGO CARNATION CO., I """"' Mease mention the American Florist when wtiling CARNATIONS FIELD- GROWN PLANTS Per 100 Per 100 GENEVIEVE LORD, the finest of all 1st 2d commercial pink Carnation?', size, size, fine plants IIJ.OO $10.00 Olympia 13.00 J. Whitcomb Riley 12.00 Estelle 12 00 G. H. Crane 8. CO Daybreak 6.00 Flora Hill 5.00 Mayor Pingree 5.00 Armazindy 5.00 100 \Vm. Scott 5 00 Seedling No. 30, fine plants 8.00 No. 30 is a bright pink, very free winter bloomer. stems averaging 2 to 3 feet. H. WEBER & SON, Oakland, Md. WM. MURPHY Wholesale Carnation Grower station F, CINUNNAII, OHIO. On the Track Of a few Good Things. Compare With Other Offers. inO/ DISCOUNT wlien order is "' /O accompanied by cash. Money cheerfully refunded if Bulbs are not as represented. 1000 > ROMAN HYACINTHS ^^^^7^1 11 to 12 ctms $14.00 per ( ^^:^,r<^ 12 to 15 " 18.00 " LILIUM GANDIDUM Lt^ LARGE BULBS J6D.0D per 1000 100 at the thousand rate. LILIUM HARRISII 7 to 9, case 200, $16 00 WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 AND 56 DEY ST.. NEW YORK. Field= Grown CARNATIONS Daybreak. Scott, Portia.. Silver Sprav, Genesee, Oarth'd;;e. Jubilte and Triumph, $5 per 100, $40 per 1000 flElD-OROWN VIOLETS, $5 per 100, 840 per lOOO. Pot- Grown Violets, 3-incb, 93 per 100; 4 inch, 94 per 100. WM. F. KASTIN6, ^^TurF^^rN^T'- 10,000 Carnations Flora Hill, $4 per 100, $35 per 1000. Wm. Scott, 13 and $3.50 per 100, $25 and $30 per 1000. L. McGowau, $3 50 per 100, $20 per 1000. C. HUMFELD Clay Center, Kas. 296 The American Florist. Sept. 2g, The (^^ursery TR^Eie. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Theo. J. .S.-mTH, Pres.: N. W. Hale, Viee-Pres.: George C. Seaoee, Rochester, N. Y., Seo'y. The apple growers lost thousands of barrels of fruit in the recent wind storm which swept the central states. Pbof. N. E. Hanson speaks in high praise of the Siberian larch for use on the cold, arid lands of the northwest. C. L. Watrods, president of the Ameri- can Pomological Society, has added his voice to the chorus of approval of the McPike grape. At Scioto ville, O.John and Wilbur Stout and Mr. Conklirg have organized the Ohio Valley Plant Company, to do a general nursery business. Fred. Wellhouse, president of the Kansas State Horticultural Society, has 1,200 acres of apple orchards planted between 1892 and 1894. He says that Jonathan has been his best money maker, Missouri Pippin second and Ben Davis third. Plants Subject to Attacks of San Jose Scale. The latest list of plants on which San Jose scale has been found, as published by the U. S. Department of Agriculture, is as follows: Orchard fruits — Pear, peach, apple, plum, cherry, Rocky Mountain dwarf cherry, persimmon, quince, flowering quince. Small fruit— Strawberry. Bush fruits— Raspberry, gooseberry, grape, currant, flowering currant, black cur- rant. Nut plants— Almond, chestnut, pecan, black walnut, English walnut, Japan walnut. Miscellaneous ornamental plants, forest and shade trees— Rose, hawthorn, spirsea, cotoneaster, euonymus, English huckle- berry, linden, acacia, elm, osage orange, alder, sumac, weeping willow, English willow, golden willow, laurel leaved willow, milkweed, Catalpa speciosa, Lombardy poplar, Carolina poplar, golden leaved poplar, silver maple, cut leaved birch, mountain ash, Japanese quince, actinidia, Citrus trifoliata, red dogwood, snowball, juneberry, loquat, laurel, akebia. Wichita, Kans. — F. Kuechenmeister has removed his greenhouses from their old location on Harry street to a new site right in the city. He has greatly enlarged the range, now having two houses 20x100, one IGxlOO and one 16x58, the material coming from Chi- cago greenhouse builders. Providence, R. I.— On September 18, 19 and 20 the annual exhibition of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society was lield in Tillinghast's Hall. Considering the serious damage to fruits and flowers by the dry weather and recent hurricane, the exhibition was surprisingly good. Dahlias were shown very extensively by H. F. Burt and others. Newark, N. J.— The horticultural soci- ety had a fine exhibition here on the alternoon and evening of September 16. W. A. Manda, who was the largest con- tributor, won first prize and a gold medal with a handsome display of palms and orchids. J. F. McDonough won second prize and a silver medal in the same class. The Japanese Nursery Com- pany made a fine show with their minia- ture Japanese plants. Kew Deutzia Lemoinei, Field grown plants, tor 6 m. rots, $2 per doz , |t5 per lOO. Dracaena indivisa, 5-in. pots, $1.50 per doz., jfI2 per 100 Fine double red Daisies, "No seedlings," 60c per 100, $5 per lOOO. JACOB TH0M4NN, ;n4 N. GOOTIMAN St., Rochester, N. Y. NOVELTIES IN PLANTS J.^aVifs"elSlre. Such as New Kalanchoe Flammea. New Incarvllleaa. New Campanula Mlrabllls. New Huddleas. New Dent- zlas, Mr. Peter Barr's New White i-upln. The i3rand New Salvia Glory of ttuttKari. The Edelweiss In bloom. New Ru-^Illas. New Hlblacus. New BejfonlaB, New Cannss, 2(10 New Dahlias, New Treasure Vine, New Shamrock I'ea Send for Catalogue of Novelties Always Id quaatlty— AsparaRus Sprengerl, Boston Fern, Baby PrlmroBe- Edelweiss. Fern Balls, at low- est prices. A. Blanc & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS... Fcr want of room I will sell in best leading varii-'ties for pot plants, in 4. 5 and ti-inch pots, go:*.], strong. healthy plants at 6, 10 and IBc. or in exchange for flelJ-;:rown Carnations, Hydran- geas or Palms. DANIEL E. GORMAN, Williamsport, Pa. £!T^??iNt BOSTON FERNS 2V^. 3, 4. 5, 6 and 7-inch pots, now ready for shipment. Some very fine phints of Asparagus Plumosus Nanus out of 2'2-iDch pots. A i^dw thousand mixed Roses on hand for planting. Write for prices GEO. A. KUHL. PEKIN. ILL. Carnation Plants. Fine field-grown plants: Flora Hill. Scott, Daybreak, Lizzie McGowan, Mrs. Fisher, Victor. New York, Evanston, Albertini, Fire- fly. Pr ce. $4.00 p%r 100. SMILAX tine, 3-inch stock $2.50 per 100 PLUMOSUS. line. 3-inch stock *5.00 per 100 CA^iH WITH ALL ORDERS, PLEASE. VAN WERT GREENHOUSES, Van Wert, O. ["Sown Carnations and Violets. Large, healthy plants, clean and ready for im- mediate planting. Scott, I-"ldorado, McGowan and Rose Queen, $3 6U per lOO; $30.00 per 1000. I)aybreak. Meteor, Cartledge and Alba Superba, 1.5.00 per ICO; $40.00 per 1000. VIOLETS— rrincess ot Wales, clumps $6 per 100. SMILAX— Extra strong plants, $15 per 1000. W. T. & F. P. BUTZ, New Castle, Pa. Surplus Shade Trees Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Map'es, Lombardy Poplars and Cata'pas; handsome trees at low prices. W. P. BRINTON, Christiana, Pa. Qrape Vines :)i'scri|.ii\ I- anrl Price I,i8t frcf. Cnrrants, Uoosrberrleit and other Small Fruit Plnnts. Extraquaiity. Warranted true. T. S. liUBllARU CO., FKEDONIA, N. Y. CRYPIOMERIA JAPONICA (.Iapan Cedar). You can't iitTord to be without it Stroni; plants, from 2-inch pots, $5.00 per 100: 20 for $1.00. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. 2-inch, $2.&0 per 100. SATISKAf TION Gt^VRANTKKl). E. 1. RAWLlNCS, Quakertown, Pa. Roemer's Superh Pri£e, iii'-- [ilanU Irom seed bed, Mc per 100, »l..=>0 per SUO, $i .So per 1000. ft*. T. T^A.^iL.lS'V, MACOMB. ILL. Primrose and Cyclamen. ^f™S'rarge"nowTr: ing, tine plants, ready for 3'o, $2 per 100. Cyclamen Giganteum. 3-mch. $5 per Itio, Extras added. Cash please. J. W. MILLER, Hatton, Cumb. Co., Pa. Finest Quality. Any Quantity. Write us fur prices delivered at your door. CALDWELL The WOODSMAN CO Inc. Evergreen, Ala. Holly. Special Offer! For the next thirty days I will accept orders for the following nice collected stock to be shipped in November, to be paid for on delivery. (Cash, or reference from parties unknown to me): Adiantum Pedatum, Maidenhair Fern, per lOOU, $3.00; per 50OJ, $13.60. Polyslichum Acrosticholdes, Christmas Fern, per 1100. $4,00; 5000, $14.00. Hymenocallis Occidentalls, per 100, $2.00. The following: nice, collected Tree Seedlings, ranging in size from 6 to 16 inches and over, per IOCO,J3.00; .5000. .$13.50, or 10,COO for 130.00 : BETULA NIGRA. River Birch. CARPINUS AMERICANA, Water Beech. CEITIS OCCIDENTALIS. Haokberry. CORNUS FLORIDA, white flowered Dogwood. COKYLUS AMERICANA, Hazelnut. DIRCA PALUSTRIS. Leatherwood. FASUS FERRUGINEA, American Beech. SYCAMORE, I'laue Tree, TECOMA RADICANS. Trumpet Flower. TILIA AMERICANA, Linden Basswood. Can supply a fine lot of clean seed of Stuartia Penta^^yna and Mt. Stuartia, per lb., Jl.OO, or 10 lbs. for J8.00 if ordered now. SEND rOR MY TRADE LIST Of Tree and Shrub Seeds, Collected Seedlings, etc., now ready. J. H. H. BOYD, QAQE, Sequatchie Co., TENN. HYDRANGEAS Magnificent Strong Stock, with 4 to 7 Crowns; Otaksa, Red Branched, Thos. Hogg, PRICE $10 per 100; $85 per 1000. Send for our wholesaU' price-list ol' Roses, Cle- miilises, Shrubs, Trees, etc., etc. Our representative. MR. J AUSTIN SHAW, is now in New England, and we should be pleased to have him call upon prospective purchasers of any stock in our line N(warl(, , New York * MILLION i Flowering Shrubs. Loading varieties, ranging from 1 to 3 feet in height and 1 to 4 years in age. Adapted to all locations. 50,000 LARQB FLOWERING SHRUBS, from 4 to T-ft., hiishy, synitnetrical. line and thrirty. Excellent for new places where immediate elTect is desired. BARGAINS in these by the <|uantity, as land must be cleared. THE WM. n. MOON CO., Pa"?."""'' NuKSEinEs— 30 miles from Philadelphia. Large Elms. OC tlue specimen Elm trees 6 to 9-inch ^*^ caliper, 25 to 40 feet high, with well developed heads. Have been several times transplanted and will lift with excellent roots Hint balls of earth. Send for price list. SAMUEL C. MOON, "•""'S^dc.p*. Pieai,e mention the American Florist when willing. CLEMATIS, large lloweriuK, in 20 distinct kinds, i yr. ; tS per doz,, $16 per lUO. PAEON- les, in lU distinct Florists' kinds, from i>ure while to crinisna in all shades, indispensable in their season: $1.50 per do/.., $10 per 100, .Tosselyn or Red .Jacket GOOSEBERRY, a distinct American variety, a ver.\ strong grower, never mildews, a jirol'use bearer and a sight to see loaded with great crimson berries; strong 2 year plants, Jl,25 per do?,., $7 per 100. I vr., 50c per doz..«4 per 100 p. A. BALLER, Bloomingtoi, III. igoo. The American Florist. 297 When in need of larger Plants than quoted, ask for speciil prices on a lot of excell nt specimens of various species which we have on hand. KENTU rORSTERI4N4 Wittbold's fall List OF EXTRA QUALITY DECORATIVE PLANTS The following quotations ciTer exceptionally good value. There is nothing quoted which we cannot recommend and ship at once, safely by freight, before cold weather. Our stock is larger than ever and particularly clean, healthy and vigor- ous; we offer it on its merits. Kentias==Latanias yoviaffan 3ize Height No. Per Per Per ■"ot Inches Leaves Each Doz. 100 1000 Kentia Belraoreana W, 8 to 9 3 to 4 If $ 1.50 $12.00 $100.00 Kentia Belmoreana s 10 to 12 4 to 5 2.00 15.00 150 00 Kentia Belmoreana ■AV, 12 to 14 5 to 6 .25 3.00 2000 180,00 Kentia Belmoreana 4 14 to 16 5 to 7 .40 4 00 30.00 300.00 Kentia Belmoreana h 16 to 20 5 to 6 .75 7.20 60.00 600.00 Kentia ■' strong 5 18 to 24 5 to 7 1 00 12.00 90.00 900.00 Kentia Belmoreana 6 20 to 22 8 to 7 1.25 15.00 125 00 Kentia " strong 6 26 to 28 6 to 7 1.50 18.00 180.00 Kentia Belmoreana 7 36 to 40 6 to 7 2.25 27 00 20O00 Kentia Belmoreana H 4 J to 48 6 3.25 39.00 300.00 Kentia Forsteriana a^ 8 to 9 3 to 4 1.50 12.00 100.00 Kentia Forsteriana » 10 to 12 4 to 5 2.0O 15.00 150.00 Kentia Forsteriana •M 12 to 14 5 to 6 .25 3.00 20.00 180.00 Kentia P^orsteriaua 4 14 to 16 5 to 7 .40 4.00 30.00 300.00 Kentia Forsteriana f, 20 to 24 5 to 6 .75 7.20 60.00 600.00 Kentia " strong 5 22 to 26 5 to 6 1.00 12.00 90.00 Kentia Forst-jriana H 28 to 30 5 to 6 1.25 15.00 125 00 Kentia " strong B 30 to 34 6 to 7 l..>iO 18.00 180.00 Kentia Forsteriana K 44 to 50 6 3 25 39 00 300.00 Latania Borbonica 2^ 3 .80 5.0O 40.00 Latania Borbonica 3 12 5 to 6 1.00 8.00 75.00 Latania Borbonica 3'.; 12 to 15 5 to 6 .15 1.50 12.00 100.00 Latania Borbonica 4 15 to 18 5 to 7 .25. 3.00 20.00 175.00 Latania Borbonica 5 18 to 22 6 to 7 .50 5.00 35.00 300.00 Latania Borbonica B 2.) to 24 6 to 8 .60 6.00 50.00 Latania Borbonica fi 24 to 30 6 to 8 .75 9.00 Areca L utesceus 2'.4 5 to 6 3 plants in pot 1.00 8.00 Areca I uti-'sceas 3V* 12 to 14 3 " 2.00 15.00 Areca Lutescens 4 15 to 18 3 " .25 3.00 25.00 The Geo. Wittbold Co., i»a.i: :F^E>Kt:ivs, l&ST B*iols:iiag;tioir*a. F»l£ioe OHIOA.OO, XX^TL,. Varieties ..Ferns.. Size Pot Adiantum Cuneatum 5-inch Pteris Cretica Albo-Lineata 2-inch Pteris Scrrulata Cristata 2- inch Pteris Serruiata 2-inch Pteris Tremula. 2-ineh Pteris Umbrosa 2-inch Cyrtomium Falcatum 3-inch Cyrtomium Falcatum 4-inch Kephrolepis Eialtata 5-incii Nephrolepis Esaltata 6-inch Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 4-inch Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 5-inoh Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 6-inch Per Doz. $2,00 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 5.00 P.-r 100 $15.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4 00 4.C0 8.00 10.00 15.00 20 00 ..Asparagus.. Size Pot Doz. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 2-inch $.50 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 3-iQch 1. 00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 4-inch 1 50 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 5-inch 2.00 Asparagus Sprengerii 2-inoh .50 Asparagus Sprengerii 4-inch 1,50 Asparagus Sprengerii 5-inch 2.00 Asparagus Sprengerii 6-inch 5.0) Asparagus Sprengerii 8-inch 10.00 The several sizes ot Asparagus Sprengerii are especially and large value. Per 100 i 4.00 8.00 12.00 15.C0 4.00 12 00 15.00 strong Miscellaneous. Each Araucariii Excelsa, 3 inch, nice plants $ .50 Araucaria E-^.-elsa. 3Vi-iQch, nice plants 75 Araucaria Excelsa, 5 inch, nice plants 1.00 Araucaria Excelsa, 5-ia.'h. nice plants 1.25 „. „, Pot Height Leaves Eacl] Doz. 100 ticus Elastica 6 22 to 23 12 to 14 $.75 $7.20 $60.00 ricus Elastica 7 24 to 28 Ficus Elastioa 8 28to34 PandanusDtilis 2>4 6 to 8 •"andanus Utilis 3 8 to 10 Pandanus Veitchii 6 extra fine 14 10 16 10.00 75.00 16 to 18 12.00 100.00 10 t" 12 l.CO 8 00 12 to 15 2 00 18.C0 15.00 Miscellaneous==Continued. Pot Height Leaves Each Doz. Cocos Weddeliana 3 .35 2.00 Phtenix Reclinata 10 40 to 45 6 to 8 3.50 Aspidistra Lurlda 5 15 to 20 8 to 12 .50 6.00 Sanseviera Java Var., 2-inoh, strong plants dozen Sansevi^ra .Tava Var., 3-inch, strong plants Sanseviera Java Var., 4-inch, strong plants " 100 15.00 60 1.25 2.00 NEPHROLEPIS WinBOlDII. Strong runners, $1 each; $10 per doz. 298 The American Florist. Sept. 2g^ 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. ; Eobt. Kift, 1726 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. At New York. The next meeting of the Bowling Club will be held at 4 p. m., Monday, October 8, at the office of Traendly & Schenck, 38 West Twenty-eighth street. At i>t. Louis. The following is the record of games rolled on the e\ening of September 24: Player 1st 3il 3d 4th 5ih 6th Av Beneke 188 316 125 111 149 193 164 Kuehn 163 136 130 ]38 130 131 131 Adels 125 140 112 144 123 139 Young 104 135 139 119 124 M. At Denver. The following is the score of Tuesday, September 18: Pla\er 1st 2d 3d 4th Av Geo. Zimmer 149 192 149 221 177 N.A.Benson 165 184 147 175 177 C. J. Thiess 191 168 166 163 167 Al. Maulf 189 135 169 164 Jno. Berry 188 LSI 160 132 157 A.M.Lewis 139 189 144 135 151 Neil .Takobsen 118 159 170 1.50 149 Ben Boldt 133 132 72 194 132 At Chicago. The bowlers met last week and decided to invite St. Louis, Buffalo and Mil- waukee to send teams to this city during the winter; it will be the especial endeavor to arrange a game for flower show week, November 6 — 10. On Friday evening, September 21, the following scores were rolled: Player 1st 2d Player 1st 3d Degnan 161 154 Hauswirth ....165 151 Grant 169 158 MoAdams 135 136 Kreitling 148 136 Hartshorne....I33 149 Tiplady 146 96 Reardon 90 127 Cleveland. BUSINESS MADE BRISK BY A BEVIVAL IN FUNERAL WORK. — THE CONDITIONS OF SUPPLY. — ELECTION AND OTHER NOTES. Business has been somewhat brisker of late, although, arising from an increase in funeral work, it is not necessarily to be taken as the usual fall awakening, for which the season is hardly suffi- ciently advanced. Flowers do not seem to be over plentiful. Asters, which have been the mainstay of the supply for the past month or more, are very nearly gone. Most of those that are now seen are either the last pickings or come from out of town, excepting some that are coming from A. Schmitt's estab- lishment in Glenville. Mr. Schmitt has several benches of nice, clean, fresh inside-grown stock of Scrapie's asters in good colors that are just now in their prime. This stock sells at a good figure. Carnations are streaky in supply. Sev- eral growers are cutting quantities of flowers, largely Scott ana similar shades, and running from very poor to fair in quality. Other growers are cutting practically nothing. The top price seems to be $1 per hundred. Dahlias are com- mencing to come in fair quantity and (juality. Should the weather hold good, doubtless there will be quantities of them shortly. Chrysanthemums seem to be somewhat late. LadyFitzwygram promises to be the earliest, but does not look at all profitable. Very few sorts are grown here earlier than Glory of Pacific, Mme. Bergmann and Marion Henderson. The Florists' Club election took place September 2-t. The officers chosen were: President, Wm. Brinker; vice-presidents, Gordon Gray and Isaac Kennedy; secre- tary, A. H. Graham; treasurer, Herman Hart. Recent visitors: W. N. Rudd, J. B. Kel- ler and J. N. May. Mr. May was called here by the serious illness of his son, who has been with the Storrs & Harrison Co., of Painesville. A. Flint, Mich.— D. P. Smith has opened a handsome new store at 428 Saginaw street. Conshohocken, Pa. — W.S. Harry has been remodeling his flower store and now has one of the most attractive places in town. Canaan, Conn.— "The Maples" green- houses, Mary E. Adams and Louise H. Bragg, is being enlarged by the addition of a house 16x,36 for carnations. Kalamazoo, Mich.— Van Bochove c& Bro. have added to their establishment until they now have 60,000 feet of glass. They are growing roses, carnations, violets and chrysanthemums. Every- thing on the place is in very healthy con- dition and they should cut a large amount of fancy stock. Rutherford, N. J.— Bobbink & Atkins have just completed substantial additions to their greenhouses and storage cellars. They report an extraordinary demand for fancy, named, perennial phloxes. A field of roses including Agrippina, Clotilde Soupert, Pink Soupcrt and Hermosa is in full flower now and presents a beautiful picture. CARNATIONS AND VIOLETS. We have fleld-srowu Meteor, Flora Hi I Mn. Jas. Dean. Bon Ton. While Cloud and Scott Carna- lions at 4c and 1000 Marie Louise Violets, Held- grown, at 3!2C. E. M. & H. N. HOFFMAN. Elmira, N. Y. BROWALLIA GIGANTEA (True) 3!/s-iu. pots, J3 p'T 100. R. cutting's, $1.50 per 100. Henry Eichholz, Florist, Waynesboro, Pa. Hedge Plants ( HEHLOCK SPRUCE Everarccn norway spruce " / american arbokvitaes ( califorma privet npriHiiniic ' OSAGE ORANQE uetiuuuua i berberis thunberqii I ALTHEAS, Etc. Various Sizes at Popular Prices. I THE WM. H. MOON CO., "*»"'»*'"•• Nurseries Pa.. \ 30 miles from Philadelphia, '( 60 miles from New York. PHiLADELrHiA OFFICE, 702 Stephen Girard Bldg. Extra Fine ricld-Grown 80,01 ...CARNATIONS McGowan, Argyle, Scott, Tidal Wave, Eve- lina, J3.O0 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Flora Hill, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Daybreak, J4.00 per 100. White Cloud, J5.00 per 100. MRS. A. M. SGHAFERi Chicago Ave. CARNATIONS.. Field Grown Plants. F. DORNER & SONS CO., LA FAYETTE, IND. Send for Price List. DO YOU WANT THEM? I 1000 Perlas, We Have 2000 Maids, (. 500 Meteors, All floe stock, to close out. Make us an ofTer, for we must ha\e the room. GEO. A. KUHL. PEKIN. ILL. Field-Grown Carnations j„*f,'i'fet'A™SJ: Dana. Meteor. Uridesmaid. Eldorado. Portia, Soott, all otbers sold. Fancy stock, $5; ordinary, $3. Cash. DANA R. HERRON. clean, N.Y. .4jr in •a 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. igoo. The American Florist. 299 Dreer's Special Offer of Seasonable Stock We Have a Large Stock of Cyca^, All in First^Class Condition, Which Are Certain to Give Satisfaction. CYC AS REVOLUTA. sa^oPam.) stems 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 6 6 8 8 I. J.J inches high, 6 to 8 leaves •• ' 8 to 10 " 12 to 15 " 12 to 15 " 15 to 18 ■■ 18 to 20 " 20 to 25 '■ 25 to 30 " 25 lo 30 " , 12 to 15 inches long 18 to 20 '• $1.00 each 1 50 " . 2.00 " 20 to 24 " 2 .50 " 22 [o 26 " 3.00 " 24 to 26 " .... 4 00 *' 24 to 28 " 5.00 " 24 to 28 " 7 50 " *' 12 30 to 36 " 10.00 " Small stems, Small stems, 50 " with 5 to 6 nice leaves 75 ■• *-( RE\OLtTTA. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. "*"p°LVr"" Our stock of these is exceptionally large, especially in small and medium sizes, for which there is always a strong demand. 4-inoh pots, 6 to 8 inches high, 2 to 3 tiers $0.50 each. 4 " 8 •■ 3 ■■ 60 " 6 " 12 to 14 " 3 " I. CO " 6 " 16toI8 " 4 " 1.25 " 7 " 20to24 ■■ 4to5 " .2.50 " FICUS ELASTICA. «»'"'«, Punt) 4-inoh pots, 10 to 12 inches high $4.00 per doz., 130.00 per 100 6 " 151018 •' 6,00 •• 50.00 " 6 " 20to2» " 9.00 " 75.00 AZALEAS. Our Mr. Eisele. who has just left Belgium, reports that the Azaleas grown for us are in an unusually healthy and fine condition this season. Our shipments are expected to arrive here beginning of October. We handle only the leading sorts which are best adapted to the .\merican trade; all plants are carefully sorted over and packed at our nursery, thus enabling us to guarantee satisfaction. If you have not yet placed your order, we can still book same for fine bushy crowns, well set with buds, as follows: Per doz. Per 100 10 to 12 inches in diameter S4.50 $35.00 12toH 6 00 45.00 14tol6 7.50 55.00 Per doz. 16 to 18 inches in diameter $12.00 18 to 20 2J to 24 25.00 36.00 Per 100 % 90.00 200.00 300. CO Prices on Azaleas include duty, packing and delivery in good condition to any express, freight or steamship line in Philadelphia. For a full line of DECORATIVE PI.ANTS and other SEASONABLE STOCK see oar QUARTERLY WHOLESALE TRADE LIST. HENRY A. DREER, ^s™- Philadelphia, Pa. Please mejition Ike American Florist when -wriling field-Grown CARNATION PLANTS. READY TO SHIP AT ONCE Per 100 Per 1000 CROCKER, extra large $12.50 $100.00 G. LORD, 1st size 12.00 100.00 MARQUIS. 1st size 12.00 100.00 GEN. MACEO, 1st size.. 8.00 75.00 Per 100 Per 1000 G. H. CRANE, 1st size... $ 8.00 $75.00 " 2nd size.. 6 00 50.00 GEN. GOMEZ, 1st size.. 8.00 75.00 MRS. BRAD r, 1st size... 8.00 75.00 Per 100 Per 1000 MRS. JOOST, 1st size....$ 8.00 $75.00 AMERICA, extra fine.... 8.00 75.00 MELBA, extra large 8.00 75.00 ROBT. CRAIG & SON, Market and 49th Streets, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Please mention the A merican Florist wheyi w» 'ting- They are Finei 2100 Bridesmaid in 4 lOOO 1720 50O 30O Brides "3V4 "3 "2 "4 200 •• 3500 " "SW "3 1200 " ... "2 3000 Meteors "3 None belter We 1 alter if unsold on recei pt of order. 100 1000 in. pots $4.00 $35.00 4.00 35 00 3.00 25.00 2.00 20.00 4.00 35.00 400 35.00 3.00 25.00 100 1000 500 Mme. Chatenav. ..in4 -in. pots $4.00 100 " " "...."2 " 2.00 125 Mme. Cusine "4 " 3.50 250 Lady Dorothea "4 " 4.00 150 " " "in " 2.50 2000 Golden Gate " 2M " 2.50 25.00 700 Maid of Honor "4 " 3.00 700 "2i< '\ 2 00 50O0 Brides and Maids in 3 and 4-in. pots. These are carried over stock; they are good. We offer them at $12.00 per 1000. Latania Borbonica 3-in. Areca Lutescens 4 Cocos Weddeliana 3 Asparagus Sprengerii 6 ....4 ....3 pots, $12.00 per 100 20.00 12.00 25.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 Ficus Elastica, 6-in. pots 75c to $1 .50 each. Boston Fern, 8-in. pots $25.00 to $35.00 per 100 Plan s are vigorous and unusually fine. Will be carefully packed, and we guarantee them to be right in every respect. LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS. Jamestown, n. y. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Mayor Pingree Carnations 1 have 1000 strong healthy plants of this line yellow variety. Will close them out at |3.00 per 100, or |25.CO for the loco. W. W. COLES, KOKOMO, IND. FOR SALE. 350 Jubilee, 300 Flora Hill Carnations, $3.00 rer 100. 1000 Lady Campbell Violets, |3.00 per lOO. All Field Grown. Cash With Order. ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Mich. CARNATIONS A few hundred Daybreak, Scott, Triumph, Argyle, large plants, $2.50 per hundred. DAVIS BROS., Morrison, ilL 300 The American Florist. Sept. 2p, Kansas City. TSADB IS GOOD AND EVERYONB ANTICI- PATES A BDSV SEASON.— NEWELL HAS ■ A LARGE DECORATION. Business in general is good. Albert Barbe has increased his range of glass about 10,000 feet and reports trade prospects excellent. Samuel Murray is at the same old stand and a hard florist to beat. He is putting in a new boiler and getting things ready for winter. Paul Uucret reports business good and he has some very fine stock. Arthur Newell recently put up a fine decoration at the Hotel Baltimore for a banquet to W. J. Bryan. His apart- ments were handsomely decorated with American Beauties, Asparagus Spren- gerii and flags. The banquet hall deco- rations were very excellent and much good material was used. Alfred Broman has added two houses each 20x100 to his range at Indepen- dence, giving him a total of 25.000 feet of glass. He wholesales most ol his out- put in Kansas City and is doing so well that he expects to build further additions next year. C. W. S. Nashville, Tenn. — Louis Haury is addirg eight houses to his range, giving him increased capacity of 12,000 teet of glass. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ 180,0001 J FINE, LARGE, FIELD-GROWN Carnation Plants ^ Your nionpy refunded if plants aro X not satisfactorv. Argvle, Jubilee, Scott, McGowan, Pingree, EvKiina, Tidal Wave, $3. CO ptT 100 $25.00 per 1000. Daybrealc, Armszlndy, Mora Hill, Bradt, White Cloud, Triumph, J4,00 per 100, j:B.OO |.it 1000. ROSE PLANTS METfOR BRIDESMAID BRIDE Large, strong plants. Per 100, (3.50; 1000, $20.00. 4 \ GEORGE REINBERG, \ X 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, t Please mention (he Amo icau Flcrist tvhcti ■^cti/tng: CARNATION PLANTS SCOTT CRANE McGOWAN AMERICA DAYBREAK MACEO PORTIA GOMEZ PINGREE MELBA ELDORADO WHITE CLOUD FOR CASH ONLY. i Meteors and Perles. I 1 We can make particularly good use of regular consignments of these p % Roses, and invite correspondence or a personal visit from grow- § 5 ers who are looking for good returns on these items. f I E. C. Amling, I S THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED AND MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE | 5 CUT-FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAQO. 5 I 32=34-36 Randolph St. CHICAQO. | W. G.GOODRICH, West Troy J. Y. FIELD GROWN PLANTS OP THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES: 15,000 Flora Hill $ 5.00 per 100 4,000 White Cloud 8.00 1.000 Mrs. Bradt 10.00 " 1,000 G. H. Crane 10.00 1,000 McGowan 4.00 2,000 Eldorado 4.00 per 100 1,000 Wm. Scott 4.00 1,000 Daybreak 5.00 500 tniily Pierson 4.00 These Plants are all in first-class condition, sood size and healthy stock. Write me if you are in need of a large quantity. 1. CHAS. CHADWICK, 'qc^boxii. Grand Rapids, Mich. 20:000 CARNATIONS 2000 EXTRA FINE, FIELD CROWN. Per 100 FLORA HILL t 5.00 WHITE CLOUD 6.00 DAYBREAK 4 00 WM. SCOTT 4.00 MARQUIS 12.00 G. H. CRANE 8.00 GEN. GOMEZ 8.00 MRS. BRADT 8.00 GOLD NUGGET 6.00 TRIUMPH 4.00 VICTOR 4.00 W. A. WETTUN, Hornellsville, N. Y. SURPLUS GARNATIUNS. FLORA HILL, WHITE CLOUD, TRIUMPH, DAYBREAK, S5.00 per 100. AMERICA, CRANE, MELBA, BRADT, $6.00 per 100. ca.h with order, yy gafaransky, Kenton. 0. FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS I.SOD FLORA HILL, 3000 LV/./AK M'GOWAN, I.iOO WM. SCOTT. 1000 TIDAL WAVE, S3 00 per 100, S2S.O0 per 1000. CASH WITH ORDER, CHAS. WIFFIN.i-lKs: INIS, J^' CARNATIONS WITH PLENTY OF ROOTS. Send for prices of thirty-five best new and standard varieties. QEO. HANCOCK «. SON, Daybreak Carnation 30CO fine plants, 15.00 per 100, lor thf lot. .r $75.00 Also 400 ADUN1UM CUNEATUM Ferns, from 6-inch pots. $10 per 100. Cash with order. E. B. SUTTON, JR., Babylon, L. I. CARNATIONS SURPLUS STOCK. McGowan $3.50 per IOC Evelina 4.00 Alaska 4.00 " Lady Emma 4.00 " .labilee 4.00 " Victor 4.00 " Triumph 4.00 " Mayor Pingree 5.00 " Peichblow 5.00 " Albertini 5.00 " Red .lacket 5.00 " Qood Value Guaranteed. JOHN WALKER, Youngstown, 0. Successor to Tlie E. HIppard Co. MARQUIS CARNATIONS, Md grown, $10 to close balance of stock. L.E.MARQIISEE, Syracuse, N.Y. Good, healthy plants. 8000 Carnations G. H. Crane, per 100, $7.00 I Pingree. per 100, $3.50 Mrs F. Joost, " 5.00 Marv Wood, " 3.50 Daybreak, " 4.00 White Cloud, " 6.00 Mrs. ,Ias. D'iin, " 4.00 | Flora llii:, " 4.00 CARL RAUTH, Springfield, III. CARNATIONS EXTRA FINE JOOST $40.00 per thotasand to close out. Others all sold. I iaac A. Passmore, Route 7.West Chester, Pa. «o,ooo Field-Grown Carnation Plants WHICH MUST BE SOLD AT ONCE. Strck clean, healthy, extrii line ruots tiud puarau- teetl in every way. Low prices. Write immedi- ately, stating what you nfc J. UNION ST. GREENHOUSE CO., Geneva. N. Y. rgoo. The American Florist. 301 HEADQUARTERS FOR ERICAS, Palms, Decorative and Flowering Plants. For immediate delivery we have Phcenix Canarien- (ii from $2 00 to $8.00 each. Dlam. of Crown. Per Pair. Standard Bay Trees 21 to 26 inches 812.00 15.00 18.00 •■ 20.00 " 22.00 " 25.00 Pyramids, very $5.00 -inch . 26 to 28 • 30to32 " 32to34 34 to 36 " 36 to 38 Larger plants up to $20.00 each. large, $25.00 per pair. Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana, small plants from 15c to 25c each; larfier plants from 50c to $25.00 each, all sizes. Areca Lutescens. $3.00 and $4.00 per do7. Larger plants, $1.50 to $3.00 each. Livittona, $3.00 per dozen. Latania Borbonica, from 50c to $1.50 each. Boiton Ferns from 50c to 75c each. Ar^ucaria excelsa from 75c to $3.00 each. Araucaria glauca from $1.50 to $3.00 each. Araucaria compacta robusta, $3.00 each. Rubbers 35c to 75c each. Cyclamen persicum giganteum, $3.00. $4 00. and $6 00 per dozen. Plants in 4 and 5- pots, $25.00 per 100. Araista crenulata, red and white berried, $6.00, $9.00, $12 00, $15.00, $18.00 and $24.00 per dozen. Crimson Rambler, grown in pots, large plants for leaking Pyramids, $9.00 per dozen Oranges, well-fruiled. from $1.00 to $5.00 each. Peruvian Peppers, $6.00, $'.00 and $12.00 per dozen. Chiysanthemums in pots, $6.00, $7.00, $8.00 and $9.00 per dozen. Bougainvillta Sanderiana, plants from $1 to $5.00 each. AZALEAS WELL BUDDFD, $3y00, $50.00, $75.00 and tlOO.OO per lOti; larger plants up to $5.00 each. Lilacs, best white, excellent and verv large plants, variety Marie LeGray, $50 00 to $76.00 per 100; well- budded and home- grown. Ericas for Delivery from October Ist. Erica Iragrans. Christmas variety, small plants, $10.00 per 100; two-year-old. set with buds, ready for Christmas forcing, $50.00, $75.00 and $100.00 per 100. Larger plants up to $5.00 each Erica Vilmoreana, well set with buds for Christ- mas, $50.00 and $75.00 per 100. Small plants $15.00 per ICO. Varieties which will bloom after Christmas and for Easter. Erica cupressina. the best, $T5.ro and $100.00 per 100. •• Mediterranea. $6 00 per dozen. " pers. alba $6.00 and $9 00 per dozen. " " rosea, $6.00 and $9.00 per dozen. Small plants ftr ferneries, etc., which will bloom this fall and winter. Erica pers. rubra. $10.00, $15.00, $20.00 and $23.00 per 100, 3i4-inch; pink. Er.ca gracilis autumnalis. $20.00 per ICO: pink. Erica regerminans $10.00 per 101; white. •' pers. alba. $8 00. $10.00 and $15.00 per 100. '• rosea. $800. $10.00 and $15.00 per 100. Cash With Order From Unknown Parties. "When ordering add to a $10.00 order 50c for packing; ,$25.00, $1 00; $50.00, $1.50; .$75.00, I2.0J; $icaoo,$2.5o. ANTON SCHULTHEIS, p. 0. Box 78, COLLEGE POINT, QUEENSBOROUGH, NEW YORK CITY. 100,000 FERNS IN FLATS At One Cent. Good, hardy plants 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. 100 Mailed for $1.25. Sample Pteris Cretica Alba, P. Tremula, P. Sul- cata, P. Hastata. P. Adiantoides, P. Longifolia, Adiantum, Lomaria, L3'go- dium, Nephrodium. Cristatum, Blechnum, Selttginellas, etc., etc. Post orders Wash- ington. JOHN H. LEY, Good Hope, D. C. BOSTON FERN L.LII. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass. ...A... SPECIALTY. 150,000 CARNATION PUNTS Large, strong Plants, In excellent health and sold with our guarantee of perfect satisfaction or money refunded. 100 1000 WM. SCOTT $3.00 $25.00 LIZZIE McGOWAN 3 00 25.00 ARMAZINDY 3.00 25.00 EVELINA 4.00 35.00 MRS. BRADT 6.00 50.00 EVANSTON 6.00 50.00 NIVEA, VICTOR 3.00 JUBILEE 5.00 PETER REINBERQ, SI Wabash Avenue, CHICAQO, ILLINOIS. = FIELD-GROWN = LARGE, HEALTHY PLANTS, CLEAN AND READY FOR IMMEDIATE PLANTING. Per 100 Per 1000 Triumph $5.00 $40.00 Flora Hill 5.00 40.00 White Cloud 5.00 40.00 Evelina 3.50 30.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Jubilee $3.50 $30.00 Bon Ton 3.50 30.00 Lizzie McGowan 3 50 30.00 Armazindy 3.50 30.00 WIETOR BROS., 51 WABASH AVE. .CHICAGO. 50,000 CARNATION PLANTS This Steele is in elegant condition, strong, clean and perfectly healthy; sure to give satisfaction. Money refunded if not just as represented. Per 100 Per lOOO NANCY HANKS $3.00 $25.00 FLORA HILL 4.00 35.00 WHITE CLOUD 4.00 35.00 TRIUMPH 4.00 35.00 Per 100 Per 1000 McGOWAN $3.00 |25.00 SCOTT 3.00 25.00 EVELINA 3.00 25 00 PORTIA 3.00 25.00 SPECIAL PRICES ON LARGE QUANTITIES. J. A.. :bxji>Iw'Oivo, 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. 4 Acres Field-Grown Carnation Plants, 120,000 Our Carnatious this year .-ire very fine. They have been grown with the greatest care, free from disease and are packed light by our improved method of packing, by which we can send to all parts of the United States in perfect condition. MAYOR PINCREE BUTTERCUP $1.50 per dozen. $8.00 per hundred. MRS. C. M. BRADT CRIMSON SPORT DAVBREAK TRIUMPH McCOWAN FLORA HILL WM. SCOTT ARMAZINDY WHITE CLOUD $1.23 per dozen. L. L. LAMBORN PORTIA DOROTHY SWEET $1.00 per dozen. JUBILEE MELBA $tj.00 per hundred. SWEETBRIER MRS. FISHER C. A. DANA C5.00 per hundred. ELDORADO MAUD ADAMS METEOR ALBERTINI piUPY PI AUTQ Grown from estrachoice seed of our own production and not surpassed in variety, r Hllu I r LMH l O size, beauty of coloring and freedom of flower by any others grown. 50 cts. per )00 $4 00 per 1000. J. L. DILLON, BLOOM8BURG. PA. AHERICAN BBAUTV, four-inch, selected. $15.00 per 100. LIBERTY, four-inch, J76.00 per 100. MAID, BRIDE. PERLE, SUNSET, METEOR, MORQAN, MEKMET, LaFRANCE, fMIPHETOS, KAIsERIN, QOLDbN QATB, MAID OF HOOR, 3-iii.. J.i.OO per 100; 3;/2-in., $7.00; 4-in., 18.00. ORAFTED BRIDE, liO.OO per IDu, 6-inch. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, from iV, and 3-inch pots, $2.50 to«3.00perl00; $25.00 to $30.00 perlOOO. ^^ 3, MacBEAN. LAKEWOOD. N. d. 302 The American Florist. Sept. 2g, Denver. M0CH INTEREST IN THE MEETINGS OF THE NEWLY FORMED FLORISTS' CLUB. There is a great deal of interest in the Denver Florists' Club. Not only is there much enthusiasm over the big floveer show planned for November, but the bi-weekly meetings attract a good attendance and result in lively and bene- ficial discussions. At the last meeting, aside from show preparations, which are moving apace, discussion turned upon a flower market similar to those conducted in Cincinnati and other cities and upon the question of wages paid to employes. It was the consensus of opinion that a flower market would prove a great stimulant to trade and it was voted as the will of the society that its influence be thrown into the matter of instituting such an enterprise. It was the opinion of all those present that florists are paid less than men of equal capability charged with equal responsibility in other lines of work and various causes and remedies were suggested. There were exhibits of roses from the Maufi greenhouses, old-fashioned flowers from Mt. McGregor and of cockscombs fi om the parks. Bay City, Mich.— John Irvine & Sons will build a range of ten modem houses on their new property on the M. C. R. R., one mile southeast of this city the com- ing season. A switch from the main track to the boiler house will make coal- ing easy. First. class, healthy Prants- To close out we quote the following low prices: 600 lieauties 3-inch, $4.00 per 100 lOCO Perles 3 •• 3.00 1000 Meteors 3 " 2.00 " 800 Bridesmaids 3 " 3.00 " 400 Brides 3 " 3.00 CARNATION PLANTS. strictly first-class :uid in fine shape. Mrs. Bradt, 15.00 per 100. White Cloud. Flora Hill, Gold Nug- get, Etanston, $4.00 per 100. Wm. Scott, Portia, Victor. .$3 00 per 100 A. G. PRINCE & CO , 76 & 78 Wabash Av.,ChIcago. 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. Hardy Herbaceous AJL» Alpine Plants. Tow„ A COMPLKTB ASSORTMENT OF OLD AND NEW VARIETIES. The Blue Hill Nursery, So. Braintree, Mass. COKREBI'ONDENCE SOLICITED. inall the colors. Cyclamen Giganteum Fnn* plimts, woll s<'t uith ) in ;i in. pnts.r4-in. size as beins exceptionally well rooted and of strong:, healthy growth: ;ilmost ready for a shiftto a fi-in. pot. These plants should tind a ready sale at Christmas as they will be in full flower at that time. BEGONIA CALEDONIA, the White Lorraine. Planis from 3S4-in. pots, for delivery November 1st., $5.00 each. \Ve are the only Arm in America oflfering this fine new novelty this year. 5i5:^:-§©eft R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., 16 and 19 South Market St., BOSTON, MASS. ^^g^jsessmi!xeiSEEEism^ssEissssexiEese£& JOSEPH HEACOCK, % OFFERS THE FOLLOW- ING HOME-GROWN WYNCOTE. PA., Pdlms Free from INSECTS and DISEASE of any kind. They cannot fail to Give Satisfaction. Should be seen to be appreciated. A Trial Order is Solicited. ARCCA IbUTESCENS 3 plants, 6-inoh pot, 24-inch !.. $12.00 per dozen; 1100.00 per 100 4-inch pot, 8 •• 8 ■' 30.00 36.00 KENTIA BELMOREANA. 5 to 6 leaves, 15 inches high $4.50 per dozen; $ 35.00 per 100 6 " 24 " " 15.00 ■' 12.5.00 " 6 to 7 " 26 " " 18.00 " 150.00 6to7 " 30 to 32 inches high J3.00each. 7to8 " 36inch 4.00 " KENTIA FORSTERIANA. 4 to 5 leaves, 15 inches high $1.50 per dozen; $35.00 per 100 6 •• 36 to 40 inches high $3.00 each, $36.00 per dozen. 6 " 48to50-in 4.00 " 48.00 A.\X JVEe^svi.x'exxiexx.ts .^x>^ ffoxxi fop o£ f>o4:. Chinese PRIMROSES 15.000 llnestlaru'e flowering fringed 1000, JI5.00; Per 100, 81.75 Obconica grand., flmbriati, rosea and Forbesi " 2.00 Asparogiis Spreng'^rii, $3 00 per 100. Plumosus " 4.00 Pansy Plants 0<-tober 15, large flowering 100, 50c; 1000, $3.00 Cash Please. JOSEPH H. CLNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. Choicest Stock, Lowest Prices. Roses— XX strong, in Brides, Meteors, Maids, Golden Gate and Perle, 3-3'5-in. pots, 14 to 18 inches lilKh, only $3.00 per foo, cheap at $6.00; lO.OOJ to sell. Carnations— .\11 grown from prize- takingstock, strong, healthy plants; Flora Hill, McUowan, Scott, Tidal Wave. Morello, Pingree, only $3.00 per 100; 15.C00 to sell. Qeraniums— 5000 Kruanti, Heteranthe, LaFa- vorite, White Swan and American Wonder, $1.50 per 100; strong ~i4-in. Asparagus Sprengerll — XX strong, Z%~i\i., ready for 4-in., only 5c. Ageratum— Princess Pauline, strong ZYi-ia. $1. super 100. Crimson Rambler Roses— Field-grown, canes three to four feet, only $10.00 per 100. Cash With Order. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III. BABY PRIMROSE Out of •iV,-u\., ready for 4-in., $2.00 per 100. Henry Eichholz, Florist, Waynesboro, Pa. Orchids I «^ We h.ive always on hand a very large and fine stock of esiablished and unestablished Orchids. A number of varieties now in sheath and spike. Correspondence solicited. LAGER & HURRELL, st^wii. n. j. Orchid Qrow«rs and Importert. BOSTON FERN. 2V4-in. pots, $.5.00 per 100; 3-in. $8.00 per 100. Crimson Rambler, ane Tot ot^AeidVants for winter forcing. The CONARD & JONES COMPANY, Catalogue Illustrations. We sell Electros of the fine illustra- tions used in the American Florist at 15 eta. per square inch. Send list of your needs to THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO. igoo. The American Florist. 303 BOSTON FERNS, Ee&dy for 3-in. pots, J6.00 per 100; 4-in., $15.00 per 100; 5-6-in., 120.00- $25.00 per 100, Also fine plants in 5-6-in. pots, now ready for a shift, in pans or large pots, $35 00 per 100, M.50 per doz. This is exceptionally good value. Asparagus Plumosus Nanui, 3-in., extra flne, $8.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeiii. 2-in., $8.00 per 100. Kentia Beimoreana. 3"4-in. pots, $10 00 per 100; 4-inch, $40.00 per 100. Large plants, 11.50, 11.75, $2.00, $2.50, $3 00, up to $5.00. Send for Particulars. BOBBINK & ATKINS | RUTHERFORD, N. J. I «WWMMMWWWWW«I^ BEGONIA GLOIREDE LORRAINE J:i.50 per dozen, 117.50 per 100. BEGONIA Light Pink LORRAINE 50c each .$5.00 per dozen, $40.00 per 100. Plants of either of the ab^ve from 2M-in- pots, strong and healthy. See Convention Number for description of the last named newer variety. They will be the most popular plants for Christmas holiday i.'ifts lor years to come. Order Early From EDWIN LONSDALE. W^viidmoor, (Near P&liaj. Pa. Money Order Office, Sta H.Philadelphia N. B. We have not cbanRed our location, but the P. O authorities have changed our P. O. facllUleB. r;.VINGA VAR. VINES Per ICO First size, from 4 to 6 lon^' vines to plant $4.00 Large size, " 7 to 10 " " 6.00 TBUMS CASH OR C. 0. D. WM. A. CLARK & SON, No. 59 State St., WATERTOWN, N. Y. BOSTON FERN, 7 and 8-in. pans $12 and $15 per doz. GERANIUMS, S.'A. Nutt and others, 3-in., $4 per 100. NEP.CORDATA COMPACTA, 3 in., $5.00 per 100; 6- in., $30.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. 2«-in., $5 per 100, $40 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, 2H-inch, $4.00 per 100; $30.00 p^-r 1000. SMILAX, transplanted, heavy, 50c per 100. Cash PLEASE. Cafl Hagenburgef. ^•ffif.y"" TTT/\T T"f1G8 Field - grown Campbells w iVJjilXO and M. Louise, «4.00 per «^-^«^^^^^ 100, $35.00 per 1000. ROSES, Meteors, Perles, Maids and Brides; extra fine stock, 3-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Discount on large lots. CARNATIONS, a bargain on such varieties as White Cloud. Flora Hill. New York, Evelina, Scott, etc. Write for price list. CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich. PEONIES. We have 100 named double varieties, sel ';U-d for Horists' use; all good for cut flowers. 1 each of 100 varieties $15.00 1 each uf 50 varieties 6.00 1 eacli of 35 varieties 3.00 Standard Red. Pink and White, per dozen. JI.:;0 INDIANAPOLIS FLOWER & PLANT CO., Indianapolis, Ind. Special Offer until October 1st PHOENIX CANARIENSIS, Elegant stock; fully characteristic. 4'/4-iuch pots, $25.00 a hundred; 5V4-inch pots, $35.00 a hundred. This is surely a bargain. J. B. HEISS, The Exotic Norgerlea, DAYTON. OHIO. STRONG FIELD-GROWN PLANTS OF Farqutiar violets. Free from disease of any kind. $6.00 pf-r 100; J50.00 per ICOO. JOHN McFARLAND, North Easton, Mass. 40,000 Kentias, Beimoreana and Forsteriana Clean ueil giuwn stock in best market sizes — Sj5, ^50, ^175 ami Sioc i.)er 100. See our wholesale list for sizes. AZALtEAS, Bushy Crowns well set with Buds. 10 to VI iiu'hi's in tiiameter #35 per 100 14 to Hi iuclies iudiainetor $.»0 per UM) 12 to 14 inclii's in diametiT 45 p'^r 100 IH to 18 inches in (iiamotnr X'l \yvv BOSTON FERNS. ytroni;2'3 iu. pot plants *40 per 1000 Strong 4 in. pot plants $15 per HXi Strong' 't in. pot plants $4 per dozen ROSES. Si ]■( m;^ twd-yi'ar lipid wrown. Excellent stock for forcing f*ir Eastnr and Spiiti^; ..^ali's. Crimson K.im/j/er.s — Extia sinmg, with caues 3 to 5 feel lotiK *I2 pn 100 SilOOpprKXW. Hvlirid I\ti>etual -Lavgi' as.-nrtmeiit cif best forciiiK varielics s!IO per UK) *90 pel- 1000. Full assortment of French anil Hollantl bulbs, Hardy Herba- ceous Plants, Shrubs and Ornamental Trees. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesviile, Ohio. Boston Fernt, thr true variety, from SH-in. pots $3 per 100. $25 per 1000. Asparagui Plumosus Nanus, from 2' -in. pots, 13 50 per 100, $30 per MOO. Asparagus Sprengeril. from 2'..-in. pots, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1000. Acalypha Sander!, from 2!. .-in. pots, $4 per 100, $35 piT 1000. Acalypha Sander!, from 3-in. pots, strong plants, !fi per 100. Crolons. 12 best bedding varieties, from 2i4-ini*h pots, elegant plants, $3 per 100, $25 per 1000. These ^vill be fine to shift on lor next year's bedding. Ponderosa Lemon, largest Lemon grown, bears fruit weighing two pounds ami over, is bound to become a popular plant l^^ine plants from 2'^-inch pots, $1 per dnz.. $7 per U'O. Calla lilies. IH to l|4-in. diameter. 75o per d"/.en. $5 per 100. Calla Lilies. 1^4 to lu-in. diameter, $1.25 per dozen, $7 per 100. The two new RusseMas. Lemoinei Multiflora and Lemoinei Elegantiisima. eOcperdoz., $4 per 100. Bougainvillea Sanderiana, from 2' -inch pots, $<; per 100. Weeping I anlanii, 2'/i-inch pots, $2 per ICO, $18 per 1000. Otaheite Orange, from 2', -inch pots. $3 per 100, $25 per 1000; from ;!-in. pots, $4.50 per ICO, $40 per 1000. Send us your list of Roses for quotation. Our Fall Trade List now ready. Write for il. -.•■.*-'' ,«wPWW!!?ffr^,,,,^ The GOOD & REESE CO. LARGtST ROSE GROWtRS IS THE WORLD, Springfield, O. Pteaie mention the American Florist when writing:. CHAMAEROPS, 'sira 18-24-inches high, 4-6 char- acter leaves, $l:; 00 per 100. PHOENIX CANARIENSIS. from 2-inch pots, very strong, $6 00 per 100. Large, very line PHOENIX, DRACAENAS and CHAV- AEROPS. Jroin 4 to 15 feet high, in boxes or from open ground. Price on application. Two-year-old H1PPEASTRUM (Amaryllis), of a very tine strain, $10.00 per 100. Cash With Ordeii Please. A. ROEDDER, Shorb, near Los Angeles. Cal. Fansies and Daisies. Giant Trimardeau and Roemer'a Superb Prize strains. 50c per 100 postpaid; $3 per 1000, $12.50 for 5000, e.\pre38. Our large llowering strain, 40c per 100. $2.50 per 1000, $10.00 for 50lO. Ilardv Daisies, Snowball and Longfellow, 50c per 100," $3.00 per 1000, $12.50 per .5000. Carex .I:iponica \'ariei;ata, 2-ln., fine, $3 per 100. Cash Please. BYER BROS.. CHAMBERSBURG PA, Edward B. Jackson, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only. In any quantity, for the least money. STAMFORD. - CONN. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, Strong plants from 2i/i-in pots, ready for a shift .".... $5.00 BE60NIA REX, Fine stock in 3-in. pots, ready for a shift, iu good assortment (i.OO CYCLAMEN, strong, bushy plants in 2i4. in. pots, finest strain. thr<.'e colors 4.00 CHINESE PRIMROSES. Globosa type, best strain grown. Pink and red, 'Z\-i~ in. pots 2.F0 White, pink and red. 3-in.. ex. strong... 5.00 BABY PRIMROSE, Extra fine, from 21/2. in. pots, ready for a shift 4 00 SWEET ALVSSUM, Giant white, extra fine for immediate phinting, 3-in. pots, . 3.00 VINCA MAJOR VARIE6ATA, Very strong field-grown clumps, with 6 to 10 1(10 ^' growths t> CO NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian Mich. VIOLETS. MARIE LOUISE. strong- fleld-grown clumps, perfectly healthy. ^4,00 per 100; !t35.00 per jier 1000. House-grown, equally heaJlhv, ^;;).50 per 100; *30.00 per lOOO. Cash, please. .Sample 10 ct s. SMIIiAX. '-' anil -.'i^-inoh. strong. 13.00 per 1000; 7."i cents per 100. TBAirSFI.&NTED CEI.EBY FI^AITTS. strons;. w.-ll-hardeneO.. *1.00 per 1000, to eiose them out. .^S.-W I. uys 10,000. R. KILBOURN, CLINTON, NEW YORK. 304 The American Florist. Sept. 2p, Buffalo. COOLER WEATHBE BRINGS A REVIVAL OF TRADE.— DECORATIONS IN DEMAND.— PERSONAL JOTTINGS. A fall in temperature has made trade a little better than it had been but stock has not improved to any considerable degree. Beauties and Kaiserins are the best. Carnations are only fair and scarce. Gladioli and asters are filling the void. Several department and other stores have been using pretty fair decora- tions and there are a number of vred- dings in sight. At a recent meeting of the Buffalo Flo- rists' Club committees were appointed to take hold of the preliminary convention work. The trophies won at New York are to be displayed in a large case at Kasting's. The otEce of Wm. Scott was burglar- ized a few evenings ago. Postage stamps and a few dollars in change were missed. Palmer & Son have had a very attract- ive window, orchids and Liberty roses predominating. Will Grever, who is w'th Adams, has been in New York this week. W. A. For Immediate Shipment. CoLOMBUS, Miss.— H. E. Mitting, from Illinois, has succeeded Mr. Hughes in charge of John R. Laws' greenhouses, where preparations have been made for a heavy fall business. PRIMROSES Three inch pot plants, Roemer's best mix- ture, $4.00 per 100. SMILAX Second size plants from 2J4 -inch pots, |1.00 per 100. CARNATIONS Good second size plants of Ethel Crocker. Send for sample and price. ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER, PA. XXX Stock CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM- Finest struin in the world, in four true colors; u splendid stock of plants frf>m 2^-in. pots, 1.5.00 per 10(1, $40.00 per 1000; from 3-in. pots, »7.l)0 per 100. JfiO.OO per 1000. CHINESE PRIMROSES— (fringed) single and double, in the finest market varieties; from 2Ji- r i[i. pots, 12.50 per 100. BEGONIA REX— (rooted cuttini;s). 1 have a most lieautiful collection of this justly popular pot plant in 25 verv handsome varieties, assorted, 12.00 per 100; mixed, 11.50 per ICO. ALL STOCK GUARANTEED A No. I. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg. Pa. Knives- "Hoscmcndcrs. 5orne1hlnK new In Budding, Grafting and Pruning Knives, dole agent for :5. Kunde&bon. Send for illus- trated price list. Best Hosemender on earth, made of brass. Sample loc, postpaid. JOS. F. RUZICKA, Madison, N. J. STUDER^^ PAYS FREIGHT On a. sample orrfer of niy exeellent stock or PALWS. FERNS and other DECORATIVE PLANTS. Seji.l f.,r Price List. N. STUDER, Anacostia, D. C. itimamiiiiimiAiiimimmiiuuitumimtiuiiiiiitiimiititmiitmiimiiitiimiimmiHt. At it Ag:ain ! Every Tuesciay ancj Friday (iuring October, PALMS, CARNATIONS, And other seasonable stock AT AUCTION On October 2d a special sale, including JOOO BOSTON FERNS, 6-in. pots; 400 large KENTIAS, LATANIAS, SEAFORTHIAS and ARECAS in 6 to lO-inch pots. THIS IS A RARE CHANCE. IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND PERSON- ALLY SEND US A LIST OF YOUR WANTS AND YOUR BUS. t C c c ^. r. McCarthy & Co. 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, HASS. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. aUTTTnTTTTTTTTTTnfTTTTTITfTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTnTTTTnTTffTTTHHTnnTTfTTHmfTnTffTnTTnfTnnnit Some Cheap Plants Per 100 500 Choice Mixed Ferns, -l-in $8.00 30.000 Pansy Plants, Giant Fancy Flow- i-ring. 1 6 New Ruf- lled Sorts, per 1000, 4. CO 5,000 Flowering Begonias, 10 varie- ties, named, 2( "-in. 1.50 lO.OUO Geraniums, 40 varieties mi\ed. .Tune rooted, 2%- in 1 .50 200 Boston Ferns, extra strong 5-in 10.00 2000 Field- grown Roses, liride, Bridesmaid and Perle 5.00 2000 Field-grown Geraniums. 40 var. mixed 5. CO 1000 •• Coleus, 10 varieties, named 5.00 5000 •' Jerusalem Cherry, hun- dreds of berries, 2-ft. diam., bushy, fine.-. 10.00 10,1100 Chinese Primulas, blue, white, pink aud red, separate, Barnard's strain, fine.. 1.50 THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., MORRIS, ILL. /Yca.sc mrtidon the A me> utin Florist when :vt ititig. artna^eitun^ The most'widely circulated German gardening Journal, treating of all departments of bortiouiture and floriculture. Numerous eminent oorreipond- entt in all parts of the world. An advertiiing medium of the highest class. MoUer's Deutsche Gartner Zeltung is published weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription $3.00 per annum, Including postage. Sample copieilfree. VEGETABLE PLANTS CABBAGE 11- Succession. Flat l>utch. .lersey iind Charleston Wakeliel.l. 153 per 100, 11.00 per 1000, $8.50 per 10,000. LETTUCE— Grand Rapids. Curled Simpson, Boston Market and other varieties, 16c per 100, »1.00 per 1000, 88.50 per 10,000. PARSLEY— Good curled e.vtra strong, 2.5c per 100,11.50 per 1000 (if wanted by mail add lOo per 100 on Cabbage and Lettuce, 2,50 per lOOon I'ars •' Ca8U With Oudeu. R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md. PERLES, MAIDS, 3-INCH. . ...SELECT. Choice, strong stork, which will largely niaki- up for latt* planting. They will pay for tbem- seWcs in a few weeks. Absolutely sure to satisfy. PERLES. $4.00, worth «6.00. MAIDSj $3.50. worih $.=..00. Write for :i vitn s|)ecijil low price on 300 or more. WANTED — 400 McG-Avan. strong, and 300 strong pot-bound 3 or3'4-iu. Sinilax iniexchnnge. W. H. GULLETT & SONS. LINCOLN, ILL. CYCLONE SPRAY ThB GbkAT 1N8B0T ExTBBMI- NATOR. Sprays as fine as mist. Just the thing for Koses, Palmn, Pota- toes, Tobacco, Small Frulta, Hen- Rooste, etc. All tin, 50c. ; all _, , v polished copper, $100. Cask with Orrier. Welgtu, ooxed. about 5 pounds. Buyer pays express. STBVRNS & CO.. 107Chamh.-r«St..N.Y.City. Sheep Manure. Dry, pulveri/.od, in car lots, $8.00 per ton. Dry, but not pulvcn/cd. J4 00 per ton. In natural or green stiUi', $1.50 per ton; f. o. b. cars, Kirkland, 111. ADDRESS MONTANA FERTILIZER CO., Elgin, III.. U. S. A. Invalid Appliance G>., ^^^^m COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS H^'^^l^ra ■n,.hi^uu. olasps to e&ob rod. Price complete (with preen or white turn biers) |2..i5. Price complete (with Rreenor white curnucopta vaaea) $2 50. No. 2.— IIeavy4ft. rod braBaed and nickeled, with three claapa for 5 to (>-ln. pots, each, 11.76. Klft'8 patent rubber capped Flower TubeB.^'^- dlameter, per 100, $3.50. ROBERT KIFT, Florist, 1725 CheBtnnt Ht. PhlladelphlA. Penn American Florist Advts. Mean More Business. rgoo. The American Florist. S05 WE ARE READY For the coming season with the most complete and comprehensive line of "Florists' Supplies" to be found in America. Being one of the LARGEST IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS of We invite every Floiist to steo In and see our stoclc, if at all possible, or write to us for our HANDSOME N£-¥ ILLUSTRATED CATALOfiUEi which will be found complete and up-to-date. A few of our specia ties are IMPORTED CYCAS LEAVES (duii and giazed), our F/MOUS WHEAT SHEAVES, IMMORTELLES, CAPE FLOWERS (aii colors), NOVELTIES IN FANCY ANO PLANT BASKETS, for every occasion; POT COVERS, PEDESTALS, and EVERYTHIN6 "'*' '^ needed by the trade will be found at " HEADQUARTERS." M« RICE & C>0« lr"porters and Manufacturers. 918 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Boston Florist Letter GOi MAIfTJPACTUKERS OP FLORISTS' LETTERS This wooden box nicely stained and var* nlBhed* 18x30x13 made In two sectlonst one for each 8lze letter, g^ven away with first order of 500 letters* Block Letters. 1 W or 2-lnch size, per 100, tS.Oa Script Letters. 14. Faeteoer with each letter or word. Used by leadlnK florlats everrwhere and for sale b7 alt wholesale flortsta and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON. MASS. Please mention the American Florist when "turitine. H. BAYERSOORFER & GO. Cyoaa Wreaths, Moaa Wreatha, Ferneries and dardinierea. Wheat Sheaves and Immortellea. New CstalOEUe of sU FLOEUSTS' SUPPLniB on •ppUomtlon. Br*For the tnde only. H. BAYERSOORFER & GO. 60.62. 64 and 66 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mease mention the American Florist when wrilme A. HERRMANN. Cape Flowers, *"■ colobb; Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, "^ All Florists' Supplies. Send for Piloei. 404-412 east »4th St., NEW YORK. The Conley Foil Co. Alanufacturers ot 2 AND 4 DOMINICK 8TREET. HEADQUARTERS ^°" COCOA FIBRE. SPHAGNUM and SHEEP MANURE. GREEN MOSS. P.9SL*" S'^'J^S' RUSTIC WORK, all kinds, IMPORTED SOOT. CLAYS FERTILIZER. DUNNE & CO., io'tirv.! New York. HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES. ESTABLISHED 1866 EniL>itfM:nis> SUCC." nSTEFFENS. *"OSTEFFEKSBR0Sl ! PURE RAW BONE MEAL Put up especially for our trade. | For Roses and Carnations! I nothing equals it. Use it on Chrysanthemums and you will win the prize ♦ I at your flower show for the best bloom. 10 pounds, 40c; 25 pounds, 75c; \ ' 50 pounds, $1.25; 100 pounds, ;?2.00; 1 Bag, 200 pounds, $3.75. \ THE VAIL SEED CO., Indianapolis, Ind. j LIQUID PLANT FOOD For Greenhouse Cultivating. EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY, Chicago Office: 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston. H. K. Snider, Suite 423, 260 Clark St. SiGMUND GELLER Importer and MIr. of Florists' Supplies Complete Stock — New Goods —New IlluEtrated Catalogue Now Ready. Send for it. 108 W. 28th St , neareth Av., NEW YORK. Imported Prepared % ItBurns The most convenient way of applying an insecticide ever yet devised. No pans required -No heating of irons-No trouble-Cannot injure the most sensitive blooms -Very effective. Price 60^^ # ■1K \ ' '*'. w1 I i: \. ^ f '/■ (NEW MODEL. I Awarded Certificate of Merit AT TIIK NEW YORK S. A. F. CONVENTION. | * 1 120 High St., liosTON. BRANCHES- 39 Corthin.U St.. New York. \ Reimer .V Radnier, Ag«'nts, 411 Statf St., Mii.w.MKEE SUI'KRIORnv I'Ol: GREENHOUSE HEATING. We make a specialty of Greenhouse Heating and invite your investigation of our system. Special Florists' Catalogue sent free upon request. ^ ^ jt ^ j* lif Heat your hou'»«'S evenly ar.d with economy. USE FURMAN BOILERS. ADDREssjHEHERENDEENMFG.CO., 20 Vine St , GENEVA, N. Y. The Bottomless Pot MORE ESPECIALLY FOR VIOLET AND CAR.VATION CULTURE, ALSO THOSE RED POTS "Standards." Azalea Pots, Fern Pots, Bulb Pans. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y. Ettablished 1853. DETROIT, MICH. P. O. Address, 490 Howard St. HARRY BALSLEY, Traveling Representetive. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Packed in small crates, eaiy to handle. Prtoe per orate [ Price per orate UOO 2-ln. pou In orate, U.S8 L20 7-ln. pou In orate, 14.20 1600 3M " 1600 28 " 1000 3 •■ em 3% ' 6004 ' 3306 144 11 6.26 tSO 8 ti.On 48 9 6 OO 48 10 6.80 24 U 4.60 24 12 4.61 au 3.16 616 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, Haniflnu Baakets, Lawn Vases, etc. 10 per cent off for cash with order, HILFINQER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. ADSUIT BOLKIB & BONS. New Tork Agente 62 DBT 8TR11T. NIW TOBK CITT. INDEPENDENT OF ALL TRUSTS. fll AQQ for Greenhouses, Conservatories, Hot- IILAdd beds, etc. Also Hotbed Sashes and Mats, Paints, Oils, etc. THE REED GLASS & PAINT CO.. 466 W. Broadway. NEW YORK. When corresponding with advertlieri mention the Aubbican Flobist. r^^W;P^^^^;^Uf^C- WniLLDIN POTMCD. m ■PHILADELPt1IA-PA LRANCH WAKEHOUsts: ; i;."„-„'g^,8ra'nd'City'I N. Y. KELLER BROS., 213-15.17-19-21-23 Peari St., NORRISTOWN, PA. Manufacturers of Standard Flower Pots, red id 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. Red Standard Pots. CORRECT SIZE. SUPERIOR QUALITY. Write for price list. 6. tiENNEGKE CO.. Standard ^ jf- FLOWER MILWAUKEE, WIS. P0t5 If your Ereenhouses are within 500 mlle« of tbeCapitol, write us; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, ZWh anil M Streela N. E. WASHINflTON. D. C rpoo. The American Florist. 307 •"vj. GALVANIZED STEEL Wire Rose Stakes straight or Looped and Pointed. The Model Extension Carnation Support. Lancaster. Pa., June I", '99. Mb. Thebon Parker. Brooklyn. N. Y.: Dear Sir. — Your Model Carnation Support is all right in every way, and will no doubt be considered as necessary as good plants with growers when better known. [ consider it the best in the market, and if your other Specialties are as good, they should make another addition to the money makers of 1900. Very Respectfully. Albsbt M. Herr. Samples and Prices on Application to THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO.. 336 North 9tb Street, BROOKLYN. N. Y. THE NEW Standard Ventilating Machines. Always reliable. Self-oiling. Four Styles. All warranted first- class. Seed for catalogue and see what first-class flo- rists are using. E. HIPPARD CO., YOUNGSTOWN, 0. Ptrase mention the A mericau F-oris( wk^n iirrtltne D. 0. Cunningham . Glass Co., PITTSBURG. PA. I TANK WINDOW GLASS. HOT-HOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. ns Regan Printing House CATALOGUES NURSERY SEED riORISTS 87-9J Plymouth Place, jtjtjt CHICAGO.* j»j« ! FOR INSURANCE AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL, Address JOHN a. ESLER. Ssc'y F. H. A., SADDLE RIVER, N. J MY PICTURE AS A "KID." (Presenting a rear view of a etern reality ) When I was young, you will observe, I was very backward) but I have got over that, and now come to the Iront claiming to have (he best WATER HEATER, VENTILATING APPLIANCE and SASH HINGE for greenhouse purposes, that are in the market. Furthermore, they are so simple in construction I can afford to sell them much cheaper than other styles. Now florists, don't be backward in sending for a catalogue. Remember, when you find you NEED a thing, the sooner you get it, the more you will have for your money, again I say "OONT BE BACKWARD," but "keep up with the band wagon." Let me hear from you AT ONCE. J j3 CARMODY, Evansville, Ind. PIraw mt-nfinn fhr A mrrtrati F'nt j\/ it'll rti an iltn^. ck of fj-eneral supplies, such as BELTING, SHAFTING, HANGERS, PULLEYS. IRON PIPE, VALVESand FITTINGS. IRON ROOFING, HARD WARE, PLUMBING MATERIAL, etc. Cut this ad. i>ut and we will send you Free our 250 page Catalogue No. "i We are cnstantly buying' entire stocks at Sheriffs and Receivers Sales. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. West 3Sth and Iron Streets, - CHICAGO. ^■^ / f t I I \ \ \ \ It'B easy to use because the principle zi Is right. A boy cin operate it. SZ It's easy to put up because of Its ex- v treme simplicity. 0 It's easy to buy because tbe price la 49 reasonable Zk THE CHAMPION VENTILATING APPARATUS Vallpy Gutter and Drip Conductor, &4c per f.iot Without Drip Cor.ducttr. 40c per fOL-t. Jennings Bros., GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS... & BUILDERS. Mfrs- of and dealers In Cre«»nhou9e Specialties. Patent Iron Bench Frame Fittings, Improved Cast iron Gutters and Plates Send for Cataioarue. Jennings Bros., Olney, Philadelphia, Pa. If You Have Stock To Sell... the best way to make that lact known to the trade la by regtilar advertising in ^T^« a « w~*t • j Give It a trial. ...Thc Americaii Florist. 308 The American Florist. Sept. 2g, Index to Advertisers. AdveniBlng Bstes 283 Allen J K 29a Amerlo&n Boie Ck). .2^2 11 Amllng B C 2'.il ;«0 Bailer F A awi Barnard W W & Co.. 1 Baur 8 Alfred I Barrow JO 2'.iD BaBsetti Wa8hbarn...2'.U Bayeredorfer H & Co. .3.5 Benthey AGO 290 Bernlng H 0 292 BeauUeu II 11 Blndekunst Die 11 Blanc A & Co 296 Blue mil Nursery.... 312 BobblLk & Atkins 'iVi Boston iietter Co 305 Boyd J H H 29<; Brlnton W P 291) Brown Peter 294 BrunsH N 11 Bndlone J A 291 301 Bnnyardn A 290 Burpee W Atlee&Co. 11 Butz W T A F P 29C Byer Bros 303 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 290 296 California Nursery Co 11 CarmodyJ \> 3(J7 Chadwlck Cnas 300 Cbloago Carnation Co 295 Chicago House Wreck- ing Co 307 Cincinnati Cut Flo Co.292 Clark Wm A 4 Son.. 303 Coles WW 299 Conard & Jones Co — 302 Conley Foil Co 305 Coolldge Bros 307 Cottage Gardens I Crabb & Hunter 303 Craig Kobl at Bon 299 Cross Bll 299 CnnnlnKbam Jos H...3J2 Cnnnlngbam D O Glass Co 307 Danley 8 T 29S Davis Bros 299 Deamud J B ..i90 Detroit Flo'r Pot Mfy 306 Dexter Lillian Allen.. 292 Dletsob A* Co 318 DlUon J L, 301 Domer FrediSons Co 298 DreerH A 399 111 Dunne « Co 305 Bastem Chemical Co. .305 Blohholi Henry . . -298 302 Elliott Wm & Sons... 295 Krnest W U 3Cl-. Farquhar B & J & Co 302 Ferguson John B 292 Unley Lawn Kake Co 3 '8 Florida Nat Prod Co. ..305 Ford Bros 293 Foster Lucius H 3m Fryer E 2W Gardeners Chronicle.. 11 Gardening Co The 11 Garland Geo M HI G«ller Slgmund 305 Ghormley Wm 293 Gibbons H W IV GIblln 4 Co Ill Goodrich W C 300 Good & Heese Co 30* Gurnian Daniel E.... 29i; Gullelt & Sons W H. . .M4 Gunlher Wm H 29:1 Gumey Heater Co »k HatienbuiKar Carl 301 Hall ASB'n :i07 Hancock Geo & Bon. . .300 Heacock Joseph 302 Helss J B 303 Heller 4 Co 11 Heonecke C Co 30*1 Herendeen Mfg Co ..306 Herr Albert M 2S« 31)4 Herrmann A 305 Herron Dana B 298 Hews A H 4 Co 306 HllUcKer Bros 306 Hill B Q 4 Co I Hlppard B 307 HltcblngsA Co IV Hoffman K M & H N 298 Holton & Hunkel Co.. 290 Hooker U M Co IV Uoran Edw C 293 Hort AdT 11 Hose Connection Co. .IV Hubbard T 8 4 Co....2'.«l Humfeld C 2'.6 Hunt K II 291 Invalid Appliance ('0.301 Indianapolis Flower and Plant Co 303 Jackson 4 Perkins Co. t.K JackBun E B 301 Jacobs S 4 Sons IV Jennings K B 294 Jennings Bros 307 Johnson 4 Stokes. .294 Kasllng W F 292 295 Keller Bros 306 Keller Geo 4 Son 306 Kellogg Geo M 292 Kennloott Bros Co 295 Klft Kobert 304 Kllbourn U. 803 Kroescheti Bros Go — IV KuehnC A 292 Kuhl Geo A 296 298 Lager 4 Hurrell 802 Lakev'w Rose Garden. 299 Lang Julius 29i Langjabr A H 29^ Lee K A 293 Ley John H. 301 LImprechtSJ 291 Lockland Lum Co 31 <• LongD B 11 Lonsdale Bdwln...302 303 Lord4Bumliam Co. ..IV Loven J G 2>.IJ Lucas J 4 Co HI Lynch WB '291 McCarthy 4 Co N F. . 292 304 McFadden H C '^91 McFarland John 31 3 McKellar4 Wlnterson2',n MacBean AS 301 Mader I'aul... 304 Marqulaee L E 300 Meyi r John C 4 Co . . .306 MlUang 4 Co 293 MlUang Frank 293 Miller J W 296 Model Plant Stake Co .307 Moller's Gartner Zel- tung 3r4 MonlngerJCCo Ill Montana Fertilizer Co 304 Moon Samuel C 296 Moon Wm H 296 298 Moore. Hent2 4 Nash. 293 Morris Floral Co :«4 Moss Geo M 292 Murphy Wm 295 Myers 4 Co 308 NIeasnn Leo 292 N T cn Flower Ex.. 293 N y Cut Flower Co.. .293 Passmore Isaac 300 PennockSam'l 8 293 Pittsburg Cut Flo Co.. 290 PoUworth C C Co. . .290 Prince A G4 Co... 290 302 Pritchard J N 390 ouakerCliy Mch Wks.lll Kandall A L 291 Rauth Carl StlO Rawllngs B 1 296 Raynor J 1.. 293 Reed Q'ass iPaint Co 316 Began PrlntlngUODse 307 Relnborg Geo. 291 300 Belnbere Peter. ...291 301 Retzer Walter 4 Co 1 Rice M 4Co 305 Rodgers Alex II Roedder A 303 Rolker A 4 Sons H Uuzlcka Jos F.. ...... .304 Sabransky W 310 Saltford Geo 293 Sander 4 Co 312 Schafer Mrs A M 298 SchenckS C IV Bchlllo Adam IV Schmidt J C 294 II Schu thels A 301 Scollay John A Ill Sheridan WF 2;i3 Slebrecht 4 Son .... 1 SItnatlona 4 Wants. 289 Skabcura Dip Co 305 Smith Nath 4 KOD .. 3.3 Smurthwalte C A Produce Co II Sollau C 294 South Bide Floral Co Mt Btanl Chas B.. 293 Steams Lumber Co — 111 Steffens Emll 305 Stevens 4 Co :« fltoothon H A 4 Co . . 11 Storrs 4 Harrison Co :I0.1 Studer N 304 Styer J J H Balherland Geo A 292 Suttun B B Jr 300 Swahn Pottery MfgCclOe Tbomann Jacob .296 Thorbum J M 4 Co.. 294 Traendly & Schenck . 293 Union SHjreenh'8Co.300 Vail Seed Co 305 Van A ken Bros 302 Van Wert Greenh'es .296 Vaughan's Seed store 291 I Vlck's Sons Jas 11 Vincent RJr 4 Son.. 304 Vredenborg 4 Co 11 Walker John 300 WatsonGC II Weathered'B Sons Thos W HI Weber H 4 Bocs 295 Weeber 4 Don. 11 Welland 4 Blsoh 291 Welch Bros 292 Wettlln W A 30J Whllldln Pot Co 306 WletorBros 291 301 WIffln Chas 300 WIttbold The Geo Co . . 297 I Wood Bros VM Woodroffe 4 Bern- helmer 292 Wood, Stubb8 4Co....29« WredeH II Young Jno 293 Young & Nugent 29:i Zlmglebel D 294 PouGHKEEPSiE.N. 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SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— E. M. Wood, Natiok, Mass., presi- dent; F. E. P1ER8ON, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice- president; Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Beatty, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. The seventeenth annual meeting will be held at Buffalo August, 1901. Officers-elect (to be installed January 1. 1901) Patrick O'Mara, New York, president;" W. F. Kasting, Buffalo, vice-president; secretary and treasurer as before. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting at New York, 1901. Lbonabd Babbon, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Baltimore, February 21-22, 901. Albert M. Herb, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual moeling at Buffalo, August, lUOl. Edwin Lonsdale, Chestnut Hill, Pa., secretary. THIS ISSUE 36 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. f'hrysan them urns 309 —Treatment for specimen plants 3)9 —Our chrysanthemum society 309 —Chrysanthemum Society of America 310 From first to last (portrait) 310 Some unusual and effective wreaths (illus.). .310 Cl.-issi Beat Ion of sweet peas 310 Pans. .313 Wholesaling out flowers in Chicago (illus.). 314 New York "... ' 314 lioston .'.'.'.'" 31.5 Philadelphia ,...! ....316 Chicago -^le Milwaukee ....'.'.'.'. ....'Ml ^i. Louis !.'." .'!!!317 Treatment for c:irnations !!!!!!!!! 318 Society of American Florists 318 Greenhousi; building 31 8 Memorial day flowering plants 318 Buffalo ■ 3|g The seed trade .'.'.'.'!'.'.."."!!!!!!! !!!!3-'4 —French seed crops '" '3-^4 The nursery trade ......326 —The cutting back of the clematis !!!!!!!326 —Borers in trees and shrubs 336 Our pastimes (illus.) 308 ~*J Si. Lo"i8 .'.v.'!!!!. '32s — \tChlcago Q.>Q -At Flalbush V/.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.''''tv. —At Denver 90a -At Philadelphia .".■.■.■.'.■;.■.■.■;■.;;.' li^ V.y^P"" J'nri»r wagers at Boston .'.".'.! 's's " illiamsport, I'a qJn lialtimore ..;::. S? Inilianapolis q,,. Washington .!.....!.'.'.". '..'.".■..".' iiilsss ' CHRYSANTHEMUMS. TREATMENT FOE SPECIMEN PLANTS. Chrysanthemums intended for exhibi- tion specimen plants are all housed and we are getting: them into shape as rapidly as possible. Staking is tediously slow work. To finish a specimen in perfect shape requires the skill of an artist. If no staking has been done, we shall find, no matter how even in outline the plant may appear, that there are a number of shoots on the outside which will be too long to be trained where they lie. We have to make a full survey before we commence, taking into account, also, whether the plant be one-sided or whether the shoots are longer on one side than the other. All the strong shoots must be worked towards the center and evenly balanced, and the shorter ones drawn to the outside. Occasionally there are shoots in the center which we cannot dispose of, and these we cut out rather than do any crowding. Disbudding must be attended to. Sur- plus buds weaken the rest and we must therefore decide on those we need as soon as they arelarge enough to handle. Then, too, fungoid diseases are often bother- some. The liability to these depends much upon our management of the airing, with regard to draughts especially. We never open the side ventilators at this season unless the weather be genial, and then only on the ofl side. We still spray the plants on all bright days, morning and afternoon. This is necessary on account of insects, especially thrip and red spider. These latter are much more troublesome, and the results of their work more serious, than green or black fly. We fumigate on an average of once a week. In this connection, it is remark- able how late we can fumigate without injury. We have had blossoms open when it has been necessary to fumigate and no more harm has been done than to tarnish— take the lustre ofi— some of the darker shades. For spider and thrip there is nothing so good as spraying vigorously. For fungoid diseases we have tried one or two formulas, but we cannot say with entire success. When mildew once gets a good hold it is hard to dispose of it. Sulphide of potassium, one ounce to two gallons of water, is as good as anything, and cuprum may be used with safety. This is four ounces carbonate of copper dissolved in one-half gallon strong 4 F ammonia to forty- five gallons water. In using these copper compounds we must be careful not to spatter the paint work as it spots badly and will not wash ofiF. As to feeding, liquid manure may be continued until the buds show color. T. D. Hatfield. CUB CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIBTY. Chrysanthemum time is with us again. Is it a coincidence, or is it the importance of the flower that is accountable for more flower shows being held in chrysanthe- mum time than at any other period of the year? To my mind the fact is clearly demonstrated that the queen of autumn is so thoroughly ingratiated in popular favor that she is in no danger of being deposed. In short, the flower that was thought to be a popular fad is now an accepted entity. Now that it is again coming in season appears an opportune moment to say something on behalf of the society that is devoted to this special flower and to bespeak for the Chrysan- themum Society of America such a full measure of support that the good work it has so far done may be amplified and extended for the general good of all. Special societies devoted to particular flowers have passed beyond the experi- mental stage, have proved by earnest, conscientious work that they exist for something more than mutual admira- tion purposes and the sum aggregate of work accomplished shows the material advancement of the subject. Can anyone deny that the American Carnation Society has justified its creation? Has not the resuscitated rose society a fruit- ful field wherein to labor? Its initial effort this year is but an earnest of great future efiorts. The chrysanthemum society, too, is in the field and the sum total of its accomplishments will be in an enlarging ratio with the support that is given to it. For several years committees have met weekly during the chrysanthemum sea- son in five leading cities and have passed judgment upon such new varieties as were submitted to them. This, surely, is work of an important character in a flower so prolific in variety, and work of positive value to chrysanthemum grow- ers. It has saved them money, time and wasted effort in fruitless trials of varie- ties that they might have been tempted to try if there had been no C. S. A. stand- ard of merit and no committees to judge in accordance therewith. For two years a substantial prize was offered at an early date to encourage production of early flowering varieties of merit but, as :10 The American Florist. Oct. 6. these were not forthcoming, the prize was last year oflered for and awarded to the seedling scoring the highest average of points before the committees. This year a similar prize is oflered for competi- tion at Chicago in connection with the Chicago Horticultural Society's show uniier conditions appealing to all grow- ers; namely, for ten blooms of any one variety, new or old. The society is work- ing in harmony with the national chrys- santhemum societies of England and France and is offering a prize this year to be competed for at the forthcoming show ot the French society in Paris this fall. But is this enough? We have a society capable of greater things and it is the opinion of many that each recurring chrysanthemum season should see an exhibition held under the auspices of the national society in one of our prominent cities. Let this become an accomplished fact and in this enlarged sphere of activity the society will grow in mem- bership and in influence, with laige resultant benefits accruing to those most interested. There is plenty of work in the chrysan- themum field. We should take up the flower and develop it along other lines. There are other important points of view from which to regard it besides commer- cial adaptability, which is the dominat- ing factor of our present work. We have an immense territory where chrysanthe- mums in the open air are not in danger of succumbing to early frosts. A national society should do something in this direction. Our first great need, however, is for more workers, and who loving the flower or having aught to do with it would remain outside the ranks of the society when membership in it costs but $1 a year? Join now, while the flower is in season and a year hence you may be participating in the consummation of present hopes. Applications tor mem- bership with the accompanying fee may be sent to the secretary, Edwin Lons- dale, Wyndmoor, Philadelphia, Pa., at any time. A. Heebington, President C. S. A. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIBTT OF AMERICA. President Herrington has announced committees to examine chrysanthemum seedlings and sports on dates as follows: October 13, 20 and 27, November 3, 10, 17 and 24. Boston, Mass. — A. H. Fewkes, chair- man. Horticultural Hall, Tremont street. New York, N. Y.— E. Dailledouze, chair- man, care New York Cut Flower Co., 119 West Twenty-third street. Philadelphia, Pa.— A. B. Cartledge, chairman, 1514 Chestnut street. Cincinnati, O. — R. Witterstaetter, chair- man, care Jabez Elliott Flower Market, (care janitor). Chicago, III.— J. S. Wilson, chairman, care J. B. Deamud, 51 Wabash avenue. Exhibits to receive attention irom the committees must in all cases be prepaid to destination, and the entry fee of $2 should in all cases be forwarded to the secretary not later than Tuesday of the week preceding examination. Edwin Lonsdale, Sec'y. Wyndmoor, near Philadelphia, Pa. San Francisco, Cal.— On September 2'J Carl Kruger fell from the second bal- cony of the City Hall rotunda, never regaining consciousness. He had recently retired from the firm of John H. Sicvers & Co., in which he held a partnership for some time. From First to Last. Away back in the days before the Civil war floriculture in Chicago was con- ducted along very narrow lines and afforded a livelihood to a mere half dozen men. The history of the trade in the days when Chicago was yet a strug- gling village is clouded in the obscurities of the past, but it is undoubted that Samuel Brooks was the first of the com- mercial florists by some years. Then came Edgar Sanders and Williams & Witt bold. Of these George Wittbold, president of the company which bears his name, is GEORGE WITTBOLD. the only one who is still in business. This dean of the profession was bom in 1832 at Hanover, in Germany, and in his youth acquired a knowledge of plant life in the Royal Botanical Garden at that place. Coming to America and Chicago when 25 years of age, Mr. Witt- bold soon become engaged in the busi- ness which has been continued to the present day. The firm was Williams & Wittbold, the former having a green- house on what is now Fullerton avenue. Mr. Wittbold's glass was at another location, about where Clark street and North avenue intersect. Mr. Wittbold s.nys that at that time his only compet- itors were Mr. Brooks, away out on the Sout Side, south of what is now Ken- wood, and Mr. Sanders, at the spot which is now the northwest corner of Belmont and Evanston avenues. It was just after the war that Mr. Wittbold left the partnership of Mr. Williams and in 186',) he bought the land on which he has lived and done business for the past thirty-one years. At that time it was largely a slough; there were four acres of it and people said it was not worth the $2,000 which he paid. There were no streets, not even roads, and all there was on it was water, pond lilies, grass and a few rattlesnakes. But about the time Mr. Wittbold had his slough filled in he was offered seven acres for his four, seven acres of pretty high land just south of his and consequently nearer the city. Now he wishes he had that seven acres, but then he thought that four acres was all his greenhouses could earn the taxes on; as a matter of fact, when it came to building streets and other public improve- ments, he couldn't pay the taxes out of his business and sold nearly an acre of his land, but out of that acre he got not only enough for the improvements but enough to give him his other three acres clear of cost, and thev are worth prob- ably $30,000 an acre to-day. All through the time that Chicago was growing to be great, Mr. Wittbold's business was keeping pace. He brought up a family of five such boys as are a comfort to a man's declining years, and with their aid the business was not only poshed into the front rank but Mr. Witt- bold was enabled to entirely throw off its burden and go back under the three acres of glass and potter about at will amoog the palms and ferns, the friends of his youth, the reliance of his manhood and the pleasure of his ripened years. Some Unusual and Effective Wreaths. The accompanying illustrations are from photographs ot two rather unusual but very attractive floral designs, made of such material as the average green- house man has at hand, without recourse to the wholesale cut flower markets. The right side of the first wreath is made of the long, slender blooms of that beau- tiful herbaceous perennial, the ophiopo- gon, both the white and lavender flow- ered varieties being employed, with their long, narrow, variegated leaves. The opposite side was of the lavender and the pure white varieties of torenia, the lower part was of lilies and the ribbon was lavender, the whole effect being ot lavender and white, the green, of course, being in several shades, adiantums and several sorts of ferns being used. The second wreath was of somewhat similar character iDut the effect was quite differ- ent, the material being more varied. There were, in addition to the factors which were incorporated in the first wreath, such flowers as jasmines and auratums and the foliage of begonias added not a little to the ensemble. C. B. W. Classification of Sweet Peas. [Read by ll^alUr P. IVHgkt at the English S-.neet Pea Conference, London, July 20 and 21. 1900.} That the time has come for reducing chaos to order in the sweet pea will probably be gainsaid by very few culti- vators. The remarkable development in this plant has lifted it to the position of a florists' flower, and as such it demands to be defined and classified. There is no branch of industry in which the gospel of muddle is not preached by a few irresponsible reactionaries, but so far as horticulture is concerned there has always been a sufficient majority of thoughtful men to ensure the victory o( system. The florists of past times were a noble body of men, having sufficient courage to set up a lofty ideal of merit, and sufficient determination to refuse to accept anything which fell short of it. The florists of to-day must follow the example of their forefathers by setting up a high standard of excellence, and declining to budge by the fraction of an inch from it. Only thus can they be faithful to the great traditions of British floriculture. The formal adoption of the sweet pea as a florists' flower is not yet an accom- plished fact, but the time is surely ripe for it. Ifthe auricula, the carnation and the pansy are worthy of this exalted rank, the sweet pea must rise, too, for alike in interest, beauty and value it is tgoo. The American Florist. 311 equal to any of them. It is a garden flower of the highest charm and merit. It is not a creature of soil or climate, thriving in one district, sulking in another. It is generous and free, giving of its store to all who love it, and the poor man can afford to grow it equally with the rich. FORM OF FLOWBE. When we consider the parts of the sweet pea flower we survey magnificent raw material for floricultnral excellence. In the first place, we have the standard, the principal part of the bloom. What clay is there for the moulder's hand! He can fill it with substance and perfect its outline. Teaching himself beforehand what perfection is. he can set himself to approach it with all the tenacity of his race. And when he has his ideal flower he can paint it with a score of lovely hues. Many of the flowers which we have to-day are pleasing to the eye, but not satisfying to the mind. At a distance the gay, fluttering blossom is as win- some and enchanting as a butterfly, but a near inspection otten reveals uneven- ness of outline, raggedness, notching and kindred abominations, all of whicn must be swept away. With respect to hooding, I must speak in almost equally uncompromising terms. While freely granting that some of the varieties which hood persistently are pleasing and pretty, I cannot but regard them as imperfect. Hooding is inherently an imperfection, because most varieties hood while immature, and again when past their best. In a complete state of development certain varieties have enough substance to stiffen up the fold- ing segment, while others, more flimsy, fail to do so. The hooded flower is a flag at half-mast. As the hooders are a fairly numerous race, and include some of our prettiest peas, we must make a section of them, but in my humble judgment they are floriculturally on a lower grade than the erect flowers. It is doubtful whether posterity will find itself burdened with others than these two sections. It is true that there are numerous varieties at the present time which only hood slightly, and give many erect flowers, such, tor example, as the beautiful whites, Blanche Burpee and Sadie Burpee, and these might be termed half-hooders or intermediates; but I think that once we decide to set up erectness as a standard of excellence, we shall soon find ourselves getting closer to it by selection. Slightly altering an old tulip phrase, we shall get erectified flowers, not only of these whites, but of many other exquisite peas. Then there is recurvation or reflexing, but this is almost bound to go. It is characteristic of the old Invincibles and bicolors. There is also notching. This is a serious disfigurement. It is a feature of the old sorts — a relic of the black, bar- baric days when there was no Eckford. Let us get away from it. Some person has suggested that in the future we shall get fringed flowers. When I survey a variety like the fluted form of Primrose I can well believe it. But it is not, to me, an agreeable prospect. What person, having in his vt ins one drop of the blue blood of the old aristocracy of florists, can ever wish to see a fringed sweet pea? To sum up, we want in theideal stand- ard a large, bold, erect segment, firm, substantial and leathery, smooth at the edge, even in outline and symmetrically rounded. We will be fairly satisfied if it A WREATH IN LAVENDER AND WHITE. is the size of a half crown, so long as the shape is right, but we shall get it bigger, and with the quality, too. Such varieties as Senator, America and Stanley are noteworthy for excellence of standard, but there are many more. Let us turn to the next pair of petals — the wings. These should not be erect, like the standard, or the tip of the keel would become unduly prominent. In the variety Golden Gate, which is not a yel- low, the wings are vertical and open, giving a resemblance to a pair of half- open gates; but this we must suppress with the strong hand. We will pass through the gatesand away. Thewings should be closed at the top, and slightly folded or hooded, so as to hide the tip of the keel. This likewise gives full exposure to the standard. Well set, well formed wings are a great adornment to a flower, and in the bicolors give us many choice harmonies of color. The wings of Stanley cover the keel well; those of Senator do not. In the keel we have another pair of segments, cohering so as to form a small pouch. We need not worry after form here. If the wings do their duty only the front of the keel will show. The amateur hybridizer will not fail to note that by the time the flower is expanded the pol- len is shed and the flower self fertilized. To secure cross-fertilization the anthers must be removed while the flower is stil in the bud stage. rOINTS OF A PERFECT SWEBT PEA. The standard of erect flowers must be quite flat, well rounded, smooth at the edge, free from notch or serrature, and not less than one and one-fourth inches across. The standard of hooded varieties must be well rounded and smooth. The wings must be about half the size of the standard, spreading at the base, but slightly folded and hooded at the top, so as to hide the tip of the keel. The colors, whether self or parti, should be clear and well defined. There should be at least two perfec flowers on a stem. The plant should be of a strong, fre habit. 312 The American Florist. Oct. 6. Color must play an important part in a system of sweet pea classification; indeed, I should not be surprised if the future allots to it the leadin dwarf white. Mrs. .J. Cliamberlain. heavy rose flake; large and fine, Mrs. Dugdale, carmine rose; very fine. Mrs. Eckford, bull"; one of "the best of the ■■yellows." Mrs. Fitzgerald, buff self. Mrs. Gladstone, blush self. Mrs. Sanky, white, small, short stem. Navy Blue, far the flnest dark blue. New Countess, same as the old Countess. New White, white, large wings. Novelty, carmine or magenta. Odd ty, magenta self. Old Dark Red. Old Double White. Old Red and White. Old Single White. Orange Prince, salmon standard, pink wings. Oriental, like above, but rather richer color. Othello, purple. Ovid, rose; poor. Painted Lady, red standard, white wings. Pauline, much the same as Lemon Queen. Peach Itlo'som, pink, lluslied mauve. Pink Friar, light red Make. Prima Donna, pure rose .self, deeper than Katherine Tracy and Mrs. (iladstune; a good pea. Primrose, small, buff; not wanted. Primrose Fluted, bulf, fringed edges. Prince Edward of "^ ork, carmine; a fine pea. Prince of Wale-.;, carmine. Princess Beatrice, pink, the favorite market sort. Princess May. like Countess of Radnor. Princess of Wales, maroon flake; a very good pea. Princess Victoria, carmine. Purple Striped, (^ueen of England, white. Queen of the Isles, rosy mauve flakf. Queen Victoria, buff, pink tint, large and pood. Ramona, white, pencilled pink; like Duchess of York, and a sort of pale Lottie Hutchins. Red Riding Hood, pink, very badly hooded; of no use now. Rising Sun, rosy buff, carmine flake; poor. Royal Robe, pink self; a good pea. Ro>alRose. a rose sejf with magenta suffusion; one of the best. Sadie Burpee, white, flowers from black seeds, often tinted. Salopian, true carmine self; about the best red. Senator, maroon flake; a good pea. Sensat on. white, pencilled pink. Shahzada. purple on blue ground; one of the best. Splendour, carmine, fine color. Stanle\ . fine purple. Stella Morse, cream, shaded pink, three on astern. Striped Ct-lestial, like Wawona. Sutton's New Pink, a flne pink. The Bride, dwarf white. The Queen, rosy lavender. Triumph, red standard, white wings; a good pea. True Blue, purplisli magenta. Venus, pinkish butf S" 11. Vesuvius, flushed mauve, poor. Violet Queen, dingy mauve; not wanted. Waverley. reddish mauve. Wawona. blue flaked. Wliite I'-agl . white. SWEET PEAS ACCOHDING TO FORK. The folio win <4^ must be taken as approximate. Circumstances may cause variations: EUEIT FLOWEUKI) VARIETIES. Typical variety: Prince Edward of York. Alba magniflcu Emily Heuder- Orange Prince America son Othello Apple Blossom Empress of Painted Lady Aurora India Pauline Blanche Ferry Etna Pink Friar Bornation Fashion Primrose Brilliant Firefly Prince fc:dward Bron'/e King Gaiety of York Butterfly Golden Gate Princess Bea- Captain of the Colden Gleam trice Blues Gray Fria- Princess of Captivation Isa "Eckford Wales Cardioal K atherine Princess Vic- Cojumbia Tracy loria Coquttte Lady Penzance Purple Striped Coro.et Lemon Queen Queen of the Countess of Little Dorric Isles Powis Lottie Hutchins Queen of Eng- Distinction Mars land Dolly Varden Mikado Ramona Dorot'yTeunant Miss Hunt Royal Rose Duchess of York Mrs. .1. Cham- Senator Duke of Clarence berlain S ahzada Duke of W St- Mrs. Dugdale Stanley minster Mrs. Eckford The Queen Novelty Waverly HOODED VARIETIES. Typical variety: Lady Grisel Hamilton. Blushinylieauty Duchess of New White California Sutherland Oddity Celestial Eliza Eckford Oriental Chanc»'llor lion. F. ItouverieOvid Colonist Imperial Blue Prince of Wales Countess of Lady Nina Bal- Red Riding Aberdeen four Hood Countess Cado- Lovely Royal Robe gan Modesty Serieation Countess of Monarch Stella Morse Latbom Mrs. Sankey The Bride New Countess Venus PARTIALLY UOODEl) OU INTEHMEDIATE VAHIETIE9. Admiration Grand Blue Blanche Burpee Her Majesty Countess of Indigo King Radnor .luuuita Creole Lady Mary Crown Jewel Cu rie Emily Eckford Lottie Eckford FttScinatioj Maid of Honor Alice Eckford Black Purple Daybreak Duchess of Edinburg Navy Blue Prima Donna Princess May tjueen Victoria Sadie Burpee Salopian Splendour True Blue HECIUVED VARIETIES. Duke of York Lady Beaconfi- Fairy Queen Held Invincible Scar- Mont Blanc let Peach Blossom Invincible Rising Sun Striped rpoo. The American Florist, 313 SWEET PEAS CLASSED AS TO COLOR. PINK SELFS (cont'd). Delight Jsa Eokford Peach Blossom Princess lieatrice Red Rid ng Hood Royal Robe Suttons' New Piuk A'enus ROSE SELFS. Crown Princess of Prus- sia Eliza EcJcford Empr ss of India Lady Mary Currie Lady Penzance Mikado Orid Prima Donna Royal Rose The Queen YELLOW OR BUFF SELF8. Golden Gleam Mrs. Eckford Mrs. Fitzgerald I'rtmrose yucen Victoria CRIMSON FLAKES. America Da> break Rising Sun RED AND ROSE FLAKES. -Vurora Invincible Red Invincible .Striped Minnehaha Mrs. .J. Chamberlain Pink Friar MAUVE FLAKES. Columbia Etna Gaiety Vueen of the Isles BLUE FLAKES. Grey Fr.ar Juanita striped Ce estial Wawona MAKOOX AND PURPLE FLAKES Princess of Wales Purple Striped Senator RED AND ROSE BICOLOUS, American Belle Apple Blnssom Blan he Ferry Blanche Ferry, Early Bronze King Coquette Countess Fitzwilliam Countess of Shrews- bury MAUVE SELFS. Admiration Captivation Dorothy Tennant Duke of Westminster Erailjf Eokford Fascination Vesuvius Violet Queen Waverley WHITE SELFS. .Vlba magnifica Blanche Burj.ee Kmily Henderson Mont Blanc Mrs. Sankey New White Old Double White Old Single White Queen of England .Sadie Burpee The Bride White Eagle BLUE SELFS. Captain of the Blues Countess Cadogan Grand Blue Imperial Blue Indigo King Navy Blue True Blue PURPLE AND MAROON SELFS. Black Knight Black Purple Boreatton Distinct on Dukeof Clarence Duke of Sutherland Monarch Othello Shahzada Stanley BLUSH SELFS. Blushing Beauty California Countess of Aberdeen I'uchess of Suther- land DucbesB of Westmin- ster Fairy Queen Katherine Tracy Lovely Modesty Mrs. Glad tone CARMINE SELFS. Adonis Brilliant Llalypso I'hancellor ColoQist liorothy Vick . _, Duchess of Edinburgh Count'ess of Skelmersdale of Fashion Her Majesty fnvinciole Carmin Lord Kenyon Miss Hunt Mrs. Dugdale Sovelty Oddity I'rinoe Edward York Prince of Wales Princess Victoria Salopian Splendour CRIMSON SELFS. -'ardinal Firefly (nvincible Scarlet Mars .)ld Dark Red LAVENDER SELFS -'elestial Jountess Of Radnor .'reole 3oiden Gate Lady Grisel Hamilton Lady Nina Balfour New Countess Princess May PINK SELFS. Jountess oi Lathoin Crown Je.vel Duke of York Earliest of All Emily Lynch Hon. F. Bouverie Lady Beaconsfleld Lemon Queen Little Dorrit Old Red and While Painted Lady Pauline Triumph SALMON OR ORANOE BICOLORS. Countess of Powis Gorgeous Meteor orange Prince < >r eutal WHITE GROI-ND FANCIES. Alice Eckford Duchess of York Lottie Hutchins Ramona Sensation Stella Morse PICOTEE EDGE. Butterfly Captain Clarke Lottie Eckford Maid of Honor ] CLASSES TO BE ADDED: ^lamon and orange selts. Yellow or buff fancies. Paris. NINTH FLOWER SHOW ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL DURING THE EXPOSITION.— ASTERS, DAHLIAS AND BEGONIAS LEAD- ING FEATURES. — M ER ITORIOUS VARIETIES EXHIBITED.— CUT ROSES AGAIN IN EVI- DENCE—SANDER SHOWS SPECLALTIES.— OLEANDERS IN VARIETY.— GOOD FRUITS SHOWN.— VEGETA HLES. The ninth flower, fruit and vegetable show opening, September 12, was surely jne of the best which we have had dur- AN EFFECTIVE WREATH OF PROMISCUOUS MATERIAL. ing the Exposition. It is well to remark that it took place in the most favorable weather and the flowers looked much fresher and brighter. The prominent features of that show were the asters, dahlias, begonias and foliage plants. In the contest with asters thechief position was taken by Vilmorin, closely followed by Ferard, Giavereau and Valtier. The displays were all of excellent quality and included the leading kinds of asters. The most admired, however, were the Giant Comet, Japanese and Ostrich Plume vari- eties, which are all very bright and attractive in appearance and to which every year new colors are added. The Ostrich Plume, like the Comet and Jap- anese, is to be recommended to the florists who grow asters for the market. One of our market growers planted a number of pots, as a trial, last season and found such a ready market for them that he will go more into them next year. The new sorts offer a pleasing variety of color, from golden yellow to La Negresse, darkest of all. In the section for dahlias the most note- worthy displays were made by Vilmorin, Molin, Nonin and Danjoux. The finest cactus dahlias shown by Vilmorin were Due D' Orleans, of a most unique, pinkish white color, spotted and streaked with red; Matchless, dark brown; Papa Char- met, velvety coral red; Ruby, ruby red; Starfish, deep scarlet shaded with brown; Bridesmaid, pink and yellow; Mrs. Kinsburg Forster, apricot salmon; Octo- pus, white ground with lilac points; Beatrice, rose and violet; Keyne's White, white with cream center; African, dark brown; Lady Leopold Seymour, bright scarlet shaded brown; Exquisite, salmon andcarmine; Domino, orange; Harmony, yellow and carmine rose; Mrs. Charles Turner, brilliant yellow; Austin Cannell, red and violet; Chancelor Swayne, light violet; Mrs. Thornton, dark rose shaded magenta red towards the center; Kais- erin, canary yellow; Cycle, carmine red, shaded brown, and Wallace, yellow. Among the finest double, large flower- ing dahlias are to be mentioned Mme. Hoste, white ground, striped violet and lavender; Prince de Danemark, dark brown, almost black; E. Mezard, golden yellow, often bordered carmine; Mile. Alice Grevy, white ground, dotted with lavender towards the center; Souvenir 314 The American Florist, Oct. 6 de Mme. Gagne, violet; Alcide Georgel, bluish violet, spotted darkbrov7n;Imper- atrice d' Australie, bright yellow; Gold Medal, golden yellow with bright red stripes; Buffalo Bill, dark golden yellow, dotted and striped with crimson; Junon, lilac rose; Mandarin Chinois, sulphur yel- low striped pink; Miss Lilly Large, golden yellow, striped bright red; Sir Richard Wallace, dark violet; Mr. Lefebvre, yel- low, striped white and red; Sam. Btlett, magenta red, tinged with white; Emperor of Germany, bright yellow, slightly dotted with red; Gloire de Paris, garnet red, tinged with dark violet, the largest of all dahlias; Seraph, fleshy rose and Gloire de Lyon, pure white. Among the finest single, large flower- ing dahlias were Ginevra, violet on white ground; Chrysanthemiflora, lilac, tinged white; Attraction, bright red with white points; Grandiflora alba, pure white; Merveille, yellow striped carmine; E;oile de Lyon, white bordered red; Egle, white ground, striped and tinged with red; Eclat, dark red with pure white points; Eldorado, yellow ground striped violet red; Papillon, cream ground, bordered and striped with red; Cah-pso, white ground, tinged red; Lutea grandiflora, pale yellow; Lamartine, canary yellow, slightly tinged with rose; Rossini, bright scarlet; Agathe, white ground striped with velvety brown; Pasteur, chamois, tinged with purple and yellow edge; Van Dyck, yellow ground, striped purplish brown; Mr. De Vilmorin, yellow ground striped red; Wm. Bullingford, canary yel- low, and Jean Gazeau, brilliant scarlet. The group of tuberous rooted begonias, double flowered, sent in by t'rbain, attracted considerable attention. The sorts exhibited in pots were Mont d'Or, a new brilliant yellow sort, and King of the Dwarfs, a new compact double rose, both of which were purchased by Vilmo- rin & Co.; Paul Dallongeville, a new double red; Petit Henry, bright crimson, small flower; Mme. A. Courtois, creamy white; Avenir, brilliant cherry red; Mme. Louis Urbain, dark rose; Souvenir de Russie, light yellow; Lucie Moury, rose; Soleil d'Austerlitz, firey red; Aurora, salmon; Surpasse Davisii, dark red; Eugene Verdier, bright red. and Coquette de Clamart, deep rose. These begonias make splendid pot plants and deserve to be more extensively grown. Vallerand had a grand exhibit of tuber- ous rooted single and of crested begonias with some fine plants of his new B. picta marmorata, which is red with white spots. Lemoine also won a first prize for his small flowered begonias, Boule de Neige, Antonin Daum, Emile Friant, Aime Morot, Triomphe de Lorraine, Victor Prouve, Gloire du Montet, Emile Galle and half a dozen new seedlings not yet named. lie also showed some flow- ers of new Anemone Japonica raised from seed and of his new Clematis David- iana-stans, with blue flower heads, of which the single florets somewhat resem- bles the wood hyacinth. Neubronner, of Neu-Ulm, sent in a good lot of Begonia Rex in pots, for which he received a first prize. Boivin secured a second prize for his new single rose begonia, Mme. Mandrot, which origin- ated from Begonia Bertini and which he claims remains in flower from May to frost and can stand thefull sun. Pfitzer, of Stuttgart, showed some fine flowers of his curly begonia=, of his large flowered salvia, Ruhm von Stuttgart, ol Tritoma uyaria and of gladioli. One of the most conspicuous exhibits was the display of crotona made by the Society of Sea Baths, at Monk Carlo, Monaco. The plants staged were all magnificently trained in tall pyramidal form and the gorgeous color of their foli- age commended itself to the attention of all visitors. They reflected great credit on the gardener, who, it must be admitted, has at his disposal one of the best clim- ates in Europe. Another fine feature of the same glass house, or palace, were the decorative dracEenas, croton.0° temperature and the ordinary ice-box we prefer the GO". Damp floors or walls, a close, confined atmosphere, dirt or filth in the room, especially decaying vegetable matter, are to be avoided. The fjroper cutting, storage, sorting and packing of carnations has almost as much to do with the placing of first-class flowers on the market as the grower's skill in pro- ducing the flowers. One sees daily in our large markets thousands of blooms which could, by proper handling after cutting, have been increased one-half in value. W. N. Rddd. Society of American Florists. department of plant registration. M. H. Walsh, of Woods Holl, Mass., registers a new rose, Flush o' Dawn, a hybrid tea; flowers light pink changing to white, fragrant, five to six inches in diameter when open; vigorous grower; stems two and one-halt to three feet; foliage dark and glossy; continuous bloomer. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., register the following new dahlias: Salmon Queen (Peacock). Decorative; height three and one-half feet; bushy grower; flowers large, salmon, deepen- ing to orange salmon towards center; petals long- pointed. Harlequin (Bassett). Fancy; dwarf, branching, with long slender stems; height two feet; flowers small to medium, crimson with white stripe through each petal; stripe some- times suffused with pink; flowers occa- sionally solid crimson. Gastav Obermeyer, Parkersburg, W. Va., registers new canna. West Virginia, a seedling of Queen Charlotte, color of Gloriosa with narrower yellow band. Full spike and very dwarf. W.J. Stewart, Sec'y. Greenhouse Building. HoUiston, Mass.— J. E. Low, one house. Mattapan, Mass.— J. H. Morton, house 10x100. Troy, N. Y.— Wade Bros., house 20x125. Jewett City, Conn.— A. A. Young, Jr., house 16x140. Flushing, N. Y. — J. J. Bechamps, one house. Manchester, Mass.— W. F. Spry, carna- tion house 28x70, storage house 16x60. Spencerport, N. Y. — H. E. Rogers, one house. Hartford, Conn. — W. A. Powers, one house. Adams, Mass. — A. J. Boothman, house 16x75. Jerseyville, 111.— Fred. Bezner, one house. Waban, Mass.— Miss Bowen, carna- tion house 23x95. Woodsville, N. H.— Fred. Randall, one house. Sonnenberg, N. Y. — Saunders & Meade, house 20x60. Norwell, Mass. — C. A. Barry, house 150 feet long. Parkersburg, W. Va.— J. W. Dudley & Son, two houses. Jamestown, N. Y. — Lakeview Rose Gardens, five houses 34x242, carnation house 28x242, house 24x40, rose house 12x170, violet house 12x242. Memorial Day Flowering Plants. Ed. Am. Florist: — Please give a list of the most desirable flowering plants for sales around Memorial day. C. Illinois. — The following are the plants mostly in evidence at Memorial day: Alyssum, bellis, begonias, carnations, fuchsias, feverfew, geraniums, heliotrope, hydrangeas, lantanas, myrtle, myosotis, pansies, petunias, roses, salvias, etc. Thomas Wallis. Massachusetts. — I would mention among hardy shrubs the lilacs, rhodo- dendrons, Azalea mollis and Ghent azaleas, Spiraea Thunbergi and S. Van Houttei. Among more tender plants which require but little heat are Hydran- gea hortensis, pansies, forget-me-nots, English daisies and Silene pendula com- pacta. H. Wilson Ross. Pennsylvania.— We find the most desir- able flowering plants for sales at Memo- rial day to be, first, geraniums, they being used more freely, both in and oat of pots, than any other plant; next comes roses, after them hydrangeas, astilbes, Deutzia gracilis and Liliam longiflorum. We also find 10-inch or 12- inch pans of pansies, myosotis or button daisies to sell readily. John Wbstcott. Adhesive Whitewash. Ed. Am. Florist: — Please inform me through the columns of your paper what can be mixed with air slaked lime and water to make it stick to wood without peeling oflf after a couple of weeks, and oblige. E. A. Replying to the inquiry of "E. A." I would advise not to use air slaked lime. Use fresh lump lime. For each fifty gal- lons of whitewash add two quarts of linseed oil and one pint of salt. The oil and salt should be put on the lime before slaking and the mixture boiled np together. Another easy method of mak- ing whitewash adhesive is to add to each fifty gallons of whitewash, two quarts of ordinary calciminer's sizing. S. Com^ sS ?^CUT FLOWERS^ ROSES AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTV. ili ^ % 37-39 Randolph St., CniCAGO, ILL. ^ WIETOR BROS. .1 Cut Flowers Wholesale Growers All teleeraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. A. G. PRINCE & CO. HUoiGsalG GUI Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Agents for the Hinsdale Rose Co. 8pecial attention paid to BhIpplDg ordern. 76 and 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 32u8. CHICAGO. Wbol^ale pbwer/arK^ Chicago, Oct. 6. Roses, Beauty, extra long stems 3.00 30 inch ■' 2,50 24 •■ " 2,00 20 " " 1,50 15 " " 1,25 12 '• " l.OO 8 " " .75 Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 5.00 Perle 2 00^4,00 " Meteor 3,00(9 5.00 " La Prance 2,00(i» 4.00 Golden Gate 5.00® 6.00 " Liberty 4,0OW' 6,00 Kaiserin 3,00(. contain more than double the number to the bushel. We have for many >ears annually supplied a majority of the best Nurserymen and Peach Growers in the United States. Samples and prices on application. FRESH FERN SPORES.^ WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra lar^e package of fresh Spores, sufficient for 3000 pl&nti, with full cultural directions, postpaid for $1.00. EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J. GRASS SEEDS. Kentucky Blue. Orchard, Timothy, Red Top, Meadow Fescue, Perennial and Italian Rye Grass, Tall Meadow Oat, Johnson, Hermuda, Creeping Bent, Wood Meadow and other Domestic and Imported varieties. CLOV6R8— Red, Sah- line. Alfalfa. Crimson, White, Alsike. Japan, etc. WOOD. STUB8S & CO'.S -EVERGREEN" and "SHADY GREEN" Lawn Grasses are giving the best satis- faction evHrynhere. Put up in packages and bulk. Special low prices tn the trade. OIVIOIH SXiXS Yeflow and Potato Wholesale prices for present or future deliveries. WOOD, STUBBS & CO.. Ihe Largest and Best Collection of Seeds in Ky., LOUISVILLE. KY. ESTABLISHED 1802 THORBURN'S SEEDS BULBS NOW READY ROMAN HYACINTHS DUTCH HYACINTHS NARCISSUS TULIPS Etc., Etc., Etc. Wholesale Bulb Catalogue Mailed On Application. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Utc of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK CLIMBERS. 20.000 Clematis Paniculata.2 yrs., tr. open ground. '■ " pot grown. 10 000 Iris, 1 year, open ground. 10,000 Ampeloosis Veitchii, 1 year, pot grown. 10.000 Hall's Honeysuckles, very strong. 6,000 Evergreen and Golden Honeysuckle, very strong. 10.000 Rosa Wichuraiana, 1, 2 and 3 years. 3000 Wicnuraiana Hybrids. 20t0 Actinidia Arguta, Wistaria and other vines. THE WM. n. MOON CO., ^I'T'"'- NrnsERiES i ,^° "'!" F"" Pb'ladelphia, "'- ( 00 miles from New\ork. PHiLADELPHli OFFICE, 702 Stephen Girard Bldg. onrniJii TiFO upln. The 3rand New Salvia Glory of ftuttgart, The Edelwelae !n bloom. New Ru"! lias. New Blblscue. New Bej-'onlas, New Cann«B, 2(10 New Dahlias. New Treasure Vine. New Shamrock: I'ea Send for CataloBueof Novelties. Always In quantity— Asparagus Sprengerl, Boston Fern, Baby PiimroBe. Edeiwelse. Fern Balls, at low- est priceB. A. Blanc &, Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Last Chance. 2000 BOSTON FERNS, Extra large for 4 in. pots, from binch, to close out al $6 PER 100. PHILLIPS & DODQE, Billerica, Mass. CRYPiOMERIA JAPONICA (Japan Cedab). You can't atfoid to be without it. Strong plants, fromS-iiirh pots, $5.00 per 100: 20 for $1.00. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. 2-inch, $3.50 per 100. satisfaction guaranteed. E. I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown, Pa. igoo. The American Florist. 327 KENNICOTT BROS. CO., Wholesale Commission Florists. Write for our Prices on Wire Work. You can't duplicate them anywhere. 42 and 44 East Randolph St., Cut riowcr Price List j-j- Per 100 Beauties, long $20.00 to $25.00 " medium 10 00 to 15 00 " short 6.00 to 8 00 Brides, Maids 2.00 to 4.00 Perles and Meteors 2.00 to 4.00 Carnations 1.00 to 150 Violets .50 to 1.00 Valley 4 00 Lilies 10.00 to 12 50 Adiantum .50 to .75 Common Ferns per 1000, 2.00 Smilax per doz ,$1.25 to 1.50 Asparagus " 600 Leucothoe Sprays .75 Galax, Green ...$1 00 per 1000 Now that the cut flower season is on again, buyers will do well to remember that when stock is obtainable anywhere we will have it, that when others fail we have it. :: :: :: :: JUST NOW Stock is only fair, but as good as can be expected at this season. Whatever you want, we have it. Store open till 6:30 p. m. week days Till noon Sundays and holidays. This Year's Customers IMust be Ours Next Year. FLORISTS' ORCHIDS The Finest and Largest Stock in the world. CAIinFD ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and O/tllULK BRUGES, BELGIUM. Send for List of Commercial Varieties. A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y. Hardy Herbaceous m Alpine Plants. Field- Grown A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF OLD AND NEW VARIETIES. The Blue Hill Nursery, So. Bralntree, Mass. CORRESrONDENCE SOLICITED. in all the colors. Cyclamen Giganteum Fine plants, well set wiili ) in 3-in. pots, reaily buds. They will make 11 - for 5-in. pots, useful size for Christmas. ) $8 PER 100. EDWIN LONSDALE, Money Order Office Sta.H. Philadelphia. WYNDMOOR, (Nenr PhllB). PA. Jardinere Ferns, _„ ELECANT ST"C-, •3.00 a Hundred - - 1*35 00 a Thousand Roses for the South, Tarietiesmostadapted forsoutliern planting. .Just the thing you want. Stock Al. Write for prices. J. B. HEISS, The Exotic Nnraerles, DAYTON, OHIO. ixtSa^inc BOSTON FERNS 2i4. 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7-inch pots, now ready for shipment. Some very fine plants of Asparagus Plumosus Nanus out of SVs-mch pots. A few thousand mixed Roses on hand for planting. Write for prices GEO. A. KUHL. PEKIN. ILL. Acalypha Sanderi. Strous; 2"... ineh plants, $3,00 per 100. Boston Fern •J'i-ineh, $;.50 per 100; 3-inch, 15.00 per 100. The CONARD & JONES COMPANY, PEONIES. We have 100 named double varieties, sel. cted lor Ilorists' use; all good for cut flowers. 1 each of 100 varieties $15,00 1 each of ftO varieties 6.00 1 eacli of r25 varieties 3.00 Standard Red, Pink and White, per dozen, %\.'?SS INDIANAPOLIS FLOWgR & PLANT CO., Indianapolis* Ind. Boston Ferns FINE PLANTS from bench, ready for 6-in. pots. $2.50 per dozen; from 2-in, pots. 12 50 per 100. Rooted plants, strong. $I.OU per 100. DAVIS BROS., Morrison, Dl, GERANIUMS, Kooted Cuttings Now Beady. 8 leading vars. Order at once. $1 per 100, Ageratum Princess Pauline, 50e. per loo. Cash Ple.\se. Express Prepaid. F. E. BONHAM, Macomb, III. 'MUMS 6-in, pot grown, single stem, with 3 to 4 buds or more, at ^^^— $1.50 to $2.00 per dozen. RUSES, Meteors, Perles, Maids and Brides; extra fine stock, 3-in., $3.00 per 100, 125.00 per 1000. Discount on large lots. CARNATIONS, a bargain on such varieties as White Cloud, Flora Hill, New York, Evelina, Scott, etc. Write for price list. GRABS & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich. Per 100 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, Strong plants from 2*4-iii pots, ready for a shift $5.0C BE60NIA REX, Fine stock in 3-in. pots, ready for a shift, in good assortment.... 6.00 CYCLAMEN, strong, bushy plants in 25/2- in. pots, finest strain, three colors 4.00 CHINESE PRIMROSES, Clobosa type, best strain grown. Pink and red, 2}^- in. pots ....'. 2.50 White, pink and red, 3-in., ex. strong, . . 5.00 BABY PRIMROSE, Extra fine, from 2V4- in. pots, ready for a shift 4,00 SWEET AL«SSUM. Giant white, extra fine for immediate planting, 3-in. pots.. 3.00 VINCA MAJOR VARIEGATA, very strong tield-grown clumps, with 6 to 10 long growths 6. CO NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian Mich. SMILAX FINE PLANTS, Out of 2-Inch pots, SI 50 PER 100, S12.50 PER 1000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Fansies and Daisies. Giant Trimardeau and Roemer's Superb Prize strains. 60c per 100 postpaid; $3 per 1000, $12.50 for 5000, e.\ press. Our large llowering strain, 40c per 100, .$2,50 per 1000, $10.00 for fiOUO. Hardy Daisies, Snowball and bongfellow, 50c per 100, $3.00 per 1000, $12.50 per 5000. Carex Japonica Variegata, 2-in,, fine, $3 per 100. Cash Please, BYER BROS., CHAMBERSBURG PA. Edward B. Jackson, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only. In any quantity, for the least money, STAMFORD. - CONN. 328 The American Florist. Oct. (5. Our pasTiMEs. Announcements of coming contests or other •Tents of interest to our bowling, shooting and OTOling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department 10 Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass.; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Ohloago, 111. Now the Chicago florists are talking of a gnnning team tor the next convention. The trade of that city can boast of some pretty good shots. At St. Lotiis. The following is the record of games rolled Monday night. October 1: Player Ist 2il 3d 4tli 5ih 6th 7th 8th Av Kuehn 136 150 129 166 166 134 135 237 163 Beneke 137 lU 178 218 154 169 165 132 168 Weber 142 127 156 136 123 120 134 Young 85 147 79 145 114 Scott 97 111 78 102 81111 97 M. At Chicago. The following is the score made Friday evening, September 28: Plavi-r 1st 2d 3d 4th 5th Av John Dftinan 185 177 158 123 168 162 Phil. Hauswirth 166 154 147 133 l!i7 151 E. F. Winterson 183 114 139 170 140 149 Chas Balluff 157 134 165 120 145 142 W. Kreitling 155 130 143 104 118 130 A.Frank 150 109 119 92 HU 122 E. .J. Hauswirth 103 132 99 116 113 Walter Heffron Ill ill 127 107 97 111 At Flatbush. The last game, probably, on the old alleys was rolled by the Flatbush Flo- rists' Bowling Club on Thursday, Sep- tember 27, and the scores as given below were recorded. It was announced that the new alleys had been promised for the next meeting, that of October 4: Player 1st 2d 3d Av Mellis 150 130 140 A. Zelli'r 172 140 166 159 Riley 160 175 134 158 Wocker 128 135 109 124 P. Dailledouze 122 125 115 121 E. Dailledouze 120 127 116 121 U. Dailledouze in" 120 123 117 Schmutz 117 107 127 117 C. Zeller 99 125 99 108 At Denver. The following is the score at Denver, September 25: PlaM.T 1st 2d 3d 4th Av Phil.Seott 19H 2tl7 196 193 19H Neil .lakobsen 179 163 2i 0 173 178 Ben Boldt 186 138 188 171 170 Jno. B-rry 131 179 198 1^9 166 Geo. Zinimer 144 94 232 142 153 Chas. Franz 129 162 140 181 163 C. J. Thiets 175 125 146 124 142 J. A. Viilentine 123 128 136 129 N.A.Benson 161 163 115 132 127 C. A. Benson 143 67 107 86 98 On October 2 the Denver Florists' Bowling Club played a match game with the Boomarang Bowling Club, the latter winning by but sixteen pins in a total score for the three games as follows: Florists 1st 2d 3d Tl Geo. Ziramer 195 180 212 687 Phil.Seott 199 190 175 564 Al. Mauff 192 169 l.'ie 517 .Tno. Berry 150 180 156 486 Chas. Franz 122 140 161 423 Total 858 859 860 2577 Boomarangs 881 852 860 2593 C.J.T. good many social games, just to see the color of the other fellow's ticket, but they are not the genuine, nerve straining contests in which it is an honor to win. However, something like the real stuff is to be seen in the near future, so says Captain Moss. The following list con- tains the averages of the bowlers for the month of September: .lohnson 173 Hamilton 170 Moore 161 Westcott 157 Kift 166 K uestner 155 Allen 154 Baker 164 Harris 153 Moss 162 Anderson 149 Craig 147 Archer 147 Gibson 147 K. Eisenbrev 146 138 138 Stoneham 134 Connor 133 Eimmerman ... .. ..132 Brown 130 Haupt 129 127 Fletcher 126 Bonsall 123 Hallowell .... 115 Shields 113 Kirk 106 Paying Dinner Wagers at Boston. Friday, September 28, witnessed the payment of a wager due since the memor- able Columbia-Shamrock yacht race, which, for various causes, had been deferred from time to time. Lawrence Cotter was the winner and E. M. Wood At Philadelphia. There is not much doing; that is no matches, the boys having gone out to grass, as it were, to recuperate since the tussle in August. Of course there are a Tenstrike — ■"Any cash I win from the boys at this sort of thing I give to my wife." Spare — "Just so — pin money, I suppose." — Chicago Daily News. and Edward Hatch the losers of a good dinner for twenty of Mr. Cotter's friends. The burden of entertaining could not have fallen on a better equipped pair and there was joy within a score of waist- coats when the invitations were received by the lucky owners. These documents were unique in their way. A comical cartoon on the outside showed why the Shamrock had been "out-winded" and "out-footed." Inside it was announced that the knowledge of marine architec- ture, navigation, seamanship, etc., of the subscribers having been set at naught through the combined influence of Provi- dence (not R. I.), John B. and N. G. Herreshofif, Capt. Chas. Barr and a few others, they desired to say that their compasses had been readjusted and that on the afternoon of Friday, September 28, they would go over several "courses" at the Point Shirley Club House in which their friends were cordially invited to join. A few of the literary gems in the announcement were as follows: "There will be no 'reaching,' as every- thing will be passed to you, and there will be no 'beating,' because everything will be paid for in advance by the under- signed." " 'Draft' and 'beam' will, of course, be to the advantage of those having the largest." "No time limit is fixed for the finish." To give an adequate idea of the kind of dinner a Boston man has to put up when he loses a bet we give the menu in full: "God Helps Those Who Help Themselves." Clam Broth in Cups. (Not the America's) Olives and Celery. (The colors ol the Sham- rock.) Steamed Clams. (Dumb as Wood.) Clam Chowder. (A little of everyting thafs good except "tacks" and "stays") Baked Turbot, a la Taft. (No "gybing.") Cucumbers. (But no sunbeams.) Tomato Salad. Clam Fritters. ("You fat and greasy citizens.") Baked Lobster. (Fresh from the "reefs.") Tom and Jerry Frappe. (For the "doldrums.") Chicken. (Not from the "hatch- way," but a la Mary- land.) Baked Sweet Potatoes. (From"Columbia's happy land.") French Fried Potatoes. (From the land of the Shamrock.) Green Com. (Give every man thy ear.) Baked Indian Pudding. (All sailors eat "plum duflf.") Frozen Pudding. ("With spirits from the vasty deep.") Fruit. (Picked up "along the shore.") Crackers. ("Water" biscuit and "pilot" bread.) Cheese. ("When the good man yields his breath.") Coft'e. (For an "even keel.") "Sublime tobacco! which from east and west Cheers the tar's labor ***** Give me a cigar! The manipulation of the above feast and the subsequent oratory used up the entire afternoon and evening, but the participants, being principally the mem- bers of the famed "Old Guard," were equal to the occasion and wound up as fresh as when they started, and looking ahead joyously to the coming election season, hoping that Messrs. Hatch, Wood, Cotter and other good providers will still continue to make dinner wagers. 100,000 FERNS IN FLATS At One Cent. Good, hardy plants 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. Pteris Cretica Alba, P. Tremula, P. Sul- cata, P. Hastata. P. Adiantoides, P. Longifolia, Adiantum, Lomaria. Lygo- dium, Nephrodium, Cristatum, Blechnum, Selaginellas. etc., etc. Post orders Wash- ington. JOHN H. LEY, Good Hope, P. C. MOkEY IN VIOLETS. Practicf tht; raethcds of culture and marketing explained in Trofessor Galloway's book Gommercial Violet Culture, 2'.;4 pages, eleeantly printed and illustrated. Price, postDnid, SI. 50. COMMERCIAL PLANTS, G. W. Oliveu $t.00 WATER GARDEN, VVji.Thhkei! 2.00 RESIUEN.IAL !>ITES and ENVIKONMENTS. .1. F. JOUNSUN 2 50 Send for catalogue of other trade books. A. T. DE LA MARE PRINTING & PUB. CO . Ltd., p. <>. Box 1697. NBW YORK. PERLES, MAIDS, ^-'.^.^^Ilbct. Choiue, strong stock, which will largely make up tor late planting. They will pay tor them- selves in a few weeks. Absolutely sure to satisfy. $4.00 PER 100. SPECIAL OFFEh: We need the room and will pay one-half of e.vprest. <'harges on orders of 3U0 nr more In places within 500 miles. W. H. CULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. igoo. The American Florist. 329 McKellar h WInterson WHOLESALE DEALERS IN —Everything for florists— CLT nOWERS AND PLANTS. Per 100 Beauties, long tM.OO to $25.00 meaiuni 10.00 to 15.00 short 6 00 to 8.00 Brides. Maids 3.0Oto 6.00 Perles and Meteors 3.00 to 5 00 Carnations l.OOto 1.50 Asters. Kood l.OOto 1.50 Valley 4.00to 5.00 Lilies 12.00to 15.00 Adiantum .75 Common Ferns per 1000, 1.50 Smilax per doz., $1.25 to 1.50 Asparagus •■ 5.00 to 6.00 Ivy per 100. .50 Leucothoe Sprays " .75 Galax, Green per 1000, 1.50 FULL LINE OF FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS TO OFFER. SEEDS AND BILBS. Freesia, Bermuda, select per 1000, $5.50 extra select... " 6.50 Loneiflorum. 7 to9 per 100. 10.00 Candidum. extra select ■• 5. 00 Von Sion Narcissus, extra select, ])er 1000. 11.60 Paper White ■■ • '■ 10.50 Dutch Hyacinths, select, separate colors per 100. 4,60 Crocus, separate colors per 1000, 2.50 Tulips, extra fine mixed '■ 7.50 Have also flne stock of named Hvacinths and Tulips and all other seasonable bulb's. Give us jour orders. Our prices are right. Trade pkt. Pansy Seed. Florists' Best, oz., $8.C0 % .25 Cyclamen. Giant Flowered 50 Calceolaria. Finest Mixture 50 Cineraria. Choicest Mixture [50 Gloxinia Hybrida. Choicest Mixture 50 Primula Obconica. (."hoicest Mixture 50 ALL SEEDS AND BULBS IN SEASON. SIPPUES, ETC., ETC. Sphagnum, burlap bales, each. $1; 6 for .J 5 00 ■ wire pressed. •• 75c;6ror.... 4'oo Tobacco Stems, fresh. 200 lbs. for I'sn Preserved Cycas Leaves, assorted. 24 inches and up. per 100 i', an Cape Flowers, white, per lb '.'.'.'.'.'..'. i 00 colored. •• i'sq Tissue Paper, manilla. per ream .'."!! 'so white. " '" ]' nn Wax •• manilla, '• .... .'i'! !!!! 140 white. " .. 200 Doves, first riuality. each. $1.00; per doz"" lo'oo second .85; ■• qqq Rubber Apr'.ns, each. .J1.50; per doz. . ...'.'.'.' isioo Ti„^pi!i^''i!?'' °f a.IlSupplies. including Ribbons. Tin Foil Toothpicks. Baskets. Wheat Sheaves, Bouquet Pins. Immortelles. Flower Vases Jardi- nieres, Artificial Palms, etc, SEND FOR COMPLETE CATALOGUE. Selling Agents tor Glasg, BaUdlng Material. BoUers. Putty, Magtlca. Paints, Oils, Sod Crushers. White lead Walker-8 FertUlzers, Imperial Uquid Fertilizers. Insecticides, Etc, ' 45,47,49 Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO. ILL. ik ?? Indispensable This is tlie only -word which describes the Ameri- can Florist Company's Trade Directory. This book, 387 pages of facts tersely told, is issued annually and is an aid to business and money making -which no -wholesaler or traveling salesman can aflford to be without. It contains the name of every Florist, Nurseryman and Seedsman, arranged both by states and towns and alphabetically; and new lists of Gardeners or Superintendents of private estates, Experiment Station Horticultur- ists, Landscape Architects and Horticultural Sup- ply Concerns. It will save many times its cost by enabling you to cover America -with your catalogue and at the same time waste no printed matter or postage on dead names. 1 EDITION OF 1900, POSTPAID, $2.00 ^ fLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. '''^'W'.'i'AWWWIWWWWMWWW^^ 330 The American Florist. Oct. 6, Williamsport, Pa. A VISIT TO THE BUSY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE EVENDEN BEOTHEHS. — GOOD STOCK THE EULE. The consensus of opinion is that despite the adverse conditions, generally conceded to have a detrimental eiifect on business, namely the presidential cam- paign and the strike in the Pennsylvania coal regions, business will go on undis- turbed. This is most gratifying, indeed, and goes to prove that the florists as a body are optimists. If further proof be required as to the roseate views held by the florists, one need only point to the numerous improvements and additional buildings to be seen almost everywhere. Evenden Bros, have just completed an additional house covering 50x155, tvro of the same dimensions having been built last summer. It is needless to add that with improved facilities their carnations, of which they make a specialty, will be of an improved order. Their field plants are alt that could possibly be desired, clean, vigorous and healthy. It is note- worthy that none of the novelties, such as Mrs. Lawson, The Marquis, Ethel Crocker or Peru has suffered a setback of any kind. They seem to have taken hold of the Williamsport soil fiom the start and made the most of it. Evenden Bros, are having good success with roses, their Brides, Bridesmaids, Perles and Meteors showing up splendidly even at this early season. Nor do they take second place in violets, while their bulbous stock, as a rule, compares most favorably with the best grown any- where. W. J. Evenden, who left on August 8 for Paris, gives glowing descriptions of the great lair, and especially of the horti- cultural and floricultural departments. He intends visiting England, Germany and Belgium before his return home. NOMIS. FINE, FIELD-CROWN Lizzie McOowan <^^"S Plants 4.C. Cash With Okdep.. G. W. WBATHBBBT, Chillicotlie, Missouri. CARNATIONS EXTRl FINE JOOST $40.00 per thousand to close out. Others all sold. Isaac A. Passmore, Route v.West Chester, Pa. H Daybreak Carnation Protected from frost, «6 fier 100; $35 the whole hit. Havealso 200 nioeplantsof ROSE QUEEN which have been very satisfactory to me— just the Republican color— at above price. HILLSDALE FLORAL PARK, Hillsdale, Mich. SURPLUS CARNATIONS. FLORA HILL, WHITE CLODD, TRIUMPH, DAYBREAK, $6.00 per 100. AMERICA, CRANE, MELBA, BRADT, $6.00 per 100. ca.h wiih order. ^ Sabraflsky, Kenton, 0. Field-Grown Carnations ,^^f:\f^''j;iX\ Dana, Meteor, Bridesmaid, Eldorado, Portia, Scott, all others sold. Fancy stock, $5; ordinary, $3. Cash. DANA R. HERRON. OLBAN. N. Y. I Carnation Plants ARE ALL SOLD EXCEPT 4000 FLORA HILL, 500 SCOTT AND 200 PIERSON. ' In order to close this lot out at once will sell cheap. Plants are good size and healthy. Write for prices if you want them. Blooms of Uading varieties now ready in small or large quantities. Write for quotations. Standing orders solicited. Also large quantities of Violet Blooms. *dd«s.CHA5. CHADWICK, Grand Rapids, Mich. Lock Box 11 Field= Grown CARNATIONS Daybreak, Scott, Portia, Silver Spray, Genesee, Cartledge, Jubilee and Triumph, $5 per 100, $40 per 1000 riELD-GROWN VIOLETS, $5 per 100, $40 per 1000. Pot- Grown Violets, 3-inch, $3 per 100; 4 inch, $4 per 100. WM. F. KASTING/°7urF'A"grNy- 10,000 Carnations Flora Hill, $4 per 100, $35 per 1000. \Vm. Scott. $3 and $3.50 per 100, $25 and $30 per 1000. L. McGowan, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1000. C. HUMFELD Clay Center, Kas. Thrifty Field CARNATIONS WITH PLENTY OF ROOTS. Send for prices of thirty-five best new and standard varieties. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Daybreak Carnation 2000 fine plants, $5 00 per 100, or $75.00 for the lot. Als.. 400 ADUNIUM CUNEATLM Ferns, from 6-inch pots, $10 per 100. Cash with order. E. B SUTTON, JR., Babylon, L. 1. CARNATIONS 600 Crane, ist size, $6; 2d size, $5. 200 Joost, 2d size, $4. 800 Daybreak, 75 Jas. Dean, $3 50. 400 Pingree, j$3. 200 White Cloud, $5. Prices per lOO. CARL RAUTH, Springfield, III. WM. MURPHY Wholesale Carnation Grower station F, CINaNNATI, OHIO. CARNATION PUNTS. 1100 Mrs. Frances Joost, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 tor the lot. A few hundred Scott left, nice plants, at $3.00 per 100. Healthy stock, liberal count. Cash With Ordek. GEO. R. GEIGER, Nazareth, Pa. CARNATIONS i'^. Per 100 Per 100 GENEVIEVE LORD, the finest of all 1st 2d commercial pink CarnatioDS, size, size, Bne plants $12.00 $10.00 J. Whitcomb Riley 12.00 Daybreak 6.00 Mayor Pingree 5.00 100 \Vm. Scott 5.00 Seedling No. 30, fine plants 8.00 No. 30 is a bright pink, very free winter bloomer, stems averaging 2 to 3 feet. H. WEBEB & SON, Oakland, Md. CARNATIONS SURPLUS STOCK. McGowan 13 .50 per 100 Evelina 4.00 Alaska 4.00 Lady Emma 4.00 " .lubilee 4.00 " Victor 4.00 " Triumph 4.00 " Mayor Pingree 5.00 " Peichblow 5.00 " Albertini 5.00 " Red Jacket 5.00 " Good Value Guaranteed. JOHN WALKER, The^E.^Hippard Co. Youngstown, 0. MARQUIS CARNATIONS, Md grown, $10 to close balance of stock. LE.MARQIISEE, Syracuse, N.Y. Mayor Pingree Carnations 1 have 1000 strong healthy plants of this fine yellow variety. Will close them out at |3.00 per 100, or $25.00 for the 1000. W. W. COLES, KOKOMO, IND. Carnation Plants. Fine field-grown plants: Flora Hill, Scott, Daybreak, Lizzie McGowan, Mrs. Fisher, Victor, New York, Evanston. Albertini, Fire- fly. Price. $4.00 per 100. SMILAX tine, 3-inch stock $2.50 per 100 PLUMOSUS. tine, 3-ineh stock $5.00 per 100 CASH WITH ALL ORDERS, PLEASE. VAN WERT CREEWHOUSES, Van Wert, O. FOR SALE. 350 Jubilee, 300 Flora Hill Carnations, $3.00 per 100. 1000 Lady Campbell Violets, |3.00 per 100. All Field Grown. Cash With Order. ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Mich. fgoo. The American Florist. 331 SOUTH PARK riORAL CO. With our new addition, completed this summer, we now have 100,000 feet of glass devoted exclu- sively to ROSE CULTURE. Our houses are all new, and of the most approved and up-to-date design. Our boilers are all heated with natural gas from wells on our own grounds. Our soil is ideal for Roses. With such facilities, and with growers of extraordinary ability, we can produce the best Roses in the west. Our output is sold by E. C. Amling, Chicago, although we can ship direct from the greenhouses ii so desired. We are now cutting 3000 to 5000 Roses daily, about one-half of which are American Beauty. We are pleased to show visiting florists through our model plant. SOUTH PARK FLORAL CO. GRAND OFFER TO CLOSE OUT THE LOT. -Fi*lrx^ f>l^i:it;s. I«orie :^e>1;tex>. Per 100 Per 1000 1000 Bridesmaids 3>4-iii. pots, $3.00 J25.00 y^ >i 2 3500 Brides 3 1200 " 2 3000 Meteors 3 500 Mme. Chatenay ...4 100 Mme. Cusin 2 125 " " 4 150 Lady Dorotliea....2}i 2.00 2.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 2.00 4.00 2.00 20.00 15.00 20.00 Per 100 Per 1000 120. 00 200 Golden Gate 2V4-in. pots, $2.50 TOOMaidof Honor ....4 " 3.00 700 " " ....2% " 2.00 5000 Brides •& Maids, 3-in., good fair stocK... 10.00 Per 100 Latania Borbonica 3-in. pots, $15.00 Areca Lutescens 4 " 25.00 Cooos Weddeliana 3 " 15.00 Per 100 Asparagus Sorengerii 6-in. pots, $25.00 3 " 6.00 2 " 3.00 Ficus Elastica, 6-in. pots. 50c, 75c and $1.00 each 7 and 8-in. pots, $1.50 to $2 00 " Boston Ferns, 6-in. pans 60c " 7 " 75o " 8 " $1.00 to $1.50 " Plants are vieorous and unusually (Ine, and will be carefully packed. We guarantee tbem to be right in every respect. LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS, Jamestown, N. Y. neld-Grown CARNATION PLANTS. Sf READY TO SHIP ONCE. Per 100 Per 1000 CROCKER, extra large $12.50 $100.00 G. LORD, Ist size 12.00 100.00 MARQUIS, 1st size 12.00 100.00 GEN. MACEO, 1st size.. 8.00 75.00 Per 100 Per 1000 G. H. CRANE, 1st size...$ 8.00 $75.00 2nd size.. 6.00 50.00 GEN. GOMEZ, 1st size.. 8.00 75.00 MRS. BRAD T, 1st size... 8.00 75.00 Per 100 Per 1000 MRS. JOOST, 1st size.... $ 8.00 $75.00 AMERICA, extra fine.... 8.00 75.00 MELBA, extra large 8.00 75.00 ROBT. CRAIG & SON, Market and 49th Streets, PniLADCLPHIA, PA. Please mention the American Florist when writing. X-Mas Specialties. Baby Primrose, . •i'4-inch, $3.00 per 100; 3H-inoh, $4.00 per 100. Browallia Gigantea, 2^-in.,J3 pHf 100; rooted cuttings, $1.50 pi-r 100 Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, 2!A-in., $1.50 per dozen; 3-iu., $2.50 per dozen. Plants are Al, and your money back if not satisfactory. CASH, PLE-\eB. HENRY EICnnOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. CARNATION PLANTS. WHITE CLOUD $4.00 per 100 MRS. BRADT 5.00 FLORA HILL and EVANSTON.... 4.00 GOLD N0GGET 4.00 SCOTT, PORTIA and VICTOR 3.00 ROSE PLANTS. METEORS, 3-inch pots $1.50 per 100 BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, 3-in. pots 2.00 '■ Special price to close out. Strictly flrst-class and in fine shape. A. G. PRINCE & CO., 76 & 78 Wabash Av., Chicago. CARNATIONS.. Field Grown Plants. F. DORNER & SONS CO., LA FAYETTE, IND. Send for Price Iilst. 332 The American Florist. Oct. 6, New Haven. BUSINESS BEGINS WITH THE OPENING DAY AT YALE.— VARIOUS DOINGS OF PERSONAL INTEREST. Trade seems to be alive again. Flower buyers have returned from the country and seashore and Yale has opened her fall term, which makes business better. Palms and ferns are selling well and funeral work is very brisk at present. Chas. Munro brought out a very attractive wagon last week, the swellest thing in town, the color being red. Mr. Munro reports business as being very good. Wm. H. Long returned from Europe last week, having had a delightlul trip. While abroad he visited the Paris Expo- sition, also places of interest in Holland. Alex J. Guttman, the New York com- mission dealer, was a guest of J. N. Champion a few days ago. Fred. Horn has just completed two new houses, one 20x100, for violets, and one 15x30 for bedding plants. G. H. Champaign, III.— T. E. Franks has some plants of Mrs. Lawson carnation from which he is cutting a few fine blooms. Mr. Franks is growing such sorts as Mrs. Bradt, G. H. Crane, Jubi- lee, White Cloud, FloraHill, Mary Wood and Ethel Crocker. (80,000 FINE, LARGE, FIELD-GROWN Carnation Plants Your money refunded if plants are not satisfactory. Argyle, Pingree, Jubilee, Evelina, Scott, Tidal Wave, McGowan, $3.00 per 100, »25.00 per 1000. Daybreak, Armazindy, White Cloud, Bradt, $4.00 per 100. FJora Hill, $5.00 perioo. ROSE PLANTS. METEOR 1 Per 1(X),'»3.60; iboO, $20.00. BRIDESMAID <■ -Large.stronK plants. BRIDE u GEORGE REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. Flora Hill. Scott, McGowim, Portia, Bridesmaid, Nivea, Eldorado. Gold Nuf;cget. Morello. Jubilei-, Armazindy, Kitty Clover, A'ictor. Daybreak, Dana, Evanston.jsS.JSO and J5.00 per 100. J^^fCash, please. E. A. LLEWELLYN, Olean, N. Y. FIELD CARNATIONS. To close out will sell following large, healthy plants, free from disease. Daybreak and Scott, $3.00 per lOO. FIELD-GROWN JERUSALEM CHERRY and VINCAS. two varieties, at .$10.00 per 100. LAMPRECHT BROS., ASHLAND, OHIO. 100,000 CARNATION PLANTS LARGE, HEALTHY, FIELD=QROWN PLANTS. 100 1000 WM. SCOTT $2.50 $20.00 LIZZIE McGOWAN 2.50 20.00 EVELINA 2.50 20.00 ARMAZINDY 2.50 20.00 GOLD NUGGET 2.50 20.00 VICTOR 2.50 20.00 NIVEA 2.50 20.00 MRS. BRADT 5.00 PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAQO, ILLINOIS. FIELD-GROWN LARGE, HEALTHY PLANTS, CLEAN AND READY FOR IMMEDIATE PLANTING. Per 100 Per 1000 Triumph $5.00 $40.00 Flora Hill 5.00 40.00 White Cloud 5.00 40.00 Evelina 3.50 30.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Jubilee. $3.50 $30.00 Bon Ton 3.50 30.00 Lizzie McGowan 3.50 30.00 Armazindy 3.50 30.00 WIETOR BROS., 51 WABASH AVE. .CHICAGO. Field-Grown Carnation Plants This stock is in elegant condition, strong, clean and perfectly healthy; sure to give satisfaction. Money refunded if not just as represented. Per 100 Per looo McGOWAN $3.00 $25.00 SCOTT 3.00 25.00 EVELINA 3.00 25 00 PORTIA 3.00 25.00 Per 100 Per lOOO NANCY HANKS $3.00 $25.00 FLOKA HILL 4.00 35.00 WHITE CLOUD 4.00 35.00 TRIUMPH 4.00 35.00 J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO, ILL. 4 Acres Field-Grown Carnation Plants, 120,000 Our Cnrnatious this year are very fine. They have been grown with the greatest care, free from disease and are packed light by our improved method of pacliing, by which we can send to all parts of the United States in perfect condition. MAYOR PINCREE BUTTERCUP Jl.OO per dozen. $8.00 per hundred. JUBILEE MELBA $ti.00 per bnndred. L. L. LAMBORN SWEETBRIER PORTIA MRS. FISHER DOROTHY SWEET C. A. DANA tl. 00 per dozen. (5.00 per hundred. CRIMSON SPORT DAYBREAK TRIUMPH McCOWAN FLORA HILL WM. SCOTT ARMAZINDY WHITE CLOUD $1.25 per dozen. MRS. C. M. BRADT ELDORADO MAUD ADAMS METEOR ALBERTINI PAMCY Dl AMTQ Grown from extra choice seed of our own production and not surpassed in variety, rMnO I r Lnll I 0 size, beauty of coloring and freedom of flower by any others grown. 60 cts. per 100 $4 00 per 1000. d. L. DILLON, BLOOM8BURG. PA. AnERICAN BEAUTY, four-inch, selected. $15.00 per 100. LIBERTY, four-inch. 175.00 per 100. MAID, BRIDB, PBRLB, SUNSET, METEOR, MORQAN, MERMET, LaFRANCB, NIPHETOS, KAISERIN, GOLDEN GATE, MAID OF HONOR, 3-in., $5.00 per 100; 3!i-ln., »7.00; 4-in., $8.00. GRAFTED BRIDE, J20.00 per 100, 6-inch. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, from iy, and 3-inch pots, J2.50 to 13.00 per 100; »25.00 to $30.00 per 1000. A. S. MacBEAN, LAKEWOOD. N. J. tgoo. The American Florist. 333 WinBOlD'S f All IIST "f 'TtfflV DECORATIVE PLANTS. npHE following quotations oflfer *■ exceptionally good value. There is nothing quoted which we cannot recommend and ship at once, safely by freight, before cold weather. Our stock is larger than ever and particu- larly clean, healthy and vigorous; we offer it on its merit. Kentias==Latanias We have a very choice stock of NEPHROLEPIS BOSTONIENSIS in sizes as quoted in list. Vo'ioHo. Size Height No. Per Per 'ot Inches Leaves Each Doz. 100 Kentia Belraoreana 2V, 8 to 9 3 to 4 $ $ 1.50 $12.00 Kentia Belmoreana 3 10 to 12 4 to 5 2.00 15.00 Kentia Belmoreana 3>/, 12 to 14 6 to 6 .25 3.00 2000 Kentia Belmoreana 4 14 to 16 5 to 7 .40 4.00 30.00 Kentia Belmoreana S 16 to 20 ft to 6 .75 7.20 60.00 Kentia " strong 5 18 to 24 5 to 7 100 12.00 90.00 Kentia Belmoreana 6 20 to 22 6 to 7 1.25 15.00 125 00 Kentia '■ strong 6 26 to 28 6 to 7 1.50 18.00 180.00 Kentia Belmoreana 7 36 to 40 6 to 7 2.25 27 00 200.00 KeDtia Belmoreana S 43 to 48 6 3.25 39.00 300. no Kentia Forsteriana 'iV, 8 to 9 3 to 4 1.50 12.00 Kentia Forsteriana 3 10 to 13 4 to 5 2.00 15.00 Kentia Forsteriana HH 12 to 14 ft to 6 .25 3.00 20.00 Kentia Forsteriana 4 14 to 16 5 to 7 .40 4.00 3000 Kentia Forsteriana 5 20 to 24 5 to 6 .75 7.20 60.00 Kentia " strong ft 23 to 26 5 to 6 1.00 12.00 90.00 Kentia Forsteriana 6 28 to 30 5 to 6 1.25 15.00 125 00 Kentia " strong 6 30 to 34 6 to 7 1.50 18.00 180.00 Kentia Forsteriana K 44 to 50 6 3 25 39 00 300.00 Latania Borbonica 'm 3 .«0 6.00 Latania Borbonica 3 12 5 to 6 1.00 8.00 Latania Borbonica 3'; 12 to 15 5 to 6 .15 1.50 12.00 Latania Borbonica 4 15 to 18 5 to 7 .25 3.00 2O.C0 Latania Borbonica ft 18 to 22 6 to 7 .50 5.00 35. OU Latania Borbonica fi 20 to 24 6 to 8 .60 6.00 50.00 Latania Borbonica H 24 to 30 « to8 .75 9,00 Areca I utescens 2'. 5 to 6 3 plants in pot 1.00 8.00 Areca Lutescens 3H 12 to 14 3 •' 2.00 15.00 Areca Lutescens 4 15 to 18 3 " .25 3.00 25.00 The Geo. Wittbold Co., P».A.i:.o© OHXOA-OO, IXyZy. Varieties ^^H Adiantum Cuneatum 5-mch Pteris Cretica Albo-Lineata 2-mch Pteris Serrulata Cristata 2- inch Pteris Serrulata 2-inch Pteris Tremiila 2-inch Pteris Umbrosa 2- inch Cynomium Falcatum 3-inch Cyrtomium Falcatum 4-inch Nephrolepis Exaltata 5-inch Nephroiepis Exaltata 6-inch Nephrolepis Hostoniensis 4-inch Nephrolepis Bostoniensis ..^-inch Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 6-inch ..Asparagus.. Size Pot Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 2-inch Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 3-inch Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 4-inch Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 5-inch Asparagus Sprengerii 2-inch Asparagus Sprengerii 4-inch Asparagus Sprengerii 5-inch Asparagus Sprengerii 6-inch Asparagus Spreni^f-rli 8-inch The several 31/63 of Asparagus Sprengerii are especially strong and large value. Per Per Doz. 100 $2.00 $15.00 .50 4.00 .60 4.00 .60 4.00 .50 4.00 .50 4.C0 1.00 8.00 1.50 10.00 3.00 15.00 3.00 30.00 2.00 3.00 5.00 Doz. Per 100 $ .50 $ 4.00 1.00 8.00 1 50 12.00 3.00 15.(0 .50 4.00 1.50 12.00 3.00 15.00 5.00 10.00 Miscellaneous==Continued. Pot Height Leaves Each Doz. Cocos Weddeliana 3 .25 3.00 Phoanix Eeolinata 10 40 to 45 6 to 8 3.50 Aspidistra Lurida 5 15 to 20 8 to 12 .50 6.00 Sanseviera Java Var., 3-inch, strong plants dozen Sanaevif-ra Java Var., 3-inch, strong plants Sanseviera Java Var., 4-inch, strong plants 100 16.00 69 1.25 3 00 Miscellaneous. Each Ataucaria Excelsa, 3-inch, nice plants $ .50 Ataucaria Excelsa, 3i4-inch, nice plants 75 Araucaria Excelsa, 5-inch, nice plants 1.00 Araucaria Excelsa, 5-inch, nice plants 1 25 ' '.vcas Revoluta 35c to .76 Pot Height Ficus Elastica 6 22 to 23 Ficus Elastica 7 24 to 28 Picus Elastica 8 28 to 34 PandanusDtilis 2H 6 to 8 Pandanus Dtills 3 8 to 10 Pandanus Veitchii 6 extra fine Leaves Each Doz. 100 12 to 14 % .75 1 7.20 $60.00 14 to 16 10.00 75.00 16 to 18 12.00 100.00 10 to 13 l.OO 8.00 13 to 15 3.00 18.00 15.00 NEPHROLEPIS WinBOLDII. Strong runners, ready for 3-in. pots. $1 each: $10 per doz. 334 The American Florist. Oct. 6, Baltimore. TRADE VERY QUIET BUT THE SUPPLY OK STOCK IS NOT LARGE.— BOWLERS AND CARNATION MEETING COMMITTEES ARE ACTIVE. Practically all that is being done in a retail way is iuneral work, and that is not very plentiful, lor the health of the city is excellent. Growers are busy finish- int; up tall work about the greenhouses, but are not overworked in cuttina; or ship- ping flowers, everything being in rather short supply, even for the limited demand. There are a good many outdoor roses, and some ot them are really fine, com- paring favorably with indoor stock. Anders Anderson from his little place cuts over 200 Mme. Cochet and Kaiserin daily, of quality and size first-class. The bowling team is getting together and doing some good work. A member wants to know why the scores made on home alleys are always better than those made abroad, and why the relative scores of members change so greatly when on strange alleys. The various committees on the carna- tion meetirg are hard at work and Lehman's Hall will, from present indica- tions, boast a really well arranged exhi- bition. Mack. Portsmouth, N. H — Robert Capstick, who has been officiating as foreman for the M. E. Hutchinson place for a number of years, has bought out the establish- ment and will run it on his own account hereatter. Lynn, Mass — The annual exhibition of the Houghton Horticultural Society was opened September 27 at Odd Fellows' Hall, continuing three days. It was suc- cessful, as usual, and concluded with a banquet on Thursday evening. Grand Pyramids, Dense and Dark Foliage. Exhibition Plants, The Finest in Trade. Height with tub, fifteen feet; diam- eter at the base, six feet. With packing. Price per Pair, $50. Also Pyramids, height with tub, 12 feet; diameter at the base, 4- feet ; Price with Packing, $30. Standard Bay Trees Height of stem, 4 feet; height of head, 4- feet ; diameter ot head, 4 ft. Price Per Pair, With Packing $25. Many pairs of each size of Pyra- mids and Standards, all alike, to be had. Cash or good references with order required. DE SMET FRERES, The Nurseries, ahent, (Belgium). Headquarters for Lorraine Begonias WE OFFER THE rOLLOWING fOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY: BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE. Kiue, strong plants from 2'ii-in. pots, $15.00 per 100; 3H-in. pots, $2.5.00 per 100. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE NANA GOMPAGTA. Fine strong plants from 2'4-iu. pots, $15..00 per 100; 3'3-in. pots, $37.50 per KO. We especially recommMud the 3!;4-iD- size as being exceptionally well rooted and of strong, h<'althY growth; almost ready for a shift to a 6-in. pot. These plants should tind a ready sale at Christmas as thev will be in full flower at that time. BEGONIA CALEDONIA, the White Lorraine. Plants from 3l4-iu. pots, for delivery November 1st., $5.00 each. We are the only tirm in America offering this fine new novelty this year. ^m-^^.m^ R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., 16 and 19 South Market St., BOSTON, MASS. 'ilSt( " " 7to8 " 36-inch 4.00 " KENTIA FORSTERIANA. 4-inch pot, 4 to 5 leaves, 15 inches high $1.50 per dozen: $35.00 per 100 8 " " 6 " 36 to 40 inches high $3.00 each, $36.00 per dozen. 8 " " 6 " 48to50-in 4.00 " 48.C0 Chinese PRIMROSES 15.000 finest lar^'C flowering fringed 1000, $15.00; Per 100, $1.75 Obconica grand., flmbriati, rosea and Forbesi " 2.00 Asparasus Sprengerii, $3 00 per 100. Plumosus '• 4.00 Pansy Plants Oetbber 15, large llowering 100, 50c; 1000, $3 00 Cash pioase. JOSEPH W. CINNINGHAM, Defaware, Ohio. MCCARTHY'S PLANT AUCTIONS. Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a. m. In October, Palms, Ferns, Carnations and Miscellaneous Stock. In November, Roses, Evergreens, Nursery Stock and Bulbs. For Mutual Advantage of Grower and Buyer. 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Orchids ! «^ We h:ive always on hand a very large and fine stock of established and unestablished Urchlds. A number of varieties now in sheath and spike. Correspondence solicited. LAGER & HURRELL, s^mmii. h. j. Orchid OrowT« «nd lmporter» 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. BIG CUT To make room for 25 000 GERANIUM CUTTINGS whicli must be potted in leu days. Will fill all oniMrs for RO-E stock at $2 .lO per 100; $20 00 per 1000; 2.iO plants for »5 00. Bear in ii.ind this price only liolds good to the 15th ot October: Brides, Aleteor, Maids. Golden Gate, Perle, Kaiserin and Woottun, strong. Sand 3^-in.. 12 to 18 in. hiiih. full of new shoots. Fine stock. 10.000 Strorg Field Grown Ci.TNATIGNS, -\ .X strung, full of buds, $3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGfRII. very strong, 2H-in. ready for 4-iu., only 81. CO per lOJ. r.vsu WITH OnDEiE. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO. SPRINGFIELD. ILL. jgoo. The American Florist. 335 SEASONABLE STOCK. THE TRUE BOSTON FERN. All our Boston Ferns are pot-grown, bushy plants, well fur- nished with fronds from the pot up, and cannot be compared with the cheap, lonjj-drawn-up, lifted stock from the bench. A sample shipment will convince you of our superior stock. Runners from bench, short and stocky ((/• $ .04 21/2-inch pot plants .@ .06 3 inch " " @ .12 4 inch " " @ .25 5 inch " " @ .50 6 inch pans " @ .75 7 inch " " («> 1.00 S inch " " @. 1.50 9 inch " " W 2 00 to $2.50 10 inch " " (w 3.00 to 3 50 12 inch " " (n 4.00 to 5 00 FICUS ELASTICA, the large- leaved Rubber. We have a large stock of this popular plant and offer good value. Per do/.. Per 100 5 inch pots, 18 inches high, perfect plants... $5.00 $40.00 6 " " 24 " " 9.00 60.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Extra choice stock, 2V2 inch pots, per 100 5.00 3 " " " 8.00 " 4 " " " 12.00 CARNATION HARQUIS, large field plants 12.00 ETHEL CROCKER, " 12.00 LATANIA BORBONICA, extra fine, 5-in., dozen, $5.00 " " " " 3-in 8.00 ACALYPHA SANDERI. 3-in. pots 5.00 HIBISCUS PEACHBLOW, 3-in. pots 8.00 Wholesale .lobbing NEW Aj^ents Dailledouze _ . _^, . ,„,„.., Brothers' CARNATION 666 Book Orders Now. CHICAGO, 84-86 Randolph 3t. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK, 14 Barclay Street. BOSTON PERNS, Ready for 3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 4-in., 115.00 per 100; 5-6-in., »20.00-$25.00per 100. Also fine plants in 5-6-in. pots, now ready for a shift, in pans or large pots, JSd.OO per 100. ^.50 per doz. This is exceptionally good value. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 3-in., extra fine. J8.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengerii. 2-in., $6.00 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana. 2!4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100; 4-inch, $40.00 per ICO. Large plants, 11.50, 11.75, $2.00, $2.60, $3 00, up to $5.00. Send for Particulars. BOBBINK & ATKINS | RUTHERFORD, N. J. J BEGONIA GLQIRE DE LORRAINE $2.60 per dozen, $17.50 per 100. BEGONIA Light Pink LORRAINE 50c each ,$5.00 per dozen. $40.00 per 100. Plants of either of the above from 2!4-in. pots, strong and healthy. See Convention Number for description of the last named newer variety. They will be the most popular plants for Christmas holiday uifts for years to come. Order Early From EDWIN LONSDALE, Wvndmoor* (Near Fnllaj. Pa. Money Order OfRce, Sta H.Philadelphia. N B We have not cdanjred our location, but the P O autboiltles have rhanited our P.O. facilities. STRONG FIELD-GROWN PLANTS OF Farquiiar Vioieis. Free from disease of any kind. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. JDHN McFARLAND. North Easton. Mass. %nVINGA VAR. VINES Per 100 First size, from 4 to 6 long vines to plant $4.00 Large size, " 7 to 10 " " 6.00 TEKMB CABH OK C. O. D. No, WM. A. CLARK & SON, 39 State St., WATERTOWN, N. Y. BOSTON FERN, 7 and 8-in. pans $12 and $15 per doz. GERANIUMS, S. A. Nuttand others, 3-in., $4 per 100. NEP.CORDATACOMPACTA, 3-in., $5.00 per 100; 6- in., $20.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. 2H-in., $5 per 100, $40 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. 2^-inth, $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. SMILAX, trannplanted, heavy, 60c per 100. 40,000 Kentias, Belmoreana and Forsterlana Clean well grown stock in best market sizes — $35, $50, $75 and Sioc per 100. See our wholesale list for sizes. AZALBAS, Busby Crowns well set with Buds. 10 to 12 inches in diameter $35 per 100 U to 16 inches in diameter S50 per 100 12 to 14 inches in diamettr 45 p"r 100 Iti tt) 18 inches in diameter 12 per iloz ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Strong 2^-. in. puts ready for shifting: into '.i iu...#5 per HJO Strontrli in. pots... .$8 per 100 Asparagus Sprengerii— 2^^ 'm..'^rj per 100 Asparagus Sprejigerii—'i iu..*7 per 100 BOSTON F£:KNS. Strong 2' i in. pot plants $40 per 1000 Strong 4 in. pot plants $15 per 100 Strong h in. pot plants $4 per dozen ROSES. Slronff two-year field ^rown. Excellent stock for forcing for Easter and Spriuj^ sales. Crimson Ram Wers— Extra strong, with canes 3 to.") feet long Sli per 100 SlOOperlOOO. Hrbrid Perpetual— Large assortment of best forcing varieties $10 per 100 $90 per 1000. Full assortment of French and Holland bulbs, Hardy Herba- ceous Plants. Shrubs and Ornamental Trees. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. Boston Ferns, the true variety, from a^-in. pots, m per 100, $25 per 1000. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, from Zy.-io. pots, $3.50 per 100. $30 per llXX). Asparagus Sprengerii, from 2!5-in. pots, $2.50 per 10(1, $20 ]MT luOO. Acalypha Sanderi, from 2!-2-in. pots, $4 per 100, $35 per 1000. Acalypha Sanderi. from 3-in. pots, strong plants, SB per 100. Crotons. 12 best bedding varieties, from 2H-inch pots elegant pl"nis $3 per 100, $25 per 1000. These will be fine to shift on for next year's b^d ling. Ponderosa Lemon, largest Lemon grown, bears fruit weighing two pounds and over. Is bound to Ijecorae a popular plant. Fine plants from 2';-inch pots, $1 per doz., $7 per 100. Calla Lilies. H< to IVi-in. diameter, 75c per dozen, $5 per 100. Calla Lilies. IH to IJ.i-in. diameter, $1.25 per dozen, $7 per 100. The two ni'w Russelias. Lemoinei Multiflora and Lemoinei Elegantissima 60e per doz., $4 per 100. Bougainvillea Sanaeriana, from 2'i-inch pots, $6 per 100. Weeping I antanis. 2'/!-inoh pots, $2 per ICO, $18 per 1000. Otaheite Orange, from 2'i-inch pots, $3 per 100, $25 per 1000; from 3-in. pots, $4.50 per 100, $40 per 1000. Send us your list ol Roses for quotation. Our Fall Trade List now ready. Write for it. The GOOD ^ REESE CO., ^^'e^^^Hrwrnr'"' Springfield, 0. Pmse mention l/ie 4 mencan florUl wkm v/riling. 336 The American Florist. Oct. 6. Indianapolis. ENJOYABLE MEETING OF FLORISTS AT A colleague's. — FALL SHOW IS PLANNED. The florists' meeting which was held at A. Wiegand & Sons' place, October 2, was one ot the most enjoyable we have had. Refreshments had been provided and the Messrs. Wiegand devoted their time to seeing that everybody was well served. Some of those members, even, who have thought of nothing but eel worm and red spider for the last ten years forgot themselves and joined in the amusements. It was the first oppor- tunity of many members to view Mr. Wiegand's store since it has been remod- eled. The store, which is furnished richly and tastefully, is joined in the back by a work-room, which can be taken as a model of convenience. The second story contains two rooms, one a billiard room, the other a store-room. At the meeting it was decided to hold a (all show in connection with the state society's meeting November the 14th. Exhibits are to be in place at the agri- cultural rooms of the State House at 11 a. m. Premium lists can be obtained of the secretary, Robt. McKeand. H. J. Jamestown, N. Y. — The Lakeview Rose Gardens are at work upon a range of new glass which will increase their capacity 53,000 square feet. This is one of the most rapidlv developing concerns in the country. With this addition they will have more than 350,000 feet of glass. PoDGHKEEPSiE, N. Y. — The annua exhibition of the Dutchtss County Horti- cultural Society will take place at the armory, from November 6 to 8. W. G. Saltford has been appointed manager. The usual preponderance of violets is looked for and a special inducement this year is a prize of $2."> which Mayor Shirrell has offered for the best bunch of 200 blooms. Some Cheap Plants Per 100 500 Choice Mixed Ferns, 4-in $8.00 ,21,000 Pansy Plants, Giant Fancy Flow- erins. 1 6 New Ruf- lled Sorts, per lOOO, 4.00 \ 5,000 Flowering Begonias, 10 varie- ties, named, 2V2-in. 1.50 ICOUO Geraniums, 40 varieties mixed. June rooted, 21,4 in 1.50 2O0O Field-grown Roses, Bride, Bridesmaid and Perle 5.00 5000 Field-grown Jerusalem Cherry, hun- dreds of berries, 2 ft. diam., bushy, fine... 10.00 10,000 Chinese Primulas, blue, white, pink and red. separate, Barnard's strain, fine.. 1.50 1000 Cinerarias, 214-in 2.00 New Geranium De Roo Milling, yellow foliage, with double scarlet bloom, 2i4-in. $1.50 per do?.. New Geranium Double Snow Drop. 2Vi-in. $1 .50 per doz. THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., MORRIS. ILL. XXA Stock &n?r CYOLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENOENS GIGANTEUM- Fmest strain in the world, in four true colors; a splendid stock of plants from 2V4-in. pots, 15.00 per 100. I40.00 pi'r 1000; from 3-in. pots, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. BEGONIA REX— (rooted cuttings). I have a most beautiful oolleclion ot this justly popular pot phint in 25 very handsome varieties, assorted, $2.00 per 100; m'ixed, $I.5U per ICO. ALL STOCK GUARANTEED A No. I. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. NEPH. WASHINGTONIENSIS. The giant of the NephroJepis Ferns, grows in one season five to six feet in height, fronds 12 to 15 inches broad, of leathery K'xturp and metallic lustre. On account ol its si/.t! and durability it l"* an exci'llent plant for decorations, for specimens or for cutting fronds. Try one and be convinced. One large plant from 8-in. pot for $2; smaller ones from bench. 15c and 20c, or'lO small ones for %\, free by mail Large, 6 ft. high and broad specimens, from 14-in. pots. $10eacli. PALMS— Kentia Belmoreana. from 7-inch pots, 6to7lpaves; tine specimens, 5 feet high, $4 each; 3 feet. $-'.50; 2 feet, J2 each. Latania Borbonica. 8-inch pots, 2 and 3 feet size, $1.25 and $1 each. Si'aforthia Elegans, 6 feet high, from 7-inch pols. excellent for decorating, $1 each; from 6 inch oots. 4 feet high, 60c each. Aresa lutescens. from n-in. pots. 314 f«et high, 50c each. Cocos Weddeliana. from 4-iuch pots. 15 to IH inches high. 30c each. All palms 10 percent less by the doz. or half doz. FERNS— Boatoniensis and Davallioides furcans. fine, well established specimens, from 6 and S-in. pots, $7 A: $9 per dozen. Exaltata and Philipensis from 6 and 7-inch pots, $4 and $t5 per dozen. RUBBERS— Fine plants from 6-inch pots, %\ per dozen. DRACAENAS -Lindeni and Masangeana, from 5-inch pots, beautirully colored. $8 per doz. Fra- grans, same size, $3.50 per doz. Terminalis and Fragrans from 4^ .-inch pots, $2 50 per dozen. 0I6FFENBACH1A— 4V4-inch pots, $3 per dozen. Maranta Febrina, 3-inch pots, 50c per . O. The most'widely circulatedBOUBtr, Clinton, IT. Y. Ad- dress 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.'''~gs['»'- %-m ^^ m-^mr m-^m^m-»-m.-m-'WfTt--m.-mm--M. INIKOTEEN IT COSTS 4 CENTS FOR EACH 600 FEET OFt -S FLOOR SPACE ff- DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE Va USED FOR FUMIfiATION OR SPRAYING INDOORS OR SOLD 6Y SEEDSMEN ----CIRCULAR TREE-, SKABCURA DIP CC. CHICAGO. . LIQUID PLANT FOOD For Greenhouse Cultivating. EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY, Chicago Office: 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston. H. K. Snider, Suite 423, 260 Clark St. KIFT'8 PATEN T Adjustable Vase Holders No. 1 — BraflB. nlokled, 4 feet long. 6 clasps to each rod. Price complete (with ^reen or white tumblers) 12.25. Prloe complete (with tireen or white cornucopia vases) 12 50. No. 2.-eeavy4ft. rod brassed and nickeled, with three clasps for &to (rln. pots, each, 11.75. Klft's patent rubber capped F lower Tubes* ^'In- diameter, per 100. $3.50. ROBERT KIFT, Florist, I7SK rihest.nnt Nt. Philadelphia, Penn American Florist Advts. Mean More Business. igoo. The American Florist. h%n WE ARE READY For the coming season with the most complete and comprehensive line of "Florists' Supplies" to be found in America. Being one of the LARGEST IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS of We invite every Florist to steo in and see our stock, if at all possible, or write to us for our HANDSOME NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOBUE, wliich will be found complete and up-to-date. A few of our specialties are IMPORTED CYCHS LEAVES (duii and guzed), our FAMOUS WHEAT SHEAVES, IMMORTELLES. CAPE FLOWERS (aii colors), NOVELTIES IN FANCY AND PLANT DASKETS, for every occasion; POT COVERS, PEDESTALS, and EVERYTHING "^*' '^ needed by the trade will be found at " HEADQUARTERS." M» RICE & C/0« Importers and Manufacturers. 918 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Boston Florist Letter Go. MAXtJPACTTJRElRS OF FLORISTS' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and var^ nishedt 18x30x12 made In two sections* one for each, size letter, grlven aw^y w^th first order of 500 letters. Block Lettera. 1 W or 2-lnch size, per 100. $2 00. Script Letters. $4. Fastener with each letter orwoM. Used by leadlnR florlste eveirwhere and ^or siUe by all wholesale florlsta and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Trcas, and Maiiaeef» 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MA88. Please ntention the American Florist when wrilins. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Cjroas Wreaths, Moas Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New CaUlogne of aU FLORISTS SUPPMHS on appUntlon. wrVoT the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. BO. 52. E4 and 66 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Please men/ion the A merican Florist when wriUiitr A. HERRMANN, Cape riowers, *"• colobs; Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, ^"D All florists' Supplies. Send lor Prioei. 404.412 East ■4th St., NEW YORK. The Gonley Foil Co. Alanufacturers of 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET, HEADQUARTERS COCOA FIBRE. SHEEP MANURE. BONE all grades, IMPORTED SOOT. SPHAGNUM and GREEN MOSS. RUSTIC WORK, all kinds, CLAY'S FERTILIZER. DUNNE & CO., ItSi'it New York. HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES. Lehman's Wagon Heaters will protect plants from freezing in the coldest of weather at the cost of Vac.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;)n Rrn^ Manufacturers. JAMES W. ERRINGER, l-V/IIIIIUII Ul UOa; Gen. West. Sales Agent. 10 Bond St. NEW YOBK. 297 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGa Gut Flowers, Wirework, Gut Flower Boxes, Baskets, Wheat Sheaves, Doves, and Everyiliing of Use to a Florist. nOLTON & HINKEL CO., 457 Milwaukee Street, MILW41KEE, WIS. PURE RAW BONE MEAL Put up especially for our trade, i For Roses and Carnations] j nothing equals it. Use it on Chrysanthemums and you will win the prize | \ at your flower show for the best bloom. 10 pounds, 40c; 25 pounds, 75c; i ! 50 pounds, $1.25; 100 pounds, ^2.00; 1 Bag, 200 pounds, $3.75. •^"g VAIL SEED CO., Indianapolis, ind. SMILAX STRINGING Made Easy by the uie ol MEYER Green SILKALINE JUST THE SHADE OF THE POLIAQB. Samples and prices free. JOHN C. MEYER A CO., 80-84 Kingston St. BOSTON, MASS, Bale by leadlnia: FIorlBta. REED & KELLER, Manufacturers FlofistS* DcSIgHS. &«"«'"' Florists' Supplies. 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. I™ Regan Printing House NIRSERY SEED fLORlSTS CATALOGUES 87-9t Plymouth Place, jt j» j» CmCAGOjt J» j» ! FOR INSURANCE AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL, Address JOHN Q. ESLER, Sac'y F. H. A., SADDLE RIVER, N. J PLACE TOUR NAME. and your specialties before the purchasing florists of the entire country ..a/venu... ^^^ AMERICAN FLORIST. mmmo aovt. mow. 338 The American Florist. Oct. 6. Washington. MATTERS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT THE CAPITAL CITY. — AN ACCIDENT. — TRADE IMPROVING. F. H. Kramer and wife met with an accident one night last week. They had been visiting some friends in Virginia and, returning home, their horse took (right while crossing the long bridge. They were both thrown from the buggy and painfully injured. They were taken to the Emergency Hospital, but, while they were badly bruised and shaken up, their injuries were not serious. Trade is showing some sigQS of life again. Some of the florists are having a few small decorations for some of the tall openings; it gives them something to do if it does not pay very well. J. H. Small & Sons are having exten- sive changes made and are renovating their store throughout. P. G. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL Sl/.E AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT MF'IT, HARRV BALSLEY. Rep. DETROIT. MICH., 490 Howard St. KELLER BROS., 213-15-17-19-2I-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 bring prices and discounts. Red Standard Pots. CORRECT SIZE. SUPERIOR QUALITY. Write tor price list. 6.fiENNE6KE60..""'^^1s".'^'' Standard.** J» FLOWER Pots If your greenhouHes are within 500 miles of the G&pitol, write ug ; we can save you moDey. W. H. ERNEST, ....Send For Our.,.. NEW CATALOGUE No. 47 Just Out. (It is Free). This Catalogue lists hundreds of lines of merchandise which will save you money. We buy 8erviceal>le second-hand material and new stocks in sheriffs' or receivers' hands; in fact anything and everything which we can get at a price which will enable us to save customers money on every item, to undersell the market on every want. Here are some of the many lines wliicli interest every florist: BOILERS BUILDING MATERIAL CEMENT COUPLINGS ENGINES FLUES CLASS CRATE BARS HOSE HOSE MENDERS IRON PIPE LUMBER POTS PUMPS PAINT PAPER SASH TOOLS VALVES VENTILATORS WIRE And a thousand other items of daily necessity. Write today for our new Fall Catalogue No. 47. Chicago House Wrecking Go. West 35th and Iron Sts. rmrAnn | GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS... & BUILDERS. Mf rs. Of and dealers In C''e**nhouae Specialtieat Valley Gu'ter and Drip Conductor, 54c per f 1000 8 " " B OO 800 3X" " 6,' 600 < •• " 4.60 320 6 " " 4.61 144 6 " " 3.16 Price per orate 120 7-ln.poUlnoTste,l4.20 60 48 9 4810 2411 24 12 1214 616 3.00 3.60 4.80 3.60 4.80 4.80 4.60 r Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, HanalrK Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. 10 per cent off for cash with order. HILFINBER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. Auann Roleib a Bonb, New York Axenti 63 DIY STBSBT. NIW TOBK OTTT. Please mention the American Florist when writing. FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS « SPECIALTY List and SAMPLES FREE. BWAHN'8 POTTERY MF'G OO. P. O. Box 78, Minneapolii, Minn. W^^W^^W^ i PtIILADELPIIIA'PA- BRANCH WAREHOUbt!. : \ i^^o'„'^'igra'nd City'! N. V. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANTTfAOTtrRIBS OF Flower Pots. Before baying write for prioet* 361-363 Herndon Street CMICAOO. lU.. Always mention the American Florist when writing tdvertUeri. igoo. The American Florist. 339 .iiiiiiiiiiitiiiiitmiiiuiiiiiiUiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiitiiuitiiiiiiititittiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiututiitititiiimuumimtiiiimtuiiiiitititiiiiiiiimimime IFOR GLASS^ ^ AND PAINT ^ ^ LOW PRICES^ ^ HIGH QUALITY TRY LUCAS & Co,, JOHN J4J N. 4th St. PHILADELPHIA. New York and Chicago. GALVANIZED STEEL f Wire Rose Stakes -*s4 Straight or Looped and Pointed* The Model Extension Carnation Support. Lancaster, Pa., June 17, 'S9. Mr. Theron Parker, Brooklyn, N. Y.: Dear Sir. — Vour Model Carnation Support is all right in every way, and will no doubt be considered as necessary as good plants with growers wlien better known, t consider it the best in the market, and if your other Specialties are as good, they should make another addition to the money makers of 1900. Very Respectfully. Albert M. Herr. Samples and Prices on Application to THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO., aa6 North 9th Street, BROOKLYN. N. Y. 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 tising. THE E. HIPPARD CO., YOUNGSTOWN, 0. II D. 0. Cunningham .Glass Co., PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. HOT-nOlSE GLASS A SPECIALTY. American Florist Advertisements Work Every Day. MY PICTURE A$ A "KIO." (Preaentlng a rear view of a etem rea'lty ) When I was youog, you will observe, I was very backward; but I hive g^t over that, and now come to the front claiming to have the best WATER HEATER, VENTILATING APPLIANCE and SASH HINGE for greenhouse purpost s, that are in the market. Furthermore, they are so simple in construction I can afford to sell them much cheaper than other styles. Now florists, don't be backward in sending for a catalogue. Remember, when you find you NEED a thing, the sooner you get it, the more you will have for your money, again I say "DON'T BE BACKWARD," but "keep up with the band wagon." Let me hear trom you AT ONCE. J u CARMODY, Evansville, Ind. GREENHOUSEGim^ I I LHRGC STOCK «^ ^ ^ ^ o^ PROMPT SHIPMENT . /'J^^fPorelinsceiJ Oil PuttylaintsMesEtt.! WRITE FOR. LATEST PRICES iLx m ^QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQSQQQSQQ It's easy to use because the principle l8 rlKht. A boy c^n operate It. It'B easy to put up because of Its ex- treme Blropllcity. It's easy to buy beoause tbe price is reasonable THE CHAMPION VENTILATING APPARATUS Catalogue Ib free. A poelal with your Dame and address eecures It. Address COOr-(ir>CiE :iS^O®., Florists, So. Sudbury, Mass 0 V ^^^^^7^||Mg^^g^^^pg!aMnHBg^a So. Sudbury, Mass. 76 |»- OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1900 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS. 340 The American Florist. Oct. 6. Index to Advertisen. AdTertlBlng BatM 318 Allen J S 326 Allen 8 L & Co 11 American b^>o«l vyu.>332 II AmllDil B C 325 Bailer FA 3zt> Barnard W W & Co.. 1 Bnur 8 Alfred . I Barrow J G 310 BasBtittA Wastabura.. .-^2] B.ayerBaorIer il & Co. 3)7 bentbey&Co 32. i Bemlng H U 322 Beaullea U 11 Blndekunat Die H "lane A & Cj 326 Blue Bin Nursery.... 327 BobD'.i k i Alklns 3:^ Boubam F K 327 BOBton ijeitpr uo 337 Bruton W P 32B Brown Peter 3i4 Buolunft J A 321 332 BunjardHA 320 I urpee W A lee 4 Co. II Byer Bros 327 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 321 324 Carlsen Jobannes II t;annody3 U 339 Chadwlck Cnas 3311 CbloaKu CiruauuD Co 221 Cblcago House Wreck- ing Co 333 Clnolni.aU Cot Flo Co. 32! Clark Wm A & Son.. 935 Coles WW 3:jj COihna Thos 3!1 Conard & J^oes Co ..327 Conley Full Co 327 Coohdge Bros 339 Cottagd Oa'deD» 1 Crabo & Uautei 327 Craig Boot dt dou 331 Cross Kll 330 ( aiii.ligQauj JOB U 331 Cunnlngbam D O Glass Co 3S9 DatIs Kroa 327 Ueamud .1 B 3 U Ud La Mare A T Ptg and Pub Co 318 Dd sniet r Teres 331 Uetruit Fio'r Pot Mfy 33tj Dletscb A* CO 34J DlUon J L. 332 Domer FredASons Co 33 1 DreerH A Ill Uunne Ji Co 337 Eastern Cbemteal Co. 33i Blobbolz Henry 331 Ernest W U.. . 33» Farquhar tt 4 J & Co:ii» FerKuson Jobn u 3i2 utniey Lawn Rake Co 31 1 Florida Nat Prod Co ..336 Ford Bros 323 Foster i.uolOB H 3.M Fryer E 3!6 Gardeners Cbroulole. . 11 Gardening Co Tbe 11 Garland Geo M Ill Gelcer Geo R 330 Geuer Slgmund 33ti Qbormley Wm 323 Gibbons H W li' Glblln i Co lit Good & Reese Co.... 335 Gullett i Sons W d...3;8 Gontber Wm H 323 Gumey Heater Co 3i0 Hagenon gar i a'l 335 Hail Ass'n 337 Hancock Geo 4 Son . .3:^11 Ueacock Joseph 3:-t4 nuss J B 327 Heller 4 Co ii Hsiiecke C Co 338 Herendeen Mfg Co ...IV Uerr Albert M 336 I'e'rn an ■ A 337 Herron Dana R 3:^1 Hows A U « uo 338 M lU Kjr Bros 338 Hill H ij 4 f " .1 nilledale Floral Park 3.30 Ulppard B. Co 339 UltculuKs4Cu IV Holton 4 aunkel C'^. . 320 337 Tlooiier a M uo 339 Horan Bow C 323 Hjrt AdT II aose Connection Co.. 336 Humfeld C Xii Hunt K H 321 luvalld Appliance Co.3o6 Indianapolis Flower and Plant Co.. 327 Jackson 4 PerklnBCo. 326 Jackson E B 327 Jacobs S 4 Sons IV Jennings B B 326 Jennings Bros 3 8 'obnsob 4 StokeB .3!4 Easting W F 322 331 K.eller Bros 338 Keller Geo & Son 338 Kellogg Geo M 322 Kennloott Bros Co 327 Kltt Robert 336 Kllboum R 3:16 Kroescbeti Bros Co.... IV KuehnC A 322 KuhlGeo A 327 Lager 4 Hurrell . . i 34 Lakev'w Rose Garden .:<11 Lamprecbt Bros 34 i.ang JuiluB ;^23 Langjjbr A U 322 Lee o, A 322 Lehman Bros 33^ Ley Jobn H 328 LlmprechtSJ 32i Llewellyn E A 332 Lockland Lumto 33s Long D a 11 Lonsdale Edwin... 327 335 IjOrd 4 Bnmbam Co. . . I V Loven J G 32' Lucas J 4 Oo 339 Lynch W K 321 McCarthy & Co N F. . 322 3:j4 McFadden EC. 3 '4 McFarland John :i35 McKeIlar4 Wlntfrson 321 329 MacBean A6 332 Mader Paul 3.i6 Maiqulsee L E 33u Meyv r John C 4 Co . . .3;i7 MUlang 4 Co 32-1 Mlllang Frank :v23 Miller J W 324 Model Plant Stake Co 339 Moller'B Gartner Zel tung 336 Monlnger J C Co. Ill Montana Fertilizer Co 33S Moon Samuel C . . 326 Moon Wm H,.. 324 326 Moore, Hentz 4 Nasu.32i Morris Floral Co ... . 336 Moss Geo M. 322 Murphy Wm : 33U Myers 4 Co 310 NlCBsAn Leo 322 N T 0 t Flower E.\ 323 N \ Cut Hower ^ . 3!3 Passmore Isaac 3{'l PennockSam'i S ..322 Phillips 4 Djdge 3 6 Plerson F K co ... 32 1 PiLlsDurg Cui 1< lo \./U. 3^ i-OLworth C C Co 320 Prince,* G * On 3. 'I 331 yuakerCl yMchWks 111 Randall A L 3!l Rauih Ca'l 33J Kawlings E 1 326 rtavni r J o23 Reed G assiPalLtLo IV aoed \ Ke ler 3 i7 Regan PrlutlngU^ bm 337 Ruiuoerg Geo 321 3.V2 Relnberg Peter... 3;I c32 Reuer Walter 4Co.... I Rice M 4 Co 337 Rudgers Alex n Roedder A 321 Ro ker A4 bOi B II Sabransky W 330 Salttord Lieo o23 Sande- 4 Co 321 SchenckS C IV Soblllo Adam IV Schmidt J C 327 Scullaj John A 1 I b23 . 1 319 . 3:«1 3.7 .. II 326 Sheridan W F Slebrectat 4 S'^'^ .. Sltnat'ors & Wants. Skabcura l>lp Co. SmUb Na h 4 -«on . Smurthwalte C A Produce Co Sultao C ... S ulh Park Floral Coi31 South aiUe l!'lv.rai ou '6M OLaui Chas B 32i Stearns Lumber Co ..111 ■iloothoO II A 4 CO .. II 8 Jirrs 4 UArns >n Co 3 5 studer N 3.6 Slyer J J M s, the land Geo A 332 SuLtun E B Jr 33 i owahn Puttery MtgCo 3 8 Thorbum J M 4 Co 324 TraCLdly 4 ScheLCi . 323 Vail "eed Co 337 Van Wert Greenh'es 3jU Vaughao s Seed s.ore 33j I Vlck s Sons Jas II Vincent RJr 4 Son.. 336 Vredenburw 4 Co II Walker John 3)0 WatsonUC II WeatherbyQ W 330 Weathered 'b oodb Thos W HI Weber H 4 Soi 8 . ..33/ weeber 4 Don. .. |i Welland4 Blsob 321 Welch Briis 322 Whllldln Pot Co 338 Wletor Bros ... 321 33i WlttbjldTbeGeoco .. 33) I WXld BaB 321 Woodrofle 4 Bem- helmer 322 Wood, 8tubbi4Co....32l Young Jno 323 Voang 4 Nugent. . . . 3'.;3 Zlmglebel u 326 Bridgeport, Conn. — The boilers, pipiuK and glass in the Lfreenhouses erected by O. H. Nye have been sold to J. N. Cham- pion, of New Haven, Conn., by the Mil- ford Savings Bank. The greenhouses will be entirely removed. BOILERS Something that the florist can rely upon and know that they will give satisfaction. The ^natest results obtaintd from a minimum consumption of luel. We manufacture Boilers capable of heating any size Greenhouse RELIABLE-DURABLE-ECONOMICAL. SEND FOR GREENHHUSE CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST. GURNEY HEATER MFG. GO. NEW TORK CITY BRANCH : 74 Franklin St. Cor. *rch. Ill Fifth Ave., cor 18th St. BOSTON. MASS. Western Selling Agents, JAMES B. CLOW St S01SS, 223-2»4 Lake St., ChlcaRo, lU. Please mention the American Florist when ivyiting. GURNEY "400 SERIES" HOT WATER HEATER. 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., ISI4-I520 So. 9lh St., - PHILADELPHIA, PA. (Ebtablibhed 1849.) w E furnish FREE OE CHARGE to our customers, drawings showing the most improved construction for their special wants. J- ^ J- GREENHOUSE MATERIAL, Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress. BEST GRADES, PERFECT WORKMAMSHIP. A. DIETSCH & CO. s J^til'ive CHICAGO, ILL. 1 J^4ii.t.i\liiv*iiliiltiiiiiii'iiiii.t iiiliiiit.i iii.iiiil l i-iit.l > l i.i.l.iil l.t,*.*,! i i i.lt.i i i.tii tii't i tii-iiii tiii;lii:iii.iii.iiiLli iil^ALill'l A.'AiijiiA;AAj THOSE EALLEN LEAVES CAN BE KEPT OFF THE LAWN WITH LITTLE EFFORi IF YOU HAVE A FINLEY ROTARY LAWN RAKE. It picks tliem up and holds them until you are ready to deliver ihem to your bum heap or com- post pile. The wind can't blow them about after once raked. It does the work much better than the hand rake, and does it three times as fast. It takes up grass, either long or short, twigs and loose litter of any kind, stones included, that a hand rake would not touch. It will save its cos: in 60 days on any good lawn. Price, $12.00- II was given a Certificate of Merit by the Society of American Florists at the New York Convention, the judges repotting that they "Believe it to be far superior to anything else in the market." Send for Illustrated Circular. FINLEY LAWN RAKE CO., Joliet, Rmsrica is "ths Prow of ths UbsseI: thero may bs more comfort Rmidships, but we are the first to taacfi Unknomn Seas." Vol. XVI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 13. 1900. No. 645. !mm Copyright 1900, by American Florist Company. Entered ae Second-Class Mail Matter. Published evert Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 334 Dearborn St., Cblcaso. Baitero Office: 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Subscription, f 1.00 a year. To Europe, 12.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Optickbs — E. M. Wood, Natick, Mass., presi- dent; P. K. PiBBBON, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice- president; Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Bsattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. The seventeenth annual meeting will be held at Buffalo, August, 1901. Officers-elect (to be installed January 1. 1901) Patrick O'Mara, New York, president; W. F. Hasting, Buffalo, vice-president; secretary and treasurer as before. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting at New York, 1901. Lbonabd Barron, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Baltimore, February 21-22, 901. ALBERT M. Herb, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual meeting iit Buffalo, August, 1901. Edwin Lonsdale, Chestnut Hill, Pa., secretary. THIS ISSUE 36 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Autumn work of the plautsiiian 341 A noted l-'rench rosarian (portrait) 342 The cultivation of sweet peas (illus.) 342 Inventories for Morists 343 Device to hold long stemmed llowers (illus.). -344 American Dahlia Society 314 In the world of plautsmeii 344 American Rosv Society 344 London 345 .Jardinieres of plants (illus.) 345 Boston 346 New York 346 Chicago 3)7 Pressure from water tank 348 Greenhouse building 348 Memorial day llowerlng plants 348 Returning water to boiler 348 Piping greenhouses 318 Propagation of Ficus elastica 34y Capacity of boiler 348 Pyrethrura "The Pearl" 348 Meetings of florists' clubs 349 Obituary 349 The seed trade 354 The nursery trade 356 .—Springfield, 0 3'^6 —Regulations regarding San .lose scale 356 St. Paul : 356 Our pastimes 358 Philadelphia 3.58 Denver 360 Baltimore .".... 362 Fall River, Mass 364 Louisjille 36« New Jersey Floricultural Society .370 Autumn Work of the Plantsman. At this busy season of the year much work has to be crowded into a short time, for though this fall lias been a very favorable one in regard to the mildness of the weather, yet we cannot expect to escape frost much longer, and therefore all tender stock should be speedily housed. The extended use of cold frames for the summer culture of decorative stock pro- vides temporary space for a much larger quantity of plants, and in many instances produces a more sturdy growth than is tound in those grown in the greenhouses all summer, but unless an early outlet can be found for a considerable amount of these plants there is bound to be a very congested condition in the houses when the outdoor stock in brought in. Among the plants quite susceptible to injury from over-crowding at this season are cyclamens, Chinese primroses and ericas, all of which are very valuable winter blooming plants when properly grown, and this crowding is especially likely to do harm during the humid days that often occur in October and Novem- ber. A well grown cyclamen should not only produce an abundance of flowers — I have seen a 6 inch pot plant with eighty perfect flowers open at one time— but the foliage should also be perfect, thick, heavy and well colored, and such a plant cannot be had if unduly crowded. Cyclamens are frequently among the plants that are grown in frames during the summer and during the early portion of the season may need some protection from full sunshine, but as the growth becomes stronger less shading is needed, and ultimately it may be dispensed with altogether unless the weather continues to be extremely hot and dry. But it is wiser to get the cycla- mens under cover before the nights become too cold and also to protect them from the heavy fall rains. Chinese primroses may also be grown in frames but should have heavier shad- ing than cyclamens, for primulas in gen- eral are shade-loving subjects and are also somewhat impatient of extremes of moisture and require careful watering during dull weather. And speaking of primroses reminds me of the fact that the Abyssinian primrose, P. verticillata, is but seldom seen of late years. This species might be worth considering as a comparative novelty by some of our enterorising growers, its yellow flowers being of good size and produced in two or three whorls on erect spikes. The long and rather narrow leaves of P, verticillata are quite thickly covered with a white, mealy powder, especially on the under surface, this feature adding considerably to the oddity and attract- iveness of the plant. Primula Japonica may also find a place among the spring flowering plants for retail selling. Though various plants of this species vary greatly in color of bloom, yet some of the dark red and crimson forms are very attractive and the plant is quite a strong grower, need- ing only the same low temperature required for the English primrose to make a satisfactory growth. Both the cyclamens and the primulas should be protected from the attacks of aphis by the use of tobacco, the most convenient method of using this insecticide being by means of the chopped stems spread among the pots on the benches. Longlfloruin lilies for Easter are usually kept in frames for some time after being potted up, this practice usually resulting in a better root action before the top g ro wth is very pronounced . It also gives the tops a more sturdy and short jointed growth. But, while the lilies may remain outdoors in safety later in the season than cyclamens and primulas, yet it is wise toget tbem under cover before sharp frosts occur, and it is also good practice to adopt the same preventative measures in regard to aphis that have been suggested for the pre- ceding plants. Full exposure to the light will be given to the lilies at all times from now forward, and compara- tively light watering and but little syr- inging will be needed during the winter, over-watering being a contributing cause in many cases of failure with Easter lilies. English ivy is a very salable plant in many parts of the country and seldom gries begging in the retail store, the chief difficulty in many places being to find nicely grown and well trained specimens; carelessly tied and dirty-looking plants that have just been lifted from the field often fail to attract attention. Though hardy, it is just as well to get the ivies under cover before severe frost comes, or the foliage may be somewhat discolored. Then there are the early shipments of lily of the valley and Dutch bulbs to be attended to, all of which should be got- ten into the earth just as soon as possi- ble after they are received. In the case of lily of the valley, if the ordinary method of forcing by planting the pips on the bench of the forcing house be used, it will only be necessary at this time to bury the bunches of pips out in the frame. 342 The American Florist. Oct. 13, covering them with two or three inches of soil, allowing frost full access to the frame. If the method of forcing in flats is the one adopted, it is best to plant the pips in the flats at once, give them a good watering, place the flats in the open frame and first cover them with a thin covering of strawy litter, this to b^' followed witn about two inches of soil. The only object in using the covering of litter over the pips is to facilitate the removal of the soil at the time the pips are to be brought into heat. Tulips, narcissi and hyacinths should also be kept outdoors until they are needed for forcing, thus securing the root growth that should precede the forcing process in the case of these bulbous plants. But these remarks as to bulb forcing will doubtless be taken as simply being a reminder rather than an instruc- tion, for these facts are already familiar to almost every grower. Azaleas should also be under cover, else the buds may suffer from a sudden frost, but very free ventilation and an abundance of light should be given to these plants afier they are brought in. A night temperature of 45° is quite high enough for azaleas until such time as they may be required to flower, and even a few degrees lower than this will not hurt them. Newly imported azaleas should be potted up at once on their arrival, care being taken that none be potted while dry at the root, for it is difficult to get them moistened through afterwards. These newly arrived aza- leas should have some little protection from the sun for a few days after pot- ting, and also be given frequent syring- ing, the foliage being rather tender after having been uoxed up so long. Still another matter that needs careful attention at this season is the heating of the greenhouses, and in company with this may also be mentioned the matter of ventilation. A little heat is required inmost of the houses now, not always on account of the outdoor temperature but to dry up the superfluous moisture due to condensation, and also to give a better circulation of air in the houses. But so long as the weather will permit it is a good practice to keep the ventila- tors open to some extent, both at night and through the day, and especially so in those houses that have recently been filled with stock brought in from the open air. W. H. Taplin. A Noted French Rosarian. Joseph Pernet, the well known rose grower, was born in the vicinity of Lyons in 1853, his father before him having been a noted raiser of some of the best varieties in commerce. Mr. Pernet com- menced the raising of seedling roses in 1S82, and if one will look over the lists of roses now grown and cultivated, the name of Pernet will be found to shine particularly bright. Mr. Pernet, like all sensible rosarians, fell in love, and won the daughter of Mr. Ducher, who, in his day, stood with Lacbarrae, Levet and the elder Guillot at the head of the list of successful producers of new roses. Mrs. Pernet is imbued with the same spirit and love for the rose that permeates the mind and heart of her distinguished hus- band. In France where there is a mar- riage that brings together two parties from the same line of trade, or business, the new firm generally perpetuates the family name of groom and bride, hence the trade title of Pernet- Ducher. This firm has several little I'ernet-Duchers, among them a young man who inherits his father's love for the rose. A visit to this noted establishment during the past summer was of more than passing inter- est, for nowhere in Europe are to be seen so many beautilul and interesting novel- ties in roses. Stopping at Paris I had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Pernet's new roses dis- played at the exposition. The fact that his Soleil d'Or was awarded the first premium on mere sight — the jury was only a few minutes in deciding — led me to wonder what had caused such accel- erated haste in such a deliberative body. It was that the candidate was new in color, distinct in character, and withal had such claim on the jury on account of its parentage and the radical composi- tion of its character. Soleil d'Or was very distinct as seen growing at Lyons; and, if I do not miss my prediction, it will prove a valuable and unique garden JOSEPH PERNET. rose for our country. It is a cross between Persian Yellow and the hybrid perpetual, Antoine Ducher. When in its young growth it had foliage similar in color to the popular Crimson Rambler, but with no tendency to climb. Mr. Pernet writes that the demand has been so great that he has sold his entire stock of plants. To the credit of this firm, out of the six premium prizes awarded at the rose exhibition, held about the middle of June last, four were bestowed on the varieties of Pernet- Ducher. The other sorts were Joseph Hill, a creamy white with deep apricot shading; Prince of Bulgaria, a distinct hybrid tea of a most peculiar and pleasing shade, silvery flesh shaded with glowing salmon; and Mme. Geo. Didier, in the style and gen- eral make-up of President Carnot but with shadings of yellow. Mr. Pernet seems to lean towards the hybrid teas for all, or nearly all, of his finest seedlings are of that race. Joseph Hill and Mme. G. Didier will not be disseminated until 1901 or 11)02. The firm of Pernet-Ducher have only recently moved to a new location, just adjacent but to the east of Lyons proper. The soil is a reddish clay full of small stones, and at first sight one wonders how a rose could grow in a soil that looks only fit to make bricks. But the healthy, sturdy growth attests its suita- bility for rose growing. Some of the pleasantest hours of my life were spent in the garden and under the roof of the genial, serious minded gentleman whose likeness is here reproduced. When one recounts the many noted varieties of roses which have emanated from this noted raiser's hand one can use with truth the words of Dean Hole in the opening sen- tence of his book on roses: "He who would have beautiful roses in his garden must first have beautiful roses in his heart." Surely Joseph Pernet must have had the image of beautiful roses in his mind to have given to the rose world so many beautiful varieties. E. G. H. The Cultivation of Sweet Peas. [Read before the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society bv II 'in. Robertson, gardener Jor Jno. IV. Pepper ,Jenkinlown, Pa.\ In accordance with the recent resolu- tion adopted by this society, that win- ners of prizes should give an account of their methods of growing the exhibits, I have prepared a short paper on sweet peas. It has been my practice to prepare the ground thoroughly in the fall and to sow the seed early in spring. In Novem- ber I dig a trench ten incnes wide and one foot deep; then put four inches of well decomposed horse manure in the bottom of tne trench. Tramp it firmly and put in two inches of soil on top of the manure. Then give a liberal dusting of pure bone meal and cover this witn soil in rough condition and let the trench remain until spring. Sowing the seed depends greatly upon the weather and condition 01 the ground but the seed should be planted not later than the middle of March. Should the soil in the trench be too wet take some dry soil from the shed and put one inch of this in the trench. After sowing the seed cover it with one inch of dry soil. The white varieties are most liable to rot and should not be sown before April 1. These varieties also require dryer soil than the other colors. These two conditions must be strictly observed in order to have success with white sweet peas. It is a good plan to have a ridge along the side of the trench to prevent surface water from runninjf into it. Do not fill up the trenches with soil while the vines are growing. Allow a slight gradedown into the trench and by keeping theground cultivated the spring rains usually wash all the soil into the trench which is neces- sary to be about the vines. As warm weather appears use a mulch in the trench and give a good watering as the ground gets dry. This has been my method of cultiva- tion and its success can be seen from the fact that I have been awarded first prize for three consecutive years, in the com- petition for the Henry F. Michell prize, for best general display of sweet peas exhibited before this society. It is advisable to sow named varieties in order to secure a full collection of the grandest blooms. In my opinion the following varieties are the leaders in their diflcrent colors: Pink: Blanche Ferry, Katherine Tracy, Miss Hunt, Princess Beatrice, Apple Blossom. White: Blanche Burpee, Oueen of Eng- land. Red: Cardinal, Firefly, Splendor. Blue: Navy Blue, Countess of Radnor, Monarch. Yellow: Primrose, Mrs. Eckford. Orange Pink: Lady Mary Currie. igoo. The American Florist. 343 SWEET PEAS IN THE GARDEN OF JOHN W. PEPPER, JENKINTOWN, PA. Inventories for Florists. Ed. Am. Florist:— Your letter with request for my views as to the best methods of running .i,'reenhouses so that one can determine the profits on difierent stock growing has been received. You certainly have made a mistake in asking me. You will notice that your corre- spondent wants the opinions of florists above the average. I do not claim even so much as our friend Rudd, being a very poor average, but if I were to say anything, I would repeat Mr. Rudd's advice and say "Me, too." In growing general stock it is certainly an impossibility to correctly determine the cost of any one item unless it is grown in large quantities. The idea of taking an inventory in the greenhouse business has never occurred to me and I cannot see how it could be done with any degree of satisfaction. The value of plants is certainly very hard to deter- mine; it could only be estimated. The value of a plant is the same as with any other class of goods, worth just what it would sell for, or what profit you could get out of it, which would be hard to tell. I think Mr. Rudd's figure of deprecia- tion is full high, if the houses are well taken care of. I have houses that have been built for over twelve years and with care I expect that they will last more than that time to come and have a large salvage left. Certainly the best time to find out what the profits or losses may be is at the end of the business year, which is the first of July. I do not think it is practical to try to determine the expenses of each month separately, but take the year as a whole. How could you well charge all the expense of July and August to these months? Y'our houses are giving you no returns and your expenses are very heavy; the results you get later. In our business, where we are obliged to grow a little of everything, we take the year's business. In expense account we take repairs, depreciation, taxes, water, insurance and everything that could come under the heading of expense, excepting new work, and deduct that from the amount of sales and the differ- ence is either the profits or losses. If there is any more satisfactory way of gettiDg at what you are doing, like your correspondent, I would be glad to learn of it. O. P. Bassett. 1 believe it to be practically impossible for the average florist to take any inven- tory that would prove reliable or satis- factory as a basis from which to figure the value of his stock in cash at the time the cutting is made, the seed sown or the bulb planted. From that time on the stock changes so rapidly and the results are so various, even in the hands of the most skilful growers, while prices obtained depend so much upon growth conditions to which the caprices of a constantly changing market contribute an additional element of utter uncer- tainty, that an inventory value is but little more than the merest guessing. In short, it is unwise to figure your wealth till the money is in your pocket. Of course there are certain classes of plants, such as palms, azaleas and some others, that in certain sizes have a solid wholesale value that can be figured on, but these things usually constitute a small item in the average florist's stock, the bulk of his goods being, in fact, items of loss instead of profit if not disposed of at the proper time. I do not wish to be understood as con- demning inventory taking. On the con- trary, It is a necessary thing when the object to be attained is the correct one, namely, to ascertain what you have; whether too much or too little of the various things you grow, and in order to do this properly, it seems to me that it should be done several times a year. Exercise your best judgment in having the stock ready at the right time and it seems to me that the money in the bank at the end of the season is about the only reliable valuation of the year's stock. In regard toallowancefordepreciation, this must always vary greatly accord- ing to the class of material and work- manship that goes into a greenhouse, as well as according to the uses it is put to and the extent to which repairs are kept up. I think that generally speaking, lor a well built wooden structure, ten to twelve per cent should cover deprecia- tion and repairs. Adam Graham. It seems to me that where the books of any establishment are kept in a proper, systematic manner and balanced every month, it is the correct thing to take an inventory each year. I take mine about Jane 1, each year, because at that time the quantity of stock on hand is much smaller than at any other time during the year. I commence with my estab- lishment and allow five per cent depre- ciation on the iron frame houses and ten per cent on the wooden frame houses; and in order to be on the safe side I esti- mate my plants at about half wholesale price, and all supplies at about half cost 344 The American Florist. Oct. ^3> price. Surplus bedding stock, doubtful and bad book accounts, etc., I consider very little. I always aim to bring each inventory much below the actual value, in order to avoid estimating above real worth. Of course, not having a partner in my business, I am not as particular in the matter as other concerns would nec- essarily have to be, where several per- sons might have interests in the business. A. N. PlEBSON. Device to Hold Long-Stemmed Flowers. The accompanying illustration shows a remarkably simple but useful contriv- ance for holding cut blooms of chrysan- themums, lilies or any other long- stemmed flowers. .\ butter tub, four laths and a piece of wire is all there is to it. It is cheap, light and is better for the foliage on the stems than a deep vase, as it does not exclude light and air. . American Dahlia Society* The American Dahlia Society held its annual meeting at the rooms of the American Institute, Wednesday, Septem- ber 26, Mr. Henshaw presiding. This gentleman was afterwaid elected as president of the society for the ensuing year; Rev. W. T. Hutchins, vice-president; and James W. Withers secretary and treasurer. A committee on nomenclature was elected as follows: M. S. Higgins, Bast Bridgewater, Mass ; W. W. Wil- more, Denver, Colo.; W. F. Bassett, Hammonton, N. J.; Rev. W. C.Bolton, Pelham, N Y., and Rev. W. T. Hutchins, Indian Orchard, Mass. The secretary was authorized to make arrangements with the authorities of the Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo, N. Y., for the holding of a dahlia show in connection with the exposition next fall. The following new dahlias were brought before the society and passed upon: W. Atlee Burpee, Philadelphia, presented Harlequin, fancy pompon, flowers two and one-half inches in diame- ter. The plant accompanying the vase of blooms showed its extreme Uoriferous- ness and adaptability as bedder. A vote was taken and the variety received a certificate. Magnificent, canan,- yel- low, was offered by the same exhibitor but the committee asked that the variety be brought before them again. Salmon Queen, decorative, from the same exhibi- tor was certificated. In connection with Salmon Queen the original introducer, L. K. Peacock, withdrew the name Agninaldo, making the statement that only a very few plants had gone out under that name. This was accepted by the committee. Rowehl & Granz, Hicksville, L. I., pre- sented a fancy, color buff and crimson, under the name of Menheddy Beauty. This received the full number of votes and was certificated. O. B. Coombs, Queens, N. Y., exhibited a number of blooms under the name of Miss Helen Gould. The committee disqualified this exhibit on the grounds that the variety was already known under the name of Uncertainty. It also has the following synonyms: Mary Eustace, Floral Park Jewel and Miss Roth. Their decision was that the variety was simply a light colored form of Uncertainty and that the chances are that the stock will revert back to the deeper color by which Uncertainty is known; hence recognition was refused. The varieties Salmon Queen and Har- lequin were registered with the society by W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. Jas. W. Withbhs, Sec'y. In the World of Plantsmen. To those who have never visited Dreer's nurseries at Rivertou this remarkable place will prove a revelation, as it is so unlike any establishment of its kind in America. In looking at the immense quantities of palm seedlings and plants in sizes up to 4-inch pots it would seem as if there was enough stock in sight to supply all America and that the market would be over-stocked. But such is not the case, as larger sizes of palms, from 6inch up, while largely grown here, are never in such quantity as will supply the demand and thousands are obtained each season to fill orders, from local and European growers. Importations of palms in large sizes have been arriving by the car-load the past week, one block of Phccnix Canariensis being very fine. Jacob D. Eisele, who has been spending the summer in Europe, has just reached home. He looks well and says he had a very pleasant trip. He says that grow- ers abroad all seem very prosperous; new establishments are opening and there is great enthusiasm everywhere. Prices are kept well up and stock is held at figures which leave but very small margins for the importer. This applies particularly to desirable stock, such as sells quickly. They do not seem, even in the palm growing centers of Europe, to be able to keep up with the demand. Mr. Eisele says that the phoenix is becoming very scarce, as they seem to be subject to a disease when growing outside in the south of France, where they are raised until large enough for 8-inch to 10-inch pots. Althoughgrown out of doorsthey are always kept in pots, as they do not stand lifting. They have to be grown in a greenhouse for a year afterwards to finish them. Mr. Eiselt says that the Belgian grow- ers can keep their stock closer together on the tables and also grow plants on shelves over the others without their drawing or getting spindly as they would in this country. There must be something in their climate that favors them as such a course here would ruin everything. In England Mr. Eisele found the Roch- ford establishment growing with all the vigor of a young place. Something like an area of thirty-five acres is covered with glass, which requires the attention of over 400 employees. Thecold storage plant here is perfection itself. That there shall be little danger of neglect in this department, the men in charge are relieved every four hours. The tempera- ture is kept at from 26" to 28°. Lilium longiflorum bulbs were seen that had been on the shelves for a whole year and seemed to be plump and in perfect condi- tion. A number of plants, among them Azalea Mollis, also looked very well and none the worse for their long sleep. Eight million lily of the valley pips is now the season's requirement, and millions of tulips, hyacinths and narcissi are also included in a season's forcing. The stock of palms is more stupendous than ever and all are sold through the medium of Covent Garden market. One of the sights was three large houses of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine in perfect condition. Mr. Eisele brought back with him an importation of tne new white Lorraine, which carried very well. The business at Riverton is growing very fast. An immense quantity of stock has been sold and shipped this fall and "sold" tags are seen in many places. The recent sowing of palm seeds includes seventy-five bushels of kentia seeds and 100,000 young kentias and the same quantity or more of young arecas are in sight. Adiantum Farleyense grows here like a weed and is finer this year than ever. When I asked Mr. Eisele how it is does he said that he had heard the man who has charge of it say that if he fol- lowed the directions of some of the fern experts who have written on its culture his success would soon turn to failure. An immense quantity of all kinds of ferns are to be seen here, all, or nearly all grown outdoors in frames during the summer and housed in the fall. I might enumerate the houses of araucarias and the latanias, a fine lot, for which there is a great demand, because, Mr. Eisele says, they take up more room to grow well than the average small grower can spare and who only buys a limited quan- tity at a time. SuflSce it to say that everything is grown that is at all in demand at the present day. One of the sights is 2,500 tons of Buckwheat coal in one pile. Whether the strike ties up the coal market is a matter of little concern at Riverton just at present. K. American Rose Society. The executive committee of the Ameri- can Rose Society met in New York city on Friday, October 5, for the purpose of revising the schedule of prizes for the March show, next year, which will be held in New York. This was accom- plished as regards the regular classes, igoo. The American Florist. 345 which remain much as last year, but important alterations and additions were made, as will be seen when the schedule appears, in about a week or ten days. Copies will be sent on request to the secretary, Leonard Barron, 136 Lib- erty street, New York. A gold challenge medal will be ofiered for the display of novelties of the four years preceding the date of the show and a handsome challenge piece is instituted for gardeners. Important additions are made in the classes for pot plants and prizes are to be offered for the best indi vidual bloom in several named classes for hybrid perpetual, hybrid teas and teas. Perhaps the most sigaificant action was in rf gard to a scale of points by which the judges at the March show fhall work. Two distinct scales were adopted as follows for competitive classes: Size 15 Color 20 Stem 20 Form 15 Substance 15 Foliage 15 Total 100 Forjudging novelties entered for cer- tificate: Size 10 Color 20 Stem 15 Form 15 Substance 10 Foliage 15 Fragrance 5 Distmctiveness 10 Total 100 L ndon. TWO VERY GOOD EXHIBITIONS IN THE BRITISH METROPOLIS. — DAHLIAS ON DIS- PLAY AT THE ROYAL AflOARIOM.— CAC- TOS VARIETIES ARE IN THE LEAD.— NOTES OF THE EXHIBITS. — SHOW AT THE LATE SEPTEMBER MEETING OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — QCITB A VARIETY OF EXHIBITS.— WHAT THE GROWERS OFFERED AND THE AWARDS. The dahlia show at the Royal Aqua- rium, September 18 to 20, was a great success, all the available space in the large hall being well filled and the exhib- its so arranged as to make a most effect- ive display. All the classes were well represented but the great feature of the show was the cactus varieties, among which were many striking novelties; the new varieties were chiefly confined to this class. They seem to have almost entirely superseded the more formal show varieties. The competitive classes were all well contested, especially those for cactus and pompon varieties. The single sorts do not appear to be so popular as formerly, although there is considerable improve- ment in the varieties. We also have some fine single cactus varieties, very regular and perfect in form. Cheal & Son take the lead in the last named. Of trade exhibits, Hobbies, Ltd., (J. Green) made one of the finest, consisting entirely of cactus varieties. Dobbie & Co. made a fine exhibit in which all classes were well represented. Their exhibit also mcluded many other subjects, African and French marigolds being very good. Cannell & Sons filled a large table with a grand assortment of cactus dahlias and eannas. Burrell & Co. showed cac- tus dahlias and gladioli in grand form. JARDINIERES OF PLANTS AT THE EXHIBITION OF FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS, FRANK- FORT, GERMANY, JUNE 22-24, 1900. H. J. Jones had a miscellaneous group in which eannas and begonias were a great feature, the latter consisting of good, single, tuberous varieties and some of the best winter flowering sorts. Moon- light, Gloire de Lorraine and Richards- iana were conspicuous. Gold medals were awarded for each of the five exhib- its referred to above. C. P. Fowie, of Devon, showed a good collection of sweet peas, the blooms being very fine for so late in the season. Begonia blooms from Messrs. Peed & Sons were very good, especially the double yellows and amber varieties. I. S. Ware's group of hardy flowers was very attractive. I should add that the dahlias arranged in vases with foliage were an attractive feature. If we could get more exhibits of this kind the meet- ings would be far more attractive than the old, formal way of arranging single blooms on boards and would give a much better general idea of the true value of the different types and varieties. The Royal Horticultural Society's meeting, September 25, was most inter- esting, the hall being again filled to its utmost capacity. The most prominent exhibit was a large collection of pitcher plants from Veitch & Sons. The most conspicuous were Sir W. T. Dyer, long, broad leaves and pitchers over a foot deep, of a bright green, marbled with brown. Chelsoni excellens, Burkei, Bal- fouriana, Morgania, Amesiana, Dick- soniana, sanguioea. Mixta- sanguinea, Mastersiana, Lineyi and Rafflesiana were all shown as fine specimens. A gold medal was awarded for this exhibit. Dahlias were again well to the front, J. Green again staging a large bank of cac- tus varieties. Mr. Stredwick showed some new varieties. Certificates were awarded for Lord Roberts, creamy white, of perfect form; General French, deep apricot, large full flowers; Miss Jewett, apricot, shaded amber, and Bes- sie Mitchell, buff, with a red shade. AH were of the cactus type. Other certifi- cated varieties were as follows: From Mr. Mortimer, Prince of Wales, a fine yellow of the cactus type. From Cheal & Son, \ enus, a pompon cactus, pure white, and Shamrock, single, deep crim- son with a shaded margin. From M. \'. Scale, Doris, pompon, mauve with light center, and Thalia, pompon, rosy red. A box of colchicums and stembergias was very attractive. First-class certifi- cates were awarded for Stembergia macrantha and Colchicum speciosum album. A fine collection of bamboos was exhibited by Mr. Russell, of Rich- mond, many of the specimens being of great size. Michaelmas daisies were well shown by Mr. Da\'is and by H. J. Jones. Mr. Jones also exhibited a collection of 346 The American Florist, Oct. 13, begonias. H. B May showed Begonia Mrs. Leopold de Rothschild, a sportfrom B. Gloire de Lorraine. The flowers were larger than in the type but of a pale, washed-out pink, certainly not so pleas- ing a shade ot color as its parent. Kniphofias (tritomas) andhelianthuses were well exhibited by Veitch & Sons, also a good basket of Hydrangea hor- tensis Mariesi. The plants were dwarf and flowers of a deep rose, the outer flowers only having the broad florets. From Mr. Pritch^rd came two good varieties of Aster amellns,Riverslea, deep violet, and Stella, mauve. From A. Perry came Aster amellns Beauty, deep violet. A good collection of sweet peas came from Johnson & Son. Mr. Beckett exhibited a collection of capsicums. These were clean-grown specimens with well developed fruits, which well illus- trated their value for decorations. Roses were again shown by W. Paul & Sons. They consisted chiefly of hybrid teas and were Staged in large clusters with plenty of foliage. B. R. Cant exhibited a new hybrid tea rose, Mrs. B. R. Cant, bright rose with a creamy shading at base of petals. The plant shown was of vigorous habit and full of buds, and the bunches of cut blooms were very attractive. This gained an award of merit. Hardy flow- ers were shown by A. Perry and Barr & Sons, the latter having a good variety of Helianthus rigidus, named H. S. Moon, for which an award of merit was given. H. Boston. SURPRISE IS SPRUNG AT THB ANNUAL BLKC- TION OF OFFICERS FOR THE MASSACHU- SETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — THE REGULAR NOMINEE DEFEATED WHEN NO OPPOSITION WAS ANTICIPATED.— A LARGE DISPLAY OF DAHLIAS. — GOLD MEDAL FOR SEEDLING ORCHIDS.— STATE OF BUSINESS. — VARIOUS ITEMS OF VARYING INTEREST. The unexpected happened at Horticult- ural Hall last Saturday on the occasion of the annual election of ofiicers of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, the farmer element electing, as president, O. B. Hadwen, in whose interest they had been secretly working, and defeating Gen. F. H. Appleton, the present incum- bent and regular nominee, whose iriends were caught anapping. Mr. Appleton's four years of service as president have been years of great and substantial progress in the society but his aggressive efibrts have not been always to the lik- ing of the conservative wing, which opposed the plan of removal and rebuild- ing when that question was under dis- cussion and has been arrayed generally in opposition to President Appleton's policy. Gen. Appleton accepted a renomi- nation this year with extreme reluctance but svas induced to do so on the plea that he should remain at the helm until after the completion of the new edifice. His defeat does not, however, aSiect his position as chairman of the building committee. O. B. Hadwen, the president- elect, has long been an active and honored member of the society and has been prominent in horticultural and arboreal affairs in Worcester, where he has resided since boyhood and where he has for many years been engaged in farming. His age is 76 years. At present he is president of the Worcester County Horticultural Society, a position which he filled once before for a term of twenty years. He is a trustee of the Worcester Agricultural Society and of the Amherst Agricultural College and has for many years served with much devotion and zeal on the board of park commissioners of the city of Worcester. A large display of dahlias was made on Saturday last in Horticultural Hall, the absence of frost being taken full advantage of by the dahlia growers. Lothrop & Higgins, C. S. Pratt and W. C. Winter were among the leading exhibitors. G. H. Hazzard was repre- sented by a fine collection of cactus dahlias. H. O. Orpet, gardener to E. v'. R. Thayer, was the happy recipient of a gold medal for five seedling cattleyas, all very beautiful flowers. They were C. Thayeriana. C. intermedia X C. Schro- deriae alba; Ltelia nigrescens, L. pumilla X L. tenebrosa; I^jclio-Cattleya Blench- leyense, L. tenebrosa X C. gigasSanderi- ana; lyselia Juvenalis var. superba, L. pumilla var. prtestans X L. Perrinii; and La;lio-Cattleya C. G. Roebling, C. Gas- kelliana X L. purpurataaurorea. There were also handsome orchids from H. A. Wheeler and Oakes Ames. Business is generally very slow to move, although some of the retailers are getting more or less good work. At the wholesale places the quality of stock received is diseouragingly poor. Roses show the effects of the dull weather and find customers but slowly. Carnations are becoming more plentiful and chrys- anthemums bfgin to assert themselves here and there. Violets are coming in but attract no attention as yet and are very dead stock. Hitchings & Co. have just put in one of their big No. 58 sectional boilers for the Botanic Garden at Cambridge. One of the same size was installed last week, also, at H. H. Hunnewell's. W. E Cobum has given up the green- houses he has been running at Chelsea and will be hereafter associated with his father, 1. E. Coburn, at Everett. John Walsh & Son took first prize for plants at the Reading fair and George HoUis was similarly successful at the So. Weymouth fair. Otto Runge has leased the greenhouses of the late C. R. Tuttle and will conduct the establishment hereafter in his own name. E. M. Wood & Co. are to plant their three high houses with Asparagus plumosus. H. E. Barrows won first premium for cut flowers at the Brockton fair. Visitors in town: Winfried Rolkerand H. S. DeForest, both of New York. New York. UNFAVORABLE WEATHER INFLUENCES THE CUT FLOWER SITUATION. — THE MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CLUB —PLANS FOR A IlIG EXHIBITION NEXT YEAR. — HENSHAW DISSERTATES ON OUR NEW POSSESSION. — LANTERN PICTURES OF MUCH INTER- EST.— MOVEMENTS OF GROWERS, WHOLE- SALERS AND RETAILERS.— VARIOUS ITEMS. A succession of dismal-visaged, foggy or rainy days, accompanied by a tem- perature abnormally high, has had a most debilitating effect on greenhouse flowers of all kinds, particularly roses. Stems are drawn and slender, buds are soft in substance and pale and washed- out in color and, although cut very close, are hardly started on their way to market before the buds become open blooms of the most disconsolate type. Really good roses are impossible under these'conditions, and it will require quite a spell of the clear, frosty weather that all are longing for to restore the product to an acceptable grade. For the same reasons stems are not improving as they should in carnations, and chrysanthe- mum and violet growers wear a look of concern that is readily interpreted. Most noticeable in the general flower stock at present is the large number of cattleyas seen in the windows and the superb quality of the blooms. Cattleya labiata is easily the queen of commercial orchids and indispensable to the florist who has any ambition to be up-to-date. The regular monthly meeting of the New York Florists' Club, on Monday, October S, was well attended for a rainy evening. A number of aftermaths from the convention were disposed of, among them a proposition to assume the cost of transportation of exhibits to the horti- cultural exhibition, which was settled by a unanimous votein the affirmative. The books show a considerable amount of money outstanding which is due the clnb from advertisers in the souvenir book and the trade exhibition and it was voted to call a special meeting for the fourth Monday in October to consider and adopt means for its immediate col- lection. The matter of another public exhibition for next year was broached and advocated by President O'Mara with much earnestness, there being abundant resources in the neighborhood of New York for an exposition of great magnitude. Mr. Manda spoke enthus- iastically in approval and assuring the fullest support from both private and commercial sources, and Mr. Henshaw, in endorsing same, repeated the offer made some time ago of necessary exhibi- tion space and accommodations at the Botanical Garden in Bronx Park. On the completion of routine business Ex-president Samuel Henshaw enter- tained the meeting with a series of beau- tiful stereopticon views of scenes in Trinidad and Porto Rico, with descrip- tions of life in Ponce, San Juan and other places lately visited by him, much amuse- ment being created by the groups of boys and others dressed "meinly in sunshine." These views were alternated with a large number of lovely colored pictures of flowers and garden scenery painted by Mrs. Van Bnmt and loaned to Mr. Hen- shaw for this occasion. A few similar slides were shown by Dr. Britton in his lecture at the convention, and those who were fortunate enough to see them can imagine the beauty of the larger series exhibited by Mr. Henshaw. On the exhibition table were dahlias exhibited by Bobbink & Atkins, E. C. Miller and H. Beaulieu, which were favorably com- mented upon. Messrs. Burns, Young, Weathered, Stewart and Troy were appointed a special committee to express to Ex-president Plumb their regret at the loss sustained by his return to England and their good wishes for his future prosperity. Ten new members were added to the roll. Gerbera Jamesoni, the beautiful ver- milion daisy illustrated in the American Florist a few weeks ago, is blooming freely at Mr. Ilerrington's, in frames, from seed sown last spring. There can be no question as to the value of this flower commercially; once generally intro- duced it would become indispensable. Mr. Herrington says it is a continuous bloomer and if sowed at once when gathered the seed germinates in a few days. It is not likely to become very plentiful, however, for a long time, because of the small amount of seed pro- duced. Mr. Herrington has a house 33x200 in which are 4,500 chrysanthe- mums, each trained to a single bloom. John Reimels, at Woodliaven, has a house of White Cloud carnations the t^o. The American Florist. 347 appearance of which tends to disprove the theory held by some growers that this variety is not a satisiactory early bloomer. The benches are well whitened with bloom equal in size and finish and superior in color and stem to the average Flora Hill, and the price they bring on the market is at the top notch. Mr. Reimels has a good showing of all the popular varietiesof to-day, among which Ethel Crocker stands, as elsewhere, pre- eminent in every feature, and also the invariable bench of seedlings with possible "trotters" showing here and there in the bunch. A. M. Westwood has opened a spacious store at 4-S9 Columbus avenue, between West Eighty-third and Eighty-fourth streets. Mr. Westwood, who came here from Toronto a few years ago, has been located on Columbus avenue for the past three years, where, in a modest way, he prospered and now looks for an equal success in this larger venture. The store, which is 100 feet in depth, is effectively bat not extravagantly decorated and lumished and the undoubted tendency of the period is evidenced in the ample pro- vision made for handling and displaying decorative plants and filling plant dishes and ferneries. The auction sale by Sander & Co., at deary's on Tuesday, October 16, is the subject of much talk about town and the interest displayed indicates that there will be a big demand for the orchids, of which over 2,000 plants will be oflered. Paintings of the different varieties will be shown at the time of sale so that their valae commerciallj' may be understood by purchasers unfamiliar with their character. C. W. Ward is engineering an arrange- ment whereby 30,000 carnations are to be contributed by the florist trade to be worn as bouttoniers by the participants in the dry goods trade section of the big McKinley and Roosevelt parade on November 3. W. H. Gunther, who for many years has confined his business chiefly to the sale of violets, is now handling roses and orchids in quantity, as well, and has facilities for accommodating a full line of all cut flowers during the coming season. Thomas Gordon, recently in the retail cut flower business down town, has filed a petition in bankruptcy, scheduling liabilities of $2,523.37; his assets are $161.05, of which $111.05 is due on book accounts. Harry May was taken seriously ill at Painesville, Ohio, two weeks since and his father, John N. May, went west and brought him home to Summit, N. T-, where he is now, happily, convalescing. Alex. McConnell has been in the market for a large number of evergreens to be used in planting an extensive Italian Topiary garden which he is laying out for George Gould at Lakewood, N. J. Theodore Lang reports business as good on Sixth avenue, where the plant trade, this season, is running far ahead of all past records in his experience. W. A. Manda reports the demand for hardy herbaceous plants this season as unprecedented. The same is true of fancy conifers. The number of carnation flowers received at the New York Cut Flower Company's place on Monday last was 14,500. Frank Millang reports business at his stand in the Thirty-fourth street market as exceedingly good in all lines. Henri Beaulieu is greatly interested in dahlias and has some promising seed- lings at Woodhaven. In John H. Taylor's mammoth carna- tion house, recently erected, 7,500 plants are accommodated. Frank McMahon returned from his European trip on Saturday, October G. E. C. Horan is receiving a lot of fine gardenias daily. Visitors; W. H. Long, Boston; E. M. Wood, Natick; E. O'Brien, Cambridge, Mass.; Benj. Dorrance, Wilkesbarre, Pa., and Geo. Field, Washington, D. C. Chicago. BUSINESS BEGINS TO SHOW SOME LIFE.— PRINCIPAL DEMAND STILL FROM OUT- SIDE SODBCES AND FOR FINE FLOWERS. — CHRYSANTHEMUM PROSPECTS. — CLUB MEETS AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY PLANS FLOWER SHOW. — A FAMOUS CAT- TLEYA — ANEW DRAC.FNA.— RINGIKR OUT AGAIN.— JOTTINGS HERE AND THERE. Things have been fairly satisfactory this week, although the period began with a blue Monday, the dullest on record for some time. Shipping trade has been the reliance all the week, the local buyers not yet having awakened to the fact that the time has arrived for doing business. Qualities are improving in the rose and carnation cut and pro- duction is falling off a bit because of cooler weather, so that sales are at a little better prices, but the seconds and still lower grades do not yet bring enough so that the grower will go into ecstasies over his returns. Shipping stock has not stiffened as much as might be expected from the fact that demand is fair and only about ten per cent of the receipts are good enough to be accept- able at the end of a long journey; the result has been to make a market for a few flowers which otherwise would go as seconds. Violets are in abundant supply and are of pretty fair quality, but the sales are not what they should be. Chrysanthemums are from ten to four- teen days late and the supply is decidedly under the demand. One wholesaler was ab'e to get off an order of 500 blooms to Baflalo one day this week, and all the houses are getting in a few each day, but the growers say it will be well into next week before there is anything like a heavy cut. The total number of blooms in course of development for this market this year promises to be about equal to last year's cut, although Weber Brothers, who had 1-0,000 last season, are con- fining themselves to other lines at present. There was a large attendance at the meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club October 5. Andrew McAdams read a paper on the best ferns for pans and baskets, which was very favorably com- mented upon. August J urgens gave an interesting talk on the best and most profitable varieties of tulips and hya- cinths for commercial purposes, also their method of growth. J. S. Wilson, who was to discuss the Boston fern, was unavoidably absent and this subject was deferred until a later meeting. The Gal- veston relief committee reported subscrip- tions amountingto$147.74. The follow- ing candidates were elected to member- ship: H. N. Bruns.Otto Wittbold, Louis Wittbold, August j urgens and John Hoeft. Messrs. Hauswirth, Smyth and Samuelson were appointed as a com- mittee to confer with the Horticultural Society of Chicago forthe privilege of the cut flower booth at the chrysanthemum show, the proceeds to go to the suflering florists of Galveston. It was suggested that all growers who feel interested in this good work lend a helping hand by donating stock. The matter of the annual banquet was brought before the club and W. N. Rudd was appointed as a committee ot one to perfect the arrange- ments. The Horticultural Society of Chicago met at the Sherman House on Tuesday afternoon and, aside from electing a number of new members, passed upon several matters of detail connected with the chrysanthemum show to be held at the Auditorium theater November 6 to 10, under thesuperintendency of N. P. Miller. The judges are to be Patrick O'Mara, President of the S. A. F,; John N. May, of Summit, N. J., and Emil Buettner, of Park Ridge. It was virtually decided to permit the Chicago Florists' Club to conduct the flower" booth for the Galves- ton sufferers. The society voted to increase its executive committee to eight instead of six and make five constitute a quorum of the committee. Nathan Smith & Son, of Adrian, have been supplying Cattleya labiata to some Chicago houses, and on Wednes- day sent J. B. Deamud a spray with six remarkably fine blooms from one sheath. Smith & Son write that many of their plants are producingfourandfive flowers on one spray, but that this is the only one of six of which they have knowledge. The wholesalers and retailers who saw it were unanimous in pronouncing it unusually beautiful but said it was not so serviceable for cut flower work as if it were three sprays of two blooms each. Wm. Stoefiers, who has worked for two or three local florists, disappeared about a month ago and is supposed to have had $2,000 in cash at the time. He came from Germany and recently inheri- ted $4,000 from his father. The balance is still in the hands of the German consul here. Stoeffers was to have been married last Tuesday and the bride- to- have- been fears foul play. A lodge to which he belongs has offered $50 reward for infor- mation as to his whereabouts. The George Wittbold Company has a plant o( Dracaena Cantleyi which they obtained from Sander & Co., St. Albans, England, some months ago, and of which they have formed so high an opinion as a decorative plant that they propose to work up a stock and offer it to the trade. Arnold Ringier is again at his desk at W. W. Barnard & Co.'s after a severe tussle with rheumatism. He was dis- charged from Alexian Brothers' hospital a week ago, after two weeks' treatment there, but is yet far from well. Brant & Noe are reported to have opened a wholesale cut flower store in Minneapolis, a plan which they have had in mind for some time. They already had a large trade in the northwest. The Chicago Carnation Company has completed its big iron greenhouse and has it planted. They have taken on some big shipments for the season. Weiland & Risch have their range of new glass in good working form and are cutting some nice stock. They say trade is good. Adolph H. Poehlmann is about ready for business at his new wholesale cut flower store at 49 Wabash avenue. Since the Florists' Club's meeting last week the Galveston subscription list has reached $200. C. L. Washburn has been at St. Louis and Kansas City this week. Visitors: N. J. Burt, Burlington, la.; C. E. Finley, Joliet, 111.; W. L. Wirt, Parsons, Kans.; Herbert Heller, New Castle, Ind.; George Souster, Elgin, 111, 348 The American Florist. Oct. 13, Subscription, 11.00 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; 11.00 per incn. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed, only on consecutive inser- tioni, 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 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 only. Ordert 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. Some jirowers recommend poor soil as the best for pompon dahlias. Well .glazed houses serve to save coal and give improved quality of stock. The growers of decorative plants were very generally never more busy than at present. There seem to be inexhaustible sup- plies of the Boston fern and an insatiable demand for it. It is said the republican party will spend $20,000 for blooms of Roosevelt carnations, to be used in parades, etc. The keepintr quality of a cut flower is one of its most important attributes and yet many growers fail to give it atten- tion. It is reported that the condition of the hardy cut fern crop is such as to cause fears as to the keeping qualities of the quantities in cold storage. Men old in the trade report this a remarkable autumn in that throughout the United States frosts have held off to an unprecedentedly late date. Smoke consumption will soon be a feature of up-to-date boiler rooms, the greater cleanliness of glass being alone sufficient to earn interest on the invest- ment. Pressure From Water Tank. Ed. Am. Florist:— Will a tank of the capacity of 10,000 to 12,000 gallons, six feet or eight deep, the bottom of the tank eighteen feet above the greenhouse floor, give a pressure of fifty pounds to the inch? If not, how high must it be to get that pressure? T. E. B. The capacity of the tank has nothing to do with the pressure, which is deter- mined by the weight of a column of water one inch square. As the weight of a cubic foot of water is 1,000 ounces, or 62.5 pounds, it will be seen that an elevation of 144 feet will be required to give 62.5 pounds pressure, or approxi- mately 115 feet will be required for a pressure of fifty pounds. When a tank that is elevated eighteen feet contains four feet of water there will be but about nine pounds pressure, and in determining the pressure at the end of a hose for pur- poses of syringing, allowance must still be made for friction in the pipe and hose. Ordinarily the pressure at the nozzle will not be more than one-third the vertical distance between the level of the nozzle and the surface of the water in the tank. L R. T. Greenhouse Building. Farmington, N. H.— J. A. Fletcher, one house. Nashua, N. H.— Woodlawn Cemetery, propagating house. Van Wert, O — C. W. McConahy, house 20x60. Reading, Mass. — Ingram & Lynes, violet house 20x108. Cotuit, Mass.— E. L. Hoxie, house 12x65. Leominster, Mass.— Peter Tatro, house 36x150. Truxton, N. Y.— M. H. Crosby, house for ginseng. New Bedford, Mass.— August Jahn, two carnation houses. Swansea, Mass.— R. L. Buffinton, house 48x320. Philadelphia, Pa.— S. Brown, conserv- atory. Memorial Day Flowering Plants. Ed. Am. Florist: — Please give a list of of the most desirpble flowering plants for sales around Memorial day. C. Colorado.— Owing to the danger of frosts here until the middle of June, the Memorial day trade in plants has never reached large proportions, the demand being mostly for cut flowers. Pansies, feverfew, marguerites, geraniums, hardy pinks, hybrid roses and the California pink, or mesembryanthemum, are all suitable and are salable in limited quan- tities. J. A. Valentine. Returning Water to Boiler. Ed. Am. Florist:- I have three even- span houses, north and south with boiler house across the north end and on low land. The boiler is on a level with the houses; have city water connected direct to boiler, allowing all return water to escape outside. Is there any way to return the water into the boiler? I use low pressure steam, with l^A-inch flow and 1-inch return pipes. A. L. J. When the boiler is above the level of the coils, a low-pressure trap may be used to raise the return water, but a better way will be to put in a receiving tank and a pressure pump which will automatically return the water. This, however, will require a somewhat higher pressure than is ordinarily desirable for greenhouse heating. L. R. T. Piping Greenhouses. Ed. Am. Florist:— I have two green- houses 20x62, even-span east and west, boiler shed being on the west end of houses. The boiler has four 4-inch taps, two flows and two returns. Would you please give me information on piping the houses? I want a night temperature of 50° to 55° and have either 2-inch or 11 2 inch pipe with which to pipe the buildings. D. E. S. Indiana. A 3-inch supply pipe will answer for each house, and these may be used in the houses as either overhead orunder-bench flow pipes, or each of them may be broken up into three 2-inch or two 2V2-inch pipes. For 55° eleven or twelve lV'2-inch pipes, or nine or ten 2-inch will be required. The returns may be either on the side walls, or they may be arranged in hori- zontal coils under the benches. If three flow pipes are used it may be well to have one of the coils under the middle bench if there are three in the houses. L. R. T. Propagation of Ficus Elastica. Ed. Am. Florist:— How should rubber plants, Ficus elastica, be grown from cuttings. I have an old tree with fifty or sixty fine branches, each of which have from ten to twelve eyes, and I wish to know the best way to obtain young plants from them. H. C. H. The best way to turn the fifty or sixty branches of the one tree into plants would be to cut a tongue or slit half way through the different branches in a longitudinal direction, placing a little piece of wood to keep each incision open. Then wrap with sphagnum moss one iich deep and four inches in length, immediately over and around the cut branch. Keep this moss continually moist and in a temperature of 08°. In three weeks time, if the moss is kept wet, the branches will have rooted nicely, when they may be potted off'. The pro- duct should be every branch a young ficus on a bush so treated. Keep moist and moderately shaded for a few days after potting. This is the scientific way of producing good rubbers. E. G. Hill. Capacity of Boiler. Ed. Am. Florist: — We are building one house 22x125, twelve feet to ridge, and one 14x125, eight feet to ridge. The walls are four teet six inches high and double boarded, with paper between. We expect to eventually add another house 22x125. We can get a tubular return boiler nine feet long, three feet four inches in diameter, with thirty-eight 3-inch tubes. Would it heat all three houses by steam? J. F. F. Philadelphia. A boiler such as is described would rate at least twenty-five horse-power, which would be sufficient for 2500 square feet of radiation. The use to which the houses are to be put is not specified, but if the average temperature is not more than 60° they can be heated with 1800 feet of radiation. This leaves a fair mar- gin, but it is none too much tor so small a boiler, unless there is a fireman on duty at night, which is seldom the case. L. R. T. Pyrethrum "The Pearl." Ed. Am. Florist:— We have a nice lot of Pyrethrum "The Pearl." Can they be made to bloom indoors during the winter and when shall we take cuttings to have large plants well in bloom by the middle of May, for Memorial day sales? C. Pyrethrum roseum, a variety of which is known as "The Pearl," has not been satisfactory as a winter bloomer in my experience, but the plants may be forced along gently in a cold house or frame to be in flower for Memorial day, though even with the best of care the stems may not be as stiff and wiry as we see them on outdoor plants. The clumps should be lifted in fall and planted out in the frame; give them plenty of time to get established before frost sets in. Early in March sash should be put over theframe; give plenty of air during the day and if the weather is not too severe, a little air should be left on at night, also. The plants will start into growth slowly at first, still in ordinary seasons buds are developed by the middle or end of April. After that the plants can be potted up, lifting carefully with ball, and they majf be placed in an airy violet or carnation house, or else left in the frame to bloom igoo. The American Florist. 349 there. The best time to propagate pyre- thrtims is in sprinij, taking the young outdoor growth wiih a heel; treated like carnation cuttings, they root readily. Either potting ofl singly or planting in flats for a few weeks will put them in condition to go into the field and one summer's growth in fairly good soil will perhaps give you just such clumps as are wanted for your purpose. J. B. K. Meetings of Florists' Clubs. The accompanying list gives the cities in which there are active florists' clubs. Following the name of the club is the place of meeting, the day of meeting, the hour and the name and address of the secretary: Baltimore, Md.— Gardeners' Club of Balti- more. Royal Arcanum building, 18 W. Saratoga street. Second and fourth Mondays of each month, at 8 p. m. John J. Perry, Sec'y, Gay and Eager stieets. Boston, M.iss.— Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, Horticultural Hall. First Tuesday in January, at 8 p. m. \V. K. Wood, Sec'y, W. New- ton, Mass. Brockton, Mass.— Brockton Gardeners' and Florists' Club, store of W. W. Hathaway, Times Building. First and third Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. m. W. \v. Hathaway, Sec'y, Brockton, Mass. BuFFALM, N. Y.— Buffalo Florists' Club, 481 Washington street. Second Wednesday of each month, at 8 p. m. Wm. Legg, Sec y, 1440 Dela- ware avenue, Buffalo. CHICAGO, III.— Chicago Florists' Club, Handel Hall, 40 Randolph street. First and third Friday of each month, at 8 p. m. C. W. McKellar, Sec'y, 45 Wabash 8 venue, Chicago. Cleveland, O.— Cleveland FlorisU' Club, Progress Hall, 244 Detroit street. Second and fourth Mondays of each month, at 8 o. m. A. H. Graham, Sec'y, 2a49 Euc id avenue, Cleveland. Des MniNEs, lA.— Des Moines Florists' Club, at various florists' establishments. Last Monday in each month, at 8 p. m. J. T. D. Fulmer Sec'y 702 Walnut street, Des Moines. Indianapolis, Ind.— State Florists' Association of Indiana, Horticultural rooms, State House, Indianapolis. First Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. R. A. McKeand, Sec'y, Garfield Park, Indianapolis. Milwaukee, Wis —Milwaukee Florists' Bowl- ing Club, Plankinton House. Thursday evenings at 8 p. m. C. C. Pollworth, Sec'y, 137 Oneida street. New York, N. Y.— New York Florists' Club, Elk's Hall, 19 West Twenty-ninth street. Second Monday of each month, at 7:3Up. m. John Young, Sec'y, 51 West Twenty eighth street, New York. OjiAHA. Neb —Nebraska and Iowa Florists' Society, Fuller's Hall, Fourteenth and Douglas streets. Second Thursday in each montll at 8 p. m. Louis Henderson, Sec'y, 1519 Famam street, Omaha. Philadelphia, Pa.— Floriste' Club of Philadel- phia, Horticultural Hall, Broad street above Spruce. First Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. m. Edwin Lonsdale, Sec'y, Wyndmoor, Philadelphia, Pittsburg. Pa —Pittsburg and Allegheny Flo- rists' and Gardeners' Club, at rooms of Pittsbuig Cut Flower Co., 504 Liberty street. Second Tues- day of each month, at 8 p. m. T. P. Langhans Sec'y, 504 Liberty street. Pittsburg. Providence, R. I.— Florists' and Gardener's Club of Rhode Island, 96 Westminster street. Providence. Second Thursday in each month,' at 8 p. m. Alexander Rennie, Sec'y, 41 Washing- ton street. Providence. St. Louis, Mo.— St. Louis Florists' Club, Odd Fellows Hall No. 2, Ninth and Olive streets. Second Thursday of each month, at 3 p. m. Emil Schray, Sec'y, 4101 Pennsylvania avenue, St. Louis. Toronto, Ont.— Toronto Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Association. St. George's Hall, Elm street Third Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. m. W. C Jay, Sec'y, 438 Spadina avenue. West Hoeoke-x, N. J.— North Hudson Florists' Club, store ol H. C. Steinhofl, Hudson boulevard West Hoboken. First Tuesday of each month' at 8 p. m. Geo. F. Kogge, Sec'y, 616 Washinetoii street, Hoboken. = ^ s . OBITUARY. C P. COSGROVE. P. Cosgrove, the Madison, N. J., rose grower, who died suddenly two weeks ago, is said to have been the seventh inember of his family who has died within the past year. The greenhouses will be conducted byhis son. JOHN A. JEFFREY. From Torrington, Conn., comes word of the demise of John A.. Jeffrey, who had for some months suffered with cancer of the liver. The end came on the morning of October 4. Mr. Jeffrey was a devout Christian and the sympathy of the com- munity goes out to the widow and chil- dren. lAMES HENRY. James Henry, died October 6, in the Odd Fellows Home at Philadelphia. Mr. Henry was born in Ireland, November 23, 1823, and in 1850 came to this coun- try, locating in Germantown, where he carried on the business of a florist until July, 1898, when he retired, owing to his being stricken with paralysis. One month later his wife died, and having no children or relatives he became a resident of the Home, on October 4 of that year. He was a member since 1871 of Philo- mathean Lodge, No. 10, I. O. O. F. SITLATIONS, WANTS, rOW SALE. Advertisements uoder this head will be in.serted at the rate of ten cents a line (seven words) each insertion. Cash must .accompanv order. Plant advs. not admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 1900 is entitled to a five-line want adv. (situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. STDATION WANTBD-Byaflorlst In private place; competent. Warren. 73 K 26th St . Ch cago. OITDATION WANTED-By lady In store or grcen- \j house. Flrst-clasB desUner and decorator. Life experience. Address c H. care Am. Florist. SITDATION WANTED-By a German florist, 27 years old, 4 years In this country; well up in palms, ferns and cut flowers. R K, 316 Miller Ave., Brooklyn, N. T. SITDATION WANTED - By young man with 3J^ years" experience In cut flower and plant trade Please state wages when writing. Address E L A. care American Horist. Chicago. SITDATION WANTED- By a sober, industrious man. middle aged, single, as asslsiant In green- house; capable of taking charge of a small place H 8 W, care American Florist, Chicago. SITDATION WANTED-By a young man In a pri- vate or commercial plao; 8 years In last place- open for engagement Nov. 1st. Best of references btate wages with or without board Address P O. Box StS3. Portsmouth, N. H. SITDATION WANTED-By German, age 32. Flrst- claes florist and nurseryman; hard and soft wood propagator. Best of references. Address SCHNITZSI'AHN. care Mr. Wagner, 514 Weils St.. i hlcago. SITDATION WANTKD-As working foreman by a giOd grower and propagator of general stock; can take full charge: lifetime experience. First-class references. Married: Engllth Please state wages etc, Addrss B U, care Amerlcau Florist. SFTDATION WANTED -As head gardener either In public park, cemetery or private ^'rounds by one of many years' experience Id Scotland and Eng- land as well as America: for several years past head gaidener for the Mlcblgan Central R R. J L, care American Florist. w ANTBD-Florlst. elagle man preferred. J. W. and B E. ARNOLD, Omaha, Neb. W ANTE 0-To know the price of second-hand glass piping and boilers Address No. 60, care American Florist. WANTED- Address of Louis Truxler, a practical and ornamental florist TH08 B. Bull, Bakersfleld, Cal WANTED- Assistant In roses and carnations Ad- dress, stating expeilence. wages desired, etc Hr.VTSMAN 1^ Co-, Cincinnati d w ANTEI>-At once, grower of roses, carnations and general stock State wages and references Mrs. H. 8ALVESON, Petersburg, III. WANTED-A small, second-hand hot water boiler sufficient to neat 1600 ft 1>^-Inch pipe. Address Vaughan's Seed Stork, Box SS8, Chicago. WANTED— Young man wltb some knowledge of greenhouse work. State wages wanted with board. Address B, care American t'lorlst. WANTED— Reliable, competent man. Fine roses mums. etc. Also assistant. Address J. T. WILLIAMSON, LaRose Gardens. Memphis. Tenn. WANTED— Good, reliable, experienced grower of cut flowers and general stock. Good wages to right man. Address, with leferdLces, A, F. BARBS, Kansas City, Mo. WANTED AT ONCE-Growerof roses, carnations, mums and general stock, and a good propa- gator SoO.OOperm^nlh with board and room Refer- ences^ C. apMFELD. Clay Center, Kan. WANTED-One or two man wltb tmall capital to lun my greenhouse plant. No cjmpetltlon, good location, best shipping facilities A flne oppor- t"°'ty. Mrs l B , care American Florist, WANTE 0— At once, young man of good character to take charge of small retail greenhouse. Must be willing to work 125 per month with board. Ad. J. W. MARSHALL. Jr. tM Av , Meridian, Miss. TO^ANTBD-Good all-around florist; one who can ▼ ' care lor roses, carnations and a general line of plants A steady position and raise lb wages to the right man. Address J. B. YEATS, Champaign, 111. WANTKD-Young man with some experience to work m greenhouses, roses, caroaUons and cut flowers generally. Must have references from last employer. State wages wanted with board. Address K. care American Florist. lA/ANTED — Flrstrclnss rose grower, American T» Beautle,, to worK under superintendent. Must come well recommended from good parties The right man can get a flrst-c'ass position. Address Lakeview Rose Gardens, Jamestown, N. r. HTANTED-Experlenced man In oQioe to assist and " pack flowers for wholesale mariet, to wait on customers and do design work. Only reliable, com- petent man wanted, with flrst-rlsss references. Ad- ores* DESIGNER, care Eastern Oflice Am. Florist, 67 uromfleld St., Boston, Mass. FOR SALE- An exceptional offer. If taken soon. In good growing town of 18 OCO, doing a good busi- ness. Hot water heat. 4000 feet of glass . Best of reasons for selling. Price and terms right. BAB, care American Florist. WANTFR'^^'O Young Men, for Rose ■■^■■■"■' and Carnation Houses. F. BURKI, Bellevue, Pa. WANTED-rLORIST. To (.'row roses, carnations, violets, 'mums and general greenhouse stock. Send reference of last employer. Steady work tor the right man. Address MRS. P. 1319 N. Michigan Ave. WIGGINS, SAGINAW cm, MICH. FOREMAN WANTED. For range of 175,(X)0 square feet of glass. Must be a man of unquestioned ability and character, and an up-to-date grower, accustomed to hand- ling men where Roses, Carnations. 'Mums, Palms Ferns, liulbous and Bedding Stock is grown' Permanent position tor right party. J. F. WILCOX, Council Bluffs. Iowa. WANTED— Stock clerk and foreman for Wholesale Order Dept.; perma- nent position to right part>; give age, experience, wages, reference and full particulars in reply. Address PLANT SEED CO., St, louis, Mo. FOR SALE. 50 H. P. Horizontal Steam Boiler, including all fittings. Cheap for cash. J. A. BUDLONG, 37 & 39 Randolph St., CHICACO, ILL. For Sale. GREENHOUSE PROPERTY ^ At Nyack, N. Y. A plot 220x125 feet, on which are four Rosehouses, J 00x18x6, each house heated by a No. 16 Hitchings Boiler; and seven houses, each about 64x11 ft., heated by flues. This property will be sold cheap to quick cash buyer. HITCHIN6S & CO., 333 Mercer St. NEW Y ORK 350 The American Florist. Oct. ^3, s Carnation Blooms ■■ SHIPPED DIRECT K FROn QREENHOUSE TO ALL POINTS. S. Chicago Carnation Co., i"""' | Southern Wild Smilax. NEW CROP NOW READY. Caldwell The Woodsman Co. inc. Also I. B. DEAMUD, CHICAGO, ILL, L. J. KRESHOVER, New York, N. Y., M. RICE & CO., Philadelphia, Pa., THE VAIL SEED CO., Indianapolis, Ind Wbol^ale ffower/arK^ Cincinnati, Oct. 11. Roses, Beauty 6 0O@35.0O Bride 3.00@ 4.0O Bridesmaid 3.00® 4 00 " Meteor 3.60® 4.01) Perle 2.00® 3.00 Carnations 1.00® 1.50 ( ■hrysanthemums 12.60@I5-00 Cosmos .50 Asters 50® 1.00 Lilies— Album and Bubrum 4.00® 5.00 Lily of the valley 4.00 Smilax 12 50 Adiantum 100 Common ferns .15 Asparagus 50.00 St. Louis, Oct. 1 1. Eoses, Bride, Bridemaid 2. Or® 4.00 Beauty, 12 to 20 inch stems 8.0O@12.5O long 15.00@2O.G0 Perle 2.00® 4.00 Meteor 2.00® 4.00 Kaiserin 3.00® 5 00 Carnations, common 75® 1.00 choice 1.50® 2.00 Lilv of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Smilax 12.60 Adiantum 60® 1.00 Tuberoses 3.00® 4.00 Galax per 1000 1.00 Milwaukee, Oct. 11. * Roses, Beauty, long, per doz. 2.00® 3.00 " •• med " 1 00® 1.50 " " short " .50® .75 Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 5.00 Meteor 3 00® 5.00 Kaiserin 4.00® 6.00 Golden Gate 4.0C® 6.00 I'erle 3.00® 4.00 Carnations, ordinary 1.00® 1.50 fancy 2 00 Adiantum 75® 1 .00 Common ferns .26 Smilax 15.00 Asparagus 65.00 Galax leavts .20 Pittsburg, Oct. 11. Eoses, Beauty, fancy 20.00@25.00 extra 10.00®15 00 " " No. 1 5.00® 8.00 culls 2.00® 4.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 6 00 " Meteor 2.00® 6 00 Perle 2.00® 4.00 Cusin 2.00® 4.00 " Liberty 4.00® 6. CO Carnations, ordinary 50® .75 fancy 1.00® 1.50 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Smilax 12.50®15.0O Gladioli 2.00® 3.00 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Asparagus 35.«®50.00 Sprengerii 25® .35 Dagger ferns per lOOO, 2.00 Asters 50® 1.00 Chrysanthemums 18.00 Denver, Oct. 10. Roses, Beauty, select 12 50@20 . 00 " " ordinary 3.00® 7.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 4.00 Meteor 2.00® 4.00 Perle, Wootton 2.00® 4.00 Carnations, ordinary 1. 00® 1.50 fancy 2 00 Lily of the valley 4.00 Callas 12.50 Harrisii 12.50 Violets single 75® 1.00 " double 50® .75 Galax Leaves .20 Asparagus 60.00 Smilax 15.00 ferns .30 0mnmmTTmmTTmmmnmmnmTTmmmTTmmTTTnmTfmTTmTmmTTmTmmmTra I J. B. DEAMUD. I 51 WABASH AVE. CHICAGO. We are now receiving; some very fine Roses and Carnations and shall be pleased to have your orders. Am. Beauties are first-class. Per doz. AM. BEAUTIES, ex. long $3.U0 24-inch 2.50 18 ■' 2.00 12 •• 1.50 short i .50 to 1. 00 Per 100 BRIDES, MAIDS $2. 00 to $4.00 METEORS, KAISERINS 3.00to 5.00 PERLES 2.00to 3.00 CARNATIONS 1.00 to 1.50 VALLEY 4.00 to 5.00 SMILAX 12.50 Per 100 VIOLETS, double t Jl.flO " single .75 ADIANTUM... 60to .75 ASPAR.VGUS 50.00 FANCY FERNS. ...$1.50 per M. .20 IVY LEAVES .50 "I No. 1 contains 15 lbs., $2.50 ,-.r rvTVPTT's ^°-'^ " 20 " 3.25 <_ALD\\ELLS \so.3 " 25 " 3.75 WILD SMILAX. tJo..=i •• 40 ■' 5.50 J No. 6 '■ 50 ■■ 6.50 ^^"Prices subject to change without notice. P. AND D. AT COST. I CATTIiEYAS, $6.00 per dozen. | EiuiiiiiiiiiimiaiiiiUimuiitimiimiiuumiuuHmiituiiitiiiAiiimuAmuiiUiiuiiimua BENTHEY & CO. F. BENTHtV, Manager. FLORISTS. Wholesale and Commission.... CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. 41 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Am. Beauties, long per doz. $3.00 to $3.00 medium " 1. 00 to 1.60 short ■• .75 to 1.00 Brides and Maids per 100, 3 00 to 4 00 Penes •• 3 00 to 4.10 Kaiserin •■ 4.00 to 6.00 Meteors " 3.00 to 5.00 CARNATIONS, fancy per 100, $1 50 to $2.00 good quality. " 1.00 VrOLETS, good single ' 1.00 ORCHIDS, C^UIevas per doz. 6.00 VALLEY ". per lOO. 4.00 to 5.00 SMILAX •■ 1200tol5.00 ASPARAGUS perstring. 50 to .75 ADIANTUlVl per 100, .75 to 1.00 WOOD FERNS per 1000, 1.50 HOLTON & HUINKEL CO.Tl --Wholesale Cut flowers-- I 457 Milwaukee Street. MILWAUKEE, WIS. CUT FLOWERS. * * * * Shipping orders receive prompt and careful attention. C. C. POLL WORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis. 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 pilces. HARRY A BUNYARD. - 42 west 28th street, new YORK. Southern Wild Smilax. New crop now ready for shipment, my dt-scriptive circular and price list. Write for I guar- antee that all troods shipped by me will be of best quality, hand picked, and of standard weight. I solicit your standing orders for the above goods. Reduced express rates to all points. Address all orders to, by wire via Georgiana, J. G. BARROW. RED LEVEL. ALA. Galax Leaves at Wholesale ORDERS FILLED PROMPTLY. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. ....J. 0. LOVEN.... igoo. 7 HE American Florist. 351 E. C. AMLING, 32-34-36 Randolph St. LONG DISTANCE TEi EPHONE CENTRAL 1977. The Largest, Best Equipped and t Most Centrally Located Wholesale • Cut Flower House in Chicago. ! CHICAGO, ILL. I BEAUTIFS Extra long stem per dozen, $3 00 Stems, 30 inches " 2.50 " 24 " " 2.(j0 " ao " " 1.50 " 15 " ■• 1.2i " 18 " " 1.(0 8 " " .75 ROSES Brides and Maids per 100, $3.00— 5.00 Meteors and Kaisenn " 4 00—5.00 Perles •' 3 00— 4. CO Roses, good seconds " 2.00 MISCBLLANEOUS 'Muno per doz., 1.60 — 2.50 Alyssum per 100, ,25 Valley " 4.00 Violets " .50—1.00 CARNATIONS Standard soris per 100, 1.00— 1.50 Fancy sorts '• 2.00—2.50 I Including such varieties as Dorothy, Ethel Crocl^er, G. H. Crane, The Marquis. Mrs. Lawson", Genevieve Lord, Mrs. Bradt, White Cloud, .Jubilee, Iriumph, America and Mary Wood. | DECORATIVE Asparagus per string. .35— .50 Galax, gleen per 1000, $1.00; piT 100, .15 Ferns, per 1000. $1.50 " .20 Leucothoe sprays '• .75 Ivy Leaves " .50 Adiantum " .75 Srailax per dozen. 1.35 Wi d Smilax, parlor brand percase, 3.25 medium " 4.25 large '■ 6 50 "V^r© GSkn. ett et-Xl. -tlrtn.^^ sttpply e-verytlilng: to t>© In^d ±rx Olnlo^ eo. t WEILAND-AND-RISCH GROWERS and SHIPPERS, 59 WABASH AVE. CHICAGO, s tS d? AmeMcan Beauty, 36-in. stems . 30 24 20 15 '■ 12 Per dozen. $3.00 2.50 2 00 : 1.50 1.25 1.00 short stems 50c to .75 Carnationi per 100, $1 to 1.50 Violets per 100, 1.00 Volley per 100, $4 to 6.00 Caltleyas per doz., B.OO ROSES Per ICO Liberty $3 00 to$.i.00 Golden Gate 3.00 to 6. GO Brides 2.00 to 4 00 Maids 2.00 I o 4 00 Mi-teors 3.00to 4 00 Kaiserio 4.00t,o 6.00 Perles 2.00 to 4.00 Seconds 2.00 Asparagus per striae. 50 Smilax per doz , 1 50 Lilies ■• 1.60 Adiantum per 100, Wild Smilax. Parlor brand, per case, $3.25; medium, J4.25; large, $5 5( WE GROW ALL OUR OWN FLOWERS AND GUARANTEE THEIR FRESHNESS. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Vbol^ale pbwer/arH^ \ WHOLESALE GROWER OF '•^ CUT FLOWERS j ROSES AND CARNATIONS \ A SPECIALTY. t 37-39 Randolph St., CI1ICA00, ILL ^ WIETOR BROS. .1 Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. I A. G. PRINCE & CO. Wtiol6§al6 Gill Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Agent* tor the HluBdale Roue Co. Special attention paid to sblpplng orders. 7i and 78 Wabas^i Avenue. Telepliane Main 32C8. CHICAGO. Whoieiale Growers Chicago, Oct. 12. Roses, Beauty, extra long stems 3 ■' " 30 inch 24 " 20 " 15 " 12 '• 8 " " Bride, Bridesmaid Perle Meteor " La France " Golden Gate " Liberty Kaiserin Carnations " fancy Chrysanthemums, per doz. 1.5Ct^'3 Lily of the valley Adiantum Common ferns per 1,000 1.50 Smilax per dozen 1.25('?' 1.50 Asparagus. ..per dozen 5.00(['' 6.00 Ivy leaves, per 100 Tuberoses per dozen .50 00@4.00 2.60 2.00 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 3.00® 5.00 2 00® 4.00 3.01.® 5.00 2.00(ai 4.00 6 00® 8.00 4 00® 6.00 4.0UM 6,00 1.0U(n 1.25 1.5C(!i 2.00 00 i.mii- 5.00 .75 64 WABASH AVE. CHICAGO a. H. Cor Wabash Ave and Randolph 3t Sayi "Saw it (n the pftOBisT." Nvwywwv E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- cm FLOWERS Hunt'5 Flowers Qo Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. PETER REINBERG, Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers. 600,000 FEET OF GLASS. Headquarters for American Beauty. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. GEO. REINBERG, "SJr?,.! Cut Flowers Choice American Beauties We will take care of your trders at reasonablf prices. Prompt atteuttou. B1 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and A||4 d.00 Carnations 76® 1 00 '■ fancy 1.60 Lily of the valley 3.0C@ 4.00 Tuberoses 3.00 Asters l.OO Violets, single 25(" .50 double 50(n .75 Asparagus 35.00(eAi§:nH. H.G.BERNING Wholesale riorist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... J322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Woodroffe & Bernheimer, Wholesale Florists 1604 LUDLOW STREET. Phone 1-42^9-A. PHILADELPHIA. ConslenmentB Solicited. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. I3TH AND FILBERT STREETS. '""??h'2^^^'S9.d. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Consignmenti of Choice Valley and Roses solicitad, Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17lh Street. PHIUtDELPHIA, PA. Long Distance Phone 1-41-26 D. Consignments ol Roses, Carnations, Violets solioltet. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, 17 S. 11th St., Telephone 63-64, PHIUDELPBIA. Orders by mall, telegraph or telephone will reoelre prompt attention. GonslRDmentB of good stock solicited. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... LargestGrower^.,... 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. IVlons dibtance 'phonb at either flacb JOHN B. FERGUSON, Wholesale florist, NO. 6 DIAMOND MARKET SQUARE^ PITTSBURG. PA. Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets Solicited. The Cincinnati Gut Flower Co., S&t'o. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Snipping Orders ROSE GROWERS SEEKING A GOOD MARKET CAN FIND ir BY CONSIGNING TO A. H. LANGJAHR. 19 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN N. Y. OVER 150 FLOWER STORES IN BROOKLYN. MONEY SURE. TEN YEARS ESTABLISHED. jgoo. The American Florist. 363 TOP GRADE Carnations BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS T^±X^r of tla^e "Valley. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Telephone No. 199R Madison Square. YOUNG & NUGENT, WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^^^%^^^^""^' SUPERB ORCHIDS, VIOLETS and VALLEY. Choice ROSES and CARNATIONS, all leading varieties, also rare novelties. Shipping a Specialty. «nthemums as well as roses and carnations. Skowhegan, Me.— F. G. Danforth, of Norridgewock, has purchased what is known as the Whittier property here and will erect an extensive range of green- houses. Patchogue, N. Y.— Frank Niquet has gone to Warren-on-the-Hudson to take a position on the place of James Spcyer. His business has been leased by Eugene Blanjean. Poughkeepsie, N. Y.— At the quarterly meeting of the Dutchess County Horti- cultural Society, held on October 2, it was decided that the annual exhibition should take place on November 6, 7 and 8. W. G. Saltford was appointed man- ager; W. Sloan and John Galvin, press committee; S. Goldring and J. H. Troy, judges of cut flowers; Wm. Turner and G. H. Hale, judges on plants. Donations and premiums ttiis year will exceed those of any former year by $50. SEVERAL very large shipments of JAPAN LONGI ^LORUM h:ivr arrived in very bad condition— more than half of the bulbs having been lost hv heating. This larae loss will make a sn.arcity in this article, and probably many deah'rs will be unable to fill tlieir orders in full. If >'ou do not succeed in i^etting vour full supplies, we have still to offer a line lot of BERMUDA-GROWN LONGIFLORUM These Bulbs are ill splendid shape. \Vt to ihe case. .■an supply ih^ui at, Sl4 PER CAGE; 350 Bnlbs We also huve a tine stock uf LILIUM HARRISII 7-9 ircb size is generally scan-e, but we have a very line stock of this size still on hand — a lot of bulbs that were lelt in tiie ground and dug late, and in consetiueni^e tliey are in grand shape. Bulbs are plump, bright and clean, and as flue a lot of Harrisli as anyone would want to handle. We can supply ihes". as long us uosold. as follows: 5-7's, 400 bulbs to the ease, only $16 per case. 7-9s. 2(.0 bulbs to the case, only $18 per case. Order at once before we are eold out. We also offer a very fine stock of ^ WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS Ti Extra quality bulbs, 12-15 rtni, incase 1< its, 2100 bulbs to the case. $16.00 per 1000. g Paper White Narcissus Grandiflora « Case lots, about 1300 bulbs to the case, |7.50 per 1000. ^ 5% discount from above-named prices wlien casli is remitted with order. I F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York ...SPECIAL BULB OFFER... FRENCH WHITE BOMAN HTACINTHS— 12-15 cent, at $1 ,79 per 100; $16 00 per 1000. DOUBLE VON SION NARCISSUS— Large Double Nosed Hulbs at J1.75 per 100; $16,50 per 1000, PAPER WHITE GRAND. NARCISSUS— 75 cts, per 100; $6,75 per 1000, 7REEBIA REFRAGTA ALBA— 50 cts, per 100; $4.00 per ICOO. CHINESE SACRED tlLIES— Per hast. •! (30 bulbs), $1 .50; per mat (130 bulbs), $5,50, 217 and 219 Market Street. PHILADEI^PHIA, FA. JOHNSON & STOKES, Seedsmen, BULBS! BULBS! BULBS! White Romans. 12-15, at $1 6;) { rer too. Doub e Nosed Von \ Sion (large) $2.00 per 100. Paper Whites, large size, (fv $1.00 per 100. Harrisii, 5- I 7. at $5 00 per 100; 7-9 at JHO.OO. Lilium LonKiflorum, large flowering, 7-9, at | $7.00 per 100. Special prices on Dutch Hyacinths and Tulips. ! . THE VAIL SEED CO., Indianapolis, Ind. j ■ «ig: FRESH FERN SPORES.^ WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra large package of fresh Spores, sufficient for 3000 planti, with full cultural directions, postpaid for $1.00. EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J. We have a surplus of WHITE CALLA BULBS of about I -in. diameter, all bloomers, $4.00 per JOO. A bargain. Sample free. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 84 Randolph St., .CHICAGO. GRASS SEEDS. Kentucky Blue, (Orchard, Timothy, Ked Top, Meadow Fescue, Perennial and Italian Rye Grass, Tall Meadow Oat, Johnson, Bermuda, Creeping Bent, Wood Meadow and other Domestic and Imported varieties, CLOVERS— Red, .Sah- lint;, Al'ulra, Crimson, White, Alsike, Japan, etc, WOno, STUBaS & CCS 'EVtRGREEN" and "SHADY GREEN" Lawn Grasses are giving the best satis- faction everywhere. Put up in packages and bulk. Special low prices to the trade, OIVIOXW SETS Ye'lowandPotato Wholesale prices fcr present or future deliveries. WOOD, STUBBS &. CO.. Ihe Largest and Best Colleclion of Seeds in Ky., LOUISVILLE. KY. A,lway8 mention the American Florist ESTABLISHED 1802 'S SEEDS BULBS NOW READY ROMAN HYACINTHS DUTCH HYACINTHS NARCISSUS TULIPS Etc., Etc., Etc. Wholesale Bulb Catalogue Mailed On Application. J.M.THORBURN&CO: (late of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW VORI Hollar. Finest Qnallty, Any Quantity. Write us for prices delivered at your door, CALDWELL The WOODSMAN CO inc. Etergreen.Ala. BOSTON FERN ^a^U^. when writing advertiieri. L. H. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchester, MasS. tgoo. The American Florist. 355 SEASON 1900-1901. Your Wants are Our Wants. WE CAN FILL YOUR ORDER, NO MATTER WHAT IT IS. WE HAVE FINE Bridesmaids, Meteors, Peries, Carnations, Beauties, Violets, Valley, Brides, The Best; All Varieties in Season. ALL FLOWERS AT CHICAGO MARKET RATES. Cut flower Price List Beauties, long $20.00 to $25 00 " medium 10 00 to 15 00 short 6.00 to 8 00 One trial order will convince you Per 100 that our prices and the qual- ity of our goods are snort e.uuto sou • , j Brides, Maids 2.00 to 4.00 rignt. ! I I ! I Peries and Meteors 2.00 to 4.00 Carnations 1.00 to 150 it^^ J^- ^^ WRITE FOR OUR PRICES ON Valley 4 00 ^<^-*- f«- -^^ WIRE WORK. YOU CANT Common Ferns per 1000, 2,00 S-»" perdoz,$125to 150 DUPLICATE THEM Asparagus " 6 00 Leucothoe Sprays 75 1.00 ANYWHERE. Galax, Green $1.00 per 1000 KENNItOTT BROS. CO., Wholesale Commission Florists 42 and 44 East Randolph St., till noon Sundays and holidays. ^ Store open till 6:30 p. m. week days, r^ ww \(^ f^f\f\ 356 The American Florist. Oct. ^3< The {;;luRSERY TRai^s. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Theo. J. Sjiith Pres.; N. W. Hale, Vice-Pres.; George C. Seager. Rochester, tJ. Y., Sec'y. J. E. Smith, of Ridley Park, Pa., is about to retire from the nursery business. Missouri apples have thus far taken eight first prizes at the Paris Exposition. S. D. WiLLABD, of Geneva, N. Y., has been tendered appointment as director of the pomological exhibitions at the Pan-American Exposition. Thaddbus N. Yates has succeeded to the business of his brother, the late David G. Yates, the Mount Airy Nurseries, established 1869, at Philadelphia. Missouri apples will be represented by counties at the Pan-American Exposi- tion, a space ot 1800 square feet having been alloted, to properly fill which will require about 200 barrels of apples. Storage will be provided free by the Armour Packing Co. at Kansas City. As the result of the efforts of the East- ern Nurserymen's Association the Cana- dian oflicials have extended the period of admission of nursery stock from the United States, under the same regula- tions as prevailed last spring, from Octo- ber 15 to December 15. The original intention was to withdraw the privilege November 15. SpriiigField, O. The National League of Improvement Associations was organized here Octo- ber 10 by a convention of prominent ladies and gentlemen from all parts of the country. Prof. Charles Zueblin, of the University of Chicago, was chairman and D. M. Rowe, ot Dayton, secretary. The constitution and by-laws adopted provide that all special commercial or religious organizations having as an object the fostering of outdoor art shall be entitled to membership at a cost of $2 for every 100 or fraction; individual members $1. The league will organize village improvement associations everywhere. Springfield will be headquarters, where the disseminating of plans ot work will be made. These officers were elected: President, John L. Zimmerman, Spring- field; first vice-president, Edwin L. Shuey, Dayton; second vice-president, Mrs. Conde Hamlin. St. Paul, Minn.; recording secretary, E. G. Rouzahn, Day- ton; corresponding secretary, D. J. Thomas, Springfield; treasurer, Frank Chapin Bray, Cleveland; organizer. Miss Jessie M. Good, Springfield. Regulations Regarding San Jose Scale. The United States Department of Agri- culture has collected and published as Circular No. 41, Second Series, the regu- lations ot those foreign countries which have, through fear ot the introduction of San Jose Scale, adopted measures pro- hibiting the importation ot American plants and fruits or requiring inspection before admission. Austr»-Hungary prohibits the impor- tation of American plants or fruits or wrappings which have contained same which show presence ot the scale. The ports of admission are limited to three. Belgium permits the importation of American plants and fruits through certain ports if the shipments bear cer- tificates from competent authorities; otherwise the shipments are held for inspection and destroyed if found infected by scale. British Columbia requires inspection at wharf or station by her own officials. Infested shipments are ordered disin fected or destroyed. Canada prohibits importations of nur- sery stock from the United States, Aus- tralia, Japan and Hawaii, requiring the destruction of stock arriving. Green- house plants, herbaceous plants, conifers, bulbs and tubers are exempt. Certain periods are named during which pro- hibited stock may be imported through certain ports after fumigation. The Cape ot Good Hope prohibits the importation of all plants and truits from the United States. France prohibits the importation of living plants from the United States and admits fruits only after inspection. Germany prohibits the importation ot plants, also fruits when inspection shows presence of scale. Dried or evaporated fruits are now admitted at certain ports without inspection. The Netherlands prohibit the importa- tion of American plants unless accompa- nied by certificate of inspection at port ot shipment. New Zealand admits live plants only at Dunedin, Christ Church, Wellington and Auckland, when accompanied by certificate or after fumigation. Switzerland prohibits the importation of plants. Turkey has interdicted the importa- tion of trees, plants and fruit from the United States. St. Paul. WEATHER BAD AND TRADE GOOD.— OPEN- ING OF THE SEASON VERY AUSPICIOUS. — STATE OF SUPPLY.^WHAT THE GROW- ERS ABE PROVIDING. — CHRYSANTHEMUMS LATE.— NOTES. The weather has been very bad ot late but sales have been very good; in fact the volume for September was larger than ever before for the same month. Roses and carnations constitute the main stock in trade in the line of cut flowers. A few late asters are seen and a tew early chrysanthemums are com- ing in, but neither have any influence on the state of the market. Cosmos is seen occasionally and assists in making a store bright and attractive, but it sells slowly. The first crop of early planted roses is on and flowers, as a rule, are of good quality. Golden Gate is coming in quite plentifully. The flowers are large and last a long time, but the variety is not a general favorite with the elite trade. Carnations are coming in quite freely but the supply is inadequate to the demand. G. H. Crane has been planted extensively, quite superseding Jubilee and other red varieties. The plantings of Mrs. Bradt have been larger than here- tofore, also of Chicago, its fine red sport. Chrysanthemums appear to be later than usual and but few good blooms will be had before October 25. There are fre- quent calls for violets but none are yet in the market. Decorative plants are in good demand. Nice specimens of the Boston tern sell on sight. People seem to realize the value of this beautiful vari- ety as never before. John Nilsen has sold his greenhouses on West Seventh street to Hangen & Swanson and isnow working for August S. Swanson. E. F. Lemke is again man- aging the houses on Hague avenue which he rented to Hangen & Swanson. Carl Johnson, salesman for several years in L. L. May & Company's city store, has accepted a s'milar position with Olsen's department store, Minne- apolis. Felix. Lynchburg, Va.— Harry R. Brownhas gone into business with "(.GOO feet ot glass. Mr. Brown had formerly been with his father, H. W. Brown, at Dan- ville. Springfield, III —The prizes in the floricultural classes at the late state fair were pretty evenly divided among the three firms which exhibited, namely, the South Side Floral Company, Brown & Canfield and Louis Unverzagt. It rained every day of the fair and it is estimated that the deficit will amount to about $17,000. Trade is fairly good, but the florists look for busy times the coming season. BydrMEas Magnificent Strong Stock, with 4 to 7 Crowns ; Otaksa, Red Branched, Thos. Hogg, PRICE $10 per 100; $85 per 1000. Send for our wholesale price-list of Roses, Cle- matises, Shrubs, Trees, etc., etc. Our representative. MR. J. AUSTIN SHAW, is now in New England, and we should be pleased to have him call upon prospective purchasers of any stock in our lint-. rjiin Hn Newark. lIHo uO, , New York Hedge Plants I HEHLOCK 5PRUCE Lverorccn nor way sprucb " I AMERICAN ARBOKVITAES ( CALIFORNIA PRIVET npririimiK } o***fHiri|.iivi- uiHl Price IJst rn,. Cnrrants, Ooosebt- rries juid other Small Fruit Plants. Kxtraquality. Warranted true, T. S. HUBUARU CO., FKCDONIA, N, Y* /poo. The American Florist. 357 Wm PARK TLORAL CO. IF YOU COMMENCE NOW to buy our Roses for your winter's supply, you can depend on hav- ing good stock the entire season. Regular customers will have the preierence during the time that good Roses are always scarce. Roses grown in a place like ours are best for your trade. Modern equipment, adapted especially to Rose culture; natural gas fuel, growers who do not give a thought to any kind of flowers but Roses, and above all, a place the size of ours, 100,000 feet of glass, all planted in Roses; this places us in a better position to always supply you with good stock than any other place in the West. A visit here would convince you. Place your regular shipping orders with E. C. Amliog, Chicago. He sells nearly our entire out-put. SOUTH PARK FLORAL CO. -CARNATIONS CHEAP TROM THE FIELD- 2000 General Maceo, selected, first size 2000 General Gomez, selected, first size 5 OO 3000 America, selected, first size, fine 5 00 400 Avondale, new, fine, first size 8.00 400 Mrs. Bertram Lippincott, extra fine plants 8.00 700 Mrs. Frances Joost, selected, first size 6.00 2000 Mrs. Frances Joost, second size 4.00 700 Melba, very large plants 6 00 1000 Melba, second size 3,00 Per 100 Per 1000 $5.00 $45.00 45 00 45.00 $35 00 25.00 ROBT. CRAIG & SON, Market and 49th Streets, PHILADELPIIIA, PA. GRAND OFFER TO CLOSE. We ar« compe'led to move the Per ion Per lOOl 1000 Bridesmaids 3!4-in. pots, $1.50 %\> 00 500 •• 3 ■■ 1.00 9 OO 3500 Brides 3 " 1 .tO 12 00 1200 ■• 2 " I. mi 9.0) 3000 Meteors 3 " 1.50 15.00 500 Mme. Cliatenay ...4 " l.so 100 Mme. Cusin 3 •■ 1 00 12o " " 4 " 1.50 We must have ro:m. A grand benefit to anyone desiring good Roie Plmts. Per 100 200 9 ilden Gate 2S4-in. pels, $1.60 50 Lad.v Dorothea 2}J ••' 1.50 700 Maid of Honor 4 " 2 00 7u0 '• " 2H " 1.00 Latania Borbonica 3-in. pots, J15 00 Areca Lutescens 4 " 25. CO Coeos Weddeliaua 3 " 15.00 Asparagus Porengerii . 6 3 2 Ficus Elastica, 6-in. pots. 50c, 75; 7aQd 8-in. pots. $1. Boston Ferns, 6-in. pans 7 " 8 " $1 Per 100 -in. pots,.$J5.00 6.00 3.00 and 81 .00 each 5U to $2 00 ■• 60c '■ 750 " ,00 to .$1.50 " Plants are vigorous and unusually fine, and will be carefully packed. We guarantee them to be right in every respect. LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS, Jamestown, N. Y. CARNATIONS.. X-fes Specialties. Field Grown Plants. F. DORNER & SONS CO., LA FAYETTE, IND. Send for Price List. Baby Primrose, Vi incD, $2.00 per 100; 3/j-incb. $4.00 per 100. Browailia Gigantei. 2'4-in., }3 per 100; rooted cuttings, $1.50 per 100 Begonia Glore de Lorraine, 2'i-in.. $1.50 per dozen; 3-in.. $2.50 per dozen. Plants tre *l, and your money back if not aati&fdctory. t ASH. PLEASE. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. CARNATION PLANTS. WHITE CLOUD $4.OOperl0O MRS. BRADT 5.00 FLORA HIi.Land EVANSTON.... 4.00 GOLD NUGGHT 4.00 SCOTT, POKTl.V and VICTOR ;!.00 ROSE PLANTS. METEORS. 3-inch pots $1.60 per lOO BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, 3-in. pots 2.00 Special price to close out. and in line shape. Strictly first-class A. G. PRII^CE & CO. , 76 & 78 Wabash Av., Chicago 358 The American Florist. Oct. n. Our pasTiMEs. Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and eyoling readers are solicited ana will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department »o Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass.; Bobt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Obioago, 111. At S>t. Louis. The St. Louis Florists' Bowlirg Cliab rolled four games Monday night, Octo- ber 8, when the visitors were C. W. Scott, of Chicago, and Theo. Miller, of this city. The latter will become amem- ber of the club on next Monday. The scores were as follows: Player 1st 2d 3d 4th Av 0. A. Kuehn 221 143 169 193 179 F.C.Weber 166 188 169 123 167 J. J. Beneke Vfl 117 144 140 Wm. Adels 135 135 161 138 135 C.C.Sanders Ill 175 122 132 John Young 119 130 104 135 122 C.W.Scott 122 81 9j 100 Theo. Miller 49 121 74 81 M. At Chicago. The Chicago Florists' Bowling Club went "up against the real thing" at Anson's alleys, Monday evening, October 3, when they tackled the All Stars, the best team Chicago can afford. Degnan rolled two games and Asmus then took his place. The following score shows how well the florists acquitted them- selves. Florists 1st 2d 3d Total E. F. Winterson 181 166 178 525 Degnan-Asmus 130 171 189 490 P. J. Hauswinh 173 170 137 480 Chas. Balluff 2f'8 181 1E4 543 G. StoUery 193 158 179 630 Total 885 816 837 2568 AllStars t3a 956 8j7 2649 The bowlers who represented Chicago at New York last August were enter- tained at the Bismarck Hotel Thursday evening by a number of their friends. At Flatbush. The Flatbush boys rolled their first game on the new bowling alleys Thurs- day evening, October 4. The attendance was large as befitting the importance of the event, quite a number of ladies view- ing the animated scene from the visitors' balcony. The alleys are located in a spacious pavilion, eight on the ground floor and two in the basement and the entire equipment, pins, balls, etc., is new and up-to-date. The bowlers were delighted with the alleys although, as the following table shows, no phenome- nal scores were recorded. A nice lunch was served during the evening. Player 1st 2d Player 1st 2d E. Dailledouze.143 113 Raynor 140 119 Riley 176 151 Schmutz 126 123 A.Zell.T 132 138 Mellis lU 130 P. Dailledouze..I26 103 Wooker 88 99 H. Dailledouze.165 13U Woerner 103 77 C. Zeller 63 101 Fairman 98 99 Stewart 147 130 Ford 110 89 Langjahr 81 89 Welsing 75 87 ButterSeid 88 120 Thennis 120 114 At New York. The New York Florists' Bowling Club met on the evening of Monday, October 8, for the purpose of electing officers and mapping out the winter's campaign. There were enough members present to fill all the offices and a couple more besides. President O'Mara held down the chair with characteristic dignity and Treasurer Burns awakened appreciative applause when he announced the posses- sion of a balance, to the good, in cash. After the exchange of mutual compli- ments, unanimous votes of thanks, the election of officers was proceeded with under difficulties, extreme modesty prompting declinations and soft entreat- ies until, at last, the list was filled as fol- lows: President, J. M. Theilmann; vice- president, A. L. Marshall; treasurer, A. S. Burns; recording secretary, Theo. Lang; there being seven seconders to each nomination. On the selection of captain there was a tie between Messrs. Traendly and Theilmann but on the sec- ond ballot Capt. Traendly triumphed. Messrs. Traendly, Burns and Lang were appointed a committee to select alleys and arrangi dates for practice games during the coming season. A vote of thanks was passed to Chairman Roehrs and his assistants in recognition of their eflective services in connection with the recent convention tournament. Alfred Zeller, of Flatbush, was present and in extending an informal invitation to the new Flatbush alleys advised that all bring their patent leather shoes with them. Philadelphia. STOCK SHOWS CONTINUED IMPROVEMBNT. — PBICES HAVE AN UPWARD TREND. — TRADE VERY FAIR. — DOINGS HERE AND THERE AMONG GROWERS AND RETAILERS. — PERSONAL MENTION AND VISITORS. The stock of flowers now coming in shows great improvement all along the line. Bridesmaids and Brides are larger and the color of the former is much better. Some very fine Kaiserins are seen, the Brides looking very inferior in comparison. Beauties are scarcer; the stems are cut longer, the buds are larger and the price is also swelling rapidly. What a grand rose is the Beauty, with its luxurious foliage, stiff stem, large flowers of goodcolor,its lasting qualities and delightful fragrance. Truly it is the rose of roses. Tne past week its price has ranged at from 75 cents to $3 per dozen. Teas sell at from $2 to $4 per hundred; Kaiserins, $3 to $6. Carna- tions are waking up; $1 to $2 is the price. The varieties most common so far are Scott, Flora Hill, Eldorado, Cart- ledge, Bradt and Dana. A few Ethel Crocker were sent in by Robt. Craig & Son on October 9 and were fine, although not long in the stem. A few right nice flowers of many varieties have been seen the past week and the stock will soon be offered without apologies. Lily of the valley is in good demand with some days' business using up every available spray. The price is $3 to $4. Cosmos is in and sells for about 50 cents per hundred. No chrysanthemums except a few samples are seen as yet; they seem to be a trifle late in opening this season. Peacock, of Atco, is cutting some very fine dahlias; the colors and flowers are fine; in fact, the dahlia as he grows it is almost like a new flower. Greens are plentiful. Aspara- gus Sprengerii and A. plumosus sell for 25 cents lo 35 cents per bunch, with strings of the latter at 35 cents to 50 cents. Smilax ranges from $12 to .$15. Adiantum is 75 cents to $1 per hundred. Orchids are seen in most of the store windows, cattleyas selling for 25 cents to 35 cents per flower. Alexander Scott, of Robert Scott & Son, is erecting a fine dwelling near the nur- series at Sharon Hill, which he will occupy as soon as completed. He is holding back his first large house of Liberty, preferring to get a crop of extra fine flowers for the holidays rather than bring in a lot of medium stock to com- pete with the surplus stock of the fall season. Robert Craig & Son have prepared an immense bedotmanureinthecenterof one of their largest new houses in which to finish off rubbers and crotons that have been growing outside. A little bottom heat induces a quick root action, which is very beneficial to the plants. They have a great stock of branching rubbers that should find ready sale with the best trade. J. W. Colflesh has just finished a fine greenhouse, with brick walls and brick- hned table spaces inside. This is the way he contends that houses should be built, for then they are there to stay. The house runs east and west, with quite a rise toward the eastern end, so that the sash bars shall cast the least shadow as the sun gets around to the west. Charles Poryzell will soon have to remove from his Fifteenth street store. The block of buildings in which he is situated is to come down about January 1 to make way for an immense office structure with stores beneath. He has not as yet secured another location. The auction sale at Stoke Pogis Nur- series was fully up to the expectation of the proprietors and Mr. Cleary was com- plimented for his able work. There was a large attendance of buyers and good prices were realized, especially on the first day. Robert Stewart has resumed business at his old location. Thirteenth street near Walnut, but in a new store. He has now one of the neatest, up-to-date shops in the city and will, no doubt, largely increase his business the coming season. George C. Watson says that it seems as if there will be more mushrooms grown this season than ever; at least the demand for spawn is constantly increasing. He reports the sale of fall bulbs as also being very satisfactory. H. A. Dreer has received fifty plants of the new fern, Nephrolepis Wittboldii, for trial and stock. Visitors: Luther Burbank, Santa Rosa, Cal.; A.J. McConnell and J. A. Penman, Jr., New York; E. M Wood, Natick; W. G. Eisele, Long Branch; Henry Sie- brecht, New Rochelle. K. New Haven, Conn.— J. N. Champion & Co. have opened a branch store at 856 Chapel street. PoNTiAC, Mich — Charles Watrous has leased the greenhouse business of the Pontiac Floral Company. Walton, N. Y. — The Egleston green- house property has been sold on fore- closure. George St. John was the pur- chaser. Hoeton, Kans— C. H. Hollied has retired from business, Arthur Hopper continuing the place, which is owned by J. D. Stanley. Newark, X. Y.— The Jackson & Per- kins Company has two more houses in course of construction, to be used for propagating roses. Northampton, Mass.— At the meeting of the horticultural society on Tuesday, October 2, G. W. Thorniley, read a paper on the culture of begonias. Benton Harbor, Mich. — Thomas Evans, who has been with the Twin City Floral Co., is starting in business for himself, procuring his stock plants from Crabb & Hunter. igoo. The American Florist. 359 McKellar b Winterson WHOLESALE DEALERS IN === EVERYTHING FOR FLORISTS === CUT FLOWERS 4ND PUNTS. Beauties, long medium " sbort Brides, Maids Perles and Meteors Caroations Valley Lilies Adiantum 'Mums, select per doz , ordinary " Cattleyas, select *' Common Ferns Smilax per doz., Asparagus Ivy per 100, Leucothoe Sprays " Galax. Green per 1000, Per 100 f2n.oo totes. 00 10.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 ti. 1.00 to 4.00 to 12.00 to 2.50 to 1.50 to 5.00 to per lOOe. 81.25 to 5.00 to li.lO 8.01) 5.00 6.00 1.60 5.00 15.00 .75 3.00 3.00 e.oo l.SO 1.50 6.00 .5) .75 1 50 SEEDS AND BULBS. Freesia, Bermuda, select per 1000. $ 5..50 " extra select... " 6.50 Lona:iflorum. 7 to 9 ■' per 100, 10.00 Candidum. extra select " 5.00 Von Sion Narcissus, extra select, jier 1000, 11.50 Paper White " " •• 10.50 Dutch Hyacinths, select, separate colors per 100, 4.50 Crocus, separate colors per lOuO, 2.50 Tulips, extra fine mixed ■■ 7.50 Have also fine stock of named Hyacinths and Tulips and all other seasonable bulb's. Give us your orders. Our prices are right. Trade pkt. Pansy Seed, Florists' Best, oz.. $8.C0 $ .25 Cyclamen. Giant Flowered 50 Calceolaria. Finest Mixture 50 Cineraria. Choicest Mixture 50 Gloxinia Hybrida, Choicest Mixture 60 Primula Obconica, Choicest Mixture 50 ALL SEEDS AND BULBS IN SEASON. SUPPLIES, ETC., ETC. Sphaguum, burlap bales, each. $1; 6 for $ 5.00 wire pressed. " 7.5c; 6 for 4.00 Tobacco Stems, fresh. 20J lbs. for 1.60 Preserved Cycas Leaves, assorted, 24 inches and up. per 100 15.00 Cape Flowers, white, per lb 1.00 coU red. Tissue Paoer, manilla, per ream " " white. '■ Wax " manilla, '■ " white, " Doves, first quality, each, $1.00; per doz. second " .85; 1.50 .50 1.00 1.40 2.00 10.00 9.00 Rubber Aprons, each, .$1.50; per doz 15.00 Full stock of all Supplies, including Ribbons, Tin Foil, Toothpicks, Baskets, Wheat Sheaves, Bouquet Pius, Immortelles. Flower Vases, Jardi- nieres, Artificial Palms, etc. SEND FOR COMPLETE CATALOGUE. Selling Ageatg tor Glass. Building MaterUl, Knilerg, Pu«ty, Afastica. Paints. Oi's. Sod Crushers, Wlilte Lead, Walker's Fertilizers, Imperial Liquid Fertilizers, Insecticides, Ktc. 45.47>49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. 100,000 FERNS IN FLATS At One Cent. Good, hardy plants 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. Pteris Cretica Alba, P. Tremula, P. Sul- cata, P. Hastata, P. Adiantoides, P. Longifolia, Adiantum, Lomaria, Lygo- dium, Nephrodium. Cristatum, Blechnum, Selttginellas, etc., etc. Post orders Wash- ington. JOHN H. LEY, Good Hope, P. C. Orchids ! ^ We have always on hand a very large and fine stock of established and unestablished Orchids. A number of varieties now in sheath and spike. Correspondence solicited. LAGER & HURRELL, su^*"'' ^- -■■ Orchid OrowTB and Importers. Ferns in Variety p^ ,„o 21-4-inch pots $3.00 Cryptomeria Japonica Japan Cedar, 2H-in 5.00 Cyptrus Altermfolius. Umbrella Plant, !!-inoh. 2.00 " 3-inch. 3.00 " 4-inch. 5.00 Grevillea Robusia, Silk Oak, 4-inch 7.00 LOW E.XI'RESS B-iTES. J S. BLOOM. RleGELSVILLE. PA. Latania Palms. Choice itock in fine condition. 5-inch, 3Sc. 6-inch, 50c. 7-inch, 75c. ■ ALSO 1000 FIELD-GROWN ROSES 3 ft. high and stron;;, IJride.. Ma'ds and Meteors. La France and Kaiserin 8 cts. Ready Nov. 10. JOY & SON. NASHVILLE. TENN. 3-INCH. . ...SELECT. Choice, strong stock, which will largely niaki' up for late planting. 1 hey will pay ror them- selves in a few weeks. Absolutely sure to satisfy. $4.00 PER 100 SPECIAL OFFER: We need the room and will payone half of express charKes on orders of 3u0 or more to places within 500 mil.s W. H. CULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. PERLES, MAIDS, Always SELL \A(^ELL AT GOOD PRICES FOR EASTER. THERE IS NO REAL EASTER WITH- OUT THEM. PLANT NOW. ===Japan=== Lilium Longiflorum. WB UAVB A LAIUJB STOCK OP UNUSUALLY FINE BULBS IN THE FOLLWING SI/.E8: Per 100 Per 1000 6to 8-ini-h $3.75 $33.00 7to 9-inch 5.50 50.00 9 to 10- inch 8.75 80.00 ♦ VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO; NEW YORK: 84-80 Kandolph St. 14 Barclay St. 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. The American Florist. 360 The American Florist. Oct. 13, Denver. MEETING OF THE CLUB. — PREPARATIONS FOR THE NOVEMBER SHOW. — A COMMIT- TEE TO PERFECT ALL PLANS. — SCOTT READS AN ESSAY. Arrangements for the flower show to be given by the Denver Florists' Club are slowly taking form, and within a few days the club hopes to be able to announce the lull programme, the nature of the exhibits and the names of the exhibitors. With a view to securing entries from eastern florists the club has been in correspondence with some of the best known men in the country, but no definite replies have yet been received. Thus far the arranging of details for the show has proceeded slowly, as the members of the club have all been busy with their fall work, but at the meeting October 5 a committee o( five was appointed which will take entire charge ot the arrangements and the work is expected to proceed rapidly fiom now on. This committeeconsistsof J. A. Val- entine, A. J. Graham, A. E. Mauff, A. M. Lewis and Bernard Behr. The commit- tee will meet during the week, and it is expected that it will be able at the next meeting to give an outline of its plan for the show. E. T. Klein, chairman of the committee on finance, made a report showing the progress the committee had made in solicitmg subscriptions. He said that liberal donations had been promised. Philip Scott read a paper on "The East- erner," showirg how florists are trained in the east and the advantages which they have to learn the business. He said that there are great opportunities for the trained florist in the west, owing to the climatic advantages. The club discussed the social features to be given during the winter and then adjourned. Newport, Ky. — Lester Benson, who injured several ribs recently by a fall in his greenhouse, was examined with the X ray and aclotof blood was discovered. The injury was not so serious as was at first feared. Latania... Borbonica EXTRA FINE STOCK. Grown cold and not drawn up or pushed with fertihzers. 7 INCn--9 LEAVES, J12.CO per dozen; 2S tor JS2200. 6 INCn--7 LEAVES, 18 00 per dozen; 25 tor #I5 00. 5 INCH--6 LEAVES, |5.C0 per dozen; 25 tor ;|900. This stock must be sold at once. We are crowded for room. ....CASH, PLEASE.... CRITCHELLS, ^^^tM^Mi^^Hii^i: i'iii'iiifii^j^^' ]^^^^iii4i^i:ii'iiifi.lkijiiillk ILmiMft^iHi^MSi^ WANTED: 'MUMS, METEORS, ADIANTUM. WHILE we are able to supply these items in fair quantity and best grades, growers who are producing these specialties in first-class quality can find a ready market here. We solicit correspond- ence and an inspection of our facilities for handMng stock and filling orders. ^J-J-J-J-J-J-J-J-J-J' E>. i^ THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED «NO MOST CFNTRALLY LOCATED WHOLE- ^ SALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO, 4 Acres Field-Grown Carnation Plants, 120,000 Our Carnations this year are very fine. They have been grown with the greatest care, free from disease and are packed light by our improved method of packing, by which we "can send to all parts of the United States in perfect condition. MAYOR PINCREE MELBA SWEETBRIER MRS. FISHER CRIMSON SPORT MAUD ADAMS METEOR ALBERTINI $1-00 pep dozen. JUBILEE ELDORADO McCOWAN L. L. LAMBORN FLORA HILL PORTIA DOROTHY SWEET C. A. DANA 15.00 pBr faundrect. I>Ii:vL,OPJ, :Bloo*arxst>*a.ra:, !*&., MCCARTHY'S PLANT AUCTIONS. Every Tuesday and Friday, 9:30 A. M, for mutual advantage of Grower an 1 Buyer. On Tuesday, October 16, 20,000 assorted Dutch Bulbs. Tulips in finest varieties. Usual line of plants. S-i rKex^-srl&y St. :BOSTOI»ff, AdCiVSiS. CINCIITITATI, O. PRIMROSCS. Per 100 Chinese, single mxd. large flowering fringed, $1,50 ObconicaGRoNDIFLORAand ROSEA 3.00 ASPARAGUS Spn^ngeni, 2-iiioh pots 2.60 *• Plumosus, 2-iuch pots 3,50 Pansy Plants, large flowering, 1000. $2.50 50 CASH PLEASE. JOS. H. CINNINGHAM, Delaware, 0. CARNATIONS 600 Crane, ist s z?. |6; 2d size. $S. 200 Joost, 2d size, S4. 800 Daybreak, 75 Jas. D>an, $3 50. 400 Pingree, f,S. 200 White Cloud, J5. Prices per ILO, CARL RAUTH. Springfield, III. SCOTT, PORTIA, ELDORADO fi and METEOR, $2 per JOG. (> ;■) :) ~) : ) :■) WM. MURPHY, station F, Cincinnati, O. Carnation Grower, MARQUIS CARNATIONS, field grown, $10 to close balance of stock. I. E.MARQIISEE, Syracuse, N.Y. SURPLUS GARNATIUNS. 10.000 FIELD-GROWN Hardv and flrat-class. Uaybreak, $3.50; Flora Hill, $4.60. Scott, $3.50; Dean, $4.00; Crane, $0,00; Joost, $4.50; .1. Young, $1 0; Mrs. Briidt. $7.(j0; Edith Foster, $5 00. GEO. O. CALDWELL, Scranton, Pa. ^r, CARNATIONS Daybreak, Scott, Portia. Silver Sprav, Genesee, CartU'dtie, Jubilee and Triumph. $5 per 100. $40 per 1000 riELD-GROWN VIOLETS, $5 per lOO, 940 per lOOO. Fot-Qrown Violets, 3-inch, 93 per 100; 4 inch, S4 per 100. 10,000 Carnations Flora Hill, $4 per 100, 135 per 1000, Wm. Scott, S3 and $3.50 per 100, 825 and $30 per lOOO. L. MoGowan, $2 50 per 100, $20 per 1000. C. HUMFELD Clay Center, Kas. Please mention the Amencan Flottsl when Wftlmg. IS' CARNATIONS WITH PLENTV OF ROOTS. Send for prices of thirty-five best new and standard varieties. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Daybreak Carnation 2UU0 flne plants, $5 00 per 100, or if;5.00 lor the lot. Also 400 ADUN1UM (INUTtM Ferns, from 6-inoh piits, $10 i^er 100, I'ash with order, E. B SUTTON, JR., Babylon, L. I. Field-Grown Catnations Glacier, Evarston, Jubi ee, Arniazindy, Dana, Meteor, llride&maid. Eldorado, Portia. Scott, all ottiers sold. Fancy stock, $5; ordiuarv. $3. TA^u. DANA R, HERRON. OLEAN, N. Y. jgoo. The American Florist. 361 WITTBOIO'S f All IIST " "EffilV DECORATIVE PLANTS. npHE following quotations ofifer exceptionally good value. There is nothing quoted which we cannot recommend and ship at once, safely by freight, before cold weather. Our stock is larger than ever and particu- larly clean, healthy and vigorous; we offer it on its merit. We have a nice stock of Asparagus in sizes as quoted in tlie list. Kentias==Latanias Varieties Size Pot Kentia B^lmoreana 2i4 Kentia Kelmoreana 3 Kentia Belmoreana 3^ Kentia Kelmor-'ana 4 Kentia Belmoreana 5 Kentia " strong 5 Kentia Belmoreana 6 Kentia '* strong 6 Kentia Belmoreana 7 Kentia Belmoreana 8 Kentia Forsteriana 2^ Kentia I'^orsteriana 3 Kentia Forsteriana Sis Kentia Forsteriana 4 Kentia Forsteriana 5 Kentia '* strong 5 Kentia Forst-riana 6 Kentia " strone 6 Kentia Forsteriana 8 Latania Borbonica 2^ Latania Borbonica 3 Latania Borbonica 3?^ Latania Borbonica 4 Latania Borbonica 5 Latania Borbonica 6 Latania Borbonica 6 Areca Lutescens 2'-4 Areca Lutescens 3i4 Areca Lutescens 4 Heiirht Inches 8 to 9 10 to 12 12to U 14 to 16 16 to 20 18 to 24 20 to 22 26 to 28 36 to 40 4! to 48 8 to 9 10 to 12 12 to 14 14 to 16 20 to 24 2J to 26 28 to 30 30 to 34 44 to 50 12 to 15 15 to 18 18 to 22 2) to 24 24 to 30 5 to 6 12 to 14 15 to 18 No. Leaves Each 3 to 4 $ 4 to 5 B toe 5 to 7 5 to 6 5 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 5 to 7 5 to 6 5 to 6 5 toB 6 to 7 6 3 5 to 6 5 to 6 5 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 8 6 to 8 .40 .75 1 00 1.2:1 1..50 2,25 3.25 .25 .40 .75 1.00 1.25 1.50 3 25 .15 .25 .50 .60 .7-5 3 plants in pot l.OJ 3 " •• 2.00 3 " .25 3,00 Per Uoz. $ 1.50 2.I1O 3,00 4 00 7.20 12.00 15,00 18,00 27 00 39,00 1.50 2.00 3.00 4.00 7,20 12,00 15.00 18.00 39 00 .60 1.00 1.50 3.00 5,00 6.00 00 Varieties •ti'crfiStm fji-^e I'ot Adiantum Cuneatum 5-inch Pteris Cretica Albo-Lineata 2-inch Ptcris Serrulata Cristata 2 inch Pteris Serrulata 2-inch Pteris Tremula 2-inch Pteris Umbrosa 2-inctt Cyrtomium Falcatum 3-inch Per 100 $12,00 15,00 MOO 30,00 60.00 9).00 125 00 180.00 200.00 300,' 0 12,00 15,01 20.00 30 00 611.00 90,00 125 00 180.00 300.00 5,f'0 8,00 12.00 20.00 35,0 I 50.00 8,00 15.CI0 25,00 Per Uoz. $210 .50 ,50 .50 .50 1,00 Per 1000 $100 00 150 00 180 CO 300 00 6C0 00 900.00 100,00 150 00 18'-),fi0 300.00 600,00 40.00 75.00 100,01 175,00 300.00 Per lOil $15.00 400 4,00 4.00 4 00 4.(0 8,00 ik Ferns==Confd. , Size Cyrtomium Falcatum 4-inch Nephrolepis Esaltata 5-inch Nephrolepis Exaltata 6-inch Nephrolepis Boston lensis 2-incii Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 4-inch Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 5-inch Nephrolf pis Bostoniensis 6-inch Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 7-inch pans ..Asparagus.. Size Pot Asparagus Plumosus Nanus --inch Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 3-inch Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 4-inch Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 5-inch Asparagus Sprengerii 2-inch Asparagus Spr«ngerii 4-inch Asparagus Sprengerii 6-inch Asparagus Sprengerii 8-inch The several sizes of Asparagus Sprengerii are especially and large valua; Doz. ICO $1,60 $10.00 3,00 15.00 3.00 20.00 .50 4.00 2,00 3,00 5,00 9.00 60.00 Doz. Per 100 $ .50 $ 4.00 1.00 8,00 1 50 12.00 2,00 15.00 .60 4.00 1,50 12.00 5,00 10.00 Miscellaneous. . _ Each Arauoaria Excel sa, 3-inch, nice plants $ .50 Araucaria Exeelsa, 3!4-inch, nice plants '75 Araucaria Excelsa, 5-inch, nice plants 1 00 Cycas Revolula 35c to .50 n^ 14 to 18 16 to 18 10 to 12 12 to 15 6 to 8 to 12 Each t .75 Pot Height Leaves Ficus Elastioa 6 22 to 23 12 to 14 Ficus Elastioa 7 24 to 28 Ficus Elastiea 8 28 to 34 Pandanus Dtilis 2V4 6 to 8 Pandanus Dtilis 3 8 to 10 Pandanus Veitchii 6 extra fine Cocos Weddeliana 3 PhuMiix Reolinata 10 40 to 45 Aspidistra Lurida 5 15 to 20 Sanseviera Java Var,, 2-inch, strong plants dozen Sansevi' ra .Java Var., 3-inch, strong plants Sanseviera Java Var., 4- inch, strong plants .25 3,50 .50 Doz. $ 7.20 10.00 12.00 1. 00 2,00 18,00 2.00 6.00 100 $60.00 75.00 100.00 8,00 15,00 15,00 .60 1,25 2.00 NEPHROLEPIS WITTBOLDII, strong runners, ready for 3-inch pots, $1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen. The Geo. Wittbold Co., i^A^r^iM® JVJVI3 i^em^k:®. lOS^ iBvaolziins^lx^rxi r»lj OHIOA.OO, iz^r^. 362 The American Florist. Oct. 13, Baltimore. GAKDENEHS' CLDB'S DAHLIA SHOW WAS PRONODNCED A SUCCESS — MANY GOOD EXHIBITS.— JOTTINGS OF INTEREST. The dahlia show was a success if judged by the varieties and quality of the blooms staged and, considering the rainy night and the counter attractions in the city, the attendance was as good as could have been expected. The lai gest display was by R. Vincent, Jr., & Son, of White Marsh, Md., though that ofW. P. Peacock, of Atco, N. J., was of superior flowers finely finished and in charming variety of form and color. Other exhib- itors of dahlias were F. C. Bauer, of Govanstown, and Henry Fischer. John Cook exhibited roses, Baltimore and Mrs. Robt. Garrett. H. A. Dreer sent a very pretty lot of nymphjeas from Phila- delphia. The propagating houses at Druid Hill Park are being enlarged to double their former capacity. Wm. Hamilton, the gardener there, expects to propagate a minimum of 100,000 plants next spring. The weather is becoming decidedly colder, and the hard freeze which is being hoped for as a stimulant to trade is evi- dently near at hand. Mack. Marshfield, Wis — R. H. Macklin, formerly of Stevens Point, has started in the florist and nursery business here. East Morris, Conn —James Benedict is retiring from business. He has sold his boiler to O. T. Roeske, at Watertown. Large, strong plants. Per 100,«2.50; 1000, $30.00. 180,000 ♦ FINE, LARGE, FIELD-GROWN \ Carnation Plants J Vour money refunded if plants are ♦ not satisfactory. ♦ Scott, Pingree, t McGowan. Evelina, X $e 50 per 100, $20.00 per lOOO. ♦ White Cloud, $5.00 per 100. 4 Argyle, a deep pink, be'ter than Scott, ^ $2.00 per 100; $18. OJ per ICOa ♦ ♦ ROSE PLANTS. ♦ METEOR t BRIDESMAID \ BRIDE I GEORGE REINBERG, I 51 Wabasli Ave., CHICAGO, ^ FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. Floru Hill. Scott, McGowan. Portia, Bridesmaid, Nivea, Eldorado, Gold Nuijget. Morello, Jubilee, Armazindy. Kittv Clover, ^*icto^, Daybreak, Dana, Evanstou. $3 ^0 and «5.00 per 100. J^^Cash. please. E. A. LLEWELLYN, Olean, N. Y. CARNATIONS EXTRl FINE JOOST $40.00 per thousand to close out. Others all sold. Isaac A. Passmore, Route v.West Chester, Pa. 100,000 CARNATION PUNTS LARGE, HEALTHY, FIELD=QROWN PLANTS. 100 1000 WM. SCOTT .• $2.50 $20.00 LIZZIE McGOWAN 2 50 20.00 EVELINA 2.50 20.00 ARMAZINDY 2.50 20.00 GOLD NUGGET 2.50 20.00 VICTOR 2.50 20.00 NIVEA 2.50 20.00 MRS. BRADT 5.00 PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAQO, ILLINOIS. FIELD-GROWN LARGE, HEALTHY PLANTS, CLEAN AND READY FOR IMMEDIATE PLANTING. Per 100 Per 1000 Triumph $5 00 $40,00 Flora Hill 5.00 40.00 White Cloud 5.00 40.00 Evelina 3.50 30.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Jubilee $3.50 $30.00 Bon Ton 3.50 30.00 Lizzie McGowan 3 50 30.00 Armazindy 3.50 30.00 WIETOR BROS., 51 WABASH AVE. .CHICAGO. 1 Carnation Plants I ARE ALL SOLD EXCEPT 4000 FLORA HILL, 500 SCOTT AND 200 PIERSON. In order to close this lot out at once will sell cheap. Plants are good size and healthy. Write for prices if you want them. Blooms of hading vitieties now ready in small or large quantities. Write for quotations. Standing orders solicited. Also large quantities of Violet Blooms. CHA5. CHADWICK, Grand Rapids, Mich. ^^'\^'- AHERICAN BEAUTY, tour-inch, selncted, $16.00 pep 100. LIBERTY, four-inch, $75.00 per 100. MAID. BRIDB, PERLR, SUNSET, METEOR, MORQAM, MBkmET, LaFRANCE, NIPHETOS, KAIsERIN, QOLDfcN GATE, MAID OF HONOR, 3in.. J.S 00 per 100; 3'i-in., »7.00; 4-in., 18.00. URAFTED BRIDB, S30.00 per IQi, 6- inch. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, from iVz unci 3-inch pots, 83.50 to »3 00 per 110; K5.00 to J30.0O per lOOO. A. S. MacBEAN. LAKEWOOD. N. J. Mayor Pingree Carnations I nave ICOO strong healthy plants of this fine yellow variety. Will close them out at |3.00 per lOu, or I25.CO for the Icoo. W. W. COLES, KOKOMO, IND. Carnation Plants. Fine fleld-grown plants: Flora Hill. Scott, Daybreak, Lizzie McGowan, Mrs P'isher, Victor, New York, Evanston. Albertini, Fire- fl.v Pr ce. $4.00 per 100. SMIlAX fine. 3-inch stock $2.60 pep 100 PLUMOSUS. tine, 3-inch stock »5.00 per 100 CASU WITH ALL ORDERe, PLEASE. VAN WERT GREENHOUSES. Van Wert, O. FIELD- GROWN PLANTS Per 100 2ii size, $10.00 CARNATIONS Per 100 GENEVIEVE LORD, the finest of all 1st commercial pink Carnations, size, fine plants $12.00 J. Whitcomb Riley 12.00 Daybreak 6.00 Mayor Piugree 5.00 100 Hm. Scott 5 00 Seedling No. 30, fine plants 8.00 No. 30 is a bright pink, very free winter bloomer, stems averaging 3 to 3 feet. H. WEBER & SON, Oakland, Md. IHease mention the American FloriU when writing. rgoo. The American Florist. 363 Special Prices for Immediate Orders. If you have not yet placed your order for Azaleas it will be to your interest to do so at once, thereby securing the choice of the stock at lowest cost for transoortation, as the plants can now be forwarded with perfect safety by fast freight, even to the most distant points. All of our importations of Azaleas are sent here in bulk, and all are repacked at our own nurseiies, so that any plants that may have not carried well are set aside. This insures our customers of securing only first=class stock, which cannot be compared with cheap assorted case lots, which are made up in Belgium and are distributed on this side just as received, frequently not only containing damaged plants, but also, as a rule, many varieties not at all suited to the American trade. The varieties we supply are only the most popularsorts suited to the American market. Our own representatives make personal inspection of the plants in Belgium previous to shipment, thus enabling us to secure the best stocks grown. Include duty, packing and delivery in good condition to any Express, Freight or Steamship Line in Philadelphia. Fine bushy crowns, well set with buds — 10 to 12 inches in diameter per doz., S 4.51; 12 to 14 14 to 16 16 to IK 18 to 20 30 to 24 6.00 7.50 12. ro 25.00 36.00 per 100, $ 35.00 45.00 55.00 90 CO 200.00 300.00 HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. CANNAS Dry root"*, ready in November; 30 best mimed sorts, per 1000 $15.00 CALADIUMS Fancy leaved, 40 named sorts. Per 100 Per 1000 Dry bulbs. 1V4 to 2^-in JIO.OO $90.00 Dry bulbs. 1 to 1'4-ia 8 00 70 00 Per 100 ORANGES, Best sorts, grafted on Citrus triroliata, beautiful p'anis, bushy, 15 to 18-in $30.00 PHCENIX CANAR'ENSIS & TENUIS, Very stockv. 3-4 characterized leaves, 15-18-in 15.00 4-5 •• " 21-24 •■ 25.00 5-6 " " 24-30 " 40.00 PH(ENIX RECLINATA,3-4 characterized leaves, 15-18-in.. very stocky 25.00 LATANIA, 4-5 characterized leives, 18-20- in 25.00 BIOTA AUREA NANA, Best dwarf Biota, 12-I5-in 12.00 Not less than 50 at above rates, bend for Price Lists, P. J. BERCKMANS CO., Augusta, 6a. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, Per too strong plants from 2V"-in pots, readv for asliilt .".... $5.0C BEGONIA REX. Fine stock in 3-in. pots, ready for a shift, in good assortment 6.00 CHINESE PRIMROSES. Globosa type, best strain grown. White, pink and red. 3-in. pots, extra strong 5.00 BABY PRIMROSE, Extra fine, from 2!4. in. pots, ready for a shift 4.00 SWEET AL>SSUM. Giant white, extra fine for immediate planting. 3-in. pots. . 3.00 VINCA MAJOR VARIEGATA, very strong field-grown clumps, with 6 to 10 long growths 6. CO NATHAN JMITH& SON, Adrian. Mich. For Immediate Sfiipment. CYI^LAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM- Finest strain in the world, in four true colors; a splendid stock of plants from 2!4-in. pots. 15, OU per 100, fttO.OO per 1000; from 3-in. pots, 17,00 per 100. $60.00 per 1000. BEGONIA REX — (rooted cuttings). I have a most beautiful collection of this Justly popular pot plant in 25 very handsome varieties, assorted, I2.0O per 100; mixed, 11.50 per ICO. ALL STOCK GUARANTEED A No. I. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. XXX Stock Headquarters for Lorraine Begonias WE OrPER THE rOLLOWING TOW IMMEDIATE DELIVERY: BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE. Fine, strong plants from 2"4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100; 3i4-in. pots, $25.00 per 100. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE NANA COMPAGTA. Fine strong plants from 214-in. pots. .flS.OO per 105; 3'. -in. pots, $27 50 per ino. We especially recommend the 314-in. size as being exceptionallv well rooted and of strong, healthy growth; almost ready for a shift to a (i-in. pot. ' These plants should find a ready sale at Christmas as they will be in full flower at that time BEGONIA CALEDONIA, the White Lorraine. Planis from 3V4-in. pots, for delivery November 1st., $5.00 each. We are the only firm in America offering this fine new novelty this year. »*§3ge*t R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., 16 and 19 South Market St., BOSTON, MASS, Swanley White Violet Plants. Any number up to J 000. Address, with price, B, care W. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfield Street, ROSTON, MASS. SMILAX FINE PLANTS, out of 2-Inch pots. S1 50 PER 100, S12.50 PER 1000, J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Fausies and Daisies. Giant Trimardeau and Roemer's Superb Prize strains, 50c per 100 postpaid; $3 per 1000, $13.50 for 5000, express. Our large flowering strain, 40o per 100, $2.50 per 1000, $10.00 for 50U0. Hardy Daisies, .Snowball and Longfellow, 50c per 100, $3.00 per 1000, $12.50 per 5000. Carex Japonica Variegata, 2- in., fine, $3 per 100. Cash Please. BYER BROS.. CHAMBERSBURG PA. Acalypha Sanderi. strong 2'.-inc-h plants, $3.00 per 100. Boston Fern 2'.-inrh, $2.60 per 100; 3-iuch, $5 00 per 100. The CONARD & JONES COMPANY, PEONIES. We have 100 named double varieties, selected for florists' use; all fjood for cut flowers. I each of 100 varieties $15.00 1 each of 50 varieties 6.00 1 each of "JS varieties 3I0O Standard Red, Pink and White, per dozen, $1.20 INDIANAPOLIS FLOWER & PLANT CO., India ia poll 3, Ind. Boston Ferns FINE PLANTS from bench, ready for 6-in. pots. $2.50 per dozen; from 2-in. pots. $3 50 per 100. Rooted plants, strong. $1.00 per 100. DAVIS BROS., Morrison, DI. 364 The American Florist. Oct. 13, Fall River, Mass. AT THE HOME OF CEESSBHOOK. — GOOD METHODS PREVAIL AT THE WABBDRTON PLACE.— FAVOR FOR A WINTER MEETING OF FLORISTS. — NOTES. A cross between Mrs. Bradt and Scott, partaking of the best traits of each and with some excellent traits of its own; such, in brief, is Cressbrook, the seedlinj; which Chatterton Warburton has been growint; for the past three years and which he intends exhibiting for the first time at Baltimore, in February. What is especially attractive about it is its color, a rich, deep pink unlike anything in the market at present. A stroll through the Warburton hou«es, ten in number, and comprising about 30,000 feet of glass, shows as fine a lot of carnation and rose plants as I have seen in my recent travels, neatness and order obtain - ng throughout. Funeral work has kept Mr. Warburton more than ordinarily busy during the past week. With the advent of the season a decided improve- ment all along the line is a foregone conclusion. Apropos of Mr. Craig's suggestion that the S. A. F. hold a meeting and exhibition in February, I have yet to meet the first florist who would protest against a permanent change of the nionth of meeting. Mr. Craig has unquestionably hit the mark, so to speak. The month of August is gener- ally a busy one with most of the florists, repairing, building and planting all com- ing in during this month. F. BufEogton's establishment shows that things about it have been kept a'humming during the spring and sum- mer seasons. Geo. Smith, the Peckham street florist, has recently returned from his vacation, spent in Maine. NoMis. Chenoa, III.— Frank Henslerhas made a ten years lease on some lots on South Commercial street at Second avenue and has bfgnn to move his greenhouses on to them. Somebville, Mass.— Pote & Wallace are a new firm recently starting at Prospect Hill. They are building a com- modious office at the entrance to their driveway. Marionette, Wis.— George Vatter has two houses of chrysanthemums which will be ready in about a week. He is growing the very best sorts, as he is of carnations. LiBONU, Pa. — Ora E. Huber has resigned his position with G. W. Park because of ill health and returned to his home at Chambersburg. He has been succeeded by Wm. Clugston, who has removed his family from Doylesburg. Miss Maggie Park, who is Mr. Park's private secretary, is quite ill. Summit, N. J.— Joseph A. Manda reports a prosperous first month of The Manda Co., started on Springfield ave- nue in this place. The orders for cut flowers have been numerous and several contracts for landscape gat dening, which is made a feature of the new business, for next season have already been booked. St. John, N. B.— The floral display at the annual fair here in late September was exceedingly good. H. E. Goold made an extensive showing of plants, flowers and bulbs. The special prize oflered by Burpee for sweet peas was won by T. L. Hay with a collection comprising over fifty varieties. D. Mackintosh showed a very large and varied collection of dec- orative plants. g^e&©&&&&*&&&&&&&&&e^&&^ My BRANCHING ....RIJBBERS Are the talk of the town. [ offer these and a full line of wolI-Erown, stocky, dt-corative plants. Handsome PRIMROSES and the sen- sational novelty PIRUVIAN PEPPERS are now in finest condition. PRICES RIGHT. 'MUMS LOUIS SCHMUTZ, PLATBUSH, BROOKLYN, N. Y. HARDY CUT FERNS 75 cts. per 1000. Natural ciroumstincea seem to indicate this as a hiird year to keep cut ft-rns. If this proves true the price will advance accordingly. XMAS TREES by car load or less. JOHN ABBOTT, Hinsdale, Mass. 6-in. pot grown, sin^ile stem, with 3 to 4 buds or more, at ^H^^^^^^^H* $1.50 to 82.00 per dozen. ROSES. Meteors, Perles, Maids and Brides; extra fine stoct. 3 in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Discount on large lots. CARNATIONS, a bart^ain on such varieties as White Cloud. Flora Hill, New York. Evelina. Scott, etc. Write for price list. CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich. NOVELTIES IN PLANTS l^aVi?;eL^^e. Such as New Kalanchoe Flammea. New Incarvllleas, New Campanula Mlrabtlls. New huddleas. New Deut- zlas, Mr. Peter Barr'a New White i^upln. The ^rand New Salvia Glory of t-tuttgart. The Kdelwelsa In bloom. Ntw Bu"! lias New BlbUcuB. New BeKOnlas. New Cannnp. 2(10 New Dahlias, New Treasure Vine, New Shamrock Pea Send for Catalogue of Novelties. Always In quaBtUy— Asparafrus Sprengerl, Boston Fern, Baby PilmroBe. Edelweiss. Fern Balls, at low- est prices. A. Blanc &, Co., Philadelphia, Pa. ASPARAGUS Sprengerii and Plumosus Nanus Extra strong stock Ironi 2H-in. pots. %\ per 100, *40 per 1000. (Ready for 3-inch.) JACKSON & PERKINS CO., i!r;,V BOSTON FERN, 7 and 8-in. pans 812 and |15 per doz. GERANIUMS, S-A.Nutt and others, 3-in..S4 per 100. NEP. CORDATACOMPACTA, 3-in.,$5.00 per 100; 6- in., $20.00 per 100, ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2H-in., »5 per 100, $40 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. 2H-ineh, $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. SMILAX, transplanted, heavy, 50c per 100. CA8H PLBA9B. Call Hagenburgei. ^-ffifio'."^ CRYPIOMERIA JAPONICA (Japan Cedar). You can't afford to be without it. .Strong plants, from 2-inch pots, $.5.00 per 100; 20 for $1 .00. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, 2-inch, $3.50 per 100. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. E. I. RAWLINCR. Quaker^own, Pa. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦»♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦ ^ ELECTROS... ^JS. ^ 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 jroofs of the illustrations in stock Price for cash only 15 cents per square inch. ♦ THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., ♦ .324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Herr's= ALWAYS THE BEST rr , AND Pansies ^v'Sy" YEAR. They sell themselves. Try 100 as an experiment. Plants only, and ready October 1st to January 1st. Free by 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. ROEMER'S SUPERB PRIZE Pansies. Plants ready now. Free by mail, 6Sc per 100; 250 for |1.50. By express, $4.00 per 1000; $7.C0 per 2000; $10.00 per 3000; $15.00 per 50C0. CASH WITH ORDER. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Grower of the Finest Pansies. PAIVSIES WORTH RAISINQ SEED, 3 16 oz., 11. OO; 1 oz., $4 00. PLANTS, 500, $2.50; 1000, $4.00. F. O B. express here. Cash With Obdeb. Everything flrst-class. CHR. SOLTAU, 199 Grant Av., Jersey City, N.J. PANSIES fjBj' Highest standard plants, finest mixed, 60 cts. per 100 by mail; 14.00 per 1000 by express. Seed, $1.00 packai^e; $5.00 per ounce. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, The^taest Pansies, Lock Box 254. 80UTHP0RT. CONN. ZIRNGIEBEL'S GIANT PANSY PLANTS NOW READY. GIANT MARKET $ 5.00 per 1000 GIANT FANCY $10 00 per 1000 Also seed of the above strains, in trade packets, at $1 each. qenYS ZIRNGIEBEL. Needham. Mass. Large Flowering Giant, In tine mixture, strong plants ready now for planting outside or in. Price by Mail. 50c per 100: by Express. $3 per 1000. In lots of three to five ihousiind at $:2.50 per 1000. E. FRYER. BATAVIA. ILL. PANSIES Only 50,000 Dice plants now on band. These are grown from the best seed in the world, and sure to please you. 60c per 100, $3 per 1000. S. T. DANLEY, Macomb, lU. PANSIES. Fine, field-grown plants of the famous DIAMOND STRAIN of large-flowering Pansies. Most perfect form and greatest variety of rich and raie colors. Hundreds of testimonials from florists who have used them. Pansies a specialty for 25 years. ( )ver 60 distinct sorts and an endless variety of shades and markings, all mixed, bv mail, post- paid; 75 cts. per 100; by express, 1000 $1.00; 500 $2.25. C:ish with order. L. W. GOODELU PAN8T Park, Dwight. Mass. American Florist Advts. ji -tine fir^de. rgoo. The American Florist. 366 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦4 ^J HEACOCK'S PREMIUM ARECAS >!^ I have grown on some specimen Arecas, plants tliat last year showed exceptional vigor. These are now in 14-inch pots, stand 8 to 9 feet high and very bushy. Each plant is perfect from all sides and great value for the price, $25 to $30 each. I also offer the following list of assorted Palms, all in perfect form and entirely free from insects or blemishes of any kind : 3 plants, G inch pot, 24 to 28-itiches $12 per Doz., $100 per 1 00 3 " 8 " 36 inch, fine ......$3 each. Specimen, 1+ " 8 to 9 feet, very fine and bushy $25 to $30 1 plant, 2i4inch pot, 8 to 10 inches high $15perliiO 1 " 3 " 10 to 12 " 20 " ♦ 1 " 4 " 18 inches high $ .5' each J 3 " 5 " 18 " 1 00 " X 4 inch, 5 to (i leaves, 15 inches high $ 4.50 per doz., $ 35 per 100 ♦ 6 " 6 " 24 " 15.00 " 125 " I 8 " 6 to 7 " 30 to 32 inches high $3 each. Z 4-inch pot, 4 to 5 leaves, 15-in. high $4 50 per doz., $35 per 100 J 6 " 5 " 24to28-in $100 each, 12 per doz. J 6 " 5to6 " 30 " 125 " 15 " $ 8 " 6 " 36 to 40" 3.00 " 36 " J 8 " 6 " 48 to 50" 4.00 " 48 " J JOSEPH HEACOCK, - Wyncote, Pa. \ ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ I MONEY IN VIOLETS. I'ractic*' the methcds of culture and markftint^ explained in I'rofessor Galloway's book Commercial Violet Culture, 'Z^A pages, elegantly printed and illustrated. Price, postoaid, SI. SO. COMMERCIAL PLANTS. G. W. Oliveu $1.00 WATER GARDEN. Wm.Trkkeh 2.00 RESIDENTIAL SITES and ENVIRONMENTS, .1. V. .lOHNSIIN 2.50 Send for catalogue of other trade books. A. T. DE LA MARE PRINTING & PUS. CO . Ltd., P. O. Box 1697. NEW YORK. ^ MILLION 4 Flowering Shrubs. Leading varieties, ranging from I to 3 feet in height and 1 to 4 years in age. Adapted to all locations. 50.000 LARGE FLOWERING SHRUBS, from 4 to 7-ft., bushy, symmetrical, tine and thrifty. Excellent for new places where immediate elT"fct is desired. BARGAINS in these by the quantity, as land must be clearf^d. THE WM. n. MOON CO., pa"."'."'""' Nurseries— 30 miles from Fhiladelpliia. 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, J2.85; per 1000, 14.60. Send for samples tlfCTRO or THIS IfAF, POSTPAID, $1.23. American Florist Co., ^^^_ CHICAQO. O/lllULK BRUGES, I FLORISTS' ORCHIDS The Finest and Largest Stock in the world. , ENGLAND and BELGIUM. Send for List of Commercial Varieties. A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y. Jardinere Ferns, ELEOANT STriC», 8.3.00 a Hundred - - S35 00 a Thousand Roses for the South, \'arietiesmostadiiptHd for southern planting. .Just the thing you want. Stock Al. Write for prices. J. B. HEISS. The Exotic Nnrseries, UATTON. OHIO. 'A^Txm BOSTON FERNS 2^. 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7-iucli pots, now ready for shipment. Some very fine plants of Asparagus Plumosus Nanus out of 2'/2-inch pots. A lew thousand mixed Roses on hand for planting. Write for prices GEO. A. KUHL. PEKIN. ILL. Edward B. Jackson, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only. In any quantity, for the least money. STAMFORD. - CONN. SPECIALTIES fV08C8, from S-lnoh pota. CARNATIONS, for til deUrerr. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. PrlOM low. Band f or liit. V I O LETS. WOOD BKOTHEKS. FlSHKILU. N. Y. IN BEST ..VARIETIES BIG CUT ■to lUiike room for 25 000 GERANIUM CUTTINGS which must be pottfd in Wn days. Will till all orders for ROSE stock at $2.60 per 100: $20 00 per 1000; 250 plants for i.5.00. K.-ar in njind this prici- only holds pood fu the 15th of October: IJrides, ftieteor, Maids, Golden Gate, Perle, strong, 3 and 3!4-inch, 13 to 18 in. hii^h, full of new shoots. Fine stock. 10.000 strong Field-Grown CARNATIONS, X .\ stMng.fuU of buds, IS.OOper 100. ICOUO standards. Wm. Scott, McGowan. Evi'lina, .\rn]!izind,\', Gold Nutiget, Vi<'t«jr, Nivea, $2.50 per 100. ' Mrs. Hradt, at ,1^5.00, 1000 Bruanti GERANIUMS, ntron;.' 3 and 2'^-incb. $1.50 per 100. Mnie. Siilleroi, strung 2i4-in., $1 50 per 100; strons; 2-in., $1.00 per 100. AGERATUM Princess Paulim-, rooted cuttings, 60(' per 100. Louise Bonnett. latest novelty in white. $1 00 per 100 R. 0. SALVIA SPLENDENS, $1.00 per 100 R. C. ALTERNANIHERA, 3 vars.. dwarf, 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, very strong, 2H-iu. ready for 4-in., only $4.00 per lOU. Cash with Ohdek. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III. Please mention ihe American Florist when wriline. Hardy Herbaceous Alpine Plants. AND Field- Grown A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF OI-O AN1> NEW VARIETIES. The Blue Hill Nursery, So. Braintree, Mass. COItllESrONDENCE SOLICITED, in all the colors. Cyclamen Giganieum Fine plants, well set willi 1 in 3-in. pots, n-udy I Ijuds. They will make a ,- fur 5-in. pots, I usHlul .size for Christmas, j $8 PER 100. 1 EDWIN LONSDALE, Money Order Oflice WYNDMOOR, I Sta. H. Philadelphia. (Near Pblta). pa. 366 The a merican Florist. Oct. ij, Louisville. lOTTINGS HERE AND THESE AMONG THE CRAFT IN THE BH'B CRASS METROPOLIS. — WHAT THE GROWERS ARE DOING. Chas. Raynor, of the Anchorage Rose Co., Anchorage, Ky., has purchased twenty acres of beautiful, rolling blu"- glass land adjoining his new plant. He has the largest plant in Kentucky now devoted exclusively to the wholesale growing of cut flowers. His roses are jn magnificent condition and his cut now, although some houses are ofi' crop, is very large. He has one house of carna- tions, 20x300, in which the plants are looking fine. Wm. Walker has moved to a larger store and one remodeled to suit his busi- ness. It has a conservatory in the rear and his new ice box is fitted with large plate glass ends and sliding doors and is so light that the flowers can be seen from the street nearly as well as if they were in the show window. The bottom of the box is Tennessee marble and the shelves are plate glass. H. Kunzman, Coenen & Co., and Wm. Mann have all grown some magnificent specimens of Boston ferns and as there is a nice premium offered at the chrysan- themum show the competition will be lively. Mrs. Chas. Reimer had a fine display of white chrysanthemums in her window last week; they were the first on the market here. Louis Kirch, the carnation specialist, has removed his greenhouses to a larger tract of land so that he can spread out. Violets have began to come in but they are small and do not sell well as yet. Business is reviving and all the florists anticipate a good season. Nanz & Neuner are cutting a good many Beauties now. George Schultz has completed his new rose house H. G. W. Some Cheap Plants I5»OI« CA.fSM. Per 100 500 Choice Mixed Ferns, 4-in $8.00 j 20.000 Pansv Plants, Giant Fancy Flow- t-rine. 1 6 New Ruf- fled Sorts, per 1000, 4.00 i 5,000 Flowering Begonias, 10 varie- ties, named, 2!.4-in. 1.50 lO.OUO Geraniums, 40 varieties mixed, June rooted, 2i4 in 1-50 2000 Field-grown Roses, Bride. Bridesmaid and Perle 5.00 5000 Field-grown Jerusalem Cherry, hun- dreds of herries, 2- ft. diam., bushy, fine. . . 10.00 lO.LHX) ChinesH Primulas, blue, white, pink and red, separate, Barnard's strain, fine.. 1.50 1000 Cinerarias, 2m-in 2.00 .New Geranium l)e Roo Mitting, yellow foliage, with double scarlet bloom, 2!4-in. *1.50 per doz. New Geranium Double 8now Drop, 2H-in. $1.50 per doz. THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., MORRIS. ILL. VEGETABLE PLANTS CABBAGE- 11. Succession. Flat Dutch. Jersey :ind Charleston WakelieUl, 1.5c per 100, $1.00 per 1000. IX.50 per 10,000. LETTUCE— Grand Rapids, Curled Simpson. Boston Market and other varieties, 15c per 100, $1.00 per 1000, $8.50 per 10,000. PAR8LEY~Good curled e.xtra strong. 25c per 100, $1.50 per 1000 (if wanted by mail add 10c per 100 on Cabbage and Lettuce, 250 per 100 on Pars lev) Cash With Order. R. VINCENT, Jr.,& SON, White Marsh, Md. POINTS ARE PRICES-QUALITY 6-12 12-18 18-24 SAOO I.BATfi:9. Per 10 Per 10 h $.40 24-30-inch $.85 .55 311-36 ■' l.-'O 70 36-42 ■• 1..50 42 inch and over, per 10, $2.40. No. 7200 PALMS. ^ 7-204 . . 7204 a . 7200.. 7201 .. 7201a. ..6.. 10.. Hgt. Doz. 21-in. $!.I0 36 •• 3.60 36 •• 5 40 40 •• 7.-?0 40 "ea.1.80 7206.. Wi.. 7209.. Metal Wreaths, From 25 cents up. PALM TRErS. Hgt. Ka. Natural Prepared .16 .24. 7- ft. $3 .50 .9 " 4.50 10 ■' 6.03 Palm Leav Medium size. , Lari,'e size 100 !f 6.ro 10.00 Frank Netschert, CHiCAQO: 1.S7 S. Clark St NEW YORK: 7 Bat clay St. Ask for Catalogue No. 23. lo.(ypjg5l lA-.i.ci-^ Please menlion the .-i mt» \ florist when zviitmg. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Packed in small crates, e&sy to handle. Prtoe perorate ISOO Mn. pou In orate, 14.88 1«I0K<" " 6.26 1600 SS" " 6-00 UM0 3 " " 6X 800 3X" " 6.80 6001 " " 4.60 330 6 " " 4.61 144 8 " " 3.16 Price per orate 120 7-ln. pou In orate, 14.20 60 8 " " 8.W 48 9 " • 3.60 4810 " " 4.80 24U •' " 3.60 2412 " " 4.80 12 U " " 4.80 616 " " 4.60 - Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baaketa, Lawn Yases, etc. 10 per cent otr for casta with order. HILFINBER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. AVGniT BOLKIB ft BON8. New York Agenu 61 DIT BTBIIT. NIW TOBK OTTT. Please mention the American Florist zvhen writing. Catalogue Illustrations. We sell Electros of the fine illustra- tions used in the Amehican Florist at 15 cts. per square inch. Send list of your needs to THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO. f-PlllLADELPHIA-PA-s BRANCH WAREHOUSES: ; i'oaluta^d CuVIn. Y. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANTJFACmJRMBfl OF Flower Pols. Before baying write for prioaa. 36t-363 Herndon Strstt E«ar wrlghtwood Are., CHICAGO- ILL. THOSE RED POTS " STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT MF'IT, HARRV BAL8LEY. DETROIT. MICH.. Rep. 490 Howard St. KELLER BROS., 2i3.iR.i7.iQ.gi.ga Pearl St.. NORRISTOWN. PA. Manufacturers of Standard Flower Pots, red in color, equal to the best on the market; are 10 miles from Philadelphia, best of railroad connec- tions. We give special attention to mall orders and make special sizes to order in quantities. A postal will brinK prices and discounts. Red Standard Pots. CORRECT SIZE. SUPERIOR QUALITY. Write for price list. MILWAUKEE, WIS. 6. HENNEGKE 60.. Standard j^ ^ FLOWER P0t5 It your ^enhouses are within 500 miles of theCapitol, write us; we can save you money. W, H. ERNEST, 28tli and M SIrMit N. E. WASHINOTON. D. C. FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS A SPECIALn Lilt and SAMPLES PRBB. eWAHN'8 POTTERY MF'G CO.. P. O. Box 78, Mlnnaapolii, Minn. igoo. The American Florist. 367 ^▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼WWVV ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ VV^^^^^^i ORCHIDS! ORCHIDS! ORCDIDS! Cleary & Co., Auctioneers, 60 Vesey St., New York, will sell on TUESDAY, OCT. 16, 1900, promptly at J 2 noon, ©K the largest collection ever offered, consisting of many showy and useful varieties, suitable for cutting purposes and all kinds of decorative work. In the best possible condition, at «^ ^ BY ORDER OF.. F. SANDER & CO., ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND, and BRUGES, BELGIUM. Illustrated Catalogue now ready. . »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^ ♦ » ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦ *♦♦ BOSTON TERNS, Ready for 3-in. pots, 16.00 per 100; 4-iD., J15.00 per 100; 5-6-iii.. J20.00-$25.00 per 100. Also fine plants in 5-6-in. pots, now ready for a shift, in pans or large pots, 935.00 per 100, H-50 per doz. This is exceptionally good value. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 3-in., extra fine, «8.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeril. 2-in., $6.00 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana. 2'/4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100; 4-inch, frJO.OO per WO. Large plants, 11.50, 11.76, $2.00, $2.50, $3 00, up to $6.00. Send for Particulars. BOBBINK & ATKINS | RUTnERFORD, N. J. \ BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE 12.50 per dozen, $17.50 per 100. BEGONIA Light Pink LORRAINE 50c each .$5.00 per dozen, $40.00 per 100. Plants of either of the abave from 2!4-in. pots, strong and healthy. See Convention Number for description of the last named newer variety. They will be the most popular plants for Christmas holiday [jifts for years to come. Order Early Troin EDWIN LONSDALE, Wynduioor, (NearPnlla). Pa. Money Order Office, Sta H.Philadelphia N B We bave not cbangect our location, but the P O authorltlCB haverhanpedour P. O. faclllilea. STRONG FIELD-GROWN PLANTS OF FarquDar Vioieis. Free from disease of any kind. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. JOHN McFARUND. North Easton. Mass. VINCA VAR, VINES PtT 100 First size, from 4 to 6 lon'^' vines to plant $4.00 Large size, " 7 to 10 " " 6.00 TEK5Id tASH OR 0. O. D. WM. A. CLARK & SON, No. SS state St., WATERTOWN, N. Y. Strong, bushy plants from 2 and 2Vi-in. pois. Must sell to make room. $5 :i 1000, i5i'. ;i 100, oasli. Write for sample and price on large lots. B KIIiBOOBV, Clinton, K. Y. Field- Grown Smilax Plants. 40,000 Kentias, Belmoreana and Forsteriana Clean well grown stock in best market sizes — ;?35, S50, S75 and Sioc per 100. See our wholesale list for sizes. AZAI/EAS, Bushy Crowns well set with Buds. 10 to 12 inches in diameter $35 per 100 14 to 16 iuelies indiamett'r S»50 per 100 V2 to 14 inches in diameter 45 p'^r 100 Iti to IS inches in diameter 1'4 per doz ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Stronc^'j in. pots ready f.ir riliiftintf into :i in...*.i por 1IX» Stroni.':! in. pots, ..,$8 per 100 Asparagus Sprengerii -2'™ in..*5 per 100 Asparagus Sprengerii—3 in..S7 per lOi) BOSTON FERNS. Strong 2' 2 in. pot plants S40 per 1000 Strouf?4 in. pot plants $15 per lOf.i Strong r> in. pot plants $4 per dozen ROSES. Sironfj two-year field grown. Excellent stock for forcing for Easter and Spring sales. Crimson KamWers— Extra strong, witli canes 3 to ."> feet long Sl'i per 100 $100 per 1000. Hybrid Perpetual— Large assortment of be.st forcing varieties — $10 per 100 $90 per 1000. Full assortment of French and Holland bulbs, Hardy Herba- ceous Plants, Shrubs and Ornamental Trees. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. NEPH. WASHINGTONIENSIS. The giant of the Nephrolepis Ferns, grows in one season (^ve to six feet in height, fronds 13 to 15 inches broad, of leathery texture and metallic lustre. On account of its size and durability it is an excellent plant for decorations, for specimens or for cutting fronds. Tr\ one and be convinced. One large plant froTi 8-in. pot for '^•. smaller ones from bench. 15c and 20c. or 10 small ones for $1. free by mail. Large. 6 ft. high and broad specimens, from 14-in. pots, $10eacti. PALMS— Kentia Belmoreana. from 7-inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves; Que specimens, 5 feet high. $4 each; H feet, ^'2.50; 2 feel, $2 each. Latania liorbonica, 8-inch pots, 'J and 3 feet size, $I.;i5 and $1 each. Seaforthia Elegans, 6 feet high, from 7-inch pots, excellent for decorating, $1 each; from 6 inch pots, 4 feet high. 60c each. Are^a lutescens, from 5-in. pots. 314 feet high. 50c each. Arecas, 2 feet size, 30'- each. Coco* Weddeliana, from 4-iuch pots, 15 to 18 inches high. 30c each. All palms 10 percent less by the do/., or half doz. FERNS~Bo9toniensis and Davallioides furcans, tine, well established specimens, from 6 and 8-in. pots, $7 tt $3 per dozen. Exaltata and Philipensis from 6 and 7-inch pots. $4 and $ti per dozen. RUBBERS— Fine plants fmm 6-tnch pots, $4 per dozen DRACAENAS— Lindeni and Masangeana, from 5 inch pots, beautifully colored. $6 per doz. Fra- grans, same size. $3.50 per doz. Terminalis and Fragrans from 4'2-itich pots, $-2 50 per dozen. DltPFENBACHlA^H-mch pots. $3 per dozen. Maranta Ftbrina, 3-inch pots, 50c per dozen. 0nthurium grande, fine, 4 and 5-inch pots. $3 :ind $3 per dozen. Pandanus Utilis. 4i4-inch pots, 13 per dozen. Well colored Crotons. from 5-inch pots, t'i per dozen. Begonias, Rex and blooming varieties, 5-inch pots, $1 per dozen. Jasmines in Viiriety. Gardenia. Oranges, Allamandas, Cteroden- dcons S ephanotis, Hoya Carnosa, 4 and 5 in. pots. $1 and $1.50 per dozen. Umbrella Plants, f t r 6 ozeii and 7-inch pots. $1.50 per dozen; -$8 per lOOi Also bedding plants in variety. 10 percent in plants added to every cash order of $10 and over.,^,^^ If You Have Stock To Sell... the best way to make that fact known to the trade Is by regular adTertising in »npf a • w-^t • a GiTcitatriai. ...The American Florist. 368 The American Florist. Oct. 13. Connersville, Ind. C. A. Rieman now has a very fine range of glass, having recently completed a rose house 18x120, giving him a total glass area of 15,000 square feet. The new house is planted with Bride and Bridesmaid and the growth is very vig- orous. Mr. Rieman has about 1500 chrysanthemum plants in good condi- tion, the single stem plants being from three to six feet high, with fine foliage. He also has about 3,000 plants of the leading varieties of carnations, promis- ing a tine cut in the near future. It is Mr. Rieman's constant endeavor to keep things up to date. This year, besides enlarging and repairing his glass, he put in a new thirty-five horse-power steam boiler and built a store, in connection with his greenhouses, at a cost of $,350, in which everything is conveniently arranged, including a dumbwaiter for cnt flowers. Trade is already brisk. Mr. Rieman is also superintendent of City Cemetery. LoCKLAND, O.— W. K. Partridge has completed a range of four new houses 200 feet long which are thoroughly modern in every respect and among the finest in the vicinity of Cincinnati. Orange, N. J.— Popken & Collins have housed an unusual number of chrysan- thirauras in anticipation of increased interest in this flower from the prospect- ive exhibition of school children's work. Their carnations are in good shape. FOR AIL PURPOSES RUSTIC WORK MADE TO ORDER . In stock, tfce most cxten ive variety in the country, of Baskets, Window Boxes, Stands, Brackets and original designs. Prices low. RUSTIC MTG. & CONSTRUCTION CO , 19 Fulton Street. NEW YORK CITY. SiGMUND GELLER importer and Mfr. ot Florists' Supplies Complete stock — New Goods— New Illustrated Catalogue Now Ready. Send for it. 108 W. 28th 8t , neareth Av.. NEW YORK. Imported Prepared GYGAS LEAVES LOWEST FKICES. RECEIVING REGULAR 8HIPVENT8. Florida Natural Products Co., p. O. Box 373, IndlanapollH, Ind. Sheep Manure. Dry, pulverized, in car lots, $b 00 per ton. Dry, but not pulverized, 14 00 per ton. In nitural or green state, $1.50 per ton; f. o. b. ears, Kirkland, 111. ADDRBBS MONTANA FERTILIZER CO.. Elgin. 111.. U. S. A. Invalid Appliance Co., OOLUMBU PLANT TUBS THE KINNEY PUMP. Sent pre- Wlttaoat tprarlng ralra, 13.00. For applying Uqnld man ore It taai no equal lalf — •' ' ■ paid tor n. Th« Hnt Caoifotln Ct.> KligtUi, R. I THE CONVENTION WINNER! 1 • \ The FURMAN BOILER (NEW MODEL.) Awarded Ceftificate of Merit : AT THE NEW YORK S. A. F. CONVENTION. SUPERIORITY B'OR GREENHOUSE HEftTlNO. We make a specialty of Greenhouse Heating and invite your investigation of our system. Special Florists' Catalogue sent free upon request. ^ ^^ ^^ ts^ Heat your houses evenly and with economy. USE FURMAN BOILERS. ( 12u High St., Boston, DDAwpuceJ 39 CorthioiU, St.. New York. BRANl,HE!>< iji.iioMiMiTON, III. , I Reiraer A Radmer, Agents, 411 State St., MiLWAl-KES. *°'"'"^THEHERENDEENMFG.CO.,i 20 Vine St , GENEVA, N. Y. | IMPROVED GREENHOUSE GLAZING • POINTS. A sure preventive of t;lass slipping, efrective on Ur^re or small izlass. Zinc will not Rust. Last FoKKVER. Easy to drive and easy to extract. Two sizes. ^« and '^a-in . 40c a pound, by raail I6c extra, 1440 :^8 and 1040 'a in a pound; 7 pounds for $2 50 by express. FOR SALE BY Henhy F. Mh'Bell, VAi'fiUAN's Seed Store, Philadelphia. Pa. Chicaeo. 111. ScHLEliEL »V: KOTTLEB, VAlMiUAN's SeED STOUE, Bostou. Mass. W.M. C. Bkikekt. Allegheny. Pa. iNciLis Buns.. Brooklyn. N. Y. New York. VoNNE<;rT Hnw. Co., Indianapolis. Ind. Cauneal tV Davis, Richmond. Va. ,Pa. PiTTsBiiuj Ci'T Flower Co., IMttsbure KIND WORDS NEVER DIE. St. Lot' IS. Mit. Chas. T. Sieijekt: The 5 lbs. of zinc points you sent me are excellent; they are just the kind of a point 7ce want. Very respectfully. WM. BRUECKER, Florist. Cleveland, O. Chas. T. Siebeut: Tn our 25 years" experience in (ilazins points of all kinds, I can say your zinc points are the best to date. CHAS. 11. WILSON. Mgr. for Ella Grant Wiison, Florist. Behwhk, Pa. ('has. T. Siebeut: Enclosed find M. O. for one lb. more zinc points the same as others sent. They are decidedly the best points 7ve ever used. Respt. JOHN A. SMITHERS .V SON, Florists. Yoi'MiSTOWN. O. Chas. T. Siebert: Please find inclosed check for $3 50, for which send me 10 lbs. more of your zinc points. To my way o/ thinking, too much can not be said in their favor. Yours truly, E. HIPPARD. CHAS- T. SIEBERT. Mfgr.. Stanton Ave. Station B, PITTSBURG, PA. Please mention the American Florist when writing. ""Hij5 CYCLONE SPRAY PUMP Thb Geeat Insect Exteemi- SATOR. Spraysasflne aamlst. Just the thing for Roses, Palm., Pptft- toes. Tobacco, Small Frult«, Hen- Roo»te, etc. All tin, 50c. ; all .m . u polished copper. »1 («. f.7«ft with Order Weighs boied, about 5 pounds. Huyer pays express. STEVENS & CO., 107ChambcrgSt.,N.Y.City. Please mention the American Florist zuhen writing, "'"^PATENT Adjustable Vase Holders No. 1.— Brass, nlokled, 4 feet Iodr, ti clasps to eaoti rod. Price complete (with ;reen or white tumblers) 12.25. Price complete (with srreenor white cornucopia vases) 12.60. No. 2.— Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed and nickeled, with three clasps for 5 to (j-ln. pots, each, II .75. Klft'B patent rubber capped Flower Tubes. ^-In- dlameter, per 100, tS.aO.- ROBERT KIFT, Florist, 179S Obestnut St. Fhllsdelphlai Fenn ItBnrns 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 erfect^ive. Price 60(t per box of 12 rolls. All dealers sell it! 5kabcuraDip Co. St. Louis — Chicago. LIQUID PLANT FOOD for Greenhouse Cultivating. EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY, Ch icago Office : 620 Atlantic Ave.. Boston. H. K. Snider, Suite 423, 260 Clark St. -^ Qartnfl^eitun^ The most -widely circulated German gardeniug journal, treating of all department! of hortloultute and florioulture. Numerous eminent correipond- enti in all parts of the world. An advertiilng medium of the highest class. Moller'i Deutsche Gartner Zeitung is published weeljly and richly illustrated. Subscription 13.00 per annum, including postage. Sample ooplei.tree, Tudwi(5TMer-E5ir^- igoo. The American Florist. 369 WE ARE READY For the coming season with the most complete and comprehensive line of "Florists' Supplies" to be found in America. Being one of the LARGEST IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS of We invite every Florist to steo in and see our stock, if at all possible, or write to us for our HANDSOME NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE, which will be found complete and up-to-date. A few of our specialties are IMPORTED CYCAS LEAVES (duii and giazed), our FAMOUS WHEAT SHEAVES, IMMORTELLES. CAPE FLOWERS (aii colors), NOVELTIES IN FANCY AND PLANT BASKETS, for every occasion; POT COVERS, PEDESTALS, and EVERYTHING ^^^^ '^ needed by the trade will be found at " HEADQUARTERS." Pi» RIC/E & v>0»« ^^"porters and Manufacturers, 918 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Boston Florist Letter Go. MANtJFACTUEERS OP FLORISTS' LETTERS. This n^ooden box nicely stained and Tar* nlshedf 18x30x12 made In two sectlonst one for each size letter, g^ven away with first order of 500 letters. Block Letters. 1 ^ or 2-tnch size, per 100. 12.00. Script Letters, ti- Fastener with each letter or word. Uaed by leading flortata everywhere and /or sale bj All wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON. MASS. Please mention the Ame*ican Florist when writing' H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Cyoas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. N«w Catslogne of sll FLOBISTS' BUPPLIHa on tppUoatlon. "For the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 60. S2. 64 and 66 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Please mention the American Florist when writine A. HERRMANN. Cape Flowers, all coloes; Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, Ain> All Florists' Sopplies. Send for Prloei. 404-4l> East a4th St., NEW YORK. The Conley Foil Co. Alanufacturerg ot 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET, HEADQUARTERS COCOA FIBRE. SHEEP MANURE. BONE all grades, IMPORTED SOOT. SPHAGNUM and GREEN MOSS. RUSTIC WORK, all kinds. CLAY'S FERTILIZER. DUNNE & CO., iJJTV.! New York. HORTICUt-TURAL SUPPLIES. Lehman's Wagon Heaters will protect plants from freezing in the coldest of weather at the cost of V^c. 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 Phman Rrn^ Manufacturers, JAMES W. ERRINGER, LVIIIIIUII UlVOmf Gen.West. Sales Agent, 10 Bond St, NEW YORK. 297 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO. Cut Flowers, Wirework, Gut Flower Boxes, Baskets, Wheat Sheaves, Doves, and Everything of Use to a Florist. HOLTON & HINKEL CO., 457 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. ESTABUSHED 1866 EMIL sua." NSTEFFENS. "BSTEFFEIISBROS. SMILAX STRINGING Made Easy by the use ol MEYER Green SILKALINE JUST THE SHADE OF THE FOLIAQE. Samples and prices free. JOHN C. MEYER t over that, and now come to the front claiming to have the best WATER HEATER, VENTILATING APPLIANCE and SASH HINGE for greenhouse purposes, that are in the market. Furthermore, they are so simple in construction I can afford to sell them much cheaper than other styles. Now florists, don't be backward in sending for a catalogue. Remember, when you find you NEED a thing, the sooner you get it, the more you will have for your money, again I say "DON'T BE BACKWARD," but "keep up with the band wagon. " Let me hear from you AT ONCE. J p CARMODY, Evansville, Ind. •' '• '^^^ -^ -" -^ '- ^ — .— . ■ ■ It's easy to use because the principle A Is right. A boy cin operate It. fi It's Papy to put up because of Its ex- Jg treme simplicity. V It's easy to buy because the price 1b (9 Teaaunable (9 THE CHAMPION VENTILATING APPARATUS | Catalogue Is free. A postal with your V name and address secures It. Address M OOOI-,ir>GtE: I^fCOS*« Florists, g So. Sudbury* Mnss. 71 EASY ""<»Jb' THE NEW Standard Ventilating Machines. Always reliable. Self-oiling. Four Styles. AU warranted first- class. Send for catalogue and see what first-class flo- rists are using. THE E. HIPPARD CO., YOUNGSTOWN. 0. harmonious rjmbina- tions of 72 colors on our sample card. 5end for one. it will help you to select colors that will beautify as well as preserve. They are practical. JOHN LUCAS & CO., Philadelphia, New York and Chicago. KROESGHELL BROS. CO. Greenhouse Boiler, 29 to 59 Erie St., CHICAGO. BoIlerBmade of the beet of material, shell, firebox sheets and beads of steel, water space all around (tront, sides and bacfe). Write for Information. THE SGOLLAY BOILER "INVINCIBLE" FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING. steam or Hot Water. fysBND STAMP POR CATALOGUB. JOHN A. SCOLLAY, 74-76 Myrtle #ve.. BROOKLYN. N. V. Pl€a!>e vteyit ion the Amct lean Flonst when wrtltng. Please mention the American Florist to our advertisers. ggoo. The American Florist. 371 For Fall Trade lift Ifir IF you wish to put your fall printed matter direct to the live names in the Florist, Nursery and Seed trades you should mail to the complete lists in the American Florist Company's Directory for 1900, fully revised to the day of pub- lication and containing as new features lists of Private Gar- deners, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Horticul- turists, etc. ^ '^ '^ '^ (^ ojt ^a ^H 387 Pages. Postpaid, $2.00. \ T"?? American Florist Co. t^^ i^^ t^^ 324 Dearborn Street, Chicago, U. S. A. 372 The American Florist. Oct. 13, Index to Advertisen. Abbott John 3M AQvurUBinK iiatei 348 Allen J K :S53 Allen 8 I. i Co II AmenoBS Buse uo. .353 11 AmIInf; E C 361 3t>0 Bailer FA 35« Barnard W W & Co. . I Baur 8 Alfred I Barrow JG 3511 Basaett & Washburn.. .'Ab\ Bayendorfer H * Co. .3(>» Renthey A Cn 35tl Berckmans P J Co 333 Bemlug H G 362 Beaulleu U II Blndekunst Die II "lane A & Co 364 Bloom J S 359 Blue Hill Nursery.... 365 BobblLk & Atkins 3«>T Boston J;etter Co 3l>ti Brague L B 352 BrlDtOn W P 35B Brown Peter 3W BndlonK J A 361 Bnnyard n A 360 Burpee W Ailee&Co. II Byer Bros 303 Caldwell Geo O 3tj0 Caldwell the Woods- man Co ..,350 3M CannodyJ D 3T0 Chadwlck Chas 3li2 Chloago Carnauon Co 35U Chicago House Wreck- ing Co Ill Cincinnati Cut Flo Co. 352 Clark Wm A & 8on..3ti7 Cleary 4 Co 2«7 Coles WW 3C2 Conard & Jones Co — 363 Conley Foil Co 3t;9 Coolldge Bros 370 Cottaue Gardens. I Crabb & llanier 364 Craig RoblA Son 357 CrltcheUs .360 Cunnlagham Jos H ..360 Cunningham D O i Glass Co 370 Danley 8 T 361 j Davis Bros 31)3 Deamud J B 360 De La Mare A T Ptg and Pub Co 365 Detroit Fio'r Pol Mfy-3i)6 DletBch Ai Co 372 Dillon J L 361 Domer Fred&Sons C0.357 DreerH A 363 III j Donne & Co 36y Bastem Chemical Co. .31)8 Elchholz Henry 367 Bmest W H 3fi6 I Farquhar B & J & Co 36,) Ferguson John B 352 i Unley Lawn Kake Co 372 I Florida Nat Prod Co... 368 1 Ford Bros .353 ! Foster (molns H 351 Fryer E 3t)4 1 Gardeners Chronicle.. II i Gardening Co The II Garland Geo M Ill Geller Slgmund 368 Ghormley Wm 353 Gibbons fl W l/ Glblln & Co Ill Goodell L W ;i61 Gullett & Sons W H. . .3oU Gnnther Wm H 363 Gumey Heater Co 372 UagenbuTyer Carl 364 Hall Ass'n 39 Hancock Geo & Son, , .;ii;o Hart M A 363 Heacock Joseph 365 Weiss J B 3B5 Heller & Cn 11 Ileanecke C Co 3(ii; Herendeen Mfg Co SfiS Herr AlbertM 361 Herrmann A W.i Herron Dana B 3i)U HewB AH* Co .366 HliarKsr Bros 366 HlUE G & "0 ' Hlppard K Co :i7(l HltohlngsiCo IV Holton H. tlunkel C". . 350 369 Hooker HM Co IV Horan Bdw C 353 HortAdT II Hose Connectl'^n C0..36S Hubbard T S Co 366 Humfeld C 36 J Hunt B H 3.1 Invalid Appliance Co. 368 Indianapolis Flower and Plant Co 363 Jaokson & Perkinses. 3.')6 364 Jackson E B 366 Jacobs 8 4 Sons IV Jennings B B 364 Jennings B ros :K)9 Johnson 4 Stokes 364 Joy 4 Son 369 Kastlng W F 352 :« I Keller Bros 366 Keller Geo 4 Ron 3(li Kellogg Geo M 352 KennlooUIB osCo 366 Klft Robert 368 Kllbourn R 3« Kroeschell Bros Go.. ..370 KuehnC A 362 KuhlGeoA 366 Lager 4 Hurrell 359 Lakev'w Rose Garden. 367 Lang Julius .363 Langjahr A H 362 Lee R A 362 Lehman Bros 369 Ley John H 369 LlmprechtSJ 353 Llewellyn E A 362 Lock land Lum Co 370 LongD B II Lonsdale Edwin... 365 367 Lord4Bumham Co... IV Loven J G 35n Lucas J 4 Co 370 Lynch WE 351 McCarthy 4 Co N F. . 352 -MSI MoFadden E C 36< McFarland John 367 McKellar4 Wlnterson359 MacBean AS ....362 Mader Paul 363 Marqulaee L B 360 Mey< r John C 4 Co . . .369 Mlllang 4 Co 353 MUlang Frank ... 363 Moller's Gartner Zei tung 368 Monlnger JCCO IH Montana Fertilizer Co, 368 Moon Samuel C 366 Moon Wm H Co... 366 365 Moore, Hentz 4 Nash. 363 Morris Floral Co :«6 Mobs Geo M 352 Murphy Wm 360 Myers 4 Co 372 NetBCbert Frank ;i66 Nle8s*»n Leo 352 N T C't Flower Ex . 363 N Y Cut Flower uo... ;i)3 Passmore Isaac 362 ^'ennoek Sam'l 8 352 Plerson F R Co 364 Pittsburg Cut Flo CO. 360 I'ollworth C C Co 3.50 Prince J> G* Cn. 351 .357 (.luakerClly Mch Wks III Randall A L 361 Rauth Carl 360 RawllngB B 1 364 Baynor J 1 363 Reed O asB 4Paint Co 370 Regan PrlntlngUorse :369 Reinberg Geo 361 362 Relnbera Peter 3jl c62 Retzer Walt«r 4 Co I Rice M 4Co 369 Rodgers Alex.. 11 Rojker A 4 Sods . II Bustle Mfg & Con Co 368 Salltord t*eo :^53 Sander & Co 365 367 SchenckS C IV Sohlllo Adam IV Schmidt J C 363 Sclimutz Louis '.^i Scollay John A 370 Shertdar W F 363 Slebert Chas T 3l'.s Hieoreotit 4 8no I BltuatioDs cSt Wants... ;149 Skabcura Dip Co 368 Smith Na>h 4 Hon ,. 363 Bmurthwalte C A Produce Co II Soltau C 361 S uth Park Floral Co 367 South oiae Flural Cu ;{65 Htani Chas B :i52 Steams Lumber Co Ul Stetrens Bmll 369 Stevens 4 Co 3tis StoothoB n A 4 Co , . II Storrs 4 Harrison Co 367 Studer, N 367 StyerJ J II Sutherland Geo A :«2 Sutton E B Jr 361) tiwahn Pottery MfgCo.;i6i; ThorbumJ M4 Co. 354 Trsendly & Schenck.. ,363 Vail Seed Co 364 Van Wert Greenh'es .362 Vaughan's Seed Store 3.4 859 I Vlck's Sons Jas II Vincent R Jr 4 Son.. .361 Vredenburg 4 Co 11 WalBOnGC U Weathered'B Sons Thos W HI Weber H 4 Sons 'Mi Weeber 4 Don II Welland& Blsch 361 Welch Bros 352 Whllldln Pot Co... 366 Wletor Bros 351 362 Wllks S Mfg Co IV WlttbJldThBGeoCo ,. S61 I Wood Bt\8 3d6 Woodroffe 4 Bem- helmer 362 Wood, stubbi& C0....354 Young Jno 35;{ Voang 4 Nugent 353 Zlmglebel D 364 Sycamore, III.— Elmer E. Boynton has very recently completed his sea- son's additions and improvements to his Ljlass. He now has seven houses with sixty-five horse-power boilers for heat. Most of his cut "oes to ChicaL'O. BOILERS Something that the florist can rely upon ;iud know that they will give satisfaction. The [greatest results obtainpd from a minimum consumption of fuel. We manufacture Boilers capable of heating any size Greenhcuse RELIABLE-DURABLE-ECONOMICAL. SEND FOR GREENHOUSE CATALOGUE AMD PRICE LIHT. GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. NEW YORK ciTT BRANCH : 74 Franklin St., Cor. Arch, 111 Fifth Ave., cor I8th St. BOSTON. MASS. Wegtem Selling Agents, JAMES B. GLOW A SONS, 882-2134 Lake St., Chicago, lU. Please mention the Atneyican Florist when luriting. 'KaSL GURNEY "400 SERIES" HOT WATER HEATER. Exclusively A GREENHOUSE HEATER! SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE WORK. EASY TO ERECT; SIMPLE IN OPER- ATION; ECONOMICAL AS TO CONSUMPTION OF FUEL. Send for Catalogue and latest prices. MYERS 8z CO., 1514-1520 So. 91h St., - PHILADELPHIA, PA. (Ebtablibhsd 1849.) WE furnish FREE OF CHARGE to our customers, drawings showing; the most improved construction for their special wants. <^ ^ J^ GREENHOUSE MATERIAL, Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress. BEST GRADES, PERFECT WORKMAMSHIP. a. DIETSCH & CO. s.e^At;rive CHICAGO, ILL. THOSE fAlLEN LEAVES CAN BE KEPT OFF THE LAWN WITH LITTLE EFFORT IF YOU HAVE A FINLEY ROTARY LAWN RAKE. It picks them up and holds them until you are ready to deliver ihem to your bum heap or com- post pile. The wind can't blow them about after once raked. It does the work much better than the band rake, and does it three times as fast. It takes up grass, either long or short, twigs and loose litter of any kind, stones included, that a hand rake would not touch. It will save its cost in 60 days on any good law^n. Price, $12.00. It was given a Cerlificate of Merit by the Society of American Florists at the New York Convention, the judges reporting that they "Believe it to be far superior to anything else in the market." Send for Illustrated Circular. FINLEY LAWN RAKE CO., Joliet, The rinle\ Kotar Lawn Rake in Operation. UllE ^IM E Rlli N ^WiMWiWf Rmerica is "the Frntr of ths I/ssssl; thsrs may be more camfort Rmidskips, but we are t :j touch Unknown Serb,' Vol. XVI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 20, 1900. No. 646 f Lii!ii ^mmmim Wmm^^ Copyright 1900, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. PUBLIBHBD EVERT SATURDAY ET AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 334 Dearborn St., Chicago. Butern Office: 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, 12.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OiTiCBRS — E. M. Wood, Natick, Mass., presi- dent; F. E. P1ER8ON, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice- president; Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Bbattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. The seventeenth annual meeting will be held at BulTalo. August, 1901. Officers-elect (to be installed January 1. 1901) Patrick O'Mara, New York, president; W. F. Hasting. Buffalo, vice-president; secretary and treasurer as before. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting at New York, 1901. Leonard Barron, 138 Liberty St., New York, secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Baltimore, February 21-3-, 901. ALBERT M. Herb, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual meeting at Buffalo, August, 1901. Edwin Lonsdale, Chestnut Hill, Pa., secretary. THIS ISSUE 36 PAGES WITH COVER. COJVTEJ^TS. Inventories for llorists 373 Ano her Lonsdale wrinkle (ilius.) 374 Carnations up to date 374 RoseSoleil d"Or (illus) 375 Carnations— Present creatment for the plants. 375 Keeping dahlias dwarf 375 Deceptive ore pa rations 376 Variegated Asparagus Sprengerii 376 The use of shrubs in cemeteries (illus.) 376 Heating with a flue 378 New York 378 Boston 379 Philailelphia 379 Chicago 380 St. Louis 381 Bradford, I'a 381 ntica, N. Y 381 Society of American Florists 382 American Carnation Society 382 Syringing with nicotine 382 Greenhouse buildin;; 382 Regulating a rose crop 382 The Galveston subscription 382 Boiler and piping 382 Coming exhibitions 383 Quincy. Ill 384 The seed trade 38S The nursery trade 390 Bridgeport, Conn 390 Our pastimes 393 ■lacksonville, Ills 394 I'enver 386 Washington 398 Cleveland 400 ISulTalu 40" Inventories f.r Florists. I have found the best time in which to take an inventory is at the close of our business year, which is June 30, at which time our stock has been almost all planted in the field. We prefer to take our inven- tory after our stock has been planted out, as at the time of planting out we go through our annual cutting down and discarding of varieties which have been outclassed and fallen behind as commercial sorts. In setting out plants for stock purposes we also cull the stock thoroughly, discarding those plants which we do not consider in sufficiently good health for propagating purposes. An inventory can be taken at any season of the year, and it will show the com- parative conditions of the business, pro- vided it is taken upon the same date each year. We find it advantageous to take it after our spring rush is over, and also after the heavy labor of planting out our stock is done. Mr. Rudd's statement that stock should be inventoried at the exact amount which it cost to produce up to the day the inventory is taken is correct, although this is a difficult matter to determine. Our method in inventorying is to take into consideration the selling value of the plant to some extent in determining the price at which it should be inventoried. Where we are producing new seedling plants, sometimes cultivat- ing an acre of seedlings out of which we get perhaps two hundred varieties to carry on for trial, and the second year cutting these two hundred varieties down to four or five, it is quite difficult to determine closely what the stock of that seedling has cost to produce. Naturally the stock of a new seedling carnation which is considered sufficiently good to be introduced should be inventoried at a considerably higher figure than the stock of a common variety, such as Scott and McGowan. In order to show the value of stock in an inventory some regard should be paid to its selling value as well as to its cost of production; in many instances manufacturers are compelled to inventory large lots of goods at very much less than what they cost to pro- duce, for the simple reason that the stock will not sell for the cost of production. I would also agree with Mr. Rudd in estimating the depreciation on green- house buildings, even of the better class, as five per cent per annum. The depre- ciation on the average factory building and machinery is frequently computed at ten pel cent per annum. I do not believe any factory computes at much less than five percent, and I would considera green- house nothing more nor less than a plant manufacturing establishment. Of course houses built very cheaply and which are not calculated to last more than seven or eight ortenyears should be charged up with a depreciation of not less than twenty to twenty-five per centper annum. I think that Mr. Rudd's method of find- ing what it costs to maintain a square foot of bench space during each month is a good method, as, having the said cost, by charging up to any plant produced the space occupied by that plant during its period of production, at the price which it costs to maintain said bench space, would give the approximate cost of the plant after the items of general expense had been added to that cost. Probably the best and shortest way to secure a fair estimate of the cost of pro- ducing plants is to ascertain the cost of maintaining the square foot of bench space during the winter months — that is to say, November, December, January, February, March and April— and then to charge up the average price per month against said space. It will, of course, be assumed that it costs more to carry plants during the months of December, January and February than it does during the months of November and April, but if the cost is averaged through the six months one will get near enough to the actual cost for all practical pur- poses. The same thing could be done for crops produced during the summer months, as at that period everything would be grown practically without the use of fuel, excepting stove and other tropical plants, and in these the cost of fuel would be so light that averaging it throughout the six summer months would bring a result sufficiently accurate for all practical purposes. Many of the smaller florists who are assisted in their greenhouse work by members of their own families are liable to underestimate the cost of production seeming to think that if their sons George or Henry, and their daughters and wives do a certain quantity of work in the greenhouses, that work is clear profit. This is a false method of reckoning. Every bit of work performed in the green- houses by the florist himself, as well as by the members of his own family, should be charged against the cost of producing the plants at fair wages for the services performed. Any florist who deprives his children of a portion of their ec"ucational advantages in order to get the benefit of their services in the greenhouse is con. 374 The American Florist. Oct, 20 ducting his business at a loss if he does not compute these services at a fair ratio in estimating the cost of producing the commodity which he sells, and who is not able to sell his produce at a fair profit above the cost thus computed. The fact that his family works in the greenhouses and that he is saved thereby from hiring a man doete not benefit him in the least unless he sells his product at a price sufficient to cover the value of the services of his family, but on the con- trary he is depriving his own family of advantages to which it is entitled, and is actually making a present of the products of his own family's labor to his custo- mers. There is another item entering into the cost of producing and selling plants which is frequently overlooked, and that is, unsold stock at the end of the season, which must be destroyed or lost. If a florist produces 50,000 plants, sells only 40,000 of them and is obliged to lose theremaining 10,000, the entire amount which it cose to produce the 50,000 plants should be charged up as the cost of producing the 40,000. C.W. Ward. Another Lonsdale Wrinkle. Edwin Lonsdale uses a little contriv- ance for holding up his steam radiator pipes that seems destined to become universal. The usual cast iron fixture has the objection that if not put up per- fectly true the pipes, in expanding and contracting, are apt to grip the rest and gradually loosen the tixture from its fastening. Mr. Lonsdale's appliance consists of a six-inch wire nail and a piece of a '/i-inch iron pipe two inches in length slipped over the nail from the pomt. The spikes are then driven into the wall posts at an angle, so as to pre- vent the steam pipes from slipping off. The small pipes fit loosely on the spikes and act as rollers, turning readily as the steam pipes expand or contract. With these spikes it is easy to get the pipes to a perfect grade. They are also very cheap. Altogether it is a handy and usefiil device. K. Carnations Up-to-Date. {Read by IVm. Gatnmage, of London, Ont., at the Montyeai convention of the Canadian Horti- cultural Association.] Carnations have been ditided into sev- eral d istinct classifications and to describe each would require volumes. It was not until the nineteenth century that partic- ular attention was paid to growing car- nations, although in the early part of the sixteenth century the development began to attract the attention of historians, and the gardeners of that date contrib- uted numerous improved varieties. It is said that in the early part of the nine- teenth century the artificial means of developing the flowers, as then practiced, by what is known among English gar- deners as dressing, removing all imperfect and superfluous petals with a foicepsand arranging the remainder in a formal manner, had much to do with its down- fall, as from about the middle of the cen- tury little is heard of it until within a comparatively recent date. To come down to the present times and the varieties which will interest you most, the work of improving the carna- tion has gone steadily forward. It was about the year 1840 that Delmais, a French gardener, produced the variety from which was developed the carnation as grown to-day. Its improvement was tollowed up by M. Alphonse Algatiere, who, by his skillful crossing, obtained a number of fine varieties with stiff stems. These received the name of tree carna- tions. In 1866 a number of varieties were imported from Europe by Messrs. Card, Zeller and Dailledouze. The varieties were La Purite, Pres. Degraw, Edwardsii and a variegated La Purite. These were grown for a number of years as pot plants for summer and winter flowering. At what date the bench system of grow- ing was adopted, I am not prepared to say, but, from personal recollections, I would estimate that it has not exceeded twenty years. At about that date we find such varieties as Grace Wilder, But- tercup, Peter Henderson, Hinze's White, Morocco, Hinsdale, La Purite, Degraw, Edwardsii and Snowden were the princi- pal ones grown. Disbudding had not been practiced to any extent and carna- tions with stems from two to four inches long were, with few exceptions, the only ones to be had. We have but little conception of the interest which was created in the work of improving the carnation by the dis- cussions and essays published in the early days of our present trade papers. It was through their influence and the practical lessons taught that many who had but indifferent success took up the work and became not only successful growers, but have contributed many new and meritorious varieties. It was not until the year 1891, when Daybreak was sent out, that Grace Wilder found its first real rival in a light pink. Until the present year, althoughit has had many competitors for honors. Daybreak has been able to hold its own. But now, with the advent of so many light pink varieties with improved flow- ers and better constitutions, it, too, will have to stand aside. At the present, with so many meritorious varieties, one is somewhat puzzled to know what to grow. While there will always be a demand for ordinary stock, for compari- son, say Scott and McGo wan, the demand for a higher grade and better quality will also have to be met. However, each individual grower will have to govern himself according to his market and con- ditions for growing. To try to grow varieties that do not succeed well in some localities, or to try and grow high grade flowers in rickety. 111 ventilated, poorly lighted, old houses is, to say the least, working at a disadvantage. The advance in the methods of cultiva- tion has kept pace with the improvement in varieties. To- day we find whole ranges of houses built in the most sub- stantial manner, devoted entirely to the production of the carnation. There are thousands of people employed in this industry and the value as a commercial product is of do inconsiderable amount. To mention even the varieties that have proved of greatest commercial value during the last ten years would take up too much time. Certain it is that some varieties do better in some localities than in others, but where a variety is not successfully grown it more often happens that the grower does not under- stand the requirements of that variety, as the surroundings are not congenial; in such cases the value of experimenting cannot be too strongly urged. With the advanced methods and con- stant experimenting, the system of grow- ing has undergone an almost complete evolution in the past five years, With the permanent and substantial struct- ures, the raised bench system is gradu- ally giving way to the solid, or where the site will not permit of the natural soil, the tile bed. The advantages of this system and indoor summer cultivation are easily seen when we compare the quality of the high grade flowers pro- duced now, and those of five years ago with the same varieties. The substance and keeping qualities of carnations are governed almost wholly by cultural methods. Those grown in a high temperature and liberally fed with liquid manure will invariably have large flowers with weak stems and go to sleep as soon as you place them on the counter, while those grown in a lower temperature, the manure incorporated in the soil, not over-watered, are of a quality that it is a pleasure to offer a cus- tomer. Again, the keeping qualities of carna- tions are very much aflected by the treat- ment they receive immediately after pick- ing. We have found that the best place to, so to speak, cure them in, is a light, dry room, a few degrees cooler than the tem- perature in which they were grown. When so placed for twenty-four hours before shipping or taking to the store, they will keep from five to ten days and give good satisfaction to customers where the same flowers put immediately alter picking into an ice box or taken to a warm room will not last over two days. The varieties are now so numerous that to make a selection and say what is the best or most profitable to grow would be next to an impossibility, for what we consider the best one sea- son, is very often completely eclipsed the next. However, to the grower who retails his own flowers, I would suggest the following varieties: Forwhite, Mary Wood, White Cloud, Flora Hill and McGowan; lor red, G. H. Crane, America and Jubilee; for pink, Victor, Melba, Scott, Mrs. Joost, Lady Van Horn and Daybreak; for crimson. Gen. Gomez; for yellow, Mayor Pingree and Eldorado, with Mrs. Bradt for a variegated. The above will give a good collection and with skillful growing can be had in bloom from September to September. How many of the introductions of 1900 will prove to have all the merits claimed for them by their introducers it is, at this early date, premature to say, but a few notes on their present appear- ance will not be out of place. Lady Van Horn, field grown, has an ideal growth, it has made the best plants of any we are growing this year. Next to it Ethel Crocker has made a very satisfactory plant. Genevieve Lord, too, is doing nicely. Olympia has not made as large plants as I would have expected, consid- ering the strength of the young stock. The Marquis and Mrs. Lippincott were indoor grown; they have made good, /pdd. The American Florist. 375 strong plarts and will no doubt give us some very fine flowers later in the season. With us this season has been a favora- ble one for field cultivation. Ordinarily plants would not be as large a month later as they were at mid- August, so that a comparison between indoor and field cultivation this season would be no criterion to go by. This season we are experimenting on indoor cultivation, with some twenty varieties, planting at different dates, but it is yet too eatly to pass an opinion, and I hope at some near future date, when this association holds a winter carnation meeting, to be able to give you a more practical paper, embracing the results of our experiments. Rose Soleil d'Or. The accompanying illustration has been prepared from a colored plate which appeared in the Journal des Roses of last June. For description, etc., see the article entitled "A Noted French Rosa- rian,"page342of ourissueof October 13. CARNATIONS. PRKSBNT TREATMENT FOE THE PLANTS. There is no time so suitable as the next four weeks m which to get your carna- tions into good shape for the holidays. Chrysanthemums have the call and there is no use in crowding the market with second-class carnation stock. Plants housed between August 10 and Septem- ber 10 ought, if they have been properly treated, to now be in good health and well established. Such plants can stand a little trimming up and be all the better for it, but if from any cause your plants are not in good growing condition do not cut any wood from them. Go over the houses carefully to see that every shoot intended for flowering is growing straight, to make a good stem, and cut all weak shoots out to give the stronger ones the advantage of additional light and air. II the plants are heavily set with buds that will open during the chrysanthemum season, thin them out fully one-half By this I do not mean disbudding; all good growers do that. What I mean is that where a plant has ten long-stemmed buds that will open during chrysanthemum season, five of them should be cut out, and where a plant hasfivesuch buds two or three of them should be cut out, leaving those which promise to produce the best flowers. This gives better flowers and flowers that will sell in competition with any other flower that grows. Moreover, if the half crop does not bring in as much money as the full crop would have done, you are storing up strength in your plants for their winter's work and that is better than a few extra dollars now. Do not let any "Tom, Dick or Harry" do this trimming up. Do it yourself or have it done by someone who under- stands the habits and requirements of carnations. Too often carnation houses are turned over to employes who do not understand plant life and who conse- quently do not note the gradual retro- gression of the plants until they have gone so far as to be beyond getting them back into a state of vigor that will enable them to produce first class flowers before the end of the season. The successful carnation grower will look after his carnations as carefully as an engineer will look after the steam in his boilers. Constant examination of the plants no w will enable you to learn the NEW ROSE SOLEIL DOR. requirements of the diSerent varieties and you can govern their winter culture accordingly. Some growers put heat into their houses too early; others delay it too long. There is no ironclad rule to adopt, but a pretty safe one to follow is to leave ventilation on both day and night so long as the temperature outside does not fall below 40° and to keep heat out of the houses so long as the temperature in the houses does not fall below 35°. Of course a continued temperature of 35° would be injurious, but where it lasts only for one or two nights and then turns in warm again it is better to keep the heat out of the houses altogether rather than fire up one night and not fire the next. This treatment may give you a few bursted calyxes but that is better than to soften up your plants with heat and force them into bloom when flowers are not wanted. Albert M. Herb. Keeping; Dahlias Dwarf. There are several methods of keeping dahlias dwarf without checking their growth and we follow a number of plans, one in conjunction with the other. In the first place, we do not make our ground too rich in the beginning. Secondly, as soon as the shoots appear, we pinch them out, which is known as the single pruning system. Of course we remove all but the strongest. Then we stir or cultivate the soil very deeply, in many cases from four to six inches. This is really root pruning, and while it does not check the growth of the plants it checks the rapid growth. As soon as the plants commence blooming we cultivate lightly, only one to one and one half inches^deep! This gives the full strength of the soil to the plant and the flowers are conse- quently large and are produced in quan- tities. When the flowers commence to get smaller we top-dress the soil with pure bone meal, four parts of the meal to one part nitrate of soda. This top-dressing we renew as often as the flowers show that it is needed. In regard to pruning the plants, I would say that all we do is to remove all the shoots but the one strongest in the beginning. You then have but one strong, sturdy stem. All the pruning we do after that is to cut the flowers and, as 376 The American Florist. Oct. 20, we keep cutting out the tops of the plants in cutting the blooms on good stems, the lower shoots develop and bloom. This materially keeps the plants low and dwarf. This, of course, is in open ground or field culture. If plants are grown in a garden or any- where where they cannot get plenty of pure air and sunlight, I doubt if this system would be satisfactory. In other words, without plenty of air and sun- light the plants would grow tall and would have to be staked. L. K. Peacock. Deceptive Preparations. A recent mail brought from Fort Worth, Tex., the letter reprinted below, which was submitted to L. H. Bailey, Professor of Horticulture at Cornell University, and to Prof. Albert F. Woods, of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Division of Vegetable Physi- ology and Pathology, whose opinions are subjoined: Probably the greatest obstacle to the success of those who are engaged In horticultural pursuits throughout this country is the damage inflicted on trees and plants by the almost countless num- ber and variety of insect pests, against which they have to wage eternal warfare. Hardly a plant or tree but that is susceptible to the ravages of some insect enemy. The most effective remedy now in common use is a mixture or emulsion of one kind or other which must be administered by spraying. While this method is useful and has been the means of saving many crops of fruit and vegetables that would otherwise have been lost, it must be admitted that the process is somewhat slow, cumbersome and troublt some. The writer, like many others, has long felt the need of something not only more effective, but more easv of application than spraying, and now after flve'years of constant study and over three vears of esperimenting, believes that something has been found, which is destined in the near future to supersede spraying and fumigating to a great extent, if not altogether. This preparation or antitoxin, as it might be called, will destroy all sorts of insect pests, especially scales that infest maple, box elder, different varieties of fialm, pandanus and many other plants. As for he San Jose scale, we have never seen a tree infested with it, but presume it is about the same ai the scale that infests the above mentioned, and if so, the antitoxin spoken of will certainly destroy it. , , . . , , > The preparation referred to is not only a perfect insecticide, but Is also a plant food, and will show its effects on the growth very soon after applica- tion. This antitoxin is prepared in powdered form, a small quantity of which is inserted into an incision in the bark of the tree. It Is also prepared in liquid form for application to the roots o[ cabbages, tomatoes and other vegetables. In each case the antitoxin, so called, is absorbed by the tree or plant, and insects attacking same, after it becomes inoculated with the preparation, are soon destroyed. The writer realizes that the assertions above are pretty broad, but they are made in full confi- dence ot"hl> ability to demonstrate their correct- ness. We h*ve (horoughly tested this preparation In our nursery and orchard grounds here until we are fully satisfied and In addition have testimony of local vegetable and fruit growers, and other citizens engagi'd in horticultural pursuits, who win testify to its merits. We expect in the very rear future to put this preparation on the market and advertise it through the proper mediums. Before doing so, however, we desire further tests from fruit and vegetable growers and horticulturists throughout the country, in order that these tests may be made under as many different conditions, climatic and otherwise, as possible. To this end, we will be pleased to furnish any of said parties who will sind their address and a couple of stamps to defray postage, with sulTicient of our antitoxin to treat five trees, together with full directions for use. We want to hear from earnest, practical men who will test the remedy fairly and accord- ing to directions. Furthermore, would say that we should be glad to have a few specimens of small branches" oi trees infested with this San .lose scale, and if a limited number of your read- ers will kindly mail us a branch, we will, in return, mail them enough antitoxin to treat five trees. Holding ourselves at your disposal for any further information on this subject, which is of the most vital importance to all who are engaged in orchard and garden enterprises, and thanking you in advance for the courtesy of publishing this letter, we are, etc.. Ed. Am. Florist:— Every now and then some one devises a process of ptitting some kind of poison or preparation in the trunk of a tree, expecting that the sap will take it up and kill all the insects and diseases which infest the plant. There is no recorded scientific experiment, however, to show that this is possible without killing the plant at the same time. As a matter of fact, plants will rarely take up any injurious compound in su&cient quantity to destroy the pests. If it did, it would probably destroy itself. For myself, I should have no faith in such recommendations. L. H. Bailey. Ed. Am. Flohist:— I will say in regard to the document which you submitted, that all remedies of the kind mentioned ;--*..'<^ ^ r have proved worthless. A few years ago a great many people were taken in by a similar remedy for the elm-leaf beetle. Any substance which inoculated into a plant would kill an insect would kill the plant also. In our opinion, therefore, there is absolutely nothing in the so-called "antitoxin." Albert F. Woods. Variegated Asparagus Sprengerii. I "Among the sowings I make yearly of Asparagus Sprengerii there are always several seedlings with more or less variegated foliage," writes R. Koene- mann in Mailer's Deutsche Gartner- Zeitung. "I have always made it a practice to save these variegated seed- lings, but I soon found that they never thrived, no matter how well treated, and never attained the growth and vigor of the green stock. Among the seedlings of last June's sovsing appeared a colored plant that soon demonstrated right after it was potted that it possessed as much vigor as the green plants. I therefore took particular pains with it, by frequent repotting into rich soil and with an occasional application of liquid manure. The coloring of the leaves having rather increased than decreased since then, I presume it will remain constant. The greater part of the foliage is green and white, only a few of the shoots being entirely white. The plant is as healthy and vigorous as any plant ot the green type. For the present this new plant is hardly of great value, since propagation by cuttings is impossible, and so the only means of increase would be by division or from seed. It is very doubtful whether the percentage of variegated plants from seed is very large. The plant is at present in full bloom on nearly all the branches." WILD VIOLETS UNDER MAPLE AT GRACELAND CEMETERY, CHICAGO. The Use of Shrtibs in Cemeteries. \^Read by O. C. Simonds^of Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, before thejourteenth annual convention of the Association of American Cemetery Superin- tendents, Cleveland, O , September li~l^, lgoo.\ The reports of our meetings show that during recent years the subject of shrub- bery has been neglected. In fact, judg- ing from many of the cemeteries which our association has visited, one would think that the shrubs themselves were very little appreciated. Undoubtedlj^the removal of fences, hedges and railings and the substitution of grass walks for those of other materials is a movement in the right direction, but in confining the features of a cemetery to grass, trees, roads and monuments is there not dan- ger of producing an efiect of baldness and monotony ? We have been in some burial places where the whole area included within the boundaries could be seen at a glance and a multitude of stones would obtrude themselves on our attention, and then the naked trunks of trees would fill the view with vertical lines. Some low foliage, hiding portions of the road- way and at least nine- tenths of the mon- uments, would have made a wonderful improvement in the appearance of the grounds. We come here to learn how to make cemeteries beautiful. Nothing will help us more than an abundance of good, healthy-looking green leaves. Foliage adds as much to the beauty of a land- scape as plumage does to the beauty of a bird. To make a cemetery attractive and interesting in appearance the attention must be confined to one object at a time by shutting other objects out of view. By so doing the changing of one's posi- tion brings new features into sight. In tgoo. The American Florist. 377 A VIEW IN CRACELAND CEMETERY, CHICAGO. this way we are attracted from one object to another and our interest in what we are looking at is maintained. It follows, therefore, that masses of shrubbery covered with foliage reaching from the grouad to points above the eye are exceeoingly useful in producing the desired effect. It sometimes happens that trees with foliage coming to the ground serve the same purpose as masses of shrubs, but in too many cases the lower branches of the trees have been cut away. The hiding of certain objects, however, is not the most useful purpose served by shrubs. They are beautiful in themselves. What is more pleasing to the sense of sight and the sense of smell than a great mass of lilacs when in bloom? How del- icate in color and fragrance are the pink and white flowers of the Tartarian honeysuckles! How graceful are the curving branches of some of the spirsas when weighted down with a profusion of clusters of white flowers. But I think the beauty of the various shrubs, although surpassing one's powers of description, yields in importance to the part which they serve in making artistic compositions. They make the most pleasing boundaries of lawns, forming a background in one place, carrying a point of foliage forward in another, so as to give a prominent point of light in con- trast with deep shade, and everywhere varying the outline so that it is as beau- tilul as the margin of a summer's cloud. The eflect of shrubs as seen in moonlight, when their color is for the most part lost, shows their fundamental value, but a stroDglight, which brings out the variety of color, nelps to complete the picture. I have spoken of masses of shrubs, but we sometimes see them dotted about upon the lawn in a way to weaken the general effect. And even in masses, too great a variety is frfcjuently used. A large group of one kind of shrub i« gener- ally Very satisfactory and if two Rinds are used they should not be mixed so as to produce a spotted appearance, but each kind should predominate in its own part of the group. Only such shrubs should be planted as prove hardy in the locality in which they are used. I heve read that there is no country more abundantly supplied with shrubs than the United States, and none where the climate is more favorable to their growth. We certainly have enough native shrubs to make any locality as beautiful as the fairest park. I have seen prairie roses make a ravine in which they were at home more beautiful even than the "wooded island." How attractively the elderberries fill out the comers of a rail fence, and how beautiful are the vibur- nums and dogwoods, to say nothing of the evergreen shrubs of New England and the AUeghenies. All shrubs which make the country so beautiful are cer- tainly appropriate in a cemetery. It is sometimes said that there is not space enough for shrubs in a cemetery and I have even known rules to be adopted prohibiting their use, but there is room enough for anything that people like. People wish to place their dead among most beautiful surroundings and, with tnose who can choose, the general effect is the first consideration rather than a given amount of space. The peo- ple who spend fortunes in erecting ugly stone tombs would not hesitate in secur- ing all the space required for any tree or shrub or any combination of such beau- tiful objects if they could fully appreciate them. Shrubs can usually be placed along the boundaries of cemeteries, the margins of ponds and in acute angles of lots or sections without taking any space that is valuable for other purposes. Sometimes they can be placed about the trunks of trees with good effect. I know of no reason why they should not occa- sionally be allowed to grow directly over a grave. We might think of them as reaching out their branches to protect a spot that is sacred. They would form a place of refuge for the birds whose music would continue to bring cheerful- ness each spring for a period longer than a granite monument will last. A group of shrubs should form a com- plete ground covering; that is, the foliage should meet the lawn and no attempt should be made to grow grass under- neath the branches. T^sually no trim- ming should be done after the plants are once established. It is a mistake to trim up shrubs. If they get too high or too broad, the longest branches should be cut at the ground. If this treatment produces a bush that is too straggling perhaps the whole shrub should be cut to the ground and allowed to sprout again. It is also a mistake to rake the leaves from underneath a group of shrubs. The fallen leaves always look better than the 378 The American Florist. Oct. 20, bare ground during the late fall, winter and early spring, and in summer they are not seen. They conserve moisture and furnish plant food. They will also pro- tect certain early spring flowers which naturally find a home near shrubs, out of reach of chilling winds, such as snow- drops, crocuses, bloodroots, erythroni- ums, trilHums and hepaticas. Frequently the greater portion of the shrubs needed for boundaries and mar- gins ot ponds can be taken from the sur- rounding country. The panicled dog- wood with its rich foliage and white berries on little red stems, the red- branched'dogvyood, the witch hazel, the viburnums of diflferent kinds, the com- mon hazel, the elderberries, both the red and the black-berried species; the spiraeas of diflferent kinds, the chokeberry, the diflerent sumachs, varying in size from the small, aromatic form to the staghorn which is almost atree; the prairie, swamp and meadow roses, and the New Jersey tea are examples of attractive shrubs that are found almost everywhere in the northern states. In favored localities the evergreen shrubs, including the rho- dodendrons and laurels, make a beautiful addition to the list. But, of course, we should take advantage of the beautiful shrubs that come to us from other coun- tries. The forsy thias, covered in spring with a profusion of yellow flowers, the Japanese quince following with bright red flowers, the honeysuckles, lilacs, syringas, spira;as, viburnums, roses, bar- berries, etc., that fill our nurseries are all delightful and should be used in abund- ance. If I should make but one suggestion for beautifying our cemeteries, it would be to use more of these smaller, woody plants which clothe the ground so attractively and feast the eye with a profusion of flowers, leaves and fruit, and which even in wintertime soften the outlines of a landscape and often catch and hold the snow in a delightful way. They are as important in ttie real pict- ures which we try to form as children are in the family. Let us use them with boldness, creating broad, quiet eftects, and by so doing make the cemeteries more truly resting places. Heating With a Flut. Ed. Am. Flobist:— I would like you to tell me the best way to build a brick flue to be heated with soft coal. I have a house 16x60 feet, three-quarter-span-to- the-south, fifteen feet to the ridge, and will devote it to carnations and general stock. I intend to add two more houses next spring and will then put in steam heat. Subscriber. In building a flue for greenhouse heat- ing the arch or furnace should be placed at one end of the house, with the doors opening into the coal shed. For a house 16x60 feet the grate should be about two feet square, and the fire pot and ash pit should be constructed much the same as the fire box and ash pit for a horizon- tal tubular boiler, except that the roof will have to be arched over or supported by iron bars. The first twenty-five feet of the flue should be of fire brick, and about twelve by eight inches inside, except that the upper courses should be slightly drawn in so that it will not be over six inches wide at the top. The furnace should be sunk, with the top about level with the surface, and the flue should connect, at the rear end, with its upper surface even with the top of the heater, so that there will be no chance for the gas to pocket. The furnace should be located at the center of the end of the house and the flue should be carried with a rise of one- inch in five feet, and at an angle of forty-five degrees, under the walk, to a point beneath the center of the side bench, when it should run parallel with the wall around the house to a point six feet from the end where it started, when it should turn and run to the chimney, which should rest upon the side wall of the furnace with an opening into the fire pot. A slide should be pro- vided so that the direct draft can be closed after the fire has been well started. All except the first twenty-five feet of the flue may be of lOinch glazed sewer pipe, but care should be taken that the joints approved specimens of approved varie- ties. The first flowers to suffer from the eftects of the incoming chrysanthemums are the carnations, which have dropped in value considerably, and top grade American Beauties, for which the outside price is $20 to $25 per hundred, and that obtained only with more or less of a struggle. Violets are still moving very slowly, with no indications ot any immediate promotion. Cattleyas are entirely too plentiful and have this week touched $10 a hundred in quantity, an unprecedentedly low figure. Nobody looks for any permanent improvement in business until after election. Politics, for once, seems to have done AVENUE AND PLANTATIONS IN GRACELAND CEMETERY, CHICAGO. are properly cemented and well-sup- ported. There should be no wood-work in contact with the furnace or flue. L. R. T. New York, MARKET DEMORALIZED AND NO PROSPECT OF BETTER CONDITIONS UNTIL AFTER ELECTION. — CHRYSANTHEMUMS TAKE POSSESSION. — POLITICS A GOOD THING FOR THE CARNATION. — PERSONAL JOT- TINGS. Up to Friday of last week business was generally satisfactory, everything con- sidered, but about that time shipments of flowers to this market increased greatly in volume and, a rainy Sunday intervening, conditions were such that considerable loss of stock was inevitable and so prices were wrecked. Another cause of the broken and unsatisfactory market existing at present writing is the appearance, in full ranks, of the chrysan- themum host, and so it is reasonable to look for a continuance of this demoral- izing influence for at least a month to come. Bergmann, Montmort and such premature varieties are already back numbers and not worth the price of asters since Polly Rose, Glory of Pacific, Yellow Monarch and White Monarch have taken possession. As to prices they range from $6 to $25 a hundred for a service for the flower trade, the boom- ing of the carnation as a campaign emblem having given that flower a boost that will undoubtedly affect favorably its fortunes throughout the entire season. Absurd stories as to the expenditure of many thousands of dollars for carnations for the coming demonstration in this city have been circulated and accepted with- out question by people in the trade and out of it, but the truth of the matter is that the carnations for that affair, some 30,000 to ;i5,000 are to be contributed, as stated in our New York notes last week, by the florists, to be donated to the dry goods division of the parade. Those of dark color, regardless of actual name of variety, will be known as Roose- velts and the lighter pink in like manner will be called McKinley, it being mani- festly impracticable to provide that number of any one of the newly intro- duced varieties. C. W. Ward is "the man behind the gun" in this movement and is putting it through with characteristic thoroughness and enterprise. The Fernery, Miss C. Tucker proprie- tor, which has been located for two years on Lexington avenue, is to be reopened in a fine store on West Thirty- third street, opposite the Waldorf- Astoria. Carnation plant dealers are highly elated over the business of the present igoo. The American Florist. 379 fall. In fact, some have found the demand far greater than their resources and have been obliged to draw upon the neighbors for stock to fill orders. There is practi- cally nothing salable left in the hands of any good grower who has properly adverdsed his stock. Henry Butler, who has been critically ill for several weeks, died Thursday even- ing, October 18. He has been locatedior many years at 918 Broadway, and was one of the leading retailers ot the city. Mrs. R. W. Clucas has just returned from Europe on the S. S. Germania. Visitors: J. F. Sullivan, Detroit, Mich.; H. L. Crandall. Glen Falls. Boston. RECEIPTS ABE HEAVY AND BOSIXESS NOT ACTIVE.— FAKIBS DOMINATE TBE MAR- KET.—ALL CLASSES OF MATERIAL SUF- FER.— VIOLETS IN THE DUMPS. — FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION ELECTS OFFI- CERS AND DECLARES A DIVIDEND. — PER- SONAL JOTTINGS OF WIDELY VARYING IMPORT. ^VISITORS AND OTHER NOTES. Extreme dullness continues in the flower business. Heavy receipts of flow- ers add to the embarrassment of the sit- uation for all sections of the trade excepting the street fakirs, who are never so nappv as at such times and who have been taking full advantage of the opportunity for the past week to call attention to their importance by jostling along the sidewalks loaded down with burdens of roses and carnations, select- ing for their parade the most crowded thoroughfares. All kinds and classes of roses are found in the vast accumulation thus reaching the street buyer, the lordly, long-stemmed Beauty and the petted Liberty being companions in misfortune with rag-time Brides and bleached and frowsy Bridesmaids with whom the fog- laden atmosphere has dealt most unkindly. Splendid Carnots with fault- less stems and foliage stand in the ice- boxes waiting for the buyer who never comes, until, wide-expanded and over- mature, their heads are snapped oflf, tootbpicked and stufied into the crazv quilt border surrounding the "at rest" on a two-dollar pillow for some "elderly person." Violets languish in the public estima- tion this season and, although both double and sing'e varieties are of excel- lent quality and low in price, they find but few takers. Possibly the long-linger- ing garden splendor with its still unin- terrupted display of salvias, asters, cau- nas, geraniums, dahlias and heliotropes is responsible for the violet's plight; or maybe the selection of the carnation as the standard of the dominant political party has something to do with it, but the best lesson the violet grower can learn from the situation is the unprofit- ableness of any effort for an "early crop" of this winter and spring favorite. The annual distribution of prizes for ornamental gardening about the stations of the Boston & Maine railroad gives South Lancaster the first prize of $50 and Waltham second, $40. Three hun- hundred and fifty station agents com- peted and there were 171 prizes bestowed. The eighth annual meeting of the share- holders of the Boston Co-operative Flower Growers' Association was held on Saturday evening, October 13, forty- five members being present. Officers were elected as follows: President, W. C. Stickel; vice-president, Wm. Nicholson; secretary and treasurer, Geo. Cartwright; directors, W. W. Edgar, John Walsh, E. Sutermeister, L. W. Mann, Peter Fisher and E. N. Pierce. A twenty per cent div- idend on the capital stock of $1500 was declared and the treasurer reported a surplus of several thousand dollars. Edmund M. Wood, President of the S. A. F., has received the democratic nomination for the legislature from his home district at Natick. Party lines will not be very closely drawn in Mr. Wood's case and Natick will honor herself in giv- ing him a big endorsement. The committee having in charge the matter of the testimonial to F L. Harris completed its labors by a visit to that gentleman on Monday, October 15, when they presented him with a beautifully engrossed and framed list of the contrib- utors to the loving cup. One of the finest" white carnations ever seen here is a seedling which an out-of- town grower is sending to Welch Bros., this being its third season in the market. Its owner claims there is more profit in growing it exclusively than in dissemin- ating the plants. James Warburton, of Fall River, who has in later years developed into an indefatigable ' 'globe trotter" has returned from the Paris Exposition on the S. S. Commonwealth which arrived on her first trip Monday, October 15. H. S. DtForest, representing Hitcbings & Co., has been in town for several days. He reports business as unprece- dentedly good, with orders booked ahead sufficient to keep the whole force busy for a long time to come. C. W. Farmer, brother of Mrs. W. W. Edgar, has just returned from South Africa, where he has been serving in the British army and participated in thirteen battles with the Boers, being wounded at Kom Spruit. A letter recently received by a Boston wholesaler from a customer bemoans the scarcity of funeral work. He says: "Nobody cares to die until they know whether or not Bryan is going to be elected." Sutherland's sheaf, basket and wire- desijfn annex is none too large for the heavy New England trade that is com- ing in. Mrs. Thos. Holland, wife of the fore- man at the greenhouses of J. Newman & Sons, at Winchester, died on September 27. J. M. Cohen's window shows at all times an array of the best violets to be found anywhere in this section. Welch Bros, have been receiving fine specimen blooms of Glory of Pacific chrys- anthemums since October 10. Chas. Ingram is brirging in Mme. Bergmann blooms of remarkable size and perfection. Mrs. Fred. Williams, of Waltham, died Thursday, October 18. Visitors in town: Winfried Rolker, New York; Walter Mott, representing H A. Dreer, Philadelphia; Jas. Harris, Halifax, N S.; M. H. Walsh, Wood's Holl; Mrs. J. A. Dirwanger, Jos. A. Dirwanger, Jr., Portland, Me.; J. Bebbington, Frederic- ton, N. B. Sharon, PA.^ohn Murchie is on the sick list. Alexandria, Ind.— J. S.Suethen is add- ing materially to his equipment by the erection of a thoroughly modem green- house. Kennett Square, Pa.— Wm. Swayne, who is at work on two new houses at his place on Marshall street, will build a third one before cold weather. Philadelphia. CHRYSANTHE.MIUS COME FRO.M DISTANT SOURCES. — LOCAL CROP ALL LATE. — LIBERTY SCARCE AS YET. — CONDITION OF OTHER SUPPLIES.— CARNATION BELT EXPANDING —ALL AROUT THE PRICES — A NEW SWI.SDLER — MEETING OF HORTI- CULTURISTS.— A NEW PARTNERSHIP IS ANNOUNCED. The question of the hour is as to where the chrysanthemums are. There have been some about, but very few, and all cut too soon. Some had to be procured for the early weddings, nearly all of which came from a distance, for the home supply is still in the bud. Some say there is a knack in getting in the early ones and that it is easy to have them a week or so ahead of the full supply. There may be something in this but lam inclined to doubt it; at any rate the little knack or kink is out of order this fall and the chrysanthemums are all late. After October 20 they are promised, for sure. The few offered so far have brought $3 per dozen. Cosmos is now in lull flower and sells for 25 cents to 75 cents per hundred. Dahlias bring from $1 to $4 for the same quantity. Roses are improving despite the unfavorable weather and prices are a little stifler, $5 to $6 being asked for the special teas. The Liberty is being called for but nobody seems to have any wor*h men- tioning except a few from R. Scott & Son. It seems as if the plants have to be a good size before flowers can be furnished with any length of the stem. They seem to tjirow so many buds that one is kept busy cutting them off so as to get the plants up to my size. It will not belong, however, before it will be added to the dealers' daily stock. Carnations are looking up. Scott and Hill are the two leaders, with a few of the many new kinds coming occasionally. This will be a great year for the carnation. The Chester county community, or carnation belt, is rapidly increasing in glass area, many new places and additions to old ones having been made the past season. How best to keep the blooms when in the florists' stock is a problem. They will stand for a week in a country pack- ing shed and still look well, but go to sleep in the florists' ice box over night. And, again, some wholesale men can keep them for three or four days in an ice box and say they improve if not too old when they get them. The blooms now in the market bring $1 to $2. Violets are plentiful at 25 cents to 35 cents for the single sorts and 50 cents to 75 cents for the doubles, a few of which are now seen. A mean trick was recently played on Mrs. Eaton, of Twelfth street and Girard avenue. She received a large funeral order from a bright looking young woman, to be sent to a certain address c. o. d. The designs were made up as ordered but upon delivering no such street number was found. The usual funeral notice was not in any of the papers and the whole transaction was done with evident intent to defraud, although, as in similar cases, no check was presented for change. The same woman, it seems, tried to leave a similar order at two other places but as she was a stranger and as no deposit was forth- coming the order was not accepted. It is well for the craft generally to be upon their guard for this swindler. She is very lady-like in appearance, apparently about 20 years of age and a very plausi- ble talker. How she would profit by such a transaction was not developed but she 380 The American Florist. Oct. 20. possibly Iiad the check ready for the easy ones. The October meeting of the Pennsylva- nia Horticultural Society, held last Tuesday evening, was very interesting. There were several tables of exhibits, mostly cosmos and dahlias. These were fine and made a good showing. There were also a few orchids, among them a seedling cypripedium for which Alphonse Pericat, gardener to Mrs. G. B. Wilson, received the society's silvermedal. Some one proposed a reduction in the price of admission to the fall show, making the admission 25 cents, but he was over- whelmingly voted down. We are sorry to have to say goodbye to genial George McClain, who has been for the past twenty-five years the fore- man for George Craig. He is now one of the firm of Walker& McClain, of Youngs- town, Ohio. We wish these gentlemen all the luck possible. Thty are both, from their long experience in the two branches of the trade, just suited for the partnership they have now formed and they will no doubt build up a successful business. We had the pleasure of a visit from William Scott, of Buffalo, who spent several days in our city last week in the interest of the Pan-American Exposition, the horticultural department of which he says will be the greatest the country has ever seen. He spent a few hours among the growers with Henry Pennock and his automobile and says that while frightened half to death most of the time he Jiad a most glorious ride and got over more ground than he believed possible in one afternoon. K. Chicago. TRADE GOOD BUT STOCK IS SOFT AND PRICKS LOW.— CONDITIONS NOT WHAT GROWERS OR WHOLESALERS WOULD LIKE THEM TO BE. — COOL WEATHER BRINGS SOME IMPROVEMENT. — GRAND RAPIDS HAS STOCK TO SEND TO MARKET. —AN AUCTION SALE OF PALMS IS ANNOUNCED. — MINNEAPOLIS BRANCH STARTS OFF WELL. — VARIOUS DOINGS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST. Wholesale trade has been good this week, but wholesalers themselves are far from satisfied with the state of the mar- ket and the growers have equal cause for complaint. While shipping orders have been more numerous, if anything, than a year ago at this time, the orders have been very small and prices have been com- paratively low. Mr. Pieser, who is some- thing of a statistician and thorough stu- dent of the trend of trade, says that com- mission men are selling as many flowers in value as in last October, when trade was particularly good, but that it is necessary to handle about twice the amount of stock to take in the same money. There is very little satisfaction in such a market, particularly when the stock is soft and it is difficult to send a shipping order to any distance and to have the material carry well. With regard to the market condition, an instance is pointed out wherein a coun- try buyer last year sent in his first order on September 18 and by October 10 had bought $173 worth of cut flowers; this year his first order, dated October 10, was for 500 ferns, and he says that he has thus far had no call to go outside his garden and greenhouses for cut flowers. The last few days of cool weather have had a very perceptible effect upon the qualities of roses and carnations. For the past month stock has been steadily improving but it has been very soft and of poor keeping quality because of the weather conditions, but now some very fine Beauties and tea roses are obtain- able and there is life in the carnations. Violets, too, are becoming more plentiful and are fair in quality. The brisk autumn demand for them has not yet developed but returns in general are good enough to make them profitable. There is begin- ning to be more variety in chrysanthe- mums, although many growers will hardly begin to cut before the middle of next week. Fair blooms in white, pink and yellow early varieties are now obtainable and are selling at satisfactory prices, considering the fact that the stock is hardly up to the grade of last year. Better qualities are promised in the near future. There was a large attendance at the annual meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club at Handel Hall, Friday evening, October 19, when the following officers were elected : President, Andrew Mc- Adams ; vice-president, George Wood- ward; recording secretary, Charles Hunt; financial secretary, Edgar F. Winterson ; treasurer, Edgar Sanders ; trustees, E. Wienhoeber, G. L. Grant, John Reardon, W. N. Rudd and John Degnan. It was voted to hold the annual banquet on the evening of Novem- ber 8 and the club appropriated $50 for the purchase of flower show tickets for its members in good standing. Amotion to change the evening of meeting from the first and third Fridays to the first and third Tuesdays was referred to the trustees. The Harms Park Floral Co. is to have a big auction sale of decorative plants at McKellar & Winterson's next week, Wednesday and Thursday. This is a new concern composed of A. B. Everett, E. R. Tauch and Louis Gre gor, the two former having been with Walter Retzer & Co., Mr. Everett as partner and Mr. Tauch as foreman. They started in busi- ness on Berteau avenue, September 1, and propose to grow cut flowers for the wholesale market, making carnations a specialty. They have two and one- half acres of land and ten greenhouses, two of them, each 22x125, being now in the course of erection, the Moninger Company supplying the material. They report business as starting in well. Chas. Chad wick and Henry Smith were down from Grand Rapids the early part of this week and report things in good shape in their town. Grand Rapids has nearly twice as much glass this year as it had last and is coming to be a ttoricul- tural center of the first magnitude. Mr. Smith says that it is probable that there are 100,000 violet plants in his town and Mr. Chadwick has himself benched 65,000 carnation plants, including all the best varieties, which is more than the largest Chicago grower had under glass last winter, and is about as much as all except the largest of them have this year. Interest in the approaching flower show seems to indicate an increased num- ber and variety of exhibits. The infor- mation that one or two of the exhibitors who have been accustomed to cut a large figure in the plant and cut flower classes for chrysanthemums will be absent this year, has lead a great many smaller growers to determine to go into the con- test. It the rose market doesn't brace up within the next three weeks the big growers will probably be largely in evi- dence, something heretofore unknown. D. W. Brant, of Brant & Noe, has returned from Minneapolis, where he has been for the last two weeks, engaged in starting their new wholesale cue flower house. They have a location on Sixth street, N., in the wholesale market, and one of the decided advantages of the place is that they have artificial refrigeration. Mr. Brant says that they feel very much encouraged by the way their venture has been received by the retailers of the Twin Cities. The store is in charge of a young man who came to them from the Van Bochove Brothers, at Kalamazoo. The Geo. Wittbold Company has just completed the installation of two new boilers, one for steam and one for hot water. Last season they were rather short for heat but they will have no diffi- culty in this direction this year. During the summer they put up the tallest smoke- stack in their neighborhood and it gives them a draft that is almost sufEcienc to draw the fire up the chimney. J. A. Budlong has a big crop of Brides and Bridesmaids on just now and is cut- ting some very fine stock. On Monday his cut was 11,000 roses. His Beauties are also good but his houses are not yet in full crop. He has made arrangements for a big supply of chrysanthemums again this year, one grower alone con- signing 25,000 blooms to him. E. C. Amling is receiving some very fine blooms of Dorothy, the pink seedling carnation which originated with Mrs. hi. T. Graves, at Richmond. Mrs. Graves has made such a success of carnation growing that she has this season increased her range of glass to 30,000 square feet. P. Broadbeck, of White Daybreak car- nation lame, who as a prognosticator can give points to the forecast officials of the weather office in the Auditorium, says that autumn will last until Christ- mas and that this is to be a remarkably mild winter. The funeral of Mr. Fargo, who has figured largely in the express business for many years, created a large demand for designs on Tuesday. One "creation" was a miniature floral express wagon built for the employes of Mr. Fargo's company. N. J. Wietor is getting busy. Doubling the size of one's range of glass in a single season gives the selling department something to do to handle the largely increased output. They have 65,000 American Beauty plants on the benches this year. Adolph Poehlmann has his new Wabash avenue wholesale store, fitted up in mod- ern style, all ready for opening under the management of Chas. S. Stewart. They will snortly have a very large cut of roses, which will be their specialty. Between H. Bauske, of Bowmanville, and Emil Buettner, of Park Ridge, A. L. Randall does not take a back seat for anybody when it comes to American Beauties. He says that business is all that he could reasonably expect. Bassett & Washburn are so well pleased with the work of the two boilers which they recently equipped with smoke consumers that they have commissioned the Under Feed Stoker Company to fit out the remaining nine boilers. Wm. J. Smyth has an attractive addi- tion to his establishment in the form of a conservatory which is nearirg comple- tion. The structure is about 30x36 feet. He has also constructed a new up-to-date ice box. Thomas W. Lawson, who has recently been supplementing his carnation noto- riety by large winnings on the turf, will be in Chicago with a string of fancy equines for the horse show. tgoo. The American Florist. 381 Mrs. G. W. Scott, who was associated with her husbind in the undertakirgand retail florist business on West Madison street, died last week and was buried on Monday. Gov. Roosevelt carnations, all the way from the Cottage Gardens, have been on exhibition this week in the windows of A. Large and the Central Floral Co. Weiland & Risch are cutting some very good blooms ofthe newer carnations. Mr. Risch says he expects Mrs. Lawson to be the belle of the season. Herbert Heller, of the South Park Floral Co., has been up from New Castle again this week, called by the death of his grandmother. J. W. Kunz, ot St. Louis, has entered the employ of C. A. Samuelson. He is widely experienced and very capable in his department. J. B. Deamud is receiving some very fine chrysanthemums notwithstanding the fact that these are unusually late this season. The many friends of Mrs. Edgar F. Winterson will be pleased to learn that she is convalescing from her recent ill- ness. Robt. Georke, well known around town, is now with W. E. Lynch. Visitor: G. Fleischer, of Pueblo, Col., returning from Europe. St. Louis. MEETING OF THE CLDB. — ATO FOE GALVES- TON FLORISTS. — PROGRAMME OF ESSAYS FOR THE WINTER — PREMIDM WINNERS AT THE FAIR.— A TRIP TO CHICAGO IS PLANNED. At the October meeting of the St. Louis Florists' Club applications for member- ship were received from C. L Eichhorn, Theo. Miller and Philip Goebel. H. G. Berning and C. A. Kuehn were appointed to secure subscriptions for the Galveston florists. During the session two essays were read, one on profitable winter blooming plants by Emit Schray, and one on roses by F. y. Fillmore. At the November meeting H. G. Ude will speak on "Successful Violet Culture," and C. C. Sanders on "Hardy Flowers for Florists' Use." At the December meeting F. W. Ude will relate "The Latest Facts About Carnations" and A. L. Halstedt will discuss "Carnations from a Commercial Standpoint." In January F. J. Ammann will tell "How to Grow Good Perle Roses." F. C. Weber will discuss "Cut Flowers for Retailers' Uses." At the February meeting H. G. Berning will tell what he knows about"The Best Methods of Wholesaling Cut Flowers" and J. J. Beneke will dissertat e upon "The Methods to be Adopted to Elevate our Business." At the March meeting Robt. F. Tesson will contrast "The Cultivation of the Rose To-day and Ten Years Ago." At the April session E. W. Guy will talk on "Bulb Stock and How to Make It Pay." At the same session Carl Beyer will tell "How to Grow Pot Plants Profitably." In May Rudolph J. Mohr will talk of "Orchidsfrom a Commercial Viewpoint" and Max Herzog will tell what he knows about "Sweet Peas and How They Should Be Grown." The fortieth annual fair at St. Louis was the best on record and the floral section was particularly strong. The collection of 1500 cacti exhibited by A. Greiver was a most remarkable feature and the cut flower, plant and floral design classes were all well filled and meritorious. Emil Schray took nine first premiums worth .$119 and four seconds worth $23. C. Young & Sons Company took seven firsts worth $81 and ten sec- onds worth $70. Ellison & Tesson won three firsts worth $34 and four seconds worth $20. Mr. Greiver's first was only $20but theSchislerCornelli Seed Com- pany took a prize with the same amount on a display of seeds. There is a prospect that the bowling team will go to Chicago sometime during November, and it is likely that it will be accompanied by a large party, who will stay a couple of days to visit the big growers and other points of interest. Maas. Bradford, Pa. A VOYAGER ON THE SEA OF TRADE CHATS WITH SOME LIVE MEN. — NOTES OF A EUROPEAN TOUR. George L. Graham has returned from his European tour brimful of new ideas, new impressions, an enhanced enthus- iasm and renewed energies. What he saw abroad would fill a book. While in Belfast, Ireland, he visited the Hugh Dick- son rose gardens, where hybrid perpet- ual roses and tuberous-rooted begonias are grown to perfection indoors. At the time of his visit Mr. Dickson's roses made a clean sweep of all the first prizes at Carlish, Scotland. The Manchester Botanical Gardens next claimed his atten- tion. There he saw ferns the like of which he had never seen before. One house, about 75x300, is given to wood- bine. These are grown downward; that is, the strings are suspended from the roof and grow to within about five feet from the floor. Mr. Paull, the superin- tendent of the establishment, extended every courtesy to Mr. Graham and Mr. Weathens, the proprietor, was in nowise behind in extending a welcome to his American visitor. The Kew Gardens, of London, were worthy of a visit, and there, among other things, Mr. Graham saw the finest calceolarias that he has ever beheld. During his nine weeks' trip Mr. Graham visited Ireland, England, Scotland and France. The Paris exhibi- tion, as a matter of course, claimed his attention and proved a revelation. Mr. Graham's own place underwent some overhauling during his absence and his general stock is all that could be desired. Although the S. A. F. convention has long since passed into the realm of by- gone events, it is by no means forgotten, and still furnishes interesting material for discussion. In my recent travels I have met a number of the "stay-at- homes" still regretting their missed opportunity and promising to do better next time. W. C. Rockwell is one of the number. With him, however, it was a question of choosing "between love and duty." Time was precious and work plentiful. Mr. Rockwell naturally decided that "business before pleasure" was a golden rule to be followed at all times and under all circumstances. Having given his greenhouses a thorough over- hauling, and with stocks of roses and carnations, both standards and of recent introduction, that are in the best of con- dition, there is nowonderthat Mr. Rock- well is inclined to view things from the standpoint of the optimist. His violets, both double and single, look vigorous and promising. He never made a failure of growing violets. G. R. Oliver believes that whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well, and accordingly, while overhauling his houses, he did it in a thorough manner, cementing the walks, putting in the very best benches that money could purchase and ingenuity devise. Mr. Oliver's is a model establishment, while Mr. Oliver himself is a successful all-around grower. NOMIS. Utica, N. Y. WHAT THE CRAFTSMEN ARE DOING. — EVERY ESTABLISHMENT IS IN ORDER FOR A BDSV SEASON. — MUCH GOOD STOCK. — STEM EOT PREVALENT. Baker's is one of the busiest places in town; they are shipping their fine ferns all over the country. They report, also, a good demand forcutflowersand funeral work. They have some very good seed- ling carnations in their second year. Everything about the place is in good shape under the supervision of Frank J. Baker, and we bowlers are proud of our Captain Baker, as we know he will lead us to victory. Syracuse bowlers please take notice. Wm. Mathews, the veteran orchid grower, has his violets promising a good crop soon. He has a very fine liouse of chrysanthemums just right, planted late but they have made fine growth and fine foliage. His carnations are of extra quality and all doing well excepting The Marquis. He put in the finest of this variety in this section, but he says he is throwing them out everyday on account of stem rot. Peter Crowe's place looks well. He is our prize rose-grower and is having a large cut, but every flower goes and he could use more, and we expect to see splendid roses from his place this winter. We also see for him more gold medals, more cups, more prizes, and then each member of the Florists' Bowling Club will expect a new pair of white bowling shoes. J. C. Spencer has thoroughly over- hauled his place and painted it through- out. He has some seedling carnations, one of which he thinks will more than crowd the Lawson, and that is saying a great deal. There was no stem rot on The Marquis here. At Wm. Pfieffer's carnations are good but they are also having the prevailing trouble with The Marquis, stem rot, and they have taken the greatest care of them, too. Violets here are healthy. They are in good shape for the winter trade. C. F. Seitzer, whose place always looks clean, has the finest bench of Daybreak carnations in the city; other carnations are also good here. He has just finished cutting a big bed of smilax. Mr. Seitzer has promised to bowl with us soon. F. E. Shaw's place never looked better. Carnations are .good, especially a bed of Joost. Roses are also healthy. He has some early chrysanthemums in flower. One also sees here a fine lot of Boston ferns. Quis. Danville, III —A greenhouse, with complete heating apparatus, is to be erected at the National Soldiers' Home here. Whitman, Mass.— Robert E. Moir is making extensive improvements on his range of houses and putting in new heat - ing apparatus. WiLLiAMSTOWN, Ky.— The greenhouse property of the late John Fisher has been sold to C. H. Smith & Co., a concern com- posed of residents of Marietta, O. East Durham, Me.— Elwood Goddard and M. D. Goddard have given up the greenhouse business here for the present and have taken positions at Woburn, Mass. 382 The American Florist. Oct. 20, Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, 12.00. 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 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 t^n/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. Some of the new hybrids of Scabiosa Caucasica are quite attractive. The cactus dahlias appear to be fast Buperseding the older large flowered types. Thb new scale of discounts of the win- dow glass trust amount to a ten percent increase in the prices ol double strength greenhouse sizes. There is a demand for competent growers, particularly those experienced in roses, probably the result of the large increase in glass this year. In answer to "J- S." we wish to state that we give no attention whatever to questions of party politics. "The flowers that bloom in the spring have nothing to do with the case." Prosperity, the new carnation which Dailledouzc Bros., of Brooklyn, N. Y., are placing on the market, will always be better known as No. 666. It is usually the best policy to give a new variety a name before it is placed on exhibition. Scciety of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., registers new cannas as follows: Pennsylvania, orchid flowering; color, bright scarlet, foliage green, height five feet. An American hybrid. Betsy Ross, color soft pink, foliage green, height two and one-half feet. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y. Amefic&Q Carnation Societ/. department of registration. Dailledouze Bros., Flatbush, N. Y., register Prosperity; color, white ground overlaid with pink in mottles deepening toward the center; habit and health the nearest to the ideal yet produced; flowers four inches in diameter, freely produce on long, stifi, wiry stems and with a calyx that does not split. This is the carnation known as No. 666. Philip Heilig, Franklin, Pa., registers Mrs. Philip Heilig; color, cream white ground, with pink markings on the edge of the petals, in size three and one-quarter inches, with a good, strong calyx and a stifl, upright stem; strong, healthy growth with dwarf habit and can be grown without supports. Philip Heil'g, Franklin, Pa., registers General Charles Miller; color, pure white, flowers very large, beirg three and one- half inches in diameter October 13; stem eighteen to twenty-four inches long; flower very full of petals with heavy, high built center and lower petals stand- ing straight out; habit strong and sturdy and tree trom disease. Albert M. Herr, Sec'y. Syringing With Nicotine. A French paper states that the addi- tion of a small amount of soap, wood alcohol and carbonate of soda to nicotine solutions greatly increases their adhesive power ana efiiectiveness. The following proportions are recommended: Water 1000 parts Nicotine 1 " Wood alcohol 10 *' Soap 10 '• Carbodate of soda 2 " The manufacturers of tobacco extracts state the percentage of nicotine they con- tain and when using them it will be necessary to add enough to bring the amount of nicotine up to the proportion specified. The formula is taken from a bulletin of the French National Society of Agriculture. Greenhouse Building. Skowhegan, Me — F. G. Danforth, range of houses. Newark, N. Y —Jackson & Perkins Co., two propagating houses. Alexandria, Ind.— J. S. Suethen, one house. Minneapolis, Minn. — H. F. W. Busch, two houses 21x200; one 21x100. Carlstadt. N. J.— Jacob H. Ullman, house 20x80. Hartford, Conn. — Drake & Carlson, eight houses 10x57. Montpelier, Vt. — Chas. Ord, one house. Wappiijger's Falls, N, Y.— Joseph Jones, house 16x54. East Mansfield, Mass.— Vickery Bros., house 20x50. South Weymouth, Mass. — Oswald Ralph, one house. Saugatuck, Conn. — S. E. Banks, one house. Stratford, Conn.— Geo. A. Porter, one house. Sea Cliff, N. Y— F. Boulon, range of houses. West Derby, Yt.— J. Ball, house 20x100. Everett, Mass. — I. E. Coburn, one house. Shelburne Farms, Vt. — Dr. Webb, house eighty feet long. Gloucester, Mass.— Jas. F. Jeflrey, one house. Newark, N. J.— J. Elsun, house 14x74. Regulating a Rose Crop. Ed. Am. Florist:— I have a rose house planted to gralted Brides, Bridesmaids and Liberty, which are growing freely and are now (September 27) coming into lull crop. Can anything be done to reg- ulate the flowering so that a crop may be reasonably expected at least at Christ- mas? The plants were benched the first week in May and are in good health. New Mexico. A grower can regulate his crop of flow- ers to a certain degree by going over his plants and carefully disbudding, i. e., picking or cutting ofi' all buds in sight about the end of this month, to ensure a crop of flowers for Christmas; it usually takes about eight weeks from one full crop to thenext; that is, under ordinarily favorable circumstances. Thus by pick- ing ofi the flowers and buds which are on the plants the last week in October, a good crop can usually be ensured for the end of December, providing, of course, the plants are in a healthy, vigorous condition. If a somewhat extended crop is desired, rather than the whole at one time, the disbudding should be extended to cover twelve or eighteen days for the whole house, or in other words, half the house could be disbudded say from Octo- ber 25 to 30 and the other halt from November 6 to 12. John N. May. The Galveston Subscription. The Chicago Florists' Club has raised the very creditable sum of $292 90 for th^ benefit of the florists of GalvestonJ Treasurer Edgar Sanders has sent draft for 286.90 to Seely, Hutchins Co., bankers, Galveston. Following is the complete list: American Florist Company $25.1 Walt-r Retzer.t Co 28. ( AValter Retzer A Co. employes 20.00" Geo. Wittbold Co 15 00 J. C. Vaughan 10.00 E. Wienhoeber -. 10. CO C. A. Samuelson 111.00 F. F. Beiitliy * Co 10.00 F. Stielow 10.00 Wietor Bros 10.00 Bussett A Washburn 10.00 E. H. Hunt 10.00 Peter Reinberg 10.00 McKellar it Winterson 10.00 Hartshorne's box 8.00 .T. B. Deamud 5.00 Geo. Reinberg 5.00 E. C. Amling 5.00 Edgar Sanders 5.00 J. A. Budlong 5.10 Poehlmann Bros 5.00 A. L,. Randall 5.00 Wciland & Risoh 5.00 Adolph H. Poehlmann 5.00 W. W. Barnard * Co 3.00 Vaughan's young lady employes. . . 2.90 J. A. Schmidt 2.00 Miss Christophersen 1.00 .TOHN KBARDON'S C0LLBCTI0N8. Eli Hobbs J5.00 W. ,T. Smyth 5.00 S. Muir 5.00 A. McAdams 5.00 Geo. Woodward 2.00 11. Hilraeri 2.00 Alex. Reid 2.00 Robert Mueller 2.00 -Tohn Reardon 2.00 .Tohn Blanck 3.00 33.00 W. KREITLING'S COLLECTIONS. W. Kreitling Jl .00 Leopold Koropp 1. 00 Cash ] .00 H. N. Bruns I.OO Cash 1 .00 N. Paulus 1 .00 I. C. Silliman I.OO 7.00 Jl'KELLAlt .t WINTERSON'S COLLECTIONS. E. E. Von Rosen $1.00 L. H. Winterson I.OO J. A. Silcuta 1.00 3.00 WIBTOn BROS.' COLLECTIONS. W. H. Kidwell $2.00 Gus. Vournakis 1.00 3.00 Total $292.90 Those desiring to add their mite to the balance of $6 which Treasurer Sanders still has on hand will be welcomed. Boiler and Piping, Ed. Am. Florist:— I am building a vio- let house 12.^110. On the north side is a work shed, on the south, glass, walks along the walls, a seven-foot bench in the center. How many runs of 2-inch pipe will it take to heat the house when the outside temperature is 20° below zero? How shall I pipe the house? What style of boiler would you recommend, wood being used as fuel? Y'ouNG Florist. From the reading of the question it is inferred that the house runs north and south and that it is the ends rather than the sides that are referred to. If there is no glass in the sides of the house and the walls are not more than four feet above igoo. The American Florist. 383 the surface of the ground outside and the roof is not more than fifteen feet measured over the ridjje from plate to plate, one 2-inch flow and two returns on each wall will be ample. One of the returns on each side should be provided with a valve so that it can be cut off, as it will not be required except in cold weather. The boiler should have a capacity for 500 feet of radiation, and very few of this size have fire boxes sufficiently long or fire- pot door sufliciently large to permit of the use of the large sticks that are desir- able to maintain a fire through the night. Some of the saddle or horizontal sectional heaters will probably be as well adapted as any for this purpose. L. R. T. Com'ng Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omis- sions from tills list.] Baltimore, Md.. February 21-22, 1901.— Exhibi- tion of the American Carnation Society. Albert M. Herr. See'y, Lancaster. Pa. Boston, Mass., November 6-9. — Chrysanthe- mum show, Massachusetts Horticultural Societ>-. Robert Mannine, tec'y, Horticultural Hall, I Chestnut Hill, Pa., November 7-9— First fall exhibition Chestnut Hill Horticultural Society. Robt. G. Carey, Secy. Chestnut Hill, Pa. Chicago. 111.. November 6-10. — Annual exhibi- tion. Horticultural Society of Chicago. W. N. Eudd, Sec'y. 1002, 185 Dearborn stieet. Cold Spring, N. Y., November 8-9. — Second annual exhibition, Putnam County Horticultural Society. John A. Connolly. Sec'y. Denver, Col., November 7 9. — First exhibition, Denver Florists' Club. A. M Lewis, Sec'y. Elmira, N. Y., November 14-15.— Chrysanthe- mum show, Elmira Horticultural Society. H. N. Hoffman, Sec'y. HARTFoaD, Conn., November6-9, — Chrysanthe- mum and carnation exhibition, Connecticut Horticultural Society. L. H. Mead, Sec'y, Hart- ford. Houston, Tex., November 15-16. — Seventh annual chrvsanthemum show for DePelchin Home. Mrs.' M. E. Bryan, Sec'y. Indianapolis, Ind . November 14. — Exhibition of State Florists' Society of Indiana. R A. Mc- Keand, Sec'y, Garfleld Park. Indianapolis. Louisville, Ky., November 10-12. — Tenth annual floral festival of the Kentucky Society of Florists. Hy. Lichtefeld, Sec'y, Louisville. Madison, N. J., November 7-8. — Fifth annual exhibition, Morris County Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Society. Chas. H. Atkins, Sec'y, Madison. Montreal. Can., Noveniber6-H. — Annual chrys- anthemum show, Montreal Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Club. W. H. Horobin, Sec'y, 130 Tupper street. New Haven, Conn., November 14-16.— Exhibi- tion of New Haven County Horticultural Society. Robert Veitch, Jr., Sec'y. Newport, R. I., November 13-15. — Ninth annual chrysanthemum sbow, Newport Horticultural Society. Robert Johnston. Sec'y, Harborview. New York, November 14-15 — Chrysanthemum Show, American Institute. George Whitefleld, Jr., Sec'y. BerKeley Lyceum Building. Philadelphia, Pa.. November 13-17. — Annmil exhibition, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. David Rust, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall, Broad street. PouGHKEEPfiiE, N. Y'., November 6-8. — Annual exhibition, Dutchess County Horticultural Society. \V. G. Gommersall. Sec'y, Poughkeepsie. Providence, R. I. — November 14-16. — Chrysan- themum exhibition Rhode Island Horticultural Society. C. W. Smith, Sec'y, 61 Westminster street." Sas Francisco, Cal., October 25-27.— Fall exhibition California State Floral Society. Mrs. Henry P. Tricon; See'y. 846 Grove street. St. Louis, Mo , NovVmber 14-16.— Tenth annual chrysanthemum exhibition. St. Louis Florists' Club. Emil Schray, Sec'y, 4101 Pennsylvania avenue. ■ Waco, Tbs., November 13-17. — Fifth annual chrysanthemum show, Texas State Floral Society. Mrs. M. B. Davis, Sec'y, Waco. Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists Received. Thomas Meehan & Sons, German- town, Philadelphia, Pa., trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants; The Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, O., bulbs, plants and seeds; H. T. Harmon & Co., Port- land, Me., btilbs; August Rolker & Sons, New York, N. Y., florists' supplies; Koh- ler & Rndel, Altenburg, Germany, peren- nials and Alpines; Gurney Heater Manu- facturing Co., Boston, Mass., heaters; Bassettifc Washburn, Chicago, 111., flo- rists' supplies and cut flower price list; E. H. Hunt, Chicago, 111., seeds, bulbs, florists' supplies, cut flowers; AG. Prince & Co., Chicago, 111., florists' supplies and cut flower price list; Hardy Plant Farm, Winchmore Hill, London, England, bulbs, tubers, shrubs, etc.; Henry T. Dixson, Woodside Gardens, Hailsham, Sussex, England, carnations and sweet peas; V. Lemoineet Fils, Nancy, France, seeds and bulbs; F. C. Heinemann, Erfurt, Germany, garden and flower seeds; Harlan P. Kelsey, Boston, Mass., trees, plants, bulbous plaits, etc. Galveston Nursery and Orchard Co , Hulen, Texas, catalogue and pricelist; C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis., palms and ferns; J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York, N. V'., seeds; Wm. F. Kasting, Bufi'alo, N. Y., cut flower price list; E. C. Amling, Chicago, 111., cut flowers. Erib, Pa.— E. C. Hill, proprietor of the Glen wood Greenhouses, has just com- pleted a new structure 21x70. St. Paul, Minn.— C. F. Haupt is build- ing a considerable extension of his range of glass on South Robert street. SITLATIONS, WANTS, TOR SALE. Advertisements uoder this head will be inserted at the rate of ten cents a line (seven words) each insertion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not admitted imder this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 1900 is entitled to a five-line want ADV. (situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. STUATION WANTED- By ft florist In private place; competent. Warren. 73 B 26th St Ch cago. SITUATION WANTKD— tfy a aocer florist Good KTOwer and deslner. Best of recommendations. Address Stanley, care American FlurUt. SITUATION WANTED— By a practical florl tard gardener, capable to tuke full cha ge of commer- cial or private place. For particulars, address Box 50, Williams Bay. Wis. SITUATION WANTED-As foreman by a first class grower of roses and cut flowera; general planis- man; 25 years, experience, Goud references Florist, 391 Belden Ave . Chicago. SITUATION WANTED — By experienced florist. Grower uf fine ruses, carnations 'mums, special- ties, design wortc References Address tLORlST. iO'il west 3rd St.. Canton, O. SITUATION WANTED— By a good all-around man O in cut tluwers and retail plant trade; dyears' expe- rience. Can give best uf references. State salary when writing. Address W, care American Florist, Chlcftgo. SITUATION WANTED -By an experienced and successful grower of roses, carnations and gen- eral assortment of plams; will tuke charge of secilun or entire plant. Best of references. Married. Ad- dress A F, cure American itiorlst. SITUATION WANTBD-As working foreman by a g od grower and propagator of general stock; can take full chargti: lifetime experience. First-class references. Married; Englleh Please state wages, etc, Addrss B H, careAmerlciL Florist. SITUATION WANTBD-By Scotch gardener, single, age 29; 11^ years' experience in tne different branches of gardening; d^-sires position of responsl- bllttj m pilvat^ garden Can be releasedfrom present place at convenience. Audress ASA care American Florist. Chicago. SITUATION WANIED — As foreman with some tlrst-class concern, not farther east than Culcago. Uave held such posUlun lo large estab Ittbments to the satUfactlun of my employers, and chd furnish good references j. N. Jakobsen. 20J1 East Colfox Ave., Denver. Colo. W ANTED— Address of Iiouls Truxler, a practical and omameotal florist Thos B. Bull, Bakersfleld, Cal w ANTED— At once, grower of roses, carnations and general stock State Wdges and references. Mrs. H. Salveson Petersburg, ill. WANTED— A good cut flower worker fgr large establishment. Must hdve gjod references. Address P. O. B x8ti9, Pittsburg, Pa. WANTKD— Young man with some knuwledae of greenhouse work. State wages wanted with board. Address B, care American tiurlst. WANTED— Reliable, competent man. FlUb ruses, 'muma. etc. Also assistant. Address J. T. WILLIAMSON, LaRose Gardens, Memphis, Tenn. WANTKD— A youfg man that has some experience In greenhnune w -rk Steady work for toe rlaht man. F. P Dilger. 418 Prior Ave, Milwaukee. Wis. WANTED— Young man tolparn tbe florist business. Wages fir t year. $10 oer munth with bo.iid and room. Good references requlrt-d. Mrs. Geo W. Gaskill. Warren, O. WANTED -Single man as assistant fl rlst In carna- tl Ds and bedding stock; st-^adyj ib for a good worker. State wages exp^ct'id with bjard and room. B F F, care American Florist, Chicago. WANTED AT ONCE-Growerof roses, carnations, 'mums and general stock, and a good propa- gator. $;j(l.0O per month with board and room Refer- ences C. HCMFELD. Clay Canter. Ksn. WANTKD— One or two man wild emiiil capital to lUQ my greenhouse plant No c 'mpetUlon, good location, best shipping facilities A flnn oppor- lunlty. Mrs L B. care American FlorUt. WANTKD— Young man with some experience to work In greenhou'-es ruses, carnallons and cut fliwers generally. Must hava references from last employer. State wages wanted wlih bi.ard. Address R. ctre American Florist. WANTED— A good sober, stendy man tu work In a small plant Must be willing to di any wrrk connected with the bus ness. State wages. A steady place to good man. Add'ess W H W, care American Florist. FOR RENT- Long estab Ished mark t garden of ten acres. Sltuited o- s reet-car line, only one mile from center of thriving city of 36,0C0. Fine Chinee for good fluTlst or market-gardenei'. Will lease to reliable parties only, 'ddress FKANK MAUCH. f . O Box 251. S 'Uth Bend. Ind. U/AUTCn IN LARGE PLACE, good, If Mn I LU| all-around man as first assistant: must be good on desiern work and come well recommended. Ad's EXPERIENCE, care Am. Florist. Eastern Office, 67 Bromfitid St.. Boston. Uf A MTCn-Two Young Men, for Rose ■■til I bU and Carnation H >uscs. F. BURKI, Betlavue, Pa. FOR SALE. Greenhouse plant of 6 nouse in Jersey City well stocked and in full operation. Address JOHN MORRELL, 92 Danforth Ave., Jorsey ^ ity, N. J, POSITION WANTED. Yourg Englishman with 10 years' first-class experience of the English retail seed and nursery trade desires engagement in first-class American seed house. Well educated, up-to-date knowledge of the business: fond of hard work, and not par- ticular about the clocK if services appreciated. Undeniable reftrences as to character and ability. care George Roie. Seedsman. Liverpool. England. WANTED-riORIST. To grow roses, carnations, violets, 'mums and general greenhouse stock. Send reference of last employer. Steady work for the right man. Address IVIRS. P. F. WIGGINS, 1319 N. Michigan Ave. SAGINAW CITY. MICH. FOR SALE. 50 H. P. Horizontal Steam Boiler, inclodingf all fittings. Cheap for cash. J. A. BUDLONG^ 37 & 39 Randolph St., CHICAGO. ILL. For Sale. GREENHOUSE PROPERTY ^ At Nyack, N. Y. A plot 220x125 feet, on which are four Rosehouses, JOOxJ8x6, each house heated by a No. J 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 384 The American Florist. Oct. 20, Quincy, 111. Trade has picked up nicely since cool weather set in and everybody is corres- pondingly happy. Roses look well. Gentemann has a fine lot of them. Gross and Heckenkamp have very large stocks of chrysanthemums; the latter will give his third annual chrysanthemum show the first part of November. Maag has a fine lot of McGowan carnations although carnations here are more or less affected by dry rot. Mrs. Vonedam has dispensed with her florist and will henceforth conduct her business person- ally, with the help of her two sons. Some large funeral orders and a large number of weddings are keeping cut flower stocks very low. P. H. Wbo!^ale flower/arK^^ Cincinnati, Oct. 18. Roses, Beauty 10.00(3135.00 " Bnde 2.00@ 4.00 Bridesmaid 2.00(014,00 Meteor 3.00(gJ 4.00 Perle 2.0C(f 3.00 Carnations 1 .00(a)' 1 .50 Chrysanthemums I2.60(giI5.00 Cosmos .50 Lilies— Album and Rubrum 4.00® 5.00 Lily of the valley 4.00 Smilax 10.00(" 12.50 Adiantum 1 . 00 Common ferns .15 Asparagus 50.00 St. Louis, Uct. 18. Roses, Bride, Bridemaid 3.0C@ 5.00 " Beauty, 13 to 20 inch stems 8.00(3(15.00 long 18.00(a>35.00 Petle 2.00(g)' 4.00 Meteor 3.00® fi. 00 KaiseriD 3.00(1*6.00 Carnations, common 1.00(3* 1.25 <^hoice 1.50® 2.50 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Smilax 12.60 Adiantum 60® 1.00 Tuberoses 3.00® 4.00 Galax per 1000 1.00 .15 Cosmos 25® .50 Milwaukee, Oct. 1?, Roses, Beauty, long, per doz. 2.UU® 3.00 med '■ 1.00® 1.50 " " short ■' .60® .75 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 5.00 " Meteor 3 00® 5.00 Kaiserin 4.00® 6.00 Golden Gate 4.0C@ 6.00 Perle S.OOft 4.00 Carnations, ordinary 1.00® 1.50 " fancy s 2 00 Adiantum 76® 1.00 Common ferns .26 Smilax 15.00 Asparagus 66.00 Galax leaves .20 Mums, fancy..per doz 3.00(3i 2.50 oidinary •' l.OC® 1.50 Violets 75(tt 1.00 Pittsburg, Oct. 18. Roses, Beauty, fancy Z0.00@2.5.00 ■• " extra 10.00@I5 00 No. 1 5.00® 8.00 culls 2.00® 4.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 6 00 " Meteor 8.00® 6 00 Perle 3.00® 4.00 " Cusin 2.00®» 4.00 Liberty 4.00® 6. OO Carnations, ordinary 50® .75 fancy 1.00® 1.50 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Smilax 12. 50® 15. 00 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Asparagus 35.0C®60.00 Sprengerii 25® .36 Dagger ferns per 1000, 2.00 Chrysanthemums 10.00(n 18.00 D E N V E It O c t IT Roses, Beauty, select..' 10 00@20.00 " " ordinary 3. 00(0)' 6.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 4.00 " Meteor 2.00® 4.00 " Perle, Wootton 2.00® 4.00 Carnations, ordinary 1.50 fancy 3.00® 2.50 Lily of the valley 4.00 Callas 13.50 Harrisii 12.50 Violets single 75® 1.00 " double 60® .76 Galax Leavtts .20 Asparagus 60.00 Smilax 15 00 Terns .30 J. B. DEAMUD, I 51 WABASH AVE. CHICAGO. c We arc now receiving some very fine Roses and Carnations and shall be pleased to have your or defs. Am. Beauties are first-class. Per doz. t AM. BEAUTIES, ex. long $3.00 t ■' 34-inoh 2.60 18 •' 3.00 12 " 1.50 short $ .50 to l.CO C Per 100 C BRIDES, MAIDS $2.00tot4.00 C METEORS, KAISERINS 3.00 to 5. CO C PERLES 2.00to 3.00 C CARNATIONS l.OOto 1.60 VALLEY 4.00to 5.00 SMILAX. 12.50 VIOLETS, double. " single.. ADIANTUM ASPAR.\GUS . Per 100 $ $1.00 .75 50 to .75 50.00 FANCY PERNS....$1. 60 per M. .20 IVY LEAVES .60 I No. 1 contai ns 15 1 bs. , $2 . 50 CALDWELLS \l°^,l W |? W f^ WILD .SMILAX. ig°:i :; 1 :; i'^ \ No. 6 " 50 " 6.50 ^^Prices subject to change without notice. P. AND D. AT COST. CATTLEYAS, $6.00 per dozen. | RJuiiiimiiitiniiiiiiitiiitiiiiititituiiiiitiiitainmnmiinimimiimuiAiAU umiiiiiiiuaa H o LTo ivTTTi Uis KEL"ca7] —Wholesale Cut Flowers-- 457 Milwaukee Street. MILWAUKEE, WIS. CUT FLOWERS. Shipping orders receive prompt and careful attention. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis. PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., Ltd, 504 Liberty Street, ALL FLOWERS IN SEASON. PITTSBURG, FA. GALAX LEAVES, Brilliant Bronze or Green, $1.50 per 1000. FANCV FERN, DA6GEK FBKN, Etc., at market prices. HARRY A BUNYARD. - 42 west 28th street, new york. CHOICE %rn/e"' GALAX, S Price 60c per Thousand. Postage Prepaid. 5mall Orders a 5pecialty. Address H. H. HILL, Victoria, IVIaron Co., N. C Galax Leaves at Wholesale ORDERS FILLED PROMPTLY. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. ....J. 0. LOVEN.... Southern Wild Smilax. New crop now ready for sliipment. Write for my descriptive circular and price list. I guar- antee thut all [;oods shipped by me will be of best quality, hand picked, and of standard weight. I solicit your standinfj orders fur the above goods. Reduced express rates to all points. Address all orders to, by wire via Georj^iana, J, G. BARROW. RED LEVEL, ALA. Benthey & Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. I^^ConsignmentB solicited I Carnation Blooms i ^ SHIPPED DIRECT K N FROn QREENHOUSE TO ALL POINTS, g I Chicago Carnation Co., j'lI""- | Southern Wild Smilax. NEW CROP NOW READY. Caldwell The Woodsman Co. Inc. Also J. B. DEAMUD, CHICAGO, ILL, L. J. KRE&HOVER, New York, N. Y., M. RICE & CO., Philadelphia, Pa., THE VAIL SEED CO., Indianapolis, Ind igoo. The American Florist. 385 E. C. AMLING, 32-34-36 Randolph St. LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE CENTRAL 1977. The Largest, Best Equipped and Most Centrally Located Wholesale Cut Flower House in Chicago. CHICAGO, ILL. i BEAUT1E3 Ex*ra long stem per dozen, $3 (10 Stems, 30 inches " 2.50 " 24 " " 2.00 " ao " " 1.50 " 15 •• " 1.25 " 12 ■• " 1.10 8 ■• •• .75 ROSES lirides and Maids per 100, $3,00— 5,00 Meteors and Kaisetin " 3 00—5.00 Perles " 3 00— 4. CO Roses, good seconds '• 2.00 MISCELLANEOUS 'Mums per doz., 1..50 — 2.50 Alyssum per 100, .25 Valley •' 4.00 Violets " .50—1.00 CARNATIONS .Standard sorts per 100, 1.00— 1.50 Fancy sorts " 2.00—2.50 tlncludins such varieties as Dorothy, Ethel Crocker, G, H. Crane, The Mar.juis, Mrs. Lawaon", Genevieve Lord, Mrs. Bradt, White Cloud, Jubilee, Iriumpb, America and Mary Wood. | DECORATIVE Asparagus per string. .3,5— .50 Galax, green per 1000, 11.00; per 100. .15 Ferns, per 1000. Jl,50 " .20 Leucothoe sprays " .75 Ivy Leaves '• .50 Adiantum , " .75 Smila.'i per dozen. 1.50 Wi'd Smilax, parlor brand per case, 3,25 " '■ medium ■• 4.25 large " 5 50 "We Kseksn. st.-t £t.lX ti.r^'i.^t ipply e-veryttilng: to \y& Ir&^cl lr:i. Clnlo^eo :J WEI LAMD -AND - RISCH GROWERS and SHIPPERS, I- : »»"'% WHOLESALE GROWER OF Cut Flowers ROSES AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY. €37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. WIETOR BROS. Wholesa Growers er.o. Cut Flowers AH teietrraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 5t Vabash Avenoe> CHICAGO. A. G. PRINCE & CO. Wliol6sal6 Cut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Agents for the UlnBdale Rose Co. Rpeclal attention paid to shipping orders. 76 and 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. Wbol^ale [lower/arK^ Chicago, Oct, 19, Roses, Beauty, extra long stems 3.00@4.00 30 inch " 2.50 24 ■■ " 2.00 20 " " 1.50 15 " ■' 1.25 12 '• " 1.00 8 " " .75 Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 5.00 Perle 2 00® 4.00 Meteor 3.0(J@ 5.00 La France 2.0C@ 4.00 Golden Gate 6 00® 8.00 Liberty 4.00@ 6.00 Kaiserin 4.00@ 6.00 Carnations 1.0(J(« 1.25 fancy 1.50(3 2.00 Chrysanthemums, per doz. 1,5C(V;4.00 Lily of the valley 4.00® 5.00 Adiantum .75 Common ferns per 1,000 1.50 Smilax per dozen 1.25'" 1.50 Asparagus. ..per dozen 5.00(" 6.00 WABASH AVE. CHICAGO 8. B. Cor. Wabash Are. and Randolph St. It 18 Good Bubinesb Policy to Mention the American Florist when tou Write to an Advertiser. a H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE ^^^ CUT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Go Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. PETER REINBERG, Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers. 600.000 FEET OF GLASS. Headquarters for American Beauty. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. GEO. REINBERG, "■rrs., Cut Flowers Choice American Beauties We will take i-are of your ( rders at reasonabl'- prices. Prompt attention. 61 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Cut Flowers CWEENHOU8E8; HINSDALE. ILL. A. L. RANDALL ^ Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash* lng:ton St., Chicago. write tor ipeolal qnotatlons on Urge ordtn. It la good business policy <£ ,£ ^ to mention the •3*«5*«3*' ....American Florist when yon write to an advertiser. Wkoleiale Dealers a*d Grower* of 386 The American Florist. Oct. 20, Samuel %. Pennook. Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, .PHILADELPHIA. PA. AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. COMMENCING OCTOBER l8t, 1900, WB WILI, BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A. M. TO 9;00 P. M. CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' ""'To'J^S'ii! Si'lsl* ""•'• WELCH BROS. J Proprietors. Sole Agents for FREYSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, $2 DS' 100. Script Letters, $4 per lOO. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR. Also New England Agents for S. J. RUSSELL'S FAMOUS DOVES. Acknowledged by all tlorlBts the best In iiae- Special prices for doz. lots. FAMCY DAGGER HARDY GUT FERNS I n 1000 lots, 75c per M. Uisi'ount on larger orders. Also dealer in Sphagnum Moss, Bouquet Qreen, Cbri8lma8 Trees, etc., etc. L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass. Southern Wild Smilax $2.00 per 60 pound Case. $1.25 per 30 pound Case. Discount to wholesale dealers. Cases lined with a fine quality linine paper tn protect from heat or dirt. Thoroughly packed wiih Ext'a Selected stock, and weighs "60 and 30 pounds, but are shipped at 50 and ::.*5 pounds. Exprtss Rates 25 per cent less than merchandises rate. Telegraphic orders given prompt attention. Address R. A. LEE, Evergreen, Ala. . Tbbm-*: Cash with order, C O. D. or check on ecelpt of Koods^ Bronze Galax Leaves $1.25 per 1000. S';.Xf— Try a sample FIFTY for t^^u cents in stamps, delivered FREE. AMERICtN ROSE CO.. Washington, D, C. Wholesale Florists, Always on Hand: CARNATIONS. BRIDESMAIDS, BRIDES. } j7 JOBBERS IN ^^ FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 84 Hawley Street. BOSTON. s Boston Flowers. Geo. A, Sutherland WHOLESALE DEPOT FOR All Florists' Supplies, 67 BROMFIELD ST,. Price lists mailed. BOSTON, MASS. A good adv. in a good paper will bring good r^ttinia. Wbol^ale ffower/\arK^ PllILAUELPHIA. Oct. 18. Roses, Tea - " extra 4 Beauty, extra 20. firsts 10. Carnations 1 . fancy Lily of the valley 3. Tuberoses Chrysanthemums 15. Violets, sioyle double Asparagus '-5. Smilax 12. Adiantum Boston, Oct. 17. Roses, Beauty, extra 15. " medium 6 culls 2 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor. 1 extra 4, Kaiserin, Carnot 4 Carnations 1 Lily of the valley 3 Chrysanthemums 6 Violets Cosmos Cattleyas 15 Adiantum Smilax 8 Asparagus Hardy ferns 00(01 3.00 00® li.OO (Ofa'30.00 00@15.00 00® 1 60 2.00 0C(5i 4.00 3.00 00(i."25.00 25(<''. .50 50l'i 1.00 ,00@50.00 60®15.(0 76(ai 1.00 00(3125.00 ,0O(ai>.0O ,0o@ 5. CO ,00@ 3,00 ,O0W' 6 00 .ao(«' 8.00 ,00(" 2.00 .001!' 4.00 00('i 12.00 .5C( TENN. Always SELL WELL AT GOOD PRICES FOR EASTER. THERE IS NO REAL EASTER WITH- OUT THEM. ♦ PLANT NOW. ♦ ===Japan=== Lilium Longiflorum. WE HAVE A LAKGB STOCK OF UNUSUALLY FINE BULBS IN TUE FOI.I.WISG SIZES: Per lOO Per 1000 6to 8-inch $3.75 $33,00 7to 9-inch 5.50 50.00 9lol0-inch 8.75 80.00 Special prices quoted for quanties. ♦ VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO : NEW YORK: 84-86 Kandolph St. U Barclay St. 390 The American Florist. Oct. 20, The (Nursery T^^i^e. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. THE". J. Smith, Pres. ; N. W. Hale, Vice-Pres. Geobob C. Seageu, Rochester, N. V., Sec'y. Ellwanger & Barry received a fir.et prize at the Paris Exposition for their exhibit of 118 varieties of pears. The horticultural department of Cor- nell University recently imported fifteen baskets of grapevines from Germany and the customs collector at the port of New York assessed duty at the rate of $1 per thousand, but the general appraiser sus- tained a protest and admitted the impor- tation free as botanical specimens. Bridgeport, Conn. SALES FOR GREENHOUSE FLOVTERS DESPITE THE LATE FALL — LARGE STOCKS EVERY- WHERE.— MATTERS OF INTEREST. Although there are plenty of outdoor flowers, on account of the warm weather, the demand for roses and carnations is growing everyday. While plant trade is still slow, every man in the trade here is ready with a large stock when it opens, and no doubt competition will brirg the prices of palms, ferns and blooming plants to rock bottom. Carnations, roses and violets are in fine condition everywhere in this locality. J. Austin Shaw, Martin Reukauf and a score of other salesmen of the craft have visited here lately. Their tales of the prosperity of our western and southern brethren in the trade make one think of Horace Greely's advice: "Young man, go west," etc. Martin Reukauf tells a hair-raising tale of a narrow escape from the Galveston disaster. We are all glad he escaped, for his visit is always a pleasure, and there is one good thing about Martin, he never exaggerates. Carl C. Reck, son of John Reck, is anchored in Germany for a year. He is at present working in the Wilhelni Pfitzer establishment in Stuttgart, and from there he will go to Erfurt to put in the rest of the year with Haage & Schmidt. From there he will go to Belgium, France and England. Tlie West End Greenhouses have been dismantled. Some fine residences are to be built on the land they occupied. The store business of the firm will be con- tinued. There has been but little new building in this neighborhood. Brazil. Xmas Specialties. Baby Primrose, :;'4~iDcii, je.uOperlOO; 3!^-inch , $4.00 per 100. Browallia Gigantea. 2!4-in.,t3 per 100; rooted cuttinss, $1.50 per 100 Plants ere Al. and your money back it not satisfactory. C^SH, PLEASE. HENRY EICHHOLZ. Waynesboro, Pa. FLORISTS' ORCHIDS ..The Finest and Largest Stock in the world. CAIinFD ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and O/lllULK BRUGES, BELGIUM. Send for List of Commercial Varieties. A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St.. N. Y. Jardinere Ferns, ELEGANT STOCK, S3.00 a Hundred - - 18195 OU a Thoogand Roses for the South, \'arietiesmost;idaptt;d forsoulliern planting. Just Ihe thing you want. Stock Al. Write for prices. J. B. HEISS, The Exotic Moraerles, UATTON, OHIO. MCCARTHY'S PLANT AUCTIONS. EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, 9:30 A. RL, for mutual advantage of Grower and Buyer. 8^ MsL-wley St. :bOJSTOJM, AdiVSS. HYDRANGEAS Magnificent Strong Stock, with 4 to 7 Crowns; Otaksa, Red Branched, Thos, Hogg, PRICE $10 per 100; $85 per 1000. Send for our wholesale price-list of Roses, Cle- matises. Shrubs, Trees, etc., etc. Our representative. MR. J. AUSTIN SHAW is now in New England, and we should be pleased to have him call upon prospective purchasers of any slock in our lin<'. Newark, , New York DECIDUOUS TREES Medium and tar^e sizes, including Oaks, Maples, Oriental t'lane. Beech, Birch, Ginkgo. Elms, Ash. Linden Magnolias, ^oplars and Willuws. We have an immense stock of the above and an.' prepared to name liberal rates in quantity. Personal inspection invited. Correspondence solidted. THE WM. n. MOON CO., ?a°.'.?'"'^' X'l-narBiTia ' ^0 miles from Philadelphia, PBiLADELreiA OFFICE, 702 Stephen Girard Bldg. 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 C, MOON, "■'iiav,. p.. '&ViNCA VAR. VINES Per 100 First size, from 4 to 6 long vines to plant $4.00 Large size, " 7 to 10 " " 6.00 TERMS CASH OR C. O. D. WM. A. CLARK & SON, No. 59 State St., WATERTOWN, N. Y. FIELO- GROWN PLANTS Field-Grown Carnations Glacier, Evanston. Jubi'ee, Armazindy, Dana, Meteor. Bridesmaid, Eldorado. Portia, Scott, all others sold. Fancy stock, $5; ordinary, $3. Cass. DANA R. HERRON, OLBAN. N. Y. CARNATIONS Eenevieve Lord, only lOOO extra-fine plants lett. These plants are under cover, safe from frosts. We recommend it as a fit- ting successor to Wm. Scott, and the most profitable Carnation every offered to the trade. Per too. $12.00; 200 or more at $10.00; SCO at $7.50. James Whiteomb Riley, $12.00 per 100. Also a few Daybreak, Pingree and Wm. Scott, fine plants; to close out, $5 per 100. H. WEBER & SON. Oakland, Md. PRIMROSCS. Per too Chinese, single m xd large (lowering fringed, $1 .50 ObconicaGRlNDIFLDRAund ROSEA :.... 2.00 ASPARAGUS Sprengeni, 2-iuch pots 2.50 ** Plumosus, 2-inch pots 3.50 Pansy Plants, large llowering, 1000, $2.50 50 CASH PLEASE. JOS. H. CINNINGHAM, Delaware, 0. CARNATION PLANTS. WHITE CLOUD WOOperlOO MRS. BRADT 5.00 FLORA HIi.Land EVANSTON.... 4.00 GOLD NUGGET 4.00 SCOTT, POKTIA and VICTOR 3.00 ROSE PLANTS. METEUUS. IMueh pots $1.50 per lOG BRIDE and BRIDESMAID. 3-in. pots 2.00 Special price to close out. Strictly first-class and in tine shape. A. G. PRINCE & CO . 76 & 78 Wabash Av., Chicago 300 Hydram;ea P. G 2i.'2 to 3 feet. @ 8o 50 Goldi-u Elder 314 to 4 feet, @ 10c 50 Golden Mock Orange, 2H to 3 feet, @ 80 100 Sp\r;i-a A. Waterer. . .2^ to 3 feet, @ 8c 50 Althea Double Red... 3 to 4 fi-et, @'8o 50 Japan Snowball 2^ to 3 feet, @ 80 60 Common ■ 3 to 4 feet, @ lOo All fine young, bushy stock. W. P BRINTON. Christiana. Pa. >i'feg;&:g:g;&6&&gie&&&&&&&&&&&g«e©ee6&&e&&©&e©&&g«;&&&gigi&6a .4r Hi AN Indispensable Adjunct I 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. t m S w w w m m m w m w m w St fgoo. The American Florist. 391 mV\ PARK TLORAL CO. AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES. Every point that goes to make absolutely good Beauties, size, color, stem, form, substance, foli- age, and last but not least, keeping quality, you will find in our Beauties. Making a specialty, as we do, of Beauties, there is not a point that we fail to perfect. We have large, new houses built especially for Beauties, soil especially adapted to them ; both hot water and steam heat in every house, and boilers heated by natural gas from wells on our own place. We are producing absolutely strong, healthy stock. The kind that can be depended upon to ship well and keep well. We are now cutting 1000 to 1200 Beauties per day and 1500 to 2500 tea roses. E. C. AMLING, Chicago, sells our stock. COMMENCE BUYING OP HIM NOW and you can depend on getting it all winter. SOUTH PARK FLORAL CO. Special Prices for Immediate Orders. If you have not yet placed your order for Azaleas it will be to your interest to do so at once, thereby securing the choice of the stock at lowest cost for transoortation, as the plants can now be forwarded with perfect safety by fast freight, even to the most distant points. All of our importations of Azaleas are sent here in bulk, and all are repacked at our own nurseiies, so that any plants that may have not carried well are set aside. This insures our customers of securing only first-class stock, which cannot be compared with cheap assorted case lots, which are made up in Belgium and are distributed on this side just as received, frequently not only containing damaged plants, but also, as a rule, many varieties not at all suited to the American trade. The varieties we supply are only the most popular sorts suited to the American market. Our own representatives make personal inspection of the plants in Belgium previous to shipment, thus enabling us to secure the best stocks grown. Include duty, packing and delivery in good condition to any Express, Freight or Steamship Line in Philadelphia. Fine bushy crowns, well set with buds — 10 to 12 inches in diameter per doz., 8 4.50; 13tol4 " 6.00 14tol6 ■■ 7.50 16tolH •' " " ■' 12. CO I8to20 ■• '■ •' •' 25.00 20to24 " 36.00 per 100, $ 35.00 46.00 55.00 90X0 200.00 300.00 HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. PERLES, MAIDS, 3-INCH, . ...SELECT. Choice, strong stock: will pay for themselves in a few weeks. $4.00 PERIOD. NOTE THIS OFFER: We need the room and will pay express charsjes on orders of 3u0 or more I" places within 400 railfs, or halt of charges to points within 1000 miles. W. H. 6ULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, IM. Pfease mention the American Florist when writing. 4 Acres Field-Grown Carnation Plants, 120,000 Our Ciirnaticns this year are very fine. They have been grown with the greatest care, free from disease and are packed litht by our improved method of packing, by which we can send to all parts of the United States in perfect condition. MAYOR PINCREE CRIMSON SPORT JUBILEE ELDORADO MELBA MAUD ADAMS McCOWAN L. L. LAMBORN SWEETBRIER METEOR FLORA HILL PORTIA MRS. FISHER ALBERTINI DOROTHY SWEET C.A.DANA {1.00 per dozen. 15.00 per hundred. J. Irf. IDIIvI^OJ^J , :Bloonnist3**re:, I*^. 392 The American Florist. Oct. 20. Our pnsTiMES. Announcement! of coming contests or other sventi of interest to our bowline, shooting and cycling readers are solicited and will be given place In this column. Address all correspondence for this departmeit 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., Ohlcago, 111. At New York. The next meeting of the Bowling Club will be at Arlington Hall, 19-23 St. Mark's place, between Second and Third avenue on Eighth street. Monday, Octo- ber 22. Games rolled on October 15 on the above alleys were as follows: Player Ist 2d 3d 4th Av Lang 144 175 130 196 161 Burns 112 131 129 150 131 Marshall 134 146 112 142 131 Lentz ItH 130 140 132 138 Treandly 156 158 108 106 At Denver. The following is the score made at Denver on October 9: Player 1st 2d 3d 4th Av Chas. Thiess 176 230 197 170 193 Geo. Zimmer 168 181 197 195 185 N.A.Benson 151 197 196 175 179 NeilJ:ikobsi'n. 143 144 188 210 171 Phil. Scott 138 156 199 179 165 Chas. Franz 162 184 146 145 159 John Berrv 114 181 185 146 159 Al. Mauff.' 145 135 181 160 155 Ben Boldt 115 142 132 118 126 A.M.Lewis 122 112 118 Chas. Meyer 90 137 110 108 111 C.Benson 89 134 133 83 109 J.A.Valentine 89 150 90 lOr C. J. T. At Philadelphia. The alleys are well patronized these days and some very good scores are made. John Westcott is right in it, making three two-hundreds the past week, 210, 23.3 and 212, and enviable record. The first team is considerably elated with their victory over the strong Century Wheelmen's six. They, next to the florists, of course, are the best bowl- ers in the city and this is but the second time they have been defeated on their own alleys, where the game was played Monday, October 8. The florists' score was as follows: Moss, 486; Connor, 414; Harris, 422; Johnson, 570; Westcott, 457; Allen, 501. Total, 2850. Century's total, 2841, the florists winning by nine pins. As it is hardly likely that the Cen- turys can win in the return match on our alleys, the florists will, if they win, hold the championship of the city. K. At Flatbush. The new alleys are still puzzling the boys and scores are not of the kind to incite to shouting or call forth levity. Should any of our readers meet a Flat- bush man and note an unwonted, troubled and careworn look on his countenance the trouble can be attributed to these new alleys and incorrigible new pins. But better things are hoped for in the near future. On Thursday evening, Octo- ber 11, scores were recorded as follows: Player 1st 2d 3d Av E. Dailledouze 138 157 146 147 Riley 143 147 148 146 A.Zeller 160 136 133 143 Ravnor 120 164 115 130 H. Dailledouze 151 120 115 129 P. Dailledouze 118 126 109 118 Woerner 126 106 105 112 Wocker 123 103 90 105 C. Zeller 130 91 80 lOU At Utica. The Utica Florists' Bowling Club was organized last week at a meeting held at Baker's greenhouses, where the following officers were elected: President, Peter Crowe; vice-president, William Mathews; secretary and treasurer, J. C. Spencer; captain, Frank Baker. During the sea- son practice meetings will be held every Monday evening. Following is the initial record: Player 1st 3d 3d Av Baker 149 154 196 166 Rowlands 146 153 126 142 Wilcox 154 119 118 130 H. Mathews 123 125 103 117 Sprncer 1<6 124 131 117 Crowl- 107 128 108 114 Day 95 I'iS HI Kaiffer 121 102 101 108 Du\ 85 181 108 Tomey 115 79 85 93 Murphy 78 98 83 86 Hildebrand 88 84 79 84 Quis. ^^ CARNATIONS Daybreak, Scott, Portia. Silver Spra Genesee, Cartk*d Jubilee and Trium Scott, "^ *- sprav, I *** per 100, $40 per 1000 riELD-GROWN VIOLETS, $5 per 100. S40 per 1000. Fot-Orown Violets, 3-inch, $3 per 100; 4 inch, 84 per 100. WM. F. KASTING. '^"7urF^"grN^'r A FEW HUNDRED CHOICE Carnation Plants STILL ON HAND. Mary Wood, Scott, McGowan. W. p. HARVEY, Geneva, III. Thrifty Field CARNATIONS WITH PLENTY OF ROOTS. Send for prices of thirty-five best new and standard varieties. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, MARQUIS CIRNITIONS, Md grown, $10 to close balance of stock. L.E.MARQIISEE, Syracuse, N.Y. SURPLUS CARNATIONS. 10,000 FIELD-GROWN Hardv and first-class. Daybreak, 13.50; Flora Hili, $4.50; Scott, $3.50; Uean, $4.00; Crane, $6.00; Joost, $4.60; .7. Young, $1 0"; Mrs. Bradt, $T.0O; Edith Foster, .$5 00. GEO. O. CALDWELL, Scranlon, Pa. p SCOTT, PORTIA, ELDORADO S and METEOR, $2 per JOO. Pittsburg, Pa.— Superintendent Wil- liam Falconer states that his chrysan- themum show at Phipps conservatory next month will include 18 000 plants. % WM. MURPHY, "^""'""" Grower, Cincinnati, O. 14 Station F, Egggggggg -SeSsisi^eSEfegSg^gggggggggSSS^g® 40,000 'MUMS 40,000 Buyers of Chrysanthemums will remember that last year we filled all orders promptly with stock of extra quality. This year we shall have equal supplies, 40,000 blooms of all varieties, from early to late (Oct. 20 to Christmas), of quality equal if not better than last year's. Don't place any orders without writing to us. Watch for list of varieties in next week's American Florist. J. A. BUDLONG. 37=39 Randolph Street, Chicago. jgggggggg jgsHgiss?, ggggggggggggsgggsggsgsgsggggggggssg^ggsssggsgggsgggsggggssgg igoo. The American Florist. 393 McKellar b Winterson WHOLESALE DEALERS IN == = EVERYTHING FOR FLORISTS=== CIT nOWERS AND PLANTS. Per 100 Beauties, long medium " short Brides. Maids Peries and Meteors Carnatious Valley Lilies Adlantum 'Mum5, select per doz , " ordinary " Cattleyas, select " Common Ferns Smilax per doz., Asparagus " Ivy per 100, Lencothoe Sprays Galai, Green per lOOP, ISO. 00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 3. CO to 1.00 to 4.00 to 12.00 to , 2.50 to 1.50 to 5.00 to per 1000. $1 .25 to 5.00 to »25.00 IS. (JO 8.00 5.00 5.00 1.60 5.00 15.00 .75 3.00 2.00 6.00 1.50 1.50 6.00 ..50 .75 1.50 SEEDS AND BILBS. Freesia, Bermuda, select per 1000, ,$5.50 extra select... •• 6.50 Lon»iflorun). 7 to9 ■ per 100, 10.00 Candidum. extra select " 5.00 Von Sion Narcissus, extra select, per 1000. 11. SO Paper White ■■ •* " 10.50 Dulcli Hyacinths, select, separate colors per 100, 4.50 Crocus, separate colors per 1000, 2.50 Tuli|)s, extra fine mixed " 7.50 Have also Dne stoclc of named Hvacintlis and Tuli]is and all other seasonable bulb's. Give us your orders. Our prices are riglit. Trade pl^-inch pots up to large specimens. Latanias, Phoenix, Araucarias, Cocos, Chinese Primroses, best strains. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, from 2'/i-'mch to 8-inch pots. Acalypha Sanderi. Peruvian Peppers, the latest novelty. Ferns in variety. V"%X.:^'. Decorative Plants especially grown for the New England trade. WRITE NOW FOR PRICES: THEY ARE TEMPTING. A. LEUTHY, -ROSLINDALE, MASS. For Immediate Shipment. XXX stock CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDFNS GIGANTEUM— Finest strain in tlie world, a splendid stools of plants, in bud, all colors, from 3-inoh pots, J7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000. BEGONIA REX— I have a most beautiful collection of this justly popular pot plant in the finest market varieties, from 2!4 inch pots, strong plants, mixed, $4.00 per ICO; labeled, $5.00 per 100. ALL STOCK GUARANTEED A No. I. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. SMILAX FINE PLANTS, out of 2-lnch pots, SI. 50 PER 100. $12. 50 PER 1000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. 'MUMS 6-in. pot grown, single stem, with 3 to 4 buds or more, at ^^^^— $1.50 to $2.00 per dozen. ROSES, IVIeteors, Perles, Maids and Brides; extra fine btoct, 3-in., $3 00 per 100, $86.00 per 1000. Discount on large lots. CARNATIONS, a bargain on such varieties as White Cloud, Flora Hill, New York, Evelina. Scott, etc. Write for price list. CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich. Pieaie mention the American Florist when zvriting. 1 My BRAMCHIMO I I ....RllBBERS I ^ Are the talk of the town. ^ ^ I olTer these and a full line of well-grown, ^ ^ stocky, decorative plants. 35 lit '" i^ » «fi Handsome PRIMROSES and the sen- J? ^ sational novelty PlRlVIAN PEPPERS ^ iji are now in finest conditian. Wi ® W ^ PRICES RIGHT. W (ffi W I LOUIS SCHMUTZ, f # FLATBU5H, BROOKLYN, N. Y. W CLIMBERS. 20,000 Clematii Paniculata,2 yrs..fr. open ground. *' •• pot grown. 10 OrO Iris, 1 year, open ground. 10,000 Smpeloosis Veitchii, 1 year, pot grown. 10.UO0 H ll's Honeysucldes. very strong. 5,000 Evergreen and Golden Honeysuckle, very strong. 10.000 Rosa Wichuraiana. 1, 1 and 3 years. 3000 Wicnuraiana Hybrids. 20i 0 Actinidia Arguta. Wistaria and other vines. THE WM. n. MOON CO., ?a°.'.?'"'"' ■vT „ „„,„o ( 30 miles from Philadelphia, NuKSEBiES j g^ „iig3 f jom New York. PniLADELrHiA OFFICE, 702 Stephen Girard Bldg. Acalypha Sanderi, strong 2'/j-inch plants, $3.00 per lOO. Boston Fern S'i ini-h, *2.50 per 100; 3-inch, $5,00 per 100. The CONARD & JONES COMPANY, PEONIES. We have 100 named double varieties, selected for florists' use; all good for cut flowers. 1 each of 100 varieties $15.00 1 each of 50 varieties 6.00 1 each of 25 varieties 3.00 Standard Red, Pink and White, per dozen. $1.20 INDIANAPOLIS FLOWER & PLANT CO., Indianapolis, Ind. Boston Ferns FINE PLANTS from bench, ready for 6-in. pots. $2.50 per dozen; from 2-in. pots. $2 50 per 100. Rooted plants, strong. $1.00 per 100. DAVIS BROS., Morrison, III. Please mention the American Florist when writing. ASPARAGUS Sprengerii and Plumosus Nanus Estrn stroog stock from 2!:2-in. pots. %i per 100, $40 per 1000. (Ready for 3-inch.) JACKSON & PERKINS CO., iZ^lw. PALMS^^OSTONS Waiter Retzer & Co., '°^°-?g.^iJl,3^^t")*^"- CHICAGO, ILL. Cmllav Plantc Strong, bushy plants from OlllliaA riOlllS. 2 and Wi-\n. pots. Must sell to make room. $5 a 1000, 75c a 100, cash. Write for sample and price on large lots. B. KIIiBOUBir, Clinton, IT. T. CANNAS Dry roots, ready in November; 30 best named sorts, per lOOO $15.00 CALADIUMS Fancy leaved, 40 named sons. Per 100 Per 1000 Dry ijulhs, 1!4 to 2V4-in $10.00 $90.00 Drv bulbs, 1 to IM-in 8 00 70 00 „ Per 100 ORANdEo, Best sorts, grafted on Citrus trifoliata, beautiful plants, bushy, 15 to 18-in $30.00 PHCENIX CANAR'ENSIS & TENUIS, Very stocky. 3-4 characterized leaves, i5-t8-in 15.00 4-5 " " 20-24 '• 25.00 5-6 " " 24-30 " 40.00 PHCENIX RErLINATA,3-4 characterized leaves, 15-18-ia., very stocky 25.00 LATANIA, 4-5 characterized leives, 18-20- ia 25.00 BIOTA AUREA NANA, Best dwarriiiota, I2-15-in 12.00 Not less than 50 at above rates. Send for Price Lists. P, J. BERI!KMAN$CO.,Aiiiii»la, 6a. Herr's== '»*"' * *^* * ^ BEST Pansies l^L'?" YEAR. Can take ho more orders for delivery before November 15th. Price 75c per 100 free by mail. $4 per 1000 by express at your expense. Write me for prices on CARNATION CUTTINGS. I have fourteen houses of ^^tock Pl.mts. AGERATUm ''Stella Gurney" ready now either from pots or rooted cuttings, by the 100 or 1000. ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER, PA. FHease mention the American Florist when zt/riting. ROEMER'S SUPERB PRIZE Pansies. Plants ready now. Free by mail, 65c per 100; 250 for |l.50. By express, $4.00 per 1000; S7.00 per 2000; $10.00 per 3000; f 15.00 per 50C0. CASH with order. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Grower of the Finest Pansies. PANSIES RAISING SP.ED, 3 16oz., Jl.OO; 1 oz.,$4 00. PLAINTS, 500, $2.50; 1000, $4.00. F. O B. express here. Cash With Order. Everything: first-class. CHR. SOLTAl, 199 Grant Av., Jersey City, N.J. PANSIES -iSss' Highest standard plants, finest mixed, OOcts. per 100 by mail; 14.00 per 1000 by express. Seed, $1.00 package: $5.00 per ounce. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, Xhe^^est Pansies, Lock Box 254. 80UTHP0WT. CONM. BOSTON FERN, 7 and 8-in. pans 112 and 115 per doz. GERAN UMS,S A. Nuttand others, 3-in.,$4 per 100. NEP. COROATA COMPACTA, 3-in., $5.00 per 100; 6- in., $20.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. 2i4-in., »5 per 100, $40 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, 2M-incb, $4.00 per 100; |30 00 per lUOO. SMILAX, transplanted, heavy, 60o per 100. CASH PLEA9E. Carl Hagenburger. ^I^Sf'^ CRYP OMERIA JAPQNICA (Japan Cedar). You can't afford to be without it. Strong plants, frim 2-inch pots, $5.00 per 100; 20 for $1 00. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, 2-inch. $2.50 per 100. satisfaction guarantebd. E. I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown, Pa. igoo. The American Florist. 395 WIDE AWAKE ELORISTS Sffi'sW, PLANTS Our Stock of Kentias and Latanias includes all sizes, and the Plants are low, compact and clean; in fact, we never offered better. Before cold weather, thereby taking advantage of low freight rates and the following very reasonable quotations for well- grown, strong, healthy Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants. Kentias==Latanias ^'arieties Size Pot Kentia Belmoreana 2V^ Kentia Belmoreuoa 3 Kentia Belmoreana 3i4 Kentia Kelnjor-'ana 4 Kentia Belmoreana 5 ' Kentia " strong 5 Kentia Belmoreana 6 Kentia " strong 6 Kentia Belmoreana 7 Kentia Belmoreana 8 Kentia Forsteriana 2V4 Kentia Forsteriana 3 Kentia Forsteriana 314 Kentia Forsteriana 4 Kentia Forsteriana 5 Kentia " strong 5 Kentia Forst'^riana (5 Kentia " strong ti Kentia Forsteriana 8 Latania Borbonica 2}^ Latania Borbonica 3 Latania Borbonica 3^ Latania Borbonica 4 Latania Bofbonica 5 Latania Borbonica 6 Latania Borbonica 6 Areca Lutescens 2,'-4 Areca Lutescens 3!4 Areca Lutescens 4 Height Inclies 8 to 9 10 to 13 12 to 14 14 to 16 16 to 20 18 to 24 20 to 22 26 to 28 36 to 40 42 to 48 8 to 9 10 to 12 12 to 14 14 to 16 20 to 24 22 to 26 28 to 30 30 to 34 44 to 50 12 12 to 15 15 to 18 18 to 22 20 to 24 24 to 30 5 to 6 12 to 14 15 to 18 No. Per Leaves Each Doz. 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 5 to 7 5 to 6 5 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 5 to 7 5 to 6 5 to 6 5 to 6 6 to 7 6 3 5 to 6 5 to 6 5 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 8 6 tot .25 .40 .75 1.00 1.2.i 1.50 225 3.25 .25 .40 .75 1.00 1.25 1.50 325 .15 .25 .50 .60 $ 1.50 2.110 3.00 4.00 7.20 12.00 15.00 18.00 27 00 39.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 4.00 720 12.00 16.00 18.00 39 00 .60 1.00 1.50 3.00 5.00 6.00 900 3 plants in potl.OO 3 " '■ 2.00 3 •■ .25 3.00 Per 100 $12 15 20 30 60 90 125 180 200 30O 12 15 20 30 60 90 125 180 300 S 8 12 20 35 50 8 15 25 The Geo. Wittbold Co., Varieties ..Ferns.. Pteris Cretica Albo-Lineata 2- Pteris Serrulata Cristata 2 Pteris Scrrujata 2 Pteris Tremula 2- Pteris Cmbmsa 2 Cyrtomium Falcatum 3- Cyrtomium"Fatcatum 4- Nephrolepis Esaltala 5- Xephrolepis Bosi oniensis Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 4 Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 5 Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 6- Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 7-inch Size Pot inch inch ■inch inch inch inch inch inch :-inch ■inch ■inch inch pans Per Uoz. .50 ..50 .60 .50 .60 1.00 1.50 2.00 .50 2,00 3.00 6.00 9.00 Per 100 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.C0 8.00 10.00 15.00 4.C0 60.00 ..Asparagus.. Size Pot Doz. Per 100 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 3-inch $1.00 $8.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 4-inch 150 12.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 5-inch 2.00 IS.t'O Asparagus Sprengerii 2-inch .50 4.00 Asparagus Sijrengerii 4-inch 1.50 12.00 Asparagus Sprengerii 6-inch 6.00 Asparagus Sprengerii 8-inch 10.00 The several sizes of Asparagus Sprengerii are especially strong and large value. Miscellaneous. Each Araucaria Excelsa, 3-inch, nice plants Araucaria Excelsa, 3W-inch, nice plants Araucaria E.voelsa, 5-inch, nice plants Pot Height Ficus Elastica 6 22 to 23 Ficus Elastica 7 24 to 28 Ficus Elastica 8 28 to 34 Pandanus Dtilis 2^4 6 to 8 Pandanus Ftilis 3 8 to 10 Pandanus Veitchii 6 estra fine Dracs-'na Terminals 3!4 DracKna Terininalis 4 Braca 5 100. $4.50 per doz. This is exceptionally 5 3 good value. 5 3 Asparagus Plumosus Nanui, 3-in., extra 5 Hne, U8.00 per 100. ^ Asparagus Sprengerii, 2-in., $6.00 per 100. 5 Kentia Belmoreana. 2V4-in. pots, $10.00 per 5 100; 4-ineh, $40.00 per 100. Large plants. 5 »l-60, 11.75, $2.00, $8.60, $3.00, up to $5.00. 3 Send for Particulars. I BOBBINK & ATKINS I RUTHERFORD, N. J American riorist Advts. BEGONIA GLOIREDE LORRAINE $3.50 per dozen, $17.60 per 100. BEGONIA Light Pink LORRAINE 50c each .$5.00 per dozen, $40.00 per 100. Plants of either of the abave from 2'4-in. pots, strong and healthy. See Convention Number for description of the last named newer variety. They will be the most popular plants for Christmas holiday sifts for years to come. Order Early From EDWIN LONSDALE, Money Order Office, Sta H.Philadelphia Wyndmoort (Near Pnliaj. Fa. N B We have nut cbanged our location, but the P O authorities haverbaneed our P. O factlllles. IflAI CTC Large, field-grown clumpsofCali- VIULC I O fornia.8 to 15 inches acruss, grand stock, $3.U0 per 100. Also 250 plants of Campbell, field-grown, in prime order, $4 per 100, to close out. ALBERT H. BROWN. Weslboro, Mass. rgoo. The American Florist. 399 i^^E3dES^Kd[^ES^^Ssy[i^E^t^^L^S^ayLMEy^[^ AT LAST! A Vaporizing Insecticide pp THAT IS Cheap, Harmless and Effective. "NIGOTIGIDE The Best of All. Write for full particulars to THBJ T0:BA.000 "WA.:REJH:OUSIIVO A.IVI5 TI«A.I>I]V0 CO., 1000 Magnolia Ave., LOUISVILLE, KY. iS2^^^^! rir-.'-]ri';'ir'.'] !S2FS2ra^fS2^IS3^i mw, mmmmmmmiwmi\ GRAND OFFER TO CLOSE. We are compe'led to move them. We must have ro:m. A grand benefit to anyone desiring good Ro:e Plints. 1000 Bridesmaids 3>4-in 500 '• 2 3500 Brides 3 1200 ■' 2 3U0O Meteors 3 fOO Mme. ChaUnay ...4 100 Mme. Cusm 2 125 " •■ 4 Per 100 Per 1001 pots, $1.50 1.00 1.50 1.00 1.50 1.50 l.OO 1.50 812.00 9 OO 12 00 9.01) 15.00 Per 100 200 (J IdenGate 2!4-in. pots, $1.50 50 Ladv Dorothea 214 " 150 700 Maid of Honor 4 " 2.00 71.0 •• " ....2V5 " 1.00 Latania Borbonica 3-in. pots, $15 00 Areca Lutescens 4 " 25. CO Cocos "Weddeliana 3 " 15.00 Asparagus Sorengerii 6. 3 2 Ficus Elastica, 6-in. pots. 50c, 751 7 and 8 in. pots, $1. Boston Ferns, 6-in. pans 7 " 8 " »1. Per 100 •in. pots, $35.00 6.00 3.00 and $1.00 each 50 to $2 00 ■' 60c " 75^. t> 66 to $1.50 " P'ants are vigrorous and unusually fine, and will be carefully packed. We guarantee them to t)e right in every respect. LAKEViEW ROSE GARDENS, Jamestown. N. Y. 15,000 EXTRA FINE BOSTON FERNS 2i4, 3, 4. 5, 6 and 7-inch pots, now ready for shipment. Some very fine plants of Asparagus Plumosus Nanus out of 2V2-inch pots. A few thousand mixed Roses on hand for planting. Write for prices GEO. A. KUHL. PEKIN. ILL. Edward B. Jackson, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only. In any quantity, for the least money. STAMFORD. » CONN. SPECIALTIES noses, from 3-lnoli pots. CARNATIONS, for all dellverr. CHKVSANTHEMUMS. 8MILAX. PrlOMlow. Bend for Uit. VIOLETS. WOOO e«70TMPf7S. l=ISHirlL.I.. A». V. An advertiser feels better when he knows he is getting direct ratums for his money. Mention the American Florist. IN BEST ..VARIETIES AHERICAN BRAUTY, four-inch, selocted. $15.00 per 100. LIBERTY, four-inch, $75.00 per ICO. MAID. BRIDB, PERLB, SUNSET, METEOR. MORGAN. MEKMET, LaFRANCB, NIPHETOS, KAISERIN, GOLDEN GATE, MAID OF HONOR. 3- in.. $5 00 per 100; 3!/«-in., $7.00; 4-in., $8.00. GRAFTED BRIDB, $20.00 per 100. 6-ineh. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, from 2!4 and 3-inoh pots, $2.50 to $3,00 per ICiO; $25.00 to $30.00 per 1000. ^ Q MacBEAN. LAKEWOOD. N. J. Hardy Herbaceous Alpine Plants. AND Field- Grown A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF OLD AND NEW VAKIEl lES. The Blue Hill Nursery, So. Bralntree, Mass. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. in all the colors. Cyclamen Giganteum Fine plants, well set witli 1 in 3-in. pots, ready buds. They will make a - for 5-in. pots, useful size for Christmas. ) $8 PER 100. 1 EDWIN LONSDALE, Money Order Office WYNDMOOR, Sta. H, Philadelohia. (Near Phlln). PA. CARNATIONS. Evelina. John Youdsz, Albertini, Mrs. Dean, Wobti, Empress. .Jahn's Scarlet, White Cloud. Many plants have 25 flower shoots, $1 per 100, or 500 plants lor $l«. Last call. ALBERT H. BROWN. Weslboro, Mass. BIG CUT To make room for 25 000 GERANIUM CUTTINGS which must be potted in ten days. Will fill all orders for ROSE stock at $2.50 per 100; $2J 00 per 1000; 250 plants for $5.00. Bear in nind this price only holds good to the 15th of October; Hrides, Meteor, Maids, Golden Gate, Perle, strong, 3 and 3H-inch, 12 to 18 in. high, full of new shoots. Fine stock. 10.000 Strorg Field Grown CARNATIONS, X .X strong, full of buds, $3.00 per 100. 1(1,000 standards, Wm. Scott. McGowan, Evelina, .\rmazindv. Gold Nugget. Victor. Nivea, $2.50 per 100. " Mrs. Bradt, at $i),00. 1000 Bruanti GERANIU'^S, strong 3 and 2'2-inch. $1.50 per 100. Mme. SullToi, strong 2i4-in.. $1 50 per 100; strong 2-in., $1.00 per 100. AGERATUM Princeas Pauline, rooted cuttings, 60c per 100. Louise Bounett. latest novelty in white. $1.00 per lOO R. C. SALVIA SPLENDENS. $1.00 per 100 R.C. ALTERNaNiHERA. 3 varj., dwarf, 60c per 100; $b.OU i.er 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, very strong, 2!/j-in. ready for 4-in., only $4.00 per 100. Cash with Ordbic' SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, IM. 400 The American Florist. Oct. 20. Cleveland. TRADE SHOWS STEADY IMPSOVEUENT. — LITTLE LIKELIHOOD OF ADVANCE IN FBICES TILL CHRTSANTHBllUMS ARE OVER.— DOINGS AT GASSER'S. Business continues to brighten upright along although about the only advance in price so tar is in carnations, which have sold up to $1 50 per hundred. This, however, is not general, but results more from the advent of a limited quantity of inside grown stock not heretofore to be had at all. It is doubtful if there will be any real increase in prices for some time now as chrysanthemums have begun to appear in limited quantity. The varie- ties so far or mostly Montmort, with a few Fitzwygram, Bergmann and Glory of Pacific. Cosmos is obtainable in quantity and all the store windows are gay with it. Probably the most important event of the past week has been the opening of the new store of the J. M. Gasser Co., incorporated, and successor to the business of J. M. Gasser. S. F. Damell and Isaac Kennedy are the new members of the firm, of which Mr. Damell is manager, having been with Mr. Gasser many years. Mr. Kennedy is a new- comer from Philadelphia, having had charge of the greenhouse end since last spring. The new store is just east of Erie street on Euclid avenue and is formed of two stores thrown into one, giving much the most spacious and imposing establishment of any in Cleve- land. In the rear is a roomy conserva- tory for the handling of a large line of plants. One good feature is the complete separation ot the wholesale and retail departments, obviating much confusion and annoyance. "Home week," a new idea so far as Cleveland is concerned, resulted in some work for the florists. At the end of the week a floral exhibition was given in one of the large office buildings, which was prettily decorated with greens and elec- tric lights for the occasion. Considering the impromptu character of the exhibi- tion, it was very creditable. A. 100 1000 Pansv Plants, large flowering, 6 leaves $ .40 $ 2.50 GerHDiums, choice mixed, 21/2-in 1.50 12 50 Chinese; Primrose&, mixed, 2i4-in 1.50 12.E0 Hardy Grass. Pinks, (clumps) 1.50 12 50 Begonias, flower- ing. iri.ved.2',2-in. Calla Bulbs, medi- um sized Sedura variegatum, (Border Plaut) .. Rose Geranium; 2'/2-in R O. Carnation Morning Glory, U. pink Pan.sy Seed, Giant Flowering mixed, per 07. . fl.OO. Hardy I-Vrns, mixed, 4-in., i-er KG, J5.00; per 1000, 1.50 12.50 6.00 40.00 2.00 15.00 1.50 12.50 S.flO 40.00 t4U.00. 5 Plants at 100 rates; 250 at 1000 rates. Cask Pleask. Thi Monis Floral Co., Morris, III, VEGETABLE PLANTS CABBAGE— H. Succession, Flat Dutch. Jersey ii.nd Charleston Wakefield, 15o per 100, 11.00 per 1000, »».50 per 10,000. LETTUCE— Grand Rapids, Curled Simpson, Boston Market and other varieties, 15c per 100, 11.00 per 1000, $8.50 per 10,000. PARSLEY— Good cur'.ed extra strong, 25c per 100, 11,50 per 1000 (if wanted by mail add 10c per 100 on CJabbageand Lettuce, 26c per 100 on Pars- *^'' Cash With Obdeb. R. VINCENT, Jr., &, SON, White Marsh, Md. POINTS ARE PRICES-QUALITY 8AOO LEAVES. Per 10 PerlO 6-12 inch t .40 24-30-inch .... ...$ .85 12-18 " 55 30-36 " .... ... 1.20 18-24 " 70 36-42 " .... 42 inch and over, per 10, $2.40. ... 1.50 No. 780O PALMS. Lvs. Hgt. Doz. 7204 3 24-in 7204a. ...3 36 '■ 7200 5 7201 6... 7201ft. ..10.. - Lvs. 7206 9... 7208 16 7209 24 .40 .40 $2.10 3.fi0 .5.40 7.20 ea. 1.80 Metal Wreaths, From 25 cents up. PALM TKBES. Hgt. Ea. Natural Prepared .7-ft. $3.50 Palm Leavs, 100 .9 " 4.60 Mediumsize...$ 6.00 10 " 6.00 Large size 10.00 Frank Netschert, CHICAOO: 187 S. Clark St. NEW YORK: 7 Barclay St. Ask for Catalogue No. 23. liiiiiiiilliiiim : a^ «^ii HEWS^C^ ililMiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillllli illllffllil^ k y PRE] Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Pftoked In tmaU oratei, eaiy to handle. Price perorate UOO }-ln. poti In orate, t4.8S 1600 3H" " 6.26 1600 aS" 10003 " 800 3H " 600 4 " 3306 144 6 6 00 6," 4.60 4.61 3.16 Prioe per orate 120 7-ln, poUlnorate.K.aO - - •■ -00 60 8 e.OH 48 9 48 10 2411 24 13 U14 616 " 4.80 4.80 4.60 Seed pans, same price as pota. Send for price Hat of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baaketa, Lawn Vaaea. eto. 10 per cent off for cash with order. HILFINOER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. Ausun BOLKIB A BONB, New Tork A«enU 62 DWT «TB11T, N»W TOBK CITT. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Catalogue Illustrations. We sell Electros of the fine illustra- tions used in the American Plosist at 15 cts. per square inch. Send list of your needs to I THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO. ! BRANCH WAREHOUSES:] f^^'l^^^^^c^tyi N. Y. GEO. KELLER & SON, UANXTTAOrUBIBS OF Flower Pots. Before bnylng write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FBLL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRV BALSLEY, DETROIT. MICH., Rep. 490 Howard St. KELLER BROS., ^ 213.1B-17.19.21-23 Pearl St., NORRISTOWN, PA. Manufacturers of Standard Flower Pots, red in color, equal to the best on the market; are Ifl 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. Red standard Pots. CORRECT SIZE. SUPERIOR QUALITY. Write for price list. 6. HENNEGKE 60.. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Standard .3(.9( FLOWER Pots If your greenhouses are within 500 mileA of the Capitol, write ui ; we can save you money. W, H. ERNEST, Zaih and M tirmtt N. E. WISHINarON. 0. C. FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS A SPECIAin Ift Liit and 8AMP1.RS VUnn eWAHN'S POTTERY MF'G CO.. P. O. Boi 78, MInneapolii, Minn. The American Florist. WE ARE READY For the coming season with the most complete and comprehensive line of "Florists' Supplies" to be found in America. Being one of the LARGEST IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS of We invite every Florist to steo in and see our stock, if at all possible, or write to us for our HANDSOME NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOBUEi whicfi will be found complete and up-to-date. A few of our specialties are IMPORTED CYCiS LEAVES (duii and glazed), our FAMOUS WHEAT SHEAVES, IMMORTELLES. CAPE FLOWERS (aii colors), NOVELTiES IN FANCY AND PLANT BASKETS, for every occasion; ROT COVERS, PEOESTALS, and EVERYTHING '*'*' '^ needed by the trade will be found at "HEADQUARTERS." M» RICE & v>0»« ^f"PO''ters and Manufacturers, 918 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Boston Florist Letter Go. manhfactuhkrs op FLORISTS' LETTERS, This wooden box nicely stained and Tai> Dished, 18x30x12 made In two sections, one for each size letter, g:lTen away with first order of 500 letters. Block Letters. 1 'hi or2-liich size, per 100, 12 OO. Script Letters. $4. Fastener with each letter orword. Used by leading florists eveiTwhere and for salo b7 sll wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager; 84 Hawley St., BOSTON. MASS. Please mention the American Florist when writing. H. BAYERSOORFER & GO. CjroaB Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New CstalOKae of all FLOB1ST3 BTTPPLIBB on m-Y appllmtlon. "For the trade only. H. BAYERSOORFER & GO. 50. 62, 64 and 66 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Please mention the American Florist when -writing A. HERRMANN, Cape flowers, ailoolobb; Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, ^■^ All Florists' Supplies. Send for Fiioei. 404>4I2 East 34th St., NEW VORK. The Conley Foil Co. Manufacturers ot 2 AND 4. DOMINICK STREET, HEADQUARTERS '-- COCOA FIBRE. SPHAGNUM and SHEEP MANURE. GREEN MOSS, BONE all grades, RUSTIC WORK. sM kinds. IMPORTED SOOT. CLAY'S FERTILIZER. DUNNE & CO., SJ^sl' New York. Lehman's Wagon Heaters will protect plants from freezing io the coldest of weather at the cost of Vic. 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. 5end for Descriptive Circular and Price List. LChmdn Bros, ^"■""^'■cturers, JAMES "W. ERRINGER, 10 Bond St, NEW YORK. Gen. West. Sales Agent, 297 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Gut Flowers, Wirework, Gut Flower Boxes, Baskets, Wheat Sheaves, Doves, and Everything of Use to a Florist. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., 457 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Imported Prepared GYGAS LEAVES LOWEST FBICES. RECEIVING REGULAR SHIPMENTS. Florida Natural Products Co., p. O. Box 373, Indianapolis, Ind. IMPROVED GREENHOUSE GLAZING • POINTS. A sur«' pr'-VHuiive of elass slipping, efft'ctive on large or snuiU glass. Zinc will not Rust. Lait For- ever. Easy to drive and easy to extract. Twohizes, '■y and "^rt-m.. 40c a pound, "by mail I6c extra, 1440 '\ and 1040 ''k in a pound; 7 lbs. for $2.50 by express. See testimonials in last weeks adv. CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Mffir,, Stanton Ave. Station B, Pittsburg:, Pa- REED & KELLER, Manufacturers Y\oXX%\.%' DcSIgnS. &;»?„'"' Florists' Supplies. 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. IIIIL W UU., 30tli St. I'l-" M HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES. Sheep Manure. Dry, pulverized, in* car lots, $8 00 per ton. Dry, but not pulverized, 14,00 per ton. In natural or green state, $1.50 per ton; f. o. b. cars, Kirkland, 111. ADDRESS MONTANA FERTILIZER CO.. Elgin. III.. U. S. A. SMILAX STRINGING Made Easy by Ihe'ute ol MEYER Green SILKALINE JUST THE SHADB OP THE FOLIAGE. Samples and prices free. JOHN C. MEYER * CO., 80-84 Kingiton St. BOSTON, MASS. ■sle by lesdlnK FIorlsK. Please mention the American Florist when writing. The Jennings Improved Pans Alatle for ary sized steam pipe. Write fur piice, aI§o circular. JENNINGS BROS., OIney, Philadelphia, Pa. FOR VAPORIZING TOBACCO WATER And TOBACCO EXTRACTS. PLACE YOUB NAME and your speoialtlei before the purohaiing florliti of the entire country by advertiimg in mmmo aovt. mow. THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 402 The American Florist. Oct. 20, Buffalo. TRADE GOOD AND WEATHER FINE.— WED- DING DECORATIONS IN DEMAND. — VARIOUS PERSONAL DOINGS.— VISITORS. Trade has been what every one wished for. The weather has been excellent and wedding orders are numerous. Adams had the largest this week, which called for a goodly number of chrysanthemums, Bride roses and lily of the valley. Meteor roses are in profusion now, but Bride, Bridesmaid and Kaiserin are none too plentiful. Carnations are good but there is no surplus. White chrysanthemums are fairly plentiful but yellow and pink are scarce. Store windows are very attractive. Palmer, Zimmerman and Rebstock making excellent showings with chrysanthemums, orchids, Boston ferns and lily of the valley. Wm. Scott is making an extended trip east in the interest of the Pan-American Exposition. W. H. (".rever, of Adams' store, was with him in Nevv York last week and says one day with Scott is better than a week by one's self. W. F. Kasting has moved his office to the rear of his building, where more room and less noise are obtained. Wiese, Adams and Neubeck will have to look for a new resting place. Rebstock has been cutting some fine Harrisii, which met with ready sale. Visitors: Wm. Stroh, Attica; S B. Smiley, Lancaster; Henry Wiese, East Aurora; C. L. Dole, Lockport; W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J. W. A. Galveston, Thx.— G. Laeverenz lost $2000 by the recent flood. LiBONiA, Pa.— G. W. Park is erecting a new establishment at Gordonville, intend- ing to eventually remove there. McDonald, Pa.— Max Schreiber has gone into business, having erected a house 22x100. He intends building several additional houses in the spring. Watertown, N. Y. — George H. Under- hill, of Greene & Underhill, was married at Fort Ann, October 17, his bride being Miss Kathryn Finch. They are now in the south on a wedding journey. Montreal, Can.— The Gardeners' and Florists' Club is making preparations for a better annual shdwthan usual, Novem- ber 6-8. Exhibits sent from a distance will receive careful attention if sent to Jos. Bennett, 136 Peel street, Montreal. N. F. McCarthy & Co. GALVANIZED STEEL WIRE ROSE STAKES AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES: Inches 14 Per 100 Per 1000 S .50 »2 00 24 30 15 5 00 80 H.OO 30 B5 7.00 Inches 42.... 48 60 Per 100 Per 1000 ...« .00 «17.76 ... 1.00 8.50 ... 1.10 10.50 >o. 18 Gal. Wire, fur ruonlng alons the top of tslahes, ISl 00 per Stone. {^"On large lots we are prepared to quote special low prices, and are at all times ready to meet competiton on Wire. PLANT AUCTIONS ARE HUMMING ! Every Tu3sday and Friday at 9 A. M. N. F. McCarthy & CO.. 84 Hawley St.. Boston, Mass. LIQUID PLANT FOOD for Greenhouse Cultivating. 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KiFT'8 PATENT Adjustable Vase Holders No. 1 —Brass, nlobled, 4 feet Iour, 6 olaaps to eaota rod. Price complete (with preen or white tumblers) 12.25. Price complete (with preen or white cornucopia vases) 12 50. No. 2.— Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed aud nickeled, with three clasps for 5 to 6-ln. pots, each, %\.1b. Klft's patent rubber capped Flower Tubes* J^-tn. diameter, per 100, 13.50. ROBERT 173ft Cbestnnt St. KIFT, Florist, Philadelphia. Penn THE KINNEY PUMP. For applying liquid manure It has no equal. Bent pre- paid (or 13.50 Without iprarlnK valTe. H.W The Hose Connection Co., Kingston, R. I. American Florist Advertisements Pay Advertisers. 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 tising. ') THE E. HIPPARD CO. YOUNGSTOWN, 0 _ Please, mention 'ht' .4me*icun Fton.it -when ii-ytiing. I NIKOTEEN IT COSTS 4 CENTS FOR EACH COO FEETOFb -9 FLOOR SPACE c~ DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE JVlilft^l JTT>I*I*MJ>l'V'fl'J'fl1^irid't USED FOR FUMICATION OR SPRAYING INDOORS OR < .OUT- 200 IBS. or TOBACCO III ONE PINT Of HIKOKfH ' \ 5010 BY SEtBSMEN CIRCULAR TREE-i ' SKABCURA DIPCe.CniCAGO. i puicKLY Does it- w Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦»♦»»♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ^ ELECTROS... ig. ■ 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 yroofs of the illustrations in stock Price lor cash only 15 cents per square inch. THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., ♦ .324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. T ►♦♦♦ Invalid Appliance Co., COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS rgoo. The American Florist. 403 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 fadlities. LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, Ohio. m0^^9tif^a*i0^0^^*^*^0^* KROESGHELL BROS. GO. Greenhouse Boiler, 29 to 59 Erie St., CHICAGO. Boilers made of the best of material, ebell. firebox staeeta and beads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Write for Information. "Viola" LAKCEST HORTICULTURAL ADVERTIS- ING PAPER FOR THE SCANDI- NAVIAN COUNTRIES. FOREIGN SUBSCRIPTION, 50c PER YEAR. Write for Sample copies to SWEDISH QARDENINQ OFFICES, 6. Regeringsgatan. STOCKHOLM. INDEPENDENT OF ALL TRUSTS. GLASS for Greenhouses, Conservatories, Hot- btids, etc. Also Hotbf'd Sashes and Mais. Paints, Oils. etc. THE REED GLASS & PAINT CO., 466 W. Broadway. NEW YORK. ^^^ i^ . ^ . k'lJ i^HI'^-'' Hl^i^ m n^ '9 AMERICAN CHAMPION BOILER. THE ^NEW DEPARTURE.' MY PICTURE AS A "KID." (Presenting a rear view of a stem reality ) When I was young, you will observe, I was very backward; but I have got over that, and now come to the front claiming to have the best WATER HEATER, VENTILATING APPLIANCE and SASH HINGE for greenhouse purposes, that are in the market. Furthermore, they are so simple in construction I can afford to sell them much cheaper than other styles. Now florists, don't be backward in sending for a catalogue. Remember, when you find you NEED a thing, the sooner yoo get it, the more you will have for your money, again I say "DON'T BE BACKWARD," but "keep up with the band wagon." Let me hear from you AT ONCE. J jj CARMODY, Evansville, Ind. II GREENHOUSl GLAS^ I OUt^ SPEC MALTY, \ LHRCE STOCK«^ <;> ^ .^^ o^ PROMPT SHIPMENT. S WRITE FOR. LATEST PRICES. ^ sass^aogaaaoosasoaaaogaB»setsassssaasssssassss^ssssBaos EASY It's easy to use because the principle l8 rlKht. A boy can operate It. It's eaey to put up because of Its ex- treme simplicity. It's easy to buy because the price la reasonable THE CHAMPION VENTILATING APPARATUS Catalogue Is free. A postal with your name and address secures it. Address OOOL-IIXiE: ]BICO»., FlorisU, So. Sudbury, M»88. THI SCOLLAY BOILER "INVINCIBLE" FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING. Steam or Hot Water. |y~8BND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE. JOHN A. SCOLLAY. 74-76 Myrtle Ave.. BROOKLYN. N. Y. ! FOR INSURANCE AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL, Address JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y F. H. A., SADDLE RIVER, N. J D. 0. Cunningham .Glass Co., PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. HOT-HOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. 404 The American Florist. Oct. 20, Index to Advertisen. AdTertlilng Batei 3S3 Alien J K M7 Allen 8 1. & Co II Amerlosn Buae Oa..38(> II AmllnK B C 385 Bamsrd W W & Co. . I Baur 8 Alfred I Barrow J Q :«4 Bassetti Washbnrn.. .:i85 Bayeradorfer H & Co. .401 Benthey ACo 384 Berokmans P J Co.... 394 Bernlng H (1 386 Beaullea H 11 BlndekunBi Die II Blanc A 4 CJ 396 Bloom J S 389 Blue Hill Nursery — 399 Bobblck & Atkins 39S Boscon Letter Co 401 Brague L B 38B Brlnton W P 390 Brown Albert U... 398 399 Brown Peter ..394 Endlong J A 385 392 BnnyardH A 384 Burpee W Atlee&Go. II Byer Bros 396 Caldwell Geo O 392 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 384 388 CarmodyJ D 403 Chadwlok Cnas 393 Cbloago Carnation Co. 384 Chicago House Wreck- ing Co Ill ClnSnnatl Cut Flo Co.386 Clark Wm A A Bon.. 390 Coles WW 39) Conard & Jones Co — 394 Conley Foil Co 401 Coolldge Bros 403 Cottage Gardens I Crabb A Hanter 394 Craig Robt & Son. 396 Cunningham Jos H. ..390 Cunningham DO Glass Co 403 Davis Bros 391 Deamud J B. 384 De La Mare A T Ptg and Pub Co 396 Detroit Fio'r Pot Mfy.40J DeSmet Freres 398 Dletsch A* Co 404 DUlon J L 391 Domer FrediSons Co. 393 DreerH A 391 III Dunne St Co 401 Eastern Chemical Co. .4(2 Blchholi Henry 390 Kmest WH 400 Ferguson John B 386 FInley Lawn Rake Co. 4U4 Florida Nat Prod Co. . .401 Ford Bros M; Foster Luolns H 388 Gardeners Chronicle. . II Gardening Co The II Garland Geo M Ill Geller Slgmund 402 Ghonnley Wm 387 Gibbons H W l^ Glblln & Co Ill Good & Reese Co 398 Gullett * Sons W H. . .391 Guuther Wm H 387 Ourney Heater Go 401 Hagenburgar Carl 391 Hall Assn 403 Hancock Geo h Bon . . .39J Harmes P'k Flo C0....39: Harris Wm K 391 Hart M A 3117 Harvey W P 392 Heacock Joseph 396 Helss J B 390 Heller » Co H Henneoke C Co 40i Herendeen Mfg Co IV Herr Albert M 394 Herrmann A 401 Herron Dana B 390 Hews A H & Co 100 Hilflrger Bros 400 HIUF G & Co I Hill U H 384 HIppard B Co 402 Hltchlngs & Co IV Holton & Uunkel Co.. 384 401 Hooker H M Co 403 Horan Bdw C 337 HortAdv II Hose Connection Co.. 402 Humtetd C 396 Hunt B H SW Invalid Appliance Co. 4(2 Indianapolis Flower and Plant Co 394 Jackson & Perkins Co. 388 390 394 Jackson B B 399 Jacobs 8 & Bons iV Jennings B B 394 Jennings Bros 401 Johnson St Stokes 383 Joy & Bon 389 Kasting W F ;!92 KeUerBros 4(0 EeUer Geo & Son 40O Kellogg Geo M 386 Eennloott Bros no 389 Klft Robert 402 Kllbonm R 394 Kroeschell Bros Co 403 KuehnC A 38i; KuhlGeoA S'.i'.i Lager & Hurrell . . 3(^9 Lakev'w Rose Garden. 399 Lang Julius 387 Langjahr A H 386 Lee K 4 386 Lehman Bros 401 Leuthy A 394 Ley John H 389 LImprechtSJ 387 Lockland LumCo..4(;2 403 LongDB II Lonsdale Bdwin. . .398 399 Lord&Bumham Co. ..IV Loven J Q 384 Lucas J A Co 404 Lynch WH 385 McCarthy 4 Co ^^ F. . . 386 3904 2 McFadden B C 388 McFarland John 398 McKellar& Wlnterson393 MacBean AS 3'.KI Mader Paul .-- 394 Marqulsee L B 392 MeytrJohn C &Co ...401 MlUang 4 Co 387 Mlllang Frank ... 387 Moller'B Gartner Zel- tung 402 MonlngerJCCo II' Montana Fertilizer Co. 401 Moon Samuel C 390 Moon Wm H Co... 390 3;« Moore, Hentz 4 Nash. 387 Morris Floral Co 490 Moss Geo M 386 Murphy Wm 392 Myers 4 Co 404 Netschert Frank 4 0 Nlesseu Leo 386 N T en Flower Ex.. 387 N V Cut KlowerlJo... 387 Pen nock 8am' I 8 386 Plerson F R Co 388 Pittsburg Cut Flo Co. .384 PoUworth CCCO.. 384 PrlnoeA G4 Co. ..386 390 Quaker City Mch Wks. 1 1 1 Randall A L 385 Bawllngs B 1 394 Baynor J I ri87 Reed O ass 4Palnt Co 403 Reed & Keller 401 Began PrIntlngBODse II Beinberg Geo 385 393 Relnberg Peter. . . .385 393 Betzer Walter 4 Co. .. .391 Rice M4Co 401 Rodgers Alex II Bolker A 4 Sons . II Rustic Mfg 4 Con Co 402 Saltford tJeo 187 Sander & Co 390 BohenckS C IV Schlllo Adam IV Schmidt J C 391 Schmutz Louis 394 Scollay John A 4C3 Bhertdar WF 887 Slebert Chas T 401 Blebreohi 4 Son I Situations & Wants.. 3.S2 SkabcuraDIp Co 4U2 Smith Nath 4 Hon .. 396 Smurthwalte C A Produce Co II Soltau C 391 Siutb Park Floral Co 391 8outb side Floral uo 399 Slahl Chas B 386 Bteams Lumber Co — III BloothoB n A 4 Co . . II Stnrrs 4 Harrison Co. 398 Btyer J J II Sutherland Geo A 386 Bwtthn Pottery MfgCo.llO Thorbum J M 4 Co. 388 Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co 399 Traendly & Schenck...»87 Vail Seed Co 388 Van Wert Greenh'es .393 Vaughan's Seed Store 388 389 I VIok's Sons Jas II Vincent R Jr 4 Bon. . 400 viola 4.3 Vredenburg 4 Co II Waldbart Alex 393 WationGC 11 Weathered'B Bons Thos W Ill Weber U 4 Boca 39J Weeber 4 Don II Welland .<£ Rlsch 385 Welch Bros 386 Wbllldln Pot Co 400 Wletor Bros 385 I Wllks S Mfg Co IV WlttbDld The Geo Co .. 395 T Wood Bros 399 Woodrolle 4 Bem- helmer asii Wood, Stubbs & Co... .388 Young Jno 387 Young 4 Nugent 387 WINDOWand PLATE GLASS JOHN LUCAS & CO. PHILA. BOILERS Something that the florist can rely upon and know that they will give satisfaction. The trreatest results obtained from a minimum consumption of luel. We manufacture Boilers capable of heating any size Greenhouse. RELIABLE-DURABLE-ECONOMICAL. SEND FOR GBEENnOTTSE CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST. GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. NEW YORK CITY EitANCH : 74 Franklin St. Cor. Arch, 111 Fifth Ave., cor 18th St. BOSTON. MASS. Western SelUng Agent., JAMES B. CLOW & 8UI4S, 999-994: Lake St., Chicaeo, lU, Please yne^ttion the American Florist when zvyiLmg. GURNEY "400 SERIES" HOT WATER HEATER w » Exclusively A GREENHOUSE HEATER I ■ iB\j^iL \f|{H |||L___ m 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. 9lh St., - PHILADELPHIA, PA. (E8TABLI8HID 1849.) WE furnish FREE OF CHARGE to our customers, drawing:s showing: the most improved construction for their special wants. j» j* j» GREENHOUSE MATERIAL, Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress. BEST GRADES, PERFECT WORKMANSHIP. A. DIETSOH & GO. B.f^!irive CHICAGO, ILL. i MmmMmmi.-:timm.\mmm.ii^mi&m^mmimmsm THOSE TALLEN LEAVES CAN BE KEPT OFF THE LAWN WITH LITTLE EFFORT IF YOU HAVE A FINLEY ROTARY LAWN RAKE. fi It picks them up and holds them until you are ready to deliver them to your bum heap or com- post pile. The wind can't blow them about after once raked. It does the work much better than the hand rake, and does it three times as fast. It takes up grass, either long or short, twigs and loose litter of any kind, stones included, that a hand rake would not touch. It will save its cost in 60 days on any good lawn. Price, $12.00. It was given a Certificate of Merit by the Society of American Florists at the New York Convention, the judges reporting that they "Believe it to be far superior to anything else in the market." Send for Illustrated Circular. FINLEY LAWN RAKE CO., Joliet, The FInley Rotary Lawn Rake in Operation. flii/AMERicAN fmm 1_" Mmerica is "the Praw of the IIbsseI; there ninij be mare cnmfart Amidships, but we are the first in touch Unknown Ssas. Vol. XVI. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 27. 1900. No. 647. Copyright 1900, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published eveet Satukdat by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 334 Dearborn 5t., Cblcaco. Baatern Office: 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, 12.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OrFiCEBS— E. M. Wood, Natick, Mass., presi- dent; P. R. P1ER8ON, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice- president; Wm. J. Stbwabt, 67 BromSeld St., Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. The seventeenth annual meeting Vfill be held at Buffalo. August, 1901. Ofpicers-elect (to be installed January 1. 1901) Patrick O'Mara, New York, president;" "W. F. Kasting, Buffalo, vice-president; secretary and treasurer as before. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting at New York, 1901. Leonard Babbon, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Baltimore, February 31-32, 901. ALBERT M. Hebb, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual meeting :it Buffalo, August, 1901. Edwin Lonsdale, Chestnut Hill, Pa., secretary. THIS ISSUE 36 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Autumn work among herbaceous plants 405 Planting spring flowering bulbs 4*^5 Phyllnoactus Deutsche Kaiserin (iUus.) 406 Protltable winter blooming plants 406 The Flush o' Dawn (illus.) 407 To be seen at Madison 407 The Sinder cup (illus ) 409 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Young (portraits) 4C9 I'brysantheinum Society of America 4')9 The Liberty rose ." 4' 9 Shrubbery for foreing (illus.) 410 Treiitment of carnation blooms 410 Rudd ratiocinates some more 411 New York 411 Philadelphia 411 Boston 412 Chi.-ago 413 Youngstown, 0 4i3 Washington 413 American Carnation Society 414 Society of American Florists 414 Plan for heating 414 Obiluarv— Harrison A. Lyon 415 —Thomas C. Austin 415 The seed trade 420 The nursery trade 433 Our pastimes — At Chicago 434 —At Klatbush 424 —At Philadelphia 434 —At Dtica 434 New Haven, Conn 42fi New Orleans 438 Italtimore 430 Nashville 432 Cincinnati 434 Autumn Work Among HerbaceouE Plants. Fall work among perennials should not be delayed too lontr, for hard frost may be upon us at anytime. If any new planting or replanting is contemplated, the sooner one gets at it now, the better; plants will have ample time to take hold in the ground before real winter sets in, and consequently start with more vigor in spring. I will not say that one may not have success with even December plantings, if the weather permits and proper care is administered during the winter by mulching, shading, etc., but it at all possible, the planting should be finished not much later than the present date. Some strong and robust growing plants, like the helianthuses, rudbeckias, boltonias, veronicas, phloxes, asters, cephalarias, platycodons and inost of the achilleas will bear very late planting and come out nearly always unharmed in spring, but alyssums,arnebia8, stokesias, primulas, heucheras, epimediums, aubre- tias, trollius and, in fact, the great majority of spring and early summer flowering perennials are very sensitive to disturbance in late fall. It is a safe rule to begin the dividing and planting with ttie spring flowering plants, fol- lowed by the summer bloomers and finish- ing with the late autumn bloomers. It seems a pity, anyway, to disturb the fall bloomers while so many of them are in full bloom, even some of the late summer bloomers keeping up a most remarkable show under the lavorable weather condi- tions prevailing this season. Where an assortment of perennials is grown merely for cutting purposes, it may be desirable to plant more largely of some special variety or species and if the stock on band is old and strong enough to be divided, this is the easiest and quickest mode of increasing. But bear in mind that the more carefully this operation is performed, the more satis- factory will be the result. Do not use the spade to chop them up; a sharp knife should be used in every case. Dig up the old clumps and shake off nearly all the soil so that you can see, or at least feel with your fingers, just where the separa- tion is easiest performed without muti- lating roots orcrowns more than is actu- ally necessary. Carefully made divisions, properly planted, will invariably be ahead of any others. Of course we may as well delay all planting until spring if we feel perfectly sure that the work can be performed then at the right time, but as spring usually is a very busy season with all of us, we would better resort to fall plant- ing, even if it has its disadvantages. Where August or September sowings of hardy plants have been made no time should be lost pricking them out in frames, if strong stock is wanted for next season. It is astonishing what headway the little seedlings will make under this treatment in a few weeks, merely giving them ordi- nary care and an occasional watering when necessary. So-called permanent borders may also want a little attention. Some of the stronger growers may have encroached on their weaker neighbors, overrunning or shading them too much. Carefully examine and go over every foot of border to see that none of the plants crowd each other; where you find any of them ram- bling into forbidden ground, dig them up, divide and replant in proper place or else leave enough old plants undisturbed to fill the space. All borders should be neatly forked over and cleaned, a light mulching or top dressing of well decaved manure to go on afterwards. By this 1 do not mean a covering for the win- ter; that should not be spread over the plants until very severe weather sets in. Early covering always does harm. Wait at least until the ground is frozen good and hard before you protect your plants. Even with new, recent plantings, be not in too much of a hurry to cover the beds; the early part of winter never hurts our herbaceous plants; the heaving out is caused by alternate freezing and thawing toward spring when the sun gets stronger. In conclusion I may say that it is not advisable to disturb such things as tethi- onemas, arnebias, cedroueJlas, gaillar- dias, some of the coreopsises, Pyrethrum roseum, pinks, centranthuses,catananches and some others in autumn; they will come safely through the winter if you let them alone. The time to divide these is either early in spring or in the summer months, soon ofter their flowering period is over. J. B. K. Planting Spring Flowering Bulbs. In the early days of spring, as soon as the snow has left us, the first flowers to appear are such as the snowdrop, the crocus and the scilla. These are followed in succession by tulips, hyacinths and narcissi and remind us that winter has really ended and that the season is at hand when we may assist nature in beau- tifying our home grounds, our parks, cemeteries and public gardens. A few 406 The American Florist. Oct. 2y, remarks at this season may serve as a reminder that now is the time to prepare for the beauties of next spring. From now until Ireezing weather comes all varieties of spring flowering bulbs may be successfully planted, but it is better not to delay too long, for winter may come all at once. Besides, if set now, many of the varieties will commence the formation of roots, thus giving them the advantage of an earlier as well as a stronger start in the spring. Where beds are to be solidly planted w'th spring flowering bulbs, the soil should be well prepared in the first place. A rich, sandy loam is undoubtedly prefer- able, but perhaps the most essential part of all is that the beds have perfect drain- age, so that there will be no danger of water standing during winter, to rot or weaken many of the bulbs. The soil should, if not naturally sandy, have a good coating of sand and should be dug to a depth of at least fifteen inches. Well rotted cow manure is the best fertilizer that can be used, but a liberal sprinkling of fine, ground bone will also be beneficial. The beds are better if raised a few inches higher than the surrounding ground. \n planting the bulbs many growers put a small quantity of sand around each bulb, or often the top soil is taken ofi' the bed to the depth at which the bulbs are to be planted, a coating of sand spread over the bed, the bulbsthenset the proper distance apart and the top soil carefully replaced. Where the bed has been pre- pared as mentioned in the first place this plan need not be adopted, as the bulbs may be more readily planted with a trowel. The depth at which bulbs should be planted depends mainly on the variety, but care should be taken that every bulb in a bed is planted at the same depth, so as to insure blooming at the same time. From four to five inches is deep enough for tulips, five to six inches for hyacinths and small bulbs like crocuses and scillas are deep enough at three to four inches; but better results will follow from a little too deep than too shallow planting. Larger bulbs, such as lilies, should be planted to a depth of from eight to twelve inches. Before severe freezing weather sets in a mulching of from six to eight inches of coarse litter or leaves, covered with some fir or pine branches to prevent scattering by the winter winds, should be put over the beds. This will prevent the alternate freezing and thawingof the ground. This mulching should be removed on the appearance of spring. It is better to take it partially ofl at first, thus leaving a light protection until the plants appear above ground. When bulbs are planted in beds it is generally necessary to lift the bulbs before they are thoroughly ripened. This may be done by liftmg some soil with each bulb and planting somewhere else till ripened, when they may be laid past for another season's planting. In the hardy border, and who does not have an old-fashioned hardy border, bulbs maybe planted to great advantage, in patches among the hardy plants. They will not only do well and make the border look showy from earliest spring, but they have a thorough chance of ripening the bulbs and need not be dis- turbed from year to year. Where this is done, and the leaves have ripened off, annuals may be planted to take their place. On the home grounds no better plan than this may be followed with spring flowering bulbs, In fact, all varieties of bulbs may be treated in this way, com- mencing with snowdrops, crocuses, scil- las, aconites, on through the season with hyacinths, tulips and daffodils, followed by the early flowering lilies. In ripening these bulbous plants in the border do not allow them to go to seed, for in going to seed the strength of the bulb is greatly reduced if not entirely destroyed. There is another plan of planting spring flowering bulbs, which, to the lover of natural effect, is perhaps the most pleas- ing This is planting in the lawn or semi-wild sod land. In many places no better effect can be gained than from large patches of daffodils or narcissi above the green sward. In a closely kept lawn only such small and early flowering varieties as crocuses and scillas may be planted, but what can be more pleasing in a semi- wild place than patches of the different shades of narcissus and in shady places the erythroniums, blood- roots and bleeding hearts. When this PHYLLOCACTUS DEUTSCHE KAISERIN. style of planting is adopted each variety or color should be in large patches, if space will permit, the larger the better. Nature always plants in this way. John W. Duncan. Phyllocactus Deutsche Kaiserin. Herewith we reproduce from Die Gar- tenwelt an illustration of Phyllocactus Deutsche Kaiserin, a new and attractive variety of P. phyllanthoides. The flow- ers are of a beautiful rose shade and measure over three inches in diameter. It is said the blooms have good keeping qualities. Profitab'e Winter Blooming Plants. [Read be/ore the St. Louis Florists' Club by Entil Schray. \ Profitable winter blooming plants are somewhat scarce; that is, plants which can be grown quickly, sold at a good price and give satisfaction as house plants. Begonias afford a considerable range for choice but very few varieties can be recommended as house plants; conse- quently those which will stand house culture are the best to grow, as one can always find a sale for them. The varie- ties I find most profitable are Begonia rubra, B. Pres. Carnot, B. Souvenir de Hunnewell, B. Paul Bruantand B. Gloire de Lorraine. Bougainvillea Sanderiana can be had in bloom nearly all winter and sells well when grown as a specimen plant, as there are very few large flowering plants in mid-winter. I have often used bougain- villeas as cut flowers as they make a splendid show and sell readily, and then have sold the plants at Easter lor church decorations. The only drawback this plant has is that it will not stand the dwelling room temperature. Bouvardias are not of much use as pot plants but if one can get them into good shape by Christmas, tney will find a sale. The most profitable way to grow these plants is to propagate from root cuttings and plant them in the open ground as early in spring as the weather will per- mit; pinch them back several times in summer and by August they will be nice, bushy plants for 6-inch or 7-inch pots. In mid- winter there is not much salefor heliotropes but a few plants will always come in handy, as the flowers can be cut for many purposes. Cuttings taken August 1 will make good plants and can be had in full bloom by Chistmas. There is always some demand for mignonette in winter, and if not sold as pot plants the grower can always dis- pose of the flowers, as there is more demand for the spikes of bloom than there is for the plant. To get plants for very early flowers, seed must be sown about July 1. 1 think the calla is one of the most profitable plants one can grow, as they bloom from November to June. One can cut flowers from them all winter and then sell the plants at Easter for church decorations. Plants grown from med um sized bulbs I find most satisfactory. The calceolaria is not a very profitable plant, as it takes too much time and patience to get large, well grown plants, the only ones that are profitable. To g t these, seed must be sown by June 15. Gardenia florida, the cape jasmine, I have found very easy to grow and it can be had in bloom from November to spring. Young stock planted in the field in early spring and potted up September 15 will make good plants for 6-inch and 7-inch pots. The earlier one gets cinerarias the more profitable they are. To grow these plants well and get them to flower early, seed must be sown in July. The plants must be shitted as needed; never let them get pot bound. Give them plenty of room. Thrip and greenfly are great enemies of these plants; they are kept off by placirg fresh tobacco stems on the bench between the plants. The cyclamen is one of our best winter blooming plants, but I find large, well- grown plants the most profitable. Seeds of these must be sown in August, in boxes, in leaf mould and the seeds covered with sphagnum moss, which must be kept moist. I never had much success in growing cyclamens in the house in sum- mer but grow them in frames outside, with top and bottom ventilation. I use white cotton sheeting for shade as it lets some light through and makes the plants grow short and bushy. Thrip must be kept away by using tobacco stems between the pots. Move the plants into the house about September 15. Agathaea ccelestis, the blue daisy, is a very pretty little plant for winter ' blooming. The color of the flowers is sky blue and it sells well because blue flowers are always scarce in winter. Young stock out of 3-inch pots, planted in the field in spring, will make the best plants, as they do not grow well in pots in summer; at any rate they are not profitable if grown in pots. Pot them up from the field August 1. The poinsettia is a plant for Christmas and if well done brings a good price. rgoo. The American Florist. 407 Yo«Dg plants propagated from soft wood cuttings and grown outside through the summer are tne most profitable lor pot culture. Geraniums are easy to grow for win- ter use it you can find a sale for them. Cuttings taken August 1 make good plants oy Christmas. Primula Sinensis is one of our best winter blooming plants. To get good strorg plants for early flowermg, seed must be sown in March and April, in shallow boxes, using good light soil; leaf mould I find to be the best. Cover the seed with fine, sifted sphagnum moss; this covering is light and maKesthe seeds germinate more evenly and quickly. The young plants must be pricked oflFas soon as they can be handled, in shallow boxes, as if they are not pricked of}' in time there is great danger of their damping oft. Over summer 1 grow these outside in frames, the same as cyclamens, as they make stronger and healthier plants than when grown in the house. There are only two varieties of roses that I find profitable to grow for win- ter flowering in pots. These are Hermosa and Clothilde Soupert. These can be had in flower by Christmas. These two varieties, if they are not disposed of with their first bloom, can be cut back and will make good plants again for spring sales. There are other good plants for winter blooming but they are not profitable because their period of flowering is too short. In my experience I have found that all blooming plants to be profitable must be well grown, as good plants will always sell. The Flush o' Dawn, M. H. Walsh, of Wood's Holl, Mass , has a new hybrid tea rose which he has christened Flush o' Dawn and of which a photograph is herewith reproduced. The flowers are light pink, changing to white, and are very tragrant. They are five or six inches in diameter when fully expanded. The plant is a vigorous grower and the flowers are borne on long stems, two and one-half to three feet. The foliage is dark, glossy and abundant and the variety has thus far proved a continuous bloomer. To Be Seen At Madison. He who has not seen this noted New Jersey town for a few years would scarcely recognize it now, so greatly has its appearance in the vicinity of the rail- road station been improved. Handsome buildings now stand where sheds once marred the view and a tract formerly disfigured with hovels and rubbish has been transformed into a tastefully laid out public park. This is called James Park, in honor of the gentleman who purchased, improved and gave it to the people, who also provides for its main- tenance and to whose public-spirited liberality is due much of the recent embellishment of this picturesque old town. Wm. Duckham, the gardener in charge of the D. Willis James estate, is now away on a short visit to England, hav- ing started soon after the close of the S- A- F. exhibition, to the success of which he had contributed not a little, and expecting to get back in time to take a hand in the November exhibition of the Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society, of which he is president. In his absence his brother, James, super- intends afiairsand, notwithstanding that NEW ROSE FLUSH O' DAWN. gentleman's modest and unpretentious manner, the visitor does not get far through the well-kept conservatories before acquiring a very exalted apprecia- tion of his abilities. We stop in admiration before a noble specimen of Bentinckia Nicobarica and note in the graceful outlines and po!se of Phoenix Roeblingi a future dangerous rival for the popular Cocos Weddeliana. There are giant anthuriums and other tropical subjects in abundance and also at present a fine show of blooming cattleyas. Some of Mr. Duckham's specimen plants show the severe efiects of their trip to the New York convention, their discolored leaves attesting that they left the unfavorable atmosphere of the Grand Central Palace not a minute too soon, notwithstanding considerable criticism of the early breaking up of the horticultural exhibition was heard at the time. Outside, the flower garden is ablaze with autumn bloom and, being well-protected, it is likely to maintain its beauty for sometime to come. It is difficult to believe that the tower- ing trees that almost touch the top of the lofty dome in the palm house at H. McK. Twombly's have been in their present quarters less than three years. Here, in a size and perfection of health rarely seen, are Martinezia caryotrefolia, Caryota urens, Latania Borbonica, Kentia Forsteriana and Cycas revoluta and a host of other stately palms, and provision must soon be made for lower- ing the tallest of them, otherwise they will be in a way to push the roof ofi'. Two novelties which Mr. Herrington prizes highly are Clerodendron fallax and Gerbera Jamesonii. The latter, known abroad as the Barberton daisy, is a South African plant which, grown as a hothouse annual, produces vermilion daisies of large size, with long stems and strikingly beautiful. An illustration of this flower appeared in a recent number of this journal. A good market awaits the grower who will get up a stock and grow these flowers commercially. Plants of Clerodendron fallax from seed sown last spring are now two to three feet tall, with handsome, massive foliage and crowned with luxuriant heads of scarlet, ixora-like bloom. As a Christmas bloomer this plant has a great future; it has the true Christmas color and when dissemi- 408 The American Florist. Oct. 2J, na ted cannot fail ol'immediale popularity. Mr. Herrington has 300 acres under his charge. The plantations of conifers and deciduous trees and shrubs and hardy herbaceous plants are very extensive and the broad sweeps ol level lawn advan- tageously placed, aSord unobstructed views of the surrounding country for many miles. C. H. Atkins is fore- man. A farm of several hundred acres must be crossed to reach the commercial establishment, also under Mr. Herring- ton's supervision. Here, in care of C. H. Totty as foreman, are ten modern houses de yoted respectively to nectarines, grapes, cattleyas, cypripediums, oncidiums and chrysanthemums. One house is filled with Cypripedium insigae and another with C. villosum, the latter blooming directly after C. insigne. Cattleya labiata is now in full bloom and makes a beautiful sight. These plants are wired on osmunda root stumps from the woods. Mr. Herrington says that this beats all the orchid peat and the undoubted health of the plants is the best kind of a testimonial to the correct- ness of his views. Where specimens in wooden baskets have outgrown their quarters they are not transplanted but pieces of this fern root are simply tied on the outside and the roots take hold of it eagerly. A house of Cattleya Percival- liana is ready to follow the labiatas and thus fill in the gap until the TrianjES are ready. One house of C. Trianas, 100 feet long, in which the plants are all grown on long, sloping boards, produced 6,000 flowers last winter. After the Triances a house of C. Mendelli and C. Mossia: will come in, thus covering the greater part of the year with a succession of cattleya blooms. Mr. Herrington has in one house 4,500 chrysanthemums from which he expects to cut close to 4,500 specimen blooms, they being all disbudded to one flower each. They give every promise of being exceptionally fine exhibition flowers, the stems and foliage being massive and the immature buds of enormous size. The earliest variety grown here is Robinson and the latest is Golden Wedding. T. J. Warren, the Yellow Carnot, makes a favorable impression. Mrs. R. Jones is a newearly white from England. Its foliage is inferior and the petals seem inclined to decay at the first suspicion of a foggy night, so its future is not at all bright. Soleil d'October is one of the most promis- ing looking early sorts. Other varieties included in the list are Sunderbruch, Solar Queen, Australian Gold, Pennsyl- vania, Henry Hurrell, Mutual Friend, Frank Hardy, Mayflower, Bonnaffon, Jeannie Falconer, Viviand-Morel and Col. Appleton. In the grape houses are temporarily housed the boxes of carna- tions which are to take the place of the chrysanthemums as soon as they ate disposed of. It is many years since Madison first came into prominence as a rose-growing center. There was a time when the enter- prizing growers here practically domi- nated the rose trade of New York city. The names of most of the men who led in those days have disappeared from the list of Madison's rose producers and in some instances the old establishments have likewise vanished, but with nearly fiftv rose growing concerns and an area of 700,000 square feet of glass devoted to this industry, as shown by the directory of to- day, it is evident that Madison must still be classed in the front rank, while her influence is also directly extended all over the country in the many prosperous growers who began their experience and training here. The three Noe establishments cover, in the aggregate, over 120,000 square feet and are still being added to. Four new houses have been erected by one and one by another and three more are planned for next spring. Beauty is the main crop with each. Bride and Bridesmaid being principally confined to the side benches which do not afford sufficient height for Beauty. The Beauties are remarkably clean this season, no disfiguiement being apparent, other than the weakening eflects of the prevalent damp days, although all are apprehensive of the appearance of the dreaded black spot should this dark, moist weather continue much longer. Liberty is doing finely here, making strong, luxuriant growths that give promise of fine flowerslater on. The capable foreman, Jos. Ruzicka, is especially pleased with some grafted Liberty, the plants of which show a decided advantage over the ungrafted. Elwood Brant appears to be making a success with the old Slaughter place. It was badly run down at the time he took hold of it and to turn it into a paying institution seemed an almost hopeless undertaking, but it has been newly benched and the stock is in excellent con- dition now. As with others in the neigh- borhood, Beauty occupies a large por- tion of the space. Up to the present time the profits as between Meteor and Liberty have been in the proportion of about ten to one in favor of the former but the scales will no doubt turn the other way when winter comes. Mr. Brant, who was formerly a clerk for Mr. Herrington, is a blight, unassuming and industrious young man and his hope that at the end of his five years' lease he may have made money enough to pay for a place of his own, seems in a fair way to be realized. One of the newest places in Madison as well as one of the most complete and substantial ranges of glass in the country is that of Henry Hentz, Jr. There are nine houses under the management of Mr. Nelson, each 20x175, devoted to roses, and two north houses, of equal length but narrower, filled with Mand Dean carnations. The carnations seem perfectly at home under these somewhat unusual conditions and are in profuse bloom at the present time. The entire range is connected by a shed, 20x324, the slope of the land allowing for spacious, stone-walled and cemented boiler room and storage appartments. Marmaduke Tilden's establishment is this year under the care of Mr. Thielman, who was last winter with Bruen, Morris & Crane. Here, too, Beauty fills the central benches and teas are planted on the sides. Over on the other side of the town is the domain of R. M. Schnltz, THE SANDER S. A. F. CUP. igoo. The American Florist. 409 which now also includes the old H. H. Francis place. Mr. Schultz is not in sympathy with Mr. Francis' theories regarding the growing of roses in boxes and a big renovation has taken place which shows beneficial results already, the boxes being now in line for the wood pile. The mignonette for which this establishment has long been famous still occupies a considerable section and when spring comes will make way, as usual, for sweet peas as an alternate crop. Once within the magnetic influence ot Mr. Schultz's irresistible hospitality further exploration of Madison is out of the question. There are many more places of past and present interest that we shall introduce on a later occasion. All are looking forward with keen antici- pation to the annual exhibition, which will be held on November 7 and 8, when the task devolving upon the judges will be anything but a "cinch." The Sander Cup. We present herewith an illustration from a photograph of the Sander cup, won at the recent S. A. F. convention by Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. This cup was oflfered by Sander & Co., St. Albans, England, to be awarded to that exhibitor in the trade section whose display was best of all, all points considered, and its possession is an honor of which Mr. Roehrs may well feel proud, for he won over many meritorious displays. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Young. In a pleasant home at Passaic, N. J., are living the venerable lady and gentle- man whose portraits are presented here- with, quietly enjoying the sunset of life together, with the satisfaction of a happy and useful career to look back to and a family the majority of whose members have inherited from their father horti- cultural instincts that have secured for them an honorable reputation in their calling. Thomas Young is now 82 years of age. having been born at Eastbourne, Sussex, England, in 1818, and Mrs. Young, who was born in Devonshire, is nine years his junior. Mr. Young commenced his garden- ing career at the Duke of Devonshire's place in Eastbourne. From there he went to Boddegan Hall on the island of Anglesea, North Wales, thence to Messrs. Hendersons' Pine Apple nurseries and thence to Mrs. Lawrence at Eaton Park, and afterwards to Abernant Park, Gla- morganshire, where he was fifteen years and achieved a wide celebrity as a pine apple grower. They came to this coun- try in 1870. Of a family of seven sons and daughters four are prominent in the flower trade of New York: Thomas Young, Jr., long established as a leading wholesaler in the city; John Young, also a wholesaler and the popular secretary of the New York Florists' Club, and George and Wm. Young, who have won distinction as American Beauty growers at Clilton, N. J., George Young being reputed the most uniformly successful cultivator of that rose for the New York market. Mr. and Mrs. Young will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary November 10. MR. AND MRS. THOMAS YOUNG. New Haven, Conn— J. N. Champion recently had a public opening of his renovated store and made a very fine decoration of plants and flowers. Many visitors were in attendance, each being presented with a small fern as a memento. Chrysanthemum Society of America. The Chrysanthemum Society of America has appropriated $20 for the purchase of a cup, to be competed for and awarded under the joint auspices of the Chrysan- themum Society of America and the Hor- ticultural Society of Chicago, for the best ten blooms of any variety of chrys- anthemum. The judges appointed by President Herrington to pass upon same are as follows: John N. May, Summit, N. J ; Patrick O'Mara, New York, and Emil Buettner, Park Ridge, 111. Complete committees as appointed by the president to examine and pass upon seedlings and sports at the various cen- ters are herewith announced as follows: Boston, Mass. — A. H. Fewkes, chair- man, Horticultural Hall.Tremont street; E. A. Wood, J. H. Wheeler. New York, N. Y. — E. Dailledouze, chair- man, care New York Cut Flower Co., 119 West Twenty-third street; James W. Withers, A. Small. Philadelphia, Pa.— A. B. Cartledge, chairman, 1514 Chestnut street; Wm. K. Harris, John Westcott. Chicago, 111.— James S. Wilson, chair- man, care J. B. Deamud, 51 Wabash avenue; Geo. Stollery, E. Wienhoeber. Cincinnati, O— R. Witterstaetter, chair- man, carejabez Elliott Flower Market, care janitor.; James Allen, Albert Sunder- bruch. Remaining dates on which chrysanthe- mum seedlings and sports may be exam- ined are as follows: November 3, 10, 17 and 24. Exhibits to receive attention from the committees must in all cases be prepaid to destination, and the entry fee of $2 should, when possible, be forwarded to the secretary not later than Tuesday of the week preceding examination. Edwin Lonsdale, Sec'y. Wyndmoor, near Philadelphia, Pa. WORK OF THE COMMITTEES. Boston, October 20 —Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., exhibited lolanthe, a Japanese, incurved, pink variety, scoring commercial scale 85 points. Tendency of the petals to drop may injure it as a shipping variety. The extreme earliness ot the variety was taken into consideration in making the above judgment. At Cincinnati the above variety scored 85 points, commercial scale; at Philadel- phia, 82 points, commercial scale, 80 points, exhibition scale; at New York, 77 points, commercial scale; at Chicago 71 points, commercial scale. Edwin Lonsdale, Sec'y. The Liberty Rose. From present indications we will hear quite a few complaints about the behavior of the new rose. Liberty, during the com- ing season. The fact that this rose belongs to the hybrid tea section has probably been lost sight of by some growers who are trying it for the first time, and may account for the partial failure in handling. During a recent journey through the middle west, and eastern states, I found the majority of growers rather sceptical in regard to the staying qualities of Liberty and not infrequently was it remarked that it was another one of those novelties which, after having enriched its introducers at the expense of the commercial growers, will fade into oblivion, lacking the quali- ties that make up a good, paying com- mercial forcing rose. When we were told that Liberty would thrive with the same temperature and treatment as given Bridesmaid, it was hailed as a gem of the first water. No doubt many a grower longed for its introduction with the expectation ot planting it in place of Meteor, which meant the saving of coal bills on account of the lower temperature that it would require. Those who have acted upon this suggestion too hastily may have occasion to regret their decision, for this season, at least; in fact, we doubt very much if Liberty will ever entirely replace the Meteor as a forcing rose. We are inclined to think both varieties have come to stay, just as Bride and Kaiserin share honors as the leading white forcing roses, one variety being at its best at a certain period, while the other is pre- ferred during another part of the season. So Liberty and Meteor will most likely share honors in the class of red varieties. Liberty at its best will no doubt always 410 The American Florist. Oct. 27, command a little higher price than the best of Meteors, since with its other charming qualities it has fragrance, and that is where Meteor is wanting. But, taking the whole season into consideration, we think it a close race as to which would bring in the most money when both vari- eties are given the same chance. Our experience with Liberty is that it wants about the same treatment as given Souvenir de Wootton, except that It wants 2° or 3° higher night tempera- ture, say 58° to 60°, day temperature 10° to 15° higher. Like Wootton, it is a gross feeder. A soil consisting of two- thirds medium heavy clay and one-third good rotten cow manure suits it admira- ble. Give plenty of water, providing the benches are well drained. Liberty should always have a little more water than Perle or Bridesmaid, otherwise you will only get short-jointed growth, producing inferior flowers. Disbudding is one of the principal fac- tors in growing this rose successfully, and it sbould be done systematically. Do not pinch off the buds just when you happen to see one, but go over the plants carefully when the buds are about the size of a pea, and then use a sharp knife, cutting two or three leaves with each bud. This is the secret in getting the young plants into a good growth for winter flowering. When we first grew Liberty we made the mistake of nipping out the small buds alone, without cut- ting any growth with them. It seemed only a short time until the plants were again full of buds; the more we picked the faster the buds appeared, and each succeeding bud had a shorter stem than the previous one. We began to despair, for, while there was no question about its freedom of bloom, the flowers were all worthless. We finally adopted Mr. Asmus' method of cutting the plants back to solid growth, which seems to us the only way of handling this rose to produce good flowers on strong stems. Liberty is one of those varieties which will respond readily to the best treat- ment, but is very impatient of abuse. In the hands of a good grower it will prove a splendid investment. We advise every grower to give it a fair trial before con- demning it. S. A. Baur. Shrubbery for Forcing, If you wish to bring any shrubbery into bloom during the winter or for Easter, your preparations should be com- pleted now. If yon have plants which are pot-grown, tip them out of the pots about the last of October and place them closely together on the bare floor of a cold house or root cellar. These can be packed three rows high; fill in the spaces and cover the mound thus formed with short manure to prevent drying out. Have 'the balls moist when tipped out of the pots and if the ground below is moist it will prevent their becoming too dry before they are wanted. If you have no pot-grown stock, select those in the open field that are well set with buda. Perhaps the most valuable varieties are lilacs, forsythias, Deutzia gracilis, D. Lemoinei, and Spiraea Van Houttei, all of which have set their flower buds by this time, so that you can select those which have sufficient bloom in prospect to be profitable. To be first- class the plants should have been pruned just after blooming, in May or June. Look for buds at the ends of the branches, particularly the growth of the last two seasons, also along the stems in the crotch between the stem of the leaf and the branch. These buds should be large, firm and nicely coated outside for winter protection. The illustration shows two branches of Spiraea Van Houttei and two of lilac. The spiraea to the left is a "go-as-you- please" branch on which there are a few small pieces that will bloom, but they will bear indiiTerent flowers. The second branch has been carefully pruned, turning all the energy into a few shoots, which are well set with buds and which will make a beautiful spray when in bloom. Of the two lilacs, both the same variety, the larger promises fine bloom, the smaller only leaves. It is advisable for every grower to cheapest and can be the most successful but the pot-grown will be more uniformly good for a larger number of growers C. B. W. Treatment of Carnation Blooms. Mr. Rudd's note on the treatment of carnation blooms after being cut is along modern lines, is very nearly complete and quite correct as far as it goes. My ideas concerning the treatment of carna- tion blooms have for several years past been along exactly similar lines. I am a firm believer in the idea that total dark- ness tends to take from rather than pre- serve the keeping qualities of the flower. CONTRASTING SPECIMENS OF SHRUB GROWTHS FOR FORCING. have at least a small nursery in which to grow shrubbery. He can then select the finest for winter forcing. Moreover, the flowers on those which bloom outside are almost always salable and, before they become too large for handling, the plants can be disposed of profitably. Replenish your rows each fall from nur- sery grown stock. Weigela rosea is also a pretty shrub for Easter forcing. In putting away your roses for Easter blooming, bear in mind that the nature of the plant is entirely difierent from the shrubbery mentioned. Roses have not set their buds yet, as with the shrubs mentioned. They bloom on new growth each season. That is one reason why they must be started earlier to come in on time. The strong growth which they may show is of no particular advantage to you unless you handle the roots so carefully as to render severe pruning unnecessary. Par- ticularly with the Ramblers, a long, curved cane, studded with flowers is, of course, beautiful, but unless you succeed in handling them without injury to the roots, it is necessary to cut them back considerably in order to ensure growth of a robust, healthy character. This is why pot- grown stock is safest for the average grower. The field grown is Bat worst of all is the ice-box, with its lack of venilation and consequently damp interior. With its use decomposition is held in check by the cold temperature, but such blooms, when subjected to warmer temperature, soon succumb. The flowers which will invariably keep the longest are the ones which are cut somewhat before maturity and kept in clean, pure water, in a semi-darkened, well ventilated room from six to twelve hours after being cut. The conditions under which they are cut will regulate the length of time they should be stored before shipping. It is true that carnation blooms, or almost any other, for that matter, will improve if left in the storage room for several days, but only in the case of necessity should this be done, and then with discretion, as, for instance, holding back for a particular order, holiday occa- sions, etc. This improvement, which some writers speak of, should take place in the hands of the connoisseur rather than in our storage rooms. We contemplate the erection of new storage rooms in the near future. The room will be built into an ice house. Light will be admitted from the north side, so there may be no inconvenience from direct sunshine. This window will t^oo. The American Florist. 411 be fitted with a frost proof shutter for use in extreme weather, also a curtain to snbdae the light. Ventilation will be pro- vided by a large underground tile which will reach the outside air in a cool, shady spot. To insure good circulation an ample sized box will lead from the ceiling to a point above the ice. Flowers, as well as plants, delight in pure, fresh air, not laden with moisture and bad odors. The grower who supplies this great invigorator judiciously will always find his customers pleased and dealers anxious to buy his stock. Wm. Weber. In regard to the statement sent by W. N. Rudd, on the treatment of carnation blooms after cutting, I will say that Mr. Rudd has stated the facts so thoroughly that I have not a word to say against it, only to indorse every word of it, as it is the method which 1 have followed for the last four years. Wm. Nicholson. We prefer a temperature of 45° for car- nation blooms, with clean dry air, and cut the blooms the day before shipping when possible. Dailledooze Bros. Rudd Ratiocinates Some More. Oh! Dear me! What troubles I do have, Mr. Editor, to be sure! What delight every one seems to take in "put- ting the boots into me!" How they take their hand axes and chop out a sentence here and there, spike on those ofi^ensive quotation marks and use them as targets for all sorts of missiles! And what poor marksmen they are! Lots of noise, lots of smoke, plenty of flame, but they don't seem to damage anything except where the gun kicks. Now here is Wallace, as a case in point, a good and honored member of the Ananias Society. Was I going to be cruel enough to publish broadcast, so that the whole world would know, that he and his paper were printing such mistaken advice? Not I! Outof pure good fellow- ship and kindness of heart I concealed the damningfact by speaking of "another paper," and now he acts as though my kindness was not appreciated. What an ungrateful man. What a football player that chap would make! How he wiggles and dodges and runs around the ends, only he always runs out of bounds and never seems able to kick a gotl. He claims what he said was that "about 40°" was right for storing carnations, with strong emphasis on the "about." Worse and worse, brother! Isn't 3S^ "about" 40°? I guess yes. But now he says "anything lower than 40^ should not be maintained," etc. Further on he says the "best growers and largest ship- pers in the vicinity of New York hold their cut flowers in a temperature of between 45° and 50°." Prav, brother Wallace, is 45" to 50° "about" 40°? Is it possible that the editor of "another paper" does not know that a tempera- ture of 50° is not warmer than the majority of carnations are now carried at night by many growers? His words must be so construed. No! No! Brother Wallace, the writer has discovered neither a "mangy dog" nor a "mare's nest," but just a great big blunder. For carnations which have been grown right, and which have been cut at the right time, 50° is the best temperature tor storage, while those blooms which have been left on the plant until the "commencement of decay" should not be stored but cast into the rubbish pile. W. N. Rodd. New York. UNSEASONABLE STATE OP THE MARKET. — UNWIELDY RECEIPTS IN NEARLY ALL LINES. — FLORISTS BUSY PLAYING POLI- TICS.— TAKE A HOLD ON BACH SIDE. — FUNERAL OF HENRY BUTLER. — VARIOUS ITEMS OF INTEREST. We have been favored with unseason- ably warm weather this week, more like early September than late October, and the already demoralized rose market has had a very hard time, in consequence. Wholesalers stand aghast at the immense heaps of Beauties, Brides, Bridesmaids and Meteors that are loaded in on them every morning and the hopelessness of the situation is intensi- fied by the equally unweildy receipts of chrysanthemums, this disturbing crop having already caught up with itself and being now on time instead of a week or ten days late, as it was reputed to be a few days ago. Notwithstanding its political advantages, the carnation has been forced to take a tumble with every- thing else and prices are only about one- half of what they were. The violet seems to have discreetly withdrawn from any prominence in the field and so long as the warm weather lasts will not give much trouble, apparently. The New York Florists' Sound Money Club is an organization of the younger members of the city trade, chiefly retailers, for the purpose of participating in the big parade of business men on November 3. They held their second meeting on Tuesday evening, October 23, and arranged details of banner, decora- tions, bouttoniers, etc., W. L. Trumpore presiding. "Billee" Bogart was elected sergeant-at-arms and was also selected on account of his good looks as color sergeant for the parade. The fun of the evening began when John Morris appeared and entered a protest against what he condidered a deceptive infringe- ment of the rights of the New York Flo- rists' Club, in the title of the organiza- tion, and the amusing scene then and there precipitated will doubtless be recounted many a time fifty years hence, when the young men present have all become grandfathers. As an imperialistic ruler Chairman Trumpore would make Tom Reed turn green with envy and a photograph of the dignified sergeant-at- arms discharging the duties of his office would be worth its weight in sound money. On the evening preceding the above mentioned occurrence some of the local floricultural lights of the opposite political persuasion had a little circus of their own, a bunch of them having attended a Tammany meeting at Cooper Institute with a big Boer flag in their possession which, at an opportune moment, was sprung on the audience with electrical effect and completely ruined the well-meant but tiresome address of a prosy orator. Thus do we while away the unprofitable weeks pre- ceding the election. On Saturdays during October and November the staff in charge at the New Y'ork Botanical Gardens will receive members and their friends and lectures will be given on botanical subjects in the Museum building at 4:30 p. m. The Harlem Railroad Company has begun the erection of a new station at Bedford Park, near the entrance to the garden, which will cost $30,000. During the absence of Dr. Britton in Europe, Dr. D. T. MacDougal is acting director. The funeral of the late Henry Butler took place on Sunday from St. Luke's Chapel, with burial at Woodlawn Ceme- tery. There was a profusion of floral offerings, many of them from fellow- florists, and among the friends present were Theo. Roehrs, Alex. McConnell, Frank Traendly, Geo. M. Stumpp, C. A. Dards, A. Schultheis, H. Scherrer, J. Fitz- gerald, J. Hammond, Wm. Bums, C. Butler and all the employees of the deceased. The handsome new store at 14 West Thirty-third street which is to be opened by Misses S. M. Tucker and A. B. Babcock under the name of The Fernery, will be ready about November 1. A chrysanthemum show will be given on November 8. W. H. Long, the veteran florist, has been engaged as chief of staff. Chas. Behnken, a small flower dealer in Jersey City, committed suicide by shooting himself, on October 13. He was 24 years of age and had been mar- ried only a few days previous. On October 15 the new plant nursery department at Bronx Park was formally opened. The collection of plants is already quite extensive. Robert Demcker is the gardener in charge. Miss Violet Stransam Nash, daughter of J. Nash, of Moore, Hentz & Nash, was married on Wednesday, October 24, to Mr. Arthur Joel, at St. Agnes' church. A letter from Wm. Plumb tells of his safe arrival in England after a very narrow escape from shipwreck on the Irish coast. E. B. Sutton, Jr., is gleeful over the fine condition of carnations at Babylon, Ethel Crocker being his especial favorite. John Young is receiving a large quan- tity of chrysanthemums suited for exhibi tion purposes. C. A. Dards returned last Thursday from a pleasant European trip. Thorley used some 4000 red carnations at a funeral recently. Visitors: Carl Jurgens and Carl Jur- gens, Jr. Newport, R. I. Philadelphia. warm weather in quakertown. — all about the cut flower prices. — fig- ures for those who like them — Graham's new houses. — carnation growers' troubles. — azaleas at dreer's. We are now having fakirs' weather and plenty of It; these gentry are all doing extra service, preferably with American Beauties, with great armloads of which stock they are to be seen para- ding the streets in the shopping districts during the busy hours of the day. One or two warm days make a wonderful difference in the quantity of stock and what is held high one day is sold for a song the next. Prices of Beauty are about the same as last week, only they soften more quickly. Between "have you any?" and "don't you want?" there is a difference of anywhere from ten to fifty per cent. Instead of a query as to where the chrysanthemums are it is now a problem where we shall put them, for the market is rapidly filling up. Yellow and white Merry Monarch, Bergmann and Glory of Pacific are the kinds now in and the -prices range from $1 to $1.50 per dozen. Ivory will be seen in a day or so and after that the demand will need to brisk up considerably to keep the market from clogging. Carnations are slowly getting better. Whites seem scarce at times but now that chrysanthemums are in they will have a chance to catch up. Prices range from $1 to $2 Violets are getting better; 60 cents to 75 cents is the price tor the doubles and 25 cents to 35 412 The American Florist. Oct. ^7. cents for the singles. Cosmos and dahlias are still with us but are not now a fac- tor. Plants are getting to be more in demand but the clerks in the stores could wait on a few more customers daily if they had the chance. Business, however, is picking up all along the line, the vol- ume getting greater as the season advances. Hugh Graham has just finished a range of houses at his place on the old York road. There are three joined together on the Dreer pattern, with pillars under the gutters. They cover a space 60x150 feet and are to accommodate their tall palms. A new carnation of the Victor type but more like Daybreak in color, called Mrs. Van Rensselaer, seems like a winner. Chrysanthemums look well here and perhaps a few surprises in seedlings may be sprung later on. Carnation growers in this neighbor- hood are complaining of the plants damp- ing off in the beds inside, stem rot seem- ing to be more prevalent than usual. There are certainly a great many obstacles to overcome between the cutting bed and the final returns from flowers sold and this stem rot is getting to be not the least one of the many. Who knows a remedy? At Dreer's one day last week eight car loads of azaleas arrived from Europe. They are in fine condition and even after the export orders are all out it will tax their resources to house the balance. K. Boston. MARKET IS OVERSTOCKED AND TRADE DULL — PLANTSMEN ALSO COMPLAINING. — AT HORTICULTURAL HALL. — VARIOUS ITEMS. In common with other sections of the country Boston is just now embarrassed by an overstock ot flowers of all kinds, resultant Irom the summery weather and full crops of everything, includirg chrysanthemums, which are now coming along with amazing rapidity. Plant business is also very dull, so the growers state, and altogether there is little in present conditions to excite boasting or encourage confidence. But we are hoping for better things before long. Last Saturday was a big day for the mushroom and toadstool cranks, who half filled Horticultural Hall with the curious products of their excursions through woods and fields. Other than these the only exhibits were a fine hybrid cattleya, C. Maronii (C. velutina X C. aurea) for which J. E. Rothwell got a certificate of merit, and a chrysanthemum seedling named lolanthe, a handsome, incurved Japanese raised by crossing a a seedling of Marquis de Montmort and Mrs. Bergmann with Mrs. Perrin. The color is a bright silvery pink. The Horticultural Club had its first meeting and banquet of the season at Meusset's, on Thursday evening, October 25. The guests were Messrs. Farmer, from South Africa; Duncan, from Alaska; Powell, of Taunton; Finlayson, of Brookline, and Thiemann and McGregor, of Manchester. Wm. W. Edgar has just finished unpacking nineteen large cases of plants from Sander & Co. Among them are some of the finest specimen rhododen- drons ever imported for this market. H. J. Townsend, of Hyde Park, is a petitioner in bankruptcy. R G. Danforth, of Skowhegan, Me., is a visitor in town. Chambersburg, Pa. — William Fisher has completed a new house and put bis place in first-class shape. Chicago. STATE OF THE MARKET. — A SLIGHT BRACE A ITER A PERIOD OF REACTION. — TOO MUCH STOCK OF EVERY KIND.— PROS- PECTS FOR A BIG WINTER. — NEED OF BRISK WEATHER. — INTEREST HIGH IN FLOWER SHOW.— SUCCESSFUL AUCTION SALE OF PLANTS.— WITH BOWMANVILLE GROWERS.— PERSONAL DOINGS AND VARI- OUS ITEMS OF INTEREST. We have had variegated weather, too much politics, too much stock and too little business this week. The influx of chrysanthemums began October H, and since then they have ceased to move with the rapidity which is necessary to a first- class market. Prices range up to $4 per dozen for the better class of material, but the average price has been much lowerthan it would be with brisk autumn weather. Violets, too, are coming in by the thousands and the market is over- loaded, clean-up sales going on record at $10 for 500 bunches. Roses are also sharing in the general stagnation and there is an unusual accumulation, even in American Beauties although good stock of this latter specialty is selling out clean. The Brides and Bridesmaids, while of fair quality, are very soft and do not keep well, so that an accumulation means an inevitable loss. Carnations are doing a little better because of their various utilities, but they, too, are in over-supply. The fakirs are the outlet for the very heavy over-stocks, and they are handling huge basketsful of stock. This condition of affairs is very generally blamed to the weather and the campaign. The first of the week was stormy and little was doing, and the following days have been almost summer-like, a condi- tion not conducive to a demand for cut flowers. It is the consensus of opinion that the approach of the flower show and the advent of brisk weather will stiflen up the market so that growers will have not a word of fault to find. Every indication points to a splendid season's business as soon as things settle down to their normal conditions. Every man who has ever bought flowers in this market has been heard irom this season, and a great many new buyers have come in. Although as yet all orders have been small, this presages a lively demand this winter and there are few who doubt that the increased production, as compared with last year, will be readily taken care of. Several features promise to add much interest to the forthcoming flower show. The competition for the silver cup, offered by the Chrysanthemum Society of America, promises to be very sharp because only ten blooms are called for, with no restriction as to variety. There are a great many growers who think that they can stage ten blooms which will beat any other ten, and the judges will probably have their hands full when they take up this class on Friday, Novem- ber 9. The retail florists all want to possess the sterling silver service offered for the dinner table decoration, and are already making arrangements with the sources of supply for the flowers neces- sary to make their best show. The rose growers promise to be more in evidence than heretofore, and there is a handsome silver cup oflered for the best rose never before exhibited in this country. The plant auction of the Harms Park Floral Co., at McKellar & Winterson's, on Wednesday and Thursday, attracted a good-sized crowd of the local green- house men and storekeepers. Williams, Barker & Severn were the auctioneers and realized fair prices for the stock. which was divided into small lots in order that all the bidders might be admitted to the competition. McKellar & Winterson think so well of the success of the auction that they are inclined to make plant sales a regular feature of their business. Edgar F. Winterson should be the Cleary of the west. Out in the floricultural district north of town, the Kruchten brothers have gone into carnation growing. Nick Kruchten is located near Bauske, in Bow- manville, and has ten 100 foot houses, built this year and stocked with the best varieties ot carnations. Henry Kruchten is on Lincoln avenue, near Webers', where he has four 200 foot houses devoted to carnations. Both of these growers have previously devoted their attention to vegetables. They are con- signing their cut to J. A. Budlong. Adolph H. Poehlmann has opened his wholesale store 55 and 57 Wabash avenue. He has not yet completed all the decorations of the place but he has one of the finest ice boxes in town ready to receive his cut should he have any stock which is not sold upon arrival. He is making every preparation to handle shipping trade and, although he is at present growing nothing but roses, has made arrangements to supply every variety of stock which the market affords. N. P. Miller, superintendent of the approaching flower show, will have office hours from 2 to 5 p m. daily, com- mencing October 29, at room 1002, 185 Dearborn street, where exhibitors may apply for space. The present indications point to a strorg pressure upon the available room and exhibitors will do well to make their arrangements with Mr. Miller at once, particularly those who have entries for the first day. Although general report is that local retail trade is dull, the Central Floral Company is doing a big business. This firm will have to seek a new location in the spring, as Marshall Field & Co. have acquired the Central Music Hall property, in which the florists arenow located, and will tear it down shortly to make way for what is to be the finest retail store building in the world. Andrew McAdams, who has spent nearly a lifetime in the retail business on the south side, says that the competi- tion between the department stores and the street fakirs is steadily grinding down retail prices and that a man has to c'o a large business these days to pull out any profit. Wm. Fluegge, who is growing carna- tions under about 25,000 feet of srlass out Bowmanville way.is so well satisfied with the prospects that he is already planning to build three houses 22x116 next year. He sold a great many field- grown carnation plants this fall. Peter Reinberg had chrysanthemums which in August were well up toward the glass and looked as though they would be remarkably early, but they are just ready to cut and are hard to beat, either for size of flower, length of stem or profusion of foliage. Poehlmann Brothers have got their chrysanthemum cut well under way. They also have a stock of specimen plants, in several varieties, which will be ready soon. They found these very salable last season. Flint Kennicott, president of the Ken- nicott Bros, Co., has returned from his summer residence in the country and is now nicely domiciled at 5607 Washing- ton avenue, in Hyde Park. igoo. The American Florist. 413 A. L. Randall has thrown a partition across his store, converting the rear half into a cool room, which he finds excel- lently adapted to the purpose of keeping cut flowers pending sale. The (^eo. Wittbold Company had a big decoration for a reception at the home of A. M. Rothschild on Wednesday. A large number of palms and 1,000 American Beauties were used. This is the third year that John Assa has been growing carnations out in Bowmanville. He has four houses 25x250 and is producing some very good stock. George Reinberg has his houses just coming into crop and will have supplies to meet the very brisk demand which everybody expects next month. Wietor Brothers are cutting some Meteors which will set Liberty a warm pace if the new introduction is to sup- plant the old favorite. A. H. BudloDg was 30 years of age on Wednesday and Mrs. Bndlong invited a number of their friends to help him cele- brate the evening. F. F. Benthey reports that, while stock has been a little over plentiful of late, he finds business good and expects a remark- ably busy winter. George Ede has removed to Chillicothe, Ohio, with his family, to take charge ol the establishment of the McKellar Floral Company. Weiland & Risch are cutting better blooms of Mrs. Lawson every day and are more than pleased with the variety. Local parties who have imported azaleas this year report the plants arriving in unusually good shape. E. E. Pieser, of the Kennicott Bros. Co., has been confined to his home this week by tonsilitis. The condition of Mrs. Ed. F. Winter- son's health has not improved. Visitors: Ed. Marriott, of the Wood- land Park Floral Co., Seattle; Mr. Suder, Toledo, O. Youngstown, O. A PAIR OF NOTABLES GIVEN A WARM GREETING.— A VISIT TO THE OLD HIPPAED PLACE. — POPULAR PHILADELPHIANS SURE TO MAKE A BIG SDCCfeSS WITH IT. William Jennings Bryan and myself struck town simultaneously. Each of us was given a most hearty welcome, Bryan by his host of admirers, I by my former townsman, the genial, whole-souled John Walker. And right here I will remark, in passing, that to know Mr. Walker means to entertain the highest regard for him. If honesty, strict attention to business, straight forward methods of dealing and popularity in the general acceptance of the term, count for anything. Walker's venture in Youngstown is an assured success. It is not my object, however, to sing John's praises. What attracted my attention upon entering his flower store was the carna- tions. I never saw the like of them at this season of the year. Flora Hill seemed to have expanded to its full extent, the blooms measuring, on the average, three and one-half inches in diameter. Scott, Oneida, Peachblow and a seedling as yet unnamed presented a sight worth seeing, while Red Jacket, Crane, America and Seneca Chief were likewise at their best. To visit the greenhouses, located within a mile from the center of the town, was next in order. Here I beheld a range of fourteen splendidly equipped and well stocked houses. The onaster mind pre- siding over the plant was evident on all sides, in every nook and corner, system, order and up-to-date methods obtaining throughout the establishment. Although but seven weeks in Youngstown, Mr. Walker has had a little experience which would have discouraged the average man, but which to him proved rather amusing. He had no sooner moved into his residence, than his landlady was "awfully sorry " to inform him that she had sold the property and would have to trouble him to look for quarters else- where. Nothing daunted, John packed up and moved into a beautiiul house on Price street. Carnations had to be planted and help, experienced help, was at a premium. Again John was equal to the occasion, his resourceful mind soon finding a way out of the difliculty. He reasoned thus: Any man intelligent enough to handle a spade can dig up carnation plants; to haul dirt and till in the benches does not require any especial skill; to plant carna- tions one could soon learn under the guidance and instruction of an experi- enced grower. As there were numerous applicants, big, heavy, strapping fellow from the surrounding mills and foundries, hands laid off, he hired several and was in no wise disappointed. These fellows did their work admirably, handling the "posies" or "posy" plants in a manner to do them credit. Some liked it so well that they applied for permanent jobs. The way one 250-pounder, a mill hand, dug the carnation plants and laid each one tenderly aside would furnish a splen- did subject for the cartoonist. While roses and carnations will be grown extensively, it is Mr. Walker's intention to branch out in palms and decorative plants. A house full of young plants, arecas, kentias and latanias look strong and promising. The day I left, "Geo. McClain, for twenty-six years with George Craig, of Philadelphia, was expected to arrive in Youngstown to take charge of the store on Federal street. It would be hard to point out a better team than Walker and McClain, the former a grower second to none, the latter a designer, decorator, artist and all-around storeman, than whom there is not a better in the coun- try. Success to you. Walker & McClain! May your shadows never grow less! Having disposed of his greenhouses E. Hippard will give his entire attention to his standard ventilating machine and his ingenious steam trap. Mr. Hippard reports a marked increase in the number of orders. It is Mr. Hippard's opinion that prosperity is in store for all of us. NOMIS. Washington. TWO NEW AND WELL EQUIPPED FLOWER STORES.— ST ATE OF TRADE AND SUPPLIES. Lewis P. Litzinger and Thomas J. Wade have opened a flower store at 1714 Fourteenth street, N. W. The store has been neatly fitted up and quite a display of plants and cut flowers is made. Mr. Wade was formerly with Thorley and Fleischman, at New York, and recently with Loose andFreeman, in Washington. Chrysanthemums are coming in plenti- fully but are in little demand, although a number are being shipped to neighbor- ing cities. Violets are improving in size. Carnations are not very good yet. A. Gude & Brother are cutting a large number of fine roses. Meteor, La France, American Beauty, Kaiserin and Brides- maid. One house of chrysanthemums is full of color. George C. Shafler has opened a flower store at the comer of Fourteenth and I streets, where he is nicely equipped for business. p. G. Bennett, Pa. Breitenbaugh Bros., of Little Beauty fuchsia fame, have somewhat expanded since I last visited their place. By expan- sion I mean an additional palm house built during the past summer, which covers 40x115. It is a fine structure, built in an up-to-date way and equipped with all the modern appliances. Not content with the laurels which Little Beauty won for them, they will soon come to the front with a White Beauty, a beautiful fuchsia, a compact, strong grower, a continuous bloomer and one which is sure to make its mark. Their Monarch coleus is pre-eminently the monarch of its kind. They intend putting it upon the market during the coming season. To strike a vein of coal upon a hill within a stone's throw of one's place is what may be called luck- The Breit- enbaugh brothers have made the discov- ery and are reaping the benefit therefrom. C. H. Koenig has made extensive addi- tions to his place and is growing both bulbous stock and carnations lor the wholesale market. His small kentias and latanias look well, his larger plants having found a ready and speedy sale in the local market. Nomis. Montgomery, Ala. Last year the city of Montgomery pur- chased a natural grove of forty acres for a public park. The same has been laid out with drives and walks and flower beds, and now presents a most attractive appearance. The work was done under the superintendence of Jos. Pfingstl, who has shown himself a landscape gardener worthy of the name. Rosemont Gardens, W. B. Paterson, proprietor, just outside of this park, has erected seven new houses 100 feet long this season. One of these is planted to smilax, one to asparagus, one is occupied by palms and ferns and four by carna- tions. In addition to these they have three older houses in carnations, one of Beauties, two of Brides, Bridesmaids, Golden Gate and Chatenay. Two houses are used for chrysanthemums, one for vio- lets and one for propagating. Mr. Pater- son's business shows a steady increase and his stock is in excellent condition. Miss Lucy Wilson has built a fifty-foot house this summer. Tom. Washington, Pa.— I. Shelby Crall is now located at 113 N. Main street, in a larger store, where he has all the facilities for increased business. Kenton, O. — W.Sabranskyis a believer in expansion and has recently annexed considerable adjoining property. He now occupies nearly a city square for his business. Minneapolis, Minn.— H. F. W. Busch has begun the erection of three new green- houses at Fiftieth street and Lyndale avenue S, Two of the houses will be 21x200, the other 21x100. Morrison, III.— Davis Brothers built three new 100-foot greenhouses this sum- mer and have two of them planted with carnations, the other with violets. Two of their old houses they have just planted with cucumbers, sterilizing the soil before putting it on the benches. 414 The American Florist. Oct. 27, 'iTLiiiiE /Ay |p|L©L5flg1 Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, 12.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; 11.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed, only on consecutive in>er- 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 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 Amebican Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen 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. Jobbers in glass have been given a special discount by the American Win- dow Glass Co., where they combined to place a large order. The Bureau of Statistics of the United States Treasury Department show that the price of window glass October 1 was twelve per cent lower than a year ago. Hugh Low &Co.,of London, England, are offering Schizanthus Wisetonensis, a pretty annual recommended for spring and early summer bloom as a pot plant. Temperature Indicator. Ed. Am. Flobist:— If there is any grower who has tested the Wilder elec- tric temperature indicator advertised in your columns about a year ago, he would confer a favor by stating whether any success has attended its use. S. American Carnation Society. DEPARTMENT OF REGISTRATION, E. G. Lake, Wellesley Hills, Mass., registers Mangus; color, pure white; flowers two and one-half to three inches in diameter, on stiff, wiry stems, eighteen inches to two feet in length; an excellent keeper; growth strong and vigorous and an early and very free bloomer. Albert M. Herr, Sec'y. Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. Peter Henderson & Co., New York city, register new, ever-blooming hardy rose, Pan-American, a cross between American Beauty and Mme. Caroline Testout. Color under glass in winter, soft red, a little lighter than American Beauty. In open ground in summer, deep, satiny, rosy pink. Flower, full double; guard petals cupped; fragrance strong. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y. Plan for Heating. Ed. Am. Florist:— I have two houses, one running south from the boiler shed. No. 2 extending west. Nol 1 was built below ground and is used as a cool house. These houses are heated with three rows of 4-inch pipe on the up-grade system. I have just added another depressed house adjoining No. 1, removing the partition wall. Theold structure is 19x40, thenew 16x40 and I wish to know how to heat it without making a great change in the other piping. Subscriber. If I correctly understood the question, "Subscriber" merely asks the best method of piping a cool greenhouse 16x40 feet. For a house of this length either IVs or 2-inch pipe may be used, and for a maxi- mum of 50° ten of the former and eight of the latter size will be required, of which two should be flow pipes. If it is desired to combine the two sizes, use three 3-inch flows and six IVa-inch returns. If a single supply pipe is desired a 2U'-inch flow pipe will be amply larg;. If all the pipes are under the benches, the circulation in the various houses will be even. L. R. T. Memorial Day Rowering Plants. Ed. Am. Florist:— Please give a list of the most desirpble flowering plants for sales around Memorial day. C. New York. — The best seUing plants for Memorial day here are roses, geraniums, hydrangeas, heliotropes, petunias, fuch- sias, pansies, forget-me-nots and daisies. Wm. Nilsson. Brides Injured. Ed. Am. Florist:— I enclose a couple of injured growths of Bride rose and should like to know what causes the damage. G. H. The branches show injury similar to the way the grass hopper punctures young growths. There are several vari- eties o^ caterpillars which do similar damage. By a little careful watching at early morning and again by lamplight in the evening, the marauders can be caught and punished according to their deserts. John N. May. Greenhouse Building. Sidney, 0.— B. P. Wagner, three houses 22x75. Baldwinville, Mass.— Clark Streeter, one house. Baltimore, Md. — John R. Donn, two houses. Unionville, Vt.— Thos. J. Lamont, one house. Burlington, Vt. — A. E. Richardson, one house. Mt. Hope, Pa. — Herman Broadbelt, one house. New Haven, Conn. — John Doughty, two houses ISxlOO. Westfield, Mass.— Frank Perould, one house. Bradford, Pa.— G. P. McFarland, one house. Concord Junction, Mass.— Geo. Milne, one house. Boiler and Piping* Ed. Am. Florist: — My boiler and work room is 10x28 covered by tin. To the south of it are two even-span houses, one for carnations, 18x40 and ten feet to ridge, one for plants, 15x40 and eight feet six inches to ridge. Between the boiler shed and the residence to the north, connected with each, is a rose house 15x32, nine feet to ridge. Each house is double boarded all around and lined with heavy building paper three feet high. In each house there are three benches, two on the sides and one in the center, each bench two feet nine inches above the ground. How large a hot water boiler will be required to heat these houses and how much piping, the outside temperature seldom falling below zero? I wish to use 2-inch pipe; what size flow and returns should I use and how many runs? T- H. R. A boiler with acapacity of 900 to 1000 feet of radiation will be desirable, although the amount actually in use will be but little more than 700 feet. For 50° in the carnation house and 60° in each of the others ten 2-inch pipes will be required, of which either two or three can be flows and the others returns. If the supply for all of the houses is taken from one port of the boiler it will be well to use a 4-inch pipe, but a 2V2 inch pipe will supply the rose house, and a 3-mch will be sufficient for the other two, with a 2' 2-inch branch to each house. The main returns should be of the same size as the supply pipes. The above is cal- culated to give economy of fuel and labor of firing, but if a low first cost with a slightly larger expense for labor and fuel than would be necessary as outlined above is preferred, the number of pipes can be reduced from ten to nine, or even eight under favorable circumstances. L. R. T. A Question of Flows. Ed. Am. Florist: — We have two houses, 16x66 and 20x66. Our boiler has two 2-inch flow pipes, one for each side, but we propose to put in a larger heater. Will it be all right to have one 4-inch flow from the boiler branching into two 2-inch flows, one for each house? What size flows and how much radiation are required to keep a temperature of 55° in Illinois, the houses being nine feet to ridge and with four-foot side walls? G. &B. A 4-inch main flow pipe will answer for both houses, but it should branch into two 3-inch, one of which will supply each house. For the flow pipes inside the houses it will be better to use two 2y2inch in each, with seven 2-inch returns in one house and ten in the other. L. R. T. Piping for Hot Water or Steam. Ed. Am. Florist:- I am building anew house 16x75 feet and nine and one- half feet to ridge. There are eighteen inches of glass in each side but the north end is protected by the boiler room and another house. If I use steam heat how many rows of I'i-inch pipe, vsrith one 2-inch overKead flow, will it take to ensure 55° in zero weather? It I should decide to use hot water, how many rows of 2-inch pipes will it require with an overhead flow? If steam heat is used is it practicable to get the condensation back into the boiler, the base of the boiler being six feet below the floor of the greenhouses. How can it be done? Please state the capacity of the boiler, both steam and hot water, necessary to heat the house already described and one 17x50, three-quarter-span, east and west, nine and one-half feet to ridge, north wall six feet and south wall four feet, the buildings somewhat exposed to northwest winds. B. J. A. To heat the house by steam it will require eight lU-inch pipes in addition to the 2-inch flow; if hot water is used it will be desirable to use ten 2-inch pipes, of which three should be flows. The water will return to the boiler if the water level is two feet below the returns, although more than this is desirable. The returns can be united and one 1 '/2-inch pipe will answer to carry the water by gravity to the bottom of the boiler. The amount of steam radiation actually required will be considerably less than 600 square feet, and although one horse-power is considered sufficient for each 100 squafe feet of radiation, it igoo. The American Florist. 415 is not desirable to use less than a ten horse-power boiler for the two houses. In a similar way the hot water radiation of less than 900 square feet, should have 1,000, or, better yet, as much as 1,200, square feet as the capacity of its boiler. L. R. T. Coming Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omis- sions Trom this list.] Baltimobe. Md.. February 21-22. 1901.— Exhibi- tion of the American Carnation Society. Albert M. Herr, Sec'y, Lancaster. Pa. Boston, Mass., November 6-9. — Chrysanthe- mum show, Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Robert Manning. Js'-cy, Horticultural Hall. Chestnut Hill, Pa., NovtMiiber 7-9 —First fall exhibition Chestnut Hill Horticultural Society. Robt. G. Carey. Sec'y. Chestnut Hill, Pa. Chicago, III.. November 6-10.— Annual exhibi- tion, Horticultural Society of Chicago. \V. N. Rudd. Sec'y. 1002. 185 Dearborn street. Cold Spring. N. Y., November 8-9. — Second annual exhibition, Putnam County Horticultural Society. John A. Connolly, Sec'y. Denver, Col.. November 7-9.— First exhibition, Denver Florists' Club. A. M. Lewis, Sec'y. Elmira. N. Y., November 14-15.— Chrysanthe- mum show, Elmira Horticultural Society. H. N. Hoffman. Sec'y. Hartford, Contj.. November6-9. — Chrysanthe- mum and carnation exhibition, Connecticut Horticultural Society. L. H. Mead, Sec'y, Hart- ford. Houston, Tex., November 1.5-16. — Seventh annual chrysanthemum show for DdPelchin Home. Mrs. M. E. Bryan. Sec'y. Indianapolis, Ind , Nov<^mber 14. — Exhibition of State Florists" Society of Indiana. R. A. Mc- Keand. Sec'y, Garfield Park. Indianapolis. Louisville, Ky., November 10-12. — Tenth annual floral festival of the Kentucky Society of Florists. Hy. Lichtefeld, Sec'y, Louisville. Madison, N. J., November 7-8.— Fifth annual exhibition, Morris County Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Society. Chas. H. Atkins. Secy, Madison. Montreal, Can., November 12-14. — Annual chrvsanthemum show, Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. \\. H. Horobin, Sec'y, 130 Tupper street. Newport, R. I., Novemberl3-l5.— Ninth annual chrysanthemum show, Newport Horticultural Society. Robert Johnston, Secy, Harborview. New York, November 14-15. — Chrysanthemum Show, American Institute. George Whilefleld, Jr., Sec'y, Berkeley Lyceum Building. Philadelphia, Pa., November 13-17. — Annual exhibition, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. David Rust, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall, Broad street. PouGHKEEPSiE. N. Y., November 6-8.— Annual exhibition, Dutchess County Horticultural Society. W. G. Gommersall. Se<-'y. Poughkeepbie. Providence. R. I.— November 14-16. ^Chrysan- themum exhibition Rhode Island Horticultural Society. C. W. Smith, Sec'y, 61 Westminster street. San Francisco. Cal,, October 25-27.— Fall exhibition California State Floral Society. Mrs. Henry P. Tricon; Sec'y. 846 Grove street. St. Louis, Mo., November 14-16.— Tenth annual chrvsanthemum exhibition, St. Louis Florists' Club. Emil Schray. Sec'y, 4101 Pennsylvania aveuHe. Toronto, Can., November 7-10 —Annual exhibi- tion, Toronto Gardeners' and Florists" Associa- tion W. C. Jay, Sec'y. 438 Spadina avenue. Waco, Tbs.,' November 13-17.— Fifth annual chrvsanthemum show. Texas State Floral Society. Mrs. M. B. Davis, Sec'y, Waco. OBITUARY. HARRISON A. LYON. Harrison A. Lyon, an old and respected citizen of Rochester, N. Y., died October 17. Mr. Lyon was bom in Saratoga county, New York, in 1815 and from 1830 had lived at Rochester, with the exception of a period spent in travel. He was for many years a partner of A. J. Fisk in the nursery business, then in its early stages, and was later in business with L. W. Hall, continuing this connec- tion until 1899, when he was compelled to give up active pursuits. He leaves a widow, one son and a daughter. THOMAS C. AUSTIN. Thomas C. Austin, of the firm of T. C. Austin & Sons, of Suffield, Conn., died on October 20. He suflered a paralytic stroke, two days betore and did not regain consciousness. Mr. Austin was one of Suffield's oldest' citizens and was bom and had always lived in the house where he died. He was one of the twelve children of Thomas Austin, and was the last of the six sons. Mr. Austin had been a nurseryman and florist over forty years, and had built up an extensive business. He leaves, beside one sister, eight children, the sons Charles C, Edgar, Arthur H., T. C, Jr., and William, all of Suffield, and Burton, of Willimantic. Oyster Bay, N. Y.— Italian gardens of an elaborate character are to be laid out on the estates of Messrs. Benedict and Weidenfeld. The work is to be done by August Ellwood, the Southampton florist. SITLATIONS, WANTS, TOW SALE. Advertisements under this head will be inserted at the rate of ten cents a line {seven words) each insertion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 1900 is entitled to a five-line want ADV. (situations only) free, to be used at anv time during the year. STDATION WANTBD-Byaflortstln prlvateplace; competent. Warren, 3920 South Pari Ave . Chicago. SITCATION WANTED-By a flrit-claBS saleaman and designer in florist store. Long e-xperlence. Address Box H, care Am ^ years' experience in the different branches of gardening; desires position of responsi- bility In private garden. Can be released from present place at convenience. Aadress ASA care American Florist. Chicago. ANTED TO BENT-6.0C0 to 10,000 feet of glass- Indiana or Chicago preferred. Address B W, care American Florist, ANTED— Address of Louis Truxler, a practical and ornamental florist Thos B. bull, Bakersfleld, Cal WANTED— Young man with some knowledge of greenhouse work. State wages wanted with board. Address B, care American Florist. WANTED— Reliable, competent man. Fine roses, 'mums. etc. Also assistant. Address J. T. WlLLLAMSON,LaRose Gardens. Memphis. Tenn. WANTED— Good all-around florist and gardener- single. Must have good reference!, steady place to right man. MR.s. s. Maverick, 309 Tenth St , San Antonio, Texas. WANTED— Capable unmarried gardener, private place, suburb of Chicago, should understand orchids somewhat. References. Address SUBtTRBAN, care American Florist. w w WANTEO— For Wisconsin, ali-aronnd min for gen- eral greenhouse work. Reliable and Industrl- o"'- A good place for the right man. References. Aggress m g, care American Florist. WANTBD-A reliable florist, one capable of taking care of laOO feet of glass, to grow general stock of cut flowers and plants tor retail store trade. Must be honest, sober, reliable and a good worker. Fred j. King, Ottawa, 111. WANTED- Young man with some experience to work In greenhoUBCs. roses, carnations and cut flowers generally. Must have references from last employer. State wages wanted with board. Address R, care American Florist. WANTBp-A good sober, steady man to work In a small plant Must be willing to do any work connected with the business. State wages. A steady place to good man . Add 'ess W H W, care American Florist. 'VS/'ANTBD-Prac leal man for greenhouse work, T T one who thoroughly understands the culture of rosea and carnations, also propagation. Good wages paid to theriKhtmnn. Writ« with references MARTIN & FOBliEs, Portland, Oregon. 'OR SALB-j:o feet 4-Inch pipe In flrst-class condi- tion, at 10c per ft. w. L Smith, Aurora, 111. F WANTFn^lGHT FIREMAN on steam IinillLU boilers Must have experience and uudiTst;ind to keep right temperature in houses; no drinker wanted. Ad. FIREMAN, care Eastern Office Am. Florist, 67 Bromdeld St., Boston, Mass. FOR SALE. Greenhouse plant of 6 house in Jersey City well stocked and in full opeiation. Address JOHN MORRELL. 92 Danforth Ave., Jersey City, N. J. WANTED-rLORIST. To tjrow roses, carnations, violets, 'mums and general greenhouse stock, German; single man. Send reference of last employer. Steady work for the right man. Address MRS. P. r. WIGGINS, 1319 N. Michigan Ave. SAGINAW CITY, MICH. WANTED! Young man for general greenhouse worlc. Apply stating salary wanted, Vvith or with- out board. Furnished room provided. JAS. MORTON, Clarksville, Tenn. WANTED-To Rent. On easy terms, small greenhouse plant, in good condition, 5,000 to 10,000 feet of glass, including dwelling, some land, in town of not less than 18,000, a place where an experienced, hard-work- ing man could inakeafairliving Best references, S, care American Florist. Wanted TO SELL CONTROLLING INTEREST In Florist Establishm't doing largest business in city of 60,000 inhabitants in the arid west. Party answer- ing must have knowledge of business and at least $3000 cash. For further particulars address B W D, care American Florist. For Sale. GREENHOUSE PROPERTY Oft At Nyack, N. Y. A plot 220x125 feet, on which arc four Rosehouses, l00xJ8x6, each house heated by a No. J 6 Hitchingfs Boiler; and seven houses, each about 64xJI ft., heated by flues. This property will be sold cheap to quick cash buyer. HITCHIN6S & CO., 233 Mercer St. NEW YORK. 416 The American Florist. Oct. 2y, Wholesale Store, K:r"" Sell our own-grown Roses, Beuu^es and Meteors in quantity, also Maids and Brides. Within easy reach of "towns in Minnesota, Nebraska, both Dakotas, Montana, etc We are Rose Specialists. 124 Sixth Street. N. RDA|\|T ^ IVOF Minneapolis. Minn. UHrtll I 1^ I1\/l-a Carnation Blooms | SHIPPED DIRECT H FROn QREENHOUSE TO ALL POINTS, f^ Chicago Carnation Co., ff "• I Wbo!?5ale ffower/arK^fe CraciNNATi, Got. '&. Roses, Beauty 10.00@23.00 " Bnde 3.00® 4.00 Bridesmaid 3.00® 4 00 " Meteor 3.00® 4.00 Perle 2.00® 3.00 Carnations 1 .00® 1 .50 Chrysanthemums .12.50@16.00 Cosmos .50 Cattleyas 50.00 Violets 50. 00(" 75.00 Lilvof the valley 4.0O Sm'ilax 8.00(u 10.00 Adiantum 1 .00 Common ferns .15 Asparagus 50.00 St. Louis, Oct. 25. Roses, Bride, Bridemaid 2.00® 4.00 Beauty, 12 to 20 inch stems 6.00®10.00 long 12.50M20.CO " Perle 2.00® 4.00 Meteor 2.00® 5.00 Kaiserin 3.00® 5.00 Carnations, common 75® 1.00 choice 1.50® 2.00 Lilvof the valley 3.00® 4.00 Smilax 12.50(" 15.C0 Adiantum 60® 1.00 Tuberoses 3.00® 4.00 Galax per 1000 1.00 .15 Cosmos 25® .50 Chrysanthemums 8.00®15.00 Violets 25® .35 Milwaukee, Oct. 25. Roses, Beauty, long, per doz. 2.00® 3.00 med " 1 00® 1.50 " " short " .50® .75 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 3.00 " Meteor 2.00® 3.00 " Golden Gate 4.00® 6.00 Perle 2.00® 4.00 Carnations, ordinary 1.00® 1.50 fancy 2 00 Adiantum 75® 1. 00 Common ferns .25 Smilax 15.00 Asparagus 65.00 Galax leaves .20 Mums, fancy.. per doz 2.00® 2.50 ordinary " l.OC® 1.50 Violets 75® 1.00 Pittsburg, Oct. 25. Roses, Beauty, fancy 20.00@25.00 extra 10.00®15 00 " ■' No. 1 5.00® 8.00 " " culls 2.00(111 4.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 6 00 Meteor 2.00("> 6 00 Perle 2.00® 4.00 Cusin 2.00® 4.00 Liberty 2.00® 4.00 Carnations, ordinary 50® .75 fancy 1.00® 1.50 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Smilax 10.00® 15.00 Adiantum 76® 1.00 Asparagus 36.0t @50.00 " Spreugerii 25® .35 Dagger ferns per 1000, 2.00 Chrysanthemums, fancy 12.00(y;15.00 " ordinary 4.00® 8.00 Denver, (Oct. 24 Roses, Beauty, select 12 60@25 . 00 " " ordinary 3.0O® 7.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 4.00 " Meteor 3.00® 4.00 Perle, Wootton 3.00® 4.00 Carnations, ordinary 1.00'"' 1.50 . fancy 2.00 Lily of the valley 4.00 Cartas 12 . 50 Harrisii 12.50 Violets single .75 " double 50® .75 Galax Leaves .20 Asparagus 60.00 Smilax 16 00 ferns, per 1000 2.75 PTTrnmTmTmmTTtTTmTTmfmimmTTTTTmmTTmmTTmmTTmTmTmmTTmmTTTmTm^ I J. B. DEAMUD, I 51 WABASH AVE.. CHICAGO. \ t We are now receiving some very fine Roses and Carnations and shall t be pleased to have your orders. Am. Beauties are first-class. Per doz. AM. BEAUTIES, ex. long $3.00 24-inoh 2.50 18 '■ 2.00 12 " 1.50 short $ .50 to l.OO Per 100 BRIDES, MAIDS $2. 00 to $4.00 METEORS, KAISERINS S.OOto 5.00 PERLES 2.00 to 3.00 CARNATIONS 1.00 to 1.50 CHRYSANTHEMUMS 10.00 to 25.00 VALLEY 4.00to 5.00 SMILAX 12.50 Per 100 $1.00 .75 .75 50.00 .20 .SO to VIOLETS, double i " pingle ADIANTUM ASPARAGUS FANCY FERNS.... $1.50 per M. IVY LEAVES .50 I No. 1 contains 16 lbs., $2.50 CALDWELLS | No. 3 " 25 " 3.75 WTTnKMTTlV 1^°-* " 35 " 4 50 WILD SMILAX. No 5 .. 40 .. 550 J No. 6 " 50 " 6.50 ^g~ Prices subject to change without notice. P. AND D. AT COST. CATTLEYAS, $6.00 per dozen. BENTHEY & CO. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale and Commission.... CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Am. Beautii-'S, long per doz. ^2.00 to FLORISTS. 41 Randolph St., CHICAGO. i.OO medium " 1.00 to 1.50 short •■ .75 to 1.00 Brides and Maids , per 100. S.OOto 4 00 Penes •• S.OOto 4.C0 Kaiserin " 4.00 to 6.00 Meteors " S.OOto 5.00 'MUMS, select $18 to$2iper 100 " good stock 10 to 15 per 100 CARNATIONS, fancy per 100. .$1.60 to 12.00 " good quality. " 100 VIOLETS, good single 1.00 ORCHIDS, Cattleyas per doz. 6.00 VALLEY per 100, 4.00 to 5.00 SMILAX " 12.00tol5.00 ASPARAGUS perstring, ,60to .75 ADIANTUM per 100, .75 to 1.00 WOOD FERNS per 1000. 1.50 HOLTON & HUINKEL CO.Tl "Wholesale Cut flowers-- 457 Milwaukee Street. MILWAUKEE, WIS. CUT FLOWERS. •t * * * Shipping orders receive prompt and careful attention. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis. 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. CHOICE %ar GALAX, R Price 60c per Thousand. Postage Prepaid. Small Orders a Specialty. Address H. H. HILL, Victoria, Macon Co., N. C Plea:,e mention the Americart Fiortst when "writing. Stop Walking the Floor, you won't be disap- pointed if you place your orders tor SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX With CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO., Evergreen. Ala., or Ibfir utrents, L. J. Kreshover, New York; J. B. Deamud. Chicago; M. Rice A Co., Philadel- phia; Vail Seed Co., IndiauapoUs. Our advice: Wire your address and ko '"Sleep in peace." N. B. We also sell some Holly. igoo. The American Florist. 417 Chrysanthemums, American Beauties. Any buyer who will try our Beauties will concede on sight that they are quite the best and most even lot coming to this market. We have enough for all at present. Our growers gave us the fi'St Chrysanthemums of the season and now they are giving us the best blooms in the market. They will keep this up to the end ol the season and we can supply ev.;f y requirement. When orderirg these specialties do not forget that we have Tea Roses, Carnations and Violets of best quality and everything else obt Enable in this market. E. C. AMLING, THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED AND MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 32-34-36 Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. BEAUTIES Ex*ra long stem per dozen, Sterna, 30 inches " 24 •■ " 20 " " 15 " " 12 " " Brides and Maids per 100, Meteors and Kaisenn *' Perles " Roses, good seconds " 'Mums, seiect per doz., medium per 100. Alyssum Valley " Violets " Carnaiions. standard sor.s.. per 100, Fancy sorts Asparagus per string. Galax, gieen .per 1000, $1.00; per 100, Ferns, per 1000, $1.50 Leucothoe sprays " Ivy Leaves *' Adiantum " Sraila.x per dozen. Wi d Smilax, parlor brand per case. " " medium " large " $3 00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.25 l.OO .75 .00— 5.00 00— 5.00 ,00— 4.00 2.00 00— 3.00 .00—12.00 .25 4.00 50— 1.00 ,00— 1.60 00— 3.00 .50 .15 .20 .75 .50 .75 1.50 3.25 4.25 5 50 WEILAND AND-RISCH GROWERS and SHIPPERS, 59 WABASH AVE. CHICAGO. American Beauty, Per dozen. 36-in. stems $3.00 tg 30 24 20 15 12 short stems Carnations per 100. $1 to 1.25 Fancy.. " «1.50to2.00 Violets per 100, 75c to 1 .00 Valley per 100. 4.00 Caitleyas per doz.. 6.00 ROSES Liberty Golden Gate Brides. Maids Meteors KaiseriQ Perles Seconds Ferns, per 1000, $1.50. .. Asparagus pe Smilax per doz.. Chrysanthemums " Adiantum Per 100 $3 00 to $5.00 4. CO to ti.OO 3.00 to 5 00 3,00 to 5.(W 4.00 to «.0(l 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 .20 r string. .50 , $1.25 to 1 60 1.60 to 3.00 per 100, .75 Wild Smilax, Parlor brand, per case, $3.25; medium, $4.35; large, $5.6 WE GROW ALL OUR OWN FLOWERS AND GUARANTEE THEIR FRESHNESS. WHOLESALE FLORISTS ,^!g.&&&*&&&&&eee:&e-;6r&g;ee&%. WHOLESALE GROWER OF i Cut Flowers i ROSES AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY. ^37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. WIETOR BROS. "?.:'.'.•„., Cut Flowers All teleRTapb and telephone orders given prompt attention. 5t "Wabash Avenue> CHICAGO. A. G. PRINCE & CO. WtioiGsale GUI Flow6r§ AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Amenta for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Speolal attention paid to BhtpplnK orders. 7a and 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. Wbol^ale ffower/\arl^ Chicago, Oct. 26. Roses, Beauty, extra long stems 3.00@4.00 30 inch •■ 2.50 24 ■• " 2.00 20 " " 1.50 15 " " 1.25 12 '■ " 1.00 8 " " .75 Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 5.00 Perle 2 000 4.00 Meteor 3.00® 5.00 La France 2.00® 4.00 Golden Gate 6 00® 8.00 Liberty 4.00® 6.00 Kaiserin 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00(" 1.25 fancy 1.5C(u 2.00 Chrysanthemums, per doz. 1.0c@3.00 Lily of the valley 4.00 Adiantum ; ,75 Common ferns per 1,000 1.50 Smilax per dozen 1.50 Asparagus. . .per dozen 5.00('j 6.00 WABASH AVE. CHICAGO B. B. Cor. Wabaab Ave. and Randolph St. It 18 Good Business Policy to Mention the American Florist when you Write to an Advertiser. uwwwwv E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- cm FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Oo Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. PETER REINBERG, Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers. 600.000 FEET OF GLASS. Headquarters for American Beauty. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. GEO. REINBERG, *t,^.f Cut Flowers Choice American Beauties. We will take care of your orders at reasonabh' prices. Prompt attentiou. B1 Wabash Ave-, CHICAGO, JLL. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers aad Growers of Cut Flowers GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L RANDALL ^ Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash- ington St., Chicago. write for ipeolal qnotatloni on large ordcn. It Is good business policy ^ ^ J, to mention the •3».3»i3» ....American Florist when you write to an advertiser. 418 The American Florist. Oct. 27, Samuel %. PennoGK. Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. COMMENCING OCTOBKK l9t. 1900, WK WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A. M. TO 9:00 P. M. CITY HALL GUT FLOWER MARKET, 9 Chapman Place, 15 Province Street, BOSTON, MASS. WELCH BROS., Proprietors. Sole Agents for FREY8TEDT8' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, $2 pe. 100. Script Letters. $4 per 100. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR. Also New Bcgland Agents for S. J. RUSSELL'S FAMOUS DOVES. Acknowle:}ged by alliloiiatBtbe best In use. Special piices for doz. lots. FAMCY DAGGER HARDY GUT FERNS I n 1000 lots. 75c per M. Discount on larc^er orders. Also dealer in Sphag:nuni Moss, Bouquet Qreen, Chrislmas Trees, etc.. etc. L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mais. Galax Leaves at Wholesale ORDERS FILLED PROMPTLY. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. ....J. 0. lOVEN.... Southern Wild Smilax. New crop row ready for t.}iipinent. Write for my descriptive circular and price list. I guar- antee that all ixoods shipped by me will be of best quality, hand picked, and of standard weight. I solicit your standing orders for the above goods. Reduced expr-ss rates to all points. Address all orders to, by wire via Georgiana, J. G. BARROW. RED LEVEL, ALA. H.G.BERNING Wholesale Florist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... 1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. j7 JOBBERS IN ^^ FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 84. Hawley Street. BOSTON. Wholesale Florists, Always on Hand: CARNATIONS. BRIDESMAIDS BRIDES. }■ Geo. A. Sutherland, £;.. WHOLESALE DEPOT FOR All Florists' Supplies, 67 BROMFIELD ST.. Price lists mailed. BOSTON, MASS. Wbol^^ale power/\arK^ Philadelphia, Oct. 24. Roses, Tea 2. 00(8 3.00 ■■ extra 4.00(216.00 Beauty, extra 20.CO@30.00 firsts IO.0O@IS.OO Carnations 1 .O0@ I 60 fancy 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.0C@ 4.I1O Chrysanthemums 15.00@2o.00 Violets, sinple 2.5® .50 double 50(0 1.00 Asparagus 35.00(3)50.00 Smilax 12.50((iil5.C0 Adiantum 75(3' 1.00 Boston, Oct. 24. Roses, Beauty, extra 15.00@25.00 medium 6.00@12.00 uuUs 2.00® 5.00 Bride, Bridesmaid. Meteor. 1.00® 3.00 extra 4.00(n' 6,00 Kaiserin, Carnot 4.00(3 8.00 Carnations 1.00(3 2.00 Lilv of the valley 2.00®. 4.00 Chfvsanihemums 4.00(320.00 Violets 50(3' .75 Cattleyas 20.00('i 30.00 Adiantum 50(9 1 .00 Smilax 8.U0@12.00 Asparagus 50.00 Hardy ferns .20 BnFFALO, 0(5t. 25. Roses, Beauty 10.00(3>25.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 3.00(n' 7.00 Kaiserin 6.00(3> 7.00 CarD.itions 1.00(3> 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00(41 4.00 Smilax 15.00(3'20.00 Adiantum 1.00(3 1.25 Hardy ferns, Galax leaves 30(3> .25 Asparagus 50.00®75.CO „ HE'^DQUARTER^ j ULSTER** ' \: ^ YORK GIVE US A TRIAL. WE CAN PLEASE YOU. RoseSi Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. llfU C VACTIIIft Wholesale Com. ■■nil Ti IVndllllUf mission Florist, 481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In FlorlBts' Supplies & Wire Designs. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET, i^ ST. LOUIS, MO. couiplete line of Wire DfsigrnH. Woodroffe & Bernhelmer, Wholesale Florists 1604 LUDLOW STREET. •Phone 1-42^-A. PHILADELPHIA. ConglgnDQenta Solicited. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. I3TH AND FILBERT STREETS, ''°'??i'oT/£g594D. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicitsd. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Long Distance Phone Ml-26 D. Consignments ol Roses. Carnntions, Violets solieitetf. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, 17 S- nth St., Telephone 63-64, PHILADELPHIA. Orders by mall, telesraph or telephone will receive prompt attention. ConeltmmentB of fiood stock solicited. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... Large.. .G,.w^er^of„. Q^^ FlOWCrS Give us an order and we will please you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL. MO. Our Store. 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY. MO. |^~LONG DISTANCE 'PHONE AT EITHER PLAOB JOHN B. FERGUSON, Wholesale riorist, NO. 6 DIAMOND MARKET SQUARE, PITTSBURG, PA. Consignments of Koses, Carniitions and Violets Solicited. The Cincinnati Gut Flower Co., WHOLESALE FLORISTS. 416 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, 0. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to S.iipping Orders. I Have Room for a Tew More Regular Consignors of Good Roses. ^ ^ A. H. LANGJAHR^'-nrofcy. OVER 150 FLOWER STORES IN BROOKLYN. MONEY SURE. TEN YEARS EBTABLIBHED. igoo. The American Florist. 419 TOP GRADE Carnations BEAUTIES, BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS. I^ily- of -tlxe ATet-lley. 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. JOHN I. RAYNOR, Telephone No. 1998 Madison Square. YOUNG & NUGENT, WHOLESALE FLORISTS 4i West 28th Street, NEW YORK. SUPERB ORCHIDS, VIOLETS and VALLEY. Choice ROSES and CARNATIONS, all leading varieties, also rare novelties Shippino a SPECiiLTT. «s*Price list on application. TELEPHONE 20eS MADISON SQUARE. Walter r. Sheridan, Wholesale Florist, Telephone 902 Kadison Square. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WILLIAM GHORMLEY, Wholesale Commission Florist, Tefepbone 2200 Madison Square. 57 W. 28lh. St., NEW YORK CITY. LIBERTY, BEAUTY AND OTHER CHOICE STOCK.... -BEjT IN THE COUNTRY.- JOHN YOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice out flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. Kew Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square. Price list on application. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of thia. It w .11 be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER, . ; . . 30 West 29th Street. ew Telephone No. 551 Msdlson Square. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34lh Streat, Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 399 Madison Sqnare. N.Y. CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cnt Flower Sales at 6 o'clock KveiT Alomlnfi: DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON. Secretary. MOORE, I1EKTZ & NASH, Wholesale Commission Florists, 119 and 121 W. 23d St.. NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 733— 18th. Choicest Stock Shipped on a Conunlsslon. Bose, Violet and Carnation Growers. Consign to 44 W. aath St.. KEW YOBK CITY. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. At rooms of N. Y. Cut Flower Co. Traendly & Sciienck NEW VORK CITY, 38 W. 28th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. New Telephone No. 798 ^^ 799 Madison Sq. Please mention the American Florist -when u-riling. Wbol^ale [lower/larK^ New York, Oct. 24. Roses, Beauty, select 15.00@25.0O medium 6.00@10.00 culls 2.00® 4.00 Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor .50® 2.00 select. 3.00® 6.00 Carnations SOdu 2.00 Lilv of the valley l.OOto 3.00 Caitleyas 15. OOto 30.00 Chrysanthemums 2.0n(a 6 00 fancy blooms. ...12. OOto 35. CO Smilax S.OOialO.OO Asparagus 25. OOw 35.00 Sprengerii, per doz. bun. .7.'i((il.00 Adiautum 50® .75 Violets 35® 75 Gardenias 10 OOm 12.00 MILLANG & CO. Commission Florists 48 West 29th St.p NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1301 Madison Square. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. A BUSINESS PROPOSITION. GROWERS and FLOWER BUYERS. Write for Terms and Quotations. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, Wholesale Commission Florist, 52 W. 29th street. NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 1738 Madison S,|uare. The New York Cut Flower Co. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 Wett 24th Street, Tdephona 733— 18th. NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attention Given to Shipping Ordart. GEORGE SALTrORD, ... Whole.rder Journal, to establish a pay- ing mail business without capital. R. & J. Fabquhah & Company will, on January 1, occupy the entire building at 6 and 7 South Market street, Boston, with store on the street floor. Among the promising novelties for next year are Mont Blanc sweet pea, Aquile- gia chrysantha, fl. pi., Arctotis grandis, Lathyrus latifolius Pink Beauty, Del- phinium Blue Butterfly and Eschscholtzia Californica caniculata rosea. Visited Chicago: Albert McCullough, of J. M. McCuUough's Sons, Cincinnati, O.; L. L. May, St. Paul; Mrs. S. Y. Haines, Minneapolis; Arthur Luck, of the Iowa Seed Co., DesMoines, on his wedding trip; Alfred J. Brown and wile. Grand Rapids, Mich. The Samuel Wilson Co., seedsmen, Mechanicsville, Bucks county. Pa., were discharged as voluntary bankrupts on October 22. This firm succeeded the late Samuel Wilson, who died several years ago. He carried on a mail seed business ot considerable magnitude for many years. Sidney, O.— B. P. Wagner is erecting three greenhouses here, 22x75. Mr. Wagner is identified with the Wagner Manufacturing Company. Saginaw, Mich.— The business of William Roethka has been incorporated with $25,000 capital stock by F. W., Bertha, C. L. and O. T. Roethka and Mrs E. Grauses, all of Saginaw. Montreal, Can —The Montreal Gar- deners' and Florists' Club has postponed its chrysanthemum show for one week, to November 12, 13 and 14-, because of the lateness of exhibits in general. FOR Automatic Machines FOR PUTTING UP SEEDS ADDRESS THE BROWN BAG-FILLING MACHINE GO. FITCHBURG, MASS. "A trial ot the machines will convince any rea- sonable party that it pays to use them." E. M. Lyman A Son. Springfield, Mass. Wanted, Prices on the Following : 2.1 .size Hyiiciuths: 150 Paix dn Europe, 160 Grand Maitre. l.W Lord Macanlay, 100 King of thi' IJluBB. Tulips: 2000 La Candeur, 1000 La Reine, 100 Yellow Piini'e, loO \eniiilion Brillianl. 250 Von Sion. dbl. nose; 250 Murillo; 50 Deutzias for 6-in. pots, Holland i.'ro\vn; 50 Spir;i-as, first size, stonk to be of Al quality in their respective sizes. S2VHTHt vV SOIV, CLEVELAND, O. grasjgszzasgzasgasaasi^ssssiss^ SEVERAL very large .shipments of JAPAN LONG I PLORUM have arrived in very bad condition— more than half of the bulbs having been lost by heating. This large loss will ma'^e a soarcity in this article, and probably many deah-rs will be unable to fill their orders in full. Jf vou do not succeed in :;etting your full supplies, we have still to offer a fine lot of BERMUDA-GROWN LONGIFLORUM These Bulbs are in splendid sliiipe. \V' to the case. r-an supply tlif^m at $14 PER CASE; 350 Bulbs We also have a Jiiu' stock of LILIUM HARRISII 7-9 inr:h size is generally scarce, but we have a verj' fine stock of this size still on hand — a 5 lot of bulbs that were left in the ground and dug late, and in consequence they are in grand 6 shape. Bulbs are plump, bright and clean, and as fine a lot of Harrisii as anyone would want p* to handle. We can supply thesp, as long as unsold, 'as follows: S 5-7's, 400 bulbs to the case, only $36 per case. 7-9's, 200 bulbs to the case, only $18 per case. ^ Order at once before we are sold out. ^ We also offer a very fine stock of g WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS Estraquality bulbs, 12-15 rt]u., in rase Inls, 21 00 bulbs to the case, $16.00 per 1000. Paper White Narcissus Grandiflora Case lots, about 1300 bulbs tu the case, $7.50 per 1000. 5% discount from above-named prices wlien casli Is remitted witli order. ...SPECIAL BULB OFFER... FRENCH WHITE BOMAN HTACINTHS— 12-15 cent, at 11.75 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. DOUBIiE VON SION NABCISSUS— Large Double Nosed Bulbs at J1.75 per 100; tl6.50 per 1000. FAFEB WHITE G-BAND. NABCISSUS— 75 cts. per 100: $6.75 per 1000. FBEESIA BEFBACTA ALBA— 50 cts. per 100; $4.00 per 1000. CHINESE SACBED IiII,IES— Per basket (30 bulbs), $1. '50; per mat (120 bulbs). $5.50. 217 and 219 Market Street. FHIIiADELFHIA, FA. JOHNSON & STOKES, Seedsmen, BULBS! BULBS! BULBS! J White Romans, 12-15, at $1 63 per 100. Doub e Nosed Von Sion (large) $2.00 per 100. Paper Whites, large size, @ jSl.OO per 100. Harrisii, 5- 7, at $5 00 per 100; 7-9 at $10.00. Lilium Longiflorum, large flowering, 7-9, at $7.00 per 100. Special prices on Dutch Hyacinths and Tulips. . THE VAIL SEED CO., Indianapolis, ind. FRESH FERN SPORES.^ WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra lar^e package of fresh Spores, sufflolent for 3000 planti, with full cultural directions, postpaid for $1.00. EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HiLLS, N. J. Wc have a surplus oY WHO H CALLA BULBS of about J -in. diameter, all bloomers, . $4.00 per J 00. A bargain. Sample free. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 84 Randolph St CHICAGO. ESTA8LISHED 1802 TtlORBURN'S SEEDS BULBS NOW READY LILIUM LONGIFLORUM Japan. 100 1000 5 to 7-inihes $2.00 $18 00 6 to 8 " 3 00 27.00 GRASS SEEDS. Kentucky lilue. Orchard, Timothy, Red Tup, 710 9 '■ ... 4.60 40.00 9 to 10 " 90.00 Meadow Fescue, Perennial and Italian Kye Grass, Tall Meadow Oat, Johnson, Hermuda, Creeping Bent, Wood Meadow and other Domestic and Imported varieties. CLOVERS— R<--d, Sah- ling. Alfalfa, Crimson. White, Alsike, Japan, etc. WOOD. STUBBS & CO'.S "EVERGREEN" and "SHADY GREEN*' Lawn Grasses are giving the best satis- faction everywhere. Put up in packages and bulk. Special low prices to the trade. OIMIOIV SXiXS YeUow and Potato LILIUM HARRISII. 7to9-inch.. 8.00 75.00 Dutch Hyacinths, Narcissus, Tulips, &c. J.MTHORBURN&CO. (LaU o( IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW VORI WOOD, STUBBS & CO.. The Largest and Best Collection of Seeds in Ky., LOUISVILLE, KY. PALM SPED, KENTIA BEI.UOKEANA. U/HFDF are you uoing to f Our stock is Tf ■■l.ni. buy your Holly • ready for ship- meut. Sample 10 pound box, tl- Send for it. lis strictly ane. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Ever- green, Ala. P. S. We also sell some Wild Smilax- Fresh importation, iust arrived in prime con- dition; 1000 at J4.00 per 1000; 5000 at $3.75 per 1000; 10,000 at $3.50 per 1000. JACKSON & PERKINS CO.. Krr'S;. rgoo. The American Florist. 421 KENNICOTT BROS. CO., Wholesale Commission Florists. WRITE FOR OUR PRICES ON WIRE WORK, YOU CAN'T DUPLICATE THEM ANYWHERE. Chrysanthemums. Am. Beauty, Fancy, Medium, Common, 52.50 to 1.25 to .50 to per dozen, per dozen, per dozen. to $25 per 100. Cut flower Price List Violets. 60c to $1 per 100. Per 100 Beauties, long $20.00 to $25 00 medium.... 10 00 to 15 00 short 6.00 to 8 00 Brides, Maids 2.00 to 4.00 Perles and Meteors 2.00 to 4.00 Carnations 1.00 to 150 Violets 60 to 1.00 Valley 4 00 Adiantum 50 to .75 Common Ferns per 1000, 2 00 Smilax per doz , $1.25 to 1 75 Asparagus " 6 00 Leucothoe Sprays 75 1.00 Galax, Green $1.00 per 1000 Valley, Roses , per IOC. $2 to $4 per loo. Carnations, $1 to $2 per loo. PLENTY OF CHEAP STOCK IF WANTED; NAME YOUR PRICE. FLORISTS' ORCHIDS The Finest and Largest Stock in the world. CjllinFD ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and O/lllULK BRUGES, BELGIUM. Send for List of Commercial Varieties. A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St.. N. Y. Jardinere Ferns, ELEGANT STOCK, 83.00 a Hundred - - 885 00 a Thousand Roses for the South, Tarieties most adapted for southern planting. Just the thing you want. Stock Al. Write for prices. J. B. HEISS, The Exotic Nurseries, DATTON, OHIO. Orchids! #~ We have always on hand a very large Jind fine stock of established and unestablished Orchids. A number of varieties now in sheath and spike. Correspondnnce solicited. LAGER & HURRELL, »*'"""• ^- ■■■ Orchid Qrowars and Importers. Ferns in Variety pe.,„o 2S-i-inch pots $3.00 Cryptomeria Japonica Japan Cedar, 2^-in 5.U0 Cyperus Alternilolius, Umbrella Plant, 2-inch. 2.00 " 3-inch. 3 00 " " 4-inoh. h.OO Grevillea Robusia, Silk Oak, 4-inch 7.00 LOW EXPRESS RATES. J. S. BLOOM. RlEGELSVILLE. PA. BOSTON FERN. 7 and 8-in. pans J12 and il5 per doz. GERANIUMS, S. A. Nutt and others, 3-in.,$4 per 100. NEP. CORDATACOMPACTA, 3-in.,$5.00 per 100; 6- in., 120.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2y,-in., «5 per 100, $40 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, 2M-inuh, M.OO per 100; 130.00 per 1000. SMILAX, transplanted, heavy, 50c per 100, Cash Plxabz, Car! Hagenburger, W. mentor Ohio. Always SELL \A^ELL AT GOOD PRICES FOR EASTER AND DECORATION DAY. ♦ PLANT NOW. ♦ ===Japafl=== Lilium Longiflorum. WE UA\'E A LAKGK STOCK OF UNUSUALLY FINE BULBS IN THE FOLLWIN'G SIZES: 6 to 8-inoh; 7 to 9-inch; 9 to 10-inch. Tell us how many you can use and we will quote low prices. ♦ Surplus Bulbs, Tulips, Narcissus, etc., at a barg^ain. List mailed on application. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAQO: 84-86 Kandolph 3t. NEW YORK: 14 Barclay St. 422 The American Florist. Oct. 27, The i^uRSERY Tr^eib. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Theo. J. Smitb, Pres.; N. W. Hale, Vice-Pres.: George C. Seageb, Rochester, N. Y., Seo'y. The Crothers peach, a late freestone variety, has given very LTOod results this year. Many nurserymen say that fall ship- ments v^ere never so heavy as they are this season. The Jewell Nursery Co., Lake City, Minn., has bejiun fall deliveries which are reported to be the heaviest in their history. loHN B. Harris, of Champaign, 111., has sold his twenty- acre nursery tract to E. S. Swigart, who will divide it into building lots. Jonathan apples, grown in the north- west and shipped in boxes to the eastern markets, are selling at an excellent price vrhere the growers have been careful to pack none but perfect fruits. An cTcellent prospect for fall trade is what Thos. Meehan & Sons, the nursery- men of Germantown, Pa., report. The rapidly increasing business of this firm has made necessary a handsome two- story addition to their offices. About Tree Seeds. During the last twelve years the U. S. Department of Agriculture has received from farmers and other landowners a very large number of letters asking how to procure tree seeds and how to raise seedlings. For the purpose of supplying the desired information to farmers and all others interested in tree planting, the Department has prepared, and has now in press. Bulletin No. 29, Division of For- estry, entitled "'The Forest Nursery: Col- lection of Tree Seeds and Propagation of Seedlings." The bulletin was prepared by Geo. B. Sudworth, Dendrologist ot the Division of Forestry, and in endeav- oring to give this information one point has been kept prominently in view, to lead the propagator to produce plant material which will succeed best under inexperienced management. The number of plants to be grown on the allotted space of seed bed and nursery has, there- fore, been sacrificed to what is believed to be a more important consideration, the production of vigorous plants. The treatment of the various subjects considered is based upon a long experi- ence in collecting and storing large quan- tities of tree seeds and theirpropagation, upon a careful study of the practices of professional nurserymen, and on an extensive study of tree seedlings in the wild state. The farmer or other landowner who contemplates planting forest trees must provide his stock either by raising it or buying it. To the average farmer the cost of this material, however small, is likely to be an important consideration, and it is always desirable, and often indispensable, to reduce the cost of forest planting as much as possible; therefore the farmer should collect seeds and raise seedlings himself. The bulletin gives the regions of seed supply, a list of market prices for tree seeds, names the seeds desirable to collect, when and how to collect them, the man- ner of storing and the means used for testing their vitality. The propagation of tree seeds is similar to that of garden seeds and there is prac- tically no diflerence in the care and soil necessary for the best results from either class of seeds. Given a moderately rich, gravelly, or sandy, porous, moist soil, within the proper range of temperature, any tree can be propagated from the seed and made to live for a longer or shorter time. Natural seeding is too often uncertain, because the necessary conditions for ger- mination are perfect only by chance, and where the farmer's purpose is to produce useful timber without loss of time nat- ural seeding is not to be depended on. Direct planting of sufficiently advanced nursery stock has the advantage over natural seeding of establishing more quickly and with greater certainty only such timber trees as are wanted. The bulletin shows that planting tree seed with cultivated crops, or sowing broadcast on prepared and unpreparecf land is uncertain, giving less uniform results than planting nursery-grown seedlings; that seed bed culture requires the least labor and produces the most and best stock; that the seed bed should be located on a well-drained site, and that a deep, sandy loam soil is preferable. Propagating trees from cuttings, win- tering and transplanting seedlings, care of nursery stock and use of wild seed- lings are other matters which receive attention. The bulletin will contain a list of useful timber trees to plant, and will be illus- trated with five plates and eleven text figures. Milwaukee. The Reitz Floral Company has just completed a very convenient and attract- ive conservatory adjoining the Yliet street store. It is 2(1x50, of a good height and heated by hot water. Adam Zender, of Chicago, has visited his friends and business interests here. He reports Liberty rose in his localitv to be suffering from black spot. C. B. W. THERE'S MONEY To be Made at CLCARY'S 60 Vesey Street, NEW YORK. The Growers' Clearing House and 7 he Dealers' Golden Opportunity. PLANT AUCTIONS EVERY THURSDAY and FRIDAY, 11 A. M. Bronze Galax Leaves $1,25 per 1000, a'Si;-"-"- Try a sample FIFTY Tor fn cents in stamps, delivered FREE. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, P. C. FOR THANKSGIVING DAY A rate of one fare and a third for the round { trip has been authorized to points within 150 miles, on theNickel Plite Road, Chicago Passenger Station. VanBuren St. and Pacific Ave , on the Loop. City Ticket Office ill Adams St. 3S nVDRANGCAS Magnificent Strong Stock, with 4 to 7 Crowns; Otaksa, Red Branched, Thos. Hogg, PRICE $10 per 100; $85 per 1000. Send for our wholesale price-list of Roses, Cle- matises. Shrubs, Trees, etc., etc. Our representative, MR. J. AUSTIN SHAW, is uow in New England, and we should be pleased to have him call upon prospective purchasers of any stock in our line. Newark, , New York Hedge Plants 1 HEHLOCK SPRUCE Everarcen norway spruce ^ \ AMERICAN ARBOKVITAES ( CALIFORNIA PRIVET noriHiiniic ' OSAQE ORANGE uetiauuus i berberis thunbergii \ ALTtlEAS, Etc. Various Sizes at Popular Prices. THE WM. n. MOON CO., ^a"."?"""' Vrrnsifi. PC i '^ ™'''^^ f''"™ Philadelphia, .NURSEI ES.Jgjijjjjij.j jjQjjj jjg^^, York. Philadei ■ diA Office, 702 Stephen Girard Bldg. Southern Wild Smilax $2.00 per 60 pound Case. $1.25 per 30 pound Case. Discount to wholesu'e dealers. Ciises lined with a fine quality linius paper to protect from heat or dirt. Thoroughly packed with Extra Selected stock, and weighs 60 and 30 pounds, but are shipped at 50 and -'5 pounds. Express Rates -5 per cent less tnan merchandise rate. Telegraphic orders given prompt attention. Address R. A. LEE, Evergreen, Ala. TEBM-*: Cash wiih order. C. O. D. or check on ecelpt of KOOdB. 'ifLVINGA VAR. VINES Per 100 First size, from 4 to 6 long vines to plant $4.00 Large size, " 7 to 10 " " 6.00 TERMS CASH OR C. O. D. WM. A. CLARK & SON, No. 59 State St., WATERTOWN. N. Y. PANSIES 'i^r Highest standard plants, finest mixed, 60 cts. per 100 by mail; $4.00 per 1000 by express. Seed, $1.00 packa;;.'; $5.00 per ounce. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, i he^mest Pannlea, Lock Box 254. 80UTHP0RT. CONN. PALMS^OSTONS Walter Retzer & Co., """^•fg.^iJgmTe"^.""*^^- CHICAGO, ILL. Large Elms. O R Bn* 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 esoellent roots and balls ot earth. Send for price list. MORRISVILLE, (Bucks Co.), PA. SAMUEL C. MOON, Grape Vines rHscrlpiive and Price IJst freo. Cnrrants, Gooseberries :ind other Small Fruit Plants. Extraquality. Warranted true. T. S. HUBBARD CO., FREDONIA, N. Y, igoo. The American Florist. 423 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^ M\f'MUMS 40,000 Ai ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ : X ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ We are now marketing tlie cuts of some of the largest and best growers for this market. We have 40,000 blooms in sight, A I in every respect, and the supply will hold on until Christmas or later. We can handle any order; none too small and none too large; give us yours. Our own big range of glass is devoted exclusively to roses and we can at all times supply the best grades this mar- ket affords. Not only are our Beauties as good as the best, but our Brides, Maids and Meteors are a little better than most growers produce. We like to have buyers visit our rose houses at Bowmanville. We have adequate supplies of the best quality of Carna- tions, all varieties, standard and novelties. Give us your order. Every order, of whatever nature, shipped within two hours of receipt and billed at Chicago market rates. J. A. Budlong, PINK Viviand- Morel Mrs. Murdock. Maud Dean Mrs. Pcrrin. Nemesis. YELLOW Major Bonnaffon. Golden Wedding. Mrs. Whilldin. WHITE Fee du Champsaur. Mrs. Jerome Jones. W. H. Chadwick. Merry Christmas. Mrs. Robinson. Wanamaker. Mayflower. Canning. Ivory. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^ »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ CACTUS AND OTHER DAHLIAS FOR CATALOGUE COLLECTIONS.... WHOLESALE LIST ON APPLICATION. LOTHROP & HIGGINS, East Bridgewater, MASS. THE NICKEL PLATE ROAD will sell tickets within distances of iSOmiles, November 28th and 2yth, at rate of a fare and a third for the round trip, account of Thanksgiving day. Return limit November 30th. This road has three through daily trains to Ft. Wayne, Cleveland, Erie, Bufifalo, New York and Boston, carrying vestibuled sleeping cars and affording excellent dining car service, individual club meals being served, rarging in price, from 35 cents to ll.CO. Write John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 111 Adams St,, Chicago, for reser- vation of sleeping car accommodations. Chicago Passenger Siation Van Buren St. and Pacific Ave,, on the elevated Loop, City Ticket Office 111 Adams St, 39, STRONG FIELD - GROWN ROSES. Am, Bcautv. La France $20,00 per 100 Brides, Maids 10. OU I'erlcs 12.00 These plants will fill 6 to 8-inoh pots; were for- merly grown on benclies. Strong field-grown Kaiserins, for 6-inch pots, 112,00 per 100. cash With Okder. A. WALDBART. Hamillon Av. & Norton PI., St. Louis. A Tremendous Gut in Prices. Wonderful liargains in Hardy Herbaceous riants. A chauce of a hfetniie to secure heavy, undivided stoi-k at prices that del'y ccm petition. Owing To being considerably overstockfd we timke this special olfer for a short time only. Plants are well-grown, large, true to ntirae, and shipped just as they come from the ground without dividing. Achillea Filipi'udulina 3V4iD. pots Delphinium Azureana. rich blue; Helianthus Soleil d'Or, 3^in. pots The Pearl. 3!>i-in. pots field-grown Heliopsis Pitcherianus. field-gr. Agros'.emmaCoronari'<.3!4-in.pts. Uelphinum Sinensis Album, white; Ibens Gibraltarica, field-grohn Anemone JapomcaKubra. 314 Aly&sum Sasatile Corapacta, field- grown Artemisia, Wormwood, field-gr. Asiilbe -Taponica, ni^-ip. pota Arabis Alpina, 3V4-in. pots Aster Alpinus. 3^2 in. pots Nov;i' Angli;i', 3l2-in- pots Grandifiora, 314-in. pots field-grown Delphinum Elatum field-grown Dicenira Spectabilis. field-grown Dianthus Barbatus, field-grown Digitalis Monstro3«. field-grown Kulalia Japonica, Zy^-'vu. pots ' ■" variegated, 3'j-iu. Zebrina, 3'4-in. pots Pyraraidalis Hybrids, 3!4-in. '* Gracillima, 3 " Ptarmicoides, av4-in. pots P^uphorbia Corollata, 3Vi Anthemis Kelwayii, V-/i-\\\. pots Arundo Donas, variegated, S'/^-in, Aquilegia Vulgaris, dbl. mixed; field-grown Aquilegia Vulgaris, dbl. white, fie Id -grown Aquilegia Chrysantha, field-grown Funkiu Coerulea, Sv^in. pots " Sieboldii, var'd , S^^-in. Subcordata Grandifiora, field-grown Lavendula Vera, field-grown Lychnis - ihalcedonica, field-gr. A'iscaria Splendeiis, 3^-in. mpervirens, field-grown Hybridum, Primula Varis Elatior, 3(4-in.pots .laponica, SVj-in. pots Myosotis Palustris, 3V^-in. pots Phlox Decussata, 12 fine sorts, 3 '..-in. pots Phlox Subulata Rosea. 3'. .-in. pots " Subulata Alba, 3^-in. pots Platycodnn Grandiflorum. blue; pots 3'. .-in. pois pots Platycodon Grandillorum, white, V2-in- pots Platvcodon Mariesii, mixed; 3i4- in pots Pyrethrum Roseum, lield-grown Pentstemon. assorted; lield-grown Matricaria, double white; 3Si-in. Japanese Iris, mixed, including twehe varieties (Kaothera Krazerii. S'j-in. pots Rosea, 3^-iQ. pots Rudbeckia. Golden Glow. fid. grn. Newmanii 3i4-ia- Latifolia. field-grown riana. mived; field-grown rritoraa Grandillora, S'.j-in- pots Monarda Didyma, field- 2rown Iris, Siberian, field-grown Coerulea, tield grown Lobelia Cardinalis, 3!4-in. pots Clir» santhemums, hardy. 4 colors; Linum Perenne, S'^-in. pots field grown Latliyrus, red and white: 3Vi-in. Caryopteris Mastacanthus. blue: Gypsophila Paniculata. field-gr. S^-in. pots German Iris, assorted; 3i.j-in. pots Coreopsis Lanceolata, 3V4-iQ-pots Gaillardia Grandifiora; 3'. .-in. pots Scabiosa Caucasica. field-grown Clematis Davi'Hiana, 3V4-in. pots Geum Atrosan^ineura. fieid-growu Salvia Prat-msis. field-grown Campanula Pyramidalis, blue; Hemerocallis Flava, str.. field-gr. Sta'ice Armaria. 3'^-in. pots fit-ld-grown " Sieboldii. field-gr. Campanula I'yiamidalis, white; Hardy Pinks, five splendid vars., ^'al field-grown 3^-in. poi,s Chrysanthemum t'liginosum.f Id- Hibiscus, Crimson Eye, 3' ^.-in. grown Helianthus Multiflorus Pie n us, Delphinium Formosum, bine: fid- 312-in- Pots grown S3 00 PER 100. Prices are for Cash with Order. EDWARD B. JACKSON, stamford, conn. Xmas Specialties. Baby Primrose, L"4-incD, I'J.UO per lOOi SVi-inoh, $4,00 per 100, Browallia Gigantea, 2,',4-iii., t3 per 100; rooted oiUtings, Jl,60 per 100 Plants ere AI. and your money back if not satisfactory. CASH, PLEASE, HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. Please mention Che A inerican Florist when wtiling Please mention the A meyican Florist when writing. Carnation Plants. Fine field-grown plants: Flora Hill, Scott, Lizzie McGowan, Evanaton, Albertini, Firefly, $3.50 per 100. PLUMOSUS, fine 3-in. stock, $5.00 per 100. < .\«H WITH AI.L ORDEHS, PLEASE. VAN WERT GREENHOUSES, Van Wert 0. 424 The American Florist. Oct. 2J^ Our pasTiMES. AQnouncementB of coming contests or other eventi of interest to our bowling, 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. ; Eobt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Ohicago, 111. At Chicago. The Florists' Bowling Club re-elected P. J. Hauswirth president at the last meeting J. S. Wilson is vice-president, George Asmus, secretary and treasurer, and E. F. Winterson, captain. Follow- ing the election some straggling games were rolled, Hauswirth making high score, 173. At Flatbush. And still the new alleys keep the boys a-guessing. Riley alone seems to have got a line on them and even he is not at all sure as to what is going to happen. Last Thursday the scores were as follows: Player 1st 2d 3d 4th Av Klley 171 141 165 149 157 E. Dailledouze 123 129 157 163 143 A. Zeller 109 170 138 128 136 H. Dailledouze lOO 115 142 131 12' Wooker 117 124 137 110 122 P. Dailledouze 98 126 148 113 121 Sohmutz 91 104 131 137 110 C. Zeller 95 93 97 93 95 At Philadelphia. There was a warm contest on the club alleys last Tuesday night, when the florists defeated the strong Century team by twenty-two pins in a three game match. The first game the florists won by nine pins, making 946 to "J37 for the Centurys. The second game was even closer, the florists losing by two pins, 920 to 922. AH was excitement for the last game, as each had an almost equal chance of winning. A spurt by the Centurys, even in the last game, would have won, but they were not equal to it, the florists taking the game and the match. The score follows: FlorLsLs 1st 2d 3rJ Tl Moss 148 1B7 178 493 Connor 161 1.21 135 420 Allen 169 173 153 486 WfStcott 144 160 141 445 .lohnson 155 136 164 455 Moore : 179 160 151 490 Totals 946 920 922 2768 Ci'Utury 937 0;2 9u7 2766 K. At Utica. The following is the score made October 15: Player 1st 2d 3d Av F.Mathews 123 139 160 142 Wilcox 137 121 143 133 PfeifffT 103 128 140 124 Hildebrand 98 133 120 116 Baker 101 130 103 111 Hill 109 91 118 107 Crowe 128 102 84 105 Spencer 85 101 124 103 Wm. Mathews 76 92 110 93 Robert Bard, of Syracuse, came down to see how the boys were doing on the alleys and in honor of his presence Octo- ber 22 the alleys were very nicely decorated with Peter Crowe's fern, named after Mr. Bard, and we had on hand a few of Bard's patent nozzles to remind him that we had not forgotten our friend "Bobbie." The evening passed very pleasantly; following is the score: Player Ist 2d 3d Av Baker 130 141 147 189 Rowlands 162 145 107 138 Soencer 144 145 110 133 Kaufer 128 134 129 130 Wilcox 117 133 116 122 Day 112 120 147 120 Bard 98 133 116 116 Wm. Mathews 9'i 126 114 110 Steff 99 120 IU3 107 Hildebrand 87 83 125 100 Crowe 79 93 124 99 Tomey 87 104 95 McLean 74 83 81 79 Quis. ^1>'^nCARNATI0NS GEN. GOMEZ. MRS. BRADT and GLACJIER, stroiis stock, $6.00 per 100. PINGREE and ARGYLE, J4.00 p.T lOO. ASPARAGUS ( 5"!°°t $3.00perlOO JtORCUOFmi < ^"'Hh 4.00 per 100 SPHENGEHII ^ 3V4-inch 6.00 per 100 Strong stock. ( 4-inch 10.00 per 100 F. DORNER & SONS CO., LA FAYETTE. INO. CARNATION PLANTS. WHITE CLOUD $4.00 per 100 MRS. BRADT 5.00 FLORA HIuLand EVANSTON.... 4.00 GOLD NUGGET 4.00 SCOTT, PORTIA and VICTOR 3.00 ROSE PLANTS. METEORS, 3- inch pots $1.60 per 100 BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, 3-in. pots 2.00 Special price to close out. Strictly first-class and in fine shape. A. G. PRINCE & CO . 76 & 78 Wabash Av., Chicago CARNATION PUNTS Ready to book your orders for Rooted Cuttings of all the leading varieties, for spring delivery. Let me quote you prices before placing your orders. U/m Mlirnhu Wholesale Carna ion Grower. fVllli lllUI|Jliyi Sta. F. CINCINNAII, OHIO. Mayor Pingree Carnations 1 have 1000 strong healthy plants of this fine yellow variety. Will close them out at J3.00 per 100, or |25.CO for the 1000. W. W. COLES. KOKOMO, IND. CRYPiOMERIA JAPONICA (.Japan Cedar). Vou can't afford to be without it. Strong plants, from 2-inoh pots, $5.00 per 100; 20 for 11.00. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, 2-inch, $2.50 per 100. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. E. I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown, Pa. McKellar h Winterson WHOLESALE DEALERS IN === EVERYTHING FOR FLORISTS=== "We originate." "Others imitate." IMITATION is the most sincere flattery. Florists' Auctioneers. CIT riOWERS AND PLANTS. Per 100 Beauties, long $20.00 to t25, 00 medium 10.00 to 15.00 short 6.00 to 8.0U Brides, Maids 3.00 to 4.00 Perles and Meteors 3.00 to 4 00 Carnations l.OOto 1.60 Valley 4. 00 Lilies 12.00to 16.00 Adiantum .75 'Mums, select per doz , 2.50 to 3.00 ordinary ", l.OOto 1.50 Cattleyas, select "' 5.00 to 6.00 Common Ferns per 1000, 1.50 Smilax per doz., $1.25 to 1.60 Asparagus •• 5.00to 6.00 Ivy per 100, ..w Leucothoe Sprays •• .75 Galax, Green per 1000, 1..50 XMAS GOODS-ALL KINDS. We are booking orders on all the following goods for December delivery. We guarantee our prices as low as any reputable house: Select Delaware Holly per case. % 4.50 " 5cases, 20.00 Bou;, 2\i-\n. atS^c. ALSO 1000 FIELD-GROWN ROSES. 3 ft. high and strong. Brides, Maids and Meteors. La France and Kaiserin, 8 cts. Rc^ady Nov. 10. JOY & SON, NASHVILLE. TENN. IflAI ETC Large, field-grown clumps of Cali- ■ lULh I O foruia, 8 to 15 inches across, grand stock, $3.00 per 100. Also 250 plants of Campbell, field-grown, in prime order, $4 per 100, to close out. ALBERT H. BROWN. Westboro. Mass. PRIMROSES. Per 100 Chinese, single mxd. large flowering fringed, $1 25 Obcenica GRANDIFLORA and ROSEA 3.00 ASPARAGUS Sprengerii, 2-inch pots 2.50 *' Pluinosus, 3-inch pots 3.50 Pansy Plants, large flowering, ready Novem- ber 15 1000, $2.. 50 .50 CASH PLEASE. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0. Please mention theAmeiican Florisi when writing. 428 The American Florist. Oct. 27, New Orleans. THE STATE OF TRADE. — SUCCESS WITH CHRYSANTHEMUMS AS YET UNCERTAIN. —DOINGS OP THE SOCIETY. — VARIOUS NOTES. Our summer has been quite pleasant, with no excess of heat and enough rain to give us a good supply of flowers dur- ing the whole season. Still, the chrysan- themums seem to be behind this year. Their main value is tor our Decoration day, the first of November. Planting the early kinds is very uncertain, as we grow them outside and late warm weather and rain will very likely injure the flow- ers. The late kinds, or even the mid- season ones come generally too late. We are not able to say yet how they will turn out this year. So far Glorv of Pacific seems to be in good time. Kate Brown also shows good buds, in good shape to be open in proper time. It has been decided to have an informal chrysanthemum exhibit at our next soci- ety' meeting, the third Thursday of November. At our last meeting we had as a visitor Roy McGrf gor, of McGregor Bros., Springfield, O. We had the pleas- ure of hearing from that gentleman the modus operandi of rose propagation as worked in Springfield. Many of us could not see any reason why ive could not do the same thing here, but others have the firm idea that our climate is entirely against the successful propagation of roses by cuttings, at least on a large scale. A committee of three has been appointed to devise the best way to send either money or stock to whoever is left of the Galveston florists. Every member of our society seems to be ready to con- tribute his share to the sufierers. M. M. L. =AZALEAS ^^ Received 30,000 in the best New YoA market varieties, sizes as follows: Per doz. Per 100 Per ICOO 8 to 10 13.50 $27.50 $350.00 9 toll 4.f0 30.00 285.00 10 to 12 4.50 35.00 325.00 12 to 14., 6.00 42.50 4O0 00 14 to 16 7.50 55.00 525 00 16 to 18 12.00 00.00 S Large plants. $1.25, $1.50, $2 and $3 each. 5 Also Large Consignment o( Palms. Write S for sizes and prices. § Cold Storage Valley. Haraburp: Pips, case 5 lots of 1000, $13.50. £ Send for our special price list of Bulbs S BOBBINK & ATKINS, rj"."'"^"' I ASPARAGUS Sprengerii and Plumosus Nanus Extra strong stock from 2V2-in. pots, $5 per 100, $40 per 1000. (Ready for 3-incli.) JACKSON & PERKINS CO., KlHoV Please mention the American Florist -when writing. Large llowering Giant, re.adv for planting now, 50c per 100 by mail, $3.00 per 1000 by express. In lots of 3000 or over, $3.50 per 1000. CINERARIAS. Fine dwarf Hybrids in splendid mixture, $3.00 per 100, from 2V'2-inch pots. B. F"I«"VEI«, '^ekXBtr-vi.et., 111. ilT??°nN( BOSTON FERNS 2V4, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7-inch pots, now ready tor shipment. Some very flne plants of Asparagus Plumosus Nanus out of 3V4-inch pots. A few thousand mixed Roses on hand for planting. Write tor prices GEO. A. KUHL, PEKIN, ILL. regggggggggggggegSSggSggd Latania... Borbonica EXTRA FINE STOCK. Grown cold and not drawn up or pushed wi(h fertilizers. . 7 INCH--9 LEAVES, $12.C0 per dozen; 25 for |22.00. 6 INCH--7 LEAVES, $8.00 per dozen; 25 for|l5.00. 5 INCn--6 LEAVES, $5.00 per dozen; 25 for $9.00. This stock must be sold at once. We are crowded for room. ....CASH, PLEASE.... CRITCH ELL'S, CIITCIiriTATI, O. CALADIUMS Fancy leaved, 40 named sorts. Per 100 Per 1000 Dry bulbs, 1^4 to 2!4-in $10.00 $90.00 Dry bulbs, 1 to i;.j-in 8 00 70.00 Per 100 ORANGES, Best sorts, grafted on Citrus tritoliata, beautiful plants, bushy, 15 to 18-in $30.00 PHCENIX CANARIENSIS & TENUIS, Very stocky, 3-4 characterized leaves, 15-18-in 15.00 4-5 " " 20-24 " 25.00 5-6 " " 24-30 " 40.00 PH(ENIX RECLINATA, 3-4 characterized leaves, 15-18-in., very stocky 25.00 LATANIA, 4-5 characterized leaves, 18-20- in 25.00 BIOTA AUREA NANA, Best dwartUiota. 12-15-in 13.00 Not less than 50 at above rates. Send for Price Lists. P. J. BERCKMANS CO., Augusta, 6a. 5000 VINCA MAJOR VARIEGATA Field-grown, long tops, $6.00 per 100; 500 for $35.00. Extra flne California Violets, clumps, $3.00 per 100; L. H. Campbell, $.5.00 per 100; Blue and Crimson Spir;ea, field stock, $6.00 per 100; 2!4- in.. $i.00 per 100. H)drang°a Grandiflora and other Shrubs and Vines, also 5O.OOO CANNAS. What do you want. l'.\^u Plkase. BENJ. CONNELL. Florist, West Grove, Pa. PANSIES Only 50,000 nice plants now on hand. These are grown rrora the best seed m the world, and sure to please you. 50c per 100: $3 per 1000. S. T. DANLEY, Macomb, III. Smilax Plants. To make room, extra strong, from 3-in. pots, $1.25 per 100. From V/i-m. pots, 75c per 100. VINCA MAJOR VARIEGATA. strong fleld-grown clumos, s to 13 vines, 3 to 4 feet long, $4.00 jier 100. c Ase. H. DANN & SON, Wesineid. N. J. MAPLESHADE GLADIOLI. SEND FOR CIRCULAR. WILBUR A. CHRISTY, Kinsman, O. 100 1000 Pansy Plants, 10 leaves % 5.00 Geraniums, choice mixed, 2"/i-in $1.50 12.50 Chinese Primroses, u^ixed, 2Vi-in 1.50 12.£0 Hardy Grass Pinks, (--■lumps) 1.50 1250 Ite^onias, II o wer- inti. mixed.2'.-in. 1.50 12.50 Calla Hulbs, medi- um sized .5.00 40.00 Sedum variegatum, { Border Plant). . . . 2.00 15.00 Rose Geraniums, 314-in 1.50 12.50 R C. Carnation Morninfr Glory, It. pink 5.00 40.00 Pansy Seed, Giant l-Mowering mixed, per oz,. $1.00. Hardy Ferns, mixed, 4-in., v-er UO, $5.00; per 1000, S4U.00. 5 Plants at 100 rates; 250 at 1000 rates. Cash pLf:ASE. The Morris Floral Co., Morris, 111. BIG CUT To make room for 25 000 GERANIUM CUTTINGS which must be potted in ten days: ROSES. Brides and Bridesmaids, extra strong. 12 to 14 inches high; Perle, 3!4-inch, only $2.00 per 100, worth $4.00. 10.000 strong Field-Grown CARNATIONS, X X strong, full of buds, J3.00per 100. 10,000 standards, Wm. Scott. McGowan, Evi4ina, Armazindy, Gold Nugget, Victor, Nivea, $3.50 per lUO. Mrs. Bradt, nt $5.00. tOOO Bruanti GERANIUMS, strong 3 and 3';-inch, $1.50 per 100. Mnie. SallToi, strong 3^-in.. $1 50 per 100; strong 2-in., $1.00 per 100. AGERATUM Princess Paulini', rooted cuttings, 60c per 100. Louise Bonnett. latest novelty in white. $1.00 per 100 R. C. SALVIA SPLENDENS, $1 00 per 100 E. C. ALTERNANlHERA. 3 vars., dwarf, 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. very strong, 2!4-in. ready for 4-in., only $4.00 per 100. (.'ASH WITH Okdek. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III. 100,000 Vines AWPKLOPSIS (tDINQrF-FOLTA., X itrone, fleld-grown 2 and i years . Id, $5 per 100: HO per MOO. AMPKLOPSIS VKIl'CHIl, strong 2reara, fleld- grown. %i per 100; $45 per 1000. Strong, 'i years, from 4 Inch polB. I.s per 100. CI1.EM.4T1S PANICriLATA, strong, fleld- grown. 1 year, %/, 5li per 100; S?r, oer 'OOJ. 2 years. 16 per ItO; ltd per 1000. 3 years. IS per 1 0; $T6 per lOOO. CLEMATIS FLiAMMCLA, .X strong, 3 years, 16 perlOO. EUONYIHDS KADICA>fS VARIEGATA, strong 2 and 3 years, $ti per lOO; S50 per 10 0. IVV, ENGLISH, Btropg, 1 year, fleld-grown. 2 to S ft, %:: per KO; (40 per 1000. Strong, 1 year, from 4-m. pots, *S per 100; tTO per 1000. HONEYSUCKLE, HALL'S JAPAN, strong, J years, field-grown, 16 per lOD; f40 per 1000. -X strong, 3 years, fleld-grown, Va per 100; tSO per 1000 Samples sent on application. Address Mount Airy Nurseries,'^'w?ZeT Phila., Pa. Thaddeus n. TATE.S. Proprietor. BEGONIA GLGIREDE LORRAINE $3.50 per dozen, $17.50 per 100. BEGONIA Light Pink LORRAINE 50c each ,$5.00 per do-zen, $40.00 per 100. Plants of either of the above from 2H-in. pots, strong and healthy. See Convention Number for description of the last named newer variety. They will be the most popular plants for Christmas holiday gifts for years to come. Order Early From EDWIN LONSDALE, Wvntlmoor, (Near Pnila). Pa. |; Money Order Office, Sta. H. Philadelphia. N.B. We have not changed our location, but the, P. O authorities have changed our P. O. facllltlea.^ IN BEST ....VARIETIES SPECIALTIES ROSES, from S-lnch pota. CAKNATIONS, tor au dellTerr. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. PtIomIow. BendforUit. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKILL. N.Y. igoo. The American Florist. 429 WIDE AWAKE EEORISTS KKIiKT, PLANTS r Before cold weather, thereby taking advan- tage of low freight rates and the follow- ing very reasonable quotations for well- grown, stron g, healthy Palms, Ferns and Dec- orative Plants. Our stock is still complete and we can make shipments at once. We ^ offer these plants in , comparison with the stock and prices of other growers. The Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 4- inch, is particularly good value at the price quoted. Kentias==Latanias Varieties Size Pot Eentia Belmoreana 254 Kentia Belmoroaaa 3 Kentia Belmoreana 3i4 Kentia Kelmor-aDa4 Kentia Belmoreana 5 Kentia " strong 5 Kentia Belmor-^ana 6 Kentia " strong 6 Kentia Belmoreana 7 Kentia Belmoreana 8 Kentia Forsteriana Z% Kentia Forsteriana 3 Kentia Forsteriana 3^2 Kentia Forsteriana 4 Kentia Forsteriana 5 Kentia " strong 5 Kentia Forst'^riana 6 Kentia '■ strong n Kentia Forsteriana 8 Latania Borbonica 2>4 Latania Borbonica 3. Laiania Borbonica 3'4 Latania Borbonica 4 Latania Borbonica 5 Latania Borbonica 6 Latania Borbonica 6 Areca Lutescens 2'4 Arfca Lutescens 3V4 Areca Lutescens 4 Height Inches 8 to 9 10 to 13 12 to 14 14 to 16 16 to 20 18 to 24 20 to 22 26 to 28 36 to 40 4i to 48 8 to 9 10 to 12 12 to 14 14 to 16 20 to 24 22 to 26 28 to 30 30 to 34 44 to 50 12 to 15 15 to 18 18 to 22 20 to 24 24 to 30 5 to 6 12 to 14 15 to 18 No. Per Leaves Each Doz. 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 5 to 7 5 to 6 5 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 5to7 • 5 to 6 5 to 6 5 to 6 6 to 7 6 3 5 to 6 5 to 6 5 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 8 6 to 8 .25 .40 .75 1 00 1.2.i 1.50 225 3.25 .25 .40 .75 1.00 1.35 1.60 3 25 .15 .25 .50 .60 .75 . „ 3 plants in potl.OO 3 " " 2.00 3 " .25 3.00 . .50 2.00 3.00 4 00 7.20 12.00 15.00 18.00 27 00 39.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 4.00 7.20 12.00 15.00 18.00 39 00 .60 1.00 1.50 3.00 5.00 6.00 9 00 Per Per 100 1000 $12.C0 $100.00 1.5.00 1.50 00 20.00 180 00 30.00 300 00 60.00 600.00 90.00 900.00 125.00 180.00 200.00 300.00 12.00 100.00 16.00 150 00 20.00 180.00 30.00 300.00 60.00 600.00 90.00 125.00 180.00 300.00 6.00 40.00 8.00 75.00 12.00 100.00 20.00 175.00 35.00 300.00 50.00 ..Asparagus.. ^ f Varieties ..Ferns.. Size Pot Pteris Serrulata 2-inch Pteris Tremiila 2-inch Pteris Dmbrnsa 2-inch Cyrtomium Falcatura 3-inch Cyrtomium Fulcatuin 4-inch Nephrolepis Esaltata 5-inch Sephrolepis Bosioniensis 2-inch Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 4-inch Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 5-inch Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 6-inch Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 7-inch Nephrolepis lordata I'ompacta 5-inch Nephrolepis ('ord;ita Compaota 6-inch e.oo 15.00 25.00 Per Doz. .50 .50 .50 i.no 1.50 2.00 .50 2.00 3.00 6.00 fl.OO 2.00 4.00 Per 100 4.00 4 00 4.10 8.00 10.00 15.00 4.(0 60.00 15.00 30.00 Size Pot Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 3-inch Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 4-inch Asparagus Sprengerii 2-inch Asparagus Sprengerii 4-inch Asparagus Sprengerii 6-inch Asparagus Sprengerii 8-inch Asparagus Tenuissim us 3-inch Doz. $ 1. 00 1 50 .50 1.50 5.00 10.00 1.00 Per 100 $ 8.00 12.00 4.00 12.00 8.00 The several sizes of Asparagus Sprengerii are especially strong and large value. ^ Miscellaneous. Each Araucaria Excelsa, 3-inch, nice plants « 50 Araucaria Excelsa, 3i4-inoh, nice plants '."' '75 Araucaria Excelsa, 5-inch, nice plants i'qq Pot Height Leaves Each Picus Elastica 6 22 to 23 12 to 14 $.75 Fious Elastica 7 24 to 28 14 to 16 Ficus Elastica 8 38 to 34 16 to 18 Pandanus Utilis 2>i 6 to 8 10 to 13 Pandanus ntilis 3 8 to 10 13 to 15 Pandanus Veitchii 6 extra flue Draca?na Terminalis 3^ Dracaena Terminalis 4 Draca?na Terminalis 5 Cocos Weddeliana 3 .35 Phtenix Reclinata 10 40 to 45 6 to 8 3.50 Phirnix Rectinata 3 4 to 6 Phtrnix ( 'anariensis 3 4 to 6 Aspidistra Lunda 4 Aspidistra Lurida 5 15 to 20 8 to 12 .50 orypha Gebanga 3 12 5 to 6 Doz. $ 7.20 10.00 12.00 l.CO 3.00 18.00 2,00 4.(0 6.00 3.00 1.50 1.50 3.00 6.00 3.00 100 $60.00 75.00 100.00 8,00 15.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 Sanseviera Java Var., 3-inch, strong plants dozen Sansevit-ra Java Var., 3-inch, strong plants Sanseviera Java Var., 4-inch, strong plants " Maranta Kerchoviana, 3', .-inch ,*' Zingiber Officinale, Ginger Plant, 4-inch ...'. Zingiber Officinale, 5-inch >' Ourculigo Recur vata, 4-iuch ""' Curculigo Recurvata, 5-inch .., •• Cyperus Alternifolius, .5-inch '. " ('yperus ilternifolius, 6-inch .60 1.25 200 2.00 3.00 3.00 2 00 4.00 1.50 2,00 HEPHROLEPIS WITTBOLDII, strong runners, ready for 3 and 4-in, pots, $1 each; $10 per dozen; $75 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 430 The American Florist. Oct. 27, Baitimore. SECRBTAEY HERE ENTERTAINED AT A SMOKER. — MUCH GOOD CHEER. — VARIODS ITEMS. The smoker uiven by the club in honor of Albert M. Herr was the most enjoy- able entertainment in which the members have taken part for a long while. Mr. Herr's short address on the coming car- nation show was followed by a pro- gramme which left the crowd with aching sides and grinning faces. If "laugh and grow fat" is a reliable motto, then the mcrease in avoirdupois on the part of those present will be plainly perceptible. Jas. M. Clayton, Russell Jones, Frank Harmison and Harry Kleinfelter fur- nished the music and recitations; last, but by no means least, came the colla- tion and smoker. The expected freeze has not material- ized, consequently business is still flat, with the exception of an occasional flurry in funeral designs. G V. Smith is adding an office and two houses to his Waverly place and Jno. Bonn's plant sanitarium is under way. Mack. Grand Forks, N. D.— E. S. Kneeland has added a new greenhouse to the equip- ment of the Hillsboro Nurseries. MoNTiCELLO, Ia.— C. L. Van Meter is adding a house 22x50, even-span, in which he proposes to grow miscellaneous stock. Express Prepaid ON ALL ROOTED CUT- TINGS. AND SA'ISFAC- N TION GUARANTEED. / 50.000 Allernantheras. J / red and vellow, 60c ■■• -^ per 100, »5' per 1000 Ageratum, 4 vars , Prin- \ cess Pauline, T.'ic per *V 100, .$7 per 1000. A H^ new rich blue. a dwarf 3r var., habit like Paul- ine, a tjood one; 75c per 100, 17 per IGOO. ('ope's Pt-t, blue; Lady Isabel, white; 60c per 100, $5 per 1000. Heliotrope 10 best vars., $1 per 100, $.H per 1000. Daisies, Ualifornia White, Yellow, uastle Yellow, the only two vars., $1 per 1( 0. $8 per 1000. Carnations, Flora Hill, $4 per 100. Mori llo.H per 100. Verbenas by the car load later on. That Cash Please. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kas. MONEY IN VIOLETS. Practice the methcds of culture and marketing explained in Professor Galloway's book Commercial Violet Culture, 224 pajies, eleeantly printed and illustrated. Price, postDHid, SI.50. COMMERCIAL PLANTS, G. W.Oliver $1.00 WATER GARDEN. WM.TiiirKER 2.00 RESIDENTIAL SITES and ENVIRONMENTS. .1. F. .Johnson 2.50 Send for catalogue of other trade books. A. T. DE LA MARE PRINTING & PUB. CO . Ltd., V. «». Box 1697, NEW YORK. f ROBT. CRAIO & SON | I Roses, Palms f m and Novelties in Decorative Plants. g of all departmenti of hoptloulturs »M doplculture. Numerous eminent oorrespond- •Btj in all parti of the world. An adverTning medinm of the higheit olasi. Moller'i Deut«ohe Gartner Zeitung li publiihed weekly and richly iUuitrated. Subioription 13.00 per annum, including pottage. Sample copies free. Tudwi$^IIer-^zrh Tell them where yon law the ad Lehman's Wagon Heaters will protect plants from freezing io the coldest of weather at the cost of Vic. 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. Lehman Bros., Manufacturers, to Bond St, NEW YORK. JAMES W. ERRINGER, Gen. West. Sales Agent, 297 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Gut Flowers, Wirework, Gut Flower Boxes, Baskets, Wheat Sheaves, Doves, and Everything of Use to a Florist. ^-«--^- HOLTON & HINKEL CO., 457 Milwaukee street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. ESTABUSHED IS66 EMILSTEFFEMS> SUCC.To N.STEFFENS. ""■STEFFEHSBROSi FOR VAPORIZIKG TOBACCO WATFR And TOBACCO EXTRACTS. The Jennings Improved Pans Made for any sized steam pipe. Write for pilcet also circular. JENNINGS BROS., OIney, Philadelphia, Pa. Imported Prepared GYGAS LEAVES LOWEST FKICES. RECEIVING REGULAR SHIPMENTS. Florida Natural Products Co., P.O. Box 373, TndlanapnIlH. Ind. Sheep Manure. Dry. pulverized, in car lots, $8 00 per ton. Dry, but not pulverized, (4 00 per ton. In natural or ereen state, $1.50 per ton; f. o. b. cars, Kirkland, 111. ADDRESS MONTA^A FERTILIZER CO.. Elgin. III.. U. S. A. :SMILAX STRINGING Made Easy by the use ol MEYER Green SILKALINE JUST THE SHADB OP THE FOLIAQB. Samples and prices free. JOHN C. MEYER S CO., 80-84 Kingston SI. BOSTON, MASS. For wi* bv lAMlInff Florifita PLACE YOUB NAME. and v< by advertidng mmmo «ovt. sow. ipeclaltlei before the puiohailng florist! of the entire oountr; isinir in THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 434 The American Florist. Oct. 27, Cincinnati. BUSINESS YEEY FAI2. — LAHGE FUNERAL AND WEDDING ORDERS. — DOINGS OF THE florists' SOCIETY. — NOTES. Business mifjht be termed fair, for the Friend wedding at Lockland last Mon- day and the Goepper funeral Saturday used up immense quantities of flowers. At the Goepper obsequies it was impossi- ble to get all the flowers into the house, there being three wagon-loads taken to the church. The cry at present is tor American Beauty roses and about the only good ones coming in are from George & Allan, which sell reaaily at $3 per dozen, wholesale. Chrysanthemums made their appearance in quantity last Wednesday, Bergmann, Willowbrook and Glory of Pacific being the varieties. There were only very few previous to that, but from now on this market will be pretty well supplied. The meeting of the Florists' Society Saturday evening was poorly attended, there being not more than a dozen pres- ent. The fall festival float committee handed in its report. Mr. Witterstaetter, in behalf of the society, made a neat little speech in which he thanked the commit- tee for their eS'orts. There were rumors afloat that the committee was short of funds, but when Mr. Brooks read the report it showed a cash balance of $7 26. Probably this will make one or two par- ties breathe a little easier. The commit- tee on exhibitions reported progress and we will have the first of our monthly shows in November, of chrysanthemums, roses and carnations. Frank Ball, of the Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., made a trip to Columbus recently and reports the diflerent places he visited as being in first-class condi- tion, with all the boys ready for a good business the coming winter. They say at the Cincinnati Cut Flower Company's that "Freddy" Gear is an expert telegraph operator. It you don't believe it ask "Benny" George or "Char- lie" Jones. E. G. Gillett has moved into more spa- cious quarters, just across the hall from his old place of "business, 113 East Third street. Bd. will now be right in line. d: York, Pa.— Charles Smith is now occupying the handsome new residence which he has just completed upon his greenhouse property at the corner of of Jeflerson and I ackson avenues. Boston Florist Letter Go. MANTJFACTTJEKRS OP FLORISTS' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and *»> nlBlied, 18x30x12 made in two sections* one for each size letter, griven away with first order of 500 letters. Biock Letters. 1 M or 2-lncn size, per 100, 13.00, Script Letters, $4. Fastener with each letter orwoTtl, Used Dy leading florists everywhere and ifor Mle by ftll wholesale flonsts and supply dealers, N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Please meniioji the American Florist when 7uriLin£. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Cyoas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New Catologoe of all FLOBI8TS SUFPLUB On sppUoatlon. p^For the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. BO. 62. 64 and 66 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writtnz A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, ^^ colobb! Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, AND All Florists' Sopplles. Send for Piioei. 404-412 East 34th St., NEW YORK. The Conley Foil Co. Manufacturers ot 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET. HEADQUARTERS COCOA FIBRE. SHEEP MANURE. BONE all grades, IMPORTED SOOT, SPHAGNUM and GREEN MOSS. RUSTIC WORK, all kinds, CLAY'S FERTILIZER. DUNNE & CO., It^'it New York. HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES. CYCLONE SPRAY PUMP TBB GBKAT INSBOT EXTEEMI- NiTOB. Sprays as fine BsmlBt. Just the thing for Kobbb, Palm«, Pota- toes, Tobacco, Small Fruits, Hen- RooBts. etc. All tin, 50c. ; all „. 1 v PollBhed copper. »1 00. Cash with Order. Weighs boxed, about 5 pounds. Buyer pays express. STEVENS & CO.. 107ChanibergSt..N.Y.CIty. SiGMUND GELLER Importer and MIr. ol Florists' Supplies Complete stock — New Goods— New Illustrated Catalogue Now Ready. Send for, it. 108 W. 28th St.. neareth Av.. NEW YORK. KIFT'S PATENT Adjustable Vase Holders No. 1 —Brass, nlckled, 4 feet long, 6 olasps to each rod. Price complete (with preen or white tumblers) $2.26. Price complete (with preen or white cornucopia vases) 12 60. No. 2— Ileavy 4 ft. rod brassed and nickeled, with three clasps for 6 to ti-ln. pots, each, $1.76. Klft's patent mbber capped Flower Tubes. >i-ln. diameter, per ICO, $3.50. ROBERT KIFT, Florist, 172S Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Fenn. % umi 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 errective. Price 60l a«vai till (fvl." 11 jooT •Rdim&D do dirtet. PACTOnV ANO OPPIOBi IBO-lflO VBODBM ST., • OMIO««0> Please mention the American Florist when writing. IT IS NOT... what you pay for the adver- '^ tisement but what the adver- | tisement pays you. It pays g to advertise in the American -^ Florist. t rgoo. The American Florist. 435 IMPROVED GREENHOUSE GLAZING • POINTS. -liiiiiiiiiWiiiii A sure preventive of glass slippins, effective on larfje or small tjlass. Zinc will not Rust. Last Forever. Easy to drive and easy to extract. Two sizes. % and %-\ti , 40c a pound, by mail 16c extra. 1440 ^8 and 1040 I'a in a pound; 7 pounds for $2 5U by express. for sale by Hbnrt F. Michell, Philadelphia, fa. SCBLEGEL it FOTTLER, Boston, Mass. \V.M. C. Beckert, Allegheny, Pa. Inolis Bros., Brooklyn, N. Y. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. III. Vaughan's Seed Store, New York. VONNEGUT HDW. Co., Indianapolis. Ind. Carneal it Davis, Richmond, Va. PiTTSEUitG Cut Flower Co., Pittsburg, Pa. KINO WORDS NEVER DIE. St. Louis, Mo. CUAS. T. Siebekt: The 5 lbs. of zinc points you sent me are excellent; they are just the kind of a point we want. Very respectfully. WM. BRUECKER, Florist. Cleveland, O. Chas. T. Siebeut: In our 25 years' experience in plazing points of all kinds. I can sav your zinc points are the best to aate. CHAS. II. WILSON", Mgr. tor Ella Grant Wilson, Florist. Berwick, Pa. Chas. T. Sieeert: Enclosed And M. O. for one lb. more zinc points the same as others sent. They are decirtedlv the best points we ever used. Respt. JOUX A. SMITHERS A: SON. Florists. YOUNGSTOWN. O. Chas. T. Siebebt: Please And inclosed check for $3 50, for which send me 10 lbs. more of your zinc points. To my way of thinking, too much can not be said in their favor. Yours truly, E. HIPPARl). CHAS. T. SIEBERT. Mfgr., Stanton Ave. Station B, PITTSBURG. PA. THE NEW Standard Ventilating Machines. Always reliable. Self-oiling. Four Styles. All warranted first- class. Send for catalogue and see what first-cUss flo- rists are using. THE E. HIPPARD CO., YOUNGSTOWN, 0. THE KINNEY PUMP. For applying Manure it liasnoequai! Sent prepaid for $2.50. Without spray- ing valve $2.00. it.. Tlie HOSE CONNECTION CC'^'Tl""' RUSTIC WORK FOR ALL PURPOSES MADE TO ORDER . . In Stock, the most extensive variety in the country, of Baskets Window Boxes, Stands, Brackets and original designs. Prices low. RUSTIC MFG. & CONSTRUCTION CO., 19 Fulton Street, NEW YORK CITY, N. F. McCarthy & Co. GALVANIZED STEEL WIRE ROSE STAKES AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES: iDches rerlOOPerlOOO | Inches Per 100 Per 1000 2l-::::::::::v;.v;.;:::::::;::;::» :?S *llll{ *« « .00 »7.75 ^ o. 18 Gal. Wire, for running; along: the top of Stakes, SI 00 per Stone. tS^On laree lols we are prepared to quote special low prices, and are at all times ready to meet competiton on Wire. PLANT AUCTIONS ARE HUMMING ! Every TuBsday and Friday at 9 A. M. N. F. McCarthy & co.. 84 Hawley St.. Boston. Mass, OUM9t SPECMJkLTY. I ■ LnRGC STOCKS -^ -^ ^ -=* PROMPT SHIPMENT \ /'J^^fPDrelinseedOilPutty.RiintslniiliesEtc.! |3S^__^__^ WRITjE FOR. LATEST PRICES. ^ GARLA\D'S IRON GITTERand DRIP CONDUCTOR. This Gutter win save money in cost of construction as well as in rebiiikling. NO SNOW OR ICE, Waterway Capacity for 6,000 feet of Glass. Length of section, 5 ft.: weight, 65 lbs.; carrying capacity, 4o7U lbs. , J\R FOR IRON PCs; w" i'»««'>^yaga^^n»^.>'a'wn«|;sassassaas^ EASY It's easy to use because the principle Is right. A boy c*)n operate It jk It'B «>a»y to put up because of its ex- V treme simplicity. 0 It's easy to buy because the price is £^ reasonable 7m THE CHAMPION VENTILATING APPARATUS CaUiogueis free. A postal with vour name and address secures It. Address 000rvII30^E^ :^I«0®., Florists. So. Sudbury, Mass. W OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1900 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU n* m- PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS.-«i 436 The American Florist. Oct. 27, Index to Advertlien. Aarartlilng BstM 414 Allen J K 419 Allen 8 L & Co II Amerlosn Buie ix>. .432 II Amllng K C 417 Barnard W W & Co. . I Baur 8 Alfred I Barrow J Q 418 Baasettft Waahbnrn.. .417 Bajersdorter H & Co. .434 Benthey *Co 41B Berckmans P J Co — 428 Beming H G 418 Blndeknnst Die 11 Blano A * Co 4.«) BloomJ 8 421 Blue Hill Nursery.... 425 Bobblck & Atkins 428 Boston Ijetter Co 434 BragueL B 418 Brant & Noe .■■...;... 416 Brown AlbertU...436 427 Brown Peter.... ......125 Brown Bag Filling Machloe Co ....420 BadlongJ A 417 423 BnnyardQ A. ...... ...41b Burpee W AUee & Co. II Byer Bros 430 Caldwell a«oO 42(. Caldwell the Woods- man Co 416 420 CarmodyJ D Ill Chadwlok Cha8....^...«l; Cbloago Carnation Co. 41b Cbloago House Wreck- ing Co Ill Christy Wilbur A..... 428 ulndnnati cut Flo Co. 418 Clark Wm A * Son.. 422 ClearyA Co 422 Coles WW ^24 Conard A Jonee Co. . . .425 Conley Foil Co 434 Connell Benj 428 Coolldge Bros 436 Cottage Gardens I Crabb* Hunter 426 Craig Bobl* Son 430 CrltoheUs ^••fS? Cunningham Jos H.. .4.^1 Cnnnlngbam D O Glass Co |W DalUedouze Bros 426 Danley 8T 4^ llann H 4 8on 428 Deamud J B. 41b De La Mare A T Ptg and Pub Co 430 Detroit Fio'r Pot Mfy.432 Dlet8chA& CO 436 Dillon J L u--*¥ Domer Fred48onB Co 421 DreerHA 427 111 Donne 4 Co u---^i\ Bastem Chemical Co. .434 Klohhols Henry 424 Bmest WH....;. W2 Ferguson John B 418 rinley Lawn Rake Co. 43« Florida Nat Prod Co. . . 43:i Flnegge Wm 42« Ford Bros 119 Foster Lndus H 430 Fryer E 428 Gardeners Chronicle.. II Gardening Co The II Garland Geo M 435 GeUer BIgmnnd 434 Ghormley Wm 419 Gibbons H W J' Glblln & Co ii-..IU GuUett & Sons W H. . .426 Gnnther Wm H 419 Guttman Alex J 419 Guraey Heater Co 4:1*; Hageubuiger Carl 421 Ball Ass'n HI Hancock Geo A Son. . .426 Harris Wm K 4:10 Hart M A 419 Heaoook Joseph 430 Helss J B 421 HeUer * Co II Hennecke C Co 432 Herendeen Mfg Co — IV Herr Albert M 426 Herrmann A 434 Herron Dana R 4:10 Hews A U 4 Co 132 HiiargDr Bros 432 Hill HI G 4 Co I Hill U U 416 Hippard U Co 436 HlUshlngs 4 Co IV Holton 4 tlunkel C". . 41b 433 Hooker HM (Jo 4.35 HoranBdw C 419 HortAdT II Hose Connection Co. .435 Hubbard T 8 Co 422 Humfeld C 430 Hunt B H 417 Inralld Appliance Co. 434 Indianapolis Flower and Plant Co 426 Jackson 4 Perkins Co. 420 422 428 Jackson B B 423 Jacobs 8 4 Sons IV Jennings E B 422 Jennings Bros 433 Johnson 4 Stokea 42U Joy 4 Son 42T Easting W F 418 Keller Bros 432 Keller Geo & Son 4:12 Kellogg Geo M 418 Kennloott Pros'^'^ 42t Kentucky Tob Pro Co 4:m Klft Hubert 431 Kilboum R 425 Kroeschell Bros Co.... IV KuehnC A 418 KuhlGeoA 428 Lager A Hurrell 421 Lakev'w Rose Garden. 427 Lang Julius 419 Langjabr A H 418 Lee U A 421 Lehman Bros 433 Leuthy A 42> LlmprechtSJ 419 Lock land Lum Co 434 Long D 8 II Lonsdale Edwin 428 Lord4Bumham Co. ..IV Lothrop & HlgglDs. .. 42:i Loven J u 418 Lucas J 4 Go 434 Lynch WH 417 McCarthy 4 Co N F. . . 418 4:15 McFadden H C 420 MoFarland John 437 McEellar4 Wlnterson424 MacBean A 8 426 Mader Paul 426 Marqulsee L E 426 Meyt r John C A Co . . .433 MlUang A Co 419 MIUangFrank 419 MoUer's Gartner Zel tung 4'I3 MonlngerJCCo 436 Montana Fertilizer Co 433 Moon Samuel C 422 Moon Wm H Co. . 422 425 Moore. Hentz 4 NaBb.419 Morris FloralCo 438 Moss Geo M 418 Mount Airy Nurseries 428 Murphy Wm 434 Myers A Co 436 NeMohert Frank 43:1 NIckle Plate R B .422 423 NIessan Leo 418 N T Cit Flower Ex.. 419 N Y Cut Flower Co.. . 419 Pennock8am'l S 418 Plerson F R Co 420 Pittsburg Cut Flo Co. 416 Poeblmann Adolpb H.435 Pollworth C C Co . 416 PrInoeAG A Co... 4 7 434 QuakerCltyMchWks III Randall A L 417 Rawllngs B 1 424 Raynor J 1 419 Reed O'ais APatnt no III Hegan PrlDtlngHonse 11 Bemberg Geo 417 426 Belnberg Peter.... 41. 436 Retzer Walter A Co. . . .422 RlceMACO 133 Rodgers Alex II Rolker A 4 Sons . ..II Rustic Mtg & Con Co 435 Salttord Geo 410 Sander & Co 421 8chlllo Adam IV Schmidt J C 425 Soollay John A Ill Sheridan WF 419 Slebert Chas T 4J6 Sieoreobi A Son I Situations A Wants... 416 Skabcura Dip Co 434 Smith 4 Son 420 Smith Natta A Hon... 4:10 smith WAT Co I Hmurthwalte C A Produce Co II Soltau C 427 South Side Floral Co 428 stani Chas B 418 Steams Lumber Co III SteOens Bmtl 4:i3 Stevens A Co 434 atoothoff n A A Co... U Storrs A Harrison Co. 432 Styer J J H Sutherland Geo A 4 8 Swabn Pott«ry MfgCo.4:i2 ThorbumJ MA Co.. 420 Traendly & Schenck.. .419 Vail 8eed Co 420 Van Wert Greenh'es .421 VaughaD's Seed Store 430 421 I VIck's Sons Jas II Vincent BJr 4 Bon.. 412 Vredenbnrg A Co II Waldbart Alex 423 WatsonGC II Weber H 4 Sons 426 Weeber 4 Don. II Welland A Blaob 417 Welch Bros 418 Whilldin Pot Co 432 Wletor Bros 417 Wllks S Mfg Co IV WlttbjldTheGeoCo .. 429 I Wood Bros 428 Woodrofle A Bem- helmer 418 Wood. Stubbs ACo....4i0 Young Jno 419 Totmg 4 Nugent 419 Toledo, Ohio.— GeorffC A. Heinl is felicitating himself over the fact that he has twenty-two greenhouses filled with asfine stock as ever grew and that all the indications point to a very good winter for business. BOILERS Something that the florist can rely upon and know that they will give satisfaction. The greatest results obtained from a minimum consumption or fuel. We manufacture Boilers capable of heating any size Greenhouse. RELIABLE-DURABLE-ECONOMICAL. SEND FOR GREENHOUSE CATALOGUE AMD PRICE LIST. GURNEY HEATER MFG. GO. NEW TOBK CITY BRANCH : 74 Franklin St. Cor. Arch, 111 Fifth Ave., cor 18lh St. BOSTON. MASS. Westem Selling Agentg, JAMES B. CLOW St SONS, anS-ZHi Lake St., ChicsKo, lU. Please menlion the American Florist when ictiting. GURNEY "400 SERIES " HOT WATER HEATER. Exclusively A GREENHOUSE HEATER I SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE WORK. EASY TO ERECT; SIMPLE IN OPER- ATION; ECONOMICAL AS TO CONSUMPTION OF FUEL. Send for Catalogue and latest prices. MYERS & CO., 1514-1520 So. 91h St., ■ PHILADELPHIA, PA. (ESTABLISHXD 1849.) WE furnish FREE OF CHARGE to our customers, drawing:s showing; the most improved construction for their special wants. J^ J^ ^ GREENHOUSE MATERIAL, Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress. BEST GRADES, PERFECT WORKMANSHIP. A. DIETSCH & CO. uJ^^iTL.. CHICAGO, ILL. TnOS[ TALLEN LEAVES CAN BE KEPT OFF THE LAWN WITH LITTLE EFFORr IF YOU HAVE A FINLEY ROTARY LAWN RAKE. It picks them up and holds them until you are ready to deliver them to your bum heap or com- post pile. The wind can't blow them about after once raked. It does the work much better than the hand rake, and does it three times as fast. It takes up grass, either long or short, twigs and loose litter of any kind, stones included, that a hand rake would not touch. It will save its cost in 60 days on any good lawn. Price, $12.00. It was given a Cerllflcalo of Merit by the Society of American Florists at the New York Convention, the judges reporting that they "Believe it to be far superior to anything else in the market." Send for Illustrated Circular. FINLEY LAWN RAKE CO., Joliet, 3 Vf^^/wwjr^nrl/^ WWSWBBfflfflMfflMMSfflMfflMfflfflBM 5BMBMRfflfflfflBWBfflWwS 1!ii#MERICA!!i! (PiifRIST Jlmsrica is "the Prau,- of the L'esscI dij uti iuore comfort Amidships, but u/e are the nrst to touch Unknown Seas, Vol. XVI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 3, 1900. No. 648. fnm Mmmmim iFiL@@i!@f Copyright 1900, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. PUBLISHBD EVERT SATURDAY BY AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 334 Dearborn St., Chicago. Eastern Office : 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, t2.00. Subscriptions accepted only (rom the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OrFiCBRS — E. M. Wood, Natick, Mass., presi- dent; F. K. P1BR8ON, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice- president: Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Bbattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. The seventeenth annual meeting will be held at BufTalo. August. 1901. OrncERS-ELECT (to be installed January 1, 1901) Patrick O'Mara, New York, president; W. F. Kasting, BulTalo, vice-president; secretary and treasurer as before. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting at New York, 1901. Leonard Babron, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Baltimore, February 21-32, 901. Albert M. Eerr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual meeting at Buffalo, August, 1901. Edwin Lonsdale, Chestnut Hill, Pa., secretary. THIS ISSUE 36 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Packing and shipping out Ilowers 437 Treatment of carnation blooms 438 The Chicago poster (illus.) 438 Aquatics and their winter protection 438 Horticultural Society of Chicago's prizes (illus)439 The season's work among cannas 439 Silver cup for a golden flower 441 A Californian llower show (illus.) 441 Interest at Waban conservatories 441 English horticultural notes 44 i With the growers— The Floral Exchange. Edgely, Pa. (illus.) 442 New York 443 Boston 443 Philadelphia 444 Chicago 444 St. Louis 445 Cincinnati 445 Buffalo... . 445 It is up to the retailer 446 Society of American Florists 446 A qupstion of ethics 446 Coming exhibitions 446 Greenhouse building 446 Chrysanthemum Society of America 446 Obituaries 447 The seed trade 452 Washington 452 The nursery trade 454 Toronto 454 Our pastimes 456 Cleveland 458 Indianapolis 460 Baltimore 462 Wheeling, W. Va 464 Elmira, S. Y 466 Packing and Shipping Cut Flowers. {Read before the Chicago Florists' Club, Novem- ber 2, igoo, by Walter S. Heffrnn.] The subject of marketing cut flowers is one so broad, if treated in its entirety, embracing as it does business methods as well as how, where and when, that I scarcely believe it to be the committee's intention that I should attempt to solve problems over which many able men are, have been and will continue to study with all their strength of mind influenced by strongest self interest. In attempting to instruct how to place cut stock on a wholesale market in as perfect condition as possible, some few generalities will apply with equal force to all localities and conditions. The shipping box is an important and much neglected feature. On its suit- ability much depends. The proper dimen- sions are not arbitrary and are whollv dependent on class and variety of stock to be shipped. Great depth, breadth and excessive length and weight are to be avoided. Depth becauseot pressure trom weight on the lower part of the contents, also because of greater liability of stock heating in transit. Width because of unwieldiness. The various express com- panies as a rule have at the several points ot transfer but a single employee to handle the packages and even where there are several it is rarely that more than one attends to the same package. A box, then, that is overly wide is a con- stant source of temptation. Nine times out of ten it will be on edge, with more or less diastrous result to the contents. Weight speaks for itself. Excessive length is open to the same general objection that attaches to great width with the added drawback that for all stock, save that particularly long stemmed, there is increased difficulty in properly securing it from shifting. Safe proportions for a shipping box, in my estimation, would be one ranging from six to ten inches in depth, never exceeding eighteen inches in width and three times the length of the stems of the stock packed in it. This proportion is for average general stock, roses, carnations, etc., and would not hold good for extra short or long, the exception proving the rule. The box should have a fastening reasonably secure, but one that can be unfastened on arrival easily, quicklv and without damage to the box or contents. Nails or screws should never be used, save possibly on special shipments, where, for good reasons, the regular box is not used. There is no necessity of attempting to make a burglar proof box. The smallest loss a grower has is that of pilfering in transit, and a fastening that provides for a reasonable amount of delay in opening will safeguard that contingency. A tight fitting lid with one of the several good hiisp devices or metal catches is excellent. Nothing excels a heavy sash cord or light rope of good quality. Straps are a nuisance, as the strain soon puts the hole in the wrong place for the tongue of the buckle and either the strap is soon ruined and worthless from efforts to remedy it or the cover is never tight enough to pre- vent the air from having too easy entrance. The shipping box should always be lined with paper. Several thicknesses should be used. It not only acts as a cushion, equalizing the jar, but the dead air spaces so formed are the best non- conductors that could possibly be pro- vided. Many growers use a lining dur- ing severe weather to keep out the cold. Is it not just as essential to prevent the penetration of heat? One is as destruct- ive in its efiects as the other; the remedy is the same. Nothing is better for this purpose than the ordinary newspaper. In placing several layers of stock in the same box, always becareful to have them carefully separated and so separated that they can be removed at destination with- out destroying the layer as originally packed. Many use tissue or wax paper for this purpose. They are both unfit. Wax paper draws the tissue and luins color, fragrance and texture of many kinds of flowers, and wax and tissue alike are so soaked by the moisture and drainage from foliage and stems above and below that they almost invariably give way with the weight of the layer. The result is one jumbled mass. Manilla or newspaper in several thicknesses is the best, as they have strength enough to stand considerable strain and, being porous, they quickly absorb any surplus moisture, retaining same for a long period, providing a tempering of the enclosed air very beneficial on a long or hot trip. In placing flowers in the box, care should be taken to place the deepest col- ored stock, where substance of flower is equal, in the bottom of the box, gradmg upward, the lightest colored or white on top; as colored stock will show the eSects of weight and crushing less freely. I will not go into the question of proper cutting and bunching. That is a local question and depends on the outlet. Some markets wan t carnations fifty to the 438 The American Florist. Nov J, bunch, some twenty-five, some bulbous stock in dozens, others again in quarter hundreds, some heads even, some stems, and so on. These are all important points but I presume them to be known to the shipper. All flowers after cutting and before packing should be placed in water long enough to ensure the stem having absorbed sufficient water to keep the flower fresh until arrival at destination and some hours after. Pots and jars that are used for that purpose must be kept clean and, if practicable, should never be used for any other purpose. Many flowers have been ruined from having absorbed oil and various chem- icals tnrough the water in which they were placed. Particularly during hot weather do not freshly recut stems before packing, except where necessary to facilitate packing. The pores at the cut have partly closed, retaining the water. If recut the stem will dram and the flower be deprived of moisture and will wilt. Lilies, chrysanthemums and other large- petaled flowers are better undrr-done than over-done on the hardening offside. The petals of such flowers, if full of water and chilled, at each jar and move are apt to crack or bruise; if soft and even inclined to wilt they will yield to movement and pressure, will show no trace of bruise or crack afterward and will straighten up under proper treatment in a short time. Many more can be packed in the same space, saving time, trouble and express- age. Stems of most annuals and perennials and other soft- wooded blooms should be cleaned of bottom foliage before being sent to market. Many become offensive within a few hours after being placed in water and the chance of sale is thereby lessened and the price lowered. Many, after reaching that stage, are so per meated with the odor toat even if the stem be cleaned the flower or upper foliage retains so great a part of it that, notwithstanding the bloom to be perfect, it has gone past the selling stage. This should not be done, however, excepting for above' stated reason, unless it is lo remove unsightly foliage, as many flowers absorb water nearly, if not quite, as readily through the leaf as through the stem. The use of highly colored twine in tying bunched stock should be avoided. The dye nearly always runs when the bunch is in water, and the dye strikes in. The customer then insists that the flowers are old, when the contrary is the case. Take lily of the valley as an example. I have seen many dollars worth of value taken ofl of a shipment from this alone. The stems at the bottom, being bleached nearly white from forcing, are also soft and the dye from a blue, green or yellow string will run in the stem like ink in a blotter. On the contrary, some flowers should always be tied with string to match the stem in color; that is, of course, where the bunch goes to the cus- tomer as originally tied. Violets, lily of the valley, most bulbous stock and any easily wilted flower should have a quantity of moist tissue paper wrapped around and over the end of the stems. Smilax is better sprinkled and should always be rolled singly. Aspara- gus plumosus and A. Sprengerii will ship best and keep better afterward if kept perfectly dry. A safe rule is to never sprinkle any flower for shipment. The foliage only should be freshened and that, in the majority of cases, but sparingly. The onlv exception to this that comes to mind at present is the poinsettia, and that which we call a flower is really not the flower at all, simply highly col jred foliage surrounding the flower proper and which retains all its leaf character istios. Treatment of Carnation Blooms. Mr. Rudd's remarks on the treatment of carnation blooms are very good indeed. Am afraid I cannot improve on them, or give any additional informa- tion. As he says, I think the tempera- ture in which to place carnations should be about 50°, and the room clean, dry THE CHICAGO FLOWER SHOW POSTER.! and well ventilated. A refrigerator, cooled by ice, is most assuredly the worst place imaginable in which to keep stock and have it preserve its appearance and quality after removing. The atmosphere is very damp, and consequently damag- ing to the carnations. When taken into the outside air, the moisture rapidly evaporates, causing the flowers to dry up and go to sleep. For this reason, as well as others, the cold storage room is a vast improvement over the refrigerator. A cool, well-ventilated vault is about the best place in which to keep carna- tions, but in the city, vaults are not gen- erally a success, owing mainly to bad, impure air and lack of proper ventilation. Where these vaults 'are situated in the country, there is certainly no better place to develop and store carnations before sending to market. Oftentimes the reason carnations can- not be kept a greater length of time is that the growers are apt to cut their stock too fully developed. They natur- ally expect the flowers to reach their des- tinations in as good condition as when shipped, whereas, when they arrive at the dealers, they deteriorate instead of improving. If cut sometime before matu- rity and allowed to stay in water for several hours before shipping they will invariably improve and appear to better advantage after the dealer receives them. I think if the growers kept more in touch with the market it would help them a great deal in the manner of cutting and shipping their carnations and be bet- ter for both growers and dealers in gen- eral. Samuel S. Pennock. With reference to the temperature cal- culated to keep carnation flowers best and longest, I am constrained to endorse Mr. Rudd's remarks in every respect except temperature, and as we have not conducted any experiments along tem- perature lines, I do not feel competent to discuss it. But in a general way I con- sider W. N. Rudd's statements as very probable; we have practiced the very principles he stands for. We keep our carnations and all flowers in a large, airy cellar, avoid putting them in an ice box, try and have at all times a good circulation of fresh air, and above all things to avoid a close, stuffy atmos- phere, and are far better satisfied with flowers so kept than when we kept them in a large ice box we have. The cellar is about 24x30 and flowers keep remark- ably well. Geo. F. Ceabb. The Chicago Poster. The poster has become an institution of the annually recurring exhibition of the Horticultural Society of Chicago. That of 1900, a reproduction of which in black and white is shown on this page, is the work of A. E. Philbrick and was lithographed in colors by Phillips, Green- wold & Schmohl. Aquatics and their Winter Protection. At the close of a most unusually hot and trying season for all decorative flowering plants no one can but admit that aquatics have stood the ordeal the best of all. During the hottest weather they can be relied upon to produce a magnificent display of gorgeous coloring, and not only coloring, but magnificent individual flowers, bold and massive, unique and rich and delicate in coloring. The conditions under which these flowers have been so satisfactory only enhances their popularity, the cultural methods are so simple. The amount of labor bestowed on them is less than is neces- sary on any other equal space, while no comparison can be made as to the results. These plants are in greater demand every season and of some varieties the supply is not equal to the call. Cultural notes have been written in these pages time and again, yet it requires something of an object lesson to demon- strate their practical features. It is gratifying to note an increasing demand for cut blooms of nymphaas, and that florists have been in daily receipt of first- rate specimen flowers. During the season hundreds and even thousands of these flowers have been used for decorations on special occasions. They have also been much in evidence at various exhibitions during the summer, and our public and private gardens manifest a greater interest in this class of plants — neither is the demand limited to our own land, for all Europe is intensely interested in aquatic plants and foreign markets are drawn upon as the call is greater than the supply. The past season has seen the introduc- tion of several novelties, and these include some fine American varieties, both hardy and tender. Among the hardy kinds Nymphaea William Falconer, intense light garnet, is preeminently the largest and richest dark colored variety in cultiva- tion. The stock of this variety is limited and will command a high price for some time. Nymphaea gloriosa is one of the very best of French introductions. It is tgoo. The American Florist. 439 of the Marliacea type, color rosy to dark carmine, a vety symmetrical, full flower. NymphjEa Aurora, yellow to carmine; Nymphsa Andreana, beautiful red and orange; Nymphaea Lucida, an exquisite variety, rosy vermilion, outer petals light rose, are all worthy novelties. A number of French varieties are variable in color, changing from light to darker colors; such are very pleasing, even fascinating Nymphrea William Doogue is a superb, massive flower, color a very pleasing soft pink, very highly esteemed. Nymphaea William Stone, a hybrid of N. gracilis, has flowers eight to ten inches across, violet blue shaded amaranth; flowers open all day and first rate for cutting. The list of new varieties grows rapidly, but it is gratifying to note the advance- ment and the improvement along this line, especially new and unique coloring which a short time since was inconceiv- able. The general advancement in the line of culture is very noticeable. Many who made a trial with a few tubs have arrived at a stage when, by experience, they find that a tub twenty-two inches to twenty- four inches in diameter is by far too limited a space in which to grow a good water lily. They are not content with small or moderate flowers or such plants after seeing the large specimens in public and other gardens where nymphasa leaves are to be seen twenty to twenty- two inches across and flowers ten to fifteen inches in diameter. More commonsense methods are now adopted in the culture of aquatics. A few years ago running water was considered necessary, or there would be stagnation, malaria, mosqui- toes and other pests, but this fallacy has long since been dispelled. Plant lite in the water oxygenates and purifies the water as do plants and trees the air we breathe, and fish destroy insects, so running water is no longer advocated by practical cultivators. Now that the season is over, although drawn out unusually late, and numerous flowers are yet to be seen, it is full time that all plants required for stock should be housed, or everything in readiness for security against a sudden fall in tem- perature. After the first freezing, or even after a period of low temperature, it will be wise policy to remove them to safer quarters. Where hardy varieties are in water of sufficient depth to be below freezing they will need no further protection, but where choice hardy varieties are grown in an artificial pond and it is necessary to draw off the water to preserve the masonry, the best way, or a very good way, at least, is to dig up the plants and pack them pretty closely together in a box and place this in a pond in water of a sufficient depth to be secure against freezing. If no such pond exists the roots may be packed closely together in a tub and covered with water and kept in a cold house, or even sunken in the ground and covered with boards, covering these in turn with leaves and litter. The tender varieties that have flowered freely all summer are difficult to keep over unless they can be placed in a tank or shallow pond in the aquatic or other house, where they can be kept in a quiet state, not growing, yet not cold, so as to lose all leaves, such conditions to con- tinue until the days lengthen. Where no tanks are available, and the resources of a greenhouse are at command, then, after the plants are nipped by frost, trim ofi most of the leaves and roots and remove the stool with a fair amount of soil around it and plant it under the bench near the walk; give a good soaking of water to settle the sod and keep the leaves in as fresh a condition as possible for a time. It will be unnecessary to give another watering. Let the plants, with the tubers attached, if any, dry up. The central crown will surely die, but the side shoots will ripen good tubers. An examin- ation may be made after a few weeks, and where the roots and leaves or leaf stalks have decayed the soil may be pressed in and around firmly, but the main thing will be to keep them dry and yet not so dry that they will shrivel. In this condition they may remain until spring. These remarks apply to all the night- blooming varieties that form com- pound tubers, but not to the Zanzibar and other African or blue water lilies, unless they are small plants in from 4 inch to 6 inch pots. Plants in these sized pots can be readily placed in a tub of water under the bench. Nelumbiums in tubs must be protected against freezing. Eithersink them in the ground and protect, as before recom- mended for nymphjeas, or keep in a cool house where they will not freeze. Where growing in an artificial pond it will be prudent to protect the masonry where trost is likely to be severe, remembering that the nelumbiums are safe only as they are below the frost line. Muskrats must be hunted down and destroyed if you value your water lilies. Wu. Tricker. Horticultural Society of Chicago's Prizes. The illustration herewith presented is from a photograph of the silver and cut glass trophies ofiered as premiums by the Horticultural Society of Chicago for com- petition at the exhibition next week. The most valuable of the prizes is the sterling silver service of five pieces, ofi"ered as the first premium in the com- petition for table decorations, the exhibits to be re arranged each day, and the exhibitor scoring the highest average number of points to win. The second prize in the competition for table decorations is the pair of splendid cut glass florists' vases shown upon either side of the silver service. These vases cost the society $90. The sterling silver cup donated by C. D. Peacock and ofiered for the best twelve blooms of a rose never before exhibited in this country is shown stand- ing in the center of the tray which is a part of the silver service. The Season's Work Among Caanas. The blooming season for cannas is now over, the recent frosts having checked the growth and spoiled the bloom. The con- ditions fiom planting time to date were very favorable, as we were favored with plenty of heat and moisture. During the extreme hot weather in August we had a good opportunity to note the enduring qualities of the diflerent varieties. The following, were ahead in this respect: Buttercup, Gloriosa, West Grove, Con- queror, Egandale, Admiral Schley, Queen Eleanor, President Cleveland, Luray, Martha Washington, Philadelphia, Souvenir de Antoine Crozy, Florence Vaughan, Winona, Niagara and numer- ous unnamed varieties under numbers; also Queen Charlotte. The growth of the plants was above the average, especially the dwarf varieties. The amount of bloom for the season was enormous and not exceeded in any year since we have grown cannas in quantity. Following is a list of the leading varieties noted: Abraham Lincoln, color deep crimson; large flower and truss; height six and one-half feet. Alphonse Bouvier, this old favorite wilted in the August sun but showed up well the latter part of season; six feet. Albino, color pink and white; three feet. Augusta, gilt edged, large; three feet. Alfred Tennyson, clear pink; five feet. Alsace, cream white; four and one-halt feet. Admiral Schley, large, gilt-edged; two feet. Annie Laurie, pink, white throat; four feet. Black Prince, crimson maroon, flower very large, early and very free; six feet. Buttercup, deep, rich yellow; the best of itscoloron our grounds; three feet. Baltimore, briglit red, large, early; three feet. Brilliant, yellow, lower petals striped maroon; five feet. Blazing Torch, red; four feet. California, large, orange, rather flimsy petals; four feet. Chicago, scarlet; four and one-half feet. Charles Henderson, bright red; four feet. Conqueror, largest gilt-edged, very 440 The American Florist. Nov. 3, early; three and yellow, spotted; mottled; one and early and enduring; three and one-half feet. Champion, large, scarlet; four and one- half feet. Comte de Bouchard, spotted yellow; four feet. Coronet, pure yellow; four feet. Duke of Marlborough, crimson maroon; four feet. Doctor Nansen, pure sulphur yellow, early and very free; three feet. Duchess of Marlborough, clear pink, poor for field culture; four and one half feet. Enchantress, pink; four feet. Egandale, cherry red, bronze foliage, early and very effective; four feet. Eldorado, yellow lightly dotted; four feet. Flamingo, red, very one-half feet. Florence Vaughan, five feet. Fairy Queen, yellow one-half leet. Fair Persian, pink and orange; four feet. F. R. Pierson, red, yellow throat; four feet. Favorite, cherry red; three feet. Florida, Queen Charlotte type; three and one-halt feet. Gloriosa, large, gilt-edged; has sur- passed all former records this season; two and one-half feet. Giant Crimson, large flower, enormous trusses; five feet. George Washington, very large, velvety red, very early and most effective; three and one-half feet. Janus, yellow, spotted, lar^e; three feet. Jacksonii, clear cherry red; three feet. Lorraine, pink, yellow border; four feet. Luray, pink, early and very free; four feet. Maiden's Blush, Daybreak carnation color; three and one-half feet. Mme. Crozy, the standard variety; four feet. Mme. Molin, clear red; four feet. Mile. Berat, the French pink; five feet. Martha Washington, large, clear pink, erect head, very eilective; four feet. Mt. Etna, Philadelphia red, bronze foliage, early bloomer; four feet. Mrs. Fairman Rogers, gilt-edged; three feet. Montana, cream white, large; three and one-half feet. Niagara, very large, gilt-edged, perfect form, color deeper than Gloriosa; three feet. Orange Queen, pure orange; two and one-half feet. Othello, orange scarlet, bronze foliage; seven feet. Olympia, violet pink, early; four feet. Philadelphia, clear red; four feet. Paul Marquant, orange scarlet; four feet. President McKinley, bright red; three feet. President Cleveland, scarlet; four and one-half feet. Pillar of Fire, bright scarlet, early and very free bloomer; seren feet. Primrose, light yellow; four feet. Pink Ehmani, pink; five feet. Queen Charlotte, gilt-edged; four feet. Queen Eleanor, yellow, spotted; three feet. Queen of Holland, pure orange, large, large bronze foliage, very free; four feet. Rosalba, pink and white; four and one- half feet. Rosemawr, large, pink, enormous trusses, early "and very free; four feet. Robert Christy, orange scarlet, early and free bloomer; five feet. Shenandoah, pink, bronze foliage, a new shade in this class; four feet. StarUght, cream white, large; four feet. Sunset, yellow, deeper center; three feet. Sam. Trelease, scarlet, yellow edge; three and one-half feet. Souvenir de Antoine Crozy, bright gilt- edged, very free; four feet. Topaz, light yellow; three feet. Triumph, bright scarlet; three feet. Winona, violet pink, yellow border, immense trusses; five feet. West Grove, coral red, early, very firm flowers and foliage; six feet. Zephyr, pink, dwarf; two feet. Miss Kate Gray, deep orange, gold- veined, flower very large, foliage immense; six feet. Pennsylvania is a new hybrid orchid flowering variety, color clear, pure scarlet ; size the largest to date; foliage massive; height seven feet. Allemania, Austria, Burbank, Italia and Partenope, orchid flowering varie- duced the greatest amount of bloom and endured the extreme hot weather better than the orchid flowering varieties. The hybrid orchid flowering varieties Penn- sylvania and Miss Kate Gray are a decided advance, having more substance in the flower, combined with a freer blooming habit. In the bronze-leaved section several remarkable breaks in color and form have been produced. A new shade of pink, orange and pure yellow are numbered among the novelties of 1900. Only one of these will be offered in 1901. In fact, advance has been made all along the line. Those who imagine that there has been no real advance made in American varie- ties need only compare these side by side with the best European varieties. And the development of the canna is only in its infancy. It is a plant easily grown from seed. Our best American strains will begin to bloom in seventy- five to ninety days from the time seed is planted. Our batch of seedlings, about 18,000, were started in the greenhouse from May 10 to 15, and as soon as they .4^ at m (a i g;&&&g:egg;6&6«:«*s *m SSa-g-:aS^i9r93:-§ig S^ ^ i» THE F. R. PIERSON COMPANY'S CUP. m id) n ties, all made a good growth and pro- duced a fine crop of flowers which showed oS^ well in the morning and on cloudy davs. From the middle of July to the close of the season, October 15, the American grown named seedlings and a limited number of the European varieties pro- were up about an inch or two they were potted into 2V2-inch pots. The second week in June they were planted in the field. They gave us an average of two months of bloom this season. The most of them wer« very good and a lew were an advance on exisiting varieties. Developing seedlings is slow work and igoo. The American Florist. 441 CHRYSANTHEMUMS AT SANTA BARBARA, CAL., UNDER CHEESE CLOTH SHADING. quite an expense, as the numbered varie- ties are usually tested three years in the field belore they are placed on the market. Antoine Wintzee. Silver Cup for a GoMen Flower. The feature of the approaching exhibi- tion of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society, November 7 to 0, promises to be the competition for the silver cup offered by the F. R. Pierson Company for the best twelve blooms of Col. D. Appleton chrysanthemum. The gardeners upon the estates of half a dozen multi-million- aires near Tarry town are after the trophy and some splendid blooms are sure to be staged. Col. D. .\ppleton is a magnifi- cent Japanese incurved variety introduced last spring and many good judgesesteem it the best yellow to date. It originated with J. R. McDonald, Riverdale-on-Hud- son, N. Y., who sold the stock to the Pierson company. An illustration of the cup ofiered at the Tarrytown exhibition is herewith presented. A Californian Flower Show. The first chrysanthemum show at Santa Barbara, Cal., was held in early October, and the flowers which were staged were a credit to the growers, as the accompanying illustrations will show. The flowers were grown outside, with cheese cloth shelter. In form and color the blooms were very fine, with good stems and foliage. The princinal white varieties were Mrs. Robinson, Marie Louise, Queen and Mrs. Jerome Jones; in vellows, Golden Wed- ding, Modesto and Bonnaft'on. The pinks were fine and rich in color, Mrs. Perrin, Qaeen of Plumes, Princess and Eda Prass being shown in the class for single flowers. W. H. Morse, gardener to C. B Hale, captured the Dreer prize with three fine vases of Marie Louise, Phenomenal and • ■olden Wedding In the class for fifty blooms in one vase W. H. Morse was first with Phenomenal and a few blooms of Marie Louise to break the color. W. Adair was second with Mrs. H. Robinson. J. McLeir, gardener to W. P. Gould, was third. The Chamber of Commerce put up two fine cups for first Rnd second for the best display of plants and flowers staged for effect, to cover 100 square feet, and this was left to the trade. W. Adair staged a fine table, well built up, and captured first; Mrs. Helmer, second, and Dr. Franceschi, third. We had an exhibit of palm leaves with the fruit attached, each one labeled. This exhibit came from J. W. Gillespie. There were sixteen species and eighty-three varieties and this did not include many choice varieties which Mr. Gillespie owns but which were too small to cut leaves from. This exhibit won a well earned special prize. M. Interest at \i^aban Conservatories. The new 700-loot houses at Waban Rose Conservatories, Natick, Mass., have been a center of interest since their com- pletion and scarce a day passes without seeing a number of visitors. One ot the problems in connection with such long houses that seems to interest visitors especially is that of expansion and con- traction of the steam pipes. These are arranged to run on iron spools instead of the usual supports, and midway of the house a brass socket and plunger has been inserted at one of the joints, which accommodates itself automatically to the varying changes of length caused by fluctuations ot temperature. Mr. Mont- gomery finds that the maximum expan- sion at fifteen pounds of steam is five and one-half inches. These houses have been planted, one with Liberty and the other with Ameri- can Beauty. It is acknowledged that the cutting of flowers from Liberty up to the present time is unwise. It is a rose the season ot which will be from November till May and the intervening months should be devoted to getting a good, strong growth on the plants. The strength thus acquired would enable the rose to better withstand the attacks of black spot, a disease to which it appears to be very susceptible, and the reputation of the variety would be conserved by withholding it from the public during a season when its flowers are almost worthless. Those on their own roots appear almost free from black spot, the trouble being confined to the grafted stock. American Beauty looks promising. A part of the stock is last year's, the roses having been replanted in fresh soil and cut back in July. The expense for new plants is thus saved and there is the addi- tional advantage of being able to run the houses to cut from all through June, a good month always for high grade roses. These cutback plants are now coming into flower nicely. As usual, there are several houses of very handsome Brides and Bridesmaids, the two-year-old stock being especially fine just at present. Where the plants are older than two years they are tied down instead of being cut back. These latter are not so forward as the others. Mildew, which is so generally seen on roses coming to the market just now, is absolutely invisible. It is an unvarying doctrine with Mr. Montgomery that mildew is as bad as fire. It is a doctrine worthy of wide dissemination. One lean-to house with a brick back wall is to be planted with Cornelia Cook. This same house turned out unrivalled specimens of this old favorite rose for many years in the past and it is believed CHRYSANTHEMUMS STAGED AT SANTA BARBARA, CAL., IN EARLY OCTOBER. 442 The American Florist. Nov. J, there is still room in the market for afew of the same class. Chrysanthemums are several days later to bloom than they were last year and have required much watchful care during the dark, foggy weather we have been passing through. Two old rose houses that are now used as grafting houses in the grafting season are filled with chrys- anthemums to occupy the time in which the houses are not in use. English Horticultural Notes. Salvia splendens grandiflora was well shown at the Royal Horticultural Soci- ety's meeting October 9, also S. grandi- flora nana, but I should not recommend the latter, for almost all the flowers dropped when removing the plants after the meeting; in fact, the ground was cov- ered with fallen blooms before the plants were touched. The grandiflora seemed to stand better and is certainly the finest Michaelmas daisies have been exten- sively shown by several growers and some very good things appear among the new varieties. An interesting collec- tion of nerines came from H. Elliott, including some new varieties, but, though very pretty, they failed to gain certifi- cates. J. Williams staged some fine plants of chrysanthemums, including a yellow sport from Lady Fitzwygram, named after the exhibitor. This gained an award of merit. This was the only variety to receive distinction from the N. C. S,, which awarded it a first-class certificate. Some very fine tritomas were shown, T. Leichtlinii aurea and T. Triumphi gaining certificates. Dracjena Offeri is a very neat growing, highly colored, nar- row leaved variety making a very hand- some table plant. About two dozen varieties of bouvardias were exhibited by H. B. May, dwarf, boshy plants which had evidently been grown well exposed QUEEN OF EDGELY ROSE. variety of the winter flowering salvias we have. Ficus radicans variegata, was exhibited in pots and baskets by Hill & Son and it is a most effective plant. Captain Halford contributed a splendid collection of autumn-tinted foliage, cer- tainly one of the brightest displays we have ever seen. The bright, rosy tinted foliage is coming much more in use than formerly and I might here mention that the chrysanthemum exhibits arranged for effect with colored foliage were a great feature at the National Chrysan- themum Society's October show. to the sun. If growers would bear in mind that they cannot have too much sun, and that they like plenty of air, bouvardias would be more appreciated and would flower pretty well throughout the winter. Another cactus dahlia received an award; it was named Venus, by far the finest white yet seen. The October show of the National Chrysanthemum Society was generally considered the best early show the society has ever had, but, as mentioned before, there were few new varieties of note, littie Mitchell may be regarded as a use- ful early variety for market work. The only gold medal awarded for a chrysan- themum exhibit went to Wm. Godfrey, of Bzmouth. Gold medais were awarded to J. Laing & Sons and Spooner & Son for very fine displays of fruit. A gold medal was also awarded to H. J. Jones for a large group of flowering and foliage plants, begonias being very prominent. The exhibit also included a good collection of early flow- ering chrysanthemums cut from the open ground, which had been grown without being disbudded. I noted the following as being very fine exhibition varieties of chrysanthemums: Soleil d' Octobre, Mutual Friend, Mme. Von Andre, Mrs. Combes, Miss A. Byron, Lady Cran- bourne, Reginald Godfrey, R. H. Pear- son, Lord Coleridge, L. Humphreys, Attraction, Mrs. White Bopham and Triumph. Begonia Caledonia is now being dis- tributed and we shall soon see what: the various growers can make of it. From the appearance of plants received I think it will prove equally as free as the type. The foliage being exactly like its parent, it will have to be labeled when it is neces- sary to distinguish one from the other when not in flower. It will undoubtedly become a plant of the future, for, although there are several good white begonias, the fact that the flowers hold on so well will ensure this becoming a favorite. 1 find female flowers are more numerous than in Gloire de Lorraine, and it will be interesting to know if they are likely to prove fertile. H. WITH THE GROWERS. THE FLORAL EXCHANGE, EDGELY, PA. The illustration on page 443 is from a photograph showing a partial view of the thirty-five greenhouses of The Floral Exchange, of Philadelphia, located at Edgely, Pa., and which have become noted as the home of the new rose. Queen of Edgely, the pink American Beauty. The large houses to the left in the view, of modern construction, thirty feet wide and 225 feet long, are the pal- aces of the "Queen." These houses are noteworthy tor the light construction and also for the glass, 16i24-, all being set the twenty-four inch way. It is the rule of the firm to experim(.nt carefully on a small scale before adopting any- thing new and three years ago they tried this plan on the range to the right in the view, finding only ten lights broken in 10,000 feet in three years. The three large houses in the center of the view were built this year and are called the Colonial house, as thirteen beds, each named after one of the original states, are planted with Brides and Bridesmaids. This house, of which an interior view is given, replaced five of the oldest houses on the place. It is eighty feet wide and 100 feet long, with iron gutters and iron supports, making it as fight as day. In constructing this house, old glass 12x16 was used on the north and new glass, 10x24, on the south side, set the twenty-four inch way. The use of mate- rial from the old houses brought the cost of the house down to a little over one- third of the cost of a new house, audit is infiniteh' superior to the old houses, requiring 2400 feet less piping than in the old range. The entire establishment is given up to roses. Meteor for some years being a specialty. There are many novel features on the place, the arrangement of heating appliances being of much interest to par- tgoo. The American Florist. 443 NURSERIES OF THE FLORAL EXCHANGE, EDGELY, PA. ties who are troubled with water in fire holes. This being a source of much annoyance for many years, all the returns are now run back by gravity to a receiv- ing tank and lifted by a small pump, ■working automatically, into the different boilers, all ot which are several feet above the level of the pit. The boilers aggre- gate about 700 horse-power and the reserve coal pile is 500 tons, the wisdom of which was proved during the present coal strike. The superintendent has devised a novel appliance, by which an electric bell in his bedroom notifies him when the steam on the boilers gets above or below specified points. The cooling room, of which a full description, with plans, was given in our issue of August 18, is a most impor- tant adjunct to the establishment, which shows in every detail and arrangement, much thought for the handling of a large business. Records are kept of the cut of every house, by which it is easy to learn in a moment the cut of any house for any day in the year, or for any part of a day, if desired. The nurseries were founded in the early seventies by the Ute Dr. Edw. Morwitz and later carried on by his son, Jos. Morwitz, under the management of D. Fuerstenberg. At present, The Floral Exchange is an incorporated concern, of which Mr. Fuerstenberg is president and H. C. Geiger, is secretary. Harry Simpson, who discovered the pink American Beauty in the Edgelv nurseries, is the super- intendent. Plans are now being made lor the addition of 25,000 feet of glass in a single house on the lines ot the Colonial house, which so far proves to be a fine house for roses. By purchasing the mate- rials in the winter and getting everything painted and cut to shape, the firm finds that a very considerable saving is made and the house erected in good time for early planting. K. New York. NO RELIEF FOR THE CONGESTED MARKET. —TOO MANY FLOWERS .\ND TOO FEW BUYERS. — ROSES SUFFER WORST OF ALL —NO FIXED VALUE I-OR ANY LINE OF STOCK.— VARIODS NOTES. No rift appears yet in the clouds, either the material ones or the symbolic, and as the colored roses grow paler and softer under the effect of continued cloudy skies, 90 also do spirits droop and patience flag under the influence of an overloaded and imresponsive market. There is practically no change in market condi- tions from those indicated in our brief note of last week. So monotonous has this state of afiairs become that the apathy of buyers is no longer remarked and the prevalent dullness has ceased to be a matter of discussion when dealers meet. On chrysanthemums, with the excep- tion of a limited number of large speci- men blooms there is no fixed value. They are now coming in by the thousands, the varieties bringing best price being Robinson and any good yellow. A few Bonnaflons, Ivorys and Pink Ivorys are beginning to show up. All roses are suffering severely from the unfavorable weather. Beauty is still a laggard, values having now dropped on all grades and on other varieties a price of $4 to $5 a thousand in bulk as received from the growers is a not uncommon price. Carnations are becoming more plenti- ful every day and, from all accounts, there will be more than enough of these and yellow chrysanthemums to supply all demands tor the paraders on Satur- day. Violets continue far below the standard of valuation for this time of the year, the bad weather injuring their sale for street wear. A very few especially fine blooms in bunches of 100 are bring- ing, with an effort, $1.25 to $1.50 per hundred. The balance will not average over one- third that figure. Lily of the valley is being received in enormous quantities and moves only at prices too low to be mentioned. Cat- tleyas are scarcer and have advanced in price. Dendrobium formosum giganteum is abundant at low figures. The "plan and scope" committee of the New York Florists' Club met on Monday evening and organized permanently with Walter F. Sheridan for chairman and Alex. Wallace, secretary. A sub-com- mittee was appointed to look into the matter of securing a suitable building in which to hold an exhibition in 1901. Boston. MARKET OVERLOADED WITH ALL CLASSES OF MATERIAL — BIG [ORDERS MARK NO IMPRESSION ON STOCKS ON HAND. — CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW SCHEDULBI) FOR NEXT WEEK. — NOVELTIES TO HE SHOWN. — VARIOUS NOTES AMONG THE TRADE. Enormous quantities of flowers are piled into this market daily at present, far in excess of the necessities, and the only disposition possible with much of the stock under the very weak demand now existing is through the medium of the street boys at prices that are unquot- able. The wholesalers are doing all they can with the situation, holding the stock and caring for it so long as it keeps pre- sentable before sacrificing it, in hopes that a change in weather or diminution of the supply through some means may ofier a way out of the difficulty, but the greater part of it has to go eventually at anything it will bring. Two large orders in one establishment, one of them for 10,000 roses, were filled without making any noticeable impression on the accu- mulated material and either ot the orders might be duplicated several times from the stocks on hand. Next week isthetime set for the annual chrysanthemum show at Horticultural Hall. No doubt it will be equal to any of its predecessors and will be visited by many strangers. Among the novelties exhibited will be the Queen of Edgely rose from the Floral Exchange, ot Phila- delphia, and Begonia Caledonia from R. & J. Farquhar & Co. It will be the last chrysanthemum show in the old halls. There was a small exhibition last Satur- day, when M.H. Walsh again showedhis new rose, Flush o' Dawn, and Mrs. Gill exhibited a group ot chrysanthemums. George HoUis showed flowers of Chrys- anthemum Peerless. M. B. Bunker, who has conducted the flower stand in the Parker House for a number of years, is about to open and move to a new store at the comer of Beacon street and Tremont place. N. F. McCarthy has sold a large tract of land which he purchased at Egypt, Mass., a few weeks ago, at an advance of fifty per cent on the price paid. '"%^^ . INTERIOR VIEW OF THE COLONIAL RANGE AT FLORAL EXCHANGE NURSERIES, EDGELY, PA. 444 The American Florist. Nov. J. A complimentary dinner was i;iven on November 1 to Ed. Hatch, at the Quincy, by a number of his horticultural triends. E. B. Wallace, of Pote & Wallace, at Somerville, has sold out h's interest in the business to his partner. Wm. E. Doyle is a candidate again for the nomination of Mayor of Cambridge. \'isitors: E. J. Harmon and Niles Nel- son, Portland, Me.; E. 11. Giesy, Lock- land, O.; A. T. BoddiDgton,N. Y.;Charles Ball and son, Philadelphia. Philadelphia. WARM WEATHER FORCES STOCK ALONC AT A C.REAT RATE. — ACCUMULATIONS INEVITAHLE AKD PRICES WILT.— QUOTA- TIONS FOR GILT-EDGED STOCK — THE LIBERTY ROSE PROMISING WELL —VARI- OUS NOTES. Things are going from bad to worse, there being nothing in the shape of cool weather to hold the flowers in check. The plants are blooming away without seeming to care what is to become of the buds, and causing their owners any amount of trouble. The cold boxes are everywhere full to the doors and the only happy faces are those of the takirs, who are fattening their bank accounts at a great rate. Violets, American Beauty roses and carnations are their favorites and the great armloads and basketsful they carry about the streets are a sight to behold. As to prices, they are knocked into ' 'smithereens. ' ' No reasonable oflfer is refused, as the accumulation must be moved somehow. To add to the load, the chrysanthemums are now putting them- selves forward and trying to get to the front. They have succeeded in a measure, as the windows in most of the stores are filled with them. Some dealers, however, draw the line at the chrysanthemum as a window flower, keeping this important section forchoicerstock,suchas Beauties, orchids and violets. Trade the past few days has been very quiet, nearly all the retailers complain- ing. There were some coming-out teas last week, but they seem now to be postponed for awhile. Nobody sees much in sight until after the election, which event, if Bryan andMcKinley are elected, will no doubt give all hands a busy season. Prices, that is those asked, are about as last week; $3 to $.'> for teas; $1 to $.! per dozen for Beauties. This is for gilt-edged stock and anything just short of this goes begging and can be had at job lot prices. Carnations are also slumpy in price and $1 to $1.50 will buy about the best, although a few extras bring a little more. Lily of the valley sells for $3 to $4, but for the latter figure it must be extra fine. Violets can be had for almost any price; 50 cents is about high for good doubles, while the singles are very cheap. Chrysanthemums are coming in very fast and prices are sagging in consequence; they range from $4- to $20 per hundred, the latter price for the extra choice. The Liberty rose seems a lively topic just at present. The past week has setn quite a few more of the flowers about and some good stock is to be had. Growers say that the plants have improved con siderably of late and now look very promising. Meteors have been excep- tionally good this fall, and at this stage it takes a good rose to beat them; in fact they have ranked next to Beauty, but from now on the bull-heads will com- mence to appear and, as the Liberty will get better as the plants grow stronger, it is claimed it will more than satisfy those who have had the faith to try it. Plants in llower are a little late, but the stocks of the various growers look well, although not over-abundant. Robert Craig's house of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine is a sight worth going miles to see. The plants are a very even lot and are rapidly coming into flower. A house of cyclamens also looks well. The Pennsylvania Horticultural So- ciety's fall show promises well. Secre- tary Rust says the entries are coming in fast and that the quality of the flowers and plants shown will be fully up to the average of previous seasons. K. Chicago. MARKET OVERBURDENED BY THE UNPRE- CEDENTED CUT OF ROSES. — AMPLE SUP- PLIES IN ALL LINES — HEAVY BUSINESS FROM THE SOUTH. — ROSES BY THE CAR- LOAD. — EVERYTHING PROPITIOUS FOR THE FLOWER SHOW.— PLANS FOR THE CLUB BANQUET. — CHANGES IN THE WHOLESALE MARKET —VARIOUS ITEMS OF VARYING INTEREST. The glut! The glut! Not in many years has this market been so clogged with material as within the past ten days. Roses, in particular, have been in tre- mendous over-supply and the growers have received very inadequate returns. It seems that every rose house in this territory, and there are a great many more of them than there were last year, is in full crop, because of the warm and pleasant weather. The result is that, although sales are large, the legitimate demand makes very little impression upon the unwieldy bulk of each day's consignments. Any wholesaler or com- mission man can these days supply a thousand roses and never miss them from his stock. The result is that the fakir is a man of eminence in the com- munity. The All Saint's day demand from New Orleans came as a saving clause on Monday, and it is estimated by good authorities that that day's ship- ments were as great in bulk as those of any one day in recent years. Every house in town enjoyed its share of the business, but while it was necessary that the Illinois Central put an extra express car on each of its south-bound trains Mon- day night, the demand was not sufficient to produce any eflect on market prices; it merely served to clean out the market fairly well for one day. Even with nearly two carloads of roses going out, it was not necessary for any wholesaler to make extra eflort to fill his orders. The only skirmishing required was in connection with the orders for chrysanthemums, some of which ran up to 1,500 blooms. Carnations are holding their own much better than roses but chrysanthemums are snflering. The warm weather has brought along the crop with remarkable rapidity in the last few days, and prices have gone down proportionately. Extra fine stock still commands $4 per dozen, and on Wednesday ten blooms of Col. D. Appleton sold for a five-dollar bill, but the general tendency has thus far been downward. There is this about it, how- ever, if the warm weather continues the chrysanthemum crop will be out of the way quite a little earlier than usual. Violets are not cutting so much figure as they did a few days ago. The storm of Halloween night cleared oft cold and every one is hoping that the seasonable weather will remain with us; it will cut down production, improve qualities, add life to trade and strength to the market. Last Sunday morning the mutilated body of Anton Lizl was found in the woods not far from the greenhouses of | Brant & Noe, where the murdered man had been in charge of a range of Beauty houses. Geo. Doiinski, a relative, was arrested for the murder, which was com- mitted Saturday night as Lizl was on his way from the greenhouses to his home, where a three months' bride awaited his coming. Jealousy is sup- posed to have been the cause of the crime. Mr. Brant speaks highly of the murdered man and says that he was a very com- petent grower. Walter Retzer & Co. have been at work upon their boiler room until it is now one of the best in the trade. Their establishment was short of heat last winter but there will be no such difficulty this season. One of the new features is a smoke consumer, made necessary by the many protests, in past winters, of the nearby residents. Their houses are full of nice stock, including a big shipment of azaleas, just arrived, and the firm will be in evidence at the show next week. The Geo. Wittbold Co. are not only having a fine wholesale trade in these autumn days but are doing a large amount of decorative work trom their two retail stores. They think that their exhibitions at the flower show bring them a great deal of this work, and they are making preparations to make their usual good showing next week in the classes for decorative plants and cut flower arrangement. They have some exceptionally well grown specimen plants this season. Andrew McAdams has a number of hybrid hibiscuses raised from seed pro- duced by his old partner, John Good, who is now living on the Indian river, down in southern Florida. Mr. McAdams thinks that the hibiscus will regain its popularity at no far distant date, and expects to get something worth while out of this batch of seedlings, although the plants have not yet reached a stage at which their value can be determined. Mangel has had a very attractive window this week, the central feature being a vase of huge blooms of Col. D. Appleton chrysanthemum. He also had a vase of a red seedling rose, which bore a card informing the public that the variety "lasts longer than any other rose." Another feature of the window has been a number of plants of Cattleya labiata in bloom. They have been planting bulbs at the parks this week and many thousands of tulips and hyacinths have been put in. Just now there is a very fair crop of mushrooms in South Park, the result of favorable weatherconditions. The neigh- bors are harvesting the esculents and have not yet gathered toadstools by mistake. The Florists' Club's annual banquet will be held in the Egyptian Hall of the Auditorium Hotel at seven o'clock on the evening of next Thursday, November 8. Tickets may be obtained from W. N. Rudd at any time at the flower show. There will be a considerable number of guests from out of town. Show preparations are progressing apace and the prospects are for a splendid exhibition. A big force of workmen will begin to lay the false floor in the Audi- torium theatre at the close of the Thomas concert to-night and by Monday morn- ing the hall will be ready to receive exhibits. The flower booth at the show will be under the management of the Florists' Club and will be conducted for the benefit of the Galveston florists. Anyone wish- ing to contribute stock can send it to P. J. Hauswirth for the committee. igoo. The American Florist. 445 E. C. Amliog has received a nnmber of fine blooms of Chrysanthemum Monrovia from Gnnnar Teilmann, the Marion, Ind., grower, who has made a reputatioa by his success with Major Bonnafion. Mr. Teilmann writes that next year he pro- poses to grow Monrovia extensively. W. E. Lynch, who has long been identified with the wholesale cut flower business in Chicago, closed his com- mission house, at 64 Wabash avenue, on October 29 to assume the management of the cut flower department of E. H. Hunt. The florists of Louisville are figuring that the approaching twenty-eighth triennial conclave of the Knights Templar will bring them more than $20,000 worth ol business. This is a tip for Chicago wholesalers. One of the week's visitors has been A. Dimmock, of Sander & Co., St. Albans, England, who reports a very nice trade in new plants, orchids, palms and the numerous specialties for which his firm is noted. The Florists' Club met last night and, after the new officers had been installed, J. S. Wilson read a paper on the Boston fern and W. S. Heffron one on the best methods of packing and shipping cut flowers. Mons Olson, who has for some years had charge of the flower department of E. H. Hunt, is now with J. A. Budlong, where increasing trade has made the necessity for an augmented force. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., have sent some very fine blooms of Chrys- anthemum Goldmine to J. B. Deamud. This is the variety which captured the C. S. A. cup last year. J. N. Jakobsen is back from Denver, where he spent the summer. Mr. Jakob- sen was formerly associated with Fred. Hills, at Maywood, and now contem- plates remaining here. W.J. Vesey, of Fort Wayne, Ind., was in town this week and we hope he will arrive at the goal of his ambition, the judgeship of the superior court in this county. Walter Ret zer has filed suits for damages aggregating $55,000 in the circuit court against A. B. Everett, Louis Gregor and E. R. Tauch. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Budlong have returned from a two months' trip, visit- ing friends in New York, Providence and Boston. Albert Fuchs is enroute home from Europe, where he has spent the summer, and is expected in Chicago early next week. C. J. Reardon has returned from Calumet, Mich., where he assisted in starting a new florists' business this fall. E. E. Pieser is on duty with the Ken- nicott Bros. Co. again this week, but is not yet fully recovered from his illness. Mrs. C. L. Washburn had been quite ill for a number of days past. St. Louis. STATE OF TRADE, BOTH WHOLESALB AND BETAIL.— BANGE OF PRICES. — VAEIODS NOTES OF INTEREST. Trade is reported as very good in the upper part of the town, especially in cut flowers, but down town the sales are not many. Roses sell at $1.30 per dozen in best grades. Beauties and large chrys- anthemums bring from $3 to $6 a dozen and tuberoses, of which there are a few, are selling at from 5 cents to 10 cents. The wholesalers report a medium sale, roses bringing all the way from $1 to $4 per hundred, carnations 75cents to $1.50for fancy stock. Chrysanthemums are sold for 3 cents and 4 cents for the small ones and 20 cents for fancy and large blooms. Violets are coming in quite plentifully and are wholesaling at 25 cents per hun- dred. By order of Park Commissioner Ridgely, all the roses of the different city parks are to be cut and sent to the city and private hospitals in a few days. Super- intenCent Pape thinks there will be about 3,500 roses cut if no heavy rains occur. Water hyacinths are the only other thing that is not taken in, but the people have been allowed to collect them for the last few days and at present very few are left. The new greenhouses at Shaw's Garden are completed and the plants will soon be moved into them. 'The planting of the twenty-acre extension of the garden is being carried on as fast as possible and about 5,000 plants have been set, of the 20,000 that are to go in. This exten- sion is to be planted entirely to North American trees and shrubs. The horse show is now open and along Grand avenue the florists claim it is bringing trade. Geo. Waldbart says that the whole season has been good, as the proceeds of this summer and fall are much better than last year during the same months. The eleventh annual banquet to gardeners, florists and nurserymen, pro- vided for in the will of Henry Shaw, is to be given this year at the Mercantile Club, St. Louis, on November 3. It is hoped that now, as the cool weather starts, we will have a better attendance at the alleys, so that we can be in trim for next year's meeting of the S. A. F. There is an excellent prospect for a good chrysanthemum show this year. It will take place November 14 to 16 in the Music Hall of the Exposition Building. F. J. Foster will soon move to his new stand at the corner of Eighth and Olive streets. He has a nice store and ought to have a good trade. The Michel Plant and Bulb Company had the decoration, last week, of the "Boston," the new department store that has just opened. The Eggeling Floral Company has been incorporated with a capital stock of $3,000. We hope that the new company has good luck. J. M. Kimberlin and son, of California, were recent visitors. M. Cincinnati. BUSINESS POOR BECAUSE OF WARMTH.— GOOD STOCK AT THE FLOWER MARKET. —SEEN IN THE WINDOWS.— FIVE FLORISTS TO ONE BLOCK. Business the past week, owing to the very warm weather, was very poor. The thermometer would run up to 80° in the shade during the day. The commis- sion houses were loaded down with fine roses, chrysanthemums and lily of the valley Saturday evening at closing time and very few orders came in. The flower market presented a beautiful sight Saturday afternoon, some very good plants and flowers being shown. Notice- able among them were some fine pot chrysanthemums and Pteris tremula on Julius Schumann's stand and some fine Boston ferns and Enquirer carnations at Richard Witterstaetter's. Our store men are now decorating their windows in great shape. Peterson had a novel display last week. In one win- dow he showed some fine Cattleya labiatas and Oncidium varicosum Rodgersii with Adiantum Farleyense, and his other window was decorated with autumn foliage. The whole thing was very attractive and received a great deal of favorable comment. Sunderbruch & Sons have displayed some fine Robin- son and Mrs. E. G. Hill chrysanthemums, together with Nephrolepis Bostoniensis, Adiantum cuneatum and a large Areca lutescens for background. Julius Baer has had four of Kift's flower holders filled with lily of the valley, carnations and roses suspended from the ceiling, with a large vase of Robinson chrysan- themums set in a group of fine palms. By the way, Julius is getting his store fixed up in great shape and if he keeps on will some day have the "swellest" place in town. We now have five stores in one square on Fourth street between Main and Walnut streets. Among the new comers are J. W. Rodgers and Hardesty & Co. One of the florists is said to have sug- gested that they get together and have their boxes all labeled, naming that square "florists' square." Wouldn'tthat jar you? About the only thing doing this week in society was the opening ball at the Phoenix Club. Sunderbruch had the decorations and about a dozen bouquets for the same. D. Buffalo. VERY LITTLE TRADE EXCEPT FOR MATRI- MONIAL OR MORTUARY EVENTS. — STOCK IS PLENTIFUL.— VARIOUS NOTES. The weddings and receptions sched- uled for October came off as per arrange- ments, and several have called forth a goodly number of flowers, but the steady sale of cut flowers with the usual scarcity always found in October, has been lacking because of summer-like weather, and we find Bridesmaid, Bride and Meteor in very good supply. Kaiserin, while not so plentiful, is still good. American Beauties have dropped off in sale, not on account of supply or quality, but, I think, because of the supply of chrysanthemums, although they are not yet over-plentiful. Carnations are not too plentiful and what are coming are good. Guenther, of Ham- burgh, and Brookins, of Orchard Park, have by far the best. New York, I see, gives carnations to the McKinley parade. We not only bought our chrysanthemums, but walked behind them in the sound money parade of 1896. Why should florists give flow- ers away when they pay two prices for coaches and other innumerable things only used to excess at election time? We trust that some election bets will be paid in flowers, not all in candy, gloves and theatre tickets. William Scott, who has just returned from an extended trip east, is about to depart for St. Louis, Toronto and back to Elmira to judge chrysanthemums and talk Pan-American Exposition, as he can do to the edification of all. W. J. Palmer & Son had a very large wedding last week. About 300 palms, together with wild smilax, chrysanthe- mums and orchids made a grand show- ing, as large, if not larger, than any other this fall. Kasting has about completed the alter- ations in his store and ended up by installing a cash system which is equal to his hustling place of business. C. S. Ford, Jr., of Philadelphia, was here last week, followed by Walter Mott, of Dreer's. W. A. 446 The American Florist. Nov. 3, Subecription, tl*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; 11.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Poiition 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 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 Amebican Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only. Orders (or 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. Already there is a list of losses as the result of fires due to detective heating apparatus. FoBEHANDED, Careful florists are buy- ing their Christmas stocks of decorative plants while they can be shipped safely and economically. Annoukcement is made of the publica- tion of a new supplement to Nicholson's "Dictionary of Gardening." Two volumes will be issued, of which the first is now ready. At a recent meeting of the Royal Hor- ticultural Society of England a pale yel- low sport of Chrysanthemum Lady Fitz- wygram was given an award of merit under the name of Mrs. James Williams. W. N. Rddd says that Col. D. Appleton is apparently the best yellow chrysan- themum to date. With the color of Golden Wedding, dwarfer habit, extra large size of blooms and vigorous, healthy growth, it probably approaches nearer the ideal chrysanthemum than any other yellow variety in the trade. Db. L. Wittmack, who will be remem- bered by horticulturists in connection with the World's Columbian Exposition, of Chicago, has lately celebrated his twenty-fitth anniversary as secretary of the Prussian Horticultural Society. The event was celebrated by a number of val- uable presents, complimentary addresses and a reception. Its Up To the Retailer. Robert Craig said a good thing in his bantering, genial way when he asked the reason for there being only four roses on the florists' list to-day and queried: "Is it want of intellect on the part of the retailer," to which he himself replied by an emphatic "No; for," said he, "we poor growers run up against the retailer every day and always get the worst of it, so we know it isn't the want of intellect; but I think rather it is intellect expended in a wrong direction." And then the speaker went on to show in the most convincing way that if the retailer would put half his beating-down energy into talking intelligently to his customers and getting them interested in other flowers besides the everlasting four, he would not only afl'ord a blissful relief to the grower but would undoubtedly increase and diversify his business. - A florist should really be something above the mere dealer, should partake some- what of the spirit of the cultured profes- sions, and be broad enough to build for next year and the year after. Society of American Florists. department of plant registbation. Peter Henderson & Co., New York, register new Lilliputian canna, Little Gem; flowers orange scarlet, each petal lightly edged with yellow; very dwarf and compact, the extreme height to tip rarely exceeding two feet. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y. A Question of Ethics. Ed. Am Florist: — Is it a violation of the code for a florist, on learning of a death, to go or send an agent to the home and friends of the deceased for the purpose of securing orders for designs and funeral flowers? Please give full details of what is permissible under the circumstances. S. B. [The practice of seeking funeral orders by direct solicitation is commonly known as "crape chasing" and is not only in very bad taste but is a poor business policy for one who aspires to anything better.— Ed.] Com'ng Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply .iny omis- sions from this list.] Baltimoee, Md., February 21-22, 1901.— Exhibi- tion of the American Carnation Society. Albert M. Herr, Sec'y, Lancaster, Pa. Boston, Mass., November 6-9. — Chrysanthe- mum show, Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Robert Manning, fcec'y. Horticultural Hall. Chestnut Hill, Pa,, November 7-9 —First tall exhibition Chestnut Hill Horticultural Society. Robt. G. Carey, Sec'y. Chestnut Hill, Pa. Chicago, III,, November 6-10. — Annual exhibi- tion. Horticultural Society of Chicago. W. N. Rudd, Sec'y, 1002, 185 Dearborn street. Cold Spring, N. Y., November 8-P. — Second annual exhibition, Putnam County Horticultural Society. John A. Connolly, Sec'y. Denver, Col.. November 7 9. — First exhibition, Denver Florists' Club. A. M Lewis, Sec'y. Elmira, N. Y., November 14-15.— Chrysanthe- mum show, Elmira Itorticultural Society. H. N. Hoffman, Sec'y. Hartfoud, Conn., November 6-9. — Chrysanthe- mum and carnation exhibition, Connecticut Horticultural Society. L. H. Mead, Sec'y, Hart- ford. Houston, Tex., November 15-16. — Seventh annual chrvsantheraum show for DePelchin Home. Mrs.' M. E. Bryan, Sec'y. Indianapolis, Ini> , November 14. — Exhibition of State Florists' Society of Indiana. R. A. Mo- Keand, Sec'y, GarQeld Park, Indianapolis. Louisville, Ky., November 10-ri— Tenth annual floral festival of the Kentucky Society of Florists. Hy. Lichtefeld, Sec'y, Louisville. MADiaoN, N. J., November 7-8. — Fifth annual exhibition, Morris County Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Society. Chas. H. Atkins, Sec'y, Madison. Montreal, Can., November 12-14. — Annual chrysanthemum show, Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. W. H. Horobin, Sec'y, 130 Tupper street. Mount Kisco, N. \'., November 8 9.— Fifth annual exhibition of the Bedford Flower Club. Herbert Spavins, Sec'y. Newport, R. 1., November 13-15. — Ninth annual chrysanthemum show, Newport Horticultural Society. Robert Johnston, Sec'y, Harborview. New York, November 14-15. — Chrysanthemum Show, American Institute. George Whilefield, Jr., Sec'y. BerKeley Lyceum Building. Philadelphia, Pa., November 13-17. — Annual exhibition, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. David Rust, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall, Broad street. Pouohkeepsie, N. Y., November 6-8.— Annual exhibition, Dutchess County Horticultural Society. W. G. Gommersall, Sec'y, Poughkeepsie. Providence, R. I. — November 14-16.— Chrysan- themum exhibition Rhode Island Horticultural Society. C. W. Smith, Sec'y, 61 Westminster street. San Francisco, Cal., October 25-27.— Fall exhibition California State Floral Society. Mrs. Henry P. Tricon; Sec'y, 846 Grove street. St. Louis, Mo , NovVmber 14-16. — Tenth annual chrysanthemum exhibition, St. Louis Florists' Club. Emil Schray, Sec'y, 4101 Pennsylvania avenue. Tarrttown, N. Y., November 7-9.— Annual exhibition of Tarrvtown Horticultural Society. W. F. McCord, Sec'y. Toronto, Can., November 7-10 — Annual exhibi- tion, Toronto Gardeners' and Florists' Associa- tion W. C. Jay, Sec'y, 438 Spadina avenue. Waco, Tux., November 13-17.— Fifth annual chrysanthemum show, Texas State Floral Society. Mrs. M. B. Davis, Sec'y, Waco. Greenhouse Building. Mt. Hope, Pa.— H. Broadbelt, one house. Westport, Conn. — Pillow & Banks, one house. Rockland, Mass. — H. D. Gardner, one house. Northfield, Mass. — Frank Peronld, one house. Newark, N. J. — Benj. Atha, one conserv- atory. Barre, Vt. — O. C. Sheplee, one house. Webster City, la.— Jas. FoUett, carna- tion house. Waban, Mass. — Miss Bo wen, one house. Riegelsville, Pa. — J. S. Bloom, onehouse. Waltham, Mass. — H. Spencer, one house. Farmiogton, N. H. — A. Fletcher, house 20x50. Mountainville, N. Y.— A. Daniels, one house. Taunton, Mass. — B. J. Connolly, house 20x30. Ithaca, N. Y.— .V.J. Smith, three houses. Chrysanthemum Society of America. Following are the reports ol the com- mittees judging seedlings and sports: Boston, October 27. — George HoUis, South Weymouth, Mass., exhibited Peer- less, a white Japanese variety, scoring commercial scale 85 points. This variety was judged as an early one, as the flow- ers shown could have been cut a week or two weeks earlier, or as early as Berg- mann. Cincinnati, 0., October 27.— Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., exhibited Omega, a canary yellow, reflexed Japan- ese variety, which scored commercial scale 79 points, exhibition scale 81 points. The scale for judging plants and blooms of chrysanthemums, in its entirety, is as follows: Scale A. — Scale of points lor bush plants and standards. Single specimen, or any number up to six, in an exhibition where the class under consideration does not form the chief feature in the exhibition hall. Equality of size and form of plant 40 Excellence of bloom 35 Foliage 25 Total 100 Scale B. — Scale of points for bush plants; exhibits of more than six or for any number of specimen plants in an exhibition where the class under consideration forms the chief feature in the exhibition hall. Excellence of bloom 40 Equality of size and form of plant.. 35 Foliage 25 Total 100 Scale C. — Scale of points for plants grown to single stem and one bloom. A height of not over three feet is recom- mended for plants in this class and pots not over six inches in diameter. Excellence of bloom 40 Compact and sturdy growth 35 Foliage 25 Total 100 Scale D. — Scale of points for specimen blooms for commercial purposes. Color 25 Form 25 Fullness 15 Size 15 Stem and foliage 10 Substance 10 Total 100 tgoo. The American Florist. 447 Scale E. — Scale of points for specimen blooms for exhibition purposes. Distinctiveness 25 Color 15 Form 15 Size 15 Stem 10 Foliage 10 Fullness 10 Total 100 Edwin Lonsdale, Sec'y. OBITUARY. FREDERICK DELLEET. Frederick Dellert, who has carried on the florist business at Great Barrington, Mass., for many years, died from heart failure on October 25, aged 67 years. He is survived by his wife, live sons and five daughters. SAMUEL G. JOHNSON. Samuel G. Johnson died at Hutchinson, Kans., October 26, of dropsy. The deceased for the past fifteen years has been proprietor of the City Greenhouse and at thetimeof his death was probably one of the oldest settlers in Kansas, having removed to the state in 1854. ANDREW CAMERON. Andrew Cameron, a nephew of Robert Cameron, superintendent of Harvard Botanical Garden, Cambridge, Mass., died October 29, after a three weeks' ill- ness with typhoid fever. He was 21 years of age and had been employed in the Botanical Garden about three and ona^alf years. He was regarded as a very promising young man. Lancaster, Pa— J. P. Siebold reports their trade increasing until they face the necessity of securing greater facilities. Excelsior, Minn. — Martin Barthol- omay, w^ho recently removed here from Middletown, N. ¥., is doing a nice busi- , ness. Chicopee, Mass. — Paul Brothers have purchased the business of Schlosser & Andrews and they took possession No- vember 1. ISHPEMING, Mich.— At the Ishpeming Floral Company's range they are adding a house for violets, making a total of 7,360 feet of glass. Hyde Park, Mass.— H. J. Townsend, who has filed a petition in bankruptcy, has scheduled liabilities of $3,620.74 and assets amounting to $983. To be in time for our grand Autumn Number which will be issued November 10, your special advertisement should be mailed now to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists Received. Peter Lambert, Trier, Germany, vege- table and flower seeds; Soupert & Not- ting, Luxemburg, Germany, roses; Rous- tan Servan & Co., St. Remy-de- Provence, France, vegetable and flower seeds; Samuel C. Moon, Morrisville, Pa., trees, shrubs, grasses, etc.; W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., vegetable and sweet pea seeds; Benj. Hammond, Fish- kill-on-Hudson, N. Y., insecticides, paints, etc.; Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Ever- green, Ala., holly and decorative greens; Wilbur A. Christy, Kinsman, O., bulbs, plants, seeds, etc.; Texas Nursery and Floral Company, Sherman, Texas, trees, roses, etc.; E. Smith & Sons, Geneva, N. Y., trees and roses; McKellar & Winter- son, Chicago, III., plant stands; A. R. Carter & Co., Evergreen, Ala., decorative greens; The Floral Exchange, Inc., Phila- delphia, Pa., roses; E. C. Amling, Chicago, 111., cut flower price list; Bassett& Wash- burn, Chicago, 111., cut flowers and florists' supplies; C. C. Poll worth Co., Milwaukee, Wis., cut flowers; Thomas Meehan & Sons, Philadelphia, Pa., trees, shrubs, plants, etc. SITIATIONS, WANTS, TOR SALE. Advertisements under this head will be inserted at the rate of ten cents a line (seven words) each insertion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 1900 is entitled to a five-line want ADV. (situations only) free, to be used at any time during; the year. STDATJON WANTED— Byatiorist in private place; competent. Warren, 2920 South Park Ave , Ch cago. SITUATION WANTED— By tralnfid K^.^dene^ with a knowledge of greenhouee work Addrees W. H Whiting, WeUsboro, Pa. SITUATION WANTED— By a sober florlet Good irrower and deal ner. Best uf recommeodatlona. Address Stanlet. care American Florlat. SITUATION WANTED— As rose grower where a good up todate man Is wanted; marrlea; refer- ences: state wages. W F 8, care Am. l«Iorlst. SITUATION WANTED-On private place, by a good all-ar.>UDd commercial gr werof i2 years' expe- rience; single; strictly tnmpprate Address H. Box ^. Montague, Mich, SITUATION WANTBD-As foreman, undersUnds roBes, 'mums, carnations and general bedding stock. Can furnish the best of refere cea;llyearr experience Address H C 8, American Floilst. SITUATION WANTED- As foreman, commercial place In the west preferred; 15 years' experience In cut flowers and general p ants, also good at designs; reference. W E, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED-By a middle aged single man as fl *rlst and gardener, frull, vegetables. Private place preferred: best of references as to character and ability. Address W M, cire American Florist. SIIUATION WANTBD-Byanup-to-datjall-around florist as foreman or manager, 16 years' experi- ence In leasing places. Can give flrscolass refer- ences; state terms and wages Address Qbrman, care American FlorlBt. SITUXTION WANTED-By a practical grower of roses. carnatlO'ts and general stock ; good designer; 18 yeara' experience; can take full cbarge Married, no family, age <^. sober. Please staie wages. P. G. PEARSON. Williams Bay. Wis. SITU \T10N WANTED— As headgardener, eltner In public park or private grounds, by one of many years' experience In Germany as well as America. For sever 1 years past headgardener on one of the largest private grounds of the west. Best references. Addrees riUPERiNTENDENT. care Am Florlat. ANTffiD- Atonce a good man to work In green houses; $15amontn and board. Address H. M. Jensen, McHenry hi. W W ANTED — Two good growers, experienced In American Beauties. Apply WiETOH BROS 51 Wabash Ave, Chicago. W ANTED— Competent grower for 10,000 square ft. Beferences required. Address Wm. QEHKB.212N T«.dd Ave., Warren. O. WANTED — A good all-around. Ii dustrlous and sobe' florist, to take charge of park and green- bouse Addrees ALOnzo Ulsh. Wabaeh, Ind. "tA/ANTED— A good clerk and designer for florist f T store. Send copy of reci mmendatlons and refer- ences A Washburn & Sons, bloumlogt .n. Iil. WANTED— Young man with some knowledee of greenhouse work. State wages wanted with board. Address B, care Amerlcttn Florist. WANTED— Reliable, competent man. Fine roses, 'mums. etc. Also assistant. Address J. T. Williamson. LaRose Gardens, Memphis. Tenn. WANTED— Bov to learn the greenhouse business, the growing of roses and carnatl< ms In answer- ing state age. Address John 1j. Wtland, De aaven Pa. WANTED— For Wisconsin, all-around man for gen- eral greenhouse work. ReiUbte and Induetrl- ous. A good place for the right man. References. Address M G, care American iiilorist. WANTED— Youog man with some experience to work in greennoufes. ruses, caruatlons and cut flowers generally. Must have references from last employer. State wages wanted with board. Address B, care American Florist. ON EASY TERMS. WANTED-Aeobersteady man with some knowl- edge of greenhouse work, to work under fore- man. Asteady place to the nght oarty; send refer- ences and state wages expected. Address C. LovKRii>GiB. Peoria, lU. WANTED-A rpllable florist, one capable of taking care of loJO feet of glaas, to grow general stock of cut flowers and plants tor retail store trade. Must be honest, sober, reliable and a good woraer. Fred J. King. Ottawa, 111. WANTED— A good sober, steady man to work In a small plant Must be willing to do any work connected with the bu8rt Other buslneas Address Floral, care :i.merlcan Fiorlst. WANTFR^'^'Q^T PIREWAN on steam Ifnll I LU boilers Must have experience and understand to keep right temperature in houses; no drinker wanted. Ad. FIREMAN, care Eastern OCBce Am. Florist, 67 Bromfieid St., IJoston, Mass. FOR SALE. Greenhouse plant of 6 nouse in Jersey City well stocked and in full operation. Address JOHN MORRELL. 92 Danforth Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Wanted at Once. -^ rrjj ■ ' *" •vM «■ » VBB WB „ork in a small place. Must be willing and able to do anything connected with the businebs: not much hard work but close attention required. A single man preferred and one who can speak Knglish. A steady place and good pay to the right party. C. P. DOW, Laconia, N. H. FOR LEASE OR SALE 6000 feet of glass, new buildings, fairly well stocked, hot water heating, good residence, two miles from a city on the South Atlantic Seaboard, 90,00u population, with no up^to-date Florists. Fine opening for experienced, enterprising man. Apply with references to OPPORTUNITY, care American Florist. Pnr ^SIId Wm.Slaughterback's place, lettuce rUI Ouiui grower; 6 acres of ground, jubt out of city limits, cheap taxes, 9-room house, cellar and summer kitchen and a small, 3-room cottage, good orchard and good barns, 2 greenhouses 20x 70 and 1 greenhouse 20x90, hot water heat, natural gas fuel, gas well on place. Free gas; water supply comes from larye tank. Everything recently built and in good condition* a pacing business right now. Keason for selling, have other business to look after. For price, terms, etc., ad. F. W Herleman, 2816 S. Boots St.. Marion. Ind. I want you to learn how to make your own boiler, of 2-inch gas pipe, which will last you from eight to ten years. Simple in construction and easy to make. I have two now in operation; one I have used six years, and find it almost good as new. Will send circular which has an advertising cut showing coils, grates and brick work com- plete, for |1.00. I offer this for next 30 days only Can be made any size. D. W. PAYNE, Box 153, Port Clinton, 0. For Sale. GREENHOUSE PROPERTY ^ At Nyack, N. Y, A plot 220x125 feet, on which are four Rosehouses, 100x18x6, each house heated by a No. J 6 Hitchings Boiler; and seven houses, each about 64xt( ft., heated by flues. This property will be sold cheap to quick cash buyer. HITCHINGS & CO., 233 Mercer St. NEW YORK. 448 The American Florist. Nov. 3. Wholesale Store, ;;irr" Sell our own-grown Roses, Beau'ies and Meteors in quantity, also Maids and Brides. Within easy reach of towns in Minnesota, Nebraska, both Dakotas, Montana, etc. We are Rose Specialists. Try us. 124 Sixth Street. N. Minneapolis. Minn. BRANT & NOE. ^oacKiSfi^ Carnation Blooms SHIPPED DIRECT «i PROn QRBBNHOUSE TO ALL POINTS. S^ Chicago Carnation Co., ff"' | Vbol^ale power/\arKj|s Cincinnati, Nov. 1. Roses, Beauty 10 00® 25. 00 Bride S.OOfai 4.00 Bridesmaid 3.0U(a! 4 00 Meteor S.COte' 4.00 Perle 2.00® 3.00 Carnations 1.00® 1.50 Chrysanthemums 10.00@15.00 Cattleyas 50.00 Violets 50® .75 Lily of the valley 4.00 Smilax 10.00@I2.50 Adiantum 1.00 Common ferns .15 Asparagus 50.00 St. Louis, Nov. 1. Roses, Bride, Bridemaid 2.00® 4.00 " Beauty, 12 to 20 inch stems 6.00®10.00 long 12.50®2O.0O Perle 2.00® 4.00 Meteor 2.00® 5.00 " Kaiserin 2.00® 5.00 Carnations, common 75® 1.00 choice 1.50® 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Smilax 12.50® 15.00 Adiantum 75® l.OO Tuberoses 3.00® 4.00 Galax per 1000 1.00 .15 Chrysanthemums 6.00@20.00 Violets 25® .35 Milwaukee, Nov. 1. Roses, Beauty, long, per doz. 2.00® 3.00 " " med " 1 00® 1.60 " " short " .50® .75 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 3.00 •• Meteor 2 00® 3.00 Golden Gate : 4.0(® 6.00 Perle 2.00® 4.00 Carnations, ordinary 1.00® l.bO fancy 2 00 Adiantum T5@ 1.00 Common ferns .25 Smilax 15.00 Asparagus 65.00 Galax leaves .20 Mums, fancy. .per doz 1.50® 2.00 ordinary " .50® 1.00 Violets 50® .75 Pittsburg, Not. 1. Roses, Beauty, fancy 20.0C@30.00 extra 12.00®i8.00 No. 1 4.00@10.00 culls 2.00® 4.00 ,1 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 6 00 Meteor 2.00® 6 00 " Perle 2.00® 4.00 " Cusin 2.00® 4.00 Liberty 2.00® 4.00 Carnations, ordinary 50® .75 fancy 1.25® 2.00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Smilax 10.00@15.00 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Asparagus 35.0( @50.00 " Sprengerii 25® .35 Dagger ferns per 1000, 2.00 Chrysanthemums, fancy 8.00®20.00 " ordinary 2.00® 4.00 Denver, Nov. 1. Roses, Beauty, select 12 50®25.00 ordinary 3.00® 7.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 4.00 Meteor 3.00® 4.00 " Perle, Wootton 2.00® 4.00 Carnations, ordinary 1.00® 1.25 " fancy 2 00 Lily of the valley 4.00 ■ Callas 12.60 Harrisii 12.50 Violets single .75 " double 50® .75 Galax Leavas .20 Asparagus 60.00 Smilax 15.00 Worns, per 1000 ... 2.75 Chrysanthemums, per doz. 1.75@2.50 t 51 WABASH AVE., 0mnmmmnmnmmmnmmTTTnTmTnTmTTmTTmmnTTTTmTmTmmTmTmTmnmg J. B. DEAMUD. CHICAGO. We ate now receiving some very fine Roses and Carnations and shall be pleased to have your orders. Am. Beauties are first-class. Per doz. AM. BEAUTIES, ex. long $3.00 24-inch 2.50 18 " 2.00 12 " 1.50 short $ .50 to 1.00 Per 100 BRIDES, MAIDS J2. 00 to $4.00 METEORS, KAISERINS 3.00 to 5.00 PERLES 2,00 to 3.00 CARNATIONS 1.00 to 1.50 CHRYSANTHEMUMS 10.00 to 25 00 VALLEY 4.00to 5.00 SMILAX 12.50 .60 to VIOLETS, double t *' single ADIANTUM ASPARAGUS FANCY PERNS....$1.50 per M. IVY LEAVES No. 1 contains 15 lbs. No. 2 " 20 " No. 3 " 25 " No. 4 •■ 35 " No. 5 " 40 " No. 6 " 50 " *rices subject to change without notice. P. AND D. AT COST. CALDWELL'S WILD SMILAX. Per 100 $1.00 .75 .75 50.00 .20 .60 $2 50 3.25 3.75 4 50 5.50 6.50 CATTLEYAS, $6.00 per dozen. ^aitititunmiuuitiHiituiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiUiiiiiiitiiiiiiuittiiiuitmiimiittiitimiiiiiiirt BENTHEY & CO. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, FLORISTS. Wholesale and Commission.... CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Am. Beauties, long per doz. $2.00 to $3,00 medium " 1.00 to 1.50 short •■ .75to 1.00 Brides and Maids per lOO, 3 00 to 4 00 Penes " 3 00 to 4.C0 Kaiserin ' 4.00 to 6.00 Mfteors " aOOto 5.00 'MUMS, select $18 to $2S per 100 goodstook lOto ISperlOO 41 Randolph St., CHICAGO. CARNATIONS, fancy per 100, $1.60 to $2.00 " good quality. " 1.00 VIOLETS, good'single " 1.00. ORCHIDS, Cattleyas per doz. 6.00 VALLEY per 100, 4.00 to 6.00 SMILAX '■ 1200tol5.00 ASPAKAQUS perstring, SOto .75 ADIANIUIVI perlOO, .75 to 1.00 WOOD FERNS per 1000, 1.50 I HOLTON & HUNKEL C0.7 —Wholesale Cut Flowers-- 457 Milwaukee Street. MILWAUKEE, WIS. CUT FLOWERS. . ^ . ^ Shipping orders receive prompt ana careful attention. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis. PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., Ltd. 504 Liberty Street, ALL FLOWERS IN SEASON. PITTSBURG, FA. 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. Bronze Galax Leaves $l.25perl000. Every leaf guaran- teed perfect. Try a sample FIFTY for t^n cents in stamps, delivered FREE. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, D. C. Stop Walking the Floor. You won't be disap- pointed if you place your orders for SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX With CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO.. Evergreen, Ala., or their atrents, L. J. Kreshover, New York; J. B. Deamud, Chicago; M. Rice & Co., Philadel- phia; Yail Seed Co.. Indianapolis. Our advice: Wire your address and ^o '"Slpep in peace." N. B. We also sell some Holly. igoo. The American Florist. 449 i IT ISN'T ANY TRICK TO FILL ORDERS when stock is plentiful; anybody can do it. The test comes in filling orders when stock is scarce. We now have large supplies of the best American Beauties, Tea Roses, Carnations and Chrysanthemums. To those who become our regular customers now we promise supplies when good stock is hard to get. E. C. AMLING, THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED AND MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 32-34-36 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ILL. BEAUTIES Extra long stem per dozen, Stems, 30 inches " 24 20 15 12 Brides and Maids per 100. Meteors and Kaiserin " Perles Roses, good seconds " 'Mums, select perdoz., medium per 100. Alyssum " Valley " Violets •' Carnaiions, standard sorts.. per 100, Fancy sorts " Asparagus per string. Galax. grei r\n t A\. » 1.60 to 3.00 .per 100, .75 $3.25; medium. $4.25: large. $5.50 Adiantum CONSIGNMENTS OF VIOLETS WANTED. WHOLESALE FLORISTS tl» WHOLESALE GROWER OF I Cut Flowers I ROSES AND CARNATIONS $ A SPECIALTV. 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Whol^ale {fower/\arK^ WIETOR BROS. Wholeiale Growers Of Cut Flowers All telefn'apb and telephone ordere given prompt attention. 5t Wabash Avenoe, CHICAGO. A. G. PRINCE & CO. Wliol6sa!e cui Flowers ANb FLORIStS' bUPPLIES. AgenU tor the Ulosaale Rose Co. Special attention paid to BhlpplUK orders. 7a and 78 Wabash Avenue, Teleptione Main 3208. CHICAGO. Chicago, Nov Roses, Beauty, extra long stems 3. 30 inch 24 " 20 " 15 " 12 '• 8 '■ " Bride, Bridesmaid Perle Meteor La B^rance Golden Gate Liberty Kaiserin Carnations fancy Chrysanthemums, per doz. l.O0@'3. Lily of the valley Adiantum Common ferns per 1,000 1.50 Smila.x pt^ dozen 1.50 Asparaf!us. ..per dozen 5.00(i^ 6.00 00@4.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.25 1.00 3.00@ 5.00 2 00® 4.00 3.00@ 5.00 2.00(s» 4.00 6,00® 8.00 4.00® 6.00 4.00® 6.00 1.00® 1.25 1.50® 2.00 00 ^ 3.00® 4.00 .75 A.H.POEHLMANN, A\ H0LE9ALE GROWER AND HEALER IN ....Cut Flowers X^. D. PlMNE Ce NTRA I. 21 2H. Telegraphic Orders G.ven Prompt Attention. 55-57 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO. ILL. GreenboustB: Morton Grove, 111. It is Good Business Policy to Mention thb American Florist when tou Write to an Advertiser. E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- CUT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Go Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. PETER REINBERG, Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers. 600.000 FEET OF GLASS. Headquarters for American Beauty. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. GEO. REINBERG, "irs.i Cut Flowers Choice American Beauties. We will take care of your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attention. 61 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Bassett& Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WholeMle Dealers aad Grower, of Gut Flowers GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALL ^ Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Waak- Ington St., Chicago. write for ipeot&I gnotstloni on I«rg« omm. It Is good business policy <£•£•£ to mention the t^t^t^ ....American Florist when yon write to an advertiser. 450 The American Florist. Nov. J, Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street PHILADELPHIA. PA. AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. Samuel S. PennoGk. COMMENCING OCTOBER l8t, 1900, WE WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A. M. TO 9:00 P. M. CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' '''^J^^oi ^'I^. '""• WELCH BROS., Proprietors. Also New Bngland Agents for S. J. RUSSELL'S FAMOUS DOVES. Acknowledged b7 all floilstB the best In use. Special prices for doz. lots. Sole Agents for FREYSTCDT8' Immortelle Letters and Emblems Block Letters. S2 oe> 100. Script Letters, S4 per 100. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR FAMCY DAGGER HARDY GUT FERNS I n 1000 lots, 75c per M. Discount on larger orders. Also dealer in Sphagnum Moss, Bouquet Green. Christmas Trees, etc., etc. L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mais. Galax Leaves at Wholesale ORDERS FILLED PROMPTLY. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. ...J. 0. LOVEN.... Southern Wild Smilax. New crop DOW ready for shipment. Write for my descriptive circular and price list. I guar- antee that all goods shipped by me will be of best, quality, band picked, and of standard weight. I solicit your standing orders for the above goods. Reduced ex prt'ss rates to all points. Address all orders to, by wire via Georgiana, J. G. BARROW. RED LEVEL. ALA. H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... J 322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Wholesale Florists, Always on Hand: /7 JOBBERS IN ^ay: CARNATIONS, BRIDESMAIDS BRIDES /■ s^W^ SUPPLIES ^, ' FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 84. Hawley Street. BOSTON. Boston Flowers. Geo. A. Sutherland WHOLESALE DEPOT FOR All Florists' Supplies, Price lists mailed. 67 BROMFIELD ST., BOSTON, MASS. Wbol^ale power/\arK^ Philadelphia, Oct. 31. Roses, Tea 2.00@ 3.00 " e.\tra 4.00® 6.00 Beauty, extra 20.r0@30.00 firsts 10.00@15.00 Carnations 1.00® 1 60 fancy 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Chrysanthemums 15.00@25 .00 Violets, sinsle 25('ii .SO double 50«!i I.OO Asparagus 25.00®50. 00 Smilax 12.60@l5.(i0 Adiantum 76® 1.00 Boston, Oct. 31. Roses, Beauty, extra 15.00@25.CO medium 6.00@12.00 culls 2.00® 5.00 Bride, Bridesmaid. Meteor. 1.00® 3 00 extra 4.00(0)6 00 Kaiserin, Carnot 4.00® 8.00 Carnations l.OOwi 2.00 Lily of the valley 2.00M> 4.00 Chrvsanihemums 4.00('U20.00 Violets 50® .75 Cattleyas 20.00(">30.00 Adiantum 50® l.CO Smilax 8.00@12.00 Asparagus 50.00 Hardy ferns .20 Buffalo, Nov. 1. Roses, Beauty 10.00@25.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 3.00® 7.00 Kiuserin 6.00® 7.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Smilax 15.00@2O.0O Adiantum l.OC® 1.25 Hardy ferns, Galax leaves 30® .25 Asparagus 50.00«u75.CO Chrysanthemums 10.00®20.00 Violets 40® 1.00 HEADQUARTER^ j^V'fSTERt* .:^^VN YORK GIVE US A TRIAL. WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Ufll C VICTIIIIS Wholesale Com nnii Ti IVA9III1U) mission Florist, 481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. AiBO Dealer In FlorlBta' Supplies & Wire Deslgnc. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET. ^ TT LOUIS, INO. t^A complete line of Wire De8ig:nH. Woodroffe & Bernheimer, Wholesale Florists 1604 LUDLOW STREET^ ■Phone 1-43^-A. PHILADELPHIA. Consignments Solicited. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS. ^'??H°oT/S^^94D. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Consignments of Choice Valley and Roiet tolieited. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA. HU Long Distance Phone 1-41-26 D. Consignments ol Roses. Carnations. Violets sollelled. CHAS. B. STAHL WbolBsale Florist, 17 S. nth St.. Telephone 63-64, PHILADELPHIA. Orders by mall, telegraph or telephone will receive prompt attention. Gonslgnmenta of good stock solicited. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... '•"'"' i'nTe^w'cJii: Cut Flowers Give us an order and we v?ill please you. Our Greenhouiet at PLEASANT HILL, MO. Our Store, 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY, MO. |9~LOITG DISTANCE 'FH0N5 AT EITHEB FXJIOB JOHN B. FERGUSON. Wholesale Florist, NO. 6 DIAMOND MARKET SQUARE. PITT6BURG, PA. CoDsignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets Solicited. The Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., 416 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, 0. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Stiipping Orders. I have Room for a Tew More Regular Consignors of Good Roses. ^ ^ A. H. LANGJAHR/'nTofcv. OVER 150 FLOWER STORES IN BROOKLYN. MONEY SURE. ,TEN YEARS ESTABLISHED. igoo. The American Florist. 461 TOP GRADE Carnations BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS. r^lly o± -tlxe 'Valley. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Telephone No. 1998 Madison Sqnare. YOUNG & NUGENT, WHOLESALE FLORISTS 43 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. SUPERB ORCHIDS, VIOLETS and VALLEY. Choice ROSES and CARNATIONS, all leading varieties, also rare novelties. Shipping a Specialty. 4S"Price list on application. TELEPHONE 206S MADISON SQUARE. Walter r. Sheridan, Wholesale Florist, Telephone 902 Madison Bqaare. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WILLIAM GHORMLEY, Wholesale Commission Florist, MadT.on"squa?e. 57 W. 28lh. St., NEW YORK CITY. ....LIBERTY, BEAUTY AND OTHER CHOICE STOCK.... -BEfeT IN TUE COUNTUT.- 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 on epplicatlon. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTEKS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It wiU be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER, . : . . 30 West 29th Street. ew Telephone No. 551 Madison Sqnare. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Strsst, Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone S99 Madison Sqnare. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cat Flower 8ale§ at 6 o'clock Krery Morning DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. MOORE, IIENTZ & NASH, Wholesale Commission Florists, 119 and 121 W. 23d St., NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 733— 18th. flholcest Stock Shipped on s Commlsglon. At rooms of N. Y. Cut Flower Co. Bose, Violet and Carnation Growers, Consign to 44 W. 29tb St.. NEW TOBK CITT. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly&Sclienck NEW YORK QTV, 38 W. 28th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. New Telephone No. 798 & 799 Madison Sq. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Wbol?5ale flower/arK^ New York, Oct. 31. Roses, Beauty, select 12.00(ffi20.00 medium 5.00@IO.0O culls 2.00® 3.00 " Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor .50© 2.00 select. 3.00® 5.00 Carnations 50® 2.00 Lilvof the valley 1.00® 4.00 Cattleyas 25.CO@30.00 Dendrobium formosum 10 00@20.00 Chrysanthemums 2.00@ 6.00 fancy blooms.. ..ia.00@35.00 Smilas 6.0O@12.0O Asparagus 25.00 " Sprengerii, perdoz.bun. .76@1.00 Adiantum 50® .75 Violets 35® 75 special 1.25® 1 50 Gardenias 10 00@12.00 MILLANG & CO. Commission Florists 48 W«st 28tli St., NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square- Capable, experienced. ConaiKnmenta solicited. A BUSINESS PROPOSITION. QROWERSand FLOWFR BUYERS. Write for Terms and Quotations. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, Wholesale Commission Florist, S2 W. 29th fctreet, NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 1738 Madison .Sijuare. ... Wholesale.... Commission Dealer in Tile New York Gut Flower Go. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24th Street, Talaphone 733-18111. NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attention Siven to Shipping Ordara. GEORGE SALirORD, Violets 60 W. 29th St , NEW YORK. Fair Dealing and Prompt Returns Guaranteed. Correspondence Solicited. FORD BI^OS. ....WHoiesale Florists III West 30th Street, NEW YORK. RFADY FOR VIOLEIS. 'Phone, 157 Madison Sq. Julius Lang 53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. Represents the Best Guoweus of ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY. TELErHONE 280 Madison Square. S. J. UMPRECHT, Wholesale Gommisslon florist and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Also all kinds of Greens for Decorations. 119 West 30th Street. IMFW YODK Telepnone 14:« Madison Square. l»Lf» lUlin. Coii8ig:uiiient8 Solicited. Cut Flowers, all varieties and all grades, at Xiew Tork market rates. 44 W. 29th St.. NEW TOBK CITY. You Can Make IVIoney By Dealing With J. K. ALLEN, Ttie Busiest Wliolesaier in New Yorl(. Chrysanthemums, Roses, Violets, Carnations, in all grades, to suit all kinds of buyers XeJer>tio»ie lOT JM^d. JSci. lOO -West SStlx Street. Season violets 'Mums Gardenias ^^EDW. C. HORAN. 47 WEST 28th ST. Tel. 421 Madison Square, NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE. Special in Roses : Liberty, Pres. Carnot, Kaiserin, Meteor, Bon Silene. 452 The American Florist. Nov. J The gEEiD T^aiDE. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. Albert McCrLLOTTGH, Pres. ; F. W. IIolgiano, Vice-rre.s.; S. F. Willard Wothorsfleld, Conn.. Seo'y and Tteas. Steele, Briggs & Co., Toronto, have purchased the seed business of Robert Evans & Co., Hamilton, Ont. Watertown, N. Y. — The following seed growers met here on October 18 to consider prices for the coming season: S. M. Pease and W. B. Grey, of Cape Vin- cent; W. A. Dennison, of Ellisburg; F. M. Williams and M. B. Swan, of Belleville. Council Bluffs, Ia.— The A. A. Berry Seed Company's new storage plant is about complete. It is a four story brick building with ample capacity for storing seeds and bulbs of every description. The firm expects to send out over 40,000 catalogues next season. Washington. AUTUMN WEATHER HOLDS SUMMER FLOW- ERS.—CANNAS ARE EXCELLENT.— NOTES IN THE TRADE. After a few light frosts the weather has been very pleasant. Some of the cannas that were somewhat sheltered from the winds are blooming and making a better show than during the hot summer months. On the last day of October, Mrs. Kate Gray, Luray, Chicago, Allema- nia, Olympia, Duke of Marlborough, Martha Washington, Victory, Mount Etna, America, Red Indian and Souvenir de Antoine Crozy erere fine. Dahlias are exceedingly good. All this has a tendency to keep prices down on indoor flowers. The American Rose Company is cutting some fine chrysanthemums. J. Louis Loose is bringing in some fine violets. Adolph Minder, of Minder Bros., has been confined to his bed for several weeks with typhoid fever, but is convalescent. Charles W. Wolf, lately with A. Gude & Bro., is now with Z. D. Blackistone. P. G. Owosso, Mich. — H. B. Deal has grown 1000 chrysanthemums, each to two blooms and has them in fine shape. Parkersburg, W. Va. — Gustave Ober- meyer will offer his new canna, West Vir- ginia, in 1902. It is a dwarf variety, the flowers crimson, gilt edged. Pittsburg, Pa.— It is estimated that 15,000 persons on last Sunday visited Phipps conservatory to view the chrys- anthemum display which Superintendent Falconer opened that day. ri ll> SPECIAL OFFER. Il 1 1 1 1 1 W Double Hyacinths, in ■'•■■•*^' Single Named Hya- cinths 5.50 Single Hyacinths, named colors 4. 25 Romans, white, 12 to 13 cent 1.75 Tulips, single, early and liite, double early ana late 75 Tulips, named. La Rene, Belle Alliance. Rose Gnsdelin 90 Tulips, Yellow Prince, Kaizer Kroon 1.00 " Parrots 80 Crocus, named colors ......' 30 Narcissus Von Sion, very choice :; 1.35 " " " double nose 1.H5 " Paper White Grandillora 1.00 Also a full line of other IJiilbs. Prices on application. Qrder at once. Terms caih. nARRY L. nOLMES, Seedsman, Harrlsburg, Pa. MAPLESHADE GLADIOLI. BEND FOR CIRCDLAIt. WILBUR A. CHRISTY, Kinsman, O. <'V*'.''J»vV\\\\\N>x\\\\\\\\V\» SEVERAL very large shipraentB of JAPAN LONQIFLORUM hnvo arrived in very bad condition — more than half oT the bulbs having been lost by heating. This laree loss will make a scarcity in this article, and probably many dealers will be unable to till their orders in full. If von do not succeed in ^j;el.ttng vour full supplies, we have still to offer ii fine lot of BERMUDA-GROWN I.ONGIFLORUSS These Bulbs are in splendid shape. We can supply them at Sl4 PER CASE: :^-'>0 Bulbs to the oase. We also have a fine stock of LILIUM HARRISII 7-9 inch size is generally scarce, but we have a very fine stock of this size still on hand— a lot of bulbs that were left in tbe ground and dug late, and in consequence they are in grand shape. Bulbs are plump, bright and clean, and as fine a lot of Harrisii as anyone would want to handle. We can supply ihes«, as long as unsold, as follows: 5-7's, 400 bulbs to the case, only $16 per case. 7-9's, 200 bulbs to the case, only $18 per case. Order at once before we are sold out. We also offer a very tine stock of WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS Extra quality bulbs, 12-15 ctm., in case lots. 2100 bulbs to the case, $16.00 per 1000. Paper White Narcissus Grandiflora Case lots, about 1300 bulbs to the case, $7.50 per 1000. 5% discount from above-named prices when cash Is remitted with order. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York ...SPECIAL BULB OFFER... 7BENCH WHITE BOUAN HYACINTHS— 12-15 cent, at $1,75 por 100; $16 00 per 1000. DOUBI.E VON SION NABCISSUS— Large Double Nosed Bulbs at $1.73 per 100; $16.50 per 1000. FAFEB WaiTE GBAND. NABCISSTJS— 75 cts. per IOC; $6.75 per 1000. FBEE8IA BEFBACTA AI.BA— 50 cts. per 100; $4.00 per 1000. CHINESE SACBED LILIES— Per basket (30 bulbs), $1.50; per mat (120 bulbs), $5.50. JOHNSON & STOKES, Seedsmen, "" "' »",1v;s.lSISi.. p.. BULBS! BULBS! BULBS! White Romans. 12-15, at $1 60 per too. Doub e Nosed Von Sion (large) $2.00 per 100. Paper Whites, large size, @ $1.00 per 100. Harrisii, S- 7, at $5 00 per 100; 7-9 at |1000. Lillum Longiflorum, large flowering, 7-9, at $7.00 per 100. Special prices on Dutch Hyacinths and Tulips. . THE VAIL SEED CO., Indianapolis, Ind. FRESH FERN SPORES.^ WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Kxtra lar^e package of (resh Spores, sufficient (or 3000 plant!, with full cultural directions, postpaid tor $1.00. EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J. Wc have a surplus of WHI 1 h. CALLA BULBS of about l-in. diameter, all bloomers, $4.00 per J 00. A bargain. Sample free. YAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 84 Randolph St CHICAGO. ESTABLISHED 1802 TtJORBURN'S SEEDS BULBS NOW READY LILIUIM LONGIFLORUM Japan. 100 lOCO 5to 7-iiiches $'..00 $18 00 6 to 8 " 3 00 37 00 GRASS SEEDS. Kentucky Blue, Orchard, Timothy, Red Top, Meadow Fescue, Perennial and Italian Rye Grass, Tall Meadow Oat, Johnson, Hermuda, Creeping Bent, Wood Meadow and other Domestic ana Imported varieties. CLOVERS— Red, Sah- ling, AHalfa Crimson, White, Alsike, Japan, etc. WOnD.STUBBS&CO'.S'EVERGREEN" and 'SHADY GREEN" Lawn Grasses are giving the best satis- faction everywhere. Put up iu packages and bulk. Special low pm-cs to the trade. ONIOXi SXlXS YeHowandPotito 7to 9 " 4.50 40.00 9 to 10 " 90 00 LILIUM HARRISII, 7 to 9-inch... 8.00 75.00 Dutch Hyacinth!, Narciiiut, Tulips. &c. J.M.THORBURN&CO. a*M of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW VORI WOOD, STUBBS & CO.. The Largest and Best Collection o( Seeds in Ky., LOUISVILLE. KY. Large and small Bulbs, also uulbiets true to name. A chance of a lifetime to anyone wishing to engage in the Bulb trade. No circulars. Write for ]. rices. P. 0 Ooblentz. New Madison, 0. fti/HpDp are you i^oing to T Our stock is " ""-nl. buy your Holly ■ ready for ship- ment. Sample "lO pound box, $1. Send" tor it. it's strictly fine. Caldwell The Woodsman Co.. Evgr- green, Ala. P. S. We also sell some Wild Smilax. American Norlst 4dvts. 3N» -tlrie Tz-^ Beauty, $8 to $25 per 100. Cut Flower Price List. \7:^i^^^ Per 100 YlOlctS* 60c to $r per loo. Beanties, long $20.00 to $25 00 i^^_^^^^__ " medium 10 00 to 15 00 short 6.00 to 8.00 _- ^^ Brides, Maids 2.00 to 4.00 VallPV «/i ner TOO Perles and Meteors 2.00 to 4.00 W ail^Jf f M P" lOO. Roses, our selection 2.00 ^^^^^^^^"^^ Carnations 1.00 to 150 Carnations, fancy 2.00 to 2.50 ■-» vLt?.:::::::::::=^^^^^^^^^^ 4oo'° '■"' Koses, $2 to $4 per loo. Adiantum 50 to .75 Common Ferns per 1000, 2 00 Smilax per doz, $1.25 to 1.75 i"^ r\ *m *^ f\ 4- i r^ *^ c\ Asparagus 6 00 l^arilaLlOnS. $1 tO $2.50 per lOO. Lencothoe Sprays 75 1.00 ^ Galax, Green $1 25 per 1000 Write for our prices on Wire Work; you can't duplicate them anywhere. KENNICOTT BROS. CO., Wholesale Commission Florists. 42=44 Randolph St. .CHICAGO. Orchids ! ^ We have always on hand a very large and fine stock of established and unestablished Orchids. A number of varieties now in sheath and spike. Correspond'-nce solicit^■d. LAGER & HURRELL, «"*<""■ ^- ■■• Orchid Qrowarf and Importera. Ferns in Variety p^^.^o aji-inch pots J3.00 Ci^ptomeria Japonica. Japan Cedar. 2>4-in — 5.00 Guperus Alterniloliui, Umbrellu Plant, ^-inch. 2.00 " 3-inch. 3 00 " 4-inch. .'i.OO 6r««illea Robusla, Silk Oak, 4-lnch 7.00 LOW EXPRESa BATES. iJ. 8. BLOOM. RIEGBLSVILLE. PA. BOSTON FERN, 7 and 8-in. pans »12 and (15 per doz. 6ERANiUMS,S. A. Nutt and others, 3-in..S4 per 100. NEP. COROATACOMPACTA, 3-in.,$5.00 per 100; 6- in., J20.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMUSUS, 2Vi-in., |5 per 100. $40 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERM. 2M-inuh, 14.00 per 100; |30 00 per 1000. SMILAX, transplanted, heavy, 50c per 100. C4«HPLBA8.. Carl Hagenburger, ^-SLTo^' FLORISTS' ORCHIDS ..The Finest and Largest Stock in the world. SANDER ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and BRUGES, BELGIUM. Send for List of Commercial Varieties. A. DIMMOCK, Agent. 60 Vesey St., N. Y. Jardinere Ferns, ELEGANT STOCK, 83.00 a Handred - - 8^5 00 a Tboasand Roses for the South, Varieties most adapted for southern planting. Just the thing you want. Stock Al. Write for prices. J. B. HEISS, The Exotic Nurseries, DAYTON, OHIO. PEONIES. We have 100 named double varieties, selected for florists' use; all good for cut flowers. 1 each of 100 varieties $15.00 1 each of 50 varieties 6.00 1 each of iiS varieties 3.00 Standard Red, Pink and White, per dozen. $1.30 INDIANAPOLIS FLOWER & PLANT CO., Indianapolis* Ind. Herr's== Pansies ALWAYS THE BEST AND BETTER EVERY YEAR. before Can take no more orders for delivery November 15th. Price 75c per 100 free by mail. $4 per 1000 by express at your expense. Write me tor prices on CARNATION CUTTINGS. I have fourteen houses of Stock Plants. AGERATUM •■Stella Gurney" ready now either from pots or rooted cuttings, by the 100 or 1000. ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER, PA. Hardy AND Herbaceous Alpine Plants. Field- Grown A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF OLD AND NEW VARIETIES. The Blue Hill Nursery, So. Braintree, Mass. CORRBSPONDBNCE SOLICITED. 454 The American Florist. Nov. The i^uRSERY Ts:aE)B. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Theo. J. Smith. Pres. ; N. W. Hale, Vice-Pres. ; George C. Seager, Rochester, tJ. Y., Sec'y. W. E. Feeyee is building a large stor- age cellar and packing bouse at his nur- sery at Kasson, Minn. The American Association of Nursery- men will make another attempt to obtain a national inspection law during the next congress. It is an interesting fact that the Storrs & Harrison Co., of Painesville, 0., han- dled about 520 carloads of stock during the past season. A SPECIAL commission has reported to the city authorities of New Haven that the elms for which that city has been famous are rapidly approaching extinc- tion. The Farmers' Nursery Co., of Phone- ton, O., has lost heavily through an agent in Champaign county, Ohio, to whom it paid commissions on fictitious orders. Toronto. INCEEASING BUSINESS ACTIVITY. — WEL- COME FOE BETDBNING WABBIOES. — PLANS FOR NEXT WEEK'S SHOW. — VAEI- OCS ITEMS OF INTEEEST. Increasing activity in all branches of the trade is decidedly in evidence and it bids fair to become a record season for all. It is the eve of the return of the boys from the South African veldt, after an absence of nearly a year, and they return covered with glory and honor well earned. A right loyal welcome awaits them for the city is putting on its gala attire. Business will practically be sus- pended and triumphant arches are to be seen on all the principal thoroughfares. The secretary of the club has received a letter from Wm. Scott, of Buffalo, accept- ing an invitation to act as judge for the show. Some dissatisfaction is felt at having the show open November 7, as most growers say their best chrysanthe- mums will not be in by that date, but the executive committee has decided to run a wire into the Pavilion and post the returns of the election on that date, as they expect it will prove a great draw- ing card. Lord Strathcona was tendered a ban- quet in the Pavilion on Monday night and the decorations were spoken of as being the finest ever seen in Toronto. Large yellow chrysanthemums were used with beautifully colored maple leaves. Miller & Son, of Bracondale, have bought Mr. McKerrigan's store. Fred. Brown is goitg to open a branch on Yonge street in a few days. Mr. Thomas, of Queen street, West, wants to sell out. H. G. D. Skowhbgan, Mb.— H. R. Mitchell & Son will shortly remove their store to a new and better location. Belton, Pa.— J. F. Winkler has his place in very good shape and will send out some choice stock this season. Peacedale, K. I.— James A. Tefi"t has been very ill for some time but his condi- tion now promises ultimate recovery. Andoveb, Mass.— The annual exhibi- tion of the Florists' and Gardeners' Club will be held in the Town Hall on Novem- ber 8 and 9. THERE'S MONEY To be Made at CLtARY'S 6o Vesey Street, NEW YORK. The Growers' Clearing House and The Dealers' Eolden Opportunity. PLANT AUCTIONS EVERY THURSDAY and FRIDAY. 11 A. M. GEN. GOMEZ, MRS. BRADT and GLACIER, strona stock, $6.00 per 100. PINGREE and ARGYLE, 14.00 per 100. asDARaiSlie ( 3-inch tS.ODperlOO £«»S«»7. J 3-inch 4.00perl00 SPRENGERII \ 3!/j-inoh 6.00 per 100 Strong stock. I 4- inch 10.00 per 100 F. DORNER & SONS CO., LA FAYHTTE. INO. GERANIUM AMERICA A Queen Among Geraniums. "Plants not oni' foot Iiitrh ofton have a dozen trusses at one time. One of the brightest, cheeri- est varietit-s in the whole Geranium faa.ily." — Ebeu E. Rtxford. in A'ick's Magazine, May, 1900. Strong Plants. $8 per 100, 25 at 10O rate. Ready now. HE^RY EICHHOIZ, Waynesboro, Pa. CARNATION PLANTS. SPECIAL PRICE TO CLOSE OUT. Strictly lirst-class stock. WHITE CI.OUD, Flora Hill. Evanston, Wni Sc^tt. Portia and Victor, S3 per lOO; S25 per 1000. A. G. PRINCE & CO. , 76 & 78 Wabash Av., Chicago CARNATION PUNTS Ready to book your orders for Rooted Cuttings of all the leading varieties, for spring delivery. Let me quote you prices before placing your orders. \A/m Utirnhu Wholesale Carna Ion Grower. VVnii lTlUipil]f9 Sta. F. CINCINNA1I. OHIO. Mayor Pingree Carnations I have 1000 strong healthy plants of this fine yellow variety. Will close them out at |3.00 per lOo, or $25.00 for the ICOO. W. W. COLES. KOKOMO. IND. FOR THANKSGIVING DAY A rate of one fare and a third for the round trip has been authorized to points within 150 miles, on the Nickel Plate Road, Chicago Passenger Station, VanBuren St. and Pacific Ave , on the Loop. City Tickit Office 111 Adams St. 38 CRYPIOMERIA JAPONICA (./apan Cedar). You can't afford to be without it. Strong plants, frnm 2-iucb pots. $5.00 per ICO: 20 for $1.00. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, 2-inoh, S2.60 per 100. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. E. I. RAWUINCS. Quakerrown. Pa. We are booking orders for Rooted Cuttings of All the best varieties. Write us. OeO. HANCOCK & 50N. Grand Haven, Mich. HYDRANGEAS Magnificent Strong Stock, with 4 to 7 Branches; Otaksa, Red Branched, Thos. Hogg, PRICE $10 per 100; $85 per 1000. Send for our wholesale price-list of Roses, Cle- matises. Shrubs, Trees, etc., etc. Our representative, MR. J. AUSTIN SHAW, is now in New England, and we should be pleased to have him call upon prospective purchasers of any stock in our line. Newark, New Yofk DECIDUOUS TREES Medium and large sizes, including Oaks, Maples, Oriental ('lane. Beech, Birch, Ginkgo. Elms. Aih. Linden Magnolias. Poplars and Willuws. We have an immense stock of the above and are prepared to name liberal rates in quantity. Personal inspection invited. Correspondence solicited. THE WM. B. MOON CO., ^a"'?"""* NiiBHKHiFa ' 3" "'"<''* f''"'™ Pbiladelphia, r.UBBERIES gg ijjdpj fj.Q|jj jjg^ ^^^^ Philadelphia OFFirE, 702 Stephen Girard Bldg. Southern Wild Smilax $2.00 per 60 pound Case. $1.25 per 30 pound Case. Discount to wholesale dealers. Cases lined with a fine quality lining paper to protect from heat or dirt. Thoroughly packed wiih Extra Selected stock, and weighs 60 and 30 pounds, but are shipped at 50 and 25 pounds. Express Rates 25 per cent less tban merchandise rate. Telegraphic orders given prompt attention. Address R. A. LEE< Evergreen, Ala. TBBM8: Cash with order, C. O. D. or check on ecelpt of goods. 'if;.';.VINCA VAR. VINES Per 100 First size, from 4 to 6 long vines to plant 84.00 Large size, " 7 to 10 " *' 6.00 TERMS CASH OR C. O. D. WM. A. CLARK & SON, Mo. 59 state St., WATERTOWN, N. Y. PANSIES ^SHS' Highest standard plants, finest mixed, 60cts. per 100 by mail; 14.00 per 1000 by express. Seed, $1.00 package; $5.00 per ounce. Cash with order. E. B. JENNJNOS, Thel-taegt Pansles, Lock Box 254. SOUTHPORT. COWW. PALMSi^iOSTONS Walter Retzer & Co., "'^''-!g.SJf.;!e"d''.°t")*''°- CHICAGO, ILL. Large Elms. n C fine 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 tor price Ust. SAMUEL Ci MOONi '"""'(Bucki co.). pa. Please mention the American Florist ivhen wriltng. Big Bargain in Surplus Carnations. 350 MrGowans, 150 Kohinoors, 125 Pingrces. 25 Portias, he:ilthy. tine field-grown: lot, JU.OO, or J2 50 per 100 to close ciuickly. Also Asparagus Sprengerii, 3-in., 14.50; 4-in . It6 00; strong plants. Extra line liougainvillea plants, 5. 6 and 8-in.. prices on application. Primulas. 5-in. pots, im- ported seeds, extra fine; doz ,i)0c; 100, $7. UO. Cash. GEO. M. BRINKERHOFF, SpTiagifleld, 111. igoo. The American Florist. 455 TDUT we do grow Roses, and nothing but Roses, and quantities of them— 29,521 was the number we cut in the one week just past. About 10,000 of them were American Beauty. All nice, clean, healthy stock (not a spot of mildew), beautiful foliage, and fiiU, well-developed buds. This growing of nothing but Roses, employing men of established reputation as rose growers; men who do not have to waste a moment's time or thought on any other kind of flower, and giving them every facility to work with — new modern "rose" houses, a perfect heating and ventilating system, natural gas fuel (no time wasted on handling coal), the rich clay loam which we have in this section of Indiana; these are the reasons why we claim we are in a position to supply the trade with the best Roses in the West. But don't wait till Roses are scarce and expect to get ours. Regular customers will be taken care of first — the customers who buy our Roses the entire season. Will you be one of them? You can get our Roses of E. C. Amling, Chicago (we ship him twice daily), or we can ship direct from New Castle via Pan-Handle, L. E. & W. or Big 4 Rys. If you are a new ^___ customer send reference WE DO NOT GROW CARNATIONS OR rjc* CHRYSANTHEMUMS with your order or the flowers will be sent C. O. D. Prompt attention given to every order. SOUTH PARK nORAL CO., NEW CASTLE, INDIANA. Ai CACTUS AND OTHER DAHLIAS FOR CATALOGUE COLLECTIONS.... WHOLESALE LIST ON APPLICATION. LOTHROP & HIGGINS, East Bridgewater, MASS. THE NICKEL PLATE ROAD will sell tickets within distances of ISO miles, November 28lh and 29th, at rate of a fare and a third for the round trip, account of Thanksgiving day. Return limit November 30th. This road has three through daily trains to Ft. Wayne, Cleveland, Erie, Buffalo, New York and Boston, carrying vestibuled sleeping cars and affording excellent dining car service, individual club meals being served, ranging in price, from 35 cents to ll.CO. Write John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 111 Adams St., Chicago, for reser- vation of sleeping car accommodations. Chicago Passenger Sialion Van Buren St. and Pacific Ave., on the elevated Loop. CityTicVet Office 111 Adams St. 39. Carnations. FVELINA, JOHN YOUNG. GENESEE KRKEDOM AND WHITE CLOUD. 'TVf TTTVrfit stock plants from 6-incL pots *** ^^ ***^B or bpnch, ready now: Mme. li'TKmann, G. S. Kail) and Gloire de PaciBc, II .(JO per dozen. CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich. Always SELL WELL AT GOOD PRICES FOR EASTER AND DECORATION DAY. PLANT NOW. ===Japaa=== Lilium Longiflorum. WE UAVK A LAItGK STOCK OF UNUSUALLY FINE BULBS IN THE FOLLWING filZES: 6 to 8-inch; 7 1o 9-inch; 9 to 10-inch. Tell us how many you can use and we will quote low prices. ♦ Surplus Bulbs, Tulips, Narcissus, etc, at a bargfain. List mailed on application. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO: 84-86 Handolph St. NEW YORK: ■ 4 Barclay St. 456 The American Florist. Nov. 3, 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. Kitt, 172S Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Ohicago, 111. At West Hoboken. The North Hudson Florists' BowUng Club has got to vyork again and is look- ing ahead to a triumphant season. The club meets every Wednesday evening at J. Helfich's Hall, corner Summit avenue and Paterson avenue, West Hoboken, N. J. The officers are: George Brovrn, captain; Wm. Hillebrecht, treasurer; George Kogge, secretary. At Chicago. The Florists defeated the Harris team of Anson's league in a three game match at the Madison street alleys on the even- ing of November 1. Following is the record : FLOiiisTS 1st 2d 3d T'l Winterson 129 146 164 4i9 Asmus 160 181 189 530 Hauswirlh 145 148 121 414 Degnan 125 131 181 440 Ballutf 163 175 149 4»7 Total 722 781 807 2310 Harris 769 774 757 2300 At New York. After the special session of the New York Florists' Club, on the evening of October 22, the bowlers adjourned to the Arlington Alleys, where the following scores were made. Capt. Traendly kept tally in the last two games and did not have a word to say, as usual. Player 1st 2d 3d 4th 5tli Burns 147 165 182 124 15i Raynor 126 120 138 154 119 Treandly 107 114 124 Lang 303 192 188 170 145 Thielman 148 153 148 152 109 Marshall 130 120 147 124 W. A. Manda 171 110 Stewart 90 109 Birnie 127 114 Koehcs 146 193 .T. Manda 165 143 Wallace 105 Butterflcid 105 It was a quiet littlecrowd that attended the bowling alleys on October 29 and they managed to score some very credit- able 6gures, as the following record vrill show: Player Ist 2d 3d Burns 161 178 157 Schenck 177 168 140 Siebrecht 196 186 153 Lang 188 176 173 Traendly 172 165 140 Woerner 138 135 109 Donlan 135 O'Mara 179 Marshall 120 At Denver. The attendance at the bowling alleys was very small, October 23, only five members being present. Following is the score: i'la\er Ist 2d 3d 4th Av Geo. Zimmer 227 193 188 202 202 N. A. BeLSOn 196 145 168 lb9 1157 A.M.Lewis 160 138 161 176 168 N. .Takobsen 143 172 129 104 137 C.A.Benson 103 160 141 132 134 C. J. T. At Utica. The boys turned out in good numbers on the evening of October 28 and we had with us for the first time C. F. Seitzer, who has not rolled since he was sixteen years old; you would think that Charley was a boy again. We also had with us Capt. Baker's brother, Dr. "Ted" Baker, and initiated him in his first rolling. The following is the score: Player I-it 2d 3d Av Pteitf-r 134 178 146 153 Baker 138 156 145 146 Rowlands 145 140 149 145 n. Mathews 128 145 147 140 Day 120 144 135 133 Wilcox...., 137 119 143 133 Kaufer 107 118 121 115 Spencer 1C3 110 90 101 Hlldebrand 82 92 121 98 McLeai 68 112 73 84 Dr Baker 91 85 74 83 Seitzer 79 50 50 60 Qdis. With Philadelphia Gunners. The gunners had a very enjoyable shoot October 23 at the Wissanoming grounds. Anderson was in his usual good form. He broke forty-two out of hfty targets and tied with Hause for the Parsons trophy and also won the semi- monthly championship. The score: Reversed angles. Dbls. Hdop. T'tal Anderson 28 16 8 50 Hause 18 12 20 50 Park 26 15 8 49 Burton 21 12 15 48 Dorp 20 7 20 47 Coleman 25 9 13 47 Webster 17 10 20 47 Massey 18 8 19 45 Westcott 18 6 20 44 Whitaker 21 5 17 43 Harris 23 3 17 43 Sheeler 16 6 20 42 Bell 20 8 11 ."19 Longnecker 26 13 38 Colvillo 20 9 29 Championship match, BO targets— Anderson, 42; Park, 41; Longnecker, 38; Coleman, 34; Burton. ;!3; Hause, :10; Colville, 29; Dorp, 27; Webster, 27; lUrris, 26; Bell, 26; Whitaker, 26; Massey, 26; Westcott. 24; Sheeler, 22. K. At Flatbush. The best score on the new alleys up to date was put up by John Raynor last Thursday evening. Whether it be that John has finally got a line on the alleys or the exhilerating effect of a visit that afternoon to the handsome American Beauty house at Thome's and the pros- pective dollars that are cropping out on it, nobody knows but John, and "he won't tell." Several other members would like to find the key. The full record was as follows: Player 1st 2d 3d Av Raynor 181 142 135 154 E. Dailledouze 112 170 173 152 Riley 128 154 166 149 A.Zeller 138 131 142 138 P. Dailledouze 147 123 131 134 Wooker 146 142 112 133 Sohmutz 108 111 121 118 Kuhn 90 116 79 96 Wotrner 92 73 107 91 C. Zeller 78 85 105 90 PoNTiAC, Mich. — A. B. Lewis will give a flower show at the opera house Novem- ber 19-22 and expects large sales. Mitchell, S. D. — E. C. Newbury reports tall tradegood, with killingfrosts holding off until a remarkably late date. Root Your Own Carnation Cuttings. Not having room, we offer the following nice unrooted cuitings, or pips, until further notice; Per 100 Per ICOO Morning Glory, shell pink $2.50 $!0.00 G. H. Crane, scarlet 1.50 10.00 Peru, white 2.00 15.00 Genevieve Lord, light pink 1.50 10 00 Gold Nugget, yellow 1.50 10.00 Mrs. Bradt, variegated 1.50 10.00 Ameri"' a, scarlet 1.25 9.00 Mary Wood, white 1.25 9.00 White Cloud 1.95 9.00 Gen. Maceo 1.50 10.00 Mrs. Banlett (Dorner), scarlet 2.00 15.00 Mrs. F. Joost, pink 60 4.00 CASH OR C. O. D. ADDRESS A. MITTING, Morris, III. CLIMBERS. 20.000 Clematis Paniculata,2yrs.,fr.open ground. 20 000 '■ ■■ pot grown. 10 OiO Ivies, 1 year, open ground. 10.000 AmpelODsis Veitchii. 1 year, pot grown. 10.000 HdM's Honeysuckles, very strong. 6,000 Evergreen and Golden Honeysuckle, very stroug. tO.OOO Rosa Wichuraiana. 1, 2 and 3 years. 3000 Wicnuraiana Hybrids. 20t0 Actinidia Arguta, Wistaria and other vines. TIIE WM. n. MOON CO., ^aT.'."""' xi„ ..„,,.= S 30 miles from Philadelphia, NURSKRIE8 J gg mjigj jjom jjg„ Yorl:. Philadelphia Office, 702 Stephen Girard Bldg. ^ Wild Smilax 50 lbs. net weight, $2.00 per case; 30 lbs net weight, $1.50 per case. Magnolia Foliage, very fine in decorations, same price as Wild Smilax. LeucothOB Sprays. $3 00 per 1000. Fresh cut Fern Leaves, $100 per 1000. Write for prices on Al Holly. Cash with order from unknown correspondents. EVERGREEN FLORAL CO., Evergreen, Ala. THE GRAND NEW ROSE QUEEN OF EDGELY will be shown at all the leading Chrysanthemum Shows throughout the country in November. Pink American Beauty IT WILL INTEREST YOU TO PAY HER MAJESTY A VISIT. igoo. The American Florist. 457 McKellar b Wlnterson WHOLESALE DEALERS IN === EVERYTHING FOR FLORISTS=== "We orieinate." "Others imitate." IMITATION is the most sincere flattery. Florists' Auctioneers, CIT riOWERS AND PLANTS. Per 100 Beauties, lone $20.00 to 125.00 medium lO.OOto 15.10 " short e.OOto 8.0J Brides, Maids 3.00to 4.00 Perles and Meteors S.OOto 4 00 Carnations l.OOto 1.50 Valley 4.00 Lilies 12.00to 15.00 Adiantum .75 'MunUt select perdoz., 2.50to 3.00 ordinary " l.OOto 1.50 C«ttleya», select " 5.00 to 6.00 Common Perns per 1000, 1.50 Smilax perdoz., $1.25 to 1.50 Asparagus '■ 5.00 to 6.00 Ivy per 100. .50 Leucothoe Sprays " .75 Galax, Green per 1000, 1.50 XMAS GOODS-ALL KINDS. We are booking orders on all the following Koods for December delivery. We auarantee our prices as low as any reputable house: Select Delaware Holly per case, $ 4.50 " Scases, 20.00 Bouquet Green, strictly fresh stock, per case, 4.50 5 cases, 20.00 Bouquet Green Wreathing per 100 yards, 3.00 Holly Wreaths. Green Wreaths, Mistletoe, Wild Srailax, Xmas Tre**s, Needle Pines, Cape Flowers. Immortelles and all deco- rative stock at lowest prices. Write for our special quotations on ton lots on B-^uquet Green, car lots on Holly and Bou- quet Green. Place orders farly with us and receive the best stock in the market. SIPPLIES, ETC., ETC. Sphagnum, burlap bales, each, Jl; 6 for ....$ 5.00 wire pressed, " 75c; 6 for 4 00 Tobacco Stems, fresh, 201) lbs. for 1.50 Preserved Cycas Leaves, assorted, 24 inches and up, per 100 15 00 Cape Flowers, white, per lb 1.00 colored, " 1.50 Tissue Paper, manilla, per ream .fa white, •■ 1.00 Wax " manilla, " 1,40 " " white, " 2^00 Doves, first quality, each, $1 .00; per doz 10 00 second ■• .85; " .... 9.OO Rubber Aprons, each, $1.50; perdoz 15.00 Full stock of all Supplies, including Ribbons Tin Foil, Toothpicks, Baskets, Wheat Sheaves, Bouquet Pins, Immortelles, Flower Vases, Jardi- nieres, Artiticial Palms, etc. SEND FOR COMPLETE CATALOGUE. SeUlnsr Agents tor Olas*. Balldin; material, Bnllerg, Patty, Magtlca, Paints, Ol'g, Sod Crushers. White I.ead. Walker's Fertilizers, Imperial Liquid ITertlUzers, Insecticides, Ktcf v.nne i,eaa, 45.47.49 Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO. ILL. Here's An Opportunity! Home Grown Kentias, from lOc to |io.OO. Arecas, from 2>^-inch pots up to large specimens. Latanias, Phoenix, Araucarias, Cocos, Chinese Primroses, best strains. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, from 2;4-iTich to 8-inch pots. Acalypha Sander!. Peruvian Peppers, the latest novelty. Ferns In variety. A Tremendous Gut in Prices. Wonderful Bargains in Hardy Herbaceous Plants. A chance of a lifetime to secure heavy, undivided stock at prices that defy . , „ . , . competition. Owing to being considerably overstocked we make this special offer for a short time only. Plants are well-grown, large, true to name, and shipped just as they come from the ground without dividing. Achillea Pilipendulina 3V4in. pots Delphinium Azureana, rich blue; Helianthus Soleil d'Or 3'/4in pots The Pearl, 3!4-in. pots fleld-grown Heliopsis Pitcherianus, fleld-gr Agros'.emmaCoronarii.SK-in.pts. Delphinum Sinensis Album, white; Iberis Gibraltanca, Held-grohn Am-moneJaponica Rubra. 3>4 " fleld-grown " Sempervirens, field-grown i-inT pots' ArundoDonax. variegated, 3'/2-in. " Sieboldii, var'd , S^i-in. Aquilegia Vulgaris, dbl. mixed; '• Subcordata Grandillora field-grown fleld-grown Aquilegia Vulgaris, dbl. white, Lavendula Vera, field-grown fleld-grown Lychnis halcedonica, field-gr. _ Aquilegia Chrysantha, fleld-grown ■• Viscaria Splendens,3i4-in. Japanese Iris, mixed, incfu'dine " Coerulea, field- grown Lobelia Cardinalis, 3%-in. pots twelve varieties Chr'santhemums, hardy, 4 colors; Linum Perenue, 3^-in. pots OJnothera Frazerii, 3';.-in. pots field-grown Lathyrus, red and white: 3H-in. " Rosea, 3y,-in. pots Caryopteris Mastaoanthus, blue; Gypsophila Paniculata, fleld-gr. Rudbeokia, Golden Glow. fld. grn 3H-in. pots German Iris, assorted; 3' .-in. pots " Newmanii 3^-in. Coreopsis Lanceolata, 3V4-in.pots Gailhirdia Grandiflora;3i.;-ln.potsScabiosa Caucasica, field-grown Clematis Davi'liana, 3i4-iu. pots Geum Atrosaugiueum, field-grown Salvia Pratensis, field-grown Campanula Pyramidalis, blue; HemerocalUs Flava, str.. fleld-gr. Staiice Armeria, 3' i-in. pots fleld-grown •• Sieboldii, field-gr. " Latifolia, fleld-grown Campanula Pyiamidahs, white; Hardy Pinks, five splendid vars., Valeriana, mised; fleld-grown fleld-grown 3V4-in. pots Tritoma Grandiflora, Sy.-io. pots Chrysanthemum Uliginosum.t'ld- Hibiscus, Crimson Eye, 3W-in. Monarda Didyma, field-i'rown grown Helianthus Multiflorus Plenus, Iris, Siberian, fleld-grown Delphinium Formosum, blue: fid- 3'A-in. pots grown $3 00 PER" 100. Prices are for Cash with Order. EDWARD B. JACKSON, stamford. conn. Carnation Plants. | Rubber Plants. 6-inch pots $5.00 per doz. 7-inch pots 6.00 per doz. CHAS. A. IFFIN6ER, Ozone Park, L. I. Pine field grown plants: Flora Hill, Scott, Lizzie McGowan, Evanston, Albertini, Firefly, $3.60 per 100. PLUM08US. flne 3-in. stock, $6.00 per 100. CASH WITH ALL ORDERS, PLEASE. VAN WERT GREENHOUSES, Van Wert 0. PLACE TOUR NAME and your speclaltiei before the purchasing florists of the entire ooustr; :,o ^l^.7oT"'^ THE AMERICAN FLOBIST. 458 The American Florist. Nov. J, Qeveland. INDIAN SUMMER RUNS INTO CHYSANTHB- MUM SEASON WITH DISASTROUS RESULTS. — MARKET VERY DULL. The unseasonable weather Cleveland has been enjoying for the past month is certainly not ot any benefit to the unhappy florist. When cannas, gera- niums and even coleus out of doors hardly show signs of the advent of November, the outlook for the florist with chrysan- themums coming on in full force, roses in full crop, and carnations beginning to come in full bloom, is certainly a rather gloomy one. And that is the present situation. Dahlias, cosmos and other backyard favorites are curtailing the market, while the weather remains simply phenomenal in warmth. There has not been the first sign of Irost. In the mean- time good flowers of all sorts that cost money to grow are hardly salable at any price. All that can be done is to hold on and hope for frost, for which the indica- tions are at present not at all favorable. A recent visitor has been A. Wiegand, of Indianapolis. A. Sidney, O.— August Fischer, of Quincy, 111., has come to take charge ot the newly erected Wagner greenhouses. Webster City, I a. — James Follett reports that trade has been very good and that the prospects are bright. He has just finished a new carnation house and has remodeled his workroom. Manchester, Mass.— The North Shore Horticultural Society will give a chrys- anthemum show at horticultural hall in Manchester on November 13. The exhibition will continue one day only. 100,000 Carnation Plants Large. Healthy, Field- Grown Plants. Per 100 Per 1000 J^ WM. SCOTT $2.50 $20.00 ^ LIZZIE McGOWAN 2.50 20.00 § EVELINA 2.50 20.00 ARMAZINDY 2.50 20.00 NIVEA 2.50 20.00 PETER REINBERG, , 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. | FIELD- GROWN [4000 Carnation Plants ! Argyle and Pingree, $2 per JOG. GEORGE REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. V ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ ▼▼▼WWV^ T'MIMS We are now marketing the cuts of some of the largest and best growers for this market. We have 4'^,000 blooms in siyht. Al in every resoect, and the supply will hold on until Christmas or later. We can handle any order, none too small and none loo large; give us yours. Our own big range of glass is devoted exclusively to roses and we can at all times supply the best grades this market affords. Not only are our Beauties as good as the best, but our Brides, Maids and Meteors are a little better than most growers produce. We like to have buyers visit our rose houses at Bowmanville. We hav« adequate supplies of the best quality of Carna- tions, all varieties standard and novelties. Give us your order. Every ordt-r, of whatever nature, shipped within two hours of receipt and billed at Chicago market rates. J. A. BUDLONG, WHOLESALE GROWER OE CIT ELOWERS 37=39 Randolph St., CMICAQO. PINK Viviand-Morel Mrs. Murdock Maud Dean Mrs. Perrin Nemesis YELLOW Major Bonnaffon Golden Wedding Mrs. Whilldin WHITE Fee du Champsaor Mrs. Jerome Jones W. H. Chadwick Merry Christmas Mrs. Robinson Wanamaker Mayflower Canning Ivory »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦ Carnation Blooms. 65,000 PLANTS INDER GLASS. Why not buy your Carnation Blooms direct from grower and get good fresh stock. We have them in large quantities of all the leading commercial varieties, including G. H. Crane, White Cioud, Flora Hill, Mrs. Bradt, Eldorado, Madam Chapman, Maceo, Daybreak, McGowan and others. Also have 20,000 Violet Plants and picking large quantities daily. Write me your wants and get prices before you buy. Add^^L'CHAS. CHADWICK, Grand Rapids, Mich, '^"j',"'" I It's Coming in a few Days f Another Auction Sale of Boskoop Evergreens and choice hall and vestibule Deco- i t rat.ve Shrubs, a duplicate of our famoas sale of last Spring. Not possible to announce date yet, but full catalogues and descriptions will De mailed as soon as ready to all applicants. Apply now. ^"a full catalogue of the contents of this sale will be published in the next issue o( the American Florist. i N. F. MCCARTHY & CO., ''TlfXTeir' Boston, Mass. 4 Acres Field-Grown Carnation Plants, 120,000 MAYOR PINCREE SWEETBRIER MRS. FISHER DOROTHY SWEET CRIMSON SPORT MAUO ADAMS ALBERTINI II.OU per doz : M.OO per 100. JUBILEE ELDORADO McCOWAN L. L. LAMBORN PORTIA C. A. DANA J. !■. DIIiIiOM', BloomsljaTg', Fa. LIBERTY, four inch, $75.00 per ICO. MAID, BRIDB, PERLB, SUNSET, METEOR, MORQAN, MBRMBT, LaFRANCE, NIPHETOS, KAISERIN, OOLDEN GATE, MAID OP HONOR, 3-in., tS.OO per 100; 3'/s-in., »7.00; 4-in., 18.00. QRAPTBD BRIDE, J20.00 per 100, 6-inch. A. S. MacBEAN. LAKEWOOD. n. J. Orily 6000 I^&tt:, Extra Strong Field-Grown scon, McGOWAN and ARMAZINDY, $2 3 100, $15 3 1000 Cash with order please. WM. FLUKUUE, 154 Lawrence Ave., Siatlon X. Chicago, III. PERLES, MAIDS, Choice, strong 3-in. stock, which will soon pay for itself, $4.00 PER 100 We need the room and will pay express on orders for 3i)0 to points within 400 mill's, or half of express within 1000 miles. cur FLOWERS. High grade cut Roses and Chrysanthemums we can supply regularly at low- est prices. Write for particulars. W. H. GULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1900 WILL BB MAILED TO YOU ' ' PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICBt TWO DOLLARS.' igoo. The American Florist. 459 Funkia Thos. Hosg *Gailiardia Grandiflora, 4-in. pots... Doz. 100 S .75 $6.00 .75 6.00 1.00 8.00 .75 6 00 1.00 8.00 1.25 10.00 Dreer's Special Offer of Hardy Perennials. Varieties marked with a star {•) are specially suited for Cut Flowers. Doz. 100 Phlox Subulata Nelsoni $.75 $6.00 The Bride 75 5 00 " Amojna 75 6.00 * '* Divarica*a Canadensis 75 6.00 *Physostegia Virginiana, strong 75 6.00 * " " Alba, str.. .75 6.00 *PinliS, in six choice vars., clumps .. .75 6.00 *Platycodou Mariesii, clumps 75 6.00 * " Japonicum, 11 pi .clumps .75 6.00 Plumbago Larpent!E, clumps 1.00 8 00 Polemonium Cmruleum l.OO 8.00 " Himalavanum Album.. 1.25 10 00 " Richardsoni 1.25 10.00 Poppies, Oriental, 3-in. pots 75 6.00 Primula Veris (Cowslip) 75 6.00 " Vulgaris, English Primrose .75 6.00 *Pyrethrum UUginosum. strong l.OO 8.00 * '* Hybridum. mixed seed- lings, clumps 1.00 8.00 *Rudbeckia Newmanii, clumps 75 6.00 * " Sub tomentosa.... clumps .75 6.00 * " ••Golden Glow," large •' 1.25 10.00 * " " " strong.. .50 3.00 * " Purpurea, strong 1.00 8.00 Ranunculus Acris. fl. pi., strong 75 6 00 Saotolina Incana, 3-in. pots 50 4.00 *Scabiosa Caucasica, blue 1,25 1000 * - ■' " Alba 1.25 10.00 Sedum Acre, clumps 50 4.00 * " Speotabilis 1.25 10.00 •Spiraea Ulmaria 1.00 800 » " Filipendula, fl. pi 75 6.00 * " Chinensis 1.50 10.00 * " Arunous 1.00 8.00 * " Venusta 2,00 15.00 *Statice Latifolia, 1 year old 1,25 10.00 *Stokesia Cyanea, 3i4-in. pots 1.50 10.00 *Thalictrum Aquilegifolium 1.25 10.00 * " " Atropur- pureum 1.25 10.00 Thermopsis Caroliniana, 1 year old. . 1.00 8.00 Thymus Montanus Albus, divisions.. .75 6.00 " Vulgaris Coccinea " .. .75 6.00 Tradescantia Virginica, strong 75 6.00 Tricyrtis Hirta Nigra, 3-in, pots 1.00 8.00 *Tritoma Ovaria Grandiflora, clumps, 1.50 12.00 " " " strong divisions 75 6.00 * " Pfltzeri 1.50 10.00 *Trollius Europasus l.OO 8.00 * " " Orange Globe.... 2.00 1500 ♦Veronica Longifo ia Subsessilis, str, 2,00 15.00 " Incana 1.50 12.00 " Rupeitris, strong 1.00 8.00 *' Spicata, strong 1.00 8.00 " " Alba, strong 1.00 8 00 Viola Pedata 60 4.0O •' '• Bioolor 75 6.00 " Double Russian 60 4.00 " Hardy Yellow 75 6.00 Vinca Minor, very strong clumps 75 6.00 Yucca Fiiamentosa, strong 1.25 10.00 Doz. 100 •Achillea, The Pearl. 3-in. pots $ .60 $4.00 *' Filipendulina, strong 75 6.00 " Millefolium Roseum, str.. .60 4,00 .^gopodium Variegatum,, 3-in. pots .60 4.00 AjugaReptans V»riegata..3 " 1,00 8.00 Anemone PeDnsylvanica,,3 " .75 6.00 Japonica Alba, 3 " .75 6,00 Whirlwind, 3- in pots 75 6,00 •■ " Elegans, 3-inch pots 75 6,00 *• Lady Ardilaun, 3-in. pots 75 6.00 *' Queen Charlotte, 3-in. pots 1.00 8,00 '• " Coupe d'Argent, 3-in. pots 1.00 8.00 AquilegiaChrysantha, clumps 1.00 6.00 " •' Alba, clumps .75 6.00 Ccerulea 75 6.00 Arabis Alpina, strong 75 6.00 Asclepias Tuberosa, strong 75 6.00 Astern (Michaelmas Daisies), twelve choice varieties 75 6.00 Anneria Maritima 60 4.00 Alba 60 4.00 ♦Bocconia Cordata, strong 75 6.t0 *Boltonla Asteroides, strong 75 6.00 • •' Latisquama, strong 75 6.00 Callirhoe Involucrata 75 6.00 Campanula Aliarxfolia 75 6.00 " Pyramidalis 1.00 8.00 •Caryopteris lyiastacanihus, strong.. .75 6.00 Cerastium romentosum, strong 75 6,00 '■ Boissierii, strong 75 6,00 Cimicifuga Racemosa 1.00 8.00 Clematis Davidiana, 1 year old 75 6.00 •Coreopsis Lanceolata Grandiflora, clumps 75 6.00 •Delphinium Chinensis. 1 year old... .75 6.00 • '* Formosum, 1 year old.. .75 6.00 • " Sulphureum, 2 year old 2.00 • •' Belladona, 3-inch pots,. 2 00 15.00 •Dictamnus Fraxinella, pink 1.00 8,00 • " " white 1.25 10,00 Dielytra Eximia 1.00 8.00 '• Speotabilis, strong clumps, .85 6,00 Digitalis, strong 1.00 8,00 •Doronicum Escelsum, strong 1.00 8.00 • *• Austriacum, strong 1,00 8.00 • *• Caucasicum, strong 1.00 8.00 Draba Androsacea, 2M in. pots 75 6,00 •Erieeron Purpureum, strong 1,50 12.00 Epimedium Lilacea, strong 2.00 15.00 Macranthum, strong... 2.00 15.00 Niveum, strong 2 00 15,00 " Sulphureum. strong 2.00 15,00 Eryngium Planum, sirong 1,25 10.00 •Eupatorium Coelestinum, 3-in, pots, .75 6.00 Punkia Coerulea 60 4 00 Alba 1.00 8,00 Funkia Variegata 75 6.00 ^'Gypsophila Paniculata, 1 year old . Geranium Sanguineum, strong Geum Coccineum fl pi \ *Helenium Grandicephalum Strati- atura strong 75 6,00 * " Autumnale Superba, str, 1.00 8.00 * " Bolanderi, strong l.UO 8,U0 « " Pumilum 1.25 10.00 ^Hellanthus Maximiliana 75 6.00 * " Multiflorusfl.pl 75 6.00 * " •■ Masimus... .75 6.00 *Heliopsis Pitcherianus, strong 75 6.00 Scaber Major 1.00 8.00 Hemerocallis Dumortieri 100 8.00 Flava 50 4,00 Fulva 50 4.00 Kwansofl.pl 75 5.00 Heuchera Alba 1.00 8.00 Hibiscus Crimson Eye, 1 year old 75 6.00 Moicheutos, 1 year old 75 6.00 Hollyhock Allegheny, in choice mix- ture 1.00 8.00 " Choice Single, in choice mixture 1.00 8.00 * " Choice Double, in choice mixture 1.00 8.00 * " Choice Double, in 6 sep- arate colors 1.25 10.00 ♦Hypericum Moserianum, 1 year old, .75 6.00 Iris Germanica, 10 choice named sorts 75 6.00 * " Kaimpferi, 24cboice named sorts 1.50 10.00 •Lobelia Cardinalis, strong 60 4.00 * " " Queen Victoria, 3-in. pots ra 6.00 " Apollo, 3-in. pots 1.50 12.00 " Syphilitica, clumps 60 4.00 •Lychnis Vespertina Alba, clumps .. 1.25 10.00 * " Chalcedonica, fl, pi 1,50 12,00 " Haageana 75 6,00 " Semperflorens Plenissima,. 1.00 8.00 * " ViscariaSplendens, clumps 1.25 10.00 Lythrum Roseum Superbum 75 6.00 •Lysimachia Clethroides, strong 75 6.00 •' S'ummularia 50 4.00 Monarda Didyma Rosea, clumps 75 6.00 " Fistulosa Alba, clumps 75 6.00 Mertensia Virginica 1.00 8,00 CEnothera Speciosa, 3 in. pots 75 6.00 " Fraseri, 3-in. pots 75 6.0O *' Ciespitosa, 3-in. pots 75 6.00 •Pardanthus Sinensis, strong 50 3.00 •Pentstemon Barbatus Torreyii.str,. 1,00 8,00 Creruleus, strong 1,00 8,00 Phlox Subulata Rosea 75 5.00 Alba 75 5.00 " •' Atropurpurea 75 6.00 Lilacea 75 6.00 HENRY A. DREER, "sisV Philadelphia, Pa. GRAND OFFER TO CLOSE. We are compelled to move them. We must have room. A grand benefit to anyone desiring good Rose Plants. Per 100 Per 1000 1000 Bridesmaids 3i4-in. pots, $1.50 600 '• 2 " 1,00 3500Brides 3 " 1,50 1300 •• 2 ■■ 1,00 SOOOMeteors 3 " 1,50 500Mme, Chatenay ,..4 " 1.50 100 Mm e. Cusin 2 " 1.00 123 •' " 4 " 1,50 $13 00 9 00 12 00 9,00 15,00 Per 100 300 Golden Gate 2!4-in. pots, $1.60 50 Ladv Dorothea 2!< " 1.50 700 Maiil of Honor 4 " 2.00 700 " " 2H " 1.00 Latania Borbonica 3-in. pots, $15 00 Areca Lutescens 4 " 35. CO Cocos Weddeliana 3 " 15.00 Per 100 Asparagus SDreng*?rii 6-in. pots, $25.00 3 •• 6.00 3.00 and $1.00 each .60 to $2 00 " .60c " .75c " .00 to $1.50 " Ficus Elastica, 6-in. pots. 50c, 75q ( " " 7and 8-in. pots. $l.r Boston Ferns, 6-in. pans 8 " '.'.'.'!.'.. %\X Plants are vigorous and unusually fine, and will be carefully packed. We guarantee them to be right In every respect. LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS, Jamestown, N. Y. Please mention the American Florist when writing. STRONG FIELD-GROWN PLANTS OF Farquliar Vioi6i§. Free from disease of any kind. 16.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. JOHN McFARUND, North Easton. Mass. PANSIES WORTH RAISING... Plants all sold for the present. CHR. SOLTAU, 199 Grant Av., Jersey City, N.J. STOCK PLANTS CHRYSANTHEMUMS. New and stiindjird varinties. Send for list. Early varieties ready now CARXTATIOVS — Field-grown plants all sold. Orders booked now for rooted cuttings of Gene- vieve Lord, the finest commercial pink to date. Ready Jan. 1st. $5 per 100; $10 per 1000. C'orrespondetce with large growers especially invited. h. WEBER & SONS. Oakland, Md. Please mention the Amencan Florisi when writing BOSTON FERN L II. rOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mast. SPECIALTY. Latauia Falm Plants Pots. 6-in. 6-in. 6-in. 7-in. 7-in. 7-in. 8-in. 8-in. 8-in. Plants to pot Leaves 1 20 to 2J-in. high 6 and 7 2 20 to 22 " 10 3 20 to 22 •' 12toH 1 2 ft. ht. & diam. 7 to 8 2 2 " 2«' 10 to 12 12 to 16 8 to 9 15 18 to 20 ft. high. Per doz. $6.00 9.00 12.00 12.00 15.00 18.00 18.00 20.0* 24.00 16 to 20 FIcus Elastica, 6-in. pots. 2Vi leaves }9.00 per doz. $65.00 per 100. Pandanus Veitchii and Croton Plants, prices on application. J. WM. COLFLESH, B3d h Woodlawn. W. Phila. Pa. Please mention the American Florist when writing. 460 The American Florist. Nov. J, Indianapolis. PLEASANT WEATHER PROVES CNPLEASANT FOE GROWERS —FLORISTS ASSIST COM- RADE AT AN ANNIVERSARY. Much to the dislike of growers, we have had most beautiful warm weather up to date, with but one little touch of frost; consequently flowers of all kinds are plentiful, especially roses and chrys. anthemums, and low prices prevail. Fortunately there is a good demand and the stock is all absorbed. Violets, which were plentiful and comparatively good this time last year, are yet away behind regarding flowers. October 25 thirteen florists enjoyed the hospitality of Robert McKeand at his residence in Garfield Park. Onthatday Mr. and Mrs. McKeand were celebrating the fifteenth anniversary of their wed- ding. Among other presents was a chair from their florist Iriends. In his address of thanks Mr. McKeand had much to say of the kindness and true friendship shown to him by his fellow florists, to which he said was due the larger part of his success in life, especially in this city, but we all knew better, for a man as good natured, broad minded and expert in his calling cannot help make friends and be successful. Excellent spirits pre- vailed during the evening and a political discussion between Messrs. Langstafl" and Hukriede was an especially enter- taining feature. William Bertermann has returned from Germany. H.J. Long Island City, N. Y.— At three o'clock on the morning of October IS 'he four greenhouses of Mrs. Mathias 01m were destroyed by a fire due to defective heating apparatus. The place will be rebuilt. NOW IS THE TIME TO LAY IN TOrR SUPPLY OF FINE Boston Terns For your holiday trade. Four and five- inch are nice sizes to buy. We have them in all sizes. 'Write os for prices. Grower of Roses. CarnatlonSi etc. PEKII. ILL. Violets TO BE IN TIME "r our grand AUTUMN NUMBER Which will be issued November 10, your special advertisemeut should be mailed now to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn 5t. CHICAOO. 2000 strong, healthy plants, from 3-in. and 4-ln.pots, $25 per 1000. E. M. & H. N. HOFFMAN, LA FRANCE VIOLETS. 250 good, healthy plants, at $2.50 per 100, or the lot for $6.00. CASH WITH OBDEK. LEO WELLENREITER, DaDvers, III. FINE ^ Bays Pyramids and Standards. Specimen Rhododendrons for Forcing, Adiantum Farleyense, i:'p°t.; Azaleas, Ficuses, Acacias, Araucarias, Boston Ferns, Small Ferns, Fine cut Fronds of Adiantum tenerum, Lorraines. EJdg^^i^, WAVCRLEY, MASS. =^AZALEAS Received 50,000 in the best New York market varieties, sizes as follows: Per doz. Per 100 Per lOOO 8 to 10 J 3.50 $27.60 $250.00 9 to 11 4.(0 30.00 285.00 10 to 12 4.50 35.00 325.00 12 to 14 6.U0 42.50 400 OO 14 to 16 7.50 55.00 525.00 16 to 18 1200 yOOO Large plants, $1.35, $1.50, $J and $3 each. Also Large C''n>ignment of Palms. Write for sizes and prices. Cold Storage Valley, Hamburg Pips, case lots of 1000, $12.50. Send for our special price list of Bulbs BOBBINK & ATKINS, Ty''"^' vftmtm ASPARAGUS Sprengerii and Piumosus Nanus Extra strong stock from 2^-in, pots. $5 per 100, $40 per 1000. (Ready for 3-inch.) JACKSON & PERKINS CO., gr^oV Pleris Albo-Lineata. 'k " Cretica Nobilis. | $3 per 100, •'■ Win";.. *""'■ y $25 per 1000. Serrulata. i cash with order. Major Cristata. J j.F.Kldweli &Bro., 3806-24 Wentwoitii AY..ciiicap. 5000 VINCA MAJOR VARIEG4TA Field-grown, long tops, $6,00 per 100; 500 for $25 00, Extra flne California Violets, clumps, $3,00 per 100; L. H. Campbell, $5.00 per 100; Blue and Crimson Spiraea, field stock, $6.00 pi-r 100; 3'/4- in,, $1.00 per 100, Hydrangea Grandiflora and other Shrubs and Vines, also 5O.OOO CANNAS. What do you want. Cash I*Lr:ASE, BENJ. CONNELL. Florist, West Grove, Pa. PANSIES Only 50,000 nice plants now on band. These are grown from the best seed in the world, and sure to please you, BOc per 100; $3 per 1000. S. T. DANLEY, Macomb, III. Large llowering Giant, ready for planting now, 50c per 100 by mail, $3,00 per 1000 by express. In lots of 3000 or over, $2.60 per 1000, CINERARIAS. Fine dwarf Hybrids in splendid mi-\ture, J2,00 per 100, from 3'/2-inch pots, E. S^'BtrvEiTet., '^Ck.^.et.-vi.ta., 111. 100 1000 Pansy Plants, 10 leaves $ 5,00 Geraniums, choice mixed, 2"/3-in $1,50 12.50 Chinese Primroses, mixed, 3V4-in 1,50 I2.E0 Hardy Grass Pinks, (clumps) 1.50 12 50 Kegonias, flower- ing, mixed. 2!^4 in, 1,50 12.50 Calla Bulbs, medi- um sized 5,00 40,00 Sedum variegatum, (Border Plant). . . . 2.00 15.00 Rose Geraniums, 2'/4-in 1.50 12.60 K. C. Carnation .Morning Glory, It. pink 5,00 40.00 Pansy Seed, Giant Flowering mixed, per oz., $1.00, Hardy Ferns, mixei, 4-in., per ItO, $5.00; per 1000, $40.00. 5 Plants at 100 rates; 250 at 1000 rates. Casu Please. The Morris Floral Co.. Morris, ill. CALADIUMS Fancy leaved, 40 named sorts. Per 100 PerlOOe Dry bulbs, m to 2V4-in 110.00 J90.00 Dry bulbs, 1 to I'i-in 8 00 70.09 Per 100 ORANGES, Best sorts, grafted on Citrus trifoliata, beautiful plants, bushy, 15 to 18-in $30,00 PHCENIX CANARIENSIS & TENUIS, Very stockv, 3-4 characterized leaves, 15-18-in 15,00 4-5 " " 20-24 •' 25,00 5-6 " " 24-30" 40.01>' PHIENIX RECLINATA, 3-4 characterized leaves, 15-18-in,, very stocky 25.00 LATANIA, 4-5 characterized leaves, 18-20- in 26.00 BIOTA AUREA NANA, Best dwarf Biota. 12-15-in 12.00 Not less than 50 at above rates. Send for Price Lists, P. J. BERCKMANSCO.,Augusta,Ga. Pleai>e mention the A met ican FiorisC -wfien writing. 100,000 Vines AMPKl,«»I'«IS QUINQnF-irOLrA, X (tronB, flelderwn 2and3years Id. $5 per 100: 140 per UKIO. AMpKLOPSIS VHJll'CHll strong 2year«,aeld- grown. 15 per 100; t45 per 1000. Strong, 3 ;ears, from 4 Inch poi B. 18 per 100. CLKIM »T1S FANICrtATA, strong, fleld- grown. 1 year, Hi 60 per 101; *?5 ner lOOJ. 2 years, 16 per MO; 140 per 1000, 3 years, »8 o-r 1 0; $75 per lOOO.' CLEVTVlis Fl,AMfllCL.A, .X strong, i yeBrs,K per 100 EUONYMITS KADTOAIVS VAKTEGATA, stronn 2 and 3 years, Iti per ICO; $50 per 10 0. IVV. KN<)LISH, strorg, 1 year, fleld-grown- 2 toS It, $.'j per 1 0; WO per 1000 Sirong, 1 year, from 4-ul, pots, *8 o-r lOU; »70 per lOJD, HONbYSlH-KLK, HAI.li'.S JAPAN, strong,* years, field grown. 15 per 10«: WO per lOOO, X strong, u years tteldgrown, 16 per 100; $60 per 1000. Samples sent on application. Address Mount Airy Nurseries,'^w°nTt,°" Phila., Pa. Thaddeus N. Yates, Proprietor. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE $2.60 per dozen, $17,50 per 100, BEGONIA Light Pink LORRAINE 50c each ,$5,00 per dozen, $40,00 per 100, Plants of either of the above from 2X-in. pots, strong and healthy. See Convention Number for description o( the last named newer variety. They will be the most popular plants for Christmas holiday iiifts for years to come. Order Early From EDWIN LONSDALE, Wyodmoor, (Near pnlla). Pa. Money Order Office Sta H. Philadelphia N. B. We have not cbanged our location, bat the P O authorities have changed our P.O. fsciutles. IN BEST ..VARIETIES SPECIALTIES ROSES, from 3-lnoli pots. CARNATIONS, for all deUrerr. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 8MILAX. pnoealow. Bend for Ust. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS. FiaHKIU.. N.Y. igoo. The American Florist. 461 WIDE AWAKE EEORISTS KKAffi Nephrolepis Wittboldii. Strong Runners, ready for 3=ln. $1 each; $io per dozen; $75 per 1 and 4^in. pots, 00. Kentias==Latanias Varieties Kentia KentiH Kentii Size Pot Kentia B**ImoreaDa 2V^ Kentia Belmort'ana 3 Kentia Belmoreana 3^4 Kentia Belmor'^ana 4 Kentia KelTiioreana 5 Kentia " strong 5 Kentia Belmoreana 6 strong 6 Belmoreana 7 Belmoreana 8 Kentia Forsteriana 2% Kentia Korsteriana 3 Kentia Forsteriana 3'/2 Kentia Forsteriana 4 Kentia Forsteriana 5 Kentia " strong 5 Kentia Forsteriana 6 Kentia '' strong H Kentia Forsteriana » Latania Borbonica 2W Latania Borbonica Latania Borbonica Latania Borbonica Latania Borbonica Latania Borbonica Latania Borbonica Areca Lutescens Areca Lutisscens Areca Lutescens Height Inches 8 to 9 10 to 13 12 to 14 14 to 16 16 to 20 18 to 24 20 to 22 26 to 28 36 to 40 4-> to 48 8 to 9 10 to 12 12 to 14 14 to 16 20 to 24 22 to 26 28 to 30 30 to 34 44 to 50 12 12 to 15 15 to 18 18 to 22 20 to 24 24 to 30 5 to 6 12 to 14 15 to 18 No. Per Leaves Each Doz. 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 5 to 7 5 to 6 5 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 toB 5 to? 5 to 6 5 to 6 5 to 6 6 to 7 6 3 5 to 6 5 to 6 5 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 8 6 to 8 .50 2.00 3.00 4 00 7.20 12.00 1500 18.00 27 00 39.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 4.00 7.20 12.00 15.00 18.00 39 00 .80 1.00 1.50 3.00 5.00 6.00 9,00 3 plants in potl.OO 3 " " 2.00 3 '■ .25 3.00 .25 .40 .75 1 00 1.25 1.50 225 3.25 .40 .75 1.00 1.35 1.50 3 25 .15 .35 .50 .60 Varieties ..Ferns.. Pteris Serruiata 2- Pteris Treraula 2- Pteris Umbrosa 2 ijyrtomiiim Falcatum 3- Cyrtomium Falcatum 4. Nephrolepis Exaltata 5- Nephrolepis Bosioniensis 2- Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 4- Nephrolejjis Bostoniensis 5- Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 6- Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 7. Nephrolepis Cordata I'om pacta 5- Nephrolepis 1 'ordiita Coiupacta Size I'ot inch inch inch inch inch inch ■inch ini^h inch ■inch ■inch inch ui;h Per 100 $12.00 15.00 20.00 30.00 60.00 90.00 125.00 180.00 200.00 300.00 12.00 15.00 20.00 30.00 60.00 90.00 125.00 180.00 300.00 5.00 8.00 12.00 20.00 35.00 50.00 8.00 15.00 25.00 Per Doz. .50 .60 .50 1.00 1.50 3.00 .50 2.00 3.00 6.00 9.00 2.00 4.00 Per 1000 $100.00 150 00 180 00 300 00 600.00 900.00 100.00 150.00 180.00 300.00 600.00 40.00 75.00 100.00 175.00 300.00 Per 100 4.00 400 4.C0 8.00 10.00 15.00 4.C0 60.00 15.00 30.00 CHRISTMAS STOCK Or PLANTS Before cold weather, thereby taking: advantage of low freight rates and the following very reasonable quo- tations for well-grown, strong, healthy Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants. Our stock is still complete and we can make shipments at once. We offer these plants in comparison with the stock and prices of other growers. Nephrolepis Wittboldii is meeting with a warm welcome far and wide over the country. We think it every whit as good as the Boston Fern, if not quite a little better, and some of the very best growers are sharing in our enthusiasm. We are sending plants daily to almost every state in the Union, but Nephrolepis Witt- boldii propagates very rapidly and we can still offer strong rooted runners, for 3-inch and 4-inch pots, for ship- ment upon receipt of order. Introduc- tory price, $1 each; $10 a dozen; $75 per 100. ..Asparagus.. Size Pot Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 3-inch Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 4-inch Aspriraiius Sprengerii ;i-inch Asparatrus Sprengerii 4 inch Asparagus Spren^erii C-inch Asparagus Spren;j:erii 8-in<;h AspaiaiJusTeniiiHSimus 3-inch The several sizHs of Asparagus Sprengerii are especially strong and large value. Miscellaneous. Each Araucaria Excel sa, 3-incli, nice plants $ .50 Araucaria Excelsa, 3!4-inch, nice plants 75 Araucaria E.xoelsa, 5- inch, nice plants 1.00 Doz. Per 100 s 1.00 * 8.00 1 50 12.00 .50 4.00 1.60 13.00 5.00 10.00 1.00 8.00 Pot Height Leaves Ficus Elastica 6 33 to 23 Ficus Elastica 7 24 to 28 Ficns Elastica 8 28 to 34 I'andauus Utilis 2V4 6 to 8 Pandanus tltilis 3 8 to 10 Pandanus Veitchii 6 extra flue Dracana Terminalis 3Vi Drac:fna Terminalis 4 Draca'na Terminalis 5 Cocos Weddeliana 3 Pliuniix Reclinata 10 40 to 45 Ph(pnix Reclinata 3 Phffcuix canariensis 3 Aspidistra Lurida 4 Aspidistra Lurida 5 15 to 20 < "orypha Gebanga 3 12 13 to 14 14 to 16 16 to 18 10 to 12 13 to 15 6 to 8 4 to 6 4 to 6 8 to 12 5 to 6 Each t .75 .35 3.50 .50 Doz. $ 7.20 10.00 12.00 1.00 3.00 i8.no 200 4.fO 6.00 3.00 1.50 1..50 3.0l^oe. T^A.T^:\z^ j%.:^i:> i^e>i^i^js. CJIIIO.A.OO, IX«X«. 462 The American Florist. Nov. 3, Baltimore. VARIOUS ITEMS OF INTEREST IN THE METBOPOLIS OI- IIAKYLAND. — DOINGS OF FABK BOARD.— PLANS OF HORTICULT- URISTS. The third annual meeting of the Mary- land State Horticultural Society will be held in Baltimore, December 20 ynd 21. There will be a large exhibition. Addresses will be made by Prof. I,. H. Bailey, ol Cornell University; by J. H. Hale, the New Englander who has become the peach king of lleorgia, and by Roland Morrill, the Benton Harbor, Mich., seed and Iruit grower. The park board is expending between $4,000 and $5,000 in the erection of several propagating houses in Carroll, Patterson and Clifton Parks, which will affect a saving of fully $5,000 a year hereafter. During the winter the board expects to propagate 550,000 stock plants for the different parks and squares. Sara'l Feast & Sons are preparing to leave the stand where they have been for many years, and take a building adjoin- ing that ot Halliday Bros , one block farther up Charles street. They are very busy just now making the needful alterations. Quite a glut of white roses is on, and complaints of dull trade are general; in fact, the quiet, deserted appearance of the retail localities, proclaims the fact more convincingly than the lips of the proprietors. Mack. Aurora, III. — A. Warimont, gardener at the C. B. & Q. greenhouses, has a pure white seedling chrysanthemum which he expects to exhibit at the Chicago show. To be in time for our grand Autumn Number which will be issued November 10, your special advertisement should be mailed now to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. CHOICE STOCK, LOWEST PRICES. ROSES— .\ fine lot of Brides and Maids, strons; 3-in., and 2!4-in. Pnrle, $2 On per 100 to close out. CARNATIONS— 500 stroD^' McGowan from fleld, $2.00 per lot) to close out. COLEUS— Our champion collection, latest and choicest varieties only. Strong 2-in.. J2 per I0>. NEW AGERATUMS— Louise libnnett, the latest novelty in white Rooted cuttings, 75c per 100. Friucess Pauline, lii^ht hliie, rooted cuttings, 50c per 100. ALTERNANTHERAS-Bright red, variegated and yellow, 50o per 100, $4 00 per 1010. Special low price for twn weeks only. SALVIA SPLENDENS— Best of All, rooted cut- tings, 75c per 100 (special) for ten dayp. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII - .\X strong 3 in., ready for 4-in., 4c; stroug 2H-in., ready for .3-in., only 2i'2C (special). GERANIUMS— Bruauti and Heteranthe, the two best scarlets; rooted cuttings, $1.25 piT 100, $10.00 p<'r 1000 (special). Mrne. Salleroi, strong 2-in., 2' .c. SMILAX-Strong 2-in., $1.25 per 100. VINCAS— Strong clumps from Held, $2.00 per do/.. C.^SH AMTH OltDEK. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III. Per lOO Chinese, large lloweriug. 2-in. pot $1.25 ASPARAGUSSprengerii, 2-inoh pots 2.50 " Pluniosus, 2-inch pots 3.50 Paniy Plants, ready Nov. 15, $2 50 per 1000 50 CASH PLEASE. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0. ASPARAGUS 'S^f ' Extra fine stock, from 3-in. pots, just right for Christmas trade, $7.00 per 100. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. a*"^") Boston Ferns, th'- true variety, from :7^-iii. pots. %'.\ per 100, 825 pnr 1000. Dont be afraid (hat (iiir slock or liostuii Ferns will run out. Wi- have sold 75.000 thf past six weeks, but still have 125,000 fine plants ou hand. Better buy now, as pri''*- is sure to advance. Asparagus Sprengerii, from ^lo-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. $.'0 per 1000. Acalypha Sanderi, froni 2''j-iu. polH, Hue plautb, $3 per lOU. $-.'5 p<'r 1000. Acalypha Sanderi, from :t-iu. pots, strong plantb. 85 p'T 100. Crotons, 12 best heddiag varieties, from 2H-incb pots, .'iRfiani, plants, $3 per 1 00, $25 per lOOU These uill be Hm- to shift on lor next year's bedding. Ponderosa Lemon, largest Lemon grown, bears fruit weighing two pounds and over, and fruits when quite small. Is bound to become a popular plant. Fine plants from 2V2-in. pots. $1 per doz., $7 per 100. Extra strong plants ready to bloom at once, 81.50 per doz. Calla Lilies, IK ^*' l!4-in. diameter, 75c per dozen. 85 per 100. Calla Lilies, 114 to P^-in. diameter, 8T-25 per dozen, %1 per 100. The two new Russetias. Lemoinei Multiflora and Lemolnei Ele9antiuima.50c per doz., $3 per 100. Bougainvillea Sanderiana. from S^e-inch pots. $6 00 per 100. Weeping Lantanas, 2/2-iiich pots, *3 00 per 100, $IH.OO per 1000. Otaheite Orange, from 2' .-inch pots. 83 per 100. 825 per 1000; from 3-in. pots, $4.50 per 100, $40 per 1000. Ficus Elattica. perfect specimens of this fine Rubber Plant, 15 to 18 in. high. 83.25 per doz., 825 per lOO. Araucaria Excelsa, Norfolk Island Pine, fine plants with four tiers of leaves. %\ each. $10 per doz. Marcchal Niel Roset, 15 inches and over in height, healthy plants, $4 per 100, %^^ per 1000. Roses hH the leading varieties of Teas from 4-ineh pots, line plants in perfect health, 88 per 100. All the leading varieties of Hybrid Teas from 4-inch pots, elegant stock, 810 per 100. .Send IIS your list of Roses for rinotation. We have 2,000,000 plants in stock. Our Fall Trade List of all kinds of Roses, Plants and Bulbs now ready. Write for it. -mst^"^ The GOOD & REESE CO. URGES! ROSE GROWERS 1^ THE WORLD. Springfield, O. NOVELTIfS. SNOWFLAKE New Daisy Rose See illustration in AnHTican Florist oI SeptHmber 15tti. __^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^__^_ $3.60 per 12, $15 per 10O. Always in bloom. New Rose "Little Darling" or 1000 Blossoms, 75l'. per 12 ; $6,00 per 100. Jack-and-the-Bean^Stalk Vine (Kud/.ii), $1.00 per 12: $7.00 per 100. Climbing Lily of the Valley (Salpiohroa), 75c per 12; $5.00 per lOO. Lace Fern, fronds last four weeks and over, 75c per 12; $5.00 per 100. Boston Fern, 3^-inch, 60c per 12; $4.00 per lOD; larger all prices. Baby Primrose, 60c per 12; $1.00 per 100. Easter Primrose same price. Bougainvillea, line, 4-nich pots, $10.00 per 100. New Ruellia, 50c per 13. New Pinit Sweet Scented Astible Chinense, very line for forcing. Large clumps, $10.00 per 100; $1.50 per 12. Smaller, lialf price. New Deutzias, Lemoine's three latest novelties, $1.00 per 12; $7.00 per 100. New Russellas, extra t'lue Tor Christmas. 60c per 12; $4.00 per 100. Grand Crimson Passion Flower, varie^^ated leaves, $1.00 per 12. Cyperus Qradlis, best for jardineres, 50c per 12; $3.00 per 100. .^V.StC>^x*^KV«.S ^xtv^n-S^^rX., over 10,000 in stock. Extra strong 2'o-inch, ready for 3^-inch, $5.00 per 100; 75c per 12; 3i4-inch, ready for 5-inch, $8.00 per 100: strong 5-incl], $2.00 per 12; 6.inch, $3.00 per 12. nil I IC Little Gems, $3.00 per 100. Spotted Leaf, $2.00 to $4.00 per 100. Yellow llALLHwj Callas, $3.00 per 12. Frai.'rant Calla. $1.50 per 12. Amaryllis, 500 sorts. Cannas, 200 sorts. Dahlias, 500 sorts. A. BUND ft CO., Philadelphia, Pa. HEACOCK'S PREMIUM PALMS. ARECA LUTESCENS. 3 plants, 6-incli pot, 24 to 28 inches $12.00 per dozen; $100.00 per 100 3 " 8 '■ 36-incli.nne $3.00 each COCOS WEDDELIANA. 1 plant, 2J<-inch pot, 8 to 10 inches high $15.00 per lOO 1 ■• 3 •■ 10tiil2 " 20.00perl00 1 " 4 " ISincheshigh $ .50 each 3 " 5 •• 18 •' 1.00 ■■ KENTIA BELMOREANA. 4-iucli pot, 5 to 6 leaves, 15 inches high $4.50 per dozen; $ 35.00 per 100 6 ■■ ■• 6 " 24 " " 15,00 " 12,5.00 8 " ■• 6 to 7 " 30 to32inches hiKli $3.00 each. KENTIA FORBTERIANA. 4-inch pot, 4 to 5 leaves, 15 inches high $4.50 per dozen: $35.00 per 100 " "" .$1.00 each; $12.00 per dozen 6 •• 5 6 ■• 5 to 6 8 ■• 6 8 •• 6 24 to 28 inches high . 30 36 to 40 48 to 50 .25 3.00 4.00 JOS:iiai»H: HEJA.COCIC:, Wyrxoote 15.U0 36.00 48.00 Please mention the Ametican Florist zvhefi w 'itn^^. To Be In Time for Our Grand Autumn Number WHICH WILL BE ISSUED NOVEMBER 10. Your special advertisement should be mailed NOW to the AMERICAN FLORIST CO., - 324 Dearborn Street, Chicago. tgoo. The American Florist. 463 THE ANNUAL AUTUMN NUMBER .OF THE... American Florist ..WILL BE ISSUED.. NOVEMBER 10. T & HIS splendid Special Issue of the American Florist will come in the I week of the Chrysanthemum Shows in all the principal cities. It will contain reports of all these exhibitions, well illustrated and printed in the highest style of the art. These special issues have become famous for their technical, artistic and literary excellence, and this Autumn Number will excel its predecessors both in interest and in business bringing powers. 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, also to leading foreign houses. Advertisements in body pages will be taken at our ordinary rates, namely $i.oo per inch, $30.00 per page of thirty inches, with the usual discounts on time contracts. Advertisements on second, third and fourth Special Cover Pa.ges (printed on heavy toned paper), $30.00 per page, net. •a ■§ gi WWW WWW www w w w AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn Street, .CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A. In order thai you may be given the best possible position ami tlispluy PLEASE MAIL YOUR ADVERTISEMENT NOW. THIS IS THE TIME TO DO BUSINESS. 464 The American Florist. Nov. J, Wheeling, W.Va. HESS A BENEHICT AND THE OWNER OF WELL FILLED HOUSES. — THAUE GOOD, CONSIDERING THE SEASON. — NOTES OF THE GROWERS. Max L. Hess is wreathed in smiles and as happy as the proverbial lark. And no wonder; his chrysanthemums are the talk of the town, such varieties as Mrs. Robinson, Glory of Pacific, Monarch, Henderson and others having surpassed his own expectations, whi'e his carna- tions are doin.^ nobly. Nor is there any complaint about roses. A stroll through his range of houses proved quite inter- esting, everything about the establish- ment showing care, neatness and order. There is, however, another more potent reason, for Mr. Hess' happy frame of mind. His beautiful home is no longer the abode of the lonely batchelor. Max has embarked upon the sea of matrimony, having married Miss Anna Hess on August 8. Congratulations are still in order. L. A. Smith has added a good sized, up-to-date house to his range, which is filled to the brim with azaleas, palms and rubbers. Mr. Smith has no com- plaints to make, save one. He thinks that August weather during the latter part of October is altogether out of place. There is not a business man who will dispute it. I'ranz Lanpp has given his houses an overhauling and is growing more carna- tions than heretofore. He also grows a large quantity of bulbous stock. Business, considering the weather, the election, or the uncertainty thereof, has been quite brisk and encouraging. W. F. Zane & Son seem well equipped to meet the demands of their increased cut flower trade. Bedding and all sorts of decorative plants are still the lead- ing features ot their business, but they have of late added cut flowers and have found it a paying branch. Nomis. For Immediate Shipment. NoRTHFiBLD, Mass — Jas. Field and Frank Perould have rented the green- house of Mrs. John Morgan. AXX Stock CYOLAIWEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM- Fmest strain in tlie world, in four true colors, a splendid stock of plants wpII set witli buds from 3-lnoh pots, J7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000. From 4-incli pots, extra tine, $1.50 per dozen; $13.00 per lOO. NEW CROP SEKD— Now ready. Album, pure white: Ruhrum. darl£ red: Roseimi. bri'.;lit rose; Pietiiratiim. whit*.- claret base; separate, per 110 seeds. $1.00; per lOim se.-ds. »9.0(i: mixed, 90o per 100; $».00 per 1000. Satisfaction Cuarantsed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. A few clumps of PRINCESS OF WALES left. $5.00 per hundred. Acalypha Sander i. 2' .-inch $3.00 per hundr.-d. The CONARD & JONES COMPANY, "West GriTo-ve>, F»^. Cmllav Plantc Stroni;, bushy plants from OIIIIIOA riOlllOi 2 Hnd iV,-\n. pots. Must sell to make room. $5 m 1000. 75i; a 100. cash. Write for sample a ml price on large lots. B. KIIiBOUBer. Clinton, N. T. To close out. Ariiia/.inil>', Ev;inston. l)aD;i. rortia and KMorado, at' J3 00 per 100. Ai: r>thers sold. Goo 12 inches in diameter #35 por 100 14 to IH ineiies in tiitmR^ler $50 per 100 12 t(i 14 inches in diatnetfr 45 pT 100 IH lo IS inches in diameter 1*2 per dnz ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Stronff 2'.2 in. |i<'ts ready ftn- l>....SS8 per 100 Asparagus SpreiiiJfr/i 2'- in. .;?<.'> p'l HX) Asjjuru^ns Sj>reti^erii—'.i in. .$7 per 100 BOSTON FERNS. Stroiii,'2'i in. pot plants. S40 per 1000 Strong' 4 in. pot plants »15 per 100 Strong 5 in. pot plants. $4 per dozen ROSES. Strong two-year field grown. Excellent stock for foroiiiff for Easter and Spring sales. Crimson Ramblers— Extra strnnt', with caues .3 to r, feet long $l!J per 100 *100 per 1000. Hvhrid PerpetuaJ -Large assortment of best forcing varieties $10 per 100 *90 per 1000. Full assortment of French and Holland bulbs, Hardy Herba- ceiius Plants, Shrubs and Ornamental Trees. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. txpress Prepaid ON ALL ROOTED CUT- TINGS. AND SATISFAC- TION GUARANTEED. 50,000 Alternantheras, red and vellow, t50c per 100, 15' per 1000. Ageratum. 4 vars , Prin- cess Pauline, 75c per 100, $7 per 1000. A new rich blue. a dwarf var., habit like Paul- ine, a good one; 75c per 100, »7 per ICOO. Cope's Pet, blue; Lady Isabel, white; 60c per 100, $5 per 1000. Heliotrope, 10 best vars., $1 per 100. .1» per 1000. Daisies, California White, Yellow, (Jastle Yellow, the ortly two vars.. $1 per ICO. |8 per 1000. Carnations, Flora Hill, $4 per 100. Mor.llo.J4 per 100. Verbenas b.v the car load later on. That Cash Plkask. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kas. MONEY IN VIOLETS. rracticf the methods of cultiir"' and marketiny: explained iu Professor Galloways book Commercial Violet Culture, ;^24 pages, elegantly printed and illustrated. Price, postDaid, SI. 90. COMMERCIAL PLANTS, G. \V. Oltvkk $1.00 WATER GARDEN, Wji.TiiirKKii 2.00 RESIDENTIAL SITES and ENVIRONMENTS. .1. !•'. .ToHNSON 2. BO Send for catalogue of other trade books. A. T. DE LA MARE PRINTING & PUS. CO . Ltd.. P. it. Box 1697. NEW YORK. VEGETABLE PLANTS CABBAGE— H. Succession. Flat Dutch. Jersey and Charleston Wakefield, 15o per 100. 11.00 per 1000, $8.50 per 10,000. LETTUCE— Grand Rapids, Curled Simpson, Boston Market and other varieties, 15o per 100, »1.00 per 1000, $8.50 per 10,000. PARSLEY- Good curled extra strong, 26c per 100.11.60 per 1000 (if wanted by mail add 10c per 100 on Cabbage and Lettuce, 25c per 100 on I'ars ley). ^, ,,, ^ ' Cash With Okder. R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md. ff ROBT. CRAIG & SON | Roses, Palms | and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49lh Street. PHILADELPHIA PA. wniiiDiN mmm. ;-P11ILADELPt1IA-PA BRANCH WAR EHOUSEV J jl'o'n^^U.n^cUy ■ N. Y. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Pnoked in small crate., easy to handle. Pnoe perorate leOO 3-ln. poti In orate, 14.88 1600 2M" " 6.26 1600 3^ ' low 3 ' 800 3M ' 6004 ' 3306 ' 144 e 6 00 6 4.50 4.61 "i.l6 Prloe per orat* 120 7-ln.poU In orate, 14.90 SO 8 " " 8.00 4810 2411 2412 U14 816 4.80 3.«0 4.r 4.! 4.i Seed pans, same price as pota. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Han^lnK Baskets, Lawn Vases, eto. 10 per cent off for cash with order. HILFINaER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. V. AUGUR BOLKIB * BONB, New Tork Agenta 62 D»T STB11T. NIW TOBK CITT. KELLER BR05., _213-15-17.19.21.23 Pearl St., NORRISTOWN, PA. Manufacturers of Standard Flower Pota, red in color, equal to the best on the market; are 10 miles from Philadelphia, best of railroad connec- tions. We give special attention to mall orders and make special sizes to order in quantitiei. A poftal will bring prices and dlBoouDti. 7^00. The American Florist, 465 WE ARE READY For the coming season with the most complete and comprehensive line of "Florists' Supplies" to be found in America. Being one of the LARGEST IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS of We invite every Florist to steo in and see our stock, if at all possible, or write to us for our HANDSOME NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOBUE, wliicfi will be found complete and up-to-date. A few of our specialties are IMPORTED CYCiS LEAVES (duii and giazed), our FAMOUS WHEAT SHEAVES, IMMORTELLES, CAPE FLOWERS (aii colors), NOVELTIES IN FANCY AND PLANT BASKETS, for every occasion; POT COVERS, PEDESTALS, and EVERYTHING ^^^^ '^ needed by the trade will be found at "HEADQUARTERS." M» RIC/C & C/0«« ^f^porters and Manufacturers, 918 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. POINTS ^ ARE PRICES-QUALITY SAOO I-EAVES. Per 10 6-12 inch $ .40 24-30-inoh . . . , 12-18 " 55 30-36 " .... 18-24 " 70 36-42 " .... 42-inch and over, per 10, $2.40. Per 10 ..$ .85 .. 1.20 .. l.iO 7204 . 7304a 7200. 7201 . 7201a 7206. . 72C8.. 7209.. No. 7aOj i'ALMS. Lvs. Hgt. Doz. 3 24 ■ .3... .5... .36 .36 .40 .40 $2.10 3.60 5.40 7.20 ea. 1.80 Metal WreatbSf From 35 cents up. PALM TREES. Lvs. Hgt. Ea. Natural Ptepared ....9... 7- ft. $3.50 Palm Leaves, 100 .16.. .9 " 4.60 Medium size... $ 6.00 .24.. 10 i.OO Large size. 10.00 Frank Netschert, CHICAQO: ■ 87 S. Clark St. NEW YORK: 7 Barclay St. Ask for Catalogue No. 23. artne^eitun^ The most widely circulated German gardening Joarn&i, ireaiingof all department) of horticultart and floriculture. Numerous eminent oorreipond- •oti in all parts of the world. An advertiilng medium of the highest class. MoUer's Deutsche Gartner Zeitung is published weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription 13.00 perannum, including postage. Sample oopiesifree. TudwiiST^oIIer-TSiurh Tell them where you law the ad. Lehman's Wagon Heaters will protect plants from freezing io the coldest of weather at the cost of Vic. 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. Lehman Bros., Manufacturers, 10 Bond St., NEW YORK. JAMES W. ERRINGER, Gen. West. Sales Agent, 297 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Cut Flowers, Wirework, Gut Flower Boxes, Baskets, Wheat Sheaves, Doves, and Everything of Use to a Florist. — *-•-* — HOLTON & HINKEL CO., 457 Milwaukee Street, MILWAIKEE, WIS. DON'T STAY ON THE FENCE, But jump down on the aide of JOHN O. MEYER & CO. Ip on '.'. r. SILK ALINES. 84 Kingston St., BOSTON. MASS. REED & KELLER, Manofartorers Flo^ists' DcSIgnS. tee^sin"' Florists' Supplies. 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. Standard .««.?' FLOWER Pots If your greenhouseB are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us; we can save you money W, He ERNEST. 28th anil M SIraattN E WISHINQTON. 0. C. Imported Prepared GYGAS LEAVES LOWEST FRICES. RECEIVING REGULAR SHIPMENTS, Florida Natural Products Co., p. O. Box 273, TndlanapollH, Ind. The Jennings Improved Pans Made for any sized steam pipe. Write for price, also circular, JENNINGS BROS.. OIney, Philadelphia, Pa. FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS "-^" IiUi »a(i SAMPLES PRBB. SWAHN'8 POTTERY MF'G CO.. P n. Box 78. Minneaoolit. Minn. FOR VAPORIZING TOBACCO WATER And TOBACCO EXTRACTS. Your Advertisement will transact business 365 days in the year, working 2-t hours per day, with all the best purchasers in the United States and Canada, if placed in The Best Drummer. THc Afnerlcan Florist. 466 The American Florist. Nov. J, Elmira, N. Y. THE CHBYSANTHEMUM EBTAINS ITS POPU- LiRITY. — LARGE SUPPLIES AT HAND — THE ANNUAL SHOW. — SCOTT TO JUDGE. — NOTES. The chrysanthemum seems to retain its popularity among the Elmira growers. John Rudy, gardener for Hon. J. S. Fas- sett, has a house iull of very fine ones, among them two or three yellows not yet disseminated that are very promis- ing. His roses and general stock are also clean and thrifty. The soil on this place is a very heavy clay, but by work- ing in plenty of manure, and with proper attention to watering, Mr. Rudy has been able to grow some of the finest hardy roses and beds of cannas to be found in the country. Grove P. Rawson has more chrysan- themums than ever this year and has made arrangements for satisfactorily disposing of the blooms. He has several seedlings that will probably have a com- mercial future before them. G. H. Crane and Marquis carnations are planted largely at Mr. Rawson's and are looking well. The Elmira Board of Trade presented to the horticultural society a valuable silver cup to be oflered as a premium for the best seedling chrysanthemum exhib- ited at the fall show, to be held one year. It was won by Mr. Rawson last year. He will be after it this year but will have considerable competition. The show is to be held November 14 and 15 and Wm. Scott, of Buffalo, is to act as judge. The usual amount of rebuilding and repairing has gone on this season. E. M. & H. N. Hoffman have rebuilt two houses, putting in larger glass and rear- ranging the benches to get better light. They are filled with carnations that are looking fine. America, Bon Ton, White Cloud, Lawson and Ethel Crocker are doing well with them. Violets and roses are also strong and prolific. J. E. Anthony, formerly gardener for Gen. Magee, of Watkins,is now in charge of F. L. LaFrance's greenhouses and is getting things in fine shape. George Backer started in the florist business a year ago with three houses, and has added two more bouses and a large boiler this season. E. Manchester, N. H. — The state horti- cultural society contemplates the erec- tion of a fireproof building at Concord. Boston Florist Letter Go. MANTTFACTURBRS OF FLORI8T8' LETTERS^ This wooden box nicely stained and var* niflhedf 18x30x13 made In two sections* one for each size letter, grlven away with first order of 600 letters. BioctE Letters. 1 ^ orZ-tnch size, per 100. €3.00. Script Letters, 14. Fastener with each letter or woM. Used by leadlnK florists everywhere and for sale by «Ji wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Trcas, and Manager^ 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MA88» Please mention the American Florist when writins. SiGMUND GELLER Importer and Mir. of Florists' Supplies Complete Stock — New Goods— New Illustrated Catalogue Now Ready. Send for it. 108 W. 28th St., neareth Av., NEW YORK. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Cjroas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New C»t»logne of sll FLOIUST8 BUPPLIBa on «ppllostlon. Pr~For the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. so, 62. 64 and 66 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Please mention the American Florist when writtne A. HERRMANN. Cape riowers, a"- colobb; Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, A>n> All Florists' Supplies. Send for I^loei. 404-412 East S4th St., NEW YORK. The Conley Foil Go. Manufacturers ot 2 AND 4 DOMINICK 8TREET. HEADQUARTERS "" COCOA FIBRE. SPHAGNUM Hnd SHEEP MANURE. GREEN MOSS. BONE all grades, RUSTIC WORK, sll kinds. IMPORTED SOOT. CLAY'S FERTILIZER. DUNNE & CO., 5;t.)rv* New York. iiiiL a vu., 30th su I'*-" " HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES Red Standard Pots. CORRECT SIZE. SUPERIOR QUALITY. Write for price list. 6.HENNL6KE60..""^^l3".'^^^ Adjustable Vase Holders No. 1.— Brass, nlokled, 4 feet lon^, 6 clasps to each rod. Price complete (with preen or white tumblers) 13.25. Price complete (with Rreen or white cornucopia vases) 12.50. No. 2.— Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed and nickeled, with three clasps for &to t>-ln. pots, each, tl.7&. EJft's patent rabber capped Flower Tubea«i^-ln' diameter, per 100, t3.50. ROBERT KIFT, Florist, 1795 Oheitnut St. Philadelphia, Penn. KIFT'8 PATENT im^ ^j^m^w^iiir'^'m^iiem.-wmmwm NIKOTEEN IT COSTS 4 CENTS FOR EACH COO FEETOFlA -» FLOOR SPACE c- f , DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE PIANTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT Fld^lSTS- LjloUT- ZOO LBS. or TOBACCO III ONE PINT or DIKOKCnJIjI rm SOLD BY SEEDSMEN CIRCULAR TREE- Jh 5KABCURA DIPCC.CniCACO. «luicKLY Does IT. w W Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. LIQUID PLANT FOOD For Greenhouse Cultivating. EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY, Chicago OfBce: 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston. H. K. Snider, Suite 423, 260 Clark St. Invalid Applianes Co., COLUMBIAJLANT TUBS ■■Tfc» Ua4 tbal ••»•* fHI ifvt." II roar acolxDUi docn't budlc Ukib. order of aa direct. PAOTORY AND OFFICII iso>iao vsDDsn sr., • omioaso. laia'HOHi MOMTH aas. ^^^ Please mention the American Florist when -.criiing. I FOR INSURANCE AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL, Address JOHN Q. ESLER, Sae'y F. H. A., SADDLE RIVER. N. J Please mention the A merican Florist when writing INDEPENDENT OF ALL TRUSTS, |1| AOQ for Greenhouses, Conservatories, Hot- ULHOw beds, etc. Also Hothcd Sashes and Mais. Paints, Oils, etc. THE REED GLASS & PAINT CO.. 466 W. Broadway, NEW YORK. THE KINNEY PUMP. For applTlDR Uqnld manure It bai no eqnal. Sent pre- paid ror n.eo WItbont .prarlns ralTe. n 00 ThB Hose Connection Co., Kingston, R. I. IT IS NOT... what you pay for the adver- tisement but what the adver- tisement pays you. It pays to advertise in the American Florist. m igoo. The American Florist. 467 THE NEW Standard Ventilating Macliines. Always reliable. Self-oiling. Four Styles. All warranted first- class. Send for catalogue and see what first-cla&s flo- rists are using. THE E. HIPPARD CO., YOUNGSTOWN, 0. IT^O HiSllii \ IM..|l:|.M^.^ |FAtaLoci^?^J Please meulion the American Florist "when xvt liing. GEO. KELLER & SON. KiNUTACTUBBBS OF Flower Pots. Before baying write for prloei 361>363 Herniion Street UeW WTtjhtlTOOo. 18 Gal. Wire, fur ruDOlog along tlie top of Slabee, SI 00 per Stone. 52^"On lare*^ lots we are prepared to quote special low prices, and are at all times ready to meet corapetiton on Wire. PLANT AUCTIONS ARE HUMMING ! Every Tuesday and Friday at 9 A. M. N. F. McCarthy & CO., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. GARLAND'S IRON GUTTER and DRIP CONDUCTOR. ~° '^Z .ce This Glitter will .save money in co.st of construction as well as in rebulldinj'. Parties contem- plating usingr iron irutters will do well to note the wordinr of Patent No. 616.781, issued to Oeo. M. Garland, aa published in previous issues. Iron Plate and Drip Conductor for Outside Walls of Disconnected Houses. GEO. M. GARLAND, - des plaines. ill CYPRESS ■a^c^A.o^l^ «Ba«f*! i.«S^% John G. moninger v^mmmm III TO 125 Black HA v//r St. COR. Hawthorne A ve. CHICAGO. HOTBED SASH In Pine, Louisiana Cypress and Red Cedar. i GREENHOOSE MATERIAL, CaL Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress. BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMAMSHIP. A. DIETSCH & GO. she'^lifive CHICAGO, ILL. ssoosaosasossaosaaaosasasssssassassssssssssoasssssasoa ^EASY It's easy to use becauee the principle la right. A boy can operate It. It's easy to put up because of Its ex- treme simplicity. It's easy to buy because the price Is reasonable THE CHAMPION VENTILATING APPARATUS CataloKue Is free. A postal with your name and address secures It. Address COOL-irX^E: :^^OS., Florists, So. Sudbury^ Mhsb. iQQQQQQQQQSQSaQQQSQQQQOeQQQQSQQQSSQQQSQQQQSQQQQ RUSTIC WORK FOR AIL PURPOSES MADE TO ORDER . . ■ In stock, the most exteniive variety in the country, of Baskets Window Boxes, Stands, Brackets and original designs. Prices low. ^RUSTIC MFG. & CONSTRUCTION CO., 19 Fulton Street, NEW YORK CITY. The FINLEY ROTARY LAWN RAKE Pii'ks up l*'avps and litter and holds them until the burn heap is reached. It do"S the work much better than a hand rake and three times as fast. Easy to operate. Given certificate of merit at N. Y. Convention of the S. A. F. PRICE $12.00. Send for Circular. FINLEY LAWN RAKE CO., - Joliet, III. 468 The American Florist. Nov. Index to Advertisen. Adventalng Batei 446 Allen J K 461 A:ien8 L; & Co II Amerloan huae cu. .448 II imllng B C .44'J Barnard W W & Co.. I Baur 8 Alfred I Barrow JG 450 BasaeltA Washburn.. .449 Bajersdorter U i, Co. 4Bti Benthey &Oo 448 Berckmans P J Co — 4tJ i Bernlng H Q 450 Blndekunst Die II Biano A i Co 4B2 Bloom J 8 453 Blue Hill Nursery — 453 BobblLk & Atkins — 4B0 Boston lietter Co 4t)ti Brague L B 450 Branl&Noe 448 Brlnkerhofl Geo M — 464 Brown Peter 457 Budlong J A 449 4a8 Bnnsard n A 448 Burpee W AileeiCo. ii Caldwell the Woods- man Co 418 452 Carmody J D Ill Chadwlck Chas.... 458 Chicago Carnation Co 418 Chicago House Wreck- ing Co Ill Christy Wilbur A.... 452 ulnclncau cut Fio Co. 450 Clark Wm A & Son.. 454 Cleary* Co 454 Coblentz P 0 4d2 Coles W W 464 Colflesh J W 469 Conard & Jones Co .461 Conley Foil Co 466 Connell Ben] 4iO Coolldge Bros 46i Cottage Gardent 1 Crabb & Hunter 465 Craig Robi & 8on.^...4ii4 Cunningham Jos H...462 Cunningham D O Glass Co HI Danley 8 T 48U Ijann H & Son 464 Deamud J B 4)8 De La Mare A T Ptg and Pub Co 461 Detroit Fio'r Pol Mfy-467 DletschA* Co 46T DlllOD J L, .453 Domer Fred&Sons Co 454 DreerH A 459 ill Dunne a Co 4ti6 Hastem Chemical Co.. 466 Edgar W W <6U Klonholz Benrj 451 Brnest W H . . 16o Evergreen Floral Co .4^6 Ferguson John H 450 Hlnley Lawn Rake Co 167 Floral Exchange. .. 466 h'lorlda Nat frod Co .46.i Fiuegge Wm 458 Ford Bros 451 Foster Lucius H 459 Fryer B 460 Gardeners Chronicle.. 11 Gardening Co The .. . II garland Geo M 46( Qeller Slgmund 466 Qbormley Wm 451 Gibbons 0 W !• Blblln 4 Co Ill Good & Reese Co. .. 462 Gullett & Sons W a ..458 Gunther Wm H 451 Guttman Alex J 451 Gumey Heater Co.... 468 BagenbuTgsr ( arl — 453 Hall Ass'n 466 Hancock Geo & Son .161 Hart M A 461 Seacock Joseph 462 FTelBB J B 453 Heller & Co II Hennecke C Co 466 Uerendeen Mfg Co IV Rerr Albert M 463 Herrmann A 4n6 Herron Dana R 464 Hews A H 4 Co 167 H la'gsr Bros 464 HlllHQ&'^o I Hlppard B Co 467 Hlfcnlngs A Co IV UoOman B M & H N 460 Holmes HI- 452 Uolton & Uunkel Co.. 448 4t>5 Hooker HM Co 468 HoranBdwC 461 HortAdT 11 Hose Connection Co. .466 Humfeld C 464 Hunt B H 449 Ifflnger Chas A 457 Invalid Appliance Co. 466 Indianapolis (lower and Plant Co 453 Jackson & Perkins Co. 454 460 Jackson B B 457 JacobsS&Sons IV Jennings B B 454 Jennings Bros 465 Johnson & Stokes 452 Kastlng W F 450 Keller Bros 461 Keller Geo & Son 467 Kellogg Geo M 450 Kennl-Hitt Pros '^^ 453 Kentucky Tob Pro Co 466 Kldwell J J' & Bro....460 Klft Robert 466 KUbourn R 461 Kroescbell Bros Co IV KnehnC A 460 Kuhl Geo A 460 Lager & HurreU 453 Lakev'w Rose Garden. 459 Lang Julius 451 Langjahr A H 450 Lee U A 464 Lehman Bros 465 Leuthy A 4j7 LlmprechtSJ 451 Lockland Lum Co 466 LongDB 11 Lonsdale Bdwln 460 Lord&Burnham Co... IV Lothrop & Ulgglns... 466 Loven J G 455 Lucas J & Co Ill McCarthy 4 Co N F. . 450 468 467 MoFadden K C. 452 McFarland John 469 McKellar & W Interson 457 MacBean AS 453 Mader Paul .. ..464 Meyi r John C & Co . . .465 Mlllang & Co 451 MIUangFrank 451 Mlttlng A 466 Moller's Gartner Zei tung 465 MonlngerJCCo 467 Moon Samuel c ... 451 Moon Wm H Co.. 454 156 Moore, Uentz & Na8n.l51 Morris FloralCo 460 Mjss Geo M ... 45'J Mount Airy Nurseries 460 Murphy Wm 464 Myers 4 Co 468 Netschert Frank 4b6 Nlckle Plate R R 451 455 NlessMn Leu .. 460 N Y C t Flower Ex 161 N 1 Cut I- lower Kj^ 451 rayne D W 417 HeunockSam'l 8 ..450 Plerson F R Co 45! PIluiDargCul Fin"" 448 Poehlmann Adolph H.449 ^ ouworth c C Co 448 Prince AG* Cn 419 154 Quaker CUy MchWkB 111 Randall A L 449 Rawllngs B 1 464 Kavni r J ■ 451 Seed h Keller 466 Reed u ass a Paint ' 'o 4t6 HOKan Printing HuLSR II Heinoerg Geo 449 458 Rein berg Pet«l....44» 468 Reuer Walter 4 Co. . . 454 RlCeM4Co 165 Rodgers Alex II Roiker A 4 Sods . II Rustle Mfg & Con Co 4K7 Saltlord ueo 451 Sander & Co 453 Scblllo Adam IV Schmidt J C 45. Scoliay John A Ill Sheridan W F 461 Slebrecht 4 Son .... I Blttatlors & Wants.. 417 Skabcura Dip Co.. ..466 Smith Nath * -on .. 462 smith W 4 T Co I Smurthwalte C A Produce Co II Soltau C 469 S nth Park Floral Co 466 South side Floral Co 462 Stanl Chas B 450 Steams Lumber Co — HI Stoothofl U A4 CO .. U Storrs 4 Harrison Co 464 Styer J J II Sutherland Geo A 450 Swahn Pottery Mf gCo. 165 ThorbumJ M& Co. 452 Traendly & Schenck.. 451 Vail Seed Co 452 Van Wert Greenh'es 467 Vaughan's Seed S'ore 4.62 465 I Vlck's Sons Jas II Vincent RJr 4 Son.. 464 Vredenburg 4 Co II WaUon GC II Weber H 4 Sots l.')9 weeber & Don II WellandA Blsoh 419 Welch Bros I.W Weilenrelter Leo 460 Whllldln Pot CO 461 Wletor Bros 449 Wliks 8 Mfg Co IV WlttbDld The Geo Co . . 461 I Bern- Wood B" s ... Woodrofle 4 helmer Wood, Stubbs 4 Co Young Jno Young 4 Nugent. . 460 .450 .462 451 , 1,61 To be in time for our grand Autumn Number which will be issued November 10, your special advertisement should be mailed now to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, BOILERS Something that the florist can rely upon and know that they will give satisfaction. The t^reatest results obtained from a minimum consumption of fuel. We manufacture Boilers capable of heating any size Greenhouse RELIABLE-DURABLE-ECONOMICAL. SEND FOR QBEENHOUSE CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST. GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. NEW TOBK CITY BRANCH : 74 Franklin St.. Cor. Arch, 111 Fifth Ave., cor 18th St, BOSTON, MASS. Western SeUing Agents, JAMES B. CLOW « SONS, %%8-224 I.ake St., Chicago, lU. Please mention the American Florist when writing. GURNEY "400 SERIES" HOT WATER HEATER. Exclusively A GREENHOUSE HEATER I SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE WORK, EASY TO ERECT; SIMPLE IN OPER- ATION; ECONOMICAL AS TO CONSUMPTION OF FUEL. Send for Catalogue and latest prices. MYERS 8z: CO., 1514-1520 So gth St., ■ PHILADELPHIA, PA. (ESTABLIBH^D 1849.) Plea:ie mention the Anierica>i Fl-^risl ivhen wrilinsc- \ • i I • I • i^H • warn « 1^ • ■■ • ■■ • mam • ihb • m^ • m^m • ^am • wmm • ■■^ GREEHHOUSC GIAS^ m B OUft SJRECiAJLTY. ' I i LARGE STOCKS -?> ^ ^ ^ PROMPT SHIPMENT. \ /'J^lfParelinscedOilPotty.PjintslrusliesEti.! |2§ WRITE FOR. LATEST PRICES. yf\ ...AN. Indispensable Adjunct i 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. 334 Dearborn St., CHICAQO, ILL. fif American %mb\si RmBrica is "ths Prow of the I/essel; there may be moTE cnmfart Rmidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XVI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, NOVEMBER lo, 1900. No. 649. f L^iE i^eifisiiiii^ IFtygisi!^ Copyright 1900, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published evbbt Satttbdat by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 334 Dearborn St., Cblca^co. Eastern Office: 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, 12.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Opficbrs — E. M. Wood, Naticb, Mass., presi- dent; F. R. PiKRSoN, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice- president; Wm. J. Stewabt, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Bbattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. The seventeenth annual meeting will be held at Buffalo. August, 1901. Officers-elect (to be installed January 1, 1901) Patrick O'Mura, New York, president; W. F. Kasting, Buffalo, vice-president; secretary and treasurer as before. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting at New York, 1901. Leonard Bareon, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Baltimore, February 21-23, 901. ALBERT M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual meeting at Buffalo, August, 1901. Edwin Lonsdale, Chestnut Hill, Pa., secretary. Coming Exhibitions* [Secretaries are requested to supply any omis- sions from this list.] Baltimore, Md.. February 21-22, 1901.— Exhibi- tion of the American Carnation Society. Albert M. Herr, Sec'v, Lancaster, Pa. Elmira. N.' Y., November 14-15.— Chrysanthe- mum show, Elmira Horticultural Society. H. N. Hoffman, Sec'y. Houston, Tex., November 15-16. — Seventh annual chrysanthemum show for DePelchin Home. Mrs.'M. E. Bryan, Sec'y. Indianapolis, Ind , Nov<'raber 14. — Exhibition of State Florists' Society of Indiana. R. A. Mc- Keand. Sec'y, Garfield Park, Indianapolis. Montreal. Can., November 12-14. — Annual chrysanthemum show, Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. W. H. Horobin, Sec'y, 130 Tupper street, Newport.'R. I.. November 13-15. — Ninth annual chrysanthemum show, Newport Horticultural Society. Robert .Johnston, Sec'y, Hurborview. New York, November 14~I5. —Chrysanthemum Show, American Institute. George Whitefield, Jr., Sec'y. BerKeley Lvceum Building. Nkw York, N. Y., March, 1901.— Second annual exhibition, American Rose Society. Leonard Harron, Sec'y, 13ti Liberty street. Philadelphia, Pa., November 13-17 —Annual KxhibitioD, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. David Rust, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall. ;. Broad street. Providence, R. I.— November 14-16.— Chrysan- themum exhibition Rhode Island Horticultural Society. C. \V. Smith, Sec'y. 61 Westminster street. St. Louis, Mo.. November 14-16.— Tenth annual chrysanthemum exhibition, St. Louis Florists' Club. Emil Schray, Sec'y, 4101 Pennsylvania avenue. THE EXHIBITIONS. Chicago. The tenth annual exhibition of the Horticultural Society of Chicago is draw- ing to a close altera period during which the attendance has not been commen- surate with the many merits of the exhibition, although the display, as was expected, because of the unpropitious season, has not been up to the very high standard set last year. It has been an exhibition a large measure of the success of which is due to the eflorts ot the retail florists. The unfavorable weather con- ditions prevailing all autumn have had their efiect upon all classes of flowering plants and both cut blooms and specimen plants of chrysanthemums are hardly as numerous nor as excellent as in previous seasons, although some very fancy stock was shown. Those in attendance, while their num ber was not so great as was to have been hoped, have been unstinting in their praise of the exhibition management and the artistic effects in thestaging produced by Superintendent Miller and his corps of assistants. The center of the great hall was occupied, as last year, by the exhibit of Mrs. Geo. M. Pullman (J. Algots, gardener), but this was not entered for competition. The group con- tained many admirable specimens of the palms and ferns for which this grower has long been noted. The prmcipal exhibit ot palms, ferns and other tropical plants was from the establishment of the George Wittbold Co. They were entered in more classes than any other exhibitor and their stock was of the highest order of merit. J. C. Vaughan exhibited fine specimens in many ot the classes for mis- cellaneous plants. Andrew McAdams brought some excellent auracaries and had a good group in tht class for best display of decorative plants. Walter Retzer & Co. also brought some very fine palms and ferns, but did not enter their group for competition. The private establishments represented in the plant classes were those of Mrs. P. D. Armour, Jr. , (O tto Speidel, gardener) , Martin A. Ryerson, (John Reardon, gardener), A. S. Trude, (Robt. Mueller, gardener), John J. Mitchell, (Geo. Wood- ward, gardener), Frank R. Chandler, (Melchior Luetschg, gardener), and Arthur Orr, (John Sleigh, gardener). Several other members of the society brought exhibits, but not tor competi- tion. In the classes for chrysanthemum plants J. C. Vaughan was the principal exhibitor, and he staged some very good stock, although some of it would tiave been better for a tew days more under glass. Martin A. Ryerson was his prin- cipal competitor, although A. S Trude and Crabb & Hunter had conspicuous displays. The classes for cut blooms of chrysan- themums brought out as competitors a number of exhibitors who have never before figured prominently in the exhibi- tions of the society. Gunnar Teilmann, Marion, Ind , was one ot the principal prize winners. H. Weber & Sons, ol Oak- land, Md., are also frequently mentioned in the prize list. John Felke, of Wilmette, 111., was another new exhibitor. John Steight, of Evanston, was also a new name, and Fritz Bahr, of Highland Park, staged fine blooms. The Hinsdale Rose Company showed their usual good stock and Vaughan and Nathan Smith & Son were leaders, as was to have been expected. A number of entries from E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., were delayed by train wreck until too late for staging. The interest of the second day centered in the rose display, which was rather better than heretofore. The competition was keen between the South Park Floral Company, Bassett & Washburn, Peter Reinberg, W. W. Coles and others. Bassett & Washburn lead on American Beauty, Meteor and Kaiserin, and had magnificent vases. The South Park Floral Company staged unexcelled Brides and Bridesmaids and Peter Reinberg had the best twenty-five blooms of Liberty. The keenest interest of the day centered in the competition for the Peacock silver cup offered tor twelve blooms of a rose never before exhibited in this country. There were but two entries, both of the same variety, the red rose known as No. 19, which was staged in splendid form by both E. G. Hill and Bassett & Wash- burn, the latter securing the award. The originator's name for this rose is Marquis Litta and it will be distributed in this country underthat appellation, probably next season. The Floral Exchange, of Philadelphia and Edgely, Pa., staged a fine vase of their pink sport of American 47 U The a mer ican Florist. Nov. TO, Beanty, which they have named the Queen of Edgelv, and it received special mention at the hands of the judj^es. The fashionable ladies who visited the show expressed themselves as much delighted with the color of this rose, althougti the blooms were not so good as they would be with better weather and a shorter journey. E. O. Hill also showed a vase of Sunrise. On Thursday carnations held the center of the stage, and the display was by all odds the best ever seen in Chicago. Bassett & Washburn were the principal exhibitor and won a majority of the prizes, but the Chicago Carnation Com- pany staged many vases of splendid blooms. They were, however, unfortu- nate in having several vases of their choicest product disqualified because of error in the count. In the class for "any other dark pink" they put up a vase of Mrs. Lawson which was not outclassed by any other single exhibit on the tables, but it contained only forty-nine blooms, when the schedule called for fifty, and the prize went to a pink sport of Armazindy. The Joliet growers suffered the same con sequences tor short count in their vases of Gomez and Chicago, and in their vase ot White Cloud, ofiered as the best 100 blooms in the exhibition. This prize, a sterling silver cup, fell to G. H. Crane, shown by Bassett & Washburn, the seed- ling, Dorothy, exhibited by Mrs E. T. Graves, Richmond, Ind., being so close a second that the judges recommended a certificate of merit for it. Honorable mention was made of Enquirer, exhibited by R. Witterstaetter, of Sedamsville, 0. Other exhibitors and prize winners were Anton Then, W. J. & M. S. \'esey, of Fort Wavne, Ind.; Mrs. A. M. Schafer, Wietor Bros., W. P. Harvey, of Geneva, and the Guardian ,\rgel Orphan Asylum. One hundred blooms of Genevieve Lord, shipped from Oakland, Md., by H. Weber & Sons, failed to arrive in time for com- petition. A feature of the main hall was the dis- plays made in the boxes by Wittbold, Wienhoeber, Lange and Mangel. This was a new competition to be rearranged and judged each day, and the displays were thoroughly creditable to each of the contestants. Lange and Mangel scored first and second respectively on the opening day, and Wienhoeber and Mangel first and second on Wednesday. On Thursday Mangel lead with Wien- hoeber second. The same positions were maintained on Friday. The final result of the competition cannot be announced until next week. The first three days' competitions in table decorations resulted as follows: First day, Wednesday, Anderson Floral Co., first prize, with mound of pink and and white Ivory chrysanthemums. A. Lange, second, and John Mangel, third, mounds of Mrs. Perrin chrysanthemums. Second day, Anderson Floral Co., first with mound of Kaiserin roses; John Mangel, second, mound of lily of the val- ley; A. Lange, third, mound Kaiserin roses. Third day, Anderson Floral Co., first, mound of Golden Gate roses; A. Lange and John Mangel tied for second place with mounds of American Beauty roses. Following are the awards up to and including Friday: CDT FLOWERS — CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Twenty-five blooms, one variety, white, first, Gunnar Teilmann, Marion, Ind.; with Fee du Champsaur; second, John Felke, Wilmette, 111.; with Mrs. Robin- son. Twenty five blooms, one variety. yellow, first, Gunnar Teilmann, with Major Bonnafion; second, John Felke with same variety. Twenty-five blooms, one variety, pink, first, Hinsdale Rose Co., Hinsdale, III., with Mrs. Perrin; second, Guimar Teil- mann, with Viviand-Morel. Twenty-five blooms, one variety, red, second. H. Weber cS: Sons. Oakland, Md , with Geo. W. Childs.; no first awarded. Twenty-five blooms, one variety, bronze, second, <'iunnar Teilmann, with Mongolian Prince; no first awarded. Twenty-five blooms, one variety, any other color, first, Hinsdale Rose Co., with Chito. Twelve varieties, one bloom each, first, Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich.; with Col. D. Appleton, Walter Molatsch, Bruant, Mrs. Trainor L. Park, Lady Anglesey, Merza, Mrs. F. A. Constable, Orizaba, Philadelphia, Chito, Lady Hanham and Mrs. Ritson; second, H. Weber & Sons with Mrs. Perrin, Major Bonnaffon, Madam Carnot, Geo. W. Childs, Bruant, Viviand-Morel, Modesto, Pennsylvania, Snow Queen, Nesota, Mrs. Trainor L. Park and Mayflower. ANDREW M' ADAMS. Pre.sident Chicago l'"iorists* Club. Six blooms, one variety, white, first, Gunnar Teilmann, with Evangeline; second, Nathan Smith & Son, with Mrs. F. A. Constable. Six blooms, one variety, yellow, first, Gunnar Teilmann, with Major Bon- naffon; second, Fritz Bahr, Highland Park, 111., with same variety. Six blooms, one variety, pink, first, Nathan Smith & Son, with Orizaba; second, John Sleigh, gardener to A. Orr, Evanston, 111., with Mrs. Perrin. Six blooms, one varietv, red, first, H. Weber & Sons, with Geo. W. Childs; second, J. C. Vaughan, with Intensity. Six blooms, one variety, bronze, first, Nathan Smith & Son, with Lady Anglesey; second, H. Weber & Sons, with Bruant. Six blooms, one variety, any other color, second, Fritz Bahr, with Mrs. W. C. Egan; third, Nathan Smith & Son, with Lady Hanham; no first awarded. Collection of not less than forty named varieties, one bloom each, first, Nathan Smith & Son; second, H. Weber & Sons; third, O. J. Speidel, gardener to Mrs. P. D. Armour, Jr., Oconomowoc, Wis. I'LANTS— CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Specimen plant, white, first, lohn Keardon, gardener to Martin A. Ryer- son, with May Foster; second, J. C. Vaughan, with Marie Louise. Specimen plant, yellow, first, J. C. Vaughan, with Miss G. Pitcher; second, John Reardon, with Golden Gate. Specimen plant, pink, first, J. C. Vaughan,with Mrs. S.T.Murdock; second, John Reardon, with Louis Boehmer. Specimen plant, red, first, John Rear- don, with The Bard; second, J. C. Vaughan, with Geo. W. Childs. Specimen plant, bronze, first, J. C. Vaughan, with Chito. Specimen plant, any other color, second, J. C. Vaughan, with Descartes; no first awarded. Three standards, not less than thirty- inch stems, second, J. C. Vaughan, with Oakland, Mrs. S. T. Murdock and Lenawee; third, Robt. Mueller, gardener to A S. Trude, with Mrs. H. Weeks, Mrs. S. T. Murdock and The Bard; no first awarded. Five standards, not less than twelve- inch stems, nor more than twenty-fonr- inch, first, John Reardon, with Mrs. Perrin, May Foster, Sunstone, The Bard and Mayflower; second prize withheld. Five specimen plants, five varieties, not over 10-inch pots, first, J. C. Vaughan, with Snow Queen, The Bard, Beauty of Truro, Mrs. Trainor L. Park and [ohn K. Shaw; second, John Reardon, with Mrs. Perrin, Golden Gate, Louis Boeh- mer, The Bard and Mayflower. Five specimen plants, anemone varie- ties, not over S-inch pots, first, J. C. Vaughan, with Mary Stuart, Garza, Sur- prise, Descartes and Delicatum. Five specimen plants, single varieties, rot over 8-inch pots, first, J. C. Vaughan with Mispah. Ten specimen plants, pompon varieties, not over 6 inch pots, first, J. C. Vaughan, with Black Douglas, Magnificus, Angeli- que, Attila, Atlas, Canary, Mr. Astie, Viola, Martha and Zenobia. Twenty five plants, one variety, grown to single stem , not over twenty- four inches in he'ght above the pot, not over 6-inch pots, second, Crabb & Hunter. Grand Raoids, Mich.; no first awarded. Ten plants grown to single stem and bloom, first, J. C. Vaughan; second, Crabb & Hunter. PLANTS— MISCELL.\NEOUS. Mostinterestinggrafted specimen plant of any kind, first, J. C. Vaughan. with chrysanthemum plant having fifty differ- ent varieties grafted upon it; second, Robt. Mueller, with a standard gera- nium, upon which six varieties were grafted, of red, white and pink shades. Vaugban's grafted chrysanthemum had the following varieties grafted upon The Bard: Beauty of Truro, Black Hawk, Enfant de Deux Mondes, Geo W. Childs, Chito, (lolden Hair, Harry Hurrell, Ivory, John K. Shaw, Major BonnaSon, Mayflower, Mrs. Wm. Rand, Mrs. A. J. Caton, Mrs. H. Robinson, Evangeline, Miss G Pitcher, Miss Agnes L. Dalskov, Mrs. C. 11. Freeman, Pennsylvania, Shavings, Snow Queen, Viviand-Morel, Yellow Ivory, Mrs S. T. Murdock, Mrs. C. II. Weeks, Mrs. J. J. Glessner, Jennie Falconer, Robert Cary, Lenawee, Beaute Lyonaise, The Queen, Intensity, Zenobia, Angeli(|ue, Viola, Magnificus, Surprise, Ada Strickland, Descartes, Garza, Mary Stuart, Black Douglas, Antoine de Noel, Mispah, Mr. Astie, Canary, Daisy, Martha, Halcyon and, Shilowa. Three standard geraniums, not less igoo. The American Florist. 471 VIEW OF THE CHICAGO CHRYSANTHEMUM EXHIBITION. than thirty-inch stems, second, J. C. Vaughan; no first awarded. Fifteen geraniums, one variety, first, John Reardon, with S. A.Nutt; second, Robt. Mueller, with Bruaut. Five best begonias in bloom, first, J. C. \ aughan. Ten cyclamens, Fred Bahr was awarded a gratuity. Collection of orchids, other than cyori- pediums, a gratuity was awarded The dec. Wittbold Co. Collection of ferns, second, The Geo. Wittbold Co ; no first awarded. Five foliage plants, different varieties, not over 12 inch pots, second, The Geo. Wittbold Co.; no first awarded. One palm, first. The Geo. Wittbold Co. One araucaria. first, Kobt. Mueller. One croton, first, Melchior Luetscbg, gardener to Frank R. Chandler. Lake Geneva. Wis., with Carried; second, Robt. Mueller. One Acalypha Sanderi, a gratuity was awarded Melchior Luetscbg. One decorative plant, other than pre- viously mentioned, first. The Geo. Witt- bold Co. One Boston fern, first, The Geo. Witt- bold Co ; second, J. C. Vaughan. One fern, other than above mentioned, Ifirst, The Geo. Wittbold Co , with i\'ephrolepis Wittboldii; second, J. C. Vaughan. One basket Asparagus Sprengerii, first, lohn Sleigh; second. The Geo. Wittbold o. Six araucarias, first, Andrew Mc- Adams; second, J. C. Vaughan. Display of stove, decorative and green- lonse plants, arranged for effect, open to all, first. The Geo. Wittbold Co.; Sfcond, Andrew McAdams. Display of stove, decorative and green- house plants, arranged for effect, open to commercial florists only, first. The Geo. Wittbold Co.; second, Anton Then. Honorable mention was given Melchior Luetscbg, gardener to Frank R, Chandler, for a fine specimen of thephjllanlhus.and a small group of ornamental foliage plants; also honorable mention for a specimen coffee plant, and special mention for a group of crotons and several other ornamental plants. Mrs. Gio. M. Pullman was awarded a certificate of merit for palms and foliage plants, and Anton Then received honor- able mention for his California naval orange in bearing. CUT KLOWEBS— ROSES. Twenty-five American Beauty, first, Bassett & Washburn; second. South Park Floral Co , New Castle, Ind. Forty Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, first, Bassett & Washburn; second, W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Forty Brides, first. South Park Floral Co.; second, Peter Reinberg. Forty Bridesmaid, first. South Park Floral Co.; second, Bassett & Wash- burn. Forty Meteor, first, Bassett & Wash- burn; second. Hinsdale Rose Co. Forty Perle, first, Bassett & Washburn; second. South Park Floral Co. Twenty-five any other variety, first, Peter Reinberg with Liberty; second, Bassett & Washburn with Golden Gate. Twelve Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, first. Guardian Angel Orphan Asylum. Twelve Bridesmaid, second, W. W. Coles; no first awarded. Twelve Perle, first, Peter Reinberg. Twelve blooms of a rose never before exhibited in this country. Special trophy offered by C. D. Peacock, was won by Bassett & Washburn for their "No. 19," Marquis Litta. Twenty- five blooms Liberty, first, Bassett & Washburn; second, E. G. Hill & Co., Richmond, Ind. The judges awarded honorable mention for a vase of the new rose. Queen of Edgely, grown by the Floral Exchange, of Philadelphia. CUT FI-0WI:RS— CAR.SATIONS. Fifty blooms Flora Hill, first, Bassett & Washburn; second, Anton Then. Fifty blooms White Cloud, first, Bassett & Washburn; second, Chicago Carna- tion Co. Fifty blooms Mary Wood, first, Bassett & Washburn. Fifty blooms any other white, first, W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Fort Wayne, Ind., with Evelina; second, Mrs. A M. Schafer, with McGowan. Fifty blooms America, first, Bassett & Washburn; second, Wietor Bros. Fifty blooms G. H. Crane, first, Chicago Carnation Co ; second, Bassett & Wash- burn. Fifty blooms any other red, first, Bassett & Washburn, with Red Bradt; second, Anton Then. Fifty blooms Maceo, first, Bassett & Washburn; second, Chicago Carnation Co. Fifty blooms Cerise Queen, first, Bassett & Washburn. 472 The American Florist. Nov. 10, Fifty blooms Argylc, first, Anton Then. Fifty blooms Frances Joost, first, Chicago Carnation Co.;"second, Bassett it Washburn. Fifty blooms Mrs. Jas. Dean, first, Bassett & Washburn. Fifty blooms Daybreak, first, Anton Then;^second, W. P. Harvey, Geneva, 111. Fifty blooms ' Triumph, first, Wietor Bros.; -second, W. J. & M. S. Vesey. Fifty blooms any other pink, not lighter in color than Wm. Scott, first. Guardian Angel Orphan Asylum with Guardian Angel, a pink sport of Arma- zindy; second, Wietor Bros., also with a pink sport of Armazindy, Fifty blooms any other pink, lighter in color than Wm. Scott, first, Chicago Carnation Co., with The Marquis; second, Bassett & Washburn, with the same variety. Fifty blooms Armazindy,first, Guardian Angel Orphan Asylum. Fifty blooms Mrs. Bradt, first, Bassett & Washburn; second, Chicago Carna- tion Co. Fifty blooms any other striped, except thoseiwith yellow ground, first, Bassett & Washburn, with Olympia; second, Chicago Carnation Co., with Mrs. J. K. Robinson. Fifty blooms Gold Nugget, first, Bassett & Washburn; second, Chicago Carnation Co. Twenty-five blooms pink, not lighter in color than Wm, Scott, introduction of 1900, first, Chicago Carnation Co., with Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson; second, Bassett & Washburn, with the same variety. Twenty-five blooms pink, introduction of 1900, lighter in color than Wm. Scott, first, Bassett & Washburn, with Morn- ing Glory; second, Chicago Carnation Co , with The Marquis. Twenty-five blooms, introduction of 1900, any other color, first, Bassett & Washburn, with J. Whitcomb Riley. One hundred blooms, one variety, seed- lings admissible, prize silver cup valued at $25, won by Bassett & Washburn with G. H. Crane. The judges recommended a certificate of mer't for Dorothy, a seedling exhibited by Mrs. E. T. Graves, Richmond, Ind., and honorable mention was awarded for 100 blooms of Enquirer, exhibited by R. Witterstaetter, Sedamsville, Ohio. FI^ORAi ARSANGBMBMTS. Vase of roses arranged for effect, first, John Maingel, with American Beauties; second. South Park Floral Co., with same variety. Vase of chrysanthemums arranged for efiect, first, John Mangel, with Jerome Jones; second, Anderson Floral Co., with Golden Wedding. Bridal bouquet, John Mangel and Anderson Floral Co. scored an equal number of points; first and second prizes were divided equally between the two contestants. Best display of violets, first, Eli Cross, Grand Rapids, with Swanley White and Lady Campbell; second, Crabb & Hunter with Imperial, Swanley White and Lady Campbell. Ten violet plants in bloom, not over 10-inch pots; first, Crabb & Hunter; sec- ond, Eli Cross. Special trophy of silver cup offered by the Chrysanthemum Society of America for best ten blooms of chrysanthemums, any variety, was won by Miller & Sons, Bracondale, Ont., Canada, with vase of Timothy Eaton, a pure white. Certificates of merit were awarded to A. Herrington, Madison, N. J., for a large white, named Madam Deis; Nathan Smith & Son, for Mrs. Elmer D. Smith; Jno. N. May, for Yanariva, a blush pink variety. Certificates of merit were awarded to C. W. Ward, Queens, L. L, for Governor Roosevelt carnation; Jno., N. May for collection of pompon chrysanthemums; Nathan Smith & Son for similar exhibit. florists' club banquet. The annual banquet of the Florists' Club was held in the Egyptian dining- room of the Auditorium Hotel Thursday evening at 8, Seventy-two were present. President Andrew McAdams made a cordial speech of welcome and intro- duced J. C. Vaughan as toastmaster. Patrick O'Mara, of New York, president- elect of the S. A. F., was the first speaker and was very enthusiastically received. After a grateful expression of thanks for the glad hand of welcome so generously given him, Mr. O'Mara briefly outlined the history of the S. A. F. He accorded its founders and leading members much praise for its past, and predicted a still rosy future, saying that its work was but begun. He made a very strong plea for united action by every thoughtful florist in the trade and pictured enthusiastic- ally the possibilities from such united effort. Short informal talks followed Mr. O'Mara's address and nearly every interest, and nearly all visitors were VIEW OF THE CHICAGO CHRYSANTHEMUM EXHIBITION. rgoo. The American Florist. 473 Emil BuettniT. Patrick O'Miini. .Toliii X. May. JUDGES OF THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF CHICAGO. heard from. TheChicago Florists' Club's quartette rendered four songs during the evening, each of which received a hearty encore. Mr. Ballufi's recitation of the Italian story of George Washington and his hatchet was much appreciated, as was also the dialect speech and stories by Mr. Kohlbrand. Edgar Sanders gave "Little Brown Jug," to the great pleasure of the audience. Remarks were made by Messrs. John N. May, E. G. Hill, W. N. Rudd, John Thorpe, G. A. Rackham, G. L. Grant, C. C. PoUworth, J. Hess, Wm. Edlefsen, P. J. Hauswirth, Edgar Sanders, E. Buettner, E. F. Win- terson, John Reardon, Geo. Woodward, Geo. A. Kuhl, Meyer Heller, C. M. Dick- inson and others. The gathering adjourned by singing "Auld I-ang Syne" at 11:45. AMONG THE VISITORS. J. A. Evans, E. G. Hill and Fred Lemon, Richmond, Ind.; Henry Weber, Oakland, Md.;GunnarTeilmann, Marion, Ind; Patrick O'Mara. New York; I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111.; Jno. N. May, Summit, N. J ; Otto Speidel, Oconomo- woc. Wis.; Alex. Milne, Fairbury, 111.; J. C. Rennison, Sioux City, Iowa; H. C. Geiger, Philadelphia, Pa.; Jos. Reeve, Peoria, 111 ; J. T. Anthony, Geneva, III.; Fred. Burki, Bellevue, Pa.; Otto Haupt, West Chicago, 111.; Mr. Kemble of the Kemble Floral Co., Oskaloosa, Iowa: Elmer D. Smith, .\drian, Mich ; John Bertermann, Indianapolis, Ind.; J. E. Killen, representing Clucas & Bodding- ton Co., New York City; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Xeb ; Harry Balsley and Geo. A. Rackham, Detroit, Mich.; Arthur Newell and Samuel Murray, Kansas City, Mo.; Walter Mott, representing H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa.; J. R. Fotheringham, representing F. R. Pierson Co , Tarry- town, X. Y.; Herbert and Meyer Heller and Wm. Dittman, New Castle, Ind.; Arthur E. Kelk, representing The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co., Louisville, Ky. ; Melchior Luetschg, Lake Geneva, Wis.; Geo. F. Crabb, Grand Rapids, Mich.; A. H. Bunde and wife and A. S. Swanson. St. Paul, Minn.; Otto Sylvester, Oconomowoc, Wis.: Fred. H. Holton. Nick Zweifel, C. C. Pollworth, Alex. Klokner, W. A. Kennedy, Max Reitz, Wm. Edlelsen. H. V. Hunkel and F. Hesse, Milwaukee, Wis.; Fred. Dorner, Jr., and Fred. Hudson, Lafayette, Ind ; Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, III. Andrew Mc Adams. The new president of the Chicago Florists' Club is a Scotsman born at Londonderry, in the north of Ireland, fifty- three years ago. His sister married John Goode, who was one of Chicago's pioneer market gardeners, nurserymen and florists, and at her solicitation Mr. McAdams came to this country when 18 years of age, subsequently going into partnership with Mr. Goode, who had come to Chicago in 1857, a few years later removing to St. Louis and return- ing to Chicagoin May, 1869, to establish a business two blocks north of Mr. McAdams' present location, what is now the property on Fifty- first street, between Madison and Kimbark avenues. At that time there was no house in sight; now it is one of the finest neighborhoods in Hyde Park. In 1890 Mr. Goode sold his interest in the business, which was removed to its present location in 1882, to Mr. McAdams and went down to the Indian river, near Melbourne, in southern Florida, to enjoy the sunset of life. He is now 88 years of age. Mr. McAdams has spent his lifetime in floriculture in Chicago. He has many friends, the respect of every acquaintance and every quality to entitle him to the honor bestowed by the Chicago florists when they elected him president of their club. The Judges of the Chicago Exhibition. Look far and wide, though one might, it would be impossible to find three men better qualified to pass upon floral exhibits than are the trio who were chosen by the Horticultural Society of Chicago to judge its show of 1900. They are a triumvirate of recognized attain- ments in their profession. John N, May, of Summit, N. ]., is a rosarian of worldwide repute, a carna- tion grower of remarkable success and the originator and introducer of a num- ber of excellent varieties of chrysanthe- mums. Skilled as a plantsman, he is schooled in every branch of the art. Patrick O'Mara is the presidert-electof the Society of American Florists, the president of the New York Florists' Club and the head of the plant department of one of the great houses of the trade. He is listened to as one who speaks with authority. Emil Buettner, of Park Ridge, 111., is regarded as one of the most skilful grow- ers in the west. He is an adept in many lines and is no novice in the matter of passing upon exhibits offered in competi- tion, having been several times called upon to serve in the capacity of a judge of the Chicago show. Boston. The exhibition this year was superb as to quality of both plants and flowers and had the new hall only been available in which to make the display, the show might without question take its place in chrysanthemum annals as coming nearer to perfection, from the standpoint of the expert culturist, than any that has pre- ceded it in America or possibly anywhere else. The arrangement of the exhibits was, however, anything but satisfactory, it being necessary, on account of the insufficient space, to locate them so that much of their interest was lost to visitors. As in the past, the upperhall was devoted mainly to the plant groups, the exhibits of Mrs. B. P. Cheney, John Barr, gar- dener, filling one-half of the hall space and being extensive enough, in fact, to completely fill a hall twice as large if given sufficient space to properly display their individual beauty. Represented in this collection of twenty-seven grand specimens were the following varieties: Louis Boehmer, Peter Kay, The Bard; Mutual Friend, Red Warrior, Mrs. F. A. Constable, Silver Cloud, Mrs. J. G. Breer, Mrs. E. B. Freeman, Georgiana Pitcher, Mrs. H. Weeks, Marion Henderson, Lady Hanham, Golden Trophy, Georgienne Bramhall, Black Hawk, Arethusa, Savan- nah, Lady Isabel, Kate Broomhead, Shi- Jowa, Mrs. Lewis, Edith Smith and Mongolian Prince. The six last named were shown here in plant form for the first time. The plants grown to single stem and flower in small pots were uni- 474 The American Florist. Nov. lo. formly good with all exhibitors, there being a very full competition in all these classes. The cut flowers were, if anything, larger and more uniform in finish than ever before. Other than this no material difference in comparison with latter years was apparent and there was noth- ing of striking prominence or especially sensational in any class. The winning sets in the more important classes were marvelously even and uniformly large, it seeming impossible to impro-ve upon them in either of these respects. Among the new things were Winona, Orizaba Souci, Luciola, Nesota and Lavender Queen in Mr. Dumaresq's exhibit and several seedlings from J. N. May, ol which Bruce, a copper red with gold reverse, and Yanariva, an Inter Ocean type of pink, and several pretty pompons were the best. P. A. B Widener sent seedling D. Josephine, a light yellow. Mrs. A. W. Spencer's winning setinthegreat Bradlee class of six vases of six varieties of ten blooms each included Eureka, Mrs. Geo. West, John Shrimpton, Inter Ocean, Pennsylvania ant;* Viviand- Morel. The big china vases with their contents tow- ering eight or ten feet above the floor were as effective as ever, there being seven competitors in this class. It is worthy of record that in the classes calling for vases of ten blooms of one color each the competing varieties were in most cases identical. In pink the competition was confined to Viviand-Morel, in red they were all John Shrimpton and in the open class Kate Broomhead was entered by both competitors. In white Eureka beat White Carnot and in yellow Modesto came in first, all the other entries being of Peter Kay. The carnation growers were in with some interesting exhibits. Dailledouze Bros, were on hand with Prosperity and M. A. Patten showed a group of splendid blooms comprising most of the recent introductions. A. Roper staged a lot of seedlings that attracted great attention, especially one of decidedly new character, pale pure pink, and one resembling Pros- perity. Wm.Sim showed Emily Colbeck, a seedling white with pink pencillings. In roses there were the Queen of Edgely, from the Floral Exchange, and Robert Montgomery's Mrs. Oliver Ames, both of which were much admired. K cS; J. Far- quhar & Co., displayed Begonia Caledo- nia, the famous white Lorraine and received therefore a certificate of merit. Lager & Hurrell staged a brilliant group of orchids of special value commercially for cut flowers. Wm. W. Edgar had an exhibit ol superb ferns, crotons andGloire de Lorraine. I. E. Coburn showed a lot of fine pansies. Kenneth Finlayson set the old gardeners' eves a'dancing with these specimens of Erica Willmoreana, each over four feet in height and nearly as big across. The following were the awards for plants: Twelve plants, first, Mrs. B. P. Cheney; third, E. S. Converse. Ten plants, second, E. S. Converse. Three Japani.se incurved, Mrs. Cheney. Three reflexed, Mrs. Cheney; second, Mrs. Cheney. Four anemone flowered, E. S. Converse. Specimen incurved, Mrs. Che- ney; second and third also to Mrs. Cheney. Specimen reflexed, Mrs. Cheney; second, H. H. Rogers; third, Mrs. Cheney. Specimen anemone flowered, second, E.S. Converse. Specimen pompon, Mrs. Cheney. Twelve plants grown to one stem and bloom. Dr. C. G. Weld; second, E. S. Converse: third, H. Dumaresq. Six plants ditto, but all of one color, red, H. Dumaresq; second, J. Nicol; third, E. S. Converse. White, Dr. C. G. Weld; sec- ond, J. Nicol; third, E. S. Converse. Pink, H. Dumaresq; second. Dr. Weld, third, Dr. Weld. Yellow, J. Nicol; second, Mr. Nicol; third. Dr. Weld. Any other color. Dr. Weld; second and third. Dr. Weld. Six plants grown to bush form, without stakes, Francis Blake; second, H. H. Rogers. Group of chrysanthemums, arranged for effect, with palms and dec- orative foliage plants, Mrs. Gardner. HOUSE OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS FOR BOSTON SHOW AT MRS. B. P. CHENFYS, WELLE8LEY, MASS. Twelve blooms, incurved, second. Dr. Weld; third, E. S. Converse. Japanese, Mrs. Cheney. Japanese incurved, Mrs. Chenev; second, Joseph H. White; third. Col. Charles Plafi. Anemone. Dr. Weld; third, E. S. Converse. Six blooms incurved, E. S. Converse; second. Dr. Weld. Japanese, Joseph H. White. Jap- anese incurved, H, Dumaresq; second, Mrs. G. W. Knowlton; third. Col. Chas. Pfaff Reflexed, Joseph H. White; sec- ond, Mrs. Cheney; third. Col. Charlis Pfaff'. Anemone, E. S. Converse. Six best varieties, introductions of the cur- rent year, H. Dumaresq. Vase of ten blooms on long stems, pink, named, Robert Laurie; second, Mrs. Cheney; third, Mrs. A.W. Spencer. Red, Miss E.J. Clark; second, Mrs. Spencer; third, Cha.s. D. Sias. White, Mrs. Spencer; second, Robert Landis; third. Miss Clark. Yel- low, Mrs Spencer; second, Robert Laurie; third. Col. Plaff. Any other color. Miss Clark; second, Mrs. Cheney; third, Mrs Spencer. Vase of blooms, on long stems, arranged in the society's large china vases. Awards first day: JohnSimpkins; second. Col. PlaiT; third, Mrs. Spencer; fourth, Miss E. J. Clark. These four prizes are to be repeated each day during the exhi- bition, and a silver medal is to be awarded to the winner of the largest number of first prizes and a bronze medal to the winner of the largest number of second prizes. Best seedling, red, never disseminated, six blooms, John N. May for Brutus. Best seedling, any other color than red, pink, white or yellow, John N. May, for Yanariva. Josiah Bradlee Fund. Twenty-five blooms of twenty-five varieties, Mrs. B. P. Cheney; second. Miss E. J. Clark; third. Col. Charles Pfatif; fourth, Joseph H. White. Six vases of six varieties, ten blooms each, Mrs. A. W.Spencer; second, Mrs. B. P. Cheney; third, Norris F. Corn- ley. Henry A. Gane Memorial Fund. Twelve blooms, Charles D. Sias; second, Mrs. A. W. Spencer. Toronto. The eleventh annual chrysanthemum show, under the direction of the Toronto Gardeners' and Florists' Association, was decidedly the best on record, a credit to exhibitors and pleasing to visitors, but the inclemency of the weather did not help the attendance. The Pavilion was decorated very nicely and in the center was a large group of foliage plants in which numbers of cmtons were used and their variegated foliage blended nicely with the different colored chrysanthe- mums. ( )n either side of this group were similar ones, looking like a glimpse of the tropics. Great progress is being made by our orchid growers and the exhibition of these blossoms was a delight to the eye of every lover of the beautilul. The stage was banked with cattleyas, cypri- pcdmnis, oncidiums, nepenthes and Adiantuni Farleyense, nicely arranged with bark and log moss, and was very creditable to the exhibitor. Exhibition Park. The judging was excellent and all were pleased. In chrysanthemum plants Horticul- tural Gardens and l-^xhihition Park captured all the firsts. The Horticul- tural Gardens were first nn best speci- men, best three specimens white, three yellow, twelve distinct varieties, twelve distinct varieties single stem, twelve white single stem, twelve pink, twelve ■ igoo. The American Florist. 4:75 CHRYSANTHEMUM LOUIS BOEHMER EXHIBITED AT BOSTON BY MRS. B. P. CHENEY. yellow, twelve any other variety and on twelve distinct varieties, three plants of one variety in a 6inch pot single flowered. Exhibition Park took firsts on best standard of any variety, best three speci- mens pink not larger than 8 inch pots, and best three specimens any other color in not larger than 8-inch pots. Best group of foliage plants arranged for effect was won by Horticultural Gardens with a prettily arranged group; Manton Bros, second, and Exhibition Park third. The best six flowering plants, distinct varieties, were shown by Horticultural Gardens, Exhibition Park second, and Manton Bros, third. Cut blooms of chrysanthemums, twen- ty-five distinct varieties, first went to Jno. H. Dunlop, Wm. Jay, second; J. Jen- nings, third. Dunlop received firsts on twelve dis- tinct varieties, twelve yellow, twelveany color, six white, six any color and for twenty-five blooms any variety in one vase. Miller & Son received a special prize for best chrysanthemums in the show, first for twelve blooms white, twelve pink, twelve anv variety. Geo. Ho'llis was' first for best six yel low; and the H. Dale estate was second for twelve blooms white and twelve blooms pink. In the rose classes the Harry Dale estate was first on Perle, Bride, Hoste, Morgan, Meteor, and in three classes for varieties not enumerated. J. H. Dunlop was first on Bridesmaid. W. Lawrence was first on American Beauty. On carnations Dunlop took five firsts, Dale one and W. Lawrence one. On violets Dale took two firsts and Manton Bros. one. On floral designs F. Brown was first on hand bouquet and on presentation basket of chrysanthemums. C. Tidy & Son were first on funeral design and pre- sentation basket. Dunlop was first on flat basket of chrysanthemums. twenty-two fine specimen chrysanthe- mums in 10-inch pots, which were awarded first prize. He also took first prize for the best single flower, a fine bloom of Chad wick. Mr. Dryden's ahil- ity, as shown in these plants, was highly spoken of by the gardeners present, who know the rather inconvenient circum- stances under which he had to work. Theodore Wirth, superintendent of Elizabeth Park, showed a beautiful col- lection of fifty varieties of cut blooms, and Walter Angus, gardener to R. & H. Scoville, of Chapinville, showed twelve vases of twelve blooms which were greatly admired. He was awarded first prize in this class, also in the class for twenty-five single blooms and twelve single blooms, and for two splendid bunches of Gros Moroc grapes he was awarded a diploma. The exhibition, for a city like Hartford, was disappointingly small; the lack of interest displayed by the florists and private gardeners generally being very deplorable. House of Specimen Chrysanthemums. Our illustration shows a bouse, 20x70, in which were grown the twenty-seven plants which appear in the picture, and which took all the first premiums for specimen plants at the chrysanthemum exhibition of the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society at Boston. The grower, John Barr, the gardener at Mrs. B. P. Cheney's, has distinguished himself on many occasions in the past as an expert plant grower and visitors to the Boston exhibitions have learned to look for something fine at every occasion in which he participates. The Chrysanthemum, from a Commission Man's Standpoint. \ Paper read by Samuel S. Pennock before the Flotiits Club of Philadelphia, November 6, igoo.\ I am deeply sensible of the difficulty that besets one who undertakes the dis- cussion of the subject which has been allotted to me. Should I not reach the standard of excellence which would be warranted by such an audience, I trust that you will bear in mind that a state- ment is never so hard to make as when the thought that it contains is well known to its hearers. The value of the chrysanthemum for all purposes is well recognized. As a showy and handsome decorative flower, the queen of autumn has no peer. No flower can be had that will make the elaborate display and give the value that the chrysanthemum does in decorations generally. Everyone waits anxiously for the first bloom of the season to arrive. Each dealer tries to outdo his neighbor in securing the first cut, and naturally pays an extra price for it. Blooms that will hardly be noticed later in the season, bring fancy pricps. Some one color, owing to a temporary demand for it, will cause the price to advance, while some particular occasion, such as an important foot ball game, will produce a similar result. With the advent of October we look for the first blooms. The season, which runs for two months, is generally terminated by the Thanksgiving trade, which is improv- ing each year. Some authorities claim that the best paying varieties are the early ones, while Hartford, Conn. The fourteenth annual fall exhibition of the Hartford Horticultural Society was held in Good Will Hall, November 6, 7 and 8. Among the more prominent exhibitors was T. Dryden, who showed CHRYSANTHEMUM QOLDEN TROPHY, EXHIBITED AT BOSTON BY MRS. B. P. CHENEY, JOHN BARR, GARDENER. 476 The American Florist. Nov. 10, others contend the late ones are prefera- ble. Solid colors, not mixed ones, are the best sellers. Among these the yellow and white predominate, with pink com- ing next. The bestresultscanbeobtained from a limited number of varieties, say six or a dozen, giving a succession of bloom throughout the season, in the col- ors mentioned. The incurved varieties are the best commercially, as they stand more abuse and do not drop their petals or wilt so easily. With the most careful handling the ragged ones do not carry at all well. Both as a cut flower and as a pot plant, the Ivory has no equal as an all- around commercial variety. There are hundreds of varieties that might be men- tioned. Among them are the following: Willowbrook, an early white; Lady Har- riett, an early pink ; October Sunshine, a very pleasing yellow, blooming about the same time as Whilldin; R. Hooper Pear- son, fine, large, stiff stemmed yellow, fol- lowing Whilldin; Mrs. Trainor L. Park, a fine late yellow; Florence Harris, a very pretty shade of yellow, good size with long, stiff stem; Mrs. Geo. W. Childs, a good red; Pink Ivory, Major Bonnaffon, Maud Dean, Jerome Jones, Robinson, Viviand-Morel and Modesto. Maud Dean is certainly about the best all-around pink, as a money earner. Mrs. Perrin, for a pleasing and beautiful shade of pink, cannot be equalled but it is not profitable from a grower's standpoint, on account of a laige percentage of the blooms coming disfigured in spite of all the grower can do. Well grown stock is oft times spoiled by being cut prematurely, or allowed to stay on too long and the same diflSculty results from improper care in handling between the time of cutting and delivery to the dealer. The attention of growers is particularly called to both of these dif- ficulties, for in them lies a prolific source of the causes leading to poor returns. All flowers should be put in water immediately after cutting, and set in a cool place for from three to eight hours previous to packing and shipping. This treatment will harden them with far bet- ter and more lasting results than if they are placed in water some time after being cut. A flower is always in better condi- tion to absorb water at this than any other time. If once allowed to wilt it will never quiteregain its original beauty, and its keepingqualities will have become very much impaired. An equally impor- tant matter is that ot proper packing. Here the grower will oft times endeavor to save expressage by crowding the flow- PAOKINQ CHRYSANTHEMUM BLOOMS. ers into a box not large enough to prop- erly accommodate them. This is always a short-sighted procedure, for the damage resulting therefrom will often amount to several times the expressage. A great source of comfort to the flower man is cool weather. There is much more satis- faction in handling the cut blooms. They are more crisp and firmer in texture, and give better results in every way. One objection that is often advanced against the chrysanthemum is that so much is given for value received, and that this lessens the demand for other flowers, roses, carnations, etc., often going beg- ging during the reign of this beauty. Those who grow the other flowers, either from preference or force of circumstances, are more than satisfied when the chrys- anthemum season has drawn to a close. Indeed, there are often others who are also glad when the end is in sight. Both retailers and wholesalers have been known to express their views in this respect very decidedly, wishing the "mums" had never been "invented." But for all this they have their place and are here to stay. It may not be amiss at this point to note that the facility with which the purchaser may reach a large stock of the flowers is, from all points ot view, a very important consideration. This purpose is best served by the accommodation, room and easeol distribution with which the wholesaler can supply, together with his ability to have the flowers always on hand. In the matter of distribution, attention is properly called to the fact that the location which he is able to and does invariably select, is one that is within easy reach of the grower and retailer alike, both at home and abroad. This benefit cannot be overestimated, and vastly exceeds any which could possibly be the outcome of any conditions from which the presence of our commission man would be eliminated. The chrysanthemum, being large and bulky, necessarily requires ample room. In the wholesale establishment can be congregated large quantities of bloom of every kind, sufficient to meet all demands on short notice. To it can come the pur- chasers who, for these very reasons, can invariably find what they wish, when, did the commission man not exist, it would be impossible on many occasions for them to be satisfied. He is the agent of grower and purchaser, and it is to his interest that both parties should be prop- erly served. His ability in this direction also arises from the fact that he possesses peculiar advantages in the matter of keeping in touch with the market, and such ability as he has, must, from the very nature of his business, be absolutely at the disposal of those for whom he acts. Having considered thequeenof autumn from these various points of view, we come naturally to the question: "What means are we to employ in the proper placing of our product before the public for the purpose of sale?" The answer is plain: "By judicious advertising and dis- play." This is today largely accom- plished by business cards and descrip- tions inserted in the papers and period- icals, so as to quickly catch the e.ve and appeal to the intelligence of the reader. Another source ot success in this direc- tion is the store and window decorations, which are used to such good effect by the dealers, who are constantly exercising that keen intelligence and artistic taste for which they are noted. We have brought to our minds very J goo. The American Florist. 477 forcibly, at this season of the .year, the fact that this purpose is also accom- plished in a most admirable manner by the chrysanthemum show, which presents to view all the bravery of resplendent color and beautiful form, attracting ihe people as no other display of flowers can. What grander and more picturesque sight is there than our annual lall show? This institution is a wonderful benefit to the flower interests in general. It induces curiosity, starts the community to talk- ing, is educating in its effect, and leads to purchases which otherwise never would be made. Each and every florist should do all in his power to foster and encour- age these exhibitions. A successful show means far more to the flower trade than can be estimated. Judicious advertising by this means, is a paying investment, and is sooner or later sure to be produc- tive of good results. As to the advancement made in the cultivation and perfection of this flower, we now have varieties of size and quality of which we never dreamed fifteen years ago. As time goes on we shall all be striving and struggling as we have here- tofore As the past has been so full of benefits unforeseen, we look forward not only to retaining the glory which we have won, but to the winning of new laurels in fields ever new and broadening The bloom which now is receiving our tenderest care has returned to us full ben- efits. Let us not be slow in recognizing the goodness of a beneficent Providence, and in return show our appreciation by adding to the talent with which we have been entrusted. Packing Specimen Blooms. Growers of fine chrysanthemums will be interested in the method of packing blooms for shipment for exhibition, etc., practiced by A. Herrington, as shown in our illustration. Wooden cleats, well wrapped in tissue paper, are securely fastened across the box and each indi- vidual flower is tied thereto just below the base of the bloom. No amount of rough handling by expressmen can pos- sibly do any damage to the contents, and as an additional precaution against dryness or heat the end of each stem is wrapped in a generous wad of water- soaked tissue paper. Growing the Boston Fern. \A paper, illustrated with sample plants, read before the Chicago Florists' flub, t^ovember 2, 1900, by James S. IVilson, of IVesterii Springs, III.} In growing the Boston fern as a pot plant my method of culture is as follows: First, I plant up a house of young plants from 3-inch to 4-inch pots about Decem- ber 1, using a rather stiff loam, one-fourth well-rotted cow manure with sprinklings of bone meal. As the plants begin to grow I tie the fronds of each plant loosely to a light cane stake so as to keep the leaves off' the soil and to let light and air reach the soil between the rows, which makes the young plants, which bfgin to appear about February, dwart and stocky, such as this sample runner I have here. Such runners when potted into 214 inch pots never wilt or lose a leaf, wtiich is usually a saving of from SIX to eight weeks' time over long, drawn- up runners, which, when potted, lose their leaves or must be cut, leaving eight to twelve inches of the fronds. As the benched stock, or mother plants, as they may be termed, get larg^-r thin them out by cutting out the largest old fronds, leaving only sufficient fronds to sustain the action in the growth of the ONE OF ORAIG'8 BOSTON FERNS IN A 1 2-INOH POT. runners. After each batch of runners is taken off, re-tie the old plants and give them a top-dressing of fine, sifted soil with a good sprinkling of fine bone meal mixed in. Then the bench is in good shape for another crop. When the runners have made two or three leaves and are about six to ten inches high, they are pulled up with a nice buncn of roots (such as the runner has which I have already shown you) and potted into SVI' inch pots. In three weeks' time they are rooted thr.-iugh and ready for a shift into 3 inch and then into 4 inch pots, and so continue, never permitting thegrowth to becomechecked. In potting use the same kind of soil. When the plants reach a 4-inch pot and are ready for a shift into 5 inch or 6-inch there are a number of air roots extending over the side of the pot. I am always careful of these roots, and in shifting to a larger pot twine them around the ball about one-half inch under the soil around the rim. They soon take root and send up young growth, which makes the plant full and bushy, such as the 10-inch size I show here. You will note the bushy, compact growth of this plant and I am often asked how they are kept to this shape. In the first place, my benched stock- plants are never shaded. The runners, I shade a little after potting, but after a few days give them the full turn. This, I believe, accounts for the sturdy, compact growth so much desired by buyers of this popular fern. I am aware that a great many writers and florists advocate and grow these ferns by planting out in benches, keeping them there until the required size is attained, then lifting and potting them. I do not approve of the plan and claim a first-class plant cannot be produced by this method, because you only have the old, mother plant to lift. The cutting away of all the runners lea res nothing but the old plant, which soon becomes hard-stemmed and leggy, with no foliage around the top of the pot, unsatisfactory to handle and imsatisfactory to the buyer. The pot I use is the azalea or half pot, in sizes from six to twelve inches. The plants grow better, throwing out runners and forming young plants much sooner than when planted in the old, deep pot. Besides, they look much better and are not so clumsy to handle, while the retail store men like them much better for counter trade. I have seen the statement that the country is being over-stocked with the Boston fern; the same cry has been often applied to Beauties, carnations and cannas. The fact remains that the demand for this fern was never so strong as to-day, while well known, shapely plants of the best selling sizes are con- tinually scarce and often out of stock for weeks at a time. Practical Chrysanthemum Growing. Believing that a few notes on the pres- ent status of the chrysanthemum indus- try among the practical florists in the vicinity of Philadelphia would be inter- esting at this time, I took a run amonga few of the more prominent places the other day and you can now look at the matter through my spectacles and see in five minutes what took me a good many hours, as I have tried to leave out all that was not worth talking about or unnecessary in adding "artistic versimil- itude to a bald and uninteresting narra- tive " The growing of chrysanthemums, at least around Philadelphia, does not appear to be the Klondike it once was. Fine blooms do not bring the prices and consequently many of the most extensive growers have largely given them up. 478 The American Florist. Nov. 10, Notwithstanding this, however, there still seems to be enough and to spare among the retail stores tor all demands. This is accounted for from the increased production by a greater number oi smaller growers. One of the old standbys who still devotes considerable space to them in this vicinity is George Campbell, at Broad and Germantown avenue. The bnlk ol his trade is in pot plants, part of which are used in his retail trade and the bal- ance at wholesale. According to Mr. Campbell there has been nothing partic- ularly meritorious produced in the past two years, with possibly the exception of W. Paul Binder's Willowbrook, a Jap- anese, white eliahtly tinged lemon, not very large but very early and has proven a fine commercial sort; and Lady Harriet, a piak incurved Japanese. These two varieties have done particularly well and are very meritorious. Binder's Harry A. Parr has also done well. Charles Mecky, a near neighbor of Mr. Campbell also grows a considerable quantity in pots lor the wholesale mar- ket. He does not go in much for novel- ties, confining himself mostly to the standard, tried and tested sorts. W. K. Harris devotes four houses to cut blooms. His varieties are mostly seedlings of his own which he has never disseminated, consequently their merits are unknown outside of his own estab- lishment and unless they should be dis- seminated later a description of them would be superfluous. Mr. Harris used to grow pot plants largely in years gone by but has now given that up. Samuel Bunting, at Sixtieth and Elm- wood avenue, is another grower who goes in largely for chrysanthemums and has been quite successful with them. Many other florists grow more or less but there is no craze forthem to compare with what it was six or seven years ago. Perhaps the most representative prac- tical grower here who goes in heavy on chrysanthemums is Hugh Graham. Mr. Graham's establishment is on the old York Road about twenty minutes by steam car or trolley from Philadelphia. This place is ably presided over by Victor Groshens, who is admitted to be one of the ablest, all-around growers in this vicinity. I called at Mr. Graham's city establishment and asked if I would be likely to find Victor at the place that morning. "Find him," replied Mr. Gra- ham, "1 guess you can; why, you could not drive that man away from the place. I do not think he has been away twenty- four hours in the last twelve months." This remark shows how devoted Victor is to the duties of his profession, and sure enough, 1 found him hard at work at the top of a fifty-foot ladder, superin- tending the erection of an expansion tank in one of the out-buildings. With his usual good nature he willingly "came off his perch" and showed me over the place. The first batch of chrysanthe- mums we came to was a house of Ivory, both the pink and the white. Their expe- rience is that Ivory is still the best for a pot plant, the white being the most popular and by far the best seller. They also grow in pots Major Bonnaffon, Mrs. Canning, Mrs. Potter, Lincoln and Mrs. Buettner, the latter being one of the finest late yellows which they know of. They find these pot plants very use- ful for decorations as well as for store sales. Among the crimson varieties for cut blooms only the George W._ Childs is given a prominent place, it being in their experience the best crimson. It grows better, is stronger and gives the largest blooms in its color. The football matches always call for crimson and this variety is indispensable lor that kind of function. In yellows Philadelphia and Pennsylva- nia, both of which were originated by Graham, are largely grown and hold their own with the best of them. The best pink with them is Mrs. Potter, one of their own seedlings, which has never been sent out. It is a good color, fine grower and very easy to handle; it is also good as a pot plant. Among the best whites are William H. Chad wick and Yanoma. The latter is later than Chad- wick, very large and a good one, although perhaps not quite as good all around as Chad wick. A whole house is devoted to Bonnaffon, which is still one of the grandest in its color and generally very free from dis- ease. It is one of the very best sellers in its color. Among the varieties grown in GAS WELL OF SOUTH PARK FLORAL CO. smaller quantities for cutting may be mentioned Leoni, Viviand-Morel, C. Davis, Pluto, Leonidas, Mrs. Constable, Fee du Champsaur, Modesto, Faure, lora. Golden Wedding, Golden Gate, Mutual Friend, Mrs. Robinson and Frank Hardy. Quite a collection of last year's novel- ties were planted for trial but they were overtaken by a small red insect, some- thing like red spider but smaller, which has made the experiment almost a failure and it is impossible to judge of the merits of any of them in consequence. Among otherinterestingthings worthy of notice besides the chrysanthemums which I saw on my visit to Mr. Graham's, may be mentioned their new palm house. This house is somewhat unique and is a valuable addition to the facilities of the establishment. It is sixty feet wide and 135 feet long, in three spans, the middle span being even and the highest, those on each side being three-quarter span and four feet lower in elevation. The posts are iron, on single 4-inch brick walls. The house is heated by hot water. A new Kroeschell boilet was just being installed, ^'ictor thinks this type the best for more than one reason, one of the chief being that it gives plenty of heating surface and also requires less depth in setting, being flatter. Two or three houses are devoted to palms, standard varieties such as kentias, arecas, etc. Victor has a very good word to say for the Caryota urens. It is the greatest "laster" of any of them and a very good thing for any one to have who has any decorating to do. Another house is devoted to orchids, the varieties grown being mostly cattleyas, cypripe- diums and odontoglosums. Several houses are devoted to carna- tions, the varieties grown being princi- pally Victor, Maceo, White Cloud, Crane and Daybreak. They have had some trouble with carnations this fall. Some kind of fungus attacking the stem just between wind and water, it commences to rot both up and down, and in a few days the plant is dead. I think it is what is known as anthracnose, but am not enough of an expert to say positively. 1 therefore mail you a sample plant, Mr. Editor, as you are rightly supposed to know eyerything, and will be pleased to have you give your opinion of it and say what it is and what the remedy. Quite a large section of the establish- ment is devoted to roses, three houses being in Bridesmaid, four or five in Beauties and the balance in other stand- ard sorts. Most of the Beauties are looking well, I only saw one house that had much of the spot in it, although this is a numerous visitor in this neighbor- hood this season, probably on account of the muggy weather we have experi- enced. One house of Beauty they were getting ready to clean out and will replace with Brunners for a spring crop. A novelty in roses which I observed here, and have not seen elsewhere, was Sunrise. This was offered by E. G. Hill & Co. last season for the first time. Mr. Graham has about 200 plants of it. It is an English variety, a sport from the Perle. It has much darker foliage. The flower is red on the under side of the petals and yellow on the upper; when the flower opens both colors show at once, which gives a very charming, unique effect. The fragrance is very similar to the Perle. Victor has a number of new seedling carnations, some of which he says are promising, but none of them were enough in flower at the time of my visit to enable judgment of any importance to be formed on them. A little later in the season there may be something to tell about these; so far I would only venture to mention one of them, a pink, a shade lighter than Daybreak but a much larger flower. Victor intends to call this Mrs. Van Rensselaer, but will not disseminate it until he gives it another year's trial and sees how it behaves. There is no fault to find with Liberty here. It is doing well and will do better later in the season, when Meteors are off. Glad to say a good word for it after all I have heard around here the past month. Gborge C. Watson. [The samples of Mr. Graham's carna- tions received were afilicted with stem- rot. We do not know of any remedy. igoo. The American Florist. 479 VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOUTH PARK FLORAL COMPANY, NEW CASTLE, but a mixture of lime and soot placed around the stems, and spraying with Bordeaux mixture, have bten mentioned as preventives. — Ed.] WITH THE GROWERS. SOUTH PARK FLORAL CO., NEW CASTLE, IND. Down in the Hoosier state there is a concern which is forging to the floricul- tural front. It is the South Park Floral Company, at New Castle, in the gas belt, and but a little way from Richmond, already famous for its flowers. The South Park people began business in a small way not more than five years ago, growing a miscellaneous stock. Now they have 100,000 feet of glass devoted to one flower. In the second year of its existence the concern grew nothing but roses andcarnations and, while the latter were good enough lo capture a number of the prizes at the exhibition of the American Carnation Society of that year, the natural conditions were proven to be particularly favorable to rose growing. Since then that flower has been made a specialty, with results which form the basis for an extended reputation. When it was decided to go into roses exclusively, the old houses were torn away and replaced by structures better adapted to rose culture. The following season four more houses were built, and last spring anew range of 50,000 feet, bringing the total up to 100,000, was added. This new range is planted with American Beauties and the balance of the place is given over to Bride and Bridesmaid, with one house of Perle and a stock of the new rose hitherto designated only as No. 19, which is shortly to be introduced as Marquis Litta. Last spring a fine tract of land was purchased adjoining the new range and in the foreground ot the accompanying illustration, the photograph for which was taken from the derrick at the natural gas well which supplies the fuel for the ftve big boilers with which the place is heated. The soil not only covers a fuel supply of immense value but is in itself a treasure, as it is a rich clay loam, just right for filling rose benches. A tour of the greenhouses shows a robust health, a vigor of growth and a luxmiance of foliage seldom equalled, and for this the proprietors give large credit to the natural gas heat, which enables them to maintain a very even tempera- ture, regulating it largely by ventilation. They claim that this also improves the keeping quality of their product, a most important attribute of cut stock. The South Park Floral Company is composed of two brothers, Meyer Heller and Herbert Heller, whose foreman is William Ditman. They are always ready to extend a greeting to a visitor and few are the florists who cannot learn some- thing new of rose culture by a tour of their establishment. New Castle is forty- five miles east of Indianapolis and is accessible by three railroads. CARNATIONS. RESULTS OF A PECULIAR SEASON. A peculiar summer coupled with an unusual fall has been none too good for the general health and welfare of carna- tions and the careful grower will regulate his methods, as far as practicable, to the unusual weather conditions. With Octo- ber giving us the weather of May, the season is turned topsy-turvy and instead of our plants having that good, hard, healthy growth we naturally look for in the fall, they are a bit soft and somewhat drawn. If we have acool November, and it is to be hoped that we do have, this can all be overcome and the plants be little the worse for their experience. As I have stated a number of times, there can be no set rules laid down for carnation culture, and here is a striking instance. Carnations that would, under ordinary conditions, stand a temperature of 35° for one night and be all the better for it, will, on account of the summer weather in which they have been grow- ing, suffer if the temperature falls Delow 45°. It is therefore advisable to start fires whenever there is any indication of a fall in temperature and at thesametime leave on a bit of ventilation, so that the house may not get much above 45° at night. Continuous firing may be necessary by the time this article gets into print, but, in order to get the plants into the best possible shape for producing good stock the balance of the season, it is not advis- able to allow the temperature to get much higher than 45° at night for a lew weeks. At the same time give the plants all the water they can make good use of at the roots. There is nothing which will put the plants into better shape than cool, moist, sweet soil and a moderately cool atmosphere, not too dry, but at the same time not humid. If, however, the days should continue hot and summer- like, then a better plan will be to withhold all the water possible without actually stunting the growth of the plants and harden them by the dry process instead of the wet. Another point in carnation culture affected by the hot weather is the addi- tion of extra fertilizers. This extra growth may have, in some cases, impov- erished the soil to such an extent that feeding may be a necessity, but in most cases the plants will be better off without extra fertilizer until the first or second week of December Forcing of any kind should be avoided, but at the same time do not allow your holiday crop to be short in quantity for the sake of quality unless you are sure of making more money out of the quality than the quantity. It costs money to grow fancy carna- tions and it takes a good market to make them pay. Some growers who started growing fancy stock without a good market for the same, have, after a few years of steady loss, gone back to good 480 The American Florist. Nov. 10, quality stock at remunerative figures and a few of them have dropped carnations entirely, for it also costs to grow poor carnations and the grower is pretty sure to come out short at the end of the sea- son and shorter every year that such stock is produced. The grower who has the market for fancy stock cannot makeit too fancy, but the great majority of growers will have to content themselves with the produc- tion of first-class blooms at such a figure that there will be a little balanc: in tueir favor at the end of the season. And it is this class of growers who have to care- fully watch every point of culture so as to get the fullest returns with the least cost. The question of varieties is also quite an item with every grower and if it were possible for us to get a good, honest expression of opinion from a number of localities it would give us a basis on which to form an opinion as to what we would try for another season. O wing to the unseasonable weather it is bard to decide at this date as to the merits of the new candidates, as some have been affected more than others by the season. White Cloud has some very good flow- ers on good, long stems, the latter being a little weak and the flowers not over abundant, but the growth is good and some time this winter there will be a big crop of flowers. Elm City has produced quite a nice crop of flowers, on moderately long stems, and in growth it is neat and sturdy, with an immense crop of flowers on the way for December and January. Peru, the latest of the three whites I am growing this season, has made a little more stem than Elm City, but not quite so stifl, and the flowers have not been produced as Ireely, but it gives promise of making up later on all shortage and if anything is a whiter and better flower. Maceo would make a flower to every little branch, not very large nor very long-stemmed at this season of the year, but it is certainly a wonderful producer. Gomez has more stem but not so many flowers, although being a brighter color makes up for the difference in blooming. G. H. Crane is certainly outclassing Jubilee. In color it is now as good as Jubilee and the hot weather seems to suit it quite well; in point of production it will go ahead ot its predecessor. Leslie Paul, as usual, is a bit late but there are enough buds showing for the holidays to mane it worth growing on account of its color and good points as a flower. Genevieve Lord has not shown its full quality as to size but the color is all there and the blooming qualities leave nothing to be desired, so that it promises to give good results soon. Mrs. Bertram Lippincott is a little slow in giving its improved Daybreak flowers but S'imeof the plants have seven and eight buds that will be open between now and January 15, so that it will likely prove a standard sort. Ethel Crocker is showing up well; it always has in the three years I have been growing it. The stems are not quite as strong as they will be later on, but the flowers are g lod in color, good in size and there have been plenty ot them since early in September. As this is a discov- ery of my own I want to give a few words as to the methods I use to get the best results from the variety. In the first place it does not want too heavy feeding but it does want as nearly as possible a night temperature of 50" or even a httle more. It it is cut before the flowers have fully opened and put into water not ton cold and placed in a cool room, say 40° to 45°, w^th some light, for from six to twelve hours and then kept strictly away from all ice boxes it will be one of the best keepers storemen ever handled. If the grower wishes to feed it, give it small doses often repeated rather ttian a heavy fertilization at one time, but it will be found that it will thrive best with rather moderately rich soil and the proper attention to watering and temperature. If allowed to get too cold it will not give the best results. Olympia has been coming a bit single on account of the heat but, from the buds it is showingandthenptureof itsgrowth, it looks as it it would be a good one to have on the place. Mrs. Bradt is behaving as it always does and a few Bon Ton sent me by the YUCCA FILAMENTOSA. originator for a second trial would almost tempt one to plant his whole place to it. This is not a very big list of varieties but to get the best results one variety to a house gives chances for special culture that it is impossible to give in a house of mixed sorts and we will no doubt event- ually come to this sort of culture with the carnation, just as the rose growers have done with their roses. Albert M. Here. TREATMENT OF CARNATION BLOOMS Regarding the temperatures for keep- ing carnation flowers alter they are cut, my experience has been that an average of 50° is the best, in conjunction with a dry, healthy atmosphere, without drafts or currents of air directly on the flowers. A moderate am .unt of h'ght without direct rays ot the sun is essential to their good keeping qualities. A thing to avoid, more especially, is ice in any form. Gas, either illuminating, from a furnace, or sulphuric from heating pipes are all poison to carnation blooms. Clean receptacles with clean, fresh water every day, with no dust or dirt in any form in the storeroom are important (actors in keeping the flowers in the best possible condition All flowers should have their stems m water for ten or twelve hours before shipping;, but there shuuld be no water on the flowers themselves John N. May. The Yuccas. The yucca family has many species and all are native on the western continent The name, yucca, was the original word for the plant among the Indians. The kinds which are most commonly planted for their many merits are Yucca angusti- folia and Yucca filamentosa. The former is, as its name implies, narrow leaved and stands, when in bloom, rarely over two feet high. Yucca filamentosa, the subject of the accompanyingillustrations, is popularly known as the Adam's needle. The stiff", needle-like, pointed leaf off the edge ol the foliagesuggests the possibility of stitching together Adam's first suit of cl-ithes. Yucca filamentosa is classified as a shrub and resembles the agave in not having any stalk above the ground and the thick, bayonet-like leaves, bristling out from the center, remain green all winter. The leaves in the center are sometimes three years old before they wither and dry up. After sendfrg up a grand stalk five or six feet high, with lateral branches all loaded with creamy, waxen bells an inch and a half long, the main root stalk forms larger eyes for next year and the center eventually dies and a cluster of several plants takes its place. In propagating such plants can readily be cut off from the parent root. This method is quicker and the plants are larger than when raised from the very numerous seeds, which rarely germinate in this climate. The yucca thrives in almost any soil, but prefers a medium rich, light loam The stately panicles which come in June are decidedly showy, whether used separately on the lawn or in connection with other shrubbery. For a semi-tropical effect this broad- leaved evergreen takes first rank and has no substitute among hardy plants. Wm. a. Peterson. Seasonable Work of Plantsmen. To ensure the best results in plant growing there are many details to be considered and precautions to be taken, and what may be considered as one of the foundation stones upon which to rear success is a proper supply of potting soil, for without this mu h time and labor will inevitably be wasted. A well- developed compost heap should be a feature of every greenhouse establish- ment, and may be taken as some indica- tion of the foresight of the manager, though there is frequently found consid- erable difficulty in keeping up the supply of soil on places that are located within the limits of a city. The best raw material fur this purpose is found in the form of sod taken from an old pasture, and the least laborious method of diggt g it is to turn the sod over with a plow, making it compara- tively easy to shovel the sod into a cart to transfer it to the place selected for the compost heap. This old sod provides a goodly quantity of humus in the soil, as the grass and roots decay, ai:d thus fur- nishes a quantity of available plant food igoo. The American Florist. 481 that cannot be supplied by the addition of fertilizers. A disadvantage that appears with the use of this soil is the great number of cockchaler grubs, the larvEe of the June bug, that are Irequently found in it, but these grubs are large enough to be readily seen and may be destroyed as the soil is used. The soil, having been carted into the compost yard, should be stacked up with several layers ol good stable manure, the proportion of one part of manure to sij parts of soil being a good one for general purposes, while other special fertilizers may be added at the time the soil is used. It is preferable that this work be done in summer or early fall and the compost allowed to stand in the stack until the toUowing spring, when it should be turned over and thoroughly mixed and will then be ready for use Another of the smaller details at this season of the year is that of getting a fuflScient quantity of potting soil under cover to enable the workers to be inde- pendent of the weather, delays being fre- quently caused by having to bring in frozen soil during the winter and then wait until it is thawed out and dry enough to be used. The baking or steaming of potting soil prior to its use, for the pu t pose of destroy- ing the seeds of weeds and to kill the insects and eggs of insects that may be contained therein, has been practiced to some extent of late years and with a con- siderable degree of success. Wm, K.Harris, the well known and successful Philadel- phia plantsman, has contrived a box for this purpose, the bottom of which is fitted with steam pipes. Such an apparatus is a great convenience, though not a neces- sity, and should be used with judgment, for, in the opinion of some growers, good soil, if cooked, should preferably be a trifle "rare" rather than overdone. So mild an autumn as this has been is quite favorable for late pottings of foli- age plants, the warm weather encourag- ing renewed root action and enabling the plants to become much better established than would be the case in a season when fire heat alone has to be depended upon. The busy season for the retail florist seems to be growing shorter, owing to the fact that so many of his customers, in the city trade, at least, have acquired the habit of staying at their country places or of continuing their travels until much later in the year than was the for mer fashion. This postponement of trade in the fall not only makes a short, though high-pressure season for the retailer, but also aSects the grower to some extent, he being anxious to empty some of his benches early enough to per- mit the repotting of some young stock that may become marketable by spring But these little difiiuUies will doubtless continue to arise with the march of time and prcgress, and as few growers have ever been known to admit that they had space enough at any time, perhaps it is of small consequence whether trade is early or late. Many growers have been experiment- ing with a few palm seeds this season and to those not familiar with the usual rou- tine followed in the growing of this class of stock, it may be said that the sooner all seedlings that are ready, and in most cases that means when the second leaf starts, are potted ofl, the better it will be for them, for when potted off during the winter they are usually much slower in becoming established. This remark applies witti much force in regard to seed- lings of Cocos Weddeliasa, the young YUCCA FILAMENTOSA IN NURSERY ROWS. plants of this palm being quite tender about the root at all times, and are espe- cially slow in taking hold when potted off too late in the season. Areca lutescens should also be potted off as early as they are ready, and are somewhat susceptible to the cold if allowed to go without fire heat as the nights grow longer and cooler in the fall. Kentia seedlings, and also those of Latania Borbonica, are more hardy and a less percentage of loss is liable to result from late potting of these than of the foregoing, though even the latanias are much longer in becoming established when the first potting takes place during the winter months. For a length of time the only conifer that was handled in quantity by many retail stores was the bcautitul Norfolk Island pine, Araucaria eicelsa, in its vari- ous forms, but there are other pot-grown conifers that now find a market in some of our large cities, among them being some of the retinoaporas, for example R. plumosa, R. pisitera aurea, R. leptoclada, R. filifera and R. squarrosa, also Crypto- meria Japonica and C. elegans, and sev- eral of the thujas. These are plants that have been lifted from the nursery and potted into 6 inch to 10 inch pots, accord- ing to size, and early enough to enable them to be well rooted before being offered for sale. Such plants may be plunged in a frame outdoors until sharp frosts are expected, when they should be brought into a cool house, given full light andkept well ventilated, itv though plants of this description would not be seriously injured by exposure to frost, yet such exposure is liable to change the color of the foliage and make the plants less attractive to the average buyer. We were again reminded of the beauty of Eurya latifolia variegata by the inter- esting exhibit of this species that was presented at the S. A. F. convention in New York. It is indeed a beautiful plant, the foliage lasting and the variegation rich and constant, and only requires a winter temperature of 45° to keep it in good condition. Unfortunately the eurya is a somewhat slow plant to grow into a salable specimen, and therefore does not appeal to the grower for market as does Ficus elastica or the Boston fern. W. H. Taplin. Notes on Hardy Vines. It is very often the case when a new house is built that the grading around it is left to improper hands and the work is done with no thought save as to the quickest and easiest way. We find then, generally, that around the walls of the house the soil is mostly lime, rubbish and subsoil from the excavation of the cellar, with a thin covering of good loam for the lawn grass to take root in. In cases where this has been done there is not only a poor lawn, but vines, shrubs and trees that have been planted with the expectation of a rapid growth eke out only a miserable existence. To ensure the quick and healthy growth of a climber it is absolutely necessary that a deep, rich soil shall be provided. Having donesome extra work in the first place to attain this end we will be satis- fied, after seeing two seasons' growth, that we are amply repaid for our extra work at the start. A few remarks on worthy climbers may not be amiss at this season. Actinidia arguta is a strong growing vine from Japan, where the fruit is edible. The flowers are white, in large panicles. A. Kolomitka, perhaps the finest of the actinidias, is comparatively little known in this country, although it has been grown in European gardens for the past three decades. The flowers are white and bell-shaped. It is in the leaves that the beauty of this plant lies. These are cordate, about two and one-half to three inches in diameter. They are first green, with a white blotch at the apex and often hallway down the leaf, then gradu- ally charging to pink and brown. It is, in my opinion, identical with the vine which is being introduced as the true A. pol\gama. Akcbia quinata is an old favorite which cannot be too highly spoken of. As a covering for porches it is unsurpassed, having a clean, bright green foliage and pretty, dark brown flowers, occasionally followed by curiously shpped seed pods of a dove gray color, gradually turnirg to a pretty shade of blue and opening to show the abundance of jet black seeds. Aristolochia Sipho is too well known to require a description. Our only objec- tion to it is its being infested by an ugly looking caterpillar, Papillio philinor. It 482 The American Florist. Nov. 10, requires constant watching to keep the large leaves from being entirely eaten up. There are many sections where this butterfly is not plentiful and where Aris- tolochiaSipho is one of the finest climbers that can be had. Bignonia grandiflora is a Chinese variety which is the finest of all the hardy trumpet vines. The flowers are of a yellow scarlet color, borne in large panicles, each individual flower about three inches in diameter. It is not such a strong grower as the common variety, B. radicans. In planting B. grandiflora it should be examined to see if it is grafted on the roots of the common variety, as this is generally the means of propaga- tion. It grafted, no suckers should be allowed to come up from the roots. Celastrus scandens, our native bitter- sweet, and the two Japanese species, C. articulatus and C. punctatus, are vines which deserve more attention than is given them. From now on through the winter months the berries will be a perfect mass of yellow and scarlet. Schizophragma hydrangeoides is often confounded vrith Hydrangea scandens, which it somewhat resembles. It is not so hardy, however, but makes an excel- lent covering on a sheltered vrall where it can receive some protection in winter. Lonicera brachypoda and its variety, L. brachypoda aureo-reticulata, are per- haps the best of the honeysuckles. L. Halleana is a free flowering variety, as well as a rapid grower. The native coral honeysuckle, L. sempervirens, is a very pretty variety and ought to find a place in every collection. Lycium Chinense is excellent for plant- ing among rocks or by rough stone walls. During the fall months the bright scarlet berries are very showy. Vitis heterophylla variegatais another excellent covering for rough rock or rustic work. It has beautifully varie- gated foliage and the loose bunches of blue-colored berries which appear in fall make it very attractive. Ampelopsis quinquefolia, the Virginian creeper, is another vine, like the preced- ing two, very useful among rustic work. The brilliant hues of the autumn foliage are its chief attraction. Wistarias, though rather slow of growth at the start, will in the end amply repay for the patience of waiting a few years. The Chinese varieties, W. Sinensis and W. Sinensis alba, are perhaps the most satisfactory, though the Jap- anese varieties, W. multijuga and W. multijugaalba, have much larger racemes of flowers. Forsythia suspensa, though not often used as a climber, iseasily trained as such and when in bloom in the early days of spring nothing can be more attractive than the richness of the golden bells. The foliage is also aclean green color, makirg it attractive the whole season. Travelling through Massachusetts re- cently the writer could not but admire the beauties of Clematis paniculata; at almost every porch it seemed to find a place, and not unworthily. The great abundance of bloom and season of flower- ing will always permit this vine to hold its place as a leader among our hardy climbers. John W. Duncan. The Pan-American Exposition. The accompanying illustration shows a portion of the Pan-American Exposi- tion grounds as they appeared on Sep- tember 13. It is a view from the fore- court looking westward and includes a portion of the grounds set aside for exhibits. To realize the progress that has been made it must be remembered that the whole surface of this part has been raised over three feet from its natural grade since the first of last May. The clay was excavated from one of the mirror lakes on the right of the picture. The trees and shrubs were planted about the first of June, using large quantities of good soil; then the whole surface was covered with four inches of good loam, with a surface covering of hne manure and sand. The sovring of grass seed was continued without interruption every day during the summer, and with the constant use of the hose it has been a phenomenal success; in fact, the grass over this portion of the grounds is a most excellent lawn and has the appear- ance of having been down several years instead of only three months. There are several hundred beds of all dimensions, which do not show in the picture. Wher- ever a bed was designed the clay was excavated fifteen inches, and in many cases eighteen inches, and strong, heavy loam, with about one-third of manure, was filled in. The beds of dark foliage in the foregrou nd are hybrid perpetual roses from several exhibitors. There are also many more of these that can not be readily seen. These plants were taken from a root house between June 1 and June 10, six or seiren weeks later than is usually the time for planting. With a severe prun- ing and a liberal use of the hose they made a good start and in most cases have made a wonderful growth. Beds of Ulrich Brunner, Paul Neyron and other rounding the grand basin will be a bril- liant display of bulbous plants. A great deal of work has been done on the southeast section of the grounds and on the islands. Thousands ol shrubs are being planted and there are no bare spots. In every available place where it is too shady to have grass thrive the surface is covered with Vinca minor, money vine and other creeping plants. The banks in the foreground of the sec- ond illustration are the westside of what is known as the forecourt, from which a fine bridge will pass over to where one can see the unfinished retaining wall. The building in the distance is the only build- ing left standing on the grounds that existed when the ground was acquired, and is the most unpretentious of all. It was formerly the Country club and after a suitable embellishment it will be handed over for the Women's building. The building in course of construction to the right is a portion of the Mines building, which is now complete. Though not in the horticultural line, the writer cannot refrain from mentioning the beautiful appearance of the buildings now that the coloring is going on. Instead of being a "White City" the eye is charmed with the most exquisite blending of colors, and this is to be carried out on every building. The Horticulture building will soon be completed, also the conservato- ries leading to the Mines and Graphic Arts building. The conservatories will be heated by the first of the New Year. It is very pleasant to have gentlemen who have just returned from Paris tellns that in all things the Pan-American will * , m 1 ■■1<--,-l |.-ia««.~ -1.,.^. J --"-.- .■ ■ •' ■,j-^ m VIEW IN THE GROUNDS OF THE PAN-AMERIOAN EXPOSITION. varieties, containing 500 of each variety, have in some cases reached a height of five feet. Many large exhibits of tulips are now being planted. There will be no vacant beds on the first of next May. In all there will be upwards of 100,000 tulips and hyacinths, Spanish irises and other bulbous flowers. A few dozen small beds will be left for masses of pansies in differ- ent colors. This section of the grounds, entering from Elmwood avenue, must make a grand display. Mr. Ulrich, the landscape architect, is also planting in the grand court a very la'ge exhibit of bulbs. Long panels, 12x400 feet, are filled with tulips and hyacinths in geo- metrical designs. In many places sur- be more beautiful than that much adver- tised afifair, and in horticulture we shall be lengths ahead. Several car loads of plants have lately arrived from Califor- nia to be used in the adornment of the grand court. They consist of yuccas, dracccnas, bamboos, pampas grass and many large palms. The Department of Works is propagating many thousands of plants to be used in vases, hundreds of which will be distributed over the grounds, and also boxes, which will be lavishly used at the base of many of the buildings. Wm. Scott. Sterling, III.— Messrs. Grove have purchased property on which to erect two 100-foot houses for mushrooms. tgoo. The American Florist. 483 UNCOMPLETED FORECOURT OF THE PAN-AMERIOAN EXPOSITION. New York. ELECTION AND OTHER MATTERS DIVERT THOUGHTS FROM THE CONGESTED MAR- KET.— UNFAVORABLE CONDITIONS CAUSE LITTLE GRUMBLING. — AMPLE SUPPLIES OF CARNATIONS FOR MANY MARCHERS. — AT THE HOME OF ERICAS. — SCHUL- THEIS AND HIS MANY DOINGS. — VARIOUS NOTES OF INTEREST. The city has been well supplied with diversions, political and otherwise, and although the wholesale flower market has continued in a state of congestion, people have accepted the situation as a matter of course and turned their thoughts elsewhere for the time being and the accumulating ranks of chrysan- themums seem powerless to even ruffle the good nature of the sorely tried wholesalers, while growers, with admir- able judgment, are discreetly keeping away from the wholesale section at pres- ent. The retail element as represented by the younger generation, is quite out of its head over the success of last Satur- day's parade and the novel sensation of having really gotten together for once and co-operated in something: so now they are seriously discussing the feasi- bility of forming some sort of an organ- ization where they can meet one another more frequently in a social way. This is something decidedly new in retail his- tory and indicates a movement upward in the scale — a benefit for once directly traceable to politics. 'lur prediction of last week, that there would be enough carnations and chrysan- themums for all demands on account of the big parade, were fully borne out in the results. True, the rain had a disas- trous effect and curtailed business badly in this line, but the accumulation left on the market was a sufficient index that, even with the brightest of skies, there would have been no shortage. With the immense resources ot to-day the chances of tying up the market on any particular class of flowers are so uncertain that it seems a folly for anyone to attempt it. Some of the more sanguine operators, who bought up heavily last week in anticipation of a boom on Saturday, were, on Sunday morning, sadder, also wiser men, and considerable material was unloaded at less than the cost. The carnation did not make as brilliant a success in the parade as would have been the case had the crysanthemum not been also in the field. Its overpowering bigness was too much for the divine flower under such circumstances, and the thousands of flaring paper "carnations" that were worn also had a share in placing the real article in an uncomfort- able light. Roses are having a rather hard time of it a'together. A Greek, bear- ing away on his shoulders a bundle of American Beauties nearly as big as him- self and flaunting the bill showing that he had purchased them for eight dollars a hundred last Monday, was a good indi- cation of the prevailing condition of the rose market supply and demand. Ericas at A.Schultheis' are exceedingly fine this season. Several houses are filled with the popular Christmas bloom- ers, melanthera and Wilmoreana, besides epacrises and several novelties, and there are long frames outside filled with spring flowering species. These frames are almost indispensable in a business of this kind. They are heated with several lines of hot water pipes and turnish accommodations for thousands of azaleas for Easter, ardisias for next season, etc. Ericas have made a good growth the past summer and have set the buds well, but are rather late ascom- pared with past seasons. The recent warm weather has pushed them forward rapidly, however, .\zaleas, home grown, so called because imported last spring and grown on in frames during the sum- mer, aie very luxuriant and well budded and are more pleasing in their slightly irregular outlines than the close cropped forms that prevail in the newly imported specimens. Among the newer azaleas is Schreiveriana, a pink and white double-flowered Easter variety. Bou- gainvillea Sanderiana is being kept cool and almost totally dry to induce the formation of flower buds, this process being indispensable if a grower is to make any success with this plant. Mr. Schultheis has over 200,000 forcing bulbs stored in flats and pans in the big bulb shed and is still spreading out, three new houses and a storage shed especially for bay trees having been just completed. A bogus check swindler had a good time in Brooklyn the other day, Messrs. Weir and Phillips both being neatly vic- timized, which proves the operator to have been more than usually brilliant. Detectives, however, finally landed him in the police station. A. Herrmann has leased a building at 709 First avenue, where he will do all his manufacturing of cycas wreaths, metal designs, sheaves, etc., and the place on 3-ith street will be used entirely for show rooms and salesroom. Mr. Herrmann reports an unprecedented October business, with the supply of many things behind thedemand. Thorley has opened his new branch establishment at Forty-fifth street and Fifth avenue. It is elegantly equipped and decorated. Chas. Stahl has started a new retail store at 610 One Hundred and Forty- third street. H. A. Bunyard has moved from 42 W. Twenty-eighth street to number 38, same street. The American Institute chrysanthe- mum show will be held on November 14 and 15. The New York Florists' Club will meet on Monday evening, November 12. Boston. WEATHER AIDS AN IMPROVEMENT IN QUALITIES, BUT BUSINESS SHOWS NO CHANGE.— MARKET DULL.— CHYSANTHE- MUMS AT THEIR HEIGHT.— ANNUAL MEETING OF MASSACHUSETTS HORTI- CULTURAL SOCIETY.— MANY VISITORS IN TOWN. — VARIOUS ITEMS. There is very little change in the busi- ness situation as indicated in recent notes, excepting that better weather seems to have generally improved the quality of stock coming into the whole- sale establishments. Election has inter- fered, as usual, with business and things have not j-et recovered their normal con- ditions. It is apparent, however, that chrysanthemums arc now at their full height, and, having been driven in rap- idly by the recent warm weather, may be expected to get on the decline soon. In other lines of flowers the sup- ply is not increasing to any extent, and it is probable that should cold, wintrv' weather be experienced soon, there may be something of a scarcity in certain lines. All are looking forward now to Thanksgiving, which is the next occa- sion of importance to the floral trade, and there is considerable conjecture as to how the supply at that time will hold out. The retail florists generally speak hopefully of the future, as it appears from their standpoint, and are fairlv well satisfied with their fall business up to date, it having been in some respects better than was anticipated. On Saturday, November .'i, at the annual meeting of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, the executive com- mittee reported an appropriation of $8,200 for prizes and gratuities during the coming year. It was voted that President Appleton should continue chairman of the building committee and that President-elect Hadwen be added to that committee. A letter was received from H. H. Hunnewell, announcing his resignation from the executive and fin- ance committees of the society and same was accepted with regret. It was voted that the recent bequest of $2500 from John S. Farlow be used as a fund the interest of which shall be used to pur- chase books tor the library. W. N. Craig, gardener for Mrs. F. L. Ames, received a silver medal for an exhibit of twelve seedling cypripediums. The chrysanthemum show at Horticul- tural Hall has attracted quite a number of strangers to the city, among those in attendance being, W. P. Craig, of Phila- delphia; Henry Hurrell, Summit, N. J.; D. Macrorie, South Orange, N. J.; J. H, 484 The a mer i ca n F l o r ist. Nov. ro, Playdon. Andover; B. J. Connolly, Taun- ton; J- W. Withers, "Xew York; Robt. Laurie, Arthur Griffin and Andrew Pow, Newport, R. I.; Eugene Dailledouze, Flatbush, N. Y.; C. Warburton, Fall River; Geo. McWilliam, Whitinsville; Jos. Clark and H. Shaw, Manchester; John Shields and Edw. Dolby, Dalton. Mrs. M. Thompson, formerly with the Twomblv Co., has opened a retail florist's establishment at 171 A Tremont street. J. H. Cox has gone to Peoria, 111., to take charge of the establishment of J. C. Murray. house committee, which, with John West- scott, as chairman, has entire charge of the affair. There promises to be a very good show, from the way the entries are com- ing in. Secretary Rust is all smiles these days and says there will not be any spare room in the hall the day the exhibi- tion opens. K. Philadelphia. SUPPLY OF STOCK SHORTENBD BY COOL WEATHER — FROST INVIGORATES DEMAND — ITEMS OF SUPPLY AT HAND. — STORY OF THE CURRENT MARKET PRICES.— THE CLUB HAS A MEETING. — SMOKER PLANNED. The weather is a little cooler, which has shortened up the crops of roses some- what and has made a slight improve- ment iQ the demand. Maids have been poor, the color being bad. There has been an extra tinge noticed, however, the last day or two. Beauties continue to improve and they are now to be had with almost any length of stem. Prices range from $1 to $3 per dozen. Teas sell from $3 to $5, the latter for the best grade, although a few specials selected from these are quoted at $G. The best white rose is still the Kaiserin, but the Brides are fastcoming into shape and will supersede them for the season. Carnations are quite plentiful; the old standbys, Scott, Hill and Cartledge, are much in evidence. They are cutting them now with good length of stem. Xew sorts, such as Crane, Crocker and a few Lawson are showing up well, but rather short of stem, the Lawson quite so; still the flowers are large and will soon come all right in other respects. Violets are getting better, but are none too plenti- lul ana the price has receded to 50 cents for all but the extras, for which 75 cents is asked. Chrysanthemums are now in full supply and there can be said to be no glut, most of the stock, if at all good, moving along nicely at fair prices. The varieties now in are Ivon,-, Quetn, Maud Dean, the unrivalled pmk; Modesto, Whilldin, Bonnaff'on, Mrs. Childs and some of \V. K. Harris' seedlings, the best being Florence Harris, a large, straw- colored yellow, of good form and a fine stifl stem. This latter Mr. Harris has grown for some years, but will not sell the stock as he can sell a house of this kind nicely at a fair price, but thinks it it was generally grown he would have trouble to meet the competition. Prices of chrysanthemums range according to quality from 50 cents to !!;2.50 per dozen, those selling for from $1 to $2 per dozen being the most popular and quick selling kinds. Plants are moving with more life in the stores and the general pros- pects for business are much better. The November meeting of the club was (juite well attended. Tne feature of the evening was the paper on "Chrys- anthemums, from the Commission Man's Standpoint," by S. S. Pennock. This was a very scholarly essay showing care- ful preparation and appears in another column in this paper. The chrys- anthemum show being so near at hand, it was thought ad visable to have a smoker to entertain any out of town members of the craft. This will be held on Wednes- day evening, admission being by card only, to be bad of any member of the Chicago. DEMAND NOT YET STRONG SAVE FOE EXHI- BITION BLOOMS. — CUTS SOMEWHAT RE- DUCED BY COOLER WEATHER. — BRISK IIOSINESS ANTICIPATED. — PROSPECT FOR A SHORTAGE OF ROSES. — VARIOUS LOCAL NOTES OF INTEREST. The one improvement in the cut flower market this week has arisen from the fact that the rose crop has shrunken very materially, although not enough to have any effect on prices. There are still roses of all grades for all orders, but as com- pared to a week ago the over-supply is nothing. The result of the unfavorable weather has been that qualities have deteriorated somewhat and it is not unlikely that the next few weeks will see a considerable shortage, as nearly every- one's houses are off crop. Carnations are still pursuing the even tenor of their way, with no great over-supply and a fair demand for stock of good quality. There are, however, too many chrysan- themums to be moved at what the growers consider satisfactory prices. The election and its attendant excite- ments have had effect upon demand, as has the stormy weather, and very good blooms have been selling at $1 50 per dozen, stock which once brought $2 50. Violets have not made any great com motion in the market this week, and miscellaneous items, such as lily of the valley, have been in about the right supply. There is a very general feeling that business will wake up next week and that it will be the real opening of the season. Every one seems to feel confident of good trade, in which event good stock should command fair prices. The new red rose which captured the silver cup at the flower show is already favorably known by a great many local retailers, it having been on sale here for some time under the designation of "No. 111." Its name is Marquise Litta. Mr. E. G. Hill brought the variety from Europe and has divided the stock with Bassett & Washburn and the South Paik Floral Company. All three growers have been sending in good flowers for seveil weeks past. The sort has an excellent color and the retailers say that it possesses remarkable keeping qualities. H. G. Hill was unfortunate in that the train that brought his exhibition stock from Richmond was delayed two hours and a half by a wreck and his blooms arrived after the judging had commenced. Among other things which he sent up for exhibition were twenty-five very handsome blooms of Mrs. O. P. Bassett, twenty-five of Mrs. Robinson, twenty-five of G. W. Childs, and an entry in the class for the collection of not less than forty named varieties. E. E. Pieser, of the Kennicott Bros. Co., has long maintained that Major Bonnaff'on was the best commercial chrysanthemum, but he says that this is crowded hard, if not distanced, by the new claimant. Colonel Appleton, of which they have been receiving some very fine blooms of late. They have brought the top price. Peter Reinberg is cutting a great many blooms of Leopold Ine's red seedling car- nation, of which he benched several thousand plants, and is satisfied that it is the most prolific bloomer to date. The variety has not yet been named, but the stock will very likely be offered next season. W. W. Barnard & Co. report a very brisk fall season. Arnold Ringer has recently been in the greens district and reports that the crop is of excellent quality this season, but that picking began late and supplies may be cut off by severe weather. The Lincoln Park conservatories will be lighted by electricity and open to the public evenings during the annual chrys- anthemum show there. The plants are in fine condition and make a very attrac- tive display. James Jensen had an editorial in last Sunday's Tribune on "Parks and Bou e- vards and their Influence on the Life of the Community." Mr. Jensen is doing quite a little work this fall at Lak; Geneva. Wietor Bros, have 65,000 plants of American Beauty on their benches, and are congratulating themselves that they will have a good crop for Thanksgiving and a better one for Christmas. C. M. Dickinson and W. E. Lynch are figuring that they will be able to handle more business this season than ever before in the history of the firm of E. H. Hunt. T. J. Corbrey's health has improved so rapidly of late that he has decided to remain in Chicago and continue his busi- ness on West Madison street. Poehlmann Brothers have been having Romans and Paper Whites for several days, and have a big lot of bulbous stock coming on. E. C. Amhng is figuring that it will take 3,000,000 fems'to supply his trade up to the time new ferns are to be had next year. A. Dietsch & Co report the past season the busiest in their experience and say that the3' expect much building next year. "Uncle John" was around as usual for the chrysanthemum show. St. Louis. THE AXNIAL BANQUET TO HORTICULTUR- ISTS.— ORATORS FROM MANY POINTS TELL INTERESTING THINGS. — VARIOUS NOTES OF THE CRAFT. The Shaw bani(uct to gardeners, florists and nurserymen was held on November 3 and 112 gentlemen were present. The table decorations were very good and were made by Wm. Schray & Sons. The speakers' table had three large pieces, one of pink roses in the center and two of white chrysanthemums at each end, and the entire table was trimmed with fern leaves and smilax, with a pink carnation at each plate. The small tables and the entire hall were also neatly decorated. The menu was of the very best, and after the dinner Prof. Tre- lease, who was the toastmaster for the evening, gave a short talk on whj' the dinner was given, and then introduced Patrick O'Mara, of New York. Mr. O'Mara spoke for a few moments about the S. A F., and invited all present to attend the next meeting at Buffalo in 1901. Prof. Trelease next introduced Julius Burge, of St. Louis, as the "Man "with a Home." Mr. Burge gave a talk on what the house and yard of a private citizen should look like. Tared G. Smith, of Washington, D. C, and formerly at the Missouri Botanical Garden, gave a very good explanation of why Mr. Shaw igoo. The American Florist. 486 made the garden what it is to-day. J. J. Beneke then spoke about the previous chrysanthemum sliows and the coming one. Mr. Scott, of Buft'alo, spoke at some length on the horticultural and floricultural departments of the Pan- American Exposition. Ex-governor Francis, Mr. Nelson and others also spoke. The wholesale market has not been very good and the prices vary consider- ably. The market is somewhat glutted with white chrysanthemums and white carnations, but outside of that all others sell well. Some fine and select Major Bonnaffon and Robinson are seen and sell on sight. The letail trade is reported very slow down town, but out a ways all greenhouse stores report fairly good business. Everything is running smoothly towards a good exhibition next week, and if the weatherholds coolani^remains bright I do not see why we should not have a big crowd with the admission lowered to 25 cents. The Missouri Botanical Garden Improve- ment Club will hold its next meeting on Monday, November 12, and severalinter- esting papers will be read. The Englemann Botanical Club will hold its next meeting oo Thursdav, November 15, at the accustomed place] M. Toronto. CANADIANS CELEBRATE THE RETURN OF SOLDIEBS.— FLORISTS DECORATE. — MUCH EXPECTED OF A NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM. Never before in the annals of the city has more enthusiasm been shown than was accorded the soldiers who have just returned from South Africa, and never have such quantities of hemlock and pine wreathing been utilized as were required on this occasion. The florists made a special hit by tying bows of patriotic ribbon on chrysanthemums, and hot cakes never sold as readily as these souv- enirs. Great praise is due Park Commis- sioner Chambers for his ingenuity in arranging the decoration of the lawn of New City Hall, which was highly spoken of by everyone. Dunlop also caught the patriotic feeling by having in his window a large Union Jack made of cape flowers, a stack of rifles, drums and other accou- trements of war. For a background he used khaki and the display proved very eSective. All the florists made some attempt at decorating, using many yel- low chrysanthemums for khaki color. The new chrysanthemum grown by Miller & Son looks fine and I was told by the head of the firm that the entire cut, some 4000, with the exception of what are to be used for show purposes, was sold to Timothy Eaton, after whom the flower is named. Great things are expected of this chrysanthemum and, as the originators are going to show it at New York, Philadelphia, Providence and other cities, we expect it to be a large factor in bringing Canadians more m touch with the florists of the United States. Word has come that the variety won the C. S. A. cup at Chicago Novem- ber 9. A week ago our show was looked on as a probable failure, but with the weather we are having, chrysanthemums are developing nicely and all prizes will be keenly contested for. The flowers do not look as large as in former years but the colors and foliage are splendid. Society is now in its glory and good stock is not over-abundant, forthegrow- j ers are saving their best blooms for the •how. H. G. D. Detroit, WARM AITUMN HAS A VEKV HAD EFFKCT ON STOCK .\NI) TUB MARKET. — THK CLUHI;N|0VSENTERTAI.\MI:NT, REFRESH- MENTS AND S.MOKE. The past few weeks have been a period of extreme dullness in the flower trade. The weather was extraordinary for the season, the days being invariably bright, with high temperature, which hastened the maturity of chrysanthemums and brought an immense crop of roses. The same conditions had the effect of a decided decrease in the ordinary demand expected at this season, for everywhere there could be seen flowers outside, which easily survived the very light frosts that have visited us. Funeral work was responsible for what little activity there was, but just at present it is getting colder and the beneficial efl'ect upon trade is immediately felt. The club meeting Wednesday evening was attended by almost every member, active and honorary, the occasion being a "smoker," and the second of the kind in the history of the club. It was an event that will be long remembered as most enjoyable and serving the purpose of a permanent value to the participants because of the friendship and good feeling it engenders and fosters. Before the hilarity of the evening commenced the regular order of the meeting was carried out, which included the reading of a paper on geraniums bv Mr. Stritt- mater. The varied experience of the author enabled him to handle the subject in a masterly manner which greatlv pleased and interested his many hearers. The entertainment committee had pro- vided a long and varied programme, which included music, humorous speeches and recitations. Refreshments were served, and at midnight the party visited Breitmeyers' chrysanthemum show. Capper, Fowler & Company is the firm name of the latest accession to the ranks of the retailers, at 319 Woodward avenue. Their good location and neatly .Trranged place indicate a successful future. President Geo. A. Rackham took a late train for Chicago Wednesday evening to attend the chrysanthemum show in that city. J. F. S. Knoxville, Tenn. SPLENDID SEEDLING CARNATIONS GROWN BY BAUM.— GOOD CHRYSANTHEMUMS — JOTTINGS OF OTHER GROWERS.— BUSI- NESS GOOD. C. L. Baum's stock is looking well. Chrysanthemums are good and he has been cutting some very nice Robinson and Ivory. Most varieties are late this season, but his one house in chrysanthe- mums will give 4,000 fine blooms. Car- nations are starting very nicely. He has two houses of them and one bench in another house. Mrs. G. M. Bradt is good and promises well. Late planted stock is much better than that which was planted early, as the weather in July and August was very hot and dry. Most growers will not plant next year until in October. Mr. Baum has a nice lot of seedlings in their first, second and third years. A red, now in its third year, a cross of Jubilee and Armazindy, is very prohfic, more so than any red he has ever grown. The stem and bloom are identical with Armazindy except in color, which is a little lighter than Jubilee. It does not burst the calyx and stands heat and drought better than any other variety Mr. Baum has ever grown, which is very essential in the south, as a great many varieties burn up here. The next best carnation for the field and also inside here is Armazindy. Ifit were only pure white it would be the ideal white for this locality. Mr. Baum also has a pink sport of Armazindy, now in its third year, which he will make his standard pink next season. Charles W. Crouch has added a large rose house this summer, now having twenty-four houses. His stock is look- ing fine. There are seven houses in car- nations. The other houses are in roses and miscellaneous plants. Business has been very good consider- ing the unusual warm weather we have been having. There was no frost until Sunday morning, November 4, where we almost always have killing frosts by October 10. William Crouch has built a forcini; house, 20x125, heated by hot water, and intends to use it for cucumbers and other vegetables. He has quite a large vege- table garden and agoodtrade. South. Seattle, Wash. TRADE GOOD IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. —CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND CARNATIONS IN DE.MAND.— WHOLESALE PRICES.— COL. APPLETON PRONOUNCED A WINNER. Trade has been very good in this city during the past few weeks, there being a brisk demand for chrysanthemums and carnations. Malmo & Co. and the Wood- land Park Floral Company both make a fine display of these blooms. The whole- sale price for the best Ivory and Major Bonnaffon is 20 cents each for the first grade flowers, 15 cents for second and $1 per dozen for ordinary stock. Carna- tions are worth, wholesale, Marquis, 4 cents; Crane, Flora Hill, Mrs. Bradt, Gen. Maceo, Genevieve Lord and Amer- ica, 3 cents, and Wm. Scott, Cerise Queen and Lizzie McGowan, 2 cents. The Washington Floral Co., whose business is principally wholesale, have undoubtedly the finest carnations and chrysanthemums seen in Seattle at this time of the year and they have a demand for more than they can supply. This firm commenced cutting chrysanthemums October 1, Midge being the variety, fol- lowed by Ivory ten days later, and tor three weeks they had the market entirely to themselves, except for some stock shipped in from California, which cannot compare with their product. The character of growth and the fine blooms of the new chrysanthemum, Col. D. Appleton, as seen here should denote this variety as a winner. Among carna- tions G. H. Crane is a great favorite and a good se ler here. Marquis also is doing well and is liked better than Genevieve Lord; though the latter has made good growth, it seems inclined to be more "grassy" than Mar(|uis. The Mrs. Thomas Lawson is doing well, producing flowers that are truly wonderful. In whites Flora Hill is the best of them all out here, with Glacier a good second. Olympia. Negaunee, Mich —The Negaunee Nur- sery and Greenhouses, owned by the Iron Cliffs Co., are doing a very nice business. Lenox, Mass— The Lenox Horticult- ural Society had a very creditable chrys- anthemum show on Saturday evening, November 3. Skowhegan, Me — F. G. Danforth, of Norridgewock, will start a greenhouse business here. He will also start a mill for the manufacture of box lumber. 486 The American Florist. Nov. 10, ITiKiiE tkWMmmm ^^^mm^ Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, |2.00. Subflcriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; 11.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed, only on consecutive inter- tloni, 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 Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines {>n/)'. Order* lor leu 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.. CHIOAaO. THIS ISSUE 68 PAGES WITH COVERS. CONTENTS. The exhibitions 469 —Chicago (illus.) 469 — Andrew Mc Adams (portrait) 473 — The judges of the Chicago exhibition (portraits) 473 —Boston (illus.) 473 —Toronto 474 —Hartford. Conn 475 House of specimen chrysanthemums (illus.) . .47.^ Chrysanlhemum Louis' Boehmer (illus.) 475 Chrysanthemum Golden Trophy (illus. J 475 The chrysanthemum, from anommissiouman's standpoint 475 Packing specimen blooms ( illus. ) 477 Growing the Hoston fern 477 One of Craig's Hoston ierns (illus.) 477 Practical chrysanthemum growing 477 With Ihe growers— South Park Floral Co., New Castle. Ind. (illus.) 479 Carnations 47ii — Results of a peculiar season 479 — Treatment of carnation blooms 4H0 The yuccas (illus.) 480 Seasonable work among plantsmen 480 Notes on hardy vines 481 n he I'an-Amerioan Exposition (illus.) 48'i New York 4h3 Hoston 483 Philadelphia 484 Chicago 484 St. Louis 481 Toronto 483 Detroit 485 Knoxvillf*. Tenn 485 Seattle. Wash 485 Temperature indicator 486 The devoted wife 486 New rose registered 486 Greenhouse building 4H6 American Rose Soci-^ty 4H6 Chrysanthemum Society of America 486 The best roses 486 Cincinnati 487 Catalogues received 487 Meeting's of florists' clubs 487 The seed trade 492 Washington 493 The nursery trade 494 Sioux City, la 491 Our pastimes 496 —At Flatbush 496 —At Ulica ags —At Chicago 496 —At West Hoboken 496 — Forcing pickaninnies 496 New Haven. Conn 498 Newark, O 5i:« Nashville, Tenn 518 Deft Ml lines, la 518 The edition ior 1900 of the American Florist Company's trade directory is nearly sold out and the 'work of revi- sion is in progress fortheedltion of lUOl. Notify the publishers of your business changes. The Devoted Wife. The Devoted Wife— Oh, hurry, please. This rubber plant tub has fallen on my husband and I'm afraid he's smashed! Chorus ot rescuers as they grasp the tub — Now, all together! The Devoted Wife — Gently, please, gen- tlemen. Don't lift it too suddenly. It's got a new leaf just coming out. — Pliihi- tlelpbia Telegraph. This is the fin de seicle special issue of this journal. We are indebted to C. C. Morse & Co , of Santa Clara, California, for copy of a pamphlet containing some excellent "field notes" on sweet peas. If the Marquise Litta fulfils its prom- ise as a forcing rose, it will be difficult to disassociate it from the appellation, "No. 19," by which it was first known in this country. SuPKBiNTENDENT MooRE, of the Amer- ican Window Glass Co., says that some of the glass his house ships as "B" qual- ity is being sold by the jobbers as "A," but that the consumer is rarely swindled. In the new heading which appears above our first page of reading matter there is shown the conservatory of Washington Park, Chicago, with beds of cannas in separate colors planted in front. Temperature Indicator. Ed. Am. Florist:— With regard to the inf|uiry of "S" as to the Wilder electric temperature indicator I wish to say that last winter I found the device most accurate in ringing alarms. Portland, Ore. F. Seymoib. New Ro;e Registered. The American Rose Society rfgisters the following for John Charlton & Sons, Rochester, N. Y. : Rose President McKinley, saved from a promiscuous lot of seedlings, raised from seed saved from a collection of H. P. roses. It is a strong growing variety, having large, attractive, fine foliage. It makes strong shoots, which are quite spiny, and is entirely hardy. Its color is deep rose- pink and is quite persistent. Leonard Babbon, Sec'y. Greenhouse Building. Racine, Wis. — A. T. Fiddler, house 35x125. Sheffield, O. — A. A. Padley, one house. Sterling, III — Messrs. Grove, two 100- foot mustiroom houses. Yarmouthville, Me. — Thomas Brown, one house. Skowhegan, Me. — F. G. Danforth, range of houses. Mattapoisett, Mass. — Rufus Hoxie, one house. Ocean Grove, N. J — W. E. Strong, con- servatory 20x70. Westerly, R. I.— S. J. Renter, grafting house 18x150. Beverly, Mass. — Morrison & O'Donnell, forcing house. Northboro, Mass — E. S Corey, forcing house 160 feet long. York, Me.— W. G. Moulton & Son, one house. Keene, N. H — L. P. Butler & Co., house 21x100 and one 16x100. Lynn, Mass — Smith & Dolansky, one house. Middletown, R. I. — R. J. Grinnell, one house. American Rose Society. Secretary Barron has mailed Bulletin No. 3 of the society, containing a pre- liminary schedule of premiums for the second annual exhibition to be held in New York in March, 1901. As regards regular classes the schedule remains much as last year, but a number of innovations are listed, including a gold medal to be held one year by the grower making the best display of cut blooms of varieties introduced within four years. Note worthy additions are made to the section for pot plants. In the special classes many valuable trophies are again offered, a number of them having been up last year and not becoming per- sonal property of the winner. A chal- lenge cupisofleredfor competition among private gardeners, but the details are not announced. There are altogether 256 classes. The scale of points to be employed in judging this exhibition was published on page 345 of our issue for October 13. Chrysanthemum Society of America. Following are the reports of the com- mittees judging seedlings and sports: Chicago, October 27.— Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Michigan, exhibited Omiga, a yellow, reflexed. Japanese variety, which scored 87 points, commercial scale. Philadelphia, November 3. — ^John Cook, Baltimore, Md., exhibited a blush white, Japanese, reflexed variety, scoring 89 points, commercial scale; 87 points, exhibition scale. Name will be furnished next week. Ernest Schreiber, gardener for Wm. L. Elkins, Esq., Elkins, Pa., exhibited an incurved, Japanese, pink variety, which scored 79 points, commercial scale; 76 points exhibition scale. Wm. Kleinheinz, gardener for P. A. B. Widener, Esq , Ogontz, Pa., exhibited D. Josephine, a bright yellow, incurved, Japanese, scoring 89 points, commercial scale; 88 points, exhibition scale. New York, November 3 — Wm. Klein- heinz exhibited D. Josephine, which scored, commercial scale, 83 points. John N. May, Summit, N. J., exhibited a terra cotta red variety, Japanese, reflexed, scoring, commercial scale, 87 points. A very li.ght pink Japanese reflexed, by same exhibitor, scored, com- mercial scale, 74 points. Names of these varieties will be furnished next week. Edwin Lonsdale, Sec'y. The Best Roses. The records of the English exhibitions during the past seven years, according to the Journal of Horticulture, show that the following are the best twenty-five hybrid perpetual and hybrid tea roses, in the order named: Mrs. John Laiog, Ulrich Brunner, Mrs. W. J.Grant (H. T.), Mrs. R. G. Sharman-Crawford, Caroline Testout (H T.), A. K. Williams, Mar- quise Litta, (H. T.), Her Majesty, Kais- erin Augusta Victoria (H. T.), La France (H. T.), Suzanne M. Rodocanachi, Cap- tain Hayward, Gustave Piganeau, Marie Baumann, Madame Gabriel Luizet, Alfred Colomb, Horace Vernet, Marchion- ess of Londonderry, Helen Keller, Earl of Dufiierin, Margaret Dickson, Francois Michelon, Bessie Brown (H. T.), Charles Lefebvre and Prince Arthur. The best twenty-five teas and noisettes in the order named are The Bride, Cath- erine Mermet, Maman Cochet, Comtesse de Nadaillac, Innocente Pirola, Souvenir de S. A. Prince, Madame Cusin, Madame Hoste, Souvenir d'un Ami, Bridesmaid. Madame de Watteville, Souvenir d'Elise Vardon, Marie Van Houtte, Medea, Ernest Metz, Honorable Edith Gifford, Marechal Niel (N ), Muriel Grahame, Niphetos, Caroline Kuster (N.), Anna Olivier, Ethel Brownlow, Mrs. Edward Mawley, Princess of Wales and White Maman Cochet. With regard to the three latter varieties, it should be stated that they occupy the same numerical positions in the list. tgoo. The American Florist. 487 Cincinnati. STATE OF TRADE. — DEMAND SHOWS A CON- SIDBRABLE IMPROVEMENT.— WITH THE NEW CARNATIONS.— JONES MEETS A FALL. —NOTES. Business Monday and Tuesday was very poor. Warm weather brooijht out an abnndance of stock, a good deal of which found its way into the waste barrel. Wednesday, however, the Paxton- Price wedding used up considerable stock, and with the advent of cooler weather Thursday business braced up and by Saturday night stock was pretty well cleaned up in the commission houses. There seems to be a scarcity of small chrysanthemums, undoubtedly owing to the demand for All Saints' day. Good carnations are none too plentiful. In writing about carnations a few words about some of the most prominent of the season's introductions would not be amiss. Ethel Crocker and Genevieve Lord seem to be the most satisfactory, with Lawson next. Olympia plants are small but healthy. The Marquis flowers look as if they were going to sleep. This variety, however, is sending up some splendid shoots which will give us some good blooms later on. Growers at the Hower market last Saturday exhibited chrysanthemums galore. Phil. Popp's stand showed up the best, with well grown pot plants and fine blooms of yellow and white Robinson. What might have proved a serious accident happened to Charles Jones, of the Walnut Hills Floral Bazaar, last Friday. He was filling a large stand with plants in his shed when tne stand fell over, and in trying to get out of the way Charley slipped and tell down the steps leading to the boiler room, the stand falling on top of him. He received two bad cuts on the arm, which were sewed up. The first of our monthly exhibitions for the season will take place at the Jabez Elliot Flower Market, up stairs in the club room, on Saturday, November 17. It will be a chrysanthemum show with roses and carnations as a side issue. About the only event in society the past week was the Price- Paxton wed- ding last Thursday. Sunderbruch deco- rated the church with white chrysanthe- mums and palms, and the residence with pink roses and asparagus. Frank Ball, of the Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., reports shipping trade as good since Wednesday. Henry Wellmann, who has been bothered with rheumatism, is able to be about again. D. Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists Received. Wilhelm Pfitzer, Stuttgart, Germany, seeds and bulbs; Pape & Bergmann, Quedlinburg, Germany, seeds; H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent, Eng., trees, shrubs, plants, etc.; J C. Schmidt, Erfurt, Germany, seeds, etc ; Hawkeye Nurseries, Stratford, la., seedlings and root grafts; r D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind., heaters; Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis., wholesale cut flowers; E. C. Amling, Chi- cago, III,, wholesale cut flowers; E. H. Hunt. Chicago, 111., wholesale cut flow- ers, seeds and florists' supplies. LlBONii, Pa.— G. W. Park has thus far in 1900 filled 14,875 orders, requiring 150,000 plants. Vahmouth viLLE, Me.— Thomas Brown reports an increased business and is addiag a new house to his facilities. Meetings of Florists' Clubs. The accompanying list gives the cities in which there are active florists' clubs. Following the name of the club is the place of meeting, the day of meeting, the hour and the name and address of the secretary: Baltimore. Md —Gardeners' Club of Balti- more, Royal Arcanum building, 18 W. Saratoga street. Second and fourth Mondays of each month, at 8 p. ra. John J. Perry, Sec'y, Gay and Eager streets. Boston, Mass.— Gardeners' an*! Florists' Club of Boston, Horticultural Hall. First Tuesday in January, at 8 p. m. \V. K, Wood, Sec'y, W. New- ton, Mass. Brockton, Mass.— Brockton Gardeners' and Florists' Club, store of W. W. Hathaway, Times Building. First and third Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. m. W. W. Hathaway, Sec'y, lirockton, Mass. Buffalo, N. Y.— Buffalo Florists' Club, 481 Washington street. Second Wednesday of each month, at 8 p. m. Wm. Legg, Sec y, 14J0 Dela- ware avenue. Buffalo. CHICAGO, III.— Chicago F.'orists' Club, Handel Hall, 40 Randolph street. First and third Friday of each month, at S p m. C. W. McKellar, Sec'y, 45 Wabash avenue, Chicago. Cincinnati, O. — Cincinnati Florists' Society, Jabez J-;ili3tt Flower Market. Second Saturday of each month, at 8 p. m. Geo. S. Bartlett, Sec'y, 313 Ea.-t Second street. Cleveland, O.— Cleveland Florists* Club. Progress Hall, 244 Detroit street. Second and fourth Mondays of each month, at 8 p. m. A. H. Graham, Sec'y. 2''49 Euc id avenue, Cleveland. Indianapolis, Ind.— State Florists' Association of Indiana. Horticultural rooms, State House, Indianapolis. First Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. m. R. A. McKeand, Sec'y, Garfield Park, Indianapolis. Milwaukee, Wis —Milwaukee Florists' Bowl- ing Club. Planfcinton House. Thursday evenings. at»p. m. C. C. Pollworlh, Sec'y, 137 Oneida street. New Havkn, Conn., NoveinbPr 14-16.— E.xhibi- tion of New Haven County Horticultural Society. Robert Veitch, .Jr., Snc'y. New York, N. Y— New York Florists' Club, Elk's Hall, 19 West Twenty-ninth street. Second Monday of each month, at 7 :3U p. m. John Young, Sec'y, 51 West Twenty eighth street. New York. Omaha, Neb —Nebraska and Iowa Florists' Society, Fuller's Hall, Fourteenth and Dougla« streets. Second Thursday in each montfi at 8 p. m. Louis Henderson, Sec'y, 1519 Farnam street, Omaha. Philadelphia, Pa.— Florists' Club of Philadel- phia, Horticultural Hall, Broad street above Spruce. First Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. m. Edwin Lonsdale, Sec'y, Wyndmoor, Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburg, P.a —Pittsburg and Allegheny Flo- rists' and Gardeners' Cub. at rooms of Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., 504 Liberty street. Second Tues- day of each month, at 8 p. m. T, P. Langhans, Sec'y, 504 Liberty street. Pittsburg. Providence, R. I. —Florists' and Gardener's Club of Rhode Island. 96 Westminster street. Providence. Second Thursday in each month, at 8 p. m. Alexander Rennie, .Sec'y, 41 Washing- ton street, Providence. St. Louis, Mo.— St. Louis Florists' Club, Odd Fellows Hall No. 2, Ninth and Olive streets. Second Thursday of each month, at 3 p. m. Emil Schray, Sec'y, 4101 Pennsylvania avenue, St. Louis. Toronto, Ont.— Toronto Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Association, St. George's Hall, Elm street. Third Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. m. W. C. Jay, Sec'y, 43i Spadina avenue. West Hoboken, N. J.— North Hudson Florists' Club, store ot H. C. Steinhoff, Hudson boulevard, West Hoboken. First Tuesday of each month, at 8 p m. Geo. F. Kogge. Sec'y, 616 Washington street, Hoboken. SITUATIONS, WANTS, fOR SALE. Advertisements under this head will be inserted at the rate of ten cents a line (seven words) each insertion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not admitted under th s head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 190O is entitled to a five-line want ADV. (situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. STUATION WANTED— By a Horl8i Id private place; competent. Wahren. 2920 South Park Ave , Ch capo. ^ITDATION WANTKU— uy a sober florist Good O Krower and desluer. Beet uf recommendations. Address Stanley, Cdre American Floilst. SITUATION WANTED— By a pracLleal florist, IS years' experience In rusfs. caroailuns and general Il-e of plants; Kood deelKoer and decorator: cnpable of taking charce Married, no cbildrt- n. Address GROWER Box 147. Lake Geneva. Wis. SITUATION WANTED— Ab working foreman, go^^d Kruwer and propagator of roses and general flo- rists' stock, Enxllsb and Amerlcin experience; married; flrst-claas references. Please state wages. Address Spade, care American Florist, ^IITU^TION WANTBD-As working foreman, flrst- O claHH arower of cut flowers and general stock: very luduatrlous and long years' experience in this country; maTled. Address Florist, care V Walters. 070 Thames St.. Newport. R. 1. SITUATION WANTED-By German, single. 2} years' experience In this couotry and Europe In growing roseB, carnations, violets and general stock. Also good propagator and graf clng roses, etc Best of references Address AM. care Am Florist SITUATION WANTED— By a first-class florist com- petent of taking charge: 8 years' experience age SI. Roses, carnations or 'mums Ropes preferred. Reliable, temperate man; single. Only those otTer- Ing permanent position i^eed answer. Address Rali'h Bichardsox. 21 W. ;i4 St., Indianapolis Ind. ANTED— Good, rellab e. experienced grower of cut flowers. Addreis. with r ference*. A. F. BARBE. Kansas (Mtv, Mo. AVTED— Competent grower forlO.OOO square ft. References required Address Wm. Gebkb. 212 N Todd Ave.. Warren, o. W W w ANTED— Man for general greenhouse work. State age. expe'lence, wages with board. HCNT8MAN & Co.. 016 Rac3 St , Cincinnati, O. WANTEI>— Young man with some knowledge of greenhouse work. State wages wanted with board. Address B. care American Florist. WANTED— Reliable, competent man. Fine rosea, 'mums, etc. Also assistant. Address J. T. Williamson, LaRose Gardens. Memphis. Tenn. WANTED— Bov to leam the greenhouse business, the growing of roses and camatlnns In answer- ing state age. Address John l*. wyland. De Qaven Pa. WANTED— If Aueust Waldon formerly of Rarlton, N. J.. wlUoorrespord with the undersigned will bear something to his a 100. Script Letters. S4 per lOO. A'BO New Ergland Agents for 8. J. RUSSELL'S FAMOUS DOVES. Acknowledged by all tloristatbe best In uae. Special prices for doz. lots. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR. We Supply the New England Trade With Highest Grade ROSES, GflRNflTIONS, GHRYSflNTttEMUMS. \/IAI PTC and all llowers the VIULLid Boston iiiiirket affords. PRICES RIGHT and Packimi Properly Donk. N. F. MCCARTHY & CO., Tel 73«and64. 84 Hawley St,, BOSTON. Please metiiion the American Florist when writing. TAMCY DAccea HARDY CUT FERNS In 1000 lots. 75c per M. Discount ou la r;.'er orders. Also (lijii'T in Sphagmum Moss, Bouquet Green, Christmas Trees, etc.. etc. L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mats. please mention tke Amencan Fiorist when 'wnitng. JNO. H. DUNLOP, iK Gilt Flowers All orders receive most careful attention. TORONTO. ONT.. CANADA. Six prz98 AiuBflcan Rofe society. New York City. 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. Wbol^ale flower/\arl^ Philadelphia, Nov. 7. Roses, Tea 3.00@ 3.00 " extra 4.00® 6.00 Beauty, extra 20.f0@25.00 firsts 8.00@15.00 Carnatious 75(5* 1 50 fancy 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.0C@ 4.00 Chryaanthemunis '.50@20.00 Violets, sinjile 2.5@ .50 double 50''^' .75 Asparagus 25.00(3150.00 Smilax 12 . SOmj 15 .CO Adiantum 75(3.' 1.00 Callas 10.00(3112.50 Boston, Nov, 7. Roses, Beauty, extra 15.00@25.C0 " medium 6.00@12.0O culls 2.00@ 5.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor. 1.00@3.00 extra 4.00CSt 6 00 Kaiserin, Carnot 4.00(3t 8.00 Carnations 60(ai 2.00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Chrvsanlhemums 4.00020.00 Violets 36(3> .50 Cattleyas 20.00(!i 30.00 Adiantum 50(3* l.OO Smilax 8,00@12.00 Asparagus 50.00 " Sprengerii, .20® .25 per buDch BUTFALO, Nov. 8. Roses, Beauty 10.00®25.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 3.C0(a» 7.00 Kaiserin 6.0fi(a' 7.00 Carnations 1.00(gi 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00@ 4.00 Smilax 15 . 00f- CO < < < > < 00 ...At The... Chrysanthemum Show K[NNICOTTBROS.Cfl Sells Them All, Therefore Our Stock Must be the Best. Headquarters for Everything that is Ai in the Cut Flower Trade. 42 and 44 Randolph Street, WIRE WORK! Send in your copy. We guarantee the quality and price lower than any other first-class house. .PRICE LIST. BRIDE $2.00 to $4.00 MAID 2.00 to 400 METEOR 3.00 to 5.00 PERLE 2.00 to 4.00 ROSES, Our Selection 2.00 CARNATIONS, good 1.25 to i.s© " fancy 2.00 to 2.50 CARNATIONS, Our Selection i.oo ASPARAGUS $40.00 to $60.00 SMILAX 12.00 to 15.00 ADIANTUM LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS.. COMMON FERNS GALAX, Green MAHONIA LEAVES .75 to I 00 I.oo .25 per 100 2.00 per 1000 .15 per 100 I.oo per 100 WE REPRESENT MORE GLASS THAN ANY OTHER FIRM IN CHICAGO. 494 The American Florist. Nov. lo, The (Nursery T^^i^b. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Theo. .7. Smith. Prfis.; N. W. Hale, Vice-Pres. Qeobge C. Seageu, Rochester, N. Y., Sec'y. CoNDis M. Parks has sold his nursery at Bourbon, Ind , to J. E. McCoy. K. H. KiEHL will start a nursery at Alton, 111., havitJg purchased the farm known as the John Howard place. In spite of thelarge crop apple growers are securing excellent prices where they are carelul to pack only prime fruit. It is the consensus of opinion that this season has seen larger plantings than heretofore of decorative nursery stock. P. S. PBTEKsoN&SoNhaTejustplanted an arboretum about the High School building at La Grange, 111. They made use of 1G6 varieties of trees and shrubs and also thirty five species of herbaceous plants. The American white elm possesses a character peculiarly typical of New Kngland, but it thrives over an extended area and there is nothing better for avenue plinting It is not the tree of the day, but of the century. NuBSEHYUEN of the States are taking full advantage of the opportunity to send stock into Canada. The only ports of entry are St. John, Windsor, Niagara Falls, Winnepfg and \'ancouver and the traffic must cease December 1,'). By a recent purchase Thomas Meehan & Sons, of Germantown, Philadelphia, acquired two extensive properties adjoin- ing their Dreshertown nurseries. These will be added to the already large acre- age and planted immediately with the better class of hardy ornamentals. Sioux City, Ta. Business is very satisfactory, consider- ing the unusual weather conditions, and roses and carnations arein good demand. J. R. Elder has some splendid violets which are selling rapidly and his chrysan- themums promise well. He will have Golden Wedding "as big as a hornet's nest." The weather has been remarkably fine all season and at the end of October there had been no frost toinjureoutdoorstock. But everyone is ready for winter and expects a prosperous season. J. C. Kennison added one large house to his establishment during thepastsuin- merandJ.R Elder also added one for carnations. R. Spkingfibld, Mass.— The Springfield Botanical Society, on October 26 and 27, gave an exhibition of mushrooms, about which there is at present great interest here. The society endeavored to instruct the visitors as much in the dangers lurk- ing in the mushroom as in its many merits as an article of food. Galax Leaves at Wholesale ORDERS FILLED PROMPTLY. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. ...J. 0. lOVEN.... U/HFDF are you (joius to 0 nilLHL huv your Holly - Our stock is Teady for sbip- lueut. Sampie'lO pound box, Jl. Send" for it. It's strictly fine. Caldwell The Woodsman Co.. Ever- green, Ala. P. S. We also sell some Wild Smila.\: MCCARTHY'S AUCTIONS. is postDoned until Tuesday, Nov. ISSUE OF THIS PAPER. 20. Owing to delayed steam;r, the big sale of Boskoop Everereens Hr FULL CATALOGUE IN NEXT On Friday, Nov. 16th, Palms, Ferns and Deciduous Siirubs ,. N. F. McCarthy & go., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. tlYDRANG[AS Magnificent Strong Stock, with 4 to 7 Branches; Otal(sa, Red Branched, Thos. Hogg, PRICE $10 per 100; $85 per 1000. Send for our wholesale price-list of Roses, Cle- matises, Shrubs, Trees, etc., etc. Lett rs to our representative', MR. J. AUSTIN SHAW, may be st'ut until further notice, to 271 Broadway, New York City. Newark. . New Yofk 40,000 American Filbert ( Cof yhis Americana. ) Hazelnut, nice collected plants, 3 to 5 feet, $1.C0 per 100; S6.00 rer 1000; 4 to 7 feet, $1.25 per 100; fS.OO per ICOO. White Flowering Dvgwood, Red Ozier Dog- wood, Tu'ip Poplar. Sweet Gum, Redbud, Common Elder. All rice collected stuff, same sizes and prices for immediate orders. Well packed, boxed, f. o. b. at above prices. Send for my trad« list of Tree und blirub Seed^. J. H. H. BOYD. Gage, Sequatcliie Co , Tenn. Hedge Plants I HEHLOCK SPRUCE Evergreen norway spruce ^ I AMERICAN ARBORVITAES ( CALIFORMA PRIVET npriHiinilc \ OSAQB ORANGE ueiiauuus \ berberis thunberqii I ALTnEAS, Etc. Various Sizes at Popular Prices. THE WIM. n. MOON CO., ?a°"?"""' XonsK,a..i 30 miles :romPhU,.delp.na, Philadei * diA Office, 703 Stephen Girard Bldg. GRASS SEEDS. Kentucky Blue, Orchard, Timothy, Red Top, Mnadow Fescue, Perennial and Italian Rye Grass, Tall Meadow Oiit, Johnson, IJermuda, Creeping iient, Wood Meadow and other Domestic and Importpd varieties. CLOVERS— Red, Sah- ling, Al'alfii.. Crimson, White. Alsike, Japan, etc. WOOD, STUBBS & CO'.S 'EVERGREEN" and "SHADY GREEN" Lawn Grasses are giving the best satis- ftictiou everywhere. Put up in packages and bulk. Special low prices to the trade. OlilOXV SXiXS YeMow and Potato Wholesale prices fcr present or future deliveries. WOOD. STUBBS & CO.. Ihe Largest and Best Collection of Seeds in Ky., LOUISVILLE, KV. Please tnenlion the American Florist when writing. Orape Vines In'scripiive and Price List free. Cnrrants, Oootteberrtes and other Small F^i-iilt Plniits. Extra quality. Warranted true. •I- ^i. IITTHUARI> to., FUEDONIA. N. V Field-Grown Roses, lii;^ti'e?^s\Kff°t: CRIIMSON RAMBLER, 3 feet, $7.00 per 100. Address VVM. K. NELSON, Augusta, Ga. Bulbs F'EMeivJSi Adiantum Cuneatum, 2;4;-inch pots, $3.50 per 100^ Nephrolepis Cordata Nana Comp , 3-ineh pots, }8 00 per lOOJ 4-inih pots, 12.00 per 100.J Pteris Serrulata Gigantoa, 4-inch pots, $12.00 per 100.| These plants are A 1 and cheap. "W^llcer Ate AtloCe^xi, Successors to Tlie E. Hippard ."i feet long *12 per 100 SlOOper inOO. Ifvbrul Perpetual — Largo assortment t>f best forcing varieties — $10 per 100 S90 per 1000. Full assortment of French and Holland bulbs, Hardy Herba- ceous Plants, Shrubs and Ornamental Trees. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. JOHNSON 8z: STOKES' Special Offer. LILIUM AURATUM. 7 ». at H per 100. FRENCH WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS. 12-15c, H.60 RIIRRIJM 7 Q nt IM npr 100 piT hundred; $15 per 1000. RUBRUM. 7 .i.at »4 per iw. p^p^^ ^^^^^ GRANDIFLORA NARCISSUS, :5o per •• ALBUM, 7 ii, at. $o per lOft iCO; $6 .SO p.r 1000. CHINESE SACRED LILIES, per basket (30 bulbs). FINE MIXED TULIPS. 75.- per 100; »« 50 per lOOO. 11.40; pi'r mat (120 bulbs), $5. FREESIA REFRACIA ALBA, 50c 100; $4.«0 per 1000. JOHNSON & STOKES, Seedsmen, - - 217-219 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ! BULBS! BULBS! BULBS! rer^o^-ToubfNos^d'^o^^ \ iSion (large) $2.00 per 100. Paper Whites, large size, @ Jl.OO per 100. Harrisii, 5- j 7, at $5 00 per 100; 7-9 at |10.00. Lilium Longiflorum, large flowering, 7-9, at f 87.00 per 100. Special prices on Dutch Hyacinths and Tulips. I ^.^ THE VAIL SEED CO., Indianapolis, Ind. } -^FRESH FERN SPORES/^^- WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra large package of fresh Spores, sufficient for 3000 plaatl. with full cultural directions, postpaid for $1.00. EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. i. The American Florist. 497 Just One Word ....IF YOU PLEASE.... We are receiving some of the very finest CnRYSANTHEM^MS that come to Chicago. Send your orders for what you may need for either large or small Blooms. We can supply just as good Roses, Carnations, Violets and Valley as can be procured in this market. ^ ^ 'M ^ -m in T ■%r§ia-Sia33«3S^a-9^^aS5*-3«S^§4«:-aS^6«-&&&:&&&&&:g-:6&&&&&6i&&&&&&&&:S^ WE HAVE CONSTANTLY ON HAND Caldwell's Wild Smilax AND THE BEST Fancy Ferns IN CHICAGO. I We want your trade because we want you to know that ^ your wants can be filled and not found wanting. J. B. DEAMUD, 51 and 53 Wabash Ave., ....CHICAGO.... %mmmmmmmm^mmmmmmm^m^^mmmmm^mm?^ 498 The American Florist. Nov. ro, New Haven, Conn. TRADE SHOWS A VERY CONSIDERABLE IMPROVEMENT.— SOME VERY GOOD STOCK AVAILABLE —NO FLOWER SHOW. Trade is much better than two weeks ago and there seems to be a good demand for chrysanthemums, which are just now at their best. There are very few speci- men plants this year and the demand seems to be for medium sized plants to cost about $1. Roses are not in it for a few weeks, but carnations seem to hold their own. Palms are selling very slowly. It was decided not to hold any show this year, on account of the summer being so dry that very few had any luck with their plants. They will try hard for it again next year. E. J. Morse is sending in the finest chrysanthemums seen so far this season, in all of the leading varieties; also some very fine longiflorum lilies. J. N. Champion & Company gave an exhibition ot chrysanthemums in their foyer November 6 to 10, some very nice plants being shown. K. Rosien, of Westville, is putting in a boiler and fixing over his boiler house. He is cutting some fine carnations, Scott and Flora Hill. Recent visitors: J. E. Beach, Bridge- port, Conn ; J. Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. G. H. Syracose, N. Y.— The Central New York Horticultural Society will have a series of lectures to members this winter, but no autumn chrysanthemum show. BusHNELL, III — E. D. Lauterbach has a water grate down-draft hot water boiler which he finds very satisfactory and which can be operated in fair sized ranges without a night fireman. ORCHIDS. IJoz. 100 Oftttleya ritrina $3 00 IM4.00 La-li-a Albida 3 00 34.00 L.Anoeps 4.00 HM L. Autumnalis 4.00 24.00 L.MaJalis 3.00 24 00 iidontoKlossuni Rossii 3.00 -'0 00 ( idontoglo sum Cervantesii 2 00 12.00 Odonto^'lossum Cittosmum. 4.00 30.00 (Inoidium Tigrinum 5.00 25.00 Epulendrum Vitellinum 3.00 18.00 BULBS. 100 1000 Amaryllis T'ormosissima ■!i2.00 IH.OO Bessera Elegans 1.00 ii.OO Cyclobothra Fliiva 1.00 7.C0 Milla Binora :.... 1.00 7.00 Tigridias, assorted 1.00 ii.OO CACTUS. Old Man's Hvad, 5 and 6 inch, $3.00 per diizen; Colored, 25 varieties, $3.C0. Resurrection Plants, *3.C0 per 100. Cobaea Scandens Se'd. 13.00 per pound. Prices include parc<'l post p;iid. Remit by Express Money order. J. A. Mcdowell, Apartado 167, Clir OF MEXICO. Orchids... CYPBIPEDIUM HSIGNE. THE KOP'PM.\N COLLECTION. To dose estate, will be sold in whole or in lots, with or without lease of greenhouses. Good chance to go into the business. Call or address J. B. BLOOMINGDALE. 78 fifth Avenae, NEW YORK CITY. fflE AMERIGflN BEAUTY Still maintains its position at the tiead o! the list ol Choice Roses. I am receiving, ^aily, the finest specimens of this popular flower in the favorite EXTRA, FANCY AND SPECIAL GiRADES and am in a position to furnish them regularly at prevailing New York market rates^ EXHIBITION FLOWERS A SPECIALTY. C . W. Ward's Superb Carnations and Carl Jnrgen's Lily of the Valley" are sold exclusively here. VIOLETS AND EXfllBITlON GHRYSflNTfiEMUMS. Shipments in any desired quantity. JOHN YOUNG, we.t2"^.hs... NEW YORK. HART'S Consignors Are in now with a bountiful supply of elegant ^ CHRYSANTHEMUMS and VIOLETS. HART'S Customers Can buy these and all other seasonable flowers fresh and carefully handled, at favorable New York market prices. Growers and Retailers will find it to their \ advantage to get acquainted at M. A. HART'S Wholesale Cut Flower Store, 44 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. ...CONSIQNnENTS WELL SOLD AND RETURNS PROHPT... NOW SCHULTHEIS IS HIPPING ERICAS c ■hristmus bloomers, griiceful plants, all sizes, full of buds. There is money in them for you. I have KENTIAS from sefdlmgs up lo large spe.-imens. ARDISIAS, full berried. ORANGE.S and PEPPERS in fruit. Finest stock in the country of AZALEAS, best early bloomers. Verv;ineana, Simon Mardner, etc. {3^E.\perience(l shippers employed, A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point, NEW YORK. PROSPERITY Is the name of the superb CARN A.TION heretofore known as No. 666, to be disseminated March J, I90I. For particulars apply to DAILLEDOIZE BROS., riatbush, Brooklyn, \, Y. PLEASE MENTION US TO OUR ADVERTISERS. xgoo. The American Florist. 499 OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT 6 A. M. DAILY. THE BUSIEST CORNER .OF THE- URfiEST FLOWER MARKET IN AMERICA. Exceptional advantages for Growers or Retail Florists who are unable to attend market in person ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ EARLY ORDERS OUR SPECIALTY FRANK MILLANC, Wholesale Florist Cut Flower Exchange, 408 E. 34th St., Tel. 299 Madison Sq. NEW YORK. I Place your orders now for | Christmas Material I am prepared to quote lowest figures on my leading specialties HOLLY, SOUTHERN SMIL AX AND PINES, PRINCESS PINE, PALMS AND RED LUFFIA STARS For years the largest dealer in decorative sup- plies. Shipments in any quantity and always on time. ^3* ^* *(9* S. J. UMPRBCHJ, I 119 West 30th St., New York. | I Tel. 1438 Madison Sq. % 5 SPECIAL NOW— A lot of strong g 3 Consignments handled bamboo market baskets, g 5 i« u„. ,J„,»*,~„ suitable for marketing g ^ to best advantage flowers. Cheap. § % m I Wholesale | Commission S Florist Receives on consignment the product of some of the most reliable cut flower growers in the vicinity of New York. Roses and Carnations (in all leading popular varieties) Violets, Chrysanthemums and Orchids. a> % Careful attention to out-of-town shipments. Always open for consignments. Goods ^ carefully jhandled and well sold. * 53 West 30th St., «! |£ Tel. 280 Madison Sq. NEW YORK. I n (Uord (Uitb the flower Grower: As a logical result of business meth- ods, progressive ideas and close atten- tion, we find our trade with the best retailers of the Metropolis firmly estab- lished and constantly growing. Consignors' interests carefully guarded, and it will pay you to come and see us. SHIPPING TRADE SOLICITED. (Um. Qbormley, (Ubolcsiile Commission florist, 57 m. 2stb St., new York City. til 2200 inadi$OQ Sq. 500 The American Florist, Nov. 10, Cong experience Perfect System €lo$e JIttention to Details Tmpartial treatment, Ouick Returns and Sure money Are the advantages enjoyed by growers who send their flowers to — RAYNOR'S — All goods sold on tlieir merits and we get out of them for consignors all they will yield. Our list of Consignors is bigger than ever before, but there is room on the book for as many more as apply. Still in the lead on Beauty, Liberty, Bride, Bridesmaid and Meteor Roses; Carnations, Violets, Chrysanthemums and Bulbous Stock. Shipment by express in any quantity desired and at reasonable prices. Quotations on application. ♦♦♦♦♦♦ JOHN I. RAYNOR WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST TELEPHONE 1998 MAMOllQUAM 49 W. 28th street, NEW YORK Largest Grower... •OF Cut Flowers J^ AMERICA. 600,000 SQUARE FEET OF GLASS. ^i 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, leSSSSSSSSSaSSSSSSSe %^^ t^' 9^^ t^' t^' f^' ^^^ t^^ ^^P^ %2P^ ^^^ t2f^ ^^ 9^^ ^^^ ^^ ^2^ Price List. Per Doz. Am. Beauty, extra long |4 03 36 inch stems 3.00 30 " 2.50 24 " 2.C0 18 " 1.50 15 " 1.25 12 " 1.00 short " 75 Per 100 Bridesmaid $3.0D to $5.00 Bride 3.00 lo 5 00 IHeteor 3.oo to 5.oo PerVe .'. 3.00 to 4.oo Golden Pate 5.00 to 8.oo Kaiserin 4.oo to 6.00 Carnations i co to 1.25 " fancy 1.50 to 2.00 'Mums per doz., 200 to 3co Prices quoted are for sele;t flowers. Inferior stock billed accordingly. We make no charge for P. & D. 9^^ t^* t^' ^^^ t^' ^^^ ^^^ t^' (^^ ^^ 9^^ ^^^ 9^^ t^^ t^^ M^^ 9^^ igoo. The American Florist. 501 E. H. HUNT WHOLESALE SEEDS, BULBS CUT FLOWERS 76-78 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. GREEN HOLLY MISTLETOE WREATHING HOLLY WREATHS GALAX LEAVES LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS WILD SMILAX CAPE FLOWERS IMMORTELLES t^TC, Etc. November i, 1900. We beg to announce to our friends, patrons and the trade that Mr. W. E. Lynch, who has for the past six years conducted successfully a wholesale Cut Flower business, has consented to take charge of our Cut Flower Department and will assume his duties at once. Our customers can be assured of better service and we are also in position to fill orders from his past customers in the very best of shape. Thanking the trade for the kindness shown us in the past, I remain, Yours very respectfully, E. H. HUNT. C. M. DICKJNSON, Manager. P. s.- the firm. -Please send all letters and orders direct to Long Dhtanct ^ Phone Central lyjl. Oecorative Greens OF ALL KINDS We are prepared to furnish this season the very choicest stock of Eastern Holly and select NortHem Green in all quantities at the lowest market rates. We will also have in stock all other greens and decorative materials which we will gladly tell vou about and quote you prices if you will only ask us. E. H. HUNT 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 502 The American Florist. Nov. 10, To Cut Flower Growers, > Now is the time to arrange for the disposal of your Winter's product. X 1 becjin right \ by consulting us. Special to Violet Growers: / \ H^^ WE COMMAND THE BEST TRADE IN VIOLETS. } ■f«l TRAENDLY & SCHENCK, WHOLESALE DEALERS IN CHOICE * Roses, Carnations, Orchids, Violets, Chrysanthemums, Etc. 38 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Tel. 798 and 799 Madison Square. When one is busy use the other. Careful Shipping. South Park Floral Co. NEW CASTLE, INDIANA. Chicago Flower Show, 1900. 4 ENTRIES: 4 PRIZES. First Prize on 40 Bridesmaid, First Prize on 40 Bride, Second Prize on 25 American Beauty, Second Prize on 40 Perle. SOUTH PARK FLORAL CO. NEW CASTLE, INDIANA. E. C. Amling is the Chicago Agent for our Prize Winning Stock. tgoo. The American Florist. 603 McKellar h Winterson WHOLESALE DEALERS IN === EVERYTHING FOR FLORISTS=== "We orieinate." "Others imitate." IMITATION Is the most sincere flattery. Florists' Auctioneers. CIT fLOWERS AND PLANTS. Per 100 Beauties, long 120.00 to 125.00 medium 10.00 to IS. CO short e.OOto 8.00 Brides, Maids 3.00 to 4.00 Perles and Meteors 3.00to 5 00 Carnations l.OOto 2.00 Valiey 3.00 to 4.00 Violets 60to 1.00 Adiantum 50 to .75 'Mums, select per doz , 2.50to 3.00 ordinary " l.OOto 1.50 Cattleyas, select " S.OOto 6.00 Common Ferns per 1000, 1.50 Smilas perdoz.,Q$1.50 to 2.00 Asparagus " 5.00to 6.00 iTy per 100, .25 Leucotboe Sprays " .75 Galax, Green per 1000, 1.25 XMAS GOODS-ALL KINDS. We are booking orders on all the following goods for December delivpry. We guarantee our prices as low as any reputable house: Select Delaware Holly per case, % 4.50 " Scases, 20.00 Bouquet Green, strictly fresh stock, per case, 4.50 5 cases, 20.00 Bouquet Green Wreathing per 100 yards, 3.00 Holly Wreaths. Green Wreaths, Mistletoe, Wild Smilax. Xmas Treps, Needle Pines, Cape Flowers. Immortelles and all deco- rative stock at lowest prices. Write for our special quotations on ton lots on Bouquet Green, car lots on Holly and Bou- quet Green. Place orders farly with us and receive the best stock in the market. SIPPLIES, ETC., ETC. Sphagnum, burlap bales, each, Jl; 6 for $ 5.00 wire pressed, " 75c; 6 for 4 00 Tobacco Stems, fresh, 20J lbs. for 1.50 Preserred Cycas Leaves, assorted, 24 inches and up, per 100 15.00 Cape Flowers, white, per lb 1.00 " coUred, " I'so Tissue Paper, mauilla, per ream iso white, " 1.00 Was " manilla, " 1.40 white, " 2^00 Doves, flrst quality, each, $1.00; per doz lo!oo " second ■' .85; " 9. 00 Rubber Aprons, each, $1.50; per doz 15.00 Full stock of all Supplies, including Ribbons, Tin Foil. Toothpicks, Baskets, Wheat Sheaves, Bouquet Pins, Immortelles, Flower Vases, Jardi- nieres, Artiflcial Palms, etc. SEND FOR COMPLETE CATALOGUE. We have just received a large importation of best quality and shades FLORISTS' SATIN RIBBONS. Write for prices and samples of same. 45,47,49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Please mention American Florist when wTltlng. ♦♦»♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦»♦»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»»»»♦♦»»»♦ h;^'MUMS 40,000 A1 We are now marketing tlie cuts of some of the largest and best growers for this market. We have 40,000 blooms in sight, Ai in every respect, and the supply will hold on until Christmas or later. We can handle any order; none too small and none too large; give us yours. Our own big range of glass is devoted exclusively to roses and we can at all times supply the best grades this mar- ket affords. Not only are our Beauties as good as the best, but our Brides, Maids and Meteors are a little better than most growers produce. We like to have buyers visit our rose t houses at Bowmanville. \ We have adequate supplies of the best quality of Carna- 1 tions, all varieties, standard and novelties. Give us your order. X Every order, of whatever nature, shipped within two hours i of receipt and billed at Chicago market rates. I J. A. Budlong, \ "Wliolesale Oro'wer of Cu.t iMo^wers, I .... 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. •♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦»»»»♦»♦♦»♦»♦♦»♦♦♦♦»♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦»»»»♦♦»»»»»» PINK Viviand- Morel Mrs. Mordock. Maud Dean Mrs. Perrin. Nemesis. -^ YELLOW Major Bonnaffon. Golden Wedding. Mrs. Whilldin. vie WHITE ree do Champsaur. Mrs. Jerome Jones. W. H. Chadwick. Merry Christmas. Mrs. Robinson. Wanamaker. Mayflower. Canning. Ivory. ♦ : : : 504 The American Florist. Nov. 10, If You Don't Buy Cut Flowers From Us, XX IE sell to the house you DO buy from, so indirectly we sell to you. If you don't " ^ want it that way, send US your orders direct and WE will save you their profit. Our Beauties, Brides, Bridesmaids, Meteors, Peries and Carnations are the best that come to this market. We will have a large stock right along and hope you will add your name to the list of customers this season. We will serve you promptly with good stock and no "cinch" prices so prevalent on so-called shipping orders. Two shipments daily from our greenhouses: 8 a. m. and 2 p. m. We cut from 7,000 to 10,000 daily. All stock carefully selected for shipping. No charge for P. & D. GEORGE REINBERG, 51 Wahash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. HOLLY GEE!!! TOO SOON TO ORDER YOUR HOLLY? GUESS NOT ! HOLLY — XXX brand "hand picked," dark green foliage, long branches and well berried- HOLLY — XX brand "hand picked," dark green foliage, well berried, short branches. Really good Holly is always scarce. Early orders will secure first pick. I buy mine in open market and examine every case pers n- ally. Jt Jt Jt English, Trench and American Mislletoe, -hapi P»cked and ouaranteed.- m,^ -Wild Smiiax, Palm Leaves, Cut Laurel and all kinds of "Green Goods." PRICE LIST OF ALL ABOVE ON APPLICATION. GALAX LEAVES, Brilliant Bronze, $1.50 per 1000; Green, $1.00 per 1000. "'"'^ '''"• ■"'^^."''a't'Vrl'eJ prices. | HABRT A. BUNYABD, 38 West 28th St., New York. Growers, flueniion ! (< fliwaus ready to receive Fine SiOGk." WILLIAM H. GUNTHER, 30 W. 29th St., New York, VIOLETS, ROSES, CARNATIONS, ORCHIDS. ^ISiSiKiSi GROWERS' AGENT Wholesale Comission Dealer IN CHOICE ROSES, VIOLETS, CARNATIONS, ORCHIDS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, ASPARAGUS, FANCY GRADES OF AMERICAN BEAUTY FOR PARTICULAR BUYERS A SPECIALTY. 39 West 28th Street, TELEPHONE 902 MADISON SQ., NEW YORK CITY. igoo. The American Florist. 605 BASSETT & WASHBURN WHOLESALE DEALERS IN AND GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS We also make a Specialty of FLORISTS' RIBBONS See Prices in Weekly List Atn^t*tr;in R^;itttt^^ ^'^ ^^^*^ planted 50,000 plants in new houses built r\.lliCllCctli Uc-ctUllC^ especially to grow Beauties. Brides, Bridesmaids, Liberty, Meteors, Perles, Kaiserin 75,000 plants, and they are line. We have disbudded them right along until now and shall have an extra choice lot of flowers. C^ C\Y'X\C\V\C\X\^ ^^^' •''^*"'*^"' Ethel Crocker, Mrs. Bradt, America, Crane, Ked Bradt, V-.cirilclUUllb Triumph, Mrs. Joost, White Cloud, Mary Wood, Flora Hill, Gold Nugget, Maceo, Mrs. Jas. Dean. 54,000 PLANTS, all the cream of the Fancies. This is the finest stock of all Fancies in this country. r^l-»*»T7-c-5rt-(-V»/?rv»<:rown to single stems. The best commercial v-nrybaninemumb ,.,,ieties. Easter or Harrisii Lilies ^'7 w"^ ^^^TS''' n""""f ^ .T'^^^'t stock. W e nave LiJies rrom Decern l)er through to June from six to eight houses devoted exclusively to their growth. C\y^^X\^ We have six thousand Asparagus Plumosus, three thousand Asparagus Sprengerii and ten thousand Smilax plants. Adiantum or Maiden-Hair Ferns Two Houses. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE WE GROW AN IMMENSE STOCK OF TULIPS, VON SIGNS, DUTCH HYACINTHS, PAPER WHITES AND MISCELLANEOUS FLOWERS BUY YOUR FLOWERS DIRECT FROM THE GROWER AND THEREBY GET BETTER AND FRESHER STOCK AND SAVE THE REHANDLING CHARGES OF THE MIDDLEMEN S^ Bassett & Washburn Store, 76 and IZ Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS GREENHOUSES, HINSDALE, ILLINOIS 506 The American Florist. Nov. 10, Newark, O. JOTTINGS OF AVISITTOTWOVBRY CAPABLE GROWERS. — MUCH GOOD STOCK IN HVI- DENCE — TRADE REPORTED VERT BRISK. Chrysanthemums, plenty of them and very fine ones, both pot plants and single- stemmed, is vrhat greeted my eyes during a recent call on Geo. "u. Miller. Glory of Pacific, Robinson, Wanamaker and May- flower do especially well with him, the blooms I saw being well worthy of the blue ribbon at any exhibition. That Mr. Miller finds a ready sale for his stock goes without saying; to put it in his own words, he is "often compelled to nip them in the bud," whichmeansthatthe demand is such that the blooms are cut before they are fully developed. His general stock is all that could be desired. I noticed, among other things, a fine batch ot small kentias grown from seed, and a a houseful of Boston ferns. A.J. Bald win has added a house 20il00 to his range, now having seven houses and about 15,000 feet of glass. Mr. Baldwin, I may add, never does things by halves; his houses are built in the most approved way, vitrified tile being the material for the walls. He seems to have hit it right on Boston ferns. A houseful of these in 6-inch and 7inch pots cannot possibly be surpassed any- where. While the local demand for Boston ferns is quite brisk, his wholesale trade is equally encouraging, and between the two his Bostons are moving rapidly. I do not know of any place where chrys- anthemums do better than in Newark. It is Mr. Baldwin's intention to give a chrysanthemum show at his place during next week. Both Mr. Baldwin and Mr. Miller report business good, with the outlook in favor of a big season. Both are alert, progressive and all-around good growers. Nomis. West Mentor, O.— Ccrl Hagenburger has just completed a range ot five modern houses, an office, boiler room and 50-foot smoke stack and has installed an eighty horse-power boiler. He now has a range of twelve houses and 26,000 feet of glass. Boston Ferns. TRUE TO NAME. Small plants from bench ( 1.00 per 100 7,000 2- inch 2.50 1.000 3-inoti 5.00 1.001 4-ini-h 8 00 500 5-in.-li 15.00 DAVIS BROS., : Morrison, III. SMIUX PUNTS. strong, bushy plants from 2 and 2U-inch pots. Must sell to make room. $5 a 1000, 75o 11 100, cash. Write for sample and price on large lots. R. KILBOURN. Clinton. N. Y. stock plants from 6-iuch pots or bench, ready now: Mme. Bergraann, G. S. Kalb and Gloire do Pacific, $1.00 per dozen. Mrs. Robinson, Yellow Mrs. Robinson. Bonuaffon and othi-T standard varieties. Send list of yr>ur wants. CRABB & HUNTER. Grand Rapids, Mich. PRIMULA SINENSIS in line mixture $2.00 per 100 PRIMULA OBCONICA true large- llowi-Ting $2. CO per lOO BEGONIAS fine flowuring and foliage varieties. 3!^ and 4-in. pots, at 50o per dozen; $4 per 100. SALVIA— Splendens and Bonfire, dwarf, fine stock plants, %'A per 100. ^«w«asi!Q!^a'aisre!S!'^siswaggB^gre^^^wgBf^-inch pots, $5.00 each. This stock guaranteed absolutely free from disease. THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. Fuchsias LITTLE BEAUTY, LORD BYRON AND WHITE BEAUTY. The popularity of the former two is well estab- lished. WHITK BEAUTY is a tiem of the first order, beiog a strong, compai't grower and a con- tinuous all-jear round bloomer. It sells at sight. PRICES AS FOLLOWS: kittle Beanty and Iiord Byron, ^^^-in- pots. $5.00 per 100. White Beanty, 21^-in. pots, $10.00 per 100, $2.00 per dozen. Stock ready Dec. 15th and orders filled in rotation Address S. S. SKIOELSKY, 523 Fine Street, FHII.ADEI.FHIA DOUBLE DAHLIAS. 1500 to 2000 field-grown roots, as fine vaiieties as any in the market. POMPON, large-flowered and CACTUS, $5 per 100. A few hundred field-grown roots, best pink dwarf FRENCH PHLOX, $5 per 100. A few thousand mixed pink GLADIOLUS. E. HAENTZE, FOND DU LAC, WIS. Piease mention the Amertcan Florist when writing. THEBES MONEY To be Made at "CLEM'S 6o Vesey Street. NEW YORK. The Growers' Clearing House and The Dealers' Golden Opportunity. PLANT AUCTIONS EVERY TUESDAY and FRIDAY, tl A. M. OXflUIS BULBS. Oxalis in four distinct colors, named, 60 cts. per 1000 and up. Yellow Day Lily (Hemerocallis), 3 varieties, ditTerent seasons of blooming, $2.00 to 13 00 per 100. Wistaria Magnifica, blue, 3 years, trans- planted, 83 00 per 100. Linnaeus Rhubarb, good crowns, $i per lOO. E. Y. TEAS, Greens Fork, Ind. Please mention the American Florist when writtng. rgoo. The American Florist. 507 SUPERB VIOLETS Valley^ ORCHIDS ROSES and CARNATIONS Wholesale Plorists 42 West 28th Street, = = NEW YORK UNSURPASSED FACILITIES ENABLE US TO GIVE OUT-OF-TOWN CUSTOMERS PROMPT AND RELIABLE SERVICE, AS WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF SHIPPING THE CHOICEST FLOWERS THAT THE BEST GROWERS CAW PRODUCE. TELEPHONE 2065 Madison Square. . . NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR PACKING .... PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION... f MMM/MMilHMMtiHM^MJMiM'mMftNMimNMMN^ ^ Wietor Bros. THE LARGEST GROWERS OF jt CUT FLOWERS IN AMERICA. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Growing more plants of Amer- ican Beauty than any other establishment in the whole world we are in a position to fill orders at all times. Call on us for your supplies of Flowers for Thanksgiving Roses Carnations Chrysanthemums Wholesale Price List. Am. Beauty, ex. long, per doz.,|3.C0 to |4.00 Meteor Bridesmaid Bride Perle Carnations " fancy . Chrysanthemums 24. in. stem, 20 " 15 " 12 " 8 " per 2.50 2.C0 1.25 1.00 .75 100, 3.00 to 5.tO 3.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 4.C0 1.00 to 1.25 1 50 to 2.C0 8.00 to 25 00 All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ^^WMWMMMWWMWWWMWMMMWMWWWMWMMMWMWWMVWWftWMWWMMMW^ 508 The American Florist. Nov. 10. Of nearly one hundred of New England's most successful Cut Flower Growers. The most extensive source of supply in Boston, with thor- ough business methods, experienced and capable packing and shipping clerks, and the ability to furnish everything in market, fresh, prompt, of best quality, and at lowest prices possible. During November a grand stock of Chrysanthemums, Orchids and Violets, American Beauty and Carnations of highest grade. Thanksgiving orders being booked now. Price list on application. We have a full line of all Florists' Supplies, also Christmas Holly and Greens. WELCH BROTHERS QTY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET 9 CHAPMAN PLACE AND J 5 PROVINCE STREET Jfjit ^^ BOSTON, MASS. TELEPHONE.. 2J61 AND 207J 18 .'25 20 .35 18 .25 ■XI 2.00 W .25 22 .35 Which please keep for future use as I do not issue a catalogue and this advertisement, which appears only once, contains all 1 have to offer. In thus saving expenses 1 am enabled to sell first-class stock at moderate prices. My aim is to grow the best plants possible in the smallest pots possible to save freight charges. Below I give as close as possible descriotion of my plants, as depending on size ol pots only you might get deceived. 1 quote here prices, the lowest possible for the quality offered, per single plant, so the small buyer will get stock as cheap as the larger one. I always add extras to help pay freight. This offer is good as long as stock lasts, which is crowding at present a bench space of over 20,000 square feet. BEDDING PLANTS. Geraniums, double pink, scarlet, erimsoD and salmon, single scarlet and salmon from 2-ini;h pots, 2'4c; rooted cuttings, IHc; assortment of 5il of the best varietle,s all labeled for $3 00. Ver- benas, 35 best varieties in {jood mixture all named, 70o per 100; $6 00 per IDOO; 2) for 2-in. pot plants. Heliotrope. Agcratum, .Salvia, Fuchsias, Basket plants, Ic for rooted cuttings; 2c for 2-in. pot plants; also Lantaoas io variety. HARDY PLANTS. Large fleld-flrown clumps of Rudbeckia Golden Glow, Phlox in variety. Pinks, Coreopsis, Oail lardias, Sunllowers, Aquilegia, etc., 6 cents. LARGE FIELD-GROWN ROOTS Of best cut flower Dahlias, He; Cannas, Pres. McKiuley and Cleveland, Queen Charlotte and Ruth, a very dwarf yellow, 5c; mixed other good kinds, 3 cents. ROSES FIELD-GROWN. Monthly and hybrd varieties, all popular kinds only in good mixture, 6 cents. HARDY EVERGREENS For vases, window boxes, etc.. dwarf and bushy, Arbor-vitiP, Junipers, Norway and other spruce, Enonymus, Buxus, English Ivy and Vincas. 10 to 15 cents. Japanese maples and Maidenhair trees 25 cents. Cnt flowers at all seasons. PALMS. Pots. Leaves. high. Each. Kentia Belmorean: 7 7 50-in. $3 50 7 6 to 7 3S 3.00 •• »* 7 6 24 2.50 Latania liorbonioa 8 7 30 1.50 8 6 to 7 21 1.25 7 6 24 1.00 3'.^ 5 18 .30 Seaforthia elegans 2 in pot 7 8 55 1.00 '* *' I in pot 7 5 f)U .75 1 in pot 6 4 40 .50 Areoa Lutesoens..2in pot5 6 to 7 36 .50 " ..2 in pots 6 to 7 34 .35 " ..1 in pot 4 4 20 .25 Corypha Australis 6 7 30 .60 Pha'nix lenuissimus 6 7 30 .50 Cooos Weddeliana 4 6 20 .30 FERNS , Bostoniensis 10 50 38 2.00 8 35 30 1.00 6 24 15 30 24 .75 5 .!)0 Uavallioides Furcans.... 8 35 30 i.no 6 24 ■ts .75 Exaltata, Phtlippinensis 6 •0 24 .35 Wasbingtonlensis 8 IH bO 1.25 DRACAENAS. Lindeni .t Massangeana 5 8 15 .50 Fragrans 5 10 18 .25 Termlnalls 5 10 18 .25 Indlvisa 6 15 24 .30 MISCELLANEOUS. DieCfenbachia 5 6 Crotons in mixture 5 15 to 20 Antburium Graade 5 5 to 6 Pandanus Utilis 10 40 " 4H 12 Ficus Elastica 6 12 SMALLER PALMS. FERNS. ETC. Kentias, 3-inch, 10c; ^J-inch. 5c; Latania, l*ha>nix. Caryota Urens and Chamrrrops ExceUa, 5c Ferns, Washlngtoniensis and Dav. Furcans, lOc; Bostoniensis, Exaltatas, also ferns for pans, and Selaginellas 4c; Draca-nas Lindeni and Mas- sangeana from 2>4-inch, 15c; Terminalis and Fra- grans, 5c; Indivisa, 3c. PLANTS FOR JARDINIERES. FANCY BASKETS. ETC.. Maranta Zebrina, 3c; Fittonias and Peperomias, 5c; Tradescamias varg., 3c; Anthericums, 5c; Carex Japonica, 3c; Sanseviera, 5c. FANCY CLIMBERS AND VINES. Stephanotis, Hoya Carnosa, Clerodendron Bal- fouri, Allamandas, Cissus discolor, Jasmine grandiflora from 5 to 15 cents. BLOOMING AND OTHER PLANTS. Begonia Res and blooming, var., Justicia, Hibis- cus, Gardenia, double Jasmine, Otaheite Orange (without fruits), Umbrella plants, Lemon Ver- benas from 5 to 25 cents. K^. ®Trxjr>E>ie, .^naoostia, r>. c ROSES. 'HUMS, CARNATIONS. Write for regular or special supply of best cut stock. Lowest whole- sale rsitea for t.'ootl stock. WE OFFER TO CLOSE iTTorSi at 14.00 per 100. Need room and will prepay ei- presB in full within 500 miles, or half of express 1000 miles. Fine plants to follow 'mums (or winter bloom. W. H. GULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. 5000 CANNAS. AT A BARGAIN. If ordered at once will make special rate on the following varieties: Allemania, Egandale, Francis toillard. Mme. . Montffloro, Florence \'aughaD, Mlh'. Berac, Mrs. Rubt. McKeand. Souv.de Prea Carnot, Defender and many other varieties. W. W. COLES, KOKOMO. IND. Dahlias, Cannas, Tobacco Dust, Cal. Privet Tobacco Dust fresh $1.00 per 100; $15.00 per ton. Cash with order. Florence Vau^-han. Alphonsf liouvier, Italia, Al.sace and Flamingo Can- nas, .$1.50 per 100, while stock lasts. California Privet, 1 year, $15.00 per 1' 00;2years,.l!20.00. Golden tilow, 11.00 per 100; Dahlias, best mixed varieties, $5,00 per 100. Can use in exchange Pieonias, Ins or field grown Rosea. THOMPSON'S SONS. RIO VISTA, VA. igoo. The American Florist. 609 Everything at Manufacturers' Prices ADDITIONAL WAREROOMS=ALL NEW STOCK Will meet competition on every line of Standard Supplies for Florists' Use SEND FOR SPECIAL QUOTATIONS Am Also Ready to Talk About Holly In addition to the same acceptable XXX Holly of Previous years I list a SPECIAL FANCY BRAND, all long-branched and guaranteed in every particular. This quality has never before been offered to the trade. Orders Booked Now During November a full line of fancy Chrysanthemums, Violets, Lily of the Valley, Roses, Carnation Novelties and the choicest stock of Cattleyas and other orchids in New England. — SEND IN YOUR THANKSGIVING ORDERS George A. Sutherland TELEPHONE 1270 67 Bromfjcld street, BOSTON, MASS. TlF-itf Tt.> ■^♦^ I*.- ■!•? i»,- i»f i»- '.»,•<♦!' I*!- I*.- I*" :t^ Mf it^ <»!■ ■:»." it" :tf -if? -itf ilPTI;"' -itTTf f ■■^f ^,«-Tif?-5»" 'il? lljf W ^7^f?ltT^ljl?7»T''S!f ?!? Samuel S. Pennock .ii. # # WHOLESALE FLORIST ^ UNSURPASSED FACILITIES enable us to give our customers prompt ^ service, the best and choicest of flowers, including the latest novelties; ^ handled and delivered with the greatest care and despatch. :: :: :: :: :;, ;; S Write for our WEEKLY PRICE LIST. # NEW FEATURE Full and complete line of RIBBONS, especially adapted for Florists' use. 1^ Prices and samples sent on application. I 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. 610 The American Florist. Nov. 10. NOW IS THE TIME TO LAY IX TOUi: SUPPLY OF FINE Boston ferns For your holiday trade. Four and five- inch are nice sizes to buy. We have them in all sizes. Write us for prices. 0E>0. A.. K:UH[rv Grower of DCV ly II I Roses. Carnations, etc. ilMIIi ILLi RUBBER PLANTS 16 to 20 inches above pot, $3 per doz. These are strong, well-grown plants, with leaves to pot, and just right to shift or sell at twice the money. UMBRELLA PLANTS Fine, large plants in 4-in. pots, 6 cts. each; J6 per 100. Plants are packed light, and the lowest rates guaranteed. CINCINNATI FLORAL CO., 2330 Harrison Avenue, CINCINNATI, OHIO. Root Tour Own Carnation Cuttings. Not having room, we offpr thp following nice unrooted cuttings, or pips, until further notice: Per 100 Per If 00 Morning Glory, shell pink $2.50 $20.00 G. H. Crane, s'oarlet 1.50 10.00 Peru. white 2.00 15.00 Genevieve Lord, light pink 1.50 10 00 Gold Xugget, yellow 1.50 10.00 Mrs. Bradt, variegated 1.50 10.00 Americ*. scarlet 1.25 9.00 Mary Wood, white 1.25 9.00 White Cloud 1.25 9.00 Gen. Maceo 1.50 10.00 Mrs. Banlett (Dorner), scarlet.... 2.00 15.00 Mrs. F. Joost, pink 50 4.00 CASH OR C. O. D. ADDKES5 A. MITTING, Morris, IN. ROEMER'S SUPERB PRIZE Pansies. Plants ready now. Free by mail, 6Sc per 100; 250 for |1.50. By express, $4.00 per tOOO; >7.C0 per 2000; $10.00 per 3000; $15.00 per 50C0. CASH with order. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa, Grower o< tbe Finest Pansies. SMILAX FINE PLANTS, out of 2-Inch pots, SI. 50 PER 100, $12.50 PER 1000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. hoiXy holly wreaths.... m. We are now booking orders forTlianst:ivini; Q and Christmas and can supply Al Choice ^^ Delawari' Holly at lowpst cash prices. Orders placed early will be shipped promptly. STROUDSBURG PAPER CO Witon. Del. PANSIES WORTH RAISING... Plants all sold for the present. CHR. SOITAU, 199 Grant Av., Jersey City, N.J. A Tremendous Gut in Prices. Wouderful Uargains in Hardy Herbacra. 3^ " field-grown Alyssum Saxatile Compacta, field- Delphinum Elatum Hybridura, grown Artemisia, ^\'ormwood, field-gr. Astilbe Japonica, 5V4-iD. pots Arnbis A.lpina. 3l4-in. pots Aster Alpinus, 3H-in. pots Nova' Anglia?, 3H-in. pots " Grandillora, S^-in. pots Pjramidalis Hybrids, 3V4-iD Ptarmicoides. 3V4-in. pots fit; Id-grown Dicentra Spectabilis, field-grown Dianthus Barbatus, field-grown Digitalis Monstrosa, field-grown Eulaliu Japonica. 3^-in. pots variegated. 3!j-in. '■ Zebrina. 3v^-in. pots Gracillima, 3' j-in. pots mpervirens, GeId-i;row-n Primula Varis Elatior, 3^-in.pots .Taponica. avi-in. pots Myosotis Palustris, 3^-in. pots Phlox Deciissata. 12 fine sorts, 3ii-in. pots Phlox Subulata Rosea. 3',2-in. poU Subulatft Alba, 3^-in. pots Platycodon Graudiflorum. blue; 3'2-in. pots Fuphorbia CoroUata, 3^-in. pots Platycodon Grandillorum, white, ~ ■ . ~ . 3V2-in- pots Platvcodon Mariesii. mixed; 3^4- in. pots Pyrethrum Roseum, field-grown Pentstemon, assorted; tield-grown Matricaria, double white; 3^4-in Anthemis Kelwayii, 3^-in. pots Funkia Coerulea, 3>4-in. pots Arundo Donax. variegated, 3V^-in. " Sieboldii, var'd . 3^2-in. Aquilegia Vulgaris, dbl. mixed; " Subcordata Grandifiora, field-grown field-grown Aquilegia Vulgaris, dbl. white, Lavendula Vera, field-grown field-grown Lychnis Ohalcedonica. field-gr. Aquilegia Chrysantha, field-grown " Viscaria Splendeus, 3^-in. Japanese Iris, mixed, incliidiii; *' Coerulea, field- grown Lobelia Cardinalis, 3i4-iu- pots twelve varieties Chrysanthemums, hardy, 4 colors; Linum Perenne, 3!-2-in. pots CEuothera Frazerii, 3!2-in. pots field-grown " Lathyrus, red and white: 3^-in. " Rosea, 3H-in. pots Caryopteris Mastacanthus. blue; Gypsophila Paniculata, fleld-gr. Rudbeckia, Golden Glow. fid. gru '3V4-in. pots German Iris, assorted; 3'. .-in. pots " Newmanii 3!?4-in. Coreopsis Lanceolata. 3V4-in.pots Gaillardia Grandirtora; 3' i-in-pots Scabio.sa Caucasica. tield-grown Clematis Davidiana, 3V4-in. pots GeumAtrosangineum, field-grown Salvia Pratensis. field-grown Campanula Pyramidalis, blue; Hemerocallis Flava, str.. fleid-gr. Stat ice Armaria. S'^-in. pots field-^rown " Sieboldii, field-gr. " Latifolia. field-grown Campanula Pyiamidalis, white; Hardy Pinks, five splendid vars., Valeriana, mixed; field-grown field-grown 3i4-in. pots Tritoma Grandifiora, 3'>2-in. pots Chrysanthemum Uliginosum.fld- Hibiscus, Crimson Eye, 3!e-in. Monarda Didyma, field-grown "grown Helianthus MuUifiorus Plenus, Iris, Siberian, field-grown Dt'iphinium Formosum,blue: fid- 3'3-in. pots grown $300 PER 100. Price* are for Cash with Order. EDWARD B. JACKSON, stamford. conn. Carnation Blooms, j 65,000 PLAMS UNDER GLASS. Why not buy your Carnation Blooms direct from grower and get good fresh ♦ stock. We have them in large quantities of all the leading commercial varieties, \ including G. H. Crane, White Cloud, Flora Hill, Mrs. Bradt, Eldorado, Madam \ Chapman, Maceo, Daybreak, McGowan and others. Also have 20,000 Violet j Plants and picking large quantities daily. Write me your wants and get prices ! before you buy. \ Add:£L«CHA5. CHADWICK, Grand Rapids, Mich. "^^V"" ! 4 Acres Field-Grown Carnation Plants, 120.000 MAYOR PINCREE SWEETBRIER MRS. FISHER DOROTHV SWEET CRIMSON SPORT MAUO ADAMa ALBERTINI $1.00 per doz.; W.OOpsrluO, JUBILEE ELDORADO McCOWAN L. L. LAMBORN PORTIA C. A. DANA J. I^. DILIiON, Bloomsbarg', Fa. LIBERTY, four-inch, 175.00 per lOO. MAID, BRIDB, PERLB, SUNSBT, METEOR, MORQAN, MERMBT, LaFRANCB, NIPHET03, KAISERIN, QOLDEN GATE, MAID OF HONOR, 3-in., J5 00 per 100; 3!»-iD., 17.00; 4-in., J8.00. GRAFTED BRIDE, $20.00 per 100, 6-inoh. A. S. MacBEAN. lakewood. n. j. CACTUS AND OTHER DAHLIAS FOR CATALOGUE COLLECTIONS.... WHOLESALE LIST ON APPLICATION. LOTHROP & HIGGINS, East Brldgewater, MASS. Rubber Plants. 6-inch pots $5.00 per doz. 7-inch pots 6.00 per doz. CHAS. A. IFFIN6ER, Ozone Park, L. I. Here's An Opportunity! Home Grown Kentias, from toc to |i0.oo. Arecas, from 2;^-inch pots up to large specimens. Latanias, Phoenix, Araucarlas, Cocos, Chinese Primroses, best strains. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, from 2)^-inch to 8-inch pots. Acalypha Sanderl. Peruvian Peppers, the latest novelty. Ferns in variety. firltTu^K"! Decorative Plants especially grown for the New England trade. WRITE NOW FOR PRICES; THEY ARE TEMPTING. A. LEUTHY, ,mm^ ROSLINDALE, MASS. tgoo. The American Florist. 511 Holly *f ^ A^^^Ty (ireen INTllAX PirKED ROTQt'ET GRKF.X. VQ«irll'l«V ^' maintain the higliest T dUji^lluli 5 grade Holly Branches in the market. Every case person- ally inspected by our own agent who has been 13 years in our service; men who gather and pack our Holly are equally well experienced. While other shippers some- ^^^^^^^^^^^ times handle as choice Holly as Vaughan's XXX Brand, yet ours has averaged THE BEST one year with another. Our price is about the same while our values are more than DOUBLE. Per case $5.00. For larger lots write. Pacific Coast shipments, 50 cents extra. XXX HOLLY. Burlap lined for VAUGHAN'S BOUQUET fiREEN and WREATHING. Write for prices when you are ready to buy. FOR PROFIT PLANT.... ===Japan=== Lilium Longiflorum. \rK HAVE A LAllGB STOCK OF UNUSUALLT FINE BULBS IN THE FOLLWING SIZES: Per 100 Per 1000 «to 8-incli $3.25 $30.00 7tn 9-incli 5.0O J5.00 9 to 10-inch 8.00 70.00 We are Pioneer headquar- ters on this stock, controlling same from reliable first hands of long experience. We can save you money. Our stock this season, while in moderate supply only, is from best sources, largely Indian picked and all late picked, avoiding the warm drying weather in October. Per 100 pound crate, $5.00 to $6.00. WREATHING. Beginning about Dec. 1, we carry two grades regularly in stock in large lots, and will make closest prices in 20 yard coils. Per 100 yards, $3.00 to $5.00. sjocL- CHRYSANTHEMUMS, m^ Stock plants from bench and from 5-inch and 6-inch pots. ^OVELTIES Of 1900. Choice Varieties. Per doz. $2.00; per 100 $15.00. At this date we can supply a choice Plants grown to Per doz. $3 00. Per 100 $20. CO. Goldmine. Intensity, White Bonnaffon, Supei ba, Walter Malatsch. Slandard Varieties. A complete list. Per doz., $1 50: per 100, $10.00. lot of Chrysanthemum bushy plants in 6-inch pots. Each, 50c,; dozen, $5.00. single stem and flower, per dozen, $4.00j per 100, $25.00. Mary Stewart, Canary, Garza, Miss Davis, Delicatum, Black Hawk, Descartes, Mrs. Trainor L. Park Ada Strickland. Shilowa, Surprise, Sliver Cloud, Mispah, Wm. H, CJiadwick. Daisy, Yellow Mrs. J. Jones Ma tha, Eclipse. Yellow Fitzwygram, VAUGHAN'S Giant-Flowered Cyclamen. Pure While (Mont Blanc) , ?.*Li°°„, Dark Crimson \ Per looo Rosa Von Marienlhal, "Daybreak Pink." seeds, Sg.oo. White With Carmine Eye ' •«?, ^^^%.-l GIANT-FLOWERED CYCLAMEN. Extra choice mixed. This mixture is made up from above separate colors. Per 100 seeds, 50c; 250 seeds, $1.15; 1000 seeds, $4.50; 5000 seeds $20. SWEET PEAS FOR FORCINQ. Earliest of All, new, from 10 to 14 days earlier than Extra Early Blanche Ferry; standard bright pink, wings white. Oz . 10c; ]i lb., 20c; lb., 50c. Emily Henderson, pure white, dwarf. Oz., 5c; % lb., lOc; lb , JOc. Extra Early Blanche Ferry, true. Oz., 5c; \i lb., lOc; lb., 30c. VInca rosea, rosea fl, alba, alba pura. Each, trade pkt , I5c.; OZ., (iOc. For other flower seeds see Vaughan's Book for Florists, sent free to florists. VflUGHflN'S SEED STORE. CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph Street. 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. 512 The American Florist. Nov. to, W^ittTbold'^s rail Offer of Choice Decorative Plants ORDER NOW, WHILE STOCK CAN BE SHIPPED SAFELY BY FREIGHT. FOLLOWING QUOTATIONS ARE EXTRA GOOD VALUE : Kentias==Latanias Varieties Size Pot Kentia Bi'lnioreana 2!4 Kpntia Bflraoreana 3 Kenlia Helmoreana 3Vi Kentia Kelmorpana 4 Kentia Belmoreana 5 Kentia " strong 5 Kentia Belmoreana 6 Kentia " strong 6 Kentiii Belmoreana 7 Kentia Belmoreana 8 Kentia Forsteriana 2% Kentia Forsteriana 3 Kentia Forsteriana 3i4 Kentia l-'orsteriana 4 Kentia Forsteriana 5 Kentia " strong 5 Kentia Forsteriana 6 Kentia " strong « Kentia Forsteriana 8 Latania Borbonica 2^ Latania Borbonica 3 Latania Borbonica SV2 Latania Borbonica 4 Latania Borbonica 5 Latania Borbtmiea 6 Latania Borbonica 6 Areea Lutesoens 2'-4 Areca Lutescens 3H Areca Lutescens 4 Hei^'ht Inches 8 to 9 10 to 12 12 tn 14 14 to 16 16 to 20 18 to 24 20 to 22 26 to 28 30 to 40 43 to 48 8 to 9 10 to 12 12 to 14 14 to 16 20 to 24 22 to 26 28 to 30 30 to 34 44 to 50 12 "• 12 to 15 15 to 18 18 to 22 20 to 24 24 to 30 5 to 6 12 to 14 15 to 18 No. Per Leaves Each Doz. 3 to 4 4 to 5 ft to 6 5 to 7 5 to 6 5 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 3 to 4 4 to 6 5 to 6 5 to 7 5 to 6 5 to 6 5 to 6 6 to 7 6 3 6 to 6 5 to 6 5 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 8 6 to 8 .25 .40 .75 1.00 1.25 1.50 225 3.25 .40 .76 1.00 1.25 1.50 325 .15 .25 .50 .60 .75 3 plants in potl.OO 3 •• " 2.00 3 •■ .25 3.00 50 2.00 3.00 400 7.20 12.00 15.00 18.00 27 00 39.00 1.60 2.00 3.00 4.00 7.20 12.00 15.00 18.00 39 00 .60 1.00 1.50 3.00 5.00 6.00 9.00 Per 100 $12.00 15.00 20.00 30.00 60.00 911.00 125.00 180.00 200.00 300.00 12.00 15.00 20.00 30.00 60.00 90.00 125.00 180.00 300.00 5.00 8.00 12.00 20.00 35.00 50.00 8.00 15.00 25.00 Per 1000 $100.00 150 00 180 00 300 00 600. 00 900.00 100.00 150.00 180. CO 300.00 600.00 40.00 75.00 100.00 175.00 300.00 ..Asparagus.. Varieties Pot Pteris Serruiata 2-inch Pleris Tremiila 2-inch Pteris Umbrnsa 2-inch (Jyrtomium Falcatum 3-inch t^yrtomium Falcatuni 4-inch Nephrolepis Exaliata 5-inch Nephrolepis Bosioniensis 2-inch Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 4-inch Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 5-inch Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 6-inch Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 7-inch Nephrolepis ( 'ordata Compacta 5-inch Nephrolepis Cordata Conipacta 6-inch Per 1)07,. .50 .50 .50 1.00 1.50 2.00 .50 2.00 3.00 6 00 9.00 2.00 4.00 Per 100 4.00 4 00 4.(0 8.00 10.00 1.5.00 4.10 60.00 15.00 30.00 Size Pot .\sparagus Plumosus Nanus 3-inch Asp;iragu3 Plumosus Nanus 4-inch Asparagus Sprengerii 2-inch Asparagus Sprengerii 4-inch Asparagus Sprengerii 6-inch Asparagus Sprengerii 8-ineh Asparagus Ten uissimus 3-inch The several sizes of Asparagus Sprengerii are especially strong and large value. Doz. Per 100 1 1.00 » 8.00 1.50 12.00 .50 4.00 1.50 1200 5.00 10.00 1.00 8.0Q Miscellaneous. Eacli Araucarui Excel sa, 3- inch, nice plants $ .50 Araucaria Excelsa, 3V4-inch, nice plants 75 Araucaria E.xcelsa, 5-inch, nice plants 1.00 Pot Height Leaves Each t .75 Doz. $ 7.20 10.00 12.1)0 l.CO 200 18.00 200 4.(0 6.00 2.00 5v Ficus Elastica 6 22 to 23 12 to 14 Ficus Elastica 7 24 to 28 14 to 16 Ficus Elastica 8 28 to 34 16tol8 Pandanus Dtilis 2>4 6 to 8 10 to 12 Pandanus Utilis 3 8 to 10 12 to 15 Pandanus Veitchii 6 extra fine Dracaena TerminuUs 3^ Dracscua Terminalis 4 Dracaena Terminalis 5 Cocos Weddeliana 3 .25 Phienix Eeclinata 10 40 to 45 6 to 8 3.50 Phn^nix Reclinata 3 4 to 6 1.50 Phoenix Canariensis 3 4 to 6 I. .50 Aspidistra Lunda 4 3.00 Aspidistra Lurida 5 15 to 20 8 to 12 .50 6.00 Corypha Gebanga 3 12 5 to 6 3.00 Suuseviera Java Var., 2-inch, strong plants dozen Snnsevi* ra Java Var., 3-inch, strong plants Sanseviera Java Var., 4-inch, strong plants " Maranta Kerchoviana. 3'e-inch " Zingiber Oflieinale, Ginger Plant, 4-inch Zingiber Oflieinale, 5-inch " Curculigo Recurvata, 4-inch " Curculigo Recurvata, 5-inoh " Cyperus Alternifolius, 5-inch " Cyperus alternifolius, 6-inch " 100 J6O.0O 75.00 100.00 8 00 1.5.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 .60 1.25 3.00 2.00 200 3.00 2 00 4.00 1.60 2.00 See opposite page for best introduction of tlie year. NEPHROLEPIS WITTBOLDII, strong runners, ready for 3 and 4-in. pots, $1 each; $10 per dozen; $75 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., GERANIUM AMERICA A Queen Among Geraniums. "Plants not oue foot high often have a dozen trusses at one time. One of the brightest, cheeri- est varieties in the whole Geranium faaily." — Eben E. Rexford, in Vick's Magazine, May, 1900. S\rong Plants. $8 per 100, 25 at ICO rate. Ready now. HENRY EICnnOLZ, Waynesboro, Fa. Please mention the American Florist when ^vriting. CARNATION PLANTS. SPECIAL PRICE TO CLOSE OUT. Strictly llrst-class stock. WHITE CI.OTTD, Flora Hill, Evanstou, Wm Scott. Portia and Victor, S3 per lOO; 825 per lOOO. A. G. PRINCE & CO. , 76 & 78 Wabash Av., Chicago CARNATION PLANTS Ready to book your orders for Rooted Cuttings of all the leading varieties, for spring delivery. Let me iiuote you prices before placing your orders. lUm lliirnhu Wholesale Carna ion Grower. Willi HlUipny) Sta. F, CINCINNATI, OHIO. Please mention tlw A nierican Flutist wheyi wrilmg. *1 ♦ J4000 : Carnation Plants I Herr's - - Argyk and Pingree, $2 per 100. GEORGE REINBERG, \Z 51 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. : ALWAYS THE BEST rr . AND Pansies l^JSr YEAR. Can take no more orders for delivery before November 15th. Price 75c per 100 free by mail. $4 per 1000 by express at your expense. Write me for prices on CARNATION CUTTINGS. I have fourteen houses of Stock Pluuts. AGERATUM "Stella Gurney" ready now either from pots or rooted cuttings, by the 100 or 1000. ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER, PA. Carnation Plants. Hardy Herbaceous Alpine Plants. Fine field grown plants: Flora Hill, Scott, Li/.zie MctJowan, Kvanstou, Albertini, Firefly, $3.50 per too. PLUMOSUS. fine 3-in. stock, $5.00 per 100. r.\8H WITH ALL ORDEItS, PLEASE. VAN WERT GREENHOUSES, Van Wert 0. AND Field- Grown A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF OLD AND NEW VARIETIES. The Blue Hill Nursery, So. Braintree, Mass. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. 19- OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1900 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU -Si 10- PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE. TWO DOLLARS.tM tgoo. The American Florist. 513 Geo. Wittbold; His Fern Nephrolepis ...Wittboldii is the only production of a long life among decorative plants which has been deemed worthy of dissemination under the family name. This is a credit to it. It is the equal and we think the supe- rior of the Boston Fern and we are offering it with the firm conviction that within a comparatively brief period it will be more in demand than that justly popular variety which is now an indespen- sable part of every florist's stock. We pin our faith in NEPHROLEPIS WinBOLDII. O GEORGE WITTBOLD. Nephrolepis ...Wittboldii possesses all the points of excellence of the Boston Fern and out-classes it in many respects. It has the same robust growth and the endur- ing qualities of a house plant and in addition it has a wider, heavier, handsomer frond and the pinns are undulated, curled, crinkled in a most dis- tinct and attractive fashion. It propagates with great rapid- ity. We have grown this for several years and are sure that every grower will shortly confirm our faith in the money making quality of NEPHROLEPIS WITTBOLDII. I or or o I I Nephrolepis Wittboldii. tt^^^^tT^Vi^tl 'sTsVi'-or '*""'• ""♦^ SEE OUR LIST OF WELL-GROWN STOCK ON THE OPPOSITE PAGE. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. 514 The American Florist. Nov. 10. xigssim/smiisistsg'iSssimmgsss^ssimBimeisgass^s^ -STOCK PLANTS PRIZE WINNING CtlRYSANTtlCMUMS Tlxe x^ery toest to da^te. NEW GERANIUMS Best Bedding and Pot Varieties LIST OF VARIETIES AND PRICES ON APPLICATION. ^ I NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. GRAND OFFER3 FINE PLANTS. NONE BETTER. ARECK LUTESCENS. SLzf pot. Height. Each. Doz. 3-inoh i;iQOh .-M »-.'.00 4-inch 18 :i in pot .30 3 50 ri-inch 20 to il .1)0 li-inch -.'t to30 1.00 S-lncli 36 ■;,.50 to 3.00 KENTIA BELMOREANA. Size pot. Leaves. :t-inch 3 to 4 4 -inch 5-incIi 6-mch 6-iiich li-inch (i-inch 7-inch Size pot. 3-in.'h 4-inch ii-incti tj-inch (i-inch 5 to (J 6 to 7 8 to » 8 to 10 7 to 8 7 to 8 7 to 8 n<-ight. Etich. Doz. 100 12 inch t .-la % 2 00 $12.00 15 .50 5.50 IS .75 8.50 20 1 00 12.00 24 Fine bushy plants, t2. 00 c'i. 30 " ■■ 2,50 ea. 36 to 40' '■ 3.00 ea. 44 to 48" " 4.50 ea. KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Loaves. 3 to 4 4 6 5 5 to r> lleigljt. 9 to 10 15 to 18 24 3t) 40 Each. $ .30 .40 1.00 1.50 2.75 ion *25.00 Doz. $ 3.00 4.00 10.50 IX.OO 30.00 TO CLOSE Brides, 3-inc,h pots. 600 2 and 2!/2-inch uots. 1000. Golden Gate, 2!4-inch pots, 1100. LATANIA BORBONICA Size pot. Leaves. Heisht. Each. Doz 12 inch 15 to 18 21 to 30 3- inch 4-inch (i-inch ('-inch ()-inch 5 to 5 to 7 B to 8 t to 8 7 to 8 30 30 t t 1.50 .25 3 00 1.00 13.00 1.50 18.00 2,00 bushy Size pot. COCOS WEDDELIANA. Height. Each. Doz. 4-inoh 12 to 14 $.25 12.50 PANDANUS VEITCHII. Size pot. Each. 5-inch $ ,75 6-inch 1.00 BOSTON FERNS. Size pot. Each. 3-inch $ .20 4-inch 35 .5-inch 40 6-inch pot or pans 75 7 inch ■■ 1,00 8-in.'h ■■ ],50 il-iii.-h " 2.00 NOTE THE PRICE. ALL Al STOCK. 81.50 per tiundred I Bridesmaid. :'.i4 1.00 ■■ Meteors. 3-inch 1,25 100 $12 00 20.00 ICO $20.00 Doz. $ 9,00 12.00 Doz. S 2 00 4,00 4,50 9.00 12.00 18 00 21.00 100 $15.00 Each. Doz. $ .50 to.oo .75 9,00 .50 to ^ .00 Doz. 100 $1.20 *IO.OO 1.75 12.00 Rll. Doz. 100 $ .60 $5.00 4.00 25 00 FICUS ELASTICA. Size pot. Height. 6-inch 24 to 30 6-inch 24 to 30 8-inch 48 1. REX BECONIAS. Size pot. Each. 3-inch $ .10 4-inch 15 ASPARAGUS SPRFNCERI Size pot. Each. 3-inch 6-inch $ .35 DRAOENA INDIVISA. 5-inch ,$ .35 $ 4.00 Draca'uaBruantii 1.50 18.00 Dracji'iia Massangeana 2.00 24.00 Dracii'na Linilenii 1.50 18,00 Draca-na Tonuinalis 50 6.00 Small Ferns. Adiantiira Cuneatuni, 3-in. pot $6.00 Mixed Ferns. 3-in. pots, $6,00 per luindred. Cyprus Alternifolius. 3 in. pots, $\00 per hundred. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6-in. pots, $10.00 per hundred. Extra tine, for Easter forcing. .Terusaleni Cherry, nicely Ijerried, 6-in, pots bushy, 3bc each. TRUE TO NAME. inch pots, 400 $1.50 per hundred pots. $25.00 1400. LAKE VIEW ROSE GAB DENS, Jamestown, N. Y. Latania Palm Plants Pots. 6-in. 0-in. 6-in. 7-in. 7-in. 7-ln. 8-in. 8-in, 8-in Plants to pot 1 20 to 2J-in. high 20 to 22 " 20 to 22 " 2 ft, ht. ct diam. 2 •• 1 W% " 2 2!/j " 3 2V4 ■ Ficus Elastica, 6 ' Leaves 6 and 7 10 12 to 14 7 to 8 10 to 12 12 to 16 8 to 9 15 18 to 20 Per doz. $ 6 00 9.00 12.00 12.00 15.00 18,00 18.00 20.08 24.00 ft. high, 16 to 20 pots. leaves, $9.()0 per doz., $65.00 per 100. Pandanus Veitchii and Croton Plants, prices on application. I. WM. COLFLESH, 53d & Woodlawn, W. Phila. Pa. STOCK PLANTS CHRYSANTHEMUMS. New Jind standard varieties. Send for list. Early vftrieties ready now CABNATIOBIS— Field-grown plants all sold. Orders booktjd now for rooted cuttings of Genf- vii-ve Lord, the finest commercial pink to date. Ready Jan. 1st. $5 pLi-in., ready for 3-in., only 2V^c (special). GERANIUMS— Bruanti and Heteranthe, the two best scarlets; rooted cuttings, $1.25 per ICO, $10.00 per 1000 (special). Mine. Salleroi, strong 2-in., 2'iic. SMILAX— Strong 2-in., $1.25 per 100. VINCAS— Strong clumps from field, $2.00 per do/.. Cash with Order. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III. CALADIUMS Fancy leaved, 40 named sorts. Per 100 Per 1000 Dry bulbs, IVi to 2H-in $10.00 $90.00 Dry bulbs, 1 to IM-in 8 00 70 00 noaMOro Per 100 ORANGES, Best sorts, griifted on Citrus trifoliata, beautiful planls, bushy, 15 to 18-in $30.00 PHCENIX OANARIENSIS & TENUIS, Very stocky, 3-4 characterized leaves, i5-I8-in 15.00 4-6 " " 20-24 " 35.00 5-6 " " 24-30 " 40.00 PHCENIX RECLINATA, 3-4 characterized leaves, 15-18-in., very stocky 25.00 LATANIA, 4-5 characterized leaves, 18-20- in 26.00 BIOTA AUREA NANA, Best dwarr Biota, 12-15-in 12.00 Not less than 50 at above rates. Send for Price Lists. P. J. BERCKMANS CO., Augusta, Ga. SOMt PLANTS v-/ YOU WANT. VLI Per 100. 20.000 Pansy Plants to grow for bloom, 20 levs., $1 .00 Coleiis, 10 varieties named 2J4-incli, 1.50 20.090 Alternantheras, bushy 2Si " 1.50 Salvia Dwarf Clara Bedinan %'.i " 1.50 Smilax 2M " 160 Begonias, (lowering, mixed only 2J4 " 1.50 SOOOSedum Variegatum 2H " 1.50 5,000 Cigar PI. nt, fine S'i " 1.50 California Moss, basket plant 2>4 " 1.50 Asparagus Pluino.sus Nanus 3 " 5.00 Boston Fern, true 3 " 5.00 8 Plants at 100 rates. THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., MORRIS, ILL. Please mention the A me} icati Fiorii.t when wtiling. Violets i^ouisb;. 2000 strong, healthy plants, from 3-in. and 4-in. pots, $25 per 1000. E. M. & H. N. HOFFMAN. Per 100 Chinese, large flowering, 2-in. pot $1.25 ASPARAGUS Sprengerii, 3-inch pots 2.60 '* PlumoBus, 2-inch pots 3.50 CASH PLEASE. JOS. H. CINMNGHAM, Delaware, 0. BOSTON FERN, 7 and 8-in. pans $12 and 116 per doz. GERANIUMS, S. A. Nutt and others, 3-in., $4 per 100. NEP. CORDATA COMPACTA, 3-in., $6.00 per 100; 6- in., 130.00 piT 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2V4-in.. 15 per 100, $40 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, 2H-inch, M.OO per 100; $30.00 per 1000. SMILAX, transplanted, heavy, 50o per 100. OABHPi..^™. Carl Hagenburger, ^-ShToV" ^tiIflPOT5 ^*^*-^ Boston Ferns, the true variety, from 2Vt-\a. pots, $3 per 100, $25 per 1000. Don't be afraid that our stock of Boston Ferns will run out. We have sold 76.000 the past six weeks, but still have l:i5,000 fine plants on hand. Better buy now, as price is sure to advance. Asparagus Sprengerii, from 2'/i-in. pots, $2.50 per I0(J, $30 |.er 1000. Acalypha Sander!, from 2Vi-in. pots, fine plants, $3 per lUU, J2S per 1000. Acalvpha Sanderi, from 3-in. pots, strong plants, $5 per 100. Crotons. 12 best bedding varieties, from 2H-iiicb pots, elegant plants, $3 per 100, $25 per 1000. These will be fine to shift on for next year's bedding. Ponderoa Lemon, largest Lemon grown, bears fruit weighing two pounds and over, and fruits when quite small. Is bound to become a popular plant. Fine plants from 2H-in. pots, $1 pec doz.. $7 per 100. Extra strong plants ready to bloom at once, $1.50 per doz. Calla Lilies, \hi to li4-in. diameter, 75c per dozen, $5 per 100. Catta Lilies, 1^ to \%-\n. diameter, $1.25 per dozen, $7 per 100. The two new Rustelias, Lemoinei Multiflora and Lemoinei Elegantissima.50c perdoz., $3 per 100. Bougainvillea Sanderiana. from 2y.-inch pots, $6 00 per 100. Weeping lantanat, 2!4- inch pots, $2 00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Otaheile Orange, from 2'4-inch pots. $3 per 100, $25 per lOOfl; from 3 in. pots, $4.50 p r 100, $40 per 1000. Ficus Elaatlca. perfect specimens of this fine Rubber Plant. 15 to 18 in. high, $3.35 per doz., $25 per lOO. Araucaria Excelsa, Norfolk Island Pine, fine plants with four tiers of leaves. $1 each. $10 per doz. Marechal Niel Rosei, 15 inches and over in height, healthy p ants $t per 100. J35 per loOO. Roses all the 'eading varieties of Teas from 4-ini-h pots, fine plants in perfec. health. $8 per IDO. All the leading varieties of Hyltrid Teas from 4-inch pots, elegant stock, $10 p-^r leO. Seuil us your list of Roses for 'luotation. We have 2,000. COO plants in stock. Our Fall Trade List of all kinds of Roses, Plants and Bulbs now re.idy. Wnte for it. The GOOD & REESE CO., ^*^\sVHrwoRl'r"" Springfield, 0. •=ssasaf^x*^fi;t,is Sf>x*exnfi;^XTl* over 10,000 in stock. Extra strong 2"4-inoh, ready for 3;/2-inch, $5.00 per 100; Too per 13; 3^-inch, ready for 5-inch, $s.00 per 100; strong 6-incli, $2.00 per 13; 6.inch. $3.00 per I'J. P II I AC Little Gems, $3.00 per 100. Spotted Leaf, $2.00 to $4.00 per 100. Yellow UHLLIIdj Callas, $3.00 per 13. Fragrant Calla, $1.50 per 12. Amaryllis, 500 sorts. Cannas, 200 sorts. Dahlias, 500 sorts. a. BLANC & CO.. Philadelphia, Pa. HEAGOCK'S FBEMIUM FAIiMS. ARECA LUTESCENS. 3 plants, 6-inch pot, 24 to 28 inches $12.00 per dozen; $100.00 per 100 3 " 8 " 36-inch, fine .$3.00 each COCOS WEDDELIANA. I plant, 2K-inoh pot, 8 to 10 inches high $15.00 per 100 I " 3 " 10tol2 " aO.OOperlOO 1 " 4 " 18 inches high $ .50 each 3 " 5 " 18 " 1.00 ■• KENTIA BELMOREANA. 4-iuch pot, S to 6 leaves, 15 inches high $ 4.50 per dozen; $ 3.5.00 per 100 - 6 " 24 " " 15.00 " 125.0(1 " 6 to 7 " 30 to 32 inches high $3.00 each. KENTIA FORSTERIANA. 4-inoh pot, 4 to 5 leaves, 15 inches high $4.50 per dozen ; $36.00 per 100 " .. . — .$1.00 each; $1'3.00 per dozen mSiSiSiSSe£iESiSSSSSeiSSSiS^SSEiSSSSiS£ 5 6 to 6 6 6 "24 to 28 inches high . 31) 36 to 40 48 to 50 J0SEJF»H: HE>i\.OOCIS:, 'WyM.oote f^ruie mention the A merican I-'iotist -when wramg. 1.25 3.00 4.00 Orchids ! ^ We have always on band a very large and fine stock ot established and unestablished Orchids. A number of varieties now in sheath and spike. Correspondence solicited. LAGER & HURRELL, i^**""' ^- ■<• Orchid Qrowar* and Importen. IN BEST ..VARIETIES SPECIALTIES K08E8, from S-lnoh pots. CARNATIONS, for all deUTarr. CHRVSANTHEMUMS. 8IMILAX. PTloatlow. Sand for Uit. VIOLETS. WOOO BROTHBRS. FISHKILL. N.Y, igoo. The American Florist. 517 ^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»*«*«««««««««««»««< ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ Three Silver Medals in Three Weeks ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ MASSACHUSETTS. PENNSYLVANIA. NEW YORK. AWARDED TO THE NEW ROSE- ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ QUEEN OF EDGELY-piNK American beauty \ Also the following certificates — Highest award possible for a new rose. CERTIFICATE OF MERIT AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Read the Report CERTIFICATE OF MERIT SOC. OF AMERICAN FLORISTS Of the Judges appointed by the PHILADELPHIA FLORISTS' CLUB to examine this Rose: ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ "WE ARE CONVINCED THAT THIS VARIETY IS A VALUABLE ADDITION TO THE LIST OF FORCING ROSES, BEING IN EVERY RESPECT, EXCEPT COLOR, THE EXACT COUNTERPART OF THE AMERICAN BEAUTY. THE COLOR IS A BEAUTIFUL BRIGHT PINK, WHICH IS GOOD, EVEN IN THE FULL FLOWERS. THE FRAGRANCE IS ALSO AS FINE AS THAT OF BEAUTY, AND THE EXHIBITED BLOOMS SHOWED REMARKABLE VIGOR. (Signed.)— ROBERT KIFT, WM. MUNRO, JOS. HEACOCK. Plants ready for distribution April, 1901. For terms and booklet, address, THE FLORAL EXCHANGE, Inc., 335 North 6th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. OR R. CRAIQ & SON, Eastern Agts., 49th and Market Sts., Philadelphia. E. Q. HILL & CO., Western Agts., Richmond, Ind. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ THE "QUEEN" WILL BE SHOWN AT ALL EXHIBITIONS ♦ THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY— IN NOVEMBER. J : ♦ »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•*♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦-»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<»♦♦♦« 518 The American Florist. Nov. 10. Nashville. SHOW WINDOWS BRIGHT WITH GOOD CHRYSANTHEMUM BLOOMS. — GOOD SALB FOR STOCK^AT SATISFACTORY PRICES. Florists' windows are now gorgeous with chrysanthemums, which are in lull bloom. There seem to have been a large quantity grown and of remarkable size and quality. There has been a good demand and the prices have been very satisfactory. The white varieties pre- dominate, while a few pink and fewer bronze sorts are noted. The yellow kinds are just beginning to show. Some good plants are in the market, too, and bring good prices, although none of the florists have grown the fancy plants of a few years ago. While not quite so showy, the plants of the present season are much more satisfactory than the fancy stock in point of profit. Violets are coming in abundantly and the prospects are fine for a great profusion through the season. Roses continue to improve in quality and are now coming on in good sizes. Some very pretty specimens of Golden Gate have been shown by one of our florists. M. C. DOEEIS. Des Moines, la. FALL SEASON BACKWARD. — PROSPECT OF GOOD BUSINESS. — A NEW RETAIL STORE. The season is very backward and busi- ness is unusually slow in opening because of the warm weather. Stocks have not looked so well in this vicinity for several seasons and the prospects are for a good winter's business. W. L. Morris has just opened a new store, having removed from 516 Walnut street to 609 on the same thoroughfare. The room is commodious and contains all the devices necessary for a thoroughly up to- date retail business. The decora-, tions are in white and gold. M. 100,000 Carnation Plants Large, Healthy, Field- Gtown Plants. Per 100 Per 1000 WM. SCOTT $2.50 $20.00 LIZZIE McGOWAN 2.50 20.00 EVELINA 2.50 20.00 ARMAZINDY 2.50 20.00 NIVEA 2.50 20.00 PETER REINBERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Please mention the American Flortst when writing. CARNATIONS GEN. GOMEZ, MRS. BRADT and GLACIER, strong stock. $6.00 per 100. PINGBEE and ARGYLE, 14.00 per 100. Field- Grown ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII strong stock. .inch 13. 00 per 100 1-inch 4.00 per 100 ■•• inch 6.00 per 100 :h 10. CO per 100 ( 2-ino ) 3-inc \ 3!/j-ii ( 4-inc F. DORNER & SONS CO., LA FAYETTE, IND. ■iniiiitiiiiiiitiiuumiUitmiiiuitiiiimiuuuumtuitiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiuititiiii...»A..miiiiii* WHERE TO BUY HOLLY Place your crder with PULLEN. Place it now for the very best grade of bright green foliage, well berried, fresh from the swamps. Uni I Y WRFATUQ Only first-class materials used— fresh green leaves plentifully ^ nULLI TTilLHinOi clustered with berries. In ordering be sure and state size wanted and number of berry clusters desired on each. Goods shipped at proper time or on your order, carefully packed. Prices are most reasonably low. IHIQQrpY CTRPIf ^^' varieties of fruit— Peach, Pear, Apple, Plum, Cherry, nUnOLnl OIUUIVi Apr.cot, Quince— every one warranted true to name. Have an extra fine block of Japanese Plum. PLANTS. Write for Particulars. Can furnisli anything you wish in plants. ^P~QOODS ABE THE BEST. PRICES ABE i;OW. W. W. PULLEN, Kurseryman and Fruit Grower, MILFORD, Del. ifffTmmimmTTmmTmmTTTmmTmTTmfmmiTmmTTmTmTmTmTTmmTmmTTmmTis w *» tlOLLY EXTRA FINE Cut Palm Leaves Wild Smilax Long Needle Pines WRITE FOR PRICES ON HOLLY DELIVERED AT YOUR DOOR, 60 POUND CASES. ^ jt jt jt m A. R. CARTER &. CO.. EST. 1885, EVERGREEN. ALA. ^ Wild Smilax 50 lbs. net weight, 82,00 per case; 30 lbs net weight, $1.50 per case. Magnolia Foliage, very fine in decorations, same price us Wild Smilax. Leucothoe Sprays. $3 DO per 1000. Fresh cut Fern Leaves. $1.00 per 1000. Write for prices on Al Holly. Cash with order from unknown correspondents. EVERGREEN FLORAL CO. Evergreen. Ala. Southern Wild Smilax $2.00 per 60 pound Case. $1.25 per 30 pound Case. Discount to wholesale dealers. Cases lined with a fine quality lining paper to protect from heat or dirt. Thoroughly packed with Extra Selected stock, and weighs 60 and 30 pounds, but are shipped at 50 and 25 pounds. Express Rates 25 per cent less ttian merchandise rate. Telegraphic orders given prompt attention. Address R. A. LEE« Eversreen* Ala. Terms: Caeh with order, C. O. D. or check on ecelpt of goods. FINE * Bays Pyramids and Standards. Specimen Rliododendrons for Forcing, Adiantum Farleyense, fn^ot.: Azaleas, Ficuses, Acacias, Araucarias, Boston Ferns, Small Ferns, Fine cut Fronds of Adiantum tenerum, Lorraines. M Per 100 Chinese Primula, 2-in J2.00 Obconica Grandiflora, 2-in 2.00 Baby Primrose, 2%-in., full of bloom 2.00 Browallia Gigantea, 2;^-in 3, 00 Cineraria, from flats l.OO Calceolarias, from flats 1.00 25,000 Cannas, in leading sorts 1.50 ALFRED H. WALKER, QUEENS, L. I.. N. Y. FOR THANKSGIVING DAY A rate of one fare and a third for the round trip has been authorized to points within 150 miles, on the Nickel Plate Road, Chicago Passenger Station, VanBuren St. and Pacific Ave , on the Loop. City Tickit Office 111 Adams St. 38 ipoo. The American Florist. 519 Geranium Novelties For 1900. The Finest Collection in America. A Set of Selected DOUBLE BEDDERS, SINGLE BEDDERS, FANCY DOUBLES and MAMMOTH FANCY SINGLES, A Striking Set of IVY-LEAVED VARIETIES. A full Line of the Introductions of J 899 in all the above Sections. A full Line of Selected STANDARD BEDDERS A fine Collection of Fancy PELARGONIUMS. m ire lie Loiraiiie. THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE COUNTRY, IN PERFECT CONDITION. ^^^ ^^^ ^^^ Ready at Thanksgiving and Christmas. ^^^ ^^^ f^^ In 8 and 6 Inch Pans, and 6, 5 and 4 Inch Pots. Grown at moderate temperature, well hardened off, perfect in shape, in splendid condition, cov- ered with bloom. WRITE FOR PRICES. A Fine Stock of the New Orchid Flowered Ivy=Leaved Pelargonium LEOPARD. If you wish to be with the Leaders in Bedding Plants, order your Stock from The COTTAGE GARDENS, QUEENS, L. I. C- W. "NVARD, JVXanager. )§e§or)ias Qloire dc IfOP^aipe BOTH the original variety and the newer one with delicate pink flowers. The most meritorious winter blooming plant ever introduced. We have them in all sizes, from healthy young plants in thumb pots to grand specimens in 8- inch pots. Every plant, both small and large, will be in full bloom for Christmas. Some of our best plants sold at retail at Philadelphia last Christmas at $8.00 each. PRICES FOR NOVEMBER WILL BE AS FOLLOWS: Light Pink Lorraine 8 -inch Pot Plants S2.50 each, f25.00 per dozen 6 " " 1.50 " 15.00 4 " " 1.00 " 10.00 lYz " " .50 " 5.00 " $40.00 per 100 Darli Pink Lorraine 50 per cent, less than above prices. EDWIN LONSDALE WYNDMOOR P. O., PENNSYLVANIA NEAR PH II, A D E L P H I A 520 The American Florist, Nov. to. >♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ --Herr's-- Carnations Ethel Crocker Absolutely the best pink Carnation ever offered the trade, a claim that can be proven in almost evrry ciiy of the United States this winter I have about 10,000 plants from which to take cuttings and can assure you first-class stock in every particular. $5.00 per 100, $10 00 per 1000. Orders booked prior to December 1 will be given the advantage of a discount. 5end for list of new and standard 5ort5. fivery cut- tiu<]: sent out will not only be rooted bat it will be full of roots. Ageratum Stella Qurney The best of all Ageratums and the ideal plant for blu*- effects in bedding. True blue, neit in growtn and always in bloom. 5000 from rose pots ready for immediate delivery. Free by mjiil, 7dc per dozen. By express at your expense, $5.C0 per 100 or $40.00 per 1000. considered. The best for all purposes to which a florist puts it, a little high, in price, but none too high, qua ity $3.50 per bag of "300 lbs., same rate per ton. Bone rieal ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA... >♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•»♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦» VEGETABLE PLANTS CABBAGE— H. Succession. Flat Dutch, Jersey and Charleston Wakefield, 15o per 100, 11.00 per 1000, J8.50 per 10,000. LETTUCE — Grand Rapids, Curled SlmpsoD, Boston Market and other varieties, 15c per 100, Jl.OO per 1000, $8.50 per 10,000. PARSLEY— Good curled extra strong, 25c per 100, J1.50 per 1000 (if wanted by mail add 10c per 100 on Cabbage and Lettuce, 25o per 100 on Pars- lev) "' Cash With Ordek. R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md. 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. %.VINGA VAR. VINES Per 100 First size, from 4 to 6 long vines to plant 14.00 Large size, " 7 to 10 " " 6.00 ■ TEIIMS CASH OB C. O. D. No. WM. A. CLARK & SON, 59 State St., WATERTOWN, N. Y. PANSIES i^s' Highest standard plants, finest mixed, 60 cts. per 100 by mail; 14.00 per 1000 by express. Seed, $1.00 package; $5.00 per ounce. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, lUe'Knest Pansies, Lock Box 254. SOUTHPORT. CONN. PALMSi^BOSTONS Walter Retzer & Co., '°''°-!g.^iJg,3''r)*''"- CHICAGO, ILL. Jardinere Ferns, ELEGANT STOCK, _^ 83.00 a Hundred - - «35 00 a Thousand Roses for the South, Varieties most adapted for southern planting. .Just the thing you want. Stock Al. Write for prices. J. B. HEISS, The Exotic Nurseries, DAYTON, OHIO. To close out, Ariiiazindv. Evanston. Dana. Portia and Eldorado, at' $3 00 per lOO. Al! others sold. Good plants. Cash. DANA R. HERRON. - OL6AN. N. Y. VINCA MAJOR VARIEGATA, strung fleUl-grown clumps, H to 13 vines, 2 to 4 feet long, $4.00 per 100. Cash. H. DANN & SON, WestHald, N. J. Express Prepaid ON ALL ROOTED CUT- TINGS. AND SATISFAC- TION GUARANTEED. 50.000 : Alternantheras, red and yellow, 60c per 100, $5 per 1000. Ageratum. 4 vars.. Prin- cess Pauline, 75c per 100, $7 per 1000. A new rich blue.a dwarf var. , habit like Paul- ine, a good one; 75c per 100, $7 per 1000. Oope'8 Pet. blue; Ladv Ih.ilHl white; 60c per 100, $5 per 1000, Heliotrope, m best vars., $1 per 100, $8 per 1000. Daisies, California White, Yellow, castle Yellow, the only two vars.. $1 per ICO, $8 per 1000. Carnations, Flora Hill, $4 per 100. Morello,$4 per 100. Verbenas by the car load later on. That Cash Please. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kas. —AZALEAS =^ Received 20,000 in the best New York market varieties, sizes as follows: Per doz. Per 100 Per 1000 8tol0 $3.50 $27.50 $250.00 9 to 11 4.f0 30.00 285.00 10 to 12 4.50 35.00 325.00 12 to 14 6.10 42.60 40000 14 to 16 7.60 55.00 625 00 16 to 18 12 00 90 00 Large plants. $1.25, $1.50, $3 and $3 each. Also Large Cnnsignment of Palms. Write for sizes and prices. Cold Storage Valley. Hamburg Pips, case lots of 1000, |l2.,S0. Send for our special price list of Bulbs S BOBBINK & ATKINS, Ty'"""' J ^ MILLION A Flowering Shrubs. Leading varieties, ranging from 1 to 3 feet in height and 1 to 4 years in age. Adapted to all locations. 50,000 LARQB FLOWERINQ SHRUBS, from 4 to 7-ft., bushy, symmetrical, fine and thrifty. Excellent for new places where immediate effect is desired. BARGAINS in these by the quantity, as land must be cleared. THE WM. n. MOON CO., ^a.'.?"""' NuRSKBiEB— 30 miles from Philadelphia. XXX Stock ISs' CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM— Finest strain in the world, in four trvie colors, a splendid stock of plants well set with buds from 3-inoh pots, $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000. From 4-inch pots, extra tine, $1.60 per dozen; $12.00 per 100. NEW CROP SEED— Now ready, Album, pure white; Rubrum, dark red; Roseum, bright rose; Picturatum, white claret base; separate, per 100 seeds. $1.00; per ICOO seeds, $9.00; mixed, 90o per 100; $8.00 per 1000. Satisfaction Guaranteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. , ^"^^1 , 1 1 .1 III , ■ i.ii'ii iiii." .ii'i II nililii'llmiuuk iiiii.MiJilllJIillllilllilfl'l BRIPI •I.CiTl f*TALo^ Please mention the American Florist when writing. GEO. KELLER & SON, UANTTTACrtTBIBS Or Flower Pols. Before baying write for prtoea. 361-363 Herndon Street new wrl^bvrood atb., CHICAGO. I«~IL. Please mention the American Florist when writing. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRV BALBLEV. DETROIT. MICH., Rep. 490 Howard St. Red Standard Pots. CORRECT SIZE. SUPERIOR QUALITY. Write for price list. *«• ROBT. CRAIG & SON I RoseSf Palms f m and Novelties in Decorative Plants. %, Market and 49th Street, PHILADELPHIA PA. CRYPiOMERIA JAPONICA (.Japan Cedar). You can't afford to be without it. Strong plants, from 2-inoh pots, $5.00 per 100: 20 for $1.00. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERM, 2-inch, $2.50 per 100. satisfaction guarantebd. E. I. RAWLINC8, Quakertown, Pa. Ipoo. The American Florist. 521 BRANCH WAREHOUSES: ; i^o^glstandaty"! N. Y. Standards J- FLOWER Pots II ;our greenhouset ara within 500 mtlea of the Capitol, write m ; we can save you money W, H. ERNEST, 2B«h and M StrMU N. E. WASHINQTON. 0. C. FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. A SPECIALTY STANDARD POTS LIti and SAMPLES PRBB. eWAHN'8 POTTERY MF'G CO.. P. O. Boi 78. Minneapoli«. Minn. KELLER BROS., ^^^_21315-17-19.21-23 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 counec- tiona. We give special attention to mail orders and make special sizes to order in quantities. A postal will brine prices and discounts. The Conley Foil Co. Alanafacturers ot 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET. HOTBED, greenhouse. Ventilator gulf cypress bars, greenhouse materiai,, Manufactured l.y S. JACOBS & SONS. Flushing Ave., near Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N Y. AT WHOLESALE. Catalogue and esti- mates furnished. SASH RUSTIC WORK FOR ALL PURPOSES MADE TO ORDER.. . In stock, the most extensive variety in the country, of Baskets Window Boxes, Stands, Brackets and original designs. Prices low. RUSTIC MFG. & construction CO., 19 Fulton Street, NEW YORK CITY. GARLAND'S IRON GITTERand DRIP CONDUCTOR. NO SNOW OR ICE. ,f^5^<OE5 :BI«0^., Florists* So. Sudbury* Mass. r >J-.,^JkFJk>UlJ«U 1^ :S MUCH M CtPRElS »{(E DURJUIU' THAN PINE. RES' SASH BARS «'• TO 4t rcrr imjuenotm m LMfsER. < REENHOUS AND OfHgR BOaOIHa MATERIAL. jt S.ncfifor-ourilluitrAted BooK CYPjRESJS UIMBERAWBtifiij^ES." Send |fo>"^r SpeetftI fireenhousXincolftr. ^"^>^T 5T®2^n^ Lymbef Q., [Hease mention the A merican Florist when writinz- DO NOT FORGET before building that addi- tion to your greenhouses to write us for expert plans and figures. Perhaps we can save you money. THOS. W. WEATHEREO'S SONS, 46 Marion St., NEW YORK. Please mention the A merican Ftonsi when writing. LIQUID PLANT FOOD Tor Greenhouse Cultivating. EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY, Chicago OfBce : 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston. H. K. Snider, Suite 423, 260 Clark St. ^^MA Invalid Appliance Co., ^^H^* COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS w^^^^CT "Tba Und Uui B**H lai afKn." ^^^Spfl 11 jonr ■Kdimao doera't huidle tbem, order of oi direct. w^uifi7V FACTORY ANO OFPIOIl W^USBjE^K 180-100 VIODIft »T.. OMIOASO. ■ An adveiiiiser feels better when he knows he is getting direct returns for his money. Mention the Aubrican Plokist, 622 The American Florist. Nov. 10, 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. f^'pase mrttdon tke American Florist when writing. Die BinJekunst Einzig;e Special Zehschrift der Welt fur BLUMENBINDEREI. Probenummern umsonst. Abonnement tO M. jahrlich. J. OLBERTZ, BIndekunst Verlag, ERFURT, DEUTSCHLAND. CYCLONE SPRAY PUMP THB GBIAT ISBIOT EXTKBMI- NATOB. SprayBaBflneasmlBt. Just the thlDg for Roses, Palm-, Pota- toes, Tobacco, Small FrulM, Hen- Roonta. etc. All tlu, 50c. ; all «• . v DOllabed copper, 1100. Cash with Order. Weighs boxed, about 5 poande. Buyer pay§ expreM. STEVENS & CO., 107 Chamber* St. .N.Y.CIty. fteaiC mention the A merican Florist when writing. g(ij Imported Prepared GYGAS LEAVES LOWEST FBICES. RBCIIVING RIQULAR 8HIPMINT8. Florida Natural Products Co., F. O. Box a73, IndlanapolU) Ind- Plant Pots =AND^ Pedestals. We invite the attention of intends ing buyers, or those interested it seeing the newest productions ot the potter's art, to our importa-[ tions of English, French, German.1 Japanese and Chinese Plant Pots or Jardinieres, selected by oui buyers at the places of productioi in the present season. They include all sizes and shapes up to the large and very large, froml the lowest price up to $150, each|^ Our stock of China and Glass occupies seven floors and more than 10,000 bins. Wholesale and Retail. Jones, McDuffee&Stratton Co.] CHINA, CLASS AND LAMP MERCHANTS, 120 Franklin Street, BOSTON, MASS.] .lEuo.iiE JoxEs, Pres. S. P. Stuatton, Tr^as. Lehman's Wagon Heaters will protect plants from freezing in the coldest of weather at the cost of y2C. 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;)n Rrn« Manufacturers. JAMES W. ERRINGER, LVlllllUII Ul UOiy Gen. West. Sales Agent, 10 Bond St, NEW YORK. 297 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Gut Flowers, Wirework, Gut Flower Boxes, Baskets, Wheat Sheaves, Doves, and Everything of Use to a Florist. ■»■*■♦- HOLTON & HINKEL CO., 457 Milwaukee Street, MILWAIKEE. WIS. Metal Designs, and All Florists' Supplies. Cape Flowers, Cycas Leaves, ALL t'flLOK^ 404-412 East 34th Street, NEW YORK. Black Ants TROUBLE YOU? My non-poisonous exterminator will take care of them quickly. 65c and ti.oo postage paid. OCO. H< RANDAkb, WCI.UNQTON, MASS. The Jennings Improved Pans Made for any Blzed §teaiii pipe. Write for price, also circular. JENNINGS BROS., OIney, Philadelphia, Pa. FOR VAPORIZING TOBACCO WATER And TOBACCO EXTRACTS. jgoo. The American Florist. 523 Tltii: lO 11 Aim/ TO SAVE TIME AND MAKE MONEY, | M. RICE & CO., The Acknowledged Leaders. ''New" Adjustable Pot-Cover, "New" Reversible Pedestal, Plant Baskets, Stands, Prepared Cycas Leaves, Immortelles, Cape Flowers, Moss Wreaths, Our ''Famous" Wheat Sheaves, Cords and Tassels, etc., etc. IN FACT, HEADQUARTERS FOR THE NEEDS OF THE FLORIST. ]%j:. ieiOE> & oo.. I Catalogue fur the Askipg. 918 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. | Boston Florist Letter Go. MANXJFACnrREBS OF FLORISTS' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and vai^ olshedt 18x30x12 made In two sectionA* one for each size letter, §:lven away with fiLrat order of 500 letters. Block Letters. 1 M or 2-lncn size, per 100, fC.OO. Script Letters. 14. Fastener with each tetter or word. Used Dy leadlnR florists everywhere and for sale bj &ii wholesale florista and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager^ 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Please mention the American Florist when writing. SiGMUND GELLER Importer and Mfr. of Florists' Supplies Complete Stock — New Goods— New Illustrated Catalogue No\v Ready. Send for it. t08 W. 28th St-, neareth Av., NEW YORK, H. BAYERSDORFER &, GO. Cyoaa Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneriaa and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles- New Catalogne of sU FLOEUaTa' aUPPLIBa CD •ppllofttlon. p^For the trade onJy, H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. SO. 62. 54 and 66 N. 4th SI.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Please mention the American Florist when ivritm^ DON'T STAY ON THE FENCE, But jump diiwn oq the side of JOHN C. MEYER & CO. ^p'r'..''^^™ SILK ALINES. 84 Kingston St.. BOSTON. MASS. *"' p!Itent Adjustable Vase Holders No. 1 —Brass, nlckled, 4 feet \onu. « olaspa to each rod. Price complete (with sreen or white tumblers) 12.25. Price complete (with Kreen or white cornucopia vases) 12.50. No. 2.— Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed and nickeled, with three clasps for 6 to t>-ln. pots, each, |1 .75. Klft'B patent rubber capped F lower Tubea.H-tQ- diameter, per 100, 13.50. ROBERT KIFT, Florist, 1720 Gheitnnt St. FhUadelphla, Penn. White Enamel Refrigerator Co. Huilt for L. L. MAY A CO., Florists and Seed Growers. ST. Paul. Minn., De<--einber 8, 1898. White Enamel Refrigerator Cosipant, St. Paul, Minn. Dear Sirs:— Since using your ice case in our retail flower department we have saved 30 per cent in the consumption of ice. Our saving in flowers we cannot accurately determine, but should estimate conservatively 25 ptr cent. Xoi only thip. 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 wonderful sale on them, especiallv to the florists, when their qualifications become known. Yours truly, L. L. MAY A CO. ESTABU5HED 1666 EMIL^STEFFEWSv sua." N.STEFFENS ««>STEfTEIISBROS. American Florist Advts. Mean More Business. THE KINNEY PUMP. ITor applTlnK liquid manare It has no eqnal. Bent pre- paid for 13.50 without ■praTlnir T«iTe. 13.00 The Hose Connection Co., Kingston, R. I. 624 The American Florist. Nov. 10, WORK DELIVERED WHEN ORDERED.^,^^^ DAY and NIGHT I PRESSROOnS... NURSERY AND SEED CATALOGUES.. 87=89=91 PLYflOUTH PLACE CHICAGO Book, Job § News Printers.... THE BEST EDITION and PAMPHLET BINDERY ^ ^ ^ Oft TO BE FOUND IN THE UNITED STATES. rgoo. The American Florist. 525 ■^»iU»t4l/>'"MMM'"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""'g ^^^^^^^^^i^iii^l^^^^&^^B<^ ^^^^B 1 H y ^^k |1^^^^H|. «^^^v. bE|ImP*^m|kB t. ^H V mM ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^I^^^J^^B^I M 3 ^^m ^^^^^HM^Bi^^fe. '■yB^^ 3 KLOKNER'S PATENT "IllOn VASE flAT" It will show up your flowers to their best advantage. No retail Florist should be without it. For show windows. For table centerpiece nothing more elaborate. For parlor and church decorations the coming article. Simple and durable, made of iron, oxidized copper finish. PRICE COMPLETE WITH VASE. No. 1 Frame, 25-in. high, diameter of Pan \VA inches, each, % 4.no No. 2 p'rame, 37-in. high, diameter of Pan 13 inches, each, 4.';5 No. 3 Frame, 30-ln, high, diameter of Pan IS!^ inches, each, 4.50 No. 10 Frame, 61-in. high, diameter of Pan 20 inches, each, 10.00 Vase seperate to No. 1. 2 and 3 each, .50 Vase separate to No. 10 each, 1. 00 ^ A. KLOKNER, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN. \ BEFORE AND AFTER ARRANGEMENT OF THE HIGH VASE FLAT NO. 1. a»TTTTTTTTffnTTnfTnTTfTfTTTTTTTnnnnHf>HHTTntTtTITnTTnnTTnTTtTTTnTTfTffffnnTTTTTTnmTHIHHHHTH1f»»»nTTtTIMTtHHff>»mTTTTTTTTTTnTT Pure Sheep Manure E ARE HEADQUARTERS in the Eastern United States for this indispensable fertilizer and can supply it in any quantity immediately on receipt of order. :: We can guarantee as to absolute purity, which is a very impor- tant point with users. :: The most effectual, reliable and economical manure for growers of choice plants and cut flowers. :: We are in a position to quote lowest figures per pound, per ton, or per car load. Also a full line of Plant Stands, Rustic Settees, Fences, Nursery Stock and general horticultural sundries. Send for Catalogue. DUNNE & CO. 54 W. 30th Street ....NEW YORK 526 The American Florist. Nov. 10 Florists' SuDDlies Write for our Catalogue No. 47, quoting low prices on ■ LUMBER = GLASS = PIPE = WIRE = HOSE BOILERS = PAINT = ROOFING and Supplies of all kinds. WE HAVE ON HAND at all times BOILER TLBES OR TLIES of a second-hand nature, ▼ T which we guarantee in first-class condition. They are used extensively bv Greenhousemen as Mains for Hot Water Heating and for sundry other purposes. "Writ© for Qviotations. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO., West 35th and Iron Sts., %^>^^»#»#%»» % T Mmm The most convenient way or applying an insecticide ever yet devised. No pans required -No heating of irons-No trouble-Cannot injure the most sensitive blooms-Very effecl;ive Price 60.i»i1ugu g 4 Cents. TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THE AD. 628 The American Florist. Nov. 10, Index to Advertisers. AdTOrtlilng Bate< ... 48)3 Ali«ii J K 4U1 Ailen S L, & Co 11 AinencaD Huaeuo..48^ II 'ipllnff F •' liio Bakwi D'ck .'ils BurBam W W & Co.. 1 B>ur 8 Alfred . . 1 basseit & Wasbbur" . . 489 sns Bayereaoner H Sc Cu. 623 Kenthey 4 To 488 Berckmans P J Co 51(> BernlDK U t) 41)0 BlndekuDBt Die 5'i2 ■"lane A A C) ...616 Bloomlrigdale J B 498 Blue BUI Nursery. ...612 Bobblik & Atkins ....620 Boston ijetter oo i)l'^ Boyd J H U 494 Brague L B 490 Branl* Nne 468 Brown C B 488 Brown feter . 51U Brown Bag Filling Machine Co II Badluag J A 489 6 3 Bnn^ard II A 6C4 Burpee W Ai lee 4 ro. ii Caldwell the Wooda- man Co 4S8 491 Carmodv J D 62t; Carter & On A K 618 Chadwlck Chas 610 Ghloago Carnation Co 488 Chloago House Wreck Ing Co ... 62G Christy Wilbur A.... 492 ■ inoltiLaii ■ ... *"■ 00.490 Cincinnati Floral Co... 6i0 \jtark Wni a a. bun.. 620 Cleary 4 Co 6 6 Coblentz P O 4a2 Coles W W 6 8 Colflesh J W 614 Conard 4 Judpi lu ^11 Conley Foil Co ....Ml Connell Benj 594 Cooltdge Bros .621 Cornell Jas tl 494 Cottage Garden*. 6 9 i Crabb 4 Ilunlei 5ri; Oralg Robt A flon. . . t>'2li Crowl Kern Co . . , .469 Cunningham Job FI 6.tj Cunningham D O Glass Co f28 DalUedouze Bros 49^ Danley 8 T 494 Jiann n 4 Son 62u Davis nros 5 6 Deamud JB 488 497 De La Mare A T Ptg and Pub Co 514 Detroit b'lo'r Pot Mf y 52 1 Dletsch A & Co .627 Dillon J L 510 Domer Fred43onB Co 518 DreerH A 516 .'■,27 Dunlop John H 490 Dunne in, Co 525 Basterr Chemical Co. 621 Hdgar W W 5I8 UloDholE Benry 512 Rrnest W H . 5!l Evergreen Floral Co 618 Ferguson John n .490 Unley LawQ Rtke Co II Floral E.xchaLg) 61; r lorlda Nat Prod Co . : 22 Ford Bros .491 Fester i.ncloe H 61 1 Fryer B ^t6 Gardeners ChTOitoie. . il Gardening Co '1 he .11 Oarland Geo M.. .^21 Geller SIgmnnd 62< Ghormley Wm .. 491 499 Gibbons P W. . 527 GIblln 4 Co.. ...6.'8 Good & Reese C.j. .. b'6 Gullett 4 Sons W ■» ..6 8 Gnnther Wtn n . .491 t04 Guttman Alex J 491 '^urnev H*»Kier llaentze E iiageni^U'gjr i a natl Ass'n . Bancook Geo 4 Son. . Hart M A 491 498 ueaoock Joseph 616 "el.s J B 620 Beller & Co II Henrecke C Co 620 derendeen Mfg Co ..iv FTerr AlbertM.... 512 btn Hemrann A 522 Herron Dana R 520 Bews A H 4 Co 52" H Ifli KW Bros 626 HIIIF G 4 Co 1 HIM U H 488 Blppard a Co 622 ait«hlngs4Co IV Ft urlh cover BoSman V. M & B N 616 Holmes HL ...494 Bolton 4 Uunkel Co. . 488 622 Rooker HM Co 628 Horan Edw C 491 HortAdv 11 Hose Corniectl'^n C0..52S Bubbard T 8 Co 494 Bumfeld C 62 ■ Hunt K H 489 611 Iffloger Chas A 510 Invalid Appliance Co. 521 Jackson 4 Perkins Co. 494 496 Jackson E B 6I11 Jacobs S 4 Sons 621 Jennings B B 52> Jennings Bros 522 'ohnson A Rt^ices ...496 Jones. McDutBe 4 Stratton Co 522 Kastlng W If 490 Kaullman W H 494 Keller Bros 521 Keller Geo 4 8'in 62.1 Kellogg Geo M 49) Kennl ■"♦' ■'rns "- 49^ Kentucky T.ib Pro Co 621 Kldwell J F 4 Bro... 496 Klft Robert ...521 Klibourn R 6U6 K okner A 525 Kroestheli Bros lik. ..IV KuennC A 491 Kuhl Gen A .610 Lager 4 Bnrreii 616 Lakev'w Rose GardP" tn Lang Julius .191499 Lang];ihr AH. 49 1 Lee H \ ..488 489 618 Lehman Bros 522 Leuthy A 610 LlmprechtSJ 491499 Lockland Lum Co 522 LongD B II Lonsdale Edwin 619 Lord4Bnmham Co ..IV Second covpr Lothrop & Higgles . 510 Loven J u 491 Lucas J 4 Co ..527 MoCariny * Co N F. . . 49D 494 McDowell J A 498 Mofadden K C. 496 McKellar 4 W Interson 5im MacBean A 8 610 Mader Paul . , 62il MeyirJoh" C 4Co 6':i Mlllang Chas . 491 6II6 Vl'iane Frank 4^1 11.9 Milling A 110 Mullers Gartner Zei tung 5 7 Monlnger J r Co. . !2I Mood Samuel c . . 494 Moon Wm H Co.. 494 52 1 Moore. Bentz a Naoii.491 Morris Floral Co.. iiii M iss Geo M. . . . 49 1 Murphy Wm 513 Myers 4 Co 5 8 Nelson Wm K 494 NIckle Plate It R 6 8 ;2T NIess-u Ijeo j'.d N Y C t Flower Ex 491 N » Cut l- lower • 4'1 "pnnockSam'i 8 ..5ii9 Plerson F R Co 49! PlrutniirgCui >^"''. 4s8 PoehlmannAd Iph a.l89 otiwonn c I. Cv^ ''^8 Prince A G * Co.. 489 512 A FLIMSY BOILER is a poor investment. THE WEATHERED will last a lifetime and you can depend upon it. .^ .^* .5* Testimonials by the hundred on application to Thos. W. Weatiiered's Sons, 46 Marian SI., NEW YORK. INDEPENDENT OF ALL TRUSTS. 1*1 AQO for Greenhouses, Conservatories, Hot- ULHdw beds, etc. Also Hotbed Sashes and Mats. Paints, Oils, etc. THE REED GLASS & PAINT CO.. 4S6 W. Broadway, NEW YORK. Pullen WW 6 8 Quaker CUy Mch Wks 62T Randall A L 4b9 Randall Geo H 5 2 Rawllngs El 620 Raynrr J I. 491 501 Reed G nsB *Palnt o .'i28 Regan Printing H'Tse 624 Relnberg Geo. .489 604 612 Relnbe'B Pete/ 489 5lj0 618 Retzer Walter 4 Co. . . 520 Rice M 4 Co ..fai RIckaecktr Chas H...614 Rodgers Alex. .. .11 Roland Thoma.s 506 Rolker A4i«on8 . II Rustic Mfg & Con Co 621 Saltlord Geo 491 Sander 4 Co 5!0 Schlllo Adam IV SohmldtJ C 510 Scbu thels A 498 ScoUav John A 627 Sheridan WF 191 504 Blebreoht 4 Son .... I Bltnatl0Ds4 Wants.. 4.87 Skabcuralilp Co 626 Skldeisky 8 8 5n6 Smith Nath * »^on... 614 smith W 4 T Co I Smurthwalte C A Produce Co II Soltau C 510 8 nth Park Floral Co 6^2 South side Floral Co 616 Btanl Chas R 49J Stearns Lumber Co 6il Steffens Emil .'•23 Stevens & Co 522 Stoothofl B A 4 Co... II Studer N 608 Storrs 4 Harrison Co. 496 Stroudsburg Paper Co 510 Slyer J J II Sntherland Geo A. 499 609 Swahn Pottery M(gco.62l Teas B y 5'i6 ThorbumJ M4 Co. 492 Thompson's Sons 508 Tob vVarehODB'ng 4 Trading Co Third cover Traendly & Schenck 491 502 Vail Heed Co 496 Van Wert Greenh'es 512 Vaughao's Seed Store 611 I II Vlck'B Sons Jas II Vincent RJr 4 Son.. 620 Vredenburf A Co 11 Walner Alfred B 618 Walker 4 McLean .. 494 WatsonGC 11 Weathered> Son* Thos W,,52I 627 628 IV Weber B A oo, s . ..5:4 weeber 4 Don II Welland 4 Rlsob . . 489 Welch Briis. . . 490 60.8 Whllldln Pot ""o 6n w hlte Enamel Ref Co 5>3 Wletor Bros 489 61 Windsor Flow Seed Co 492 Wllks 8 Mfg Co IV Wlttbold The Ge'^ "o . . 512615 I Wjou B-es 516 Woodroffe 4 Bem- helmer ..490 Wood, 8tubbs4 Co.. ..491 young Jno 491 498 Young & Nugent. .491 617 D. 0. Ciinningham Glass Co., PITTSBURG, PA. T4NK WINDOW GLASS. HOT-NOUSE GUSS A SPECIALTY. Boilers For GREENHOUSES. OP HIQH ^ ORADB.."** if Steam and •^ not Wa*"r See our Catalogue I 6lklin&Co.,Utlca,N.Yj BOILERS Something that the florist can rely upon and know that thej will give satisfaction. The greatest results obtained from a minimum consumption of fuel. We manutacture Boilers capable of heating any size Greenhouse RELIABLE-DURABLE-ECONOMICAL. SEND FOR GREENHOUSE CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIBT, GURNEY HEATER MFG. GO. NEW TORK CITY BRANCH : 74 Franklin St.. Cor. Arch, 111 FiHh Ave., cor 18th St. BOSTON. MASS. Western SelUng Agents, JASCES B. CLOW « SONS, 22«-ii24 I.ake St., Chicago, lU. Please mention the American Florist when writing. GURNEY "400 SERIES" HOT WATER HEATER. [xclusively 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. (ESTABLIBHSn 1R49.) Piease ntetitioyt the A met ica>t Fl-^rist ichen -fritjnz- If GREENHOUSC GLASS m I ' OUt^ SRECMALTY, ° I ■ LARGE STOCK «^ -^ ^ ^ ■:^ PROMPT SHIPMENT. J \n^^ Porelinseed Oil Piitty.PaiRb.BnisliesEt(. |3^^ WRITE FOR. LATEST PRICES. ^ ^ Please menitonthe Amefican /•lorisi wnen ivnitny. ^m 4I^M E RTG/AIN ffnLiLlBDif huiErica is "the Prow of the I/essel; there may be mare comfort Mmidships, but we are the £rst to touch Unknown Seas,"- Vol. XVI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 17, 1900. No. 650. %m li^mEmmm 1Fil@iqs@7 Copyrmht 1900, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Ptjblishsd kvbet Satttrdat by. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 334 Dearborn 5t., Chlcafo. Eutem Office : 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, 12.00. Subscriptions accepted only tiom the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OmcBB8 — E. M. Wood, Natick, Mass., presi- dent; F. R. P1BR8ON, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice- president; Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Bbattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. The seventeenth annual meeting will be held at Buffalo. August, 1901. GmcERS-BLECT (to be installed January 1, 1901) Patrick O'Mara, New York, president; W. F. Kasting, Buffalo, vice-president; secretary and treasurer as before. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting at New York, March, 1901. Leonard Babbon, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Baltimore, February 21-22, 001. ALBERT M. Herb, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual meeting at Buffalo, August, 1901. Edwin Lonsdale, Chestnut Hill, Pa., secretary. THIS ISSUE 36 PAGES WITH COVERS. CONTENTS. The eshibitions 529 —Philadelphia fillus.) 529 —Miss Annie Kreitling (portrait) 530 — Pouehkeepsie. N. Y 530 —Denver 532 — Baltimore 532 — Phil. Hauswirth and lamily (portraits) 532 —Indianapolis 532 —Chestnut Hill. Pa 533 —Madison. N. J 533 -Chrysanthemum Col. D. Appleton (illus.). .533 —Tarrytown. N. Y 534 — Andover, >Iass 534 With the growers — F. R. Pierson Co., Tarry- town, N. Y. (illus.) .53.1 Chrysanthemums— .Specimen plants ;.. .536 New York 536 Chicago 536 St. Louis 537 Chrysanthemum Society of America 538 Boston 538 Toronto 539 Obituarv 539 The seed trade 544 The nursery trade 546 Louisville 546 Our pastimes— At New York 548 —At Chicago 548 —At Dtioa 518 —At Flatbush 548 Philadelphia , 548 Cincinnati 6.50 Bloomington. Ill 552 Newark, N. J 554 Springfleld, Mass 556 New Orleans 558 THE EXHIBITIONS. Philadelphia. The fall exhibition of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society opened under most favorable auspices last Tuesday evening. The vreather, a most important adjunct to the success of the box office depart- ment of the show, was perfect. It was clear and cold and put a ruddy color into the cheeks of the visitors, of whom, by the way, there were more than on a first night for four years past. As to the merits of the exhibition, it is a very cred- itable display and quite the equal of the annual fall shows of the past four years, while in some respects it excels. On enteripg the outer foyer, large bay trees exhibited by Robert Craig & Son were placed about and had a very decora- tive effect. In the staircase hall, D. Landreth & Son occupied one whole side with a large exhibit of the goods they carry in stock, seeds, bulbs, gardening utensils, etc. The bulb display was arranged on a round table space sur- rounded by a rustic fence in the center of which rose a pyramid of trays filled with bulbs, on top of which rested a large Bos- ton fern. The whole was illuminated with miniature, colored electric lamps, the vrhole making a very effective exhibit. In a comer a very unique feature was a collection of standard chrysanthemums by the Alburger East Park nurseries. These attracted considerable attention, being the only standards in the show. On tne opposite side of the hall the Rex- borough Rustic Company had erected a miniature summer house and seats. H. F. Michell is the agent of the company. The Ives kromoscope, showing flowers in their natural colors, direct from pho- tographic plates, completed the exhibits in this hall. Their table was surrounded at all times by people with incredulous looks on their faces, who could scarcely believe their own eyes, the process being such a revelation. The grand staircase was devoid of dec- oration up to the first landing, where, on the middle posts, were two immense arecas from the nurseries of J. W. Cot- ting, Swarthmore, Pa. On either side of the right and left flights to the main floor were placed large vases filled with entries of dozens and twenty-fives. There were not as many of these large vases as formerly and their absence was noted and commented on by not a few of the visitors. The main hall was very well filled with groups of palms and decorative plants along either side, while the center and ends were taken up with the chrysanthe- mums in pots. These exhibits which, if creditable, give character and finish to a fall show, were this season better than for several years, the only criticism being that they were for the most part a trifle tall, it not being possible for any one under six feet to get a view from above on most of them. They were, however, very well covered with bloom and most of the flowers were perfect and a good size. The varieties that were found most often in the collections were Golden Queen, Irving Clark, Geo. W. Childs, Mrs. Weeks, Rustique, Mutual Friend, Minerva, Georgiana Pitcher, Yellow Mayflower and Pembroke. There were several very fine specimens of Geo. W. Childs. In this class J. Hurley won eight prizes; Gordon Smirl, eight; Wm. Robinson, four; H. Carey, four; Jos. McGregor, three, and Messrs. Alex. Kerr, J. McCleary, J. Whitaker and F. Canning, one each. No plants in bloom were exhibited by commercial men, all the entries being by amateurs through their private gar- deners. The groups, of palms and other foliage and flowering plants arranged for effect were very nicely placed and it must have taken a good stock from which to select such choice specimens. The first prize was won by John Hobson, second by J. H. Dodds. Some magnificent fern speci- mens were shown by John Thatcher. They were perfect in every respect, from four to five feet in diameter and would have been hard to beat anywhere. In a collection of smaller specimens by the same grower a fine plant of Nephrolepis Wasbingtoniensis was seen. When of good size this fern makes a beautiful growth and is a handsome addition to a collection. There were some splendid crotons, very well grown and magnificent in coloring. John Thatcher was first for these and Jos. Hurley was given a special prize for culture for his group. The latter grower was also given a certificate of merit for fancy caladiums. 530 The American Florist. Nov. 77, H. A. Dreer had some fine entries, one of aquatics in a tank with a background of palms. In the tank were some speci- mens ol fine water lily flowers and plants. In the north entrance to the foyer sur- rounding the grand staircase they had a table on which, in tront of a background of palms there was displayed some sixty vases of pompon chrysanthemums, all labeled. These occupied either end of the space; in the center surrounded by Par- leyense ferns was a group of the new white begonia, Caledonia, or white Lor- raine. Either side of the central group was arranged about fifty plants of the Begonia erecta, a more erect growing Lorraine, which is also somewhat lighter in color. The whole eflect was very good. The display cards of a light green, white bordered background, with the lettering in a dark green were very neat and yet conspicuous. One of the features of the show was the Washington Cycas revolnta, a tall plant with a good crown of leaves. This plant was owned by George Washington when there were but few plants of its kind in the country. It was shown in the center of a round table, and around the tub of the plant was arranged an exhibit of choice orchids. Bunting in the national colors was draped about the table. This was one of the advertised features and for which Mrs. Geo. B. Wilson, of this city, received the highest gift of the soci- ety, its gold medal. Silver medals were awarded to H. A. Dreer for collection of aquatics and to John Thatcher for his specimen ferns. Jos. Heacock received a certificate of merit for culture for a collection of palms, which were very noticeable for their bright, well-finished appearance and great vigor. Robert Craig & Son were given a cultural recommendation for their collections of cyclamen and Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. The begonias are perfection and the cyclamens are the best plants ever grown commercially in this city. As before remarked, the collection of cut flowers was not quite as full as usual, although the quality was up to the standard of former years. It would seem, however, as if the development of the flower had taken a halt for awhile, as nothing new or startling, such as used to wake the boys up with each recurring season, has made its appearance the past few years. The sensation in the cut blooms, it it can be called such, was the new white, Timothy Eaton, shown by Miller & Sons, of Bracondale, Ont. This is a huge flower, something on the Minnie Wanamaker type but a much larger and better finished flower, with a strong stem. It was awarded a certifi- cate of merit as well as the prize for the best white seedling. John N. May received first for the best American variety, never disseminated, for his new shell pink, Yanariva, and also for his pink seedling, Mrs. W. B. Cham- berlain. Mr. May also staged some fine pompons which would sell well in sprays in the general market. There were also some good collections of six and twelve of a kind, as well as some vases of twenty- five. John CuUen and Wm. Robinson staged some beautiful flowers. John Kuhn had a fine vase of Philadelphia which was much admired. Hugh Graham's exhibit in the center of the main hall was prettily arranged. In the center of a square table rose a tree of autumn leaves studded with electric lights. Around the base was a mound of growing plants, mostly ferns and orchids in flower. On the outer edge of the table was placed a row all around of large flowers of chrysanthemums. These were shown as in the old days, without stems, lying flat on the table. Four tall floor vases containing about fifty flowers each, at equal distances from the comers of the central group, completed the deco- ration. J. Kift & Son had an exhibit of window boxes, ferneries, house plants and their fairy vase stands, also several chevel glasses decorated with roses, car- nations and chrysanthemums in their glass holders. The rose show the second day was not noticeable for large numbers of exhibits, but for their quality. On the grand stair- case, at the first landing, Fred. Ehret placed a vase of twenty-five Beauties with six-foot stems and gorgeous flowers, grown by John Andre, of Doylestown. They were certainly a credit to Mr. Andre, as at this time, when they are so scarce, it is hard to get enough to fill orders. The collection of roses for prizes was MISS ANNIE KREITLING. Worker for Galveston llorists at Chicago Chrys anthemum Show. See Chicago notes. very meager. It is not often, however, that five new forcing roses are exhibited at one time; such were to be seen here, however. The Floral Exchange made a nice display of their new rose, the pink American Beauty, Queen of Edgely. A vase of fifty blooms was set against a wall space with a suitable background. It was the center of attraction during the whole exhibition and was certainly one of the features of the show. Robert Scott & Son carried off the honors with Robert Scott, a cross between Merville de Lyon and Belle Siebrecht, a light Baroness pink and about the same size and form of flower, said to be freer than the Beauty. A silver medal was awarded this entry. Sunrise was next, the new English copper tinted tea. This received a certificate of merit. A silver medal was also awarded for new rose Florence Pemberton, a seedling of Dick- son's, of Ireland, and not yet in com- merce. It is a light shell pink, or even lighter in color, a large flower, good stem, but the outer petals seem to reflex in such a way as to give the bud a rather straggling appearance. Marquise Litta was entered by E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Indiana. This looks like a good thing. It is a large, full flower, with stiS' stem in the strong shoots. The color is a bright, deep pink, not so red as Meteor, but more red than cardinal. It is a hybrid tea and is said to be a free bloomer. It was given a cer- tificate of merit. In the carnation exhibit there were not many entries, but the quality was good. Messrs. Dailledouze had a vase of their Prosperity, fine flowers which won the Craig silver cup for best American seed- ling never disseminated. C. W. Ward, of Queens, showed some fine Governor Roosevelt, also a good scarlet. Robt. Craig & Son won the Landreth prize with Ethel Crocker. There was a dis- play of violets, the principal feature being that they were nicely bunched. R. Eisenhart was first with Princess and Luxonne, while W. C. Pray won with Lady Campbell and Marie Louise. K. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. The sixth annual exhibition of the Dutchess County Horticultural Society was held in the Armory, November 6 to 8. Compared with previous exhibitions there appeared to be a falling off in the number of entries, this being particularly noticeable in the classes where handsome prizes were ofiered. But although some strong exhibitors held aloof there was a very creditable display in every depart- ment. In classes for chrysanthemums some very fine blooms were exhibited by the Hon. L. P. Morton, who was suc- cessful in carrying ofi' the coveted Dieter- ich prize for which the competition was strong. A very attractive group of chrysanthe- mums in pots was furnished from the green houses of F. W. Vanderbilt. This group was tastefully arranged and certainly merited the award offered by W. B. Dins- more, although unfortunately there was no other competitor. All classes for roses were well contested with the excep- tion of the class for twenty blooms Lib- erty, wherein there was no aspirant for the Asmus prize. The display of carnations was very credi table, there being several competitors in the class for thirty-six blooms of three varieties, but it is a noteworthy fact that The Marquis was the only representative of the newer varieties. The keenest com- petition in the whole exhibition appeared in the violet class, in which a prize of $25 was offered by Mayor Sherrill for the best two bunches of 200 blooms of double violets. There were ten entries in this class and to the casual observer each exhibit looked as good as the other. The prize was awarded to C. F. Babret after much careful deliberation on the part of the judges. Much attention was given to the tables of orchids arrangedforeSect, particularly the exhibit from the W. B. Dinsmore estate, which was tastefully arranged with cattleyas, cypripediums and Adiao- tumFarleyenseand which carried oS' first premium. Pompon chrysanthemums were represented by a handsome display from the gardens of Vassar College. Several other exhibits not for competi- tion added to the attractiveness of the exhibition, which was a financial success, as evidenced by a good representation of the general public. Following are the awards: Dinsmore prize for group of chrysan- themums 100 square feet, F. W. Vander- bilt, U. G. Agor, gardener. Group of foliage plants, A. Rogers, S. Horn, gardener; second, F. W. Vander- bilt. H. Specimen foliage plant, Archibald Rog- tgoo. The American Florist. 531 A VIEW OF THE EXHIBITION OF THE PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. ers, with Phoenix recliaata; second, F.W. Vanderbilt, with Cjcas revoluta. Six decorative foliage plants, A. Rogers; second, F. W. Vanderbilt. Six ferns, F. R. Newbold, L. Eisenlohr, gardener. Table of orchids, W. B. Dinsmore, T. Emerson, gardener; second, A. Rogers. Table ot foliage plants, W. B. Dinsmore. Specimen Asparagus Sprengerii, W. Sargent, W. G. Gomersall, gardener. Specimen fern, W. Sargent, Esq , with Davallia Fijiensis; second, W. G. Saltford, with Adiantum cuneatum. Dieterich prize for thirty-six blooms chrysanthemums, six varieties, Hon. L. P. Morton, T. Talbot, gardener, with Minerva, Mrs. G. J. Peabody, Golden Wedding, Vi viand- Morel. Frank Hardy and Modesto; second, A. Rogers with Mayflower, Minerva, Col. D. Appleton, Mrs. H. Weeks, Mrs. H. Robinson and Mrs. Perrin. Twelve cut blooms white and twelve yellow, Paul Gindra. Twelve pink, F. W. Vanderbilt; second, Paul Gindra. Twelvcany other color, F. W. Vander- bilt, with Mrs. A. J. Drexel; second, A. Rogers, with Chas. Davis. Morton prize for twenty-four blooms, four varieties, six of each, F. W. Vander- bilt, with Silver Wedding, J. G. Warren, Viviand-Morel and Geo. W. Childs; sec- ond, A. Rogers, with Mrs. H. Weeks, Peter Kay, Viviand-Morel and Geo. W. Childs. Vase of chrysanthemums arranged with foliage for effect, C. De Pham, R. Griggs, gardener; second, W. Sargent. Twenty-four blooms, twenty-fnur vari- eties to be shown on boards, W. Sar- gent, with Helen Wright, Chas. Davis, Roslyn, Florence Pullman, Modesto, Maj. Bonnafi'on, Dean Hole, Minerva, Belle of Castlewood, Mrs. Peabody, Fee du Champsaur, Mrs. O. P. Bassett, R. D. Douglas, Golden Wedding, lora, Black Hawk, Col. D. Appleton, Mme. Ferlet, Viviand-Morel, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. T. L. Park, J. G. Warren, Mrs. McK. Twom- bly and Perrin; second, F. R. Newbold, with Waban, Conqueror, W. C. Raynor, Gladys Vanderbilt, Defiance, J. E. Lager, H. L. Sunderbruch, Mrs. Geoi Pullman, Philadelphia, Mrs. Perrin, Wm. Simpson, Silver Cloud, Col. D. Appleton, Fred. Dorner, Minerva, Mrs. H. Robinson, Good Gracious, Modesto, Wildfire, Belle of Castlewood, Geo. W. Childs, Mrs. H. Weeks, West Newton and Viviand-Morel. Twelve blooms on boards, T. J. Taylor, A. McKenzie, gardener, with Mrs. H. Robinson, Autumn Glory, Mile. Henry, T. Carrington, Mme. Carnot, Chenon de Leche, Swanley White, Minerva, J. G.War- ren, Mrs. Mease, Anita de la Agriculture Moville and Mrs. T. L. Park; second, W. Sargent, with Chas. Davis, Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, Modesto, Minerva, Mrs. G. M. Pullman, Dean Hole, Col. D. Appleton, J. G. Warren, Mrs. Peabody, Jeannie Falconer, Major Bonaafifon and Black Hawk. Sargent prize for twenty-four blooms vellow, four varieties, A. Rogers with Golden Wedding, Mrs. T. L Park, Col. D. Appleton and Maj. Bonnaffon; second, W. Sargeant, with Modesto, Minerva, Col. D. Appleton, Maj, Bonnaffon. Cunley prize for best bloom on exhibi- tion, F. W. Vanderbilt, with J. G. War- ren; second, Hon. L. P. Morton, with J. G. Warren. Mills prize for twenty American Beau- ties, W. B. Dinsmore; second, F. W. Van- derbilt. Twelve Bridesmaids, S. Thorn, J. L. Powell, gardener; second, Hon. L. P. Morton. Twelve Brides, S. Thorn; second, W. G. Saltfoid. Any other variety, W. B. Dinsmore, with Mrs. Morgan; second, P. M. Pier- son. Ward prize for collection of carnations, P. M. Pierson. Thirty-six blooms, three varieties, P. M. Pierson, with Mrs. Crane, White Cloud and Mrs. Bradt; second, W. G. Saltford with Gen. Gomez, Gen. Maceo, Gold Nugget. Thirty-six blooms, three varieties, scar- let, white and pink, P. M. Pierson, with White Cloud, Crane and Marquis; sec- ond, W. G. Saltford, with Joost, Crane and White Cloud. Major Sherrill prize for two bnnches double violets, C. F. Bahret. Twelve blooms of Col. Appleton chrys- anthemum, A. Rogers. 532 The American Florist. Nov. I J, Dinner table decoration, on 6th inst., R. Griggs, with Meteor roses; on 7th inst., R Griggs with Bridesmaid roses. Certificate of merit to W. G. Saltford for table of Cypripedium insigne. Certificate to John N. May for chrys- anthemum Yanariva. W. E. M. Denver. The flower show held at the pavilion in City Park, November 8 to 11, proved a great success so tar as attendance was concerned and some very fine chrysanthe- mums, both in pots and cut, were shown. One oi the features in the hall decorations was an arch of palms and decorative plants, in the center of which was a Jac- simUe of the Bums monument erected by our Scotchmen at City Park. The City Park made a very creditable showing of chrysanthemums, palms and geraniums, but owing to the crowded condition of the hall very little showed to advantage. The cut flower display, also the floral arrangements, showed a very marked improvement over former years, which all goes to show the advanced condition in all branches of the business in Denver. Some exceedingly fine carnations were shown, the Mrs. Lawson by the Park Floral Company being almost perfect, large, of good color, but a trifle short in stem. Other new varieties were equally well grown. The competition in carna- tions was hardly fair, as the Lawson was entered in competition w^ith blooms of older varieties, barring the smaller grower, who had none of the newer kinds. In tea roses the competition was very keen, the display being the best ever seen in Denver. Mrs. R. Maufl carried ofi' first honors in this class and to her belongs the credit of showing Brides, Bridesmaids and Mermets that would make some of the best rose growers in the east envious. There were but two mantel and four table decorations shown, the hall being so far from the business center that the retail florists did not feel justified in competing with those who had their sources of supply only a few blocks from the hall. There were no exhibits from outside of Denver, excepting those sent from Colo- rado Springs. Following is the record of the premium winnings: The Park Floral Company was first on six specimen chrysanthemum plants white, six pink, six yellow, twenty plants single stem, six begonias, twelve geraniums, six carnations in pots, best collection flowering plants, twelve palms, twelve ferns, six Rex begonias, twelve chrysanthemum blooms yellow, twelve of color not specified, funeral bouquet, basket of chrysanthemums and on basket of other flowers, on twelve cut blooms Kaiserin and on six sorts of carnations, including Mrs. Lawson, Maceo, Olympia and a seedling named Lowelsa. They were awarded the Wolcott silver cup for the best vase of chrysanthemums and also took several second premiums. The Colfax Avenue Floral Company was first on group of palms and decora- tive plants, twelve blooms white chrys- anthemums, twelve pink, six vases of six each, twenty vases twenty varieties, on twelve blooms Perle, twelve Liberty, on twenty-five white carnations and on twenty-five William Scott. They also took many second premiums. Mrs. R. Maufl was first on Beauties, Wootton, Bride and Bridesmaid roses. The Gallup Floral Company was first on hand bouquet. F.J. Crump, of Colorado Springs, was first for Meteors. J. W. Smith, of Colorado Springs, was first on double violets and T. C. Waterbury first for singles. Altogether the show was a success and vastly to the credit of Denver and the trade. C. J. T. Baltimore. Notwithstanding, the small hall and the rather limited number of contributors, this year's show was, to a far greater extent than could have been anticipated, a brilliant success. The weather was per- fect, the hall was thronged, and, to use the language of a skilled chrysanthemum man, "some of the finest and largest flowers ever seen in Baltimore were on exhibition." It would be hard, if not impossible, to hold any one of the pro- minent exhibitors up for admiration where such uniform excellence prevailed. The exhibition was almost altogether chrysanthemums. Ed. Holden, gardener to Mrs. Robt. Garrett, had a nice vase of cypripedtums among his vases of chrys- anthemums, and Chris Gregorious had a vase of violets. The entire exhibit of the Ruxton Floral Company was eight vases of roses, and John Cook showed a fine vase of Baltimore, his new seedling, almost pure white with a center shading to pure cherry red. Mr. Cook had with him, in a small box, two buds of a very promising rose, of which, though non- rose buds at the bottom, and a beautiful basket of white and yellow chrysan- themums. The other exhibits were, from Richard Vincent, seven vases ol pompon chrysanthemums; from M.J. Han- nigan, gardener to Mr. Gary, five vases large varieties; W. Paul Binder, gardener to Harry A. Parr, four vases; Lehr Bros., five vases; Phil. B. Welsh, seven vases; G. D. Lotze, a vase of Trainor L. Park, pronounced by some the finest yellow in the building; Ed. Kress, vase of very fine Bonnaflon. The whole show was of the most sur- prisingly excellent character and will no doubt encourage the participants to renewed exertions next year. Mack. Indianapolis. The State Florists' Association of Indi- ana held its exhibition at the Agricultural Rooms of the State House on November 14. The show was a success beyond all expectations. The display was excellent, the attendance large, and the auction following the show brought a handsome sum. At the meeting, held in connection with the show J. W. Bernard and Fred. Herlemann, both of Marion, were elected members and an invitation from Wm. Langstafl to hold the December meeting at his house was accepted. All members expressed their satisfaction with the '* ^ ^afl i ^^M: Vi Ss 0gk 4 ^;;f^|^-' ^Ll§ l|v % ~lf,' ,„^^^_ ' '^^ m iHH Y ■^H' )3^t N -'i-m^ ^r '■;,. i-^ .»"':' «nk seedling car- nation, and were second in several classes. Special mention was given to Berter- mann Brothers for their display, to John Harlje for a vase of May Williamson, to John Heidenreich for a collection of mar- ket plants of chrysanthemums, to R. A. McKe and for four vases of seedling can- nas, to Stuart & Haugh, of Anderson, for Abondale, a pink sport of Armazindy, to R. Witterstaetter, Sedamsville, O., for Enquirer carnation and to the South Park Floral Co., New Castle, for collec- tion of roses not entered for competition. Prominent in this display was Marquise Litta, or No. 19, a new bright pink of great promise. H. J. Chestnut Hill, Pa. The first annual exhibition of the Chestnut Hill Horticultural Society, November 7 to 9, was an unqualified success. It was largely a show of the skill of the private gardeners of the vicinity. The stock shown was first class in every respect and the prizes were distributed as follows: William Robertson, gardener to J. W. Pepper, of Jenkintown— Five first prizes and three second prizes. William Boyce, gardener to Randal Morgan, of Chestnut Hill— One first prize and one second prize. Robert G. Carev, gardener to Thomas C. Price, of Chestnut Hill— Two first prizes and one second. George W. Brown, gardener to R. N. Carson, of "Erdenheim," Chestnut Hill — Three first prizes and four second prizes. Hans Renter, first assistant gardener to Charles W. Henry, of Wissahickon Heights— One first prize and one certifi- cate of merit with a first prize, and one second prize. James Ward, first assistant gardener to John Bohlen, of Chestnut Hill— One second prize. Frank Gould, gardener to John T. Morris, of "Compton," Chestnut Hill — Eight first prizes and three second prizes. Joseph Monahan, gardener to Charles W. Trotter, of "Sugar Loaf," Chestnut Hill— One first prize and one second prize. Robert Forrest, gardener to Beauveau Borie, of Jenkintown — Two first prizes. CHRYSANTHEMUM OOU. D. APPLETON. Richard Moore, gardener to James Cheston, Jr., of Chestnut Hill— Two first prizes and one second prize. Charles A. Knapp, of the Mermaid Nurseries, Chestnut Hill— Two second prizes. John Little, gardener to John Lowber Welsh, of Chestnut Hill— Seven first prizes and seven second. William Kleinheinz, gardener to P. A. B. Widener, of Elkins, Pa.— Four first prizes and four second prizes. Henry Carey, son of Robert G. Carey, secretary of the society — Three first prizes and a certificate of merit. John McNeill, gardener to Charles W. Henry, of Chestnut Hill— Six first prizes and three second prizes. James Yelland, first assistant gardener under Robert G. Carey — One first prize and five second prizes. John Walter, of Chestnut Hill won the first prize for the largest pumpkin. The new pepper, "Improved Celestial," exhibited by Robert G. Carey, was awarded a special mention in the judges' report. A new seedling canna, exhibited by the same gentleman, was also given a special mention and the judges also stated that it exceeded anything in dark red foliage that they had ever seen. .1 specimen plant of heliotrope exhibited by the same gentleman was very much admired. An exhibit made by H. A. Dreer, of Philadelphia, of thirty-one varieties of pompon chrysanthemums was considered to be a most magnificent collection, and was made a special article of mention by the judges. Madison, N. J. The fifth annual exhibition of the Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society was held in the Assembly Rooms, Madison, on November 7 and 8. The cut chrysanthemums, always a strong feat- ure, this year surpassed all previous displays, and the fine special prizes oflered brought some outside competition. For six varieties, six blooms of each, W. Duckham, gardener to D. Willis James, was first with a grand exhibit, compris- ing Nellie Pockett, a new cream white retiexed Jap on the style of, but far sur- passing Mayflower, Mons. Chenon de Leche, Mrs. H. Weeks, Jennie Falconer and Mr. T. Carrington, an enormous flower, magenta rose with silvery reverse 534 The American Florist. Nov. '7, p. Duff, gardener to J. Crosby Brown, Orange, was second, the most notable in bis exhibit being a fine vase of Col. Appleton. Mr. Duff was first for three varieties, six of each, with grand vases of Weeks, Morel and Trainor Park. A. Herrington, Florham Farms, was second in a very close competition which took the judges a long time to decide. For twelve blooms in four variet'es A. Herrington won handsomely, showing grand blooms of Merza, Col. Appleton, Morel and H. Hurrell. G. Bird, Morristown, was second. The special prize for twelve Col. Apple- ton was won by W. Duckham with a splendid lot of large, well-finished flow- ers. In the single vase classes G. Bird was first for yellow with Pennsylvania; H. Hentz, Jr., Madison, first for pink, with Helen Bloodgood, and F. Burnett, Madison, first for white with Robinson. In groups of chrysanthemums and foliage plants J. Davies, gardener to Mrs. A. R. Whitney, Morristown, was first, and A. Coren, gardener to Mrs. J. Catlin, Morristown, second. A grand group not in competition, as also a num- ber of specimen plants, were shown by W. Duckham. J. Jones, of Convent, was the winner for a group of foliage plants alone, and A. Coren for twelve ferns. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, took the special prize for orchids with a charming and varied exhibit. The rose growers this year did not make their usual showing; in fact it was hard to believe we were in the rose city. They all had the same excuse, weather, but there may be others. L. A. Noe and H. Hentz, Jr., were winners in the order named for eighteen American Beauty, while for twelve Beauty H. Hentz was first and the only exhibitor. F. Burnett was first for eighteen Bridesmaids and H. Hentz for the same number of Brides. For six Brides and Bridesmaids, F. Bur- nett and D. Falconer were first and second. E. Brant was the only exhibitor of Liberty and took the special prize. Messrs. R. Craig & Son, Philadelphia, sent on a nice exhibit of Queen of Edgely, which was awarded the society's certifi- cate. Vegetables and fruits filled a room adjoining the main hall and visitors evinced as much interest in them as in the flowers. Among non-competitive exhibits special mention must be made of a fine lot of carnation Prosperity from the Dailledouze Bros., which was certifi- cated; a nice group of pompon chrysan- themums in pots from J. N. May, Sum- mit, and a well-grown group of Adian- tum Farleyense from Dean & Parse, Summit. The judges were Mr. J. W. Withers, of New York, Mr. N. Butterbach, Oceanic, and Mr. Geo. Smith, Orange. At the close of the show Vice-President Totty mounted the rostrum and auc- tioned off the flowers on behalf of the fiind being raised for the Galveston flor- ists, and with brisk bidding times were lively and a substantial sum was raised. H. Tarrytown, N. Y. Successful as was the first exhibition of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society, it was eclipsed by the second annual exhibi- tion held in Music Hall on November 7, H and 9. In all classes the tjuality of the exhibits was superb, and in many cases excelled anything that has ever been witnessed in this vicinity. The arrangement of the hall was per- fect, allowing each class ot exhibits to display its individual merits in a striking manner. The center of the hall was devoted to the display of cut blooms and on the sides were arranged the fruits and vegetables, while at each end of the hall were the various groups of chrysanthe- mums and foliage plants. On the stage were placed the specimen plants of chrys- anthemums interspersed with a few palms, etc., and backed up by a canvas woodland scene, all of which imparted a very pretty and cheerful effect. The specimen ferns were displayed on the balconies, to which the public had easy access, and where they lingered to admire the beautiful display below. Taking the order of the schedule, the awards were as follows: Group of chrysanthemums in pots, Louis Stem, Thos. Cockburn, gardener; second, C. C. Worthington, L. A. Martin, gardener. In the next six classes for specimen chrysanthemum plants Wm. Rockefeller, Wtn. Turner, gardener, was the only exhibitor, and as each plant showed grept cultural skill he was awarded all prizes. In the class for twelve plants, single stems and blooms, S. Goodman, Jos. Howarth, gardener, captured first prize over Jos. Eastman, Wm. Scott, gardener. The prize for the group of palms and foliage plants brought out four com- petitors and the premium was captured by S. Untermeyer, W. H. Waite, gardener, Wm. Rockefeller being second. The best specimen palm was S. Unter- meyer's Kentia Belmoreana, and he was first on fancy foliage plant other than palm and for the table of decorative plants. In the class for six table plants F. A. Constable, W. Anderson, gardener, was first and Mr. Untermeyer second. For three specimen ferns Jos. Eastman was first, but F. A. Constable carried off the prize for the best single specimen, there being no less than seven entries in the class. Mr. Eastman was first for the pair of selaginellas and again for the best pair of adiantums. In the class for the best Adiantum Farleyense J. B. Trevor was the only exhibitor, taking first prize. The prize for six cyclamens was taken by Major R. E. Hopkins, R. Angus, gardener. In the class for thirty-six blooms, six varieties of chrysanthemums, W. Rocke- feller was first with Robinson, Bassett, Jones, Col. D. Appleton, Viviand-Morel and Major Bonnaffbn, while Hicks Arnold, A. Grierson, gardener, was second with Duke of Wellington, Col. D. Appleton, Australian Gold, Purple Emperor, Viviand-Morel and Mrs. Geo. Lewis. Jos. Eastman was the most successful exhibitor in the class for twenty-five blooms, twenty-five varieties, and won the premium for twelve blooms, twelve varieties, with Col. D. Appleton, Swanley Giant, H. Hurrell. Anita de la Agriculture Moville, Frank Hardy, Minerva, Mme. Carnot, J. G. Warren, E. Salisbury, Golden Wedding, Mrs. Geo. Lewis and" T. Car- rington, while Hicks Arnold won second with R. J. Jones, Col. D. Appleton, Nellie Pockett, Portia, Chatsworth, Australian Gold, Modesto, T. Carrington, Madame Deis, President Bevan, R. J. Upton and Mrs. Coombs. For the best six blooms, white, Robt. Mallory, Wm. Smith, gardener, was first with Mrs., Weeks; W. Rockefeller, second, with Mrs. H. Robinson. Mr. Rockefeller was first with Major Bonnaflfon in yellow and F, A. Constable second with Col. D. Appleton; the class brought out five competitors. Miss Blanche Potter, W. Nye, gardener, received the award for the best six pink on Viviand Morel, while the award for the best six crimson went to Hicks Arnold on E. M. Bigelow. The most effective vase of twenty-five blooms with foliage of any kind was staged by F. O. Mathieson, A. Taaffe, gardener, while Jos. Eastman's exhibit was second. The Pierson cup for the best twelve blooms of Col. D. Appleton brought out keen competition, there being no less than six excellent entries. The judges awarded the cup to F. A. Constable, W. Anderson, gardener, while Robt. Mallory, W. Smith, gardener, received second premium. The exhibits of Wm. Rockefeller and Louis Stern in this class were worthy of special mention. In the classes for roses S. Untermeyer was first for Beauties, Mrs. Geo. Lewis for Brides and Bridesmaids, F. O. Mathie- son for Perles and Morgan. Wm. Rocke- feller took both prizes tor Liberty. There was good competition in all these classes. In carnations Wm. Rockefeller was first with White Cloud, Crane and Gold Nugget. He was also first on thirty-six blooms, six varieties, second with Mrs Bradt, Olympia and with twenty-five of one' variety. J. T. Williams, G. M. Hay, gardener, was first with Olympia, Mrs. Bradt and Mrs. Lawson; second on thirty-six blooms, six varieties, with Crane and Genevieve Lord. Whitelaw Keid was first on pink with New York. The best seedling was Prosperity (No. 666) shown by Dailledouze Bros. Geo. E Dickinson was first for double violets, C. C. Worthington second; Wm. Rockefeller first for singles, J. B. Trevor second; Miss Blanche Potter first for Lady Campbell, Mr. Worthington second. J. Fursey was first with table center piece of Beauties, F. O. Worthington second with Bridesmaids. Robert Mallory was first on apples and J. Caunce on pears. Jos. Eastman was first on black greenhouse grapes and on three varieties; J. Caunce was first for white grapes and C. C. Worthington for dish of outdoor grapes. In vegetables Wm. Rockefeller was first on late celery, early celery and lettuce. Jos. Eastman was first on onions, Mrs. E. B. Munroe on leeks, C. C. Worth- ington on cabbage, Louis Stem on cauli- flower, J. T. Williamson mushrooms and J. Caunce on collection of vegetables. F. O. Mathieson took the Thorburn prize for a collection of vegetables. W. E. M. Andover, Mass. The fourth annual exhibition of the Florists' and Gardners' Club of Andover was held at the Town Hall on November 6. In the commercial classes for cut blooms, J. H. Playdon and George D. Millet won most of the premiums for chrysanthemums and carnations. On violets, Warren Johnson and J. H. Play- don were the principal exhibitors. Mitchell Bros., Carl Lindquist and J. D. Fairweather showed some very good pansies. George Piddington was the only exhibitor m roses. Chryantheraum plants in good form were shown by J. H. Playdon, George Ripley, George D. Millet, George Piddington and J. D. Fairweather. J. D. Fairweather and William Langlands were awarded first and second premiums, respectively, on group of ferns; George Ripley and George Piddington on group of decorative 1^00. The American Florist. 535 NEW CARNATION HOUSE 54X306 FEET, AT BRIAR CLIFF FARMS, SINQ SING, N. Y. plants; George Piddington and George D. Millet on plant arrangement for table decoration; Warren Johnson and Carl Lindqnist for collection of begonias; George D. Millet and George Piddington for display of bedding plants and William Langlands for display of everi^reens. There was also a good representation of amateur exhibits in plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables. WITH THE GROWERS. F. R. PIEBSON CO., TARRYTOWN, N. Y. The establishment of the F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y., is a very extensive one and covers many lines of trade. The main offices are at Tarry- town, with the seed department, includ- ing bulbs and general supplies. Here also is the original greenhouse plant of the concern, filled with general ornamental stock in excellent condition. Our repre- sentative noted especially ficuses, Pan- danus Veitchii, P. utilis, Acalypha San- deri, Boston ferns, araucarias, palms in leading commercial varieties. Asparagus plnmosus nanus, A. Sprengerii and some very fine large plants of Dracsna indivisa. Azaleas and bay trees are handled in large quantities. Particularly noteworthy was a specimen of a new sport of the Boston fern (Nephrolepis eialtata Bostoniensis) so. far unnamed. This novelty has all the grace and utility of the patent with the difference that the pinnae take after the character of N. rnfescens tripinnatifida. The nursery proper and trial grounds are at Scarborough, about half an hour's drive from the home offices. This short journey along the Hudson river is very delightful, splendid estates of wealthy New Yorkers skirting the route. A large proportion of the nursery grounds, twenty-five acres in extent, is devoted to select nursery stock in the best of health notwithstanding the severe drought of the past summer. One range of houses here is devoted to stock of such plants as carnations, Boston ferns and chrys- anthemums, hardy roses, etc. A range of seven Lord & Burnham houses, each 20x300 feet is taken up with American Beauty, the blooms being produced for the New York market. These houses are on the regular Lord & Bumham plan with a space of about 20 feet between each. The roses at the time of our representative's visit were mostly planted in benches containing four inches of soil. In several instances small houses, nine feet wide, are run along the north side of these rose houses for propagating purposes and also for growing such plants as adiantum and Asparagus Sprengerii. There are many plants under trial in the nursery grounds, the most noticeable of which were cannas and phloxes. Among the new cannas the following were rather striking: Black Prince, flowers of a very rich deep red; Pandora, dark variegated foliage and large reddish flowers, rather odd and attractive; Crimson Bedder, very free flowering and rich in color; Floribunda, a good yellow, darker than Eldorado, slightly spotted; Kate Gray, flowers orange red and trusses very large, a vigorous grower; Michael Faurichon (Crozy) a good red of medium height with large flowers. Other older cannas grown in quantity on account of their excellence were Tarry- town, Duke of Marlborouj;h, Buttercup, F. R. Pierson, Eldorado, Mile. Berat, Rosemawr, Secretary Chabanne, Chas. Henderson, J. C. Vaughan, Sam Trelease and Genereux. The strain of new perennial phloxes is very fine and the following varieties are especially good: Esperance, dwarf and very free, light purple flowers, very large; William Ramsay, very dark purple; Coquelicot, bright red, quite showy; Argon, lavender pink; R. P. Struthers, deep pink, rather tall in habit; Mars Le Tour, very light pink with deeper eye, flowers very large and a very hand- some variety; Candeur, good dwarf, pure white; Amphitryon, whitish, shaded deep lilac; Lumineux, bright pink; Crepuscule, very large flowers, pale lilac with reddish purple eye and shadings; Rayonnant, bright reddish petals with deep white margins; La Cygae, good white, taller than Candeur; Ferdinand Cortez, very large bright carmine flowers with reddish center. It was noticeable here that the coal piles were exposed in the open and white- washed to prevent theft. The immense carnation establishment of the F. R. Pierson Co. is at Briar Clifl Farms, Sing Sing, N. Y. The illustra- tion on this page gives a view in one of the two fine new carnation houses com- pleted the past season by Hitchings & Co. The houses are each 54x306, iron frame, and heated by four of Hitchings' No. 58 sectional tubular boilers. No better evidence of the position to which the car- nation has reached in floriculture can be given than the erection of such structures tor its special cultivation. As may be judged from the foregoing, F. R. Pierson, the chief of the concern, is a very busy man. In addition to his commercial interests he is much taken up with his local town affairs, having been water commissioner of Tarrytown. He is now president of the local school board and has just completed a new school at a cost of $135,000. In his various trade duties he is ably assisted by Paul M. Pierson, Edward W. Nenbrand, J. E. White and his well known traveling rep- 6se The American Florist. Nov If, . resentative, J. K. Fotheringham. At the forthcoming Pan-American Kxposition it is the intention of the firm to exhibit rather extensively. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SPECIMEN PLANTS. The chrysanthemum season is here and most of the specimens upon which much cere has been bestowed tor nearly a year will be on exhibition before these lines are printed. Chrysanthemums would last a long time in perfection if properly cared for after they come into bloom. When the late H. A. Gane, of West Newton, Mass., was alive he kept his plants in good con- dition until December. But his show, as he called it, was hardly in at exhibition time. He grew his plants cool, and for years did not have any heat at all. Rarely we find, in even the best places, houses especially fitted to show chrysan- themums to the best advantage. With the usual run of foliage plan's, palms, dracfenas, ficuses, etc., no matter how arranged, they never seem to harmonize. We expect a blaze of color, and we should have it— "a partinggilt of nature." They are radiant in sunshine, so we should have plenty of light. Abundance of air and a moderate temperature, not over 50° at night, are also essentials. We are not in the "show business" just now, but we have at the H. H. Hunne- well place a nice exhibition of serviceable plants. The color masses are effectively relieved by tubbed specimens of Japanese spindle trees in white and yellow varie- gated, Osmanthus(olea)fragrans, Aucuba faponica, some Pittosporum Indicum, cryptomerias, and a number of small grevilleas, with Browallia speciosa major, blue, used for the front line, making altogether quite an effective harmony. It is a bad practice to set the plants on boxes, tubs, or staging of any kind. They are seen to far better advantage arranged so that we can walk among and look down on them. Now also is a time for note taking, for stock taking, too, of varieties difficult to secure. The storing of plants demands some attention. It is a mistake to stow them under benches as if of no more use. Good cuttings are essential to success, and to get them our plants should be stored in well lighted and cool quaiters. We have used cold frames for several years, well packed about with leaves and covered with mats and shutters. They freeze some- times, but we have always been able to get good, stout cuttings whenever they were wanted. T. D. Hatfield. New York. MARKET CONDITIClNS SHOW DECIDED IMPROVEMENT— STOCKS SHORTEN UP AND TRADE BECOMES FAIRLY BRISK.— MEETING OF THE CLUB.— NOMINATION OP OFFICERS.— EXHIBITION AT THE AMERI- CAN INSTITDTE— PRIVATE GARDENERS LARGELY IN EVIDENCE.— GOOD EXHIBITS BY THOSE IN THE TRAIIE. It is a pleasure to be able, at last, to report a decided change for the better in the flower trade of this city. Whole- salers are happv and the solicitude that has been their lot and the lot of the growers, as well, for the past few weeks, has been transferred to the shoulders of the retailers, whose buyers now find themselves with plenty of cause to use up shoe leather chasing from one place to another for the material they must have. The causes leading up to this healthy condition are various — some transient, others direct and permanent. Of the iormer may be mentioned the big wed- ding ol the daughter of J. Pierpont Mor- gan, for which Thorley had the decora- tion, and the funerals of two men of prominence — Marcus Daly and Henry Villard. The shortage in supply is, how- ever, the legitimate consequence of the continued bright, warm weather, which has forced all crops ahead into bloom at once and the plants are now in an exhausted condition which is likely to affect the supply greatly for some time. Were it not ior the chrysanthemums, which are still coming in abundantly, there would be a positive famine to face this week. Cattlejas, dendrobiums and oncidiums have got into thesamecurrent and values have advanced sharply, while carnations of the highest grade sell at from $3 to $5 per hundred, Roosevelt and Lawson being the leaders at the lat- ter figure. Fancy chrysanthemums are doing better and, while prices on these remain about as before, sales are more readily made and stock no longer accumulates in wholesalers' hands. The club meeting on Monday evening was attended but poorly. The nomina- tion of officers for the coming year was the principal business on hand. After the usual confusion resulting from with- drawals and scattering votes the ticket, with the required two candidates for each office, was reduced to the following names: For president, W. F. Sheridan, Frank Traendly; vice-president, Julius Lang, C. G. Weeber, A. Wallace; secretary, John Young (no second choice); treas- urer, C. B. Weathered, A. S. Burns. The nominees for trustees are Charles Hewitt, F. H. Traendly, A. S. Burns, John Mor- ris, W. H. Siebrecht and W. W. Burnham. Election will take place at the December meeting. Samuel Henshaw was elected a trustee to fill out the unexpired term of Wm. Plumb. A set of resolutions con- cerning the departure of Mr. Plumb for England was presented by A. S. Burns and ordered to be engrossed. The "Plan and Scope" committee reported progress. President O'Mara entertaiiled the meet- ing with a very interesting account of his recent visit to St. Louis and the Shaw Garden. W. I. Brower placed on exhibi- tion a silk cover for violet stems for corsage wear which was received with much tavor and awarded a certificate of merit. The exhibition of the American Insti- tute on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday, November 14 and 15, was one of the best on record and deserved more ample accommodations than the limited size of the hall afforded. There were no specimen plants to speak of but the classes for cut chrysanthemum blooms were well filled and the quality of the exhibits was uniformly high. Premiums had not been awarded at the time of writing this report. Among the promi- nent contributors in the cut flower sec- tion were G. H. Hale, gardener to E. D. Adams; Wm. Scott, gardener to Jos. Eastman; A. McKenzie, gardener to T. W. Taylor; Wm. Duckham, gardener to D. Willis James; Thos. Cockburn, gar- dener to L. Stern; J. G. McNicoU, gar dener to Geo. C. Rand; Kimball orchid houses; Chas. Webber, gardener to Mrs. y. Hood Wright; Jas. Allen, gardener to C. Lambert; J. N. May and Miller& Son. The fifty blooms of their white seedling, Timothy Eaton, brought by the latter from Bracondale were the sensation of the show. J. N. May's Yanariva attracted much attention. Wm. Scott's flowers were superb all through. A magnificent group of orchids, palms and choice decorative plants was staged by Julius Roehrs. There was also a fine lot of stove plants from G. H. Hale and of orchids from Lager & Hurrell. H. NichoU, gardener to Mrs. J. B. Trevor, showed some superb specimen ferns. Liberty rose from Wm. Turner, gardener to Wm. Rockefeller, appeared in excellent form. There were good roses from Geo. M. Hay, gardener to J. T. Williams, who also showed a fine vase of Lawson car- nations. Briar CHff Manor's collection of carnations was very extensive. C. W. Ward had some very promising seedling carnations and there were good violets from Geo. T. Schuneman, A. W.Williams, J. W. Feeter and L. H. Martin. On baskets of chrysanthemums there were two competitors, H. Nichols and The Rosary, the former being white and pink and the latter yellow. The sympathy of the trade is extended to Wm. A. Hauft, whose wife died last Sunday of quick consumption. She leaves one child eight years of age. Visitors: A. Leuthy, Thos. Clark, W. H. Elliott, E N. Pierce, T. J. Grey, W. E. Doyle, Wm. Nicholson, all from Boston; W. R. Smith, Washington, D. C; Miss Menand, .\lbany. Chicago. COLD WEATHER HAS ITS EFFECT UPON MARKET CONDITIONS. — FEW ROSES AND NO STRONG DEMAND. — BUSINESS SLOWLY PICKING DP.— PLENTY OF CHRYSANTHE- MUMS — WITTBOLD'S PLANT LABEL. — WITH HINSDALE GROWERS. — VARIOUS NOTES. Winter arrived during the week and the result was early apparent in the quantity and quality of stock available, but it was not for several days that the brisk atmosphere had any effect upon demand. For ten days past a peculiar situation had existed in the cut flower market; there had been few roses and very little demand for them. Usually when there are no flowers every one wants them, and vice versa. By Wednes- day of this week the demand had increased to such an extent that quoted prices were strictly maintained, although at the same time the freezing weather had put the street fakir temporarily out of business. Carnations are not so good as one would like them to be. The per- centage of really first-class flowers is very small, and these are the only ones which are in active demand. The supplies of chrysanthemums continue undimin- ished and the call for them has been rather slower than was anticipated, so that the returns to the growers will not average so well as last season, it is feared, although there is a prospect for a period of better demand. Within the last few days violets have advanced to their proper position in the market. At the first of the week 60 cents bought a hundred fairly good violets, but by the end of the week the quotation was $1.25 to $ 1. 50, and some extra fancy stock went still higher. Lily of the valley continues in fair supply at $4 to $5 per hundred and smilax is again in demand. The pros- pects are that Thanksgiving day will see a very generally inadequate supply of roses, although a number of growers say that they will have fair crops on within another week or two. Every indication points to a brisk demand for Thanks- giving. In the seedling competition at the flower show on the closing day John N, I goo. The American Florist. 537 May was awarded a silver tnedal lor his chrysanthemum Yanariva. Crabb & Hunter exhibited Irene among the carna- tions, but not for competition, it having taken a silver medal a year ago. This variety is to be disseminated next year and meets with much favor. In the retail florists' competition, rearranged and judged each day, E. Wienhoeber won first premium, $100, and John Mangel, second, $70. The $125 silver service for dinner table decorations was won by the Anderson Floral Company, A. Lange taking the $90 cut glass vases which were ibe second premium; the third prize, $60 cash, went to Mangel. A great deal ol credit is due the retailers, including Wittbold among them, for the showing they made. Late in the week very credit- able exhibits were staged by W. C. Egan, of Highland Park, 111., (cactus dahlias) and F. A. Bailer, Bloomington, 111., (clematis). Fred. J- Wells, ot the C. B. & Q R. R , exhibited some fine chrysan- themum blooms which were disqualified because they were staged without the requisite exhibitor's number. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md., received a silver medal lor a light pink seedling carnation. At the last meeting of the Florists' Club, November 16, the club committee in charge ot the booth in aid of the Gal- veston sufierers reported as follows: Your committee in charge of the flower booth at the annual exhibition ofthe Horticultural Soci- ety of Chicago for the beneflt of the G»l?e»tou sufferers in the trade, submiis the following report: RECEIPTS. Tuesday. Nov. 6 $16.1.5 Wednesday, Nov. 7 6 J 25 Thursday, Nov. 8 57.10 fridav, Nov. 9 71 20 Saturday, Nov. 10 55.40 Total sales $263.10 DISBURSEMENTS. Oilcloth and muslin for booth 11.65 Tissue paper and pins 50 Signs." 'i5 3.90 Balance $260.20 Flowers for the booth were coniributed by the following: J. C. Vaughan, Edwin Eagl" & Co.. Anton Then. George Harrer. N. P. Miller, Chicaeo Carnation Co., John Felke, P. .1. Hauswirth, Guardian ingel Orphan Asylum, Walter Retzer & Co., Emil Buettner. Johnson & Carlson, A. McAdams, J. T. Amhony, August Jurgens, A Friend. Geo. A. Rackham. Detroit, Mich.; John Bauscher, Jr . Freeport, 111.; Samuel Batson, Kal- amazoo, Mich.; Geo. bngel, Xenia, Ohio; Mrs. E. T. Grave. Richmond. Ind.; Gunnar Teilmann, Marion, Ind.; W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Fort Wayne, Ind., and several others that failed to send their cards with their contributions. The ct mmittee desires to express its thanks to the above named for the very liberal contribu- tions that were rcceivad. Respectfully submitted. P. J. Hauswirth, W. J. hJirTH. Cha8. Samtielson, Committee. Too much credit can not be given to Phil. Hauswirth, Mrs. Hauswirth and their children. Miss Elsa and J. Edwin Hauswirth, and Miss Annie Kreitling. of the firm of Walter Kreitling & Co., for their unceasing industry in connection with the Galveston booth. Their por- traits will be found elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Company report their October business to have exceeded that of any month in their previous experience. They say that there is still an active demand for decorative plants and that shipments are large, although freezing weather interfers to some extent. They are tacking a card to all their boxes, which has met with so much approval that a number of other shippers have asked permission to use it. It reads as follows: "Notice to agents! This box contains live plants. In freezing weather it should not be delivered by the Express Company unless the delivery wagon is heated. If not so delivered, keep in warm room and notify consignee of its arrival." These instructions, if followed, vrill save many an exasperation and loss. One day during the flower show Bassett & Washburn took a party of twenty or more visiting florists, including the judges ot the exhibition, to see the sights at their establishment at Hinsdale. Everything is in the finest of condition there and the visitors found very many things of interest. Mr. May said that he had never seen a finer stock of carnation plants than theirs, and the roses came in for equal commendation. One of the things which was studied closest was the rose No. 19, now known as Marquise Litta. Bassett & Washburn seem to have adopted just the treatment this rose requires and the visitors were unanimous in their predictions of a bright future for it. Brant & Noe lost two-fifths of their pseonies in the severe winter of two years ago, but, as supposedly dead plants con- tinued to appear above the ground all through the following summer, they had hoped that this season might prove their loss to have been considerably less than they had estimated. They were dis- appointed, however, as hardly a plant appeared during the past summer which had not showed up the year before. There have been large plantings of pjeonies for cut flower purposes in various parts of the country this year. The secretary of the Horticultural Society of Chicago, on being questioned about certain charges which have been publicly and privately made regarding shortages in count on certain exhibits, states as follows: "The occurrence is a most unfortunate one and greatly to be regretted, but positive evidence in my possession indicates beyond the perad- venture of a doubt that the exhibits were not tampered with after leaving the hands ot the exhibitor and his employes." Kennicott Bros. Co. is mailing out a new catalogue ot wire work and florists' supplies from the press of D. B. Long, ot Buffalo. The catalogue is not only an artistic piece of typography but is a novelty in that the use of the wire designs is illustrated with good halftones show- ing the made-up pieces. It is a catalogue which the user of florists' supplies will be apt to keep, and that is the kind of printing that pays. The Lincoln Park chrysanthemum show is attracting a great many people. They have a very nice batch of seedlings there, in their third year, some of which they exhibited in the recent flower show. Probably the two best are Mrs. P. M. Woodworth, named for the wife of the president of the Lincoln Park board, and Mrs. J. H. Channon. A. L. Randall says that he expects a very good trade for Thanksgivinar day, with good supplies of carnations, violets and chrysanthemums. He figures that there may be too few roses to meet all demands upon this market, and is advis- ing his customers to book their orders early. Otto Fehrlin is here from Galveston in search of a business. He is one of the Galveston florists who lost everything, but his life and his bank account, in the great storm of September 8. He con- templates locating in Chicago and has two or three places, which are tor sale, in view. J. A. Lynn is turning out some very nice work in the line of birch bark recep- tacles for pot covers, ferneries, plant baskets, etc. His latest plant basket is in the form of a canoe and it is taking well with retail florists. E. E. Pieser says that of all the carna- tions coming to this market at present he knows ot none which is a better keeper than Irene, the pink seedling which Crabb & Hunter, ot Grand Rapids, are to intro- duce next spring. Mox Ringier is the latest addition to the force at Amling's. He has been with Frauenfelder on the west side tor some time past. The South Park Commissioners have approved ot a rose garden for Washing- ton Park, to be situated west of the con- servatory. A. L. Vaughan, representing Hagemann & Meyer, ot New York, returned to town November 13. St. Louis. MEETING OF THE FLORISTS' CLUB —INTER- ESTING PAPEBS AND DISCUSSIONS. — OPEN- ING OF THE ANNUAL SHOW. — VARIOUS NOTES OF INTEREST. The Florists' Club met on Thursday, November 8, with only fourteen mem- bers present. Details of the flower show were disposed of and C. C. Sanders read a very interesting paper on hardy plants for florists' use. This brought up a very lively discussion, one ot the most inter- esting speakers being Walter Mott, of Philadelphia. At the next meeting Dr. A. S. Halsteadwill read an essay on new carnations from a commercial stand- point and F. W. Ude will follow on the same subject. The bowling club will begin practice again next week. The annual flower show opened on Wednesday, and although the hall is not as large as the Coliseum and there are not as many exhibitors as a year ago, the exhibition is, nevertheless, very creditable. The principal exhibitors are Carl Beyer, Geo. Windles, C. C. Sanders, Michel Plant and Bulb Company, Emil Schray and F. J. Fillmore. Out of town exhibitors were W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Fort Wayne; Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian; E.G. Hill, Richmond, and several others. Fred. W. Bruenig reports trade picking up and a heavy demand tor his stock. He exoects to sell out clean on chrys- anthemums as everything is good. Mig- nonette is one of his specialties. Frank Ellis will open a wholesale cut flower store at 1402 Pine street, Mon- day, November 19. At the first of the year he will move to a new store that is being fitted up in good shape. Carl Beyer has some very nice stock at his houses and so have Young & Sons Co. The latter have been giving a chrysanthemum show at their place this week. F.J. Foster has moved into his new store and has everything in first-class shape. .\t present he has a great chrys- anthemum show in the windows. Emil Schray has a place which is lull of things worth seeing. It is the recipient of a call from nearly every florist visiting St. Louis. J. W. Dunford, Jr., is again in line with carnations, with old and new sorts, and is likely to ofler the best in the market again this year. The Michel Plant and Bulb Company has some very fine Boston ferns among other good stock. F. J. Fillmore has just finished repaint- ing his place and has everything snug for winter. M. 538 The American Florist. Nov. //, Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, 12.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; |I,00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed, only on consecutive inser- tions, as follows — 8 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 Aitebican Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines 0n/y. Orders lor 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. Mrs. Hadswieth, of Chicago, says that violets best retain their odor in wooden boxes. The executive committee of the Ameri- can Rose Society was in session at the Westminster Hotel, New York, Novem- ber 16. C. W. Wabd evidently believes in sub- irrigation, judging from the large number of his carnation benches now adapted to this system of watering. The demand for cut flowers and plants for Thanksgiving day shows an annual increase. It is rapidly becoming one of the most important of holidays. The report of the annual convention of the Society of American Florists, held at New York last August, has been received from Secretary Stewart. A FEW jobbers in glass anticipate a reduction in price owing to the cutting of some of the independent factories but good authorities say that present quota- tions are about down to the cost of pro- duction and that a general lower price is hardly in prospect. Chrysanthemum Society of America. Following are the reports of the com- mittees judging seedlings and sports: Cincinnati, November 10. — John N. May, Summit, N. J., exhibited Yanariva, a flesh pink, Japanese reflexed variety, which scored 86 points commercial scale. The foliage on this variety was its weak- est point. H. W. Rieman, Indianapolis, Ind., exhibited Nellie, a creamy white, J apan- ese incurved, which scored 87 points commercial scale. Theo. Bock, Hamilton, O., exhibited Arab, a bronze Japanese variety, scoring 79 points commercial scale. John N. May exhibited Mirabeau, a yellow Japanese incurved, which scored 80 points commercial scale. Boston, November 10. — Yanariva, shown by John N. May, scored commer- cial and exhibition scales 93 points. Mirabeau, by same exhibitor, scored 67 points commercial scale. New York, November 10. — John Marshall, Purchase, N. Y., exhibited No. 6, magenta pink, incurved Japanese, scoring commercial scale 71 points. John N. May exhibited No. 345, white, Japanese reflexed, which scored commer- cial scale 64- points. J«hn B. Rady, Elraira, N. Y., exhibited Mrs. J. S. Fassett, light yellow, Japanese, which scored 59 points commercial scale. Yanariva, exhibited by lohn N. May, scored 77 points commercial scale. Philadelphia, November 10.— Wm. Paul Binder, Rider, Md., exhibited Lillian, creamy white, reflexed Japanese, which scored 80 points commercial scale, 74 points exhibition scale. George O. Brown, by same exhibitor, a >ery dark rose, reflexed Japanese, scored 77 points commercial scale, 79 points exhibition scale. Yanariva, exhibited by John N. May, scored 86 points commercial scale, 85 points exhibition scale. The chrysanthemum exhibited by John Cook, Baltimore, Md., on November 3, at Philadelphia has been named Joseph W. Cook. The ''terra cotta red" exhibited by John N. May at New York on Novem- ber 3 is named Brutus, and tl : of the "very light pink," is Yanariva. Exhibitors should in all cases mail to the secretary, legibly written, the name of the variety which they have sent for examination to the committees in ample time, so that same may be correctly spelled when reported to the horticult- ural press. Edwin Lonsdale, Sec'y. Too Many Orders. Ed. Am. Florist :— Enclosed find check to balance my account. You may dis- continue my advertisement. Advertis- ing in your paper has given me so many orders for galax leaves that I cannot fill them all. J. G. Loven. Montezuma, N. C. Greenhouse Building. Peabody, Mass.— J. M. Wood & Co., one carnation house, one cold storage house. New London, Conn. — H. H. Appledore, one house. Atlantic Highlands, N. J.— E. A. .^ai- mer, one house. South Hadley Falls, Mass.— Jos. Beach, one house. Cottage City, Mass. — I. H. Francis, conservatory. New Castle, N. H. — Clarence Frazier, two houses. Cazenovia, N. Y. — F. G. Lee, one house. Billerica, Mass. — Chas. Wild, house 26x215. Norwell, Mass. — C.A. Berry, one house. Winchester, Mass. — Marshall S. Symmes, two houses. Boston. annual visit to the chrysanthemum houses at WABAN. — QUEEN OF AUTUMN TO GIVE WAY TO ASPARAGUS THERE. — BANQUET FOLLOWS THE TOUR OF THE GREENHOUSES. — FINAL AWARDS AT THE CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. — MARKET DEBILITATED.— NEED OF MORE BRACING WEATHER. The annual visittothe chrysanthemum houses at Waban Conservatories took place on Thursday, November 8, about fifty gentlemen attending. The pilgrim- age through the big houses disclosed the usual brilliant show of exhibition blooms and it was learned with much regret that this year is the last in which chrys- anthemums will be grown there, Mr. Montgomery having decided to devote these houses to Asparagus plumosus, for which their height well adapts them. The opportunity to get asparagus, regu- larly, of the same high quality that char- acterizes all other specialties grown at Waban Conservatories will be welcomed by the trade generally and the extent of glass to be devoted to this specialty assures a steady supply. Among the newer chrysanthemums admired by the visitors Ellthome Beauty, a pink variety, took the lead. A yellow sport from Frank Hardy has appeared and Mr. Montgomery is much pleased with it. The roses were found in the same excel- lent shape as heretofore, notwithstand- irg the unseasonable warm weather of the past two weeks, which has set the crops ahead and started growths that, unless retarded by a compensating spell of bleak weather later on, will upset all calculations as to Christmas crops and interfere seriously with market condi- tions generally. More Morgans are being grown this year than heretofore, the steady demand for this rose seeming to warrant its more general cultivation for this market. The customary banquet followed the inspection of the houses, the guests being conveyed by special car to Wood- land Park Hotel, at Auburndale, where a royal good time was enjoyed by all. Among the visitors who were called upon and who made appreciative and enter- taining remarks were John G. Esler, Sad- dle River. N. J ; Robt. Paterson, Ports- mouth, N. H ; Wm Appletonjand Wm. O'Connor, of Providence; Carl Jurgens, Jr., Newport, and Hermann Thiemann, Manchester. All the local lights, includ- ing F. L. Harris, John Galvin, M. H. Norton, P. Welch, E. N. Pierce, Law- rence Cotter, Fred. L. Mathieson, War- ren Ewell and other celebrities, contrib- uted to the oratory of the occasion and, in the many compliments extended, Mr. Montgomery shared the honors with Mr. Wood. The words of kindly wel- come uttered by Mr. Wood were received with vociferous delight and it is safe to say that had it been possible to decide his fate as a candidate for the legislature by a reference to this happy party the vote would have been an unanimous affirmative. W. J. Stewart officiated as toastmaster. The final awards at the chrysanthe- mum show gave Col. Chas. PfaflF, Geo. Melvin, gardener, the silver medal for having won the largest number of first prizes in the large srase competition and the bronze medal in the same class went to the Simpkins Estate, John lefirey, gardener, as second in the race. Entries not mentioned in our report of last week, because made during the latter days of the exhibition, were some fine roses from J. W. Howard, violets, single, from N. F. Comley and Wm. Sim and double from Mrs. A". W. Spencer and N. F. Comley, to whom the prizes were awarded in order named. Robert Montgomery received a bronze medal for his new rose, Mrs. Oliver Ames, the pale pink sport from Mrs. Pierpont Morgan. The attendance at the show was very large. Speaking of the great display of specimen plants made by John Barr, Mr. W. R. Smith said enthusiastically, "without a parallel on earth." Business in the cut flower section is exceedlingly unsatisfactory. To dispose of the enormous receipts of chrysanthe- mums, roses and carnations that have been coming to the market daily has been out ot the question and the wholesalers are swamped, ice boxes overflowing with material held over necessarily from one day to another until ready to drop to pieces. All are looking for some real November weather to come and even things up. Should Thanksgiving bring in such a period there is likely to be some old-fashioned hustling for flowers, as everything in the shape of a bud is being igoo. The American Florist. 539 pushed along prematurely, and, as it appears that late blooming varieties of chrysanthemums are tuUy two weeks ahead of their time, no interference with a big upward movement in prices is likely to come from the chrysanthemum. H. Stevens has opened a flower store at 20 Pearl street, Somerville. Visitors: W. R. Smith, Washington; J. G. Esler, SaddleRiver, N.J.; Carljurgens, Jr., Newport, R. I.; P.J. Donahue, Lenox; Wm. App'eton, E J. Johnston and Wm. O'Connor, Providence. Toronto. EBRATIC WEATHER AFFECTS TRADE CON- DITIONS.— PLENTY OF STOCK IN THE STAPLES — VARIOUS NOTES. Rain, sleet and snow have retarded business for the past week, but now that we have about four inches of snow with about 15° of frost we hope to get over this erratic streak and continue the month in the good way we started. Chrysanthemums are plentiful and some very good ones are coming in. At pres- ent Golden Wedding is about the best, but as this variety was too late forshow purposes they were not deprived of their good blooms like the others. Phila- delphia is also very large at present, but the color is too pale to take with most people. Of other varieties Mrs. Perrin, Mrs. Weeks, President Smith, Major Bonnaflon, Black Hawk and Niveus seem to be about the best. Ivory is not as large as in former years. Good roses are plentiful and some good teas are to be had but Beauties are not as good nor as plentiful as compared with the same time a year ago. Violets, orchids and lily of the valley are about the only flowers we are short of. Grobba & Wandery are sending some fine Washingtoniensis fern to the city and it is a very good seller when properly grown. Three and four plants are placed together in a 10-inch pan and, although more expensive than the Boston, sells quite as well. Ferns are a specialty with this firm and after sending out thousands this fall one would wonder where they were taken from, as the houses seem quite full. Miller & Son are showing Timothy Eaton in New York and Pfliladelphia this week, but at the time of writing do not know how they fared. F. Brown has opened his new store. H. Y. D. OBITUARY. LUCIUS D. DAVIS. Lucius D. Davis, a well known journ- alist and advocate of horticulture, of Newport, R. I., died recently at the age of 75. EDWARD PYNAERT. European journals record the death of Edward Pynaert, the famous Belgian horticulturist, October 28 He was born at Ghent, Belgium, in 1835. HENRY MILLER. Henry Miller, one of the oldest and best known florists of Brooklyn, died, after a short illness, Sunday, November 11, at his home on Jamaica avenue, aged 78 years. He was born at Alzey, Germany, February 19, 1823, and came to this country in 1841, securing a posi- tion as gardener at Ex-governor Morris' for three years, after which he started in business for himself in the old town of New Lots, now the Twenty-sixth ward of Brooklyn. It was there that he con- ducted his business until three years ago, when he retired and was succeeded by his son, A. L. Miller. HERMAN W. LIEDERLEY. Herman W.Liederley, a well-known flo- rist of Lansingburgh, near Troy, N.\' , and a citizen highly respected and esteemed, died suddenly November 9. Though Mr. Liederley had been complaining recently of stomach trouble, it was not supposed that h's illness was of a serious nature, and his death was a shock to his many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Liederley were contemplating a trip to Europe in the near future. Ttie deceased was fifty- three years of age. He conducted for many , jirs a florist's business at the come. \ji Fifth avenue and Third street, Lansingburgh. He had conducted green- houses in Troy and Lansingburgh for the last thirty years. He was born in Berlin, Germany. SITUATIONS, WANTS. TOR SALE. Advertisements under this head will be inserted at the rate of ten cents a line (seven words) each insertion. Cash must accompany order. Plant adv3. not admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 190U is entitled to a five-line want ADV. (situations only) free, to be used at anytime during the year. STUATION wanted— By a tlorlBt In private place: competent. Warren. 2920 South Part Ave , Chicago. SlTU-vTION WANTED— By younK man, age 20. In store or greenhouse; 3 years' experience R*>fer- ences. Chas B. Izor, Paducah, Ky SITUATION WANTED-By an all-around florist: 20 years in the buBlntsfl aa grower and propagator. References. Address English, llIO Germantown Ave., Phlladelpbla, Pa. SITUATION WANTED-By a Kood German florist, single. Capable of taktns charge: good grower of cut flowers and general stock; references: state wages. Address K. care American florist. SITUATION WANTED— As working foreman on r tses and general stock: 12 years' experience In this country and 12 venrs In Enuland. state watres, etc. Wm Kirkham 5"Jti-8 8hfctHeid Av.. Ch cago. SITUATION WAN lED— Byanup-todateallaround florist, as foreman or manager;!^ years' experi- ence In cut flowe's and general pot plants; flrst-elass references: state tprms and wages. Addre-s B L, 1652 N. Halsted street. Chicago. 111. SITUATION WANTED— As working foreman, good gruwer and propagator of roses and general flo- rists' stock. Entillsh and American experience; married; flrstclass rferences. Please state wages. Address Spade, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED-By a strlckly flrat-c'asB up- to-date grower of high grflde cut flowers as fore- man or to take charge of section; li> years experience, excellent reference. None but flrsi-clabs up-to-date places need apply. Beaut v, care Am. florist. UlTUATPON WANTED-By Scotch eardener. single. O age 2y. ii% yearu' experience in the dlOerent branches of gardening. Desires position of responsl- blllly m private garden Can be released from sres- ent situation at convenience. Address A S O. care American Flonst. W ANTED— Vegetable gardener for greenhouse and field; all year work. Address Box Ul. Station 1 Des Moines. Iowa. WANTED— Competent grower for 10,000 square ft. References required. Address Wm. Gerke. 212N T Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. A. G. PRINCE & CO. Wtioi6sal6 GUI Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Agents tor the Hinsdale Kniae Co. Hpeclal attention paid to HhlpplnR orders. 7i and 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. Wbol^ale f[ower/\arK^ Chicago, Nov. 16. Roses, Beauty, extra long stems 4.00@.'i.00 30 inch " 3.50 24 " " 2.50(4I2 E. S4th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cat Flower Sales at 6 o'clock liTery Momlne DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON. Secretary. MOORE, HENTZ k NASH, Wholesale Commission Florists, 119 and 121 W. 23d St., NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 733— I8th. Choicest Stock Shipped on a Commission. Bose. Violet and Carnation Growers. Consign to 44 W. 29th St.. HEW YOHK CITY. At rooms of N. Y. Cut Flower Co. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 38 W. 28th Street, New Telephone No. Cut Flower Exchange. 98 & 799 Madison Sq. Wbol^ale pbwer/arH^ New York, Nov 14. Roses, Beauty, select 15.00(3)35.00 " " medium 6.ti0@12.00 " " culls 3.00(515.00 Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor 2.00(si 4.00 select. 6.00(a 8.00 Carnations 60® l.no fancy S.tlOC'U 5.00 Lilv of the valley 3.00(0). 5.00 Cattlcyas 40.00((?i50.00 Dendrobium formosum '.iO 00(^25.00 Chrysanthemums 2.00® 6.00 selected blooms. .12. 00(a»20. 00 finest 35.00(040.00 Smilax IcJ. 00(4,12.00 Asparagus 2o.0ii(ai40.00 " Sprengerii. perdoz. bun. .7.^(a*1.00 Adiantum 60® .75 Violets 50® 1.00 special 1 5ii@ 2 00 Paper White narcissus S.onmS.oO Gardenias 10 00® 12. 00 HEADQUARTERS OF THE HUSTLER... CHAS. MILLANG, 'WEIOI^Bia.A.X^B Commission Florist, 48 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK. Telephone No. 1304 Madiaon Square. A BUSINESS PROPOSITION. GROWERS and FLOWJ-R BUYERS. Write for Terms and Quotations. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, Wholesale Commission Florist, 52 W. 29th street. NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 1738 Madison Square. The New York Cut Flower Go. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 Weet 24th Street, Telephone 733-l8th. NEW YORK. CON8IONMENT8 SOLICITED. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. GEORGE SALirORD, Wholesalp.... \ltf\\f^^C ission Dealer In y A Vr J.^^ L^^^ Commission 50 W 29th St . NEW YORK. Fair Dealing and Prompt Returns Guaranteed. Correspondence ^oiiciied. FORD BROS. ....Wlioiesaie Florists III West 30th Street, NEW YORK. READY FOR VIOLETS. Phone, 157 Madison Sq. Julius Lang 53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. Represents the Best Growers of ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY. Telephone 280 Madison Square. S. J. LIMPRECHT, Wliol6sal6 Commission florist and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Also all kinds of Greens for Decorations. 119 West 30th Street. NFW YORK Telepnune 1138 Madwun Square. I»L»» I vmi. Consignments Solicited. Cnt Flowers, all varieties an(i all grades, at j.« ew York market rates 44 XT. 29th St.. NEW YOBK CITY. You Can IVIake IVIoney By Dealing With J. K. ALLEN, Ttie Busiest Wlioiesaler in New Yorl(. Chrysanthemums, Roses, Violets, Carnations, in all grades, to suit all kinds of buyers. TeiepHorxe X&T IMtad. •* q. loe -West astfa astr-eet. Season Open ^^y^ _ Q HORAN, SEiElSUn Violets 'Mums Gardenias 4.7 WEST 28th ST.. Roses : Tel. 421 Madison Square, NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE. Liberty, Pres. Carnot, Kalserin, Meteor, Bon Sllene. 644 The American Florist. Nov. '7, The ^eed Tmoe. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. Albert McCuLLonoH, Pres. ; F. W. Bolgiano, Vice-Pres.: S. F. Willard Wethersfleld, Conn., Sec'y and Treas. Onion seed remains very quiet — little doing. Alaska peas have made a stiff advance. Bean deliveries are disappointing. Pefry Watson, of Sacramento, Cal., is in New York on his way to England. The Cox Seed Co., of San Francisco, is closing up its New York branch at 14 and 16 Ninth avenue. Visited Chicago: W. R. Roach, repre- senting Jerome B. Rice & Co., oi Cam- bridge, N. Y., going eastward. The Toledo clover seed market has recently shown a better tone. A large foreign order reduced stocks considerably last week. SwBET CORN for Seed has ripened well owing to the continued warm weatherin September and October and is being ofiered freely. The output of bouquet green from the Wisconsin district is likely to be only from sixty to seventy per cent ot an average crop, possibly less. A. C. Nellis, of New York, according to the Grain Dealers' Journal, is buying fifty car loads of seed in California to fill his contract with the government. Boston, Mass.— Sixty cases of Japan longiflorum bulbs, sold at auction by the appraiser, were bought by E. N. Pierce at an average price oJ four dollars. Reports from Hamburg, Germany, indicate that owing to very unfavorable weather the assorting of the valley pips by the growers in the fields has been delayed. The same reports indicate a firm market, the medium grades being gen- erally short. Cromwell, Conn.— John Carlin, of the A. N. Pierson establishment, and Miss Anna Johnson were married on the even- ing of November 3. Mobile, Ala.— Miss Maria Minge has secured a window and space in the store ot Chas. Mohr & Son in which to con- duct a retail flower stand. SILVER BIRCH BARK WARE. Prices Per Doz.— Canoes, 9-in. 83 30; 12-in. $5.50: 15-m. $7 90; 18-in. $10 50; 21-in. $13.20; 24-in. $16.60. Logs, 6-in. $3.00; 9-in. $3 84; 12-in. $4,80: 15-in. $6.00: 18-in. $7.20; 21-in. $8.40; 24-in. $9.60. Pot Covers. 4 in. $!.40; 5-in. $300; 6-in. $3.96; 7-in. $5.04; 8-in. $5.88. Fern Covers, 4 in. $1.80; S-in 18.40; 6 in. $3 00; 7-in. $3.60; 8 in, $4.20. J. A. LYNnl. H42 Wrightwood Ave., CHICAGO. JAPAN LILIUM LONGIFLORUM 200 cases 7 to 9 .$30.00 per 1000 bulbs. WINDSOR FLOWER SEED CO., 2 Milwaukee, Ave., DETROIT, MICH. CURYSANTIIEMIM Col.D.Appleton Thisvariety, which we introduced last spring, has proved to be a rrize-winner in every respect ?r.i'h°v,'^?"'""^,'>""'^?^',*J''"°"'''''"'^^'""''™""'"'°"'» '"day. either for commprcial purposes o^ Inn ?MnV nf"!"}' f^, /? t"''?!-" f ""'''' t ""'"' °' L' '"''' '^P'"'"' '«' "» '>°"'' ^o"' "^^er at onoe. while J?LJ; K ,■,'•■'" ''H°?^''°J*'lll""' ■""" y"^'- Ttis is not a variety that can only be grown by experts but it is one ot the healthiest growers and the most easily grown of all the varieties It is a wonderfully healthy grower with the most perfect foliage, and can be grown to perfection under ordinary culture; it is as easily grown as any variety that we know of. It has a magnificent Hower of larfie size, and meets all the requirements of a commercial and exhibition sort. Let us book vour order fDm°"'D ?■■ ^K"^ delivery. We can furnish fine plants of the true stock. Plants ready February 1 1901. Price $8.oo per loo.' ^ I II V HF THF l/AI I FV ^asnow arrived, and we have filled all orders in hand LILI Ul I IIL r/lLLLI '\?° ''"^'^ "^ ^™''" surplus. Advices from Europe are to .,,,,, , , the effect that tht* crop runs very much shorter than expected and that prices have advanced, and it is doubtful if all orders will be filled in full. If you have not already secured your supnlies we would advise you to place your order without delay W e offer extra qualliy three-year-old German pips, first-class qualitv— $22.50 per case 2500 pips- in smaller quantities. $10.00 per thousand. Our Pierson's Premier is a fine selected Vallev for those ^ "^1,5, '^•'*"P?'''°'''",V'^''''" * moderate price. This is a grade that will sell largely. $27.^0 per case. 500 pips; in smaller quantities $12.50 per thous nd. Pierson's Perfection, an extra selected gradeforthosewhode8irctheveryflne,t Valley obtainable, and a grade that should be used for verv tYf/.h"''^"'"'* ^obe«e'' Valley can be suppliea than this grade. It will produce the largest spikes, L f„r fi'"'^*^",?""^" °' ^-"^' "nd will give the very largest percentage of first-class flowers; can be forced earlier than any other quality. $32.50 per case 2500 pips; in smaller quantities, $15.00 per ti,„,..„„j We are also in receipt of our importations o( , * o-"" i"=f thousand. CPIDAFA stock is in fine shape. We have a small surplus, and ofl'er it as long as unsold at 01 IK/lL/la the following prices: Extra fine, strong clumps especially grown for forcing, rnM*jri'r4^;' •«;■..• V.B.AV.-; *?S9 P'"' ""'^^ 250 clumps; less quantities. $4.00 per 100. 5«TnRnTnir2'c'7,D,t?S{^V-' 9-00 per case 250 clumps; less quantities, 4.50 per 100. ASTILBOIDES FLORIBUNDA.... 9 00 per case 250 clumps; less quantities, 4.60 per 100. F, B, PIERSON COMTarrytown-on-Hudson, N, Y, JOHNSON & STOKES' Special Offer. LILIUM AURATUM. 7-9, at $4 per 100. '• RUBRUM. 79,at $4 per 100. •■ ALBUM. 7-9, at $5 per 100. CHINESE SACRED LILIES, per basket (30 bulbs). $1.40; p. r mat (120 bulbs). $.3. JOHNSON & STOKES, Seedsmen. - - FRENCH WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS. 12-lSc, $1.60 per hundr.d; $1S per 1000 PAPER WHITE GRAND FLORA NARCISSUS. 75c per ICO: $6.50 per IWO. FINE MIXED TUL'PS. 7.5.- per 100: $6 .'iO per 1000. FREESIA REFRAOTA ALBA, 50c 100: $4.00 per 1000. 217-219 Market Street. PHILAOELPHIA. PA. LAST CALL ! CHOICE ^ti. ^ti it/ ■'*■* ^N .^jv JAPAN LlimiKI LONGIFLOROM IN ALL SIZES. Prices on application. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CmCAQO: NEW YORK: 84-86 Randolph St. 14 Barclay St. ESTABLISHED 1802 PALM FIBRE.... Large consignment just received. Price on application. SUZUKI &inA, II Barclay St., New York. P/eaif mcnlion i/u- American F'oriU when imiting. SEEDS BULBS NOW READY LILIUM LONGIFLORUM Japan, 100 1000 5 to 7-inche8 $!.00 $18 00 6 to 8 ■' 3.00 27.00 T'o 9 " 4.50 40.00 9tol0 " 90.00 LILIUM HARRISM, 7to9-inch... 8.00 75.00 Dutch Hyacinth!, Narcisius, Tulips, &c. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Laic of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANOT STREET. NEW VOU GRASS SEEDS. Kentucky Blue. Orchard, Timothy, Red Top, Jleadow Fescue, Perennial and Italian Rye Grass, Tall Meadow Oat, Johnson, Bermuda, Creeping Bent, Wood Meadow and other Domestic ana Imported varieties. CLOVERS— Red, Sah- ling, Al'alfa Crimson, White, Alsike, Japan, etc. WOno. STUBBS &CO'.S -EVERGREEN" and 'SHADY GREEN" Lawn Grasses are giving the best satis- faction everywhere. Put up in packages and bulk. Special low prices to the trade. ONION SETS ?rwfn'd"po.... Wholesale prices for present or future deliveries. WOOD, STUBBS & CO.. Ibe Largest and Best Collection o( Seeds in Ky.. LOUISVILLE. KV. Please mention the American Florut when wrUing. 4 goo. The American Florist. 545 lJ■mT^T-^T'^■r»T?T^■7^T»TT■t^■1^r1T'M»T^IT^^ 5*' ^^t^ KENNICOTT BROS. CO. Wholesale Commission Florists m 42 and 44 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO. Write for our prices on WIRE WORK. You can't duplicate them anywhere. Chrysanthemums, Fancy, per doz , $2.50 Medium, S 1.25 to $1.50 Common, •• 50c to $I.OO Violets, Per 100. »1.25 to #1.50 Mahonia Leaves, si oo p^r loo THE KENNICOTT BROS. CO. controls as much glass, if not more than any other firm in Chicaeo; therefore we pride ourselves on being able AT ALL TIMES to handle ALL ORDERS for ALL CLASSES OF FLOWERS in season. Prices, regardless of list and printed forms, are billed at Chicago market rates at date of shipment. Just at present Roses are NOT PLENTY, but we have a large supply of 'MUMS, VIOLETS, CARNA- TIONS, SMILAX. If you want anything you can be sure of getting it as good as Chicago has got by placing your order with us. SEE THANKSGIVING PRICES IN NEXT WEEK'S PAPER. A WORD TO THE GROWERS OF CARNATIONS ^ J^ We have sold the cut of IRENE, a pink carnation, and consider it one of the best commercial sorts we have ever handled. We are now booking orders for cuttings- Place your orders NOW. i1 vbliDU dozen; vhlU 100; vP/D per 1000. Price List Per 100. Beauties, long $20.00 to $35.00 " medium 15.00 to 18.00 " short 8.00 to 10.00 Brides, Maids 3.00 to 5.00 Pedes and Meteors 3.00 to 5.00 Roses, our selection 3.00 Carnations 1.25 " named vars 1.50 to 2.50 Violets 1.25 to 150 Valley 4.00 to 5.00 Adiantum .75 to 1.00 Chrysanthemums, Fancy, per doz 250 Medium. " 1.25 to 1.50 Common, " .50 to 1.00 Common Ferns, selected, per 1000 2.00 Smilax per doz ,$1.25 to 1.50 Asparagus " 6.00 Leucothoe Sprays, per 100, 75c to 1.00 Galax, Green ..per 1000, 1 00 Mahonia Leaves ....per 100, 1.00 Store open until 6:30 p. m. week days ; until noon Sundays and holidays. The finest Illustrated Catalogue ever issued for WIRE WORK and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, sent free upon request. 3 1 31? at '\M\i\\\ "liiui^iii LiiiLUiiuiiUiiitii till ji iiiiiu*^**""*'*!'i"'t!!M''i*!M*^*'*M*'"'M""^'>^L'tH^tJLijii ttiiiiiiii i> iiii ii liiioi^iiiiiiiiiii u^r.lliili/t\M i M'l'iii'i ii'riiiii 1 i.ii'.i i Hiir|ut)i^ 546 The American Florist. Nov. ^7. The i^uRSERY T^aOB. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Theo. J. Smith. Pres.; N. W. Hale, Vice-Pres.; George C. Seager, Rochester, W. Y., Sec'y. There is a scarcity of two-year cherry trees among western nurserymen. The Cumberland Nurseries have been incorporated at Jersey City, N. J., with a capital stock of $100,000. It seems that the fall deliveries of nursery stock have not been quite so heavy as generally expected. In a recent bulletin (No. 175) of the North Carolina Experiment Station W. W. Ashe describes twenty-one new North American species of Crataegus. Cerasus padds is gaining in popu- larity as a lawn tree. It may be grown either branched to the ground or trimmed to a single trunk with large, round head. The Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y.,notea tendency to defer orchard planting until spring, which meets with their approval, as they think it harm- ful to dig stock so early as is required for many fall plantings. Louisville, Ky. Cut chrysanthemums have sold well this season,many florists having sold out right along. The retail price ranged from $1 50 to $3.00 per dozen. The Knights Templar have their con- clave here next August and several nice orders for decorating buildings have already been placed. Mrs. L. Gibson died November 4, aged 58 years. She was the wife of one of the oldest florists in Louisville. The Society of Kentucky Florists has abandoned having a chysanthemum show this fall. Jacob Schultz and Nanz & Neuner will have chrysanthemum shows at their stores. H. G. W. Kent, O.— George F. Braybon has received word of the death of his uncle, David Sprigins, an old time florist at St. Albans, England. Wilmington, Del. — M. F. Hayden is growing his roses in solid beds instead of on tables and thus far in the season is more than pleased at the results. Erie, Pa.— During the past week S. Alfred Baur has been assisting the Girl's Friendly Society of St. Paul's church to make a success of the chrysanthemum show at the parish house. BydMoEas Magnificent Strong Stock, with 4 to 7 Branches; Otaksa, Red Branched. Thos. Hogg, PRICE $10 per 100; $85 per 1000. Send for our wholesale price-list of Rosea, Cle- matises, Shrubs, Trees, etc., etc. Letters to our representativ"' MR. J, AUSTIN SHAW, may be .sent until Turther notice, to 271 Broadway, New York City. Newark, , New York Jacisoi&PerlQisGo U/Mpnp art* yr>u soiuK to "J Our stock is "■'*-■*'- buy your Holly • leady for ship- Tuent. Sample 10 pound ho.\, |1. Send for it. It's strictly tine. Caldwell The woodsman Co., Evar- groen, Ala. P. S. We also sell some Wild Smilax. HOLLY! HOLLY! We shall have the best Christmas Holly ever seen in the Boston market. Every case carefully filled by our own men with specially selected branches. NO RUBBISH. SURE QUALITY AND SURE DELIVERY. PRICES READY NOW. N, F. McCarthy & co. S^ Ha-w^le^r St • » BOSTTOIV, :i!^iV(S». Please mention the American Florist wf^en writing BULBS! BULBS! BULBS! i White Romans, 12-15, at {i 60 per 100. Doub e Nosed Von Sion (large) $2.00 per 100. Paper Whites, large size, @ $1.00 per 100. Harrisii, 5- 7, at J5 00 per 100; 7-9 at |10.00. Lilium Longiflorum, large flowering, 7-9, at $7.00 per 100. Special prices on Dutch Hyacinths and Tulips. . THE VAIL SEED CO., Indianapolis, Ind. -^^FRESH FERN SPORES.^^s.- WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra large package of fresh Spores, sufficient for 3000 planti. with full cultural directions, postpaid for 11.00. EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS. N. J GRAND NEW LARGE-FLOWERED of the Valley. "fORTIN VARIETY." First Class Certificate R. H. S. oi France. First Class Award of Merit R. H. S. of England. Why buy Foreign riowering Crowns wlien you can grow your own? This grand new Lily of the Valley, of which we are now able to offer "1-vear" planting crowns in large quantities, is twice the size and substance of the best strain of the Berlin Variety. The foliage is particu- larly robust and the flower spikes equally so, averaging one foot in height; the indi- vidual bells are quite double the size of the best Berlin Valleys, of purest white, very highly scented, and average 18 to 20 bells on a spike. It has been in commerce for sume years and is now becoming generally grown and appreciated. It is undoubtedly a most valuable intro- duction, as it will grow and thrive where the Berlin variety will not live. Strong I yr. planting Crowns, 10 shillings per 1000. SPECIAL PRICES FOR QUANTITIES. Sample of flowering Crowns, 50 for Jl.OO, post free. Laxton Brothers, "TA. 40,000 American Filbert {Corylus Americana.) Hazelnut, nice collected plants, 3 to S feet, |1.00 per 100; J6.00 per 1000; 4 to 7 feet, $1.25 per 100; $8.00 per 1(00. White Flowering Degwood, Red Ozier Dog- wood, Tulip Poplar, Sweet Gum, Redbud, Common Elder. All nice collected stuff, same sizes and prices for immediate orders. Well packed, boxed, f . o. b. at above prices. Send for noy tradn list of Tree and shrub Seedd. J. H. H. BOYD. Gage, Sequatchie Co,, Tenn. DECIDUOUS TREES Medium and large sizes, including Oaks, Maples, Oriental ^lane. Beech, Birch, Ginkgo. Elms, Ash. Linden Magnolias, "oplars and Willuws. We hiive an immense stock of the above and are prepared to namo liberal rates in quantity. Personal inspection invited. Correspondence solicited. THE WM. n. MOON CO., ^^JT"''' KitnopnTTfa J 3" niiles from Philadelphia, NURSERIES I gg ^j,^g f^gjjj jjg^^, Y^j^ Philadelphia Office, 702 Stephen Girard Bldg. Large Elms. rt E fine specimen Elm trees 6 to 9-inoh ^i* 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, """"a^a..). PA. GALAX LEAVES Red and green Galax, 45c per 1000. Leucothoe Sprays, *^,ooor" Cash with first order. Seven years' experience. Speciiil price to uholesalors. J. N. PRITCH4RD, Elk Park, N. C. Field-Grown Roses, $1 per doz.; J8 per lOO; 50 varieties, 1V4 to 3 ft. CRIMSON RAMBLER, 2 feet, $7.00 per 100. Address WM. K. NELSON, Augusta, Ga. Please mention the American Florist to our advertisers. rgoo. The American Florist. 547 iWaHiiiiii Randallp mm.%Kvi noRiST, 4 Washington St., CHICAGO THANKSGIVING DAY IS NOVEMBER THE 29th. STOCK NEVER LOOKED BETTER. If You Want the Best 'Mums. If You Want the Best Violets. If You Want the Best Roses. If You Want the Best Carnations. If You Want to Get Order in Early, Mail it at once and secure the Choicest. I want your order, large or small; but come early. ORDERS FOR FINE POINSETTIflS BOOKED NOW FOR CHRISTMAS. A. L. RANDALL, "SK' GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS. 38 VARIETIES. Double and Single in separate colors, as Ricard, Harrison, S. A, Nutt Beaute Poite- vine, Double Grant, La Favorite, Mme. Bucher, Pr«s. DuBois, Single Grant, Queen of the West, and others, at $1.25 per 100; $10 per lOOO. Transplated. estru stroncj plants, same varieties, J2.00 per 100; $15.00 per ItjOO. Cash with order. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Ptease mention the A met ican Florist when ivy iting GERANIUM AMERICA A Queen Among Geraniums. "Plan's not one foot high often have a dozen trusses at cue tiaae. Ooe of the bnehtest, cheeri- est varieti»-s in the whole Gfranium fa i ily."— Eben E. Rtxford, in Vick's Mdgaziae, May, 1900. Strong Plants $8 per 100. 25 at 100 rate. Ready now. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. PUase mention the American Florist when itTiting ROSES. First-class, heavy. Field-grown, Own Roots EMPRESS OF CHINA WICHURAIANA PINK RAMBLER MANDA'S HYBRIDS « varieties) 159 per thousand; ^7.50 per bundred. Be tjuick if jou want any between now and spriog. HOWLANO NURSERY CO.. Los Angeles Cal. CARNATION PUNTS Ready to book your ordt^rs for Rooted Cuttings of all the leading varieties, lur spring delivery. Let me quote you prices before placing your orders. Wm Ulirnhu Wholesale Carna ion Grower, If Mil nlUI|JllJ, Sta. F. CiNCINNAtI, OHIO. Please 'nentton i/if American Florist u/itn 7t'*iting. 3 -- GREAT GLORIES -- 3 BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE, 2!4-irch pot^, $15.00 per 100. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE Nana Compacta, 2'+ -inch pots, 115.00 per lOu. BEGONIA CALEDONIA, "The White Lorraine," 3>^-inch pots, $5.00 each. This stock guaranteed absolutely free from disease. THOMAS ROLAND^^ahant, Mass. PROSPERITY Is the name of the superb CARN \TION heretofore known as No. 666, to be disseminated March J, 1901. For particulars apply to DAILLEDOIZC BROS., flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y. Stock plants from 6-inch pots or hnndi. ready now: Mme. Bergmanu. G. S. Kalb and Gloire de Pacific. 81. tO per dozen. Mrs. Robinson, Yellow Mrs. Robinson. Bonnaffon and other standard varieties. Send list of your wants. CRABB & HUNTER. Grand Rapids, Mich. PRIMULA SINENSIS in bue mixture $2.00 per 100 PRIAffULA OBCONICA true large- flowt-ring $2. CO per ICO BEGONIAS flue flowering and foliage varieties. iJH and 4-in. pots, at dOc per dozen; 84 per lou. SALVIA— Splendens and Bonfire, dwarf, fine stock plants, t6 per 100. ROSES. 'MUMS, C4RNA'I0NS Write for regular or sptrciai supply of best cut stock. Lowest whole- sale rales for good stoclc. WE OFFER TO CLOSE i°rrorS! at $4.00 per 100. Need room aud will prepay es- press in full w-thin 500 miles, or ha»f < f express 1000 miles. F'ine plants to follow 'mums for winter bloom. W. H. eULLETT & SONS. Lincoln. III. Dahlias, Cannai, Tobacco Dust, Cal. Privet Tobacco Dust (resh $1.00 per 100; tlS.OO per ton. Cash with order. Florence VautrhaD, Alphonse Bouvier, Italia, Alsace and Flamingo Can- nas, $1.50 per 100, while stock lasts. California Privet, 1 year, .$15.00 per !• OU;2>ears,.$-20.OO. Golden Glow, $1.00 per 100; Dahlias, best mixed varieties, $5.00 per 100. Can use in exchange Pa>onias, Ins or field grown Roses. THOMPSON'S SONS. RIO VISTA, VA, 548 The American Florist. Nov. ^7, Our pasTiMEs. AnnouBoementB of coming contests or other Bventi of interest to our bowling, shooting and ovoling readers are solicited and will be given ;iiaoe in this column. Address all correspondence for this department 10 Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass.; Robt. Kift, 172S Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Dhioago, 111. At New York. The foUowingisthe week'srecord of the New York Flonsts' Bowling Club: Player 1st 2d 3d Av L. HaJfner 188 183 208 193 A.S.Burns 176 175 17K 17(5 W. H. Siebrecht 169 1S5 159 161 Wra. H. Siebenheller 148 \Vi 178 156 J. Loerscher 1.59 119 175 151 P. H. Traendlv 138 165 122 142 A Chicago. On November 12 the florists took three straight games from the Lawler team in Anson's league. The score is as follows: Player 1st 2d 3d T'l Chas. Kallutf ISB 157 136 449 Geo. StoUery 175 195 157 5i7 Fred. Stollery 213 134 181 530 Jno. DeKoan 137 191 127 458 Ed. F. Winterson 138 153 166 457 Total 819 833 769 2421 At UUca. While our scores were quite low we had a big turnout and a very pleasant session November 13. We might possi- bly account for some of the low scores by our best rollers; Rowland's thoughts, for instance, were, perhaps, distracted by the new place of four acres he had bought that day, and Capt. Baker, our alderman of the third ward, had to attend a special meeting of the council and we do not know how things went there. We had for our guest F. R. Ward, of New Britain, Conn., who seemed to enjoy it very much. The scores: Player 1st 2d 3d Av H. Mathews 177 130 140 149 liaker 154 170 118 147 Day 124 171 144 146 Pfeiffer 147 135 130 137 Rowlands 149 145 108 134 Soencer 115 138 124 126 McLean 130 102 120 117 Kaufer 103 124 117 115 Tomev 102 113 128 114 Hildebrand 104 138 100 114 Murphy 92 131 110 111 Crowe 97 86 127 1(3 Ward 74 105 85 88 Seitzer 59 73 66 66 Qdis. At Flatbush. The following is the score made on the bowling alleys at Flatbush, Nov. 15: Player Ist 2d 3d Av Eugene Dailledouze 144 183 141 156 Heury Dailledouze 139 134 125 133 Stewart 140 96 155 130 Riley 123 117 142 127 Shall 13J 100 139 124 Sohmutz 106 116 139 120 Baylis 1(6 129 119 118 Paul Dailledouze 122 92 116 110 Chas. Zeller 81 93 80 84 Philadelphia. BUSINESS IS BEGINNING TO MOVE AND STOCK IS BATHER SCAHCE. — PROSPECT FOR HIGHER PRICES. — VARIOUS NOTES AND VISITORS. Business is getting a move on, and this together with the cold and cloudy weather is making the boys hustle to get enough flowers to fill their orders. The anatomy of the wholesalers' ice boxes and cool rooms is painfully appar- ent these days and they are also put to their utmost to keep their trade sup- plied. One of the "route " men said that when he offered carnations and maiden- hair and asparagus, his entire stock, at the various stores on his route he was politely told to etc.and no amount of explanation would do. Violets are very scarce, the buds not seeming to open at all these dark days. Pi ices will no doubt soon take a soar if the present scarcity continues. Teas are now selling at prices from $5 to $6; Beauties $10 to $25; carnations, $1 to $2 50. Chrysan- themums, which are now going very well, bring from $1 to $2 per dozen with a few o 1 the specials at $2.50. Orchids are very scarce and as there are to be a number of coming out teas the next two weeks there will be a great scramble for these precious blossoms; $5 per dozen is now asked for cattleyas and but few are in sight. Cypripediums are more plentiful at 12 cents to 15 cents each. Some new stores are opening. Her- man Schoenfield has established himself on Seventeenth below Chestnut, and another store is seen on Fifteenth above Chestnut, owned by a former assistant to C. Poryzell. Visitors in town: Mr. Miller of Brac- ondale, Ont; E. G Hill, of Richmond, Ind.; Eagene Dailledouze, of New York; C. W. Ward, of Queens; A. Herrington, of Madison; Harry May, of Summit; W. A. Manda, of South Orange; W. R. Nicholson, of Boston; J. L. Dillion, of Bloomsburg, and others. K. Canna Black Beauty, True Finest dark leaved canna in existence, as richly colored as a Dracaena. Fine grower, 4>^ to 5 feet. The best canna for centers of large beds. We have the largest stoclc in the country and can supply it in quantity. $2.00 per dozen. $15.00 per 100 for divided roots, 1 to 2 eyes. Special prices quoted on lots of lOOO or more. New Canna Cinnabar. (Ward). Clear Cinnabar red with distinct gilt edge, fine round flower of great substance. Clean, vigorous habit, about Zyi to 4 leet high; profuse bloomer in good trusses which clean themselves nicely. A distinct new shade and an acceptable addition to the list of bedding varieties. Strong roots 25c each, $2.50 per doz., $20.00 per 100. New Canna Mrs. Kate Grav. A splendid h>brid of the Italian class. Fine strong habit, broad bronzy green foliage. Good strong clean spikes well above foliage. Individual floret very large; 7 inches across at times. Color bright orange scarlet at times striped with deeper scarlet and edges of petals flamed with folden yellow. Stands the sun well, blooms early. Foliage very broad and effect of plant is decidedly tropical. Fine strong roots, 25c eacti, $2 50 per dozen. CiS 1*3 Canna J. D. Eisele. Deep crimson scarl t. We have been growing this canna with increasing satisfaction for the past four yea s. In substance of flower, color, profuseness of bloom, form of pet"l and spike, it is in every respect fully the equal of Columb a, an(l in addition is a healthy, clean grower and propagates easily. Field-grown clumps, $25 00 per 100; divided roots, 1 to 3 eyes, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. GENERAL LIST OF CANNAS. Our list cf varieties is select, containing no inferior sorts; bulbs are in finest condition. You will make no mistake in placing an early order with us and getting your stock shipped in by freight. Field clumps. Divided roots, 1 to 3 eyes. Per 100 Per 100 Per 1' 00 Philadelphia |20.(j0 J3.00 $25.00 Pres. Mi^Kinley 20.00 3.00 25.00 Beaute Poitevine 20.00 3 00 25.00 A. Bouvier 20.00 3 00 25(0 Duke of Marlborough 20.00 3.0O 25i0 .1. D. Eisele 25.00 3.00 25.00 Samuel Trelease 2.5.0ii 3.60 30.00 S uv. de Ant. Crozy 20.00 3.00 25.00 Mme. (Jrozy 15 00 250 2' .00 Queen Charlotte 15 UO 2 50 20.00 Pres. C eveUnd 2U.00 3 00 25.00 Secy. Chabanne 15.00 2.50 20.00 Divided roots, 1 to 2 eyes. Per 100 Per lUOO Mile. Herat 20 00 3.00 25.(0 Florence Vaughan 20.i 0 3 00 S5 00 Count de Bouchard 211.00 300 25.00 Austria 20.00 2.50 Burbank- 20.0.1 2 50 Itaha 20.00 2.50 J. D. Cabos 1.5.(111 S.llO 25.(0 Leonard Vaughan 15.00 3.00 2500 THE> coTTiVOE^ OA.i^i>JE>:rvs, QUBKIVft*, JU. I., JV. 'V. igoo. The American Florist. 549 McKellar h Winterson WHOLESALE DEALERS IN === EVERYTHING FOR FLORISTS=== Florists' Auctioneers. "We orieinate." "Others imitate." IMITATION Is the most sincere flattery. CUT FLOWERS 4ND PUNTS. Per 100 Beauties, long J20. 00 to $25.00 medium 10.00 to 15.00 short e.OOto 8.00 Brides, Maids 3.00 to 4.00 Perles and Meteors S.OOto 5 00 Carnations l.OOto 3.00 Valley S.OOto 4.00 Violets 60to 1.00 Adiantum 50 to .75 'Muni5, select per doz , 2.50 to 3.00 ordinary " l.OOto 1.50 Cattleyag, select " 5.00to 6.00 Commou Ferns per 1000. 1.50 Smilax per doz.,Q$t.50 to 2.00 Asparagus " S.OOto 6.00 Ivy per 100, .25 Leucothoe Sprays '* .75 9alax, Green per 1000, 1.25 XMAS GOODS-ALL KINDS. We are booking orders on all the following goods Tor December delivery. We guarantee our prices as low as any reputable house: Select Delaware Holly per case. $ 4.50 " Scases, 20.00 Bouquet Green, strictly fresh stock, per case, 4.50 5 cases, 20.00 Bouquet Green Wreathing per 100 yards, 3.00 Holly Wreaths, Green Wreaths, Mistletoe, Wild Smilax, Xmas Trees, Needle Pines, Cape Flowers. Immortelles and all deco- rative stock at lowest prices. Write for our special quotations on ton lots on B-^uquet Green, car lots on Holly and Bou- quet Green. Place orders early with us and receive the be^t stock in the market. SIPPUES, ETC., ETC. Sphagnum, burlap bales, each. |1; 6for $ 5.00 " wire pressed, " 75c; 6 for 4 00 Tobacco Stems, fresh. 200 lbs. for 1.50 Preserved Cycas Leaves, assorted, 24 inches and up, per 100 15.00 Cape Flowers, white, per lb 1 .00 ooh red, " 1.50 Tissue Paper, manlUa, per ream 50 white, " 1.00 Wax " manilla, " 1.40 " white, " 2.00 Doves, first quality, each, $1.00; per doz 10.00 second •• .85; " 9.00 Rubber Aprons, each, $1.50; per doz 15.00 Full stock of all Supplies, including Ribbons, Tin Foil. Toothpicks, Baskets, Wheat Sheaves, Bouquet Pins, Immortelles, Flower Vases, Jardi- nieres, Artificial Palms, etc. SEND FOR COMPLETE CATALOGUE. We have just received a large importation of best quality and shades FL0RI3TS' SATIN RIBBONS. Write for prices and samples of same. 45,47,49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Fuchsias LITTLE BEAUTY, LORD BYRON AND WHITE BEAUTY. The popularity of the former two is well estab- lished. WHITE BEAUTY is a gem of the first order, being a strong, compact grower and a con- tinuous all-jear-round bloomer. It sells at sight. PRICES AS FOLLOWS: Little Beauty and Lord Byxon, 2Vi-in. pots. $5.00 per 100. White Beauty, 2V4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100, $2.00 per dozen. Stock ready Dec. 15th and orders filled in rotation Address S. S. SKIDELSKY, 523 Fine Street, PHILADELPHIA OXflLlS BULBS. Oxalis in four distinct colors, named, 60 cts. per 1000 and up. Yellow Day Lily (Hemerocallis), 3 varieties, different seasons of blooming, $2.00 to 13.00 per 100. Wistaria Magnifica, blue, 3 years, trans- planted. J3 00 per 100. Linnxus Rhubarb, good crowns, $1 per iCO. E. Y. TEAS, Greens Fork, Ind. PUase mention the A merica n Florist wheJi u-f Uw^ ASPARAGUS Sprengerii and Plumosus Nanus Extra strong stock from 214-in. pots. $5 per 100, $10 per 1000. (Ready for 3-inoh.) JACKSON & PERKINS CO., 1!;:%.. BOSTON FERN L n. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass. SPECIALTY. 40,000 Kentias, Belmoreana and Forsteriana Clean well grown stock in best market sizes — S35, S50, ^75 and $ioc per 100. See our wholesale list for sizes. AZALEAS, Busby Crowns well set with Buds. 10 to 12 inches in diameter $35 per 100 14 to 16 inches in diameter $50 per 100 12 to 14 inches in diameter 45 p^r 100 16 to 18 inches in diameter laperdoz ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. strong 2',i in. pots ready for shifting into 3 in. ..$5 per 100 Strong .3 in. pots.. ..$8 per 100 Asparagus Sprengerii-2'i in. .$5 per 100 Asparagus Sprengerii— 3 in.. $7 per 100 BOSTON FERNS. Stroner2Hin. pot plants $40 per 1000 Strong 4 in. pot plants $15perl00 btrong 5 in. pot plants $4 per dozen ROSES. Strong two-year field grown. Excellent stock for forcing for Easter and Spring sales. Crimson Ramblers— E^tra strong, with canes 3 to .5 feet long $12 per 100 $100 per 1000. Hybrid Perpetual— Large assortment of best forcing varieties $10 per 100 $90 per 1000. Full assortment of French and Holland bulbs, Hardy Herba- ceous Plants, Shrubs and Ornamental Trees. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. Latauia Falm Plants Pots. 6-in. 6-in. 6-in. 7-in. 7-in. 7-in. 8-in. 8-in. i-in. Plants to pot Leaves Per doz. 1 30 to 22-in. high 6 and 7 $ 6 00 20 to 22 ■' 10 9.00 20 to 22 " 13 to 14 12.00 1 2 ft. ht. & diam. 7 to 8 12.00 2 2" " 10 to 12 15.00 3 2" " 12 to 16 18.00 1 2VJ " " 8 to 9 18.00 2 2^4 " " 15 20.06 3 2H '• " 18 to 30 24.00 Ficus Elastica, 6-in. pots, 2'/j ft. high, 16 to 30 leaves, 19.00 per doz.. $65.00 per 100. Pandanus Veitchii and Croton Plants, prices on application. J. WM. COLFLESH, 53d ti Woodlawn, W. Phila, Pa. A few clumps of PRINCESS OF WALES left, $5.00 per hundred. Acalypha Sanderi. 2;o-mch tS.OO per hundred. The CO^ARD & JONES COMPANY, We are booking orders for Rooted Cuttings of All the best vurictifs. Write us. QEO. HANCOCK & 50N, Qrand Haven, Mich. 560 The American Florist. Nov. n< Cincinnati. TRADE FAIR IN WHOLESALE CENTERS. — CHRYSANTHEMUMS NOT ACCUMULATING. — PERSONAL NOTES. The past week's business has been good, with fair prices prevailing The commis- sion houses sold out every day and they say shipping trade is very good Chrys- anthemums seem to be coming along just about right. In past seasons the whole- sale houses were loaded down with chrysanthemums, and at times did not know what to do with them. But this year it is different, for when a grower sends in a hundred or so they are sold within an hour or two. The fall open- ing ot one of our large dry goods stores Monday and Tuesday made roses and carnations scarce for the two days. Fred. Gear came down to the com- mission houses last Thursday wearing a broad smile and passed the good cigars around to the boys. "Freddy" was on the right side of the election and pulled down a nice pile of coin. He says he does not care if Beauties do go up 5 cents on the dozen now. Theo. Beck, of Hamilton, was a visitor last Saturday. He is very enthusiastic about the way his chrysanthemums are selling. Al. Bruner, who was injured in a street car accident about two months ago, is recovering slowly. Wm. Mann, of the Cincinnati Cut Flower Company, is down with a touch of pneumonia. D. Sheffield, O. — A A. Padleyis putting up a new greenhouse for miscellaneous stock. Racine, Wis.— A. J. Fiddler is extend- ing his business considerably, having completed a new house 22x100, with one 35x125 under way. 100,000 Carnation Plants Large, Healthy, Field- Grown Plants. Per too Per 1000 WM. SCOTT $2.50 $20.00 LIZZIE McEOWAN 2.50 20.00 EVELINA 2.50 20.00 ARMAZINDY 2.50 20.00 NIVEA 2.50 20.00 PETER REINBERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. lifitnCARNATiONS GEN. GOMEZ, MRS. BRA DT and GLACIER, strong stock, $6.00 per 100. PINGREE aud ARGYLE, J4.00 per 100. ASDABAmifi ( S-inch $3.00 per 100 »Eb£I^»^b?. J 3-inch 4.00 per 100 SPRENGERII \ SH-inch e.OOperlOO Strong stock. ( 4-inch 10.00 per 100 F. DORNER & SONS CO., LA FAYETTE, IND. Carnation Blooms. t cc; nnn di a\itc invinrn r.iAcc ! 65,000 PLANTS UNDER GLASS. Why not buy your Carnation Blooms direct from grower and get tood fresh stock. We have them in large quantities of all the leading commercial varieties, including G. H. Crane, White Cloud, Flora Hill, Mrs. Bradt, Eldorado, Madam Chapman, Maceo, Daybreak, McGowan and others. Also have 20,000 Violet Plants and picking large quantities daily. Write me your wants and get prices before you buy. Add:!L»CHA5. CHADWICK, Grand Rapids, Mich. •^-'^I'.^" LIBERTY, (oup-inch, 175.00 per 100. MAID, BRIDB, PERLE, SUNSET, METEOR, MORGAN, MERMET, LaFRANCE, NIPHETOS, KAISERIN, QOLDEN GATE, MAID OF HONOR, 3-in., 15.00 per 100; Si/j-in., |7.00; 4-in., 18.00. DRAFTED BRIDE, »20.00 per 100, 6-lnch. A. S. MacBEAN, lakewood. n. j. CACTUS AND OTHER DAHLIAS FOR CATALOGUE COLLECTIONS.... WHOLESALE LIST ON APPLICATION. LOTHROP & HIGGINS, East Bridgewater, MASS. NOW IS THE TIME TO LAY IN TOUR SUPPLY OF FINE Boston Terns For your holiday trade. Four and five- inch are nice siees to buy. We have them in all sizes. Write us for prices. Grower of Roses, CarnationSi etc. PEKIN. ILL. Root Your Own Carnation Cuttings. Not having room, we offer the following nice unrooted cuitings, or pips, until further notice; Per 100 Per 1000 Morning Glory, shell pink J2.50 $;0.00 G. H. Crane, scarlet 1.50 10,00 Peru, white 2.00 IS. 00 Genevieve Lord, light pink 1..W 10 00 Gold Nugget, yellow 1.50 10.00 Mrs. Bradt, variegated 1.50 10.00 America, scarlet 1.25 9.00 Mary Wood, white 1.25 9.00 White Cloud 1.25 9.00 Gen. Maceo 1.50 10. OO Mrs. Barilett (Dorner), scarlet.... 2.00 15.00 Mrs. P. Joost, pink 50 4.00 CASH OR C. O. D. ADDRESS A. iviiTTINO, Morris, III. Rubber Plants. 6-inch pots JS.OO per doz. 7-inch pots 6.00 per doz. CHAS. A. IFFIN6ER, Ozone Park. L. I. FIELD- T GROWN 4 4000 1 Camlitn Plants ! Argyle and Pingree, $2 per JOO. GEORGE REINBERG, 4 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. '■Ji Herr's== ALWAYS THE BEST Pansies iv'lJ^" YEAR. Can take no more orders for delivery before November 15th. Price 75c per 100 free by mail. $4 per 1000 by express at your expense. Write me for prices on CARNATION CUTTINGS. I have fourteen houses of Stock Plants. AGERATUw "Stella Gurney" ready now either from pots or rooted cuttings, by the 100 or 1000. ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER, PA. Carnation Plants. Fine fleld-grown plants: Flora Hill, Scott, Lizzie McGowan, Evanston, Albertiui, Firefly, $3.50 per 100. PLUM08US, fine 3-in. stock, $5.00 per 100. CASH WITH ALL ORDERS, PLEASE. VAN WERT 6REENH0USES, Van Wtrt 0. SMILAX FINE PLANTS, out of 2-Inch pots, $1.50 PER 100. $12.50 PER 1000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Hardy AND Herbaceous Alpine Plants. Field- Grown A COSIPLETB ASSORTMENT OF OLl> AND NEW VAKIETIBS. The Blue Hill Nursery, So. Bralntree, Mass. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1900 WILL BB MAILED TO YOU ■ ' PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE. TWO DOLLARS.' tgoo. The American Florist. 551 Announcement Extraordinary ! THE FOLLOWING NAMED CHOICE EVERGREENS AND DECIDUOUS SHRUBS ill be Sold at Auction By N. F. McCarthy 8z: Co., on Tuesday, Nov. 20 1900. Conifers == These are neat, shapely plan s grown especially for hall and vestibule decorative use. Many of them are perfectly hardy and others requi'e but slight protection from severe weather. With the exception of our simi lar sale last Spring no such lot of choice material has ever before been offered in the American market. 12 Abies Nordmanniana (Nordmann's Silver Fir), ?, feet, 3 " Nuraidica, ^'i feet. 25 Cedrus Atlantica. 3^4 feet. 18 Capressus Lawsoni Allumii, 5 feet. 6 *' " Baroleri pendula, 4 feet. - *' ■■ Argentea elegans. 4!4 feet. 15 *■ '■ Fraseri, 5 feet. i " *• glauca, Wi. feet. 1 '■ ■ intertexta, 5 feet. 1 " " lutea (golden stems), 4 f' et. ti '■ ■■ Triumph of Boskoop. 4 feet. 2 " ■ versicolor, 4 feet. 1 ■■ Wisfeli, Wi feet. * U beautiful for indoor tub planting. 25.Tuniperu8 Japonica aurea, 2 feet. 12 " Sinensis albo-spica, 2^4 feet. 1 " " " globular. 2 feet. 2 •■ " 4H feet. 6 •' Virginiana glauca, 3V" feet. 2 *■ ■■ " 4 feet. 2 " " Schottii, 4 feet. 3 Picfa excelsa pyramidalis, 41;. feet. 2 Pinus exct^lsa. pendulous foliase, 3^ feet, 6 Pinus Cembra. (Swiss Stone Pine), 3 feet. 2 Retinospora obtusa aurea, standard, 4 feet^ 4 " " " pyramidal, 414 feet. 1 " '• " Maria, 3 feet. 2.'i '■ pisifera aurea. 2V^ seet. 12 '• pUimosa aurea, 1 foot. 25 '■ " " pyramidal, 1 foot. 50 " '■ " ■' 2 feet. 12 " "■ vera, globular, 2 feet. 12 " '• " pyramidal, 3 feet. 25 Tasus baccata erecta (Erect" Yew). V/^ feet. 25 *' " " aurea, margined yellow, 2'/2 feet. 12 ■' Hibernica (Irish Yew), 1»4 feet. li " " " 3 feet. ti '■ " " 5 feet. ti " '• •* tifeet. 4 *■ " ■' 7 feet. 6 '■ " aurea (Golden Irish Y'ew), 3 feet. 4 ■* " " ■• '* 4 feet. 4 " Washingtonii aurea, 2 feet. 12 Thuja Lobbi, 3 feet. 12 " " 5>'. leet. 3 " " aurea, 3 feet. 2 " Occidentalis compacta, 2^^ feet, 2 " " lutea, 5 feet. 2 •' " Tom Thumb. 4 fpet. 2 " '■ Sierra Nevada. 1 foot. 2 " " Werreana compacta, 2 feet. 6 Thujopsis dolabrata, 4 feet. Deciduous and Evergreen == Shrubs == 40 Azalea Mollis. \y^ to 3 feet. 25 " Pontica, 2 feet. 50 Ampelopsis Veitchii 200 Acuba Japonica, in H-inch pots. 20 Aristolochia Sipho, (Dutchman's Pipe). 145 Buxus sempervirens (box), globular, 1 to 5?^ feet. 6 " silver variegated, 'ZVi feet. 25 " sempervirens, standards, 3!^ feet. 50 Clematis Jackmanii. 50 Crataegus Lalandi. evergreen, 3 feet. 100 Deutzia gracilis, I'n feet. 25 Forsythia viridissima, 4 feet. 25 Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora, standards, 5 feet. 50 Hypericum Moserianura, 1 foot. 50 Laurus Cerasus, beautiful tub plants, 4 to 6 feet. 50 Prunus triloba, fl. pi.. 3 feet. 25 Rhododendron Caractacus. 2 feet. 25 " (Jloriosum, 2 feet. 25 *' " (Parsons'), 2 feet. 25 *' Album grandiflorum, 2 feet. 12 " forcing varieties, 2!4 feet. 7 '■ hardy seedlings. 12 Sambucus aurea (Golden Elder), 3 feet. 12 " Marmorata (Silver Elder). 3 feet. 50 Spiraea Anthony Waterer, 1>^ feet. 25 " Van Houttei 3 feet. 600 " astilboides floribunda, for forcing. 400 " Japonica compacta multiflora. for forcing. 25 Staphylea colchica. 3 feet. 25 " " standards, 6 feet. 40 Syringa Charles X, best forcing lilac, 3 feet. 17 •' •' " standards, 6 feet. 5u Viburnum Opulus (Snow Ball), standards. 6 feet, 50 '■ plicatum (Japan Snow Ball), 3 feet. 25 " " •■ '• " standards, 5 feet. 50 Weigela hortens s nivea, 4 fe^t. 12 " rosea, staudardo, 6'.. feet. Large lots will be divided into lots of from three to eight. The above list and descriptions will enable pur- chasers 'who cannot attend in person to send their bids by mail. Remem- ber the date, TUESDAY, NOV. 20. \ THE SALE BEGINS AT 9:30 A. M. N. F. McCarthy & co.. Horticultural Auctioneers 84- HAWLEY ST. BOSTON. MASS. \ \ 552 The American Florist. Nov. I J, Bloomiogton, 111. A florists' chrysanthemum show MEETS THE SUCCESS WHICH IT deserves. — VARIOUS NOTES OF INTEEEST. A. Washburn & Son gave a chrysanthe- mum show on November 9 and 10. To the credit of the Bloomingtonians be it said there was no lack of attendance, the spacious store, which has been recently enlarged and remodeled, being filled to overdowing on both days. The show itself, as 1 viewed it, was well worthy of the flatteriog comments heard on all sides. There were chrysanthemum plants of all sizes, shapes and colors. Some grown fanlike, many medium sized plants, of the kind that the average store- man never has left on his hands, and quite a number of specimens, such as one is accustomed to see at an exhibition hall in New York, Chicago or Philadel- phia. Such varieties as Glory of Pacific, Bonnafifun and Mrs. Robinson showed up remarkably well, both on the plants and in the vases. The store and con- servatory adjoining were tastefully decorated for the occasion, the Chinese lanterns suspended from the ceilings and in every available corner lending a charmicg eflect to the whole. A carnation house, 35x140, even span, is a recent addition to the VVashburns' already extensive range of houses. It is certainly an ideal structure, of the kind wherein carnations of whatever tenden- cies are sure to do well. I will remark in passing that there is not a carnation of recent introduction but what is grown at the Washburn place. There is no com- plaint about any of them thus far. Nor do their roses lack in the attributes generally accorded to fine stock, Meteor and Liberty vicing with each other for supremacy, while the Bride and Brides- maid and Golden Gate are in nowise behind. A batch of cyclamen plants in full bloom and with perfect crowns was well worthy of seeing. W. T. Hempstead, having remodeled his plant and with a general stock that never looked better, is now prepared to do an enlarged business. Nomis. Choicest Stock, 1.E VERBENAS. 20th Century Collection now ready. The finest set ot New Mammoth Verbenas in America. 25 grand sorts, strong 2-inch pot plants. $3.00 per lOO; strong rooted cuttings, 60o per 100; $5.00 per 1000. COLEUS, our champion collection, embracing the newest sorts and only those of decided merit, strong 2;<-inch, .Sl.50 per 100, (special). GERANIUMS, strong 2-inch, mixed colors, $1.50 per lOu. Strong K. C. of Bruanti and Heteranthe, best scarlet benders and all colors mixed. $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000, (special). Mme. Salleroi. strong 2'/.-inch. $1.50 per 100: 2-inch, $1.25 per 100. Rose Geraniums, strong R. C, $1.00 per 100. (special). NEW AGERATUMS, Louise Bonnatt, latest novelty in white, and Princess Pauline, latest blue, strong 2M-inch, $1.50 per 100; strong R. C, 60c per ICO, (special). ALTERNANTHERAS, bright red, variegated aud yellow, 50c per 100, $4.U0 per 1000, (special for ten days). NEW SALVIAS, St. Louis and Splendens, strong 2M-inch, $1.50 per 100; strong R. C. 75c per 100, (special). MARGUERITES, New California Giant White and New Golden, strong 2i4-incb, $2.00 per 100; strong R. C, 11.00 per 100. AtPAR'GUS SPRENGERII, strong 2M-in., ready for 3-inch, $2.00 per 100, (special.) ROSES strong 2i4-lnch Brides and Maids, $2.00 per 100, (special). NEW DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIAS. The set we are to send out this season is a record brejtker. Strong R. C. ready December 10th. Place your orders early for this collection. CASH WITH ORDER. South Side Floral Co., Springfield, III, jtiimimiiiiAimuuuuiiAlltiilliiiiliUtllUiUiiitiiiiitmiitmniminimttaiiiimitm»li>' WH TO BUY HOLLY Place your rrder with PULLEN. Place it now for the very best grade of bright green foliage, well berried, fresh from the swamps. HOILY WREATHS. Only first-class materials used— fresh green leaves plentifully clustered with berries. In ordering b** sure and state size wanted and number of berry clusters desired on ea^h. Goods shipped at proper time or on your order, carefully packed. Prices are most reasonably low. NliR^FRY ^TflPlf ^^^ varieties of fruit— Peach, Pear. Apple, Plum. Cherry, llUnOCn I OIUUIVi Apricot, Quince— every one warranted true to name. Have an fxtca tine block ol Japanese Plum. PLANTS. Can furnish anything you wish in plants. ^~GOODS ASE THE BEST. Write for Particulars. PRICES ABE i;OW. E W. W. PULLEN, Kurseryman and Fruit Grower, MILFORD, Del, I d I j^mrnnTmrmmmnmmTTmmTTmmTTmnmmTTmTTmmmTmTTmTmmnmnnTm* 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. CLIMBERS, selected WjU ^r^A^^ 20.00 Clematii Panlculata, 2 yrs.,fr. open ground i jte) TT IIU ki/JLllllUA 20.00') Clematit Paniculata, 2 yrs., fr. open ground 20 000 " " pot grown. 10 0' 0 Ivies, 1 year, open ground 10.000 AmpelODsis Veitchii, 1 year, pot grown. 10.000 H .Ms Honeysuckles, very strong. 6,000 Evergreen and Golden Honeysuckle, very strong. 10,000 Rosa Wichuraiana. 1, 2 and 3 years. 3000 Wicnuraiana Hybrids. ZOiO Actinidia Arguta. wistaria and other vines. THE WM. n. MOON CO., ?a°'?'"""'' NUKSEKIES \ 30 miles from Philadelphia, I 60 miles from New York. Chrysanthemums Philadelphia Office, 702 Stephen Girard Bldg. PRIZE... WINNING Tlie -^j-o-wr-y Ttsos* to de^-te. New Geraniums. ':^S!^^l:^^Sl ties and prices on application. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian. Mich. Chrysanthemums stock plants MRS. ROBINSON, BON- NAFFON, MODESTO and MRS. PERRIN, $5.00 per 100. PaVIS BROS., : Morriaon, III. NEW MARCUERITE^'^i'^S^^r'" A cross between the yellow and white, is a con- stant bloomer, flowers four to five inches in diam- eter; fine for cut llowers, will keep 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 *1.35; 6 plants 75c. HKDEU NOW- IF YOU WANT IT. S- LEMTOM. Long Beach, Cal- 500,000 VERBENAS. 60 finest named %-arieties. including our NEW MAMMOTH WHITE. ^MRS. McKINLEY." The finest white verbena grown: perfectly healthy: free from disease. Rooted cuttings, 60c per 100; jri.OO per 1000. Plants, $-2. r>0 per 100; $'30 per 1000. Our list is the choice of millions of seedlings. Send for circular. J. L. DILLON. BLOOMSBURG. PA. 50 lbs. net weight, $2.00 per case; 30 lbs net weight, $1.50 per case. Magnolia Foliage, very fine in decorations, same price as Wild Smilax. Leucothoe Sprays, $3 00 per 1000. Fresh cut Fern Leaves, $1.00 per 1000. Write for prices on Al Holly. Cash with order from unknown correspondents EVERGREEN FLORAL CO . Evergreen id. «*, 000,000 Hardy Cut Ferns Now at 75c per 1000. Fancy and Dagger. Christmas Trees by tte carload or in small lots. Sphagnum Moss. 50c per bbl. Bouquet Green. $5 per 100 laurel Roping, 4c per yard. Cash with all orders. Orders by mail or dispatch promptly attended to. THOMAS COLLINS, Hinsdale. - - . . Mass. STOCK PLANTS CHRYSANTHEMUMS. New and standard varieties. Send for list. Early varieties ready now CARNATIOWS— Field-grown plants all sold. Orders booked now for rooted cuttings of Gene- vieve Lord, the finest commercial pink to date. Ready Jan. Ist. $5 per 100; $40 per lOOO. Correspondence with large y;rowers especially invited. h. WEBER & SONS, Oakland. Md. Holly! Holly! Choicest Delaware Holly from the woods and swamps. Price the lowest. Also Wreaths and Laurel Roping. SOUTHERN FRUIT CO., Georgetown, DeL FOR THANKSGIVING DAY A rate of one fare and a third for the round trip has been authorized to points within 150 miles, on the Nickel Plate Road, Chicago Passenger Station, VanBuren St. and Pacific Ave., on the Loop. City Ticket Office Hi Adams St. 38 Seen by New Firms: AMERICAN nORIST ADVTS. fpoo. The American Florist. 5B3 FIVE REASONS Why You Should Place Your Orders for . . . AZALEAS With Us at Once per AIJ^p You can still take advantage of the mild weather, *^ and have the plants come through safely by freight. pp^ A IJCp We are the largest buyers of Azaleas in the world, ^^'^ and make personal inspection of the stocks before they are shipped to us, and buy for spot cash, which enables us to secure the lowest prices, and you the benefit in quality of ihe plants. pp(2 A I m p Our importations are all repacked at our own nursery. "^^^'^'^^ Plants that have suffered in transit, and which are not well set with buds being discarded, you receive nothing but first-class stock, which is certain to give satisfaction. Pp^AITCp We can give you any special assortment of varieties that you may wish. This is a great advantage over the usual assorted case lots sent over from Belgium, which invariably contain many varieties not at all suited to the American market. pp^ A I JC p We wish to convince you, as we have convinced many of the leading florists of the United States, that you can buy Azaleas from us to better advantage than if you make your own importations. ...PRICES... Include duty, packing and delivery in good condition to any E.xpress, Freight or Steamship Line in Philadelphia. Fine bushy crowns, well set with buds — 10 to 12 inches in diameter per doz., $ 4. .'SO; per 100, $ :i.^.00 SPECIMEN AZALEA 12 to 14 14 to 16 16 to 18 18 to 20 20 to 24 6.00 45.00 7..50 55.00 12.00 90.00 2.5.00 200.00 .S6.00 300.00 rrjlEMEMBER we are Headquarters for Hardy Perennials. Our list is the most complete in this country, offering all the good, Lk.il new and old varieties. \'our customers are interested in this class of plants and if you have not secured a supply we shall be pleased to quote special prices on large quantities. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut street, Philadelphia. kk f? Indispensable This is the only word which describes the Ameri- can Florist Company's Trade Directory. This book, 387 pages of facts tersely told, is issued annually and is an aid to business and money making which no wholesaler or traveling salesman can aflford to be without. It contains the name of every Florist, Nurseryman and Seedsman, arranged both by states and towns and alphabetically; and new lists of Gardeners or Superintendents of private estates, Experiment Station Horticultur- ists, Landscape Architects and Horticultural Sup- ply Concerns. It will save many times its cost by enabling you to cover America with your catalogue and at the same time waste no printed matter or postage on dead names. EDITION OF 1900, POSTPAID, $2.00 ^ AM[RICAN nORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. 554 The American Florist. Nov. /7, Newark, N. J. JOTTINGS OF THE DOINGS OF A TRIO OF NEWARK'S REPRESENTATIVE TRADES- MEN.—MUCH GOOD STOCK IN EVIDENCE. — TRADE IS GOOD. H. C. Strobell has a fine store at 783 Broad street, where he carries everything in the line of cat flowers and also a gen- eral assortment of plants. The plants come direct from his Elizabeth avenue nursery, where there are four houses devoted to stock of this kind, chiefly to supply home and store trade. Among Mr. Strobell's collection are to be noticed particularly fine specimens of Pandanus utilis, Areca lutescens, Kentia Belmore- ana, Latania Borbonica, sago palms, Acalypha Sanderi, Boston and maiden- hair ferns, dracienas, rubber plants, Otaheite oranges and crotons. He also has in stock a goodly number of plants of Asparagus Sprengerii, A. plumosus and A. tenuissimus and selaginellas in variety. Mr. Gerlach, of the firm of Begerow & Gerlach, has retired from the partnership. Mr. Begerow is carrying on the business, which is a very prosperous one. He reports a good general trade and many wedding orders. Over the door in the rear of his store is the word "welcome" in immortelles. This door leads into a house where Araucaria excelsa, Boston ferns, rubber plants and palms are grown. The young ficuses and palms have their pots plunged in a bed through which runs a heating pipe. This Mr. Begerow chooses to call the "hospital," although the plants are the picture of health. Above the store is a conservatory for "boarders," manyof which are sent there every spring. On the side benches and in vacant spaces in this department are primulas and Paper White narcissi which will come on for holiday trade. Chas. Witheridge carries a full line of decorative plants, cut flowers and bulbs. Among other things in his propagating house and conservatory at the rear of his store are some very nice plants of poinsettia and Boston ferns. C. The Famoui Kudzu Vine— Hardy as a rock. Lasts iso years. Can be cat back every year. Grows 50 feet in one season. $7.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri— Strong 3'=-in., $6.00 per 100. New Rose Snowflake— The Daisy Rose, $10 per 100. New Lace Fern— Fronds last a month. $6.00 per 100. New Russelia Multiflora— syi-incl], $4.00 per 100. 50 New Plants not to be Had Elsewhere. Callas -Wbit.-, %i per 100; Spotti'd. $3; Yellow, $30. Cannas, Dahlias, and all summer blooraintr bulbs. Electros and Cuts for Florists and Seedsmen. A. BLAWC. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Orchids ! ^ We have always on hand a very large and fine stock of established and unestablished Orchids. A number of varieties now in sheath and spike. Correspondence solicited. LAGER & HURRELL, J^^**""- "• ■■■ Orchid Qrowari and Importer*. Per lOO Chinese, large flowering. 2-in. pot $1.25 ASPARAGUS Sprengerii, 2-inoh pots 2.50 •' Plumosus, 2-inch pots 3.50 CASH PLEASE. JOS. H. CINMNGHAM, Delaware. 0. Edward B. Jackson, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only. In any quantity, for the least money. STAMFORD. - OONN. ROSES Extra Strong Two- Year-Old Roses 25,000 Cheap to make room. THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES, STRONG, 2 YEARS OLD, POTTED IN 4 AND 5-INCH POTS. Archduke Charles At;rippina Bride Hridesm:ud Kaldwin Bon Silene Clara Watson C. SouLert Christine de None Catherine Mermet Climbing WoottDu Climbing Meteor Climbing Kaiserin Climbing Perle Cliribing Malmaison Dr. Grill Devoniensis Durhess de Brabant Duchess of Albany Etoile de L\on Eu^,hantress Folkestone Fr-incisca Kruger Golden Gate Gruss Bn Teplitz Geo. Bancroft Henry M. Stanley Kaiserin Mnie. Camille Mine. Lombard Marie Guiilot Mme de Watteville Mme. Wfilch Mme. Schwaller Mme. Jas. Schwartz Maman Cochet Mrs. DeGraw Meteor Media Marie Van Houtte Mme. Margottiu Malmaison Papa Gontier Pink Soupert Perle Pres. Carnot Princess Veoosa Princess Sa^an (^*ueen'8 Scarlet Safrano Snowflake Sombreutl LaFrance Lamarque La Princess Vera Le Pactole Mosella Hermosa Mar(!;hal Kiel Maid of Honor Mme. Abel Chatenay Mrs. Robt Garrett Mme. Cecil Berthod Souv. de Woolton Striped LaFrance Sylph Solfaterre The Queen Triom. de Pernet pere Rfiine Marie Henriette Victor Hugo White Maman Cochet White Marechal Niel "White LaFrance Yellow Rambler Vallee de Chamounlx Prices for a general assortment and not less than five of a kind, $5 per 100, $20 per 500, $35 per 1000. WE HAVE A QUARTER-MILLION a'-e for casli unly. 1 would ask that purchaser of tm**. strong, thrifty. 2Vo-in pot plants of the above! varieties at Jr2.50 ppr 100, $20,00 per 1000. Above priceaJ lasers remit by Money Order, Bank Draft or Express Order,! as it costs -5c each to ci " 150 Salvia Dwarf Clara Bedraan 2M " 1.50 Smilax 2ii " 150 Begonias, flowering, mixed only 2Ji *' 1.50 3 000Sedum Variegatum 2!i " 150 5,000 Cigar PUnt, fine 2!-4 " 1.50 Lalifornia Moss, basket plant 2% " 1.50 .\sparagu8 Plumosus Nanus 3 " 5,00 Boston Fern, true 3 " 5.00 S Plants at 100 rales. THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., MORRIS, ILL. Cyclamen ^k^ CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM— Finest strain in the world, in four true colors, a splendid stock of plants well set with buds from 3-inch pots, $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000. From 4-incli pots, extra fine, in bud and bloom, $1.50 per dozen; $12.00 per 100. If you are In the market for CYCLAMEN SEED, let me offer you the finest strain grown, at special price. 7.=>c per 100; }5 00 per ICOO. either separate or equally mixed. Experienced ship- pers employed. Satisfaction Cuarantsed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE $2.50 per dozen, $17.50 per 100. BEGONIA Light Pink LORRAINE 50c each, $5.00 per dozen, $40.00 per lOO. Plants of either of the above from 2}<-in- pots, strong and healthy. See Convention Number for description of the last named newer variety. They will be the most popular plants for Christmas holiday sifts for years to come. Order Early Froni EDWIN LONSDALE, Wvndmoor, (Near Pnlla). Fa. Money Order Office, Sta H.Philadelphia. N B. We have not changed our location, but the P O authorities have changed our P. O.facllltlee. WORTH RAISING PANSIES Again I can furnish, for injmedtate delivery, about 10,000 good pansy plants. Price 14.00 per 1000 f. o. b. e.vpresa here. CASH WITH ORDER CHRISTIAN SOLTAU, 199 Grant Avenue, JERSEY CITY, H. J. VINCA MAJOR VARIEGATA. strong field-grown clumDS, 8 to 12 vines, 2 to 4 feet long, $4.00 per 100. I'ASH. H. DANN & SON, Wesin«ld, N. Y. TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THE AD. rgoo. The American Florist. 555 Wittbold's Offer of Choice Decorative Plants J O INSURE the safe arrival of plants customers should give route by / which shipments are to be made and at the same time notify the agent at destination to place box in a warm room until consignee can be notified of its arrival. All plants shipped in freezing weather are sent at buyer's risk. ^ ^ J> The following quotations are extra good value: Kentias==Latanias ..Asparagus. Varieties Size Heieht Pot Inches Kentia Belmoreana 24 8 to 9 Kentia Belmoreuna 3 10 to 12 Kentia Belmoreana Zy^ 12 to 14 Kentia Belmor'^ana 4 14 to 16 Kentia Belmoreana 5 16 to 20 Kentia " strong 5 18 to 24 Kentia Belmoreana 6 20 to 22 Kentia " strong 6 26 to 38 Kentia Belmoreana 7 36 to 40 Kentia Forsteriana 2H 8 to 9 Kentia Forsteriana 3 10 to 12 Kentia Forsteriana 3^ 12 to 14 Kentia Forsteriaua 4 14 to 16 Kentia Forsteriana 5 20 to 24 Kentia " strong 5 22 to 26 Kentia Forsteriana 6 28 to 30 Kentia " strong 6 30 to 34 Kentia Forsteriana 8 44 to 50 Latania Borbonica 2Ji Latania Borbonica 3 12 Latania Borbonica 3!^ 12 to 15 Latania Borbonica 4 15 to 18 Latania Borbonica 5 18 to 22 Latania Borbonica 6 20 to 24 Areca Lutescens 2M 5 to 6 Areca Lutescens 3H 12 to 14 Areca Lutescens 4 15 to 18 No. Per Per Per Leaves Each Uoz. lOO 1000 3 to 4 $ $ 1.50 $12.00 ,5il00.00 4 to 5 2.00 15.00 150 00 5 to 6 .•it, 3.00 20.00 180 00 5 to 7 .40 4.00 30.00 300 00 5 to 6 .7o 7.20 60.00 6C0.0O 5 to 7 1 00 12.00 90.00 900.00 6 to 7 I. as 15.00 125.00 6 to 7 1..50 18.00 180.00 6 to 7 2.25 27 00 200.00 3 to 4 1.50 12.00 I no. 00 4 to 5 2.00 15.00 1.50 00 5 to 6 .25 3.00 20.00 180.(0 5 to 7 .40 4.00 30.00 300.00 5 to 6 .75 7.20 60.00 600.00 5 to 6 1.00 12.00 90.00 5 to 6 1.25 15.00 125.00 6 to 7 1.50 18.00 180.00 6 3 25 39 00 300.00 3 .90 5.00 40.00 5 to 6 1.00 8.00 75.00 5 to 6 .15 1.50 12.00 100.00 5 to 7 .25 3.00 20.00 175.00 6 to 7 .50 5.00 35.00 300.00 6 to 8 .«) 6.00 511.00 3 plants in poll. 00 8.00 3 " ■ 2.00 15.00 3 ■• .25 3.00 25.00 Varieties ..rGrns.. Si,,,, pef pg. Pot Doz. 100 Pteris Serrulata 2-inch .50 4.00 Pteris Umbrosa 2-inch .50 4.(0 CyrtOmium Falcatum 3-inch 1.00 8.00 Cyrtomium Faicatum 4-inch 1.50 10.00 Nephrolepis Exaltata 5-inch 2.00 15.00 Nephrolepis Bosloniensis 2-inoh .60 4.(0 Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 6-inch 6 00 Nephrolepis Cordata Compaota 5-inch 2.00 15.00 Nephrolepis Cordata Compacta 6-inch 4.00 30.00 Size Pot Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 4-inch Aspiiratxus Sprengerii 2-inch Asparagus Sprengerii 4-inch Asparagus Sprengerii 6-inch Asparagus Sprengerii 8-inch The several sizes of Asparagus Sprengeril are especially strong and large value. Doz. t I 50 .50 1.50 5.00 10.00 Per 100 812.00 4.00 12.00 Miscellaneous. 14 to 16 16 to 18 10 to 12 12 to 15 Araucaria Escelsa, 4-inch, nice plants Araucaria Excelsa, 4Vi-inch, nice plants Araucaria Excelsa, 5-inch, nice nlauts Pot Height Leaves Picus Elastica 6 22 to 23 12 to 14 Ficus Elastica 7 24 to 28 Ficus Elastica 8 28 to 34 Pandanus Utilis 2>4 6 to 8 Pandanus Utilis 3 8 to 10 Pandanus Veitchii 7 strong Pandanus Veitchii 8 strong Dracit-na Terminalis 3^ Dracx'na Terminalis 4 Dracaena Terminalis 5 Cocos Weddeliana 3 Plufni.x Eeclinata 10 40 to 45 Phcnnix Reclinata 3 Phtrnix Canariensis 3 Aspidistra Lurida 4 Aspidistra Lurida 5 Corypha Gebanga 3 Each t .75 6 to 4 to 4 to 2.25 3.00 .25 3.50 15 to 20 12 8 to 12 5 to 6 .50 Doz. $ 7.20 10.00 12.00 1.00 2.00 27.00 36.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 2.00 1.50 1..50 3.00 6.00 3.00 Each ..$ .50 . . .75 .. 1.00 100 $60.00 75.00 100.00 800 15.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 Sanseviera Java Var., 2-inch, strong plants dozen .60 Sansevi^ra Java Var., 3-inch, strong plants " 1.25 Sanseviera Java Var., 4-inch, strong plants " 2.00 Peperomia Argyreia (Saundersii) '* 2.00 Peperomia Alata ** 2.0J Maranta Kerchoviana. 3V2-inch '• 2.00 Zingiber Officinale. Ginger Plant, 4-inch " 2.00 Zingiber OITicinale, 5-inch " 3.00 t'urculigo Recurvata, 4-inch " 2.00 (_*urculigo Recurvata, 5-inch •' 4.00 Cyperus Alternifolius, 5-inch " 1.50 NEPHROLEPIS WITTBOLDII, strong runners, ready for 3 and 4-in. pots, $1 each; $10 per dozen; $75 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., PANSIES saL™ Highest standard plants, finest mixed, 60ct8. per 100 by mail; 14.00 per 1000 by express. Seed, $1.00 packat^e; 85.00 per ounce. Cash withordtr. E. B. JENNINGS, f-"^*^'"* Lock Box 254. he Finest FangleB. SOUTHPORT. CONN. PALMS^mBOSTONS Waiter Retzer & Co., CHICAGO, ILL 2045-59 Clarendon Ave (N. BaiBied 8t.) Jardinere Ferns, ELEGANT STOCK, S3.00 a Hundred - - M25 OU a Thousand Roses for the South, Varieties most adapted for southern planting. Just the thing you want. Stock Al. Write for prices. J. B. HEISS, The Exotic Nnraeries, DAYTON, OHIO. Tocl'iseoiit. Arinaziu'Iy, Evunston. Dana, Portia and Eldorado, at $3 00 per 100. All others sold. Good plants. Cash. DANA R. HERRON. . CLEAN, N. Y. Express Prepaid ON ALL ROOTED CUT- TINGS. AND SAIISFAC- TION GUARANTEED. 50.000 Alternantheras, red and yellow, 60c per 100, S5 per 1000. Ageratum. 4 vars. , Prin- cess Pauline, 75c per 100, $7 per 1000. A new rich blue, a dwarf var., habit like Paul- ine, a good one; 75c per 100, $7 per 1000. Cope's Pet, blue; Lady Isabel, white; 60c per 100. $5 per 1000. Heliotrope, 10 best vars., $1 per 100, $8 per 1000. Daisies, California White, Yellow, Castle Yellow, the only two vars., $1 per ICO. $8 per 1000. Carnations, Flora Hill, $4 per 100. Morello,J4 per 100. Verbenas by the car load later on. That Cash Please. C. HUMFELD, Clay Canter, Kas. Asparagus Sprengeili, i'/. inch $2.50 per 100 3 ■• 400 per 100 Asparagus Plumosus, •J^-ir'ch 5.00 per 100 ■ 3 ■■ H.OO per 100 Small Ferns for dishes. 4 vars ,:il4-in. 3.00 per 100 Carex Variegata, 2' j-inch 4.fiO per 100 Boston Ferns. H-ini-h pans $15 and $1H per doz. :2/j-incli 5.00 per 100 3-inch S.OOperlOO Nephroleois Cordata Compacta, 6-inch jri.OO per 100 Geraniums— S. A. Nutt, Heteranthe. La P. lot, rooted cuttings. ^18.00 per 1000. tash, please. CARL HACENBERCER, West Mentor, O. VEGETABLE PLANTS CABBAGE— H. Succession, Flat Dutch, Jersey and Charleston Wakefield, 15o per 100, 11.00 per 1000, »8.50 per 10,000. LETTUCE— Grand Rapids, Curled Simpson, Boston Market and other varieties, 15c per 100, tl.OO per 1000, $8.50 per 10,000. PARSLEY— Good curled extra strong, 25c per 100, J1.60 per 1000 (if wanted by mail add 10c per 100 on Cabbage and Lettuce, ^c per 100 on Pars- ' Cash With Obdeb. R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh. Md. FLORISTS' ORCHIDS The Finest and Largest Stock in the world. CAIinFD ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and O/lllULK BRUGES, BELGIUM. Send for List of Commercial Varieties. A. DIMMOCK, Agent. 60 Vesey St., N. Y. %.VINGA VAR. VINES Per 100 First size, from 4 to 6 long vines to plant $4.00 Large size, " 7 to 10 " " 6.00 TERMS cash or C. O. D. No, A. CLARK & SON, 59 State St., WATERTOWN, N. Y. 556 The American Florist. Noo. n> Springfield, Mass. Mark Aitken is well satisfied with his chrysanthemum crop, both quantity and quality being strong features with him, while the demand for the blooms, and especially of the choicer grades, exceeds his own expectations. He is, however, well equipped to meet all demands, there being no shortage in sight for some time to come. Social functions of one sort or another have of late kept Mr. Aitken and his staff of assistants quite busy. Rumor has it that a brand new delivery wagon drawn by a pair of spirited bays may soon appear upon the streets of Springfield. Aitken is a progressive, up- to-date florist and whatever he under- takes he usually accomplishes in the best possible manner. His chrysanthemum show given recently, was well attended by the general public. Nomis. Versailles, Ky. — A. Schoberth has built a new house 15x60 feet for forcing vegetables. Bellefontaine, O.— Miss MoUie Eads is building a greenhouse for commercial floriculture. Toledo, 0. — Krueger Brothers have jast put the finishing touches on a new house which they have filled with chrys- anthemums. DO NOT FORGET before building that addi- tion to your greenbouses to write us for expert plans and figures. Perhaps we can save you money. THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS, 46 Marion St., NEW YORK. PALM LEAVES For Prepared Palm purposes. ALL VAKIET1E8. ALL 8IZKH. MAKE YOUR OWN PREPARED PALMS We can supply all the niateriuls. Florida Natural Products Co , Jacksonville, F|a. & Indianapolis, Ind. oh:e>a.i* o^o or^osE> ou^t. Boston Ferns, the true variety, from 2V4-in. pots, $3 per 100, $35 per 1000. Don't be afraid that our stock of Boston Perns will run out. We have sold 75,000 the past six weeks, but still have 1^5,000 fine plants on hand. Better buy now, as price is sure to advance. Asparagus Sprengerii, from 2'/4-in. pots, $2.50 per 100, $a) per 1000. Acalypha Sanderi, from 2i/4-in, pots, fine plants, $3 per luu, $25 per 1000. Acalypha Sanderi, from 3-in. pots, strong plants, $5 per lUO. Crotons. 12 best bedding varieties, from 2K-inch pots, elegant plants, $3 per 100, $25 per 1000. These will be fine to shift on for next year's bedding, Ponderota Lemon, largest Lemon grown, bears fruit weighing two pounds and over, and fruits when quite small. Is bound to become a popular plant. Fine plants from 2'/^-in. pots, $1 per doz,, $7 per 100. Extra strong plants ready to bloom at once, $1.50 per doz, Calla Lilies, 1>< to l!4-in. diameter, 75o per dozen, $5 per 100. Calla Lilies, 1^ to 19i-in. diameter, $1.25 per dozen, $7 per 100, The two new Russelias, Lemoinei Multiflora and Lemoinei Elegantixima, 50c per doz., $3 per 100. Bougainvillea Sanderiana. from 2'.«-inch pots, $6.00 per 100. Weeping Lantanas, 'J'^-inch pots, $2 00 per 100, $18,00 per 1000. Olaheiie Orange, from 2!4-inch pots, $3 per 100, $25 per 1000; from 3-in, pots, $4.50 per 100, $40 per 1000. Ficus Elastica. perfect specimens of this fine Rubber Plant, 15 to 18 in. high, $3.25 per doz., $25 per lOO. Araucaria Excelsa, Norfolk Island Pine, fine plants with four tiers of leaves, $1 each, $10 per doz. MarcChal Niel Rosei, 15 inches and over in height, healthy p'ants .14 per 100, $35 per lUOO. Roses all the leading varieties of Teas from 4-inch pots, fine plants in perfect health, $8 per 100, All the leading varieties of Hybrid Teas from 4-inch pots, elegant stock, $10 per 100, Send us your list of Roses for quotation. We have 2,000,000 plants in stock. Our Fall Trade List of all kinds of Roses, Plants and Bulbs now ready. Write for it. The GOOD & REESE CO., ^««sTR''*w'oRrr'"' Springfield, 0. HEACOCK'S PREMIUM PALMS. ARECA LUTESCENS. 3 plants, 6-inch pot, 24 to 28 inches $12,00 per dozen; 1100.00 per 100 3 " 8 " 36-inch, fine $3,00 each COCOS WEDDELIANA. 1 plant, 2^-inoh pot, 8 to 10 inches high $15.00 per 100 1 " 3 " 10tol2 ■' 20.00perl00 1 " 4 " 18 inches high $ ,50 each 3 " 5 " 18 " 1.00 ■• KENTIA BELMOREANA. 4-inch pot, 5 to 6 leaves, 15 inches high $ 4,50 per dozen; $ 35.00 per 100 6 •• " 6 " 24 " " 15.00 " 125.00 8 " " 6to7 " 30 to 32 inches high $3.00eaoh, KENTIA FORSTERIANA. 4-inch pot, 4 to 5 leaves, 15 inches high $4.50 per dozen: $35.00 per 100 6 •' " 5 " -24 to 28 inches high $1.00 each; $13.00 per dozen 6 " " 5to6 " 30 " 1.25 " 8 '■ " 6 " 36 to 40 " 3.00 " 8 " " 6 " 48to50 " 4.00 " FINE > Bays Pyramids and Standards. Specimen Rhododendrons for Forcing, Adiantum Farleyense, ingots; Azaleas, Ficuses, Acacias, Araucarias, Boston Ferns, Small Ferns, Fine cut Fronds of Adiantum tenerum, Lorraines. Please jnention the American Piortst when writing. SPECIALTIES KOSES, from 3-lnoli pots, CARNATIONS, for all dellTerr. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMI LAX. Pnoeilow, Sand for Uit. VIOLETS. VtOOD BROTHERS. FISHKIU.. N, Y. IN BEST ..VARIETIES CALADIUMS Fancy leaved, 40 named sorts. Per 100 Per 1000 Dry bulbs, ly, to 2i4-in $10.00 $90.00 Dry bulbs, 1 to l!i-in 8.00 70.00 noAuoro Per 100 ORANqES, Best sorts, grafted on Citrus trifoliata, beautiful plants, bushy, 15 to 18-in $30.00 PHCENIX CANARIENSIS & TENUIS, Very stocky, 3-4 characterized leaves, 15-18-in 15.00 4-5 " " 20-24 " 26.00 5-6 " " 24-30 " 40.00 PH(ENIX RECLINATA,3-4 characterized leaves, 15-18-in., very stocky 25.00 LATANIA, 4-5 characterized leaves, 18-20- in 26,00 BIOTA AUREA NANA, Best dwarf Biota, 12-15-in 12.00 Not less than 50 at above rates. Send for Price Liste. P. J. BERGKMANS CO., Augusta, Ga. ROBT. CRAIG & SON I RoseSf Palms f w and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Street, PHILADELPHIA PA. CRYPIOMERIA JAPONICA (Japan Cedar). You can't afford to be without it. Strong plants, from 2-inch pots, $5.00 per 100: 20 for $1.00. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, 2-inch, $2.50 per 100, SATISFACTION GUARANTEBD, E. I. RAWLINCS, 9uakertpwp, Pa, tgoo. The American Florist. 557 GRAND OFFER, FINE PLANTS, NONE BETTER. ARECA LUTESCENS. Size pot. Height. Eaoh. Doz. 3-inoh 12iach .20 $2.00 4-inch 18 3inpot.30 3 50 5-inoh 20 to 24 .60 6-inoh 24 to 30 I.OO 8-inch 36 2.50 to 3.00 KENTIA BELMOREANA. Size pot. Leaves. 3-inch 3 to 4 4-incii 5-inch 6-inch 6-inch 6-inch 6-inch 7-inch 5 to 6 6 to 7 8 to 9 8 to 10 7 to 8 7 to 8 7 to 8 Height. 12 inch 15 18 20 24 30 Each. t .20 .50 .75 00 Doz. $ 2.00 5.50 8.50 12.00 lOO $12.00 Fine bushy plants, $2.00 ei. 2.50 ea. 36 to 40" " 3.00 ea. 44 to 48" " 4.50 ea. KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Size pot. Leaves. Height. Each. Doz. 3-inoh 3 to 4 9 to 10 $ .30 $ 3.00 4-inch 4 15 to 18 .40 4.00 6-inch 5 24 1.00 10.50 6-inch 5 36 I..50 18.00 6-inch 5 to 6 40 2.75 30.00 100 $25.00 Size pot. 3-inch 4-inch 6-inch 6-inch 6-inch LATANIA BORBONICA. Leaves. Height. Each. Doz. 5 to 6 5 to 7 6 to 8 6 to 8 7 to 8 12 inch 15 to 18 24 to 30 30 30 .25 1.00 1.50 t 1.50 300 12.00 18.00 100 $12.00 20.00 2 00 bushy COCOB WEDDELIANA. Size pot. 4-inch . . . Height. . . 12 to 14 Eaoh. $ .25 Doz. $2.50 PANDANUS VEITCHII. Size pot. Each. 5-inch $ .75 6-inoh 1.00 BOSTON FERNS. Size pot. Each. Doz. 3-inch $ .20 $ 2 00 4-inch 35 4.00 5-inch 40 4.50 6-inch pot or pans 75 9.00 7 inch " 1.00 12.00 8-inch " 1.50 18.00 9-inch " 2.00 24.00 100 $20.00 Doz. $ 9.00 12.00 100 $15.00 FICUS ELAATICA. Size pot. Height. Each. Doz. 6-inoh 24to30 $.50 $6.00 6-inoh 24 to 30 .75 9.00 8-inch 48 1.50 to 2.00 Size pot. 3-inch . . . 4-inch . . . Size pot 3-inch . . 6-inch. . REX BEGONIAS. Each. Doz. $.10 $1.20 .15 1.75 ASPARAGUS SPRPNCERII. Each. 100 $10.00 12.00 100 $ 5.00 25.00 $25.00 Doz. .60 $ .35 4.00 , . , DRAG/ENA INPIVISA. 5-inch $ .35 $ 4.00 Draca-uaBruantii 1.50 18.00 Draci'na Massangeana 2.00 24.00 Dracaena Li ndenii 1.60 18.00 Draca;D;i Terminalis 50 6.00 Small Ferns, Adiantum Cuneatum, 3-in. pot $6.00 Mixed Ferns, 3-in. pots, $6.00 per hundred. Cyprus Alternifolius,3 in. pots, $5.00 per hundred. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6-in. pots, $10.00 per hundred. Extra tine, for Easter forcing. Jerusalem Cherry, nicely berried, 6-in. pots, bushy, 3bc each. LAKE VIEW ROSE GAB DENS, Jamestown, N. Y. THE NEW Standard Ventilating Machines. Always reliable. Self-oiling. Four Styles. All warranted first- class. Send for catalogue and see what first-class flo- rists are using. THE E. HIPPARD CO., YOUNGSTOWN, 0. Die BinJekunst Einzige Special Zehschrift der Welt fur BLUMENBINDEREI. Pfobenommcrn omsonst. Abonnement tO M. jahrlich. J. OLBERTZ, Blndekunst Verlag, ERFURT. DEUTSCHLAND. Circulation which Circulates The actual paid circulation of the American Florist is, we believe, the largest in its class. The contents are of real present value and are preserved for reference. Advertisers who use regularly our columns estab- lish permanent business with the best trade in the United States. 'i^m.9h*'mriirmh-iir-*'mmm.%.'^m-iih-:A i NIKOTEEN IT COSTS 4 CENTS FOR EACH 600 FEET OF|£ -9 FLOOR SPACE c. tf DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE USED FOR FUMIGATION OR SPRAYING INDOORS OR . OUT - 200 LBS. or TOBACCO III ONE PINT 01 IIIKOIKN SOLD BY SttOSMtN -CIRCULAR TREE- , , SKABCUBA DIPCC-CniCAGO- i y;gi$^4s£^! QUICKLY Does IT. ^0 THE KINNEY PUMP. For applying Liquid Manure it liasnoequai! Sent prepaid for $2.50. Without spray- ing valve $2.00. The HOSE CONNECTiON GO/'ngston. Ad- dress Economy in Heating At the present and prospective prices of coal those florists are lucky indeed who are using the Weathered Boilers. Are you one of them? If not, then write us and we will fur- nish indisputable tacts. Thos. W. Weatherd's Sons, 46 Marion St , NEW YORK. UGLY HOMES Are impossible if you follow the har- monious combinations of colors for house painting, which you can see on the sample cards of LUCAS PAINT. Send for them. They are practical. LIQUID PLANT FOOD For Greenhouse Cultivating. EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY, Ch icago Office : 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston. H. K. Snidek, Suite 423, 260 Clark St. THE NICKEL PLATE ROAD will sell tickets within distances of 150 miles, November 28th and 29th, at rate of a fare and a third for the round trip, account of Thanksgiving day. Return limit November 30th. This road has three through daily trains to Ft. Wayne, Cleveland, Erie, Buffalo, New York and Boston, carrying vestibuled sleeping cars and affording excellent dining car service, individual club meals being served, ranging in price, from 35 cents to |l.CO. Write John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 111 Adams St,, Chicago, for reser- vation of sleeping car accommodations. Chicago Passenger Station Van Buren St. and Pacific Ave., on the elevated Loop. City Ticket Office ill Adams St. 39. Invalid Appliance Co., MANUFACTUREBS OF CQLUMBII PLANT TUBS ! FOR INSURANCE AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL, Address JOHN Q. ESLER, Ssc'y F. H. A., SADDLE RIVER, N. J 668 The American Florist. Nov. ^7, New Orleans. THE FIRST DAY OF THB MONTH BROUGHT MUCH BUSINESS AND MANY BOXES OF NORTHERN FLOWERS. All Saint's day is past and as usual the decorations at the cemeteries were very elaborate, the larger part being natural flowers. Our local chrysanthemums did not turn out very well. Many were behind time and good buds of early sorts were spoiled by unfavorable weather. Some very good stock came from Missis- sippi but the larger quantity came from Chicago. About 300 boxes were received on November 1 to supply the diflerent florists. Good chrysanthemums retailed at from $4 to $5 per dozen. J. B. Heiss, of Dayton, Ohio, is in town with a lot of foliage plants and roses as samples. He is very well satisfied with his sales, with good prospects for the future. M. M. L. Teree Haute, Ind— George E. Hunt has been sick for some days but is now improving. La Crosse, Wis — It is reported that Mrs. A. Guillaume will start a branch flower store at Madison. Bangor, Me. — A. J. Loder has his new greenhouse well stocked and is in busi- ness on a much larger scale than hereto- fore. Galesbueg, III.— I. L. Pillsbury has been giving a chrysanthemum show this week. He induced the street railway people to light his greenhouses for him during the show for the fares they would get from the attendance, he doing con- siderable advertising. Kansas City, Mo — W. L. Rock gave a chrysanthemum show and an exposition of "the best that grows in cut flowers" at his store, 1116 Walnut street, Novem- ber 8 to 10. He issued very neat invita- tions and was rewarded with large attendance and good business. KELLER BROS., _ 213.15-17.I9.21.23 Pearl St., NORRISTOWN, PA. Manufacturers of Standard Flower Pota, 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 poital will brin? prices and discounts. iGEO. KELLER & SON. MAirUTAOTITBIBS OT Flower Pols. SI' ^^m Before baying write for piioer ^B 361-363 Herndon Street ^H DSaJf WTlffDTwood At9.. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. THOSE RED POTS " STANDARDS" PDLL SIZE AND WIDE liOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT MFY, HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT. MICH., Rep. 490 Howard St. Red Standard Pots. CORRECT SIZE. SUPERIOR QUALITY. Write for price list. 6.HENNE6KE60..""-^1*".""" CANTON CHINA PLANT-POT. Canton China Hall-Seat or Plant Pot Stand. Plant Pots =AND= Pedestals. We invite the attention of intend- ing buyers, or those interested in seeing the newest productions of the potter's art, to our importa- tions of English, French, German, Japanese and Chinese Plant Pots or Jardinieres, selected by our buyers at the places of production in the present season. They include all sizes and shapes up to the large and very large, from the lowest price up to $150, each. Our stock of China and Glass occupies seven floors and more than 10,000 bins. Wholesale and Retail. Jones, McDuffee&Stratton Go. CHINA, CLASS AHD LAMP MERCHANTS. 120 Franklin Street, BOSTON, MASS. Jerome Jones, Pres. S. P. Stratton. Tr as. ■m HEWS^v iiinUiiiuiiiiiiitliililllilllHllllil» vmi 5AtaLoci^?| FBff STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Packed in Bmall cratei, eaiy to handle. Pnoe peror&t« 1600 2-In. poti In orat«, t4 ~ 1600 3M " 1600 2S " 1000 3 " 300 8M " 6001 " 330 6 " 144 6 6.26 6.00 6 00 6 "" 4.60 4.61 3. IB Prloe per orate 120 7-ln.patilnorate.l4.30 60 8 " " 8.00 4810 24U 24 13 1214 616 4.80 8.60 4.80 4.80 4.60 Seed pans, same price as potB. Bend for price llBt of Cyllnderi for Cut Flowers. nanKlDK Baaketfl, Lswn Vaees. etc. 10 per cent ofl for cash with order. HILFINBER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. AUGUR BOLKiB A BONg, New Tork Agetts, 63 D1T STRSIT. NVW YOBK t ITY. FLOWER POTS A1.L KTNDS. STANDARD POTS '-^" Liis and SAMPLES PRBB. BWAHN'8 POTTERY MF'G CO.. P. O. Box 78, Minneapolit, Minn. WIIILIDINMIIRYCO. •PHILADELPHIA-PA BRANCH WAREHOUSES: ] iVn%tan^dCUy-! N. Y. Standard.?* jt FLOWER Pot5 If your greenhouses &re within 500 iiille« of the Capitol, write ua ; we can save you money. W, H, ERNEST, 2aih and M SIrMtt N. E. wasHiNarnN. o. C. A good adv. in a good paper will bring good retnnu. Ipoo. The American Florist. 559 Tllii: tr liAillll/ TO SAVE TIME AND MAKE MONEY, I IMl is money. |v| j^y~-g^^^ I The Acknowledged Leaders. "New" Adjustable Pot-Cover, "New" Reversible Pedestal, Plant Baskets, Stands, Prepared Cyca^ Leaves, Immortelles, Cape Flowers, Moss Wreaths, Our "Famous" Wheat Sheaves,. Cords and Tassels, etc., etc. IN FACT, HEADQUARTERS FOR THE NEEDS OF THE FLORIST. :m. i«ice> & oo •9 I Catalogue for Ihe Asking. 918 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. | Boston Florist Letter Go. HIASTTACTUKIES OP FLORI8T8' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and vais Dlshedf 18x30x12 made In two sections* one for each size letter, given away wltli ELnt order of 500 letters. Block Letters. 1 H or 2-lnch size, per 100, t2 00. Script Letters. $i Fastener with each letter opword. TJied by leading florists everywhere and for sale bj tui wboieaale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Plfase mention the American Florist when writing. SiGMUND GeLLER Importer and Mfr. of Florists' Supplies Complete stock — New Goods— New Illustrated Catalogue Now Ready. Send for it. 108 W. 28th St , neareth Av., NEW YORK, H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Cyoas Wreaths, Moaa Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New CftUiogne of all FLOBJ8T8' SUPPLEBS OH ■pplloatlon. ^V~For the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 60. 52, 64 and 66 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Ptease mention the Arnerican Florist when ivritinz They'll fl.t you up on DON'T STAY ON THE FENCE, But jump down on the side of JOHN C. MEYER & CO. SILKALINES. 84 Kingston St., BOSTON. MASS. •""^^Itent Adjustable Vase Holders No. I —Brass, nlckled. 1 feet lonK. fi clasps to each rod. Price complete (with preen or white tumblers) t2.25. Price complete (with jfreen or white cornucopia rases) 12.50. No. 2 —Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed and nickeled, with three clasps for 5 to 0-ln. pots, each, tl. 76. Klft's patent rubber capped Flower Tubes. H-tn. diameter, per 100, B.&O. ROBERT KIFT, Florist, 17990 Ohestnnt St. Phllwlelphla, Fenn. 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 P.hman Rrn^ Manufacturers. JAMES W. ERRINGER, LVIIIIIUII Ul UO.^ Ceo. West. Sales Agent, 10 Bond St, NEW YORK. 297 Wabasft Ave.. CHICAGa Gut Flowers, Wirework, Gut Flower Boxes, Baskets,' Wheat Sheaves, Doves, and Everything of Use to a Florist. — <-»-* — nOLTON & niNKEL CO., 457 Milwaukee Street, MILWAIKEE, WIS. The Conley Foil Go. Manufacturers ot 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET, REED & KELLER, Man,rfact„rers Y\or\S.\.%' DesigtlS. tee?!?™'"' Florists' Supplies. 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. HEADQUARTERS COCOA FIBRE. SHEEP MANURE. BONE all grades, IMPORTED SOOT. SPHAGNUM and GREEN MOSS. RUSTIC WORK, all kinds. CLAY'S FERTILIZER. DINNE & CO., iJjrv.! New York. HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, *"■ colobb; Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, Ain> Ail Florists' Sappiies. Send for Prloei. 404.4I2 East 34th St., NEW YORK. The Jennings Improved Pans Made fop any sized steam pine- Write for pi ice, also circular. lENNINGS BROS.. OIney, Philadelphia. Pa. FOR VAPORIZIMG TOBACCO WATER And TOBACCO EXTRACTS. FOR AIL PURPOSES AOE TO ORDER . . RUSTIC WORKe In stock, the most extensive variety in the country, of Baskets Window Boxes, Stands, Brackets and original designs. Prices lew. RUSTIC MFG. & CONSTRUCTION CO , 19 Fulton Street. NEW YORK CITY. NEXT CENTURY'S BUSINESS can be started now by advertising in this journal. Don't delay in commencing next year's business. The best orders are placed early THE AMERICAN FLORIST with advertisers in TRY THIS PLAN. 560 The American Florist. Nov. ly. Index to Adveitiien. AdTenidng BsIM 533 Allen J K 543 Allen 8 L & Co 11 Anienoan&useoo..5t0 II Amllng B C 611 Baker & Dick 563 Barnard W W & Co.. I Baar 8 Alfred I BaiiBett& Was>ibom...51t Bayersdorter H * Co. .669 Benthey ACo 640 BerokmanB P J Co. . . .56« Bemlng H 0 542 Blndeknnst Die 557 Blano A 4 Co 5M Blue Hill NurBery — 65IJ BobblLk & Alklne 564 Boston Lietter Co 559 Boyd J H H 64B Brague I. B 542 BrantiNoe 640 Brown Peter 647 BndlongJ A 641 Bnnyard B A 56i Burpee W Al lee & Co. II Caldwell the WoodB- man Co 510 646 Carmody J D 1*1 Chadwlck Ctias 650 Chloago Carnation Co 540 Chicago HottBe Wreck- ing Co Ill Cincinnati Cnt Flo Co.642 Clark Wm A k Bon.. 655 Colflesh J W 649 ColUnB ThOB 662 Conard At Jones Co — 549 Conley KoU Co 559 Coolldge Bros lU Cottage GardenB.. 648 I Crabb 4 llunter. ..547 I Craig Robt & Son. . .551) Cnnnloghaai Job H...5o4 Cunningham D O GlasB Co Ill Dallledouze Bros 647 Uann H * 8on 554 DaTlB uroB 5.,2 Deamud J B 64J Detroit Plo'r Pot Mfy.65< Dlet8ChA&Co Ill DlUon J L 552 Domer Fred48onB Co 650 DreerH A 653 III Dunlop John H 54i Dnnne & Co 559 Baat^m Chemical Co. .657 Edgar W W 65(1 Elonholz Henry 647 Bmest W H .558 Evergreen Floral Co .552 Ferguson John B 542 FInley Lawn Rake Co. II Florida Nat Prod Co. . .556 Ford Bros 643 Foster LnolQB H 6i9 Fryer B 547 Gardeners Chronicle.. II Gardening Co The II Garland Oeo M 6liO G«ller Blgmund 659 Ohormley Wm 543 Gibbons H W Ill Qlblln 4 Co Ill Good & Keese Co 65« Gullett 4 Sons W S. . .547 Gnnther Wm H 643 Guttman Alex J 54.S Gurney Heater oo 5+10 Hagenbnrger Carl 556 Hall Ass'n 657 Hancock Geo 4 Son. . .519 Hart M A 543 Heacock Joseph 654; Heiss J B 655 Heller 4 Co il Hennecke C Co 658 Herendeen Mfg Co — IV Herr Albert M 650 Herrmann A 669 Herron Dana B 555 Hews A H 4 Co 668 HIlBrKac Bros 66S HlllB G 4 Co 1 Hill H H 54n HIppard 11 Co 557 Hltonlngs4Co 1^ Holton 4 tiunkel Co. . 510 6.69 Hooker H M Co 6iiU Horan Bdw C 513 Hon AdT 11 Hose Connection Co.. 6.67 Howland Nurssry Co 547 Humfeld C 665 Hunt B H 511 Iffloger Cbas A b50 luyalld Appliance Co. 567 Jackson 4 PerklnBCn. 6411 549 JackBon U B 664 JaaobsS48 ins Ill Jennings B B ■ 6.55 Jennings Bros 669 .^ohnson & ^^mtces 644 JoneB, McDuffle 4 Stratton Co .158 Kastlng vV F 642 Keller Bros 658 Keller Geo 4 Son 668 Kellogg Geo M h\t Kennloott "ros "o. -..646 Kentucky Tob Pro Co 65 1 Klft ttobart 669 KroeBchell Bros Co.... IV KnehnC A 642 KnhlGeoA 660 Lager 4 Hurrell 664 Laker'w BoBe Garden. 557 Lang Julius 641 Langjahr A H 642 LaxtjD Bros 516 Lee a A 540 Lehman Bros 569 Lemon 8 662 LImprechtSJ 643 Locktand LumCO. .566 HI LongDB II LonBdale Bdwln 551 Lord4Bnmham Co.. .IV Lothrop & Hlgglns... 650 Lucas J 4 I/O 667 Lynn J A 514 MoCanhy » Co N F. . . 642 540 661 MoFadden B C. 516 McKellar4 Wlnterson649 MacBean AS 650 Mader Paul 564 Meytr John C4C0 ...5.9 Ulllang Chas 613 Mlllang Frank 643 MIttIng A 650 Moller's Gartner Zei tung Ill MonlngerJCCo 660 Moon Samuel C 646 Moon Wm H Co. . 516 6j2 Moore. Hentz 4 Nash. 613 Morris Floral Co 561 MOBS Geo M 642 Murphy R H 4 Son... 664 Murphy Wm 647 Myera 4 Co 560 Nelson Wm K 646 NIckle Plate R R 662 667 NIessan Leo 6i2 N T C t Flower Ex.. 613 N k Cut Hower Cw... 643 PennookSam'l 8 643 Plerson F R Co 641 PlllsburgCut FIO<;. ..540 Poehlmann Adolph H.5I1 f ouwonh C C Co. . . . 540 Prince AQ4 Co 541 Pritchard J N 64ti Pul en W W 662 yunkerClty Mch Wks Hi Randall A L 541 6l7 BawllngB B 1 666 Bayniir J 1 643 ReedO assAPalntCo ill Reed * Keller 6i9 Regan PrlnttngHoDse 11 Belnberg a«0.. .. 641 660 Relnbeni: Peter 611 55U Retzer Walter 4 Co. .. .6.66 Rice M 4 Co 659 Kodgers Alex ll Roland Thomas 547 Roiker A 4 bouB . 11 Rustic Mfg & Con Co 659 Saltlord lieo 64^1 Sander 4 Co 553 Schlllo Adam IV BchmldtJ C 560 Scoliay John A HI Sheridan WF 643 Stebrecht 4 Son I Situations & Wants... 539 gkabcurablp Co 657 Skldelsky S S 649 Smith Natn a Hon... 662 smith W 4 T Co I cluurtbwalte C A Produce Co II Soltau C 654 South Side Floral Co 662 Southern Fruit Co. ... 552 Htabl Chas u 642 Steams Lumber Co — 111 StoothoB n A 4 Co... II Ston-B 4 Harrison Co. 519 Styer J J II nutherland Geo A 612 Suzuki 4 Ilda 614 Bwahn Pottery MfgCo.558 Teas B Y 549 ThorbumJ M 4 Co. 641 Thompson's Sons 647 Traeudly 4 Schenck.. 643 Vail Seed Co 616 Van Wert Greenh'es. .560 Vaughau'B Seed Store 614 I Vlck 8 Sons Jas II Vincent RJr 4 Son. ..665 ■ lola 11 Vredenburg 4 Co 11 WatBonGC II Weathered's Bnus ThOB W..556 667 III IV Weber H 4 oulb 662 weeber 4 Don. 11 Welland4 BIsch 641 Welch BruB 612 Whllldln Pot Co 658 Wletor Bros 641 Wliks S Mfg Co IV Windsor Flow Seed Co 644 Wlttb jid The Geo Co. .HA Woou Brcs 566 WoodroSe 4 Bem- helmer ...612 Wood, 8tubb»4 Co.... 511 Young Jno 643 Yoong 4 Nugent 543 Rbd Wing, Minn.— S. R. Swanson's lease on the East avenue greenhouses has expired and George Humphrey is now in charge. Mr. Swanson will continue his Brusn street store until his lease there expires and then he will remove to St. Paul. BOILERS Something that the florist can rely upon and know that they will give satisfaction. The greatest results obtained from a minimum consumption of fuel. We manufacture Boilers capable of heating any size Greenhoute. RELIABLE-DURABLE-ECONOMICAL. 8BND FOB GBEENHOU8E CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST. GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. NBw YORK ciTT BRANCH : 74 Franklin St.. Cor. Arch, 111 Fifth Ave., cor 18th St. BOSTON. MASS. Westem Selling Agenti, JAMES B. CI.OW A SONS, 222-824 Lake St., Chicago, 111. Please mention the American Florist when writing. GURNEY "400 SERIES" HOT WATER HEATER ^^h Exclusively A GREENHOUSE HEATER I nHpH SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE WORK. EASY TO ERECT; SIMPLE IN OPER- ATION; ECONOMICAL AS TO CONSUMPTION OF FUEL. Send for Catalogue and latest price.. MYERS 8r CO., 1514-1520 So. 9lh St., - PHILADELPHIA, PA. (Ebtablishbd 1849.) m i-^fff^^s'^/'^lliTir^n^ir^^^^jcr^ GREENHOUSE GLASS m I OUK SRECIJiLTY. I LHRCe STOCKS .> .^ ^ .^ PROMPT SHIPMENT. : ■fl^^' Pore linseed Oil Putty,PMBnDiiesEti. |5S WRITE FOB. LATEST PRICES. GYPkESS '0^^^"^::^^ m @w aOHN C. IJ1to125Blackhawh5i GARLAND'S IRON GUTTER This Gutter will save money in cost of constrnctlon. GARLAND, DES PLAINES. fm MwEmmm Onymsj RmericR is "the Praw af the Jlesseh therB may ie morB comfort Umidships, but wb ars thB first to touch Unknown SBas, Vol. XVI. CHICAGO AND NEVV^ YORK, NOVEMBER 24, 1900, No. 651. IToiiii ^m^mmim lFiL@iei!@T Copyr^ht 1900, by Amerloan Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published evebt Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 334 Dearborn St., Chicago. Bartern Office: 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, 12.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Oppicbrb — E. M. Wood, Natick, Mass., presi- dent; F. R. PiEHSON, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice- president; Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Beatty, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. The seventeenth annual meeting will be held at BuflFalo. August, 1901. Officers-elect (to be installed January 1. 1901) Patricli G'Mara, New York, president; W. F. Hasting, Buffalo, vice-president; secretary and treasurer as before. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting at New York, March, 1901. Leonard Barron, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Baltimore, February 21-32, 901. ALBERT M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual meeting at Buffalo, August, 1901. Edwin Lonsdale, Chestnut Hill, Pa., secretary. THIS ISSUE 36 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. The exhibitions— St. Louis 561 —Providence, R. 1 562 -Newport. R. 1 563 —Queen of Edgely and American Beauty nilusjses —Houston. Tex 6ii4 — Cold-Spring-on-Hudson, N. Y 564 -'Orange. N. J 564 —Waco, Tex 566 — Mt. Kisco N. Y 565 —Oceanic, N. .T iS65 Two European leaders (portraits) .565 Two new chrysanthemums (illus.) 566 Ivorv chrysanthemums cut at Seattle, Wash., Octobtr 15 (illus.) 666 Carnations — Specail fertilizers for carnations 566 Palm culture in Belgium 567 New York 567 Boston 567 Philadelphia 568 Chicago 668 Wa.shington ,569 Cincinnati 569 Provideore 669 St. Louis 6611 "BoDDaffon" 570 Society ot American Florists 570 A nierican Carnation Society 570 The ethics of renaming sports 570 The S. A. F. annual report 570 Chrysanthemum Society of America 570 The seed trade 578 The nursery trade 580 Our pastimes 682 Detroit 584 Buffalo 586 St. Joseph, Mo 588 New Orleans , 590 THE EXHIBITIONS. St. Louis. The tenth annual chrysanthemum show was held November 14 to 16 at the Expo- sition Building and though the weather with the exception of one day was good, the show did not prove to be, financially, a success; to just what extent can not as yet be said, but it is thought to be very little. The hall, though not as large as last year, was decorated much better and the groups of palms and ferns were shown to better advantage. The cut flowers were of the very best, but the plants though very good were not of the highest quality. The exhibitors of cut flowers were mostly from a distance, though some of the home growers, such as San- ders, Schray, Fillmore, Michel, Windier and Beyer, were present. Principal among the others were Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Fort Wayne, Ind., E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind., Fred. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., Geo. M. Kellogg, Kansas City, and several others from Belleville and surrounding towns. The center of the hall was taken up by groups of chrysanthemums of different sizes, shapes and colors, while immedi- ately in front of the door were several more beds with a background of three large groups of palms which took up the whole side of the hall, and on the sides were benches for the cut flowers. The palms were exhibited by Schray, Beyer and Michel, who took the Shaw premiums for the largest and best collections of named varieties, not less than twelve kinds, in the order named. At one end two large groups of named begonias were placed and awarded Shaw premiums, Schray first and Michel Plant & Bulb Co , second. At the other end were the collections of twenty-five flowering plants for house decoration, exclusive ot chrys- anthemums and not more than three varieties of any species, and in these Schray was first, Fillmore second and Sanders third. In different parts of the hall were three large collections of named ferns of not less than twelve kinds; Michel first, Schray second and Beyer third. Beyer had several large and beau- tiful specimens of Cibotium Shiedii which were much admired. Several groups of variegated foliage plants, begonias and ferns excluded, showed up well, the prizes going to Schray first, Beyer second and Michel third. On each side of the entrance there was a table with twelve named geraniums in bloom. These showed up very prettily with their bright colors, Fillmore receiv- ing first and F. J. Windier second. Another thing that took the eyes of quite a number was a display of several tastefully arranged fern dishes filled with growing plants and not over twelve inches in diameter; Michel first, Sanders second and Schray third. For the best pair of named climbers and best pair of Asparagus Sprengerii, Beyer received first and Schray second in each case and Fill- more third in the last. Schray being the only one to compete for ten named cycla- mens in bloom, received the blue ribbon. The display of Boston fern was very large, and some very large plants were shown. C. C. Sanders received first, Michel second and Chas. Beyer & Son third. The judges scale of points by which they were judgedt was, size 50, form 25, and foliage 25. The largest were in 10-inch pots. There were two large groups of hardy evergreens and evergreen shrubs of not less than twelve kinds for which C. C. Sanders took first, with Miller second. The Shaw premiums for the best specimens of the following plants were awarded as follows: Arau- caria, F. Fillmore first, Beyer second, . Schray third; Areca lutescens, Beyer first, Sanders second, Schray third; Howea Belmoreana, Beyer first, Schray second, Sanders third; Howea Forsteri- ana, Beyer first, Sanders second, Schray third; Livistonia Chinensis, Beyer first, Sanders second, Schray third; Pandanus utilis, Beyer first, Schray second, Fill- more third. The judging scale was the same as used for the Boston fern. The competition for the best single specimen chrysanthemum plant resulted as follows: White, Beyer first. Windier second, Schray third; yellow, Schray first, Beyer second. Windier third; pink, Beyer first. Windier second, Schray third ; any other color, Beyer first. Wind- ier second, Schray third. Ten specimen plants 10-inch pots, Beyer first, Schray second, Sanders third. Five specimen plants, 10-inch pots, Beyer first, Schray second, Sanders third. Groups 100 feet square of chrysanthemum plants. Windier first, Beyer second, Schray third. In the five classes calling for fifty plants one or more varieties; twenty-five plants, white, one variety; twenty-five plants, yellow, one variety; three plants, white, yellow and pink; and two plants, pink and white, Chas. Beyer & Son received all the first prizes. Wm. Schray & Sons received firsts, for two and for one specimen 662 The American Florist. Nov. 24, palms. C. C. Sanders received first and Beyer second for two Boston ferns, and Beyer received first on best specimen tern. For twenty-five carnation plants in bloom, Fillmore first, Schray second. The cut flowers for Wednesday were very good. Chrysanthemums — Forty- eight blooms, Nathan Smith & Son first, E. G. Hill Co. second, Sanders third; twenty-five blooms, white, one variety, Nathan Smith & Son first, Vesey second, E. G. Hill Co. third; vase of fifty blooms, quality and arrangement to be equally considered, Vesey first with fine Bonnaf- fons, Nathan Smith & Son second, and Schray third; vase of twenty-four blooms, white and pink, B. G. Hill Co. first, Nathan Smith & Son second. In roses Schray received first on twenty-five blooms of Souvenir de Wootton; Vesey first and Ammann second on twenty-five Bridesmaids; twenty-five Bride, Ammann first, Vesey second. The American Beauties were of the very best and Ammann received first, Kellogg second. With carnations a vase of fifty Ethel Crocker was very good and took the blue ribbon for Vesey, while an equally good vase of Daybreak took first for Schray. A beautiful vase of mignonette was exhibited by Schray, and took first prize. For Thursday the cut flowers seemed to be much better, as was also the attendance. Chrysanthemums — Vase twenty-five, pink, one variety, E. G. Hill Co. first, Kellogg second; vase of fifty, quality and arrangement to be equally considered, Nathan Smith & Son first, Vesey second; vase twenty-five, yellow, C. C. Sanders first, Vesey second. The roses were very good and our Perle King, Fred. Ammann, did not fail to take first on a vaseof twenty-five Perle des Jardins with Fillmore second and Sanders third; vase of twenty-five Meteor, Vesey first, Kelloggsecond; vase of Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, W. W. Coles first, Kellogg second, Vesey third. A very fine vase of fifty G. H. Crane carnations took first for Vesey and second went toF. Ammann; vase of sixty variegated, one or more varieties, Vesey first, Nathan Smith & Son second. John Steidel exhibited some very fine double violets. On Friday the weather was cold and it rained the entire day and evening, and although the attendance was good it was not as it undoubtedly would have been under better conditions. Chrysanthe- mums— Twenty-five blooms, yellow, one variety, Vesey first; vaseof not less than twelve varieties, Vesey first. This being the last night the Shaw premiums were offered and the competition was good. They went as follows: Twelve blooms each of Mayflower, Major Bonnafi'on and any other yellow, Vesey first, Teil- mann second, Sanders third in each case; twelve any other white, Vesey first, Michel second, Sanders third; twelve any pink variety, Teilmann first, Sanders second, Michel third; twelve blooms, any variety introduced in 1898, 1899 or 1900, West End Floral Park first, Michel second, Teilmann third. Some of the yellows that were shown for three were: Sunderbruch first, Eugene Dailledouze second. Golden Wedding third; for four, Robinson first. Miss Florence Pullman second, Mrs. Jerome Jones third. Fee du Champsaur though very fine did not get a ribbon. For five, Helen Bloodgood first, Mrs. Murdock second, Mme. F. Perrin third. Twenty-five blooms of Liberty roses, E. G. Hill Co. first, Schray second, Steidel third; four vases roses, fifteen of a kind, American Beauty and Americaii Belle excepted, Vesey first, Ammann second, Fillmore third; twenty- five American Beauty (special), Kellogg first; twenty-five American Beauty (special) , Ammann first, Kellogg second. Vase of white carnations, fifty blooms, Vesey first with Mrs. Wood, Steidel second and Fillmore third, each with a vase of Flora Hill; vase of pink, Vesey first with Mrs. Lawson, very fine, Ammann second with Wm. Scott, which were good; a vaseof fifty. Jubilee, exhibi- ted by Vesey were very good. Some of the other carnations exhibited were White Cloud, Genevieve Lord, Francis Joost and Triumph. Julius Schray had some very good seed- ling chrysanthemums which attracted considerable attention, especially after they had named them after some of the late presidential candidates, and several CHRYSANTHEMUM YANARIVA. of them are very good and will add to our list of good varieties. One was named Wm. McKinley. This was a white with a faint blush of pink, but of very good substance. Another was Wm. Bryan, a large and excellent white with a good center and strong stem and foliage. Theodore Roosevelt was of a light pink shade but somewhat weak. Stevenson is a good pink resembling Mme. Perrin, of which it is a seedling; it has good holding qualities and with care it will without doubt pass its parent. Miss Allen is one that caught the eyes of all the ladies, as it was a white with a penciling of pink at the tips of the petals. Last, but best of all, was Mr. Dickman, named in honor of our new sherifi, an oldtime seedsman. It is a large white with a full center and strong stem. Mr. Smith, of Adrian, Mich., thought with a little care, of which the blooms shown had very little, it would be one of the best whites on the market. Malcolm Lamont, a dark red chrysanthemum was among the new things that the people saw. The Pride of Belleville, exhibited by Emmons, of Belleville, 111., was awarded a certificate of merit by the judges. The Queen of Edgely, or pink American Beauty, attracted a great deal of atten- tion and, though it had been three days on the way, it was as good as ever. Rose No. 19, or Marquise Litta, also came in for its share of praise, which it undoubtedly deserved, as it was very large, of good color, with strong stem and foliage. M. Providence, R. I. The second fall show of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society was held at Tillinghast Hall, Providence, November 14, 15 and 16. Chrysanthemums formed a leading feature of the exhibition and gave a specific name to the show, although it was general in character. Carnations were shown in good form and were very much in evidence, even though forced to divide the honors with the more magnificent autumn flower. Several large groups of palms and foliage plants, finely arranged, added much to the general effect of the display. Taken as a whole the hall presented as attrac- tive an appearance as could be desired. The annex was occupied by an excellent display of fruit. Specimen plants of chrysanthemum* were not included in the schedule and but one or two were on exhibition, and these would rank only as ordinary, in view of the possibilities in this direction. An artistically trained standard shown by Col. Wm. Goddard was striking and commendable. This class of exhibits showed such a falling off in quality in past years that it was decided to drop them from the schedule entirely. Isn't it better policy to establish the rule that no prize shall be awarded to an exhibit which is not meritorious? A little sooth- ing syrup in the form of a mention or gratuity is not out of place and the wise judge will not hesitate to offer encour- agement in this form any more than to withhold prizes where they are not deserved. It is to be regretted that competition was not more spirited. In fact it was almost entirely lacking from the terri- tory from which this society naturally draws its material. Except for entries by an exhibitor from the vicinity of Boston, one local grower would have had a complete walkover in all the classes for cut blooms, as he did in some of them. This state of things is not creditable to the stay-aways, and certainly is not to their advantage nor to that of the winner. Tennyson says, " 'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all," which can well be para- phrased into, " 'Tis better to have tried and failed than never to have tried at all." If there is one man who so much outclasses others in the excellence of his productions that he is usually the winner, he deserves what he gets, but there ought to be plenty of others with energy, spirit and ambition enough to be ready and willing to push him close enough to put him on his mettle and to give the public and the society the benefit of a race for the money. The competitor to be feared is not the one who gives up when he is beaten once or twice, but the one who in defeat studies his own weak points, remedies and strengthens them for the next occasion and then goes in to do his best the next time. Even il he retains his laurels, the champion has to keep his eye on that fellow all the time. A city of the size of Providence ought to have within its tributary district more than one grower who is willing to cast his gauntlet into the arena and meet all comers. As is usually the case, the attendance was not such as the merits of the show deserved. Are our flower shows advertised in the tgo6. The American Florist. 663 best and most effective manner? I fear not. The Floral Exchange, of Philadelphia, contributed a vase of the new rose, Qaeen of Edgely, and R. Witterstaetter, of Cincinnati, a vase of the new seedling carnation. Enquirer; both were in fine form and were awarded certificates of merit. Charles S Cooper, of Brockton, Mass., received honorable mention for carnation Copley. Prizes were awarded as follows: Chrysanthemums — Six specimen plants grown to single stem, white, second, Wm. Hill; pink, Wm. Hill; yellow, Wm. Goddard, second, Wm. Hill; "any color," Wm. Hill. Best specimen, new variety, second, Wm. Goddard. Vase thirty blooms, John Barr, gardener for Mrs. Cheney, Wellesley, Mass.; second, Far- quhar Macrae. Fifty bottles, cut blooms, Farqnhar Macrae. Twelve cut blooms, incurved, John Barr. Six blooms, in- curved, F. Macrae. Six blooms, reflexed, F. Macrae. Best single flower, white, John Barr, second, F. Macrae; pink, John Barr, second, F. Macrae; yellow, F. Macrae, second,John Barr; "any variety," John Barr, second, F. Macrae. Six vases, ten blooms each, first, second and third, P. Macrae. Amateur collections, Mrs. V, R. Joslin; second, Miss Jennie Sweet; third, Annie M. Lewis. Carnations— Cut blooms with foliage, not less than six varieties, S. J. Renter; second and third, John Macrae. Twenty- five blooms crimson, S. J. Reuter, with Gen. Maceo. Twenty-five blooms dark pink, S. J. Reuter, with Mrs. Lawson; second, F. Macrae, with Triumph. Twenty-five blooms light pink, S. J. Reuter, with Morning Glory; second, F. Macrae, with Daybreak. Certificate of merit, N. D. Pierce. Twenty-five blooms scarlet, John Macrae, with E. G. Hill. Twenty-five blooms white, S. J. Reuter, with Mary Wood; second, F. Macrae, with Flora Hill. Twenty-five blooms yellow, John Macrae, with Eldorado; second, F. Macrae, with Eldorado. Best new seedling raised in Rhode Island, first and second, F. Macrae; third, W. S. Nichols. Most artistically arranged exhibit of chrysanthemums, palms, ferns and foliage plants, first, E.J. Johnston; second, J. F. Parks; third, Col. Wm. Goddard. Gratuities were awarded to Mrs. V. R. Joslin for display of pansies, to S. J. Reuter for display of roses and for vase of Bridesmaid, to N. D. Pierce for ever- greens, cyclamens and ferns, to H. G. York for vase of seedling chrysanthe- mums and to Wm. Hill for crotons. H. F. Bdet. Newport, R. I. The ninth annual chrysanthemum show of the Newport Horticultural Society was a grand exhibition in every sense of the word and the members of the society have good reason to be proud of it. The writer is assured, and feels justified in saying, that at no other place in the country has a show been held that eclipsed the Newport exhibition in the point of excellence of the material staged. The groups of palms and foliage plants and groups of palms, ferns and chrysan- themums arranged for eSect were superb. There were just enough groups to sur- round the hall and make a complete dec- oration for the side walls. Throughout the center of the hall the specimen plants were placed. At the south end of the hall there is a balcony and upon a raised platform the palms, ferns and other specimen plants were arranged. QUEEN OF EDGELY AND AMERICAN BEAUTY, SHOWING DIFFERENCE IN COLOR. making a pretty background for the large vases of cut blooms, fancy baskets and table centerpieces of chrysanthe- mums. The cut flowers were shown in a room adjoining the hall. They were very uniform in size and finish and it cer- tainly required the skill of an expert to pick the winners and do justice to the other competitors. The cut roses, car- nations and violets were also staged here and much admired for their excellence of culture. Robert Laurie, gardener to Mrs. Cor- nelius Vanderbilt, was first on group of decorative plants, on group of decorative plants and chrysanthemums, on six bush plants, on six bush plants, yellow, with Peter Kay; on six pink, with Viviand- Morel; on six red, with General Maceo; on six "any other color," with Inter Ocean; on artca, on kentia,on six blooms incurved chrysanthemum, on six blooms reflexed, on ten pink, on ten "any other color," and on table centerpiece. John Barr, gardener to Mrs. B. P. Cheney, South Natick, Mass., was first on specimen yellow chrysanthemum with Golden Trophy, on pink with Louis Boehmer, on red with The Bard, on "any other color" with Louis Boehmer, on specimen pompon with Savanna, on specimen fern, on twenty-five cut blooms of chrysanthemums, and on twelve blooms Alex. Eraser, gardener to H. McK. Twombly, was first on six bush plants, white, with Frank Hardy; on ten cut blooms, white, and on bunch of violets. James Garthley, Fairhaven, Mass., was first for specimen white chrysanthemum with Mutual Friend and on specimen anemone with Garza. Harry Westley, gardener to I. T. Bur- den, was first for any nephrolepis and on fancy basket of any flower other than chrysanthemums. Andrew Meikle, gar- dener to W. S. Wells, was first on any palm other than areca or kentia, and on Adiantum Farleyense. Edward Jenkins, Lenox, Mass., was first on American Beauty, on Bridesmaid and Kaiserin. Farquhar Macrae, Prov- idence, was first on ten cut blooms of a yellow chrysanthemum. John Ash, Pomfret, Conn., was first on ten cut blooms of a red chrysanthemum, and also showed a magnificent bloom of F. H. Constable. W. Barth, gardener to Perry Belmont, was first on carnations. Prize winners in the amateurs' classes were George Taylor, William Hazard and Mrs. E. P. Marsh. 564 The American Florist. Nov. 24, Robert Laurie was awarded a first prize and a silver medal (or General Maceo in the class for seedling chrysan- themums and John Barr received the society's silver medal lor having the best plant on exhibition, Louis Boehmer. M. D. Pierce, Newton, R. I., showed a new seedling carnation named Bean Ideal which appears to be an improve- ment on Daybreak. John Allen, of the Coswell Greenhouses, showed several vases of fine carnations but not for com- petition. Robert Craig & Son, Philadelphia, staged the Queen of Edgely, for which they received a certificate of merit. It was much admired. Frank Brinton, gardener to Theo. Davis, staged fine groups of well grown ferns not for competition. Geo. A. Weaver & Co., made a good showing of seeds, bulbs and general hor- ticultural supplies. Edward Jenkins staged a vase of Sun- rise, the new rose which E. G. Hill & Co., sent out last year. The judges of the show were Wm. J. Stewart, Boston; James Wheeler and Kenneth Finlayson, Brookline, Mass. Among the visitors were: D. F. Roy, E. A. Wood, T.J. Grey, Boston; Alex. Rennie, Farquhar Macrae, John Macrae, T. J. Johnston, E. N. Pierce, E. J. Johnston, Alex Millar, J. B. Canning, Providence, R. I.; W. R. Smith, Washington, D. C; W. P. Craig, Philadelphia. J. J. B. Houston, Texas. The greatest success in the form of a chrysanthemum show ever held in Texas was that at Houston, November 15 and 16, under the auspices of the Faith Home Association. It was their seventh annual exhibition and it is looked forward to each year by the flower loving people of south Texas as a kind of holiday time. The attendance was like the show itself, twice as large as ever before, and the net profits will not fall short of $1000. The leading feature was the entries from as many as seven noted florists outside the state, which made competi- tion very lively and interesting in the classes for cut blooms and plants "open to all" growers in America. Following is a list of winners in a few of the most popular classes: Best twenty blooms, twenty varieties, Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., first; William Kutschbach, Houston, second. Best ten blooms, white, J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, first. Best ten blooms, yellow, Michel Plant and Bulb Co., St. Louis, first. Best ten blooms, pink, J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, first. Largest bloom any color, J. C. Vaughan, Chicago. Nanz & Neuner, of Louisville, also sent a large and creditable display, which elicited favorable mention. The center of attraction, however, was the large and magnificent group of single-stemmed chrysanthemums exhibited by James Morton, of Clarksville, Tenn. They added greater honors to the reputation of this popular expert as the pioneer of chrysanthemum growers in the south. These plants were of even height, splendid foliage and the most exquisite bloom. ^ „ , In the cut flower classes J . C. Vaughan, the Chicago seedsman and florist, had the best of it. His Chadwicks were the best cut blooms in the hall. The exhibits of Nathan Smith & Son were extremely fine and the greatest in variety. Gold- mine, by Vaughan, was successful as the largest bloom in the show. Competition of from five to seven growers in each of the above named entries was extremely gratifying to the management and made the race tor supremacy extremely inter- esting. Among the Texas florists Wm. Kutsch- bach easily won first honors on a large number of entries. Owing to the great storm, exhibitions heretofore held at Gal- veston, Alvin and Dickinson were aban- doned and patronage as well as many fine exhibits from those points centered at Houston. The prize list embraced roses and opportunity for the display of decorative skill. The season for roses was splendid and brought out the finest Beauties, Brides, Bridesmaids, Kaiserins and La France ever seen here. The decorations, as well as a number of booths for the sale of flowers, were very artistic and added to the general ensemble. The marvel was how so beautiful a show could have sprung up after the recent great storm. Flowers amounting to more than a carload came from all parts of the country and the response will be duly appreciated during the spring trade. In the prize winning groups the newer varieties of chrysan- themums were not as successful as some of the popular older sorts. S. J. M. ColdSpring-on-Hodson, N. Y. The second annual exhibition of the Putnam County Horticultural Society was held in the town hall on November 8 and 9. The exhibitors in all classes .v^!fe«^ -Si t"" 1 ¥ ' ' , /\ \\ r t . 0^ \ j4 S^-tf" ■^.,«s 4H^ ^^K** CHRYSANTHEMUM BRUTUS. were local, with the exception of the con- test for the president 8 prize, which attracted outside exhibitors, W. Rocke- feller, Wm. Turner, gardener, carrying ofi' the coveted silver cup. The quality and finish of most exhibits was all that could be desired and it was a gratifying sight to see local society takmg a keen inter- est in the results of the judging, which were as follows: Chas. De Rham, R. Griggs, gardener, was first for group of chrysanthemum plants, specimen chrysanthemum plant, group of foliage plants, specimen Aspara- gus Sprengerii, twelve chrysanthemum blooms crimson, six blooms crimson, six blooms "any other color," twenty- five blooms in vase, twenty-four varieties on boards, twelve blooms on boards, twelve blooms Rose Perle des Jardins, twelve Meteor, twelve scarlet carnations and on three dishes of pears. He also took a number of second premiums. Mrs. V. R. Osborne, W. Buckley, gar- dener, was first on specimen fern, on one single-stemmed chrysanthemum, twelve blooms Col. D. Appleton. on twelve Bridesmaid roses, twelve Bride, twelve Liberty and on pink carnations. She also took a number of second prizes. S. Sloan, J. Cassidy, gardener, was first on six chrysanthemum plants and on twelve plants in six varieties, on late celery, collection of vegetables and took a number of seconds. S. Cunningham was first on three single-stemmed plants. Wm. Rockefeller, W. Turner, gardener, was first on thirty-six blooms of chrys- anthemums, on twelve blooms white, twelve yellow and on three varieties of carnations, twelve blooms of each. Col. W. E. Rogers, L. Hustis, gardener, was first on decorative plants, on three heads early celery, and second on other entries. W. Sargent, W. G. Gomersall, gardener, was first on twelve blooms pink chrys- anthemums and on twelve blooms "any other color." General D. Butterfield, W. Dyos, gar- dener, was first on six foliage plants, on six ferns, on six poinsettias in pots and took several seconds. J. T. Sherman, W. Haynes, gardener, was first on six blooms white, yellow and six pink in the chrysanthemum classes. Capt. Metcalf, J. Lowry, gardener, was first on white carnations; second on scarlet. Mrs. J. M. Toucey, E. Howe, gardener, was first on violets and on apples. W. E. M. Orange, N. J. The sixth annual exhibition of the New Jersey Floricultural Society took place on Wednesday, November 14, at Bray's Hall. It was remarkable in that its chief feature was the exhibit made by the school children, the displays of the florists and professional gardeners beingintended mainly as a setting for this unique show. There were nearly 1,000 children's entries and the affair attracted an immense throng of visitors old and young, the exhibits, many of them, being exceedingly creditable to the youthful horticulturists and the promoters are highly pleased with the success of the enterprize. The scheme had its inception in the fertile brain of J. N. May, who was a sponsor, promoter and generous donor of plants, seconded by W. A. Manda, A. D. Rose, J. C. Williams, Peter Dafl, Malcolm Macrorie, John Hayes and others, and was under the management of Joseph A. Manda, who received unstinted praise for the efficiency and patience displayed in handling the unprecedented number of entries. Stately as ever were the big latanias, kentias and cycads from those princely growers, Malcolm Macrorie, Peter McLaughlin, George Smith and W. A. Manda. Oscar Carlesen, the youngest exhibitor among the professionals, also made a good record for himself with cycads and pineapples. The center of the hall was adorned with a superb group of foliage plants from Peter Duflf. George Smith won the special premium for the largest chrysanthemum bloom tgoo. The American Florist. 566 and a painting by Mrs. Kitchen for the best exhibit. D. Kindsgrab showed a group of foliage and decorati\'e plants, Geo. Von Qualen fine carnations and Peter Duflf roses in variety. Popken & Collins made a fine general display and showed how closely the commercial men are now followinij the expert private gardeners in the matter of quality. Their chrysanthemums and car- nations were first-class, and their exhib- its artistically grouped. Other trade exhibitors were, j. N. May, with several new varieties of chrysanthemums, for which he received three certificates of merit; W. A. Manda, with decorative foliage and flowering plants that brought him II certificate; J. C. Williams, who received a certificate for pompon chrysan- themums; A. David Rose, with fine chrysanthemum blooms and ericas; and Paul Wilcox, whose four cycads also were similarly honored. Waco, Tex. The fifth annual flower show at Waco, Texas, November 12 to 17, under the management of the Texas State Floral Society was given with the aid of the most auspicious weather possible and while no better than on former years the outcome may be classed as a fair success. The premium list was a very large one, ofiering good inducements in a variety of classes in floriculture and decorative art, but the response in entries was limited and not large enough to make competi- tion interesting. The only florists enter- ing from out of Texas were Baur & Smith, of Indianapolis, who won prizes in chrysanthemums and carnations as they chose. .\mong the Waco florists who won are J. Wolf and Miss Anna West, the latter having splendid success on competition in hanging baskets, design work and collection ot palms. Mrs. S. W. Cohen, a prominent amateur grower, won on window garden, palms and collections of plants. The auditorium which held the exhibi- tion was a large and commodious build- ing arranged chieflyfortheatricals. Seats came in good stead for the comfort of goodly crowds of visitors who came as much to erjoy the band concert as the flowers. Governor J. D. Sayers, who was in attendance, formally opened the exhibition with a complimentary talk and was presented with a bouquet of handsome chrysanthemums in acknowl- edgement. Among the prize winning chrysanthe- mums were noticed Major Bonnaflon, Golden Wedding, Modesto, Minetva, Mrs. Weeks, Florence Pullman, Chas. Davis, The Queen, W. H. Cbadwick, Evangeline, S. T. Murdock and Viviand- Morel. The most successful feature of the show was the hall decorations and decorative exhibits, which showed marked talent and artistic skill for the ladies in charge. The patronage was most gratifying and should encourage the management to endeavor to secure a larger display, especially among chrys- anthemums, and livelier competition than in the past. S. J. M. Mt. Kisco, N. Y. The fifth annual exhibition of the Bed- lord Flower Club was held in the Mount Kisco opera house November 8 and 9. While the number of exhibits was not as large as in previous years, the quality of the plants and cut blooms was superb and the show was very gratifying in Fred. Sander. Alfred Dimmock. TWO EUROPEAN LEADERS. Other respects. A. L. Marshall, gardener to J. B. Dutcher, Fowling, N. Y., took the lead on cut chrysanthemum blooms. He was first for best collection, limited to seventy-five; for five vases of six blooms, of different colors, and for twelve blooms and six blooms Col. D. Appleton, the Pierson prizes. The principal competi- tor in these classes was Geo. W. Barton, gardener to J. D. Layng, who was the leader in pot plants. Mr. Marshall was first for twelve blooms of undisseminated seedling car- nations. For the best seedling H. A. Spavins was first with a good white, Mr. Marshall second with a crimson variety. The latter was first for the best dozen blooms of any carnation. H. A. Spavins brought the best violets and Mr. Marshall had the best collec- tion of canna blooms. He was given a certificate of merit for a seedling with extra wide petals. In plants Mr. Spavins was first for a collection, for pair of araucarias, and for Asparagus Sprengerii. Mr. Marshall was first for specimen decorative plant, for collection of geraniums, for pair of adiantums and for Begonia Rex. In the amateur classes plants grown by J. E. Gorham, W. R. Mason and Geo. MoUison were accorded distinction. A. L. Marshall had the six plants best suited for house decoration. A special prize valued at $100, offered by H. F. Bailey, for the best twenty-four chrysanthemum blooms of not less than eight varieties, was won by Andrew Grierson, of Rye, N. Y., with a collection including Swanley Giant, Mme. Deis, Mrs. Mease, Mme. Carnot, Chatsworth, Mr. T. Carrington, Australian Gold, Duke of Wellington, Col. D. Appleton, H. J. Jones, Nellie Pockett and a very fine unnamed yellow seedling. Wm. Duck- ham, of Madison, N. J., was second and W. Angus, of Hartford, Conn., third. H. S. Oceanic, N. J. The regular meeting of the Monmouth County Horticultural Society was held in Red Men's Hall, Oceanic, N, J., Novem- ber 8. A free exhibition was held at the same time, which was very fine but suffered on account of the smallness of the hall, the exhibits being necessarily too crowded to be seen to advantage. Some of the first prize winners were, H. A. Kettel, N. Butterback, H. Birch, w! Kennedy, G. Kuhn, and Robert Murphy! Mr. Kettel showed a yellow seedling, a cross between E. D. Adams and Miss Hartshorn, which promises to be an acquisition. A very good white seedling was also exhibited by N. Butterback. In the vegetable department Mr. Birch showed a remarkable collection of vege- tables, including some fine peas, some- thing rare at this time of the year. W. Kennedy was also a successful contributor in this department. The judges were T. Macintosh, J. T. Cruser and A. Brighton. At the annual election of officers all of the last year's incumbents were re elected. The report of the audit- ing committee showed that the funds of the society are increasing steadily. It was decided to have the annual dinner at the time of the next meeting, when the installation of oflicers will take place. Manchester, Mass. The North Shore Horticultural Society gave an elegant chrysanthemum show at their hall on the afternoon and evening of Tuesday, November 13. It was a great success in point of merit and in attendance. Among the prominent exhibitors were C. D. Sias, J. Scott, gardener; W. F. Spry, H. L. Higginsoni Jos. Clarke, gardener; Mrs. R. C. Win- throp, A. G. Thayer, J B. Dow and W. B. Walker. The judges were J. McGregor, T. W. Head, Herbert Clark and Wm. Griffin. Two European Leaders. Among the European concerns doing an extensive American trade, there is none better known than that of F. San- der & Co., of St. Albans, Eng., and Bruges, Belgium. The personalitv of the senior member of the firm, Fred. Sander, is not so familiar to the trade of this country as that of its genial traveling representative, Alfred Dimmock, but doubtless a few particulars of the career of each will prove interesting and instruct- ive to the many young men now in the 566 The American Florist. Nov. 24, business. The history oi a successful man is always inspiring. Fred. Sander, the famous orchid expert and plantsman, was born at Bremen in 1847. Early in life he was apprenticed to Karl Schubert, ot Weemar, a land- scape gardener of renown; laler he went to C. Cropp, at Erfurt, subsequently joining Peter Smith's forces at Hamburg. In 1867 he removed to England, becom- ing identified with the estKblishment of Messrs. Carter, at Forest Hill, where he remained six years. Benedict Roezl, the great collector, often visited Carter's. He delighted in orchids but at that time there was not even a livelihood to be gained by collect- ing them. Such as he gathered he con- signed to Messrs. Ortgies, at Zurich, send- ing only miscellaneous plants and seeds to the English nurserymen, at whose place he met the young German and took a fancy to him. Roezl after a time offered to withdraw his orchid consignments from Ortgies and send them on favor- able terms to Sander. This entailed a great responsibility but with this agency in prospect Mr. Sander opened business at St. Albans. Shortly afterward the Roezl consignments began to pour in. There was at that time no talk oi the extermination of orchids. They came by hundreds of thousands, in such receptacles as came to hand, many of those on the outside perishing but serving as a protection for those inside. Mr. Sander had no place to store them in safety and then, too, he had to sell to get some money with which to meet his daily needs. But after a while the result of the large supply was a brisk demand. Roezl, who had lived from hand to mouth for a lifetime, was enabled to retire in five years to spend his old age in peace at Prague. Other collectors, scarcely less noted than Roezl, kept up the consignments of orchids for some years, when Mr. Sander put his own men in the field. Prior to 1873 Mr. Sander had no greenhouses but in that year he built one with his own hands for the care of the consignments of orchids. In 1881 he built the first of the houses now famous, just outside St. Albans, and now has five acres of glass and is the largest collector and importer in the world. In recent years Mr. Sander established a depot at Bruges, Belgium, to supply his American and continental patrons with palms, azaleas, bay trees, etc., which he grows there on twenty-five acres of land on which are over 100 large greenhouses, the largest nursery of the kind in Belgium. One feature of Mr. Sander's success worthy of special mention is that con- nected with the cultivation of hybrids, begun in 1878. His results in crossing diflerent species of orchids have been remarkable and have afforded the horti- cultural world many splendid subjects and at the same time brought the experi- menter a substantial reward. Notable among the many hybrids are Ljelio-cat- tleya Arnoldiana, which has twice obtained the gold medal of the Royal Horticultural Society of England; La;iio- cattleya Rothschildiana, Lselio-cattleya Fred. Boyle, Epidendrum-laslio Hardy- ana, and dozens of others. He has gained many international honors and innumerable medals and certificates by his skill as a plantsman. Alfred Dimmock comes of good garden- ing stock and to this, no doubt, much of his success is due. As a boy he assisted Mr. Sander when he built his fifth green- house some twenty years ago. Five men were then employed by the establishment IVORY 0HRYSANTHEMUM8 CUT AT SEATTLE, WASH.. OCTOBER 15. while the firm now employs 200. After a thorough drilling in the stokeholes, potting and packing sheds, greenhouses and London plant auction rooms, Mr. Dimmock was "put on the road," cover- ing the north of England and part of Scotland. Thirteen years ago he came to this country to assist the late I. For- stermann, whom he succeeded after his demise. Mr. Dimmock is pretty close to his fiftieth voyage across the Atlantic and he has been identified with the dis- tribution of many new and interesting plants, most of which are familiar to our readers. He has met many famous plant collectors and in this way acquired a vast fund of information as to the con- ditions which attend the lives of plants in their native habitats. Two New Chrysanthemums. The two chrysanthemums herewith described and illustrated originated with Jno. N. May, of Summit, X.J. Yanariva (refJeied). — Viviand-Morel form, deep blush pink in center, gradually decreasing in color to a pale blush at the outer edges; quite distinct from any known variety, and a grand acquisition; seven inches through by five to five and one-half deep. Terminal buds in season from October 30 to November 1,'). Cer- tificated. (Page 562). Brutus (reflexed).— Bright orange red, two and one-half to three feet, dense foliage, heavy stem, flat petals, the whole formmg a handsome flower of glowing sunset red, averaging six inches through by four and one-half deep. Crown or terminal buds in season October 20 to November 1. Certificated. (Page 564). CARNATIONS. *SPECIAL FERTILIZERS FOR CARNATIONS. The question of additional fertilization will soon be occupying our attention, and without assumingtobean authority as to just the proper method, I will give a few ideas, partly learned from experi- ence and partly from observation and •These instructions were iutendeil for our issue ot November 17. and should be so applied. reading. Couple these with your knowl- edge of your own soil and its requirments and they may be of some use to you. If we have started with the soil in our beds well filled with humus in the shape of stable manure we can now begin to stimulate the plants with any special manure with which we may have had experience. Aside from the addition of extra fertility to the soil we must not lose sight of its mechanical condition, as this is quite as important to the health of the plants and the production of good flowers with substance to their petals. The soil should not be allowed to become so fine or compact as to exclude air. The continual application of manure water every two weeks for the balance of the season, and especially so if made from animal fertilizers, has a tendency to put the soil into such a condition. Some forms of phosphates or special manures will do the same thing and in the appli- cation of such fertilizers a constant watch must be kept that the soil does not get too compact. Here, as in every other part of carnation culture, there can be no set rules. A soil that is so porous as to allow the water to run through, carries, with every drop of water that goes through the bench, a proportion ot the elements of fertility and therefore is a constant loss to the plants. Such a condition can be remedied in no better manner than to apply liquid manure not too highly diluted with water. It is generally conceded that the three substances most needed in nearly all soils are nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash and that very few soils contain sufficient of these ingredients to fully cover the wants of the plants. Of these three nitrogen is the one most needed by the plants and the others follow in the order named. It therefore stands to reason that in using what might be termed a stimulating fertilizer, we especially want these three elements in as concentrated a form as practical and our composition well filled with nitrogen. Those who have not had experience with special fertilizers had better use them on very small plots and note results care- tgoo. The American Florist. 567 fully for future use, as there is danger of supplying too much of one material and not enough of the other for the demands of our soil and plants and this often results in a serious and direct loss. Of all animal fertilizers sheep manure is the richest in nitrogen and phosphoric acid, where it can be obtained in a com- parativly fresh state. As it is seldom filled with litter it can be used as a mid- winter stimulant to good advantage; perhaps nothing else is quite so good in every particular. Very ordinary results will be obtained if the material is old or has been exposed to the weather for any length of time, for in addition to its being the richest in nitrogen of all animal fertilizes, it also is the quickest to lose that nitrogen unless it is artificially fixed and even then it is not to be com- pared with the fresh. Next to sheep manure, and preferable to much of it, is a composition made of well rotted, screened stable manure. Take four bushels of screened manure, one half peck of good bone, mix the two and allow them to ferment a week or ten days; then add one-half bushel of wood ashes and one-half peck of air slaked lime and mix the whole thoroughly. Apply this as a top dressing in quantity according to the needs of the plants. In making ihe compost the manure should be sufficiently damp to keep up a proper degree of moisture for the ten days with- out the application of water. The pile should be made under cover where it does not freeze and should not be over one foot in depth. It should be turned several times so as to thoroughly mix the ingredients and keep it from heating. The more bone that can be added to such a mixture the better it will be, pro- viding the bone is good, pure and safe to use. As much as two bushels of bone can be used to four of manure and the quan- tity used on the beds decreased accord- ingly, with just as good or better results. This week or ten day nitrification of the compost prevents the formation of the mould that forms on the beds where pure bone is used and puts all of the materials into a more available plant food than when used alone. Ground bone, providing it is pure, can be used to advantage by itself, as it is rich in available plant food and can be applied so lightly that it adds compara- tively nothing to the bulk of the soil. It should be stirred into the soil with a short-toothed scratcher to a depth of about one-half inch; it is then soon absorbed by the soil and ready for the plant". A soil that is deficient in potash can often be made to produce wonderful results by the application of wood ashes, as they contain, if good, about fifty per cent of potash. Whenever the foliage of the carnations does not come up to their normal standard of green, wood ashes can be applied to advantage and they will often help to tone up poorly colored flowers. Whenever the soil is "sick" from an overdose of fertilizers, and this is oftener than most growers would think, an application o» air slaked lime will usually put it into normal condition. In such cases the lime should be stirred into the soil to a depth of from two to three inches, even at the expense of some of the plants' roots. Even where the soil is good, carnations, as a rule, take kindly to a little Ume and if they do not need the mixture advised as a fertilizer, a light sprinkling of lime stirred in to the depth of a half an inch is time well spent. There could be much written about the organisms that nitrify our soils and the proper amount of moisture and heat to give the soil for their increase and activity, but most of us have learned by experience the moisture and heat neces- sary for our carnations and a simple reminder that these two points are more necessary than manures will suffice. Albert M. Hehk. Palm Culture in Belgium. Palm propagating and palm growing as practiced in Belgium is simplicity itself. The soil is sandy and one can dig very deep without encountering even a pebble and this natural soil is what is used in palm culture. The seeds are planted at a depth of about two inches under the benches in moderately warm greenhouses and an occasional watering IS all the attention they receive until they have pushed through and the seed leaf is formed. They are then unearthed with a broad piece of iron, potted, and placed in a house heavily shaded by painting the glass and the addition of a shading of thin, one-inch strips of wood about one- quarter of an inch apart. They are then encouraged to rapid growth by warmth and frequent syringing and are repotted as they attain size. The heavy shading is not only a safeguard from injury by the sun but insures a dark green color on the foliage. In the cases of some of the more tender kinds more careful attention than above indicated is required. Cocos Weddeliana, for instance, because of its sensitive tap root, is started in flats, the seed being laid upon the surface of the soil and cov- ered with sphagnum. As soon as they begin to germinate they are potted off into "long toms," in which they are grown. Large sized plants of this spe- cies are seldom seen. The largest I have noted in quantity were at the nursery of Thos. Rochford, Bronxbourne, England. These were from two and one-half to three feet in height and remarkably handsome. R. S. Edgar. Bruges, Belgium. New York. MARKET SLIDES BACK INTO A CONDITION BORDERING ON A GLUT. — LITTLE DEMAND AND FORTUNATELY LITTLE STOCK. — VARIOUS ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST. The advance in the flower market noted last week can hardly be said to have been maintained, although, no doubt, much of the depression now felt is due to the renewed warm weather. Open street cars and shirt waist attire have prevailed up to present writing but overcoats and furs are placed within reach incase of the arrival of the blizzard which we learn our western neighbors are enjoying. The best that can be said is that there is no "glut" on as yet although the market is on the ragged edge and, with the excep- tion of orchids, everything has taken a drop since last week. Violets have not experienced the looked for boom. Roses are coming in soft and are losing color under the darkened skies. Beauty and Bridesmaid suffering most. The horse show is a disappointment as far as special demand for flowers goes and the large orders of last week are sadly missed by the wholesalers and growers. In gen- eral, it may be said that the flowers most affected by the present conditions are the middle grades of American Beauty, also Bridesmaids and lily of the valley. The employes of the florists in the vicinity of Greenwood Cemetery have an association of their own. They held their annual entertainment and dance at Prospect Hall on Wednesday evening, November 21. The hall was hand- somely decorated and the members and their friends enjoyed themselves as only florists can. A chrysanthemum show under the management of [ohn Condon is going on at the Eden Musee this week. In announcing the event some of the news- papers got John Condon, the American Rose Society and the American Carna- tion Society hopelessly mixed. A delegation of fifteen flower and plant dealers called on Mayor Van Wyck on Monday to urge the provision of suitable accommodations in a new market for plants on the site of the old Clinton market. John Young has secured the control of the sale of Miller & Son's sensational chrysanthemum, Timothy Eaton. F. W. Taylor, of the Pan-American Exposition, arrived from Europe last week on the Furst Bismarck. A. Schultheis is putting the finishing touches on his new mansion. Boston. CONDITIONS GREATLY IMPROVED IN THE WHOLESALE MARKET. — CHANCES FOR A LIVELY TIME PRECEDING THE DAY OF TURKEY DINNERS. — FEW OF GANE'S CHRYSANTHEMUMS EXHIBITED.— FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND ORCHIDS.— NOTES. Conditions are greatly improved in the cut flower market since last week. Roses have shortened up sufficiently to wipe out the surplus and make increased prices possible, although it is also true that the advance in values is combatted at every step by the retailers and the wholesalers have not been able to reach the point aimed at in any line. Violets have advanced slightly but there are enough carnations for ordinary demands, the abundance of Ivory and other ser- viceable white chrysanthemums serving as a safety valve to keep carnations under control. Thanksgiving Day is always a big event in this market and with the present condition of crops and the predicted cold weather there is plenty of stimulus for a real, old-fashioned circus in the flower market during the coming week. It is to be deplored that the liberal prizes for which Mrs. Jerome Jones pro- vided a fund in memory of her father, the late Henry A. Gane, were not more gen- erally competed for at the recent chrys- anthemum exhibition here. The only variety shown that originated with Mr. Gane was the Mrs. Jerome Jones and this was well worthy of the premium it won. But the intent of the fund was to keep in cultivation, if possible, the entire list of Mr. Gane's productions, of which West Newton, Mrs. Henry A. Gane, Marsia Jones and Bessie Jones might be men- tioned as especially worthy. The exhibition of winter fruits and veg- etables on November 17 was quite com- plete, especially in apples, pears and celery. An interesting group of orchids from the greenhouses ot Mrs. F. L. Ames were shown, including Miltonia vexillaria Amesiana, Ljelio-cattleya Pallas, Ljelio- cattleya epicostra and Lselio-cattleya Lady Rothschild (C. Warscewiczii X L. Perrinii) the latter being awarded a cer- tificate of merit. H. H. P. Carstens showed a nice plant of Stanhopea oculata. John B. Reardon has gone to Moose- head Lake on a hunting trip. 668 The American Flor/sT. Nov, 24, Robert Christianson has leased a tract of land on Sylvan street, Maplewood, where he will open a nursery business. R. A. Sanborn, of Maiden, has been appointed a resident assistant at the greenhouses at the Bussey Institute. McCarthy's auction sale of Holland trees and shrubs on Tuesday was a pro- nounced success. E. F. Costeller has gone into bank- ruptcy. Liabilities $3,066.67; assets, none. R. H. Fidder, of Waltham, has made an assignment. Visitor m town, L. B. Craw, of Lord & Burnham Co , Irvington, N. Y. Philadelphia. MARKET ACTIVE AND STOCK SHORT IN ALL LINES. — ALL ABODT THE RISE IN PRICES. — FIGURES ON THE GRADES.— FALL SHOW ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL. — WAS WELL MANAGED. MANY VISITORS. — VARIOUS NOTES OF VARIED TRADE INTER- EST. The past week has kept the boys mov- ing at a great rate. Business was good but nothing extra doing. The dull cold weather , however, shortened up the crops to such an extent that it was a grand struggle each day to get stock enough to fill the orders. All kmds of flowers were scarce, and violets, oh! my; what a time there was guarding the few bunches that came straggling in. Even New York sent over and tried to get a portion of the few, but the out of town shipments were very light, as in times like these the fel- lows on the ground have the advantage. Prices, as a consequence, have soared considerably. Beauties are now selling for $1.50, $2 50, $4- and $5 per dozen. Teas bring from $6 to $10 per hundred; Libertv, $8 to $12, and some extras $15 per hundred. W. J. Moore is getting in some gilt-edged stock of Liberty that makes the Meteors look common. If this rose continues to improve at the rate it has for the past three weeks, it will stand in a class by itself and next the Beauty as a seller. Beauties, by the way, have never been finer at this season. The past week some exceptionally good stock has been seen, the improvement being noted in all stocks, although, more pronounced in some than others. The weather has probably had much to do with this, at least it is so accounted for by some grow- ers. Carnations are also up, $1 50 to $3 now being the figures. Ethel Crocker is showing up fine with nearly all those who have planted it, and is easily the largest pink at this time. Violets have sold as high as $1 per hundred for the California, 75 cents to $1.50 being asked tor doubles. Chrysanthemums are selling well; $1.50 to $2 per dozen for good flowers is the price, with $2.50 to $3 for a few of the choicest. Robert Craig & Son's Chadwick, a fine white, is hard to beat, and there is a great demand for Harris' Our Dear Friend, a fine light yel- low. Bonnaffon, of course, leads in the yellows, with Golden Wedding also a favorite. The chrysanthemum show just closed was one of the most successful, particu- larly in the point of attendance, of any for the past five years. The retail florists did not, we are sorry to say, take any, or comparatively little, interest in the exhibition, as but two or three made exhibits. Secretary Rust managed the show with great system, having the pre- mium cards placed on the exhibits immediately thejudges made their report. There was also a number of typewritten copies of the awards, sufficient for all the papers, ready at the close of each day, which is a great help to the reporters and an excellent advertisement for the show. There were a great many out of town visitors, so many in fact, that we could not get the names of near all of them, but it seemed that almost everybody of consequence from all over the country was here. The fair debutants are now in the height of their season, and each day sees several of them introduced to society. The custom of sending bouquets is, we are happy to say, as much in fashion and being observed with as much vigor as for the past few years. May it always remain fashionable, as to have to chron- icle its decline would be a most melan- choly task. S. S. Pennock is putting a new water proof, silk-lined stem or handle coveting for bunches of violets, on the market. It is easily slipped on the handle and the ribbon or tasseled cord, which is passed through a loop in the top, acting as a drawing string when the bow is made, fastens it on tight. It is a great conven- ience, and is a finish to a beautiful bunch. Francis Supoit has imported a large lot of lilacs and is now in the market with the flowers. These are forced on stems or branches three to four feet long and with some laurel branches it is easy to simulate a plant such as is seen on the lawn in June. The price is 25 cents per branch. Miss Magdalen Fox, daughter of Chas. Fox, and Herman Bieg were married on the evening of November 12 at the Church of Our Redeemer, Sixttenth and Oxford streets. The floral decorations in the church were lavish. On November 16, fire caused by a defective flue, inflicted a damage of $2,000 at the greenhouses of Julius Koehler & Sons, Bridge street and Frankford avenue. H. C. Schmidt has given R. M. Pierson the contract for a greenhouse at the cor- ner of Ridge avenue and Crease lane, to cost $4,000. G. Gustave Papsch, recently with La Roche, of CoUingsdale, Pa.,has gone into business for himself at West Moores- town, N.J. K. Chicago. THE WHOLESALE MARKET EXPERIENCES A PERIOD OF SHORT SUPPLY AND LIGHT DEMAND. — PROSPECTS FOR THANKS- GIVING.— MEETING OF THE CLUB. — VARI- OUS ITEMS OF PERSONAL DOINGS IN THE TRADi; — VISITORS. This week has seen very small supplies of roses and only a few good carnations, but the demand has been no more than could be easily taken care of. There have, however, been far more chrysanthemums than could be assimilated without clogging the channels of trade. The first three days of the week were very wet and there was no business doing, and even when the skies brightened the retailers would not touch first-class chrys- anthemums at more than $1.50 to $2 a dozen, and some very fine stock was sold at this price. The prospects are that the Thanksgiving trade will be heavy in com- parison to anything which has been experienced thus far this season. The growers andcommissionmenare figuring that they will not have roses enough to go around and that the increased call for carnations will exhaust everything of fair quality in this line. It seems, how- ever, that there will be enough chrysan- themums to meet all demands, unless the shortage of other stock should occasion an unlooked for call for the larger and more easily obtainable material. Violets have been going a little slower in the last few days, but they will doubtless be in brisk demand next week. There are some calla lilies now to be had. Smilax has been selling well of late but the very large supplies which are at hand have prevented any material rise in prices. One commission house says that it could supply 6,000 strings on two days' notice at current market rates. At the meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club, Friday evening, November 16, Frank Oechslein and John Mangel were elected to membership. The committee in charge of the flower booth at the show presented its report, as given in our last issue. The club voted to extend a vote of thanks to all donors of stock for the benefit of the Galveston florists. There were no papers read at this meeting, but there are three in orderlor the meeting of December 7. The subject will be forcing roses, and will be discussed by Messrs. George and Luke Collins and Paul Kopanka. The police have been on the lookout for a man named Ferro, who is supposed to be on his way from San Francisco to his native Italy. Ferro worked for Stephen Ferreri, near San Francisco. Ferreri planted, among other things, a tin can containing $700 in coin. Shortly after Ferro started for home the can was missed. It is not at all certain that Ferro dug up the can, but the police have been asked to question him about it should he stop ofi in Chicago en route to New York. In the report of the chrysanthemum show, page 471, issue of XovemberlO, J.J. Mitchell (George Woodward, gardener) should have been credited with three prizes with which we credited A. S. Trude (Robt. Mueller, gardener) as fol- lows: One araucaria, first; one croton, second; geraniums, second. Mrs. C. L. Washburn has been in a private sanitarium on the Sonth Side for the past two weeks, in care of Dr. Billings, one of Chicago's most renowned physicians. She is gradually regaining her health but Dr. Billings says it will be another month before she can return to her home. Albert Fuchs, who spent the summer in Paris, is journeying about among his old friends wearing a smile of content. He says he has no business cares and that he is very nearly free from the rheumatism with which he sufiered for so long. There are several growers who think that early forced paeonies will be a good thing in the spring, and H. Schiller is not likely to have a monopoly on this item as in the past. There is considerable rivalry as to who will be the first in. Geo. Harrer, of Morton Grove, is going into carnation and rose cuttings more extensively next year than in the past. He has a large stock of Ethel Crocker, which he considers the best pink carna- tion at present on the market. The National Irrigation and Good Roads Congresses have been in session at Central Music Hall this week. There has been a large attendance and some noted men have discoursed upon topics of live interest. Anton Then has a nice crop of baby primroses which he is distributing among the local retailers, who find it a first class article for filling baskets for Thanks- giving and Christmas. E. H. Hunt is winding green in the rgoo. The American Florist. 569 Wabash avenue basement formerly occupied by W. E. Lynch, where a large force of girls is easily accommodated. Weiland & Risch, who pride themselves upon the up-to-dateness of the stock they grow, are preparing to go into the rooted cutting business on a large scale. The report is that far less orders than usual have been received in advance for Thanksgiving and the rush, if any comes, will be at the last minute. Geo. Reinberg is at Sioux Falls, S. D., on a pleasure trip. He expects to find some good shooting. McKellar & Winterson are adding a fine mosaic floor to the attractions of their store. Visitors: B. Eschner, of M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia; E. H. Giesy, of the Lock- land Lumber Co., Lockland, O ; Miss MDes, daughter of Isaac Miles, of Osh- kosh. Wis , returning from Denver, where she spent the summer; John Schneider, Kansas City; M. F. Kyle, Kalamazoo, Mich. Washington. TRADE FAIR IN THE CAPITAL CITY. — RETAIL- KHS ARE ALL MAKING GOOD SHOWINGS IN THEIR STORES AND WINDOWS. — SOME DES- CRIPTIONS. Weddings and receptions are keeping some of the florists quite busy, and aside from the funeral work chrysanthemums are having full sway. Violets are very fine and are in good demand. Carna- tions are good. A. Gude & Bro. have had their store tastefully decorated. Near the entrance was a bank of Adiantum Farleyense and the mirror was decked with orchids. In the rear was a bank of Nephrolepis davallioides furcans and palms. But the bulk was chrysanthemums. In the window were some fine vases of the leading varieties, also some fine Ameri- can Beauty and La France roses, the latter with stems three feet long. J. H. Small & Sons last week had their store decorated with large palms, a num- ber of specimen chrysanthemum plants, and large vases of choice cut blooms of chrysanthemums. The improvements they lately finished give them much better facilities. Z. D. Blackistone has made a fine dis- play in his large window with autumn leaves and a large vase of Golden Wedding chrysanthemums. The store is well stocked with palms and other plants. W. W. Kimmel has sold out his busi- ness at 805 Vermont avenue, and has accepted a position with Z. D. Blackis- tone as chief decorator. Litzinger & Wade say they are getting a good trade at their "Floral Hall," which they keep well stocked with plants and cut flowers. J. R. Freeman, J. Louis Loose and the American Rose Company have had their stores and windows tastefully decorated. George C. Schaffer is making a good show at his store and savs he is doing fairly well. ' P. G. Cincinnati. DISPLAY OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND OTHER FLOWERS AT THE CLUB MEETING. — NOTES OF THE PREMIUM WINNERS AND EXHIBITS. Chrysanthemums are now in their glory and although the show at the club rooms, on November 17, was not as large as in previous years, what it lacked in quantity was made up for in quality. The E. G. Hill Co., of Richmond, Ind., had the best display and captured three first prizes out of four entries, taking first on yellow with Lincoln, on "any color" with Mayflower, and on twelve blooms, twelve varieties. They also showed twelve blooms of Quito for pink. This firm exhibited its new rose. Marquise Litta, a red rose of good fragrance and fine form. Before awarding a certificate for it the judges asked them to exhibit it again in February. Richard Witter- staetter showed twenty-five Bonnaffon which should not have been cut for another week, as one-half of the flowers were not nearly open. Mr. Witterstaetter also staged Enquirer, Mrs. Lawson, Estelle and Elinora carnations for exhibition only, for which he received honorable mention. A new white seed- ling. No. 723 A, is certainly a "dandy," and so was his vase of Enqu'rer. J. W. Rodgers showed twenty-five Major Bonnafion and twelve Mme. Perrin, for which he received first prize on twelve best pink. Geo. Bayer, of Toledo, received first with twenty-five Major Bonnaffon, fine blooms and well arranged. J. Goldmann, Middletown, Ohio, entered for twelve red roses with Meteor, and twelve yellow roses with Sunset and Perle. He received first on vase of yellow. George & Allan exhibited Meteor for best red and received first, also first on Bride and Bridesmaid. This firm had eight vases of chrysanthemums on exhibition, and vases of lily of the valley, of Roman hyacinths and Paper Whiite narcissi. There was a vase of the new rose. Queen of Edgely, which received honorable mention. The judges were Albert Sun- derbruch and James Allan. Trade the past week was good, with hardly enough roses and carnations to go around. Several weddings and much funeral work kept the store men pretty busy. D. Providence. RHODE ISLAND GARDENERS ELECT OFFI- CERS AND PLAN A BANQUET. — VARIOUS ITEMS OF INTEREST. At the regular November meeting of the Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island, Wm. Hill was elected presi- dent; Michael Sweeney, Jvice-president; F. Macrae, treasurer; A. M. Rennie, sec- retary, with the same subordinate officers as last year. It was voted to hold the annual banquet in the club hall, on the first meeting night in Jan- uary. A committee was chosen to make all necessary arrangements for same. The club extended its sympathy to Michael Sweeney, whose absence was occasioned by the sudden death of his daughter, Lizzie. Lawrence Hay, employed as foreman by T. O'Connor, for several years, has severed that connection to take charge of the Brown University botanical gar- dens. A greenhouse will be erected in the spring on the garden site. A lessor's sale of the greenhouse prop- erty and stock of E. J. Collamore took place a few days since. The property was bid in by the lessor's attorney. G. W. Wagner will spend the winter at the Sulphur Springs of Colorado, for his health. Little Rhody. Andovek, Mass.— The annual exhibi- tion of the Florists' and Gardeners' Club was held in the Town Hall on November 8 and 9. JoLiET, III.— Joseph Labo's business is increasing so rapidly that he is crowded tor room. He is doing a highly satis- factory business. Toronto. VIOLENT WEATHER INJURES TRADE AND DAMAGES GREENHOUSES. — MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CLUB. — SUCCESS OF TIMOTHY EATON. — VARIOUS NOTES. A very violent wind storm has caused much damage in this vicinity and the growers are busy replacing the glass which was broken. The weather has been most unfavorable the last few days and "the boys" are all complaining about business. Some very good chrysanthe- mums are coming in. Carnations are very good, although not plentiful, and violets are at a premium. The regular monthly meeting of the Florists' Club was held Tuesday night and, as a report on the recent show was expected, the attendance was good. As all the subscriptions have not been paid, the treasurer was unable to give a com- plete statement of results. George HolUs showed a new white chrysanthemum seedling very similarto the new Timothy Eaton and was awarded a certificate of merit by the club. Miss Mable Dunlop, daughter of John H. Dunlop, was married Wednesday afternoon to Augustus K. Butchart. The residence of Mr. Dunlop was handsomely decorated and the presents received by the bride were many and valuable. Mr. Miller has returned highly elated with the success of his new seedling, Timothy Eaton, it having won three cups, two medals, one first prize and a certificate of merit at the various flower shows at which it was exhibited. J. Hay & Son, of Brockville, gave their annual chrysanthemum show last week and it met with great success. The store and greenhouses were most artistically decorated. J. R. Fotheringham, representing the F. R. Pierson Co., is in town. Frank Brown, of Barrie, has lost his entire plant by fire. H. Y. D. St. Louis. Otto Fehrlin, formerly a leading florist of Galveston, has bought out the Vale of Cashmere Co., doing business at 1044 North Grand avenue. Arnold Ringier, representing W. W. Barnard & Co., of Chicago, was among the visitors chrysanthemum show week. Frank Ellis has his new store in run- ning order and is doing well. We wish him the best of good luck. Eugene Michel has been down at Waco, Texas, acting as judge at the exhibition recently held there. Business is reported as having improved considerably, prices being good. F. J. Fillmore's Flora Hill carnations are about perfection. Charles Kunz is now with H. G. Beming. M. New Haven, Conn. — The fourteenth annual convention of American Agricul- tural Colleges and Experiment Stations was held here last week. About 100 scien- tists, representing twenty-eight states and some foreign countries, were in attendance. Sharon, Mass.— An interesting con- test is in the court here as to the author- ity respectively of the tree warden and the selectmen. The tree warden has ordered all sigas, electric light fixtures, etc., removed from the street trees and the selectmen have secured an injunction restraining him .from interfering with the same. 570 The American Florist. Nov. 24, Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, 12.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; 11.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Positicn Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed, only on consecutive inser- tions, as follows— 6 times, 6 percent; IStimes, 10 per cent, 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold t)nly 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 »nd dealers in wares pertaining to those lines years' experlerce Aodreas OROWEB 113, care American Florlat. SITUATION WANTED^ By a practical floilst; 20 years experience In all branches: good ri.se and carnation grower; capable of taking full charge. Married. Address Box 50, Williams if ay. Wis. SITUATION WANTBD-As working foreman on rosf s and gcnernl stock; 12 years' experience In this country ana 12 ye»i8 In Kneland. state wagea etc. Wm Kirkham 51XJ-8 Sheffield Av.,Ch cago. SITUATION WANTKD-By competent all-around man. private, wholeaale or retail; lately with M A. Hunt Horal Co . unlli sold out, Nov 17th; 12 years'' experience. Bnglleh; 26 years old. Address WILSON TIPLADY. Kokomo, Ind. SITUATION WANTED-By a atnckly Hrat class up- todate grower of high grade cut dowers as tore- man or to take charge of section: 1.5 years experience excellent reference. None but first-cla-s up-to-date places need apply. BEADTS-, care Am jlorlst. SITUATION WANTKD-By young man as clerk In retail florist store: four years' experience In store and greenhouse; am good salesman, and have had some experience In designing and decorating (Joud refereoces. Address S T. care Am Florist. SITUATION WANTED-By Scotch gardener, single, age 29 11^ years' experience In the diflerent branches of gardening. Desires position of responsi- bility in private garden Can be released from sres- ent situation at convenience. Address A 8 O, care American Flonat. w ANTED TO RBNT-5,000 to 10,000 feet of glass In good condition . Address W B, care American Florist. WANTED-Florlst; single man for general green- house work. State wages with board. FR. BED, 2780 N. 40th Ave , Chicago. WANTED— Vegetable gardener tor greenhouse and field; all year work. Address Box 141, Station 1 Dea Molnea. Iowa. WANTED— A man who has had practical experi- ence In Holland In the growing of Dutch bulbs Address wllh references AS, care Am. Florist ' WANTED— Reliable, competent man. Fine roses. T m n?""™'' *'°- •'^'"' assistant. Address J.T. WlLLLAMSON.LaRose Gardens. Memphis. Tenn. TX^ANTED-Bov to learn the greenhonae business. 'I tneiirowlngnf roses anrt carnations. In answer^ Ing state age. Address John l. Wtland. De Haven. Pa. ■nrANTBD-A compBtent, reliable florist for general J.„<.."/„'®'"""i''' '^°"' . 4 ''ea'lr position and good wagea to a good man. Addre s i*vv« ROSE LAWN QREEXHOULES, Ft. Scott. Kan. W''^?^^/^^ ONCK-A firat-clasa roae growerwho can grow A No 1 atock and willing to work- a steady place for the right man. References. Add-ess WILLING TO WORK, care American Florist. WANTBD-An experienced florist and landscape girdener. Must fu'nlah acceptab'e referecces as to competency In growing, dealgnlng etc. AddreM SUFT. KANSAS STATE INSANE ASYLU.'tf. Topeka, Ka" W^™ ^P~A "OO'i.sober, steady man to work In a " email plant. Must be willing to do any work connected with the butiness. btate wages A st«ad? place to good man address a. steady W H. WRIGHT. VlCksbnrg, MISB. •ry ANTED AT ONCK-Marrled man versed In cult- /,L„"''?°',''''*®' carnations, 'mums and vegetables (under glass), to take charge of 5.C0 ft. plant Good wages and nermanent position. Healthy, mild cll- mate J.H Harrell Little Rock. Washington FOR 8ALB-225 feet 4-lnch cast Iron pipe, at 10c per ft. Alsonumbor of fittings; all li gird condl- "°°- F. w. Cpster, Pontlac, lU. f^^nn^n^*"-! '"' ^W' Excellent establishment ot4000 sq. feet of glass in Chicago, stocked with carnations and miscellaneous plants; 6 room dwelling; near Ey. and electric oar. Address M T, care American Florist. PARTNER WANTED With $300U to buy an interest and take the man- agement of either the greenhouses or seed depart- ment of the largest seed and Horal business in the booth. Bora bright, active man who is well up in the business this is a rare opportunity to get an interest in a well established business. Salary JICO per month. Do not answer unless you mean business.. For particulars apply to Partner, care American Florist, Chicago. Modern improved gr-enhouse plant of seven houses (17,000 feet of glass), well stocked and in full operation, together with highly improved fertile farm of 52 acres, suitable for truck or general farming. Modern dwelling, with barn ice house, stock sheds and out houses. Easily accessible to Cincinnati. Well established whole- sale and retail trade. Address SUBURBAN, care American Florist. FOR SALE. Two second-hand tubular boilers, 60 H. P. each, complete with fronts and all fixtures. Inquire of FRAZER & JDNES CO.. Syracuse, N. Y. FflR ^Al F Greenhouse establishment of run OHLLi 40,000ft. of glass, lemlles from Chicago, 7o trains a. day on four railroads. Houses built in 1894, heeted by low pressure steam, plant in perfect order; water supply from river. Five bouses of roses, 6otcarnations- 9 of miscellaneous stock, all in Al condition. Thirteen acres fine land, or less if wanted, so located that side track can be put in cheaply. One and a halt acres of pa-onies, some evergreens and shrubs. Terms reasonable. Correspondence and inspection in- vited. Address AFC, care American Florist. For Sale. GREENHOUSE PROPERTY Oft At Nyack, N. Y, A plot 220xJ25 feet, on which arc four Rosehouses, J 00x18x6, each house heated by a No. J 6 Hitchings Boiler; and seven houses, each about 64x11 ft., heated by flues. This property will ^Vv sold cheap to quick cash buyer. w; HITCHINGS & CO., 333 Mercer St. NEW YORK. 572 The American Florist. Nov, 2^, Wholesale Store, Klsr""* Sell our own-grown Roses, Beauties and Meteors in quantity, also Maids and Brides. Within easy reach of towns in Minnesota, Nebraska, both Dakotas, Montana, etc. We are Rose Specialists. Trv us. __ __. ^^ ^__ Minneapolii!*Minn! DK/lll I Ok HUL. ^'u"f:.Tv LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, delivered by express for $3.00 per thousand. — ^CASH WITH ORDER. R. A, LEE, EVERGREEN, ALA. Vbol^ale pbwer/\arK^ Cincinnati, Not. 22. Roses, Beauty 15.00@25.00 Bride 3.00® 5.00 Bridesmaid 3.00® 5 00 " Meteor 3.00® 6 00 Perle 3.00® 4.00 Carnations 1.00® 4.00 Chrysanthemums 8.00@15.00 Violets 5C@ .75 Lily of the valley 4. CO Smilax 12.50@15. 00 Adiantum 1.00 Common ferus .15 Asparagus 50.00 ■ Galax leaves .15 Roman hyacinth.s 3.00 Narcissus 3.f0® 4.00 St. Louis. Nov. 22. Roses, Bride, Bridemaid 2.00® 5.0O " Beauty, 12 to 20 inch stems 8.00@15.00 long 18.00@25.00 Perle 2.00® 4.00 Meteor 2.00® 5.00 " Kaiserin 2.00® 5.00 Carnations, common 1.00 choice 1.50® 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Smilax 12.50® 15.00 Adiantum l.OO Galax . . per 1000 1 .00 .15 Chrysanthemums 4. 00® 10. 00 lanoy 15.00@25.00 Violets 50® .75 Milwaukee, Nov. 22. Roses, Beauty, long, per doz. 2.00® 3.00 med " 1,00® 1.50 short ■' .60® .75 " Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00@ 0.00 " Meteor 4,00® 6.00 " Golden Gate 4.00® 6.00 Perle 3.00® 5.00 Carnations, ordinary 1.00® 1.50 fancy 2 00 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Common ferns .25 Smilax 16.00 Asparagus 66.00 Galax leaves .20 Mums, f ancy . . per doz 2,00® 3.00 ordinary " 1.00® 1.60 Violets 75® 1.00 Stevia 2.00® 3.00 Pittsburg, Nov. 22. Roses, Beauty, fancy 25.00@35.00 extrii, 15.00®20 00 No. 1 8.00@10.00 " " culls 4.00@ 6.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00®10.00 " Meteor 3.00® 8 00 " Perle 2.00® 4.00 Cusin 2.00® 4.00 Liberty 3.00® 6. OO Carnations, ordinary 1.00® 1.50 fancy 2.00® 3.00 Vic.lets 60® 1.50 Paper White narcissus 4.t0 Romans 4.00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Smilax 10.00@15.00 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Asparagus 35.0C®75.00 " Sprengerii 20® .75 Galax, green and bronze per 1000 $1.25 Dagger ferns per 1000, 2.00 Chrysanthemums, fancy I0.00@20.00 ordinary 4.00® 8.00 Denver, Nov. 22. Roses, Beauty, select 12 50@25 .00 " " ordinary 4.0O@ 7.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 5.00 " Meteor 3,00® 5.00 " Perle, Wootton 3.00® 4.00 Carnations, ordinary 1.00® 1.50 fancy 2.00 Lily of the valley 4.00 Callas 12. 60 Harrisii 12.50 Violets single .75 double 50® .75 Galax Lcav"'* .20 Asparagus 60.00 Smilax 1500 ferns, per 1000 2.60 Chrysanthemums, long, per doz. 1.75@2 60 " short 6.00@10.00 WHAT DO YOU THINK OF IT? # I have a large stock of first-class CHRYSANTHEMUMS FOR THANKSGIVING. LAVENDER QUEEN; XENO, "Dark Pink;" CHADWICK, "White;" NAGOYA, "Yellow;" WHITE BONNAFFON; GOLDMINE, "Yellow." Selected Blooms, $25 per 100. Prices on other grades accordingly. r Send your order early, as there is liable to be a shortage Don't forget our FANCY CARNATIONS and GREEN GOODS. Caldwell's Wild Smilax, Asparagus, Fancy Ferns, Adiantum, etc. ^,^^,^^^^.^^ J. B. DEAMUD, 51 & 53 Wabash Ave., CHICA.OO. Please mention the A mfi> ican Florist when wnhtffr BENTHEY & CO. F. F. BEMTHEY, Manager Wholesale and Commission.... CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED FLORISTS. 41 Randolph St., CHICAGO. PRICES FOR THANKSGIVING Am. Beauties, long per doz. $6.00 to $9.00 medium " 3 00 to 5.00 short •• l.OOto 3.0O Brides and Maids , per 100, 6.00 to 8 00 Kaiserin, Meteors " 6.00 to 8.00 Penes " 4.00 to 6.C0 'MUMS, select |20 to .$35 per 100 No. 1 12 to 18 per 100 " No. 2 6 to 10 VIOLETS, double per 100, 1.25 to 2.00 " single ■• l.lOto 1.25 CARNATIONS, fancy ...per 100, $4.00 to $5.00 •* No.l 3 CO to 3.50 *' common. 2.00 to 2.50 ORCHIDS, Cattleyas ... per doz. 6.00 VALLEY ...pet 100, 4.00 to 5.00 PAPER WHITES 3 00 to 4.00 ROnANS ... " 400 STEVIA ... " 1.50 SMILAX 12.00 to 15.00 ASPARAGUS. .per string, .50 to .75 ADIANTUM... ...per 100, l.OO WOOD FERNS ... per 1000, 1.50 HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., | --Wholesale Cut flowers-- 457 Milwaukee Street. MILWAUKEE, WIS. CUT FLOWERS. jj . ^ . Shipping orders receive prompt and careful attention. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis. PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., Ltd. 504 Liberty Street, ALL FLOWERS IN SEASON. PITTSBURG, FA. ONE DOLLAR FIFTY PER 1000 FOR BRONZE GALAX LEAVES Delivered NOW FREE, anywhere in the United States reached by mail or express. Every leaf guaranteed perfect. Fifty leaves mailed tor Ten Cents. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, 0. C. Stop Walking the Floor. You won't be ditap- pointed if you place your orders for SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX With CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO., Evergreen. Ala , or their agents, L. J. Kreshover, New York; J. B. Deamud, Chicago; M. Rice & Co., Philadel- phia; Vail Seed Co., Indianapolis, Our advice: Wire your address and ^o "Sleep la peace." N. B. We also sell some Holly. rgoo. The American Florist. 573 < > I- Those who need flowers for ...TnANKSGIVINQ DAY... can order of us with the assurance that whatever grade of stock they require can be obtained of us if it is to be had anywhere in Chicago. We want your order but we advise that you send it early- Stock does not promise to be plentiful. AH goods billed at market rates at hour of shipment. ^J-J-^J-J-J^J- E. C. AMLING, THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED AND MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 32-34-36 Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance 'Phone 1977 Central. THANKSGIVING PRICE LIST. BEAUTIES Extra long stem per dozen, {6 00 Stems, 30 inches " 5.00 " 24 " " 4.00 " 20 " " 3.50 " 15 " " 2.50 12 " " 2.00 Short stems " 1. CO— 1.50 Brides and Maids per 100, 5.00 — 8.00 Meteors and Kaisenn ■' 5 00—8.00 Perles •■ 4 00—6.00 Roses, good seconds '* 4.00 Carnations, standard sorts.. ' " 2.00—3.00 Fancy sorts " 4.00— 5. UO 'IMums, select per doz., 2.00— 3.00 medium per 100, ti. 00— 12.00 Alyssum " .25 Valley '• 4.00—5,00 Violets " 1.50— Mignonette per doz. ,35— ,50 Asparagus per string. .50— Galax, 1000,11; 10.000 for IT.5J; per 100, .15 Ferns, per 1000. $1,50 ■' .20 Leucotnoe sprays " .75 Adiantum " .75 — 100 Smilax per dozen, 1.50— 2 00 Wild Smilax, parlor brand, .per case, 3,26 medium " 4,25 large " S 50 i WEILAND AND-RISCM 59 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO. I- : if^FLORISTS' j^m^ SUPPLIES (J, I FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 84 Hawley St.. BOSTON, MASS Frank M. Ellis, WHOIESAIE flORIST, 1402 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Boston Flowers. Geo. A. Sutherland WHOLESALE DEPOT FOR All Florists' Supplies, 67 BROMFIELD ST.. Price lists mailed. BOSTON, MASS. JNO. H. DUNLOP, m^ GUI Flowers All orders receive most care'ul attention. TORONTO. ONT.. CANADA. Six przes American RcseBoclety, New Yorli City. H.G.BERNING Wholesale riorlst. SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... 1322 Pine St.> ST. LOUIS, MO. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET. m I, ST. LOUIS, MO. ^f"A complete line of Wire Deslgrua. The Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., WHOLESALE FinRISTS. 416 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, 0. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Slipping Orders. Try The New Flower Commission House. WATERBURY & CO.. 48 West 30th Street, IVe^-sr -YorU: Cit^yr. CORRESPONDENCE WITH GROWERS SOLICITED. Wbol^ale power/\arK^ Philadelphia, Nov. 21. Roses, Tea .' 2.00® -4.00 " extra 6.00@10.00 " Beauty, extra 20.(:0@30.00 firsts 8.00@15.00 Carnations 1.08® 1.50 fancy 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 5.00 Chrysanthemums 5.00®20.00 "Violets, single 25® .75 double 50® 1.00 Asparagus 35.00®50.00 Smilax 12.6O@16.0O Adiantum 75® 1.00 Boston, Nov. 21. Roses, Beauty, extra 20.00@40.00 " medium 10.00@15.00 cuUs 3.00® 6.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor. 2.00® 4.00 extra 6.00® 8.00 Kaiserin, Carnot 4.00® 8.00 Liberty e.Ofi.jSO.OO Carnations 50® 2.00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Chrvsanthemums 4 00® 20. 00 Violets 50® 1.00 Cattleyas 30.00(a'40.00 Adiantum r^Ouv, 1.00 Smilax ' 8. 00® 12. 00 Asparagus 50.00 " Sprenfferii, .20® .25 per bunch Buffalo, Nov. 22. Roses, Beauty 10.0fl@30.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 3. now 7.00 Kaiserin 6.0wm 7.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Smilax 15.00®20.00 Adiantum I.OC® 1.25 Asparagus 50.00(^75.(0 chrvsanthemums 10 00®20.0fl Vioiels 40© 1. 00 HEADQUARTER^ . ^^xN YORK GIVE US A TRIAL. ■WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses, Carnations, and all kinds o7 Seasonable Flowers in Stock. UfU C IfftCTilin Wholesale Com Ilmi ri IVAdlinU) 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. Conslg^nments Solicited. Please mention the American Florist when writing. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist^ N. W. COR. I3TH AND FILBERT STREETS, LONG DtSTANCB PUII ADPI PUli PI 'fhons 3-<^94 D. rniLHULLrnin, riii Consignments of Choice Valley and Roset lolicitad. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST^ 32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Long DIstence Phone 1-41-36 D. Consignments ol Roses, Carnations, Violets sollelM. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, 27 S. nth St.. Telephone 63-64. PtllLADELPHIA. Orders by mall, telegraph or telepbone will receWe prompt attention. GonBlffnmenta of ROOd stock eollolted. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... L.r.e...Gr.wer^oL.. Q^^ FlOWCrS Qive us an order and we will please you. Our Greenhouiei at PLEASANT HILL, MO. Our Store, 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITT, MO. |^~L0N8 DI8TANCB 'PHOKK AT EITH£B FLAOI JOHN B. FERGUSON, Wholesale florist, NO> 6 DIAMOND MARKET SQUARE> PITTfeBURG. PA. Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets- Solicited. Please mention the American Florist when writing. I Have Room for a Few More Regular Consignors of (iood Roses. ^ ^ A. H. LANGJAHR, " '»a&v. OVER 150 FLOWER STORES IN BROOKLYN. MONEY SURE. TEN YEARS ESTABLISHED. igoo. The American Florist. 575 TOP GRADE Carnations BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS. Ivily o* tti© "Va^iiey. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Telephone No. 1998 Aladlson Square. YOUNG & NUGENT, WHOLESALE FLORISTS *n"ew"vork^''"'' SUPERB ORCHIDS, VIOLETS and VALLEY. Choice ROSES and CARNATIONS, all leading varieties, also rare novelties. Shipping a Specialty. J^Price list on application. TELEPHONE 2065 MADISON SQUARE. Waiter r. Sheridan, Wholesale Florist, Telephone 902 laadlson Square. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WILLIAM GHORMLEY, Wholesale Commission Florist, Telephone 2200 Madison Square. 57 W. 28III. St., NEW YORK CITY. ...LIBERTY, BEAUTY AND OTHER CHOICE STOCK.... -B-E&T IN THE COUNTRY.- JOHN YOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice out flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1906 Madison Square. Price list on application. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of thia. It w ii be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. . ; . . 30 West 29th Street. ew Telepbone No. 551 Madison Square. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Str««t, cm Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 299 Madison Square. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404'4I2 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cat Flower Salee at 6 o'clock ICvprr Momlns: DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. lOHN DONALDSON. Secretary- MOORE, HENTZ & NASH, At rooms of N. Y. Cut Flower Co. Wholesale Commission Florists, 119 and 121 W. 23d St., NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 733— 18th. Olioicegt Steele Shipped on a Commission. Boss, Violet and Carnation Growers, Consign to 44 W. 29th St.. KEW TOBK CITY. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses, Traendly & Sciienck NEW YORK CITY, 38 W. 28th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. New Telephone No. 798 & 799 Madison Sq. Wbol^ale [lower/\arH^ New York, Nov 21. Roses, Beauty, select 15.00@35.00 medium 6.UO@12.00 culls 3. COO 5.00 " Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor 2.00@ 4.00 select. 6.00® 8.00 Carnations 50® 1.00 fancv 3.00(315.00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Cattleyas 40.00((! .oO.OO Dendrobium formosum 20 00@25.00 Chrysanthemums 2.00® 6.00 selected blooms. .12. 00(3 20.00 finest 35.O0w4O.CO Smilax 10.00®13.00 Asparagus 25.00@40.00 Sprengerii, perdoz. bun. .75®1.00 Adiantum 60® 1.00 Violets 1.00® I 73 special 2 00® 2 50 Paper White narcissus 2.00("3.CO Gardenias 10 00®I2.00 HEADQUARTERS OF THE HUSTLER... CHAS. MILLANG, Gommlsslon Florist, 50 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK. Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square. A BUSINESS PROPOSITION. QROWERS and FLOWPR BUYERS. Write for Terms and Quotations. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, Wholesale Commission Florist, 52 W. 29th street. NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 1738 Madison Square. . The New York Gut Flower Go. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 We*t 24th Street, Telephone 733-18lh. NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attention Biven to Shipping Orders. GEORGE SALTFORD, ... Wliolesali>.... \/ l/^l/Ii'^C Commission Dealer In Y Ivrm^^Ld 60 W. 29th St , NEW YORK. Fair Dealing and Prompt Returns Guaranteed. Correspondence Solicited. FORD BROS. ....Wtioiesaie Florists III West 30th Street, NEW YORK. READY FOR VIOLE'S. 'Phone, 157 Madison Sq. Julius Lang 53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. Represents the Best Growers of ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY. Telephone 280 Madison Square. S. J. LIMPRECHT, wnolesale Gommission Florisl and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Also all kinds of Greens for Decorations. 119 West 30th Street. MFW \f\nU Telepnone H3S MadiBon Square. iiLTT I vim. Consigrnments Solicited. Cnt Flowers, all varieties and all g'rades, at xs ew York market rates 44 W. 29th St.. NEW YOBK CITY. You Can Make Money By Dealing With J. K. ALLEN, Tiie Busiest Wholesaler in New York. Chrysanthemums, Roses, Violets, Carnations, in all grades, to suit all kinds of buyers, Teleplnotie lO^ ivr^d. Sci. lOe Arrest SStli Sts-eet. Season Open Violets 'Mums Gardenias EDW. C. HORAN. 4.7 WEST 28th ST. Tel. 421 Madison Square, NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE. Special in Roses : Liberty, Pres. Carnot, Kalserin, Meteor, Bon Silene. 576 The American Florist. Nov. 2/f, McKELLAR k Wf Headquarters for Xmasi PLACE YOUR ORDER WITH US II We handle a complete line of all CUT FLOWERS AND SUPPLIES. Fresh stock of the following just received ; Rattan. Immortelles. Large Bunches, Fancy Colored. Scarlet, Purple, Blue, Green, Pink, White Per bunc_'b, 25c pt^r doz., $2,f>0 Yellow (natural color) per bunch, .20 " " " perdoz.. 2.25 Cape Flowers. Red, Pinic, Blue, Lavender, Purple, Yellow. Green. Colored per lb., J1.50 White " 1.00 Green Sheet Moss. Per barrel $3 00 Trench Oreen Moss, imported. Large packages, per pkg.. 10c per doz., $1 .00 Trench Green Moss Wreaths. 10-inch perdoz., 11.00 I2-ioch " 1.25 14-inch '• 1.50 Cycas Leaves, Preserved. Fine Stock. 24 to 30-inch per doz., $2.01 30to36inch " 2.50 36 to 40-inch '■ 3.00 40to44-inch " 4 00 For Winding Holly and Green Wreaths. Per lb., 20c 10 lbs. , $1 . 85 Original bundle, 55 lbs 8 25 Christmas Bell Frames. For filling w tn Immortelles and Cape Flowers. 5-inch per doz.,$ .40 6- inch " 8-inch ,f5 ,75 Wire (Annealed). No, 24, per lb, , 10c per stone, I No.26. " 12c No, 36, " 20c " Wire Rings, to wind wreaths on. .85 .95 .75 10-inoh per 100, 12-inch 14 inch " .40 Per lOCO, »3.ii0 .50 " 4.50 .60 " 5.50 Pampas Plumes, select stock. White, per doz., 60c per lOO, J3.50 Colored, per doz,, $1.00 " 7.00 Cut riower Prices for Roses, Am. Beauties, selpct, per doz., " " medium, " " " short, " " Meteors, Liberty per 100, " Krides, Bridesmaid " " Perles, LaFrance " Our selection " Carnations, extra select " " good quality '* our selection " Chrysanthemums, estraselect pood ijual. short stems " Orchids, Cattleyas. select per doz., " Cypripediums, sel., " All Orchids very scarce. 84.00 to $6.00 2.00 to 3.00 1 00 to 1.50 5.00 to K.OO 5 00 to H.OO 4.00 to B.OO 5.00 to «,00 3 00 to 4.00 2 0!) 1.50 20.00 to 25.00 10.00 to 15.00 5.00 to S.OO «.IIO 1.50 to 2 50 Thanksgiving. SiX^'^'^^ Orchids, assd. sprays, I'te per box, $.5.00 to $25.00 ^'iolets, extra select, double ,,per 100, 2.00 single " l,00to 150 Valley, extra select " 5 00 Mignonette , " 3.00 to 5.00 Marguerites *' .60 to I.OJ Paper Whites " 4 00 to 5 00 Romans " 4.C0 to 5 00 DECORATIVE STOCK. Ferns, Adiantum per 100, $ .50 to $1.00 common fancy " .20 " per 1000, l.,50 Ivy Leaves, fancy per 100, 50c '■ 4 00 Galax Leaves, fancy " 15c " 1.25 Leucothoe Sprays " 75c " 6.00 Smilax, extra 8 Icct perdoz,, 2,00 to 3,00 " choice ordinary per 100, 12, 50to 15,00 Asparagus Plumoaus, select strings, perdoz,, 6,00 to 8.00 Asparagus Plumosus, sprays, per bunch, 50c to ,75 Sprengerii, perdoz s prays ... 25c to .75 Wild Snulax, No. 1 contains 15 lbs., per case, 2.00 No. 2 '• aolba., " 3 50 No. 3 • E5 1hs., •• 3.00 No. 4 '' 35 lbs., " 4.00 No. 5 ' 40 lbs., •■ 5.00 No. 6 " 50 lbs, •■ B.OO Poinsettias for Christmas. We control the largest sup ply of thisnrost popu- lar Christmas (lower and are now booking orders at the following prices, for December delivery: Extra select, longest stems, largest flowers per doz,, $4.00 to (.5.00 Extra select, fancy stock.. . " ,3.00 to 3.50 Good grade " 2.U0 to 2.50 Ordinary and smaller flowers " 150 Extra select, fancy stock per 100, 2500 Order now and secure finest stock at rio:ht prices. You cannot alTord to be without Poin- settias for Christmas trade. i Wc Handle Every- thing for florists PRICES SUBJECT TO^ CHANGE WITH- OUT NOTICE Will have a limited quantity of Poiasettias for Thanksgiving. Lycopoditi ters on this artic \ is going to be a gric market changes. : Write or telegraplJ Bouquet Gf . green-winders, and* by others. We ma, but for the general J Light Wreai Mediam Ex. Heavy Thanksgivi Some of the colors .'i Holly-Berry, Laveit Pink, Violet, Blackr your order now. ^' 20';; higher prices. Y 90c; No. 16, $1.10; < quoted are for ten;" igoo. The American Florist. 577 m< 45=47=49 Wabash Ave. ....CHICAGO.... ^liday Decorative Stock. R THANKSGIVING. We control the entire crop of some of the largest shippers of Holly, Qreen, nistletoe, Etc., in the country, and are in a position to ofler our customers the best that the market affords at the lowest prices. We book orders throughout the entire year for this stock, for _ ^^ .^ ■^ -^^ ^_ December delivery, and parties entrusting their advance orders with us will be protected I ^^k I I ^^ ^ both on quality of goods and prices. We will guarantee to meet the prices of any reputable I ^ ■ I I ^k ^F house. Please write us ior our special quotations whenever you are ready to place order. 11 1 1 I f Select Delaware Holly Zt'^^lt^^^^AtiZltr''^^ I ^^^ ^^^^m^ I fof selling loose. Our cases are all well filled, stock well berried. Per case, $4 50 5 ^^ ^^^ -^^^ ^ cases for $20.00. 10 cases for $37.50. Write for quotations on larger quantities and A, ^J ^ car load lots. Best Quality Southern Holly ^XiT-'thTn^ny will be found very desirable and a big money saver. Per case, $4. 5 cases for $17.50. 10 cases for $30. Write for quotations on larger quantities and car load lots. Best Made Holly Wreaths e^^erYsTnd^rsdecteTH^if^^ Wreaths for special occasions made to order. 10-Inch, per dozen, $1.00; Per 100, $ 7. 12-inch, " 150; " 10. 14-inch, " 2.00; " 15. Ql^lfip^ IVrmtlptOP Carefully packed. By express only. Mistletoe being '^^^'^^^^^ XTXloUltUVyt ^ very delicate article, our responsibility ceases after delivery to Express Company. Per lb , 20c. Per 10 lbs., $1.80. Per barrel (about 25 lbs.), $4. quet Green ^^.^^ ! Best Green Wreaths ^oSadTto o^^de^ '^"^^' °"^- :8h picked. Indications are that there . , , .«, „^ .,„„.„„ „.^ irticle. Prices quoted are subject to 10-mch per dozen, $1.00; per 100, $ i.OO )8., $6. Per 5 crates, 500 lbs.. $28. 12-inch " 1.50; " 10.00 ger quantities. 14.inch " 2.00; " 15.00 sathing ^^^A^^^Silnce" Christmas Trees Zn 1 with the job lot stock usually ofiered furnish Xmas Trees in all sizes, from reatlUDg in order to satisfy all classes, the smallest to largest Church Trees. )mmeDd the medium grade. Prices range from $ 10 to $50 per 100. jfJUm^mS£?<^m S3.00; per 1000yds., $30.00 Special large Trees from $1 to $5 each. Mi 3.50; II " 35.00 vtoI'Ws^ >^BTT«( ^5.00; -. _ *so« Southern Needle Pines »F ^^ i.niaS KlbbOnS fl"^- ^ Perdoz.,$1.50to$3. PerlOO, $10to dBuI. ,™.,,„ „ . ^ . , . , "°"*"- $20, according to size. CffSy^ ^^^'^ nerican Beauty, Bridesmaid, Meteor, W^ Purple, Green, Yellow, Orange, Lilac, t~, , , T r> 1 l^JEf/k. /!W^' t shades of leading colors. Send us Palmetto Leaves, ralm ^^®*'^ '5*««* , this quality of Ribbons for less than n^r^^^^ry Tl /^,r T> nA Unr-^ir .45c; No. 7, 60c; No. 9, 75c; No. 12, UOWHS, ileX-KeCl DQIXJ T^^^-. ,^ iO, $1.75: No. GO, $2.00. The prices Rr^inrVlPt^ and all such stock at i^^^^^^gtaas^^ ^ 578 The American Florist. Nov. 24, The ^eeE) TR^ieib. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. Albert McCullough, Pres. ; F. W. Bolgiano, Vice-Pres. ; S. F. Willakd Wethersfleld, Coun., Sec'y and Tieas. WARDWELL'skidney wax bean seems to be one of the scarce varieties. W. Atlee Bubpee & Co., of Philadel- phia, catalogue lour new Cupid sweet peas for distribution next year. Joseph F. Dickuan was recently elected democratic sheriff of St. Louis county by a majority ol over 6,500. C. P. Braslan has about finished win- nowing his onion seed at San Jose and will soon start east, expecting to be in Minneapolis for Christmas. The seed business at Tampa, Fla., is now in the hands of Crenshaw Bros., they having purchased the business of the Sharpe-Knight Company. Burnett Landebth has addressed an open letter to the Wholesale Seedsmen's League which contains much food for thought. The letter deserves wide publicity. We are in receipt of copy of proposals for supplying seeds to U. S. Department of Agriculture during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1902. The items are practically the same as last year. Bids must be received at the department not later than December 12, 1900. Prairie du Chien, Wis.— Robt. Gugler reports that business here has improved wonderfully in the past year in all lines. Morrison, III.— Davis Brothers have their place in fine shape, with excellent stock, and are doing a good business, both wholesale and retail. Galt, Ont.— Arthur J. Young, late of Toronto, Ont., has assumed the Mc- Kinzie Street Greenhouses and is building up a good business. He is an experienced and careful florist and a specialist in chrysanthemums. Hartford, Conn. — A meeting of ten or twelve of the local florists was held at the office of John Coombs on the evening of November 12, for the purpose of form- ing a florists' club. The next meeting will be held in December. GRASS SEEDS. Kentucky Blue. Orchard, Timothy, Red Top, Meadow Fescue, Perennial and Italian Rye Grass, Tall Meadow Oat, Johnson, IJermuda, Creeping Bent, Wood Meadow and other Domestic and Importpd varieties. CLpVBR8~R«d, Sah- ling, Alt'alfa, Crimson, White, Alsike, Japan, etc. WOOD, STUBBS & CO'.S "EVERGREEN" and * SHADY GREEN" Lawn Grasses are giving the best satis- faction everywhere. Put up in packages and bulk. Special low pncns tn the trade. OiNlOli SEXS YeHow and Potato Wholesale prices fcr present or future deliveries. WOOD, STUBBS & CO.. The Largest and Best Collection ol Seeds in Ky., LOUISVILLE. KY. Please mention the Ameri^.an Ftornl tvhen writing. CHOICE GREEN AND BRONZE OUAX, New Crop. Price 60c per 1000. Postage Prepaid, Small Orders a Specialty. Address H. H. HILL, VICTORIA. Macon Co. N. C. Please mention the American Florist when ivnting. JAPAN LILIUM LONGIFLORUM i:)0 cases 7 to S) $30.00 per 1000 bulbs. WINDSOR FLOWER SEED CO.. 2 Milwaukee, Ave., DETROIT, MICH. Please mention the American Florist when writing. CHRYSANTIICMIIM coi-P-Appieton This variety, which we introduced last spring, has proved to be a prize-winner in every respect, and is undoubtedly the finest yellow chrysanthemum grown today, either for commercial purposes or for exhibition. If you failed to secure a stock of It last spring, let us book your order at once, while you think of it, for a stock of this for next year. This is not a variety that can only be grown by experts, but it is one of the healthiest growers and the most easily grown of all the varieties. It is & wonderfully healthy grower, with the most perfect foliage, and can be grown to perfection under ordinary culture; it is as easily grown as any variety that we know of. It has a magnificent flower of large size, and meets all the requirements of a commercial aod exhibition sort. Let us book your order at once for spring delivery. W^e can furnish fine plants of the true stock. Plants ready February 1, 1901. Price $8.00 per loo.^ I II V i\^ THF l/AI I FV b^s now arrived, and we have filled all orders in hand I II I ill I III V nl III ^^°*^ have a small (surplus. Advices from Europe are to ■-■■-■ ^^^ ■ ■■■- »/»■-■-■-■ tiie effect that the crop runs v-ry much shorter than expected and that prices have advanced, and it is doubtful if all orders will be filled in full. If >ouhav6 not already secured your supolies we would advise you to place your order without delay. We offer extra quality three-year=old German pips, firpt-class quality~$22.50 ppr case 2500 pips; in smaller quantities, $10.00 per thousand. Our Plerson's Premier is a fine selected Vallev for those who want a superior article at a moderate price. This is a grade that will sell largely. $27.50 per case, 2500 pips; in smaller quantities. $12.50 per thousand. Plerson's Perfection, an extra selected grade for those who desire the very finest Valley obtainable, and a grade that should be used for very early forcing. No better Valley can be suppliej than this grade. It will produce the largest spikes, with the greatest number of balls, and will give the very largest percentage of first-class flowers: can be forced earlier than any other quality. $32. 50 per case 2500 pips; in smaller quantities, $15.00 per thousand. We are also in receipt of our importations of Stock is in fine shape. We have a small surplus, and ofi'er it as long as unsold at the following prices: Extra fine, strong clumps especially grown for forcing, JAPONICA $8.00 per case 250 clumps; less quantities, $4.00 per 100. COMPACTA MULTIFLORA 9.00 per case 250 clumps; less quantities, 4.50perl00. ASTILBOIDES FLORIBLNDA.... 9.00 per case 250 clumps; less quantities, 4.50perl00. F. R. PIERSON CO.Jarrytown-on-Huclson, N. Y. Please mention the American F'orist when itfriting. ■tt^Ek-t -will Interest yoxi. Lilium Auratum, " to 9, at }4 00 per 100, I ilium Bubrum, 7 toil, at 4.00 per ICO. Lilium Album, 7 to ii at 5.00 per 100. per 1000, $6.50. French White Roman Hyacinths 12-I5cent., 60o per ICO, S5.U0 per 1000. Freetia $1.25; per mat SPIRAEA. Bulb Prices Superfine Single Mixed TULIPS, per 100, 75c $1.40 per 100; {13,00 per 1000, Paper White lirandiflora Narcisius Rrlracta Alba. 40c per ICO, $3 00 per lOOO, Chinese Sacred Lilies, per basket (30 bulbs') (120 bulbs), .$(,75. Write for Prices on SWEtT PEAS for forcing. JOHHSOK ji STOKES, Seidsniti, - - 217-219 Mirkel SIreet. PHIUDElPHIl, PA, BULBS! BULBS! BULBS! Sion (large) $2.00 per 100. White Romans, 12-15, at %\ 6} per 100, Doub e Nosed Von Paper Whites, large size, @ $1.00 per 100. Harrisii, 5- 7, at $5 00 per 100; 7-9 at |10.00. Lilium Longiflorum, large flowering, 7-9, at $7.00 per 100. Special prices on Dutch Hyacinths and Tulips. . THE VAIL SEED CO., Indianapolis, Ind. J FRESH FERN SPORES.^^s- WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra lar^e 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. FOR THE HOLIDAYS ESTABLISHED 1802 THORBURN'S SEEDS SURPLUS AT REDUCED PRICES: LILIUM LONGIFLORUM. JAP«N. 1000 etc 8 inches JM.OO 710 9 " 34.00 TO ARRIVE SOON Japanese Fern Bal s.... You will find a ready ....sale for them. PRICES UPON APPLICATION. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAQO: NEW YORK : 84-86 Randolpli St. U Barc'ay St. PALM FIBRE.... Whit < Italian Hyacinths, largest size »< CO Large consignment just received. Price on application, SUZUKI &IIDA, II Barclay St., New York. U/HFDF are you iioing to 0 Our stock is nilLHL buy your Holly ' ready for ship- ment. Sample 10 pound boi, 11, Send tor it. It's " compacta multiflora. . 40.00 J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Street! 36 CORTLANOT STREET. NEW VOW strictly fine. Caldwall The Woodsman Co., Ever- green, Ala. P. S. We also sell some Wild Smilax. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing igoo. The American Florist. 579 To The Trade ..THE.. KENNICOTT BROS. CO. WILL have as many flowers for THANKSGIVING as any house in the ^A^est. The outlook is for stock being scarce, with possibly enough Chrysan- themums to go around. We will do our best to fill all orders, but advise placing them at once. Prices here quoted are our best judgment on a future. Subject to change without notice. J- PRICE LIST. Per 100. Beauties, long $35.00 to $50.00 medium 20.00 to 25.00 short 10.00 to 12.50 Brides, Maids 5.00 to 7.00 Meteors 5.00 to 7.00 Perles 4.00 to 6.00 Roses, our selection 4.00 Carnations 1 50 to 2.00 named vars. 3.00 to 4.00 Violets 1.25 to 1.75 Valley 5.00 Stevia 1 ."0 to 2.00 Yellow Daisy 75 to 1 00 Adiantum .75 to 1.00 Chrysanthemums. Fancy, per doz 2 00 to 3.00 Medium, " 1.25 to 1.75 Common Ferns, selected, per 1000, 2.00 Smilax per doz., $1.25 to 1.50 Asparagus " 6.00 Leucothoe Sprays, per 100, 75c to 1.00 Galax, Green per 1000, 1.50 Mahonia Leaves per 100, 1.00 J- YOURS RESPECTFULLY. KENNICOTT BROS. CO., 42 and 44 E. Randolph St., CHICAQO. A WORD TO THE GROWERS OF CARNATIONS. We have sold the cut of IRENE, a pink carnation, and consider it one of the best commercial sorts we have ever handled. We are now booking orders for cut- tings. Place your orderi NOW. $1.50 per doz , $10 per 100, $75 per 1000. THE FINEST ILLUSTRATED CATALOQUE EVER ISSUED FOR WIRE WORK AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, SENT FREE UPON REQUEST. gggggggfeSgggggSg§gggggg8e:e2g@S§gggggggggg? WIETOR BROS. 5 1 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF OUT FLOWERS. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES... METEOR per 100, J6.00 to ^ 00 BRIDESHAID " 6.00 to 8.00 BRIDE " 6 00 to 8 00 PERLE ■' 4.00 to 6.00 CAR.NATIONS " 3.00 to 4.00 AMERICAN BEAUTY. 30-36-iQ. stem per doz., $5.00 to $6.00 24 ■• " 3.00 to 4.C0 20 " ■• 2.60 to 3.00 15 " " 2.00 12 " ." 150 8 " " 1.00 Quotations sub,iect to change wiihout noliee. All other stock at lowest market prices. Carnation Blooms.! 65,000 PL4NTS INDER GLASS. Why not buy your Carnation Blooms direct from grower and get food fresh stock. We have them in large quantities of all the leading commercial varieties, including G. H. Crane, White Cloud, Flora Hill, Mrs. Bradt, Eldorado, Madam Chapman, Maceo, Daybreak, McGowan and others. Also have 20,000 Violet Plants and picking large quantities daily. Write me your wants and get prices before you buy. j Addres. CHAS. CHADWICK, Grand Rapids, Mich. l««|',box 1 i COMMISSIONS CARRIED OUT LN LONDON or any part of Great Britain. Messrs. WILLS &. SEGAR will attend to any commissions from American florists for the supply of Cut Flowers, Birthday Flower.', Bouquets, High Class Floral Desigti.', etc., to thcirclientswho may be traveling in England. WlLLo U OLbAR) To Her Muiesly, ROYAL EXOTIC Nursery. Telegrams. Onslow Creicent. ^ ou h Kensington, Flobculo, London. LONDON, ENGLAND. Please mention the American Florist when lunting SHIPPINC LABELS £2! • Cut Flowers Printed in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and eaf adopted by the S. A. P. in red. Very attractive. Price per 500. $2.85; per 1000, $4.60. Send for samples Fe EUCTRO Of THIS LEAF, POSTPAID, $1.25. American Florist Co., mt CHICAGO. Grape Vines Descriptive and Price List free. Currants, Gooseberries and other Small Fruit Plants. Extra quality. Warranted true. | T. S. IIUBBAKU CO., FUEDONIA, N. Y. CUT FLOWERS. ROSES CARNATIONS and CHRYSANTHEMUMS, reg- ulir or special supply. First-class stock al lowest wholesale prices. W. H. CULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III, Pleme mention the American Florist when writing. FANCY DAGGER HARDY GUT FERNS In 1000 lots, 75c per M. Discount on larger orders. Also dealer in Spha^um Moss. Bouquet Qreen, Christmas Trees, etc.. etc. L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass. 40,000 Amenciin Filbert {Cofylus Americana.) Hazelnut, nice collected plants, 3 to 5 feet, $1.00 per 100; $6.00 per 1000; 4 to 7 feet, $1.25 per 100; $8.00 per ICOO. White Fltwering Degwood, Red Ozier Dog- wood, Tulip Poplar, Sweet Gum, Redbud, Common Elder. All rice collected stuff , same sizes and prices for immediate orders. Well packed, boxed, f. o. b. at above prices. Send for my trado list of Tree and blirub Seed^. J. H. H. BOYD, Gage, Sequatchie Co , Tenn. ^ MILLION i Flowering 5hrubs. Leading varieties, ranging from 1 to 3 feet in height and 1 to 4 years in age. Adapted to all locations. 50,000 LARGE FLOWERING SHRUBS, from 4 to 7-ft., bushy, symmetrical, fine and thrifty. Excellent for new placts where immediate effect is desired. BARGAINS in these by the quantity, as land must be cleared. THE WM. n. IVIOON CO., ^iHT'"'"' Nurseries— 30 miles from Philadelphia. 580 The American Florist, Nov. H, The (Nursery TmE)B. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Theo. J. SsiiTH. Pres. ; N. W. Hale, Vic«-Pres. : Qeokge C. Seager, Rochester, H. Y., Seo'y. The nurseries at Salem, Ore., shipped twenty-five cars of stock this season, mostly to adjacent states. J. H. H. Boyd reports that the crop of Tennessee tree seeds is generally short this year. He has orders on for several hundred thousand forest seedlings. KANSAsCiTYhas let contracts forplant- ing 1,500 street trees this fall and will plant 9,000 more in the spring. City Forester James Pigg reports that the present contracts range from $1.83 to $2.44 per tree. Word comes from Berkeley, Cal., that Prof. L. H. Bailey, of Cornell University, has accepted an invitation to join the faculty of the next summer school at the University of California, where he will lecture on horticulture. A NEW orange has been produced which will probably prove of great value to California, inasmuch as its early matu- rity will prolong the orange season. This new variety was grown from seed by Hiram Smith, of Redlands, Cal., and fruited four years ago. Close observa- tions show that it is fully equal to the navels in quality and ripens from forty to sixty days earlier. Like the navels it is practically seedless. Rambling Jottings en the Clematis. Clematises should have a good depth of loam with a fair supply of well decom- posed manure. In hot, dry weather a very good method of watering is to bore, with a post auger, four or five holes eighteen inches deep; fill these with manure and old turf into which pour the water, enough to permeate the soil con- taining the roots. Allowing the surface of the ground to remain dry is a great advantage as it prevents rapid evapora- tion and gives nutriment easily assimi- lated when the process of growth is most active. The clematis is not a deep rooter by nature. Its roots are inclined to spread out like a spiders' web just below the surface and it evidently requires more air than the general aver- age of plants; for this reason constant soaking of the surface, causing all the air to bubble out, is injurious. C. recta, a non-climbing perennial, white, is quite valuable for cutting. It produces long, drooping sprays, resem- bling C. paniculata somewhat in the flowers. The stems of bloom, three feet long, are produced in abundance, keep well in water and would surely take well in our flower markets if some one were enterprising enough to grow and con- sign. This variety blooms long before C. paniculata shows its buds. The varieties of theclematis commonly handled by commercial florists bloom on wood formed the same season. There- tore they may well receive their trimming this fall, when you thatch them for the winter. Simply cut out the branches that are weakest and some of the other branches down to where you can see that good, strong leaf buds have devel- oped. To set out a clematis requires time and patience. The roots must be spread out evenly and care taken to cover each root as though it was the only root it had. Earth must touch the roots on all sides, particularly at the terminals. To wind up the roots into a ball or switch and cover them up is murder. A very important matter is that of providing good, firm trellises for clem- atises, particularly for the young, brittle- stemmed plants. A bend or switch by wind, if it does not break the stem, very often cracks the outer bark and opens a way to various fungus diseases and per- haps insects. Clematises are frequently killed by a tiny worm making its way into the stem just below the surface of the ground. This has been frequently noticed in C. paniculata this last summer. A sure method of destroying this insect, I believe, has not Deen discovered. For winter see that the soil is well drained, not surface drained, only, but under drained, so as to be aerated; also thatch the plants with straw to prevent the bark from drying out in the sun. The large flowered varieties are valua- ble for decorations if grown in pots, par- ticularly the lavender tinted varieties with six to eight petals to the flower, but they are not easily used if cut. I do not advise laying the clematis down because it is liable to crack the bark and there is no advantage to oSset this danger. Clematis paniculata, white, and C. coccinea, scarlet, can be grown on strings very easily for cutting. C. B. W. Kansas City, Mo.— Samuel Murray had a chrysanthemum show in his store November 15 to 17 and found that it attracted many new faces to his place. Jacksonville, Fla. — The Florida Natural Products Company has moved to this city from Orlando. They are doing a big business in perpetuated palms and material for manufacturing the same and moved to secure better lacili- ities. PROSPERITY Is the name of the superb CARNA.TION heretofore known as No. ()(>(>, to be disseminated March \, J 90 1. For particulars apply to DAILLEDOIZE BROS., Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y. ROOTED CITTINGS OF- Roses i Carnations : of all the leading varieties. Orders booked now for delivery about December lOth...... GEORGE REINBERG, t 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO^ GEN. GOMEZ, MRS. BRADT and GLACIER, strong stock, $6.00 pet 100. PINGREE and ARGYLE, $4.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENOERII strong stock. ( 2-in J 3-in \ 3W- t 4- in 2-inoh 13. 00 per 100 "-inch 4.00 per 100 -inch 6.00 per 100 nch 10. 00 per 100 F. DORNER & SONS CO., LA FAYETTE, IND. Orders booked now for Ethel Crocker, the befit pink Carnation out. Rooted cuttings will be ready on and after Jan. 1st. Price, $4 per 100; $30 per lUOO. 6E0. HARRER, Morton Grove, Ills. ORDERS NOW BOOKED FOR ROOTED CUTTINQS OF CARNATIONS. Chicago Carnation Co., ff"- It 1b good business pobcy ^ ^ ^ to mention the •9" •?••?• ....American Florist when yon write to an advertiser. Genevieve Lord.... The greatest money getting pink Carnation ever introduced. A descendant of Wm. Scott, but it's superior in every way. A big claim; if you don't believe it, come and see it. Please note change in price of rooted cut- tings for January 1st delivery and after: $6 per 100; ^50 per 1000. Booking orders now. Delivery any time you say after January 1st, 1901. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Stock plants. New and old varieties. Write lor prices. H. WEBER & SONS. OAKLAND. MD. Carnations Rooted Cuttings, tint are full of roots, at reasonable prices. HEADQUARTERS FOR ETHEL CROCKER. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. CARNATION PLANTS Ready to book your orders for Rooted Cuttings of all the leading varieties, for spring delivery. Let me quote you prices before placing your orders. U/m Miirnhu Wholesale Carna ion Grower, Wnii MUrpny, Sta. F. CINCINNAH. OHIO. Please mention the American Flurtst when ivriting. Large Elms. O R flne specimen Elm trees 6 to 9-indi ^ O caliper, 25 to 40 feet high, with weU developed heads. Have been several timei transplanted and will lift with eicellenl roots and balls of earth. Send for price list. SAMUEL C. MOON, -"""SW PA. igoo. The American Florist. 581 Baby Christmas Trees NURSERY GROWN. WELL FURNISHED. NORWAY SPRUCE.,. 3 to 4 feet $25.00 per 100 4 to 5 feet 35.00 per 100 5 to SVsfeet 40.00 per 100 Baled f. o. b. in lots of 50 or 100. THEWM. H. MOON CO., Glenwood Nurseries. MORRISVILLE, PA. stock plants from 6-inch pots or bpnch, ready now: Mme. Bergmann, G. S. Kalb and Gloire de Paciflc, 81. CO per dozen. Mr3. Robinson, Yellow Mrs. Robinson, Bonnaffon and other standard varieties. Send list of j our wants. CRABB &, HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich. Rubber Plants. 6inch pots $5.00 per doz. 7-inch pots 6.00 per doz. CHAS. A. IFFIN8ER, Ozone Park. L. I. GALAX LEAVES Red and green Galax, 45c per 1000. Leucothoe Sprays, "-.'oV" Cash with first order. Seven years' experience. Special price to wholesalers. J. N. PRITCH4RD, Elk Park. N. C. SIVIILAX FINE PLANTS, out of 2-Inch pots. SI 50 PER 100, $12.50 PER 1000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Hardy Herbaceous ^M Alpine Plants. %n A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF OtD AND NEW VARIETIES. The Blue Hill Nursery, So. Braintree, IHass. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. Per 100 Chinese, large flowering, 2-in. pot $1.25 ASPARAGUS Sprengerii, 2- inch pots 2.50 Plumosus, 2-inch pots 3.60 CASH PLEASE. JOS. H. CINNINGHAM, Delaware. 0. Violot:^. A few clumps of PRINCESS OF WALES left, $5.00 per hundred. Acalypha Sauderi. 2'/2-inch $3.00 per hundred. The CONARD & JONES COMPANY, FLORISTS****^ IF you have made any change in your Arm 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 SL, Chicago. 40,000 Kentias, Belmoreana and Forsteriana Clean well grown stock in best market sizes — $35, $50, J75 and $100 per 100. See our wholesale list for sizes. AZALEAS, Busby Crowns well set with Buds. 10 to 12 inches in diameter $35 per 100 14 to 16 inches in diameter $50 per 100 12 to 14 inches in diameter 45 per 100 16 to 18 inches in diameter 12perdoz ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. strong 2ii in. pots ready for shifting into 3 in.. .$5 per 100 Strong 3 in. pots... .$8 per 100 Asparagus Sprengerii-214 in. .$5 per 100 Asparagus Sprengerii—3 in. .$7 per 100 BOSTON FERNS. strong 2;'2 in. pot plants $40 per 1000 Strong 4 in. pot plants SlSperlOO Strong Din. pot plants $4 per dozen ROSES. Strong two-year field grown. Excellent stock for forcing for Easter and Spring sales. Crimson Ramh'.jrs—Eztrn strong, with canes 3 to .") feet long $ia per 100 ^ . $100 per 1000. Hybrid Perpetnal— Large assortment of best forcing varieties SlOperlOO $90 per 1000. Full assortment of French and Holland bulbs. Hardy Herba- ceous Plants, Shrubs and Ornamental Trees. § THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Oiiio. LIBERTY, four-inch, $75.00 per 100. IVIAID, BRIDE, PERLB, SUNSET, METEOR, MORQAN, MERMET, LaFRANCE. NIPHETOS, KAISERIN, OOLDEN GATE, MAID OF HONOR, 3-in., $5.00 per 100; 3!4.in., $7.00; 4-in., $8.00. GRAFTED BRIDE, $20.00 per 100, 6-inch. A. S. MacBEAN, lakewood. n. J. Fuchsias LITTLE BEAUTY, LORD BYRON AND WHITE BEAUTY. The popularity of the former two is well estab- lished. WHITE BEAUTY is a gem of the first order, being a strong, compact grower and a con- tinuous all-year-round bloomer. It sells at sight. PRICES AS FOLLOWS: kittle Beauty and Iiord Byron, 2K-io. pots. $5.00 per 100. White Beauty, 2i4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100, $2.00 per dozen. Stock ready Dec. 15th and orders filled in rotation Address S. S. SKIDELSKY, 523 Fine Street, PHI^ADEI^FHIA HYDRANGEAS Magnificent Strong Stock, with 4 to 7 Branches; Otaksa, Red Branched, Thos. Hogg, PRICE $10 per 100; $85 per 1000. Send for our wholesale price-list of Roses, Cle- matises, Shrubs, Trees, etc., etc. Lettors to our representative, MR. J. AUSTIN SHAW, may be sent until further notice, to 271 Broadway, New York City. Jacbi&PiiraiiCojsitt Latania Falm Plants NOW IS THE TIME TO LAY IN TOUR SUPPLY OF PINE Boston ferns For your holiday trade. Four and five- inch are nice sizes to buy. We have them in all sizes. Write us for prices. OE>o. A.. k:ij:h:iv Grower of Roses, Carnations, etc. PEKIH. ILL. Pots, riauts to I'Ot Leaves Per doz. 6-in. 1 20 to 22-in. high 6 and 7 $6.00 6-in. 2 20 to 22 " 10 9.00 6-in. 3 20 to 22 " 12 to 14 12.00 7-in. 1 2 ft. ht. & diam. 7 to 8 12.00 7-in. 2 2" " 10 to 13 15.00 7-in. 3 2" " 12 to 16 18.00 8-in. 1 2H " " 8 to 9 18.00 8-in. 2 2!4 " " 15 20.06 8-in. 3 2H " " 18 to 20 24.00 Ficus Elastica, 6-in. pots, Zy^ ft. high, 16 to 20 leaves, $9.00 per doz.. $65.00 per 100. Pandanus Veitchii and Croton Plants, prices on application. J. WM. COLFLESH. 63d & Woodlawn. W. Pliila, Pa. Pleaie mention the American Florist, Root Tour Own Carnation Cuttings. Not having room, we offer the following nice unrooted cuttings, or pips, until further notice : Per 100 Per ICOO Morning Glory, shell pink $2.50 JJO.OO G. H. Crane, scarlet 1.50 10.00 Peru, white 2.00 15.00 Genevieve Lord, light pinlc 1.50 10 00 Gold Nugget, yellow 1.50 10.00 Mrs. Bradt, variegated 1.50 10.00 America, scarlet 1.25 9.00 Mary Wood, white 1.25 9 00 White Cloud 1.25 9.00 Gen. Maceo 1.50 10.00 Mrs. Banlett (Dorner), scarlet 2.00 15.00 Mrs. F. Joost, pink 50 4.00 CASH OR C. O. D. "«>K» A. MITTINO, Morris, III. GERANIUM AMERICA A Queen Among Geraniums. "Plants not one foot high often have a dozen trusses at one time. One o( the brightest, cheeri- est varieties in the whole Geranium family."— Eben E. Resford, in Viok's Magazine, May, 1900. Strong Plants. $8 per 100, 25 at 100 rate. Ready now. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. Piease mention the American Florist when writinz. "We are booking orders for Rooted Cuttings of AH the best varieties. Write us. QBO. HANCOCK & 50N. Grand Haven, Mich. 582 The American Florist. Nov. 24, Our pasTiMEs. Announcements of coming contests or other event! ol interest to our bowling, shooting and oyoling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department «o 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. On Monday evening. November 19, the Chicago florists rolled three very good games against the Laurels, of Anson's League, but the best they could do was to tie one game. Following is the record: Player 1st 2d 3d Tl Geo.StoUery )59 156 178 493 Fred. StoUery IMi 157 152 468 P. J. Hauswirth 158 189 143 490 John Dejrnan 169 175 15S 499 Chas. Ballutf 180 201 183 567 Total 825 881 811 2517 Laurels 825 886 833 2543 The Vaughan's Greenhouse Bowling Club is the latest in the field. Regular meetings will be held at the La Grange bowling alleys Monday evenings. Geo. C. Kittle, Western Springs, 111., is secre- tary. At West Hofaoken. The following is the record made by the North Hudson Florists' Club at West Hoboken, N. J., on November 7: l>la\er 1st 2d 3d 4th Av G Brown 157 166 156 135 154 L.Hanson 14n 166 179 114 150 M. Hanson 124 1,57 142 1.56 145 J. Birnie 1^6 116 150 131 Chas.Dietz 16t 130 104 123 130 H. Baumann 112 137 149 97 124 C. Menne 136 115 116 127 V-Z O. Grundmann 120 116 103 1C9 112 The feature of last Wednesday's bowl- ing was John Birnie's rapid crescendo. With the same percentage of increase in his score it would not have taken him long to reach the proud position of champion of the world. If John keeps on we must raise his salary. And here are the scores: Players 1st 2d 3d 4ih Menne.. 106 132 127 129 M. Hanson 145 136 215 193 Kogge 121 137 124 120 Hilllbrceht 114 119 169 L.Hanson 130 1V6 147 152 Grundmann 96 113 117 Tschupp 69 75 83 116 Bauraann 104 117 125 12r Birnie 90 1U4 174 At St. Louis, The bowling club met at the accus- tomed place and there was a good attendance, with several new faces. The club will bowl every Monday evening at Fourth street, between Chestnut and Market streets. The scores were as fol- lows: Player 1st 2d 3d 4th Av C. H. Kuehn 219 168 178 147 178 J. J. Beneke 155 161 166 131 151 .lohn Young 118 182 142 147 F.C.Weber 156 152 111 140 Wm. Adels 123 148 105 161 134 C.C.Sanders 141 122 122 121 127 C. Kunz 143 119 lul 129 123 R. J. Mohr 76 113 95 K.O.Miller 52 135 77 88 F. Winters 63 63 M. At New York. The present alleys are "boys' play" for Theo. Lang and Willie Siebrecht. Alex. Burns and Frank Traendly would be happier and less argumentative if they could keep up alongside these cvclone rollers, and once in a while Larry Hafner gives them a cold chill. Otherwise the bowling club is happy and prosperous, with an eye fixed on Bufi'alo. Following are last Monday's score: Player Ist 2d 3d Hums 148 181 154 Shaw 114 109 131 Hafner 190 153 152 Siebrecht 152 176 162 Taylor 105 105 99 Lang 200 203 161 Traendly 153 138 155 Baer 142 126 119 With Philadelphia Gunners, On the invitation of the Keystone Shootirg League the regular monthly inanimate target tourney of the Florists' Gun Club was held on their grounds, at Holmesburg Junction, Tuesday, Novem- ber 13. For several months there has been considerable agitation among the Keystone members with the view ot hav- ing the Florists abandon their grounds at Wissinoming and join the Keystone League in a body. Some ol the Florists do not wish to make such a move, as it would mean the disorganization of the most popular inanimate target club in the state. Their only reason for jo'ning the Keystone League would be because their shooting-house is small and uncom- fortable, especially in cold and stormy weather. The Florists' monthly shoot calls for twenty- five targets, unknown angles, and twenty-five at known angles, also a fifty target contest at unknown angles, for the club championship. Owing to the fact that the expert traps were not in place the club event at known and unknown angles was dispensed with. The principal event was for the club championship, which was won by John Burton, who scored -i2. George Ander- son finished a close second with 41. The summary follows: Burton 42 Ball 31 Anderson 41 Sheeler 31 Bell 38 Dorp 30 Cartledge 37 George 30 Rediter 37 Massey 29 Hamil 36 McKaraher 28 Haywood 35 Harris 26 Sanford 33 Webster 26 Smith 32 Clarke 25 At Utica. We missed our genial president, Peter Crowe, last Monday evening, but he was excusable, as he had the misfortune to have a boiler give out and was hustling to get in another before cold weather. Following is the score: Player Ist 2d 3d 4th Av Baker 175 149 152 134 182 Rowlands 139 142 127 140 137 Day 171 127 117 139 136 Spencer 136 136 128 1(J4 123 Tomev 145 91 117 117 H.Mathews 99 125 198 110 Wilcox 118 102 104 120 109 Murphy 81 118 119 108 Summers li 9 lOr 100 105 Hildebrand 12) lu5 99 90 103 McLean 93 84 102 78 89 Qois. SILVER BIRCH BARK WARE. Prices Pek Doz.— Canoes. 9-in. 83 30; 12-in.$5.50; 15-in. $790; 18-iD. JIO 50; 21-in. $13.20; 24-in. JI6.60. Logs, 6-in. $3.00; 9-in. $3,84; 12-in. $4.80: 15-in. 86.00; 18-in. $7.20; 21-in. $8.40; 24-in. $9.60. Pot Covers, 4-in. $2.40; 5-in. $3.00; 6-in. $3.96; 7-in. $5.04; 8-in. $5.88. Fern Covers, 4-in. $1.80; 5-in. $2.40; 6-in. $3 00; 7-in. $3.60; 8-in, $4.20. Hoses, 6xl4-in. per doz. $11; 5V4xll-in, $9; 5x8-in. $7. References: Geo. Wittbold Co., E. Wienhoeber, C. A. Sam nelson, i'hicago. J. A. LYNN, 1442 Wrightwood Ave., CHICAGO. Tibie: ir^ IIAIIIII/ TO SAVE TIME AND MAKE MONEY, iMl lA MllNlY Buy your Florists' Supplies of M. RICE & CO., The Acknowledged Leaders. "New'\ Adjustable Pot-Cover, ''New" Reversible Pedestal, Plant Baskets, Stands, Prepared Cycas Leaves, Immortelles, ^ , Cape Flowers, Moss Wreaths, Our * 'Famous" Wheat Sheaves, Cords and Tassels, etc., etc. IN FACT, HEADQUARTERS FOR THE NEEDS OF THE FLORIST. I^. I«IOE> Sc 00., Catalogye for the Asking. 918 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Pleaae mention American Florist when wrltlner. igoo. The American Florist. 583 Wittbold's Offer of Choice Decorative Plants. \ O INSURE the safe arrival of plants customers should give route by / which shipments are to be made and at the same time notify the agent at destination to place box in a warm room until consignee can be notified of its arrival. Although boxes in which plants are shipped are lined, they will not stand exposure in freezing weather and should be well wrapped in blankets if taken out in unheated wagon. The following quotations are estra good value: Kentias==Latanias ..Asparagus. Varieties Size Pot Kentia Belraoreana 'ZVi Kentia Belmoreiina 3 Kentia Belraoreana 3i4 Kentia Belmor-^ana 4 Kentia Belmoreana 5 Kentia " strong 5 Kentia Belmoreana 6 Kentia " strong 6 Kentia Belmoreana 7 Kentia Forsteriana 2H Kentia Forsteriana 3 Kentia Forsteriana 3H Kentia Forsteriana 5 strong 5 Forsteriana 6 strong 6 Forsteriana 8 Latania Borbonica 2M Latania Borbonica Latania Borbonica Latania Borbonica Latania Borbonica Latania Borbonica Areca Lutescens Areca Lutescens Areca Lutescens Kentia Kentia Kentia Kentia 3 3!/j 4 5 6 4 Height Inches 8 to 9 10 to 12 12 to 14 14 to 16 16 to 20 18 to 24 20 to 22 26 to 28 36 to 40 8 to 9 10 to 12 12 to 14 20 to 24 22 to 26 28 to 30 30 to 34 44 to 50 12 12 to 15 15 to 18 18 to 22 20 to 24 5 to 6 12 to 14 15 to 18 No. Per Leaves Each Doz. 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 5 to 7 5 to 6 5 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 5 to 6 5 to 6 5 to 6 6 to 7 6 3 5 to 6 5 to 6 5 lo7 6 to 7 6 to 8 .25 .40 .75 100 1.25 1.50 2 25 .25 .75 1.00 1.25 1.50 3 25 .15 .25 .60 .60 1.50 2.00 3.00 400 7.20 12.00 15,00 18.00 27 00 1.50 2.00 3.00 7,20 12.00 15.00 18.00 39 00 .60 1,00 1,50 3.00 5.00 6.00 3 plants in poll. 65 3 " •• 2.00 3 " .25 3.00 Per 100 $12,00 I5.0O 20.00 30.00 60.00 90.00 125.00 180.00 200.00 12.00 15,00 20.00 60.00 90.00 125.00 180.00 300.00 5.00 8.00 12.00 20.00 35.00 50.00 8.00 15.00 25,00 Varieties ..rCrllS.. Size Per Pot Doz. Pteris Serruiata 2-inch .50 Pteris tJmbrosa 2-inch .50 Cyrtoraiiim Falcatum 3-inch 1.00 Cyrtomium Falcatum 4-inch 1.50 Nephrolepis Esaltata 5-inch 2.00 Nephrolepis Bosioniensis 2-inch .50 Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 6-inch 6 00 Nephrolepis Cordata L'ompacta 5-inch 2.00 Nephrolepis Cordata Compacta 6-inch 4.00 Per 1000 $100.00 150 00 180 00 300 00 6caoo 900.00 100.00 150 00 180.00 600.00 40.00 75.00 100.00 175.00 300.00 Per 100 4.00 4.(0 8.00 10.00 15.00 4.(0 15.00 30.00 Size Pot Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 4-inch Asparagus Sprengerii 2-inch Asparagus Sprengerii 4-inch Asparagus Sprengerii 6-inch Asparagus Sprengerii 8-inch The several sizes of Asparagus Sprengerii are especially strong and large value. Doz. $ 1.50 .50 1,50 5.00 10.00 Per 100 $12.00 4.00 12.00 Miscellaneous. Araucaria Escelsa, 4- inch, nice plants Araucaria Escelsa, 4i4*inch, nice plants Araucaria E.\celsa, 5-inch, nice plants Pot Height Leaves Ficus Elastica 6 22to23 12 to 14 Ficus Elastica 7 24 to 28 Pandanus Ctilis 2H 6 to 8 Pandaaus Otilis 3 8 to 10 Pandanus Veitchii 7 strong Pandanus Veitchii 8 strong Dracaena Terminalis 3V4 Dracaena Terminalis 4 Dracaena Terminalis 5 Cocos Wedde liana 3 Pliipnix Reclinata 10 40 to 45 Phinois Reclinata 3 Phinnix Canariensis 3 Aspidistra Lunda 4 Aspidistra Lurida 5 15 to 20 14 to 16 10 to 12 2 to 15 6 to 8 4 to 6 4 to 6 Each ?5 2.25 3.00 .25 3.50 Corypha Gebanga 3 12 8 to 12 5 to .50 Doz. $ 7.30 10.00 l.OO 2.0O 27.00 36.00 2.00 4.(0 6.00 2.00 1.50 1.50 3.00 6.00 i.OO Each ..$ .50 .. .75 .. 1.00 100 $60.00 75.00 800 15.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 Sauseviera Java Var., 2-iuch, strong plants dozen .60 Siinsevi^ra Java Var., 3-inch, strong plants " 1.25 Sanseviera Java Var., 4-inch, strong plants *' 2.00 Peperomia Argyreia (Saundersii) " 2.00 Peperomia Alata " 2.00 Maranta Kerchoviana, 3V^-inch... " 2.00 Zingiber Officinale, Ginger Plant, 4-inch " 2.00 Zingiber Officinale, 5-inch *' 3.00 Curculigo Recurvata, 4-inch " 2.00 Curculigo Recurvata, 5-inch " 4.00 Cyperus AUernifolius, 5-inch '* 1.50 NEPHROLEPIS WITTBOLDII, strong plants, ready for 3 and 4-in, pots, $1 each; $10 per dozen; $75 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Jardinere Ferns, ELEGANT STOCK, • 3.00 a Hundred - - m95 00 a. Tlioogand Roses for the South, Varieties most adapted for southern planting. Just the thing you want. Stock Al. Write for prices. J. B. HEISS, The Exotic Nnraerles, DAYTON, OHIO. Beautiful Ferns DAVALLIOIDES FURCANS. BOSTONIENSIS and WASHINGTONIENSiS. from S-in. pots, with two to four feet long fronds, at ll.OO each; $10 per dozen. For otherchoice and • rare plants, see my adv., page 5C8 of this paper, or write for a copy. H. STUDEB, ANACOSTIA, P. C. THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S COLOR CHART If now aooepte<3 a« the standard In preparing oolo dMorfptloni, by many foreUn honsM ai weli %» tn Amenoa. PRICE 15 CENTS POSTPAID. AMEftlCAN FLORIST CO.. 322 Dearborn St. Chicago PANSIES 'i™r Highest standard plants, finest mixed, 60 cts. per 100 by mail; 14.00 per 1000 by express. Seed, $1.00 packa^^e; $5.00 per ounce. Cash with order. L. D. JENNINuS, The Finest Fansles, Lock Box 254. SOUTHPORT. CONN. PALMSisBOSTONS Walter Retzer & Co., *°*=-?^.^ilf:s^"ci'^l't",*''«" CHICAGO, ILL. 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 Veaey St., N. Y. %.VINCA VAR. VINES Per 100 First size, from 4 to 6 long vines to plant $4.00 Large size, " 7 to 10 " " 6.00 TBKM8 CASH OR C. O. D. WM. A. CLABK & SON, No. SO State St., WATERTOWN, N. V. NEXT CENTURY'5 BUSINESS can be started now by advertising in this journal. Don't delay in commencing next year's business. The best orders are placed early T«Y THiIptrN.^""""'" '"" THE AMERICAN FLORIST 584 The American Florist. Nov. 24, Detroit. CLUB PLANS SERIES OF PRACTICAL TRADE TALKS BY COMPETENT AUTHORITIES. The Detroit Florists' Club has arranged tor a series of essays and discussions at Its meetings during the winter. The following is the programme in full: November 21.— "Is the Holding of Chrysanthemum Shows a Benefit to the Trade in General?" Breitmeyer, Stock, Holznagle and Bemb. "Is the Growing of Exhibition Blooms Profita- ble to the Grower, or to the Retailer?" Carey, Klagge and Breitmeyer. December 5. — "What Line of Credit Should be given the Retailer by the Grower, and by the Retailer to his Customers?" Beard, Taylor, Sulhvan and Flammer. December 19- — Paper on House and Church Decoration. Writer to embody Estimates, etc. B. Schroeter. January ". — "What has the Florists' Club done in the Past,' and "\Vh«t can be done in the Future for the Members?" , „., Scribner, Flowerday. Briscoe and Dilger. January 16. — _, "Best methods of Handling Cut Flowers by the Retailer tor Display, Adaptability, etc Sullivan and Breitmeyer. February 6 — "Method of Handling Cut Flowers by the Grower." Taylor, Carey and Klagge. February 20.— "The Relations of Employer and Employee from the Employee's Standpoint. Knope, Kolbe, Reynolds and W. IS. Brown. March 6— „ . , .,. ,,■ , "Is it Better to Grow Specials than Mixed Stock?" Dunn, Meisel, Beard and Watson. March 20.— "How the Retailer should Conduct his Business as told by the Grower." Holznaele. Rackham and Taylor. "How the Grower should Conduct his Business as told by the Retailer." Sullivan, Taepke and Scribner. April 3.— ■■AH About Easter." April 17.— "How I Built my Greenhouses "Talks About Orchids." Taplin and Fruck. May 15 — "New Carnations; and Does it Pay to Force Bulbs, and How Much?" P. Breitmeyer. June.S. — "Succession of Plants to lieep the Greenhouse Benches Full." Pickworth, Pautka, Damerow and Plumb. F. H. Beard. Rhinhlandbr, Wis.— Fred. Sorenson has retired from the florist business. Choicest Stock, K? VERBENAS. 20th Century Collection now ready The finest set of New Mammoth Verbenas in America. 25 grand sorts, strong 2-inch put plants, $-2.00 per 100; strong rooted cuttings, 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000. COLEUS, our champion collection, embracing the newest sorts and only those of decided merit, strong 2!4-inoh, $1.60 per 100, (special). GERANIUMS, strong 2-inch, mixed colors, $1.50 per 100 Sirong R. C. of Bruanti and Heteranthe, best scarlet bedders and all colors mixed, $1.25 per 100 $10.00 '^er 1000, (special). Mme. Salleroi, stroog 2/2-inch, $1.50 per 100: 2-inch, $1.25 per 100. Rose Geraniums, strong R. C, $1.00 per 100, (special). NEW AGERATUMS, Louise Bonnatt, latest noveltv in while, and Princess Pauline, latest blue, Strong 2!4-inch, $1.50 per 100; strong R. C, 6O0 per 100, (special). ALTERNANTHERAS. bright red, variegated and yellow, 50c per 100, $4.00 per 1000, (special for ten days). NEW SALVIAS, St. Louis and Splendens, strong 2M-inch, $1.50 per 100; strong R. C, 75c per 100, (special). MARGUERITES, New California Giant White and New Golden, strong 2!4-inch, $2.C0 per 100; strong R. C, $1.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, strong 2X-in., ready for 3-inch, $2.00 per 100, (special.) ROSES strong 2!4-inch Brides and Maids, $2.00 per 100, (special). NEW DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIAS. The set we are to send out this season is a record breaker. Strong R. C. ready December 10th. Place your orders early for this collection. CASH WITH ORDER. South Side Floral Co., Springfield, III. !itiiimiiitititiimiiimutuuitmniiiiiiiititiiiinintaimiiiiitmiiimuuut.i.i...itttiitiny WH TO BUY HOLLY Place your f rder with PULLEN. Place it now for the very best grade of bright green foliage, well berried, fresh from the swamps. HOILY WREATHS. Only first-class materials used— fresh green leaves plentifully clustered with berries. In ordering be sure and state size wanted and number of berry clusters desired on each. Goods shipped at proper time or on your order, carefully packed. Prices are most reasonably low. NURSERY STOCK. All varieties of Apricot, Quince- extra fine block of Japanese Plum. fruit— Peach, Pear. Apple, Plum, Cherry, -every one warranted true to name. Have an PI AMT^ ^^"^ furnish anything you wish in plants. rLHIl lOi (^"QOODS ABE THE BEST. PRICES ABE LOW. W. W. PULLEN, Nurseryman and Fruit Grower, MILFORD, Del. Write for Particulars. ifffTTTnTTTTTTTTyTTfHTTTTTT?TTTfT!T!f!T!TITTTfTTTWTTTTTTTffTTnTnWTff?!T!T!?T?TTTnTTIWTT!TTTnT?TTTns GALAX LEAVES, Brilliant Bronze or Green, $1.50 per 1000. FANCY FERN, DAGGER FERN, Etc., at marlset prices. HARRY A BUNYARD, - 38 WEST 28th street, new york. Laurel Wreathing For Thanksgiving trade, in quantity, from first hands. Satisfaction guar- anteed. $3 per 100 yards; 25 yards in bundle. Cash must accompany order. MRS. S. POPE & SON. Barnesboro, Glo. Co., N J. HOLLY. 6. B. BROWN. Bridgeville, Del. PACKER AND DEALER. Orders now booked for dark green, well- berried Holly. Holly Wreaths and Laurel in small and car lots. Chrysanthemums PRIZE... WINNING "X^l&e -vexry best to dnte. Now bBrdniURISi varieties. List of varle- ti**s and prices oa application. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian. Micli. Chrysanthemums stock plants MRS. ROBINSON, BON- NAFFON, MODESTO and MRS. PERRIN, $5.00 per 100. DAVIS BROS., : Morrison, III. Rooted Cuttings.... AGERATUMS COPE'S PET, LADY ISABEL, 50c per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. FORT DODQE GREENHOUSE CO., H E. Milting, Mgr. FORT DODGE. IOWA. 500,000 VERBENAS. 60 finest named varieties, including our NEW MAMMOTH WHITE, 'MRS. McKINLEY." The finest white verbena grown; perfectly healthy; free from disease. Rooted cuttings, 60c per 100; 15.00 per 1000. Plants, $J.50 per ICO; $20 per 1000. Our list is the choice of millions of seedlings. Send for circular. J. L. DILLON. BLOOMSBURG. PA. VINCA MAJOR VARIEGATA, strong fleld-grown clumps, 8 to 12 vines, 2 to 4 feet long, $4.00 per 100. Cash. H. DAMN & SON, Weslfiold, N. Y. ^ wad Smilax 50 lbs. net weight, $2.00 per case; 30 lbs net weight, $1.50 per case. Magnolia Foliage, very fine in decorations, same price as Wild Sniilax. Leucothoe Sprays. $3 00 per 1000. Fre&h cut Fern Leaves. $1.00 per 1000. Write for prices on Al Holly. Cash with order from unknown correspondents EVERGREEN FLORAL CO., Evergreen, A.d. Hease mention the American Florist when writing. 8,000,000 Hardy Cut Ferns Now at 75o per 1000, Fancy and Dagger. Christmas Trees by the carload or in small lots. Sphagnum Moss. 50c per bbl. Bouquet Green, i5 per 100 laurel Raping, 4c per yard. Cash with all orders. Orders by mail or dispatch promptly attended to. THOMAS COLLINS, - - - Mass. H'nsdaie« Please mention the American Florist when writing. Roliyl Hoiiy! Choicest Delaware Holly from the woods and swamps. Price the lowest. Also Wreaths and Laurel Roping. SOUTHERN FRUIT CO., Georgetown, Del. HOLLY HOLLY WREATHS.... ^ We are now booking orders for Tlianksgiv- Q ing and Christmas and can supply Al Choice ^. Delaware Holly at lowest cash prices. Orders placed early will be shipped promptly. STROUDSBURG PAPER CO Milton, Del Please mention the American Florist when writing. fpod. The Amehtcan Florist. S8B FIVE REASONS Why You Should Place Your Orders for . . . AZALEAS With Us at Once BECAUSE ^"" '^^" ^^'" ^^^^ advantage of the mild weather, ^ ^ and have the plants come through safely by freight. BECAUSE ^^'*^ ^""^ "^"^ largest buyers of Azaleas in the world, and make personal inspection of the stocks before they are shipped to us, and buy for spot cash, which enables us to secure the lowest prices, and you the benefit in quality of ihe plants. Rpr A IJS P Our importations are all repacked at our own nursery. Plants that have suffered in transit, and which are not well .Set with buds being discarded, you receive nothing but lirst-class stock, which is certain to give satisfaction. BECAUSE ^^-^ '^^^ give you any special assortment of varieties that you may wish. This is a great advantage over the usual assorted case lot's sent over from Belgium, which invariably contain many varieties not at all suited to the American market. BECAUSE ^^'*^ ^^''*'' '° convince you, as we have convinced many of the leading '-' florists of the United States, that you can buy Azaleas from us to better advantage than if you make your own importations. ...PRICES... Include duty, packing and deliver)- in good condition to any E.\press, Freight or Steamship Line in Philadelphia. Fine bushy crowns, well set with buds— 10 lo 12 inches in diameter per rtoz., | 4.,'iO; per 100, $ :f5.00 12 to 14 " '• " '■ - - 14 to Ifi 16 to 18 18 to 20 20 to 24 6.00 4.5.00 7..50 55.00 12.00 90.00 25.00 200.00 36.00 300.00 SPECIMEN AZALEA RJIEMEMBER we are Headquarters for Hardy Perennials. Our list is the most complete in this country, olTering all the good im new and old varieties. \ our customers are interested in this class of plants and if \<)u have not secured a supply we shall be pleased to quote special prices on large quantities. " i-i- / ■ HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA. GRAND OFFER. FINE PLANTS, NONE BETTER. ARECA LUTESCENS. Sizi^ pot. Height. Each. Doz. 3-inoh I2inch .20 $2.00 4-inoh 18 3inpot.30 3 50 5-iDch 20 to 24 .60 6-inch 24 to 30 I.OJ 8-inch 36 2.50 to 3.00 Size pot. 3-incn 4-inch 6-inch 6-inch 6-inch LATANIA BORBONICA. Leaves. 5 to 6 5 to 7 6 to 8 6 to 8 7 to 8 Height. 12 inch 15 to 18 34 to 30 30 30 Each. S .35 1.00 1.50 Doz. t 1.50 300 12.00 18.00 Size pot. 3-inch 4-inch 5-inch 6-inch 6-inch 6-inch 6- inch 7-inch Size pot. 3-inch 4-inoh 6-inch 6-inch 6-inch KENTIA BELMOREANA. Leaves. Height. Each. Doz 12 inch t .30 3 00 bushy 3 to 4 5 to 6 6 to 7 8 to 9 8 to 10 7 to 8 7 to 8 7 to 8 100 $12.00 $ 3 00 15 .50 5.50 18 .75 ' 8.50 20 1 00 12.00 34 Fine bushy plants, 12.00 ea. 30 " •• 2.50 ea. 36 to 40" '• 3.00 ea. 44 to 48" " 4.50 ea. KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Leaves. 3lo 4 4 5 5 5 to 6 Height. 9 to 10 15 to 18 24 36 40 Each. t .30 .40 1.00 1.50 2.75 Doz. » 3.00 4.00 10.50 18.00 30.00 100 $35.00 COCOS WEDDELIANA. Size pot. Height. 4-inoh 13 to 14 Each. $ .25 Doz. 12.50 100 $12 00 20.00 lOO $30.00 PANDANUS VEITCHII. Size pot. Each. 5-inch $ .75 6-inoh 1.00 BOSTON FERNS. Size pot. Each. Doz. 3-inch $ .30 $ 2 00 4-inch 3.5 4.00 5-inch 40 4.50 6-inch pot or pans 75 9.00 7 inch ' 1.00 13.00 8-iDch " 1.50 18.00 9-inch " 2.00 24.00 Doz. $ 9.00 13.00 100 $15.00 FICUS ELA8TICA. Size pot. Height. Each. Doz. 6-inch 24to30 I .50 $6.00 6-inoh 24to30 .75 9.00 8-inch 48 1.50 to 2.00 REX BEGONIAS. Size pot. Each. Doz. 3-inch $ .10 $1.30 4-inch 15 1.75 ASPARAGUS 8PRFNGERII. Size pot. Each. Doz. 3-inch $ .60 6-inch $ .35 4.00 ^ . ^ DRAOENA INDIVISA. 5-inch ,j! .35 $ 4.00 DracKuaBruantii 1.60 18.00 DracaMja Massangeana 3.00 34.00 Dracaena Lindenii 1.50 18.00 DraoiEiia Tcrminalis 50 6.00 Small Ferns. Adiantum Cuneatuin, 3-in. pot $6 OO Mixed Ferns, 3-in. pots, $6.00 per hundred. Cyprus Alternifolius. 3 in. pots, $5.00 per hundred Hydrangea Otaksa, 6-in. pots, $10.00 per hundred Extra fine, for Easter forcing. Jerusalem Cherry, nicely berried, 6-iu. pots bushy. 35c each. 100 $10.00 13.00 100 $ 5.00 25.00 $35.00 lAKEVIEW ROSE GAB DENS, Jamestown, N. T. VEGETABLE PLANTS CABBAGE— H. Succession, Flat Dutch, Jersey \ and Charleston Wakefield, 15o per 100, 11.00 per ' 1000, 18.50 per 10,000. . • f LETTUCE— Grand Rapids, Curled Simpson, Boston Market and other varieties, 15c per 100, 11.00 per 1000, $8.50 per 10,000. PARSLEY— Good curled extra strong, 25o per 100, 11.50 per 1000 (if wanted by mail add lOo per 100 on Cabbage and Lettuce, 25o per 100 on Pars- ley). Cash With Order. R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md. SMILAX PLANTS. Strong, bushy plants from 2 and Vi-\a. pots Must sell to make room. .$5 a 1000; 75c a 100 cash Wntforsampleand price enlarge lots. R. KILBOURN. CLINTON. N. Y. f^ase mention the American Florist when writing. Cyclamen For Immediate Shipment. CYniAfMEN PERSICUM SPLENOENS GIGANTEUM— Finest strain in the world, in four true colors, a splendid stock of plants well set with buds from 3-inoh pots, $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000. From 4-inch pots, extra fine, in bud and bloom, $1.50 per dozen; $12.00 per 100. If you are in the market for CYCLAMEN SEED, let me offer you the finest strain grown, at special price, 75c per 100; 15 00 per ICOO. either separate or equally mixed. Experienced ship- pers employed. Satisfaction Guaranteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Please mcntinn (he American Florist when 'writing. (JAPAN CKDASJ Takes tbe placa ot Araucarla Excelaa: sel s everywhere and everybody la pleased with It: It Is a muDey makT HtrouK at ck. from 2-lD. pou, $5 CO per 100; or stnd Jl.OO for a sample of 20- and you wlii soon want more. Ifi. I. KAWL.ING8. Quakertown, Pa. CRYPTOMERU JAPONICA Asparagus Sprengeiii, 2'/.- inch $3..50 per 100 „. " 3 '■ 4O0 per 100 Asparagut Plumosut, 2H-inch 5.00 per 100 - ,'.'.. , " J. , ^ " "W per 100 Small Perm for dishes, 4 vars ,3!4-in. 300 per 100 tarex Variegata, S'j-inch 4.10 per 100 Boston Ferns, 8-ini-h pans.... $15 and $18 per doz. 2Vi-inch 5.00 per 100 ., 'L . V „ 3-inoh 8.00p(>rl00 Nephrolapis Cordata Compacta, 6-inch 25.00 per 100 Geraniums— S. A. Nutt, Heteranthe. La Pilot rooted cuttings, $18.00 per 1000. cash, please. ' CARL HAGENBERoER. West Mentor, O. ■ ^l^'>3lllO RAISING Again I can furnish, for immediate delivery, about 10,00u flood pansy plants. Price $4.00 per 1000 f. o. b. express here. CASH WITH ORDER CHRISTIAN SOLTAU, 199 Grant Avenue, JERSEY CITY, N. J. 586 The American Florist. Nov. ^^, Buffalo. KLORISTS STILL ASKED TO DO WORK GRATIS FOR CHARITY.— PLANS FOR THB NEXT CONVENTION. — VARIOUS NOTES. Although the florists have all signed an agreement to do no work for nothing for various charitable and other purposes, they are still called on for such contribu- tions and recently were approached for a charity which appealed to them so strongly that they agreed to do the work for cost, but the ofler was declined. It developed that one gentleman had volun- teered to collect enough money to pay for eatables but no one would do as much for the flowers, even at bare cost. There have been very heavy snows in the vicinity of Buffalo although here the fall was only enough to cover the ground At Orchard ^^ark Jerry Brook ins lost three houses, crushed by the weight of the snow, and many other growers lost in less degree. Mr. Brookins lost one house of Bonnaflon and Golden Wedding chrys- anthemums from which he had not cut a flower. His loss wi'l probably foot up $3,000. Cool weather has caused a reduction in the supplies of roses, and Brides and Bridesmaids are not only poor but scarce. Chrysanthemums are plentiful and of good quality; the sale of them is fair. Violets are not in great demand as yet. At the last meeting of the club a plan of convention work was outlined. Pres- ident Kasting will shortly announce his committees. The next meeting will be held at the residence of the president, upon his invitation. J. E. Dalgleish, of Small & Sons, Wash- ington, D. C, was a recent visitor. Wm. Scott has been to Elmira to judge their chrysanthemum show. E. J. Nolan, formerly at Scott's, is now with C. D. Zimmerman. W. A. Fremont, Neb.— C. H. Green gave a chrysanthemum and flower show Novem- ber 16 and IT at the W. C. T. U. Temple for the benefit of that organization. The Famoui Kudzu Vine— Hardy as a rock. Lasts .tO years. Can be cut back every year. Grows .SO feet in one season. $7.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri— Strong 3;i-in.. W.0O per 100. New Rose Snowflake— The Daisy Rose, 110 per 100. New Lace Fern— Fronds last a montti, $6.00 per 100. New Russelia Mulliflora— 8V4-inch, $4.00 per 100. 50 New Plants not to be Had EUewhere. Callat Whit.-, %i per 100; Spotted, %%; Yellow, $20. Cannat, Dahlias, and all summer bloumins bulbs. Electros and Cuts lor Florists and Seedsmen. A. BLANC. PHILADELPHIA. P*. Orchids 1 <^ We have always on hand a very large and fine stock of established and unestablished Orchids. A number of varieties now in sheath and spike. Correspondence solicited. LAGER & HURRELL, »^*'""- ^- •■■ Orchid Qrowara and Importera. ASPARAGUS Sprengerii and Plumosus Nanus Kxtra stronK stock from 'JH-in. pots. $5 per 100, *40 per 1000. (Ready for 3-inch.) JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Kryt... Edward B. Jackson, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only. In any quantity, tor the least money. STAMFORD. - OONN. Pleaie mention the American Florist when writing. flZflUEfl INDIGfl Just received a laree shipment, and they turned out to be tiner than ever beft're. The varieties are: Mme Van der CruyA- sen, B. A. Alba. 5lmon Gardner, Ver- vsneana. Empress of India. Emperor of Brazil, Prof. Waiters, Mobe, Deutsche Perle, etc. Uoz. 100 KOO 8-10 inch es diameter.. ...$3.50 $27.50 .$250 t 0 9-11 " ... 4 00 30.00 285.00 10-12 •■ ... 4.60 35.00 325.10 12-14 " ... 6.00 42.50 400.00 14-16 " ... 7.00 65.00 525.00 16-18 ■• ...12.00 90.00 Large plants, $1.25, $1.60, 12.00, $3.00 each. IroiiAo.i. Cw/.«l«. 3-4 tiers, doz., $9; 100. $65. Araucaiia txceisa 4-5 tiers, doz.. $12; 100, $90. These are extra fine plants, well furnished. Hjdrangea Otaksa ■'''"|/5.So'*per!Jo."''' *'""*■ Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana ♦ 12. $15, $18, %>A per doz. Extra fine stock. BOBBINK & ATKINS. Rutherford, N. J. Ball's Palms, &c. CHOICE HARDY STOCK, EXTRA STRONG. Kentia Belmoreana, 3 in. ot 20c and 2Sc; 4-iii. (() 40c and 50c; 5-in. @ 75c; 6-in. % $1.00 and $1 25; 8-in. w $2.00. LIvistona Rotundifolia, strong, 4-in. @ A'ic; 5-in @ 75c. Pandanus Veltchll, 6-in. @ |i.00; 8 in. @ |2.00. Ficus Elastica, Araucaria Excelsa, Dra- caena Terminalis, etc., etc. D. BALU HOLMESBURG, PHILA., PA. Areca Lutescens, several plants, 4- nch, fy! 25c; 6 in. @ 50c and 75c; S-in. dt $1.50; 10-in. @ |4 00 and J5.00. Large speci- mens, 14-in. and l6-in.@ $17.50 to $35.00. Latania Borbonica, 4-in. @ 25c; 6-in. & 50c and 75c. Made up, 3 plants together, large and showy, 6-in. (ii< 75c; 8-in @ Jl. Kentia Forsteriana, 3-in. @ 20c and 25c ; 4-in. (ill 40c and 50c. Price ListsJ* CHAS Gloire de Lorraine Begonia. Eleeant bushy plants, cov- ered with buds and flowers- .Just the stock Tor your counter sales. Each. Per Doz. Per 100 2H-iDch pots, bushy 26 $2.50 $20.00 3-inch pots, bushy 35 4 00 30.00 Each. Per Doz. Per 100 4-inch pots, bushy 60 $6.00 $10.00 6-inch pans, very fine ..$1.00 12.00 LILACS. Pot-grown, for forcing, strong plants, ' branched and full of buds, in two sorts, each, 75 cents; dozen, $7.50. -inch pots. 18 to 24 inches high, well CHARLES X and MARIE LEGRAY, HYDRANGEA. OT\KS\. and TBOS. HOGG, extra strong, field-grown plants with 6 to 7 branches, per dozen, SJ.CO; per 100, $18.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, Greenhouses, Western Springs, III. 84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. ]?wrj%^i^E^CHA.rv iviEjXv ALSO Field-grown, grafted, two years, 5-6 foot canes, $25 per hundred. Liberty, Beauty, Maid, Kaiserin, ^i^'ers SUPERB STOCK, ROSEDALE NURSERIES, j» J^ BRENHAM, TEXAS. E.KTRA STRONG. vy YOU WANT. C^ Per 100. 20,000 Pansy Plants to grow for bloom, 20 levs. , $1 00 Coleus, 10 varieties named 2M-inch, 1.60 20.090 Aliernantheraa, bushy iM, " 160 Salvia Dwart Clara Bedman 2J^ " 1..50 Smilas 2H " 150 liegonias, flowering, mixed only 2H " 1.50 3 000Sedum Variegatum 2H, " 150 ij.OOO Cigar PUnt, fine iH " 1.50 i alifornia Moss, basket plant 1% " 1.50 .Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 3 '" 5 00 Boston Fern, true 3 " 5.00 B Plants at 100 rates. THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., MORRIS, ILL. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE $2.60 per dozen, $17.50 per 100. BEGONIA Ligiit Pink LORRAINE 50c each, $5.00 per dozen, $40.00 per 100. Plants of either of the above from 2Ji-in. pots, strong and healthy. See Convention Number for description of the last named newer variety. They will be the most popular plants for Christmas holiday gifts for years to come. Order tarly Froni EDWIN LONSDALE, Wvndmoor, (Near Pnllaj. Fa. Money Order Oflflce, Sta H.Philadelphia. N B We have not odanged our location, but the P O authorlttea have changed our P. O.fftOillUes. rgoo. The American Florist. 687 Geranium Novelties \ Bepia GlOiie de Lorrailie. For I900. The Finest Collection in America. 9^^ M^^ ^^^ A Set of Selected DOUBLE BEDDERS, SINGLE BEDDERS, FANCY DOUBLES and MAMMOTH FANCY SINGLES, A Striking Set of IVY-LEAVED VARIETIES. A full Line of ttie Introductions of 1899 in all the above Sections. A full Line of Selected STANDARD BEDDERS A fine Collection of Fancy PELARGONIUMS. Hit in iti THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE COUNTRY, IN PERFECT CONDTTION. SPBCiiviEiN Plaints Ready at Thanksgiving and Christmas. 9^^ t^^ t^^ In 8 and 6 Inch Pans, and 6, S and 4 Inch Pots. Grown at moderate temperature, well hardened off, perfect in shape, in splendid condition, cov- ered with bloom. WRITE FOR PRICES. 5,3* (,3* -^ A Fine Stocit of the New Orchid Flowered Ivy=Leaved Pelargonium LEOPARD. If you wish to be with the Leaders in Bedding Plants, order your Stock from The COTTAGE GARDENS. QUEENS, L. I. W. WARD, JVXanager. ^ CALADIIIMS Fancy leaved, 40 named sorts. Per 100 Per 1000 Dry bulbs. 1^4 to 3y4-in $10.00 $90.00 Dry bulbs, 1 to l!-4-in 8 00 70.00 ORANGES, Best sorts, grafted on Citrus tTiroliiita, beautiful plants, bushy, 15 to 18-in $30.00 PHCENIX CANARiENSIS & TENUIS, Very stocky. 3-4 characterized leaves, i5-18-in 15.00 4-5 " " 20-24 " 35.00 5-6 " ■■ 24-30 " 40.00 PH(ENIXRECLINATA,3-4 characterized leaves. 15-18-in., very stocky 35.00 LATANIA, 4-5 characterized leaves, 18-20- in 25.00 BIOTA AUREA NANA, Best dwarf Biota, 12-15-in 12.00 Not less than 50 at above rates. Send for Price LIsU. P, J. 6ERCKMAWS CO., Bays Pyramids and Standards. Specimen Rhododendrons for Forcing, Adiantum Farleyense, frv.;.: Azaleas, Ficuses, Acacias, Araucarias, Boston Ferns, Small Ferns, Fine cut Fronds of Adiantum tenerum, Lorraines. Please mention the Amer imn Fioezst when writing. IN BEST ..VARIETIES SPECIALTIES HOSES, from 3-inah pota. CARNATIONS, (or all dellTerr. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prloetlow. Bend tor Uit. VIOLETS. WOOD BftOTHERS. PISHKILL. N. Y. Ctnplf 'UlimC ^"^ Sale— If you want a good OlUun UlUMIo collection; it }>ou want strong, heathy plants; if you want fancy prize winning stock, write to me lor varieties and prices. I have taken 13 premiums this season in Chicago, Indian- apolis and St. Louis — half firsts and half ..seconds — on white, yellow, pink, bronze and any other color. Anything elte you want I have got it if anyone has. Address at once CUNNAR TtlLMANN, Marion, Ind. 588 The American Florist. Nov. 24< St. Joseph, Mo. The chrysanthemums and cold weather are now with us. Up to November 9 we had no killing frosts, and cannas, moon- vines, etc., were in full bloom, but they are a thing of beauty no more. Society trade with the florists has been very light this season, but a number of large funerals have helped even up the sales. The supply of chrysanthemums is fully equal to the demand but violets ate scarce, as are Beauties. Other roses are more plentiful, some very good while others have more mildew than foliage. Carnations are coming in slowly, about equal to the demand. Mr. Richards is looking forward to some good wedding decorations. J. N. Kidd is opening a branch store for uptown trade. Stopoy looks real cozy in his new quar- ters. " X. Y. Z. Des Moines, Ia— The Des Moines Plant and Seed Company has opened a down town store. Bbockville, Ont.— J. Hay & Son gave a flower show, November is to 17, at their greenhouses. They issued neatly printed invitations, announcing, among other exhibits, vases of Mrs. Lawson and Liberty. They had good crowds. DO NOT FORGET before building that addi- tion to your greenhouses to write us for expert plans and figures. Perhaps we can save you money, THGS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS, 46 Marion St., NEW YORK. PALM LEAVES For Prepared Palm purposes. ALL VA1UET1E8. ALL SIZES. MAKE YOUR OWN PREPARED PALMS We can supply all the materials. Florida Natural Products Co , iacktonvillet Fla. & Indianapolit, Ind. #^ -■ BOSTON FERN... A Specialty. 2U,000 at f 20 and J25 per 100. Extra fine planis at 75c and JI.'O each. Small plants $5 per 100. True stock. Order now, be- fore cold weather. Extra well berried SOLANUM ( Jeru- salem Cherry), 5-in. at tliO.OO per 100; $3.00 per dozen. ASPARAGUS P. NANUS, 3 in. 18.00 per 100. ASPtRAGUS SPRENGERII. S-inch. J6.00 per 100. 20 000 PALMS— Kentias. Lataniat. My own growing from seed, very tine. Write for prices. *e^ , I*a. LUCAS PAINT THE BEST FOR PRE:SERVING & BEAUTIFYING NO WATER NO BENZINE BUT PURE OIL AND PERMANENT PIGMENT CYCLONE SPRAY PUMP Thb Gbbat Insect Extbemi- NATOB. Sprays as fine as mist. Just the thlDg for Roses, Palmf', Pota- toes, Tobacco, Bmali Fruits, Hen- Koosts, etc. All tin. 50c. ; all „ . ^ polished copper. »100. Cash icith Order. Weighs boxed, about 5 pounds. Buyer pays express. STEVENS & CO.. l07Chamb'-rflSt..N. Y.City. 1 Invalid Appliance Co., MANUFACTURERS OT COLUMBIk PUNT TUBS •Tttt UmA Ihal ■•*« liU aput." U 70Dr •etdtmaD dono't huidk tbcat, ordei o( at dincL FACTORY AND OFFIOVr iBO- J- FLOWER Pots If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write ui ; we can save you money. W, H. ERNEST. 28th and M ItrMtt N.IE. WASHINflTON, D 690 The American Florist, Nov. 24, New Orleans. MEETING OF THE LOCAL SOCIETY.— CHRYS- ANTHEMUMS ARE SHOWN. — OLMSTED BBINGS PLANS FOR AUDUBON PARK. Although we have had at diflerent intervals, some very nice chrysanthe- mum shows, the florists of New Orleans did not find it advisable to have one this fall. A few of them brought some very nice flowers to our last club meeting, the best being raised by President Paul Abele. After a discussion on the merits of the various sorts, everybody seemed to agree that as a white chrysanthemum coming in at the right time, November 1, none is better than Mrs. Robinson. After hear- ing the report of the committee which had in charge the collection of plants to be sent to the Galveston sufferers it was decided to also send a donation in cash and a check of $25 will be sent in the name of the New Orleans Horticultural Society. John C. Olmsted, of Brookline, Mass., is in the city looking to the final plans for the improvement of Audubon Park. Mr. Olmsted brought with him the plans which he has prepared for the firm of Shepley, Rust on & CoUidge, of Boston, for the new public shelter which is to be located on the St. Charles avenue side of the park. Mr. Olmsted also brought the planting plans for the park. Should they be approved by the association bids will be advertised for at once. M. M. L. St. Joseph, Mo.— J. N. Kidd has opened a branch store at 512 Francis street. Terre Haote, Ind.— The M. A. Hunt Floral Co. sold out its retail store to F. Wunder & Sons November 17, and will in future confine its operations to wholesale growing. Plant • Pots AND Pedestals. We invite the attention of intend- ing buyers, or those interested in see- ing the newest productions of the potter's art, to our importations of English, French, German, Japanese and Chinese PUNT POTS or JARDIN- IERES, selected by our buyers at the places of production in the present season. They include all sizes and shapes up to the large and very large, from the lowest price up to gl5o each. Our stock of China and Glass occupies seven floors and more than 10,000 bins. Wholesale and Retail. Jones, McDuffee&Stratton Go. CHINA, SLASS AND LAMP MERCHANTS. 120 Franklin St., BOSTON, MASS. Jerome Jones, Pres. S. P. Stbatton, Treas. Lehman's Wagon Heaters will protect plants from freezing in the coldest of weather at the cost of y2C. 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. 5end for Descriptive Circular and Price List. Lehman Bros., !!s==s«=. jaies w. ewunger, 10 Bond St. NEW YORK. 297 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGa Cut Flowers, Wirework, Gut Flower Boxes, Baskets, Wheat Slieaves, Doves, and Everything of Use to a Florist. — *-»-*■ — HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., 457 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS- ESTABUSHEO 1666 EMILSTEFFEMS> SUCC.™ N.STEFFENS. *NoSTErrENSBROSi Boston Florist Letter Go. MANUTACTTTRBBS OF FLORIST8' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and Ta]> nished* 18x30x12 made In t^vo sectlonsr one for each size letter, grlven away with fint order of 500 letters. Block Letters. 1 M or 2-lDch size, per 100. $3.00. Script Letters. $4. Fastener with each letter or woM. Used by leading florlsta everrwhere and for tale bT all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N» F. McCarthy, Trcas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. SiGMUND GEUER Importer and Mir. :ol Florists' Supplies Complete Stock — New Goods— New Illustrated Catalogue Now Ready. Send for it. 108 W. 28th St., neareth Av., NEW YORK. H. BAYERSOORFER & GO. Cyoaa Wreaths, Moaa Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New Cstslogoe of all FLOBIBTB BUPPLniS on application. Br~For tbe trade only. H. BAYERSOORFER & GO. so. B2. 64 and 66 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. HEADQUARTERS COCOA FIBRE. SPHAGNUM and SHEEP MANURE. GREEN MOSS. BONE all grades, RUSTIC WORK, a IMPORTED SOOT. CLAY'S FERTILIi DUNNE & CO.. SPHAGNUM and GREEN MOSS. RUSTIC WORK, all kinds, CLAYS FERTILIZER. . io'^sV New York. piiiL a \i\3., 30th St. 1'^" ' HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES A. HERRMANN. Cape Flowers, ^^ "olobb; Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, AND All Florists' Supplies. Send for Piioei. 404>4I2 Cast 34th St., NEW YORK. The Conley Foil Co. rHannfactarers ot 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET, DON'T STAY ON THE FENCE, But jump dowD on the side of JOHN C. MEYER & CO. « /" SILK ALINES. 84 Kingston St., BOSTON. MASS. They- up on KIFT'S PATENT Adjustable Vase Holders No. 1.— Brass, nlokled, 4 feet long. 6 olasps to each rod. Price oomplete (with preen or white tumblers) 12.26- Price complete (with $rreen or white comuoopla vases) {2 50. No. 2.— Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed and nickeled, with three clasps for6to6-ln. pots, each, 11.76. Klft's patent rubber capped Flower Tubes, ^-bi. diameter, per 100, 13.60. ROBERT KIFT, Florist, 173B Obestnnt 8t. Philadelphia. Penn. The FINLEY ROTARY LAWN RAKE Picks up leaves and litter and holds them until the burn heap is readied. It does the worlc much better than a hand rake and three times as fast. Easy to operate. Given certiflcate of merit at N. Y. Convention of the S. A. F. PRICE $12.00. Send for Circular. FINLEY LAWN RAKE CO., - Joliet, III. THE KINNEY PUMP. For apptylnj; llqnld manure It hai no eqnal. Sent pre- paid for n.lO. Wlttaont ipraTlng Talre, 0.00. The Hose Connection Co., Kingston, R. I. tpoo. The American Florist. 591 D. 0. Ctinoingham .Glass Co., PITTSBURG, PA. T4NK WINDOW GLASS. HOT-HOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. 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Hot- ULAdd beds. etc. Also Hotbed Sashes and Mats, Paints, Oils, etc. THE REED GLASS & PAINT CO., 456 W. Broadway. NEW YORK. 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 otir columns estab- lish permanent business with the best trade in the United States. iii£ CONVENTION WINNER The FURMAN BOILER (NEW MODEL.) Awarded Certificate of Merit AT THE NEW YORK S. A. F. CONVENTION. SUPERIORITY FOR GREENHOUSE HEftTING. We make a specialty of Greenhouse Heating and invite your investigation of our system. Special Florists' Catalogue sent free upon request, jt jt jt jt jt BRANCHES 120 High St., Boston. 39 Cortlandt St, Nbw York. Bloominqton, III. Reimer & Radmer, Agents, 411 State St., MiLWAtJKEE. I7~ Heat your economy. houses evenly and with USE FURMAN BOILERS. ADDRESSJHEH£RE^OEENMFG.CO., 20 vine St., GENEVA, N. Y. 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IRON ROOFlN Fort Dodge G'boCo.. 681 Foster Laolus H — 588 Gardeners Chroilcle. . 11 Gardening Co The I> Garland Geo M 692 Geller SIgmund .'J9) Ohormley Wm 576 Gibbons B W 691 GIblln 4 Co 591 Gullett 4 Sons W H...679 GnntherWmH 675 Guttman Alex J 576 Quroey Ueat«r 'lo 592 Hagen burger Carl 685 Hall Assn 688 Hancock Geo 4 Son .681 Harrer Geo .MO Hart M A 576 Heacock Joseph 538 Helss J B 683 HeUer 4 Co II Uennecke C Co 689 Uerendeen Mtg Co .591 Herr Albert M ... 580 557 Hemnana A 190 Hews A H 4 Co 689 H lB-e>r Bros 589 HUlThe W Q Co ' Hill H H... 678 HIppard B Co 589 Hltoblngs4Co IV Bolton 4 J.unkel Co. . 572 59" Hooker H M i;o 692 Horan Bdw C 576 HirtAdT n Hose Connection Co. .590 Hubbard T 8 Co 579 Humteld C 587 Hnnt E H 671 IfflDger Cbas A ,181 Invalid Appliance Co. 688 Jaokaon ft Perkins On. 681 5S6 Jackson E B 58t; Jacobs 8 ft Sons 691 Jennings B B 583 Jennings Bros 589 ■'ohnsOD * Ht/^keB ...578 Jones. 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I Bmurthwalte C A Produce Co II Soltau C 586 South Side Finral Co 581 Southern Fruit Co 684 Stahl Chas u 574 Steams Lumber Co — 591 Steirens Bmll 691 Stevens 4 Co .W8 Stoothoff H Aft Co... U Storrs ft Harrison f^o 581 Stroudsburg Paper Co 584 Studer N t83 Styer J J II Hntherland Geo A 574 Suzuki ft Ilda 678 Hwalxn Pott«ry MfgCo.689 Ttllmann Gunnar s87 Tborbum J M ft Co .678 Traendly A Schenok.. 675 Vail Seed Co 678 Vaughac'a seed S'ore 678 536 I VIck s Sons Jas II Vincent R Jr ft Son.. 586 Vredenburg ft Co II Waterbury ftCo 574 Watson G C 11 Weathered'* ft^nw Thos W..688 689 691 IV Weber H 4 ooib . ..630 weeber ft Don II Welland 4 RlBCh 573 Welch Bnis 571 Whilldin Pot Co... 589 Wietor Bros 673 579 Wl'ks 8 Mfg Co IV Wills i Segar 579 WlDdsor Flow Seed Co 57s Wlttbjid The Geo Co. .53:i Wood Bros 687 Woodrolle 4 Bern- helmer 674 Wood, Stubbsft Co.... .578 Young Jno 575 Toung 4 Nugent 676 Marinettb, Wis. — George Vatter has found chrysanthemums in demand this season. He had 2,000 plants in thirty- two varieties and has sold out as fast as the blooms matured. mn^ BOILERS Something that the florist can rely upon and know that they will give satisfaction. The greatest results obtained from a minimum consumption of fuel. We manufacture Boilers capable of heating any size Greenhouse. RELIABLE-DURABLE-ECONOMICAL. SEND FOR GREENHOUSE CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST. GURNEY HEATER MFG. GO. NEW TOKK CITY BRANCH : 74 Franklin St.. Cor. Arch, lit Fifth Ave., cor 18th St. BOSTON. MASS. Western Selling Agent., JASEES B. CI.OW A 80M8, SSS-%%4 I.ake St., CUcaKO, lU. Please mention the American Florist when writing. GURNEY "400 SERIES" HOT WATER HEATER. w ^ Exclusively A GREENHOUSE HEATER! ^^9 Wsn.Tie'in|j m^^Nu p ^ j\^S 1 ||!j1i^_L [|| ^^nii*!"**'/fM ||^^^B|;!aiii^ 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. 91h St., - PHILADELPHIA, PA. (Ebtablishbd 1849.) GREENHOUSE GIASS I OUK SREGMALTY, ' I I LHRGC STOCK«^ ^ ^^^ PROMPT SHIPMENT l :/';^S';'Porellnseeil0iIPuny.RiiRt5lniJt»Ett.! Ijg WRITE FOR. LATEST PRICES. yfl GARLAND'S IRON GUTTER This Gutter will save money in cost of constrnction. GEO. M. GARLAND, Des plaines. ^i /AmzRicm ipEJii gl^^Gpou^^^feRjjrlM timerica is "the Pram of the I/bsseI; thsrs may bs more camfart Amizs:::ps, __: :rs ars t.'ie 10 tjuoh Unknown Seas," Vol. XVI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, DECEMBER i, 1900. No, 652. fLHH Likw^m§m ^'mm^ Copyright 1900, by American FIoriBt Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published btkrt Satttrdat by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 334 Dearborn 5t., Chlcafo. Eaitem Otflce: 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. OmcERB — E. M. Wood, Natiok, Mass., presi- dent; F. R. P1KK8ON, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice- president; Wm. J. Stbwabt, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Bbattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. The seventeenth annual meeting will be held at Buffalo. August, 1901. OFncERB-ELECT (to be installed January 1, 1901) Patrick O'Mara, New York, president; W. F. Kasting, Buffalo, vice-president; secretary and treasurer as before. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting at New York, March, 1901. LsoNABD Bakbon, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Baltimore, February 21-23, 901. ALBSBT M. Hbbb, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual mpeting at Buffalo, August, 1901. Edwin Lonsdale, Chestnut Hill, Pa., secretary. THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Seasonable notes on or<-iiids 593 A huge Liliura auratum (illus.) 591 Pompon chrvsanthenuiins (tilus ) 594 Paris '. 694 London 596 Pottawottoini Indians gathering green in Wisconsin (illus.) 596 New York 596 Boston 597 Chicago 598 Philadelphia 698 Detroit 599 Los Angeles 5t9 The ethics of renaming sports tiOO Greenhouse building 600 Electric light in greenhouses 6 0 The mixing of lime and manure 600 American Carnation Soci'^ty 600 Chrysanthemum Society of America 600 Cincinnati 601 The seed trade 606 The nursery trade 6C8 Albany, N. Y 81 8 Bay City, Mich 608 Our pastimes — At New York 610 —At Flatbush 610 —At St. Louis 610 — With Chicago gunners 610 —At West lloboken 610 St. Louis 614 South Bend, Ind 616 New Haven, Conn 616 Toronto 618 Seasonable Notes on Orchids. Odontoglossum crispum and its numer- ous sub-varieties, Pescatorei, Uro-Skin- neri, pulchellum majus and others have made marked progress during the past few weeks. The past summer, with its intense heat, was especially trying on this class of orchids. The months of June, July, August and September are always telling on what we may term alpine orchids, and the high temperatures usually recorded during those four months make the successful culture of odontoglossums, masdevallias and other cold orchids very difficult. Our odontoglossum house is a lean-to facing due north. In spite of shading, abundance of moisture and almost closed ventilators the temperature on excessively warm days last summer would rise to 85° or 90°, and with full ventilation on would not fall below 70° at night; this for a class of plants which in their native habitat occasionally experienced light snowfalls and frosts is very weakening. Now that cooler weather prevails, the plants, which were kept on the dry side during the heated period, are afforded more moisture at the roots. All shading has been dispensed with for several week s, and a night temperature of 50" to 52° maintained; when fire heat is used, plenty of top air is kept on. Odontoglossums will not tolerate coddling or forcing any more than camellias will. Thirty years ago odontoglossums, because they "come from a warm coun- try" were given stove treatment, with, of course, disastrous results. Even twenty years ago we saw many of them ruined by heat, but theircultural require- ments now being more fally understood they are not killed by the wholesale as in those days. The demand for this class of plants, however, seems ever to be on the increase, judging by the immense importations received and auc'ioned at the various London salesrooms at this season of the year. The finest batch of Odontoglossum crispum 1 ever saw were hung, or stood under -a. tree in fairly thick shade at an establishment in the west of Scotland Four months of this treatment, drench- ing rains included, made the plants the very picture of health. Unfortunately our high temperatures make this treat- ment impossible here. Possibly in the years to come, with the continued advance of horticulture, we may expect some of the retired Klondykers and other moneyed people on the Pacific slope to take up their culture. With their colder nights and absence of abnormally high day temperatures we may yet hear of these cold orchids being better forcers in the State of Washington or British Col- umbia than they ever were in the east. Coelogyne cristata and its varieties are among the most useful of florists' orchids and being of comparatively easy culture may well form part of the stock in trade of any retail florist, for even if he cannot use the flowers in design or other work, he can usually find a market for them in the large cities. Coelogynes seem to thrive equally well in pots, pans and baskets (but do not succeed so well on blocks) in a compost of rough, fibrous peat, or fern fibre and sphagnum moss, providing ample drainage in the form of oyster shells, potsherds or charcoal. Some cultivators place them outdoors in the summer months with satisfactory results. We grow them very successfully in a house with cymbidiums, Cypripe- dium insigne in variety and Miltonia vexillaria, but the plants will thrive well in almost any ordinary greenhouse. Flower spikes are now showing prom- inently from the bases of the new bulbs and water, from this time on, should be applied more sparingly, just enough to keep the bulbs from shriveling. Care must also be exercised not to wet the sheaths of the spike too much or the buds may rot. While coelogynes will stand a high or low temperature, and still retain apparent vigor, they are impatient of forcing, and those who han- dle a few and think "they would be nice for Christmas" had better not try the rushing process too much, as it is liable to end in disaster. While C. cristata is the most widely grown variety, its white form is now comparatively cheap and grows more freely than C. cristata. A large pan or basket of coelogynes bearing hundreds of flowers is a beautiful picture, and the plant is well adapted for house furnish- ing. No other orchid makes a better show in a large, low jardiniere than Coelogyne cristata, and by a little judi- cious manipulation, where a batch of these is grown, plants may be had in flower for several months. In addition to C. cristata and its vari- eties there are quite a number of other species, mainly found in the East Indies and Malay Archipelago, including C. Dayana, C. Massangeana, C. Lowij, C. ocellata maxima, C. Sanderiana, C. Fostermanii and others, some of which are pretty and interesting, but as a rule they are more interesting to botanists than they are useful to florists. Those 594 The American Florist. Dec. /. florists who can find room for a few orchids should certainly include Coelgyne cristata. It is of easy culture, increases rapidly, is inexpensive and with even ordinary treatment will soon pay for itself Dendrobium Wardianum and D. nobile are two of the most widely grown and popular of the whole family of dendrobes. The flowering nodes on these are now showing signs of swelling, and the leaves, if they have not yet fallen from D. Wardi- anum, will soon do so. We give these a dry, airy house with a night tempera- ture of 55° at present. A grapery from which the fruit has been cut would answer admirably. For some time to come water will be given sparingly, just sufiicient to keep the pseudo bulbs from shriveling. It is interesting, day by day, to watch the expansion of the nodes. Until it is possible to see the flower JDuds the plants are better in a comparatively cool, airy and dry atmosphere, after which time they can be removed to a warmer house to expand. Of the many sub-varieties of D. nobile some of the best we grow are Amesi.-e with a very dark disk, and very pale tips to the sepals, petals and tio of the lip; Nobilius probably the finest variety grown; Wallichianum rubrum, Cooksoni, pulchellum, majus, elegans, virginalis, Sanderiana and others. Dendrobium nobile is one of the oldest orchids in cul- tivation having been introduced from China in 1836, but it remains one of the most popular. While the bulk of the genus dendrobium are East Indian plants, D. nobile will succeed in almost any warm or cool house, and some of the finest specimens I ever saw were grown in a house with azaleas, acacias and other hard wooded plants. It will even succeed tolerably well as a house plant and a year or two ago I saw a nicely flowered plant which a lady had grown in her house for several years and always succeeded in flowering well. There is no reason why this, and one or two other easily grown orchids, such as Cypripedium insigne in variety, Oncidium flexuosum, Lycaste Skinnerii, and other easily handled sorts should not be more generally cultivated as house plants. Of course the general impression is that orchids are costly and difficult to grow and flower, and' plants for the few and not the many. I believe, however, that a few years will see more of them grown as house plants, and that florists will be able to sell certain varieties of these in bloom, just as they can sell hydrangeas, cyclamens, primulas or azaleas to-day. The first cost may be a trifle more but there are an increasing number of people who are becoming interested in orchids, and little incentive is needed to start them as cultivators on a small scale. The man who has a small greenhouse wants a few and some are handling them with success as window plants. Dendrobium Phalaenopsis and D. Phalae- nopsis Schroederianum are among the most beautiful and useful of all orchids, their splendid, graceful sprays of flowers, whether on the plant or cut, keep fresh a long time. The flowers vary so much in color that in a batch hardly any two are exactly alike. While the type has pale mauve petals and somewhat paler sepals, some flowers are very much deeper in color, while there are some pure white forms, such asD. Phatenopsis Schroederi- anum album, and D. Phatenopsis holo- leuca. While in bloom the cattleya house is a very suitable place in which to hang them, the ventilation being better, and the air drier than in the warmest house. As soon as the flowers are all faded, which is generally by the end of the present month, the plants should be stood together in a sunny position in a dry house to ripen up the pseudo bulbs, water being administered sparingly to prevent shriveling of the bulbs. The fact that this orchid flowers nat- urally from September to November, during a considerable portion of which period flowers are scarce, makes it spec- ially valuable. Many fine batches of this splendid orchid have been ruined by the dreaded dendrobium beetle, and the greatest care is necessary in examining all new importations for this destructive pest. While Dendrobium Phalaenopsis will grow and flower fairly well in a ^^,V^ LILIUM AURATUM WITH 202 BLOOMS. house where the temperature falls occa- sionally to 50° it succeeds best in an East Indian temperature, and grows well in small pans or baskets hung close to the roof, in a compost of fern fiber and sphag- num moss. Cypripedium Leeannm, now flowering, is one of the most beautiful of the family. This excellent variety was raised in the fine collection of Sir Trevor Lawrence, of Burford Lodge, Dorking. England, by crossing C. insigne with C. Spicerianum and has maintained the best characteris- tics of both parents. The variety C. Leeanum superbum is much superior to the type. Other fine forms are C. Leea- num Masereelianum (C. insigne Chantinii X Spicerianum), and C. Leeanum pul- cherrimum. Several fair spikes this sea- son are twin flowered. A new seedling raised here by the late W. Robinson, which recently flowered and is named C. Leeanum pallidum, was obtained by crossing C. insigne Sandera; with C. Spicerianum. This plant was included in a group of seedlings exhibited before the Massachusetts Horticultural Society on November 3. The tip, as the name denotes, is much paler than in the other Leeanums. W. N. Ceaig. A Huge Lilium Auratum. In the accompanying illustration we have an example of the unusual propor- tions to which Lilium auratum attains occasionally. We do not recall a speci- men so floriferous as this one, which was grown by Charles Dunham, gardener to N. E. Valley, Danedin,New Zealand. The plant is shown in the open border where it was grown. The stem as it appears here bears 202 blooms, but a branch which broke away from the main head carried 140 flowers, a total of 342 on one stem. Pompon Chrysanthemums. We present herewith a reproduction of a photograph of the set of six new pom- pon chrysanthemums which John N. May is exhibiting and which will be oflered to the trade during the coming season. No. 1 in the illustration is Lula, a very good white of globular form. No. 2 is Gallia, a bold, handsome flower, deep pink in color, said to be a clean, healthy grower. No. 3 is Quinola, deep orange yellow, a bold, handsome flower and one of the best of its class. It has been exhibited as No. 80. No. 4 is Miss Ada Williams, blush shaded white, slightly laced with violet; it is of good size and round form. No. 5 is Klondike, the most brilliant yellow of the whole family. It is of only medium size but is very fine in every way. No. 6 is Aileen, a deep lilac pink, of compact form and medium size. It is free from rust. Leominster, Mass.— Joseph Fuller has purchased the large greenhouse, 40x150, recently erected by Mr. Tatro, Central street. Paris. ANNUAL FALL EXHIBITION OF THE FRENCH ECLIPSES ALL PREVIOUS RECORDS. — MORE ENTRIES THAN EVER BEFORE. — VILMORIN THE PRINCIPAL EXHIBIT02. — LISTS OF THE PRINCIPAL VARIETIES SHOWN. — ENGLISH SOCIETY WELL REPRESENTED. —JAPANESE SHOW SPECIMEN PLANTS WHICH ARE THE ADMIRATION OP THE AMATEURS. The entries for our recent autumn show were much larger than at any other chrysanthemum exhibition ever held in Paris, and all the space of the Horticul- tural Palaces was required to accommo- date the exhibits. Vilmorin began to grow chrysanthemums in 1893 and there- fore entered the arena only of late years, but has made such progress that his firm was the largestcontributorto this exhibi- tion. They had several large beds of differently grown pot plants. The beds made up of standard grown specimens were composed of the following varieties: Parachute, Transvaal, Princess Alice de Monaco, Telletier Claude, Miss Alice Montigny, President Lemaire, Miss Th. Mazier, President Felix Sahut, Souvenir de Ch. Roissard, Miss Nellie Pockett, Mme. Vve. Claverin, Charles Davis, Per- fection rose, Banquise, Pride of Madford, Roxane, Impertinent, R. H. Pearson, Mrs. C. Harman Payne, Mrs. Louis Remy, Reginald Godfrey, Orqueil Bel- latrix, Dr. Roche, Braise, Pride of Stokell, Chenon de Leche, Soleil de Minuit, Henry Weeks, Capella, Vi viand- Morel, Mrs. A. Barrest, Delavier, Cythere, Countess of Beaulaincourt, etc. As an underground or carpet Vilmorin planted the dwarf yellow chrysanthemum, Gerbe D'Or, which was very eSective. The beds of bush-formed plants comprised, besides many of the above, the following sorts: Alcyone, Altair, AmiGauthier, Ami Rene, Edouard Andre, Armada, Marie Calvat, Marie Charmet, George W. Childs, Coppelia, rgoo. The American Florist. 595 Gastave Defrance, Mrs. V. Delavier, Demay-Taillandier, Duke of Wellington, Peerie, Princess Galitzine, Gloire Autum- nale, Eugenie Grandet, Ralph Hatton, Miss Hestin, La Prance, Le Takir, Pierre Legrand, Lnzerta, Megrez, Mermaid, Montbrillant, Orion, Mrs. MelidoflF, Plumage, President Nonin, Rene Puyt, Rayonnant, Rosamonde, Mrs. Eugenie Sibourg, Souvenir de ma Soeur, Paul Terret, Emily Towers, T- R- Upton, V'illard, Mrs. Von Andre, Mrs. Catherine d'Orves, Beauty of Truro, Frederic Bauer, Jules Chretien and Petit Paul. Vilmorin's new sorts, Alcyone, Bellatrix and Princess Galitzine, received a special first prize. Nonin had a fine bed of pot-grown plants, conspicuous among which was Countess of Beaulaincourt, Bouquet des Alps, Myrto, Wm. Seward, Wm. Tricker, Yellow Mogul, Vulcan. Baronne de Vinols, Miss G. Sardou, Orqueil, Duchess of Orleans, Salome, Liger-Ligneau, Presi- dent Lemaire, Volcan, Mrs. G. Debrie, Mrs. George Mazuyer, Princess Alice of Monaco, Emile Deseine and Mrs. Guil- mant Lofiroy. Lemaire showed well grown specimens of Mrs. Ed. Roger, Wm. Seward, Presi- dent Lemaire, Francois Pilon, Perle fine, Soleil d'Octobre, Volcan, Mrs. A. Fray, Edouard Andre, Countess of Paillot, Souvenir de Charles Boissard, Globe de Feu, Rayonnant, Duchess of Orleans, Braise. Oberthier, of Rennes, had an effective group composed of Jaune Poitevine, President Felix Sahut, Charles Davis, Mrs. George Bruant, Yellow Mrs. Camot. Mrs. Edmond Roger, Queen of England, President Lemaire, Viviand-Morel, Van den Heede, Mrs. Louis Remv, Mrs. Gustave Henry, Mrs. Jossier, I. a Gra- cieuse, Tatiana, Gambetta, Wm. Tricker, Phebus, Soleil d'Octobre, Mrs. T. A. Compton, Mrs. C. Harman Payne, Souvenir de Charles Boissard, Amiral Avellan, Marie Calvat and Perle fine. Patrolin, of Bourges, also had a credit- able lot of standard grown specimens of Calvat's Australian Gold, Wm. Tricker, Marie Calvat, Gabriel Syveton, Presi- dent Lemaire, Duchess of Montebello, Reveil, Mrs. W. J. R. Budd. Princess Alice of Monaco, Ernest Hello, Solfatare and President Felix Sahut. The collections of single cut blooms were all of excellent quality and in grand condition. It would be difficult to say which was the most remarakable. Calvat, the famous French grower, had a lot of blooms of Attila, Felix Allard, Bacchus, Barnave, Berlioz, Mrs. Charles Borrel, Brumaire, Brunehilde,Calvat's Sun, Croix du Sud, Mrs. Charles Diedrich, Etoile du Nord, Falgutere, Fructidor, J. B. Galand, Hebert, La Framee, Jungfrau, Le Nain Jaune, Lona, Mrs. Loubet, Regina Nansen. Roi Soleil, Salambo, Mrs. Step- man, Art Nouveau, Waldeck Rousseau, Brumaire, Pompadour, Thais, Mazali Roxane, Voie Lactee and \'ranie, which proved a feature. The blooms were shown well above the ground, the latter being covered with dried moss. Calvat's new sorts, Waldeck- Rousseau, Mrs. Loubet, Brunehilde and Croix du Sud, received a special first prize. The blooms staged by the National Chrysanthemum Society of England were very much admired. They included the following sorts: Mrs. Coombs, Miss .Maud Douglas, President Nonin, ^Ier- maid, Admiral, W. Towers, White Pop- ham, Mrs. T. Bryant, Soleil d'Octobre, Miss Nellie I'ockett, Mrs. Barkley, Snow- drift, Miss Marie Hoste, Hairy Wonder, Australian Gold, Australie, Lady Craw- «haw, Mrs. J. W. Barks, Miss Alice Byron, Lily Mounfford, Phoebus, Mrs. G. Bruant, Mr. W. Keid, Molyneux, Hooper Pearson, G. Gibson, Morden Park and Mrs. B. Roger. Some of the blooms were shown in boxes and others were exhibited among green ferns inter- spersed with a few palms to relieve the flatness. W. Wells & Co., Earlswood, England, had a grand display of chrysanthemums, Mrs. J. Bryant, Mrs. A. Cordonnier- Wibaux, Miss Lucy Cheeseman, W. R. Church, Mrs. Coombs, General French, Miss Maud Douglas, Mrs. Tripp, Lord Ludlow, Charles Longley, Mrs. J. L. McKellar, Mermaid, White Popham, Silver Queen, Millicent Richardson, Lord Roberts, Louis Remy, C. I. Salter, Mathew Smith, J. R. Upton, Mme. Von Andre, W. Towers, Triboulet, Lady Han- ham, Amateur, J. Lechapelais, Aliette and Ernest Bettsworth. Their flowers were staged in bamboo holders well above the soil, the latter being covered with dried ferns and leaves. Cordonnier was well to the fore for the quality and size of his blooms, some of which measured eight inches across. His collection included: Australie, Dr. Felix Allard, Aphrodite, Brunehilde, Chenon de Leche, Mrs. Coombs, Croix du Sud, Frederic Daupias, Charles Davis, Miss Maud Douglas, Dragon. Maurice Donnay, Duchess of Orleans, Duke of Wellington, Duke of York, Blanche Douillet, Etoile de Lyon, Mrs. Gerand, Giralda, Mrs. Emile Girat, H. J. Jones, Jubilee, Beaute Grenobloise, Lady Han- ham, Mrs. Gustave Henry, Lionel Hum- phrey, Mrs. Charles Keyser, Le Nain Jaune, Master Tucker, Miss Therese, Mazier, Mrs. Mease, Melusine, Viviand- Morel, Nansen, Oceana, Orion, Paul Oudot, Mrs. C. Harman Payne, Petite Genevieve, Francois Pilon, President Nonin, Mrs. Paolo Radacli, Regina, Mrs. Louis Remy, Roi Soleil and Royal Soverigt. Cordonnier's blooms were simply stuck in the soil, on which he spread some branches of Asparagus Sprengerii. Other prominent exhibits were those of Charmet, with Surpasse Amiral, Gaston Morin, Jules Chretien, Ami Char- met, Miss Clemence Kleber, Duchess of Orleans, Yellow Mrs. Carnot, Tzar Nicolas, Marie Calvat, H. Payne, Le Grand Dragon, and of Molin, of Lyons, Leroui, Leveque and Shermitte. The Japanese, who are said "to beat the world," didnot exhibittheir plants in the Horticultural palace in competition with the other growers, but they availed themselves of the festival given in honor of the forty-eighth birthday of the Mikado to show us, at their pavilion of the Trocadero, five immense plants. Mr. Fou- kouba, who grew the plants in the glass houses of the City of Paris, at Boulogne, claims that he has raised plants at Tokio which measured eighteen feet across and carried 800 flowers. The cuttings which 696 The American Florist. Dec. I, he had brought over from Japan suffered too much on the route to be used. He therefore had to procure some Parisian grown plants. Is it to that circum- stance that his plants only measured from six to eight feet and bore only 200 flowers? It is true enough that the five plants were splendid specimens, trained with marvelous skill, and were well worth the admiration bestowed on them by all the amateurs. But 1 could not refrain from thinking that I have seen in America plants which must have borne at least the same number of flowers and would have been a good match to those of the Japs. Parisian. London. ANNUAL BXHIBITION OF THE NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY. — SHOW SUR- PASSES PREVIOUS RECORDS IN EVERY PARTICULAR. — BEGONIAS FEATURED AT THE MONTHLY MEETING OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY. — CHRYSANTHEMUMS MORE POP- ULAR THAN EVER. — MISCELLANEOUS NOTES. The exhibition of the National Chrys- anthemum Society held at the Aquarium, November 6 to 8, proved a great attrac- tion and never have we seen a better display. There was a falling ofi of the large specimen plants in numbers, but those shown were very good. A great feature of the show was the class for twelve Japanese varieties shown in vases, five blooms of each variety. The blooms were of exceptional quality and, being cut with long stems and foliage, made a much finer display than those on boards. may be conjiratulated on his success. Norman Davis secured the second gold medal given by the French society and also first prize (or a group. There were five competitors in this class and all showed well, the groups being arranged more effectively than formerly. The premier bloom in the show was adjudged to be Mrs. Barkley, shown by Mr. Mease. The non-competitive groups were again numerous and gold medals were awarded to Cannell & Sons, T. Rochford, W. ]. Godfrey, Cutbush & Sons, H. J. Jones, R. C. PuUen and Geo. Bunyard & Co., the last named being for a splendid exhibit of fruit. Mention may be made of some attractive floral designs shown by R. Jameson, of Dublin. The secretary and committee should feel well satisfied with the results of their labors for it was a splendid show and the attendance was above the average. One of the most prominent features at the Royal Horticultural Society's meet- ing on November 6, was a group of the beautiful hybrid. Begonia Mrs. J. Heal, shown by the raisers, Veitch & Sons. I have seen it exhibited on previous occa- sions, but never in such splendid condi- tion. The plants were a mass of rich, crimson flowers standing up well above the foliage. B. Soeotrana is one of the parents of this variety, and it should prove as useful as other varieties which this distinct species has given us. Some marvelously well flowered plants of Begonia Mrs. Leopold de Rothschild were seen. Though not so bright in color, it is certainly more vigorous and has larger flowers than its parent. Carnation Mrs. POTTAWOTTOMI INDIANS QATHERINQ QREEN IN WISCONSIN FOR BARNARD OF CHICAGO. The first prize went to a comparatively new exhibitor whose display consisted of the following varieties: Calvat 1899, E. Molinenx, Mrs. Mease, Mrs. Louis Remy, Mrs. Barkley, J. Lewis Chocbus, Pride of Madford, Le Grand Dragon, Mons. Chenon de Leche, Australie and Nellie Pockett. This exhibit also secured the gold medal of the French society, which was offered for the best exhibit in the show, and F. S. Vallis, the exhibitor. Thomas W. Lawson was well shown by Low & Co., and obtained an award of merit. Wherever we look it is chrysanthe- mums. Never have they been more pop- ular or so numerous as this season. Owing to the absence of frost, they have been very gay out of doors and the quan- tities put on the markets have been excessive. Onegrower who plants largely in the open ground has been sending them in by wagon-loads, not packed in boxes but just loaded up like bundles of greens. On one occasion three of these large wagons were sent together to Covent Garden. Good specimen blooms are always scarce until after the principal exhibitions are over, and this year has been no exception. Of miscellaneous eihibitits at the Aquarium one of the most interesting was from Thos. Rochford, who showed azaleas, lily of the valley, Lilium longi- florum, etc., in splendid condition. Cut- bush & Sons also had many spring flow- ering plants in their large exhibit, which also included a good selection of season- able plants. Among carnations was Mrs. Lawson. Nerines seem destined to come to the front. Several growers have exhibited very fine seedling varieties during the season. Among those shown by Mr. Elmes, on November (i, one was selected for an awprd. Begonia Caledonia has been shown in several collections but we must hope to see it better another season, for, though a distinct novelty, the plants shown have hardly been up to what we might expect. H. New York. MARKET CONDITIONS DISAPPOINTING. — NO ACTIVITY EARLY IN THE WEEK AND EVERY PROSPECT OF HEAVY SUPPLIES ON THE EVE OF THANKSGIVING — CARNA- TION GROWERS DISCUSSING MEANS OF DEFENSE AGAINST STEM ROT. — MEETING OF THE CLUB. — COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER EXHIBITION MATTERS. — MATTERS OF MINOR INTEREST. Growers, wholesalers and retailers, all have been wishing for some clear, cold seasonable weather that would put back- bone and ambition into plants and customers alike but up to present writ- ing nothing of the kind has hove in sight and the prospects of a real good Thanks- giving trade suffer in consequence. Pre- dictions are of no value at this time. All that can safely be said is that the early part of the week sees a sufficient if not abundant supply of most flowers in the market with a very light demand and indications that the day preceding the holiday will see a big increase in receipts on account of the material being held back by many of the growers, a condi- tion which is likely to hinder any mate- rial advance in values. Roses are pretty good at present, American Beauty espe- cially having improved greatlyin quality within a few days, but prices are below the average for the time of year. Carna- tions also rule at slightly lower figures, on an average, than at a corresponding date in recent years and are overabund- ant for the needs of the market, which has had chrysanthemums to fall back upon for any and all purposes, although it is also true that of white carnations more might be sold if obtainable. Grow- ers of carnations are worrying more, however, over the prevalence of stem rot than over the question of supply or price, as they do not regard the carnation sea- son as really started until after Thanks- giving and the chrysanthemums have both passed into history and they do not anticipate a surplus of cut at any time this winter because of the large number of plants the stem-rot has destroyed. Chrysanthemums, although showing evidences of fatigue, are yet displaying remarkable tenacity and it looks as though it would be some time yet before they would finally vacate. Violets are igoo. The American Florist. 59' POTTAWOTTOMI INDIANS GATHERING GREEN IN WISCONSIN FOR BARNARD OF CHICAGO. something of an enigma just now; their status will be determined before long. The recent appreciation in price seems to have lacked the elements of perma- nency and the stock for some days has dragged badly. Orchids are decidedly scarce, except cyprioediums. The New York Florists' Club held a special meeting on Monday evening of this week, attended by about twenty-five members, to consider the matter of the proposed exhibition for next fall. There is an earnest desire manifest among the i members to accomplish something that will be notable in this line, but in New York it is a difficult problem and, done as it should be in the metropolis, entails a heavy financial responsibility that can not be assumed without careful delibera- i tion. The discussion of the various pro- jects resulted in the appointment ol a committee consisting of W. F. Sheridan, C. W. Ward, J. X May, J W. Withers and C. B. Weathered to consult with the Madison Square Garden managers as to possible terms for a first-class exhibition to be held in the latter part of October, and report results at the December meet- ing of the club. This is a thoroughly good committee and can be depended on to recommend wisely. A. H. Langjahr and his new delivery wagon find all the business they can attend to in Brooklyn this fall. Brook- lyn uses a big quantity of flowers and pays a good price for them. H. A. Bunyard has taken the vacant store at 46 West Twenty-eighth street lor the month of December, as a holiday greens depot. The display of chrysanthemums at the park in Newark fills the three houses each 20x100, erected last spring Visitors: Ed. McMulkin, Boston; J. B. Keller's sons, Rochester, N. \'.; John Reck and daughter, Bridgeport, Conn., and A. H. Lange, Worcester, Mass. Mahchestee, Mass. — The North Shore Horticultural Society held its second annual banquet at Horticultural Hall on the evening of November 21. About 100 members and friends were present. Boston. THADE HOLDS OFF UNTIL THE DAY KEFORE THANKSGIVING. — RUSH COMES AT LAST MOMENT AND I'BICES DOUBLE IN A NIGHT. — SHORTAGE OF ROSES GREATLY TO THE ADVANTAGE OF CHRYSANTHBMIMS. — WHITE FLOWERS IN DEMAND. — VARIOUS ITEMS OF TRADE INTEREST. The clerk of the weather condescended to favor us with ideal Thanksgiving weather, but not until the day before the holiday, and up to that time flower- dealing in this neighborhood was any- thing but a pastime, nobody seeming to have any settled ideas as to what the outcome was to be. But "all's well that ends well," and it is gratifying to have to report that Thanksgiving trade was fully up to the record and all reasonable people are well satisfied. Roses proved to be far short of the demand that materialized early on Wednesday and at prices hitherto prevailing many times the available stock could have been disposed of. But when buyers came to realize that values had doubled "in a night" their enthusiasm was quickly cooled and they turned contentedly to the chrysan- themum which was good-naturedly standing around in countless numbers waiting for just this contingency to develop. So Bonnaffons and other good every-day sorts were taken up with sur- prising alacrity and acres of greenhouses which only yesterday were aglow with pink, yellow and white are now clean- shorn and ready tor the lilies that are all ready to move in. Carnations have sold well, considering the presence of the chrysanthemums, and violets have been sufficiently short in supply to warrant the advanced price asked, which, while below ordinary New York quotations, is yet about as high as this market will stand. A noticeable fact this year is the good demand for white flowers Past experience has been that anything but white could be sold at Thanksgiving, but this year this preference seems to have been forgotten and good white carna- tions or chrysanthemums sold as readily as the colored sorts. Not much seems to be doing in the flowering plant line, a few Gloire de Lorraine begonias being about the only blooming things in evi- dence, but ferns and ficuses have been brought in in quantity and appear to have found plenty of buyers. Mrs. Cakes Ames, R. M. Grey, gar- dener, made a remarkable exhibit of cvp- ripediums in bloom at Horticultural Hall on Saturday, November 24. In the col- lection were the following yellow varie- ties of C. insigoe: Aureum, Wm. Mille Dow, Sanderre, Lutwytchianum, citri- num, Dorothy, Laura Kimball and Bal- li.L- Also C. insigoe Harefield Hall var. Baron Schroder, Amesianum, Gilmorea- num, Gravesi.-E (argus X niveum) and a Leeanum natural hybrid. Ingram & Lynes have built up by industry and perseverance a remunera- tive business at Reading. Chrysanthe- mums have been a main crop with them this tall and 6,500 longiflomms are in readiness to take the place of the chrys- anthemums. There is a fine house of G. H. Crane carnations. Thos. Capers' seedling carnation. Conquest, is a favor- ite with Mr. Ingram, which means that it is a good one. The November meeting of the Horti- cultural Club was held at the Quincy House on the evening of November 22. The guests were J Woodward Manning, B. C Marble, of Manchester; J. F. Lord, Alex. Montgomery, S. J. Renter, of Wes- terly, R. 1; J. B. Shea and J. O. Christen- sen. That otherwise peerless carnation, Olympia, has been hitherto regarded as rather deficient in stem but the fault is evidently not an insurmountable one judging from the specimens shown by Patten & Co. at the recent exhibition, which were as "erect as a willow." A silver medal was awarded by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society to Mrs Cakes Ames for Cypripedium insigne Harefield Hall var. Baron Schroder and certificate of merit for C. insigne Dorothy and C. Gravesia;. Wm. Sim places the pink incurved F. B. Hayes chrysanthemum among the leaders as a commercial variety. He has brought in a big crop of them this fall and they have sold well all through. H. N Eaton has had the market prac- tically to himself on Harrisii lilies, of which he has been cutting heavily. The demand at this time is not very great and Mr. Eaton just about fills it. Norris F. Comley has a promising yel- low chrysanthemum, a cross between Golden Wedding and Modesto, which shows strongly the good features of each. It is named Alice F. Comley. The premiums appropriated for the exhibitions of the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society for the year 1901 aggre- gate $8,275. E. N. Pierce & Sons brought in 250 dozen fine chrysanthemum flowers on the dav before Thanksgiving. Visitors: Walter Mott, Philadelphia, S. J. Renter, Westerly, R. I ; W. Ingram, Manchester, N. H.; Alfred Dimmock, of Sander & Co., St. Albans, England. PiQUA, O.— H. P. Smith has opened a cut flower stand at Pierce's drug store, Mrs. Smith being in charge. Pecatonica, III.— Rufus Winchester has nearly completed his new greenhouse and is getting his place into fine shape for winter. Danville, III.— W. A. Duke, whose greenhouses are at Tilton, two miles east of town, has a neat store at 317 North Vermilion street and is doing a good business. 698 The American Florist. Dec. /, Chicago. THANKSGIVING TRADE NOT UP TO EXPEC- TATIONS.-ADEQUATE SUPPLIES IN NEARLY ALL LINES. — BEAUTIES AND HIGH GRADE COLORED CARNATIONS THE ONLT SHORT- AGES.— SOME OF THE REASONS FOR THE CHANGED CONDITIONS IN THIS MARKET. —MANGEL TO HAVE A NEW STORE ON THE SOUTH SIDE. — NOTES OF INTEREST HERB AND THERE. This Thanksgiving has been as unsatis- factory to the wholesalers and growers as were the six weeks preceding. There were no extraordinary supplies of any- thing except chrysanthemums, but where a shortage of roses had been anticipated, none developed, except on Beauties, and of carnations there were far too many whites and hardly the usual holiday shortage in the colored sorts. There were enough violets so that $1 50 per hundred was about as high as the best stock reached and the inferior qualities, of which 1 here were a considerable proportion, were difficult to move at half the money. Of chrysanthemums there were more than this market has ever seen in a single week. They came in great cases which packed the commission men's places of business to the doors. There was not near counter room for a display of the vast supplies and a characteristic feature was that in nearly every wholesale house there were more yellows than all other colors combined. In manv cases there were more Major Bonnaffons than all other varieties combined. The result of this may well be imagined. Extra yel- lows cou'd be bought at $1.50 oer dozen, stock that would have been worth much more had there been an adequate supply of the other colors, for the demand seemed all for the colors which were not to be had in quantity. Local trade seemed rather lighter than at previous Thanksgivings, but shipping orders were just as numerous as ever. The marked feature, however, was that few orders attained the oldtime proportions. The order that called for more than $50 worth of stock was decidedly the excep- tion. Most of them called for from $5 to $15 worth. It is worthv of note that on Monday many more flowers could have been sold than were received, but that as the days passed supplies increased until therewas asurplus of almost every- thing save extra Brides and Bridesmaids, Beauties and fancy carnations. On Wednesday and Thursday there was little doing. This has been such an unusual season that speculation as to the cause of the unsatisfactory conditions is more or less a waste of time, but there are several influences that are worth serious con- sideration. Repeated attention has been called to the fact that where a few years ago a country florist had only a small conservatory and was a retailer pure and simple, he now has two or three green- houses and grows so much stock that in times of slack business he has a surplus to consign to the market where once he sought his entire supplies. Then, too, there are many growers throughout the country who have gone on building until they are able to consign to the city mar- ket an increased amount of stock and at the same time have supplies to send direct to several of those retailers nearest to them who were once among the best patrons of the city wholesalers. At the same time, a dozen gtow^ers whose entire output is sold in Chicago markets can be mentioned whose aggregate increase in glass during the past sum- mer covers more than halt a million square feet of ground. It would be idle specula- tion to undertake to tell the total increase of glass among the hundreds of growers whose product finds its outlet here. These changing conditions are doubtless at the bottom ol the unsatis- factory business situation and they demand the attention of every man whose livelihood depends upon the profits taken from the flower business. John Mangel is figuring on a new store on Lake avenue which is to outclass everything of the kind in town. It is to be built for him just south of his present location at the comer of Lake avenue and Forty-seventh street on a lot 90x130 owned by Montgomery Ward. The architect has planned a one- story and basement conservatory with a dome forty feet high, the interior arrangement to be such that the structure can be used for receptions and other social affairs. It is understood that Mr. Mangel is tak- ing a twenty-year lease upon the pro- perty. He does not contemplate discon- tinuing his store at the corner of State and Washington streets, where business is very good with him just now. The chrysanthemum display at Wash- ington Park has been unusually fine for the past few weeks. Of the many excel- lent pot plants displayed those of W. H. Lincoln have been particularly attractive. Similar plants ought to find a ready sale if grown for market. Work has already btgun upon the rose garden to be planted opposite the conservatory in Washington Park. Among the best chrysanthemums com- ing in have been those from Geo. Baer, of Toledo, Ohio. Mr. Baer is one of the most extensive growers in his state and had 25,000 blooms this season. They were all very good but were late. None of his sorts were better than Major Bonnafi'on. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine has been in evidence in the retailers' windows this week and has attracted a great deal of favorable notice. The growers who have stocks of this plant lor Christmas will not fail to reap a satisfactory compensa- tion for their efforts. The demand for green is greater than the supply, which was cut off short by bad weather. The wholesale handlers of this commodity are very cautious in taking orders and prices are likely to reach the highest point recorded in some years. The Mrs. Lawson carnation is now coming in good with nearly all the grow- ers. It has fully demonstrated its corn- mercial value and there will be a big demand for the cuttings next spring. The Chicago Carnation Company, say a number of the daily papers, has been incorporated, the incorporators being Spencer F. Adams, Rowland S. Luding- ton and Duncan M. Moore. P. M. Broadbeck disbudded his roses during the season of glut and had a splendid crop on for Tlianksgiving but says that he is afraid he will miss it for Christmas. Peter Reinberg and Henry Wietor have returned from a ten days' shooting trip into Arkansas. Mr. Keinberg goes Mon- day to Marion, 111., on a similar errand. Flint Kennicott, president of the Ken- nicott Bros. Co , has been laid up with rheumatism for a week but is now able to be about with a limp in his gait. Vaughan's Seed Store received three carloads of bouquet green the past week a lafge consignment considering *■*-■ season's scarcity. Adolph H. Poehlmann now has his wholesale store completely fitted up and it is one of the pleasantest places in town. S. Angel will open a new retail store at 2358 Indiana avenue December 1. Mrs. C. W. Pike has been down from Racine this week. the Philadelphia. BUSINESS MOVES ALONG VERY WELL — THANKSGIVING DEMAND VERY BRISK.— THE PREVAILING PRICES.— WAGON BUILD- ERS BUSY.— SOME GOOD DECORATIONS — LIBERTY FINE AND IN BRISK DEMAND — VARIOUS ITEMS. Business is moving along very well for the season. There have been a number of weddings, and debutant's teas. These latter are using up considerable choice stock, nothing being too good for them. Good flowers, that is first grades, are in demand all the time at fair prices; in fact there is not enough of this class of stock. Prices are about the same as last week: Beauties $2 to $5 per dozen; teas $5 to $8. Bridesmaids are not a good color, running too pale. A few Morgans in the Pennock stock look well. It would seem as if there should be more of this rose grown, as it certainly makes a good showing. Carnations seem to sell fairly well, as the prices hold at from $1.50 to $3. Violets are scarce at from 50 cents to $1 for the singles and 75 cents to $1.50 for the doubles. Romans and narcissi are in at from $3 to $4. Mignonette is scarce; there should be more of it about as it is in good demand at profitable prices. Chrysanthemums are selling well. Prices range from $10 to $25 per hun- dred, the latter price being for R. Craig & Son's Mrs. Chadwick, which is cer- tainly a fine variety. Charles Meehan, of Germantown, has a house of yellow and white Mrs. Jerome Jones which will be in great demand this week. The wagon builders are being kept busy with florists' work these days. Joseph Heacock is about to put a fine van on the street, mainly for the business of delivering palms, his trade having increased so as to render the extra con- veyance necessary. Herman Reissert will soon have a fine new wagon, one of the right-up-to-date kind. Pennock Brothers are having a handsome wagon built, which will be on the street before long. Rumor says it is to be a dandy and quite in keeping with their hand- somely appointed store. Woodroffe & Bernheimer, the Ludlow street commis- sion men, are also in line with a hand- some rig. They have recently made a large addition to their storage or cold room capacity, made necessary by their increasing business. Every wholesale florist in town now has, I believe, a delivery wagon, several of them being as handsome and well appointed as those of the retail trade. President McKinley was entertained by the Union League, our crack repub- lican organization last Saturday evening. The house was very well decorated and the dinner tables were lavishly dressed with flowers. -^ink carnations were mostly used in recognition of the fact that this flower had been adopted by the G. O. P. as its floral emblem. Graham had the house work while Battles arranged the tables. There was not a little comment by rose growers over the fact that although a premium was oflered at the recent exhibition for the new rose. Liberty, there was not a single entry received by the secretary. This was seized upon by igoo. The American tLORisT. 5f9 the men who did not plant any stock and used to condemn the variety. At this time, however, some very fine blooms are coming in from several growers and it is selling very well and bids fair to become very popular with flower buyers. K. Detroit. CHBTSANTHBMUM SEASON AT ITS HEIGHT. —PRICES NOT AS HIGH AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS — LARGE SALES DUE TO EFFORTS OF THE RETAILERS. — THE CLUB ENJOYS AN AFTERNOON AT MOUNT CLEMENS. — MANY INTERESTING THINGS NOTED AMONG THE GROWERS. The chrysanthemum season has reached its zenith and large numbers ot the blooms are beinsf used, but prices are not as high as the same quality of stock bought last year. There is no evidence of this flower increasing in favor with the public and it is largely due to the eflorts of the florists to push their sale and use them in as many ways as possi- ble that so many ot them are sold. It is also noticeable that pot plants of chrys- anthemums are not so much sought for as in former years. Carnations are in good demand and very fine ones are being cut but the quanity is not equal to the call. Roses, except Beauties, move slower and the quality is only fair. The warm weather of October followed by rainy and cloudy weather the past ten days has been very disastrous for rose growers. Last week an outing was enjoyed by thirty members of the club. Leaving the city at one o'clock on the Rapid Railway we journeyed to Mt. Clemens, the home of celebrated growers of violets, roses and carnations. The first stop was made at Breitmeyers'. This well-known place of over 100,000 feet of glass is largely devoted to roses. One house of Meteors was especially fine and the houses of Beauties, Bridesmaids and Brides that are at present ofi' crop are making splendid growth which will crop nicely by the holidays. One table of Lib- erty that is being tried does not show the satisfactory results which we read of elsewhere and Mr. Breitmeyer is greatly disappointed. Four houses are devoted to violets, some of them showing the efiect of the warm fall weather, but on the whole they are healthy and full of promise for the coming season. Here the bottomless pot is much in evidence, as it is at Mr. Klagge's place adjoining. The utility of the device is apparent in the present con- dition of the plants. With its use no flowers are lost by damping off, as by the usual method of growing. In chrysan- themums Rough Rider shows up conspic- uously and was pronounced an elegant sort. Immense blocks of white and yellow Mrs. Jerome Jones, Mrs. S. T. Murdock, Yanoma, Niveus, Ermenilda, Maud Dean and Bonnaflion were showing evidence of careful aad skillful growing. Four houses of Beauties planted in solid beds will be dried ofi after Thanksgiving and rested and frozen through the winter and again started for spring and summer flowering. One house of Perle and one of Kaiserin will be similarly treated except as to the freezing feature. We next visited Robert Klagge's, where no one remembers of having ever seen a poor crop of anything. His violets, while not as grand as last year, are very fine and he has no fear of their future, though they are at present off crop. About eight hundred cyclamens are remarkably fine plants and he is justly proud of them. One house is devoted to smilax and Asparagus Sprengerii. Those who think Daybreak a back number should see his two houses of them, planted inside the last of July and now coming into heavy crop. It is hard to conceive it possible for any variety to be stronger and healthier. A short distance from Mr. Klagge's are the three new houses of F. Gutschow & Son, just completed and planted with carnations. Each of the houses is 20x112, with 16x16 glass, heated with steam. Their plants were put in late but are looking well John Carey's was the next place visited. His specialty is Meteor roses and he has them fine. One house is devoted to chrysanthemums and two to carnations, all looking well. His Brides and Bridesmaids are just right for a Christmas crop We next visited James Taylor. He is often called the violet king because of his continued success with them, and this year is no exception, though he, too, complains of off crop at present but promises much in the near future. His carnations, too, are hard to beat and some fine blooms will come from his place soon. From here we went to the Monroe Hotel for supper and spent the remainder of the evening in bowling, returning to the city about midnight. J. F. S. Los Angeles. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EXPERIENCES THE BENEFITS OF HEAVY RAIN AFTER DROUGHT. — RETAIL FLORISTS PRE- PARED FOR A BUSY WINTER —DOINGS, PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE. OF GROW- ERS, RETAILERS AND OTHERS. Within the past fortnight California has been enjoying the luxury of the heav- iest rainfall she has experienced for more than ten years and the heaviest on record for November. It is a great state that can glory in from six to fifteen inches of rain, vivifying all vegetation in the south- ern part, and as many feet of snow cover- ing the mountains in the northern sec- tion. Conservative estimates are that this rain is worth $20,000,000 to the fruit and vegetable interests and as the world looks to this state for large supplies of seeds and bulbs the trade generally will be gratified to learn that the crops for the coming season promise to be abund- ant. Of course some damage has been done but it is trivial compared to the beneficial results. The greatest loss of which we have learned occurred to the celery crop on the peat lands in Orange county. The latest estimate of loss is 600 carloads, equal to one-third of the entire crop. Over 400 acres of celery, fully grown, ready for marketing, has been washed out and carried by the flood into the Pacific ocean. The rain destroyed all the open flowers on the carnations, perhaps 100,000 blooms being lost to the growers, but they are well satisfied, knowing the next tew weeks will produce much more and finer blooms than if there had been no rain. The flower stores are all ready for a busy season and have been made as attractive as possible. Capt. F. Edward Gray has refitted the Ingleside Floral Company's store and decorated it in olive green and gold. O. C. Saakes has repapered and painted the Central Park Floral Company's establishment, which is the oldest in this part of the state. Morris Goldenson has opened a new store at 207 South Spring street, in the HoUenbeck Hotel building. Everything therein is new except the proprietor, who has been in the business here for the past ten years, and in that time has estab- lished a nice trade. The Redondo Floral Company starts the season with a new manager for the store. John Schlaloss, who was inchargefortwovears.resigned to accept a position in Ptoenix, Arizona. A Mr. Borden is now in charge and has one of the finest stores in the city. The Diamond Hill Nursery is makirg a fine display in their store at 327 South Spring street and should succeed in doing a good business in this location. Hot weather in early November made a very short season for chrysanthemums. They bloomed earlier than usual and, as a rule, fault was found with their keep- ing qualities. We think it safe to say there was no money in chrysanthemums this year, eitherforthegrowerorretailer. So far the violet crop is poor, flowers small, and stems short. Paper White narcissi are already on the market in limited quantity. At one of the fashionable women's clubs some of our professional women florists recently gave instruct! ve addresses as follows: Mrs. J. E. McNeil, on the cul- tivation of ferns and begonias; Mrs. Randall Hutchinson, on the cultivation of annuals; Mrs. R. T. Whittlesey, on carnations in California; Mrs. R. W. Poindexter, on cacti, and Mrs. T. B. Shepherd, of Ventura, an exhaustive essay on begonias. E. J. Vawter has about four acres planted solidly to carnations which are the finest plants we have seen this year. These are mainly local varieties although he is experimenting with the leadirg eastern sorts, hoping to find some that will succeed with the open air culture given here. Mr. Vawter has sold the •ntire crop of blooms to July, 1901, to Capt. F. Edward Gray. Speaking about carnations, the varie- ties that succeed here are very few and it is interesting to know that Ethel Crocker is among the number. Some very fine blooms are now being sold in this city, grown by Mrs. Watson on Boyle Heights. The Japanese gardens in Santa Monica are also sending in a very good dark pink sort that is greatly admired. Anton Kravchyk, of the Los Angeles Floral Store, was obliged to remove from his Spring street location to make room for a half-million dollar hotel building. He secured a desirable storeroom at 417 South Broadwav. Miss Harriet Goodwin, at 440 South Broadway, is enjoying a profitable busi- ness in the location she selected last spring, where she always has some of the choicest flowers to be found in the city. John Reeves is usually too busy to call on his many friends, but now he "is nurs- ing two fractured ribs, the result of a fall from his bicycle, and can take time to look around. An excavation for a new building dropped a portion of the floor in the Elite Floral Company's store on West Fourth street. The loss will not exceed $100. E. R. Meserve, the Broadway florist and nurseryman, was married on Novem- ber 4. D. R. W. Great Barrington, Mass.— Theodore Dellert has leased the Raifstanger green- bouses. Portland, Me.— E. J. Harmon is on a gunning expedition in the eastern part of the state. Lincoln, Nbb.— C. H. Frey reports that trade has been fair for some time and that there is stock enough for what promises to be a big season. 600 The American Florist. Dec. I, SubBcription, tl.OO a year. To Europe, $3.00. SuDscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Gents a Line, Agate; $1.00 per incn. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed, only on consecutive inier- 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 Ambbican Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines on/y. Order< (or 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. In the window glass industry the trust now has 1699 pots and the independent factories 816 pots. Holly of early cutting shows up none too good; the weather has not been cold enough for handling in best order. To PRODUCE abundance of Boston fern runners, the ironds of the parent plants should be tied up so as to permit the light to reach the soil. Mossed ficuses should not be potted after removalfrom the parent, but placed on a bench of light propagating soil until the roots start out well. In the English and French chrysanthe- mum exhibitions Soleil d'Octobre, or October Sunshine, has been conspicuous for its excellence with all growers. To Secretary Wilson, of the Depart- ment of Agriculture, we beg to tender thanks for copy of his annual report for the fiscal jear ended June 30, 1900. A NOTEWORTHY French chrysanthe- mum is Calvat's Sun, a seedling origin, ating with Ernest Calvat. It is remark- able for its size and its pure golden yellow color. The scarcity of bouquet green becomes more apparent, wholesale rates of eight and ten cents per pound being asked and paid in Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Paul and other cities. The increased circulation and adver- tising patronage which has come to the American Florist makes it imperative that contributors and advertisers mail their "copy" early. Matter must be in our hands on the Thursday before date of issue to insure insertion. The £thics of Renaming Sports. Ed Am. Florist: — In reply to the query of Jerome Jones I wish to say that the late Henry A. Gane gave us one of the most beautiful flowers known to admirers of chrysanthemums and, as he originated it, he, of course, had a right to name it Mrs. Jerome Jones, but the yellow and bronze sports of the variety are the property of the parties with whom they first showed the variations. The owners having the legal right to propagate, dis- seminate or destroy, it follows that they have a perfect right to give them any name they may see fit to select as lonx as they do not conflict with the rights of those who may have prit)r rights. Had these people named their sports Yellow Mrs. Jeromejones, or Bronze Mrs. Jerome Jones, then on complaint of Mrs. Jerome Jones, or the aggrieved party, if they could prove that innocent persons were liable to get the wrong flower for the genuine and original Mrs. Jerome Jones, they might have a case to carry up to the C. b. of A. I do not think a sport should carry the name of the original flower. Every flower should have a dis- tinctive name, and the more agreeable and charming the name the better busi- ness judgment the introducer shows. Hugh Graham named his beautiful yellow sport Pennsylvania. This is far more acceptable than would be Yellow Phila- delphia. Mr. Graham had a beautiful sport of W. H. Chadwick this season, a clear, bright yellow which I hope he will be able to perpetuate, as it is a decided acquisition and far superior to Rawson's straw-colored sport named Eclipse. By the way, Mr. Jones will agree, I think, that Eclipse is a better name for a chrys- anthemum than would be "Straw-colored Chadwick." RuFus W. Smith. Greenhouse Building. Essex, Mass.— Capt. L. G. Bnrnham, conservatory 18x SO, South Framingham, Mass.— C. H. B. Chapin & Co., one house. Jewett City, Conn —A. A. Young, Jr., carnation house 4-0x116. Lexington, Ky. — D. B. Honaker, large rose house. Electric Light in Greenhouses. Ed. Am. Florist:— It may interest your readers to know that William K. Harris, of Philadelphia, with his usual up-to-date progressiveness has had the electric light strung through his green- houses and when hghted up these dark afternoons the effect is very fine. He cor- dially invites brother florists and the trade to inspect the innovation. He expects to be able to fill rush orders dur- ing the holidays with more than usual promptitude. ' J. M. W. The Mixing of Lime and Manure. I have noted with much surprise the recommendation that lime and wood ashes be mixed with bone meal and manure and composted, in the last num- ber of the American Florist. Nitrogen is, as the writer states, the element most needed by the plants. It is also the most costly. Nitrogen exists in both manure and bone as ammonia. Lime sets ammonia free to pass off in the air and be lost unless the compost is covered with some substance which will absorb it. Wood ashes contain a large propor- tion of lime. The addition, then, ol either lime or ashes will result in the loss of a valuable portion of both the manure and of the bone, especially when, as in this case, the heap is to be spread out thin and frequently turned over. The process which will ensue during a week or ten days will hardly be nitrification to any extent. The composting of manure and bone without the lime is good practice, but should generally be carried much longer than a week or ten days. Lime and wood ashes are valuable for many soils, and the addition of lime is essential in some cases. Both lime and wood ashes, however, should be mixed with the soil, whenever possible, in sufii- cient quantities to carry through the season, and be allowed to become thor- oughly incorporated with it before adding the manure. When it is neces- sary to apply either or both of these substances to the benches after planting, they should be worked and washed into the soil thoroughly, after which the bone and manure mulch can be applied with- out much danger of loss. We have used in place of wood ashes a small quantity of sulphate of potash together with a liberal application of hme, and secured equally good results. Many soils con- tain sufficient potash for the needs of the plants. On such soils wood ashes would only be of value by reason of the lime they contain, which could be supplied much cheaper by applications of air- slaked lime. W. N. Rudd. American Carnation Society. The following carnations have been registered at the office of the secretary of the society: By Fred Dorner& Son's Co., Lafayette, Ind., Lorna, pure white, a great improve- ment on Wilite Cloud in that it has longer and stronger stems, larger and better formed flower«, is an earlier bloomer and has a much more satisfactory growth. The habit is all that can be desired. By Elmer J. Weaver, Bird-in-Hand, Pa., Midnight Sun, a bright crimson much brighter and livelier in colorthan Maceo, also much larger in size. Stems long and strong, a free and early bloomer with good habit and a good calyx. By Elmer J Weaver, Bird-in-Hand, Pa., Lancaster Pink, a good, rich color, very large flower with good calyx and long, strong stems. An early and continously free bloomer; in growth strong and healthy. Any carnation enthusiast who wishes to award any special premiums for the exhibition to be held in Baltimore, February 21 and 22, should forward full information of the same at once to the secretary, Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., so as to get them into the premium list which goes to press early in December. In connection with the exhibition there will be held a general lecture on carna- tion diseases by Prof Wood, of Washing- ton, and a general discussion on the subject of stemrot, also a paper on hybridization by Peter Fisher, of Ellis, Mass., and other subjects of importance to carnation growers. All who are interested in carnations should attend the meeting and matters of interest for the question box can be sent to the secretary at once so that suitable men may be selected to prepare answers. Albert M. Herr, Sec'y. Clirysanthemum Society of American. Following are the reports of the com- mittees judging seedlings and sports: Chicago, November 10. — Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., exhibited Mrs. Elmer D. Smith, yellow, which scored 93 points commercial scale. Chicago, November 17.— E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., exhibited Mary Hill, pink, which scored 78 points com- mercial scale. Malcolm Lamont, crimson, by same exhibitor, scored 81 points commercial scale. Philadelphia, November 24.— John N. May, Summit, N. J., exhibited Chestnut Hill, a yellow, Japanese, incurved variety, which scored 85 points com- mercial and exhibition scales. Last year this variety scored 90 points commercial scale, 88 points exhibition scale at Phila- delphia. New York, November 24 —Chestnut Hill, exhibited by John N. May, scored 81 points commercial scale. igoo. The American Florist. 601 Boston, November 24. — John N. May exhibited Chestnut Hill, which scored 88 points commercial scale, and Zampa, a brownish crimson, salmon reverse, scoring 78 points exhibition scale. Cincinnati, November 24 — Chestnut Hill, shown by John N. May. scored 86 points commercial scale. The tollowing letter which has been received from Monsieur Ph. Rivoire, Secretaire General Societe Francaise des Chrysanthemistes, under date of Lyon, France, November 10, 1900, will be of interest, we believe: MoNsiEVR Edion L0N3DALE. Secretaire, de Ja Chrysanthemum Society of America, Wyndmonr, Pa., U. S. A. I have the honor to inform you that the variety which has taken the prize of ^5 which the Chrys- anthemum Society of America has b-^en good enough to offer to our society to be competed for under its auspices, is a variety called Mademoi- selle Marie Liger. exhibited by Monsieur Liger- Lwneau, horticult-ur, Orleans. The award of the prize was made by the vote of the members of the Floral Committee, which was the committee on awards to examine novelties at the Exposition of Paris. There were other varie- ties C' mpeting, among them may be mentioned "Caivafs Sun" and "Sada-Yacco."" I renew in the name of our Socifity our thanks for the generous gift from the Chrysanthemum Society of America, and beg you to receive the assurance of our best regards. Le Secretaire general. Ph. Rivoirk, T. S. V. P. P. S. — I hear, at the moment of closing thit lett*>r, from Monsieur Dubreuil. tnat he has received from your treasurer. Monsieur John Newman Mav, the amount contributed. It will be forwarded forthwith to Monsieur Liger. I must add that the variety which has taken the prize is not so extraordinary as we could have wished, but we have chosen the best among the mat y varieties exhibited. It is a Japanese incurved, with tubular florets of a very pretty rose color. P. R. Edwin Lonsdale, Sec'y. Wyndmoor, Pa. Cincinnati. A VISIT TO THE WITTERSTAETTEE ESTAB LISHMENT shows many THINGS OF EX CBPTIONAL QUALITY AND INTEREST. — SEEDLINGS AND NOVELTIES. — VARIOUS MATTERS OF INTEREST. A visit to Richard Witterstaetter shows his place to be in even better shape than usual. Two houses of Boston lerns will certainly be good stock for the holidays. Another house of chrysanthemums, such varieties as Goldm ne, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Major BonnaBon and W. H. Chad wick were just right for Thanks- giving There are two houses of Enquirer carnations. Last season there was some talk about the splitting of the calyx of this carnation but thus far this season it seems to be free from this fault. There is also a house of Mrs. Lawson, Genevieve Lord, Ethel Crocker and Estelle, all fine plants There is a house of Adonis, of which those who attend the annual meeting and show of the carnation society, at Baltimore, in February, can in a measure form their own opinions. The seedling house contains many noteworthy things, but the two which will soon be heard from are a splendid red and a white seed- ling designated as No. 720 A. Visitors to the Witterstaetter place should insist upon seeing the carnation houses before "Dick" takes them down to the cut flower cellar, for the atmosphere down there is very exhilarating, and when they come from the cellar they might not be able to see the carnations. Undoubtedly the majority of florists have read about the closing of the German National Bank of Newport, owing to the sudden departure of a clerk with about $200,000 of the bank's funds. John Freis, Julius Schuman, D. Rusconi and the Pfeiffers were among the florists who are depositors in this bank. There is a movement on foot to reorganize with a new set of directors who will try to pay dollar for dollar. In the meantime these florists have about $10,000 tied up. At the annual banquet of the Commer- cial Club at the Queen City Club, Thurs- day evening, November 22, the guest of honor was Mr. Wu Ting Fang, the Chinese minister. The spacious banquet hall of this swell club was very tastefully decorated by Sunderbruch. The next exhibition and meeting of the Cincinnati Florists' Society will take place at the club rooms on Saturday, December 8. It will be an exhibition of carnations and roses. Frank Ball, J. A. Peterson and R F. Brooks were among a class of forty who were initiated into the order oftheMyst'c Shrine at the Scottish Rite Cathedral last Saturday. Trade has been very satisfactory of late, with ample supplies of all flowers except American Beauties. Ask Ben. George what the boys brought him when they returned from that hunt- ing trip. D. Wateetown, N. Y.— W. H. Skeels suf- fered the loss of two greenhouses and contents crushed by the weight of snow in the recent blizzard. Springfield, O.— The eight florists who have stands in the public market have petitioned the City Council to set aside the northwest room in the market for the exclusive use of the florists. Their prayer will probably be granted. Fort Plain, N. Y. — Amenzo Brown; who has carried on an extensive garden- ing business here for many years, com- mitted suicide on November 20 by hang- ing himself from a beam in the loft of hia barn. Despondency over sickness in his family was the cause. SITIATIONS, WANTS, POR SALE. Advertisements under this head will be inserted at the rate of ten cents a line (seven words) each insertion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs not admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 190O is entitled to a five- line want ADV. (situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. STUATION WANTED- By a florist In private place; CDmpetent. Warren. 2920 South Parfc Ave , Ch caKO. ylTDATlON WANTED— By Hrst-cass rose grower; O age 2t). beat references Address T E. care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED— As asBletant In Kreenbouae In or nenr ChlcaRn. State waKeo wlih bjard and room Address Work, care American Morlst. SITC \TION WA NTED-By a sober and Industrious fluriBt: 15 yearn' experience: on private or com- merclal place. Address P, care Am. b loriot. SITUATION WANTBD-By flrst-clasB manager and propagator; capable tu take ful charge aud han- dle men. Best of references. AddrR^s V care American Flor'st SITUATION WANTED-As foreman; understand ruses. carnatl'>n8 and 'mums and general bid- ding etock. Can furnish beitt of referenci^s U R B, care American Florlet. SITUATION WANTED— By a flretclass g'ower of roses, carnations and general buddlog plants, as foreman; age 30: 16 years' experlei c>4 a- dress Growsb 113. care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED— By A No 1 grower of roses and carnations and other general stock Ooud references Address W. C KoNZKLMAN. Box 3. Kntgbtstown, Ind. SITUATION WANTEu- As stcond gardener or ass Btant In commercial place, by Industrious man: Itj yeais" experience Good references V 8, care W. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St , Boston. SITUATION WANTED - By a practical grower; tborougnly competent In every branch of ibe trade Steady and sober. Best of referer cas Age 26. Address Chicago, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTBD-By florint, German; flrst- clasB hand In making up: 3 years In England. Highest references. Moderate aa'ary to begin with. Address C O, ti Arte«'lan Road, London, W- EUkland. SITUATION WANTED-By a practical grcwer: 16 years' ex perlence In o jmmcrclal « nd private places; capabieof takln. fu ] cb^ ge. If you don't want a reliable man don t answer. Wpst preferred. Address U G, earn American Florist. SITUATION WANTED— As forema by flrst-claBS >■ T gruwer of roses, carnations, chrysanthtmums, etc. Have been In charge of rose houses several years with < neof the large'-t growers 1^ the e*Bt Best of references State wages. N S, care Am Florist. SITUATION WANTED— A tb-^Toughly practical man 1q all departments uf green h luse work la ooen to engagement as foreman of a modern eBtablUb- m»nt:beBtof references. Write, giving salary and all other particulars, to S S. care American Florist, Chicago. SITUATION WANTED -On Improvable private place ' nly, by gardener whII educ ted In all branches of horticulture; 27 yeirs' experience; will glVduphlN posltlun fiir larger pcope only; free any t.me after December 31. 19;)0. References none b.-lter. Address HEADGARDENEtt Santa Barb^i'-a, Cal. WANTED TO RENT-5,0Ot) to lO.aO feet of glass In good condition. Addres* W B. care Am rlcan Florist. WANTED— Reliable, competent man Fine roses, 'mums. etc. Also assistant. Address J. T Williamson. LaRose Garden*. Memphis, Tenn. WANTED— An experienced fl )ri-t and landscape g rdener. Must fu nlBb accept' be refere' ces a" to competency In growing, aesivnlny etc Aodress SUPT. Kansas state insane asylum Toppka. Kas. WANTHJD— jeod. re-ponsUle gr wer. for the past flvp yenrs In buclness for himself would like to rent established buloesi, with privilege of buying. Prefer place dulng retail butlness Houses must be In good r pair. located In good sized town— west pre- ferred. Beat of references. AddreBs S M J. care American Florist. FOR SALE— Return bend cull b lie', boating capac- ity 3J0U ' quare fnet of glaca bul t to order one year ago, and guaranteed to belnfl'-ct-claBiJCOodltlon. (iEO. STAFFLINOER, Sprlngvllle. N Y. FOR RBNT-Greenhouses a d oflBce, one 125x20; one ^5x2j; 14 cltv lotB. 25x100: t»OBtory dwelling house for two tamlUes Op^oi* t ma'n entrance to St. Mlcheai's cemetery. EstdbMstaed ISSS Address W. H. SCHEURER. 532 KlU'hlng Ave. ABtorla. L. I . N Y. PARTNER WANTED With $.iOOO to buy mu interest and t^ke the man- ascment of either the greenhouses or s^-ed depart- ment of the largest seed and floral busin^^ss in the South. For a bright, active man who is well up in the business this is a rare opport niiy to get an interest in a well estar>lished business. Salary $100 per month. Do not answer unless you mean business For particulars apply to Paiitner, care American Florist. Chicago, FOR SALE. Two second-hand tubular boilers, 60 H. P. each, complete with fronts and all fixtures. Inquire of FRAZER&JaNESCO.. Syracuse. N. Y. rnn CAIC Oreeuhouse establishment of run OHLLi 40.U00 (t. of glass. 16 miles from Chiciigo. Ih trains !i day on four ra Iroads. dousCB built in 1894, heeled by low pr-'ssure steam, plant in perfect order; water supply from river. Five houses of rost^s. 6 of carnations 9 of miscellaneous stock, all in Al condition. Thirteen acres fine land, or less if wanted, so located that side track can be put in ch aply. One an! a half acres of preonies, some evergreens and shrubs Terms reasonable. Torres p"ndt:'nce and innpection in- vited. Address AFC. care Am-rican Florist. For Sale. GREENHOUSE PROPERTY ^ At Nyack, N. Y. A plot 220x125 feet, on which are four Rosehouses, t(X)x}8x6, each house heated by a No. J 6 Hitchings Boiler ; and seven houses, each about (AtlW ft., heated by flues. This property will be sold cheap to quick cash buyer. HITCHINGS & CO., 333 Mercer St. NEW YORK. 602 The American Florist. Dec. /, Wholesale Store, KT"- Sell our own-grown Roses, Beiiu'ies and Meteors in quantity, also Maids and Brides. Within easy reach of towns in Minnesota, Nebraska, both Dakotaa, Montana, etc. We are Rose Specialists. £e»n:!: BRAMT & NOE. ^-u"i:.Tv LEUGOTHOE SPRAYS, delivered by express tor $3.00 per thousand. — ^LASH WITH ORDER. /?. A. LEE. EVERGREEN, ALA. Vhol^aie {lower/arK?fe CiNCiNHATi, Nov. 29. Roses, Beauty 15.00@25.00 Bride 3.00® 5.00 Bridesmaid 3.00® S. 00 " Meteor 3.80® 6.00 Perle 3.00® 4.00 Carnations 1.00® 4.00 Chrysanthemums 8. 00® 15. 00 Violets 50® .75 Lily of the valley 4.00 Smilax 13.50@15.00 Adiantum 100 Common ferns .15 Asparagus 50.00 Galax leaves -15 Roman hyacinths 3.0O Narcissus 3.00® 4.00 St. Loms, Nov. 29. Eoses, Bride, Bridemaid 3.00® 6.00 " Beauty, 12 to 20 inch stem8l0.00®20.00 ■• •• long 25.00®40.00 '• Perle 3.00® 5.00 Meteor 3.00® 6.00 Kaiserin 3.00® 6 00 Carnations, common 1.50 choice 2.00® 3.00 Lily of the valley 4.00® 5.00 Smilax 12.60®15.C0 Adiantum 1-25 Galax per 1000 1.00 .15 Chrysanthemums 5.00@10.00 fancy 15.00®25.00 Violets 80® lOO MlLWAOKEE, Nov. 39. Koses, Beauty, long, pep doz. 3 00® 4.00 " '■ med •' 1 50® 2. CO short " .50® .75 Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00® 8.00 Meteor ,4 00® 8.00 Golden Gate '4.0C@ 8.00 Perle 3.00® 6.00 Carnations, ordinary 2.00 fancy 3 00® 4.00 Adiantum 76® 1. 00 Common ferns .25 Smilax ISOO Asparagus Sn Galax leavs .20 Mums, fanoy..per doz 2 00® 3.00 ordinary " 1.00® 1.50 Violets 100® 1.60 Stevia 1.50® 2.00 Pittsburg, Nov. 29. Roses, Beauty, fancy 25.0C@35.O0 " " extra 15.00@i!0 00 No. 1 8.00@10.00 culls 4.00® 6.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00@10.00 Meteor 3.00® 8 00 Perle 2.00@ 4.00 Cusin 3.00® 4.00 Liberty 3.00® 6. OO Carnations, ordinary 1.00® 1.60 fancy 2.00® 3.00 Violets 50® 1.50 Paper White narcissus 4.10 Romans 4.00 Lily of the valley 2.00@ 4.00 SmUax 10.00@15.00 Adiantum 76® 1.00 Asparagus 36.0(@75.00 " Sprengerii -0® .75 Gala.v green and bronze per lOOO $1 .25 Dagger ferns per 1000, 2.00 Chrysanthemums, fancy 10.00@20.00 ordinary 4.00® 8.00 Denver, Nov. 29. Roses, Beauty, select 12 50®25.00 ordinary 4.00® 7.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 5.00 " Meteor 3.00® 5.00 Perle, Wootton 3.00® 4.00 Carnations, ordinary 1.50® 2.0O fancy 2.00® 2.50 Lily of the valley 4.00 Callas 18.50 Harrisii 12.50 Violets single .75 " double .75 Galax Leavos .20 Asparagus 60.00 Smilax 15 00 werns, per 1000 2.00 Chrysanthemums, long, per doz. 1.75@2.50 short 6.00@10.00 WIETOR BROS. 5i Wabash Ave, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF GUT FLOWERS. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.. 'Wlni.ole s^le JE»i?loei X.l)at:. AMERICAN BEAUTY. 30-36-in. stem per doz., M.OO to $500 24 20 15 12 " 50 to 3.C0 2.00 1.50 1.35 .75 Quotations subject to change without notice. All other stock at lowest market prices. METEOR per 100, J6.00 to $7.00 BRIDBSnAID " 8.00 to 7.00 BRIDE " 6 00 to 700 PERLB " 4.00 to 5.00 CARNATIONS " 1.60 to 2.60 i Carnation Blooms. 65,000 PLANTS UNDER GLASS. Why not buy your Carnation Blooms direct from grower and get jood fresh stock. We have them in large quantities of all the leading commercial varieties, including G. H. Crane, White Cloud, Flora Hill, Mrs, Bradt, Eldorado, Madam Chapman, Maceo, Daybreak, McGowan and others. Also have 20,000 Violet Plants and picking large quantities daily. Write me your wants and get prices before you buy. Adifi'CHAS. CHADWICK, Grand Rapids, Mich. Lock Box 11. CUT FLOWERS. . J . ^ Shippingf orders receive prompt and careful attention. C. C. POLLWORTH CO. Milwaukee, Wis. j HOLTON & HUNKEL CO.TI "Wholesale Cut Flowers-- 457 Milwaukee Street. MILWAUKEE, WIS. PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. 504 Liberty Street, ALL FLOWERS IN SEASON. PITTSBURG, FA. ONE DOLLAR FIFTY PER 1000 FOR BRONZE GILAX LEAVES Delivered NOW FREE, anywhere in the United States reached by mail or express. Every leaf gujranteed perfect. Fifty leaves mailed lor Ten Cents. AMERICAN ROSE CO.. Washington, P. C. Stop Walking the fisor. you wont be dnap- pojnted if you plac** your orders for SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX With CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO., Everareen. Ala., or their agents, L. J. Kreshover, New York; J. IJ. Deamud. Chicago; M. Rice A Co., Philadel- phia; Vail Seed Co., Indianapolis. Our advices Wire your address and. go ''Sleep in peace." N. B. We also sell tome Holly. WEILAND -ND-RISCM J We are large Growers and I [Shippers of CUT FLOWERS) ALL THE NEW VARIETIES. TOUR BUSINEB8 SOLICITED. 9 Wabash Ave., Chioago. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Frank M. Ellis, WHOIESAIE flORIST, 1402 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. igoo. The American Florist. 603 There is no probability of a. surplus of good stock in any line, but we invite you to Call on Us for All Your Needs, For we can assure you of absolutely fair treatment and a supply of any grade of any stock which can be had anywhere in Chicago. Everything billed at market rates at hour of shipment. J- ^ J- j^ J- J> E. C. AMLING, THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED AND MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 32-34-36 Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance 'Phone 1977 Central. BEAUTIES Extra long stem per dozen, $5.00 Stems, 30 ini-hes •■ 4.00 " 24 " " 3.50 " aO •■ •• 2,50 " 15 " " 2,00 " 12 " " l.ftO Short stems " .75— l.fiO Brides and Maids per 100, 5.00— 6.00 Meteors and Kaisenu " 5 00— 6,00 Perles " 4 00— 5, CO Roses, good seconds " 3,00 Carnations, standard sorts.. " 1,50 — :i.00 Fancysorts " 3,00—4.00 Callas per dozen, 1,50 Romans per 100, 3,00— 4.00 Paper Wliite " 3.00-4.00 Valley " 4.00—5.00 Violets " 1,50— Mignonette per doz. .35— .50 Asparagus per string. .50— Galax, 1000, II; If.OOO for S7,50; pi-r 100, .15 Perns, per lOOO, $1.50 " ,20 Leucothoe sprays " .75 Adiantum " .75 — 1.00 Smilax per dozen, 1,35 — 1.50 Wi d Smilax, parlor brand .per case. 3.25 medium ■' 4.25 large " 6 50 We still have some fine GHRYSflNTHEMUMS. Send orders for them and other stock. WILD SMILAX, FANCY FERNS, Our Specialties. J. B. DEAMUD, 51 & 53 Wabash Ave., | ®^^ WHOLESALE GROWER OF 1 Cut Flowers w «? ROSES AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY. CHICAGO, ILL. ^37-39 Randolph St., Benthey & Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, i| Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. IVConBigumeDts solicited A. G. PRINCE & CO. Wholesale oui Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. SODta for tbe Hinsdale Rose Co, Special attention paid to BblpplnR orders. 73 and 78 Wabash Avenue, hone Main 3208. CHICAGO. Wbol^ale power/arK^ Chicago, Nov. 30. Roses, Beauty, extra long stems 5,00 36 inch " 4.00 30 •• " 3 60 24 •■ " 3 00 " " 18 " " 2,00 15 " " 1,50 12 " " 1.26 " short " .75@1,00 Bride, Bridesmaid 4.U0@ 6.00 •• Meteor 4,00® 6,00 " Perle 3,00® 5.00 " Golden Gate 5,00® 8,00 " Kaiserin 4,00(A 6.00 Carnations 1 .50 fancy 2.00(111 3.00 Chrysanthemums 5.00®25.00 Violets l.OOfe' 2.00 Lily of the valley 5.00 Adiantum 50( 1.00 Common ferns per 1,000 1.50 .20 Smilax per dozen 1.60® 2.00 Asparagus. ..per dozen 6,00@ 8,00 A. H. POEHLMANN, """ri.! Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 55 Wabash Aveime> CHICAGO. Do not hide yotar light under a bnihel. Tell the people what jon ha»e for lale. E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- CUT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Go Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. PETER REIN6ERG, Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers. 600,000 FEET OF GLASS. Headauartera for American Beauty. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. GEO. REINBERG, ""SSi^ Cut Flowers Choice American Beauties We will take care of your orders at reasonable prices. Prohipt attention. ftl Wabash Ava., CHICAGO, ILL. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CniCAGO. Cut Flowers CWEENHOU8E8; HIN8DALE. ILL. A. L. RANDALL ^ Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Waab- Ington St., Chicago. write for ipeolal gnotatlnni on large onlert Vholeeale Dealers and Growers of .1i your.. Business Methods are right yon can make a profit on an advertisement here. 604 The American Florist. Dec. /, Samuel %. Pennook. Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, .PHILADELPHIA, PA. AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. COMMENCING OCTOBER l8t, 1900, WB WILI, BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A. M. TO 9:00 P. M. CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' "'•"'Tos^S'n! ^t '*""" WELCH BROS., Proprietors. Also New Bnglaod Agents for S. J. RUSSELL'S FAMOUS DOVES. Acknowledged by all florists the best In use. Special prices for doz. lots. Sole Agents for FREVSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems Block Letters. S2 pe> 100. Script Letters, S4 per fOO. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR. We Supply the New England Trade With Highest Grade ROSES, GflRNflTIONS, GflRYSflNTHEiWUMS, \/lr\l PTt and sll flowers the VIUlsLle) Bustcm market aflords. PRICES EIGHT /ND Packing Proi'eult Donk. N. F. MCCARTHY & CO., Tel. 734 and 64. 84 Hawicy St , BOSTON. Please mention the A merican /^lomt iv/i^n 70* ''ing Geo. A. Sutherland, nor.. WHOLESALE DEPOT FOR All Florists' Supplies, 67 BROMFIELD ST., Price lists mailed. BOSTON, MASS. JNO. H. DUNLOP, gs GDI Flowers All orders receive most care'ul attention. TORONTO, ONT., CANADA. Six pr z-^9 Am r'*a'« K' se society, ^'ew York City. H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... J 322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Piease mention the A mertcan FIoris.t when writing. O. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, ;f22 PINE STREET, fc ST. LOUIS, MO. laPA complete line of Wire Deeigrnn. The Cincinnati Gut Flower Co., cincinSati:o. wholesale FLORISTS. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to S lipping Orders Try The New Flower Commission House. WATERBURY &, CO.. 48 West 30th Street, ^N^e-w "Vorli: Cit^r, CORRESPONDENCE WITH GROWER'S SOLICITED. Wbol^ale flower/\arl^ Philadelphia, Nov. 28. Roses, Tea 3.00@ 4.00 •■ extra fi.OOCgilO.OO Beauty, extra 20.10(230.00 firsts 8.00@I5.00 Carnations 1.0U@ 1 >=>0 fancy 2.00 Lily of the valley 3M® 5.00 Chrysanlliemums 5.00(a30 .00 Violets, single 2.^(*i*' .7h double 50ei' l.OO Asparagus SS.OOtaiSO.OO Smilax 12.f0(al5.C0 Adiantum 75(gi 1.00 Buffalo, Nov. 29. Roses, Beauty 10.00@30.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 3.00® 7.00 Kaiserin 6.0(i(a» 7.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Lily of the valky 3.00(3) 4.00 Smiiax 15.00(^20.00 Adiantum l.OC® 1.25 Asparagus 50.00(a<75.(0 Chrysanthemums 10.00020.00 Violets 40® l.OO Boston, Nov. 27. Roses, Beauty, extra 25.00@50.00 medium lj.00@-'(i.00 culls 5.0lJ@ S.OO Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor. 6 00(a 8 00 extra 12.0(J®20 00 Kaiserin, Carnot 8.0C(isl2.00 Carnations 2.00(3' 3.00 extra 3.00(<«4.iO Paper White narcissus 2 il '.' 3. CO Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Chfysanihemums 4 "1.(3131). 00 Violets 7.i® 1 51) Adiantum 7.i® l.tO Smilax 8.lO®12 00 Asparagus 50-00 Sprenu'erii, .2l'@ .25 nfT bunch :^^^V'e5TER** .^.^eNN YORK GIVE us A TRIAL. WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses. Carnations, and all kinds o? Seasonable Flowers in Stock. llfU C VICTIUR Wholesale Com Iff nil ri nnOlinUi mission Florisl. 481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire DeslgnB. Woodroffe & Bernheimer, Wholesale Florists 1604. LUDLOW STREET, Phone l-42-6g-A. PHILADELPHIA Consignmentg Solicited. Please menlinn the American Florist when writing. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. I3TH AND FILBERT STREETS, PHONB 3-46-94 D. rniLAUCLrniA, rHi Consignments ol Choice Valley and Roiei (olicitad. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Long DIatsnoe Phone 1-41-36 D. Consignments ol Roses. Carnations, Violets solielled. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, a S. nth St., Telephone 63-64. PHILADELPItlA. Orders by mail, telerraph or telephone will receive prompt attention. ConfllffnmentB of fiood stock solicited. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... L.r.e...Growe,^.L.. Q^^ FloWCr^ Give us an order and we will pleaae you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL. MO Our Store. 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY. MO. |:^~LONG DlflTANCK PHONE AT EITHEB Pl-ACB JOHN B. FERGUSON, Wholesale riorist, NO. 6 DIAMOND MARKET SQUARE. PITTbBURG, PA. Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets Solicited. Please mention the A merica n Florist vhen writings GR0WEK5 are BEGINNING to APPRECIATE The advantage of a DIRECT OUTLET for their flowers in the vast residential district of Greater New York. There are over 150 flower stores in my home territory. Try us. Good returns the year round. :Bx>oo1s:1>?-X3., P^. A.. H. XviVIVOJiVHI^, -V. igoo. The American Florist. 605 TOP GRADE Carnations BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS. I^lly o« tlxe "Valley. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Telephone No. 1998 Madlgon Sqoare. YOUNG & NUGENT, WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^n-ew^york^'""' SUPERB ORCHIDS, VIOLETS and VALLEY. Choice ROSES and CARNATIONS, all leading variPties, also rare novelties. Shippikg a Specialty. *S=-Price list on application. TELEPHONE 20eS MADISON SQUARE. Waiter F. Sheridan, Wholesale Florist^ Telephone 902 Madison Scmare. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WILLIAM GHORMLEY, Wholesale Commission Florist, Madlon"squi?e. 5^ W. 28lh. St., NEW YORK CITY. ....LIBERTY, BEAUTY AND OTHER CHOICE STOCK.... -BEST IN THE COUNTRY.- JOHN YOUNG Has the b-st BEAUTIES. CARNATIONS, VIO- LETS AND VALLEY in New York. TRY A SHIPMENT OR TWO. Jt All Choice Flowers daily. 51 West 28th ft., XEW TORE. Tel. 1905 Madison Sq. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will oe to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER, .... 3D West 29th Street. New Telephone No. 651 Madison Sqaare FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th SIraat, Cul Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone !S99 Madison Sqaare. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cnt Flower Sales at 6 o'clock £very Vomlnff DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FJR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON. Secretary MOORE, HENTZ & NASH, , Wholesale Commission Florists, 119 and 121 W. 23d St., NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 733— 18th. Ohoicegt Stock Shipped on a Commission. Boss, Violet and Carnation Growers, Consign to 44 W. 29th St.. NEW TOSK CITY. At rooms of N. Y. Cut Flower Co. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses, Traendly & Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 38 W. 28th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. New Telephone No. 798 & 799 Madison Sq. Wbol^ale [fower/\arH^ New York, Nov 27. Roses, Beauty, select 3').00@40.00 medium 8.UO@I5.00 culls 3.00® 5.00 " Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor 4.00® 6.00 select. 8.00@I2.00 Carnations l.OOffl 2. CO fancy 3.00® 5.00 Lilv of the valley 3.00® 5.00 Caitleyas 40.00@50.00 Dendrobium formosum 20 00@25.00 Chrysanthemums 4.00® 8.00 selected blooms. .12. 00®20. 00 finest 35.00@40.CO Smilax I0.00@I2.00 Asparagus 25.0n@40.00 Sprengerii,perdoz.bun. .75@1.00 Adiantum 50@ .75 Violets 1.00@ I 75 snecial 2 Oil® 2 50 Paper White narcissus 2.0n(.i3.C0 Gardenias 10 00(aii2.00 Cypripcdiiims 8 COi" 10.00 Headquarters of the Hustler CHAS MILLAN6, Commission Florist 50 West 29th St., NEW YORK. Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square. A BUSINESS PROPOSITION. OROWERS and FLOWFR BUYERS. Write for Terms and Quotations. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, Wholesale Commission Florist, 52 W. 29th street. NEW VORK CITY. Telephone 1738 Madison Square. ... Wholesale.... Commission Dealer In The New York Cut Flower Go. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 Weat 24th Street, Tereohone 733-l8lh. NEW YORK. CON8IONMENT8 SOLICITED. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orderi. GEORGE SALTrORD, Violets 50 W. 29th St , NEW YOKK. J^ai'r Dealing and Prbmpt Returns Guaranteed. Correspondence Solicited. FORD BROS. ....WHoiesaie Florists III West 30th Street, NEW YORK. BIG FRAGRANT VIOLETS. Phone, 157 Madison Sq. Julius Lang 53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. Represents the Best Growers of ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY. Telephone 280 Madison Square. S. J. UMPRECHT, Wtiolesale commission Florist and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Also all kinds of Greens for Decorations. 119 West 30th Sfeet. NFI/V YDDK Telepnone 1138 Madison Square. I'L" I unn. Cougi^uments Solicited. Cut Flowers, all varieties and all grades, at New Toxk market rates 44 W. 29th St.. NEW TOBE CITY. You Can Make IVIoney By Dealing With J. K. ALLEN, The Busiest Wholesaler In New York. Chrysanthemums, Roses, Violets, Carnations, in all grades, to suit all kinds of buyers. TeJejjlnone \&T AJ^d »• cj. 106 West astli Street. Season Open Violets 'Mums Gardenias EDW. C. HORAN. 47 WEST 28th ST.. Madison Square, NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE. Special in Roses : Liberty. Pres. Carnot, Kalserin, Meteor, Bon Sllene. 606 The American Florist. DiC. /, CIlRYSANTnEMlM '^o'-P-App'eton I This variety, whif h we introduced last spring, has proved to be a prize-winner in every respect, and is undoubtedly the finest yellow chrysanthemum ^rown today, eitber for commfTcial purposes or for exhibition. If you tailed to secure a stock of it la">t sprins, let us book jour order at once, while you think of it, for a slock of this lor next year. This is not a variety that can only be grown by experts, but it is one of the healthiest growers and the most easily ^rown of all the varieties. It is a wonderfully healthy grower, with the most perfect foliage, and can be grown to perfection under ordinary culture; it is as easily erowu as any variety that we know of. It has a magnificent flower of large size, and mi-ets all the requirements of a commercial and exhibition sort. Let us book your order at once for spring delivery. We can furnish fine plants of the true stock. Plants ready February 1, 1901. Price $8.oo per loo.' I II %/ /\Cr TUp 1/AI I F%/ has now arrived, and we have filled all orders in hand I 11 1 \\W I III VAI III ^^^ have a small surplus. Advices from Europe are to ■-■*-■ ^^^ ■ ■■■- Vfmi.L.B_i ^jjp effHct that the crop runs v^ry much shorter than expected and that prices have advanced, and it is doubtful if all orders will be filled in full. If >ou have not already secured your supnlies we would advise >ou to place your order without delay. We ofTer extra quality three-year=ald German pips, first-class quality — $22.50 p^r case 2n00 pips; in smaller quantities. $10.00 per thousand. Our Pierson's Premier is a fine selected Valley for those who want a superior article at a moderate price. This is a grade that will sell largely. $27.50 per case, 2500 pips; in smaller quantities. $12.50 per thous nd. Pierson's Perfection, an extra selected grade for those who desire the very finest Valley obtainable, and a grade that should be used for very early forcing. No better Valley can be supplied than this grade. It will produce the largest spikes, with the greatest number of bells, and will give the very largest percentage of firstclass flowers; can be forced earlier than any other quality. $32, 50 per case 2500 pips; in smaller quantities, $15.00 per thousand. We are also in receipt of our importations of Q|)|r| A E A Stock is in fine shape. We have a small surplus, and offer it as long as unsold at X| ll/A| A the following prices: \j% iivf ■■_!«■ Extra fine, strong clumps pspeclally grown for forcing. JAPONIC A $8.00 per case 250 clumps; less quantities. J4 00 per lOa COMPACTA MULTIFLORA 9.00 per case 250 clumps; less quantities, 4.50perl00. ASTILBOIDES FLORIBUNDA.... 9.00 per case 250clumps; less quantities, 4.£0perl00. F. R. PIERSON GO.Jarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Please mention the A merican F'orist when zvriting. Lilium Auratum. ~ to 9. at (4 00 por 100. Liiium Rubrum, 7 to 9. at 4 00 per 100. Lilium Album. T to 9. at g.OO pi^r 100. Superflne Single Mixed TULIPS, per 100, 75c; per 1000, $6.50. Freeiia Ref'acta Alba. 40c per 100, $3 00 per 1000. Chinese Sacred Lilies, per basket (30 buibs), $1.25; per mat (120 bulbs), $1.75. Ixias. mijed, lOo per dozen; 40c per 100; $3 per 1000. Narcissus Double Von Sion (double nosed bulbs), extra, $1.60 per 100; $15.50 per 1000. Write ror Prices on SWEET PEAS for forcing. JOHNSON & STOKES, Seedsmen, - - 217-219 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA. The ^eeE) TR^de. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. Albert McCullough, Pres. ; F. VV. Bolqiano, Vice-Pres.; S. F. WiLLAUD Wethersfleld, Conn., Sec'y and Treas. German mangel wurzel seed has gone down in price of late. L. W. Wheelbb, of Vaughan's Seed Store, New York, is making a southern trip. Alaska peas, ia strong demand from canners, are reported worth $4.50 to $5 per bushel. . Iba M. Harries, of the Goodwin-Har- ries Co , has returned to his home in a Chicago suburb after a season in the Sturgeon Bay seed district. The high price for lycopodium has so weakened the consciences of some ship- pers that they have violated their con- tracts and sold out to higher bidders who have apparently been willing to bid up for the stock, even when knowing that it was already sold under contract. Visited Chicago: H. C. Agnew, of Agaew, and F.A. Hunter, of the Cox Seed Co., San Francisco, Cal.; D. Carmichael, representing J. M. McCullough's Sons, Cincinnati, O.; Mr. Cole, representing the Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, O ; Mr. Betscher, of Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, O. ToPEKA, Kans. — George Skinner has received a carload of glass with which to glaze his new vegetable houses. Monmouth, III — Thomas Hewitt has been giving a chrysanthemum show at his greenhouses this week and had many visitors. Fort Dodge, Ia — P. L. Larson has been giving a chrysanthemum show at his greenhouses, displaying nearly 100 varieties. 1901 Specialties . . . Asters Daybreak, Purity and Branching Comet Cabbage Novelty. . 20th Century EarUtrthan the Wakefield, as solid as Danish Ballhead. Write for prices and description. Half-tone cuts for catalogue purposes. JAMES VICKS' SONS, ROCHESTER, N. Y. GRASS SEEDS. Kentucky Ulue. Orchard, Timothy, Red Top, Meadow Fescue, Perennial and Italian Rye Grass, Tall Meadow Oat, Johnson, Bermuda, CreepinE Bent, Wood Meadow and other Domestic and Imported varieties. CLOV6RS— Red, Sah- linp. AKalfa, Crimson. Whitf. Alsike, Japan, etc. WOOD. STUB6S & CO'.S "EVERGREEN" and * SHADY GREEN" Lawn Grasses are giving the best satls- fucuon everywhere. Put up in packages and bulk. Special low prices to tne trade. OXilOIi SEXS YehowandPotato Wholesale prices fcr present or future deliveries. WOOD. STUBBS & CO.. The Largest and Best Collectian of Seeds in Ky., LOUISVILLE. KY. GALAX LEAVES! J. L. BANNER & CO., Montezuma, N. C. Bulb Prices BULBS! BULBS! BULBS! re^^o^'Toube^os^/^on" Sion (large) $2.00 per 100. Paper Whites, large size, @ $1.00 per 100. Harrisii, 5- 7, at f5 00 per 100; 7-9 at |10.00. Lilium Longiflorum, large flowering, 7-9, at $7.00 per 100. Special prices on Dutch Hyacinths and Tulips. . THE VAIL SEED CO., Indianapolis, Ind. FRESH FERN SPORES.^ WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra lar^e package of fresh Spores, sufficient for 3000 plant!, with full cultural directions, postpaid for 81.00. EIVIERSON C. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HiLLS. N. J. FOR THE HOLIDAYS Japanese Fern Ba %.... TRUE LONC-LEAVED VARIETY. You will find a ready sale for them. PER DOZ. S4 00; PER fOO S30. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAQO: NEW YORK: 84-S6 Randolph St. 14 Barclay 5t. ESTABLISHED 1802 THORBURN'S SEEDS SLRPLIS AT REDUCED PRICES: LILIUM AURATUM. 6 to S-inohes $24.00 7to 9 " 34.00 Sizes 8-9 and 9-11 on hand. Frees on application SUZUKI & ilDA, II Barclay St., New York. U/HFDF are you Koing to "J Our stock is rfllt.ni- buy your Holly • ready for ship- ment. Sample 10 pound box, 11. Send" for it. It's strictly fine. Caldwell The Woodsman Co.. Ever- green. Ala. P. S. We also sell some Wild Smilas. Whit) Italian Hyacinths, largest size 8.00 Spiraea Japonica clumps 28.00 oompiicta mu:tiflora. . 40.00 J.IVI.THORBURN&CO. (late of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW VOm Tell them whf re yon law the ad. Please mention the American Florist when writing. igoo. The American Florist. 607 McKellar h Winterson Wholesale Dealers in Everything for Florists. Florists' Auctioneers. CIT flOWER PRICES. Week ending Saturday, December 8. Roses, Am. Beauties, select, perdo^., $4 *' medium, " 2, " " short, " 1 " Meteors, Liberty per 100, 4, 00 to J.T 00 no to 3.00 "We originate.' "Others Imitate " IMITATION is the most sincere flattery. Brides, Bridesmaid " Pedes " ** Our selection " *' Good seconds Carnations, extra select " " crood quality " " our selection " Clirysantliemums, extra select pood qual. " short stems " Orchids, Cattleyas, select — per doz. Cypripediums, sel., " assorted sprajs. etc. All Orchids very scarce. Violets, extra select, double single Valley, extra select Stevia Bouvardia Mignonette Marguerites Paper Whites Romans per bos 5 per 100, 1 00 to 00 to CO to 00 to 00 to ,00 to 00 to 60 to 00 to 00 to 25 00 00 to 15.00 ,00 to 8.00 6.00 60 to 3 50 00 to 25.00 I 60 6.00 7.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.03 1.60 00 to 50 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 60 to 3.C0 to 2.00 1.00 5 00 1.50 3.00 5.00 1.00 3 00 400 XMAS GOODS-ALL KINDS. We are booking orders on all the following goods for immediate and later delivery. We guar- antee our prices as low as any reputable house: Select Delaware Holly per case, $ 4.50 " 5cases, 20.00 Bouquet Green, scarce. Write or telegraph for prices. Bouquet Green Wreathing, per 100 yds.. $4 to 500 Holly Wreaths. Green Wreaths, Mistletoe, Wild Smilax, Xraas Trees, Needle Pines. Cape Flowers, white per lb.. $1 00 " " all colors " 1.50 Immortelles, yellow per doz. bunches, 2.25 all other colors, " " 2.50 Place orders farly with us and receive the best stock in the marktt. SIPPLIES, ETC., ETC. Sphagnum, burlap bales, each, $1; 6 for $ 5.00 wire pressed, " 75c; 6 for 4.00 Tobacco Stems, fresh, 200 lbs. for 1.50 Preserved Cycas Leaves, assorted, 24 inches and up, per 100 15.00 Cape Flowers, white, per lb 1.00 colored. " 1.50 Tissue Paper, manilla. per ream 50 white. " 1.00 Wax " manilla, '* 1.40 white, *' 2.00 Doves, first quality, each, $1.00; per doz 10.00 second " .85; *' 9.00 Rubber Aprons, each. $1.50; per doz 15.00 Full stock of all Supplies, including Ribbons, Tin Foil, Toothpicks, Baskets, Wheat Sheaves, Bouquet Pins, Immortelles, Flower Vases, Jardi- nieres, Artificial Palms, etc. SEND FOR COMPLETE CATALOGUE. DECORATIVE STOCK. Ferns, Adiantum per 100, $ .50 to $1.00 common fancy " .20 " perlOOO, 1.50 Ivy Leaves, fancy per 100,50c '■ 400 Galax Leaves, fancy " 15c " 1.35 Leucotboe Sprays " 7dc " 6.00 Smilax, extra, s Ipct perdoz., 2.00 to 3.00 choice ordinary per 100, 12.50 to 15.00 Asparagus Plumosus, select strings, perdoz., 6.00 to 8.^0 Asparagus Plumosus. sprays, per bunch, 50c to .75 Spreugerii, per doz sprays.. 25c to .75 Wild Smilax, No. 1 contains 15 lbs., per case, 2.00 No. 2 " 20 lbs., " 2 50 No. 3 *' 25 1hs., " 3.00 No. 4 " 35 lbs., " 4.00 No. 5 '■ 40 lbs., " 5.00 No. 6 " 50 lbs, " G.OO Prices subject to change without notice. Poinsettias for Christmas. Extra select, longest stems, largest flowers per doz., $4.00 to |5.C0 Extra select, fancy stock. . . *' 3.00 to 3.50 Good grade *' 3.00 to 2.50 Ordinary and smaller flowers " 1.00 to 150 Extra select, fancy stock per 100, 25.00 Order now and secure finest stock at right pricps. Vou cannot afford to be without Poin- settias for Christmas trade. FLORISTS' RIBBONS rOR CHRISTMAS TRADE. Some ot the colors we supply are: American Beauty, Bridesmaid, Meteor, Holly- Berry, Lavender, White, Cream, Purple, Green, Yellow, Orange, Lilac, Pink, Violet, Black, and all the different shades of leading colors. Send us your order now. You cannot duplicate this quality of Ribbons tor less than 20% higher prices. No. 2 No, 5 No. 7 No. 9 No. 12 No. 16 No. 22 No. 30 No. 40 No. 60 25c 45c 60g 75c gOc $1.10 $1.30 $1.65 $1.75 $2.00 The prices quoted are for ten-yard bolts. McKELLAR & WINTERSON, 45=49=49 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. COMMISSIONS CARRIED OUT LN LONDON or sny part of Great Britain. Messrs. WILLS & SEGAR will attend to any commissions from American florists for the supply of Cut Flowers, Birthday Flowers, Bouquets, High Class Floral Desigar, etc., to their clients w^ho may be traveling in England. WlLLo « OLuAn) To tier Majesty, ROYAL EXOTIC Nursery, Telegrams, On.low Creicent. lou h Kensington, FLoscnLO, London. LONDON, ENGLAND. GERANIUM AMERICA A Queen Among Geraniums. Color: From purest white to deepest rose. Dwarfness: "Just right." Fl'irlferousness: Astonishing. Strong Plants. $8 per 100, 25 at 100 rate. Ready now. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. An advertiser feels better when he knows he is getting direct returns for his money. Mention the Aiibrican Florist. flZflLEfl INDIGfl Just received a laree shipioent. and they turnt-d out to be finer than ever before. The varieties are: Mme Van der Cruys- sen, B. A. Alba. 5imon Mardner, Ver- vsneana. Fmpres4 of India. Bmperor of Brazil. Prof. Waiters, INiobe, Deutsche Peru, elo. Doz. 100 IfOO 8-10 inch esdiame ter... ...$3.5II $27.50 $250 (0 9-11 ■■ ... 4 00 30.00 285.00 ... 4.50 35.00 42.50 825.(0 12-14 •■ ... 6.00 400.00 14-lB ■' ... 7.00 55.00 525.00 16-18 ■' ...12.00 90.00 Larse plants, $1.25, $1.50, 12.00, $3.00 each. ■ >.„...:. Cnl.. 3-4 tiers, doz., $9; 100. $65. Araucaiia ExcGlsa 4-5 tiers, doz.. $12; 100, $90. These are extra fine plants, well furnished. Hjdrangea Otaksa ^"°sT5.Sl)Trm"'''*"'°*'' Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana $12. $lft, JIK, $;4 per doz. Extra fine stock. BOBBINK & ATKINS. Rutherford, N. J. Orchids! ^ We have always on hand a very large and flne stock of established and unestablished Orchids. A number of varieties now in sheath and spike. Correspondence solicited. LAGER & HURRELL, J"^**""- "• ^ Orchid Qrowari and Importan. CrimsonRamblerRoses with fibrous roots, just the kind for forcing. SI2.OO per 100. Large size, SIS. 00. The C0N4RD & JONES COMPANY, 608 The American Florist. Dec. r. The Nursery Ti^aE)E. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Theo. J. Smith, Pres. ; N. W. Hale, Vice-Pres. ; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Seo'y. The California orchardists are lauding Luther Burbank's new Climai plum to the skies. Irving Rodsb says that in the Rochester district there is a decided shortage in two- year Kiefltr, Bartlettaad other standard sorts of pears, apples and chenies. Geo. C. Roeding, of the Fancher Creek Nursery, Fresno, Cat., is meeting with encouraging success in his experiments in fig growing. He has 4,200 trees from ten to fourteen years old. The Russian mulberry is coming into high favor for fence posts, and Donaldson & Gibson, of Warsaw, Ky , recently shipped 150,000 yourg trees to Shenan- doah, la , to be planted and grown into posts. -^--^-^ Albany, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUM DISPLAY AT WASHING- TON PARK —STATE OF TRADE. — DRUM- MERS COMING.— VISITORS. The bureau of parks of the department of public works closed, November 26, the chrysanthemum exhibition which for the previous two weeks had been held in the lake house, Washington Park. It is a fact to be regretted that the attendance was not so great as it might have been, the inclement weather being a large fac- tor in the cause. The display was quite creditable. There were 4-50 plants com- prising some 255 varieties on exhibition. Most of the plants were of the standard varieties which have been known to the trade for the past two or three years. Business so far this season has been very good. Next week the social season will bigin with one or two balls for the debutantes. This with the approach of the holidays and the convening of the legislature in the first week in January will keep the trade ball rolling merrily for the next six weeks. The recent elec- tion brought a number of new members into both branches of the legislature and the custom is for the frieuds of a new member to place on his desk at the open- ing of the legislature some handsome floral pieces. The demand this season has been con- fined laigely to chrysanthemums, the favorites beirg Golden Wedding and Chadwick, which are very popular with the public. Next to chrysanthemums rank violets and roses, the demand for the latter being confined in a measure to American Beauty. The drummers for the large supply houses in New York, Philadelphia and Chicago have sent out advance notices to the trade here that they will be on hand to book orders lor Christmas green and supplies within a few days. E. Holly and R. W. Allen, who are extensive growers at Hudson, were in town Saturday and visited several of the local florists. R. D. Bay City, Mich. VISIT TO GROWERS WHOSE ESTABLISHMENT IS A RECENT DEVELOPMENT. — MODERN HOUSES AND UP TO DATE STOCK. The Boehringer Brothers are growing growers. Their recent growth consists of two magnificent houses, one 25x100 for carnations, the other 12x100, for violets. There is certainly nothing slow about the Boehringers. Having embarked in the flower business about seven years ago, they have built up a plant, consist- ing of ten modem, well equipped houses, and comprising about 22,000 feet of glass. Among the various improvements about their place, the one most note- worthy is the introduction of the tiled benches and solid beds. As compared with the rickety benches, requiring annual repairs and overhauling, which are still in vogue, though happily fast disappear- ing, the brick walled beds and tiled benches are a great improvement. The Boehringer Brothers have about thirty seedling carnations, scarlet pre- dominating. Among these I noticed four, which are decidedly promising, and two crimsons which may rank among the best of their color. There are also a few ..THE.. KENNICOTT BROS. CO. THE indications are that there will be no surplus of good roses or high grade carnations in the next few days. We bill all stock at ma ket rates regardless of prices quoted but offer the following as our judg- ment of what prices will be. PRICE LIST. Per 100. Beauties, long $30.00 to $40.00 medium 18.00 to 25.00 short 8.00 to 12.50 Brides, Maids 4.00 to 6.00 Meteors 4.00 to 6.00 Peiles 3 00 to 5.00 Roses, our selection 3.00 Carnations 1.25 to 1.50 " named vars. 2.50 to 4.00 Violets 1.25 to 1.75 Valley and Romans 4.00 to 5.00 Narcissus 3.00 to 4 00 Stevia 1.50 to 2.00 Yellow Daisy 75 to 1.00 Adiantum 75 to 1.00 Chrysanthemums, Fancv, per doz 2.00 to 3.00 Medium, " 1.25 to 1.75 Common Ferns, selected, per 1000, 2.00 Smilax per doz., $1.25 to 1.50 Asparagus " 6.00 Leiicothoe Sprays, per 100, 75c to 1.00 Galax, Green per 1000, 1 50 Mahonia Leaves per 100, 1.00 KENNICOTT BROS. CO., 42 and 44 E. Randolph St., CHICAQO. white ones and several striped or "fan- cies," that will require at least one more season to determine their merits. On the whole their seedlings look well and are quite interesting. Their general stock is all that can be desired, chrysanthemums being plentiful and selling well. With ten well stocked houses, a brisk business and a bright outlook, the Boehringer Brothers have no cause for complaint. Nomis. Wabash, Ind.— J. E. Cochran, of Elwood, has purchased the D. W. Fowler greenhouse. Galena, III — Benjamin F.Vandervate attracted a great many people to the Schmohl building November 8 to 10 by a free chrysanthemum show. A WORD TO THE GROWERS OF CARNATIONS. We have sold the cut of IRENE, a pink carnation, and consider it one of the best commercial sorts we have ever handled. We are now booking orders for cut- tings. Place your orders NOW. $1.50 per doz , $10 per 100, $75 per 1000. CUT FLOWERS. ROSES CARNATIONS and CHRYSANTHcMUMS, ri'g- iilur or speciul supply. P'irst-class stouk ai lowest wholesale prices. W. H. CULLETT it SONS, Lincoln, III. #>■ EUAjITIO LarKe-llowering. in twelve III r^l/ll 1^ ('2) distinct kinds; potted '-'■-"-"■'•■ ■'^ now and put in cold house will make flowerine plants for spring sales — INDISPENSABLE FOR FLORISTS. lackmanni puril": Belle of Woking, double blush; Duchess olEdinburg.doublewhiie; MarvsL snnw while; Henryii. wnne; Superba. mauve purple; Gen. G'ant. ''-rims^ n; Princess, blue au I white; Ramona, lavender; Duke rl N rfolk. bhu- Mad. Hd Andre, red; Countess ol Lov;lace,douh e lavender. strouf, one 3 ear. grown in 4-inch pots, $1 25 per dozen; $10.00 per HO. t^'ine, two 3 ear plants, plenty of fibrous roots, %-i.W per dozen; |16 00 per 100. 25 at 100 rates. F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III. nVDRANGCAS Magnificent Strong Stock, with 4 to 7 Branches; Otaksa, Red Branched. Thos. Hogg, PRICE $10 per 100; $85 per 1000. Send for our wholesale price-list of Rosea, Cle- matises, Shrubs, Trees, etc., etc. Our repr^'sentative, Mr. J, Austin Shaw, is DOW in New Yrrk, address 271 Bioaiway. We shall be pleased to have him call upon prospective purchastTS of any stock in our line. Newark, New York Large Elms. O K Ho^ specimen Elm trees 6 to 9-inoh ^ 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 prioellst. SAMUEL C. MOON, •"•""KWp-t rgoo. The American Florist. 609 NEPHROLEPIS WITTBOLDII. Wittbold's Offer of Choice Decorative Plants. ;0 INSURE the safe arrival of plants customers should give route by which shipments are to be made and at the same time notify the agent at destination to place box in a warm room until consignee can be notified of its arrival. Although boxes in which plants are shipped are lined, they will not stand exposure in freezing weather and should be well wrapped in blankets if taken out in unheated wagon. The following quotations are extra good value: Ken tias==Latanias Varieties Size Pot Kentia Belmoreana 2H EeDtia Belmoreana 3 Kentia Belmoreana 3V^ Kentia Kelrnor ana 4 Kentia Belmoreana 5 Kentia " strong 5 Kentia Belmoreana 6 Kentia " strong 6 Kentia Belmoreana 7 Kentia Forsteriana 214 Kentia Forsteriana 3 Kentia Forsteriana 3H Kentia Forsteriana 5 Kentia " strong 5 Kentia Forsteriana 6 Kentia " strong 6 Kentia Forsteriana 8 Latania Borbonica 2!^ Latania Borbonica 3 Latania Borbonica 314 Latania Borbonica 4 Latania Borbonica 5 Latania Borbonica 6 Latania Borbonica 6 Areca Lutescens 2^ Areca Lutescens 3J4 Areca Lutescens 4 Areca Lutescens 6 Height Inches 8 to 9 10 to 12 12tn U 14 to 16 16 to 20 18 to 24 20 to 22 26 to 28 36 to 40 8 to 9 10 to 12 12 to 14 20 to 24 22 to 26 28 to 30 30 to 34 44 to 50 No. Per Leaves F.ach Doz. 3 to 4 4 toS b to 6 5 to 7 5 to 6 5 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 5 to 6 5 to 6 5 to 6 6 to 7 6 3 12 5 to 6 12 to 15 5 to 6 15 to 18 5 to 7 18 to 22 6 to 7 20 to 24 6 to 8 extra strong 5 to 6 3 plants in potl.OO 12 to 14 3 ■' " 2.00 15 to 18 3 " .25 3.00 3 " .75 9.00 .25 .40 .75 1 00 1.2.1 1.50 2.25 .25 .75 1.00 1.25 1.50 3 25 .15 .25 .60 .60 75 $ 1.50 2.00 3.00 4.0O 7.20 12.00 15.00 18.00 27 00 1.50 2.00 3.00 7.20 12.00 15.00 18.00 39 00 .60 1.00 1.50 3.00 5.00 6.00 9.00 Per 100 $12.00 16.00 20.00 30.00 60.00 90.00 125.00 180.00 200.00 12.00 15.00 20.00 60.00 90.00 125.00 180.00 300.00 5.00 8.00 12.00 20.00 35.00 50.00 75.00 8.00 15.00 25.00 75.00 Varieties • •iGmSf Size Per Pot Doz. Pteris Serrulata 2-inch .60 Pteris Umbrnsa 2-inch .50 Cynomium Falcatum 3-inch 1.00 Cyrtomium Falcatum 4-inch 1.50 Nephrolepis Exaltata 5-inch 2.00 Nephrolepis Bosioniensis 2-inch .50 Nephrol'' pis Bostouiensis 5- inch 4.00 Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 6-inch 6.00 Nephrolepis Bcstooiensis 7-in. pans 9.00 Nephrolepis Cordata Compacta 5-inch 2.00 Nephrolepis Cordata Compacta 6-inch 4.00 Per 1000 $100.00 1.50 00 180 00 300 00 600.00 900.00 100.00 150.00 180.00 600.00 40.00 75.00 100.00 175.00 300.00 Per 100 4.00 4.C0 8.00 10.00 15.00 4.C0 15.00 30.00 ..Asparagus.. Size Pot Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 4-inch Asparagus Sprengerii 2-inch Asparagus Sprengerii 4-inch Asparagus .Sprengerii 6-inch Asparagus Sprengerii 8~inch The several sizes of Asparagus Sprengerii are especially strong and large value. Doz. $ 1.50 .50 1.50 5.00 10.00 Per 100 $12.00 4.00 12.00 Miscellaneous. J V Araucaria Excelsa, 4-inch, nice plants,, Araucaria Excelsa, 4H-inch, nice plants Araucaria Excelsa, 5-inch, nice olants Pot Height Ficus Elastica 6 22to23 Fious Elastica 7 24 to 28 Pandanus Utilis iM 6 to 8 Pandanus Otilis 3 8 to 10 Pandanus Veitchii 7 strong Pandanus Veitchii 8 strong Draca?na Terminalis 3H Dracaena Terminalis 4 Draca?na Terminalis 5 Cocos Weddeliana 3 Phoenix Reclinata 10 40 to 45 Phcenix Reclinatji 3 Phoenix Canariensis 3 Aspidistra Lurida 4 Aspidistra Lurida 5 (-'orypha Gebanga 3 Leaves 12 to 14 14 to 16 10 to 12 12 to 15 6 to 4 to 4 to 15 to 20 12 8 to 12 5 to 6 Each % ,75 2.25 3.00 .25 3.50 .50 Doz. % 7.20 10.00 1.00 2.00 27.00 36.00 2.00 4.(0 6.00 2.00 1.50 1.60 3.00 6.00 3.00 Each ..$ ,50 ., .75 .. 1.00 100 $60.00 75.00 800 15,00 10,00 10.00 Sanseviera Java Var., 2-inoh, strong plants dozen Sansevit-ra .Java Var., 3-inch, strong plants " Sanseviera Java Var., 4-inch, strong plants " Peperomia Argyreia (Saundersii) " Peperomia Alata " Maranta Kerchoviana. 314-inch " Zingiber Oflicinale, Ginger Plant, 4-inch " Zingiber Ollicinale, 5-inch " Curculigo Recurvata, 4-inch " Curcuhgo Recurvata, 5-inch " Cyperus Alternitolius, 6-inch " ,60 1,25 2.00 2,00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 2 00 4.00 1.60 NEPHROLEPIS WITTBOLDII, strong plants, ready for 3 and 4-ln. pots, $1 each; $10 per dozen; $75 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., i*^2VIv:m:s j%.iv:i3 i^em^k:®. lOSCr 'Etxxoi^lxx^'kxekrx^. I*l^oe, OHieA.00, ir^r^. 500,000 VERBENAS. (»l) tiiiHst, named varieties, inclndiiie our NEW MAMMOTH WHITE. 'MRS. McKINLEY." The finest white verbena grown: perfectly hpalthy: free from disease Rooted cuttinKS. 6)0 per 100; $5.00 per 10CO. Plants. $>. 50 per aO; $20 per lUOU. Our list is the choice of millions uf seedliogs. Send for circular. J. L. DILLON. BLOOMSBURG. PA. Beautiful Ferns DAVALLIQIQES FURCANS. BOSTONIENSIS and WflSHlNGTONlENSiS, from 8-in. pots, with two to four feet long fronds, at $1 .00 each; $10 per dozen. For otherchoice and rare plants, see my adv., page 518 of this paper, or write for a copy. N. STUDER, AWftCOSTI*. D- C- TH£ AMERICAN FLORIST'S COLOR CHART li now aooepted as ihe atandard In preparing ooio deMTlptlons, by many foreign honaet as well as In Amerfoa. PKICE IB CENTS POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 322 Dearborn St. Chicago PANSIES fiBs^ Highest standard plants, finest mixed, 60 cts. per 100 by mail; 14.00 per 1000 by express. Seed, $1.00 package; $5.00 per ounce. Cash with order. E. B. JcNNINuSf The^lue*8t Paasies, Lock Box 254. 80UTHP0RT. CONN. PALMS^OSTONS Walter Retzer & Co., ^"'*=-?^.*ilf.;?err,*''«- CHICAGO, ILL. FLORISTS' ORCHIDS The Finest and Largest Stock in the world. CAIIflFD ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and O/IIIULK BRUGES, BELGIUM. Send for List of Commercial Varieties. . DIMMOCK, Agent. 60 Vesey St., N. Y. VINGA VAR, VINES Field- Grown Per lOO First size, from 4 to 6 long vines to plant 84.00 Large size, " 7 to 10 " " 6.00 TBBM9 CASH OB 0. O. D. WM. A. CLARK & SON, No. 59 State St., WATERTOWN, N. V. NEXT CENTURY'5 BUSINESS can be started now by advertising in this journal. Don't delay in commencing next year's business. The best orders are placed early TRY thiI'SaI^'"'''" '" THE AMERICAN FLORIST 610 The American Florist. Dec. /. Our pasTiMEs. AnnouncementB of coming oontestB or other event! 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. Kift, 1735 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Ohioago, 111. At New York. The special meeting of the Florists' Club interfered somewhat with the bowl- ing on Monday evening, November 26, but there were a few enthusiasts who couldn't be enticed away from the alleys by any spec al meeting and these worked hard and faithfully, being joined at a late hour by a small delegation from the club meeting. Scores were as follows: Player 1st 2d 3d 4th 5th Burns IHl 162 163 129 123 Hafner 173 141 148 180 150 Siebreoht 134 139 132 109 112 Lentz 142 143 122 IF8 1H6 Lang 137 211 155 164 153 Lasher 150 147 143 Sohenck 96 105 O'Mara 101 149 Stewart 125 103 Traendly J46 Don 13( Harrington 113 May 1.53 Duckham 95 At Flatbush. The feature of the bowling on Novem- ber 22 was the visit ot New York's sturdy champion, Theodore Lang, who came over to have a little fun and incidentally to show his Flatbush friends where the middle of the alleys was to be found. The following scores show what he did to them: Player 1st 2d 3d Riley 138 158 183 A. Zeller 116 138 91 Eaynor ...«. 108 135 108 H. DaiUedouze 128 130 157 C. Zeller 61 78 11"^ E. DaiUedouze 138 163 166 Schmutz 116 149 145 P. DaiUedouze 98 132 144 Wooker 121 97 120 Woener 115 104 Lang 199 191 At St. Louis. There is quite a little interest in the bowling practice and new faces are seen on the alleys at almost every meeting. Some of the new members are making great strides. Here are the scores for November 26: Player 1st 2d 3d Av C. A. Kuehn 179 183 168 170 ,T. J. Beneke 172 120 184 1.59 Wm. Adds lis 194 159 155 F.C.Weber 143 159 157 153 Chas. Kunz 146 161 134 H7 C.C.Sanders 127 152 \\\ 131 R J. Mnhr 108 1(8 Martin Keukauf 82 92 87 K.O.Miller lOO 67 91 86 F.M. Kills 122 101 74 M. 'With Chicago Gunners. Several Chicago florists participated in a shoot at Bowmanville on Thanksgiving day. The match was at fifteen live birds from secret traps. FoUowingis the score: Peter Reinberg 14 Matt Everett 8 Adam Zender 11 Wm. Gelz 7 Henry Wietor ID Walter liaster 7 F. B.'Everett 10 At West Hoboken. The North Hudson Florists' Club was responsible for the following scores on the evening of November 21: Player 1st 2d ?d 4th M.Hans°n 153 133 170 173 HiUebrecht 128 121 12J 104 Grundraaan 124 104 102 110 L.Hansen 131 ISO 118 169 Kogge 141 152 13i 155 Brown 206 145 159 176 T=chupp 116 81 92 107 Rhinelander, Wis — Peter Philip is completing a residence adjoining his greenhouse. In the spring he intends building a rose house. Minneapolis, Minn. — The greenhouses of R. J. Mendenhall were damaged to the extent of $5,000 by a fire which occurred on the morning of November 21. Bangor, Me.— The annual flower festi- val here under the auspices of the Univer- salist church was held on Thursday and Friday, November 21 and 22 at City Hall and was an unparalleled success. The decorations of the hall by Carl Beers were excellent. ^^. if^'^mPJ^^^^ff/y-:. . r^^ Boston Ferns, the true variety, from 2V4-in. pots, $3 p^r liJU, $25 per 1000. Don't be afraid that our stock of Boston Ferns will run out. We have sold 75.0^0 the past six weeks, but still have l:i5,000 fine plants on hand. Better buy nuw, as price is sure to advance. Asoaragus Sprengerri, from 2^-in. pots, $2.50 per 10(), $20 per lOUO. Acalypha Sanderi, from 2V^-in. pots, fine plants, $3 per luu, $25 per 1000. Acalypha Sanderi, from 3-in. pots, strong plants, $5 per 100. Crotons. 12 best bedding varieties, from 2^-iDch pots elegant plants, $3 per 100. $25 per 1000. These will be fine to shift on for next year's bedding. Ponderoa Lemon, largest Lemon grown, bears fruit weighing two pounds and over, and fruits when quite small. Is bound to become a popular plant. Fine plants from 2i4-in. pots, $1 pep doz., $7 per 100. Extra strong plants ready to bloom at once, $1.50 per doz. Calla Lilies. IM to IVi-in. diameter, 75c per dozen, $5 per 100. Calla Lilies, 1V4 to IJi-in. diameter, 11.25 per dozen, $7 per 100. The two new Russelias, Lemoinei Multiflora and Lemoinei Eleganti8»ima,50c perdoz.,$3per 100. Bougainvillea Sanderiana. from 2i/,-inch rots, $6 00 per 100. Weeping I antanai, 2!/2-inch pots, $2 00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. Otahei'l Orange from 2'/j-inch pots. $3 per 100, $25 per 1000; from 3 in. pots, $4.50 per 100, $40 per 1000. Ficus Eiastica. perfect specimens of this flue Rubber Plant, 15 to 18 in. high, $3.25 per doz., $25 per lOO. Araucaiit Excelsa, Norfolk Island Pi'ie, fine plants with four tiers of leaves. $1 each, $10 per doz. Mar ch-l Niel Rose., 15 inches and over iu heieht, healthy p ants $4 per 100. $35 per loon. Roses all the eadlng varieties of Tens from 4-ineh pots, fine plants in perfect health, $8 per 100. All the 1-ading varieties of Hybrid Teas from 4-inch pots, elegant slock, $10 per 100. ■Send us your list of Roses for quotation. We have 2,000,COO plants in stock. Our Fall Trade List of all kinds of Roses, Plants and Bulbs now ready. Write for it. The GOOD & REESE CO., L««sTR«sr^r.RowiRsspringfield, O. TliiC: lO ilAtim/ TO SAVE TIME AND MAKE MONEY, I \m r I V \n 1 1 W f Y ^"v y°"' ^ovists: supplies of M. RICE & CO., «i The Acknowledged Leaders. 'New'' Adjustable Pot-Cover, "New" Reversible Pedestal, Plant Baskets, Stands, Prepared Cycas Leaves, Immortelles, Cape Flowers, Moss Wreaths, Our "Famous" Wheat Sheaves, Cords and Tassels, etc., etc. IN FACT, HEADQUARTERS FOR THE NEEDS OF THE FLORIST. :xi» ieiCE> & CO J rxn pointers ^ind Catalogue for the Asking. 9>8 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. J Please mention American Florist wben writing. rgoo. The American Florist. 611 FIVE REASONS Why You Should Place Your Orders for . . . AZALEAS With Us at Once SPECIMEN AZALEA Dpr* AITCp You can still take advantage of the mild weather, ^ and have the plants come through safely by freight. DCf^ A ITCp We are the largest buyers of Azaleas in the world, UL(V/\UoL< gj^jj jj.,a;^g personal inspection of the stocks before they are shipped to us, and buy for spot cash, which enables us to secure the lowest prices, and you the benefit in quality of the plants. Dpf' A I TCp Our importations are all repacked at our own nursery. "*^^t^^'^*^ Plants that have suffered in transit, and which are not well set with buds being discarded, you receive nothing but first-class stock, which is certain to give satisfaction. pp/^AIICp We can give you any special assortment of varieties that you may wish. This is a great advantage over the usual assorted case lots sent over from Belgium, which invariably contain many varieties not at all suited to the American market. ppr'AITCp We wish to convince you, as we have convinced many of the leading ^ florists of the United States, that you can buy Azaleas from us to better advantage than if you make your own importations. ...PRICES... Include duty, packing and delivery in good condition to any E.xpress, Freight or Steamship Line in Philadelphia. Fine bushy crowns, well set with buds — 10 to 12 inches in diameter per Hoz., $ 4. .'SO; per 100, $ 3.^.00 12toH " fi.OO " 15.00 14tol6 " " " " 7.50 " 55.00 16tol8 ' " 12.00 " 90.00 18 to 20 ' •' 2.5.00 " 200.no 20to21 ' " 36.00 " 300.00 rqiEMEMBER we are Headquarters for Hardy Perennials. Our list is the most complete in this country, offering all the good, 131 new and old varieties. \o\\v customers are interested in this class of plants and if you have not secured a supply we shall be pleased to quote special prices on large quantities. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street PHILADELPHIA. GRAND OFFER, FINE PLANTS, NONE BETTER. FICUS ELASTICA. Size pot. Height. Each. Doz. 6-inch 24to30 $.50 $6.00 6-iQch 24 to 30 .75 9.00 8-inch 48 1.50 to 2.00 REX BECONIAS. Size pot. Each. Doz. 100 3-inch $.10 $1.20 JIO.CO 4-inch 15 1.75 13.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENCERII. Size pot. Each. Doz. 100 3-inch $.60 $5.00 6-inoh $.35 4.00 25.00 DRAOENA INDIVISA. 5-inch $.35 $4.00 $25.00 Draca>uaBruantii 1.50 18.00 Dracs'na ilassangeana 2.00 24.00 Dracs'na Lindenii 1.50 18.00 Draca?Da Terminalis 50 6.00 Small Ferns, Adiaiitum Cuneatura, 3-in. pot $6.00 Mixed Ferns, 3-in. pots, $6.00 per hundred. Cyprus Alternifolius, 3 in. pots, $3.00 per hundred. Hydrangea Otaksa. 6-in. pots, $10.00 per hundred. Extra fine, for Easter forcing. Jerusalem Cherry, nicely berried, 6-in. pots, bushy, 35c each. LAKE VIEW ROSE GAB DENS, Jamestown, N. T. Size pot. 3-inch.. 4-inch.. 5-inch.. 6-inch.. 8-lnch . . Size pot. S-inch 4-inch 5-iHch 6-mch 6-inch ARECA LUTESCENS. Height. Each. Doz. 12inch .20 $2.00 18 Sin pot. SO 3.50 20to24 .60 24to30 1.03 36 2.50to 3.00 KENTIA BELMOREANA. Leaves. Height. Each. Doz. 100 3 to 4 12 inch $ .20 $ 2 00 $12.00 5 to 6 15 .50 5.50 6 to 7 18 .75 8.50 8 to 9 20 1 00 12.00 8 to 10 24 Fine bushy plants, t2.00 ea. 7 to 8 30 " " 2.50 ea. 7 to 8 36 to 40 " " 3.00 ea. 7 to 8 44 to 48" " 4.50 ea. KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Leaves. Height. Each. Doz. 100 3 to 4 9 to 10 $ .30 $ 3.00 $25.00 4 15tol8 .40 4.00 5 24 1.00 10.50 5 36 1.50 18.00 5 to 6 40 2.75 30.00 Size pot. 3-incn 4-inch 6-lnch 6-inch 6-inch Size pot. 4-inch . . Size pot. 5-incb . . LATANIA BORBONICA. Leaves. Height. Each. Doz. 5 to 6 12 inch $ t 1.50 5 to 7 15 to 18 .25 3 00 6 to 8 24 to 30 1.00 12.00 6 to 8 30 1.50 18 00 7 to 8 30 2.00 bushy COCOS WEDDELIANA. Height. Each. Doz. 12tol4 $ .25 $2.50 PANDANUS VEITCHII. Each. $ .75 100 $12 00 20.00 iro $20.00 Doz. $ 9.00 6-innh 6-inch 7-inoh 6-inch.. Size pot. 3-inch. . 4-inch.. 1.00 BOSTON FERNS. Each. Doz. $ .20 $200 35 4.00 13.00 100 $15.00 3-inch 4-inoh 6-inch 5-inch.. 6-inch p 7- inch 8-inoh 9-inch 40 4.50 otorpans 75 9.00 1.00 12.00 6-inch 1.50 18.00 6-lnch 2.00 24.00 VEGETABLE PLANTS CABBAGE— H. Succession. Flat Dutch, Jersey and Charleston Wakefield, I5o per 100, $1.00 per 1000, $8.50 per 10,000. LETTUCE— Grand Rapids, Curled Simpson, Boston Market and other varieties, 15o per 100, $1.00 per 1000, $8.50 per 10,000. PARSLEY— Good curled extra strong, 2So per 100, $1.50 per 1000 (if wanted by mail add 10c per 100 on Cabbage and Lettuce, 25o per 100 on Pars- CYCLAMEN ! FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT. CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM- Asparagus Sprengetii. 2i.i-inch $2.50 per 100 3 " 4.00 per 100 Asparagus Plumosui, 3^-inch 5. OO per 100 3 " 6.00 per 100 Small Ferns for dishes, 4 vars ,2V4-in. 3 00 per 100 Carex Variegata, 2'i,-inch 4.('0 per 100 Bostsn Ferns, s-in.-h pans ... .$15 and $18 per doz. " 2W-inch ... 5 00 ner 100 Finest strain in the world, in four true colors, a splendid stock of plants, in bud or bloom, from 4-inch pots, $1.50 per doz.: $13.00 per ICO. From 3-inch pots, in bud, $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000. I solicit your patronage, and guarantee satisfac- 3-inch 8.00 per 100 Nsphrolepis Cordata Compacta. 6-inch 25.00 per 100 Geraniums— S. A. Nutt, Heteranthe, La P.lot, rooted cuttings, $18.C0 per lOOO. cash, please. CARL HACENBERoER, West Mentor, O. *^ Cash With Ordeb. R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh. Md. CP.YPTOMERU JAPONICA iile',^•ieXt?^ Araucarla Kxcolaa: ael b everywhere and everybody Is pleased with It; It Is a mjney mak»r Strong st ck. from 2-ln pots. $5 tO per 100; or send $1.00 for a sample of 2U, and you wl.l soon want more. K. I. K4WL1NGS, Quakertown, Pa. FJease mention the American Florist when writing PAUL MADER, E. Stroudsburg, Pa. PANSIES ^aTJn"o Again I can furnish, for immediate delivery. American Florist Advertisements Work Every Day. about 10,000 good pansy plants. Price $4.00 per 1000 f. o. b. express here. CASH WITH ORDER CHRISTIAN SOLTAU, IB9 Grant venue, JERSEY CITV, N. J 612 The American Florist. Dec. I, FAMCY DAGGER HARDY CUT FERNS In 1000 lots, 7Bc per M. Discount on larger orders. Also dealer in Sphagnum Moss, Bouquet Qreen, Christmas Trees, etc.. etc. L. B. BRAGUE, HInsdalo, Mass. PALM FIBRE.... Large consignment just received. Price on application. SUZUKI &IIPA, II Barclay St., yewYork, Uni I Y 0 E,. BROWN nULL 1 1 BrIdgevMIe, Del. PACKER AND DEALER. Orders now booked for dark green, well- berried Holly. Holly Wreaths and Laurel in small and car lots. Holly and Sheet Moss. HOLLY in case 2x2s4 ft $2 60 2s2>:8 ft., long branches, 5.00 GREEN SHEEN MOSS, large pieces, bbl. 1.50 Holly is a dark green with large red berries. Satisfaction guaranteed. W. Z. PURNELL, Snow Hill, Md. Southern Wild Smilax No. 1. contuioing: 20 lbs $1 SO No. 2. containing 3il lbs 1.75 No. 3, containing 50 lbs 2.00 HOLLY, well berried; 25 lb. case, $2 00; 50 lb. case. $2.50. CORAL BRANCHES, covered with bright red berries, 2^ lb. case. %Z ftO. I^. 4^2 «^. IvE^E^« MAR'ON, ALA. GALAX LEAVES Red and green Galax, 45c per 1000. Leucothoe Sprays, '^ioool"" Cash with first order. Seven years' experience. Special price to wholesalers, J.N. PRITCH\RD, Elk Park. N.C. LAUREL WREATHING d^e^orat"?: quantity, from first hands, well made, fresh picked, satisfaction guaranteed: 25 yds iu a bundle, $3 00 per 100 yds. Send in your orders early as they will receive prompt and careful attention. Also Natural Laurel by the 100 lbs., at lowest market price. Cash or. certified check must accompany ail orders unless parties ordering are known 'u us. MRS. L POPe & ^ON« .... Florists. Barnesboro, Glo. Co., N. J. Hoiiyl Hollyl Choicest Delaware Holly from the woods and swamps. Pi ice the lowest. Also Wreaths and Laurel Roping. SOUTHERN FRUIT CO., eeorgetown, Del. SELECTED Wll 0 SMIL«X, 50 lbs. net weight, $2 00 per ca^e; 30 lb. cases, net weight, 81.60 per case. MAGkOLIA foliage, very line in decorations, also in wreaths, hame price as wild smilax. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS. tS.OO per 1000. HOLLY, extra fine, well-berried: cases 16 cubic ft., per case 12.50. Per case of 7 cubic ft., 81 75. LONG NEED! E PINES, carefully selected, tl 26 per dozen. {^f^Cash with order from unknown correspondents. EVERGREEN FLORAL CO.. EVERGREEN. ALA. ■Miiiiitiimiiiiimimiitiiiiiiimuiiimmiuamiiiuiimtitiimnitttiiimtummuitiiiiini WH TO BUY HOLLY Place your rrder with PULLEN. Place it now for the very best grade of bright green foliage, well berried, fresh from the swamps. Uni I Y WRPATUQ Only first-class materials used— fresh preen leaves plentifully nULLi iinLnlnui clustered with berries. In ordering b^ sure and state size wanted and number of berry clusters desired on ea:h. Goods shipped at proper time or on your order, carefully packed. Prices are most reasonably low. NMRQFRY QTflP^ ^^^ varieties of fruit— Peach, Pear. Apple, Plum, Cherry, nUnOLnl OIUulV* Apr^ to 5 feet. The best canna for centers of large beds. We have the largest stock in the country and can supply it in quantity. $2.00 per dozen, $15.00 per 100 for divided roots, 1 to 2 eyes. Special prices quoted on lots of 1000 or more. New Canna Cinnabar. (Ward). Clear Cinnabar red with d stinct gilt edge, fine round flower of great substance. Clean, vigorous habit, about 3_J^ to 4 feet high; profuse bloomer in good trusses which clean themselves nicely. A distinct new shade and an acceptable addition to the list of bedding varieties. Strong roots 25c each, $2.50 per doz., $20.00 per 100. ]VT„.^_- C i\t\ryt\ Mrs. Kate Gray. A splendid l^CVV Wdlllld. h)brid of the Italian class- Fine strong habit, broad bronzy green foliage. Good strong clean spikes well above foliage. Individual floret very large; 7 inches across at times. Color bright orange scarlet at times striped with deeper scarlet and edges of petals Aimed with golden yellow. Stands the sun well, blooms early. Foliage very broad and effect of plant is decidedly tropical. Fine strong roots, 25c each, $2.50 per dozen. ft ■a Canna J. D. Eisele. Deep crimson scarlet. We have been growing this canna with increasing satisfaction for the past four yea'S. In substance of flower, color, profuseness of bloom, form of petal and srike, it is in every respect fully the equal of Columbia, and in addition is a healthy, clean grower and propagates easily. Field-grown clumps, $25.00 per 100; divided roots, 1 to 3 eyes, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per luOO. GENERAL LIST OF CANNAS. Our list cf varieties is select, containing no inferior sorts; bulbs are in finest condition. You will make no mistake in placing an early order with us and getting your stock shipped in by freight. Field clumps. Per 100 Philadelphia $30.D0 Pres. McKinley 20.00 Beaute Poitevine 30.00 A. Bouvier 20.00 Duke of Marlborough 20.00 .r. D.'Eisele 25.00 Samuel Trelease 25.00 S^uv. de Ant. Crozy 20.00 Mme. Crozy 15.00 Queen Charlotte 15,00 Pres. Cleveland 2000 Secy. Chabanne 15.00 Mile. Berat 20.00 Florence Vaughan 20.00 Count de Bouchard 20.00 Austria 20.00 Burbank 20.00 Italia 20.00 J. D. Caboa Ib.OO Leonard Vaughan 15.00 Divided roots 1 to 3 eves. Per 100 Per 1( 00 83.00 $25.00 3.00 25.00 3 00 25.00 3.00 25 CO 3.00 26.10 3.00 25.00 3.50 30.00 3.00 25.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 3.00 25.00 2..50 20.00 Divided roots, 1 to 2 eyes. Per 100 Per lOOO 3.00 25.00 3 00 25 00 3.00 35.00 2.50 2 50 2.50 3.00 25.f0 3.00 35.00 O^HB COar^iVOE> OiVI^I3E>IV®, QU^KCP«S», I^. I., IV- "Y. Fuchsias LITTLE BEAUTY, LORD BYRON AND WHITE BEAUTY. The popularity of the former two is well estab- lished. WHITE BEADTY is a gem of the first order, being a strong, compact grower and a con- tinuous all-jear-round bloonier. It sells at sight. PRICES AS FOLLOWS: Little Beanty and Ziord Byron, 2H in. pots. 15.00 per 100. White Beauty, 214-in. pots, $10.00 per 100, $2.00 per dozen. Stock ready Dec. 15th and orders filled in rotation Address S. S. SKIDELSKY, 523 Fine Street, FHIIiADELFHIA PRIZE.... WINNING "X^he -very best New Geraniums, Chrysanthemums est to dcKte best Bedding and I'ot varieties. List of varie- tit.-s and prices on application. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian. Mich. Boston Ferns FOR HOLIDAYS. All sizes, 2'/i, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7-inch. Write us for prices on small or large lots. GEO. A. KUHL. PEKIN. ILL. Boston Ferns. TRUE TO NAME. Small plants from bench $ 1,00 per 100 7,000 2-inch 2.50 1,000 3-inch 5.00 " 1,00" 4-iDch 800 500 5-inch 15.00 DAVIS BROS., Morrison, III. THEY'RE ELEGANT--XMAS AZALEAS ^ Pink, Red and White. All Sizes. Buy Now. 50c to $5 Each ! Erica Pragrans $ .75 to $t.25 each. Fruited Oranges... 1.(0 o 2.00 " Fruited Ardisias... .50 to 2 00 " Epacris, new pink fl.OO each. Boston Fern 50c to 2.00 " Primulas, |4.00 per dozen. Rubbers, 4-in,, 5-in., 6-in., *35.C0 to $50.00 per 100. CASH WITH ALL ORDERS. A. Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. ki«W8«t7S?SS5SWa'S'8HS5!!SW»SSSSSSf'Si'Ji'8SSSS!S!SSS HEACOCK'S FJRrEMIUM PALMS. ARECA LUTE8CEN8. 3 plants, 6-inch pot, 21 to 28 inches !...$12.00 per dozen; JIOO.OO per 100 3 '• 8 " 36-inch, fine $3.00 each COCOS WEDDELIANA. 1 plant, 2Ji-inoh pot, 8 to 10 inches high $15.00 per 100 1 " 3 " ]0tol2 ■' SO.OOperlOO 1 " 4 " I8incheshigh S .50 each 3 " 5 " 18 " 1.00 •■ KENTIA BELMOREANA. 4-inch pot, 5 to 6 leaves, 15 inches high $ 4.50 per dozen ; $ 35.00 per 100 6 " " 6 " 24 " " 15.00 " 125.00 8 " " 6to7 " 30 to 32 inches high $3.00 each. KENTIA FORSTERIANA. 4-inch pot, 4 to 5 leaves, 15 inches high 14.50 per dozen: 135.00 per 100 6 " " 5 " 24 to 28 inches high $1.00 each; 112.00 per doztn 6 " " 5to6 " 30 " 1.25 " 15.00 8 " " 6 " 36to40 " 3.00 " 36.00 6 " 48 to 50 " 4.00 " 48.00 JOSSBJF»H: HE;A.C0CK:, -Wyixoote OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1900 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU - ■ PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE. TWO DOLLARS." 614 The American Florist. Dec. I. St. Louis. TRADE MOVES APACE FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON. — PRICES DO NOT ADVANCE MATERIALLY. — VARIOUS NOTES. The wholesalers have been experiencing a busy week, but trade has not been so brisk that prices have gone extremely high. Roses have wholesaled all the way up from 2 cents to 7 cents and carna- tions from $1.50 to $3 per hundred. Beauties sold well and at fair prices. There have not been so many chrysan- themums of late and sales have been quicker and at better prices. Violets are very scarce and have sold out early at $1 a hundred, with a slight rise for Thanksgiving. The recent hot weather is given as the cause of the present short- age in violets. There were no entries at the recent show for the Shaw gold medal oflFered annually for the best new plant, com- mercially, of the year. The Michel Plant and Bulb Company had a large bench of chrysanthemums which they cleaned up nicely at Thanks- giving. F. W. Bruenig's place is in very good shape and he reports business showing considerable recent improvement. M. Salem, 0. — William Mundy is unable to be about because of a severe attack of blood poisoning. Bar Harbor, Me.— John H. Stafford, who has charge of the Malvern Land Improvement Co. 'sgreenhouses, has gone to Scotland and will be absent three months. Janbsville, Wis. — Long & Hodson have a house 12x50 feet which has been a mass of color with chrysanthemums. Their rose house is 20x50 and the carna- tion house 12x50 and all the stock is good. In addition, they are cutting fine violets and callas. BEGONIA GLOIREDE LORRAINE $3.50 per dozen, J17.50 par 100. BEGONIA Light Pink LORRAINE 50o each, $5.00 per dozen, $40.00 per 100. Plants of either of the above from 2^i-in. pots, strong and healthy. See Convention Number for description of the last named newer variety. They will be the most popular plants for ChriBtmas holiday gifts for years to come. Order Early Trom EDWIN LONSDALE, Wvndmoor, (Near Phlla). Pa. -y: Sta H.Philadelphia N B We have not cbanfied our location, but the p O authorltleB have cbanged our P.O. facilities. Latania Palm Plants Pols. I'lftutstopot Leavi's Per doz. 6-in. 1 20 to2J-in. high 6 and 7 $ 6. CO 6-in. o 20 to 22 " 10 9.00 6-in. 3 20 to 22 " 12 to 14 12.00 7-in. 1 2 ft ht. & diam. 7 to 8 12.00 7-in. 2 8 " " 10 to 13 15.00 7-in. 3 2 " " 12 to 16 18.00 8-in. 2H " •' 8 to 9 18.00 8-ln. 2 2!4 ■• " 15 20. oe 8-in. 3 2V4 " " 18 to 20 24.00 Elastica . 6-in. pots, 21/2 ft. high 16 to 20 lei ives, $9.00 per doz. $65.00 per 100. Pandanus Veitchii and Croton Plants, jrices on application. J. WM . COLFLESH. 63d ft Woodlawn, W. Phlla, Pa. The Famout Kudzu Vine— Hardy as a rock. Lasts 50 years. Can be cut hack every year. Grows .50 feet in one season. $7.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri— Strong S'/.-in., $6.00 per 100. New Rose Snowflake— The Daisy Rose, $10 per 100. New Lace Fern — P'ronds last a ujonlb. $6.00 per 100. New Russelia Multiflora— 2V4-ineh, $400 per 100. 60 New Plants not to be Had Elitwhere. Callas— White, $3 per inO; Spotted. $3; Yellow, $20. Cannas, Dahlias, and all summer blooming bulbs. Electros and Cuts for Florists and Seedsmen A. BLANC. PHILADELPHIA. PA. 40,000 Kentlas, Belmoreana and Forsterlana Clean well grown stock in best market sizes — $35, S50, I75 and Sioo per 100. See our wholesale list for sizes. AZALBAS, Busby Crowns well set with Buds. 10 to 12 inches in diameter $35 per 100 14 to 16 inches in diameter $50 per 100 12 to 14 inches in diameter 45 por 100 16 to 18 inches iu diameter I'iperdoz ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. strong 2'4 in. pots ready for shifting into 3 in. ..$5 per 100 Strong 3 in. pots.. ..$8 per 100 Asparagus Sprengerii 2', in..*5 per 100 Asparagus Sprengerii—S in..$7 per 100 BOSTON FERNS. per 1000 Strong ROSES. strong 2H in. pot plants $40 per 1000 Strong 4 in. pot plants $15 per 100 Strong 5 in. pot plants $4 per dozen Strong two-year field grown. Excellent stock for forcing for Easter and Spring sales. Crimson Sanjij Vis— Extra strong, with canes 3 to .") feet long 812 per 100 $100 per 1000. Hybt ■■! Perpectial—Large assortment of best forcing varieties I $10 per 100 $90 per 1000. Full assortment of French and Holland bulbs, Hardy Herba- ceous Plants, Shrubs and Ornamental Trees. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PainesvHIe, Ohio. Ball's Palms, &c. CHOICE HARDY STOCK, EXTRA STRONG. Kentia Belmoreana, 3 in. @ 20c and 25c; 4-i'i. (iM 40c and 50c; 5-in. @ 7Se; 6-in. @ $1.00 and ;i 25; 8-in. @ J2.00. Livistona Rotundifolia, strong, 4-in @ 4.c; S-in @ 75c. Pandanus Veitchii, 6-in. @ |i.00; S in. @ |2.00. Ficus Elastica, Araucaria Excelsa, Dra- caena Terminalls, etc., etc. D. BALL, HOLMESBURG, PHILA., PA. Areca Lutescens. several plants, 4- nch, (w. 25c; 6 in @ 50c and 75c; 8-in. @ $1.50; 10-in. @ $4 00 and $5. OP. Large speci- mens, 14-in. and l6-in.@|l7.50 to $35.00. Latania Borbonica, 4-in. @ 25c; 6-in. @ 50c and 75c. Made up, 3 plants together, large and showy, 6-in. @ 75c; 8-in @ $1. Kentia Forsterlana, 3-in. @ 20c and 25c; 4-in. @ 40c and 5Cc. CHAS Price Lists^ Elegant bushy plants, cov- ered with buds and flowers* Just the stock for your counter sales. Gloire de Lorraine Begonia. Each. Per Doz. Per 100 I Each. Per Doz. Per 100 2V2"inch pots, bushy 25 $2.50 120.00 4-inch pots, bushy 50 $5.00 $10.00 3-inch pots, bushy 35 4 00 30.00 | 6-inoh pans, very fine ..$1.00 12.00 T XT A f^Ci Pot-grown, for forcing, strong plants, 7-inch pots, 18 to 24 inches high, well XlX I Ifl \/Oi branched and full of buds, in two sorts, CHiRLES X and MARIE LE GRAY, ^^^^^^^^^^"^™ each, 75 cents; dozen, $7.50. XI'VT^'II A'Ktn.'V A OTAKSV and THOS. HOGG, «xtra itroag, fleld-grown plants XL X Xf.DlJXSM SX'XmJO., with 5 to 7 branches, per dozen, «2.00; per 100, 115.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, Greenhouses, Western springs, III. 84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Hardy Herbaceous Alpine Plants AND Field- Grown stock plants from 6-inch pots or bench, ready now: Mnie. Bergmann, G. S. Kalb and Gloire de Pacific, $1.00 per dozen. Mrs. Robinson, Yellow Mrs. Robinson, Bonnaffon and other standard varieties. Send list of jour wants. CRABB & HUNTER. Grand Rapids. Mich. hurdv, larfze plants. Snowball, Longfellow, 40c per 100: $2..M par 1000. FORUET-Me-NOr, fine clumps, 7Bc per 100; $5.00 per 1000. MIGNONETTE (Allen's Defiance), large plants out of 2!4-iuch $2.50 per 100. JOS. H. ClNNINOnAM, Delaware, 0. ' J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF OLD AND NEW VARIETIES. The Blue Hill Nursery, So. Braintree, Mass. CORUKSrONDENCE SOLICITED. Per 100 Chinese, large flowering, 2-in. pot $1.25 ASPARAGUS Sprengerii, 2-ineh pots 2.60 " Plumosus, 2-inch pots 3.50 CASH PLEASE. igoo. The American Florist. 616 Choicest Stock, ^'^'^^ PRICES. VERBENAS. 30th Ceutun Collection now ready The finest set of New Mammoth N'erbenas in America. -5 grand sorts, strong 3-inch pot plants. $2.00 per 100; strong rooted cuttings. 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000. COLEUS. our champion collection, embracini; the newest sorts and only those of decided merit, strons 3'-4-inch, .$1.50 per 100, (special). GERAMIUMS. strong 3-inoh, mixed colors. $1.50 per 100. Sirong E. C. of Bruanti and Heteranthe, best searlet bedders and all colors mixed. $1.35 per 100. $10.00 per 1000. (special). Mme. Salleroi, strong 3'i-inch. $1.50 per lOOi 3-iuch. $1.25 per 100. Rose Geraniums, strong R. C. $1.00 per 100. (spei'ial). NEW AGERATUMS. Louise Bonuatt. latest novelty in white, and Princess Pauline, latest blue, strong SM-inch, $1.50 per 100; strong R. C., 60c per ICO. (special). ALTERNANTHERAS. bright red, variegated and yellow, 50o per 100, $4.00 per 10(10, (special for ten days). NEW SALVIAS. St. Louis and Splendens, strong 2H-inch, $1.50 per 100; strong R. C. 7.5c per 110, (special). MARGU ERITES, New California Giant White and New Golden, strong 3!4-iiich, $2.C0 per 100; strong R. C, $1.00 per 100. ASPAR«GUS SPRENGERM, strong 2>i-iu., ready for 3-inch, $3.00 per 100, (special.) ROSf S strong 3!^-inch Kriiles and Maids, $3.00 per 100. (special). NEW DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIAS. The set we are to send out this season is a record breaker. Strong R. C. ready December 10th. Place your orders early for this collection. CASH WITH ORDER. South Side Floral Co., Springfield, III. Please metitton the Am€iica}i Flini^i "unt-n uiilm^ WE AKE GROWIITG ^ r\ ^ ^- ^ THE roi.i.owiNG rl^OCZO! METEOR, LIBERTY, BRIDES, GOLDEN GATE. MAIDS. LA PRANCE, KAISERIN, BELLE SIEBRECHT, PERLES. PRES. CARNOr. BEAUTIES. Rooted cuttings now ready. Write GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Carnations Rooted Cuttings, that are full of roots, at reasonable prices. HEADQUARTERS FOR ETHEL CROCKER. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Please mention the A tnertcati Florist ivhen ivv iting. RonDvioVO I nrH ^*^® greatest moiify get- UCIICflCIC LUlU) tlDg pink Curuation ever introduc*^d. A descendaatof Wm. Scott, but it's superior in every way. A big claim; if you don't believe it. com*' and see it. Please note change in price <)f rooted cuttings for January 1st delivery and after; $6 per 100; $50 p<'r lUOO. Hooking orders now. Delivery any time you say after January 1st., 1901. 'CHRYSANTHEMUMS, stock plants, new and old varieties. Write for pri'-*'^. H. WEBER A SONS. OAKLAND, MP Edward B. Jackson, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only. In any quantity, for the least money. STAMFORD, - OONN. Please mention the American FloriU when ivvitinZ' A. SPRENGERII Ex. strong plants from 2'-.-ia. pots, ready for 3-m.. $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1000. The Qnest stock off4*red for this price. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Ki: Newark, York. We are booicine: orders for Rooted f^uttin^s of All the best varieties. Write ub. ueo. HANCOCK & SON, Qrand Haven, Mich. 4<>'*ww«>'w»'*«wwww^^ NEW CARNATIONS FOR 1901. L,U1 lia White Cloud in size, habit stem, form, color and con decided improvement] on _-uuu 111 Mze, naoit stem, form, co tinuous blooming. $io per loo; $75 per 1000. MertTlfliH"^'^'?''"*''^- Salmon pink, large flower, good color, J T ic:i 1 1 miU early and extremely free. Stem a little weak after transplanting Hut improves quickly. A good summer bloomer in the field. $6 per 100; $50 per 1000. Pnnrder of 500 letters. Block Letteni. 1 M or 2-lncb size, per 100, t2.00. Script Letters, {4 Fastener with each letter orword. TjBea by leading florlsta everywhere and for vale b7 all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St.. BOSTON, MASS. SiGMUND GELLER Importer and Mir. of Florists' Supplies Complete Stock — New Goods Catalogue Now Ready. 108 W. 28th St., near 6th Av New Illustrated Send for it. , NEW YORK. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Cyoaa Wreaths, Mosa Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New Catalogne ot all FLORISTS BUPPLIB8 on application. P^For the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. so. 52. 54 and 58 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. A. HERRMANN. Cape flowers, ^-^^ colors; Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, AND All florists' Supplies. Send for Prloei. 404-412 Cast >4th St., 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., iJ^sl* New York. HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES. A good ady. In a good paper will bring good retnmi, iNIKOlal IT COSTS 4 CENTS FOR EACn 600 FEET OF^ -9 FLOOR SPACE ?. DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE B^ , ,_ PLANTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT HI>;)ISTS-lu m USED FOR FUMIGATION OR SPRAYING INDOORS OR \\ SOlO BY SttBSMEN--— CIRCULAR TREE- SKABCURA DIPCC.CtllCAOO. <)UICKLY DOES IT. W W -a- •■s.-.s :5:;s::x.i7£: :c;i:;_^>e::>e LIQUID PLANT FOOD Grows hardier stock: ^rows improved stock. Stock ships better; also ready earlier. Brini.'s better customers and more profits. EASrtRN CHEMICAL COMPANY, 620 Atlantic Ave., Boslon. ALL Nutierymen, Seedimen and Florists wish- ing to do buiineii with Europe should lead (01 the . li e Horticultural Advertiser" Thli li the British Trade Paper, belne read weekly by all Horticultural traders; it is also taken by OTer 1000 of the best Continental houses. Annual inbsoription to cover cost of postage 76 cents. Addrass CDITOR" "P thB '* H. «." ^ Chilwell Nurseries. LOWDHAM. Notts, England. THE KINNEY PUMP. tat applying Uqnld mannre It has no eqnal. Bent pre- paid tor n^BO. Wlthoat spraying Talve. H.OO The Hose Connection Co., Kingston, R. I. igoo. The American Florist. 619 -V*. 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. Economy in Heating At the present and prospective prices of coal those florists are lucky indeed who are using the Weathered Boilers. Are you one of them? If not, then write us and we will fur- nish indisputable facts. Thos. W. Weatherd's Sons, 46 Marion St , NEW YORK. Piease mention the American Florist when wriltnz REBUILT MACHINERY and SUPPLIES ac Bargain Prices Larg- est Machinery Depot on earth. We buy buildings and plants; amont; others we brjut-'lit the World's FaT, the Omaha Exposition, the Chica^'o Post office, and other 'structures. We rebuild machin- ery of all kinds, and sell with binding guarantees. Boilers trom $:^up; Enuines from fSo up; Steam Pumps from fl5 up, etc. We carry complete stock of Geiieral^i«>- nlies, such as HF.I.TIN*;, >^A,FTING, H.4^«;F,IJS. P! I,I,KYS. IROJ" PIPF. IKON I!(><»FIN<;. II-VK,n- W.VIJE. VALVES &- FITTIMiS, : PLUMBING MATERIAL.. " ; Will ?.-nil fret;, oiif SSii-jatreratalip Nc. i- ! Constantly buying entire stocks j ■ at SherifTs' and Receivers' sales. t Chicago House Wrecking Co.. : W. 35th & Iron Sts., Chicago. Ill ■SI THE' "^NEW DEPRRTURf You can not get a GOOD THING Qt nothing;. But the price of this iipparatus is next to nothing;. Send or price and description to J. D. CARMODY. EvansvllU. Ind. RUSTIC WORK FOR ALL PURPOSES MADE TO ORDER . . In stock, the most extensive variety in the ountry. of Baskets Window Boxes, Stands, Brackets and original designs. Prices low. RUSTIC MFG. & CONSTRUCTION CO., 9 Fulton Street, NEW YORK CITV. ,%ajtf men/ion ike A merican Flurtit -when 'uiritittg. HOTBED SASH '" ^'"'tk^TTc.lS'""' GREENHOUSE MATERIAL, Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress. BEST GRADES, PERFECT WORKMAMSHIP. A. DIETSCH & GO. s^t^.\VL.. CHICAGO, ILL. i D. 0. Cimningham Qlass Co., PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. HOT-HOUSE GLASS A SPECIALTY. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Pftoked in small or&tei, eaiy to handle. Price perorate IMO 3-ln. pots In orate, 14. 88 1600 2M " " 6.26 1500 2S " 1000 3 '■ 800 3X " 600 4 " 330 6 " 1446 5 00 6.80 4.60 4.61 3.16 Price per orate 120 7-ln. pot. In orate, 14.30 .. . ^ 4810 24 11 24 12 1314 616 3.60 4.80 3.60 4.80 4.80 4.60 Seed pans, same price aa pota. Send for price Hat of Cyllndera for Cut Flowers, Hanglnf; Baskets. Lawn Vases, etc. 10 per cent off for cash with order. HILFINQER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. AueuaT BOLK3B A 80NB. New Tork Ageits, 63 DIT ITBIIT. NBW TOBK C ITT FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS "i^" Lift and SAMPLES PRBB. SWAHN'S POTTERY MF'G CO.. p. O. Box 78. Minneapolit. Minn. Standard •s'.?' FLOWER Pots If your greenbouseB &re within 500 miles of the Capitol, write ug; we can save you money. W, H. ERNEST, 28(h and M tiruli N. E. WASHINQTON. D. C. Seen by New Firms: AMERICAN nORIST ADVTS. &Hl(J> y-^., tT WIllLLDINPOimYCO. i •PHILADELPHIA-PA BRANCH WAREHOUSES: i i^t.n|^,t-.'*^dcUy. N. Y. KELLER BROS., ^ 2l3-l5.l7-l9-gl-g3 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 mall orders and make special sizes to order in quantities. A postal will bring prices and discounts. GEO. KELLER & SON, UAlOTTAOTnBIBS OT Flower Pots. Before buying write for price.. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrlghtwood Ai'e.. CHICAOO. lt.L. PUase mention the American Florist when writing. THOSE RED POTS ** STANDARDS" FDLL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRY 8ALSLEY, Rep. DETROIT. MICH., 490 Howard St. Red Standard Pots. CORRECT SIZE. SUPERIOR QUALITY. Write for price list. G.tiENNEGKE 60.. ""-^I."'^^"- INDEPENDENT OF ALL TRUSTS. f^% SCO for Greenhouses, Conservatories, Hot- IILHOw beds, etc. Also Eotbed Sashes and Mats. Paints, Oils, etc. THE REED GLASS & PAINT CO.. 466 W. Broadway, NEW YORK. 620 The American Florist. Dec. I, Index to Adveitiien. AdTertlilng Bstet 600 Allen J K ti05 Allen S'l. & Co...... 617 Ajnerloan Bole 00. .602 II Amllnd K C 603 Baker & Dick 612 Banner J L & Co 6% Ball Chas D 614 Bailer F A.. ^. ..■•■■ 608 Barnard W W & Co Dl>J I Basse't't * WBBhbum.. .603 Banr 8 Alfred 1 Bayemdorter H & Co. .618 Bentliey*Co..... 603 Beroimans P J Co — 61b Bemlng H G 604 Blano A & Co 611 Blue HIU Nursery.... 614 BobblEk * AOilnB 61. Boston Letter Co 618 Bragne L B 612 BrantiNoe 602 Brown C B 61^. Brown Peter 616 Bndlong J A 603 BnnyardH A. ........61^ Burpee W AUee * Co. U Caldwell the Woods- man Co^. 602 i« Cannodyjp. 6ia Chadwlck Chas. ..... 602 Clxloago Carnation Co 615 Chicago Hottse Wreck- Inj. (V) 6iy Cincinnati Cnt Flo Co.BW Clark Wm A * Son.. 609 Colflesh J W 614 CoUinB Thos...... 61^ Conard i Jones Co.. ..6.7 Conley Foil Co ■• ■■.••"I? Cottage Gardens.. 613 l Crabb 4 Uonter. . .614 I CralgBobi&Son.y...6 6 Cunningham Jos B...614 Cunningham D O Glass Co 61S Dallledouze Bros 6i6 Davis Bros.. 613 Deamud J.B. .••••■• -Jiw Detroit Flo'r Pot Mfy.M9 DletachAiCo.... ■■.■■6}? Dillon J L ^,-'S? Domer Fred&Sons Lo.Wo DreerHA....v.....611 JJI Dunlop John H 601 Dunne « Co. .......-■■618 Hastem Chemical Co. .618 Edgar W W 616 Blonholi HeuTT 607 Bills Frank M 6UJ Ernest W H ■.•„---S!s Evergreen Floral Co .612 Ferguson John B......614 rinley Lawn Bake Co. 617 Florida Nat Prod Co... 617 Ford Bros ,v,,---^?5 Fort Dodge QhCo...616 Foster Lucius H ......616 Gardeners Chronicle. .61* Garland Geo M 620 Geller aigmund 618 Ghormley Wm 6U5 Gibbons aw \\\ Glblln & Co....;. in Good & Resee CO;... 610 Gullett 4 Sons W H. . .618 Gunther Wm H 605 Guttman Alex J 6C5 Gumey Heater Co — 620 Hagenburger Carl 611 Hall Ass'n 617 Hancock Geo 4 8on...bl5 Harrer Geo.... 615 Hart M A 60o Heacock Joseph 613 Helss J B 61b Heller & Co 617 Uennecke C Co 619 Herendeen Mfg Co ..IV Herr Albert M 615 616 Herrmann A 618 Hews A H 4 Co 619 HllB'-gar Bros 619 Hill The B G Co 1 Hill H U 612 Hlppard a Co 619 Hlt«tllng8 4 Co IV Holton & Uunkel Co, . 602 618 Hooker HM Co 620 Horan Edw C 6t5 Hose Connection Co.. 618 Humfeld C 616 Hunt B H 603 Invalid Appliance Co. 617 Jackson 4 Perkins Co. 6C8 615 Jackson E B 615 Jacobs S 4 Sons HI Jennings B B 609 Jennings Bros 617 .Tohnson 4 stakes 606 Jones, McDuffle 4 Stratton Co 617 Kastlng W F 604 Keller Bros 619 Keller Geo 4 Son 619 Kellogg Geo M 601 Kennicott Bros CO 618 Kentucky Tob Pro Co 618 Klft Robert 617 Eroescbell Bros C0....IV' KnehnC A 604 KuhlGeo A 613 616 Lager 4 Hurrell 607 Lakev'w Rose Garden. 61I Lang Julius 605 Langjabr A H 604 Lee F & 8 612 Lee R A 602 Lehman Bros 618 LlmprechtSJ 605 Lockland LumCO 618 LongD B II Lonsdale Edwin 6U Lord4Bumham Co.. .IV Lucas J 4 Co 621 Lynn J A 617 McCarthy * Co N F. . . 604 612 McFadden EC... a6 McKellar 4 Wlnterson 637 MacBean AS.. 615 Mack Tobacco Co 617 Mader Paul 6U Meyt r John C & Co . . .617 MUlang Chas 606 MlUang Frank 605 MonlngerJCCo 620 Moon Samuel C 608 Moon Wm HCo 612 Moore. Hentz 4 Nash. 61 5 Morris Floral Co 616 Moss Geo M 604 Mnrphy Wm 615 Myers 4 Co 620 Nlckle Plate RB .612 6,7 Nlessen Leo 604 N T Cat Flower Ex.. 606 N Y Cut Flower CO... 605 PennockSam'l 8 604 Plerson F R Co 606 Pittsburg Cnt Flo Co. .602 Poehlmann Adolph H.603 HoUworth C C Co .... 603 Pope MrsL 4 Son. ...612 Prince AG4 Co 603 Prltchard J N 612 Pullen W W 612 Pumell W J 612 Quaker City Mch Wks.III Randall A L 603 Rawllngs B 1 611 Baynor J 1 6l5 Reed Glass 4Falnt Co 619 Reed \ Keller 618 Regan PrlntlngHonse II Reinberg Geo 6i3 615 Belnberg Peter ....603 Beuer Walter 4 Co. .. .609 RlceM&Co 610 Rodgers Alex II Roland Thomas 616 Rolker A 4 Sons . . II Rustic Mfg & Con Co 619 Saltford Geo 6O.1 Sander & Co 6 9 Bohlllo Adam IV Schmidt J C 614 Soolla? John A Ill Schu.thels A 61,'i Sheridan W F 6(6 Btebreoht 4 Son I SltoatlOES A Wants... 601 Skabcura Dip Co 618 SkldelskT S S 613 Smith Nath * Hon... 613 Smith W 4 T Co I 8murthwalte C A Produce Co II Soltau C 611 South Side Floral Co. 615 Southern Fruit Co.... 612 Stahl Chas B 6u4 Bteams Lumber Co — III StoothoB H A 4 Co... 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Latest facts about wt'w <'arii:itions 621 An Armazindy sport (ilhis.) 62i Chrysanthemum n.ni-ltii'S (illus. ) 622 Spot disfase of the violet 62S Nephroli'pis Washingtouii-nsis (illus.) 624 Ati harmonious arransemont of p unts of easy culture (illus.) 625 Plants for baskets and pans (illus.) 626 A Kentucky establishment (illus.) 636 Pan-Anierieaii notes 627 New York 627 Boston ."..".'.'.'.'627 Philadelphia !.!!.6SS Chicago 628 St. Louis 6^8 Toronto .....! 628 Kalamazoo. Mich .'..'.'.'.'628 Chrysanthemum Society of America 63U To pipe •:reenhouees 630 The mix in;^ or lime and manure 630 The profltof chrysanthemum shows 630 l;';"oit 631 The seed trade 636 S!""'"' '636 1 he nursery trade 638 Saijinaw, Mich 638 Our pastimes— At Utioa .610 —At West Hoboken 640 —At New York 640 — At Flatbush 640 WashiiiKion .■.';".640 Sharuo, Pa 64) Albany. N. Y .■.■.■;' 644 Cincinnati 616 Buffalo .*'.*. ".!'.^ 648 YouDgstown, O '..'.' !"..'.'!!.'! 650 Latest Facts About New Carnations. [Paper by Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa . read before the Flotisls' Club of Philadelphia. Decem- ber 4. igoo. 1 With many growers December 1 is the beginning ot the carnation season, and even where the grower is willing to have his season begin September 1 he will find many varieties refusing to do work at that date, not getting down to actual business before now. Very often these lagging varieties are those of the pre- ceding season's introduction. This fact makes it hard to give an intelligent opinion as to the merits of the "newer carnations" to-night, and is my apology for the shortcomings of this paper. The introduction of carnation novel- ties has been so fast and furious that all of our varieties are "new carnations." We do not learn how to handle a variety, so as to get the best results from it, before another of the same color is intro- duced and has so many points of superi- ority over the old that the latter is dis- carded for the new, and another season or two of experimental growing started. It is this everlasting change, change, change that is responsible for a goodly portion of our failures. Another source of failure for novelties the season after their introduction, is the pernicious habit of holding the delivery of cuttings until a late date in the winter or spring, instead of taking what good cuttings the plants produce right along and filling orders when stock is wanted. By holding all orders until a late date there are a number of deteriorating influences that are bound to have a decided eflect on a portion of the stock sent out. If there is any demand for the variety worth talking about, orders will have to be filled, either with cuttings that have been rooted for some time and held over until date named for delivery, or they will be filled from stock propa- gated later, even, than the already late date named. Another evil of this system, and the greatest of them all, is the necessity of having an immense quantity of cuttings for the special date, and if there is not a good supply of them rooted early there IS danger of taking cuttings that should not be used and taking so many from the plants at one time that they are weak- ened for subsequent propagating. Carnations are not boxes or hardware, that can be manufactured and stored away for future delivery. The cuttings should be taken at that stage -of their growth when the^ will make the best plants for next winter, and the buyer should have them direct from the cutting bench, as soon as they are rooted, if he so desires. His method of handling them after they are rooted ahd the introducer's may be entirely opposite, and it is more likely that he will know how to get the best results in his soil better than the introducer of the variety. When this is more fully recognized there will be fewer failures with novelties. As to last season's introductions, in order to do no one an injustice, I have secured opinions from a few different localities and will give them as received, omitting only the name of the writer. Starting with Boston, the "Hub of the Universe," a letter, dated November 22, says: "So far Ethel Crocker and Gene- vieve Lord have proved the best. Mar- quis, Lippincott and Peru not very promising so far. Olympia up to date not very free." From New York I have two, dated November 15. One gives: "Up to date the only sort satisfactory is Genevieve Lord. Crocker is a great disappoint- ment and so are all the others we have tried." The other one says: "Lawson is to date the best of any of the novelties. Lord is also showing up well. Early in the season Crocker made a magnificent showing of growth and plant and set of buds. Up to three weeks ago it was the finest bench of carnations on the place, with the exception of an unintroduced novelty. It then commenced to stem-rot and over half the plants are gone; what have survived are good plants and what few flowers we get are as fine as one could wish. Marquis made good growth in the field but lifted poor. It has proved late, decidedly short-stemmed and as far as we can judge will be at its best durirg February and March." From Chicago, November 14, comes this word: "We place Lawson at the head of the list. Olympia is very satis- factory but are undecided as to whether it will displace Bradt. Marquis has not as yet done well; it is late in flowering, but from present indications it will give a lot of flowers from Christmas on." Maryland, November 17, gives the following: "Genevieve Lord is leading them all. Lawson is next, although its short stems have as yet brought little money. Marquis is next with fine growth but with flowers very scarce and few expected before Christmas. Crocker would be ahead of Marquis if all the blooms were good, but a great many are streaked and bad color; we believe this will disappear later. It blooms early and comparatively free. Estelle 622 The American Florist. Dec. 8, Olympia, Kiley and Morning Glory look fairly well, but see nothing in their favor worthy of special mention." Pittsburg, November 15, says: "Ber- tram Lippincott, very free and healthy grower; splendid. Olympia not doing much yet. Lawson picking up nicely. Crocker doing well; a free grower. Marquis, healthy, free bloomer and good grower. From Indiana, November 19, (not Hill): "Ethel Crocker leads in pink with Lord a second. Lawson and Marquis show great promise for later in the season. Olympia did not make heavy growth in the field but is doing nicely in the house. Peru is now coming in and looks like a continuous bloomer." California (not Sievers) gives: "Mrs. Lawson is 'O. K.' vrith exception ol short stems for such large flowers. Estelle, a very good scarlet, will grow plenty next year. Olympia very good but rather single. Crocker best of all for winter. Lord could be larger. Peru lacking in form and does not keep." My own observations of novelties is rather limited. What I have seen of Lawson would incline one to the belief that it will be a good carnation handled differently from what it has been this season. There is something lacking, and I think it is knowledge as to its habits, a knowledge that will be attained this winter and will no doubt place it with the standard sorts. Marquis is appar- ently a late bloomer and therefore a great disappointment at this time. It is to be hoped that it's behavior later will over- come this early disappointment. Crocker is, with me, and, as far as I have been able to learn, with all of my customers, a decided success. Without wishing to boast or detract from any other variety I want to say that I have plants of Crocker that will make from the date of their planting in up to January 1 as high as eighteen flowers per plant, by actual count, and that out of the thousands I have cut up to this date I have had practically none that could be called seconds, either from lack of color, size or form. The failures that have come to my notice with this variety are nearly all with growers who feed their carnations pretty heavily, and this Crocker will not stand. Overfeeding will make it grow too strong and the flowers will come ofl color aud often bursted or poor shaped. This may not apply to every soil but it certainly does to mine. To get results that will place Crocker on its true merits the plants should be a good size in the field by August 20, or even earlier, and then housed into fairly rich soil. Then give them nothing else excepting good treatment as to watering and tempera- ture, with possibly a little lime or good bone added to the soil some time during the winter when flowers are at a low ebb, as this addition of extra fertilizer will affect the plants at once, both as to the number of flowers produced and their quality, but in a few weeks the effect will be worn off enough to get them back to their natural conditions and this once should keep them going for the balance of the season. Next to Crocker in earliness and a little ahead of 'it in point of productiveness is Genevieve Lord. The flowers are not nearly so large as Crocker and a portion of them come off color, the same as old Grace Wilder used to do, but this latter trait can, I think, be eliminated by selec- tion. Olympia, with me, and as far as I have seen it, is ahead of Bradt in point of productiveness and will, no doubt, becoms a standard sort. Peru is, up to date, lacking in form, has some bacteria and lots of rust, but it is pure white and very productive, so that it may prove better than it looks. Elm City, a white that few growers have tried, is a model in form, full of petals, almost as large as Flora Hill and has, up to date, produced more flowers per plant than any other variety, with no sign of cessation, so that I think it will prove a stayer. There is almost a universal complaint of stem-rot from many sections and the novelties all seem to be affected with an undue proportion of it. This matter will be brought up at the next meeting of the carnation society and fully discussed with the hope of getting some informa- CARNATION GUARDIAN ANOEL. tion. We Lancaster growers have prac- tically no trouble m this direction. Whether it is owing to the pure moral and religious atmosphere of our county, or the tact that we nearly all plant into solid beds instead of benches, or is simply a case of good luck, I am unable to say. There are a number of new candidates that will be biddingforfavor this season, all ofwhich will be forcibly brought to our notice at the coming show of the carna- tion society. The usual number of seedlings are being tried for their second and third year and those growers who are wise vrill endeavor to have some of these in good shape for the show in Baltimore next February. Baltimore will be the Mecca for all carnation men then and the citizens of that city are waiting for us vrith the wide open arms of true southern hospitality. Before closing I want to say that it is not always wise to give up the old varie- ties for the new, until you are sure of the new being the best. I have seen at Henry D. Rohrer's place Lily Dean that left nothing to be desired in the shape of a striped variety. White Cloud that seemed to lack nothing of being the ideal white. Crane that filled the bill entirely for a scarlet and Triumph that will net him more money per square foot than any of the new pinks. From what I understand the Dailledouze Brothers are as well off with several houses of Scott as if each plant were a share of Standard Oil stock. All of which goes to show that there is quite as much in the grower as in the variety, and that no judgment should be passed on a novelty until it is properly grown. Then if it falls short it can be truthfully condemned. We carnation growers are usually too positive in our opinions. As the years progress we will some day look back to the beginning of the century and wonder how we could have any positiveness at all with the varieties and methods then in vogue. An Armazindy Sport, At the recent exhibition of the Horti- cultural Society of Chicago the first pre- mium in the class open to pink carna- tions not lighter than Scott fell to Guar- dian Angel, a sport from Armazindy, which originated in the greenhouses at the Guardian Angel Orphan Asylum, Chicago. The prize vase is illustrated herewith. N. A. Schmitz, the gardener at the Asylum, has been watching this sport for several seasons, and has been growing it largely for the wholesale market. He finds it has all the good qualities of Armazindy, including florifer- ousness, stem and habit. It is a popular color and a good seller, so that it will probably be disseminated next spring. Chrysanthemum Novelties. H. L. Ragan, of Springfield, O., has a cream yellow sport from Chrysanthe- mum President W. R. Smith of which he thinks highly and which is herewith illustrated. The sport has been chris- tened Gold Smith and those who are acquainted with the parent, as nearly everyone is, have a very good idea of the excellent character of the new candidate for popular favor, which differs only in color and in that, with Mr. Ragan, it is dwarfer than the parent, with a very strong stem up to the flower, which is, if anything, rather better finished and heavier. There is a tint of light bronze in the yellow and the flower makes a fine show. There is, without doubt, a com- mercial future before this sort. Exhibited at Cincinnati, November 17, it scored 83 points. Of the many meritorious seedlings exhibited by Nathan Smith & Son, they consider Mrs. Elmer D. Smith as best of all, excelling even Goldmine, the great refleied golden variety which captured the C. S. A. prize cup in 1899. It is a Japanese incurved, of most perfect form, full double and high, rounded center. It is bright yellow, deeper than Golden Wedding. In the contest for the prize cup of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, at Chicago, during the recent exhibition, Mrs. Smith stood second, falling but one point behind the winner, the sensational Canadian variety, Tim- othy Eaton. The blooms exhibited in Chicago were seven inches in diameter. Its height is scant threefeet but stem and foliage are perfect. The originators expect this sort to rival Major Bonnaffon, being brighter in color, more dwarf, very similar in form, with heavier and stronger stem. Four of the C. S. A. committees have passed upon this variety this season and have scored it to an average of 92.75 points. It reaches its perfection between November 1 and November 10. Bracondale, Ont., is not wholly depend- ent upon the success of Timothy Eaton for the reputation of its chrysanthemum growers, for the seedling which George HoUis has been exhibiting as No. 222 is a white of largest size. It is illustrated herewith. The plant is a strong grower and the stem is heavy, well able to sup- 1900. The American Florist. 623 ^fei^^^B^^lfPit^^^^l jia— .J> \, Ic^^^^^^p^^v >' ,' ji^^H^^H Gold Smith. Mrs. Elmer D. Smith. SOME OF THE NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS. No. 222. port the well finished bloom. The variety was given a certificate of merit by the Toronto Florists' Association on Novem- ber 22 and the stock has since been acquired by the F. R. Pierson Co , Tarry- town, N. V. Spot Disease of the Violet. The following important facts are set forth by P. H. Dorsett.in Bulletin No. 23, illustrated, of the United States Depart- ment of Agriculture, issued November 28, 1900: The subject of this paper is one of the most widespread and destructive mala- dies known to attack the violet. The disease has been discussed in the florists' journals under a variety of names, such as leaf spot, leaf rust, leaf blight, small- pox, etc. More commonly, however, the trouble is known as the violet disease, growers not generally recognizing the tact that there is more than one malady attacking the violet. The disease occurs throughout this country wherever the violet is grown, and is probably of American origin. The cultivation ot the violet has been abandoned in many sec- tions of the country on account of its ravages, while in others it has become necessary to adopt new methods of hand- ling the plants during the growing season. Five or six years ago, for example, .50,000 to 75,000 square feet of glass in the vicinity of Alexandria, Va., were devoted to the cultivation of this crop, but on account of the disease the industry has been practically abandoned. A large grower near Boston was forced, a few years ago, to abandon growing stock plants at his place on account of this trouble. He had to have them grown for him during the summer, at consider- able expense, in localities that were free or comparatively free from the disease. After transferring these plants to his place in the fall and setting them in the houses he experienced little or no diffi- cnlty in keeping them healthy during the remainder of the season. Many other instances of the destructive nature of this disease could be cited. The large amount of florists' literature relating to this subject when collected and condensed was found by the writer to contain only a contused mass of con- tradictory opinions regarding both the cause and treatment of the disease. This is not strange to one familiar with the violet. All growers know the violet to be variable, seldom if ever behaving any two seasons alike. Practical growers recognize the fact that methods of handling the plants followed with little disease and good results during one sea- son may, though rigidly adhered to, result in disease and failure the next. It is also a well known fact that grow- ers in the same section and in close proximity to one another often practice widely dififerent methods in growing this crop, and yet the results obtained are practically the same. A novice in violet growing may have little or no difiiculty the first few years in growing good flowers. After this, however, his troubles usually begin and failure more often than success crowns his efiorts. Unless he is possessed of peculiar abilities and a determination to succeed a few years of reverses are sufficient to cause him to abandon the culture of violets and turn his attention to some other industry, where the chances of success are at least equal to those of faUnre. GENERAL APPBABANCE OF THE DISEASE. Spot disease of the violet (Altemaria violse) attacks the plants at any stage of their growth from the small unrooted cutting in the cutting bed to the mature plant in full flower. Plants that are making a vigorous, rapid, but soft or succulent growth are most subject to the disease. The disease may occur on any portion of the plant above ground, but causes the greatest amount of loss when present upon the foliage. Its first appear- ance upon the leaves is characterized by small, definite, usually circular, greenish or yellowish white spots, resembling very much the bite or sting of an insect. They vary in size from dots scarcely perceptible to the unaided eye to spots a thirty-second of an inch or more in diameter. The light-colored central por- tion or point of infection is surrounded by a narrow ring of discolored tissue. usually black or very dark brown at first, but changing to a lighter shade as the spots grow older. As the spot develops the central portion remains unchanged in appear- ance, while the tissues immediately sur- rounding it, either to one side or more frequently in a circle, become diseased by the ramifying growth of the mycelium of the fungus through this portion of the leaf. This usually takes place within a few hours after infection. The freshly diseased portion of the leaf at first presents a water-logged appearance, frequently being semi-transparent, and is lighter in color than the adjacent healthy tissue. The diseased portion around the central point of infection in a few days fades or bleaches to a yellowish or gray- ish white, sometimes to a pure white, the time depending somewhat upon the conditions of the weather. The development of the disease may stop at this point and the plants apparently entirely recover from its effects; in which event the diseased por- tions of the leaves alter a few days separate from the healthy tissue and fall out, leaving the leaves full of holes. More frequently, however, the disease continues to develop in the parts of the leaf adjoining or surrounding those already diseased. These freshly diseased areas in turn pass through the same changes as the parts previously attacked. Unless checked by some means the dis- ease continues to spread in this way until the entire leaf is destroyed. It is seldom, however, that a single spot upon a leaf develops to this extent. More frequently the leaf is attacked at a num- ber of different points and as the disease progresses the spots become larger and one or more of them coalesce, forming large irregular areas or blotches upon the leaf. A well-developed spot of this disease therefore shows a light-colored central portion, the point of infection, partly or wholly surrounded by alternate rings of dark and light colored tissue, the lighter colored portions as a rale being very much broader and more conspicuous than the darker. The majority of these 624 The American Florist. Dec. 3, spots are usually free from fungous spores except under conditions peculiarly favor- able to their development. Spores are produced, however, in great abundance upon most of them, especially upon the central or older portions of the spots, after the leaves have been placed in a saturated atmosphere for from twenty- four to forty-eight hours. It is frequently the case that spores are produced in sufficient numbers to be discernible by the unaided eye, but usually the aid of a hand lens or a microscope is necessary to determine their presence. The spores are borne in chains on dark brownish hyphas that rise from the diseased surface. The spores break from their attachment and separate from each other easily, and being very small and light they are car- ried around by currents of air and finally settle upon other leaves. THKORIBS AS TO CAUSE OF THE DISEASE. Perhaps no subject relating to floricult- ure has received more attention in the floricultnral and horticultural journals during the past eight or ten years than the disease in question. The most varied opinions have been expressed in regard to it, and the explanations advanced as to its cause and the possible course of treatment are numerous. Some of the more important of these hypotheses are given here. Some writers claim that the plants are of necessity weakened by being forced during the winter into heavy flower pro- duction, and that the taking of cuttings from such plants, and the rooting and forcing of them in the same way from year to year has resulted in producing a weak strain peculiarly susceptible to injury of all kinds. They recommend fall propagation to secure strong, vigorous healthy wood before the plants are weak- ened by flowering. The cuttings, after being rooted in clean, sharp sand, are transplanted into thumb pots, or into flats and carried through the winter in a house or in frames, where the tempera- ture is kept as low as possible, not allow- ing the plants to freeze, however. By this treatment the plants are given a rest, which is believed by many to be necessary to strong, vigorous growth. While growers generally admit that slightly better results are usually obtained by this treatment than by the one gen- erally practiced, they are, as a rule, of the opinion that the benefits derived will not justify the expense necessary to carry the young plants through the winter in good condition for spring planting. This is an important problem, the practical solution of which would no doubt prove of great value to all interested in the cul- tivation of the violet. We have this work under way at the present time, and hope in a few years to obtain some interesting results. Other writers claim that the disease is due to improper soil conditions. The soil is either too heavy or too light in texture, and as a consequence holds, or gives up, too much or too little moisture, or contains too much or too little plant food. They advise selecting soil suited in every way to the best growth and development of the plants. Since good soil is one of the prime factors governing strong, vigorous, healthy plant growth, this advice is good, but extremely diffi- cult to follow. The question of securing proper soil is one of the most perplexing with which the grower has to contend. NEPHROLEPI8 WASHINQTONIEN8I8 AS GROWN BV A. QUOE & BRO., WA8HINQTON, D. C. requiring judgment thai can be gained only by many yea-- of practical experi- ence. Sti'l o<' .ri attribute the disease to improper methods employed during the growth of the plants, such as growing them in the open field, where they are exposed to drought, rains, dews, and the direct rays of the sun during the summer, and lack of attention to properly heat- ing, ventilating and fumigating the houses and to cultivating, watering and cleaning the plants. As a remedy they propose furnishing the necessary condi- tions for vigorous, healthy growth at all times. This is a good doctrine, but begs the question. FUNGODS NATURE OF THE DISEASE. Over four years ago the writer suc- ceeded in producing upon violet leaves spots that were in every way identical with those above described by spraying the leaves with distilled water to which spores of the fungus, Altemaria viols, had been added. Smce that time he has proved by numerous laboratory and greenhouse experiments, details of which will be stated presently, that the so called spot disease of the violet is unquestiona- bly due to the attacks of this fungus. Other fungi are known to attack the violet, producing upon the leaves spots very similar in outline and appearance to those caused by Alter- naria violae, with which they are often confused, but in the writer's experience in the study of the violet and its diseases he does not recall a single instance where these fungi have come to his attention as causing any serious trouble. It is possible, however, for them to do considerable damage under conditions peculiarly favorable to their develop- ment. Ninety-five per cent of all the specimens of the so-called violet disease received at the Division laboratory dur- ing the past four or five years were found, upon careful microscopical exami- nation, to contain spores of the particular fungus mentioned. The fungus was isolated by agar poured cultures in Petri dishes, and comparatively little difficulty was experi- enced in securing pure cultures for inoculation experiments. The growth and development of the fungus on artificial media is, as a rule, quite rapid, normally producing spores in from four to six days after the sowing of the spores or the transferring of a single germinat- ing spore from one plate culture to another. The growth of the fungus in agar is normally in concentric rings, each ring marking the amount of growth made in twenty-four hours. The color of the fungus growing on agar before spore formation is grayish white. Spore pro- duction begins at the center on the older growth, and gradually extends outward, until the entire surface of the colony is covered with a dense mass of olivaceous spores. The fungus grows well on other culture media, especially young lima bean pods. The first inoculation experiment with Altemaria viols was made February 12, 1896. Two plants of Marie Louise vio- let, in 4-inch pots, were removed from the Department greenhouse to the labora- tory. They were quite uniform in size and, as far as could be ascertained by observation, entirely free from disease. Plant No. 1 was sprayed with sterile distilled water and placed under a bell jar in a saturated atmosphere, where it was kept. Plant No. 2 was sprayed with sterile distilled water in which spores from a pure culture of Altemaria igoo. The American Florist. 625 Tiola had been sown, and was then placed under the same conditions as Plant No. 1. The temperature of the laboratory at the beginning of the experiment — 3:30 p. m. — was about 80° F. The following notes, made during the progress of the experiment, are deBcriptive of the results obtained: February 14, 1896, 9:30 a. m. Plant 1 apparently in a perfectly healthy condition, leaves covered with moisture, but showing no ill effects from the spraying or from being kept in a saturated atmosphere. Plant 2 badly diseased, nearly every leaf showing one or more spots of infection, which are in every particular identical with the first stages of the disease as naturally produced. February 15, 1896, 9:30 a. m. Plant 1 still remains healthy and apparently uninjured by the treatment. On Plant 3 the disease is progressing rapidly. There is a peculiarly disagreeable odor present when the bell jar is removed that is not noticeable under the same conditions with Plant 1. Tills odor, so far as I am able to judge, is identical with that noticed with plants suffer- ing from an att.ck of the disease under normal conditions. This odor is one of the characteristics of the disease, and its presence in the house, frame, or field is usually the first intimation the grower has of the presence of the disease among bis plants. February 19, 1896. Plant \ still healthy and apparently in good condition. The spots on Plant 2 are a little further developed and resemlile more closely those produced under natural con- ditions. Numerous greenhouse and laboratory experiments tinder strict control condi- tions have confirmed these results, and show that spot disease of the violet is due directly so the attack of the parasitic fnngus Alternaria violas, and not to any of tne other causes suggested. Indirectly, however, other conditions may have their eflect. Any one or a combination of all of the conditions included in the various theories advanced may cause the plants to become susceptible to the attacks of the fungus. CONDITIONS FAVORING DEVELOPMENT OF DISEASE. The conditions favoring the develop- ment and spread of the fungus may be considered under two heads, viz., natural conditions and artificial conditions. Among natural conditions those of the damp, warm, cloudy weather of the sum- mer season are the most difficult to modify or control. Conditions of this nature are almost invariably present during the months of August and Sep- tember. The days are long and usually hot and dry, followed, as a rule, by cooj, moist nights. The plants at this time are subjected to extreme changes, viz , from the hot, dry atmosphere during the day, which frequently causes them to become wilted and remain so for several hours, to the cool, moist atmosphere of the night, which causes them to become excessively turgid. Conditions of this kind induce a rapid, weak, soft or succu- lent growth of the plants which is particularly subject to disease and at the same time favors the germination and development of the spores of the fungus. It is at this season of the year, as a rule, that the spot disease is most abundant and destructive. This is the time for fjreat vigilance, and every condition influencing plant growth must be made as favorable as possible to a hardy, healthy growth which will be able to withstand the attacks of disease. The grower who is able to accomplish this and tide his plants over this critical period of their growth in a compara- tively healthy condition is fortunate, and, as a rule, has little to fear from the disease during the remainder of the season. Artificial conditions include those wholly or in part under the control of the grower. They are too often neglected, resulting as a rule in disease and conse- quent loss and discouragement. They may be enumerated as follows: AN HARMONIOUS ARRANGEMENT OF PLANTS OF EASY CULTURE. 1. Not keeping the houses or frames clean, fresh, and sweet by frequently repairing and painting them and by removing and destroying rubbish of all kinds as soon as it appears. 2. Not keeping the plants clean and in the best possible growing condition at all times. 3. Not selecting stock from strong, vigorous plants that have been entirely free from disease. 4. Not being careful to select only strong, vigorous, healthy stock from the cutting bed for planting in the spring. 5. Not giving the proper attention to the selection and preparation of the soil, to the date and method of planting, and to the care and cultivation of the plants during the growing season. 6. Not giving due consideration to the several varieties and their adaptability to the soil and location in which thev are to be grown. SUSCEPTIBILITY OF VARIETIES. While the susceptibility of the plant to disease depends largely upon the way in which it has been grown, still, as a whole, some varieties are more suscepti- ble than others; Marie Louise, for example, even under conditions most favorable to growth, is more subject to injury from spot than is Lady Hume Campbell. The former variety can be grown to perfection only under the most favorable conditions, but when thus ' grown it has no equal for size, color, and excellency of flower. The hardier, more resistant and more prolific variety Campbell stands next to Marie Louise in quality of flowers, lacking only the deep rich color of the latter. The single varieties are as a rule more resistant than the double, though occasionally they are seriously affected. PBEVENTIVB MEASURES. So far as we are aware there is at • present no effective remedy for this disease when it has gained a foothold. The principal fungicides in common use for the prevention and check of plant diseases have frequently been tried for this trouble, but with varying results. The experiments of the Division in spray- 626 The American Florist. Dec. 8, ing violets with some of the more impor- tant of these, among them Bordeaux mixture and ammoniacal solution of copper carbonate, seem to show that they possess little or no value in pre- venting the disease, while on the other hand they render the foliage worthless for bunching with the flowers, and thus occasion considerable loss and incon- venience. From the writer's experience and that of many others it would seem that the solution of this problem of con- trolling the disease lies in preventing it by giving careful attention to the pro- duction of vigorous, healthy plant growth rather than in attempting to check the trouble after it has once gained a foot- hold. The successful growing of violets free from disease and the production of flow- ers of the best quality are governed by a number of factors which must be kept in mind. The principal rules which should govern the grower are the following: 1. Study carefully the behavior of the plants under the varying conditions sur- rounding them. Endeavor by modifying these conditions, when necessary, to secure plants of ideal development. Set the standard of excellence high and be satisfied with nothing short of its attainment. 2. Grow the plants during the entire season where they can be given the con- ditions necessary for making a vigorous, healthy growth, and where they can be protected at all times from conditions likely to induce disease. 3. Keep the houses or frames clean, sweet, and in perfect condition ior grow- ing healthy plants, by repairing and painting them when necessary, and by removing and destroying all rubbish likely to harbor vermin or disease. 4. Propagate only from healthy, vigorous stock of known parentage at the season most favorable to the plants. 5. Select each spring none but per- fectly healthy, vigorous plants from the rooted cuttings for planting into the houses or frames. Old plants are some- times carried over, and occasionally yield a large crop of flowers. They are not as reliable as the young plants, however, and are much more liable to all kinds of disease. The best growers rarely use them if it is possible to secure strong, healthy young plants for spring or early summer planting. 6. Keep the plants clean of yellow, dead, or dying leaves, being careful to destroy them after removing them from the plants. 7. Keep the plants free from insects and other animal pests. 8. Give careful attention to ventilat- ing, heating, and shading the houses or frames and to watering, cleaning, and cultivating the plants. 9. Renew the soil in the beds each sea- son before setting in the young plants by removing from eight to twelve inches of the surface soil and replacing it with that freshly prepared. 10. Set the young plants early in the spring in the beds where they are to remain during the season, so that they may get well established before the hot, dry weather of summer makes its appear- ance. Careful attention given to the above directions for a number of years will, it is believed, result in the production of a strain of plants that are not only practi- cally disease resistant, but are also ideal as regards regularity and symmetry of growth, length, and strength of flower stems, and yield, size, substance, and quality of flowers produced. Plants for Baskets and Pans. There will be a demand during the winter, particularly at holiday time, for arrangements of flowering plants, either in baskets or pans. An essential feature in plants for such work is that they be well furnished at the base, so as to cover the pot; that means that they must not be crowded while growing. When you undertake to arrange a basket of plants provide something as a special feature. It is best that it be some perfect specimen of a seasonable plant, some- thing possessing individuality, which must not be made obscure by clustering various companions about it. Have the others selected and placed so as to assist the variety selected as a leader. For filling baskets one should have a fresh set of leaders about twice a month; that would be twenty-four varieties annually, so selected as to mature at nearly equal distances apart dur- The beautiful, drooping plant at the lower right corner is gray green; Lotus peliorhynchus, a most charming plant and easily grown. The coccoloba, with its curious, flat stems or leaves, is always pretty and interesting to a customer. The variegated abutilon, now commonly used tor bedding, and the old-fashioned drooping variety, often fills in, with its peculiar brown tints, to advantage and the carex, with its grass-like foliage, is almost always useful, particularly where bulbous flowers are used. The florist who caters to the public and the grower who wishes to have business from the best storekeeper, must contrive to co-operate in the supply and arrangement of these details. Flowers at so much a dozen, the same as eggs, are not what flower-lovers are looking tor now-a-days; it's the effective arrange- ments which can be easiest accomplished with the assistance of potted plants, a ESTABLISHMENT OF JACOB SOHULTZ, LOUISVILLE, KY. ing the twelve months. Some of the plants suitable for this purpose are euphorbias, begonias, justicias, prim- roses, cyclamens, azaleas, lilacs, deutzias, spiraeas, the various flowering bulbs, pan- sies, heliotropes, the choicest geraniums, pot grown campanulas, allamandas, mahernias, choicer amaryllises and crin- ums, peperomias, anthuriums, cypriped- iums and other orchids, erythrinas, eucharises, hydrangeas, calceolarias, ericas, metrosideros, lopezias, some of the cacti, etc. The common mistake is to crowd into one arrangement too many blooming plants. Every florist should have con- stantly on hand a few plants that are decorative without flowers that will always be ready to assist in filling a basket and bring out the beauty of your leader, whatever it may be. The illustra- tion on page 625, of a small group of such plants, will perhaps illustrate my meaning. Every plant here shown is easily grown; they are of form and color always convenient to arrange and vary- ing so in character as to render the selec- tion for harmony quite easy, no matter what blooming plant you have to deal with. Of course there are the ordinary ferns and Asparagus plumosus and A. Sprengerii, as well, but they are made to do service for almost everything now, which is a pity. The Asparagus tenuissi- mus here shown is surely the most useful variety for florists' general use, whether used cut or in pots; no decorator can afford to be without it. departure also which enables a grower to serve many customers with less waste than is entailed in the ordinary method of con.iigning cut flowers to the com- mission dealer. All crops of plants hold for several days and can be sold by sample and shipped as wanted, the special crops can be brought on in various quantities as the season warrants and the business is one of many attractions aside from the profits. C. B. W. A Kentucky Establishment. The accompanying illustration shows the greenhouse establishment of Jacob Schultz, at Louisville, Ky. It can be seen at the place that there is nothing commonplace about the range, the low granite wall, the group of lofty trees in the background removed far enough so as not to obstruct the light, the fine resi- dence, suggestive of ease and comfort, and the elegant office, all combined, mak- ing it one of the finest as well as one of the most picturesque places of the kind in the country. The story of the proprietor's busi- ness career is but a leaf from the his- tory of floriculture for the past quarter of a century. It is the story of healthy, continuous and uninterrupted growth, of advance and progress along the lines of a chosen life's work. Mr. Schultt although a commercial florist, and of the conservative school, is an enthnsiasF, withal, there being no plant, rose, carna- tion or chrysanthemum of any merit but igoo. The American Florist. 62^ what is grown on his place, and to hear him speak of the past, as compared with the present, one cannot help but enter- tain the brightest hopes for the future. Unlike many old-timers he holds with Lowell, that: "Think not the past is wise alone, for yesterday knows nothing of the best." It is therefore safe to assume that Mr. Scbnltz will invest in quite a few novel- ties of "to-day," although those of "yes- terday," such as The Marquis, Mrs. Lawson and Ethel Crocker, are doing well with him. It is the best, and the very best, that he is after. Besides remod- elling his entire plant, Mr. Schultz has added a violet house 15x140, and a fern house 20x150. Three new boilers, each of forty horse-power capacity, were like- wise put in during the past summer. NOMIS. Pan-American Notes. The month of November was one of the worst for outside work that we ever remember and somewhat retarded the finishing up of the ground work around the buildings. Between snow storms and rains the horticultural department managed to get in all the bulbs. Of hya- cinths, tulips, narcissi, Spanish irises and other kinds there are upwards of 200,000 planted in the various beds in that por- tion of the grounds known as the music gardens. There are upwards of 150 beds and with few exceptions, they are filled with spring flowering bulbs, and are the exhibits of many difierent firms. These beds are of all sizes, ranging from a surface of 100 square feet to that of 8,000 square feet. This portion of the grounds, which one enters immediately from the Elmwood gate, consists of some fifteen to twenty acres and is practically finished. It must present a most beautiful appearance in the spring, as those few beds not occupied by bulbs will be filled with pansies. There are about twenty-five beds reserved for pansies, which will be planted as soon as the ground is in con- dition to work in the spring, and a few are occupied by hybrid perpetual roses, so that during the month of May this part of the grounds will be most attract- ive. A large quantity of herbaceous plants has also been planted in several long borders. The department of works has also planted about a quarter of a million bulbs. The two long borders on each side of the cascades, each about 500 feet in length by fifteen feet in width, are planted with a great variety of hyacinths and tulips in geometrical designs. The large beds destined for summer blooming plants have also been filled with bu'bs. These must make a most brilliant show in the early days of the exposition. With all the inclement weather a great deal of planting has been done in the neighbor- hood of the island, on the banks of the eastern canal and in that portion of the grounds occupied with the foreign and state buildings. The large consignment of palms, dra- cxnas, oranges, etc., from California has been carefully housed in large wooden buildings with sufficient light for their welfare. As there are to be thousands of feet of boxes filled with flowers and drooping and climbing plants, and also many hundreds of vases to adorn the grounds, the propagating at the green- houses is going on very rapidly. With all these and the immense amount of carpet bedding that the plans call for an enormous number of plants will have to V be ready by the first of June. Wm. Scott. New York. LITTLB ACTIVITY IN WHOLESALE MARKETS BUT CHOPS ASB LIGHT AND SUPPLIES NOT ACCUMULATING. — PECULIAH STATUS OF THE VIOLET. — POPULAR PRICES IN DEMAND. — VARIOUS NOTES. The cut flower market is decidedly inactive this week and all that prevents a disastrous breaking of prices is the rather light crop in some lines and the practical exit of the chr3'santhemum as a disturbing factor. The warm, sunny weather of Sunday and Monday served to replenish the stocks depleted by the Thanksgiving demand and since then there has been an abundance of every- thing for all needs, with but slight pros- pect of any recurrence of last week's con- ditions until the Christmas rush is upon us, and there are no reliable indications as yet as to what may develop then. Roses are running poor, the proportion of off-colored specimens being large. Carnations improve every day, holding their own as to price as well as anything else on the market. Narcissi and Roman hyacinths are increasing in quantity with a downward tendency in values. Violets have probably seen about all they vrill see of very high prices for this season. They are lower than for some weeks and the plants are full of buds ready to open soon, so that no legitimate scarcity is likely. The sooner they come down to a popular figure the better for the violet, the man who grows it and the man who sells it. The great majority of the city florists refuse to touch violets when they reach the prohibitive price and their sale is limited to the few very high-class establishments. At an acceptable figure hundreds of the smaller florists are ready to invest and distribute them as a flower so universally liked is entitled to be dis- tributed. In the long run it is unques- tionable that the violet grower benefits by moderate prices and the steady demand thus encouraged. George Ditzenberger, who conducts a business at Seventy-fifth street and Fifth avenue, Bay Ridge, has caused the arrest of Albert Zaugg, a grower employed by his father, on a charge of attempted blackmail. Zaugg is said to have threat- ened to prosecute Ditzenberger for steal- ing a watch unless paid for silence. It is a trivial affair. Kretschmar Brothers are sending a quantity of fine seedling carnations to Langjahr, which find' a quick sale. Standard varieties are also coming in good form from these successful growers, Flora Hill especially being of exhibition grade. John Reickert, the Union Hill expert, has about 2,500 fine azaleas in perfect shape for Christmas. Will, second son of A. Hulsebosch, aged nine years, died on November 22, of scar- let fever. Chas. Scallen is contemplating the opening of a new store on Forty-second street. Visitors last week: W. R. Smith andW. F. Gude, Washington, D. C; H. H. Bat- tles, Philadelphia; C. H. Fleming, Bridge- port, and J. N. Champion, New Haven. Cambridge, Mass.— Timothy J. Galvin, head gardener at the Harvard observa- tory, and Miss Nora A. Bresnahan were married Thanksgiving evening. _ New Haven, Conn.— Roderick McKen- zie, who has been gardener for E. Henry Barnes for nineteen years, died on Novem- ber 26, having been ill but five days with typhoid fever, Boston. MARKET SWEPT CLEAN AT THANKSGIVING and GREENHOUSES cut bare. — SCARCITY AND HIGH PRICES PREVALENT. — DEMAND IS FOR BEAUTIES.— WHITE LILAC A NOV- ELTY.— DOINGS OF THE MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — VARIOUS NOTES. The Thanksgiving holiday left the market in this locality, as on similar occasions, bare. Chrysanthemums had been practically mowed down by their owners, who had become tired of seeing them around, and, everything else hav- ing been cut close, the next few days brought troublesome conditions for everybodv. The advanced prices on all kinds of flowers were only tantalizing to the growers, who, with nothing to cut, could take no advantage of them. The retailers were equally unhappy because they found themselves, for the time being, at the mercy of the dealers, hence "couldn't make any money," and the wholesalers were nearly overwhelmed with demands from all sides, which they found it impossible to gratify. A peculiarity of this market at such times is the way the producers suddenly become buyers. New England is plenti- fully supplied with small growers who do a local business and either sell their surplus in the Boston flower exchange or ship it to Boston wholesalers, who tiave learned, however, that they may expect nothing from these people at hoiiday time or when crops are off generally and stock scarce. At such times the growers are on the market as buyers and all the logic and eloquence in the world is inef- fectual to convince them that they are getting a fair deal when they are called upon to pay three or four times as much as they were able to realize on the same kind of goods when they had them to sell. A novelty offered here at present is white lilac and it comes from Philadel- phia—hence is good, as is everything that comes from that estimable town. It is grown by Francis Supiot and Welch Bros, sell, or try to sell, it. It is the habit of some retailers to perpetually criticise the flower growers for not pro- ducing something besides the half dozen or so standard florists' flowers, but when a really nice thing, such as this lilac is, appears, it appeals in vain to these fas- tidious gentlemen, who, however, clamor for Brides and Bridesmaids incessantly. In this instance, the Brides and Brides- maids being impossible, the lilac and even the despised Paper Whites had to be taken, but there was much grumbling thereat. American Beauty growers have been wishing for the past week that they were the possessors of ten times as many houses as they have. The question of grade was overlooked for once and buy- ers were satisfied if only they got Beau- ties, regardless of the distinctions of fan- cies, extras and specials. In some degree this has also been true of all varieties of roses. Carnations are in short supply, too, and the field being now deserted by the chrysanthemums every carnation has its value to-day. Roman hyacinths have arrived and will now assist the Paper Whites in caring for the funeral demands. At the meeting of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society on December 1, Walter Hunnewell was elected to fill the vacancy on the finance committee caused by the resignation of his father, H. H, Hunnewell, and F. H. Appleton was selected to replace Walter Hunnewell on the executive committee. The matter of 628 The American Florist. Dec. 8, an appropriate exhibition on the occa- sion of the opening of the new horticult- ural building next spring was discussed at length and a proposal that the build- ing committee arrange with Prof. C. S. Sargent to assume the entire manage- ment of this notable event was received vrith unanimous approval. It is under- stood that this will be a non-competitive display. A sheet has been prepared by the Secre- tary giving in detail all the changes from last year's list as made in the prize sched- ule of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society for the coming year and copies of this as well as of the fall schedule may be obtained by intending exhibitors by addressing Robert Manning, secretary, Horticultural Hall, Boston. The exhibi- tions scheduled after May 1 are condi- tional upon the new hall being in shape to accommodate them. R. M. Grey, gardener for Oakes Ames, started for Cuba on Friday, November 30, to make a scientific investigation of certain features of the sugar cane indus- try. The annual exhibition of children's herbariums at Horticultural Hall was held on Friday and Saturday of last week. Both halls were filled. Philadelphia. BUSINESS MOVES ALONG AT A LIVELY PACE. — A HUSTLE TO GET STOCK AND FILL OBDEHS.— PRICKS ARE UP.— THE FIGURES ON THE STAPLES. — GOOD FLOWERING PLANTS FOR CHRISTMAS. — MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CLUB.— SOME GOOD EXHIBITS. Last week was all right; it was a grand hustle from Monday until Satur- day. The debutantes. Thanksgiving day and two big foot ball games kept every- body busy, first getting flowers and then filling orders. Prices stiSened somewhat, but not to any great extent. Beauties are most in demand at prices ranging from $2 to $6 per dozen, the latter figure for the very select. Teas are scarce at from $6 to $12 per hundred. Liberty is scarce as yet at from $12 to $15. Carnations are not loading up the cool rooms to any extent and all good stock is quickly taken up at from $2 to $4. Scott, Cartledge and Hill are most com- mon, with Crocker, Crane, Maceo and a few Lawson among the fancies. Good greens are becoming more necessary all the time and there is a great demand for good adiantums at from 75 cents to $1 per hundred. Asparagus plumosus sells last if in sprays at from $2 to $4 per hundred sprays. Lily of the valley has been scarce at $3 to $4. Romans and narcissi are now in all the commission men's stocks at from $3 to $5. Violets are scarce but of good quality. Prices for singles are 50 cents to $lper hundred. Doubles range from $1 to $2. The outlook for Christmas stock in this market, in the way of blooming plants, is good. Robert Craig & Son's begonias are easily first in point of beauty and effectiveness. They have a lot put into pans with birch bark cover- ings, some planted with ferns around the edge and others plain. They are fine and should sell on sight. Azaleas will likely come next in favor and Craig, Harris and Becker are each strong in their stocks of azaleas. There are also a num- ber of smaller stocks about. Cyclamens come next, Craig & Son having about the only large stock. They are fine plants. Cox, of Second and Bristol, also has a nice lot. A lot of peppers at Craigs' should sell well, as they are a novelty. In Jerusalem cherries John Westcott is strong. Zimmer also has a nice lot. Harris, it is said, may have in some bougainvilleas. There are several growers in with poinsettias, which are great Christmas plants. Boston ferns and other foliage plants, such as red dracjcnas, are also in demand, although the latter are nearly all sold out. There are but few primulas and scarcely any Harrisii lilies. The December meeting of the club was rather slimly attended. There was a nice show of flowers on the billiard table, which is our exhibition stage. A vase of a dozen Queen of Edgely roses was the feature, the flowers being of good size, form and color. A smaller lot of the new hybrid tea, Robert Scott, also attracted attention, the specimens being good. John Knhn showed his new red carna- tion, a fine flower, called John Haber- mehl. J. R. Dillon, of Bloomsburg, had a vase of his new white. Queen Louise, and Albert Herr exhibited Elm City, a good white, said to be very prolific. The feature of the evening was Mr. Herr's paper on carnations, which was read by Robert Craig. It appears in full in another column of this paper. "The best house ferns and why," is the paper for next month, by Charles Cox. "Ladies night" was discussed and the date set for this important entertainment was Wednesday, January 23. K. Chicago. A WEEK OF VARIABLE SUPPLY AND ERRATIC DEMAND. — WHOLESALERS HAVE PLENTY OF STOCK BUT NOT THE THINGS MOST WANTED.— VISITORS AND THEIR DOINGS. —JOTTINGS HERE AND THERE AMONG THE CRAFT.— PERSONAL ITEMS OF VARYING INTEREST. This has been another week like those immediately preceding, with supply vari- able and the demand so erratic that it has made the life of the wholesalers full of care and trouble. Last Saturday there was a demand for carnations which exceeded anything that has been known this season, but by Monday the call had fallen oS on everything except for red and by the middle of the week the bright colored sorts were the only ones that were not dragging more or less. There were more roses than could be used to advantage, although the supplies were not large. The only items which have been briskly salable were Beauties and the higher grades of tea roses. For these the demand was fully up to the supply and the best grades were held at very good prices. Chrysanthemums are very nearly used up but a number of growers still have good stocks which will hold on until, probably, after Christmas, so that orders, particularly for yellow varieties, can be filled for some weeks to come. Violets seem to be behaving badly with all growers this year, as the supplies are very light. This may be a fortunate state of affairs, as the demand is very weak except for the very choicest quali- ties, and qualities are generally poor. Cattleyas are at an end for a time, unless obtained in the east, but there are ample supplies of such things as lily of the val- ley, hyacinths, narcissi and callas. Indi- cations already point to large cuts at Christmas. Capt. H. Schueneman is in port with his twenty-first annual cargo of Christ- mas green in the schooners Ida and F. Moss, tied up at the Clark street bridge. Capt. Schueneman lost the Mary Collins in a wreck on October 6, while going north in a fog. The insurance expired October 1 and he was $5,000 loser through the variation of his compass. Two years ago his brother, Capt. August Schueneman, was wrecked in the gale of November 7, while bound south with greens, and lost his life. This year's cargoes consist principally of Christmas trees, very little bouquet green being gathered. He has made some wreathinj; and what bulk green he had he sold at 10 cents a pound, although 12 cents has since been offered. E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., was in town this week exploiting the new roses Queen of Edgely, Marquise Litta and Rob- ert Scott. The last named variety is a cross of Belle Siebrecht and Merveille de Lyon, raised by Robert Scott & Son, of Sharon Hill, Pa. It is a very prolific bloomer with globular flowers, qu'teft^l, and of an extremely pleasing shade of light pink. If persistent effort and a serene smile count for anything, Mr. Hill is making a strong impression with these novelties. The Geo. Wittbold Company report sales steadily increasing on their new nephrolepis. They are not only highly gratified at the way the trade is taking to this, the only plant which they ever introduced to commerce, but are pleased to find that at their retail stores it is chosen by customers in preference to the Boston fern. Kennicott Bros. Co. had a vase of Irene, Crabb & Hunter's pink seedling carnation, on exhibition this week that attracted much attention. They were very fine flowers on very good stems and upheld the variety's reputation as a keeper. McKellar & Winterson this week received some of the finest violets which ever came to this market. They were from a 'Wis- consin grower and sold for $3 per hun- dred. Unfortunately the shipments were but a few dozen bunches at a time. Walter Retzer & Company have a house of azaleas of early varieties, many of which are showing color and will be in nice trim for Christmas. Most of them are already spoken for among the local retailers. Mrs. C. L. Washburn has been gaining in strength in the past few days and on Friday was removed to Hinsdale, it being thought that she would convalesce more rapidly in the surroundings of her own home. E. C. Amling is preaching quality to his growers. He tells them that, no mat- ter the state of the market, the strictly high grade grower gets the best end of every transaction. J. A. Peterson, of Cincinnati, came to town one day this week with samples of his stock of plants for the holiday trade, including some exceptionally fine Adian- tum Farleyense. Charles' Wiffin, at Des Plaines, has recently completed a carnation house 16x144. His stock is in good shape and he is reasonably well satisfied with results thus far. One of the week's visitors has been Frederick Dickerson, of Miami, Fla., a large grower of decorative plants and a leading wholesaler of Florida's floricult- ural products. Experts declare that there never were finer American Beauty roses than those now to be seen in the new houses of Bassett & Washburn at Hinsdale. Albert Fuchs has gone to New York, and confided to his friends that he was shortly to wed a Miss Richter, of that city. Prices on bulk bouquet green are noted on the street at 12 to 15 cents per pound. igoo. The American Florist. 629 Joseph Reeve will open a retail store at the corner of Fifty-fifth street and Washington avenne, on December S. Martin Foley, of the Great Northern Nursery Company, of Baraboo, Wis., has been here this week. Mrs. Lawrence Kelley and child went to Galesburg, 111., Wednesday for a visit. E. R. Tauch has withdrawn from the Harms Park Floral Company. A. L. Randall has been slightly under the weather this week. C. W. Ward, of Queens, N.Y., is expected here shortly. Other visitors: Fred. Breitmeyer, Mount Clemens, Mich.; George Hopp, of Hopp & Lempke, Grand Rapids; Fred. J. Foster, St. Louis; A. C. Brown, of Brown & Canfield, Springfield, 111. St. Louis. TRADE IS BRISK AND MUCH GOOD STOCK IS AVAILABLE. — RETAILEHS ARE GETTING GOOD PRICES. — DOINGS OF THE STAR CAR- NATION GROWER.— VARIOUS ITEMS. Stock is looking fine and nearly all flowers are selling at good prices. Roses are very plentiful, but good carnations are short of the demand. A few chrys- anthemums are still seen and bring a fair price. Violets are coming in more regu- larly and from all reports a good crop will be on for Christmas. Some of the Brides and Bridesmaids that are seen on the market are of extra quality, the buds being very long, the stems strong and the foliage good. A few narcissi ai-d lily of the valley are coming in. J. W. Dunford has a very fine collection of new varieties of carnations from which he will retain the best for his next year's stock. He makes it a practice to invest everyyear in the newvarieties to seehow they do. This year he has only about 200 plants of Jubilee, compared with 1,200 last year, Crane taking its place, and next year he will drop Jubilee entirely. He is a great friend of Morning Glory and believes that it will surpass Day- break in every case. Wm. Scott is his principal variety and he gets it about as good as one could wish. His Bradts are also very good, having strong stems eighteen to twenty-four inches long. He does not believe in letting the plants bloom in the field but keeps the buds well pinched off, even after they are in the house for awhile, so that they start to bloom nicely the beginning of November and come in well for Christmas and New Years. He is very careful to send only perfect flowers to market and he bunches them in such a way so that every flower is visible when the bunch is held up. Geo. Waldbart claims that prices are better than they have been for some years. His store is decorated very taste- fully with palms and the ever present Boston fern, with a few chrysanthemums to give color. Fred. C. Weber reports very good busi- ness. He has his store and one green- house filled with very fine palms and Boston ferns. He has done well with potted chrysanthemum plants. C. C. Sanders has cut all of his chrys- anthemums and so have several others, but a great many of the late varieties will be in for Christmas. The Florists' Club will meet December 13, when several good papers will be read. John M. Hudson has started a new store at 1212 Olive street. M. Pana, III. — Frank Shaffer has sufiiered with a disease ot the kidneys for a long time and is now confined to his room. Toronto. BUSY SEASON IS AT HAND. — NOVEMBER BUSINESS AHEAD OF PREVIOUS YEARS. — wanted: a COMMISSION HOUSE. — VARI- OUS NOTES. We are now in a season of unusual activity in the cut flower trade, for the month just passed has proved to be the best November in our history, with twenty-five per cent increase over the record of a year ago. Stock of good quality is in great demand and the many orders received daily from the provincial florists leads us to believe that a commis- sion house in this city would be a paying investment. Dunlop's successful exhibi- tion at the meeting of the American Rose Society, at New York last spring, is bringing many letters from commission houses of the larger cities in the United States soliciting consignments of select stock, but so many orders are booked ahead that all available stock is wanted in the Dominion and good prices are being paid for it. Large numbers of chrysanthemums are being received and in goodquality, which sell readily at $3 a dozen. Golden Wed- ding, Autumn Glory and Mrs. Jerome Jones are the leading varieties and make the store windows attractive. The pre- vailing dark weather has proved disas- trous to Beauties and good stock is scarce and prices are away up. Teas are in good demand and sell at from $2 to $3 a dozen. Grobba& Wandreyare sending in some very good cyclamens. This firm grows about 4,000 and supplies Toronto with specimen plants. The F. R. Pierson Company, of Tarry- town, N. Y., has purchased chrysanthe- mum seedling No. 222, from George Hollis. Mr. Nugent, of Young & Nugent, New York, is in the city. H. Y. D. Kalamazoo, Mich. PROSPERITY attends THE GOOD GROWERS AND RETAILERS OF THIS PROGRESSIVE CITY. — SIGHTS TO PLEASE. One seldom calls on the Van Bochove Brothers without being ushered into a new house, the latest addition consisting of a violet house 20x150, one of the best of the kind I have seen. This may account for the exceptionally fine violets which they ship to the wholesale market. A new coal house, a packing room apart from their retail department and the extension of the cross house, or shed, 100 feet have kept them quite busy building, this season. But the end is not yet, for two more houses will be built next spring. At present their plant consists of sixteen modem houses, or 55,000 feet of glass. A stroll through the range shows a fine lot of Brides, Bridesmaids, Perles, Beauties and Meteors, the plants looking clean and healthy and the buds perfect. When one sees Meteor roses as I saw them here, of perfect color and form, with long and erect stems, the wish for "something better" vanishes. Nor are they less successful with Amer- ican Beauty, of which they grow one house. The only undesirable feature about their American Beauties is that the supply is not keepins up with the demand. "Ship all the Bf-auties you have," is what they continually hear from their wholesale customers, and "I want some Beauties," comes by telephone from the ladies in the fashionable part of the town. A second house will be given to Beauties next season. Carnations, both standard and new sorts, do remarkably well, among fancies Mrs. Bradt being in the lead. Nor have they missed it on chrysanthemums, Viviand-Motel, Bonnaffon, Robinson, Wanamaker and several others being in quality all that could be desired. The Dunkley Floral Company recently gave a chrysanthemum show which was well attended. Their chrysanthemums are, indeed, worthy of being exhibited, those grown to the single stem compar- ing favorably in size with the average Jersey cabbage, while otherwise the blooms are perfect and the stems good. Their roses and carnations, on the whole, look remarkably well. Among other things, I noticed a fine batch of cyclamen plants, which promise to bloom in profu- sion about Christmas. Mrs. Dunkley intends to force a lot of hybrids and Crimson Ramblers for Easter. Both she and the Van Bochove Bros, report a brisk business. NOMIS. Meetings of Florists' Clubs. The accompanying list gives the cities in which there are active florists' clubs. Following the name of the club is the place of meeting, the day of meeting, the hour and the name and address of the secretary: Baltimore, Md. — Gardeners* Club of Balti- more, Royal Arcanum building, 18 W. Saratoga street. Second and fourth Mondays of each month, at 8 p. m. John J. Perry, Sec'y, Gay and Eager streets. Boston, Mass.— Gardeners* and Florists' Club of Boston, Horticultural Hall. First Tuesday itt January, at 8 p. m. W. K. Wood, Sec'y, W. New- ton, Mass. Brockton. Mass.— Brockton Gardeners' and! Florists' Club, store of W. W. Hathaway, Times Building. First and third Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. m. W. W. Hathaway, Sec'y, Brockton, Mass. Buffalo, N. Y.— Buffalo Florists' Club, 481 Washington street. Second Wednesday of each month, at 8 p. m. Wm. Legg, Sec y, 1440 Dela- ware avenue. Buffalo. CaiCAGo, ILL.— Chicago Forists* Club, Handel Hall, 40 Randolph street. Pirst and third Friday of each month, at 8 p m. C. W. McKellar, Sec'y, 45 Wabash avenue, Chicago. Cincinnati, O.— Cincinnati Florists' Society, Jabez Elliott Flower Market. Second Saturday of each month, at 8 p. m. Geo. S. Bartlett, Sec'y, 313 Ea-t Second street. Cleveland, O.— Cleveland Florists' Club, Progress Hall, 244 Detroit street. Second and fourth Mondays of each month, at 8 o. m. A. H. Graham, Sec'y. 2'*49 Euc id avenue, Cleveland. INDIANAPOLIS. IND.— State Florists' Association of Indiana. Horticultural rooms. State House, Indianapolis. First Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. m. R. A. McKeand, Sec'y, Garfield Park, Indianapolis. Milwaukee, Wis — Milwaukee Florists' Bowl- ing Club. Ptankinton House. Thursday evenings, at 8 p. m. C. C. PoUworth, Sec'y, 137 Oneida street. New York, N. Y.— New York Florists' Club. Elk's Hall, 19 West Twentv-ninth street. Second Monday of each month, at 7:3Up. m. John Young, Sec'y, 51 West Twenty eighth street. New York. Omaha. Neb —Nebraska and Iowa Florists' Society, Fuller's Hall, Fourteenth and Douglas streets. Second Thursday in each month at 8 p. m. Louis Henderson, Sec'y, 1519 Farnam street, Omaha. Philadelphia, Pa.— Florists' Club of Philadel- phia, Horticultural Hall, Broad street above Spruce. First Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. tn. Edwin Lonsdale, Sec'y, Wyndmoor, Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburg, Pa. — Pittsburg and Allegheny Flo- rists' and Gardeners' Club, at rooms of Pittsburg day Flower Co., 504 Liberty street. Second Tues- Cut of each month, at 8 p. m. T. P. Langhans, Sec'y, 504 Liberty street. Pittsburg. Providence, R. I.— Florists' and Gardener's Club of Rhode Island. 96 Westminster street. Providence. Second Thursday in each month, at 8 p. m. Alexander Rennie, .Sec'y, 41 Washing- ton street, Providence. St. Louis, Mo.— St. Louis Florists' Club, Odd Fellows Hall No. 2, Ninth and Olive streets. Second Thursday of each month, at 3 p. m. Emil Schray, Sec'y, 4101 Pennsylvania avenue, St. Louis. Toronto, Ont. — Toronto Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Association, St. George's Hall, Elm street. Third Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. m. W. C. Jay, Sec'y, 438 Spadina avenue. West Hoboken, N. J,— North Hudson Florists* Club, store of H. C. Steinhofl, Hudson boulevard, West Hoboken, First Tuesday of each month, at 8 p m, Geo. F. Kogge Sec'y 616 Washington street, Hoboken, 630 The American Florist. Dec. 8, IFiiiJig ikmmmim f^^mmi Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; tl.OO per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed, only on consecutive inser- tions, as follows — 6 times, 5 percent; IStimes, 10 per cent, 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at tl.OO per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap< plying only to the back pages. The Advertising Department of the American Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only. Orders (or 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. From England there is reported a bronze sport of Chrysanthemum Soleil d' Octobre. The Liberty rose seems to be giving uniformly satisfactory results to Cana- dian growers. He is, indeed, a rare grower who has not his hopes wrapped up in some cher- ished carnation seedling. From the viewpoint of glass manufac- turers, both combine and independent, there is every reason for an advance in prices. The next two weeks will be the harvest time of the plant grower, but as a matter of fact many stocks of flowering subjects are already sold out. The opinion is gaining that growers should rebuild their old greenhouses in modern style rather than add new ones under present conditions. Dwarf fruit trees in fruit are at present a Parisian fad in table decorations. The cherry is the favorite, although peaches, apples and pears are used. Alex. Dickson & Sons, of Belfast, Ireland, received an award of merit for the Liberty rose from the Royal Horti- cultural Society of England, November 6. CoERBSPONDENTs and advertisers will find it to their advantage to get their "copy" in early. Time is an important factor in securing good typographical display. Replying to "Florist," with reference to loss of plants by fire, we are of the opinion that prominent growers in his own vicinity should be able to give the most accurate estimate. We cannot too strongly urge upon car- nation growers the importance of clean sand in the cutting bench, selected cut- tings and not too much manure in the soil at planting in titne. We thoroughly believe that proper attention to these points will largely do away with the stem-rot, which has been so disastrous this season. Prof. B. T. Galloway, whose address at the New York convention of the S. A. F. contained some interesting floricnlt- ural statistics, estimates that not less than a million dollars' worth of violets are sold every year and that, were it not for the violet spot, the production would increase twenty per cent. He therefore figures that the spot represents an annual money loss of $200,000. American Carnations in England. Mrs. T. W. Lawson carnation received an award of merit from the Royal Horticultural Society of England recently. Some criticism was made in regard to the color. The variety America received the same honor and was designated as of a salmon rose color. Frogs in Mushroom Houses. A writer in La Semaine Horticole states that being greatly troubled with insects and snails in a bed of mushrooms — so much BO that he was unable to secure any perfect mushrooms — he intro- duced a few frogs into the house. The bed was quickly cleared of the pests and the experiment is regarded as a perfect Chrysanthemum Society of American. Following are the reports of the com- mittees judging seedlings and sports: Chicago, November 24. — Chestnut Hill, yellow, exhibited by John N. May, Summit, N. J., scored 88 points commer- cial scale. The variety exhibited by John N. May at Philadelphia, November 17, under No. 112 has been named Zampa. Edwin Lonsdale, Sec'y. Greenhouse Building. South Hadley Falls, Mass. — [oseph Beach, one house. North Lisbon, N. H. — Wesley Gordon, one house. Cromwell, Conn. — E. S. Blinn, one house. West Manchester, N. H.— F. S. Worthen, one house. East Mansfield, Mass. — Vickery Bros., house 17x50. Dustin & Co., house lGx70. Des Plaines, 111.— Charles Wiffin, carna- tion house 16x144. To Pipe Greenhouses. Ed. Am. Florist:— I have 160 feet of 3-inch and SCO feet of 2-inch wrought iron pipe which I wish to use in pipmg two greenhouses 17x60 and 10x50, on the same level. The boiler is a No. 6 Scollay hot water heater and stands two feet below the level of the greenhouse floor. I wish to run all the cipes under the benches. How shall I connect the flow pipes with the coils, and the returns with the boiler? Where should the expan- sion tank be placed? Would it be better to have the returns discharge into the expansion tank and thence to the boiler or to connect them directly with the boiler? E. P. If 60° is desired in the narrow house use a 3-inch flow and two 2-inch returns on each side. There will then remain sixty feet of 3-inch pipe which can be used as a flow pipe on one side of the other house, with four 2-inch returns. On the other side use six 2-inch pipes, either two or three of them flows and the others returns. The pipes may be run down hill, or the flows may be given a slight rise and the returns a fall of about one inch in ten feet. If the piping is arranged on the down hill method, the expansion tank should be connected with the high- est part of the system and no air vents will be required. The expansion tank can be of heavy galvanized iron with a capacity of fifteen gallons, with a 1-inch pipe connecting the bottom of the tank with the system and an overflow pipe near the top to carry oflf surplus water. L. R. Taft. The Mixing of Lime and Manure. Ed. Am. Florist:— I am sorry to have been misunderstood by Mr. Rudd, or anyone else, and wish to say that if they will carefully read my article regarding fertilizers they will find that I advise the composting of the bone and manure for a week or ten days and then, just before using, adding the lime and wood ashes, after application stirring it into the soil. If the lime and ashes are mixed in with the compost just before using and the mixture) then applied at once and stirred into the soil there will be practically no loss of material and the action will be much quicker and more satisfactory. Of course if they are mixed in when the compost is started there will be a great loss of good material and I did not wish to be so understood. Albert M. Herb. Publications Received. The Prote(tion of Shade Trees in Towns AND Cities. — Bulletin No. 131, November, 1900, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. — This Bulletia relates more esp-cially to investiga- tions undertaken in the city of New Haven and recommendations iirisiog therefrom, but is most interesting and valuable and will apply equally well to the genertliy existing conditions of care- lessness, neglect and wanton mischief which occur in nearly every city and town. A careful consideration is given io the causes of injury and remedies are suggested. In discussing injury from lack of nutriment the following odorless fer- tilizer is recommended, the .quantity being suffi- cient for one acre: 50 lbs. nitrate soda, 91.13 300 lbs. cotton seed meal, 4.05 100 lbs. acid phosphate, .75 100 lbs. muriate of potash, 2.13 Total 550 lbs. costing 18.06 The mixture is to be made just before us? and is to be sown broadcast upon the gri und immedi- ately under the tree branches. Applications of air slaked lime are also recommended in addition. The mixture is also stated to be excellent for the grass as well as the trees. Sprajin^ for the destruction of insects is discussed and formulas given. The elm, sugar, Norway and red maples, the pin oak, the tulip tree and the sycamores are recom- mended for street planting while the silver maple is condemned. An important recommendation is that, when possible, especially in laying out new streets, the trees be planted nest the lot line, between it and the sidewalk, instead of near the curb, as is com- monly done. This gives more feeding room for the roots, removes them further from the gas mains, make.s them less liable to injury by horses and saves the cutting of roots when setting curbs. Tlie bulletin is wi'il illustrated and will be of great value to all interested in the subject. CufDE Petroleum Versus the San Jose or Pernicious Scale. — New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Bulletin No. "l46, November, 1900.— In this bulletin Dr. Smith discusses fur- ther successful experiments in spraying with crude oil. In conclusion the following remarks are made; Extermination is impossible, but it is no more impossible to grow fruit in spite of the scale than to grow potatoes in spite of the potato beetle. I would far rather have a pear orchard infested by San Jose scale than one infested by thesinnate borer***. We believe Prof. Bailey is on record with sim- ilar statements. Report of the Secretary of the U. S. Depart- ment OF Agriculture. — This report has, as usual, no reference to floral matters and gives no indication that any work of the department has been done in this direction. The Profit of Chrysanthemum Shows. The eleventh annual chrysanthemum show given by Breitmeyer's Sons at their flower store and conservatories in Detroit proved an event of unusual interest to the elite of that city. As usual Philip Breitmeyer, who had the aflfair in charge, proved ecjual to the occasion, the display surpassing all his previous efi^orts. The invitations, or announcements, sent out were gems of the printer's art, and for the benefit of those who may in some future season wish to emulate the Breit- meyer example in giving an individual igoo. The American Florist. 631 chrysanthemum show, I will quote their "Foreword" in its entirety: "This season, the eleventh in our series of flower shows, promises an unusual and interesting yield of chrysanthemums. We have completed arrangements with the most extensivegrowers in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Indian- apolis and Michigan. We shall be sup- plied with the choicest flowers, and in order that both early and late blooms may be seen in full perfection, we have decided to extend our exhibition over a period of two weeks, beginning Wednes- day, November 7. '"We propose to make this display the finest ever seen in Detroit, not only as to numbers, but in size and variety of blossoms. The days set apart for the various displays will be announced in the newspapers. We trust that the kindly interest and appreciation given to these exhibitions in the past will continue and that lovers of flowers will make frequent pilgrimages to our conservatories during this November carnival of chrysanthe- mums." It need hardly be added that the show was well attended daily, rain or sunshine. "Do chrysanthemum shows pay?" I ventured to ask the genial Phil. "Most decidedly," he announced promptly, adding after a moment's reflection, "providmg one does the thing rightly and expects no immediate gains. In other words, in giving a show put forth your very best eflforts and count with certainty upon cumulative results rather than upon immediate profits." Mr. Breitmeyerhas hadexpenence, and therefore he knows whereof he speaks, NOMIS. The Chicago Flower Show. In spite of bad weather an average of 2,000 people for each of the five days attended the flower exhibition which recently occupied the corridors, first tier of boxes, main floor and stage of the Auditorium. This was the tenth annual exhibition of this sort in Chicago, and it not only presented additional varieties as com- pared with those appearing on previous years but in general it marked the steady progress of that spirit of adventure in horticulture and that enhancement of skill which this series of displays has had so much to do in promoting. While Chicago cannot compete in such shows with Boston, where they were begun during the last century, and where there is an endowed horticultural society and a special Horticultural Hall, public interest distinctly approves the efforts of amateurs and professionals in promoting these local events, and their influence is undoubtedly to be discerned not only in the gardens and greenhouses of the rich but at least to some extent and second- arily in the yards and windows of many common people. The desire has often been expressed that such exhibitions might be held, on a srnaller scale, in some of the poorer neighborhoods, as is done in foreign cities, for example in the People's Palace in East London, where considerable com- petition from the residents of the neigh- borhood is stimulated. The love of flowers is not so well developed among Americans as among the English people, where one will often see at the public market the wife of the wage-earner adding a "pennyworth" of flowers to her basket of family supplies. This national difference is also indicated by the lack in our cities of the window flower boxes found in the business dis- tricts and the gay front yards which grace the humbler quarters of British cities. Every flower exhibition is calculated to stimulate such embellishments of city life, and it is certainly to be desired that there should be flower shows of a neigh- borhood character in the closely inhabited districts of our cities, and that those dis- tricts should be enlivened with far more of the color and cheer of horticulture than they now possess. — Chicago Tribune. Detroit. BBISK BUSINESS AT THANKSGIVING IN MASKED CONTRAST TO THE CONDI- TIONS PRECEDING.— CLUB DECIDES TO HOLD A FLOWER SHOW. Thanksgiving trade was certainly the very best ever known here and the activity in retail circles contrasted strongly with the period of rather sluggish trade that preceded it. It marked the wind up of the chrysanthemum season, though some fairly good flowers are yet on the market but find rather slow sale. Violets were never so scarce before at this season and the demand was unprecedented. Beauties and other roses, as well as carnations, all sold well and good prices prevailed, though perhaps not much in advance of the prices realized a year ago, except on violets. All the carnations obtainable were cleaned out and there were somi; reports of a shortage in Beauties and other roses. If the violets needed could have been secured it would have been a truly satisfactory Thanksgiving business throughout. The club meeting Wednesday evening was largely attended, which was the result of a call by the president to con- sider the subject of a flower show next November. Everyone present was in favor of the show and all were enthusiastic in their determination to make it a success. It will be advertised and known as a "flower show" and, although chrys- anthemums will predominate and will furnish the showy splendor, all other flowers obtainaole in that month will be shown, and premiums offered to cover the same, as well as worthy specimens of palms, ferns and other decorative plants. The exhibits for competition will be con- fined to members of the club, but non- competitive displays by other growers will be accepted and properly provided for. A committee is already appointed and will meet next Tuesday evening to prepare a preliminary premium list. The subject of credits between whole- saler and retailer and between the retailer and his customers was freely discussed with much interest, after which four more candidates were received into the club, which brings the membership up to seventy-eight. Visitors: Ed. Fetters, Cleveland; J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati. J. F. S. SITLATIONS, WANTS, TOR SALE. Advertisements under this head will be inserted at the rate of ten cents a line (seven words) each insertion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 1900 is entitled to a five-line want ADV. (situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. STDATION WANTED— By a florlat Id private place; competent. Warrbn. 2920 South Park Ave , Chicago. SITUATION WANTED— 8y rose grower and plants- )o man. South-weet preferred. WK8TRALIAN. Care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED-Commerclal place; age W; 3 years' experience: references. K S, U53 23rd St.. Milwaukee, Wis. W SITUATION WANTBD-By a pratlcal florist and Krower, aa foreman, or would run place on aharea. Addreaa 60, care American Florlat. SITUATION WANTED— By experienced florlat, sin- gle, for general Kreenhouie work. Addreaa Lavrids Neelsen, 1228 N. Weatem Ave., Chicago. SITUATION WANTKD-By an experienced gar- dener, atngte man. Reference given NATHAN F. Hadden', 6 Alplae ot . Roxbury. Maaa. kJlTDATION WANTKD-Flrat-claaa flo.lat. compe- O tent In all departmenta, la open lo engagement In the vicinity of Chicago. Addreaa .\. care American Florist. SITUATION WANTBD-By flrat-clasa manager and propagator; capable to take ful charge and han- dle men. Beatof reterencea. Address V. care American Florist. SITUATION WANTBD-By florist and aeedaman of 20 years' experlenco in wuoleaale aeed houae. with flrm where there la a chance tj get on the road. Address W, care American Fiorlit, (SITUATION WANTED -Aa second gardener or O aaaatant In commercial place, by Induatrlous man : 16 yeaia' experience. Good ref erencea V S. care W. J. Stewart, 07 Bromfleld 8t , Boaton. SITUATION WANTBD-By florlat, German; flrat- clasa hand In making up; 3 years In England Highest references. Moderate salary to begin with. Address C O, 6 Artesian Ruad, London, W. England. SITUATION WANTED - By a practical grower; thoroughly competent In every branch of the trade. Steady and sober. Beat of references. Age 26. Address Chicago, care American Florist. ANTED— Good, single man for general green- house work. State references, etc . first letter Fremont greenhouses, Uremont, Neb. WANTED— Reliable, competent man. Fine rosea, 'mums. etc. Also aaalstant. Address J. T. Williamson. LaRoae Gardens. Memphla.Tenn. WANTBD-Catalogue and price list from firms dealing in florists' goods at reasonable prices Ohly- C J. HorsK, 105 Croton St . Cleveland Ohio. WANTED- An experienced florist and landscape girdener. Must furnish acceptable references as to competency In growing, designing etc Address SnPT. Kansas State Insane asylum. Topeka, Kaa. WANTED— Working foreman, one who thoroughly understands the growing of cut flowers and plante — particularly Am. Beauties, roses, 'mums, etc.— In an establishment of 65,000 square ft. of glaaa. Good position for competent man. Address Philo, care American Florist. WANTED— tJood.renponslble grower, for the past five years In business for himself, would like to rent established business, with privilege of buying Prefer place doing retail business Uouses mast be in good r jpalr, located In good alzed town— west pre- ferred. Beat of referencea, Addreaa S M J, care American Florlat. PARTNER WANTED With $5001) to buy an interest and take the man- agement ot either the greenhouses or seed depart- ment of the largest seed and floral business in the South. For a bright, active man who is well up in the business this is a rare opportunity to get an interest in a well established business. Salary $100 per month. Do not answer unless you mean business. For particulars apply to Partner, care American Florist, Chicago. PHD ^Al C Greenhouse establishment of run OHLLi 40,000 ft. ot glass, 16 miles from Chicago. 75 trains a. day on four railroads, Uouses built in 189-), heeted by low pressure steam, plant in perfect order; water supply from river. Five houses ot roses, 6 of carnations 9 ot miscellaneous stock, all in Al condition. Thirteen acres fine land, or less if wanted, so located that side track can be put in ch aply. One and a half acres ot pa?onies, some evergreens and shrubs. Terms reasonable. Correspondence and inspection in- vited. Address AFC, care American Florist. For Sale, GREENHOUSE PROPERTY ^ At Nyack, N. Y. A plot 220x125 feet, on which are four Roschouses, 100x18x6, each house heated by a No. J 6 Hitchings Boiler; and seven houses, each about 64x1 J ft., heated by flues. This property will be sold cheap to quick cash buyer. HITCHiNGS & CO., 233 Mercer St. .NEW YORK. 632 The American Florist. Dec. 8, Wholesale Store, Kir^"'"- Sell our own- srown Roses, Beiiu'ies and Meteors in quantity, also Maids and Brides. Within easy reach of lowns in Minnesota. Nebraska, both Dakotas, Montana, etc. We are Rose Specialists. Try us. 124 Sixth Street. N. Minneapolis. Minn. BRANT & NOE. CUT FLOWERS. ROSES CARNATIONS and CHRYSA\THbMUMS. reg- ular or special supply. First-class stock at lowest wholesale prices. W. H. cut LETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. Wbo!?^ale power/arK^ Cincinnati, Dec. 6. Roses, Beauty 15.00@25 Bride 3.00® 5 " Bridesmaid 3.00® 5 " Meteor 3.00® 6 " Perle 3.00® 4 Carnations 1 .00® 4 , Chrysanthemums 4.00@12 Violets 50® 1, Lily of the valley 4 Smilax 12 Adiantum 1 Common ferns Asparagus 50 Galax leaves Roman hyacinths 3 Narcissus 3, St. Louis, Dec. 6. Eoses, Bride, Bridemaid 3.00® 6 " Beauty, 12 to 20 inch stem8l0.00@30, " " long 2o.00@40 " Perle 3.00® 5 Meteor 3.00® 6 " Kaiserin 3.00® 6 Carnations, common 1.00® 1. choice 2.00® 3. Lily of the valley 4.00® 5. Smilax 12.50@)5 Adiantum 1.00®1, Galax per 1000 1 .00 Chrysanthemums 5.00@10. fancy 15.00®20 Violets 75® 1. MlLWADKEK, Dec. 6. Roses, Beauty, long, per doz. 3 00® 4.00 " " med " 150® 2.00 " " short " .50® .75 " Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00® 6. Meteor 4.00® 8. Golden Gate 4.00® 6 Perle 3.00® 5 Carnations, ordinary 2. fancy 3 0C@ 4. Adiantum 75® 1, Common ferns Smilax 15 Asparagus 95. Galax leaves Violets '• Stevia 1.60(3(2. PlTTSEHBG, Dec. 6. Roses, Beauty, fancy 35.00®.M, extra 20.00®30 No. 1 10.00®15 " culls 4.00® 6, Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00@10. " Meteor 3.00®10 Perle 3.08® 6 Cusin 4.00® 6, Liberty 3.00® 6. Carnations, ordinary 1.50® 2. fancy 2.50® 3. Violets -50® 1. Paper White narcissus 3 00® 4. Romans 2.00® 4. Lily ot the valley 2.00® 5. SmUax 10.00@15. Adiantum „. '^^ ' ■ Asparagus 35.0C®75. " Sprengerii 20® . Galax grei'n and bronze per 1000 11.25 Dagger ferns per 1000, 2.00 Chrysanthemums, fancy 20.00@26 ■^ " ordinary 10.00@15 Denver, Dec. 5. Roses, Beauty, select 12 50@30 " '■ ordinary 4.00® 7 Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 5 Meteor 3.00® 5 " Perle, Wootton 3.00® 4 Carnations, ordinary 1.60® 2 fancy 2.00® 2 Lily of the valley 4. Callas j2. Harrisii 12. Violets single " double , Galax Leavas . Asparagus JO. Smilax ••■• IS, Ferns, per 1000 ■•• 2.50 Chrysanthemums, long, per doz. 1.75@2.50 short 6.00@10. WIETOR BROS. 5 1 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES AMERICAN BEAUTY. 30-36-in. stem per doz.. st.00to$5 00 " 2.50to 3.C0 20 " " 2.00 15 •' " 1.50 12 " " 1.25 8 " '■ .75 RO Quotations subject to change without notice. All other stock at lowest market prices. METEO R per 100, $6.00 to $7.00 BRIDBSriAID •• eOOto 7.00 BRIDE " 6 00 to 7.00 PERLE '• 4.00 to 5.00 CARNATIONS " 1.60 to 2.50 Carnation Blooms. 65,000 PLANTS UNDER GLASS. Why not buy your Carnation Blooms direct from grower and get t ood fresh stoclc. We have them in large quantities of all the leading commercial varieties, including G. H. Crane, White Cloud, Flora Hill, Mrs. Bradt, Eldorado, Madam Chapman, Maceo, Daybreak, McGowan and others. Also have 20,000 Violet Plants and picking large quantities daily. Write me your wants and get prices before you buy. Ad£!L.CHAS. CHADWICK, Grand Rapids, Mich. l<«'J',bo« CUT FLOWERS. . ^ . . Shipping: orders receive prompt and careful attention. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis. L 457 Milwaukee Street. MILWAUKEE, WIS. I HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., ] I —Wholesale Cut Flowers-- \ PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., Ltd, 504 Liberty Street, ALL FLOWERS IN SEASON. PITTSBURG, ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... '"""'i"„'?h"eVe';i: Cut Flowers Qlve us an order and we will please you. Our Greenhoutet at PLEASANT HILL, MO Our Store, 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO |3P~LONG DISTANCE 'PHONB AT EITHEB PLAOB Please mention the American Florist when writing. JOHN B. FERGUSON, Wholesale Florist, NO. 6 DIAMOND MARKET SQUARE^ PITTSBURG. PA. Consignments of Roses. Carnations and Violets Solicited. Please mentton the American Florist when writing. WEILAND-AND-RISCH J We are large Growers and I (Shippers of CUT FLOWERS! YOUB EC8INE I Wabash A' t SOLICITED. E.. CHICAGC WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1. G, PRINCE & CO. Wholesale Gut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. " genu for tbe Hlnadale Rose Co. Special attention paid to shipping orders. 76 and 78 Wabash Avenue, hone Main 3208. CHICAGO /poo. The American Florist. 633 1 If you are for any reason dissatisfied with your source of Cut Flower Supplies, Let 11$ Have a Chance at your order. We can at all times do as well by you as can any other house in Chicag:o; perhaps we can do a little better- Let us try. Everything billed at markdt rates at hour of shipment. ^ j^ ^ E. C. AMLING, THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED AND MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 32-34-36 Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance 'Phone 1977 Central. BEAUTIES Extra long stem per dozen. Stems, 30 inches " 24 " " " a) " " " 15 ■' ■' " 12 " '• Short stems Brides and Maids per 100, 5. Meteors and Kaisenn " 5- Perles ** 4. Roses, good seconds " Carnaiions. standard sorts.. " 1. Fancy sorts " 3. Callas per dozen. Romans per 100, 3. Paper White " 3. Valley " 4. Violets " 1. Mignonette per doz. Asparagus per string. Galax, 1000,81; 10,000 for $7.50; per 100. Ferns, per 1000, $1.50 Lt-ucothoe sprays " Adiantum Smilax per dozen. 1 . Wild Smilax, parlor brand .per case, " " medium " " " large S5.00 4 00 3.50 2.50 2.00 1..50 75— 1,00 00— 6.00 00— 6.0O 00— 5.00 3.00 50— 2.00 00— 4.00 1.5U OO— 4.00 00— 4.00 on— 5 00 51- 35- 50— 2.00 50 .15 .20 .75 - 1 00 - 1.50 3.25 4.25 5 50 ggg^igggggggggggggaasiEiEfei^isggggagegi^segssgeggeggggg^ 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. vo Per doz. American Beauties, long $4.00 to J6.00 medium 2.00 to 3 00 short l.no to 1.50 Per 100 Brides, Maids $ 4 00 to* 6 00 Meteors. Kaiserint 4.U0to 7.00 Fancy long Kaiserins 10.00 to 12 00 Perlei S^OO to 5.0O Carnations, fancy 3.00 to 4.00 standards 1.50 to 2.00 Violets 1.50to 2.00 Valley 400to 5.C0 Galax !fl.25 per ICOO .15 Fancy Fernt 2.00 " .25 Adiantum 75 to 1.00 Per 100 Chrysanthemums .$10.00 to $25.00 12.50 12.50 4.00 4.00 2.00 Smilax Callas Nar, iisui 3 00 to Roman Hyacinths 3.00 to Slevia Wild Smilax, caidweii-s. Case No. 1, 15 lbs Case No. 2, 20 lbs 3 00 Case No. 3, 25 lbs 3.50 Case No 4, 35 lbs 4.25 Case No. 5, 40 lbs 5.00 Case No. e. 50 lbs 6 00 Poinsettias Per doz.. $3 00 to $1.00 .$2.00 F>. ^srad I>. £t.t oost:. i^sa^^^'ss^s. J. A. BUDLONG 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. Roses and Carnatl'ins A Specialty. WHOLESALE GROWER OF Send for Price List. GUT FLOWERS. Benthey & Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager. Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. IVConBignmentg solicited flease mention the American Florist when ivriting. A. H. POEHLMANN, ""ir,,.! Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 55 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. It is good business policy «£ ^ «& to mention the •^•^•3" ....American Florist when Tou write to an advertiser. Wbol?5ale flower/\arH^ Chicago, Dec. 7. Roses, Beauty, extra long stems 5.00 36 inch " 4.00 30 " " 3.50 " 24 '• " 3 00 18 " " 2.00 15 " " 1.50 12 •■ " 1.25 " short " .75@1.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 4.U0@ 7.00 Meteor 4.00® 7.00 Perle 3 00® 5.00 Golden Gate 5.00® 8.00 Kaiserin 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.50 fancy 2.00® 3.00 Chrysanthemums, 10.00@25.00 Violets l.OU® 2.00 Lily of the valley 5.00 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Common ferns per 1,000 1.50 .20 Smilas per dozen 1.50® 2.00 Asparagus. ..per dozen 6.00® 8.00 Do not hide yonr light under a bnahel. Tell the people what yon have for lale. UMMiiWMtii E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- CUT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Qo Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. PETER REINBERG, Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers. 600.000 FEET OF GLASS. Headquarters for American Beauty. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. GEO. REINBERG, •'J.'rs.. Cut Flowers Choice American Beauties- "We will take care of your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attention. ai Wabash Ave., CHICAGOp ILL. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Thelesale Dealers and Growers of Gut Flowers GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALL ^ Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Waah- ingfton St., Chicago. Write for iDeotal qnototloni on Urge order. .If your.. Business Methods are right yon can make a profit on an advertisement here. 634 The American Florist. Dec. 8, Samuel %. fumi Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, .PHILADELPHIA, PA. AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. COMMENCING OCTOBER l8t, 1900, WE WTLI, BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A. M. TO 9:00 P. M. BUY BOSTON FLOWERS. The Best Quality Cot Flowers, the Finest Christmas Holly and a Foil Line of Florists' Sopplies. J- J- J- THEY'RE ALL RIGHT. They ship well and they sell well. SEND FOR PfflOB LIST. TELEPHONE 1270 BOSTON. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, 67 Bromfield St., BOSTON, MASS. CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, " ""•""r ''""' " ''""""" "'••'' BOSTON, MASS. WELCH BROS., Proprietors Sole Agents for FREVSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters. S2 De> 100. Script Letters. S4 per 100. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR Also New England Agents for S. J. RUSSELL'S FAMOUS DOVES. Acknowledged by all florists the best In use. Special prices for doz. lots. We Supply the New England Trade With Highest 6rade ROSES, GflRNflTIONS, GfiRYSflNTHEMUMS. irirvl CXC and all llowers tbe V lUlsL 1 d Boston market affords. PRICES RIGHT jnd Packing Properly Done. N. F. MCCARTHY & CO., Tel. 73* and 64. 84 HawlBj St., BOSTON. P/ease mention ihe American FloriU when writing. Frank M. Ellis, WHOIESAIE FLORIST, 1402 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... 1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Ptea^e meniion the American Flnrist when 7vriting. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET, — LOUIS, MO. ^F-A complete line of Wire DeslgTis. The Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., »flS"AVr6. WHOLESALE FLORI!?TS. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to S.iipping Orders. Wbol^ale power/\arK^ Boston, Dec. 5. Roses, Beauty, extra 25.00@50. medium 12.0O@3O culls 5.00® 8 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor. 4.00® 6 e.\tra 8.00@15. Carnations 2.00® 3 extra 3.00® 4 Paper Wliite narcissus, Roman hyacinths 2. Lily of the valley 2.00® 4 Chrysanthemums 4.00@I2 Violets * .75® 1 Adiantum 75® 1 Smilax 8. 00® 12 Asparagus 50 Sprengerii, .20® .25 per bunch Philadelphia, Dec. 5. Roses, Tea 2.0O@ 4 " extra 6.00@10 Beauty, extra 2O.0O@3O firsts 8.00@I5 Carnations l.OO® 1 " fancy 2 Lily of the valley 3.00@ 6 Chrvsanthemums 5.00@20 Violets, sintjle 25{oi double 50«i> 1 Asparagus 35.00(ai50 Smilax 12. 50® 15 Adiantum 75® 1 Buffalo, Dec. 8. Roses, Beauty 10.00@50 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 3.00® 8 Kaiserin 6.00® 7 Carnations 1.00® 2 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4 Smilax 15.00@20 Adiantum 1.00® 1 Asparagus 50. 00® 75 Chrysanthemums I0.00@20 Violets 2 HEADQUARTER^ J^1^£5TER** . ^^NN YORK GIVE US A TRIAL. WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses. Carnations, and all kinds oT Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Ilfll C VICTIUR Wholesale Com flffli ri IVnOIIIIUi mission Florisi, 481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs. Woodroffe & Bernheimer, Wholesale Florists 1604 LUDLOW STREET, Phone 1-43-69-A. PHILADELPHIA. CoDBiE^nments Solicited. Please mpntion the A merican Floyisi when zi'riting, LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. 13TH AMD FILBERT STREETS, I.ONO DI8TAN0B PUIIAnEIPUIl Dl 'PHONB J-45-M D. rniLAULLrniMi riii Consignments ol Choice Valley and Reset solicltMt. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA. Long Distance Phone 1-41-26 D. Consignments ol Roses, Carnations, Violets solicited. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, t7 S, llth St., Telephone 63-64. PIULADELPHIA. Orders by mall, teleCTaph or telephone wUI receive prompt attention. Conelsnments of Rood stock solicited. Try the New Flower Commission House > WATERBURY & CO., 48 W. 30th St., NEW YORK CITY. ♦ Correspondence with Growers Solicited. GROWERS are BEGINNING to APPRECIATE The advantage of a DIRECT OUTLET for tlieir flowers in the vast residential district of Greater New York. There are over 150 flower stores in my home territory. Try us. Good returns the year round. iV. H. i:^A.IVOJJ\.HI^, 'K'. igoo. The American Florist. 635 TOP GRADE Carnations BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS. I^ily o± tlie Valley. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Telephone tio. 1998 Madison Square. YOUNG & NUGENT, WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^n-ew^york^''"*' SUPERB ORCHIDS, VIOLETS and VALLEY. Choice ROSES and CARNATIONS, all leading varieties, also rare novelties. Shippinq a Specialty. .•S^Price list on application. TELEPHONE 2065 MADISON SQUARE. Walter r. Sheridan, Wholesale Florist, Telephone 902 Madison Square. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WILLIAM GHORMLEY, Wholesale Commission Florist, MadSen"!,"?" ^^ W. 28th. St., NEW YORK CITY. ....LIBERTY, BEAUTY AND OTHER CHOICE STOCK.... -&E6T IN THE COUNTRY.- JOHN TOUNG Has the b»8t BEAUTIES, CARNATIONS, VIO- LETS AND VALLEY in New York. TRY A SHIPMENT OR TWO. J* All Choice Flowers daily. 61 West 28tli ft., NEW YORK. Tel. 1905 Madison Sq. 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 2gth Street. New Telepbone No. 551 Madison Square. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34tii Straat, Cul Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 299 MadlBon Square. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cnt Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Kvery SSomlnK DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON. Secretary. MOORE, HENTZ & NASH, Wholesale Commission Florists At rooms of N. Y. Cut Flower Co. 1 119 and 121 W. 23d St., NEW YORK CITY. Telephonb 733— 18th. OholceBt Stock Shipped on a Commlgglon. ' Bose. Violet and Carnation Growers, Consign to 44 W. 29th St., NEW TORE CITY. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly & Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 38 W. 28th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. New Telephone No. 798 & 799 Madison Sq. Wbol^ale flower/\arK^ New York, Dec. 5. Roses, Beauty, select 30.00@45.00 medium 8.(l0(ai5.00 culls 3.00® 5.00 Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor 2.00(a» 4.00 select. 6.00@10.00 Carnations 75(aJ 2.00 fancy 3.U0@ 6.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Cattleyas 40 00@50.00 Chrysanthemums 6. 00® 1-2. 00 Smilax lii.00@13.00 Asparagus 25.0ii(a>4Q.00 Sprengerii, perdoz. bun. .75®!. 00 Adiantum 50® .75 Violets 75® 1 00 special 1.50® 2.00 Taper White narcissus, Roman hyacinths 2.00 Gardenias 10 00@12.00 Cypripediums S.OOw 10.00 Mignonette 4.00i" 6.00 Headquarters of the Hustler CHAS. MILLANG, Commission Florist 50 WMt 29th St., NEW YORK. Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square. A BUSINESS PROPOSITION. GROWERS and FLOWPR BUYERS. Write (or Terms and Quotations. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, Wholesale Commission Florist, 52 W. 29th street, NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 1738 Madison Square. ... Wholesale... Commission Dealer in The New York Gut Flower Go. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 Weit 24th Street, Taltphone 733-IBlh. NEW YORK. CON8IQNMENT8 SOLICITED. Special Attention Siven to Sliipping Ordera. GEORGE SALTFORD, Violets 60 TF. 29th St., NEW YORK, Juiir Dealing and Prompt Returns Guaranie4; Correspondence Solicited. FORD BROS. ~^ ....Wlioiesaie Florists III West 30th Street, NEW YORK. BIG FRAGRANT VIOLETS. 'Phone, 157 Madison Sq. Julius Lang 53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. Represents the Best Growers op ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY. Telephone 280 Madison Square. S. J. UMPRECHT, Wliol6sal6 Gommission Florist and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Also ail kinds of Greens for Decorations. 119 West 30th Street. NFU/ YODK Telepnone 1438 Madison Square. liUTI I unn. Consigfnnients Solicited. Cnt Flowers, all varieties and all g'rades, at New Tork market rates 44 W. 29th St.. NEW TOBK CITY. You Can Make Money By Dealing With J. K. ALLEN, The Busiest Wholesaler In New York. Chrysanthemums, Roses, Violets, Carnations, in all grades, to suit all kinds of buyers. Teleplioino 16^ :ivr^cl. !C1. 106 ■West 28tli Street. Season Violets 'Mums Gardenias ^^EDW. C. HORAN, 4.7 WEST 28th ST. Tel. 421 Madison Square, NEW YORK. nUT .FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE. Special in Roses : Liberty. Pres. Carnot, Kalserin. Meteor, Bon Sllene. 636 The American Florist. Dec. 8, The ^eed TR?i£ie. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. Albert McCullough, Pres. ; F. W. Bolgiano, Vice-Pres.; S. F. Willard Wethersfleld, Conn., Sec'y and Treas. L. A. Bhdlong and Joe Budlong are on their annual duck hunting trip in Texas. WoECBSTEE, Mass. — Increasing busi- ness has caused the removal of Ross Bros, to better and more commodious quarters at 90-92 Front street. W. H. Metson, the California seed grower, passed through Chicago Decem- ber 1, on a flying trip to Washington, Philadelphia and New York. Mrs. Metson accompanied him. The nasturtium seed crop in Germany has turned out very badly. With less than halt a crop in California and a very- poor one in France we can look for much higher prices than ruled the last two or three years. Sedalia, Mo. — L. H. Archias, of Archias Seed Store, is adding 200 new seed drawers, also more shelving and counters and is preparing for a large sprirg trade. T. S. McNaul, representing Rush Park Seed Co., of Independence, la., was in the city last week. Paeis, November 7. — We are just now favored with perfect weather. The ques- tion is often asked how the biennials for seed purposes bear themselves at the present date and what are the prospects for next season. It is of course too early to give any points to the seedsmen in that regard. The drought which we experienced last summer prevented most of the growers from so wing their seeds at the right time. They had to await some rain, which came very late, before they could entrust the seeds to the soil. The plants are consequently weak and require four or five weeks more of the present weather to pass the winter well. But the astronomers threaten us with colder weather and should some hard frosts set in soon, the prospects for next season would not be brilliant. The stocks of most articles will have run out before the end of the present season and another general short crop will bring up the prices to a level which has been unknown for many years. Parisian. California Notes. I have recently learned that in making shipments to eastern dealers, Fred. Raf- ferty, of Santa Ana, lost a large consign- ment of calla bulbs in a railroad wreck, and C. A. Brazee & Co., of Wilmington, had at about the same time a quantity of freesia bulbs burned in a wreck. Both firms had to hustle to refill their orders as the demand for these bulbs con- sumed the entire crop m this vicinity. Usually several hundred pounds of GreviUea robusta seed is gathered each season in Southern California and sold to eastern dealers. This year the crop is an entire failure and all orders for same had to be refused. Charles A. Brazee, of Wilmington, the well-known bulb grower, was married recently. D. R. W. Omaha. BUSINESS AFFORDS FLORISTS A CAUSE FOR THANKSGIVING.— BEST TRADE IN YEARS. — VARIOUS JOTTINGS OF THE PERIOD. The Thanksgiving tiade exceeded that of any previous year and all the florists of Omaha were duly thankful. Chrysan- ihemnmi retailed at $0 a dozen for the best and American Beauties commanded the same price. Good roses brought $1.50 and carnations 75 cents to $1. Hyacinths sold for 60 cents and narcissi and lily of the valley $1. Hess & Swoboda had a weddirg dec- oration Thanksgiving eve which was one of the finest ever put up here. American Beauties and white chrysanthemums were used, together with 200 strings of smilax and a great deal of asparagus. Louis Henderson had a fine crop of roses on for Thanksgiving and S. R. Faulkner had a good supply, particu- larly of La France, which he grows to perfection. A. Donaghue and S. B. Stewart have been making handsome window show- ings, the former with decorative plants and bulbous stock and the latter with Beauties. Paul Floth reports that he sold out his chrysanthemum crop at Thanksgiving at satisfactory prices. Peterson has had the best pot grown chrysanthemums shown here this season. Grippe. Bulb Prices Superfine Single Mixed TULIPS, per lOO, lO'iO. Chinese Sacred Lilies, per basinet (3d bulbs), per dozen; 40c per 100; $3 per 1000. Narcissus Doubit $15.50 per lOOO. Write lor Prices on SWtET PEAS lor forcing. -tlriL^I: -will mt^r^se ^rovi.« Lilium Auratum. 7 to 9, at $4 00 per 100. Liiium Rubrum, 7 to 9. at 4. OO per 100. Lilium Album, 7 to 9. at 5.00 per 100. ■6c; per 1000. J6 50. Freeiia Relracta Alba. 40c per 100, $3 00 per ii|.26; per mat (I2U bulbs), $1.75. Ixias. mixed, 10c Von Sion (double nosi-d bulbs), extra, $1.60 per 100; JOHNSON & STOKES. Seedsmen. 217-219 Market Street. 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 81.00, EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS. N. J. ==NOW READY== Lily of the Valley H" The finest strain of Valley Pips in existence. Forces tor Chrislmas with good foliage. Per 100 $1.75 Per 1000 $14.50 ^^"Write for prices on larger quantities. "PREMIUM" BRAND. A High Grade Pip Equal to "London Market" brand for late forc-ng. Per 100 % 1.50 Per 1000 12.50 Per 2000 24.60 Per 5000 60.00 "INTERNATIONAL'BRAND This is a selected grade of "Berlin" or sand "pips, and will give excellent satisfaction. Not to be compared with "Ham- burg' grown "second- class" stock offered at low prices. Per 100 $ 1.25 Per 1000 10 25 Per 2000 20.00 Per 5000 47.50 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph St. NEW YORK: 14 Barclay St. 1901 Specialties . . . Asters Daybreak, Purity and Branching Comet Cabbage Novelty. . 20th Century Earlier than the Wakefield, as solid as Danish Ballhead. AVrite for prices and description. Half-toae cuts for catalogue purposes. JAMES VICKS' SONS, ROCHESTER, N. Y. GRASS SEEDS. Kentucky Blue. Orchard, Timothy, Red Top, Meadow Fescue, Perennial and Italian Rye Grass, Tall Meadow Oat, Johnson, Bermuda, Creeping Bent, Wood Meadow and other Domestic and Imported varieties. CLOVHRS— Red. Sah- ling. AKalfa Crimson. White. Alsike, Japan, etc. WOOD, STUB8S & CO'.S "EVERGREEN " and 'SHADY GREEN" Lawn Grasses are giving the best satis- faction everywhere. Put up in packages and bulk. Special low prices to the trade. OJMIOIW SxiTS YeMowlndPotato Wholesale prices for present or future deliveries. WOOD. STUBBS & CO.. The Largest and Best Collection of Seeds in Ky.. LOUISVILLE. KY. ESTABLISHED 1802 SEEDS SURPLUS AT REDUCED PRICES: LILIUM LONGIFLORUM, JAPAN. 1000 etc S-incheB $»4.00 7to 9 " 34.00 Whitfltalian Hyacinths, largest size 8.0O Spiraea Japonica clumps 28.00 " compacta multiflora. . 40,00 J.MTHORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Strtet) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW VORI August Rolker & Sons Asparagus Sprenqerii (fresh seec), 1000 seeds for $4. Cyclamen English Giants, 7 disti act named sorts. infl seeds SI . the collectiOQ for 86 50. Raffia, lOU lbs. at 12!4c.; 50 lbs. at 13»4c.; 10 lbs. at 1.5c net. Larger quantit es on a^jpiication. Lily of the Valley, toriiing pips, select Hamburg, $10 a luOO; higb-olass, jil2 a 1000. cash dibC. 5 p. c. 52 Day St., New York. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Just arrived, Trom Best European Grower, BERLIN CROWNS, extra selected quality. }10 per 11)00; case of 200U, $19. HAMBURG CROWNS, first selected quality, $9 per 1000; case of 2500, J2I. JACKSON & PtRKINS CO.. i!s:';£„. LILIUM AURATUM. Sizes 8-9 and 9-11 on hand. Pr.ces on application SUZUKI & IIDA, II Barclay St., New York, American riorist Advts. jm tin© T>rek. j» j» CHICAGO j»j» CHRISTHAS PLANTS. 500 Dwarf Solanum. extra well berried, 4-inch pots, 815 per 100 or %i per dozen. Stock Plants of 'Mums, out of bench, at $5 per ICO. White: Ivory, Queen, .T. Jones, Robinson. Merry Xmas, Niveua. Yellow: Mrs. Buettner, Bonnaffon, Admiral Dewey, Net^oya, Mrs. Bear, Dailledouze, October Sunshine. Pink: Ivory, Glory of Pacific, Lady Playfair. Cash with order. n. flCE, 390 George St., New Brunswick, N.J. r;.VINGA VAR. VINES Per lOO First size, Trom 4 to 6 long vines to plant $4.00 Large size, " 7 to 10 " " 6.00 TERMB CASH OB 0. O. D. WM. A. CLARK & SON, No. 59 State St., WATERTOWN, N. Y. Please mention the American Florist when writing. 640 The American Florist. Dec. 8, Our pasTiMES. Announcements of coming contests or other event! 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 10 Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass.; Eobt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Ohioago, 111. At UUca. The foUowiog is the record made on the alleys December 3: Player 1st 2d 3d 4th Av Wilcox I8» 167 172 147 167 Sumers 110 119 169 187 144 Rowlands 148 120 133 139 135 Hildebrand 117 126 142 134 129 Spencer 124 101 145 100 118 Cramer 76 95 95 102 92 QOIS. At West Hoboken. The North Hudson Florists' Club bowled on the evening ot November 28 and John Bimie captured the Thanks- giving turkey offered tor highest score. Following are the figures: Players 1st 2d 3d Av .T. Birnie 102 195 198 165 M.Hansen 159 187 145 163 L. Hansen 135 157 17S 157 G. Kogije 133 151 162 149 H. Bauniann 130 113 190 144 W. Hillibrecht 107 111 198 139 C. Mfnne 129 123 152 135 O. Grundmann 108 182 103 131 A. Tschupp 107 102 102 104 At New York. Monday night, December 3, at the alleys on Eighth street, saw the largest crowd of the season in attendance. There were bald heads in abundance and con- ditions favored a rollicking good time in every way. The customary noise was not lacking and there were many little episodes full of humor that will doubtless bring frequent reminiscent chuckles to the participants as they attend to the more serious business of life in succeeding days. The Flatbush team came over to try conclusions with the New Yorkers and went back well thrashed in three successive games, but with a determina- tion to turn the tables on their opponents when the latter visit the Flatbush alleys in return, as is planned for Thursday of next week. Following are the scores: NEW YORK. Player 1st 2d 3d T'l T.Lang 206 229 175 610 Roehrs 139 151 135 425 O Mara 133 173 135 441 Siebrecht 114 113 125 352 Haffner 176 105 166 447 Burns 114 170 126 410 FLATSrSH. Player 1st 2d 3d Tl A. ZeMer 171 169 1.56 J% H. Dailiedouze 102 136 102 310 Schmutz 133 133 165 421 Wooker 119 lOU 105 333 E. Dailiedouze 120 143 149 412 Riley 138 166 181 475 Total 783 846 848 2477 While the above contest was going on, the spare alley was in use as follows: Player 1st 2d Player 1st 2d Donaldson 138 151 Lentz 201 151 Loerscher 222 211 Van Hoesen....l63 168 Taylor 89 112 Merritt 96 79 J- Lanf» 73 Donlan 128 107 Elliott 139 146 Traendly 158 Thielmann 138 162 Stewart 117 At Flatbush. "What has bowling to do vrith horti- culture?" This question, sometimes asked by well-meaning but illiberal critics, is answered at Flatbush every Thursday evening in a manner pleasantly convincing to any but a man of unreason- ably contracted sentiments. The daily life of a florist is one ot drudgery and worry that only his innate love for his profession makes tolerable; holidays and Sundays, as such are understood by the majority of his fellowmen, are not for him. Doubly welcome, then, is he to the recreation of an occasional evening at the bowling alley, and it is to his credit that he prefers to share these hours of relaxation with his fellow florists rather than with promiscuous associates. Meet- ing thus, friendships are made where ottierwise jealousies would prevail, and the bowling alley often serves as a medium for interchange of views and valuable experiences which could never be brought out in the formality and reserve of the lecture hall or club room. Many of our brightest and most success- ful floriculturists find interest and pleasure in the innocent frolics of the bowling alley, and so long as that remains true we shall continue to devote a little space to the record of their sports. Thanksgiving evening is always a great event with the Flatbush fraternity. It is essentially a members' night, too, it being an inconvenient time lor visitors to come. Instead of thecustomary "pot" of dimes, turkeys are provided as premiums for the successful bowlers. On this occasion there were four of these birds, three being contributed by the club and one presented by J. P. Cleary. The latter, won by D. Y. Mellis, was a twenty-pounder. The other three were captured by A. Zeller, P. Riley and John 1. Raynor. The figures for the evening as recorded in the scorer's book were as follows: Player 1st 2d 3d Wocker 98 128 110 E Dailiedouze I.SS 146 119 Raynor 131 151 150 Mellis 160 116 167 H. lUilledouze I.'i3 103 145 Schmutz 169 141 149 Rllev 130 137 155 A. Zeller 160 129 153 P. Dailiedouze 155 116 99 C. Zeller 82 68 119 Baylis 112 95 151 Washington. tradS was brisk for thanksgiving. — social functions now in order. —vari- ous notes. The Thanksgiving retail trade was exceedingly good this year, everybody having plenty to do. Ttie supply was plentiful and stock was in good con- dition, although a few of the growers cut their roses very close. Violets are fine and in fair demand, bringing $1.50 to $2 per hundred. Chrysanthemums are holding up very well. Carnations were not over plentiful but were in fair demand. With the convening of Congress and some teas and receptions trade has boomed up and everybody is busy. J. H. Small & Sons furnished the bulk ot the flowers for the Carlisle reception, which was a grand afifa'r. Minder Bros, are still cutting a number of very fine chrysanthemums and violets. A Gude & Bro. are cutting a quantity of fine roses, especially American Beauty and La France. Litzinger & Wade dispose of quite a number of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine and small ericas. P. G. PoNTiAC, III. — W. J. Miller has gone to Louisiana, Mo., for a visit with rela- tives. Choice Delaware Holly ! Special prices in large quantities. $3.50, $3,50. $3.50 PER CASE. fe-iTMISTLETOE, well berried, cheap. Write ou Teleciraph. THE VAIL SEED CO., Indianapolis, Ind. Rattan Rings. 12-INCH, WITH PATENT FASTENER. Ready to wind Holly and Green on; makes work easier and improves looks of wreathes. $1.25 per 100. $11.50 per 1000. SAJIPLE FREE. W. W. BARNARD & CO., 161 E. KINZIE &-<. CHICAGO. Baby Christmas Trees NURSERY GROWN. WELL FURNISHED. NORWAY SPRUCE... 3 to 4 feet $25.00 per 100 4 to 5 feet 35.00 per 100 5 to 5V2 feet 40.00 per 100 Baled f. o. b. in lots of 50 or 100. THEWM. H. MOONCO., Glenwood Nurseries. MORRISVILLE, PA. Florists all over the country are quickly discerning the Commercial Value of The Lawson Carnation. The demand will be heavy this season. My stock is in excellent condition, clean and healthy. Rooted cuttings ready now, or for later delivery. PRICE, Per 100 $7.00 Per 1000 $60.00 Terms Strictlt Cash from unknown parties. Send AiL ORDERS DIRECT TO ^ 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., rgoo. The American Florist. 641 To Reach You In Time For Christmas Trade YOU HiD BETTER ORDER YOUR DECORATIVE PLANTS AT ONCE. Our stock is cool grown and the plants are low, compact and rich in color. It is all such stock as we can send to the most particular trade. We have done a very large business this season but as yet we are able to supply all sizes. Let us have your order today- NEPHROLEPIS WITTBOLDII. Strong Plant?, ready for 3-inch and 4-inch pots. tl-OOeach; $10.00 a dozen; 173.00 per lUO. Kentias==Latanias Varieties Size Pot Kentia Belmoreana 2^ Kentia Belmoreana 3 Kentia Belmoreana 3^ Kentia Belraor-^ana 4 Kentia Belmoreana 5 Kentia " strong 5 Kentia Belmoreana 6 Kentia " strong 6 Kentia Belmoreana 7 Kentia Forsteriana 2H Kentia Forsteriana 3 Kentia Forsteriana ZVt Kentia Forsteriana 5 " strong 5 Forsteriana 6 " strong 6 Forsteriana 8 Latania Borbonica 2^ Latania Borbonica 3 Latania Borbonica Latania Borbonica Latania Borbonica Latania Borbonica Latania Borbonica Areca Lutescens Areca Lutescens Areca Lutescens Kentia Kentia Kentia Kentia Height Inches 8 to 9 10 to 12 12 to 14 14 to 16 16 to 20 18 to 24 20 to 22 26 to 28 36 to 40 8 to 9 10 to 12 12 to 14 20 to 24 22 to 26 28 to 30 30 to 34 44 to 50 No. Per Leaves Each Doz. 3H 4 5 6 6 2H 4 3 to 4 4toS & to6 5 to 7 5 to 6 5 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 5 to 6 5 to 6 5 to 6 6 to 7 6 3 5 to 6 5 to 6 5 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 8 extra strong .._ 5 to 6 3 plants in potl.OO 12 to 14 3 " " 2.00 15 to 18 3 " .25 3.00 12 12 to 15 15 to 18 18 to 22 20 to 24 .25 .40 .75 1 00 1.25 1.50 2.25 .25 .75 1.00 1.25 1.50 325 .15 .25 .50 .60 .75 $ 1.50 2.00 3.00 400 7.20 12.(10 15.00 18.00 27 00 1.50 2.0O 3.00 7.20 12.00 15.00 18.00 39 00 .60 1.00 1.50 3.00 5.00 6.00 9.00 Per 100 $12.00 15.00 20.00 30.00 60.00 90.00 125.00 180.00 200.00 12.00 15.00 20.00 60.00 90.00 125.00 180.00 300.00 5.00 8.00 12.00 20.00 35 00 6H.00 75.00 8.00 15.00 25.00 Per 1000 $100.00 150 00 180 00 300 00 600.00 900.00 lOO.OO 150.00 180.00 600.00 40.00 75.00 100.00 175.00 300.00 ..Asparagus.. Varieties ..M'GrnSm. Size Per Pot Doz. Pteris Serrulata 2-inoh .50 Pteris Umbrnsa 2-inoh .50 Crytomium Falcatum 2-inch .50 Cyrtomium Falcatum 3-inch 1.00 Cyrtomium Falcatum 4-inch 1.50 Cyrtomium Falun tum 5-inch 2.00 Nephrolepis Exaltata 5-inch 2.00 Nephrolepis Bosioniensis 2-inch .50 Nephrolepis Bostouiensis 5- inch 4.00 Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 6-inch 6.00 Nephrolepis Bostouiensis 7-in. pans 9.00 Nephrolepis Cordata Compacta 5-inch 2.00 Nephrolepis Cordata Compacta 6-inch 4.00 Per 100 4.00 4. CO 4.00 8.00 10.00 15.00 4.C0 15.00 30.00 Size Pot Doz. Per 100 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 4-inch $1.50 $12.00 Asparagus Sprengerii S-inch .50 4.00 Asparagus Sprengeril 4-inch 1.50 13.00 Miscellaneous. Each Araucaria Excelsa, 4-inch, nice plants $ .50 Araucaria Excelsa, 4H-inch. nice plants 75 Araucaria Excelsa, 5-inch, nice nlants 1.00 Pot Height Ficus Elastica 6 22 to 23 Fious Elastica 7 24 to 28 Pandanus Dtilis 2'A 6 to 8 Pandanus Dtilis 3 8 to 10 Pandanus Veitchii 6 strong Pandanus Veitchii 7 strong Pandanus Veitchii 8 strong Dracaena Terminalis S% Dracaena Terminalis 4 Dracaena Terminalis 5 Cocos Weddeliana 3 Phoanix Reclinata 10 40 to 45 Phffiuix Reclinata 3 Phcenix Canariensls 3 Aspidistra Lunda 4 Aspidistra Lurida 5 Corypha Gebanga 3 Leaves 12 to 14 14 to 16 10 to 13 12 to 15 6 to 8 4 to 6 4 to 6 Each $ .75 1.50 2.25 3.00 .25 3.50 .50 Doz. $ 7.20 10.00 l.OO 200 18.00 27.00 36.011 2 00 4.ro 6.00 2.00 1.50 1.50 3.00 6.00 3.00 100 $60.00 75.00 800 15.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 > V 15 to 30 8 to 12 12 5 to 6 Sanseviera Javatica Variegata. 2-inch, strongplants dozen .60 Sanseviera Javatica Variegata. 3-inch, strong plants " 1.25 Sanseviera Javatica Variegata, 4-inch, strong plants " 2.00 Sanseviera Javatica Variegata, 5-inch, strong plants " 3.00 Peperomia Argyreia (Saundersii) " 2.00 Peperomia Alata '• 2.00 Maranta Kerchoviana, 3H-inch " 2.00 Zingiber Offlcinale, Ginger Plant, 4-inch " 2.00 Zingiber Officinale, 5-inch " 3.00 Curculigo Recurvata, 4-inch " 2.00 Curculigo Recurvata, 5-inch ** 4.00 Cyperus Alternifolius, 5-inch " 1.50 NEPHROLEPIS WITTBOLDII, strong plants, ready for 3 and 4-in. pots, $1 each; $10 per dozen; $75 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., STUDENTS RETURNING HOME for holiday vacations can, upon presenta- tion of proper credentials, obtain tickets via Nickel Plate Road, to all points in Cen- tral Passenger Association territory, at a fare and a third for the round trip. Tickets c;ill be sold on day of closing school and on day immediately preceding closing date; good returning until date school reconvenes, but not later than January 8, 1901. For information as to train service to Ft. Wavne, Cleveland, Fostoria, Erie and other points, call on or address, John Y.Calahan, General Agent, 111 Adams St., Chicago. Passenger Station, Van Buren St. and Pacific Ave., on the Elevated Loop. 43 CRYPTOMERIA JAPONICA ^iiL^''heXtS Araucaria Excelsa; sel b everywhere and everybody tpleased with It: It Is a money mak«r Strong et cfc. from2-ln pot«. to CO per 100; or send 11.00 Cor a sample of 20, and yoQ whl soon want more. E. I. BAWLINGij, Quakertown, Pa. Asparagus Sprengeril, 2!/3-inoh $2.50 per 100 3 " 4.00 per 100 Asparagus Plumosui, 2!^-inch 5.00 per 100 3 " 6.00 per 100 Small Ferns for dishes. 4 vara , 2V4-in. 3 00 per 100 Carex Variegata, 2i/2-inch 4.'i0 per 100 Boston Ferns, 8-inch pans — $15 and $18 per doz. 2i4-inch 5.00 per 100 3-inch 8.00 per 100 Nephrolepis Cordata Compacta, 6-inch 25.00 per 100 Geraniums — S. A. Nutt. Heteranthe, La P lot, rooted cuttings, $18.00 per 1000. cash, please. CARL HACENBERCER, West Mentor, O. Please mention the Atnerican Florist -when writing. ■ /ll^sjItLO RAISING Again I can furDlsh, for immediate delivery, about 10,000 good pansy plants. Price $4.00 per 1000 f. o. b. express here. CASH WITH ORD£R CHRISTIAN SOLTAU, I9» Grant Avenue, JERSEY CITY, N. J. Mease mention the American Fiamst when writing. 500,000 VERBENAS. 60 finest named varieties, includine our NEW MAMMOTH WHITE. 'MRS. McKINLEr." The finest white verbena grown; perfectly healthy- free from disease. Rooted cuttings, 60o per 100; J5.00 per lOOO. Plants, $3. ,50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Our list is the choice of millions of seedlings. Send for circular. J. L. DILLON. BLOOMSBURG. PA. Beautiful Ferns DAVALLIOIOES FURCANS. BOSTONIENSIS and WASHINGTONIENSIS. from 8-in. pots, with two to four feet long fronds, at §1.00 each; $10 per dozen. For other choice and rare plants, see my adv., page 508 of this paper, or write for a copy. M. STUDER. AN*COSTIit, D. C. It is not much trouble to mention the AuBRiCAN FLOiasT when corresponding with an advertlier. 642 The American Florist, Dec. 8, SharoD, Pa. JOTTINGS OF THE DOINGS OF THB GEOW- BRS — MURCHIE IS WELL AGAIN. — MANY IMPROVEMENTS NOTED — GOOD SEED- LINGS IN EVIDENCE. John Murchie, who was taken seriously ill on September 19, is out and about, once again in his native element, that is, among his carnations. The stock never looked better, the general complaint about Mrs. Bradt havmg short or weak stems having no foundation as one sees it here. The Marquis, Ethel Crocker and Genevieve Lird are coming on in fine shape, promising good crops for Christmas trade. Mr. Murchie has three white seedlings in their second year, two of which may well rank with the best. It is his intention to send one or both to Baltimore in February. Since my last visit Mr. Murchie has added a propagat- ing house to his range. M. I. O'Brien has built an additional house during the past summer, 20x110. He has also replaced his old boiler with one of a better grade and greater capa- city and gave his entire place a thorough overhauling, which likely accounts for those exceptionally fine roses and carna- tions grown on his place this season. Mr. O'Brien is well satisfied with both his wholesale and retail business. E. McConnell & Son have not only overhauled their entire place, but have added a carnation house 35x100. All the sorts ot recent introduction, such as Lawson, Marquis, Ethel Crocker, Gene- vieve Lord, Mrs. Bertram Lippincott and others, are grown successfully here, while a few seedlings of their own look equally fine and meritorious. Among these is one which is especially fine, a blush white unlike anything grown at present. It certainly has a field all to itself and, having grown it for the past three years successfully, it is Mr. Mc- Connell's intention to put it on the market this season. Nomis. Newport, R. I. — The Newport Horti- cultural Society elected oflScers as follows November 28: President, Richard Gar- diner; first vice-president, C. D. Stark; second vice-president, Louis Ziegler; recording secretary, Thomas Fieldhouse; financial secretary, A. S. Meikle; treas- urer, A. ¥. McMahon; executive commit- tee, Robert Laurie, Arthur Griffin, Bruce Bntterton, James Boyd, B. F. Tanner, C. D. Stark. 200O STRONG Glirysantliemum stock Plants MRS. ROBINSON, VIVIAND-MOREL, BONNAFPON, PHILADELPHIA, GLORY OF THE PACIFIC, OCTOBER SUNSHINE, MME. BERGMANN, GEO. W. CHILDS, 60 cts. per dozen; $4.00 per 100. JOS. LABO. JOLIET, ILL. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing LAUREL WREATHING For Christmas decorating, in quantity, from Orst hands, well made, fresh picked, satisfaction ^'uaranteed; 25 yds. in n bundle, $3.00 per 100 yds. Send in your orders early as they will receive prompt and careful attention. Also Natural Laurel by the 100 lbs., at lowest market price. Cash or certified check must accompany all orders unless parties orderins are known to us. MRS. L. POPE & 80N. .... Florists. Barnesboro. Glo. Co., N. J. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦»♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦»♦♦♦»♦»♦♦»♦♦♦< t A Large Block of the Stock i X of the Sensational New Chrysanthemum \ I TIMOTHY EATON j We are now ready to book orders for it for Spring delivery, be a big demand for it. There is sure to Everyone Will Want it. rarHestdluv^rTes: ORDER AT ONCE. Orders filled strictly in rotation as received, beginning April 1st., 1901. wm 50c each, $5.00 per Dozen, $30.00 per 100. Last season we sent out Col. !>• A.i>i>lotoix, WHICH HAS PROVED TO BE THE FINEST YELLOW CHRYSANTHEMUM EVER INTRODUCED. We are now booking orders for this for spring delivery at $8 per 100. ♦ Let us book your order at once, while you have the matter in mind, for such quantity as you # ^ can use. Plants will be forwarded as soon as Spring propagations are ready. ^ I F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-On-Hudson, N. Y. \ GALAX LEAVES, Brilliant Bronze or Green, $1.50 per 1000. FANCY FERN, DAGGER FERN, Etc.. at market prices. HARRY A BUNYARD, - 38 WEST 28th street, new York. GALAX LEAVES Red and green Galax, 45c per 1000. Leucothoe Sprays, *^iooor" Cash with first order. Seven years' experience. Special price to wholesalers. J. N. PRJTCHARD, Elk Park, N. C. Please ynenhon the A ntr* ira n Florist when wrilinsc- CrimsonRamblerRoses with fibrous roots, just the kind • for forcing. $12.00 per roo. Large size, $15.00. The CONARD & JONES COMPANY, Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. WHFIIF *re you going to *1 Our stock Is "'*■-"'- buy your Holly ^ ready for ship- ment. Sample 10 pound bos, |L Send for it. It's strictly tine. Caldwell The Woodsman Co.. Ever- green, Ala. ^. S. We also sell some Wild Smilax. SHIPPING LABELS a • 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, t4.60. Send for samples ELECTRO Of THIS lEAF. POSTPAID, $l.2». American Florist Co., CHICAQO. Holly! Holly! Choicest Delaware Holly from the woods and swamps. Price the lowest. Also Wreaths and Laurel Roping. SOUTHERN FRUIT CO., fieorgetown, Del. SELECTED WILD SMILAX. 50 lbs. net weight, $3.00 per cafe; 30 lb. cases, net weight, $1.50 per case. MAGNOLIA FOLIAGE, Vfry fine in decorations, also in wr<'aths, name price as wild smilax. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS. $3.00 per 1000. HOLLY, esiia fine, well-berried: cases 16 cubic ft., per case $2.50. Per case of 7 cubic fu, $1 75. LONG NEEDLE PINES, carefully selected, $1.25 per dozen. g^^Cash with order from unknown correspondents. EVERGREEN FLORAL CO , EVERGREEN. ALA. Holly and Sheet Moss. HOLLY incase2x2x4tt $2 60 3x2.v8 ft., long branches, 6.00 GREEN SHEEN MOSS, large pieces, bbl. 1.50 Holly is a dark green with large red berries. Satisfaction guaranteed. W. Z. PURNELL, Snow HIM, Md. Please mention the A merican Florist when waiting. PALM FIBRE.... Large consignment just received. Price on application. SUZUKI &IIDA. II Barclay St., Hew York. GALAX LEAVES! J. L. BANNER & CO., IVIontezuma, N. C. 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 AtTierican Florist, tgoo. The American Florist. 643 !MSSga^agBigas^sa«as^aM»a^yaQ^a»SKfe'asBg«gag^5ygaaaags!g^ Wild Qreen Things and Nothing Else. Not always the cheapest but ALWAYS THE BEST. This is true of every article we offer. GALAX, Bronze and Green ) Quantity f HOLLY, selected quality. SOUTHERN SMILAX ^ \ unlimited. \ CYCAS LEAVES, Sared! Wreaths of Princess Pine, Roping of Princess Pine and Laurel. The Kervan Co., F. B. KERVAN, Prop. Telephone 551 Madison Sq. 30 WEST 29th ST., NEW YORK. 'xr^x^3SK^:xamssBXi!!a^gsi!as^^ TAMCY DAGGER HARDY GUT FERNS In 1000 lots, $1.00 per tVI. Discount on larger orders. Also dealer in Spbagrnum Moss, Bouquet Qreen, Christmas Trees, etc., etc. L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass. HOLLY. Dark green, well berried. 50 lbs., net weight, per case $2.50 25 lbs., net weight, per case 1.50 WILD SMILAX. Per 60 lb. case 2 00 " 1.50 LONG NEEDLE PINES, assorted sizes, zy^ to A% ft. high, per doz., $1.20; per 50, $4.00; per 100, $7.00. ^^ Prompt attention given telegraphic orders. R. A. LEE, Evergreen, Ala. M O S S c< P EAT _/J PIER _9^N_^. N,Y, CITY_ ONE DOLLAR FIFTY PER 1000 FOR BRONZE GALAX LEAVES Delivered NOW FREE, anywhere in the United States reached by mail or express. Every leaf guaranteed perfect. Fifty leaves mailed for Ten Cents. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, P. C. Stop Walking the Floor, you wont be disap- pointed it you place your orders for SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX With CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO., Evergreen. Ala., or their agents, L. J. Kreshover, New York; J. li. Deamud, Chicago; M. Rice & Co., Philadel- phia; Vail Seed Co., Indianapolis. Our advice: Wire your address and go "Sleep in peace." N. li. We also sell some Holly. atiiiiiiiimiimiiiiiiiiitiiituiiuuitiiiiiuiiiuiiiiiiitiiitiimttumumtiiiiiiumAuiiiiiimg WHERE TO BUY HOLLY Place your c rder with PULLEN. Place it now tor the very best grade of bright green foliage, well berried, fresh from the swamps. Uni I Y WRFATU^ Only flrst-class materials used— fresh green leaves plentifully nULLI lintninOi clustered with berries. In ordering be sure and state size wanted and number of berry clusters desired on each. Goods shipped at proper time or on your order, carefully packed. Prices are most reasonably low. lUIIR^FRY ^TflPlf -*■" varieties of fruit— Peach, Pear, Apple, Plum, Cherry, IIUnOLni OlUUiVi Apricot, Quince— every one warranted true to name. Have an extra fine block of Japanese Plum. PLANTS. Can furnish anything you wish in plants. ^~aOODS ABE THE BEST. PHICES ABE j;OW. W. W. PULLEN, Nurseryman and Fruit Grower, MiLFORD, Del. | ■»iTmmmTTmmmTTmTTmmmnmmTTTmTmmmnTmTmmTTmTmmTmnmTmmm Write for Particulars. HOLLY! HOLLY! We shall have the best Christmas Holly ever seen in the Boston market. Every case carefully filled by our own men with specially selected branches. NO RUBBISH. SURE QUALITY AND SURE DELIVERY. PRICES READY NOW. N. F. McCarthy & co., S^ HaA?vle>5r St., BOSTOIV, JVEiViSS. F. O. B. At prices Annexed. CHRISTIMAS TREES. 3 to 4 feet $15.00 per 100 4to 5 feet ■ 18.00 per 100 5 to 6 feet 20.00 per 100 6to 8 feet 25.00 per 100 8 to 10 feet 35.00 per lOO 10 to 12 feet 40.00 per 100 12 to 15 feet 50.00 per 100 NURSERY GROWN, WELL FURNISHED NORWAY SPRUCE FROM 3 TO 35 FEET HIGH. Lowest prices on Laurel-Leaved Willows, Sycamore and Silver or Soft Maples in America. Oaks, Oriental Plane, Norway, Sugar and other Maples, Magnolias, Nut Trees, Evergreen Trees, Specimen California Privet, etc. j3r-SENi> for CATAi.oraE. CHAS. B. HORNOR & SON, Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N. J. 644 The American Florist. Dec. 8, Albany, N. Y. TRADE AT THANKSGIVING HEAVIER THAN IN PREVIOUS YEARS —EYRES BUYS A NEVl' ESTABLISHMENT. — OTHER NOTES. Thanksgiving trade in Albany was very good. Some dealers estimate that it was fitteen per cent better than that of a year ago and others place the estimate as high as twenty-five per cent. There was a great demand for violets, which cleaned out the local supply in short order. The price went up to $3 and even $4 per hundred. The season for chrysanthemums has practically closed. H G. Eyres, an enterprising florist on North Pearl street, has purchased the greenhouses and property formerly owned by William Davidson, at the comer of South Knox and Morris streets. There are five greenhouses on the lot and these will be added to in the spring, as Mr. Eyres contemplates making addi- tions tor the purpose of raising decora- tive plants. F. A. Danker, florist on Maiden Lane, has added a storeroom and shipping department 30x35 feet to his attractive store. George T. King, ol Hyde Park, Mass., called upon several of the local florists a day or two ago. R- D- Sidney, O. Ben. P. Wagner has laid out a park of twenty acres which promises to speedily become one of the finest residence por- tions of the city. Nine fine dwellings have already been erected and two more are under way. One of the features of the place is a greenhouse establishment which has been placed in charge of August Fischer, who has been in business for him- self at Quincy, 111. The Wagner green- houses are three in number. The front building is a palm house 20x80 feet. At its rear, running east and west, are the two other houses, one 22x75 feet for car- nations and one 26x75 for roses. There is in addition a propagating house, a neat office building and a boiler shed. Choicest Stock, l-E VERBENAS. 20th Century Collection now ready The finest set of New Mammoth Verbenas in America. 25 grand sons, strong 2-inch pot plants, $3.00 per 100; strong rooted cuttings. 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000. COLEUS, our champion collection, embracing the newest sorts and only those of decided merit, strong 2!i-inch, $1.50 per 100, (special). GERANIUMS, strong 2-inoh, mixed colors, $1.50 per 100. Sirong R. C. of Bruanti and Heteranthe, best scarlet beddcrs and all colors mixed, $1 .25 per 100, $10.(10 per 1000, (special). Mme. Salleroi, strong 2!/2-inch. $1.50 per 100: 2-inch, $1.25 per 100. Rose Geraniums, strong R. C, $1.00 per 100, (special). NEW AGERATUMS, Louise Bonnatt, latest novelty in while, and Princess Pauline, latest blue, strong 2hi-inc,h, ,J1.50 per 100; strong R. C, 60c per 100, (special). ALTERNANIHERAS. bright red, variegated and yellow, 50c pi-r 100, $4.00 per 1000, (special for ten days). NEW SALVIAS, St. Louis and Splondens, strong 2M-inch, $1.50 per 100; strong R. C, 75c per 100, (special). MARGUERITES, New California Giant White and New Golden, strong 2/,-iuch, $2.00 per 100; strong R. C., $1.00 per 100. ASPAR'GUS SPRENGERII. strong 2J<-in., ready for 3-inch, $2.00 per 100, (special.) ROSFS strong 2S4-iuch Brides and Maids, $2.00 per 100, (special). NEW DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIAS. The set we are to send out this season is a record breaker. Strong R. C. ready December 10th. Place your orders early for this collection. CASH WITH ORDER. South Side Floral Co., Springfield, III. Piea.sc mention the American Flortsi wfien writing e New White Chrysanlhe= mum Timothy Eaton THE SENSATION OF THE YEAR J^ THE FINEST VARIETY GIVEN TO THE TR4DE SINCE 1893. 'T^IMOTHY EATON came over to our fall shows and captured every cup and prize for which it was entered. It is the largest globular Japanese incurved variety yet raised; packs and travels perfectly, has no equal as a keeper; has a stifl stem and brings a full crop of perfect blooms. A variety that pays for its space. READY APRIL i, igoi. Price 50c Each, $5 per Doz,, $30 per 100. The two firms below are joint ownersin the United States, while Messrs. Miller & Sons reserve all Canadian rights. ROBT. CRAIG & S0\, Philadelphia, Pa. THE E. G. niLL CO., Richmond, Ind. MILLER & SONS, Bracondale, Ont, Canada. gaazasgasg^s^SfiggagsgaKKy^sagig^zg THEY'RE ELEGANT--XMAS AZALEAS Pink, Red and White. All Sizes. Buy Now. 50c to $5 Each ! Erica Pragrans % .75 to $1.25 each. gi Fruited Oranges... i.co o 2.00 " Fruited Ardisias... .50 to 2 00 " Epacris, new pink f I.OO each. Boston Fern 50c to 2.00 " Primulas, $4.00 per dozen. Rubbers, 4-in., 5-in., 6-in., $35.CO to $50.00 per 100. CASH WITH ALL ORDERS. A. Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. vs^sfs^rsmisi^s^^^ssssf^fSfSNsss&gssiss^issssii Bgigig«srerereKKyagis absolutely the CinCL UnllUlVCIl best pmk carna- tion ever offered. Without question this peerless variety is the best money maker in sight. How many do you want? Fine healthy rooted cuttings NOW READY. (4.00 per 100. $30 00 per 1000 lor cash with order. W. W. COLES, - Kokomo. Ind. Orders booked now for Ethel Crocker, the best pink Carnation out. Rooted cuttings will be ready on and after Jan. 1st. Price, $4 per 100; $30 per 1000. GEO. HARRER, Morton Grove, Ills. ORDERS NOW BOOKED FOR ROOTED CUTTINGS OF CARNATIONS. Chicago Carnation Co., ff". CARNATION PLANTS Ready to book your orders for Rooted Cuttings of all the leading varieties, for spring delivery. Let me quote you prices before placing your orders. U/m Ulirnhu Wholesale Carna ion Grower, null IflUipn}) Sta. F. CINCINNA1I. OHIO. Piease mention the American Florist when writing. Carnations Rooted Cuttings, that are full of roots, at reasonable prices. HEADQUARTERS FOR ETHEL CROCKER. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Please mention the American Fioriii when writing. RanOuioUO I nrrt l''"' greatest money get- UCIICIICIC LUIU| ting pink Carnation ever introduced. A descendant or Wm. Scott, but it's superior in every way. A big claim; if you don't believe it, come and see it. Please note change in price of rooted cuttings for January 1st delivery and after; $6 per 100; $50 per 1000. Booking orders now. Delivery any time you say after .January 1st.. 1901. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, stock plants, new and old varieties. Write for prices. H. WEBER & SONS. OAKLAND. MD. Please mention the American Florist when writing. WMMHMmMiJMMMHUMMMMMiMfiMMmVMM*^^ I _^_,„ — (Dorner). Pure white, a decided improvement on LOrna white Cloud in size, habit stem, form, color and con- tinuous blooming. $io per loo; $75 per 1000. »«• J— (Dorner). Salmon pink, large flower, good color, iTlcrrnaiQ early and extremely free. Stem a little weak after transplanting I'ut improves quickly. A good summer bloomer in the field. $6 per 100; $50 per 1000. D/-W/-V txr*g;, !F»a., DOROTHY Seedling pink Carnation. Scott color. Commercially the best of all Carnations yet introduced. Roo ed Cuttings, $10 per 100; $75 per 1000. Also Rooied Cutiings of GENEVIEVE LORD $6 00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Orders booked now for rooted cuttings of above varieties. E. T. GRAVE. Richmond, Ind. PROSPERITY Is the name of the superb CARNATION heretofore known as No. 666, to be disseminated March i, J90I. For particulars apply to DAILLEDOLZE BROS., Tlatbush, Brooklyn, N. V. Please mention the American Florist when writtne LIBERTY, four iHoh, 175.00 per 100. MAID, BRIDB. PBRLB, SUNSET, METEOR, MORQAN, MBRMET, LaFRANCE, NIPHBTOS, KAISBRIN, QOLDEN QATB. MAID OP HONOR, 3-in., 15.00 per 100; S'/i-in., 17.00; 4-in., 18.00. GRAFTED BRIDB, tSO.OO per 100, 6-inoh. A. S. MacBEAN. lakewooo. n. d. VEGETABLE PLANTS CABBAGE — H. SucceasioD, Flat Dutch, Jersey and Charleston Wakefield, 15o per 100, 11.00 per 1000, 18.50 per 10,000. LETTUCE— Grand Rapids, Curled Simpson, Boston Market and other varieties, 15o per 100, $1.00 per 1000, 18.50 per 10,000. PARSLEY— Good curled extra strong, 26o per 100, 11.50 per 1000 (if wanted by mail add 10c per 100 on Cabbage and Lettuce, 25o per 100 on Pars- ^^'' Cabh With Oedke. R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md. CYCLAMEN ! FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT. CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM- Finest strain in the world, in four true colors, a splendid stoclc of plants, in bud or bloom, from 4-inch pots, $1.50 per doz.: $13.00 per 100. From 3-inch pots, in bud, $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000. I solicit your patronage, and guarantee satisfac- tion. PAUl MADER, E. Stroudsburg, Pa. 646 The American Florist. Dec. 8, Cincinnati. TRADE GOOD FOR THANKSGIVING. — CHRYS- ANTHEMUMS ARE GONE. — CARNATIONS NOW IN DEMAND. — A SHORTAGE AT MUR- PHYVILLB. — NOTES. A good business makes all the florists happy. Frank Ball, of the Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., states that never before has he handled as much business for Thanks- giving as he did the past week, and this seems to be the universal statement from all the florists. Chrysanthemums are pretty well cleaned up by this time and the demand now seems to be for fancy carnations. And how the boys do hustle to get their orders placed in the whole- sale house for Enquirer. One store man hag placed an order for 100 blooms • three times a week at $S per hundred. Not so bad for this time of the year. What's the matter with Murphyville? In past years by this time they were sending in from 10,000 to 15,000 carna- tions a w^eek, but now it seems about 6,000 is all they can gather. Walter Gray is cutting a fine lot of Brides and Bridesmaids. His roses are in fall crop and Walter wants to know "where he'll be at" about Christmas time. Al. Bruner is able to be about again, after being laid up for ten weeks, the result of a street car accident. E. G. Gillette says he is well satisfied with business so far this season. D. Lowell. Mass. — On the night of November 30, police officers discovered and extinguished an incipient conflagra- tion in the greenhouses of Harvey Greene, thereby preventing a heavy loss. Kennett Square, Pa.— Wm. Swayne's ofiice building was destroyed by fire on the night of November 27 and there was some loss on stock. The blaze originated in the loft over the office, in some excel- sior stored there. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE 12.50 per dozen, J17.50 per 100. BEGONIA Light Pink LORRAINE 60c each, $5.00 per dozen, $40.00 per 100. Plants of either of the above Trom 2!i-in. pots, strong and healthy. See Convention Number tor description of the last named newer variety. They will be the most popular plants for Christmas holiday gifts for years to come. Order Early From EDWIN LONSDALE, Wvndinoor» (Near Phllaj. Pa. Money Order OfQce, Sta. H.Philadelphia. N. B. We have not obaDged our location, but the P O authorities have changed our P. O. facilities. Latania Falm Plants Pots. 6-in. 6-in. 6-in. 7-in. 7-in. 7-in. 8-in. 8-ln. 8-in. Plants to pot Leaves Per doz. 1 20 to 22-in. high 6 and 7 $ 6 00 00 12.00 12.00 15.00 18.00 18.00 20.06 24.00 20 to 22 " 10 3 20 to 22 " 12 to 14 1 2 ft. ht. & diam. 7 to 8 2 2" " 10 to 12 3 2" " 12 to 16 1 2H " " 8 to 9 2 2H " " 15 3 2i4 " " 18 to 20 Ficus Elattica, O-in. pots, 1V% ft. high, 16 to 20 leaves, $9.00 per doz.. $65.00 per 100. Pandanus Veitchii and Croton Plants, prices on application. J. WM. COLFLESH. 53d & Woodlawn, W. Phila, Pa. The Famoui Kudzu Vine— Hardy as a rock. Lasts 50 years. Can be cut bacli every year. Grows 50 feet in one season. $7.00 per 100. Aiparagus Sprengeri— Strong 3i4-in., $8.00 per 100. New Rose Snowtiake— The Daisy Rose, $10 per 100. New Lace Fern— Fronds last a month. $6.00 per 100. New Russelia Muitillora— 2i4-inch, $4.00 per 100. 60 New Plants not to be Had Elsewhere. Callas— Whiti', 13 per 100; Spotted, $3; Yellow, $20. Cannas, Dahlias, and all summer blooming bulbs. Electros and Cuts lor Florists and Seedsmen. A. BLANC, PHfLADELPHIA, PA. 40,000 Kentlas, Belmoreana and Forsteriana Clean well grown stock in best market sizes — 135, $50, ^75 and $ioo per 100. See our wholesale list for sizes. AZALEAS, Busby Crowns well set with Buds. 10 to 12 inches in diameter $35 per 100 14 to 16 inches in diameter $50 per 100 12 to 14 inches in diameter 45porlOO 16 to 18 inches in diameter 12perdoz ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. strong 2'4 in. pots ready for shifting into 3 in. ..$5 per 100 Strong 3 in. pots.. ..$8 per 100 Asparagus Sprengerii-2'4 in..*5 per 100 Asparagus Spreiigerii—3 in.. $7 per 100 BOSTON FMRNS. Strong 2i4 in. pot plants $40 per 1000 Strong 4 in. pot plants $15 per 100 Strong 5 in. pot plants $4 per dozen ROSES. Strong two-vear field grown. Excellent stock for forcing for Easter and Spring sales. Critnsov Saro'i'^rs— Extra strong, with canes 3 to 5 feet long $l!i per 100 $100 per 1000. Sybr'-'i Perpetual — Large assortment of best forcing varieties SlOperlOO $90 per 1000. Full assortment of French and Holland bulbs, Hardy Herba- ceous Plants, Shrubs and Ornamental Trees. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. Ball's Palms, &c. CHOICE HARDY STOCK, EXTRA STRONQ. Areca Lutescens, several plants, 4-inch, @ 25c; 6-in. @ 50c and 75c; 8-in. @ $1.50; 10-in. @ |4 00 and (5.00. Large speci- mens, 14-in. and l6-in.@|l7.50to>35.00. Latania Borbonica, 4-in. @ 25c; 6-in. @ 50c and 7Sc. Made up, 3 plants together, large and showy, 6-in. @ 7Sc; 8-in. @ $1. Kentia Forsteriana, 3-in. @ 20c and 25c; 4-in. @ 40c and 50c. Kentia Belmoreana, 3 in. @ 20c and 25c; 4-io. @ 40c and 50c; 5-in. @ 75c; 6-in. @ |1.00 and $1 25; 8-in. @ $2.00. Livistona Rotundifolla, strong, 4-in. @ 40c; 5-in @ 75c. Pandanus Veitchii, 6-in. @ $i.00; 8 in. @ |2.00. Ficus Elastica, Arauoaria Excelsa, Dra- caena Terminalis, etc., etc. CHAS. D. BALL. Price ListsJ* HOLMESBURG, PHILA., PA. Gloire de Lorraine Begonia. Elegant bushy plants, cov- ered with buds and flowers' Just the stock for your counter sales. Each. Per Doz. Per 100 2'/2-inch pots, bushy 25 »2.S0 120.00 3-inch pots, bushy 35 4 OO 30.00 Each. Per Doz. Per 100 4-inch pots, bushy BO $5.00 $40.00 6-inoh pans, very fine ..$1.00 12.00 LILACS. Pot-erown, for forcine. strong plants, 7-inch pots. 18 to 24 inches high, well HYDRANGEA. branched and full of buds, in two sorts, CHARLES X and MARIE LE GRAY, each, 76 cents; dozen, $7.50. OTAKSV and THOS. HOGG, extra strong, fleld-grown plants with 5 to 7 branches, per dozen, $2.00; per 100, $15.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, Greenliouses, Western Springs, III. 84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Boston Ferns, TRUE TO NAME. Small plants from bench $ 1.00 per 100 7,000 2-inch 2.00 " 4,000 3-inch 4.00 Let us grow your large Perns for next summer and fall delivery. Our prices are surprisingly low. Write us. DAVIS BROS., ; Morrison. III. 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. You want a few fine 5, 6 and 7-inch BOSTON FERNS for your holiday trade; we have them. Also in 4, 3 and 2V4-inoh. Write for prices. Send us your orders. Will guar- antee satisfaction. Oeo. A.. ICtAlil, Pekin, III. hardy, large plants. Snowball, Longfellow, 40o per 100: $2.60 per 1000. „ „„ FORGET-ME-NOT, fine clumps, 75o per 100; $6.00 per 1000. MIGNONETTE (Allen's Deflance), large plants out of 2V2-inch $2.50 per 100. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. rgoo. The American Florist. 647 fiiiititititiiitittiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiAaiAiiiiiiitititiiiuimtiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiitiiuitiiimmiiiitittiuumiiiumiiimiiiiiiiiiiiUiiuiiiiiiiiie Are You Bothered with - - GREEN FLY Is Your Greenhouse full of - MEALY BUG Is Your House a favorite spot for - THRIPS Are Your Choicest Plants Overrun with RED SPIDER ? YES? Then Use "NICOTICIDE »» Fumigating Compound ^ And in half an hour they will all be dead and your troubles ended. Guaranteed not to damage the foliage and flowers of the most tender plants. Write for full particulars to «^ THE TOBACCO WAREHOUSING & TRADING COMPANY, I.OtJ.is-v'-llle, J<.-y. lfTTTmTTTTnTTnTTTTTTTTnTTTT»IT»nTTTTf»l»nnn»TITfl!T!flfnT?nTfnfT!TTT!TfTnTT!inm»T?tTnn?T»fTT!T!T?T?TniflTff??»?nTfWTnntTT»?TnTTT!n?TnTf16 FORGING PLANTS. AZALEA INDICA. See former issues. Per 100 Spiraea Japonica $3.50 Compacta 4.00 " Astilboides Ploribunda 4.00 " Plumosa Alba (new) 15 00 '* Palmata, scarlet 5.00 " Elegans 5.00 Alba ,5,00 DielytraSpectabilis (Bleeding Heart) 5.00 Paeonia OlTicinalis rubra pi 8.00 alba plena 2i).0O TenuifoIiafl.pl 18 00 MONTHLY ROSBS, Hermosa, pink 10 00 " " Agrippina, dark red.- - 10.00 Clothilde Soupert 12.00 H, P. Roses, low budded, leading kinds 10.00 Crimson Rambler, extra strong 15.00 Hydrangea Otaksa, 4-6 shoots 12.00 BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J. Pieaie mention the American Florist when wriling. 300 RUBBER PLANTS, 4000 BOSTON FERNS, ^iV/es AND Davallioides Furcans. Ageratum Stella Gurney. Write for Prices. CAPITOL GREENHOUSES. Springfield, Illinois. Louis Unvebzagt, Proprietor. A. SPRENGERII Ex. strong plants from 2V2-in. pots, ready for 3-iu., 93.50 per 100; $30 par 1000. The fln'-st stock offered for this price. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Ki:VoV Pteoie mention the American Florist when writing. We are booking orders for Rooted Cuttings of O A.H:1V A.TIOJV ® , All the best varieties. Write us. QBO. HANCOCK & £ON, Grand Haven, MIcb. ROOTED CUTTINGS Nice. Clean Stufl and Well RoMed. Carnation Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson, per doz., $1.75; per 100, $12. Geranium America, per doz , %\. S. A. Nutt, LaPavorite, Beaute Poite- vine. These are all fine stock from 2-in. and 2'/2-in pots. Per 100, $3; per 1000, .1(19. Two new Daisies. Mme.Giiilbert, large white petals, vellow disc. Nothing can be imagined that is finer, Doz,, 25c; 100, $1.25. Carl Poehlman, the new vellow ever-blooming Paris Daisy, per doz,, 25c; 100, $1 25. New Salvia Yellow Bird, bright yellow foliage, bright scarlet flower, doz,. 20c,; 100, $1; 1000, $9, Salvia Holbold. This is more dwarf and much bnterthan old Splendens, Doz., 20o; lOO, $1; 1000, $!(, Ageratum Prin. Pauline, doz , 15o; 100,75c; 1000, $6, Abutilon Savitzii, doz , 2,")o; lOO, $1.50. Achyranlhus. doz,, 20c; 100, $1. Coleus. all the fancy new ones and all the stand- ard ones. Send for price list of our Mammoth Verbenas, etc. Express Paid by Me. Satisfaction Guaranteed. S. T. DANLEY, ^ Macomb, 111. SPECIAL CASH SALE 2000 Chinese Primroses, 2-in, jjots. 1000 (Cineraria. 2-in pot 1000 Asparagus Sprengerii 1000 Asparagus Plumosus 10,000 Geraniums, my selection,,.. ,Per 100, $1.00 . ■' 2.00 , " 2,00 . •■ 3 50 . " 3.00 JOS. n. CLNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0. Hardy Herbaceous Alpine Plants. AND Field- Grown A Complete Assortment ol Old and New Vais The Blue mil Nursery, So. Bralntree, Mass. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. We've thousands of readers and hun- l dreds of adTertisers. Each helps the other. CALADIUMS Fancy leaved, 40 named sorts. Per 100 Per 1000 Dry bulbs, \^ to 2W-in 110,00 190,00 Dry bulbs, 1 to l^i-in 8.00 70 00 ORANGES, Best sorts, grafted on Citrus trifoliata, beautiful plants, bushy, 15 to 18-in $30,00 PH(ENIX CANAR'ENSIS & TENUIS, Very stocky, 3-4 characterized leaves, iS-lS-in 15,00 4-5 " " 20-24 " 25,00 5-6 " " 24-30 " 40.00 PH(ENIX RECLINATA, 3-4 characterized leaves, 16-18-in., very stocky 25.00 LATANIA, 4-5 characterized leaves, 18-20- in 26,00 BIOTA AUREA NANA, Best dwarf Biota, 12-15-in 18.00 Not less than 50 at above rates. Send for Price Lists. P, J. BERCKMAWS CO., tugnsla, 6a, Geraniums ROOTED CUTTINGS SOLD OUT. A few thousand QUEEN OF WEST, extra strong, left. Second lot will be ready the ist of Feb- ruary. Sezid for r»iMoe l^\.m-t, PETER BROWN. Lancaster, Pa. Edward B. Jackson, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only. In any quantity, for the least money, STAMFORD. - OONN. 648 The American Florist. Dec. 8, I Buffalo. THANKSGIVING TKADE PROVES RATHER BETTER THAN USUAL — BEAUTIES AND VIOLETS UP IN PRICE — CLUB TAKES STEPS TOWARD CONVENTION WORK. From all reports Thanksgiving trade was good, rather better than last year. Stock was about equal to demands, chrysanthemums benehtting largely from the increased business. There were enough roses so that there was no increase in prices except on Beauties, the quotations on which took a sudden upward shoot. Violets were scarce and high, $4 per hundred being the retail price. There was no surplus of carna- tions but bulbous stock and other items were in good supply. Chrysanthemums are nearly at an end now. It is notice- able that there has been less than the usual sale for pot grown chrysanthe- mum plants. A dozen blooms of Timothy Eaton were sent here last week for exhibition and it is a great flower but not what one could call a fine one. While it is large it is somewhat coarse and if grown a little smaller would be more salable. Golden Wedding or Lincoln, both yellow, or Maud Dean would sell, I think, in prefer- ence to it. At a recent meeting of the Buflalo Flo- rists' Club several steps were taken to forward the work of preparation for the S. A. F. convention in August. C. H. Keitsch was appointed to superintend the exhibition. Scott has a house of poinsettias which are a sight. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine 19 also verv fine with him. A. N. Br'oadhead, of the LakeviewRose Gardens, Jamestown, N. Y , was a recent visitor. W. A. Warren, O.— Frank H. Adgate has taken a half interest in the greenhouse establishment of J. H. Adgate. Thornton, O — Frank Therkildson, manager of Mrs. E. Miller's greenhouses, is highly pleased with the Liberty rose as it is now showing with him. Palms # Ferns. HOME-GROWN, FINE, CUBAN STOCK; GROWN COOL. Write lor Price Litl. J. B. HEISS. The Exotic Nurseries, DAYTON, OHIO. ^ ROBT. CRAIG & SON | I Roses, Palms f n and NOTelties in DecoraUve Plants. ^ Markaf and 49th Street. PHILADELPHIA PA. Ageratums. Cope's Pet 50c per 100 Lady Isabel 50c pet 100 PARIS DAISIES, white 75c per 100 LITTLE GEM FEVERFEW 75c per 100 CALIFORNIA MOSS 60c per 100 FORT DODGE GREENHOUSE CO., U. B. MITTINO, Mgr. FORT DODGE, IOWA. SPECIALTIES — Ptoses, from 8-lnob pota. CARNATIONS, for aU dellTarr CHRYSANTHCMUMS. SMILAX. pnoMlow. Band for Uit. VIOLCTS. WOOD BROTHERS. PISHKIU.. N.Y. Unrooted Carnation Cuttings Per 100 Per ICOO Morniog Glory, the comiDg Daybreak S2.50 120.00 Mrs. Bar.lett (Dorner), scarlet, 2. SO 20.00 Genevieve Lord, light piuK 1..^ 10 00 E. Crocker, pinlc, flae 1.75 12.50 Mrs. F. Joost, pink 7h 5.00 Glacier, white 1.00 7.50 25 Cuttings at 100 rates; 259 at 1000 rates. Mary Wood, white 11.00 Gold Nugget, yellow 1.00 Gen. Maceo, maroon 1.50 Gen. Gome/, dark red 1.25 Morninff Glory, rooted cuttings, shell pink 5.00 G. H. Crane, scarlet 2.25 Per 1000 Pet 1000 Pet 100 10,000 Coleus, named, 10 vatieties, 2H-in.-- $1-60 20,000 Altetnantheras, r d, pink and yel- low 2!i-in., 1,B0 l.OOOSalvia 2M " l.BO Plants 3,^00 Cedum vatiegatum 2J<-i] 5,00ncigat Plant 2ii ' 1, 00 Ast^atagus P. Nanus 3 1,1100 Boston Fein, ttue 3 ( 7.50 7.50 12.50 10 00 40 00 20,00 Pet 100 I., 1.M ■ 1.50 • 5.00 ' 5.00 THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.. Morris. 111. FINE Bays Pyramids and Standards. Specimen Rhododendrons for Forcing, Adiantum Farleyense, in'pot>: Azaleas, Ficuses, Acacias, Araucarias, Boston Ferns, Small Ferns, Fine cut Fronds of Adiantum tenerum, Lorraines. E>clga.r'9 WAVfRLEY, MASS. VERBENA KING. Express prepaid on ull Rooted Cuttings. Ready Dec. 5. Verbenas, 40 best mam - I moth vers 60c per 100; I $5,110 per lOOU. V Alternanthera. red and jL, V yellow, 60c per 100; $5 ^T- ^^^ per 1000. ^^^H __^^ ^^^H Ageratum, 4 best vars., ^^V^--'^'^:>>.^^^^B 60c-75c per 100; $5.00- ^^■KjUS^^^^^^P^ Heliotropes, 10 best vars. ^^^^^m^^ %\ per mO; $8 per Idno. Daisies, 2 bep t vars., $1 00 per U'O; $8.00 per 1000. Send for our new list of other rooted cuttings and plants; it will save you money. Write for prices on larger lots. G. HUMFELDp Clay Center, Kas. 3 - Great Glories - 3 UEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORKAINE, 2J4-inch pots, $15,00 per 100. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE Nana Com- pacta, 2'-4 -inch pots, 11.^.00 pet ll'O. BEGONIA CALEDONIA, 'The White Lottaine," 3V4-inch pots, $5 00 each. Th is stock guaranteed absolutely free from disease. THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. TO CLEAN our. ...500 Paeonia Chinensis... In 90 different varieties at |12 per 100; undi- vided 3 to 4 eyes each. Please cash with order. \m nEININGEN BROS., Nederland. Tex. AGERATUM "Stella Gurney." As necessary to your bedding stock as coleus or geraniums. Uwarf in growth, true blue and always in bloom. Strong pot plants at 75 eta. per Doz.; $B.OO oer 100. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. BOSTON FERN A Specialty. 20,000 vety fine plants at $25 and $2U pet 100. Small plants, $S per 100; $40 pet lOOO. ASOARAGUS P. IMANUS and SPREIVGERII. for 4-in., at $8.l)U pet 100. SOLANUIU (.Jerusalem Cheny), i-xtra wi'll berried, 5-in., at $30 per 100; $3 per dozen. SIMALL PALMS and FICUSES. L. n rOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass. A SNAP IN Preserved Palms We pay the freight and deliver to your nearest R. R. station within 500 miles of Chicago: 2B 5-leal Palmi. I 2S4V4-in. Pots.25 .. of our new secure SQ centre fasteners I & moss sufficient, J with order. Evety palm co"mplete. All you do is to furnish din to weight them. Larger palms in propottion. VOSBRINK MERCANTILE CO.. fy^%tT\lv. Each Palm has three 14-inch leaves and two lH-inch leavfs, and are 32-inches hithman Rrn^ Manufacturers, JAMES W. ERRINGER, LVIIIIIUII UlMOmj Gen. West. Sales Agent. 10 Bond St.. NEW YOBK. 297 W«l>«»h Ave., CHICAGa Gut Flowers, Wirework, Gut Flower Boxes, Baskets, Wheat Sheaves, Doves, and Everything of Use to a Florist. HOLTO^ & HUNKEL CO., 457 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. ^^H^i^PV^^Hi^^^^^H ^HHi ^V^o 7 ^ '-^^^H 1 k^^^^ 1 ESTABUSHED 1866 EMI^STEFFEMS^ SUCC." MSTErFENS "oSTEFFEIlSBROSi Boston Florist Letter Go. MAHTTPACrnBKBS OF FLORI8T8' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and Tar> nlshed, 18x30x12 made In two sections, one for each size letter, given airay with first order of 600 letters. Block Letterg. 1 K or 2-Inch ilze, per 100, 13.00. Bcrlpt Letters, %i. Fastener wltb each letter or word. Used by leading florlato everrwhere and lor sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. SiGMUND GELLER Importer and M(r. ol Florists' Supplies Complete Stock — New Goods— New Illustrated Catalogue Now Ready. Send for it. 108 W. 28th St., neareth Av., NEW YORK. H. BAYERSOORFER & GO. Cyoas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and immortelles. New CaUlogne of all FLORISTS BUPPLIB8 on application, tir For the trade only. H. BAYERSOORFER & CO. so. SZ. B4 and 66 N. 4tli St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. HEADQUARTERS COCOA FieRE. SHEEP MANURE. BONE all grades, IMPORTED SOOT. SPHAGNUM and GREEN MOSS. RUSTIC WORK, all l(inds. CLAYS FERTILIZER. DUNNE & CO., iJJTVt! New York. HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES. m T ItBnrns The most convenient way of applying an insecticide ever yet devised. No pans required -No heating of irons-No trouble-Cannot injure the most sensitive blooms-Very etrective. Price 60.Sii-|.ajc Ciilalf.e N". i'. \% Constantly buying entire stocks 1-F.- ftt SherifTs' and Receivers' sales. Wrecki riicago K „ W. 35th & Iron Sts., Chicago, III. THE *NEW OEPftRTORE"- 'VENT»L/\.TJM€» f\PPLiaNCt^ You can not get a OOOD THING for nothing:. But the price of this apparatus is next to nothingf. Send for price and description to J. D. CARMODY- Evansvlll*. Ind. RUSTIC WORK FOR ALL PURPOSES MADE TO ORDER.. . In stock, the most extensive variety in the country, of Baskets Window Boxes, Stands, Brackets and original designs. Prices low. RUSTIC MFG. & CONSTRUCTION CO., le Fulton Street. NEW YORK CITY. Plcate mention Ihe A merican Florisl when w>iling. HOTBED SASH In Pine, Louisiana Cypress and Red Cedai f GREENHOUSE MATERIAL, Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress. BEST GRADES, PERFECT WORKMAMSHIP, A. DIETSCH & CO. s JJilirive CHICAGO, ILL. D. 0. Cunningham ..Glass Co., PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. NOT-HOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! P&oked in small ore Price per orat« 1600 1-in. pot* In OTste. H.88 Mfat^" " 6.26 1600 2S" " e.w 1000 3 " " 6 00 800 3«" " 6.80 600 4 " " 4.60 3306 '• " 4.61 144 8 " " 3.16 Ltei, eaiy to handle. Price per crate 120 7-in.poU in orate, 14.20 60 8 " " 8.00 48 9 " ■' 3.60 4810 " " 4.80 24 U " " 3.60 2413 •■ " 4.80 1314 " " 4.80 616 " " 4.60 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cat Flowers, HanfflnK Baskets. Lawn Tasea, eto. 10 per cent off for cash with order. HILFINSER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. AUSUIT BOLKXB & BON., New Tork Agents. 61 DBT WTBMWT. NWW TORK C ITT FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS A SPECIALTY ^ Lilt and SAMPLES PRBB. SWAHN'S POTTERY.s.MF'G OO.. P. O. Box 78. MinneaDOlis. Minn. Standard jt jf- FLOWER Pots If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Oapitol, write ui; we can save you money. W, H. ERNEST, ZBIh and M tIrMi* N. E. WASHINarON. D. C. Seen by New Firms: AMERICANinORIST ADVTS. BRANCH WAREHOUSES: ] f.Vn%a*^-c7ty . N. Y. 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 bring prices and disoounti. GEO. KELLER & SON, UANTTTAOTDBIBS Or Flower Pots. Before buying write for prloe*. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrlgntwood Are., CHICAQO. ILL. Please mention ihe American Florist when 7l> tting. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FDLL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND A'/.ALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRV BALSLEy, DETROIT. MICH., Rep. 490 Howard St. Red Standard Pots. CORRECT SIZE. SUPERIOR QUALITY. Write for price list. 6. HENNEGKE CO.. ""-^la"'^^"- INDEPENDENT OF ALL TRUSTS. fSI sec 'of Gfssnhouses, Conservatories, Hot- ULHOw beds, etc. Also Hotbed Sashes and Mats. Paints, Oils, eto. THE REED GLASS & PAINT CO., 466 W. Broadway, NEW YORK. 652 The American Florist. Dec. 8, Index to Advertlien. AdTartlflni! BatM U30 Allen J K 635 Allen 8 L & Co II Amerloan Buae Co. .643 II Amllny B C 633 Baker & Dick 6|:< Banner J 1, * Co.... 612 Ball Ctaas D 646 Bailer FA 638 Barnard W W * Co. . 640 I BaasettA Wastabnru.. .633 Banr 8 Alfred 1 Bayersdorfer H & Co. .650 Benthey ACo 63( Berckmaos P J Co — 647 Bemlng H G 634 BIndekanst Die 649 Blano A A Co 616 Blue Hill Nursery. ...647 Bobblik A Atkins 647 Boston Letter Co 650 Brague L B 643 Brant ANoe 632 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co II Brown Peter 647 Bnaiong J A 633 Bonyardn A 642 Burpee W Atlee A Co. U Caldwell the Woode- man Co 642 613 CarmodyJD 651 Chadwlck Chas 632 Chicago Carnation Co 615 Chicago House Wreck- ing Co 661 ClnSnnatl Cut Flo Co.6;m Clark Wm A A Son.. 639 Colea W W ■.... 645 Colfleah J W 616 Conard A Jones Co. ...642 Conley Foil Co 650 Cottage Gardens 1 Crabb A Hunter I Gralg Bobt A Bon. .644 618 Ctmnlogham Jos H .647 Cunningham D O Glass Co 651 DalUedouze Bros 615 Danley 8 T 647 Davis Bros 646 Deamud J B 633 Detroit Flo'r Pot Mfy.651 DletsohAACo 651 Dillon J L 641 645 Domer FredASons Co 645 DreerH A HI Dunlop John H., 638 Dunne & Co 650 Bastem Cbemloal Co.. 649 Bdgar W W 648 Blcnholi Henry 6i7 Bills Frank M 631 BmestWH 661 Byergreen Floral Co .642 Ferguson John B 632 Flnley Lawn Rake Co 649 Fisher Peter. ... 6iu Florida Nat Prod Co ..648 Ford Bros... . ..63d Fort Dodge U'h Co . 618 Foster Luuins H 648 Gardening Co The .6M Gardeners Chronicle. .ti49 Garland Geo M fi52 Geller Slgmund 65> Ghormtey Wm 635 Gibbons H W HJ Glblln A Co Ill Grave H T. 645 Gullett A Song W H. . .6i>2 OnntherWmH 635 Guttman Alex J 636 Gnmey Heater Co 662 Hagenburger Carl 641 Hall Assn W9 Hancock Geo A Son... 647 Harrer Geo .....645 Hart M A iWo Heacock Joseph 614 Helsa J B 618 Heller A Co 649 Uennecke C Co 651 Herendeen Mfg Co ..IV Herr Albert M 646 648 Herrmann A 660 Hews AHA Co 651 Ullfl'gw Bros... 651 HIU The B a Co. 644 I Hlppara B Co 651 HltcblngsACo IV Bolton A Uunkel Cn. . 632 e.'iO Hooker H M Co 652 Horan Bdw C ...635 Hornor Chas B A Son 649 HortAdv II Hose Conneotlnu Co.. 649 Hubbard T 8 Co 618 Humfeld C 648 Hunt B H 63:1 Invalid Appliance Co. 649 Jackson A Perkins Co. 636 638 647 Jackson B B 647 Jacobs S A Sons ill Jennings B B 637 Jennings Bros 649 .Tohnson A Stokes 636 Kastlng W F 634 Keller Bros 651 Keller Geo A Son 651 Kellogg Geo M 132 Kennloott Bros 'To. ..639 Kentucky Tob Pro Co 619 Kervan Co The 643 KItt Robert 649 Kingston H 648 Kroeschell Bros Co. . . KnehnC A . EublOeo A 614 Labo Jos Lager & Hurreu . ... Lakev'w Rose Garden Lang Julius Langjahr A H Lee U A Lehman Bros Llmprecht8J Lockland Lum Co LongD B Lonsdale Bdwln Tjord A Bumham Co. . Lucas J A Co Lynn J A McCarthy A Co N F. . (i34 McFadden B C. ! McKellar A WInterson MacBean A 8-. Mack Tobacco Co . . . Mader Paul .. Meyt r John C A Co . . Mlllang Chas Mlllang Frank Miller A Sons Moller's Gartner Zel .tung.. , Monlnger J C Co Moon Samuel c, Moon Wm HCo Moore. Hentz a Nash. Morris Floral Co Moss Geo M Murphy Wm Myers A Co NIcUe Plate R B 641 Nlessen Leo N Y Cit Flower Ex.. N Y Cut Flower Co... Pennock Sam'l 8 Plerson F R Co PItuburg Cut Flo Co. Poehlmann Adolph H f'ollworth O CCo ... Pope Mrs L & Son . . . . Pnnoe A G A Co Pntchard J N Pullen W W Pumell W J Quaker City Mch Wks Randall A L Bawllngs B 1 Haynor J I Reed G'ass APalnt • :o Regan Printing Hocse Belnberg Geo 633 Belnberg Peter Retzer Walter A Co. . . RloeMACo Rodgers Alex Roland Thomas Rolker A A bons Rustic Mfg A Con Co Saltford ijeo Bander A Co SoblUo Adam Schmidt J C Scollav John A Schu thels A 639 SchwIII Otto A Co Sheridan w b Blebrecht A Son Situations & Wants.. . Skabcural'lp Co Skldelsky 8 S Smith Nato A Mon... Smith W A T Co SmurthwaUe C A Produce Co Boltau 0 South 8idi> Floral Co Southern Fruit Co Stanl Chas a Steams Lumber Co Steffens Bmll Stevens A Co otoothoB H A A Co. . . Storrs A Harrison Co Studer N Styer JJ Sutherland Geo A Suzuki A Uda KXi Bwahn Pottery Mfguo. Thorhum J MA Co.. TIce n Tob warehousing A Trading Co Traeodly A Schenck.. , UDverzagt Ijouis Vail "Bed Co Van Helolngen Bros.. Taugnan s Heed store ii;Ki 61IJ Vlck's Sons Jas Vincent R Jr A Pon.. VOBbrlnk Merc'tlleCo Vredenburg A Ikj Waterbury A Co Watson G C Weathered'^ Sons Thoa W. f49 651 III Weber H A ools — Weeber A Don Welland A Rlach Welch Briis Whllldln Pot Co Wletor Bros Wl:k8 8 Mfg Co Wills \ Segar Wlttbjid Tne Geo Co. Wood Brca Woodrolle A Bern* helmer . Wood, Stubbs A Co... Young Jno - Yoong A Nugent TOLBDO, O.— Crane, Reihing & Crane have recently completed another green- house and have their place in shape tor a busy winter. BOILERS Something that the fiorist can rely upon and know that they will give satisfaction. The greatest results obtained from a minimum consumption of fuel. We manufacture Boilers capable of heating any size Greenhouse. RELIABLE-DURABLE-ECONOMICAL. BEND FOR OREBNHOUSE CATALOOUE AND PRICE LIST. GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. NEW YORK CITY BRANCH : 74 Franklin St.. Cor. Arch, 111 Fifth Ave., cor 18th St. BOSTON. MA88. Western Selling Agents, JAHE8 B. CLOW & SONS, 999-99i Lake St., ChlcsKO, lU. Please mention the American Florist when writing. GURNEY "400 SERIES" HOT WATER HEATER. 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. 9lh St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. (Established 1849.) GREENHOUSE GLASS I • f I OUt^ S^EG MALTY* \ LARGE STOCK «^ <> ^ ^ ^ PROMPT SHIPMENT. V'J^^fPDrellnseedOilPunKPMslniAfiER. 1^ WRITE FOR. LATEST PRICES. X<:| VBB * ■■■ • ^1^ * ^iM • i^M • i^B • mim * ■■§ • i^b * «■• • ■an • ■■■ • wm * a^ • ^im CYPRESS '^'^^'-^Z^^- JOHN G. _ /// TO 1P5 Black HA w; J/ 'lO (U.'f^]] cor.Hav/thorne /^'yii- .if^ ~c '^, GARLAND'S IRON GUTTER This Gutter will save money in cost of oonstrnctlon. GEO. M. GARLAND, DCS PLAINES. flijc l^mEimm Ti^wmf Rmericd is "the Prow of the UesseI: thEre may bs mare comfort Umidships, but ws ars tho hr:- •h Unknau/n Seas.' Vol. XVI. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, DECEMBER 15, 1900. No. 654. Copyright 1900, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. PUBLIBHBD BVBRT SATTIBDAT BY AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 334 Dearborn St., CbicaKO. Bastem Office: 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, 12.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OiTicBRB— E. M. Wood, Natick, Mass., presi- dent; F. R. P1BB8OK, Tarrytown, N. Y., Tice- president; Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. The seventeenth annual meeting will be held at Buffalo, August, 1901. OPPICER8-ELECT (to be installed January 1. 1901) Patriot O'Mara, New York, president; W. P. Kasting, Buffalo, vice-president; secretary and treasurer as before. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting at New York, March, 1901. LloiiABD Babbon, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Baltimore, February 21-22, 901. ALBXBT M. Hebb, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual meeting at Buffalo, August, 190L Edwin Lonsdale, Chestnut Hill, Pa., secretary. THIS ISSUE 36 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Carnations— Stem-rot. its causes and remedies 653 —Diseased carnation.s 653 Rochford's system of retarding plants 654 A carpet bedding advertisi-mt-nt (ill us ) 655 Experiences of wholt'sali* rose growing 6i5 Cosmos under glass 656 Begonia Uloire de Lorraine (illus.) H5fi Chicago 856 New York 657 Walter F. Sheridan (portrait) 6.iK Boston 668 Philadelphia 65ft St. Louis 659 Cli'vel:ind 659 Indiana I'olis 659 Salt I.iikcCitv 659 A merican Carnation Poi'.iety -. . 660 Focietv of AmiTioan Florists 660 Forcnis daffodils 660 Standartl clir> santheniunis 660 Too nianv horticultural societies 660 Obituary— David S. Wright 661 — Horace W.S. Cleveland (portrait) 661 The seed trade 666 — Insurance suit goes against S. F. Leonard. ..666 — The government seed shop 6fi6 — .Jaitanese longillorum exportations 666 The nursery trade 668 Cincinnati 668 Our luislimes 670 Pittsburg 670 M il « a 11 k.-e 674 Lincoln, Neb 676 Nt!w Haven, Conn 678 Minneapolis 680 Washington ,,,, ., 68^' CARNATIONS. STEM-ROT, ITS CADSES AND REMEDIES. Stem-rot seems to be almost universal in some sections of the country this season. Indeed it is so prevalent that some growers think the carnation is threatened with extinction unless there is a remedy forthcoming. This might be a good time to make a lew notes in plain writing on good cardboard and nail them up in one of the carnation houses for reference next season. In the first place recall the day the cut- tings were taken out. Was there any sign of fungus about them when potted up? I can trace a number of cases of stem-rot this season right to the cutting bed of last spring. While this may not always hold good, in seeking for inft>r- mation, causes and prevention, it will be well to do a little tracing on your own account. Possibly one particular batch of cuttings may have been affected with fungus. If so you will be likely to find that particular batch of plants aiiected with stem-rot. We can therefore write on our card: "Do not use any cutting that has been within three inches of a spot of fungus in the cutting bench." Where the cuttings are boxed or planted into beds instead of potting, even greater care should be used, as one cutting may affect the whole box, perhaps not noticeably, but enough to start a nice case of stem-rot. Carelessness in planting and field culture in some instances will develop the disease, and especially so during a wet season. Planting too deeply and throw- ing dirt among the lower leaves in culti- vat'Dg are about the only things to be avoided at this stage of their culture. Planting on a slightly elevated ridge is a good preventative for field stem-rot, but is not so good for their general growth, with such dry seasons as we have had the past few years. Carelessness in planting in the houses is quite often a cause of stem-rot. Several such cases came under my notice this season. In one case the roots were stick- ing out at the top and the lower branches of the plants were all embedded in the soil. In another case the roots were all right but the branches were down in the soil. This state of affairs is much more com- mon than most of us would suppose. It is a direct invitation to stem- rot and one almost invariably accepted. Put it down on your card that every planter must get the roots down into the soil and the tops lip, with at least half an inch of stem between the top of the soil and the lower branches of the plant. After having good cuttings and plant- ing them properly, both outdoors and inside, a very bad case of stem-rot can be developed by improper watering, too close an atmosphere, or even by an undue proportion of humus in the soil. A very prominent grower told me that one of his men believed in lots of water and little air for freshly planted carnations and before he knew it the soil was in such a condition that stem-rot became almost an epidemic. In looking for remedies we have much to learn. Where trouble arises from the cutting bench fungus, a liberal applica- tion of air-slaked lime around the base of the plants is sometimes a check to the trouble. Possibly some grower may have a more effective fungicide, but not to my knowledge. Where the trouble comes from careless planting in the houses there is nothing to do but to take the plants out and replace them properly. Where it comes from an improper condition of the soil, and no doubt much of it does come from this cause, the prompt application of air- slaked lime to the soil will usually check the trouble and put the soil back into normal condition. Perhaps the mechanical condition of my soil is not conducive to stem-rot; at least I have been fortunate enough to escape it excepting when I would occa- sionally get hold of a batch of cuttings that had fungus among them. Whether we have it or not, it seems to be a growing evil, and it will pay every grower to keep his eyes wide open for facts. At the meeting of the American Carnation Society in Baltimore, Feb- ruary 21 and 22, a portion of the time will be devoted to this subject and with all parts of the country represented there will no doubt be much valuable informa- tion brought out. Albert M. Herr. DISEASED CARNATIONS. Ed. Am. Florist: — We send you by express to-day a carnation plant infected by a disease that is new to us. It first appears as small spots on the leaves, which soon shrivel, and the disease spreads from plant to plant quite rapidly. It made its appearance in a new house, 35x150 feet, built lastsummer. Wehave run the house at a night temperature of 48° to 50° and there have been but few nights when we have not had some air on. We have not seen any red spider or thrip iq th; house And the plant we send 654 The a merica n Fl or is t. Dec. /J, is a fair average of the stock. Can yon inform us about the disease and give a cure or a remedy to prevent its spread- ing? The plants were grown in the field during the summer and were planted in the house about the first of September. W. S. The plant is apparently suffering with a bad attack of spot. Like all fungous diseases, and insect diseases, too, for that matter, this is greatly favored by any conditions which produce a weakened condition of the plants. Judging from the looks of the one plant shown it would seem that the bench has been so closely planted that a crowded condition has occurred, shutting out the air from the lower shoots and encouraging a soft growth. This plant has been set, appa- rently, much deeper in the bench than we think best or else a heavy mulch has been applied. From the looks of some of the shoots it is quite likely that the soil has been more or less soured by too much manure. I would suggest that the plants be thinned by cutting away weak and dis- eased growth and loosened to admit as much air among the shoots as possible. That the mulch, if any, be removed and the whole bench be whitened with air slaked lime, to be well washed into the soil. The resulting crust on the soil, when dried, must be well broken up. A second and even a third application may be necessary. Run the plants a little dry. Discontinue all syringing and all feeding. If red spider appears use Prof Sirrine's Ivory soap spray. If a decided improve- ment does not appear in two or three weeks the writer would not hesitate to throw the plants out and replace with any other convenient crop. W. N. R. STBM-HOT IN CARNATIONS. The Agricultural Experiment Station at Kingston, R. I., has been continuing the experiments in this matter, a report of which appeared last year. The main purpose of the present year's work was to ascertain whether the use of stable manure encouraged the spread of the disease. The results of this season's work do not change the conclusions drawn from the work of last year. New, clean sand should be used, and soil in which carnations have previously been grown should not be used. There is nothing to indicate that the use of stable manure favors the spread of the disease. Rochford's System of Retarding Plants. That well known grower, Thomas Rochford, of Hoddesdon, Eng., has recently adopted a system of retarding plants, bulbs, etc., at his establishment, particulars of which are taken from a recent issue of the Gardeners' Chronicle, as follows: "Mr. Rochford first commenced inde- pendent trials in connection with the retarding of lilies by means of cold air, some five or six years ago, and used a small, non-conductive chamber fed with cold air from an oil engine. The results obtained from this small beginning must have been very satisfactory, for they were sufficiently convincing to lead Mr. Rochford to sink a large amount of cap- ital in the erection last year of the immense chambers now in use, and of a large engine and boilers. There is 'so much forcing of lilies carried out annu- ally at the Turnford Hall nurseries, that Mr. Rochford had not to rely upon the experiences of others, even of those who may have bought retarded crowns from himself. Under his directions the crowns were purchased from the continent, placed in the conditions afforded by the small cold chamber, removed from the chamber into a temperature in which they could develop flowers, and were eventually sold by him in the market. And the experience that has been already obtained from the new and larger cham- bers is as satisfactory as it could be expected, after proceeding upon so thor- oughly careful lines as did Mr. Rochford. All these details in experience that have been gained are useful to prove the safety of the system, and the certainty with which good results may be looked for from its practice. "Before inspecting the chambers them- selves, we were shown the two large marine tubular boilers by which the engine is worked, and the engine itself. The production of cold air is done by THE LATE H. W. S. OlEVELAND. applying a well known scientific princi- ple, that of compression. All that is needed to reduce the air to a state of coldness is to compress it, and the more it is compressed the colder it becomes. Mr. Rochford's plant reduces the air to a temperature of 90° below freezing point, and when it leaves the engine, it has a pressure of fifty pounds to the square inch. This is conducted into the cold chambers, and means are taken to get it to thoroughly circulate through them. If a plug be removed from the conduct- ing pipe between the engine and the chambers, the compressed air is belched out in vapor just as steam would be. We held our hands over this for a brief moment and it numbed them; but imag- ine one's self in a temperature of 90° below freezing point! "As we entered one of the four cham- bers, and one still containing a large number of dormant crowns of lily of the valley, bulbs of several species of lilium, also seakale, spiraeas, plants of Azalea mollis, lilacs, etc., all of them still in the dormant state that commenced last win- ter, the hands and feet became cold, and the film of ice that covered the walls, the hardened state of the material packed around the resting plants, every condi- tion we noticed, reminded us of vegetation out of doors during a spell of hard frost. Yet there is a very great difference, and one that may exist for a long time, though eventually, we doubt not, it will be overcome — and it is the difference between light and darkness. "At present cold chambers are necessa- rily dark, because the roof must be made as non-conductive as the walls, or it would be impossible to maintain the degree of cold required when the sun is hot in June. And this darkness is a total absence of light, or as Mr. Roch- ford's manager expressed it, 'a darkness one can feel.' This fact at present pre- vents the retarding system from being applied to plants that hold their leaves through the winter. Total deprivation of light can only be endured for a long season by plants that have no leaves at the time, and by bulbs and tubers. If it were otherwise, then there would most likely be the certainty of a supply of ripe strawberries on every day in the year, just as lilies of the valley may be obtained every morning without a break; and not- withstanding what we have already written, we shall be surprised if means are not found to apply the system in a modified degree to strawberry plants, if only to retard them fruiting for a fort- night or a month later than the latest varieties out of doors. Having said something of the condi- tions of the cold chambers at the present time, and the method by which they are maintained cold, it should be mentioned that they are built entirely above ground, and that the walls are constructed in a manner similar to that adopted in cases of first-class fruit rooms, in order to ren der them as non-conductive of heat or cold as possible. They contain a vertical layer of sawdust, and one of still air. In the chambers themselves there is a cubic space of sixty-five thousand feet, and as resting plants may be stacked from floor to ceiling, a very large quantity indeed can be thus housed. Lily crowns are not put into the chambers in baskets as they are received from the continent, but in flat boxes and other receptacles, so that their heads are exposed, except for the cocoanut fiber around them, which barely covers them. If put away stacked in baskets, it would probably be found that the cold air being unable to circulate freely through such a mass, some of them would make attempts to grow, which, though unsuccessful, would lessen their value very considerably. Lily bulbs, azalea plants and lilacs are also bedded, so to speak, in cocoannt fiber. "In connection with the subsequent cultivation of these retarded plants, it is necessary to point out that they require to be afforded very little warmth. After prolonged subjection to so cold a temper- ature, they appear to be more the easily excited into growth, being actually impa- tient to commence, and no greater mis- take could be made than to put them immediately into a strong heat. A tem- perature of 45° to 50° is amply sufficient. "It may be interesting to give a few particulars in respect to the time required from the moment the plants are taken from the refrigerator, until they are in full bloom, which we are permitted to extract from a memorandum book at Mr. Rochford's nursery. Treated as coolly as possible, lily of the valley crowns have bloomed and are thrown to the rubbish heap in three weeks. Lilium speciosum (lancifolium) , L. longiflorum, rQoo. The American Florist. 655 CARPET BEDDINQ AT WOODLAWN, NEW YORK CITY. and L. auratum require from ten to twelve weeks; Azalea mollis, three to four weeks; and various spiraeas about five weeks. "Although it has been stated that the temperature of the air as it leaves the engine is about 90° below freezing point, it is severely modified in the chambers, where the degree of cold is nothing approaching to this. The temperature is regulated according to the experience that has been gained, but it may prob- ably be found that there is more to learn in this particular, and continued trials will be made until the exact degree ot cold needed by each plant has been determined. Then will be saved any waste of force in the manufacture of more cold than is necessary. "Beyond the plants we have mentioned, no other species have been subjected by Mr. Rochford to this retarding process, but it would be very easy to name others that would be as amenable to the system as these. It should be remembered, how- ever, that from the commercial point of view, it is not expedient to afiord valua- ble space in these refrigerators to plants that it is known migttt be successfully retarded thereby, unless there is reason to believe also that it would pay to delay their flowering season." A Carpet Bedding Advertisement. A florist of New York City, Wm. Nils- son, of Woodlawn, has hit upon a good plan of attracting attention to his establishment, by means of carpet bed- ding designs. The place is close to the lashionable Woodlawn Cemetery, and, as will be seen from the accompanying illustration, the railroad tracks run alongside the lawn. About 200 passenger trains pass this point daily, and the designs, which have been a feature of the place for sevetal years, have become an annual source of interest during the sum- mer months to the numerous travelers who see them frequently. The most attractive feature is a clock which keeps accurate time. This bed is twelve feet in diameter with a border of Echeveria secunda (light green). E. secunda glauca (white) is used in center, with Altemanthera paronychioides (red) for the figures. The hands are of wood painted red, and connected with machinery— in the building thirty feet in the rear— which moves them correctly. This machinery was furnished by the Seth Thomas Clock Company, of Thomaston, Conn., at a cost of $300, and Mr. Nilsson says it has repeatedly paid for itself in advertising. The train shown in the illustration is on a slope two feet high, five and one- half feet wide and sixty-five feet long. The engine and cars are composed of Echeveria secunda glauca, with E. secunda and Altemanthera parony- chioides for the windows. The flag in front is twenty-four feet long by sixteen feet wide. The stars are of Echeveria secunda glauca on a ground of pine cones painted blue. Six of the stripes are of the same echeveria and seven of Altemanthera paronychioides. Mr. Nilsson retains interest in his bed- ding designs by showing something new and popular every season, the clock and the Irain being reproduced each year. In 1897, for instance, he had a design of the steamship St. Louis; in 1898 the battle- ship Maine; and in 1899 a rough rider on horseback and the yacht race cup. Our illustration shows the designs of the present year. Experiences of Wholesale Rose Growing. [Read be/ore Ike Chicago Florists' Club by George Collins, foreman /or Peter Reinberg.] I was requested to write particularly about American Beautiesgrown in center benches only. Last year we planted a range of twelve houses in Beauties. The roses did well up to the end of November, and by that time the plants had grown up to the glass on the south side and also on the north side, and we had to spend considerable time in keeping them tied away from the glass. When we syr- inged the plants, owing to the amount of foliage on them, the plants wouid not dry at night and then our troubles began It was hard to keep away the black spot, so I thought It would be best to plant the center benches only, and 1 am well sabsfied with the experiment. At the present time our plants are good and will have a heavy crop of flowers for the holidays. In the two ranges that were built this year with the Gariand gutter we have four benches in each house, and have planted the north and south benches with Brides and Bridesmaids, with Beau- ties in the two center benches. At the present time they are very good but we shall be able to tell later if the shade caused by the Beauties makes much dif- ference to the north bench. In the sum- mer I had the Beauties carefully watered great care being taken not to water the soil between the rows. After they had been planted about one month we put on a mulch of well rotted manure which I think was an excellent plan to protect the soil from the sun. We have given them one top dressing of bone meal since then. Our plants are in excellent health and are producing lots of fine flowers with bright prospects for the future After the holidays we shall give them some manure water. Under what conditions can roses be grown with profit more than one year? The Brides and Bridesmaids can be grown the second year in the same soil. About the first of July we commence to with- hold water, only syringing the plants everyday. We conrinne this treatment for about six weeks; then we prune the tops and take out all the poor wood in the bottom and scrape ofi' some of the soil, as much as possible, from the surface and then put on a top dressing of manure and soil mixed. After that we bend them all down and syringe twice a day. After the eyes commence to break the soil can be more freely watered till thoroughlv soaked through. 656 The American Florist. Dec. tS, We have some Golden Gates which we kept growing all the summer. This is a grand rose, it is so prolific. It must be shaded in summer, as it cannot endure the hot sun; the petals will bum. The two year-old roses are greatly benefited by manure watering every two weeks during the winter. Cosmos Under Glass. A few plants oi cosmos were grown during the past season at the Agricult- ural Experiment Station, Geneva, N. Y., both in pots and in the garden. The lat- ter were killed to the ground by the frost of October 2, before any buds opened. The seeds were sown under glass March 8, in small seed boxes and pricked into 2-inch pots March 28. As the pots became filled with roots the plants were shifted into 4, 6, 8 and finally into 12-inch pots. The plants intended for the garden were planted from 6inchpots but those intended for forcing received the last shift into 12-inch pots, June 20. The soil used was three parts rotted sod to one part sand, no fertilizer being applied until the buds began to show, after which several applications of liquid manure were given. To make strong, bushy plants, all branches were kept cut back until the final shift was given. Early in June the pots were plunged into coal ashes in a cold irame, remaining there until September 10, at which time they were brought into the greenhouse. A record was kept of the number of ter, with stems three to five inches long; the pink and the white averaged three inches in diameter, many measuring three and one-half inches across, with stems four to eight inches long. On November 14, as the space was required for other plants, all buds were counted. The following table gives the results of blooming: Yarictv. First Blooms Buds Tol.il bloom to Nov. 14 Nov. H Giant Fancy Pink 0(?t. 10 (560 171 Giant Fanc'v Red Oct. 10 696 Giant Fani-y White Oct. 10 HH9 One objection to the plants is the space required. Nearly every specimen meas- ured five feet by four feet. Yet in quan- tity of bloom and purity of color they are equaled by but few plants, and were it not for the chrysanthemums in bloom at this season they would find a ready sale at good prices. O. M. Tayloh. 831 11 773 101 990 Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. The accompanying illustrations of a house and single plant of this beautiful winter flowering begonia are from pho- tographs taken at the establishment of Robert Craig & Son, Forty-ninth and Market streets, Philadelphia. The Messrs. Craig have been very successful with this plant, while with many growers it does not seem to do well. Here it is grown in almost full sunlight, with plenty of air. It is kept rather on the dry side and early in its growth is pinched back to get com- pact and bushy specimens. It is propa- gated by branch and leaf cuttings. Mr. BEGONIA QLOIRE DE LORRAINE IN 10-INCH PAN WITH BIRCH BARK COVER. red, pink and white blooms cut from three average sized plants. The three colors came into bloom October 10 and from that date until November 14, the flowers were cut every three days. The Giant Fancy Red gave the smallest blooms, averaging two inches in diame- Craig thinks that growers who fail, give it too much attention and kill it with kindness. All that it requires is a good, clean bench and plenty of light and air. It should not have too much pot room, but of course it must not be allowed to become pot bound or be crowded too closely together. If grown compact and stocky with branches and leaves that hold up well, it will last in the dwelling for a long time if given ordinary care. Chicago. MABKET BATHER UNCBRTAIN AND BEST GRADES THE ONLY SURE SELLER. — BBADTIES AND VIOLETS SCARCE. — CHANCES OF SHORTAGE OF STOCK FOE CHRISTMAS. — ALL RED FLOWERS IN EXTRAORDINARY DEMAND.— BUYERS IN SEARCH OF EARLY QUOTATIONS. — PRINCB RETIRES FROM THE FIELD.— HUNT GETS THE STOCK. — VARIOUS JOTTINGS OF VARYING INTEREST. The market this week has been rather better than heretofore but trade has gone by fits and starts, some days being quite busy and others very dull. At the same time the buyers have been playing favorites, some houses reporting better business than the average. But as a general rule it can be said that all first- class stock has sold out at good prices, while cheap and indiflerent material has been difficult to get rid of even at forced sales. American Beauties have been the principal item of shortage and have held up strong to printed quotations. Fancy carnations are also hard to obtain in the brighter colors. Most of the violet growers seem to have met w^ith mis- fortune this year and the daily receipts are infinitesimal as compared with the same period last year. The failure seems to be quite general and extends all the way around the lake from the Wisconsin territory to Grand Rapids. At the latter place one grower who has five houses of violets is not cutting enough to supply his local demand, and another grower with seven houses is shipping in virtually nothing at all. The largest stock of late chrysanthemums which has been supply- ing this market is now run out and the chances are that there will be very few of these flowers in the way at Christmas time. The consensus of opinion is that there will be a general shortage of sup- ply lor the holidays. It is predicted that American Beauties will be in such great demand as to make it quite impossible to fill all orders and advance quotations run up to $12 and $15 per dozen for the extra choice long-stemmed. Meteor and Liberty roses, too, will be hard to get and the growers are only booking orders at $15 and $18 per hundred for the best! Fancy carnations, particularly the bright colored sorts, are also expected to be a shortage and the dealers are exceedingly cautious in booking advance orders on them. The Christmas price lists just out are virtually reproductions of last year's lists, so that buyers may know what to expect. It is thought probable that there will be enough of the common grades of roses and carnations to about go the rounds at quoted prices. There has been a great deal of quoting on big advance orders, considerably more than usual. A. G. Prince & Co. have given up their city salesroom at 78 Wabash avenue and Mr. Prince will hereafter devote his attention to the afi'airs of the Hinsdale Rose Co., at Hinsdale and Downeis Grove, the product being now sold on consignment by E. H. Hunt. Mr. Hunt's business has been increasing quite rapidly of late and he is in a position to make very good use of these increased supplies. He is also in need of more room and, after the holiday rush, the partition wall which has heretofore separated the Hunt and Prince estab- lishments will be removed, aflbrding rgoo. The American Florist. 657 HOUSE 112 FEET LONG OF BEQONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE AT ROBERT CRAIG & SONS, PHILADELPHIA. largely increased facilities. The Henry Payne stock, of asparagus, adiantnm and smilax, will also now go to Hunt's and will fit in nicely. The perspicacious grower who pre- pared a stock of the Begonia Gloire de Lorraine is now reaping the rewards of his enterprise. There are so few of these novelties available here for Christmas that well flowered plants in 4-inch pots are wholesaling very rapidly at $7.50 per dozen. Wherever this plant is tried here it is winning warm Iriends and every- body will want it next year. It is admir- able for many varied purposes and has certainly come to stay. The Chicago Florists' Club wishes to extend its thanks to the following con- tributors to the fund for the recent annual banquet: E. C. Amling, M. Barker, O P. Bassett. O. J. Friedman, J. B. Deamud, James Hartshome, E. H. Hunt, Kennicott Bros. Co., A. Lange, McKellar & Winterson, George Reinberg, Peter Reinbeig, J. D Thompson, J. C. Vaughan, Weiland & Risch, E. Wien- hoeber, Wietor Bros., and a friend. Bassett & Washburn report themselves very well pleased with the way the Liberty rose is doing with them. They recognize that they did not give it the best treatment early in the season but are so well satisfied with the results obtained by the methods recommended to them by Mr. Asmus. that they say they will plant the variety in increased quantity next year. There seems to be rather less than the usual supply of poinsettias. This is always a popular Christmas subject and good cut poinsettias are wholesaling very rapidly at $4 per dozen. Those which have been grown as pot plants are rather too "leggy," as a rule, to meet with great favor. The shortage of bouquet green is becoming so pronounced that many other decorative materials are profiting largely thereby. Holly seems to be exceptionally good this year and in very brisk demand. Two specialties which the retail florists are using to good effect are mahonia leaves and the berried branches of Ilex Cassine. Vaughan's Seed Store has taken in five "jumbo" cars of the "get there" brand of holly in the past eight days. This house is also receiving a ton of very choice Mexican mistletoe and making a fine show of box trees. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine and other holiday plants. Weiland & Risch last week purchased two acres of additional land near their Evanston property and opposite the Glen View Golf Club. They contemplate building there some time in the future, possibly next season. At the last Florists' Club meeting, aside from the reports of committees, there were papers on rose growing by George Collins and Paul Kopanka. W. N. Campbell was elected to membership. Peter Reinberg has a big crop of Beauties coming on in the range of houses built last year and thinks that the Christmas crop will be the heaviest he was ever able to cut. C. S. Stewart is no longer with Adolph H. Poehlmann, at 55 Wabash avenue, and Fred. Ewert, formerly with J. A. Budlong, is performing the duties of salesman there. Peter Reinberg and party of friends have returned from Marion, 111., where they spent ten days in hunting. They were very successful with quail and rabbits. Kennicott Bros. Co. are to have Papa Gontier roses for Christmas. This is one of the specialties at Klehms' nursery. H. W. S. Cleveland, who laid out and planted both Washirgton Park and Drexel boulevard, died at Hinsdale last week at the age of 86 years. E. R. Tauch, who recently withdrew from the Harms Park Floral Company, is now employed by the Geo. Wittbold Company. The South Park Floral Company is sending Amling a big cut of long Bean- ties, their cut running now to the better grades. McKellar & Winterson report an unpre- cedented demand for the various holiday specialties they are handling. Wietor Brothers have hit it well with Meteor, that rose being one of the great- est scarcities at present. C. W. Scott, of Vaughan's Seed Store, is confined to a local hospital with mus- cular rheumatism. A. C. Kohlbrand, of Amling's, has been snfiering with the grippe this week. Visitors: John Schoeider, Kansas City, Mo.; Geo. Souster and Mrs. Sonster, Elgin, 111. New York. MEETING OF THE CLUB. — THE ANNUAL ELECTION or OFFICEBS.— GRAND HORTI- CULTURAL EXHIBITION DECIDED UPON FOR OCTOBER OF NEXT YEAR.— OTHER DOINGS AT THE MEETING. — HEAVY RECEIPTS OF STOCK AND LITTLE BUSI- NESS ACTIVITY. — CARNATIONS EXTRA GOOD. — BLOOMING PLANTS IN EVIDENCE. —NOTES. The New York Florists' Club, at its regular December meeting last Monday night, disposed of several important matters. One was the election of officers for 1901. The following is the list of the new incumbents: President, Walter F. Sheridan; vice-president, Alex. W^allace; 658 The American Florist. Dec. IS, secretary, John Young; treasurer, C. B. Weathered; trustees lor three years, W. H. Siebrecht, F. H. Traendly and W. W. Burnham. Appreciative remarks were made by each of these gentlemen in response to the applause which greeted the announcement of their election, all promising to work faithfully for the best interests of the organization during the coming year. The pledge thus given was by no means a light matter, for there is a big amount of tiard work laid out for the coming season. Most important of all, and of tar- reaching influence upon the club's future, was the decision to hold a big exhibition in Madison Square Garden next October. It is a number of years since anything of this kind has been attempted here with the exception of the fine horticultural display so successfully associated with the recent S. A. F. con- vention, and many of the most enter- prizing members have felt that the time had now come to make an effort to begin what is hoped to be a series of annual flower shows commensurate with New York's horticultural importance. Mr. • Sheridan reported for the committee recently appointed to confer with the Madison Square people and the scheme as outlined was so fair and promising that after a brief discussion it was adopted almost unanimously. A com- mittee to prepare a schedule was at once appointed, also a committee on ways and means to secure a guarantee fund for the premium list, whicU will probably amount to upwards of $3,000. The date set for the exhibition is the week of October 21, 1901, and it is hoped to have schedules completed by March 1. A number of hold-over committees reported. The Dewey Arch committee was relieved of its duties amid much merriment. The resolutions complimentary to ex- Presi- dent Plumb were handed in beautifully engrossed, and the Starin resolutions were read and accepted. The treasurer announced satisfactory progress in set- tling all financial matters connected with the convention, and also promised that the club medals awarded last August should be distributed to their owners before January 1, the delay having occurred at the mint in Philadelphia, where the medals are being struck off. Frank McMahon entertained the mem- bers with a brief account of the beautiful gardens he had seen on his recent Euro- pean trip and J. B. Nugent told of the wonders he had been shown on a visit to Canada a few days ago. The cut flower market this vveek is embarrassed with excessive receipts of Bride and Bridesmaid roses, which are necessarily disposed of in bulk at very low rates, some instances as low as $10 per thousand having been recorded. Roman hyacinths are also doing poorly and have accumulated in wholesaler's hands although the quality is equal to the best ever seen in this market. Violets are slow, cypripediums ditto, but they, at least, will keep until conditions improve. Carnations average of the highest quality and sell more satisfac- torily than most other flowers but it is a very quiet period now with all the retailers and there is not likely to be much aotivitv in any line until Christ- mas. Heaths', poinsettias, azaleas, prim- roses, ardisias, oranges and solanums are plentiful in all the florists' windows. Alfred Bunvard is at the Presbyterian Hospital, suflering with typhoid fever. W. A. Manda is confined to his home, threatened with typhoid fever. C. W. Ward has gone on a trip west- ward for two or three weeks. W. H. Long is now located at Thorley's new Fifth avenue store. Visitors; Robt. Craig and S. S. Pen- nock, Philadelphia. Boston. MARKET STIFFENS UP UNDER THE SPELL OF COOLER WEATHER —PROSPECTS FOE CHRISTMAS— ORCHIDS ARE SHOWN AT HORTICULTURAL HALL. — UNDESERVED CRITICISM OF A VERY GOOD PLANT. — AT THE CITY GREENHOUSES. — NOTES HERB AND THERE. The cut flower market is strong this week and prices, while not advanced materially from recent quotations, are maintained much better and stock received at wholesale markets is disposed of to advantage. This is due, not so much to an increased business, early December being never a busy season, as to the scarcity occasioned by the decid- WALTER F. SHERIDAN. President-elect New York Florists' t.'lub. edly wintry weather that has been expe- rienced during the past few days, which has given a healthy tone to the market and is therefore welcome even if it does deplete the coal bin. Christmas talk is already in the air but it is too early yet to foresee just where cut flower prices will locate at that time. Speculation as to abundance or scarcity of certain lines of stock is heard on all sides, but opinions vary widely and, again, much depends upon the weather. The garden committee of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society has announced the following awards: Lowell prize for best house of chrysanthemums, to Mrs. A. W. Spencer, South Framing- ham; for house of lettuce, G. D Moore, Arlington; house of cucumbers, Wm. Proctor, Fitchburg; house of carnations, M. A. Patten, Tewksbury; strawberry garden, also vegetable garden, W. H. Heustis, Belmont; vinery, E. S Converse, Maiden; rose house, E. M. Wood & Co., Natick Silver gilt medals are awarded to Col. Fied. Mason, Taunton, for veg- etable garden; to Mrs. B. P. Cheney for chrysanthemums in pots, and to Col. Chas. Pfaff for chrysanthemums on benches. Other gratuities went to Dr. Fisher, Mr. Nevins, A. F. E 100. Script Letters, S4 per (00. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR. We Supply the New England Trade With Highest Grade ROSES, GflRNflTlONS, GttRySflNTHEMUMS, \/IAi ETC and all flowers the VIvldLld Boston market affords. PRICES EIGHT iSD Packing Pkoperlt Done. N.F. McCarthy & CO., Tel. 734 and 64. 84 Hawley St., BOSTON. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Frank M. Ellis, WHOLESALE ELORIST, 1402 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. H.G.BERNING Wholesale riorist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... J322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Hease mention the American Florist when lirriting. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, tlZZ PINE STREET, — LOUIS, MO. BT'A complete line of Wire Peglgna. The Cincinnati Gut Flower Co., WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Wbol^ale power/\arK^ Boston, Dec. 12. Roses, Beauty, extra 25.00@50.00 " " medium 12.00@20.0O culls 5.00® 8.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor. 4.00@ 6.00 extra 8.00@15 00 Carnations 2.0O@ 3.00 extra 3.00© 4. OO Paper White narcissus, Roman hyacinths 2.00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Chrysanthemums 4.00@12.00 Violets 75® 1.26 Adiantum 75@ 1.00 Smilax 8.00@12.00 Asparagus 50.00 Sprenperii, .20® .25 per bunch Philadelphia, Dec. 12. Roses, Tea 2.00® 4.00 " extra 6.00@10.00 Beauty, extra 2O.0O@30.0O firsts 8.00@16.00 Carnations 1 .00® 1 50 fancy 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 5.00 Chrysanthemums 5.00@20.00 Violets, single 25® .75 double 50® 1.00 Asparagus 35.00@60.00 Smilax 12.60@16.C0 Adiantum 76@ 1 .00 Buffalo, Deo. 13. Roses, Beauty 10.00@50.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 3.00® 8.00 Kaiserin 6.00® 7.00 Carnations 1.00® 2. ,60 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Smilax 16.00@20.00 Adiantum 1.00@ 1.25 Asparagus 5O.0O@75.CO Chrysanthemums 10.00®20.00 Violets 2.00 4<6 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, 0. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Snipping Orders. Open day and night, Roses. Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. UfU r VICTIIII! Wholesale Com- nnii Ti IVnO l inUi mission Florlst. 481 Washineton St.. Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs. Woodroffe & Bernheimer, Wholesale Florists 1604 LUDLOW 8TREET« Thone 1-43-69-A. PHILADELPHIA. ConaigumeiitB Solicited. Please mention the American Florist ivhen writing. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS, LOKO DiSTANCS PUIIAnPIPUIl PI •PHONB 3-45-94 D. riiiLAULLrniA, rHi Consignments of Choice Valley and Rosei lolicitad. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17lh Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Long DiBtanoe 'Phone 1.41-38 D. Consignments ol Roses. Carnations, Violets sollolled. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, 17 S. nth St.. Telephone 63-64. PHIUDEIPBIA. Orders by mall, telegraph or telephone wUl reoelve prompt attention. Consignments of good stock sollolted. Try the New Flower Commission (louse WATERBURY & CO., 48 W. 30th St., NEW YORK CITY. ♦ Correspondence with Growers Solicited. I can dispose of the product of one more large Rose Grower to mutual advantage. Write now. 10 'Bo^irxxxxx fi-eko&f .feSaroolcl^xi, :N'. "ST. igoo. The American Florist. 665 TOP GRADE Carnations BEAUTIES, BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS. T^XX^r o* ttie ATsiiiey. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Telephone No. 1998 IVIadlson Square. YOUNG & NUGENT, WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^n^ew"yoAk^""'' SUPERB ORCHIDS, VIOLETS and VALLEY. Choice ROSES and CARNATIONS, all leading varieties, also rare novelties. SHippiua A Specialtt. «9-Price list on application. TELEPHONE 2065 MADISON SQUARE. Waiter r. Sheridan, Wholesale Florist, Telephone 902 Madison Square. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WILLIAM GHORMLEY, Wholesale Commission Florist, MaSriqaa?" ^^ W. 28lh. St., NEW YORK CITY. ....LIBERTY, BEAUTY AND OTHER CHOICE STOCK.... -BE6T IN THE COUNTRY.- JOHN TOUNG Has the b»st BEAUTIES. CARNATIONS, VIO- LETS AND VALLEY in New York. TRY A SHIPMENT OR TWO. Jt All Choice Flowers dally. 51 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Tel. 1905 Madison Sq. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWERS and BUYERS make a note ot this. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER, . ; . . 30 West 29th Street. New Telephone No. 661 Madison Sqnare. FRANK IVIILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34tli Street, Dyl Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 299 MadlBon Square. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cnt Flower galea at 6 o'clock Every Blomlnff DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON. Secretary. MOORE, HENTZ & NASH, Wholesale Commission Florists, 119 and 121 W. 23d St., NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 733— 18th. Oholcegt Stock Shipped on a Commlaglon. Bose, Violet and Carnation Growers, Consign to 44 W. 29th St., NEW TOBE CITY. Choice Carnations. Seiected Roses. At rooms of N. Y. Cut Flower Co. Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 38 W. 28th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. New Telephone No. 798 & 799 Madison Sq. Wbol^ale flower/arK^ New York, Deo. 12. Roses, Beauty, select 20.00@50.00 medium 8.00@15.00 culls 3.00® 5.00 " Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor 2.00® 4.00 select. 6 00@13.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 fancy 3.00© 6.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Chrysanthemums 6.00@J2.00 Smilas 10.00®12.00 Asparagus 25.0n@40.00 Sprengerii, per doz. bun. .75@1 .00 Adiantum 50® .75 Violets 75® I 00 soeoial 1.50® 2 00 Paper White narcissus 1.50® 2.00 Gardenias 25 00@60.00 Cypripediums 8.00(n'10.00 Mignonette 4.00® 6.00 Roman hyacinths l.OO® 1.50 Headquarters of the Hustler CHAS. MILLANG, Commission Florist 50 W«*t 29th St., NEW YORK. Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square. A BUSINESS PROPOSITION. GROWERS and PLOWFR BUYERS. Write for Terms and Quotations. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, Wholesale Commission Florist, 52 W. 29th street. NEHV YORK CITY. Telephone 1738 Madison .Sijuare. ... Wholesale... Commission Dealer The New York Gut Flower Go. IIS and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24th Street, Telephone 733-18th. NEW YORK. CONSiONIMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attention Qiten to Sliipping Orderi. GEORGE SALTFORD, n Violets 60 W. 39th St.. NEW YORK. Juzir Dealing and Prompt Returns Guaranteed. Correspondence Solicited, FORD BROS. ....wnoiesale Florists III West 30th Street, NEW YORK. BIG FRAGRANT VIOLETS. 'Phone, 157 Madison Sq. Julius Lang 53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. Represents the Best Growers of ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY. Telephone 280 Madison Square, S. J. UMPRECHT, Wholesale Gommission Florist and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Also all kinds of Greens for Decorations. 119 West 30th Street. MFU/ YODK Telephone HM Madison Square. I'LTT ■ UHn. Cousignments Solicited. Cnt Flowers, all varieties and all grades, at New York market rates 44 W. 29th St.. NEW YORK CITT. You Can IVIake Money By Dealing With J. K. ALLEN, The Busiest Wholesaler In New York. Chrysanthemums, Roses, Violets, Carnations, in all grades, to suit all kinds of buyers. Telei>lio«:ie. X&'S IVdad. Sci. lOS %?Vest SStli Street. ^^i^^EDW. C. HORAN, Violets 4.7 WEST 28th ST. 'Mums Gardenias Tel. 421 Madison Square, NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE. Special in Roses : Liberty, Pres. Carnot Kaiserin, Meteor, Bon Sllene. 666 The American Florist. Dec. 15, The ^eeE) T^aEiE. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. ALBEBT McCuLXOCGH, Pres. ; F. W. Bolqlano, Vioe-Pres. ; S. F. Willabd Wethersfleld, Conn., Seo'y and Treas. F. Perry Watson, of Australia, and recently in the seed business at Sacra- mento, is reported sailing from New York for England next week. Alfred Emerich, who has been in this country for some weeks in the interest of Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., Paris, France, sails from New York December 20. An action is about to be commenced to set aside the probate of the will of James M. Cleveland, the well known seedsman of Adams, N. Y., who was killed by a train in that village, August 10, 1899. The Nebraska Seed Co., Omaha, will shortly occupy the four-story structure known as the Garfield building, on Howard street, between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets, which is now being remodeled for their use. Regarding Early Spring cabbage, a Long Island grower writes: "There is an increasing demand for this cabbage and it must therefore give satisfaction, but to me it does not seem to justify the claims made for it. 1 do not find it as early as the Wakefield, as some claim; in fact with me it shows about the same season of maturity as our second early sorts. Early Summer, and others of this class. Ic is a very good stock and heads well with us, and from the tact that the demand seems rather to increase I pre- sume it has come to stay for a time at least." Insurance Suit Goes Against S. F. Leonard. The first of a number of cases against insurance companies resulting from a fire and explosion which destroyed a build- ing at 139 and 141 West Lake street, November 1, 1899, was tried in the United States circuit court yesterday before Judge Kohlsaat. The plaintifi was Simeon F. Leonard, lessee of the buildit g. The defendant was the Ameri- can Central Insurance Company of St. Louis. The policy on which suit was brought provides for its nullification in case a loss is caused by an explosion not preceded by a fire. Mr. Leonard failed to show that the fire occurred first, and Judge Kohlsaat entered a verdict in favor of the defendant. — The Chicago Record, December 14. The Government Seed Shop. Burnet Landreth, secretary of the Wholesale Seedsmen's League, in a recent circular rightly says: "If the government estabhshed a seed shop and sold its seeds it would certainly be a most active competitor in the seed busi- ness, but it does worse — it gives them away. It has established a seed shop larger, with two or three exceptions, than any of the fifty or sixty large seed establishments in this country. It runs against them a most active competition. ******** "For years the seed trade has been the only business thus crushed down by the government, and the competition is annually getting worse, and can only have the one efiect of driving some repu- table dealers out of the business, and yet the government is now prepared to foster a specially selected business by dividing up among the firms the sum of 10,000,000 of the government dollars annually (ship subsidy bill) . The government takes care not to antagonize any other interest except the seed business, yet it might just as well present to the farmers' wives baking soda or soap, orto the coal miner powder or dynamite." Japanese Longiflorum Exportations. From July 20 to September 20, 1900, 20,111 cases of Lilium longiflorum were shipped from Yokahama to the follow- ing places: Cases. Bulbs. Eiij;laiul 10,518 1,860,4.'J1 C.Tiinmv 819 132,390 D.liniark i"2 46,731 llolhnid 542 7SMi) Austria 4 660 Uiiiti'il States to the following places; Ni-n- York, N. Y 4,759 I.R14.613 Philadelphia, Pii 808 180,14J Chicasio. Ill 99i) lo6.104 Pittsburs;, Pa 76 7,.t81 Boston. Jlass 371 ll'i,78i) San Francisco, Cal 234 64.668 Portland, Ore 7 1 5u0 Srattle, Wash 33 3.601) T: ma. Wash 7ll 17,0110 Canada 311 36,098 To Hong Kong, India, Australia and NewZealand there were shipped in all 277 cases containing 33,858 bulbs, making a total exportation from Japan of 20,111 cases containing 4,340,766 bulbs. At the time the report was made there were orders for October shipments of 175,000 bulbs for London and 30,000 bulbs for Hamburg. There were orders for 32,000 bulbs for shipment to Chicago in Novem- ber so that the total exportations of Lilium longiflorum bulbs from Japan of the crop of 1900 will amount to 4,750,000 bulbs, according to Mailer's Gartner Zeitung. The above amounts probably con- tained some small lots of L. auratum and L. speciosum, but the great bulk were L. longiflorum. The correspondent predicts that the cultivation of L. longi- florum for next year will decrease con- siderably since a great many bulbs were left unsold in certain districts, which are now being sent to London auctioneers where the bulbs will probably be sold at slaughter prices. Until last year foreign- ers were not allowed to rent land outside of the foreign settlements in Japan. Special Offer of FERNS and PALMS MA.1DEN HAIR FERNS ((.'uneatum) fine stock in 3-in. pots ^ per lOt); 4'.;- in. pots, $10 per 100, ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS XANUS, fine thrifty plants, 3-in. pots U per doz., f7 perlOO. ASfARAGDS SPRENGERII, 3-in. pots $6 perlOO. PHCENIX CANARIENSIS, 3 Jeet high $3 each. PHCENIX RECLINATA, 2 feet high $1,50 each. CYCAS REVOLUTA (Sago) 50o, 75c and *l each. OTAHEITE ORANGE, choice plants in 6-in. pots 75c each. JOHNSON & STOKES, Seedsmen, 217-219 Market Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. 1901 Specialties . . . Asters Daybreak, Purity and Branching Comet Cabbage Novelty. . 20th Century Earlier than the Wakefield, as solid as Danish Ballhead. Write for prices and description. Half-tone cuts for catalogue purposes. JAMES VICKS' SONS, ROCHESTER, N. Y. GRASS SEEDS. Kentucky Blue, Orchard, Timothy, Red Top, Meadow Fescue, Perennial and Italian Rye Grass, Tall Meadow Oat, Johnson, Bermuda, Creeping Bent, Wood Meadow and other Domestic and Imported varieties. CLOVERS— Red, Sah- ling. A-Ualfa Crimson, White. Alsike. Japan, etc. WOOD.STUBBS&CO'.S'EVERGREEN 'and* SHADY GREEN" Lawn Grasses are giving the best satis- faction everywhere. Put up in packages and bulk. Special low prices to the trade. OxflOlM SEXS YeMow and Potato Wholesale prices for present or future deliveries. WOOD, STUBBS <&. CO.. The Largest and Best Collection of Seeds in Ky.. LOUISVILLE, K¥. August RoIker&Sons Asparagus Sprenperii (fresh seeo), 1000 seedsfor$4. Cyclamen English Gianis, 7 distinct named sorts. 100 seeds $1; the collection for 86 50. Raffia, 100 lbs. at 12Hc. ; 50 lbs. at 13'/j0.; 10 lbs. at 15c. net. Larger quantit es on amplication. Lily of the Valley, forjint^ pips, select HamburK, $10 II 1000; high-class, IS12 a 1000. cash dihc, 5 p. o. S2 Dey St., Mew York. FREQUENT IMPORTATIONS OF BEST GRADE OF English Mushroom Spawn J. J. ^T^STKR, — Concordvllle, Pa. ESTABLISHED 1802 SEEDS SURPLUS AT REDUCED PRICES: LILIUM LONGIFLORUM, JAPAN. 1000 6 to S-inches 834.00 7to 9 " 34.00 LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS. Largest and finest in the world, either Berlin or Hamburg 10.00 In case lots (3000 in a case) 9.00 J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW VOfOI LILY OF THE VALLEY. Just arrived. From Best turopean Grower. BERLIN CROWNS, extra selected quality, $10 per 1000; cHsi" of 200O, $19. HAMBURG CROWNS, first selected quality, $9 per 1000; case of 2600, J31. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., liSI'.'S;.. LILIUM AURATUM. Sizes 8-9 and 9-11 on hand, application Pr.ces on SUZUKI & IIDA, n Barclay St., New York. American florist Advts. 5. -tine 'Wet.CL&. igoo. The American Florist. 667 ENNIGOTT BROS. Go. 42=44 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Whatever you need in the cot flower line will be found here at Christmas, if it is to be had anywhere, and billed to you at market rates, the following quotations being subject to change without notice: American Beauty will be more than scarce, also Meteor. But Klehm^s Nursery promises a fine cut of fancy Gontier this year, good color and long stems. We will do our best on all orders. PRICES ON BEAUTIES! Don't order Beauty unless you read these prices. 36-inch $12 00 to $13,50 per dozen. 30 " 9 00 to 10 00 24 " 8 00 to 9.00 20 " 6 00 to 7.00 15 " 4.00 to 5 00 Short stock, 8 to 12-inch 2.00 to 3.00 Mahonia Leaves are the best selling green on the market for Xmas. You can order them from any wholesale firm; they can get them from us, $ J per J 00. We look for a fair supply of Stock for Christmas, but can't say that anything will be plentiful; so order early and have Stock reserved. OHIilS'TIWIA.® I':RICKS. Gontier and Meteor per 100, $12.00— $18 00 Maids " Brides " Perles " Roses, good seconds " Carnations a " " fancy " " extra fancy " Romans " Narcissus " 10.00— 15.00 10 00— 15 00 8 00— 12.00 8.00— 3.00— 4 00 5.00— 6.00 7 00— 3 00— 350 3.00— 3.50 Valley per 100, $4 00— $5.00 Violets " 2 00— 2.50 Smilax per doz., 1.50— 1.80 Asparagus per string, 65 — .75 Adiantum per 100, 1 00— 1 25 Common Ferns per 100, 25c; per 1000, $1.50 Leucothoe per 100, $1.00 Galax per 100, 20c; per 1000, 1.50 Mahonia Leaves per 100, 1.00 Chrysanthemums at market rates. A WORD TO THE GROWERS OF CARNATIONS.— We have sold the cut of IRENE, a pink carnation, and consider it one of the best commercial sorts we have ever handled. WE are now booking orders for cuttings. Place your orders NOW. $1.50 per dozen, 10.00 per 100, $r5.00 per 1000. VEGETABLE PLANTS CABBAGE— H. Succession, Flat Dutch, Jersey and Charleston Wakefield, I5o per 100, 11.00 per 1000, $8.50 per 10,000. LETTUCE — Grand Kapids, Curled Simpson, Boston Market and other varieties, 15c per 100, »1.00 per 1000, J8.50 per 10,000. PARSLEY— Good curled extra stron?, 25c per 100, 11.50 per 1000 (if wanted by mail add lOo per 100 on Cabbage and Lettuce, So per 100 on Pars- lev) •' Cash With Obdeb. R. VINCENT. Jr., & SON. White Marsh. Md. f OR SALE, 20,000 {^ee^fear old fine stock, $50 per 1000. List vars. on application. Adiantum Pubescens. 4-inL'h pot, $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprtngeni. 2»4-inch pot, $4.L0 per 100. Fine plants, ready to stiip. Otto oCnWlll Ob uOii c'reenhous^eandwem- phis ^urse^y, 304 Front St.. MEMPHIS.lENN. (JAPAN CRDAft) Takes tbe place of Araucaria i^xcutsa; ael.s everywhere and everybody I pleased with it: tt Is a money maker Htroog tst ck. from 2-m puis, $5 LO per lUO: or stnd $1.00 for a sample and yuu wl.l soon want more. Al. J. KAWl.IlNUei> Quakertowa, Pa. APPLE TREES, GRYPTOMERIA JAPONIGA t Carnation Blooms. \ 65,000 PLANTS UNDER GLASS. Why not buy your Carnation Blooms direct from grower and get tood fresh stock. We have them in large quantities of all the leading commercial varieties, including G. H. Crane, White Cloud, Flora Hill, Mrs. Bradt, Eldorado, Madam Chapman, Maceo, Daybreak, McGowan and others. Also have 20,000 Violet Plants and picking large quantities daily. Write me your wants and get prices before you buy. Addres. CHA5. CHADWICK, Grand Rapids, Mich. '^'"=,'',8'"' j 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. The American Florist. 668 The American Florist. Dec. J 5, The (;luR5ERY TR?ie>e. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Thio. J. Smith, Pres.; N. W. Hale, Vioe-Pres.; Geobge C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Sec'y. The Beloit Nursery Co., Beloit, Wis., has the contract for the landscape work for the new Catholic Sisters' Hospital at Belvidere, 111. Pblmuldee & Wayne are now con- dacting the Grant City Nursery, Grant City, la., Jasper Wa-ynehaving succeeded to the interest of B. C. Butler. J. W. Garrett has succeeded to the interest of the senior partner in the firm of Dickey & Garrett, Scotland, Ind., and the nurseries will now be conducted by Garrett & Son. Cincinnati. MONTHLY EXHIBITION OF THE CLUB BRINGS OUT A TINE DISPLAY OF STOCK. — CARNATIONS ARE THE FEATDRE. — PROSPECT OF SCARCITY OF STOCK FOR HOLIDAYS. The exhibition at the club rooms on December 8, owing to the miserable weather, was poorly attended, although the flowers exhibited were even b tter than last year. The South Park Floral Company, New Castle, Ind., showed some excellent American Beauties, Brides and Bridesmaids. The latter were the best ever seen at any of our exhibitions and easily won first prize. They did not enter their Beauties for competition, but received honorable mention. W. K. Partridge, Lockland, Ohio, had Bride and Bridesmaid roses and White Cloud, G. H. Crane, Joost, Flora Hill and a vase of 100 blooms of mixed varieties of carnations. He received four first prizes for earnations and special mention for best general display. R. Witterstaetter won the Smith prize lor the best fifty blooms pink with Enquirer and George & Allan's prize for the best seedling carnation with Elinor. H. Weber & Sons gave Elinor a close run with seedling No. 11, there being only a difference of one point in the scoring. The Evans prize for the best seedlingcarnation was also captured by Witterstaetter with a vase of Enquirer, which was easily the best vase of carna- tions in the room. White seedling No. 723 A. scored eighty-nine points. It is a very large flower on a good stem. George & Allan received first on Meteor and Perle roses. J. R. Goldman, Middle- town, Ohio, showed some good Kaiserin, Bride and Bridesmaid roses. H. Weber & Sons showed seedling carnation Norway, white, which scored eighty-six points. Egypt, crimson, scored eighty-five and one-third. Mrs. E. T. Grave, Richmond, Ind., showed Dorothy, which scored eighty-six points, which entitles this variety to a certificate, it having scored eighty-six points here last March. The judges were Frank Ball, James Allan and Albert Sunderbruch. About the only business of importance transacted at the club meeting in the evening after the exhibition was the election of John Evans, Richmond, Ind., Herbert Heller, New Castle, Ind, and Edwin Helfrich, Washington Court House, Ohio, to be members of the society. Visitors were John Evans, Herbert Heller, Edwin HeUrieh and Mr. McHutchinson, of New York. Dark, gloomy weather, with rain the latter part of the week, and little doing in society, does not help to swell the receipts of the florists. There have been plenty of flowers to go around, of all kinds except fancy carnations and Beauties. From present indications it seems as though this market will experience a shortage of roses and carnations at the holidays, such as we have not seen for the past ten years. D. Aurora, 111. Business has been good this fall. Thanks- giving sales running at least twenty per cent ahead of last year. Chrysanthe- mums are practically out of the way, although a few will be with us at Christ- mas. The prospect is for a good holiday trade and, while we expect to have enough roses for the demand, the carna- tion crop will be short with all the florists. In flowering plants primroses and cyclamens will be in good shape and at Smely's a lot of azaleas and poinset- tias will be just right. Mr. Smely finds poinsettias good sellers and very profit- able. Grown in 5inch pots and up to large pans, good dwarf plants, well foliaged, bring good prices and are chosen in preference to azaleas. W. R. Rees, of R. Rees & Son, is now Superin- tendent of Water Works for the city. B. REPORT t?.'eJUDGES Appointed by THE PHILA. FLORISTS' CLUB to judge our grand new ROSE, Queen of Edgely, S'JeVican beauty. HP^"IVo are convinced that this variety is a valuable addition to the list of forcing roses, being in every respect, except color, the exact counterpart of the American Beauty. The color is a beautiful, bright pink, wh'ch Is good, even in the full flowers- The fragrance is also as fine as that of Beauly, and the exhibited blooms showed remarkable vigor. ( Signed), ROBERT KIFT, WM. MUNRO, JOS. HEAGOCK." The last two named were winners of first prizes for American Beauties at the Bose Show, Eden BSusee, March 27, 1900. R. CR4IG & SON, East. Agts.. 49th and Market Sts., Phila E. G. HILL & CO., West. Agts.. Richmond, Ind FOR TERMS AND BOOKLET, ADDRESS THE FLORIL EXCHANGE, Inc. 335 N.. Sixth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. I H. P. ROSES. 2-year-oId stock now ready, in (5 best kinds. Budded Per 100, $11.00. MRS. SHARM.\N CR.VWFORD.... K.MSERIN .\UGDS1A VICTORIA MADAM CAROLINE TESTODT ... AMERICAN BEADTY Own Roots Per 100, J13.00. :;e} ^ strong, budded "took, $15 00 per 100. CRIMSON RAMBLERS. Own roots, well branched Per 100, $15 00 3 year, 2-3 feet. 2 year, budded, 3-4 feet, we'l branched. 3 year, budded, 4-5 feet, well branched *' 3 year, O. E. 3-4 feet, well branched White, Pink and Yellow Ramblers, 2 year, sti-ong " HERMOSA ROSES, 3 year, Holland grown, ... " " 2 year, French grown " Hardy Azalea Ama>na, fine for Easter Forcing, 12-inch heads Per dozen Azalea Mollis, 15-20 buds '* Deutzia Hybrida Lemoinei, dormant, pot-grown, for forcing Per 100, $20 00, 10.00, 10.00, Ueutzia Gracilis, for forcing Hydrangea P. G.. 3-4 feet, well branched FABSON'S BHODODENDBONS. Best named sorts for forcing. bushy plants with 8 to 13 buds, in any color Each, 75 cts. * lematis Jackmanni and others, 3 year IiIIiACS, pot-grown, for forcing, strong plants, 7-inch pots, 18-24 inches high, well branched and full of buds, in two sorts, Charles X, and Marie LeGray Each, 75 cts. 15,00 18 00 18.00 15.00 13 00 8,00 $i.00 4.00 3.00 8.00 300 BOX TREES. Beautiful, Shapely Plants in fine condition. Each. Dozen. Plants, bush form, 12-15 inches high. 6- 7 inches in diameter $ .25 $ 2 50 26-28 " 12-14 " " 60 6.00 3 feet high, 18-20 " " very fine 1.25 12. OJ 4 •■ 34-30 " " •' 2.01) 24 00 Pyramid shape, 3 " 12 15 Inches at base 2 00 24.00 4 •• 18-20 " " 3.00 24.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, Greenhouses, Western springs, III. 84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. LIBERTY, four-inch, $75.00 per 100. iVlAID, BRIDB, PERLB, SUNSET, METEOR, IVIORQAN, MERMBT, LbPRANCB, NIPHETOS. KAISERIN, QOLDEN GATE, iVlAID OF HONOR, 3-in., $5.00 per 100: .3!4-in., $7.00; 4-in., $8.00. QRAPTBD BRIDE, $20.00 per 100, 6-inch. A. S. MacBEANj lakewood. n. d. igoo. The American Florist. 669 McKellar h Winterson Wholesale Dealers in Everything for Florists. Florists' Auctioneers. CUT nOWER PRICES EOR XM4S. To Take Effect Wednesday, December 19. Our regular customers will be protected. Advance orders will be given preference. Prices quoted are for Al stock. Ordinary and inferior grades according to value. All stock in season can be had from us on due notice. Excepting w iere quoted prices will govern all stock will be willed at market rates on day of shipment. Your order solicited. Roses, Am. Beauties, select, per doz., (12.00 " medium, •' $7.50 to 9.00 " " short, " 3 00 to 5.00 " Meteors, Liberty per 100, 15.00 to 18 00 " Bridesmaid " 12 00 to 15,00 " Brides •' 10.00 to 12.00 " Perles " S.OOtolO.OO Our selection " S.OOtolO.OO *' Good seconds " S.OO Carnations, extra select, fancy *' 6 00 to 8.00 " extra select " 5.00 " our selection " 3.00 to 4.00 Chrysanthemums, ext. select per doz. 4.00 ■' good qual. " 2.50 to 3.00 fair quality " 2.00 Orchids, Cattleyas, select "per doz., 9.00 to 10.00 Cypripediums.sel., " 2.50 to 3.00 assorted sprays, etc., per box 10.00 to 25.00 All Orchids very scarce. Violets, extra select, double . . per 100, 2.0O to 3.00 single " 1.50to 2.00 Valley, extra select " 5.00 to 6.00 Stevia " 2 00 Bouvardia " 3.00 to 5.00 Mignonette " 3.00 to 8.00 Marguerites " .75,to 1.50 Paper Whites " 4 00 Romans " 4.00 DECORATIVE STOCK, .25 1.25 to 2.00 4 00 1.25 7.60 2.00 1.50 Ferns, Adiantum per 100, $ .75 to " common fancy " " per 1000, Ivy Leaves, fancy per 100,50c " Galax Leaves, fancy " 15c " Leucothoe Sprays " 81.U0 " Smilax, extra s.'lect per doz. choice ordinary " Asparagus Plumosus, select strings, per doz, , _____ Asparagus Plumosus, sprays, per bunch, 50c to .75 Sprengerii per doz , 25c to .50 Wild Smilax, No. 1 contains 15 lbs., per case, 2.00 No. 2 •• 20 lbs., ■' 2.50 No. 3 " 25 lbs., " 3.00 " No. 4 " 35 lbs., " 4.00 No. 5 " 40 lbs.. No. 6 " 50 lbs,. . " Prices subject to change without notice. Poinsettias for Christinas. Extra select, longest stems, largest flowers per doz. 15.00 Extra select, fancy stock.. . " $3.00 to 4.00 Good grade " 2.50 Extra select, fancy stock per lOO, 25 00 Order now and secure finest stock at right prices. You cannot afford to be without Poin- settias for Christmas trade. Prices subject to change witbout notice 7.50 to 10.00 5.00 00 "We originate." "Others Imitate." IMITATION is the most sincere flattery. XMAS GOODS-ALL KINDS. Send us your orders on all Christmas Supplies now. We are prepared to execute orders promptly. We guarantee our prices as low as any reputable house. Select Delaware Holly per case, $ 4.50 " 5cases, 20.00 Southern Holly per case, $3.50; 5 cases, 15.00 Bouquet Green, scarce. Write or telegraph for prices. Bouquet Green Wreathing, per 100 yds., $4 to 5.00 Holly Wreaths, Green Wreaths, Mistletoe, Wild Smilax, Xmas Trees, Keedle Pines. Cape Flowers, white per lb., $1.00 " " all colors " 1.50 Immortelles, yellow per doz. bunches, 2.25 "■ all other colors, *' " 2.50 Place orders early with us and receive the best stock in the market. MISTLETOE. We are strictly headquarters on Indian Terri- tory best berried Mihtletoe. We have immense stock. PRICES Per pound $ .25 5 pounds 1. 00 10 pounds 1.80 25 pounds 4.00 By Express only. Can supply on short notice. AH Telegraph, Telephone and Mail orders promptly executed. Full stock of all Supplies, including Ribbons, Tin Foil, Toothpicks. Baskets, Wheat Sheaves, Bouquet Pins, Immortelles. Flower Vases, Jardi- nieres, Artificial Palms, etc. SEND FOR COMPLETE CATALOGUE. FLORISTS' RIBBONS rOR CHRISTMAS TRADE. Some of the colors we supply are: American Beauty, Bridesmaid, Meteor, Holly- Berry, Lavender, White, Cream, Purple, Green, Yellow, Orange, Lilac, Pink, Violet, Black, and all the different shades of leading colors. Send us your order now. You cannot duplicate this quality of Ribbons for less than 20% higher prices. No, 2 No, 5 No. 7 No. 9 No. 12 No. 16 No. 22 No. 30 No. 40 No. 60 25g 45c 60c 75c 90c $1.10 $1.30 $1.65 $1.75 $2.00 The prices quoted are for teii°yard bolts. McKELUR & WINTERSON, 45=49=49 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. COMMISSIONS CARRIED OUTL" LONDON or any part of Great Britain. Messrs. WILLS & SEGAR will attend to any commissions from American florists for tlie supply of Cut Flowers, Birthday Flowers, Bouquets, High Class Floral Design;, etc., to their clients who may be traveling in England. WILLo U OtuAR, To Her Majesty, ROYAL EXOTIC Nursery. 1 Tblkgrams, Onslow Cretcent. South Kensington, Flobcclo, London. LONDON. ENGLAND. n EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS.; •' List free on application. I ' FRED. ROEMER. Seed Grower, \ <\ •• •• Ouedlinlxirg, Germany, \ O/lllULK BRUGES, I FLORISTS' ORCHIDS The Finest and Largest Stock in the world. , ENGLAND and BELGIUM. Send for List of Commeroial Varieties. A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y. SKP Pansies jSM^ The Jennings strain. Fine stock, choice varie- ties. Medium size plants, 60c per 1(0 by mail, 84 per 1000 by express. Extra fine stocky plants in bud and bloom, $1 per 100; JIO per 1000. The above f^rowing in cool greenhouses. Seed, $1 per pkt., $5 per o"z. Cash with order. L. B. JENNINGS. Grower of the Finest Pansies. Ijock Box 254. 8ou hport, Conn. IIYDRANGCAS Magnificent Strong Stock, with 4 to 7 Branches; OTAKSA, PRICE $10 per 100; $85 per 1000. Send for our wholesale price-list of Roses, Cle- matises, Shrubs, Trees, etc., etc. Our representative, Mr. J. Austin Shaw, is now in New York, address 271 Broadway. We shall be pleased to have him call upon prospective purchasers of any stock in our line. Newark, New York PLACE YOUR NAME. and vour speolaltiei before the purohaiing floriiti of the entire country h,a/,eti..n.in ^^^ AMERICAN FLORIST. mmmo aovr. aoiv. 670 The American Florist. I Dec. 15^ Our pasTiMEs. AnnouncementB of coming contests or otbei eventi of interest to our bowline, shooting and Qvoling 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., Ohioago, 111. At St. Louis. Following is the score recorded Decem- ber 10: Player 1st 2d 3d 4th Av Ellison 140 1.39 201 1S6 169 Adels 103 170 185 187 162 Youns 118 101 171 131 Weber 112 135 135 137 127 Sanders 120 140 126 116 126 Ellis 112 li'2 107 Winters 87 70 57 70 R.J. M. At Denver. The foUowing is the record of the Den- ver Florists' Bowling Club for its first meeting on its new regulation alleys: Playpr 1st 2d 3d 4th Av C. .1. Thiess 130 151 146 161 147 G.Benson 138 108 148 133 133 Jno. Berrv Ill 124 163 129 Geo. Zim'mer 146 110 112 132 125 Ben Bolt Ill 119 112 143 121 C.Benson 134 108 83 144 117 J.A.Valentine 107 119 117 114 A. Mauff 93 113 117 108 C.J.T. At Chicago. The Florists were done to a turn by the Illinois team on Mondayevening, Decem- ber 10, losing three games straight by a total of 240 points. Here is the whole story: Fliirists 1st 2d 3d T'l Geo. htollerv 177 152 203 632 Fred. Stollerv 178 160 101 432 P. .1. Hauswirth I2.t 163 13i 413 E. F. Win iTsori 141 147 122 410 Clias. HolhllV Ir2 l.i9 137 448 Total 7-3 761 7 12235 Illinois 797 856 822 2476 At New York. The following scores, made on the alleys last Monday afternoon, seem to indicate that New York is gradually evolving a team that will rank with the professionals: Player 1st 2d 3d Traendly 180 177 186 Rochrs 146 168 1.53 Hafner 169 167 168 Diinaldson 209 165 159 Hutterfield 128 141 133 Shaw 146 163 146 Lang 190 181 187 Burns 167 151 153 Loeiaehor 128 164 Herrington 91 98 96 Manda 134 139 188 At Utica. Last Monday was the banner night for our enthusiastic Capt. Biker, who rolled up the fine score of 233 in the fourth game. We wonder what has beqome ot thatquiet Syracuse florists' bowlingclub. We think perhaps they are laying up great scores for us in the future. Follow- ing is the score for December 10: Plavcr 1st 2d 3d 4th Eth Av liilkcT l.Tl 1711 143 233 185 176 I'fi'iirL.r 168 1-28 132 162 160 147 Runliuuls 124 li3 158 146 1.53 139 Hildcbrand 146 111 16 1 fc9 129 Day 139 144 107 122 128 Wilcox 106 110 129 145 109 120 Spr-ni-cr 101 141 112 117 KU 114 Quis. FoN DU Lac, Wis.— E. Haentze is just recovering from a siege of sickness. Pittsbtirg. TRADE HAS BBEN GOOD FOR SOME WEEKS. —SOCIAL ACTIVITY BEGINS WITH THE CLOSE OF THE POLITICAL CAMPAIGN.— THE PARTICULAR CDSTOMER. — NOTES. Ever since the first of November trade in Pittsburg and vicinity has been excep- tionally good. Previous to that time, however, it was very much affected by the lack of interest in things social, because so many people remained away from home until after the election excitement. Debutante affairs have been quite numer- ous and euchre parties, for which small decorations were required, have been very popular in society. Trade during the past week has been very brisk all around, there being a good demand for chrysanthemums and good quality roses and violets Roses and violets are rap- idly improving in quality and chrysanthe- mums are now becoming scarce and poor, the late varieties dragging along in odd lots. There is a good demand for Ameri- can Beauties, which are not any too plentiful but are fair in quality. Thanks- giving showed a reasonable increase in trade and that money was free; judging from this and the way orders are coming in the prospects for a brisk Christmas are very good. These days before Christmas bring with them many amusing happenings. There is the well meaning maiden lady of unmentionable age and curls who desires a nice box of flowers sent to a friend on Christmas, outside of the city limits, and who will not pay more than $1. "Do, please, put some nice carnations in it and some roses and a small bunch of violets and one, only one, nice American Beauty in the box," all for $1. On December 2S the florist who takes this order receives a call, early in the morning, when he is cleaning up his store alter the rush, from a very irate maiden lady who endeavors to impress upon his tired mind that she was not at all pleased with the 'flowers which were sent out for her. Let us be patient! These are days, too, when we meet the man from "Five Points" or "Four Cor- ners" with a wagon load of r'ittsburg smoked laurel, a very good variety but rather heavy for nice work. Fred. Burki has been turning out some very good chrysanthemums this season. Most of the stock was marketed early in the season. Mr. Blind and Mr. Koenig have also been producing some very good chrysanthemums during the season. Pittsburg and Allegheny retailers are anxious for more stock of better quality than that now coming to hand. RiCHTER. Ballston Spa, N. Y.— John Shaffer w contemplating retiring from business on account of ill health and will probably rent his establishment on East High street. 0 OPEN AT 6 A. M. EVERY DAY. NEW YORK » CIT fLOWER EXCHANGE ^ ^ m m m m w I NO SHIPPING BUSINESS DONE. 404-412 East 34th St., near the ferry, | NEW YORK CITY. GERANIUM AMERICA A Queen Among Geraniums. Color: From purest white to deepest rose. Dwarfness: "Just right." FI.»riferousness: Astonishing. Strong Plants. $8 per 100, 25 at 100 rate. Ready now. HENRY EICnnOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. Maples ZT- From 1 to 3-inch caliper, also one- year seedlings. Write tor price list. SAMUEL C. MOON. Morrisville, Bucks Co , Pa. Rcoted Cuttings Carnations. iMv stock is e.\e.t'i)tion:illy Iree Innii ills ;i>i' ami flrst-flass in every particular. Buy unw and get the best. Pf.^ U)0 Per 1000 tionevieve Lord 84.00 Ktln-1 Crocker 3.60 Monllo 2 00 Hni.it 2.60 Wliit.; Clt.nd 2.00 .liil.il,.,. 1.75 $I5.I» FImim Hill 1 50 12.60 Will. Sfott 1.00 7.60 Tidal Wave 100 7.60 Wm. Crane 3.25 20.00 Above will be ready Dec. 20th. Wanted— Rex Begonias, Fuchsias. Boston Fero and I'teris trcraula and voung Rose stock, S-incn- Will have rooted cuttings ol all the leading Chrysanthemums later. F. WM. HECKENKAMP, 'T., Florist, Sixth and Adams Sts., QUINCV. ILL. Please men/ion the American Florist when writing- ipoo. The American Florist. 671 To Reach You In Time For Christmas Trade YOU HID BETTER ORDER YOUR OECORITIVE PUNTS AT ONCE. Our stock is cool grown and the plants are low, compact and rich in color. It is all such stock as we can send to the most particular trade. We have done a very large business this season but as yet we are able to supply all sizes. Let us have your order today- NEPHROLEPIS WITTBOLDII. Strong Plants, ready for 3-inch and 4-inch pots, tl.OOeach; 110.00 a dozen; t75.00 per ICO. Varieties |^^® Kentia Belmoreana 2H Kentia Belmoreana 3 Kentia Belmoreana Z% Kentia Belmoreana 4 Kentia Belmoreana 5 Kentia " strong 5 Kentia Belmoreana 6 Kentia " strong 6 Kentia Belmoreana 7 Kentia Forsteriana 2>4 Kentia Forsteriana 3 Kentia Forsteriana 3^ Kentia Forsteriana 5 Kentia " strong 5 Kentia Forsteriana 6 Kentia " strong 6 Kentia Forsteriana 8 Latania Borbonica %\i Latania Borbonica 3 Latania Borbonica 3V4 Latania Borbonica 4 Latania Borbonica 5 Latania Borbonica 6 Latania Borbonica 6 Areca Lutescens \\i Areca Lutescens 3^ Areca Lutescens 4 Kentias==Latanias Height Inches 8 to 9 Ko. Leaves 3 to 4 Per Each Doz. $ t 1.50 10 to 12 4 to 5 2.00 12 to 14 5 to 6 .25 3.00 14 to 16 5 to 7 .40 4.00 16 to 20 5 to 6 .75 7.20 18 to 24 5 to 7 1. 00 12.00 20 to 22 6 to 7 1.25 15.00 26 to 28 6 to 7 1.,50 18.00 36 to 40 6 to 7 2.25 27 00 8 to 9 3 to 4 1.50 10 to 12 4 to 5 2.00 12 to 14 5 to 6 .25 3.00 20 to 24 5 to 6 .75 7.20 22 to 26 5 to 6 1.00 12.00 28 to 30 5 to 6 1.25 15.00 30 to 34 6 to 7 1.50 18.00 44 to 50 6 3,25 39 00 3 .60 12 5 to 6 1.00 12 to 15 5 to 6 .15 1.50 15 to 18 5 to 7 .25 3.00 18 to 22 6 to 7 .50 5.00 20 to 24 6 to 8 .60 6.00 extra strong .75 9.00 5 to 6 3 plani s in potl.OO 12 to 14 3 •• ' ' 2.0O 15 to 18 3 " .25 3.00 Per 100 $12.00 15.00 20.00 30.00 60.00 90.00 126.00 180.00 200.00 12.00 15.00 20.00 60.00 90.00 125.00 180.00 300.00 5.00 8.00 12.00 20.00 35 00 50.00 75.00 8.00 15.00 25.00 Varieties ..Ferns.. Size Pot Pteris Serruiata 2-inch Pteris tJmbrosa 2-inch Crytomium Falcatum 2-inch Crytomium Falcatum 3-inch Cyrtomium Falcatum 4-lnch Cyrtomium Falcatum 5-inch Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 2-inch Nephrolepis Cordata Compacta 6.inch Per Doz. .50 .50 .50 1.00 1.50 2.00 .50 4.00 Per 1000 $100.00 150 00 180 00 300 00 60000 900.00 100.00 150.00 180.00 600.00 40.00 75.00 100.00 175.00 300.00 Per 100 4.00 4.C0 4.00 8.00 10.00 4.f0 30.00 ..Asparagus.. i£ Size Pot Doz. Per 100 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 4-inch $1.50 $12.00 Asparagus Sprengerii 2-inch .50 4.00 Asparagus Sprengerii 4-inch 1.50 12.00 Miscellaneous. Araucaria Escelsa, 4-inch, nice plants.. Araucaria Excelsa, 4H-inch, nice plants Araucaria Excelsa, 5-inch, nice plants Pot Height Ficus Elastica 6 22 to 23 Ficus Elastica 7 24 to 28 Pandanus Utilis 2'/= 6 to 8 Pandanus Dtilis 3 8 to 10 Pandanus Veitchii 6 strong Pandanus Veitchii 7 strong Pandanus Veitchii 8 strong Dracaena Terminals 3J4 Dracaena Terminalis 4 Dracffina Terminalis 5 Cocos Weddeliana 3 Phcenix Reclinata 10 40 to 45 Phcenix Reclinata 3 Phoenix Canariensis 3 Aspidistra Lurida 4 Aspidistra Lurida 5 Corypha Gebanga 3 Sanseviera Javanica Variegata, 2-inch, strong plants. Sansevi* ra Javanica Variegata, 3-inch, strong plants.. Sanseviera Javanica Variegata, 4-inch, strong plants.. Sanseviera Javanica Variegata, 5-inch, strong plants., Peperomia Argyreia (Saundersii) Peperomia Alala Maranta Kerchoviana. 3i4-inch Zingiber Officinale, Ginger Plant, 4-inch Zingiber Officinale, 5-inch Curculigo Recurvata. 4- inch Curcuhgo Recurvata, 5-inch Cyperus Alternifolius, 5-inch 15 to 20 12 Leaves 12 to 14 14 to 16 10 to 12 12 to 15 6 to 8 4 to 6 4 to 6 8 to 12 5 to Each $ .75 1.60 2.25 3.00 .25 3.50 .50 Doz. $ 7.20 10.00 1.00 2.00 18.00 27.00 36.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 2.00 1.50 1.50 3.00 6.00 3.00 ..dozen Each ..$ .50 .. .75 .. 1.00 100 $60.00 75.00 8.00 15.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 .60 1.35 2.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 1.50 NEPHROLEPIS WITTBOLDII, strong plants, ready for 3 and 4-in. pots, $1 each; $10 per dozen; $75 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Plea:>e mention the American Florist when -writing GRAND OFFER, FINE PLANTS, NONE BETTER. ARECA LUTESCENS. Size pot. Height. Each. Doz. 3-'noh 12inch .20 $2.00 4-inoh 18 3 in pot .30 3 50 5-inch 20 to 24 .60 8-inch 24 to 30 1.00 8-tnoh 36 2.50 to 3.00 Size pot. 3-inch 4-inch 5-inch 6-inch 6-inch 6-inch 6-inch 7-inch Size pot. 3-ineh 4-inch 6-inch 6-inoh 8-inch KENTIA BELMOREANA. Leaves. Height. Each. Doz. 12 inch 15 3 to 5 to 6 6 to 7 8 to 9 8 to 10 7 to 8 7 to 8 7 to 8 18 20 24 30 36 to 40 44 to 48 $ .20 .50 .75 100 100 $12.00 $ 2.00 5.50 8.50 12.00 Fine bushy plants, 12.00 ea. 2.50 ea. 3.00 ea. 4.50 ea. KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Leaves. 3 to 4 4 5 5 5 to 6 Height. 9 to 10 15 to 18 24 36 40 Each. $ .30 .40 1.00 1.50 2.75 Doz. % 3.00 4.00 10.50 18.00 30.00 100 $35.00 Size pot. Leaves. 3-inch 5 to 6 LATANIA BORBONICA. 4-inch 6-inch 6-inch 6-inch 5 to 6 to 6 to 7 to Height. 12 inch 15 to 18 24 to 30 30 30 Each. $ .25 1.00 1..50 Doz. $ 1.50 300 13.00 18.00 2.00 bushy COCOS WEDDELIANA. Size pot. Height. 4-inch 12 to 14 Each. $ .25 Doz. $2.50 100 $1200 20.00 lOO $20.00 PANDANUS VEITCHII. Size pot. Ench. Doz. 5-inch $ .75 $ 9.00 6-inoh 1.00 12.00 BOSTON FERNS. Size pot. Each. Doz. 3-inoh $ .20 $ 2 00 4-inoh 35 4.00 5-inoh 40 4.50 6-inch pot or pans 75 9.00 7 inch " 1.00 12.00 8-inch " 1.50 18.00 9-inch " 2.00 24.00 100 $15.00 FICUS ELASTICA. Size pot. Height. Each. Doz. 6-inch 24to30 $.50 $6.00 6-inch 24to30 .75 9.00 8-inch 48 1.50 to 2.00 REX BECONIAS. Size pot. Each. Doz. 3-inch $ .10 $1.20 4-inch 15 1.75 Size pot. 3-inch 6-inch ASPARACUB SPRFNCERI Each. .35 Doz. $ .60 4.00 DRAOENA INDIVISA. 100 $10.00 12.00 100 $ 6.00 25.00 $25.00 5-inch $ .35 $ 4.00 DracasuaBruantii 1.50 18.00 Dracagua Massangeana 2.00 24.00 Dracffina Lindenii 1.50 18.00 DracKDa Terminalis 50 6.00 Small Ferns, Adiantum Cuneatum, 3-in. pot $6.00 Mixed Ferns, 3-in. pots, $6.00 per hundred. Cyprus Alternifolius, 3 in. pots, $3.00 per hundred. Hydrangea Otal;sa, 6-in. pots, $10.00 per hundred. Extra fine, for Easter forcing. Jerusalem Cherry, nicely berried, 6-in. pots, bushy, 35c each. LAKEVIEW ROSE GAB DENS, Jamestown, N. T. Please mention the American Florist when writing. 672 The American Florist. Dec. 15, TO THE TRADE. Messrs. A. G. Prince 8z: Co. have closed their city salesroom, and hereafter the output of The Hinsdale Rose Co. -WILL BE SOLD BY- E. H. HUNT, 76-78 Wabash Ave. Certificate of Merit for Culture Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, March, 1900. Certificate of Merit for Culture Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, November, 1900. To "The Old Reliable" WHERE THE BEST OF SERVICE IS AT YOUR COMMAND. Jt Jt Jt Jt Heacock's Premium Palms ONLY THE BEST, GROWN in the BEST MANNER. IMMENSE STOCK, free from INSECTS and DISEASE AND IN THE BEST POSSIBLE CONDITION. Send in your Christmas Order at once and avoid the rush and disappointment of late orders. ARECA LUTESCENS. 3 plants, 6in. pot, 24 to 28 inches $12.00 per doz; $100.00 per 100. 3 " 8 " 36 '• FINE $3.00 each. COCOS WEDDELIANA. 1 plant, 3-in. pot, 12-in. high $ 25 00 per 100. 3 plants, 5 " 18 " $1 00 each; 100.00 KENTIA BELMOREANA. 4-in. pot, 5 to 6 leaves, 15-in. high $ 4.50 per doz., $ 35.00 per 100. 6 " Cleaves, 24 " 15.00 " 125.00 " 8 " 6 " 30 to 32-in. high $3 00 each. KENTIA FORSTERIANA. 4-in. pot, 4 to 5 leaves, IS-in. high ..$4 50 per doz., $35.00 per 100. 6 " 5 " 24 to 2S-in. high $100 each, $12.00 per doz. 6 " 5 to 6 " 30 in. high 1.25* " 15 00 " 8 " 6 " 36 to 40-in. high 3 00 " 36.00 JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa.{ ^^^m^^^^^^^^^^^^^t^*^ igoo. The American Florist. 673 imiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiimiiiWHii^^^ Vaughan's XXX XMAS HOLLY WE HAVE MADE THE STANDARD. Our Holly NOW ARRIVING is only six days from the woods and ten days from time of cutting. These last car loads have opened strictly choice and yet we give every case reinspection. We can practi- cally guarantee you satisfaction on every order. We ask a fair price, fM^ yet Vaughan's XXX twice inspected grade is worth five times the ^ small advance which we charge over commission or CUt rate stock. Our price is low, considering the pains we take with it and the price we pay our cutters. Our men have "passed up" over five cars of stock — rejected — which has gone to the commission houses. Let us have your order and in time. "It gets there." 5 CASE LOTS. $22.50. Christmas Supplies. We always carry a Good Stock of the rollowing at Right Prices: Bouquet Green Wreathing Mistletoe Cape Flowers Florida Moss Fancy Holly Wreaths Galax Leaves Palmetto Leaves Immortelles Wild Smilax Southern Needle Pampas Plumes Rattan Pines 8©- WRITE FOR SPECIAL HOLIDAY CIRCULAR. Vaughan's Seed Store mmmmmmmmfmmmmmmmmmmmmm0 STUDENTS RETURNING HOME for holiday vacations can, upon presenta- tion of proper credentials, obtain ticlcets via Nickel Plate Road, to all points in Cen- tral Passenger Association territory, at a fare and a third for the round trip. Tickets will be sold on day of closing school and on day immediately preceding closing date; good returning until date school reconvenes, but not later than January 8, 1901. For information as to train service to Ft. Wayne, Cleveland, Fostoria, Erie and other points, call on or address, John Y.Calahan, General Agent, ill Adams St., Chicago. Passenger Station, Van Buren St. and Pacific Ave., on the Elevated Loop. 43 Aiparagus Sprengeiii, SVi-inoh $2.50 per 100 3 " 4.O0 per 100 Aiparagui Plumosui, 2!4-inch 5.00 per 100 3 " 6.00 per 100 Small Fernt. tor dishes, 4 var8.,2H-in. 3.00 per 100 Carex Variegata, 2!4-inch 4.00 per lOO Boston Ferns, S-inch pans $15 and $18 per doz. 2W-inoh 5.00 per 100 3-mch 8.00 per 100 Nephrolepis Cordata Compacta, 6-inoh 25.00 per 100 Ssraniums— S. A. Nutt, Heteranthe, La P lot, tooted cuttings, $18.00 per 1000. cash, please. CARL HACENBERCER, West Mentor, O. PANSIES S[aTJn"g Again I can furnish, for immediate delivery, about 10,000 good pansy plants. Price $4.00 per 1000 f. o b. express here. CASH WITH ORDER CHRISTIAN SOLTAU. 190 Grant Avenue, JERSEY CITV, N. J. Beautiful Ferns DAVALLIOIDES FURCANS. BOSTONIENSIS and WASHINGTONIENSIS. from S-in. pots, with two to four feet long fronds, at $1.00 each; $10 per dozen. For other choice and rare plants, see my adv., page 508 of this paper, or write for a copy. N, STUDER, AMACOSTIA, P, C- 500,000 VERBENAS. 60 finest named varieties, including our NEW MAMMOTH WHITE, "MRS. McKINLEY. " The finest white verbena grown; perfectly healthy; free from disease. Rooted cuttings, 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000. Plants, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Our list is the choice of millions of seedlings. Send for circular. J. L. DILLON. BLOOMSBURG. PA. SPECIAL CASH SALE 2000 Chinese Primroses. 2-in, pots.. 1000 Cineraria. 2-in pot 1000 Asparagus Sprengerii 100 Baby Primrose 10,000 Geraniums, my selection Per 100, $1.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 JOS. H. CLNNINOHAM, Delaware, 0. %'LVINGA VAR. VINES Per 100 First size, from 4 to 6 long vines to plant $4.00 Large size, " 7 to 10 " " 6.00 TXRHa CASH OB C. O. D. WM. A. CLARK & SON, Mo. 59 State St., WATERTOWN, N. Y. I™ Regan Printing House NURSERY SEED nORISTS CATALOGUES 87-9t Plymotith Place, > j» j» CHICAGOjt > j» 674 The American Florist. Dec. IS, Milwaukee. CSBAM CITY DEALERS FIND TRADE GOOD. — THANKSGIVING BUSINESS UNEVENLY DIS- TRIBUTED.— EASTER LILIES IN. — VARIOUS ITEMS. For the last six weeks large quantities of flowers have been sold. Beauties and violets were scarce, also Asparagus plu- mosus. Asparagus tenuissimus and A. Sprengerii of medium length have been plentiful. Asparagus decumbens and Begonia Gloire de Lorraine have made their appearance for table decorations. Ordinary roses and carnations have been plentiful November was a good month and very little stock went to waste, but Thanksgiving trade was wanting. An unusual number of fashionable functions made some retailers quite busy but those who had no share in this business were slack. Harrisii lilies and Roman hya- cinths are now in good supply. Good stevia is more popular than ever. Good poinsettias have brought 50 cents in wholesale market. E. Haaschwas the only one in this city enterprising enough this season to fix up his store and invite the public to a free flower show. His chrysanthemums, cyclamens and miscellaneous stock were good and attractive. The papers have said considerable about the show of chrysanthemums at Mitchell Park but they were not a remarkably good lot. C. B. W. QuiNCY, III.— Joseph F. Kroner has bought out the business of Ernst Maag, at 2021 Spring street, where he proposes to erect a new rose house in the spring. He now has 3,500 feet of glass. 150,000 STOCK PLANTS and ROOTED CUTTINGS Now ready for immediate delivery A.t I»c»i>vil^r r»rJoes. ROSES— Bridi's, Bridcsniiiids, MiMcor, Pfi-lo, K.'usorin :iiid Golden (jjilf. Jtig strou'; rot->ted cuttings SI. .50 per 100; J1J.60 per 1000. Any quiintit\' fniin now on. CARNATIONS— Strong heiilthy cuttinKS, well rooted, in any quantity, embracing the 25 choicest varieties in cultivation. See our list and prices. GERANIU«IS— Bruanti, Heterantlie, S. A. Nutt. Beaute Poitevine. Mrs. F, G. Hill. Athlete, La Favorite, White Swan, Mrs, .7. M. Garr, Mnie, Jaulin, Frances Perkins and other varieties, strong 2!4-inch plants |«,50 per 100; J22.50 per 1000, Strong rooted cuttings of above, ready for 2!4-inch pots, $1,50 per 100; $15.00 per 1000," All kinds mixed. $1,25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000, COLEUS— Our champion collection, embracing the newest sorts and only those of decided merit. All bright colors, clean and healthy, strong plants, from 2!^-inch pots $1.50 per 100. Strung rooted toi) cuttings, fine ones, ready for 2Vi-inch pots, 75 .-I'uls per 100; $6.00 per 1000. " VERBENAS— -'-inch and 2M-inch, strong, healthy plants green as grass, full of cuttings. $2.01) per 100; $18.50 per UXX). Rooted cuttings, big .m'-s, as <'lean as a whistle, 60 cents per l(Hl; $5.(Hi per Itmo. PETUNIAS— Double Fringed, Hemiersoirs and Dreer's latest sorts, including also White Fawn, Mrs, Sander and Pink Perfection, Large rooted cuttings ready for 2^-inch pots, $1,25 per 100 by mail; $10.0li per 1000 by ejtpress. Pure white only, $1,E0 per 100, NEW AGERATU MS— Louise Bonnatt, latest novelty in white, and Princess Pauline, latest blue, strong 2M-iuch, $1,50 per 100; strong R, C, 60c per 100, (special), Stella Gurney, the grand novelty of 1900, and Snow Drift, the peerless white, "strong 3-iuch stock plants full of cuttings, 50c per dozen; J3.0O per 100, Strong rooted cut- tings 75'- jn'r 100. AlTERNANTHERAS— bright red, variegated and yellow, 50o per 100, $4,00 per 1000, (special for ten days). NEW SALVIAS— St, Louis and Splendens, strong 2>i-inch, Jl,50 per 100; strong R, C, 76c per ICO, (special), MARGU ERITES— New California Giant White and New Golden, strong 2Vi-inch, $2,00 per lOO; strong R, C, $1.00 per 100. ASPAR'GUS SPRENGERII-strong 2X-in., leadv for 3-inch, $2.00 per 100, (special,) CASH WITH ORDER. South Side Floral Co., Springfield, III. , WEILAND-AND-RISCM 59 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO. I- : (>, to be disseminated March I, J 90 1. For particulars apply to DAILLEDOLZE BROS., FIdtbush, Brooklyn, N. Y. Please mention the A merican Florist when wrilinz I will give the florist suggesting^ the best name i for my new white Carnation 100 rooted cuttings E of same, worth $tO. If two or more send the g name I adopt, the prize will be divided. Write at once. A. RASMISSCN, Ncw Albany, Ind. $10 Ethel Crocker WHEN store men telegraph that they must have S'ime <_'ro(;ker for their customers, and pom- mission men beti f'T consignments, in spite of the fact that there are plenty of other pinks on the market, it is a pretty sure sign that Crocker has some points of merit distinctive from the others and that there is an unfilled demand forthellowers. With the largest stock of this variety grown by any one grower in the country I can fill your orders with carefully selected cuttings, at $4 per lOO or $30 per 1000. SEND FOR LIHT OF OTHER VAItlETIEa. ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER, PA. Orders booked now for Ethel Crocker, the bfist pink Carnation out. Rooted cuttings will be ready on and after Jan. 1st. Price, $4 per 100; $30 per 1000. GEO. HARRER, Morton Grove, Ills. Florists all over the country are quickly discerning the Commercial Value of The Lawson Carnation. The demand will be heavy this season. My stock is in excellent condition, clean and healthy. Rooted cuttings ready now, or for later delivery. PRICE, Per tOO S7.00 Per 1000 $60.00 Terms Strictly Cash from unknown parties. Send AtL ORDERS DIRECT TO No Agents. EMlls, IWI^»»« Smilax Wanted From 2O0 to 300 strings regularly each week. Want only the best and will pay best prices. Write to FITZGERALD <&. HAMMOND. 113 West 30th St., NEW YORK. igoo. The American Florist. 675 31 uuuuiiUiAUUiiUUiiiiliUliUiAUltttitiiuiiumtiiiiiiAmiimiiiAimtitumiiiiiAiimmiuititiiiimimtiiiiitiiiiititiiiiiuiiiitiiiiiiititmg THE BIG fOUR. OUR INTRODUCTIONS OF NEW CARNATIONS J- jt FOR 1901. J- J- Slinheam* ^^'''^ bright flesh pink, early Per Per Per t^uiii^&aiii. ffgg jp(j continuous bloomer, doz, 100 ICOO Flowers of good form and size, borne on long stiff stems $1.50 $10 $75 Bon Homme Richard: ^^V/a ordinary free bloomer; fine form, good size. Stems 2;^ to 3 feei long $1.50 $10 $75 Nvrfifl* Variegated, salmon stripe on white i^J'UKl. ground. Quick seller, extremely free bloomer, fine form and stiff stem $1.50 $10 $75 Prolificfl* '^^'"'^^ pink. Very long, stiff riuiiiica. stems, la'ge flowers, and as its name indicates, an extra free bloomer $1.50 $10 $75 First lot ready Feb. l,of the above four vars. OTHER VARIETIES. Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson cerise pink. Olvmpia variegated . Marquis pink Genevieve Lord " Ethel Crocker. Per 100 ...$7 00 ... 5.00 ... 5.00 5.00 4.00 Morning Glory light pink 4.C0 Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt variegated 3.00 G. H. Crane scarlet.. Chicago '* America " Gold Nugget yellow. .. Gen. Maceo crimson. Gen. Gomez White Cloud white Mrs. Frances Joost pink Mrs. Jas. Dean '' Jubilee scarlet . 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 200 8.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 John Young white 1.50 Flora Hill . Argyle cerise pink. Dav break light pink. . William Scott pink Evelina white . 1.50 1.50 1.60 100 1.00 Armazindy variegated 1.00 Per 1000 $60.00 40.00 40 00 40.00 36 00 35.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 8 00 8.00 8.0O ROOTED CUTTINGS OF STANDARD VARIETIES READY JANUARY 1ST. WRITE FOR DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. a" CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY Joliet, Illinois. \ Please mention American Florist when writing. n^OOTED CITTINOS*^ CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 CRANE .13.00 $25.00 BRADT . 2.50 20.00 EV.iNSTON . 2.00 . 1.50 17.50 JOOST 12.50 WHITE CLOUD . 1.50 13 50 FLORV HILL . 1.60 12.50 DAYBREAK . 1.50 12.50 TRIUMPH . 1.50 12.50 ARMAZINDY . 1.50 12.50 TIDAL WAVE . 1 50 12.50 WM. SCOTT . 1.00 8.00 MRS. LAWSON . 6.00 ETHEL CROCKER . 6.00 MARQUIS . 5 CO GENEVIEVE LORD 6 00 IRENE Per doz., $1.50 10.00 75.00 ROSES. KAISERIN .$1.50 $12.50 LA FRANCE . 1.50 12 60 METEOR . 1 50 12.50 PERLE . 1.50 12.50 BRIDE . 1 50 12.60 BRIDESMAID . 1.50 12.50 GOLDEN GATE . 2.60 20.00 I GEORGE REINBERG, | L5I Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, t TUase mention the American Florist when -writing. XXX STOCK. Cyclamen Perslcum SplendeDsOiganteunit from 3-in. pols in bud, «7.0J per I0(». $ti5.U0 per lOOit. <}eratiiums, Dbl. GrAut, Alphunse Ric<.'ard, John Doyle, Bruanti, B. Poitevine. Floire 10.00 America 300 IH.OO Melba 1-SO 12.00 Glacier ISO r.;.00 Daybreak 1.50 12.00 Mrs. Bartlett 5.00 45.C0 Mary Wood 2.00 18.00 Genevieve Lord 3.00 28.00 MorninK Glory 5.00 4.1.00 Mrs. G. Bradt 2.50 22.00 Gen. Maceo 2.SU 22.00 G. H.Crane 2.60 22.00 AGERATUMS, Copes Pet 50 Ladv Isabel 50 Cash With OnnER. • H. E. MiniNG. Mor. fort Oodfle Greenhouse Co. FORT PODGE. lA. '"'winning Chrysanthemums rE*lme -very laeBt to dckte N6W bBrSnUIHlSi varieties. List of varie- ties and prices on application. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. GALAX LEAVES! J. L. BANNER & CO.. Montezuma, N. C. Choice Green and Bronze Galax, New Crop. Price 6O0 per lOW, postage prepaid. Small Orders a Specialty. Address «. H. Hill, VICTORIA. Macon Co. N. C. li/IIPQF are you going to f Our stock is ff IILHL tuy your Holly ' ready tor ship- ment Sample 10 pound box, II. Send for it. It's strictly fine. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Ever- green, Ala. P. S. We also sell some Wild Smilax. ♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< T A Large Block of the Stock j X of the Sensational New Chrysanthemum \ I TIMOTHY EATON J We are now ready to book orders for it for Spring delivery, be a bi^ demand for it. There is sure to Everyone Will Want it. earuesrden^eries! ORDER AT ONCE. Orders filled strictly in rotation as received, beginning April 1st., 1901. ^ 50c each, $5.00 per Dozen, $30.00 per fOO. Last season we sent out Ool. I>. A.i>i>lotoj:x, WHICH HAS PROVED TO BE THE FINEST YELLOW CHRYSANTHEMUM EVER INTRODUCED. We are now booking orders tor aq .nf. this (or spring delivery at ^0 pei lUUa Let us book your order at once, while you have the matter in mind, for such quantity as you can use. Plants will be forwarded as soon as Spring propagations are ready. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-On-Hudson, N. Y. Galax Leaves and Leucothoe Sprays Are Now Ready for the Holiday Trade. SPECIAL PRICES TO THE TRADE. W'rite for prices to the Introdu-'.er HARLAN P. KELSEY, Tremont Building, BOSTON, MASS. GALAX LEAVES, Brilliant Bronze or Green, $1.50 per 1000. FANCY FEBN, DAGGER FERN, Etc.. at market price.. HARRY A. BUNYARD. - 38 west 28th street, new YORK. IMistletoe... Every sprig berried. Limited quantity. Prompt shipment. Indian Territory stock. Prices right. Low special ex- press rates. Wire your orders. A, B,SILLIMAII&CO.,"S.'gf&.. MISTLETOE. Guaranteed quality, fresh, well ber- ried, J3.50 per barrel, f . o. b. Guthrie. Low express rate. Order early. FURROW BROS., Guthrlo, Okla. SELECTED WILD SMILAX. 50 lbs. net weight, $2.00 per caee; 30 lb. cases, net weight, $1.50 per case. MAGNOLIA FOLIAGE, very fine in decorations, also in wreaths, same price as wild smilax. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS. $3.00 per 1000. HOLLY, extra fine, well-berried: cases 16 cubic ft., per case $2.60. Per case of 7 cubic ft., Jl 75. LONG NEEDLE PINES, carefully selected, $1.25 per dozen. ^^Cash with order from unknown correspondents. EVERGREEN FLORAL CO., EVERGREEN. ALA. QALAX LEAVES Red and green Galax, 45c per 1000. Leucothoe Sprays, "iooo!'" Cash with first order. Seven years' experience. Special price to wholesalers. J. N. PRITCHARD, Elk Park, N. C. Crimson Rambler Roses with fibrous roots, just the kind for forcing. SI2.00 per 100. Large size, SI5.0O. The CONARD & JONES COMPANY, A nice lot of Golden Bedder, Yellow Queen, Verschaffeltii, and mixed, rooted cuttings, ready in ten days. Send in your order early. GEO. A. KUHL, PEKIN. ILL. igoo. The American Florist. 677 laMssa^BMSgsggsaggssissggsigsfgasaasB^sisgigasisasggg^igaggaB^ Wild Green Things and Notliing Else. Not always the cheapest but ALWAYS THE BEST. This is true of every article we offer. GALAX, Bronze and Green 1 Quantity SOUTHERN SMILAX ^ ( Unlimited HOLLY, selected quality. cYCAs LEAVES, %t:.:t Wreaths of Princess Pine, Roping of Princess Pine and Laurel. The Kervan Co., F. B. KERVAN, Prop. Telephone S51 Madison Sq. 30 WEST 29th ST.. NEW YORK. jSSfgaggsgggaggj^jVijRgsgM^aaaawMKiaaaa^^ FAMCY DAGGER Dark green, well berried. 50 lbs., net weight, 25 lbs., net weight, per case $2 50 per case 1.50 WILD SMILAX. Per 60 lb. case 2 00 " 1.50 LONG NEEDLE PINES, assorted sizes, 2<4 to ^^^ ft. high, per doz., |1.20; per 50, 81 CO; per 100, f 7.00. ^^ Prompt attention given telegraphic orders. R. A. LEE, Evergreen, Ala. ONE DOLLAR FIFTY PER 1000 FOR BRONZE GALAX LEAVES Delivered NOW FREE, anywhere in the United States reached by mail or express. Every leaf Ruiranteed perfect. Fifty leaves mailed for Ten Cents. >MERIC>N ROSE CO.. Washington, D. C. Stop Walking the floor, you wont be disap- pointed ir you place your orders for SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX With CALDWELL THE WOOD'^MAN CO.. Evergreen, Ala., or their agents, L. J. Kreshovep. New York; J. B. Deamud. Chicago; M. Rice & Co., Philadel- phia; Vail Seed Co., Indianapolis. Our advice; Wire your address and go "Sleep in peace." N. B. We also sell some Holly. MmiUiiiititiiiiiiiiimiumiiimiiAUiimmiitiAiitiAiiUiimiiuiititiiitiiiiit,..»i..iiimmg HARDY GUT FERNS In 1000 lots, $1.00 per M. Discount on lar<^er orders. Also dealer in Spbagnum Moss, Bouquet Green, Christmas Trees, etc.. etc. L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale^ Mats. | HOLLY. WH TO BUY HOLLY Place your rrder with PULLEN. Placp it now for the very best grade of bright green foliage, well berried, fresh from the swamps. Uni I Y WRPATU^ Only first-class materials used— fresh green leaves plentifully nUlLI iTnLHinOi clustered with berries. In ordering b« sure and state size wanted and number of berry clusters desired on ea h. Goods shipped at proper time or on your order, carefully packed. Prices are most reasonably low. NIIR^PRY ^TflPlf -^^^ varieties of fruit— Peach, Pear. Apple, Plum, Cherry, llUnOLII I 0 I UUiVt Apr cot. Quince— every one warranted true to name. Have an extra fine block of Japanese Plum. PI ANT^ ^^"^ furnish anything you wish in plants. rLHn lOi ^r'GOODS ARE THE BEST. PRICES ABE £OW. Write for Particulars. W. W. POLLEN, Kurserymin and Fruit Grower, MILFORD, Del. j^rnmnmTTmmnmmmTTTTmmmmTTmTmTmTTmmmTTmTTmmTTmmnmmnniis HOLLY! HOLLY! We shall have the best Christmas Holly ever seen in the Boston market. Every case carefully filled by our own men with specially selected branches. NO RUBBISH. SURE QUALITY AND SURE DELIVERY. PRICES READY NOW. N. F. McCarthy & co., S-5 HaA?%rl€?y St., BOSTON^, IVI.^SS. Rattan Rings. J2-INCH, WITH PATENT FASTEISfER. Reidy to wind Hully and Green on; nukes work easier and improves looks of wreathes. $1.25 per 100. $11.50 per 1000. SAMPLE FREE. W. W. BARNARD & CO., Baby Christmas Trees NURSERY GROWN. WELL FURNISHED. 161 KINZIE 8T.. CHICAGO. NORWAY SPRUCE.,. 3 to 4 feet $25.00 per 100 4 to 5 feet 35.00 per 100 5 to 5^2 feet 40.00 per 100 Baled f. o. b. in lots of 50 or 100. THEWM. H. MOON CO., Glenwood Nurseries. MORRISVILLE, PA. 678 The American Florist. Dec. /^, New Haven, Conn. THANKSGIVING THE BEST ON HECORD. — ALL FLOWERS NOW SCARCE — PRICES. — PROSPECTS FOB CHRISTMAS. — NOTES. There has Deen very little change in business during the last two weeks except that flowers ot all kinds are scarce. Thanksgiving was better than last year, everything selling well. Roses have taken a jump in price and are now worth any- where from $1.50 to $3 for Brides and Bridesmaids and $4 to $10 for Beauties. Carnations sell for 35 cents to 50 cents per dozen. Violets find ready sale at from $2 to $2 50 per hundred. Flower- ing plants are coming in very slowly. Primroses and cyclamens are the only varieties seen, excepting a few very fine Begonia Gloire de Lorraine which have to letch $1 to $1 50 each. Christmas trade promises to be very good, some large church orders having already been placed. Holly is on sale in most of the stores, very well berried, much better than last year's stock. John A. Long, of East Haven, is build- ing one new nouse for bedding plants, 20x125. His carnations are the best seen, such fancy sorts as Bradt and Maceo. Recent visitors: Robert Greenlaw, Boston; Paul Berkowitz, Philadelphia; S. E. Banks, Westport, Conn. G H. Warsaw, Ind. — H. D. Seele has com- pleted a modern greenhouse on what is known as the Wallace property at the corner of Center and Detroit streets. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE $3.50 per dozen, $17.50 per 100. BEGONIA Light Pink LORRAINE 50c each, $5.00 per dozen, $40.00 per 100. Plants of either of the above from %%-Axi. pots, strong and healthy. See Convention Number for description of the last named newer variety. They will be the most popular plants for Christmas holiday gifts for years to come. Order tarly From EDWIN LONSDALE, Wyudmoor, (Near Pnlla;. Fa. N B We bave nut ctianRed our location, but the P O autborltles haver hanReduur P.O. fucltttleB. Money Order OflBce, Sta H.Philadelphia. Pots. ^lan 6-ln. 1 B-in. 2 e-in. i 7-in. 1 T-in. *> 7-in. 3 8-in. 1 8-ln. a 8-in. 3 Latania Falm Plants to pot Leaves Per doz. 20 to 33-in. high 6 and 7 $ 6 00 20 to 22 " 10 9.00 20 to 22 " 12 to 14 12.00 2 ft ht. & diam. 7 to 8 12.00 2 •• " 10 to 12 15.00 2 " " 12 to 16 18.00 2i4 " " 8 to 9 18.00 2!4 " •• 15 20.08 2!< •• " 18 to 30 24.00 Ficus Elastica, 6-in. pots. iVt ft. high, 16 to 20 leaves. $9.00 per doz. $65.00 per 100. Pandanus Veitchii and Croton Plants, prices on application. J. WM. COLFLESH, 53d & Woodlawn. W. Phila. Pa. Orchids! ^ We have always on hand a very large and fine stock of established and unestablisbed Orchids. A number of varieties now in sheath and spike. Correspondpuce solicited. LAGER & HURRELL, "tM"". n- -»• Orchid Orow«rt and Importers. The Famoui Kudzu Vine— Hardy as a rock. Lasts 50 years. Can be cut back every year. Grows ■W feet in one season. $7.00 per lUO. Asparagus Sprengeri— Strong 31/2-in., $8.00 per 100. New Rose Snowflake— The Daisy Rose, $10 per 100. New Lace Fern— Fronds last a month, $6.00 per 100. New Russelia Multiflora— 2^-inch, $4.00 per 100. 60 New Plants not to be Had Eliewhere. Callas— White, $3 per 100; Spotted, %%\ Yellow, $20. Cannas, Dahlias, and all summer blooming bulbs. Electros and Cuts for Florists and Seedsmen. A. BLANC. PHILADELPHIA. PA. STRONG 2 YEAR FIELD GROWN. CRIMSON RAMBLER, extra strong $12.00 per 100. HYBRID PERI'ETQAL, in flne assortment $10.00 per 100, *90.00 per lOOO. HYBRID I'HRPETUAL, in fine assortment, 2d s'ze 6.00 ■' 50 CO These are well rooted, good stock, but not quite heavy enough to go into first grade. 10 to 12-incii crttwns . JAPONICA. AZALEAS Stock in excellent shape, well set with buds. $33 00 per ICil 12 to I4-ini-h croons $4.5 03 per 100 SPIRAEAS l.,50 per 100 ASTIi-BOIDF.S FLORIBUNDA .... $4.00 per 100 NANA COMPACTA $5.00 per 100 PALMS KENTFA BELMOREANA. 2'i-inch pots $8.00 per ICO, $75 00 per 1000 KENTIA BELMOREANA, 3-inch pots, 4 and 5 leaves $1S.00 per 100 KENTl.V BELMOKEANA, 4 inch pols, 14 to 16 inches high 30.00 KENTIA BELMOREANA. 5-inch pots, 18 inches high 60.01 " KENT1.\ BELMOREANA, 5 and 6-inoh pots, 18 to 22 inches high 7.5.00 " KENTl.V FORSTERIANA, 2!4-inch pots in.OO " KENTIA FORSTERlANA.3-inoh Dots, 12 inches high 15 HO " KENTI.i FORSTERIAN A, 4-inch pots, 15 to 18 inches high 35.00 " KENTl.V FORSTERIANA, 5-inoh pots, 18 to 22 inches high 50.00 " KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 5 and 6 inch pots, 24 to 28 inches high 75,00 ARECA LOTESCENS, 2K2-inch pots $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 ASPARAGUS I'LUMOSDS NANUS, 2yj-in. pots...$ 5 00 per 100 PLUMOSUS NAN C.-. 3-in. pots 6.00 •■ PLUMOSUS NANUS, 4-in. pots 12.00 " SPRENGERII, 2y,-in. pots $3.00 per 100 SPRENGERII, 3-in. pots .5.00 ■' SPRENGERII, 4-in. pots 8.00 " BOSTON FERNS strong 2-inch pots $3.00 per 100, .$35.00 per 1000 WE STORRS S mRRISON CO, PMesville, 0. Ball's Palms, &c. CHOICE HARDY STOCK, EXTRA STRONG. Areca Lutescens, several plants, 4-inch, @ 25c; 6-in. @ 50c and 75c; 8-in. @ $1.50; 10-in. @ |4 00 and $5.00. Large speci- mens, 14-in. and l6-in.@ $17.50 to 135.00. Latania Borbonica, 4-in. @ 25c; 6-in. @ 50c and 75c. Made up, 3 plants together, large and showy, 6-in. @ 75c; 8-in @ |1. Kentia Forsteriana, 3-in. @ 20c and 25c; 4-in. @ 40c and 50c. Price Lists*?* CHAS Kentia Belmoreana, 3 in. @ 20c and 2Sc; 4-in. @ 40c and 50c; 5-in. @ 75c; 6-in. @ $1.00 and $1 25; 8-in. @ $2.00. Livistona Rotundifolia, strong, 4-in. @ 4'>c; 5-in @ 7Sc. Pandanus Veitchii, 6-in. @ |i.oo; 8 in. @ |2.00. Ficus Elastica, Araucaria Excelsa, Dra- caena Terminalis, etc., etc. D. BALU HOLMESBURG, PHILA., PA. Boston herns. TRUE TO NAME. Small plants from bench $ 1 .00 per 100 7,000 2- inch 2.00 4,000 3-incB 4.00 Let us grow your large Ferns for next summer and fall delivery. Our prices are surprisingly low. Write us. DAVIS BROS.. ; Morrison. III. PALMSisBpSTONS Waiter Retzer & Co., '°''°-!g.^iJf,3^r)*''°- CHICAGO, ILL. 300 RUBBER PLANTS, 4000 BOSTON FERNS, s\zes AN!) Davallioides Furcans. Ageratum Stella Gurney. Write for Prices. CAPITOL GREENHOUSES. Springfield, Illinois. LouiB Unverzagt, Proprietor. You want a few flne 5, tj and 7-inch BOSTON FERNS for your holiday trade; we have thorn. Also in 4, 3 and 2i4-inoh. Write for prices. Send us your orders. Will guar- antee satisfaction. Oeo. JV. ICt^lil, Pekin, III. hardy, large plants. Snowball, Longfellow, 40c per 100; $2.B0 per 1000. FORGET-ME-NOT, flne clumps, 75o per 100; $5.00 per lOUO. MIGNONETTE (Allen's Deflanoe), large plants out of 214-inch $2.50 per 100. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. FOR SALE. SMIl.AX, from Hats 30c pi-r 100; $3..'>0 per lOOO ■• 2-inch pots $I.OOi»rlOU 100 MIGNONETTE phuits (Allen's Defiunce), niostlv in bud 3c each; $2.5U per 100 rVPERU'S GRACILIS, 4-inch 75c per doz. TOMATO PL iNTS. pot-grown, Hcaiitv aiui Lor- ilhird, ready Jan. 1st, 19ul. IHRS. 6RISW0LD, Worthington, 0. SUCCESSFUL SELLERS are the successful growers who advertise injtj^jtjtjtjtjfj^ -THE AMERICAN FLORIST. igoo. The American Florist. 679 f Are You Bothered with - - GREEN FLY ^ | Are You Bothered with - - GREEN FLY Is Your Greenhouse full of - MEALY BUG Is Your House a favorite spot for - THRIPS Are Your Choicest Plants Overrun with RED SPIDER ? YES? Then Use "NICOTICIDE »♦ Fumigating Compound And in half an hour they will all be dead and your troubles ^ ended. Guaranteed not to damage the foliage and flowers ^ of the most tender plants. Write for full particulars to THE TOBACCO WAREHOUSING & TRADING COMPANY, Loiils-v-llle, ICy. ^nTTnnTTTTnTTwm»»»HM»Mm»m>tnunf»fffnTTTTTmTTnnnTTntfi»mvH»nTi?tnftftT»»»!»!fTntnnTnnt!Tft>mn>!T»THH>»tMftnng CALADIUMS Fancy leaved, 40 named sorts. Per 100 Per 1000 Dry bulbs, 1!4 to 2y4-in 110.00 190.00 Dry bulbs, 1 to l«-in 8 00 70 00 Per 100 ORANGES, Best sorts, grafted on Citrus trifoliata, beautiful plants, bushy, IS to 18-in $30.00 PHOENIX CANARIENSIS & TENUIS, Very stocky, 3-4 characterized leaves, i5-18-in 15.00 4-5 " " 20-34 " 25.00 5-6 " " 24-30 " 40.00 PH(ENIX RECLINATA,3-4 characterized leaves, 15-18-in., very stocky 25.00 LATANIA, 4-5 characterized leaves, 18-20- in 25.00 BIOTA AUREA NANA, Best dwarf Biota, 12-15-in 12.00 Not less than 50 at above rates. Send for Price Lists. P.J, BERCKMANS CO., Augusta, Ga. Geraniums HOOTED CUTTINGS SOLD OUT. A few thousand QUEEN OF WEST, extra strong, left. Second lot will be ready the 1st of Feb- ruary. Sexxd for- r»rloe Xvlst. PETER BROWN. Lancaster, Pa. Edward B. Jackson, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Forcing Plants AZALBA INDICA. See former issues. Per ino Spiraea Japonica % 3.50 Cotnpacta 4.00 Astilhoides Floribunda 4.00 Plumosa Alba (new) 15 00 Palmata. scarlet 5.00 Elegans 5.00 Alba .T.OO DielytraSpectabilis (Bleeding Heart) 5.00 Paeonla Ollicinalis rubra pi 8.00 alba plena 2'i.00 Tenuifo1iafl.pl 18.00 iWONTHLY ROSES, Hermosa, pink 10 00 " " Agrippina. dark red.. . 10 00 " Clothilde Soupert 12.00 H. P. Roses, low budded, leading kinds 10.00 Crimson Rambler, extra strong 15.00 Hydrangea Otaksa, 4-6 shoots 12.00 BOBBIN K & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J. Please mention the A me} ican Fiorist when writing F. B. Hayes The best late pink Chrysanthemum. Stock plants for sale, $2.00 per doz., $15. CO per hundred. Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only. In toy quantity, for the leait money. STAMFORD. - OONN. WILLIAM SIM, Cliftondale, Mass. 1 Hardy Herbaceous Alpine Plants. ^ Field- Grown AND A Complete Assortment oi Old and New Vais The Blue mil Nursery, So. Bralntree, Mass. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. We've thousands of readers and hun- dred! oi adTertisers. Each helps the other. A. SPRENGERII Ex. slronff phints from 2V2-in- pots, ready for 3-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1000. The fiin-st stock olTert-d for ibis price. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Kr^oV please mention the A nterica n Florist wheyi 7vriting. CINERARIAS! from Benary. Cannetl and Sutton's prl'e show flower saved, dwarf and semi-dwarf, filani flowered, finest Bhadea and colors We oan supply any quantity fine, sf cky plaints— 3-Jiln . $2.50 per lOi). Cash with order. Shellroad Greenhouse Co.. Grange P. 0.. Balto., Md. We are booking orders for Rooted Cuttings of All the best varieties. Write us. OBO. HANCOCK & 50N, Oraod Haveo, Mich. 680 The American Florist. Dec. 15, Minneapolis. TRADE PROSPECTS BRIGHTENING IN THE NORTH. — MUCH FUNERAL WORK. — AMONG THE RETAILERS. Thanksgiving trade was not unasually heavy here and since then the weather has been unfavorable lor our business. Roses and carnations are in good demand , white particularly so because of the need for many funeral flowers. Violets are very scarce, not nearly enough being obtainable to supply the demand. Chrys- anthemums have made their exit for the season. Trade has picked up a little in the last day or two and the prospects are for a big Christmas. E. Nagel & Co. have a pretty arrange- ment of decorative plants in their store. Ralph Lathrom is in charge there and keeps the place always looking its best. Brant & Noe, of Forest Glen, 111., who started a wholesale store here in October, report a satisfactory trade. Donaldson's Glass Block people report trade exceptionally good during the past month. A. Swanson has his store tastefully decorated with a fine lot of ferns and palms. C. R. Albany, N. Y. The employes of the testing depart- ment of the General Electric Company's works, Schenectady, held their first annual banquet at the Stanwix Hall, in Albany, on Saturday evening, December 8. Covers were laid for 160 guests, among whom were numbered many of the prominent officials of the company. Eyres had the contract for the decora- tions. The six large pillars in the ban- quet hall were wound with laurel. Southern smilax and potted p'ants were used to decorate the tables, while beside each plate was a Bride or Bridesmaid rose. R. D. Lynn, Mass — John W. Tapper, formerly of Tupper Bros., florists, is a candidate for alderman of Ward 7. Palms # Ferns. HOME-GKOWN, FINE, CLEAN STOCK: GROWN COOL. Write tor Price Li.t. J. g. HEISS. TAe Exotic Nurseries. DAYTON. OHIO. I" ROBT. CRAIO & SON | I Roses,, Palms f 55 ' m and Novelties in Decorative Plants. \ IMarketand 49th Street, PHILADELPHIA PA. Rooted Cuttings. ,m vm I'elarKoniums, nameU $::i 00 Helio rope. 14 vars 1.00 $?.00 Petunias, double, good vara 1.25 Alyssum, Giant 1.00 Verbenas, 35 vars 60 5.00 Coleus. 30 vars 60 5.00 Express prepaid on all rooted. cuttin<;8 except Pelargoniums. Cash with orders. 8. D. BRANT, Clay Centbr, Kan. SPECIALTIES — ROSCSv from 3-lnob poti. CAKNATION8, for all dellTerr. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Pneeilow. Bend for lilt. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKILU. N. Y. Unrooted Carnation Cuttings Per 100 Per 1000 Morning Glory, the coming Daybreak $2.50 J20.00 Mrs. Ban leu (Dorner), scarlet, 2.50 30.00 Genevieve Lord, light pink 1.50 10 00 E. Crocker, pink, fine 1.75 12 50 Mrs. F. Joost, pink 75 5,00 Glacier, white 1.00 7.50 Mary Wood, white $1.00 Gold Nugget, yellow I.OO Gen. Maceo, maroon 1.50 Gen. Gomez, dark red 1.25 Morning Glory, rooted cuttings, shell pink 5.00 G. H. Crane, scarlet 2.25 Per 1000 Per 1000 $7.50 25 Cuttings at 100 rates; 250 at 1000 rates. Per 100 10,000 Coleus, named, 10 varieties, 2 J<-in... $1.50 20,000 Alternantheras, red, pink and yel- low 2^-in., 1.50 1,000 Salvia 2'i " 1.50 Plants 3,000 Cedum variegatum 2^- 5.000 Cigar Plant m 1.1 00 Asparagus P. Nanus 3 1,000 Boston Fern, true 3 7.50 12.50 10,00 40 00 20.00 Per 100 1., 1.50 ' 1.50 ' 5.00 • 5.00 THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.. Morris. 111. FINE Bays 4* Pyramids and Standards. Specimen Rhododendrons for Forcing, Adiantum Farleyense, i:V.t.: Azaleas, Ficuses, Acacias, Araucarias, Boston Ferns, Small Ferns, Fine cut Fronds of Adiantum tenerum, Lorraines. E>ciga^r*, WAVERIEY, MASS. VERBENA KING. Express prepaid on all Rooted Cuttings. Ready Dec. 6. Verbenas, 40 best mam- moth vars. 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000. Alternanthera, red and yellow. 60c per 100; $5 per 1000. lAeeratum, 4 best vars., 60c-75c per 100; $5.00- $6.00 per 1000. Heliotropes, 10 best vars. $1 per 100; $8 per KiOO. Daisies, Z best vnrs., $1 00 per IdO; $8.00 per 1000. Send for our new list of other rooted cuttings and plants: it will save you money. Write for prices on larger lots. C. HUMFELO, Clay Center, Kas. 3 - Great Glories - 3 liEQONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE, 2H-inch pots. $15.00 per 100. BEOONlA GLOIRE UE LORRAINE Nana Com- pacta, 2V4-inch pots, 115.00 pi-r If'O. BEGONIA CALEDONIA, 'The White Lorraine," 3!4-inch pots, $5 00 each. This stock guaranteed absolutely free from disease. THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. TO CLEAN our. ...500 Paeonia Chinensis... In 90 different varieties at $12 per 100; undi- vided 3 to 4 eyes each. Please cash with order. V4N HEININGEN BROS., Nederland, Tex. AGEBATUM ''Stella Gurney." As necessary to your bedding stock as coleus or geraniums. Dwarf in growth, true blue and always in bloom. Strong pot plants at 7S cts. per Doz.; SS.OO per 100. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. BOSTON FERN A Specialty. 20,000 very fine plants at $25 and $20 per 100. Small plants, $5 per 100; $40 per lOOO. ASPARAGUS P. NANUS and KPRENGERII. for 4-in„ at $8.uu per 100. SOLANUM Jerusalem Cherry), e.xtra well berried. 5-io.. at $';0 per 100; $3 per dozen. SMALL PALMS and FICUSES. L. n. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass. "Viola" LAKCEST HORTICULTURAL ADVERTIS- ING PAPER FOR THE SCANDI- NAVIAN COUNTRIES. rOREIGN SlBSCItlPTION, 50c PER YEAR. Write for Sample copies to SWEDISH GARDENING OFFICES, 6. RegerJngsgatan. STOCKHOLM. Please menti07i the A 'nrncan p!nrist when writinSt PALM LEAVES. Fresh green, large size, long stems, $6 a 1000. NEEDLE PINES, 3^4 ft., long leaf, $5 per 100. All f. o. b. New York. Cash with order please. Prompt shipments. Quick deliveries. Florida Natural Products Co., Jacksonville, I la. GARDENING This la the paper to reoommend to your oustomers, the leading horticultural Journal In America for amateurs •2.00 Per Year. Sample Copies Free. Liberal temu to florlBts who take subscrlpUoni. THE SARDENINB CO. M°2°;Li!J«: CHICAGO. Yinca Major Var. Strong, fleid-grown clumps, $5.00 per 100; lit for 5-inch and 6-inch pots. Cash. H. KINGSTON, COUNCIL BLUFFS. IOWA. please mention the American Florist when writing. t^o. The American Florist. 681 CHRISTMAS SPECIALTIES Crimped Paper Pot-covers in eleven different combinations— just what is wanted to make plants look efTe.'tive. 5ILK CORDS AND TASSELS are being extensively used by the leading florists for tying up Violets, loose bunches, and on handles cf baskets. s No. 5, with three-inch knotted silk tassels — the very lai Do not fail to see our new Gauze Ribbons No. 5, with three-ihch knotted silk tassels- Lavender, Lemon, Pink, Nile, Foliage Green, American Beauty and Meteor. -the very latest tor fine trade; can be had in While, Viulet, M. RICE & CO., Leading Florists' Supply House, 918 Filbert St., Philadelphia, Pa. f *e *■<*• *lK>nrH*--»..i«t^«f*^-^-]|ipa, HIKOTEEN jlT COSTS A CENTS FOB EACH COO FEET OFW •^ FLOOR SPACE C- , ,_ DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE , W PIANTJ- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT FllftiSTS- m USED FOR FUMIGATION OR SPRAYING INDOORS OR \ •JL. out - 200 LBS. OF TOBACCO IN ONE PINT Of .IKOIfW 1 501D BY SEEDSMEN CIRCULAR FREE- 5KABCURA DIPCC.CniCAGO. 'xs.x js:3.-js.-x:t. «:;ssr .«„«: Die Bindekunst Einzigfc Special Zeitschrift der Welt fur BLUMENBINDEREI. Pfobenummern umsonst. Abonnement 10 M. jahrlich. J. OLBERTZ, Bindekunst Verlag, ERFURT. DEUTSCHLAND. DON'T STAY ON THE FENCE, But jump down on the side of JOHN C. MEYER <&, CO. ;?p'7a"..=^^.°" SILKALINES. 84 Kingston St., BOSTON. MASS. Meter Silkaline is for sale by all the leading seedsmen snd .i"hbers thmushnut the ■•"untry. KIFT'8 PATENT Adjustable Vase Holders No. 1.— Brass, ntokled, 4 feet Iouk, 6 clasps to each rod. Price complete (with green or white tumblers) 12.25. Price complete (with green or white comncopla vases) 12.50. No. 2.-Heayy 4 ft. rod brassed and nickeled, with three clasps for 5 to 6-ln. pots, each, 11.75. Klft's patent rubber capped Flower Tubea.^-ln. diameter, per IW, 13.50. ROBERT KIFT, Florist, 1728 Oheitnot Rt. Phllnilelphla. Pnnn. The FINLEY ROTARY LAWN RAKE Picks up leaves and litter and holds them until the burn heap is reached. It does the work much better than a hand rake and three times as fast. Easy to operate. Given certificate of merit at N. Y. Convention of the S. A. P. PRICE $12.00. Send tor Circular. FINLEY LAWN RAKE CO., - Joliet, IM. Invalid Appliance Co., COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS U joar •Mdim&n dorm't tundk thcs. ordrT of di dinct. FACTOnV AND OFFICII BEST ., AND _ Gheapestl ALL-ROUND r insecticideI or Sale by Seedsmen. For Free Pamphlet Write to I The Kentucky Tobacco I Product Co., .onliTlIU, Ky. SILVER BIRCH BARK WARE. Prices Feb Doz.— Canoes, 9-in. J3 30; )2.in. $5.50- I5-in $7 90;18-in. JIOSO; 21-in. 813 20; 24-in. $16.60. Loes 6-in $3.00; 9-in. $3.84; I2-in. $4.80: 16-in. $6.00; I8-in $7 20- 21-in. $8.40; 24-in. $9.60. Pot Covers. 4-in. $2.40; 5-in. $3 00; 6-in. $3.96; 7- in $5 04- 8-in $5 88' Fern Covers, 4- in. $1.80; 5-in. $2.40; 6-in. $3 00: 7-in, $3.60; 8 in, $4.20. Boxes. 14-ln per doz $ll•' ll-in. $9; 9-in. $7. References: Geo. Wittbold Co., E. Wienhoeber. C. A. Samuelson Chicaeo ' J A. LYNN. 144-2 WRISHTWOOD AVE.. CHICAGO^ LIQUID PLANT FOOD Grows hardierstock; grows improved stock. Stock ships better; also ready earlier. Brinjjs better customers and more profits. TASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY, 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston. ^.•I>.ll.ll.,|,.||.,|.,|,.,|.,|,,„ „ , ,|,.(,,,| „ l.|l.,|..(, ,1.,! j Tobacco Dust, | 5 FREE FROM ANY DIRT \ \ OR FOREIGN MATTER, s \ $10 per 1000 lbs. E ] SAMPLE SENT IF REQUESTED. I HELLER SCaMONTCLARNJlLLSA, Please mention the American Florist when writing REDUCED RATES FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. The Nickel Plate Road will sell tickets December 22 to 25, inclusive, December 31, 1930, and January 1, 1901, at rate of a fare and a third for the round tiip, to any point located in Central Passenger Association territory, good returning to and including January 2 1931. Vestibuled sleeping cars. Individual club meals, ranging in price from 35 cents to |1 00, served in dining cars. Address John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 111 Adams St., Chicago, for particulars. Depot, Van Buren St. and Pacific Ave., on the Elevated Loop. 42 The Jennings Improved Pans Made for any sized steam pipe. Write for price, also circular. JENNINGS BROS., Olney, Philadelphia, Pa. FOR VAPORIZING TOBACCO WATER And TOBACCO EXTRACTS. \ MACK TOBACCO CO , X i, ^ '' ' and Plum Streets, ^ \ Cincinnati, Ohio. b r'<|.'M',|"|,-,p.,|„|,,,>,|> .„.,,.,,,.„. ,,„,,.„.,,,.,,-„.,,.,,,.„, y^-tp DO NOT FORGET before building that addi- tion to your greenhouses to write us for expert plans and figures. Perhaps we can save you money. THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS, 46 Marion St., MEW YORK. Gardeners' Chronicle. A Weekly Illuitrated Joanial. BSTABLISHID 1841. „J!£? OABDBNHBB' CHBONICMI" hat bean JOB OTTO mrr Y»AB8 THl UADDJO JOtmNAL Ot Itl •"■f!- ,1^ J"" "Weved ttil« position beoanie, while •peolillj devoting lUeU to anpplylng the daUy reanlre- menu of garaeneri ot all olaasei. much of the Infor- mation fnrnliheil la of anoh general and pennaneni Talne, that the 'GABDHNfiBS' CHBONICLB' la looked np to aa the btandabd AnTHORiTT on th* anbleou of which It treata. * » "u m» BnbaoTlptlon to the United Bute*, %k.K per T«ar Bamlttanoea to be made payable to B. a. OOvX. Omoii— 41 Welllnolon H.. Co»aii Oarden. London. Enoland. ! FOR INSURANCE AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL, Address JOHN Q. ESLER, Soe'y F. H. A., SADDLE RIVER. N. d 682 The American Florist. Dec. IS, Washington, SOCIAL SEASON OPENED BY STATE DINNER AT THE WHITE HOUSE.— MANY GOOD DECORATIONS NOW REQUIRED. The social season began Wednesday night at the White House, with the state dinner in honor of the commissioners of the United States to the Paris Exposi- tion. The White House having been recently renovated, everything looked Iresh and attractive. The decorations in the state'dining room were as usual very elaborate. The table decorations con- sisted of a centerpiece of Adiantum Far- leyense and Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. This was under the direction of Henry Pfister, head gardener at the White House. The decorations ot the East Room were of plants and flowers arranged under the direction of Geo. H. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh enter- tained the Paris commissioners Thursday, the party going by boat to Mount Vernon. On the return trip hot luncheon was served in the handsomely decorated cab- ins. Friday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Walsh gave a grand reception at their residence. J. H. Small & Sons supplied all the-se decorations, also those for the Gridiron Club's dinner Saturday night, at the Arlington hotel. The Standard Floral Company has opened a very neat store at 507 F. street N. W., where a full stock of choice flow- ers and plants will be carried. P. G. Montgomery, Ala. — Thanksgiving trade was better than ever before and the demand is holding up well, so that the outlook for Christmas is bright. The Rosemont Gardens are in excellent shape this season. Hot Bed Sash. Red Cedar Posts. Write for circulars or estimate. LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., LOCKLAND, OHIO. D. 0. Cunningham .Glass Co., PITTSBURQ, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. HOT-HOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. Lehman's Wagon Heaters will protect plants from freezing in the coldest of weather at the cost of Vzc. 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. Lehman Bros., ^'■""^'"^^"'•'^^' 10 Bond St. NEW YORK. JAMES W. ERRINGER, Gen. West. Sales Agent, 297 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Gut Flowers, Wirework, Out Flower Boxes, Baskets, Wheat Sheaves, Doves, and Everything of Use to a Florist. — ••-'-*■ — NOLTON & HUNKEL CO., 457 Milwaukee Street, MILWAIKEE, WIS. Boston Florist Letter Go. MANXJT'ACTUBSBfl OP FLORI8TS' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and var* niflhedt 18x30x12 made In tw^o sectlonflr one for each size letter, ^ven away with flnt order of 500 letters. Block Letters. 1 ^ or 2-lDch size, per 100, t2.00. Script Letters. H. Fastener with each letter or word. tJeed by leadlns florists everywhere and for tale b7 ail wholesale flonstA and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy^ Trcas, and Manager^ 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Please ntention the American Fiortst when writing. SiGMUND GELLER Importer and Mtr. of Florists' Supplies Complete Stock — New Goods - Catalogue Now Ready. New Illustrated Send for it. 108 W. 28th St., near6th Av., NEW YORK. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Cyoas Wreaths, Moas Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. 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PUase mention the American Floriit when writing. iuUi,iiiiiiii,iiiiiii*i ^I.CI11 Please Tnentton the A merican Florist when wriiine. KELLER BROS., ___^213-1B-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 bring prices and discounts. Please mention the American Florist when writing. GEO. KELLER & SON, 1IANUT.4CITIJBIB8 Ot Flower Pots. Before baying write for prloe.. 361-363 Herndon Street nmr WAgiutwood Are., CHICAGO. IIUL, Please mention the American Florist when writing^, THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRV BAL8LEY. DETROIT. MICH., Rep. 490 Howard St. Red Standard Pots. CORRECT SIZE. SUPERIOR QUALITY. Write for price list. It is good business policy to mention the ...AMERICAN riORIST wbenyoa write to »n advertiier. BRANCH WAREHOUSES: ] ron^I.taidCUy: N. Y. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Packed in imall oratei, eai; to handle. Prloe per oratel Price per orate leoo 3-ln. pota In orate, 14.88 un 7-ln. pot. In orate, 14.30 1600 2M " " 6.26 60 8 " " 8.00 1600 2S " " 6.00 48 9 " •• 8.60 I0OO3 " " 6 00 48 10 " " 4.80 800 3H " " 6.80 24 11 •' " 3.60 600 4 " " 4.60 24 13 " " 4.80 3306 » " 4.61 1314 " " 4.80 144 6 •' " 3.16 616 " " 4.60 Seed pan., same price as pots. Send for price ll0t of Cylinder, for Cat Flowers. HanglnK Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. 10 per cent off for cash with order. HILFINBIiR BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. AnaniT Boleib a sons. New 7ork Ageita. 61 DIT (TBIIT. NIW TOBK I ITT FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS SPECIALH STANDARD POTS "-^ Llit and SAMPLES PRBB. SWAHN'8 POTTERY MF'G CO.. P. O. Box 78, Minneapotit. Minn. Standard .9i.9( 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 StrcaU^N.SE. WASHINSTON, D. 0. 684 The American Florist. Dec. /£, Index to Advertiiefi. AdTertliIng Batn 660 AUen J K 666 Allen 8 L cS Co U American Huie uo. .677 II Amllnd B C 663 Baker & Dick 677 Banner J L 4 Co.... 676 Ball Chas D 678 Barnard W W & Co 677 I Baa8ett& Was b burn... 663 Baur 8 Alfred 1 Bayer»dorf er H * T" 682 Bentbey * Co . . . . 662 663 Berokmans P J Co 679 Bemlng H G 664 Blndeknnst Die 681 Blano A & Co 678 Blue HUl Nursery 679 BobblDk A Atkins 679 Boston Ijetter Co 682 Bragne L B 677 Brant 9 D 680 Brant &Noe 662 Brown Peter 679 Bndlong J A 663 Bonyard H A 676 Burpee W Allee 4 Co. II CaldweU the Woods- man Co 676 677 Carmody J D 681 Chadwlck Cbas 667 Chicago Carnation Co 675 Chicago House Wreck- ing Co 683 Clniflnnatl Cut Flo Co. 664 Clark Wm A 4 Son. .673 Coles WW 675 Colflesh J W 678 Conard 4 Jones Co — 676 Conley Foil Co 682 Cottage Gardens I Crabb & Hunter I Craig Robt 4 Bon 680 Cunningham Jos H...673 Cunningham D O Glass Co 682 DalUedouze Bros 6il DaTls Bros 678 Deamud J B. 663 Detroit Flo'r Pot Mfy.683 Dletsch A 4 Co.. . . .683 Dillon J li 673 675 Domer Fred48on« Co. 675 Dreer H A Ill Danlop John H 662 Dunne & CO 682 Bastem Chemical Co. .681 Edgar W W 680 Blchholi Henry 670 Bills Frank M 661 BrneatWH 683 Bvergreen Floral Co .676 Ferguson John B 6*;2 Flnley Lawn Rake Co. 681 Fisher Peter. 671 Fitzgerald & Ham- mond -6"4 Floral Exchange. ... 668 Florida Nat Prod Co. . .680 Ford Bros 665 Fon Dodge G'h Co.. 676 Foster Lucius H 6Sil Furrow Bros 676 gardening Co The .680 Gardeners Chronicle.. 681 Garland Geo M 681 Geller Slgmund 682 Ghormley Wm 665 Gibbons H W 683 Qlblln 4 Co 682 Grave B T 674 Grlswold Mrs 678 GuUett 4 Sons W H. . .662 Gunther Wm H 665 Guttman Alex J 665 Gurney Heat«r vjo 6S4 Hagenbuiger Carl 673 Hall Asa'n 681 Hancock Geo 4 Son . .679 Harrer Geo 6:4 Hart M A 665 TTeacock Jniienb 672 Hecktnkamp FW.. . 670 HelsB J U 68J Heller 4 Co 681 Hennecke CCo 6»3 Herendeen Mfg Co ..IV Herr Albert M.... 674 f80 Hemnann A 682 Hews A H 4 Co 681 UHB-gtr Bros 6j3 HUl The E Q Co I Hill H U 676 Hlppard U Co 683 Hltohlng84Co 1/ Holton 4 dunkel C'^. . 663 682 Hooker H M Co 64 Horan Bdw C 665 HortAdT 682 Hose Connection Co. .Ill Humfeld C ...680 Hunt EH 663 672 Invalid Appliance Co. 681 Jackson 4 Perkins Co, 666 669 679 Jackson B B 679 JaoobsS&Sons Ill Jennings K 8 669 Jennings Bros 681 .TohnsoQ 4 Stokes 666 Kastlng W F 661 Keller Bros 683 Keller Geo 4 Son e'lS KelloggOeoM 662 Kelsey Harlan P 676 Kennloott Bros '^■n 667 Kentucky Tob Pro Co 681 Keivan Co The 677 Klft Robert 681 Kingston H 680 Kroescneu Bros tjy IV Knebn C A 664 KuhlGeoA 676 678 Lager 4 Hurrell 678 Lakev'w Rose Garden. 671 Lang Julius 165 Langjahr A H 664 Lee u A 677 Lehman Bros 682 LlmprechtSJ 665 Lockland LumCO. 682 HI LongDB It Lonsdale Bdwln 678 Lord4Bumbam Co. ..IV Lucas J 4 00 682 Lynn J A 681 McCarthy « 00 N F. . . ...664 677 McEellar4 Wlnterson 669 MacBean AS 668 Mack Tobacco Co 681 Mader Paul 675 Meytr John C 4 Co . . .681 Bllllang Chas 665 Mlllang Frank 665 Moller's Gartner Zel tung 682 Monlnger J CCo 684 Moon Samuel C- - 670 Moon Wm HCo 677 Moore, Hentz ol Nash. 665 Morris Floral Co 680 Moss Geo M 661 Murphy Wm 675 Myers 4 Co 684 NIckle Plate R R .673 681 Nlessen Leo 664 N Y C ' t Flower Bx 665 670 N 1 Cut Hower (JO... 6t;5 Pennock Sam'l S 664 Plerson F R Co 676 Pittsburg Cut Flo 00. 662 Poehlmann Adolph H.663 ►'oUworth C *'Co 662 Prltchard J N 676 Pul'en W W 677 Quaker City Mch Wks.lll Randall A L 663 Hasmussen A 674 Bawimgs B 1 667 btaynor J 1 665 Reed G ass 4 Paint 00 111 Reed & Keller 682 Regan PrlDtlngUoose 673 Uelnberg Geo 663 675 Relnberg Peter — 66:i Retzer Walter 4 Co. .. 678 R1C6M4CO 681 Rodgers Alex 11 Roemer Fr^d 669 Roland Thomas 68U RoJker A4b0iis 666 Rustle Mfg & Con Co 6S:i Saltford ueo 665 Sander & Co 6«9 SchlUo Adam IV Schmidt J C 678 Scollay John * Ill Sobwlll Otto & Co.... 667 Sb llroad Gr^senbo's. .679 Sheridan W V... 66' ■^leoreoul 4S^n I Sllllman Afl& Co ...676 olm Wm 679 Situations 4 Wants,. 6*^1 Skabcura Dip Co 681 Smith Nath * Kon... 676 Smith W 4 T Co I Boltau C 673 South Bide Floral Co 674 Stani Chas B 664 Steams Lumber Co — 111 StoothoS n A 4 Co . . II Storrs 4 Harrison Co (78 Btuder N 673 Styer J J «»; Sutherland Geo A tjtvi Suzuki 4 Uda iWi6 Swahn Pottery Mfgoo.683 ThorbumJ M 4 Co 6.6 Tob Warehousing 4 Trading Co — , — Traeodly 4 Schenck. Ucveizagl Lou.s Val! 'Jeed Co Van llelnlngen Bros .180 Vaughan's Seed 8 'ore 668 673 I Vlck's Sons Jas 666 Vincent RJr 4 Son.. 167 Viola 6,sl Vredenburg 4 Co il Waterbury 4Co 661 WatsonGC II Weatbered> Bnris Thos W..681 683 III IV Weber H 4 outs 675 Weeber 4 Don 11 Wetland 4 Blsch ..662 671 Welch Bros 6m Whllldln Pot Co IB! Wletor Bros 662 Wliks 8 Mfg Co IV Wills ct Segar 669 wutbjid The Geo Co. .1171 Wood Bros 6.S1) Woodrone 4 B«m- helmer 6.61 Wood, 8tubbs4 Co....i»6 Toung Jno 6ii5 toung 4 Nugent 665 679 6H. 678 .676 West Brookfield, Mass. — Samtiel Wass, formerly of the firm of Wass & Brown, florists, has filed a petition in hankrnptcy, scheduling liabilities of $2697.93 and no assets, BOILERS Something that the florist can rely upon and know that they will give satisfaction. The greatest results obtained from a minimum consumption of fuel. We manufacture Boilers capable of heating any size Greenhouse. RELIABLE-DURABLE-ECONOMICAL. SEND FOR GREENHOUSE CATALOGUE AND PRICK LIST. GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. NEW TOBK CITY BRANCH : 74 Franklin St.. Cor. Arch, til Fifth Ave., cor 18th St. BOSTON. MA88. Western SeUlng Agents. JAMES B. CI.OW & SONS, SSS-884 Lake St., Chlcaeo, lU. Ph'ase meyition the American Florist when writing. GURNEY "400 SERIES" HOT WATER HEATER. iifiiiH II tt Exclusively A GREENHOUSE HEATER I n J ^BBffl^ '^',, 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.) ^fc^«?^i?^te^^T)t'^^1irtTaTc^Tg^^ I CREEHH0U5[ GIASS OU§t Si^EGMALTY. \ LARGE STOCKS <> -=> PROMPT SHIPMENT. ;/'J^S';'PDrelinseedOilPuny.Pjinls,BruslesEt(.. |5^ WRITE rOR. LATEST PRICES. ^\ evp/^ESs '^^c^^^'^nL. John €. JE^feilBirirMSl /// TO 125 5LACKHA V/kSt. MONINHjER €0. "''■iT.l^^g'ii/'-" GARLAND'S IRON GUTTER This Qntter will save money in cost Of constrnctloni GEO. M. GARLAND, DCS PLAIN ES. ILL. ^m il M E R I C A N flLiiOiT Hmerica is "the Prau/ of the I/bssbI; there may be mare comfort Rmidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XVI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, DECEMBER 22, 1900. No. 655. Copyright 1900, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. PUBLI8HBD BVBRT SATURDAY BT AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 334 Dearborn 5t., ChlcacO' Baitern Office: 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, 12.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OrpicBRB — E. M. Wood, Natick, Mass., presi- dent; F. R. PiBKSON, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice- president; Wm. J. Stbwaet, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Bbattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. The seventeenth annual meeting will be held at Buffalo, August, 1901. OPFICER8-ELECT (to be installed January 1, 1901) Patrick O'Mara, New York, president; W. F. Kasting, Buffalo, vice-president; secretary and treasurer as before. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting at New York, March, 1901. Lkonabd Barbon, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Baltimore, February 21-22, 901. ALBERT M. Hbbr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual meeting at Buffalo, August, 1901. Edwin Lonsdale, Chestnut Hill, Pa., secretary. THIS ISSUE 36 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Roses — Mid-season rose notes 6?.5 —New rose Robert Scott 6n.i — Shriveling of blintl rose wood f)^^ — Dying off of roses 6H1 Odontog.o^sum crispum in Belgium H86 The new carnations 6H*i Chrysanthemum jottings (illus.) 6H7 New York f87 Boston eSH Chicago 6HK Philadelphia mt St. Louis 69J Toronto fi90 A bit of trade h'story (illus.) 691 Minneapolis 691 Montreal 691 Buffalo ti92 West Hoboken, N. .1 692 Sera nton. Pa H92 Columbus. 0 693 A disclaimer 694 Trouble with chrysanthemums 694 Some recent fires 694 To carnation raisers 691 (•bituarv— W. .1. Piilnier, Sr., (portrait) ti'5 The seed trade 700 —That govern men t sr'cd shop 700 — Thegovernini'nt seed contrai-t 700 The nursery trade 702 — Moving large trees (illus.) 71)2 Our pastimes 704 Albaliv, N. Y 706 Lowell, Mass 708 V.'ashingion 710 Galveston, Tex 712 St. Paul 714 ROSES. MID SEASON ROSE NOTES. Everybody is complaining about the weather. It seems asthougn nature had sprung a leak; we are certainly getting our share of rain and cloudy weather. Growers of roses and flowering stock find it difHcult to keep up tfie high standard of their product duiing suih trying times. While the weather can be blamed for much of our disappointment, there are many things that the grower can avoid by attending carefully to the important minor details that growing crops demand. We are apt to blame the weather for things which m'ght be kept under control if we only studied the con- ditions more thoroughly that produce the trouble. We all know that sunshine is what the grower needs to produce high grade stock, but we want roses wliether the sun shines or not, as it is during the time that the sun does not shine that roses are selling at high prices. In these days of rapid evolution in methods of culture, together with the introduction of newly discovered pre- ventatives for insects and diseases, the principal thing to consider is the timely and persistent application of such remedies. Here it is that the careful grower will show himself to advantage over his more careless competitor, in that he is ever ready to anticipate and prevent evils instead of trying to cure them. Daring these dark days we find it necessary to use the sulphur bellows quite frequently. For this purpose we use the white sulphur or grape dust. We believe in light applications and except where mildew has shown its presence we do not apply it to the plants at all. During a prolonged cloudy spell we make it a point to go through the walks of the houses with the sulpnur bellows every evening. It is the work of only a few minutes if performed by a person who has a little life in him. We start at one end of the house, walk backward and with the bellows blow the sulphur into the air above the walk. This is sufficient to purify the air add also dries it. We also keep a mixture of one-half yellow sulphur and one-half lime painted on the steam pipes. There is danger of getting this too strong, especially during heavy firing. We find it sufficient to paint one lV4-inch steam pipe with the mixture in each house 20x100 feet. If your roses have had a mulch of manure any time within the last eight weeks it would be best to have about three- fourths of it removed . For the next six weeks they will not need any feeding of any kind. If the soil in which they are planted is as it should be it contains sufficient food to carry them along with- out any stimulant. We would never iidvise using fertilizer of any kind from December 1 to January 15, as this is the most critical period of the whole season. Nature is almost at a standstill at this time and will resent any attempt to arouse it from its slumber. Many a fine batch of rose plants has been ruined by attempting to force them unreasonably at such timeF. How to get a bi.u crop of roses for the holidays is a question that has been worrying many a grower. This can only be done by either growing them specially for the holidays, or else so regulating your cut that the crop previous to the holidays will be off about seven weeks before. This will give the plants time to produce their next crop for the holidays. If your roses were in condition to bloom it has done no harm to increase the temperature 3° or 4° for the ten days before Christmas to get a few more flowers to meet the extra demand. Give all the air possible; this will improve both the stem and flower. Present indications point to a scarcity of stock for the next few weeks, but do not let an extra price induce you to force your plants beyond reason. Remember you have still over four months' work for them to do. To weaken them now for the sake of a few extra flowers may mean failure for the balance of the season. S. A. B. NEW ROSE ROBBHT SCOTT. The new rose, Robert Scott, has created a favorable impression wherever seen. Its delicate pink color and large size ren- der it attractive to every rose lover and flower buyer. This rose is a seedling from Merville de Lyon. Belle Siebrecht was the pollen parent. The oflspring combines the large size and form of the hybrid remontant, the seed parent, and the free and continuous flowering quali- ties of the pollen parent, which it will be remembered is a hybrid tea. I am not quite sure but am inclined to think that Liberty hassome of the Belle Siebrecht blood in it. The color of Robert Scott is a very del- icate pink, yet there is a brightness and freshness even in the full blown flowers that appeals to everyone. It looks very much like Baroness Rothschild in shape; the color may be a few shades darker 686 The American Florist. Dec. 22, than that well known hybrid perpetual, nearer possibly to the color of Mrs. John Laing or Mme. Gabriel Lnizet. This point is difficult to determine, however, without having all the varieties named side by side for comparison. We will have to wait until spring time comes again before we can decide that point. It is a color, however, always in demand among roses and other cut flowers because ever popular. Out at the rose growing establishment of Robert Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Pa., where this rose originated, same may be seen in fine shape. They have two large houses planted with it.each house contain- ing 1250 plant s or 2500 in all. This is an evidence of the faith this firm has in their new rose, which we believe is destined to become a standard winter blooming variety not soon to be displaced by any- thing superior to it in its line of color. H. H. Battles, the popular and well known retailer of Philadelphia, knows a good thing when he sees it, hence he has secured the whole cut crop for his own exclusive use among the swell flower buy- ers of the Quaker City. Edwin Lonsdale. SHRIVELING OF BLIND ROSE WOOD. Ed. Am. Flobist:— We should like to know what causes the young wood on our Bride and Bridesmaid roses to shrivel and flatten. The plants were benched June 1, in four andone-half inches of wild grass sod. We began to feed on October 1, at which date tne plants were healthy and free from mildew. They had a light top dressing of well rotted manure, soil and a sprinkling of air slaked lime. The night temperature was rather high through October and the plants made a rapid growth and light green foliage. Now the young blind wood on the weaker plants shrivels and flattens so that the stems lop over, while the foliage retains almost its natural color. Can you tell the cause and cure? Is it because the night temperature was too high? D. & S. The trouble may possibly be caused by the high temperature. The night tem- perature would certainly produce a very soft growth, which means that it has not enough wood fiber to support its rapid growth. A free circulation of air during the day and a temperature as nearly as possible 50° at night, main- tained for the balance of the season, will gradually strengthen the wood and give a much better quality of flowers. Another cause for the trouble, or at least a factor in producing it, may be the want of some particular element in the soil necessary for the full development of the plants. This in conjunction with the above may be the actual cause of the trouble. John N. May. DYING OFF OF EOSBS. Ed. Am. Florist:— I have been grow- ing roses for eight years and each season, in October or November, I have the same trouble. The plants will appear to be as healthy as one could wish and the crop of buds will be large and fine, when some of the plants will appear to rot and soon die. The rot always begins at the top of a shoot and progresses downward, until the plant is dead. Sometimes a plant will throw a splendid, strong, red shoot and in a day or two the rot will appear on some other part of the plant and finally the plant will die. Some years I have lost twenty-five or thirty plants in a house 20x100; other years the loss will be much less, but this year, in a house 20x100 and one 25x100. I have lost over fifty plants. The soil is clay sod and one-fifth cow manure, well rotted. After the soil was brought in I worked twenty pounds of bone meal into each bench 4x100. In four or five weeks, when the plants were growing well, I gave a mulch one and one-half inches thick of two parts well rotted cow manure and one part soil. About eight weeks later I cleaned off the benches and gave a sprinkling of bone meal, then putting on one and a half inches of mulch. The plants are making good growth, with THE LATE W. J. PALMER SR. fine dark green foliage. The new wood is red and the whole lot are as good as any roses I ever saw, but the dying oft is as bad as ever. What is the cause and the remedy?. E. H. This trouble undoubtedly comes from too much humus in the soil. The com- post, as described, with the addition of the liberal dressing of bone meal would be ample stimulant to carry the plants well along into winter, but "E. H." adds another whole inch of manure to the already rich soil and before the plants have made anv great root action in the compost, and then, only eight weeks later, adds another heavy mulching. If "E. H." will try another season to use only one-third the amount of mulching each time, half an inch each time instead of one and one-half inches, I think he will not lose his plants by rotting. John N. May. Odontoglossum Crispum in Belgium. This orchid, which ranks among the finest of the genus, is grown very exten- sively in Belgium for cutting as well as for the plants. Odontoglossum crispum comes from the mountains of Columbia and is found at an altitude varying upwards to 7,000 and 8,000 feet above the level of the sea. Various collectors say they have been seen it in the early morning covered with a hoar-frost, which shows they should be grown cool. The maximum temperature should be about 55° and the minimum temperature about 4-5°. It was once thought that Odontoglos- sum crispum would only succeed in peat and moss, but some ingenious Belgian tried them in the mould of oak-leaves with success and now the leading nur- serymen grow them in pure leaf mould, with a top dressing of live sphagnum moss. When newly imported plants are about to be potted i"- is best to fill the pots three-quarters full of potsherds and then fill with the leaf mould and moss, but when the plants have become established one crock is placed over the hole in the pot and the repotting is done as with any common plant. They delight in plenty of air and moist- ure and plenty of water at the roots; in fact, they should never be allowed to become totally dry, as they have no resting season, like cattleyas and den- drobiums. Shading is also important, as they are very easily burned by the direct rays of the sun. The houses here have ventilators on the sides as well as on the roof, and are left open night and day throughout the summer. The plants are also syringed overhead after a warm, bright day, or in the morning before the sun gets very strong. Fire heat is injurious to Odontoglos- sum crispum if carried to an excess, as it helps to breed thrips, which soon dis- figure the young, tender leaves. A plant of Odontoglossum crispum recently exhibited in London by F. Sander & Co. , which was grown in their Bruges nursery, showed well the merits of this orchid. It had two spikes two feet long on one bulb, the two spikes bearing twenty-seven flowers, each of which measured from two and one-half to three inches in diameter. The pure white flowers on drooping spikes were a fine sight. The leaf mould in Belgium is naturally adapted for orchids as it is intermixed with the fine sand of which Belgium is chiefly made up, which is carried by the wind during stormy weather. The moss if chopped fine and if kept moist will soon commence to grow and gives the pot a glossy green surface. R. S. Edgar. Bruges. Belgium. The New Carnations. A desire to know the experience of others in regard to some of the newer car- nations, leads me to relate my own. I find Feru to be the purest "glistening white" I have ever seen; it is like a morn- ing frost. The flower is good, is very fragrant and does not burst, but, like most other whites, the plant is weak con- stitutionally and with me rusted a little. It is a very free bloomer and does not crop. An all-around white seems hard to get. The best I have seen is owned by H. C. Rath, of Flushing, N. Y. White Cloud is a fine flower but I have not been able to coax many blooms out of it. G. H. Crane is a good red, very free, healthy, etc., but some of minecame a lit- tle oft' color. I think I prefer Estelle, that funny little Tom Thumb with a big flower. The color is better and it is a good bloomer. It seems to be perfectly healthy and a great many plants can be crowded into a small space. I would think seven inches each way would be plenty of room for it. The stem is not very long but wiry. Armazindy is a good plant for a fancy, also Gold Nugget. Gomez is a beautiful, rich color, a good bloomer and this year, so far has been perfectly healthy with me. I think Maceo the strongest, constitu- igoo. The American Florist. 687 tionally, but I suppose Roosevelt will make it take a back seat next year. To my mind Olympia is the most perfect blossom in shape ot any of the new ones but the plant seems to be a poor grower, and flowers are mighty scarce with me and about half of ray plants suc- cumbed to stem-rot. Genevieve Lord is a good, strong, heal- thy plant, has most too much foliage but is a very free bloomer, does not burst and is easy to grow. The flowers are of good size but I prefer a brighter pink. The Marquis is a beautiful shade of pink, good sized flower, well filled, but does not open out enough to suit me. The plant is a little grassy and has proved healthy so far, but I am watching it and must have it for its color. If I could only have one variety I don't know which I should choose, Ethel Crocker or Mrs. Lawson. Ethel Crocker is a great flower, well nigh perfect in color, size, shape, fragrance, etc., but Mrs. Lawson is a great plant. The florist who ^ets a seedling combining the best qual- ities of each will just about be "it." Crocker is a good, strong, healthy plant, symmetrical and almost ideal in growth, but Lawson grows like an ailantbus tree and there is not a superfluous leaf upon it. So far as growth is concerned, it is a lion among carnations. The blooms are the largest and brightest, yet it lacks the delicacy in color and outline and grace- fulness of some other varieties. What a robust grower it is, and its strength extends to its seedlings. You can tell them as soon as they open their seed leaves. No matter what the cross has been the blood of Daybreak shows. Some of them have the same curl in the leaves, reminding one of the curl in the tail of a fat pig, well bred and well fed. This is as far as I have got. Next year I shall try Roosevelt and Prosperity and some of this year's introductions, also some pet seedling of my own to lie about and foist upon an innocent and unsus- pecting public. WiLLUM T. Jambs. Chestnut Hill Horticuhural Society. At the December meeting of the Chest- nut Hill Horticultural Society, the fol- lowing officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year: President, John T. Morris; vice presidents, William Boyce, Alexander Stewart, Frank Gould and Fred. Michell; treasurer, Wm. H. Hous- ton; executive council, Chas. A. Knapp, Robt. G. Carey, Hans. Renter, Chas. W. Henry, Randal Morgan, Robert Le Boutillierand J. H. Humphreys. The exhibits were of good quality, first prizes being awarded to G. W. Brown, James Bell, Michael Punch, William Vander Ver and John Little. Frank Gould, gardener to John T. Morris, showed a fine specimen of Sanseviera Zeylanica. It is a rare thing to find this plant in flower, but this specimen was heavy with bloom. Edwin Lonsdale had on exhibition a plant of the rare Cypripe- dium insigne Emestii. This variety has flowers with lip and petals of a decided shade of yellow, and what few spots there are on the dorsal sepal are quite faint, whereas in the type the prevailing color is a greenish yellow and the spots quite numerous and brown in color. Mr. Lonsdale also had a display of Lor- raine begonias, both the original variety and its sport, which produces delicate pink flowers. The plants of the newer variety seemed more compact in man- ner of growth, yet more robust and the flowers appeared larger. Eleven persons were admitted to niem- CHRYSANTHEMUM F. B. HAYfS, AS GROWN BY WM. SIM, CLIFTONDALE, MASS. bership and the committee on the fall show reported all accounts and premi- ums paid and a small balance still in the treasury. We feel that this is a fairly good showing for a year's work. J. H. H. Chrysanthemum lottings. We illustrate in this issue a house of chrysanthemums on the place of William Sim, Cliftondale, Mass. The variety is F. B. Hayes, a very good pink which Mr. Sim is growing with excellent results. The house shown was grown to cut lor Thanksgiving and the photograph was taken November 25. The variety may be brought in later by growing cooler. The plants were set in rows six by eight inches in the beds and were grown to three flowers. The plants average two and one-half feet in height. Omega is a second early yellow, reach- ing its perfection about October 25. The blooms 6 re the shade of Mrs. J. J. Gless- ner, and develop to about seven and one- half inches in diameter. This is after the style of Viviand-Morel, but the petals are broader. Nathan Smith & Son have received the C. S. A. certificate of merit for Omega. Mrs. Ritson is listed among the Euro- pean novelties oflered by Nathan Smith & Son. It is a white sport from Viviand- Morel and possesses all the characteris- tics of that varietv. New York. ALL THOUGHTS CENTERED UPON TtiE AGGREGATE OF CHRISTMAS TBADE. — DETAILS OF THE SITUATION —LOW GBADE MATEBIALTHATWHICHISTO BE FEARED. — PLANTTEADE IS PROSPEROUS. — HETAIL- ERS DBCORATETHEIE STORES;— BASKETS AGAIN IN HIGH FAVOR.— AMERICAN INSTI- TUTE MEETING. — NOTES. Interest in the immediate present of the flower market— its ups and downs- is swallowed up in the more momentous question of the coming holiday supply and demand. In view of the discrimina- tion now exercised by customers in buy- ing any flowers of which varying grades are offered and the strong prejudice against the inferior grades, existing even among the lower class of buyers, it is not to be expected that there will be any surplus of fine choice material on Christ- mas day or the day before and for this brief period, at least, those who demand high grade material will have to pay well tor it. But it is to the stock left after this selection has been made and which comprises the larger proportion of the aggregate cut that dealers look with apprehension and to the stock received in the market or stored in the cellars in the dull and profitless days inthe interim, which, however, high in quality at time of cutting, must necessarily in these days of critical buyers, if unsold previous to the holiday, take its chances in the same class with the fresherlowerquality stock. It being an indisputable fact that cus- tomers are generally able to detect at once any traces of age in a rose, it follows that the place for roses as soon as they are ready for market is in the wholesal- ers' hands and not in the cellar of the grower. The former understands the situation best and maybe depended upon to get for the goods all they will bring by immediate sale or by withholding them for a rise, as the condition of the market may justify. Had this oft-repeated ad vice been heeded and acted upon dur- ing past years the cut flower industry would not have been in the humiliating position it occupies to-day in relation to the plant industry and from which there now seemsno possibility of extricatino-it. The holiday plant trade is in a most prosperous condition if the order books of the growers serve as any index to the situation. Practically all really good stock in flowering and berried plants is all sold two weeks in advance, and the late buyers will find but little available material at any establishment of good reputation. For oranges, ardisias, sola- nums and poinsettias the call on the growers has been very heavy and the wholesale demand for azaleas, begonias, primroses and ericas would indicate that the retailers anticipate a tremendous sale. The less showy subjects, such as palms, cyperus, dracaenas, araucarias, aspidis- tras, pandanuses, ficuses and ferns large and small, have naturally been in less active demand but of all these sales have been greatly augmented, especially in the small ferns and other things that har- monize acceptably with blooming mate- rial in the mixed fancy baskets and jar- 688 The American Florist. Dec. 22, dinieres which are now so popular. Dur- ing the few remaining days most of the time in the city florists' stores will be devoted to arranging and preparing these attractive combinations, in the grouping of which there is lully as much tcope for the display of artistic taste as was ever the case with the cut flower creations of bygone days. The growing popularity of the zinc CHRYSANTHEMUM MRS. RITSON. lined hampers and fancy baskets for growing plants orcombinations of plants and cut flowers has given an impetus to the basket maker's trade that will be appreciated by them. In the old days of the short-stemmed flower the basket shared with the formal bouquet the pop- ular favor and the basket houses found the floral demand an important item of their business, but with the introduction of the long stemmed flowers and the con- sequent changes in the floral fashions the basket demand languished and the basket maker had to look to others than the florists if he wanted to stay in business. In the interim the basket people have evidently not forgotten their old friends and now when the openmg is given them they are placing at the disposal of the florists, productions which display both enterprise and artistic taste and the florist who fails to provide for his cus- tomers a good assortment of these beau- tiful and appropriate holiday gifts is making a great mistake. At the meeting of the American Insti- tute on Wednesday, December 12, there was a fine display of orchids contributed by C. O. Roebling, John Crosby Brown, G. C. Rand, Julius Roehrs and Lager & Hurrell. Mr. Lager gave an interesting account of some of his experiences in orchid collecting and Dr. Rydberg and H. A. Siebrecht also made remarks on the same subject. The New York Horticult- ural Society held a meeting afterwards and Dr. Britton, who had recently returned from a European trip, described what he had seen at the foreign botanical gardens and museums and the horticult- ural pavilions of the Paris Exposition. The executive committee of the Ameri- can Rose Society met in this city Saturday, December 15, and finally decided to hold the spring exhibition of roses at the Waldorf Astoria in March, the exact date to be announced later. The price of admission tickets has been set at $1, and the proceeds will be for the benefit of the city branch of the Loomis Con- sumptives' Home. At Thomas Young, Jr. 's, a fine bunch of the new rose, Robert Scott, was seen a few days ago. This promises to be a fit companion to the American Beauty and its silky pink color is sure to be popular. J. K. Allen is making an effort to re-introduce the white camellia to the elite florists' trade He says that it is now time to bury the hatchet and give the grand old flower a chance. Visitors in town: Benjamin Dorrance, Dorranceton, Pa.; E. M. Wood, Natick, Mass ; A. W. Williams, Highland, N. Y.; A. H. Newman, Boston, and T. W. Dug- gan, Brampton, Ont. Boston. TRADE LIGHT BBFOEB CBRISTMAS.— CAR- NATION VALUES ABE UP. — PROSPECTS FOR HOLIDAY SUPPLY. — GROWERS HOLD- ING THEIR CUTS.— WITH MISTLETOE AND GREENS — VARIOUS MATTERS OF INTER- EST. Naturally the general demand in the cut flower business is quite light this week, but very stifl prices have ruled on carnations, the lower grades of which are bringing from $3 to $5 a hundred, fancy sons being quoted fully as high as roses in someinstances. Roses have not, so far, displayed any ability to soar. There appears to be a sufficient supply of them for all immediate requirements and the customary Christmas rates will evidently have to wait until the actual Christmas distribution begins before they will be operative. There is little likeli- hood that, even then, stored stock will participate in the higher prices or, in tact, bring any more than it would if marketed fresh this week. Violets are not abundant in the market and have not been for a fortnight. Growers say that they are not blooming; city dealers, on the other hand, are skeptical, assert- ing that the flowers are purposely being left unpicked and that there will be no scarcity of violets the day before Christ- mas. The present scarcity, however, does not appear to cause any privation. Prices have been advanced to the limit which this market will stand on the quality produced for it, and customers are by no means tumbling over one another to procure violets. The market shows the usual line of material for Christmas in cut flowers and plants, with a noticeable increase, in quantity and variety and advance in quality, of the latter. The season seems to have favored the azaleas, which are especially good, Deutsch Perle, Simon Mardner and Vervaeneana being the varieties in evidence. Mistletoe is arriv- ing in perhaps better shape than ever betore. This not true of holly, however, which has in many instances been received in a badly dried-up condition by the jobbers and, being unsalable at any figure, will be a loss to the shippers. The trouble appears to be that, being unable to foresee the warm, open fall, the pickers collected the holly too early in the season and the weather has been more than it could stand. This is the more to be regretted because of the large quantity of berries this season. Late picked holly is arriving all right and is, as a rule, very fine. Prices have been badly cut and demoralized and there is but little profit in holly now for any one. The Boston Market Gardeners' Asso- ciation had its annual dinner at the Revere House on December 13. About 150 gentlemen were in attendance. W. W. Rawson was re-elected president. James B. Sutherland, who officiates at the wholesale establishment of his uncle, George A., got his Christmas present in good season. It is a girl who came on December 17. Chicago. WHOLESALE TRADE AT THE HEIGHT OF THE CHRISTMAS RUSH. — MANY VERY LARGE ORDERS BOOKED FOR SHIPMENT. —ONLY FIRST CLASS STOCK WANTED AND MOST OF THE SUPPLIES ARE LOW GRADE. — BEAUTIES ARE GENERALLY GOOD.— VARIOUS NOTES OF INTEREST. This issue of the American Florist makes its appearance in the midst of the Christmas rush and while it is yet too early to form any definite conclusions as to the aggregate results of the season's business. The week began with a moder- ate demand and a short supply of flowers, particularly fitst-class roses and colored carnations. There can be no doubt that the growers were holding back their pro- duct for the high prices which they expect to realize just before Christmas, and the result was that the prices for the items most in demand went up very nearly to the holiday level. He is a smart grower who holds back his cut the second week before a holiday and gets it in during the period when all other producers are hold- ing back. As the week progressed a great many orders were booked for shipment on Saturday and Sunday, and many of CHRYSANTHEMUM OMEGA. the orders ran into the hundreds of dol- lars. It seuns probable that never before in the same period were there so many flowers shipped out of Chicago as will be the case in the three days before Christ- mas this year. In fact the shipping bus- iness began on Thursday, when the long I distance boxes went out, but the bulk of igoo. The American Florist. 689 the orders were for Saturday and Sunday shipment. While the bright sunshine of the past few days has done much to bring along the roses and carnations, there is, at the time ol going to press, no indication of other than a shortage of the better grades of these items. All of the wholesalers are facing a demand which calls for nothing but first-class stock and it is a regrettable fact that only a very small proportion of the cut can be classid as strictly first-class. Indeed, it is asserted by some growers that the Christ- mas flowers have seldom been as poor,on an average, as they are this year. This is accounted for from the fact that the warm fall caused weak growth in both roses and carnations, from which the plants have not yet recovered. Some growers even go so far as to say that they fear their plants will not be in good shape during any part of the season and that low grade stock is all they expect to be able to produce before it is time to throw out the plants. This observation does not apply to Beauties, for they are very good with most growers, and there are some excellent carnations, although many of them have weak stems. L. Koropp has a nice stock of Aspara- gus decumbens from which he is cutting sprays. Wienhoeber and Samuelson are using them with good efiiect in nice work that requires a light, airy green, but the price is too high for the ordinary run of floral work. However, Mr. Koropp says that he is not yet able to grow this vari- ety at a profit at a popular price. F. H. Anderman, who some years ago had extensive greenhouses at Lake For- est has been on trial for his sanity but Judge Jones, at the Detention Hospital, pronounced him of sound mind. Phil. Hauswirth celebrated his thirty- ninth birthday December 18, and the members of the bowling club took advan- tage of the occasion to present him with a regulation ball and cover. There have been large supplies of holly in this market and some of it very good. There is, however, a large proportion of the cases which are not worth the very low prices asked. McKellar & Winterson have a lot of good Harrisii lilies in from one of their growers for Christmas. They were quickly sold at 25 cents per bud and flower. Frank W. Williams, who has been con- nected with a number of well-known establishments in the east, is in town with the intention of locating here. Chas. Raupach, of Park Ridge, 111., is at present supplying, as he has often done before, as tine Bridesmaid roses as have ever been seen in this market. Niel Jakobsen, formerly with the Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. , is now assistant to James S. Wilson, of Vanghan's green- houses. Western Springs, 111. George Reinberg shipped his first batch of carnation and rose cuttings on Decem- ber 17. He reports the cutting trade opening in fine shape. E. C. Amling was down to New Castle last Sunday and says that he found there the finest crop of Christmas Beauties he ever handled. C. S. Stewart is now buyer at Schu- bert's, having succeeded Mr. Murphy, who goes with the Art Floral Company, fohn Schneider has returned to Kansas City after spending two weeks here, rest- ing up. Andovbr, Mass.— The Florists' and Gardeners' Club was entertained recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Play- don at Frye Village. BENCH 150 FEET LONG OF BEGONIA QLOIRE DE LORRAINE AS GROWN FOR THE CHICAGO MARKET AT VAUQHAN'S GREENHOUSES, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. Philadelphia. PEOSPKCTS FOR A BUSY HOLIDAY SEASON. — BOSINESS QUIET BBFOBB THE STORM. — MILD WEATHER FAVORABLE TO ALL CONCERNED. — SPORTING TALES. — QUEEN TO QUEEN. — VARIOUS ITEMS. At this writing the prospects for a busy Christmas are bright. The retail demand is said to be fully up to last sea- son at this time and the commission men say their books are rapidly filling up with orders for holiday trade, the select stock being particularly in demand. The prices will be about the same as last sea- son, there being very little change in the advance lists sent out over those of a year ago. The weather, which for the past week has been cold, the glass show- ing for several days from 10° to °15 of frost, has now moderated to above freezing and clear. If this continues it will insure a very good supply of almost everything. Business the past week has been quiet, as it generally is before a hol- iday. Prices, however, have kept up, as even with the light demand stock did not seem to accumulate, that is, at the city end, which is the limit of our vision. The ground pine was certainly scarce and prices ran up as high as 20 cents per pound, where the parties had to have it. The holly arriving is very good, as is also the mistletoe. The mild weather was a boon to the growers and saved them much labor. It it continues the storemen will also have a deal to be thankful for. Poinsettias are scarce; they are a great Christmas plant but for some reason the growers hereabouts do not seem to grow them. If you want to hear a fresh subject treated artistically just ask George Anderson or Bart. Cartledge the difler- ence between a "flush" and a "blind" and see what will happen. You will find yourself down in the North Carolina woods with your nerves on edge for wild turkey, quail, cottontails and other cute and wary denizens of the forest, and all thoughts of ot[, single, middle aged. Can take charge: good reference. State wages without board. Address Illinois, care Am. Florist. SITUATION WANTED— By a practical grower thoroughly competent In every branch of the trade; steady and s'lber; beat of references; age 26. Address Chicago, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTKD-By flrst-class grower of O cut flowers, roaesespeclally. Capable of growing hlgta grade stock. Fifteen years' experience: best of references. Cut blowers, care Am. Fiorlst. SITUATION WANTED- By flrst-olass Beauty glower. Also understands growing Al flowers of tea roses, carnations, etc. 15 years' experience; best of references. Address Hoses, care Am. Florist. SITUATION WANTED— By youg man IS, with steady habits, iQ store or greenhouses; 2H years' experlencd In former, 8 months la latter. Chicago or west preferred. Make offer at once; state work. X Y, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED-By a lady of experience, would like a situation In aretall greenhouse. or In a store where tlowers are made up; can be useful In all branches pertaining to the business. Address Lady, care American Florist, Chicago. SITUATION WANTED-By flrst-class gardener. married, for private place; expert In growing roses, caraatlons, 'mums and general greeohuse plants. Best references from tierminy. Holland, Switzerland and this country. Address V, o&re American Florist. SITUATION WANTED— By young flortst on com- mercial place: single; 26 years of age; speaks German and English; well up In growing of cut flowers, winter flowering and spring bedding plants. References; Chicago or vicinity preferred. Please state wagen. W H, care American Florist. WANTED— Experienced rose grower, section man. Address 8. J. Reuter. Westerly, R. I. ANTED— A flrst-class man for propaeattng and g.af ting roses. Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, III. W W ANTBD— Boy to learn the growing of roses and carnations State age. Address John L. WyLANi>. DeHaven.Pa. WANTED— Good, single man for general green- housework. State references, etc, flrst letter. FREMONT Greenhouses, tremont. Neb. WANTED— Reliable, competent man. Fine roses, 'mums. etc. Also assistant. Address J. T. Williamson. LaRose Gardens. Memphis. Tenn. WANTED— A competent, reliable florist for general greenhouse werk A steady position. State references and wages with board. Address F. J. Norton, flucyrus. Ohio. WANTED— Re lable, competent grower on com- mercial place. Steady employment for right man. State experience, wages, etc. Address Central Greenhouses, Sandusky, O. WANTED— Competent man In roses, carnations, 'mums turns and general stock, to take charge of 20.000 feet glass. Address with references, wages, etc. E, care American Florist. WANTED— A man not less than 24 who has some experience In growing general stock; wages to begin $iO and board. Address L. KoRorp. Wellington and W. Ravenswood Pk. Ave., Chicago. WANTED— At once a good reliable man to work In greenhouses, must underiitaod the growing of cut flowers, also bedalng plants Wages 125 per month with board; German preferred. Address B. J. BOLANZ, Akron, O. WANTED-1200 feet of 2 Inch steam pipe, second hand, In good condition for steam heating also one steam second hand boiler with capacity for 1150 feet of radiation American boiler preferred C L. Van Meter, Montlcello, Iowa. WANTED— Partner, two thousand dollars to Increase plant (just built this year), for over- whelming demand al fancy prices. One conversant with rosea, carnations and 'mum growing preferred. Address J. H. Harrell, Llttlerock, Wash. WANTED— To buy. on terms, good greenhouse property 4000 or 5000 feet of glass, heated by hot water, suitable for retail trade. No other offers considered St«ta particulars Boston vicinity or state of Massachusetts preferred Address B H, care American Florist. WANTED— Working foreman, one who thoroughly understands the growing of cut flowers and plants — particularly Am. Beauties, roses, 'mums, etc.— In an establishment of 65,000 square ft. of glass. Good position for competent man. Address Philo, care American Florist. WANTED— Florist who can take charge of a plant of 10 000 feet of glass, who understands grow- ing roses, carnations and general beddlnir stock. Must be strictly sober and honest. Married man pre- ferred. Good wages guiranteed. Answer at once care of John Degnan, of Vaughau's Seed Store. Chicago. FOR SALE- Greenhouse property. 35.000 ft of glass, well stocked with roses, carnations, smilax and bedding plants; steam heat, city water, street cars to door: excellent shipping facilities; situated In North- ern Ohio A bargain If sold soon. If you mean busi- ness, address Ohio, care American Florist. FOR SALE— Standard, cast Iron sectional boiler No. 1 0 used but one season; was too large Steam or hot water; will carry IrtCO square feet of radiation on steam and 2650 square feet on water. No brick work required. As good as new. Price low. Address Chas. Fottler 68 Canterbury St., Dorchester, Mass. A general man for greenhouse work. Must be sober and industrious. Address FRED. B. BARRINGTON. Gloucester, Mass. Situation Wanted. By flrst-class rose grower and grafter, also up-to-date in f.aruations and general stock, capable of taking charge, have been in last place for three years; age 30; German, Eastern states or Chicago preferred. Can produce references. Please state wages when writing. Address 61 Stockton Street. J. O. BCHUKlCAmr. BROOKLYN, N. Y. WANTED — To Rent. A responsible grower in business for himself for the past Ave years, with sufficient capital, is look- ing tor different location and would like to rent a place with privilege to buy. Place doing retail business and located in good sized town preferred. Small places need not answer unless there is plenty room to build more. Can take posession February or June. Give full particulars. Address S M J, care .Vmerican Florist. PflB 9AI C Greenhouse establishment of run OHLLi 40,000 ft. of glass, 16 miles from Chicago, 75 trains a day on four railroads. Houses built in 189-1, heeted by low pressure steam, plant in perfect order; water supply from river. Five bouses of roses, 6 of carnations. Oof miscellaneous stock, all in Al condition. Thirteen acres fine land, or less it wanted, so located that side track can be put in cheaply. One and a half acres of peonies, some evergreens and shrubs. Terms reasonable. Correspondence and inspection in- vited. Address AFC. care American Florist. For Sale. GREENHOUSE PROPERTY oe At Nyack, N. Y. A plot 220x125 feet, on which are four Rosehouscs, J00xJ8x6, each house heated by a No. J 6 Hitchings Boiler; and seven houses, each about 64x11 ft., heated by flues. This property will be sold cheap to quick cash buyer. HITGHINGS & CO., 233 Mercer St. NEW YORK. 696 The American Florist. Dec. 22, I Kilwaukee. Florists are obliged to divide holly trade with grocers again this season, the produce commission men have so much of it consigned to them. George Volk has opened up again, this time with Home Bros., grocers, on Mason street. William Edlefesen is doing some news- paper advertising for holiday trade. C. B. W. Rutland, Vt. — Chas. Miles has added a ladies' waiting room to his green- houses. Vhol^ale [lower/arK^ Cincinnati, Dec. 20. Roses, Beauty 25.00@100.00 Bride 10.O0@I5.0O Bridesmaid 10. 00(315. 00 " Meteor lO.OOtaSO.OO Perle 6.00® 8.00 Carnations 3.00® 8.00 Violets 1.60® 2.00 Lilyof the valley 4,00 Smilax 12.50 Adiantum 1.00 Common ferns .15 Asparagus 50.00 Galax leaves .15 Roman hyacinths 3.00 Narcissus 3.00 Poinsetti:is 20.00@25.00 St. Louis, Dec. 20. Roses, Bride, Bridemaid 10.00®15.00 " Beauty. 12 to 20 inch stems. per doz 3.00® 6.00 Beuuty, long, per doz....7.00@12.00 Perle 8.00@12.00 Meteor 12.00@18.00 Carnations, common 2 O0@ 3.00 choice 4.00@ 6.00 Lily of the valley 4.00® 5.00 Smilax 12.6O@15.0O Adiantum 1 .00@1 .50 Galax per 1000 1.00 .15 Violets 2.0C@ 2.50 Stevia." 1.60® 2.00 MII.WATIEBB, Dec. 20. Roses, Beauty, long, per doz. 10 00@12.00 " " med •■ 6 O0@ 8.00 short " 2.50® 5.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 10.00@15.00 Meteor 10.00®1.t.OO Golden Gate I0.00@1.5.00 Perle 10.00@15.00 Carnations, ordinary 3.00® 4 00 fancy 5 00® 8.00 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Common ferns .25 Smilax 15.00 Asparagus 65.00 Qalax leaves .20 Violets 2. Co® 2.50 Stevift 1.50® 2.00 PiTTSBDBS, Dec. 20. Roses, Beauty, fancy 35.00®50.00 " " extra 20. 00® 30 00 " " No. 1 10.00@15.00 " " culls 4.00® 6.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00®10.00 " Meteor 3.00®10 OO " Perle 3.00® 6.00 Cusin 4.00® 6.00 " Liberty 3.00@10.00 Carnations, ordinary 1.50® 2.00 fancy 2.50® 3.00 Violets 50® 1.60 Paper White narcissus 2.00® 3.00 Romans 1.00® 3.00 Lilyof the valley 2.00® 5.00 SmUax 10.00®16.00 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Asparagus 35.0C®75.00 Sprengerii 20® .75 Galax, green and bronze per 1000 $1.25 Dagger ferns per 1000, 2.00 Chrysanthemums, fancy 20.00@25.00 " ordinary 10.00@15.00 Denver, Deo. 19. Roses, Beauty, select 50 00@100.00 ordinary 10.00®30.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 6.00®13.8O Meteor 7.00®I2.00 " Perle, Wootton 6.00@10.00 Carnations, ordinary., 3.00® 5.00 " fancy 5.00® 6. OO Lily of the valley 5.00 Cartas 12.60 Harrlsii 12.50 Violets single 1.00® 1.60 double 1.60® 2.00 Galax Leavas .20 Asparagus 60.00 Smilax 15 00 Ferns, per 1000 2.50 .30 ^VWMWyVWMVMVWMWyWWWyW^VWVWWWVMVMWMWyWWtftfdWyVWMWyWWy^ J. B. DEAMUD, .51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, WANTS YOUR BUSINESS, I Whether it be Consignments or Orders. CUT FLOWERS. jf, Ji, jL jt Shipping orders receive prompt and careful attention. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis. j HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., —Wholesale Cut Flowers-- 457 Milwaukee Street. MILWAUKEE, WIS. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd, 504 Liberty Street, ALL FLOWERS IN SEASON. PITTSBURG, Wholesale Store, Kirr'" Sell our own-grown Rosea, Beauties and Meteors in quantity, also Maids and Brides. Within easy reach of towns in Minnesota, Nebraska, both Dakotas, Montana, etc. We are Rose Specialists. Try us. 124 Sixth Street. N. Minneapolis. Minn. BRANT & NOE. JNO. H. DUNLOP, offiii Gill; Flowers All orders receive most carelul attention. TORONTO. ONT.. CANADA. Six prizes American Bose Society, New York City. CRYPTOMERIA JAPONICA &i^,Y.eXf?^ Araucarla Excelaa; aellB everywhere and everybody Is pleased with It: It ta a money maker Strong stock, from 2-lD. pots, fd OU per 100; or send fl.OO for a sample and you will soon want more. K. I. RAWLINOH. QuHkertown. Pa, ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... ^'""SS'r'w'e'ii: 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 DIBTANCE 'PHOKE AT KITHBB FX.AOB Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, JOHN B. FERGUSON, Wholesale riorist, NO> 6 DIAMOND MARKET SQUARE^ PITT8BURG. PA. Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets Solicited. Please mention the American Florist when writing. U/Upiip are you going to *) Our stock is "■■■-HI- buy your Holly ' ready for ship- ment Sample 10 pound bos, |I. Send for it. It's strictly fine. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Ever- green. Ala. P. S. We also sell some Wild Smilax. 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 Americafi Florist. igoo. The American Florist. 6y7 Whatever may be your urgent needs in Christmas stock, I want your TCLEGRAPtI ORDERS I can fill them if anyone can; please remember that. We are particularly well stocked on long Beauties. .^J-^J-J-^J-J- E. C. AMLING, THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED AND MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHCIACO. 32-34-36 Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance 'Phone 1977 Central. PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. CHRISTMAS PRICE LIST. BEAUTIES Long stem, 36 to 48 inches, per doz., SI 2 00 Sti'ms 24 inches " 10.00 ■■ 20 " " 8.00 •• 15 " " 6.00 " 12 " " 4.00 Shortstems " 1.50—2.00 Brides per 100, 12.0(1—15.00 Meteors, Maids " 15. CO— IH. 00 Perles " 10 0(1—12.00 Koses. good seconds " 6.00 — 8.00 Carnaiions. standard sorts.. " 4.00 — 5.(>0 Fancysorts " 6.00—8.00 Callas per dozen, 1.50—2.50 Romans per 100, 3.00— 4.00 Paper White " 4.00—5.00 Valley " 5.00 Violets " 2.00—3.00 Mignonette per doz. .50 — ■ .60 Asparagus per string. .75 Galax, green, 1000,11; 10.000 lor $7.50; per 100, .15 •■ bronzo per 1000, $1.50; '• .20 Ferns, per 1000, $1.50 per 100 .20 Leucothoe sprays " .75 Adiantum " 100—1.25 Smilax per dozen, 1.50 — 2.00 Wild Smilax, parlor brand .per case, 3.2S " " medium " 4, large " B. 4!25 ( B.50 ♦ WIETOR BROS. 5 1 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES AMERICAN BEAUTY. Extra long stem per doz., $12.00 30-in. stem '■ 10.00 24 " " 8.00 20 " " 6.00 15 " " 4.00 12 " " 300 8 " " 2.00 METEOR per 100, $12.00 to $15.00 BRIDBSHAiD " 12.00 to 15.00 BRIDE " 12.0Oto 15.00 PBRLB " 8.00to lO.tX) CARNATIONS, good " 4.00 •' Fancy... " 6.00 Quotations subject to change without notice. All other st(M:k at lowest market prices. J. K BUDL0NG Roses and Carnations A Specialty. 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE GROWER of CUT FLOWERS Benthey & Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. t^F'Gonglgnments solicited Please mention the American Florist wheri writing. WEILAKD AND Risen CHICAGO'S RELIABLE Wholesale Growers and Shippers of CUT FLOWERS, 59 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 'HOLESALE FLORISTS A. H. POEHLMANN, "'•ffilVd Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders givea prompt attention. 55 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist when wt iltng. Wbol^ale [fower/\arl^ Chicago, Dec. 20. CHRISTMAS PRICES. Boses, Beauty, extra long Stems 12.00 30 •• " 10.00 24 " " 8 00 20 " " 6.O0 15 " " 4.00 " 12 " " 3.00 " " short " 2.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 12.00@15.00 Meteor 12.00@15.00 Perle 8 00@10.00 Golden Gate 15.00@20.00 Carnations 4 00® 5.00 fancy 6 00® 8.00 Chrysanthemums, per doz. 2.00@4.00 Violets 2.00® 3.00 Lily of the valley 4.00® 5.00 Adiantum 75® 1.25 Common ferns per 1,000 2.00 .25 Smilax per dozen 1.25® 2.00 Asparagus. ..per dozen 7.50®10.00 CUT FLOWERS. ROSES CARNATIONS and CHRYSANTHEMUMS, reg- ular or special supply. First-class stock at lowest wholesale prices. W. H. CULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. We like to have you tell our advertisers that v<»ii rraiJ our jiH(»rr E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- COT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Qo Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. PETER REINBERG, Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers. 600.000 FEET OF GLASS. Headquarters for American Beauty. 51 Wabash Ave., - CHICAGO, ILL. GEO. REINBERG, "ffiss.. Cut Flowers Choice American Beauties. We will take care of your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attention. 61 Wabash Avo.p CHICAGOp ILL. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Cut Flowers CWEENHOU8E8; HINSDALg, ILL. A. L. RANDALL ^ Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wuh- ing:ton St., Chicago. Write for ipeolal gaotatloni on Urge ordtn. If your Business Methods are Hfiht yon can make a profit nti an nri vert iolicil«d. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South I7lh Street, PHILADELPHIA, M. Long Dtitanoe Pbone 1-41-26 D. Consignments ol Roses, Carnations, Violets sollolle4. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, a S. nth St., Telephone 63-64. PIULADELPHM. Orders by mall, telegraph or telephone will receive prompt attention. Conslmments of good stock solicited. Try the New Flower Commission House > WATERBURY & CO., I 48 W. 30th St., NEW YORK CITY. ♦ Correspondence with Growers Solicited. the product of one mutual advantage. more large Rose Write now. 10 IBoertxiran. F*l^oe, igoo. The American Florist. 699 TOP GRADE Carnations BEAUTIES, BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS. r^lly- of tla.& 'Va^lley. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Telephone No. 1998 Madl«on Square. YOUNG & NUGENT, WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^n~ew"york^''"'' SUPERB ORCHIDS, VIOLETS and VALLEY. Choice ROSES and CARNATIONS, all leading varieties, also rare novelties. Shipping a Specialty. .^"Price list on application. TELEPHONE 206S MADISON SQUARE. Walter f. Sheridan, Wholesale Florist, Telephone 902 Madison Square. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WILLIAM GHORMLEY, Wholesale Commission Florist, Telephone 2200 MadMOn Square. 67 W. 28lh. St., NEW YORK CITY. LIBERTY, BEAUTY AND OTHER CHOICE STOCK.... -BEST IN THE COUNTRY.- JOHN YOUNG Has the best BEAUTIES. CARNATIONS, VIO- LETS AND VALLEY in New York. TRY A SHIPMENT OR TWO. J* All Choice Flowers daily. 61 West 28th St., NEW TOKK. Tel. 1905 Madison Sq. THE RECOGNIZED HEADgUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWERS and BUYERS make & note of thii. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. . ; . . 30 West 29th Street. New Telepbone No. 651 MadlBon Square. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Street, ilyl Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 299 Madleon SqiiAre. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-4IC E. S4th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cnt Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Homlne DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. MOORE, HENTZ & NASH, Wholesale Commission Florists. At rooms of N. Y. Cut Flower Co. 119 and 121 W. 23d St., NEW YORK CITY. Telephonb 733— 18th. Obolcest Stock Shipped on a Commission. Rose, Violet and Carnation Growers, Consign to 44 W. 29th St., NEW TOBK CIT7. Choice Carnations. Seiected Roses. Traendiy & Sciienck NEW YORK QTY, 38 W. 28th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. New Telephone No. 798 & 799 Madison Sq. Wbol^ale [lower/\arK^ New York, Deo. 19. Roses, Beauty, select 20.00@50.00 medium 8.00@I5.00 culls 3.00@ 5.00 Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor 2.00® 4.00 " " select. 6.00@12.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 fancy 3.00® 6.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Poinsettias 15.00@25.00 Smilax 10. 00@12.00 Asparagus 25.00@40.00 Sprengerii, perdoz.bun. .75@1.00 Adiantum 50@ .75 Violets 75® 1 00 special 1.50® 2 00 Paper White narcissus 1.50® 2.00 Gardenias 25 00@50.00 Cypripediums 8.00(3 10.00 Mignonette 4.00(2' 6.00 Romiin hyacinths l.OO® 1.50 Headquarters of the Hustler CHAS. MILLAN6, 'WIXOX.rBiaA.X^B Commission Florist 50 Wast 28th St., NEW YORK. Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square. A BUSINESS PROPOSITION. GROWERS and FLOWER BUYERS. Write for Terms and Quotations. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, Wholesale Commission Florist, 52 W. 29th street, NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 1738 Madison Square. ...Wholesale.... Commission Dealer In The New York Gut Flower Go. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24th Street, Taltphone 733-IBth. NEW YORK. CONSIONMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attention Sivsn to Shipping Orders. GEORGE SALTrORD, Violets 50 W. 29tli St., NEW YORK. Eair Dealing and Prompt Returns Guaranteed. Correspondence Solicited. FORD BROS. ....WHoiesaie Florists III West 30th Street, NEW YORK. BIG FRAGRANT VIOLETS. 'Phone, 157 Madison Sq. Julius Lang 33 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. Represents the Best Growers of ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY. Telephone 280 Madison Square. S. J. UMPRECHT, Wliol6sal6 Gommission Florist and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Also all kinds of Greens for Decorations. 119 West 30th Street, IMFIA/ YftDK Telepnone 1438 Madiaon Square. I'UM I vnn. Conslgrnmenta Solicited. Cut Flowers, all varieties and all grades, at New York market rates. jm:. a.. nA.:Ra^, 44 W. 29th St.. ITEW TORK CITY. You Can Make IVIoney By Dealing With J. K. ALLEN, Tlie Busiest Wliolesaier in New Yorl(. Chrysanthemums, Roses, Violets, Carnations, in all grades, to suit all kinds of buyers. OTelectlnoxie 1.&T »pring8, III. 84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. LIBERTY, four-inch, 176.00 per 100. MAID, BRIDE, PERLB, SUNSET, METEOR. MORQAN, MBRMET, LaPRANCE, NIPHETOS, KAISERIN, QOLDEN QATB, MAID OF HONOR, 3-in., t6.00 per 100: 3H-in., f7.00; 4-in., 18.00. GRAFTED BRIDE, 120.00 per 100, 6-inch. A. S. MacBEAN. lakewood, n. J. 704 The American Florist. Dec. 2 J, Our pasTiMEs. AQDOuncements of coming contests or other event! oT interest to our bowling, shooting and oyoling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department 10 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. Friday Night Bowlers Win, The first of a series of three games between the Jenkintown Bowling Club and the Friday Night Association of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia was rolled Friday evening at Horticultural Hall. The Friday Night team won by the handsome margin of 339 pins. Stone- ham was high man among the florists, with 511, and Richardson, with 439, lor the Jenkintown team. The score follows: FRIDAY NIGHT ASSOCIATION. Player 1st 2d 3d T'l Watson 148 168 99 40.5 Archer 161 162 13tS 469 .Stoneham 165 178 1P8 611 Denham 132 187 121 440 Kuestuer 181 160 133 474 Eim 121 145 130 396 Total 908 990 787 2683 JENKINTOWN BOWLING CLUB. Player 1st 2d 3d T'l McGamwell 138 153 145 435 Richardson 126 163 150 439 Maver 132 117 164 413 Griflith 103 121 131 354 Weak 89 100 117 306 Robinson 148 141 110 399 Total 738 791 787 2346 At Flatbush. The second engagement between the crack New York bowlers and the local team came ofl on Thursday evening, December 13, at the new alleys of the Flatbush club. Flatbush succeeded in winning two of the three games played and are happy inconsequence. This neces- sitates one more meeting before the final settlement of the tournament. New York has won four games and Flatbush two. Three more games will be played. Fol- lowing are tne scores: FLATBUSH. Player Ist 2d 3d A. Zeller 143 144 131 Schmutz Ill 148 140 Raynor 151 137 169 Mellis 168 133 143 E. Dailledouze 152 183 176 Riley 142 160 137 Total....' 887 894 886 NEW YORK Player 1st 2d 3d O'Mara 148 139 128 Thielmann 141 162 169 Siebrecht 130 132 117 Haffner 150 156 133 Burns 155 122 138 Lang 186 168 153 Total 910 873 827 A good time was in progress on the spare alleys during the match, partici- pated in by the rooters and friends of the regular teams, who rolled up the follow- ing totals: Player Ist 2d 3.1 Wooker 115 134 1U3 O. Zeller 93 lo7 90 Liinjijuhr 94 110 78 Ellioit 62 93 8J Donlan 119 144 136 Total 483 688 486 Player Ist 2d 3d Lentz 159 149 118 Woerncr 97 138 109 Buttertleld 116 87 134 P. Dailledouze 109 98 141 Stewart 83 159 94 Total 564 631 ."196 At New York, Bowling scores for Monday night, December 17, were as follows: Player 1st 2d 3d nairuer 138 150 160 Yon Asch 128 129 124 Burns 199 189 172 Elliott 213 167 138 Tr.aendlY 142 145 166 Lang...". 186 189 183 Moody 141 137 151 Carpenter Ill 102 109 At Philadelphia. Another victory was added to the laurels of the bowling club on Monday, December 17, when the first team defeated the Pennsylvania Bicycle Club by 313 pins. George Moss covered himself with glory by making 603 pins as a total, an average of 201 pins to a game. He said; "Oh, why didn't I do this in New York." The score follows: Florists 1st 2d 3d T'l Moss 216 189 199 603 Connor 134 133 137 404 Harris 136 145 181 462 Westcott 188 157 146 491 Kift 155 132 153 440 Johnson 176 168 157 501 Totals 994 924 973 2891 Pennsylvania Bicycle Club 853 823 902 2573 At West Hoboken. The North Hudson County bowlers had just settled down to a quiet little home game last Wednesday evening when a demonstrative delegation arrived from the big city across the river and put an end to all prospects of a quiet evening. The visiting party included John I. Raynor, John H. Taylor, Wm. Ford and W. J. Stewart. John Bimie, who upholds single handed the prestige of the Scottish race in this essentially Teutonic commu- nity, was not slow to take advantage of the opportunity so unexpectedly afforded him and it was not long before '"A hun- dred pipers an' a' an' a' " and "The bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond" had drowned out ' Du bist verricht, mein kind" in a volume of aggressive melody. In the meantime the game went on and an appetizing lunch served to keep the inner man happy. Scores were recorded as follows : Player 1st 2d Player 1st 2d Brown 136 185 Deitz 1F6 129 M.Hansen 167 146 L. Hansen 141 173 Menne 133 126 Baumann 108 114 Hillebreeht 126 144 Orundmann 141 110 Tschupp 148 11)5 Waehe 106 Birnie 123 116 Kornich 103 98 Raynor 102 145 Stewart 128 116 Ford 121 120 Taylor 108 82 At Utica, The Utica Florists' Bowling Club had a very interesting meeting on December 17, at which there was a very full attend- ance, as a large, fat turkey was offered as a prize in a handicap contest. It was won by Somers, who increased his average very much and will now have to be put up near the top of the column. He was followed very closely by H. Mathews. Below is the score: Player 1st 2d 3d Av Baker.1 149 lli3 173 158 Somers 119 158 173 150 Pfleffer 167 160 105 144 Rowlands 153 155 122 143 H.Mathews 145 165 116 142 Wilcox 107 146 113 la C.Mathews 116 132 113 120 Day 92 116 148 118 Hiidebrand 119 117 116 117 Spencer 123 115 101 113 Tomey 88 118 110 109 Kaufer 113 107 92 104 T.Baker 110 102 102 ini Murphy 110 102 77 96 Quis. Des Moines, Ia —There is only a fair supply of holiday stock in sight, with blooming plants scarce. All the dealers here find themselves short on bouquet green and cannot handle it at the prevail- ing price. Our people do not order until the last moment so that it is impossible to forsee what the Christmas trade will be. Crimson Rambler Roses These Roses have fibrous roots and are particularly well adapted for potting and forcing. They cer- tainly do please the florists who have gotten them; one sale invariably brings a second order- J^ J^ ^ We offer them in two sizes, 3 to 3/^ feet, at $J2. Extra large, Z% to 5 feet, at $t5. J- ^ J- J- J' The CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. THE MOON z Send to Company ^ For J Trees, Shrubs. Vines, Your I and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. Plea:ie ntfni.i-n :hc AnteHLun Ftonst -iv^ten uvittng. f OR SALE, 20,000 {r«"re.r cd I APpi F TDFF^ ""^ stock, $so per looo. p *»* * '-*- I WLLO, List vara, on application. Adiantum Pubescens. 4-inch pot, $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengerii. 2',2-inch pot, $4.00 per 100, Fine plants, ready to ship, nttn ^Phu/ill ii Pn proprietors ol Idelwlld UllU ObllWIII 06 uUii Greenhouieand Mem- phis Nursery. 30'> Front St., MEMPHIS. 1ENN. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing Maples NORWAY. SIGAR. From T to 3-incti calioer, also one- year seedlings. Write for price list. SAMUEL C. MOON, Morrisville, Bucks Co , Pa, Grape Vines Descriptive and Price List free. rnrrants, Gooseberrftes and otber Small Fruit Plants. Extra quality. Warranted true. T. S. HUBBARO CO., PREDOMIA, IV. 1. tllMMTrn— 50 clumps ol e-» crowns each of n All I CU a good double pure white PKonia ni :i viiriety suitable for cut-Ilowers. JOS. W. VESTAL & SON, Little Rock, Ark. igoo. The American Florist. '-.OS NEPHROLEPIS WITTBOLOII. Strong Plants, ready for 3-inch and 4-inch pots, 11.00 each; {10.00 a dozen; (75.00 per lOO. Now is the Time to Replensisli — =Your Stock=^ LET US HAVE YOUR ORDER FOR DECORATIVE PLANTS. Our stock is cool grown and the plants are low, compact and rich in color. It is all such stock as wc can send to the most particular trade. Wc have done a very large business this season but as yet wc are able to supply all sizes. Let us have your order today- Kentias==Latanias Varieties Size Pot Eentia Belmoreana Z% Eentia Belmoreana 3 Eentia Belmoreana 3Vi Eentia Belmoreana 4 Eentia Belmoreana 5 Eentia " strong 5 Eentia Belmoreana 6 Eentia " strong 6 Eentia Belmoreana 7 Eentia Forsteriana 2Vi Eentia Forsteriana 3 Eentia Forsteriana 3^ Eentia Forsteriana 5 Kentia " strong 5 Kentia Forsteriana 6 Eentia " strong 6 Eentia Forsteriana 8 Latania Borbonica 2^ Latania Borbonica 3 Latania Borbonica 3^^^ Latania Borbonica 4 Latania Borbonica 5 Latania Borbonica 6 Latania Borbonica 6 Areca Lutescens ZM Areca Lutescens 3H Areca Lutescens 4 Height Inches 8 to 9 10 to 12 12 to 14 14 to 16 16 to 20 18 to 24 20 to 22 26 to 38 36 to 40 8 to 9 10 to 12 12 to 14 20 to 24 22 to 26 28 to 30 30 to 34 44 to 50 No. Per Leaves Each Doz. 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 5 to 7 5 to 6 5 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6to7 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 5 to 6 5 to 6 5 to 6 6 to 7 6 3 5 to 6 5 to 6 5 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 8 extra strong _ . 5 to 6 3 plants in potl.OO 12 to 14 3 " " 2.00 15 to 18 3 " .25 3.00 12 12 to 15 15 to 18 18 to 22 20 to 24 .25 .40 .75 1.00 1.25 1.50 2.25 .25 .75 1.00 1.25 1.50 3.25 .15 .25 .50 .60 75 % 1.50 2.0O 3.00 4.00 7.20 12.00 15.00 18.00 27.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 7.20 12.00 15.00 18.00 39 00 .60 1.00 1.50 3.00 5.00 6.00 9.00 Per 100 }12.00 15.00 20.00 30.00 60.00 90.00 125.00 180.00 200.00 12.00 15.00 20.00 60.00 90.00 125.00 180.00 300.00 6.00 8.00 12.00 20.00 35.00 50.00 75.00 8.00 15.00 25,00 Per 1000 $100.00 150.00 180.00 300.00 600.00 900.00 100.00 150.00 180.00 600.00 40.00 75.00 100.00 175.00 300.00 ..Asparagus.. • • mCmmM^.. Ri7fl Varieties pH Pteris Serrulata 2-iQah Pteris Dmbrosa 2-inch Crytomium Falcatum 2-inoli Crytomium Falcatum 3-inch Cyrtomium Falcatum 4-inch Cyrtomium Falcatum 5-inch Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 2-inch Nephrolepis Cordata Com pacta 6-inch Per Doz. .50 .50 .60 1.00 1.50 2.00 .50 4.00 Per 100 4.00 4.0O 4.00 8.00 10.00 4.0O 30.00 14 to 16 10 to 12 12 to 15 6 to 8 4 to 6 4 to 6 Each t .76 J < Size Pot Asparagus Sprengerii 2-inch Asparagus Sprengerii 4-inch Miscellaneous. Araucaria Escelsa, 4-inch, nice plants Araucaria Excelsa, 4^-inch, nice plants Araucaria Excelsa, 5-inch, nice plants Pot Height Leaves Ficus Elastica 6 22 to 23 12 to 14 Ficus Elastica 7 24 to 28 Pandanus Utilis 2i4 6 to 8 Pandanus Otilis 3 8 to 10 Pandanus Veitchii 6 strong Pandanus Veitchii 7 strong Pandanus Veitchii 8 strong Dracaena Terminalis 3V4 Dracaena Terminalis 4 Dracsena Terminalis 5 Cocos Weddeliana 3 Phojnix Reclinata 10 40 to 45 Phoenix Reclinata 3 Phoenix Canariensia 3 Aspidistra Lurida 4 Aspidistra Lurida 5 Corypha Gebanga 3 Doz. $ .50 1.50 8 to 12 5 to 6 1.50 2.25 3.00 .25 3.50 .50 Doz. $ 7.20 10.00 1.00 2.00 18.00 27.00 36.00 2.00 4.f0 6.00 2.00 Per 100 $ 4.00 12.00 Each ....» .50 75 .... 1.00 100 160.00 75.00 8.00 15.00 1.50 1.50 3.00 6.00 3.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 15 to 20 Sanseviera Javanica Variegata, 2-inch, strong plants — dozen Sanseviera Javanica Variegata, 3-inch, strong plants — " 1.25 Sanseviera Javanica Variegata, 4-inch, strong plants — " 2.00 Sanseviera Javanica Variegata, 5-inch, strong plants — " 3.0O Peperomia Argyreia (Saundersii) " 2.00 Peperomia Alata " 2.00 Maranta Kerchoviana, 3H-inoh " 2.00 Zingiber Officinale, Ginger Plant, 4-inoh " 2.00 Zingiber Officinale, 5-inch " 3.00 Curculigo Recurvata, 4-inch " 2.00 Curculigo Recurvata, 5-inoh '* 4.00 Cyperus Alternifolius, 5-inch " 1.50 NEPHROLEPIS WITTBOLOII, strong plants, ready for 3 and 4-in. pots, $1 each; $10 per dozen; $75 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., r»A.iv:»^« A.:^Ty i^b>:rk:®. ids'? ;Bt:tol£lia.s:l=>'£^*^^ Pl^oe* OHIOA-OO, ir^i^. GRAND OFFER, FINE PLANTS, NONE BETTER. ARECA LUTESCENS. Size pot. Height. Each. Doz. 4-lnch 18 Sin pot. 30 3.50 6-lnoh 20 to 24 .60 8-lnch 36 2.50 to 3.00 KENTIA BELMOREANA. Size pot. Leaves. Height. Each. Doz. 100 3-inch 4-inch 6-inch 6-inoh 3 to 4 5 to 6 8 to 10 7 to 8 12 inch 15 24 Fine 30 1 .20 $ 2.00 $12.00 .50 6.50 bushy plants, 12.00 ea. 3.50 ea. KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Size pot. S-inch 4-inch 6-inch Leaves. 3 to 4 4 5 to 6 Height. 9 to 10 15 to 18 40 Each. Doz. $ .30 $ 3.00 .40 4.00 2.76 30.00 100 $25.00 LATANIA BORBONICA. Size pot. S-inch 4-inch 6-inch 6-inch 6-inch Leaves. 5to 6 5 to 7 6 to 8 6 to 8 7 to 8 Height. 12 inch 15 to 18 21 to 30 30 30 Each. Doz. t .15 t 1.60 .25 300 1.00 12.00 1.50 16.00 2.00 bushy 100 $12.00 20.00 cocos WEDDELIANA. Size pot a-inch.. Height. ..12 to 14 Each. Doz. ( .20 $2.40 ICO $18.00 BOSTON FERNS. Size pot. Each. Doz 100 3-inch $.20 $2.00 $15.00 4-inoh 35 4.00 5-inoh 75 8.50 6-inch pot or pans 75 9.00 6-inoh " " bushy 1.00 12.00 7-inch 1.60 18.00 8-inoh " " " 2.00 21.00 9-inoh ' 2.50 27.00 FICUS ELASTICA. Size pot. Height. Each, Doz. 6-inch 24to30 $.75 $9.00 6-inch 30to34 l.OO 12.00 8-inch 48 1.60 to 2.00 REX BECONIAS. Size pot. Each. Doz. 100 3-inoh $.10 $1.20 $10.00 5-inoh 20 2 25 18.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. Size pot. Each. Uoz. 100 3-inch $.60 $5.00 6-inch $.35 4.00 25.00 DRAOENA INDIVISA. Size pot. Each. Doz. 1(X) 5-inoh $.35 $4.00 $25.00 CYCLAMEN PER8ICUM CICANTEUM- 2W-inoh at $4.00 per 100; e-inoh at 40c each, $4.50 per dozen; 7 and 8-inoh pans, 75c each, $8.50 per dozen. These plants are nicely budded. Draoa?na Bruanti, $1.50 each, $18 per dozen. Dracsena Massangeana. $2 each, $24 per hundred. Dracaena Lindeni, $1.50 each, $18 per dozen. Dracaena Terminalis, 50c each, $6 per dozen. Small Ferns, Adiantum Cuneatum, 3-inch pots, $6 per hundred. Mixed Ferns, 3 inch pots, $6 per hundred. Cyperus Alternifolius, 3-in. pots, $5 per hundred. Hydrangea, Otaksa, 6-inch pots, $10 per hundred. Extra fine for Easter forcing. Jerusalem Cherry, nicely berried, 6-inch pots, bushy, 40c each. .V sure remedy for carnation rust, stem rot and black spot on roses. Spray your plants with CAUSPERLEPTHA and get rid of these greatest of evils. Having discovered and used this prepar- ation for a number of years, I have repeatedly been asked to place it on the market for the bene- fit of all concerned. It is a sure remedy and has never failed to keep plants clear by constant application. One gallon diluted makes 130 gal- lons. It is perfectly harmless to plants and gives them a rich, glossy foliage. Directions with every can. NO FLORIST SHOULD BE WITH- OUT IT. Price per gal., $2 oo. Special prices on larger lf> I'er 100 I'er lono Mrs. Tlios. W. Lawson $ 7.00 $6il.iXi Olyinpia 5.00 40.00 Genevieve Lord 4.0J 35.00 Ethel Crocker 4.00 35.00 MorningGlory 4.(» 35.(H1 Mrs. G. M. Bradt 3.ai 25.(10 G.H.Crane 3.00 26.00 I'eru 3.00 25.01 Am.-rica 3.00 35.00 Gold Nugget 3.00 a5.C0 Gen. Maceo 2.50 20.00 Gi'n. Gomez 2.00 15.00 White Cloud 1.60 12.60 Per 100 Mrs. F. Joost 2.00 Flora Hill 1.50 Argyll- 1.50 l)aybri-ak 1.60 Wm. Scott 1.25 Arma/.indy 1.25 \. Mitiing, light pink, 4-inch bloom 10.00 Mrs. A. Mitting. clear light pink, SM-inch bloom 10.00 Mister De Roo Mitting, a fine white, 3-inch bloom lO.lX) Per 1000 15.00 12.00 laoo 12.00 10 00 10.00 25 Cuttings at 100 rates; 250 at 1000 rates. Cash or C. O. D. THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., - nHorris, 111. DOROTHY Seedling pink Carnation, Scott color. Com- mercially the best of all Carnations yet introduced. Certificates awarded at Chi- cago, Philadelphia and Cincinnati, Roo ed Cuttings, $10 per 100; $75 per 1000. Also Rooted Cuttings of GENEVIEVE LORD $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Orders booked now tor rooted cuttings of above varieties. E. T. GRAVE, Richmond, Ind. - OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1900 WILL BB MAILED TO YOU -^1 • PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS.-«l rgoo. The American Florist. 707 ^aiiuuitiiaiiHiiiiAiitiiUitimiiUitiiiiiiiiuuiiiiuiiiiiutaiiiiuitiiimtiiiiiiiiiituititmiiiiiiiiiiiimiiitiiitanitiiiitiiutiiiiiiitmtiinig m. BIG rouR. OUR INTRODUCTIONS OF NEW CARNATIONS J- J- FOR J90J. ^ J- ^linheflm* ^'''''* bright flesh pink, early Per Per Per OU11UCC1.111* ffgg j„(j continuous bloomer, doz. 100 1000 Flowers of good form and size, borne on . ^ long stiff stems $1.50 $10 $75 Bon Homme Richard: ^;\Va ordinary free bloomer; fine form, good size. Stems 2X to 3 feei long $1.50 $10 $75 Nydia: Variegated, salmon stripe on white ground. Quick seller, extremely free bloomer, fine form and stiff stem $1,50 $10 $75 Prnlifira* Cerise pink. Very long, stiff ritjiiii^a. stems, large flowers, and as its name indicates, an extra free bloomer $1,50 $10 $75 First lot ready Feb. l,of the above four vars. OTHER VARIETIES. Per 100 Per 1000 Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson cerise pink $7.00 $60.00 Olvmpia variegated 5.00 40.00 Marquis pink 5.00 40.00 Genevieve Lord " 5.00 40.00 EtheJ Crocker " 4.00 35.00 Morning Glory light pink 4.C0 35.00 Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt variegated 3.00 26.00 G. H. Crane scarlet 3.00 25.00 Chicago " 3.00 25.00 America " 3.00 25.00 Gold N ugget yellow 3.00 25.00 Gen. Maoeo onmson 2 00 15.00 Gen. Gomez " 2.00 15.00 White Cloud white 2.0O 15.00 Mrs. Frances Joost pink 2.0O 15.00 Mrs. Jas. Dean " 2 00 15.00 Jubilee scarlet 2.00 15.00 John Young white 1.50 12.00 Flora Hill '• 1.50 12.00 Argyle cerise pink 1.50 12.00 Davbreak light pink 1.50 12.00 William Scott pink 100 8 00 Evelina white 1.00 8.00 Armazindy variegated 1.00 8.00 ROOTED CUTTINGS OF STANDARD VARIETIES READY JANUARY 1ST. WRITE FOR DESeRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY Joliet, Illinois. \ afmrrmfmmTmTTmmTTmTTmmTmmTiTmmmTTmiTmmiTmmTmTmTTmmmTTmmTmTmTmfmmTTfTmmTTmmmmnmmTTiK Rooted Cuttings Carnations Per 100 Per 1000 Mrs. Lawson $6.00 'I he Marquis 5.00 $15.00 Ethel Crocker 4.00 30.00 Mrs. Bradt 2.50 20.00 Joost 1.50 12.50 WhiteCloud 150 12.50 FloraHill 1.60 12.50 Triumph 1.50 12.50 Jubilee 1.50 12.50 Daybreak 1 50 12.60 Armazindv 1.50 12.50 Wm. Scott 1.00 7 60 Thos. Cartledge 1.00 7.50 Red Jacket 1.00 7.50 Victor 1.00 7.50 MoGowan 1.00 7.50 Fine, stocky, absolutely free from stem rot or other disease. STOCK CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chad wick. Xeno, Kagoya, Lucia Faure, 10c each, $1.00 per dozeu. Queen. Yellow Queen, Bloodgood, Modesto, 7^ per dozen. 326-28 Sunset Av. UTICA, N. Y. F. E. SHAW, CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings, all fine. Per 100 Lawson $S.0U Olvmpia 6.00 Crocker 5.00 Lord 501 Peru '. 5.1/0 Marquis 5.00 Crane 3.00 America 3.00 Bradt 3.00 Pingree 3.00 Morning Glory 3.00 Glacier 3.00 White Cloud 2.00 Jubilee 2.00 Maceo 2.0O Wood 2.00 Daybreak 1.60 Triumph 1.60 Joost 1.50 Scott 1.00 Per 1000 $i(l,00 50.00 45.00 45 0(> 45.00 45.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 17.50 1750 1750 17 50 12.60 12.50 12.50 8.O0 We refer you lo trade papers' report of St. Loui: Chryianthemum Show as to quality ol our stock. W. J. & M. S. VESEY, rt. Wayne. Ind. A good adT. In a good paper will bring good retnma FROM PHOTOGRAPH OF QUEEN LOUISE TAKEN OCT. 28th, 1900 QUEEN LOUISE CARNATION This new Carnation oroduces the finest flowers, is perfectly he and is the best white variety ever introduced, IT BLOOMS EARLY IT BLOOMS LATE llthy IT BLOOMS ALL THE TIME. Our price list contains cuts from photographs taken every two weeks during the months of February March, April, May, June, October and November. No other Carnation can stand such a test. Price $10 per 100, $75 per 1000. Osran'd^y^'o^.rdtT'c^'S: He Told The Truth ETHEL CROCKER when he said is absolutely the . _ best pink Carna- tion ever offered. Without question this peerless variety is the best money maker in sipht. How many do you want? Fine healthy rooted cuttines NOW READY. $4.00 per 100. $30 00 per 1000 for cash with order. W. W. COLES, • Kokomo. Ind. We are booking orders for Rooted Cuttings of O A.I8IV A.'TIOIV ® , All the best varieties. Write us. QEO. HANCOCK & SON. Grand Haven, MIcb. ROOTED COTTINGS CARNATIONS Ethel Crocker 100, |4.00 WhiteCloud " 2 00 Alaska (white) " l 00 ROSES, Golden Gate 100, $2.50; Bride " i.50; Bridesmaid " i.5o 1000, $30.00 15.00 7.50 lOOO, $20.00 1250 1250 GEO. HARRER, Morton Grove, III. 70 d The American Florist. Dec 22, Lowell, Mass. BUSINESS DULL BETWEEN THANKSGIVING AND CHKISTMAS. — GOOD CROPS AND BRISK DEMAND IN SIGHT.— JOTTINGS OF PERSONAL AND TRADE INTEREST. Trade is dull just now, for there is no funeral work, nothing in the way of social events, and Christmas buying has not yet begun. Thanksgiving trade was very good and everybody seemed to be happy. Stock was scarce and brought prettv good prices. The weather was very bad for growing, every day for about two weeks before Thanksgiving being dark and gloomy. Patten sent out another new wagon the other day and it is a dandy. It is a square wagon for heavy delivery and, with his up-to-date light delivery wagon put out a tew months ago, makes a good addition to the business. Patten dis- posed of a lot of poinsettias and Gloire de Lorraine begonias during Thanksgiv- ing week. Tingley is cutting some fine Joost car- nations which readily find a market. He expects to cut a fine lot of Princess of Wales violets for Christmas. Tingley has the Belgian hare fever and owns some fine animals. M. A. Patten's houses in Tewksbury are in fine shape for Christmas. All the leading varieties of carnations are grown here and everything is in apple-pie order. William A. Roberts, formerly junior partner with Patten & Roberts, has launched into the undertaking business in connection with the livery business. A. Roper has got something up his sleeve in shape of a new carnation. John N. May was on to see it the other day and was greatly pleased with it. All kinds of greens will be in abundance around here; there being no snow every- body is out picking. C. L. Marshall has had his store reno- vated, painted and papered and has put in electric light. Geo. Foster will have a nice crop of pinks for Christmas, by all appearances. M. Mobile, Ala. The outlook is for a very good holiday trade with such roses as Bride, Brides- maid and Perle very plentiful. Romans, Paper Whites and violets will be plenti- ful if hard frosts do not come to ruin the flowers in the lightly protected beds. Carnations are scarce because of the long continued warmth, which caused many to damp off. There are very lew good Beauties grown here. Most of those required must come from the north. There will be good Christmas supplies of Camellia Japonica if not ruined by hard frosts. Indoor chrysanthemums have been good but in little demand. Out- door stock was a complete failure this year on account of the heavy rains in July and August. C. Ravier & Sons have made a consid- erable addition to their glass, building especially for roses. H. P. L. 500,000 VERBENAS. 60 finest named varieties, includine our NEW MAMMOTH WHITE. "MRS. McKINLEY." The flnestwhite verbena grown: perfectly healthy; tree from disease. Rooted cuttinES, 60c per 100; »5.00 per 1000. Plants, $2. ,50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Our list is the choice of millions of seedlings. Send for circular. J. L. DILLON. BLOOMSBURG. PA. Choice Green and Bronze Galax, New Crop. Price 60c per 10»0, postage prepaid. Small Orders a Specialty. Address H. H. Hill, VICTORIA, Macon Co. N. C. tleacock's Premium Palms Certificate of Merit for Culture Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, March. 1900. Certificate of Merit for Culture Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, November, 1900, Only the Best, Grown in the Best Manner. Immense Stock, free from Insects and Disease and in the Best Possible Condition. Send in your Order at Once. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Areca Lutescens. T Cocos Weddeliana. ^ Kentia Belmoreana. ♦ ♦ 2 Kentia Forsleriana. 3 plants, 6-in. pot, 21 to 28 inches .113 per doz. ; 1100 per IPO 3 " 8 " 36 '• FINE $3 eacli] 1 plant, 3-in. pot, I2-in. high $ 25 per lOo! 3 plants, 5 '■ 18 " $leach;$100 4- in. pot, 5 to 6 leaves, 15-in. high $4.60 per doz., 135 pnr 101 6 '• 61eaves, 21 ■■ .... 15 00 •' ,1125 8 " 6 ■■ 30 to 32-in. high $3 each. 4-in. pot, 4 to 5 leaves, 15-in. high $4,60 per doz,, $35 per ICO. 6 ■■ 5 ■• 24 to 28 in. high $1 each, $12 per doz. 6 •■ 5to6 " 30-in. high $1.25 " ,|15 8 " 6 ■• 36 to 40-;"n. high $3 " $36 JOSEPH HE ACOCK, Wyncote, Pa. ••♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦< >♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ GALAX LEAVES, Brilliant Bronze or Green, $1,50 per 1000. FANCY FERN, DAGGER FEKN, Etc.. at market prices. HARRY A. BUNYARD. - 38 WEST 28th street, new york. Rattan Rings. J2-INCH, WITH PATENT FASTENER. Ready to wind Holly and Green on; makes work easier and improves looks of wreathes. $1.25 por 100. $11.50 par 1000. SAMPLE FREE, W. W. BARNARD & CO., 161 E, KINZIE ST., CHICAGO, Please mention the A mertca n Florist when writing. r;.VINGA VAR. VINES Per 100 First size, from 4 to 6 long vines to plant $4.00 Large size, " 7 to 10 " " 6.00 TVRUS CASH OB C. O. D. WM. A. CLARK & SON, No. S9 State St.. WATERTOWN. N. Y. SELECTED WILD SMILAX. 50 lbs. net weight. $2.00 per case; 30 lb. cases, net weight, $1,50 per case. MAGNOLIA FOLIAGE, very fine in decorations, also in wreaths, same price as wild smilax. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS. $3.00 per 1000. HOLLY, extra fine, well-berried: cases 16 cubic ft., per case $2.50. Per case of 7 cubic ft., $1.75, LONG NEEDLE PINES, carefully selected, $1.25 per dozen. ^^Cash with order from unknown correspondents. EVERGREEN FLORAL CO.. EVERGREEN, ALA. I™ Regan Printing House NURSERY SEED ELORISTS CATALOGUES 87-9 1 Plymouth Place, > jt jt CmCAGQjtjtj* Aiparagut Sprengerii, 2!/2-inch $2.50 per 100 " ■• 3 " 4.00 per 100 Asparagus Plumosus, 2!4-lnch 6.00 per 100 • ■• 3 " 6.00 per 100 Small Ferns for dishes, 4 var8.,2yi-iD. 3.00 per 100 Carex Variegata, 2!/s-inch 4.C0 per 100 Boston Ferns, 8-inoh pans $15 and $18 per doz. 2H-inch 5.00 per 100 3-inch 8.00 per 100 Nephrolepis Cordata Compacta, 6-inch 25.00 per 100 Geraniums— S. A. Nutt, Heteranthe. La P lot, rooted cuttings, $18.00 per 1000. cash, please, CARL HACENBERCER, West Mentor, O. Uir^l IV Dark green, n \J L^ T J well berried. 50 lbs., net weight, per case $2.50 25 lbs., net weigiit, per case i.So WILD SMILAX. Per 60 lb. case 2.00 " 1.50 LONG NEEDLE PINES, assorted sizes, 2% to 4}^ It. high, per doz., $1.20; per 50, $* 00; per 100, $7.00. ^^ Prompt attention given telegraphic orders. R. A. LEE. Evergrean, Ala. ; BAKER ilk DICK DEALEFtS IN MOSS U PEAT ^ pierT.n^ .N.Y. CJlf ONE DOLLAR FIFTY PER 1000 FOR E: BRONZE GALAX LEAVES Delivered NOW FREE, anywhere in the United States reached by mail or express. Every leaf guaranteed perfect. Fifty leaves mailed for Ten Cents. AMERIMN ROSE CO.. Washington, D. C. Stop Walking the rioor. you won't be disap- pointed if you place your orders for [SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX With CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO., Evergreen. Ala., or their agents, L, J. Kreshover, New York; J. B. Deamud, Chicago; M. Rice & Co,, Philadel- phia; Vail Seed Co,, Indianapolis, Our advice: Wire your address and go "Sleep in peace." N. B. We also tell some Holly. GALAX LEAVES Red and green Galax, 55c per 1000. Leucothoe Sprays, "foV" Cash with first order. Seven years' experience. Special price to wholesalers. J. N. PRITCHARP, Elk Park, N. C. GALAX LEAVES! J. L BANNER & CO., Montezuma, N. C. rgoo. The American Florist. 709 ^ ROOTED ClTTINOn CARNATIONS. Per 100 CRAXE »3.00 BRADT 2.50 EVANSTON 2.00 JOOST 1.50 WHITE CLOUD 1.60 FLORA HILL 1.50 DAYBREAK 1.50 TRIUMPH 1.50 ARMAZINDY 1.50 TIDAL WAVE 150 WM. SCOTT 1.00 MRS. LAWSON 5.00 ETHEL CROCKER 5.00 MARQUIS 4 CO GENEVIEVE LORD 4 00 IRENE Per doz, $1.50; 10.00 Per 1000 $25.00 20.00 17.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.60 12.50 12.50 12.50 8.00 ROSES. KAISERIN $1 .50 112.50 LA PRANCE 1.50 12.50 METEOR 150 12.50 PERLE.. 1.50 12.50 5 BRIDE 1.50 12.50 ♦ BRIDESMAID 1.50 12.60 T GOLDEN GATE 2.50 20.00 ♦ GEORGE REINBERG, | X 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, t ▼ W ▼▼▼▼ WW WWWW ▼▼▼▼WW WW STUDENTS RETURNING HOME for holiday vacations can, upon presenta- tion of proper credentials, obtain tickets via Nickel Plate Road, to all points in Cen- tral Passenger Association territory, at a fare and a tliird for the round trip. Tickets nill be sold on day of closing school and on day immediatelv preceding closing date; good returning until date school reconvenes, but not later than January 8, 1901. For information as to train service to Ft. Wayne, Cleveland, Fostoria, Erie and other points, call on or address, John Y.Calahan, General Agent, ill Adams St., Chicago. Passenger Station, Van Buren St. and Pacific Ave., on the Elevated Loop. 43 ■ /VlNoIIlO RAISING Again I can furnish, for immediate delivery, about 10,000 good pansy plants. Price $4.00 per 1000 f. o. b. express here. CASH TVITH ORDER CHRISTIAN SOLTAU, 199 Grant Avenue* JERSEY CITY, N. J. Beautiful Ferns DAVALLIOIDES FURCANS. 80STONIENSIS and WASHINGTONIENSiS. from S-in. pots, with two to four feet long fronds, at $1.00 each; $10 per dozen. For other o.hoice and rare plants, see my adv., page 518 of this paper, or write for a copy. N. STUDER, AHACOSTU, P. C GERANIUM AMERICA A Queen Among Geraniums. Color: From purest white to deepest rose. Dwarfness: "Just right." Floriferousness: Astonish ng. Strong Plants, $8 per 100, 25 at 100 rate. Ready now. liE^RY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. ! FOR INSURANCE AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL, Address JOHN Q. ESLER, Sac'y F. H. A., SADDLE KIVER. N. J EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS List free on application. FRED. ROEMER !MER, Seed Grower, -, $3 per 100; Spotted, $3; Yellow, $20. Cannas, Dahlias, and all summer blooming bulbs. Electros and Cull lor Florists and Seedsmen. A. BLANC. PHILADELPHIA, PA. STRONG 2 YEAR FIELD GROWN. CRIMSON RMUBLEK, e.xtra strong «li.00 per 100. HYBRID PERl'ETUAL, in line assortment $10.00 per 100, .W.OO per 1000. HYBRID I'KRPETOAL, in fine assortment, 2d s'ze 6.00 " .WOO These are well rooted, good stOL-k. but not quite heav.v enouj^h to go into first tirade. 10 to 12- inch crowns . AZALEAS stock in e.\cellent shape, well set with buds. $35 00 per ICn 12 to 14-in<;h crowns $4.5.00 per 100 JAPONIC A. SPIRAEAS $3.50 per 100 ASTILBOIDKS FLORIBUNDA NANA COMl'ACTA $5.00 per 100 ...$4.00 per 100 PALMS KENTIA BELMOREANA, 2';-inoh pots *R.00 per ICO, $75 00 per 1000 KENTIA BELMOREANA, 3-inch pots, 4 and 5 leaves $15.00 per IIH) KENTI.V BELMOKEANA, 4 inch pots, 14 to 16 inches high SO.'* KENTIA BELMOREANA. 5-inch pots, 18 inches hish 60.01 KENTIA BELMOREANA, 5 and 6-inch pots, 18 to 22 inches high 75.110 KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 2V4-inch pots 111.00 " KENTIA FORSTERIANA,3-inch Dots, 12 inches high 15(0 KENTIA FORSTKRIANA, 4-inch pots, 15 to 18 inches high 3^00 KENTIA KORSTERIANA, 5-inch pols, 18 lo 22 inches high SO.OO " KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 5 and 6 inch pots, 24 to 28 inches high 75 00 ARECA LDTESCENS, 2y2-inch pots $6.00 jper 100, J50.00 per lOOO ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 2i4-in. pots. . .$ 5 00 per 100 PLUMOSaS NANUS, 3-in. pots 6.00 •■ PLUMOSUS NANUS, 4-in. pots 13.00 " SPRENGERII, 2'/j-in. pots $3.00 per 100 SPRENGERIl, 3-in. pots 5.00 " SPRENGERII, 4-in. pots 8.00 " BOSTON FERNS Strong 2-inch pots $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 THE STOMS S IliltRISON CO.. Paiitsvillc, 0. Ball's Palms, &c. CHOICE HARDY STOCK, EXTRA STRONG. Areca Lutescens, several plants, 4-,nch, @ 25c; 6-in. @ 50c and 75c; 8-in. @ $1.50; 10-in. @ $4 00 and $5.00. Large speci- mens, 14-in. and l6-in.@ J17.50to$35.00. Latania Borbonica, 4-in. @ 25c; 6-in. @ 50c and 75c. Made up, 3 plants together, large and showy, 6-in. @ 7Sc; 8-in @ {1. Kentia Forsteriana, 3-in. @ 20c and 25c; 4-in. @ 40c and 5Cc. CHAS Price ListsJ* Kentia Belmoreana, 3 in. @ 20c and 25c; 4-in. @ 40c and 50c; 5-in @ 7Sc; 6-in. @ $1.00 and t!i 25; 8-in. @ $2.00. Livistona Rotundifolia, strong, 4-in. @ 4^c; 5-in @ 75c. Pandanus Veitchii, 6-in. @ Jl.OO; 8 in. @ $2.00. Ficus Elastica, Araucaria Excelsa, Dra- caena Terminalis, etc., etc. D. BALL. HOLMESBURG, PHILA., PA. Boston Ferns. TRUE TO NAME. Small plants from bench $ 1.00 per 100 7,000 2-inch 2.00 4,000 3-incn ■.... 4.00 Let us grow your large Ferns for next summer and fall delivery. Our prices are surprisingly low. Write us. DAVIS BROS.. ; Morrison. III. PALMS-MSTONS Waiter Retzer & Co., CHICAGO, ill. 2045-59 Clarendon Ave., (N. Haisied St.) 300 RUBBER PLANTS, 4000 BOSTON FERNS, sYz'es AND Davallioides Fur cans. Ageratum Stella Gurney. Write for Prices. CAPIIOL GREENHOUSES. Springfield, Illinois. Lonis Unverzaot, I'roprietor. Rooted Rose Cuttings Meteors, Brides, Maids, Kiiist-rin, Perles, Beauties, Golden Gate, LaFrance, Belle Siebrecht, Pres. Carnot, Woottons. 2-inch stock. Don't Forgera^i°s^el°t!!-ri^='"^«- OEO. A. KUHL. - Pekin. III. hardv, larfre plants. Snowball, Longfellow, 40c per lOOi $2.50 per 1000. FORiiET-IME-NOr, fine clumps. 75c per 100; 85.00 per lOUO. MIGNONETTE (.illen's Defiance), large plants out of 2!4-inch $2.50 per lOO. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. I Hardy Herbaceous "ND Alpine Plants. ~ A Complete Assortment ol Old and New Vars. V I The Blue mil Nursery, So. Bralntree, Mass. ! COUREBPONDKNCK SOLICITED. f Field- ; Grown SUCCESSFUL SELLERS are the successful growers ^vho advertise injtjtjt^jtjtjtjt -THE AMERICAN FLORIST. igoo. The American Florist. 711 ESggggggggggggggggg NOVELTIES FOR SPRING OF 1901. M CHRYSANTHEHUMS. ^K^ction. lolantha. An early incurvt-d pink. Best yet produced. Omega. Second early jellnw of the A'iviand-Morel type. Mrs. Elmer D. Smith. A closely incurved Japanese variety. .Vn improvement on Maj. Bonnaffoo. .Vll of the above have been certiticated bv the f. S. A. Price: 50o each; $5.00 per do/.en; J35.00 per 10(1. Ready April 1st, 1901. We are also bookinK orders for Timothy Eaton, "the sensation of the season. Eite each; |8.(J(i per doz.; KiJO.uO i)er lUO. Renily .Vpril 1, 1900. Eight New Pompons, Possessing new forms and colors'and moludiot; several litrht pinks that are very desirable. Argenta, Zerofl and Rosina are our iliree Mizpah Seedlings, pure while, yellow and lit;ht pink respectively. These will be valuable additions to the dwarf, decorative class. .VIso Phallena (Double Mizpah). The above. 25c each: $2.5o per doz. Readv .Vi'ril I, umi. \\'e can furnish all novelties disseminated the coming season at introducers' prices. In European Novelties we have the followinsr to offer: Miss .Vnna Hills, Mrs. Toombes, Madidine Davis. Lord Cromer. Walleroo. Miss May ^lanser. Mrs. Barkley. Mrs. Ritsou (While Morel). C. S. .V. Cert.; Etoile de Feu, Salome, J. R. Upton. Souv. de Pierre Desblane. M. Louis Remy. Miss Maud Douglass. M. de Mareeri\ Mme. Noel Martin, .\nnie Prevost. Sunset. Miss Alice Byton, Mile. D'Kstienne. Mme. Von .\ndre (Yellow Mutual Friend), La Saone. Princess Ba«saraba. Prices and descriptions on application. Tested Novelties of 1900. From 2'j:-inch pots. Ready February 1, 1900, Goldmine, Col. D. Appleton, Orizaba, 10c each: Jx.OO per ICO. Monrovia. Lavender ()ueen. White Bonnaffon, Intensity, Superba and Walter Molatsch, luc each; 16.00 per lou. Our colleetlon of Chrysanthemums is the most complete in this country and shall be pleased to submit list of varieties for any special purpose. THE FAMOUS NEW ROSE "QUEEN OF EDGELY." Orders Im.iked now for Spring ileliver\. strong pUnts from 2!4-ineh pots, $1.00 each; $'.1.00 per dozen. Our Collection of Pelargoniums will include several line Novelties. CARNATION NOVELTIES. We are able to furnish any Novelties not listed, at introducets' prices and date of delivery. Prosperity, (Formerly known and exliibited as No. 666). Winner of many certificates. $5.00 per dozen; $16.00 per 100. Gov. Roosevelt. Brilliant maroon, $2.50 per dozen; $12.00 per 100. Norway. Pure while, $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100. Egypt. Scarlet crimson, $1 50 per dozen; $10.00 per lOo. Lorna. Pure white. Improved White Cloud, ^ 00 par dozen; $10.00 per ICU. Mermaid. Salmon pink, $1.00 per dozen; $6.00perl00. We sbHll have a complete line of the recent introductions including Mrs. Lawson, Ethel Crocker, G Lord. Morning Glory, The Marquis, Etc. Also such standard sorts as: Flora Hill, G.H.Crane, White Cloud, Gen. Maceo, Etc. NEW CANNAS. Do not fail to secure stock of the t\vo new hybrid Orchid-Ilow- piej Cannas Pennsylvania and Mrs. Kate Gray, also the cream of Crozy's most recent introductions, such as: Countess de Bretouil, Mme. Louis Druz, Souv. de Mme. Nardy, Chas. Molin, J. Aymard, C. Drevet and Mme. Alfred Blanc. In standard varieties we have a large stock of the fol]o^ving and other favorites: Alph. Bouvier, Chas. Henderson, Burbank, Queen Charlotte, Martha Washington, Egandale, etc. GERANIUMS Of r<-Cfat inf-oiuntinn, includiug tlit- three Tom Thumbs: Mars. America and Little Pink. Tin' follouing Iroin 2}^-incli pots. Ready now. lEic each; iBlO.OO per (00. Mme. Landry. Somi-d"nble Uruant, apric"t salmon. Jean Viaud. Semi-dmible llruant. beautiful shad*' of bright rose. A m»i:nit]cent variety. Emanuel Arene. Rich "scarlet, uith Inrge pure wliitc eye. Double. Richelieu. Double crimson. A grand acquisition. We have many othnra of decided iiient We also have a large stock of the best bediling varieties ready for innnediate shipment. Our Preliminary List %^^.^^:l and fn-e to nil .-ippliciints. It contnius brief descriptions of the best Novelties orfered in ms. Carnations, Cannas. Roses and Geraniums, and all standard varieties of cominereial value. NATHAN SMITH & SON, adrian. mich. ?g?g§gggggggggggggggS3;5'»3s^a; CALADIUMS Fancy leaved, 40 named sorts. Per 100 Per 1000 Dry bulbs, IH to 2!4-in $10.00 $90.00 Dry bulbs, 1 to l^i-in 8 00 70.00 noAuecc Per lOO URANbco, Best sorts, grafted on Citrus triloliata, beautiful plants, bushy, 15 to 18-in $30.00 PHCNIX CANARIENSIS & TENUIS, Very stocky, 3-4 characterized leaves, 15-18-in 15.00 4-5 " " 20-24 " 25.00 5-6 " " 24-30 " 40.00 PH(ENIX RECLINATA, 3-4 characterized leaves, 15-18-in., very stocky 25.00 LATANIA, 4-5 characterized leaves, 18-20- in 25.00 BIOTA AUREA NANA, Best dwarf Biota, 12-15-in 12.00 Not less than 50 at above rates. Send for Price Lists. P,]. BERCKMdraDgea Otaksa, 4-6 shoots 12.00 BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J. Plt-Uie moil ion the A met lean Fiorist when ivuling. stock Plants of the following late varieties BONNAFFON H. W. RIEMAN WESTERN KING YANOMA GRETCHEN BUETTNER MERRY CHRISTMAS MRS. MUROOCK. $1.00 a Dozen. INGRAM & LYMES, Reading. Mass. Please mention the Amn ican Florist when iLiritm^ m m m m IT IS NOT... what you pay for the adver- tisement but what the adver- tisement pays you. it pays to advertise in the American Florist. F. B. Hayes The best late pink Ctirysanthemum. Stock plants toi sale, #2.00 per doz., |15.C0 per hundred. WILLIAM SIM, Cliftondsle, Mas stock plants, variery unexcelled, from benches and H-in. pots, packed light $5 per 10 (; 5 per cent for cash with order. White: Mme. Berg- man. Ivory. Merry ('hristmas. ^^'bite ywan. Mrs. .Terome Jones. Mrs. H. Robinson, Queen, Niveus, Domination, Yanoma, Kvangeline. Wanamaker. Pink: Autumn dory, Harry lialsley. V. -Morel. Glory of the PaciHc, Helen Bioodgoort, Pink Ivory, Pres. Smith. Red: CuUmgfordii. Yellow: cl.ra Goodman. Eugene Dailledouze, Hicks Arnold, Harry Mav, Mrs. L. l'. Maderin. Gulilen Wedding, W. H. Lincoln, Y'ellow Fellow, Golden Hair, Harry Hurrell. S.t at liKi rate. JOHN J. ARNOLD, Homer, N. Y. 712 The American Florist. Dec. 22, Galveston, Tex. SUFFBEERS BY THE GREAT STORM ARE BUSY REBUILDING. — EVERYBODY CHEER- FDL — CLOTHING COMES IN TIME. — VARI- OUS NOTES. The weather is fine here just now, and the ground that was full of salt mud after the storm is beginning to get lite again. Some of thecratthave finestands ot seedlings; pansies, daisies, sweet peas, cinerarias and vegetable plants are push- ing along without showing any bad eflects from the flood. All the brethren look with confidence and good cheer to the future without mourning their finan- cial losses. Most of them are rebuilding and repairing their houses, putting in glass to keep out the cold northers that usually visit us at this time of the year and tending to the stock of plants that their generous brother craftsmen from north and south, west and east have so kindly contributed to them. All of us feel the nearness of our friends and we wish them a merry, merry Christmas. We had our regular meeting on Decem- ber 13, and, as Mr. Ward's box of cloth- ing had arrived, nearly all of us were made happy by receiving some warm clothing, either for ourselves or our chil- dren. F. J. Laeverenz, our worthy sec- retary, showed himself adept in distrib- uting and fitting the clothes to the recip- ients. Mrs. John Maurer has her greenhouse finished and so has Chas. Steding. Paul Pappe is building. J. D. Pruessner has one house and some cold frames filled with plants. He is also repairing a house 20x60, which will be ready in ten days, and building an office 18x20. We all look with some hopes to a fair Christmas trade, though all kinds of greens, such as smilax, holly and mistle- toe are scarce this year, owing to the storm. Otto Fehrlin is in New York and Mrs. Fehrlin, with the two children, is prepar- ing to join him soon. J. D. P. Saugerties, N. Y— M. J. Barry is dan- gerously ill with typhoid fever. XXX SEEDS VERBENA GRANDIFLORA — Improved Giants, vpry fine, mixed colors, SCO seeds, 60o. CHINESE PRIMROSE — Finest strain grown; large llowering fringed, fifteen varie- ties, single and double, mixed; 500 seeds, $1.00; half pkt., 50c. PANSY. FINEST GIANTS — The very choicest large (lowering varieties mixed; 3500 sci-ds, *1.00; half pkt., 50c. PHt-OX DRUMMONDII, PUMILIA COMPACTA— New, very dwarf and com- pact, perfect beauties, nothing finer in Phloxes yet offered, all colors mixed; pl^-in. pot, $1.50 per 100. R. C. 50c per 100. gg,^ i^^j, jccompjnj order. J E. FELTIIOUSEN, Schenectady, N. Y. Please mention the A merican Florist when writlne- IN BEST ..VARIETIES SPECIALTIES iVOSESf from 3-lnota poti. CARNATIONS, for aU deUrerr. CHRVSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. pnowlow. Band for lilt. VIOLETS. Hi;; IJosion. Huston ^Iiirket and other vnrie- lies, l,"ic piT 100; $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 per lO.oOO. If by raiiil add 10c per 100. CA.:is:^A.OE " ■■' I'lield and Succession, 25c per lOD; $1.35 yvT UKH). If by mail add 20c pi^r H^l ILK CORDS AND T\S3BL9 are bein^ extensiveW used by the leading florists Tor tyin^ up Violets, loose bunches, and on handled of baftkels. Do not Tail to see our new Gauze Rihbons No. 5 with three inch knotted silk tassels— the very latest for fine trade; can be bad in White, Vudet, Lavender, Lemon, Pink, Nile, Foliage Green, American Beauty and Metfor. M. RICE & CO., Leading Florists' Supply House, 918 Filbert St.. Philadelphia, Pa. *.4lt.ll.wo«« motnn »«i CYCLONE SPRAY PUMP Th» Gb«at ISBScrr Eitbbmt- iTxTOB. Sprays au fine as ml8t. Just the thing for Roses, Palmf, Pota- toes, Tobacco, Small Fralt*, Hen- Rooirte. etc. All tin, 50c. ; all ^ „ ^ _ , . _ polished copper, II 00. Caali with Order, weighs boied, about 5 pounds. Buyer pays express. STEVENS & CO., 107 Chambers St. ,N.Y. City. Alwaya mention the American Florist when writing adverti.eii. White Enamel Refrigerator Co. ST. I>A.Ur,, AdllVPS^. 1 Gr.>\\(.TS. St. Paul, Minn., December 8, 1898. White Enamel Refrigebator Company, St. Pdu'. Minn.: Dear -Sirs— Since using your ice case in our retail flower department we have saved 30 per cent in the consumption ot ice. Our saving in flowers we cannot accurately determine, but should estimate conservatively 25 per cent. Not only this, flowers keep with us as tbey 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, especially to the florists, when their qualifications become known. Yours truly, L. L. M.\Y ,^- CO. HELLBR SCaM0NTa2MR,NJL USA. Mease mention the American Fiorjst when writing. DO NOT FORGET before building that addi- tion to your greenhouses to write us for expert plans and figures. Perhaps we can save you money. THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS, 46 Marion St., NEW YORK. Piease mention the American Florist when writing. LIQUID PLANT FOOD Grows hardier stock; grows improved stock. Stock ships better; also ready earlier. Brings better customers and more profits. TASnRN CHEMICAL COMPANY, 620 Atlantic Ave., Bos'on SHIPPING UBELS !2! •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 500,12.85; per 1000, M.60. Send for samples CUCTRO Of THIS lEAF, POSTPAID, $I.2S. American Florist Co., ^^^^ CHICAOO. 714 The American Florist, Dec. 22, St. Paul. STATE OF TRADE IN THE CAPITAL CITY OF MINNESOTA. — PaOSPECTS FOR CHRIST- MAS SUPPLY. — PLANTS PLENTIFUL — GREENS IN DEMAND. Thanksgiving trade was very gaod indeed, and following right on the neels of that holiday was tne funeral of the Hon. C. K. Davis. This called for quite a good many flowers, though the florists had provided enough to go around. Since then trade has been fairly good, though rather light on some days. For Christmas indications point to an unusu- ally good city trade, both in cut flowers, plants, greens and sundries. Advance prices would indicate that cut flowers are scarce in the large markets but a few days of bright weather will undoubtedly increase the supply, so that there will be enough to go around. In our home mar- ket there will be a shortage of carnations, Beauties and violets, a fair supply of roses and plenty of bulbous stock. Prim- roses, cinerarias, azaleas and lilies will be in bloom with many, so that plants at reasonable prices may be had, even if cut flowers are scarce. Lycopodium is very scarce but holly is in evidence on every hand and meets with ready sale. Other greens are in good demand and every- thing sells well. Felix. \ WANTED! Let Me Send One of My Circulars With cut showing how to construct \\ Coil Itoller of the latest pattern, which hns stood the test 20° below zero. Now gentlemen it is an eusy ihiat; if you gel my <*ircul:ir; shows every point: brick work, front and grates. Saves ':, coul. and a free circulator. Send $1 and get the desired informa- tion. 0. W. PAYNE. Box 153. Port Clinton. 0. Ptease mention the American Florist when writing. Boilers For GREENHOUSES. OP Hian ^ QRADB..*^ See our Catalogue. g l.*g?^:&^. Gimin k Co.. Utica. N. Y. The Jennings Improved Pans Made for any sized steam pipe. Write for price, aUo circular. JENNINGS BROS., OIney, Philadelphia, Pa. FOR VAPORIZING TOBACCO WATER And TOBACCO EXTRACTS. Lehman's Wagon Heaters will protect plants from freezing in the coldest of weather at the cost of Vzc. 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. Manufacturers, JAMES W. ERRINGER, ~ Gen. West. Sales Agent, 10 Bond St. NEW YORK. 297 Wabash Ave., CHICAGa Gut Flowers, Wirework, Gut Flower Boxes, Baskets, Wheat Sheaves, Doves, and Everything of Use to a Florist. — — - — -^-•-♦^ HOLTON & HINKEL CO., 457 Milwaukee Street, MILWAIKEE, WIS. Lehman Bros., ESTABUSHED 1866 EMIL SUCC." ti.STEFFENS. woSTEfFEIISBROSi Boston Florist Lettor Go. MAXUTACTUKBRS OF FLORI8T8' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and tm> nishedt 18x30x12 made In two sections* one for each size letter, gflven a^«y i^th first order of 500 letters. Block Letters. 1 ^ or 2-lnch eize. per 100, t3X0. Script Letters, f4. Fastener with each letter or word. DBed by leadlna florists everywhere and for sale bj all wholesale florlstA and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Trcas* and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. SiGMUND GELLER Importer and Mir. of Florists' Supplies Complete Stock — New Goods— New Illustrated Catalogue Now Ready. Send for it. 108 W. 28th St., neareth Av., NEW YORK. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Cyoaa Wreaths, Mosa Wreaths, Fernerle. and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New Cstelogue of all FLORISTS' BUPPLIHS On KPPlloatlon. tir For the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 50. S2. 64 and 66 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA. PA. HEADQUARTERS ItBnrnsi The most convenient way of applying an insecticide ever yet devised. No pans requtred — No heating of irons-No trouble-Canriot injure the most sensitive blooms -Very effective. Price 60- Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, AND All Florists' Sopplles. Send for Piioei. 404-412 East S4th St., NtW YORK. The Conley Foil Go. ManuCactnrers ot 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET, It ii good business policy .£ .t ^ to mention the J^'t^i^ ....American Florist when yott write to an advtrtlier. igoo. The American Florist, 715 Economy in Heating At the present and prospective prices of coal those florists are lucky indeed who are using the Weathered Boilers. Are you one of them? If not, then write us and we will fur- nish indisputable facts. Thos. W. Weatherd's Sons, 46 Marion St , NEW YORK. D. 0. Cunningham .Glass Co., PITTSBURQ, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. HOT-HOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. Standard Before you buy any kind of machinery send for catalogue to E. HIPPARO, _YOUNGSTOWN, 0. Die Bindekunst Einzig:e Special Zertschrift der Welt fur BLUMENBINDEREI. Probenummern umsonst. Abonnement (0 M. jahrlich. J. OLBERTZ, Bindekunst Verlag, ERFURT. DEUT8CHLAND. STINDARD FLOWER POTS! Pkokedjn imall cratei, eaiy to handle. „ Pmoeperorata 120 7-ln. poUInOTate,M.30 " " ■■ " 8.00 Prloe perorate 1600 1-ln. pot* In orat«, M.SS 1^^:: 5.26 6.00 10003 " 6.W 800 8X " 6.80 6004 " 4.60 3306 " «.61 1«6 " 3.16 48 9 4810 2411 24 13 UU 16 4.80 4.80 4.60 Seed pans, same price as pots. Bend for price list of Cylinders for Cnt Flowers, Hanging BaskeU, Lawn vases, etc. 10 per cent off for cash with order. HILFINBER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. AraVR BOLnB * sons. New Tork Agents. 51 OWT ITBIBT. N¥W TOBK f ITT Red Standard Pots. CORRECT SIZE. SUPERIOR QUALITY. Write for price list. 6. ftENIHEGKE 60., ""■-^l^'^-- f I Hr\-i-Korl ^ooli In Pine, Louisiana Cypress " 1 KJIDCU OaSn and Red Cedar. ^ ^ Greenhouse ....Material I ClLIFORNIl RED CEDIR AND LOUISIlNt CYPRESS. I BEST CRADtS. PERfECT WORKMANSniP. I A. DIETSCH & CO., I I 615-621 Slieffield Avenue, CHICAQO. ILL. I Steam and Hot Water Heating ECONOMICALLY AND PERFECTLY INSTALLED BY ^^ Henry W. Gibbons, '32 to m liberty street EXPERT ADVICK AND PLAN.S FDRTflSHEn. NEW YORK. ESrilVTATKS PBEK. •HEWS^^ iinlijMuill]iM«M»i"«"T ;:::Sg'''*iiiiiMaMij]»iiaj|JyiiljiiilllJB Mease menlion the American Flurist when wrihng. KELLER BROS., _^^_2t3-16-17-19-21.23 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 mil bring prices and discounts. Please mention the American Florist when writinsr. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANTJf AOTCTBIRS OF Flower Pots. Before bnylng write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street n«ar WrttIroad GreeBho'B..701 snendan W F 699 Blebrecht & Bon 1 Sim Wm 711 SUaatlonB& Wants.. 696 SkaboaraDlp Co 714 Smith Natb * Hon... 711 Smith W * T Co I Boltau C 709 South Bide Floral Co 7(il Stani Chas B 698 Steams Lumber Co — 111 Stetrens Bmll 711 Stevens * Co.... 713 BtoothoS □ A * Co .. . II Storrs * HarrlBon Co 710 Btuder N 7C9 Styer J J 70ii Sutherland Geo A i;98 Suzuki * llda 7iiu Swabn Pottery Mfguo. 715 Bwayne Wm 712 ThorbumJ M* Co.. 7U0 Traendly & Schenok.. 699 Unverzagt Louis. ... 710 Vaughac's Seed Store 701 70:i 7C9 I Vesey W J & M S....707 Vestal Job W A .Son.. 701 Vlck s Sons Jas Vincent R Jr A Bon. Vredenburg A Co.... Waterbury ACo Watson GC Weathered'B Rons Thos W..713 715 III IV Weber H A outs 703 Weeber A Don II Wetland & Rlsoh ..697 7P6 Welch Bros 698 Whllldln Pot Co 716 W hlte Enamel Re( Co 713 Wletor Bros 697 WllkB 8 Mfg Co IV Wills & Segar 7 3 Wlttbjld The Geo Co. .706 Wood Bros 712 WoodroOe A Bem- helmer 698 Wood, StubbsA Co.... 7110 Tonng Jno 699 Toung A Nugent 699 >0 712 . II .698 . II harmonious comblna- , tlons of 72 colors on our sample card. Send for one. It will help you to select colors that will beautify as well as preserve. They are practical. JOHN LUCAS & CO.. Philadelphia, New York and Chicaso. BOILERS Something that the florist can rely upon and know that they will give satisfaction. The greatest results obtained from a minimum consumption of fuel. We manufacture Boilers capable of heating any size Greenhouse. RELIABLE-DURABLE-ECONOMICAL. BKNT> FOB GREENHOUSE CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST. GURNEY HEATER MFG. GO. NEW TOKK ciTT BRANCH : 74 Franklin St. Cor. Arch, 111 Fifth Ave., cor 18th SI. BOSTON, MASS. Western SelUng Agenta, JAKES B. OI.OW ft SONS, SSS-S24 Lake St., ChlcsKO, lU. Please mention the American Florist when zvriting. GURNEY "400 SERIES" HOT WATER HEATER. Exclusively A GREENHOUSE HEATER I SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE 'WORK. EASY TO ERECT; SIMPLE IN OPER- ATION; ECONOMICAL AS TO CONSUMPTION OF FUEL. Send for Catalogue and latest prices. MYERS & CO., 1514-1520 So. 91h St., - PHILADELPHIA, PA. (ESTABLISHID 1849.) m' ■ • w^ « w^ • mm • I CREENHOUSS GLAS^ I OUK SREC MALTY. \ LHRGC STOCKS -^ ^ ^ ■:^ PROMPT SHIPMENT \mm^ Poreljnseeil Oil Pi]tty.PMs.BnistesEtt, |?X WRITE FOR. LATEST PRICES. X. Rose pink, silveryijap. Inc. reflex Light pink " Rosy pink Pink Canary yellow Lemon yellow Yellow Chrome yellow White Very light pink Flesh pink Blush Yellow Light rose or pink Rose pink, silvery reflex Light rose pink Chrome red Brownish crimson, salmon reverse Yellow Light yellow Yellow J.I p. Ref, j.lap. Iqc Inc. Jap. Inc. Ref. Jap. Ret. Ref Jap. Ref. Jap. Inc. Jap. Ref. Jap. Jap. Ref. Jap. Ref. Jap. Inc. Terra ootta red Whiti Bright maroon red Red Crimson Pink Creamy white Very dark rose White Blush white I'ink J Ernst Schreiber, gardener to | I W. L. Elkins, Esii., Elkins, Pa. f "' inz, gardener to j i Widener, Esq., V Light yellow ( Wm. KleinheiD -^P. A. B. W ( Ogontz, Pa. Jap. Ref. Ref. Inc. Jap. Ref. .lap. Jap. Ref. Jap. Inc. John B. Bady. Elmira. X. V. John Marshall, Purchase, X. V. Theo. Bock, Hamilton, O. H. W. Riemiin, Indianapolis, Ind. J Ferd. Heck, gardener to Geo. i 1 F. Baer, Esq.. Reading. Pa. )' Miller A .Sons. Hracondale, Ontario, Canada. H. L. Ra'„'an. SpringBeld, O. H. A. Molatsch, Brooklyn, N. Y. Bright yellow Good bright yellow Light yellow j Jap. .'\Iagenta pink iJap Inc. Bronze Jap. Creamy white Yellow White Bronze yellow lap Inc. Jap. Ref. Jap. Inc. POINTS .SCORED. 10 10 12 20 23| 9 22:10 20 85 REMARKS Maud Dean type. White sport from Viviand-Morel. Im- , ported. The flowers i arrived in poor con- I diiion, but judging I from the excellence I of its parent, V- Morel, we consider I this sport worthy of [this score. Black Hawk type. Superba type. Ghilds X G. Wedding. Sport of Pres. W. R. Smith. A. Welsing, Brook- lyn, N. Y., originator. Chrysanthemum Novell ies. Chestnut Hill is the name of a clear, bright yellow seedlingfromW. H.Lincoln. It is a plant of equal constitution and the flower is of better form, for the petals are flat, some reflexed, the others incurved. The height is about three feet, the ter- minal bud is used and the season is from November 25 to December 10. It is a Thanksgiving variety which will make a record as a shipper. John N. May exhib- ited it last year in Philadelphia and received a certificate. This year it has been certificated by four C. S. A. commit- tees and at the Philadelphia show took first prize for yellow seedlings. Zampa is an exhibition variety of merit. It is a plant of vigorous growth, with extra good stem and foliage; the bloom is at its best November 5 to 15. It is old gold, reverse bright straw- berry red, lower petals tubular, balance flat reflexed, but full to the center. The flower averages six inches in diameter by five and one-half in depth. The terminal bud is used and John N. May, with whom this novelty originated, says that the average height is three feet. Mrs. W. B. Chamberlain is one of the varieties which John N. May has been exhibiting before the C. S. A. committees. It is a good shade of pink of rather dis- tinct character, the long ray petals drooping, the balance reflexed and incurved, making it a very "artistic" flower. It reaches four and one-half feet in height. The terminal bud is used and the flower has a good stem and abundant foliage. It is in season in the ten days of mid-November. Hydrocyanic Gas in Violet Houses. The violet growers in Maryland and over a wide area of the United States are combatting the black fly, or aphis, which has destroyed thousands of young plants this season. The subject was discussed at the last meeting of the Baltimore Gar- deners' Club, and Prof. W. G. Johnson, state entomologist, requested that some member permit him to experiment in a house infested with these insects. Thos. igoo. The American Florist. 723 Zarapa. Mrs. W. B. Chamberlain. THREE OF MAYS NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chestnut Hill. H. Patterson invited the entomologist to experiment in one of his large green- houses at Waverly, and on December 15 Professor Johnson, with Protessor Town- send, state pathologist, fumigated the greenhouse, which was so badly infested that the plants were almost ruined. In less than an hour every creature had been destroyed. Hydrocyanic gas was used and the plants were exposed to its fumes for thirty-two minutes. Mr. Patterson said the experiment was of great value to him and that in the future he would certainly have no diffi- culty in keeping his violets free from this insidious pest. John M. Rider and the Lehr Brothers, florists, of Brooklyn, Md., who witnessed the experiment, also expressed great satisfaction at the results. The entire cost of the fumigation of this house, which is 10x65x9 feet, was less than 40 cents for the chemicals used. The rapidity with which the gas is generated and its insignificant cost make this a most valuable remedy. The gas is a very deadly poison and must ot necessity be handled very care- fully, but there is no danger whatever if the proper precautions are taken. It was generated in this instance at the rate of fifteen-hundredthsof agram of cyanide per cubic foot of space inclosed. The entire house on this basis required only nineteen ounces, by weight, of cyanide, about thirty ounces, liquid measure, of commercial sulphuric acid and forty-five ounces of water. Professor Johnson will be very glad to give anyone interested exact directions regarding the fumigation of his violet houses. CARNATIONS. r. R. Sydenham, of Birmingham, es: "I notice in your issue of the 17th THE LAWSON CARNATION IN ENGLAND. Mr. writes: "1 notice m your ult., you illustrate this much-talked-of carnation, but I think many will agree with me that it is not a good specimen from an English grower's standpoint. We have heard so much about the variety we certainly expected something very much better, and I am little less than astonished that the floral committee of the Royal Horticultural Society awarded it a certificate, for in my opinion it is not an improvement upon varieties already in commerce. I certainly did not see this particular flower, for I was not at that meeting, but judging from flowers I have grown myself, those exhibited at the Aquarium, and those seen in one or two other places, it has come small, it has come ragged, and with practically little or no scent, and is unfortunately inferior to one somewhat similar though slightly paler in color, Mrs. Leopold Rothschild, which has decidedly more fragrance and is a better flower. — Gar- deners' Magazine. CHICAGO CARNATION CO., lOLIET, ILL. On the occasion of a recent visit to the establishment of the Chicago Carnation Co., at Joliet, 111., we found carnations in the usual good condition for which this house is widely known, and propa- gation in full blast. Mr. Hartshorne is now using brick bottoms for his cutting benches, with from two to three inches of sand, the former depth preferred. Pass- ing through the houses Mr. Hartshorne spoke well of Maceo; considered White Cloud very fine, coming in right for the holidays; The Marquis good for fine blooms and stems from Christmas onward; and Mrs. T. W. Lawson all that has been claimed for it, but should be grown at a temperature of about 54°. The great magnet here just now, how- ever, is the "Big Four" combination of new varieties which the company is ofier- ing for distribution in 1901, namely, Sun- beam, Bon Homme Richard, Nydia and Prolifica. The great claim made for these novelties is that they produce a greater number of good, salable blooms in a given space than most other kinds now on the market and this was certainly substantiated by the appearance of the plants at the time of our visit. Sunbeam is a light pink of good size and form on stifl stems two feet and over in length. Bon Homme' Richard, white, Nydia, white striped with light salmon, Proli- fica, cerise pink, possess much the same characteristics as Sunbeam. Judging from the large numberof other seedlings under trial here, a great deal of attention must have been bestowed upon crossing and seed saving. It is safe to estimate that there are hundreds of them, many of which give every indication of taking a prominent place in future lists. One especially noticeable was an extra large red variegated with no defects so far perceptible. It is the intention, we understand, to exhibit some of these trial seedlings at the Baltimore meeting of the American Carnation Society, and it will be interesting to watch how they fare with the judges and critics. We failed to notice the presence of dis- ease or insect pests in this extensive area of carnation plants and cuttings, but every desirable preparation has been made to combat any trouble that may develop. For example, there is constantly on hand ample supplies of a preparation of tobacco water and soap, which is strongly recommended as a remedy for thrip and red spider when applied to the plants in the form of a fine spray. There are now over 66,000 square feet of glass devoted exclusively to carnations at this establishment. The new iron house 30x 300 feet, erected, heated and ventilated by Lord & Burnham last summer, is afibrding every satisfaction. CUTTINGS AND THBIK TREATMENT. Just what constitutes a good cuttingis a matter of some dispute, one grower preferring cuttings taken from the bloom- ing shoots, another using the wood from the bottom of the plant, such as has not yet shown signs of making a flower, and still another using the young shoots that form at the base of the flowering shoots or at the top of the stub left after cutting the flowers. Following the theory of evolution we would naturally look for a gradual increase in the floriferousness of plants produced from the cuttings taken from the flowering shoots and a consequent gradual decrease in the vitality of the plant. In cuttings taken from the bot- tom of the plant we would look for increased vitality in the plant and a 724 The American Florist. Dec. ^P. slight decrease in the number of flowers produced. From cuttings taken at the base ot the flowering shoots the natural result would be a peifect duplication of the parent plant, both in vitality and floriierousness, at least as near such a duplication as it would be possible to get from a cutting. Unfortunately theories do not always hold good in horticulture, or rather the difference in the seasons, in soils and a hundred other causes, often give us just the opposite result from that which we expected. This should not, however, be used as an excuse by growers for care- lessness in the selection of their cuttings. Personally, I have no use for the cut- tings taken from the bottom of the plant, but I would not like to be quoted as say- ing that they are not in some cases pref- erable to those from the other parts of the plant. A safe rule to follow, or as nearly a safe rule as one grower can give another, is to alternate the cuttings used. That is, one year use the [cuttings taken from the flowering shoots, generally known as side pips; then the next year use those that are formed at the base of the flowering shoots. This keeps up a healthy degree of vitality in the plants and at the same time keeps up the num- ber of flowers cut per plant. This, of course, is not infallible, but is as nearly so as any rule, in my experience, that can be laid down in carnation culture. There is such a variety of experiences in carnation culture that it seems folly for any grower to say that a particular practice is correct or incorrect to follow. Some years ago I advocated the use of separate houses for the carnations we intended for blooming stock and those which we intended for propagation. I advocate it to-day and fully believe that if it were followed up there would be fewer failures with carnations and our varieties would be much more long-lived. This form of culture was not taken up, and will not be to any extent so long as expense is an item, for it would add con- siderably to the cost of the cuttings per thousand. The above is offered as the next best method, unless you have a bet- ter, in which case it would be folly to change. One absolutely safe rule to follow is not to propagate from plants that are unhealthy from any cause whatever. If care is used to take cuttings from plants that are in good growing con- dition, the form of cutting taken is really not so much of an item. As some of our good varieties are so affected with rust that it would be hard to find a plant entirely free from it, this one disease can be made an exception. By experience it has been found that cuttings taken from very rusty plants will give better results than if taken from plants affected but very slightly with other carnation dis- eases. Very often the cuttings taken from rusty plants will be entirely free the next season, this being the case with sev- eral varieties on my place now. After having selected your cutting it is a matter of taste as to whether or not it is trimmed before putting it into the cutting bench. We trim all of ours, tak- ing a few of the lower leaves off each one, so as to give them a nice, clean base for sticking into the sand. It is a theory with me that a cutting not trimmed, with the leaves around its base partly plunged into the sand, is an invitation for cutting bench fungus. If such a cut- ting escapes the cutting bench fungus it is liable to stem-rot at some stage in its life, owing to the accumulation of dirt in the axils of the lower leaves or their being buried in the soil when the plants are benched. The material used in propagation should be absolutely clean and to make assurance doubly sure it should never be used for more than one batch of cuttings. This does away with the danger from cutting bench fungus, and by using one batch now, and a fresh lot for the second batch of cuttings, with the first thrown out to the weather, this lot can then be brought in again for a third lot of cut- tings if they are wanted. This may not apply to all materials used but will with some as the action of the frost and air will sweeten it up enough to make it practically new. Cleanliness is one of the essential feat- ures for successful propagation and should be practiced to its extreme limit in the cutting house. Temperature is also an important item and the very best results will be obtained by keeping the cutting house 5° cooler than the houses in which the stock plants are growing. Bottom heat in excess of the above tem- perature will reduce the number of days required for rooting but most growers consider that it also reduces the vitality of the cutting and on this account it is rarely practiced. Carnation cuttings are especially sensi- tive to sunlight and currents of air during their first few weeks in the cutting bench. They should be carefully shaded during the whole of the day for two weeks, even on partly cloudy days, and protected from all currents of air for the same period; then if they are getting along nicely they can be left open a little later in the morn- ing and the shading taken off a little earlier in the evening until you have them well rooted, when they should be given the full benefit of the sunshine for a short time. Two weeks may not be enough in some cases for complete shading, that being a matter for each one to regulate for himself, the object being to avoid even the slightest wilting of the cutting in the bench, and to the shading must be added careful syringing whenever neces- sary, on bright days once in the morning, once again at noon, and, when firing is pretty strong, an occasional syringing at night may be necessary. After the cuttings are well rooted and they have been hardened off with plenty of sunshine and ventilation they should be handled as quickly as possible, and espe- cially if the propagating material used is sand, as they will weaken in health if kept too long on a water diet, and this is all they get from the sand. Albert M. Herb. New York. SATISFACTORY REPORT FROM ALL DEPART- MENTS OF THE TRADE. — ALL GOOD ROSES CONSUMED AT CHRISTMAS. — CARNATIONS IN PROFUSION AND EVEN FANCIES REMAIN UNSOLD. — DEMAND ALL FOR BRIGHT COL- ORS AND WHITE HANG IN WHOLESALERS' HANDS. — BIG TRADE IN PLANTS AND GREENS. — TOO MANY CHRISTMAS TREES. — VARIOUS NOTES OF INTEREST. The Christmas report from all depart- ments of the florists' business is very gratifying. In cut flowers, where the greatest apprehension was felt, the demand came very near absorbing all the good stock in the market and undoubt- edly would have more than done so but for the warm days of the precediLg week. As it was, all good Beauties, Meteors, Liberties and Bridesmaids found buyers. As to Bridesmaids, however, it may truthfully be said that the proportion of flowers of particular excellence was very small. As predicted in these notes for last week the trade asked for the best in everything and seemed to have no use for inferior grades. These latter finally went to the street hawkers and even these gentlemen were critically disposed, hence only bought at figures which might, even at ordinary times, seem low. So in the end most of the rubbish found a buyer at some figure, although there was a large percentage of this low grade class. Set dom, indeed, have the small roses, pinl ones in particular, been so poor in qual- ity. Special Beauty and Liberty were up to grade and were all that could be desired in every respect and supply and demand were about equal. Brides, as usual at this holiday season, were not in demand. At such times it is the custom of many of the retailers to buy white roses only to fill orders actually booked. Growers, in examining the returns from their wholesalers should keep this fact in mind as fully explaining the disadvan- tage in financial results which Bride shows as compared with Bridesmaid. Later on the pendulum may swing the other way. The carnation market was in a very healthy condition but the supply was greater than the demand and there were many left in wholesalers' hands at the close of business on Christmas day, not only of the ordinary varieties but of the fancy sorts as well, white being natur- ally the most unfortunate in this respect. Advance sales of the more desirable fancy carnations were large and prices on such were higher than ever before quoted in this market, ranging as high as $10 to $15 a hundred on Crane and $15 to $25 on Lawson. Violets were not plentiful and the splendid shopping weather helped to contribute to good prices and clean sales, the average values received being much above those of a year ago. Hyacinths and narcissi sold at no advance over ordinary figures and suffered, as usual, from the holiday discrimination against white flowers. Harrisii lilies were scarce. There were plenty of poinsettias, smilai and asparagus, prices normal and sales fairly good. The plant trade showed an enormous increase over any past season. Plant growers made greater preparations than ever before, azaleas, begonias, ardisias, oranges, poinsettias, ericas and decora- tive toliaged plants being provided in abundance and of excellent quality gener- ally. The salubrious weather was a great factor in favor of the plant growers and also of the retailers on account of the great saving of labor and expense of packing for delivery. The retailers in the fashionable localities had little time to devote to cut flower matters during the week preceding Christmas, the work of preparing the popular arrangements of plants in baskets and jardinieres occupy- ing them fully and keeping a large force of skillful clerks busy far into the night. Many of them had fitted up the basement of their store with potting bench and other facilities for handling these goods and the quantity of plant material thus used up was unprecedented. Among the popular foliage plants made general use of were Pandanus Veitchii, Dracaena ter- minalis, Dracrena Godseffiana, araucarias and an extensive variety of small ferns. Small flowering plants such as cyclamens and Chinese primroses were not wel- comed by the large establishments, the objection being that the value of these things was too insignificant to permit of giving them room or going to the expense of delivering them at such a busy season. I 'I 1 /poo. The American Florist. 725 Baskets and hampers of braid, luffia, birch bark and such fancy material, with zinc receptacles, were used generally with individual plants or groups ot plants and red ribbon bows, cords, tassels, etc., seemed as popular as everfor brightening up these Christmas gifts. The usual holiday greens business was done, but probably in greater volume than ever before. Holly beat the record as to quantity received and sold lower than last year, when it was thought bot- tom had been reached. Princess pine ran short, prices doubling up early in the week. Dunne & Co. had enough ot this material to fill all orders, but they were the exception. Christmas trees were in over-supply. Evidently this was the case in;othei markets, for a large cargo which had been consigned to Philadelphia found that market overloaded and was ordered to New York as a last resort, where it only added to the existing con- gestion. Retailers used up large quanti- ties of the scarlet-berried branches of the deciduous ilex and the prevalent desire for something red necessitated the use of red immortelles in immense numbers, even in establishments that usually bar out material of this sort. The only nov- elty of importance noted in the various accessions made use of was a sort of wil- low chip mesh which came in the form of a napkin in various colors, and was used with a sort of careless effect, as a flower pot cover. The Kervan Co. did an immense busi- ness in holiday greens. Not only was their regular establishment crowded to its utmost with material and workmen putting it together, but a large extra store at 34 W. Twenty-ninth street was also utilized. H. A. Bunyard was "in it" as well and made use of a large vacant store on West Twenty-eighth street for the enormous receipts of southern smi- lai, holly, galax, etc. Growers of Roman hyacinths for this market make a great mistake in their manner of bunching the flowers. The addition of a quantity of foliage to each bunch of twenty-five spikes would help them to carry and to keep better and add materially to the selling value. As the foliage is otherwise useless there is no rea- son why it cannot be made use of. Louis Schmutz was in with thousands of well grown Chinese primroses. The prevalent antipathy to these pretty little plants afforded him an opportunity to tell the story of the historical primrose that he once sold to Herman Kuhn for $2, which that gentleman promptly retailed for $12. Among the most effective things in the plant line for the Christmas trade were the pans of dwarf poinsettias. These were grown dwarf, five or six plants in a pan and, tied with a bow of ribbon of the same color as the bracts, made very showy and popular gifts. Saturday was a big day at the Thirty- fourth Street Market. After the heavy morning's business had been completed the boys had a good timerafHing for tur- keys. "Billy" Fogartv, one of George Stumpp's most efficient salesmen, has been ill at the hospital with appendicitis for four weeks. Julius Roehrs had a wagon and load of plants burned on the Patterson Plank road on its way to the city on Saturday. Fred Stewig has renovated and fitted up the old Donahue store, on Sixth avenue, in fine shape. Among the Christmas visitors was M. Macnair, of Providence, R. I. John Young is fortunate in having a good supply of choice orchids in these days of scarcity. Chicaeo. CHRISTMAS TRADE GOES FORWARD BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS.— SHIPPINr, ORDERS MORE NUMEROUS THAN EVER BEFORE — CITY TRADE COMES AT THE LAST MINUTE TO TAKE WHATEVER IS LEFT.— PICKLED STOCK IS MUCH IN EVIDENCE. — LOW GRADE VIOLETS, WHITE CARNATIONS AND BULBOUS STOCK SUFFER DURING THE RUSH. — WHAT THE RETAILERS WERE DOING. — VARIOUS MATTERS OF INTEREST. It is undoubted that the Christmas business of 1900 was the largest week's trade ever known in this market. Never before at any holiday season have tran- sactions been so large, either in the amount of stock consumed or total sales in money. One disappointing feature was in the quality of stock. It is the opinion of many wholesalers that never before has so large a proportion of the available material been of a character commonly cajled "pickled." On the Saturday morning before Christmas roses and carnations literally poured into the market. There were thousands upon thousands of them where during the few days preceding there had been scarcely dozens. The strength of the demand was such that in many instances the wholesalers were compelled to ship out more or less stock which was not fresh or fail entirely in filling the order. Buyers who received this class of material shou'd restrain their wrath. They should understand that the wholesaler was as reluctant to ship it as the buyer was to receive it, and that it was a case of that or nothing. There was a considerable proportion of the "pickled" stock which was so bad that it could not be used by any reliable florist, and it was sold to fakirs even where orders for Brides and Bridesmaids at 12 cents and 15 cents were going unfilled. There were numer- ous instances where growers sent in thousands of roses on Saturday and Sun- day which were sold to fakirs at 2 cents when had the same flowers been shipped in when first cut they would have readily brought 6, 8 or even 10 cents. While the Christmas trade was far the heaviest on record, most houses filled their orders fairly well on everything except Meteor and Liberty roses, medium grades of American Beauty and red carnations. As the week progressed it was seen that there would be an over-supply of violets and prices weakened somewhat. The good bunches were picked out of every shipment and sold readily at good prices, but the poorer grades hung everywhere. Some of the retailers say the trade did not take to violets this year, and that they lost on the purchases which they made in anticipation of Christmas morn- ing business. On Monday there developed an over-supply of white carnations. The city retailers did not buy until Monday afternoon and evening, and then worked nearly all night putting up orders. Neither the city nor country trade wanted bulbous stock, and there were never larger supplies of Paper Whites and Romans, the result being that these specialties were closed out at very low prices. There were few Harrisii, the general report being that they are even later than last year. There was more or less trouble because of the inability of the express companies to handle all busi- ness promptly. Since Christmas prices have been well maintained because of the scarcity of good material, carnations being particularly in demand. American Beauties have eased off somewhat, a number of growers, Bassett& Washburn, Wietor Bros , the Reinbergs, the South Park Floral Company, Budlong and the other Bowmanville growers, all having good crops. The chances are that New Years will see the inside prices of the Christmas list prevailing. The retailers agree that it was the best Christmas on record, but most of them assert that the business was done with cut flowers, Friedman, for example using as one item thirty dozen long American Beauties, for which he received $20 a dozen. Even the George Wittbold Co., which is plant headquarters, found the calls to be for cut flowers, although they sold a great many of Lynn's birch bark baskets filled with Begonia Gloirede Lor- raine and adiantum. Wienhoeber had a tasteful thing in a basket of lily of the valley, and he found that the fancy bas- kets were required on a very • large pro- portion of his orders. Samuelson had some of the best azaleas in town, the stock being generally very poorly flow- ered. At Smyth's the piece de resistance was the basket of Gl lire de Lorraine bego- nias and at Mangel's the same was true, although the latter had some very good poinsettias in fern pans and not over nine inches high. The Anderson Floral Com- pany did a good trade in both plants and cut flowers, and so did Lange but the Central Floral Company made no effort to push the plant business, not having room. While some palms and ferns were sold, the call was for flowering stock and some good ardisias at Friedman's were as good as anything in this line. Kreitling had an extensive demand for holly, also violets and American Beauty roses. Hauswirth made a fine display with poinsettias and he had some of the best American Beauty roses he had ever handled; plants went well, especially Pandanus Veitchii, heaths and azaleas, but tulips in pans, although good, found little demand with him. One noticeable feature was the way the trade used immortelles, they being in evidence every- where, even in the very best places, and the stock of red immortelles was exhausted. E. E. Pieser calls attention to the fact that the growers are overdoing the Lady Hume Campbell violet. He recommends that a larger proportion of the plantings be Marie Louise or Farquhar, as tHe buyers pass over the light colored variety as long as the darker sorts are available, often refusing Campbell altogether at this season. John Zeck did not have a merry Christ- mas. His little son, 3 years old, died on Friday, December 21, after an illness with scarlet fever. Mr. Zeck has a wide circle of friends and every one of them will be pained to hear of his great loss. Miss Edlefsen, daughter of William Edlefsen, of Milwaukee, was down on Thursday. She says that Christmas trade was never so good in the Cream City. On Christmas morning they delivered over 500 orders. J. A. Budlong and A. H. Budlong, father and son, have each invested in a new pair of skates and now they are hoping for cold weather, without a thougQt of the coal bin. Mrs. C. L. Washburn, who has been steadily improving in health, suffered something of a relapse this week. Good Old Saint Nic remembered Wietor Brothers' employes with turkeys and $5 bills. W. N. Rudd has been confined to his home with quite a serious attack of grip. 726 The American Florist. Dec. 2g, IflHili Ik'^mmm IFlL@l!3l!i7 Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, 12.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; 11.00 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 Ahebican Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines on/j". 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.. OHIOAQO. It is said that mushrooms to the value of $2,000,000 are annually harvested in France. It was a merry Christmas so far as trade was concerned; may we see many another such. It is rumored that the price of window glass will be advanced fifteen per cent early in January. Bouquet green has never sold at such high figures, $10 to $15 per 100 pounds being the prevailing price for fifteen days prior to Christmas. Mistletoe has never sold at as good prices as this year, thirty to fifty cents per pound, while the demand has been better and the quality improved. Evi- dently a better knowledge exists as to what the trade requires. An organization of glass manufacturers has been formed including S86 pots of the 1248 pots outside the combine, which operates 1656 pots. It is now trust against trust, with the prospect that the two will speedily agree upon a rise in prices. Calendars Received. We are in receipt of calendars from the following firms: John Lucas & Co , Phil- adelphia, Pa ; Arthur Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. American Carnation Society. Edgar McConnell, Sharon, Pa., regis- ters Sunrise, color, outer part of petals pure white blending to a clear pink at the center; flowers two and one-half to three inches, with fine cloveiragrance and hold their size and color to midsummer; stems strong and wiry, eighteen to thirty inches long; calyx never bursts; foliage and growth McGowan type; a vigorous and rapid grower and a very free and continuous bloomer. Albert M. Herb, Sec'y. Chrysanthemum Sports, Although the origin or cause of sports 18 still as obscure as ever, there is one point that should be borne in mind, that any sport coming from a sterling variety like Phoebus as a Japanese, or Charles Curtis as an incurved, is sure to bear a close, or I might say identical resemblance to its parent in habit of growth, and in all points except color. The same rule will not apply to varieties raised from seed of known varieties, though occasion- ally seedlings also possess a habit very nearly the same as their parents.— Bdw/n Molyneux in Gardners' Chronicle. Weeping Chrysanthemums. A weeping chrysanthemum named Pioneer is one of eleven seedlings from a cross between Eva Knowles and Vis- countess Hambleon, raised by Mr. Austen, Ditting Court, Maidstone. The peculiarity of all eleven plants consisted in the downward geotropic direction ot the branches, which are bent downward like those of a weeping ash, but upturned heliotropic at the ends, when flowers are produced. This peculiar habit would render the plant very useful for certam decorative purposes. No cause could be assigned by the members of the Royal Horticultural Society's scientific commit- tee for the drooping tendency. — Garden- ers' Magazine. American Rose Society. Arrangements have been completed for holding the second annual exhibition of the American Rose Society on March 19, 20 and 21, 1901. The exhibition will take place in the ball room of the Wal- dorf-Astoria hotel and the proceeds will be devoted to the charitable department of the Loomis Sanitarium for Consump- tives, an institution which has enormous calls upon its resources in and around New York city. The schedule of the exhibition which has been already dis- tributed will be sent by the secretary, Leonard Barron, 136 Liberty street. New York dry, on application. Several spe- cial prizes in the form of cups and other plate are being arranged for and indica- tions point to a brilliant event. The art management of the exhibition will be in the hands of one of New York's most able artists. The Trade in Holly. Holly continues to be the feature of the holiday greens trade and the amount sold by all dealers increases. The cheaper grades go through commission houses and produce dealers who buy outright at wholesale. The holly output shows probably a twenty per cent increase. Owing to the absence of freezing weather up to December 1, stock cut during the last ten days of November was almost too soft to carry well and where used for long distance shipments, as such early gatherings are, showed a tendency to lose color. Sharp, frosty weather seems necessary to give the holly leaves their bright, glossy appearance and harden them to stand shipping when closely packed. Freezing en route does not injure the foliage as much as many sup- pose. If cases are thawed slowly at a temperature of 45° before unpacking, but little damage will result. Boston. STORY OF THE GREATEST CHRISTMAS KEW ENGLAND HAS EVER ENJOYED. — PLANT TRADE VERY LARGE. — WHITE FLOWERS SAVED FROM DISASTER. — RED FLOWERS IN GREATEST DEMAND — DE- MAND ALL FOR SUPERIOR GRADES — VIOLETS DO POORLY. — EXPRESS COM- PANIES SWAMPED. — VARIOUS NOTES. It was a great Christmas in Boston. Such weather at this time of the year was unprecedented, even within the memory of the boastful '• oldest inhab- itant." There must have been nearly a million shoppers in the streets during the three days preceding the holiday, and the florists got their full share of the money spent. The fun began with the holly and other greens, of which there was an unlimited supply, of generally excellent quality. The earlier shipments of holly had been received in more or less dam- aged condition consequent upon the effect of the warm weather, but later cuttings, which were consigned in un- expected quantities, came in splendid shape and, being heavily berried, found an enormous sale, although at lower val- ues than ever before, prices being about one-half those ruling last year, which, at the time, were considered ruinously low. Mistletoe came in better condition than ever before but found a light demand. As in other places, the plant trade made inroads upon the domains of the cut flower trade, and all the dealers report greatly increased sales in this line. Aza- leas and Lorraine begonias led the pro- cession. Practically all the azaleas in sight were gobbled up promptly, Ver- VEeneana being especially popular. The begonia has now got beyond the novelty period and is firmly established as a staple article. Some of the dealers over- looked this fact and put an almost pro- hibitive value on their plants. Between the grower who forces the life half out of it and the dealer who wants to get the most of his store rent out of the profit on one sale. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine has had its own troubles, but it is "getting there" notwithstanding. Jerusalem cher- ries, Chinese primroses and cyclamens all fared well, as did also Roman hyacinths in pans. The usual run of foliage plants and ferns found a largely increased demand, and prices were generally reason- able. White flowers had a narrow escape from disaster. The enormous demand caused by the funeral of Ex-Governor Wolcott and others of lesser note saved the day for hyacinths, narcissi and white roses and carnations, which are always so hard to move at Christmas, and also helped out effectively on the violet prob- lem. The receipts ot the latter were very heavy, despite the forebodings of the growers, and proved very refractory stock for those who had loaded up at the enhanced prices placed on them, for the public rebelled at paying a dollar for what they had been accustomed to get for half a dollar. Had it not been for the Wolcott funeral the violet growers would have heard something drop, as the retailers are on the point of open rebel- lion. As to red flowers, the old Christmas experience was repeated. Prices soared to an unheard of degree on scarlet carna- tions, good stock of fancy varieties bring- ing all the way from $6 to $10 a hundred, Lawsons bringing nearly double these figures. Mrs. Bradt, although only sug- gestive of the popular red color, moved in the highest priced grade, and the pink varieties were but a little way behind. Neither the retailers nor the public seemed to feel the resentment regarding the car- nation prices that they did towards the violet "hold up," a good reason for which was probably the recognition that the carnations for which they are asked to pay high prices now are very different goods from the cheaper stock of former days. Not on carnations alone, but on roses, also, the willingness to pay full values for first-class material was everywhere evident and there was no difficulty in getting the highest price quoted for super- fine selection. The gap in values between this special grade and the common class of stock was very wide. Top quality American Beauty, for instance, cleaned up at $18 a dozen wholesale, while third quality could not be unloaded at $10 a hundred. rgoo. The American Florist. 727 There were a few Harrisii lilies in evi- dence, and these with white lilacs and yellow trumpet daflfodils, were the only things noted as exceptional to the daily run of cut flower stock coming to the market during the past month. A good many poinsettias were used and there were quite a few chrysanthemums, which their owners had succeeded in holding over in fairly good condition, but they seemed out of place and could well have been spared. Sunday coming on the 23d was a great advantage to the retailers, giving them a respite between the two busy days and an opportunity to get everything in order to meet Monday's rush. To the wholesaler, however, Sunday proved a serious disadvantage. Express ship- ments, both coming and going, were managed with great difficulty and incon- venience and there were many instances ot vexatious delays which the overtaxed express companies were powerless to pre- vent. Otherwise the wholesalers had every reason to feel satisfied with their Christmas business. The above recorded facts apply to the days immediately preceding the holiday, and not necessarily to Christmas day. On that morning the receipts of flowers of all sorts were heavy and prices swung back to their old place. White carna- tions dropped to $2 per hundred with but few takers, and the weather being warm and sunny no scarcity was felt in any line. J. N. May has just closed the deal with Robert Montgomery by which he becomes the owner of the Mrs. Oliver Ames rose. VV. W. Tailby is pointing with pride to his sales book showing sales of Lawson carnations at $2 a dozen. Geo. Sutherland and N. F. McCarthy each handled an enormous quantity of holly this season. E. N. Pierce & Son brought in Monday morning fifty dozen chrysanthemums in several varieties. The best white carnation seen in this market was Pond's seedling at Welch Brothers'. Meetings of Florists' Clubs. The accompanying list gives the cities in which there are active florists' clubs. Following the name of the club is the place of meeting, the day of meeting, the hour and the name and address of the secretary: Baltimore, Md. — Gardeners' Club of Balti- more. Royal Arcanum building. 18 W. Saratoga street. Second and fourth Mondays of each month, at 8 p. m. John J. Perry, Sec'y, Gay and Eager streets. Boston, Mass.— Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, Horticultural Hall. First Tuesday in January, at 8 p. m. W. K. Wood, Sec'y, W. New- ton. Mass. Brockton, Mass. — Brockton Gardeners' and Florists' Club, store of W. W. Hathaway, Times Building. First and third Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. m. W. W. Hathaway, Sec'y, Brockton, Mass. BtjFFALo, N. Y.— Buffalo Florists' Club, 481 Washington street. Second Wednesday of each month, at 8 p. m. Wm. Legg, Sec y, 1440 Dela- ware avenue, Buffalo. Chicago, III. — Chicago Florists' Club, Handel Hall, 40 Randolph street. First and third Friday of each month, at 8 p. m. Charles Hunt, Sec'y, 84 Randolph street, Chicago. Cincinnati, O.— Cincinnati Florists' Society, Jabez Elliott Flower Market. Second Saturday of each month, at 8 p. m. Geo. S. Bartlett, Sec'y, 313 East Second street. Cleveland, O.— Cleveland Florists' Club, Progress Hall, 244 Detroit street. Second and fourth Mondays of each month, at 8 p. m. A. H. Graham, Sec'y. 2^49 Euc:id avenue. Cleveland. Des Moines, Ia.— Des Moines Florists' Club, at various florists' establishments. Last Monday in each month , at 8 p. m. J. T. D. Fulmer, Sec'y 702 Walnut street. Des Moines. Indianapolis, Ind.— State Florists' Association of Indiana, Horticultural rooms. State House, Indianapolis. First Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. m. R. A. McKeaud, Sec'y, Garfield Park, Indianapolis. Milwaukee, Wis— Milwaukee Florists' Bowl- ing Club, Plankinton House. Thursday evenings, at 8 p. m. C C. Pollworth, Sec'y, 137 Oneida street. New York, N. Y.— New York Florists' Club, Elk's Hall, 19 West Twenty-ninth street. Second Monday of each month, at 7:30 p. m. John Young, Sec'y, 51 West Twenty-eighth street, New York. Omaha. Neb — Nebraska and Iowa Florists' Society, Fuller's Hall, Fourteenth and Douglas streets. Second Thursday in each month at 8 p. m. Louis Henderson, Sec'y, 1519 Farnam street. Omaha. Philadelphia, Pa.— Florists' Club of Philadel- phia, Horticultural Hall, Broad street above Spruce. First Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. m. Edwin Lonsdale, Sec'y, Wyndmoor, Philadelphia, Pa. PiTTSBURO. Pa.— Pittsburg and Allegheny Flo- rists' and Gardeners' Club, at rooms of Pittsburg day Flower Co., 504 Liberty street. Second Tues- Cut of each mouth, at 8 p. m. T. P. Langhans, Sec'y, 504 Liberty street. Pittsburg. Providence, R. I. — Florists' and Gardener's Club of Rhode Island. 96 Westminster street. Providence. Second Thursday in each month, at 8 p. m. Alexander Rennie, Sec'y, 41 Washing- ton street, Providence. ST. Loois, Mo.— St. Louis Florists' Club, Odd Fellows Hall No. 2, Ninth and Olive streets. Second Thursday of each month, at 3 p. m. Emil Schray, Sec'y, 4101 Pennsylvania avenue, St. Louis. Toronto, Ont— Toronto Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Association, St. George's Hall, Elm street. Third Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. m. W. C. Jay. Sec'y. 438 Spadina avenue. West Hoboken, N. J.— North Hudson Florists" Club, store ot H, C. Steinhofl, Hudson boulevard. West Hobokeu. First Tuesday of each month, at 8 p m. Geo. F. Kogge Sec'y 616 Washington street, Hoboken. OBITUARY. MRS. J. O. PRIDMORE. Mrs. J. O. Prtdmore, wife of the well known and highly esteemed Rochester florist, died on Friday, December 21. The trade unites in extending sympathy to Mr. Pridmore. EDWIN J. GLOVER. Edwin J. Glover, of Utica, N. Y., died of heart disease on December 16. He was a native of Staffordshire, England, born in 184-0. At eighteen he came to America, serving through the civil war in the 146 th New York Volunteers. He veas a prisoner for five months ia Andersonville. For ten years past he has been engaged in the florists' business. He leaves a widow, three daughters, two sons and eleven grandchildren. Unionville, Pa.— Joseph Renard, who once had a very prosperous business, has suffered the seizure Of his personal prop- erty by the sheriff. Wabash, Ind.— J. E. Cochran is build- ing up an excellent business at the Falls avenue greenhouse. He recently gave a very successful chrysanthemum show at Keller's candy kitchen. SITIATIONS. WANTS, rOR SALE. Advertisements under this head will be inserted at the rate of ten cents a line (seven words) each insertion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 1900 is entitled to a five-line want ADV. (situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. STUATION WANTED— By a florist In private place ; competent. Warren, 2920 South Park Ave , Chicago. SITUATION WANTED— By experienced store man. f Irst-claea maker-up aLd decorator; slnele, age 30. References. Address W X, care Am. Florist. SITUATION WAl/PBD — By practical, all around grower. Blnnle. competent to take charge or fill any poaltlon. Address Flokist, Ilotel Holland, 576 W. Center St., Marion, O. SITUATION WANTED— Now or later by a thor- oughly practical Oerman 3^ years of age; single. Has had life experience In greenhouse, gardening and nursery. Good references; private place. Addresa E. 8CHAEFER, 56 Front Street, Rochester, N. Y. SITUATION WANTBD-By a competent reliable grower of roses, carnations or 'mums, roses much preferred; S years* of excellent experience; age 21, strictly temperate. Private or commercial. Only those with permanent positions to offer need apply. Ralph A. Richardson 1631 Fletcher Street, indlanapoUs. Ind. SITUATION WANTED-By a thorough practical gardener and florist. 2.3 years' experience with roses, carnations, violets, 'mums, patms and bedding plants. Open for eng^Kement February 1; private place preferred. Married; age 42; one child. First class references as to a blllty and characteT-, not afraid of work. Address Gardener, 82 South Avenue, Poufihkeepsle. N. T. TXT ANTED— Experienced rose grower, section man. TT Address 8. J. Reuter. Westerly. R I. WANTED.— A flrst-clasB man for propatatlog and grafting roses. Bassett & Washbctrx, Hinsdale, 111. W /ANTED— Boy to learn the growing of roses and ' carnations 8t CraciNHATi, Dec. 27. Roses, Beauty 25 00@100.00 " Bride 8,00@10.00 " Bridesmaid 8.00@10.00 Meteor 10.60@15.00 Perle 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 2.00© 6.00 Violets 1.00® 1.50 Lilyof the valley 4.00 Smilax 12.50 Adiantum 1-00 Common ferns .15 Asparaeus 50.00 Galax leaves .15 Roman hyacinths 3.00 Narcissus. 3.10 Poinsettias 15.O0@25.0O St. Louis, Dec. 27. Roses, Bride, Bridemaid 8.00@15.00 " Beauty. 12 to 20 inch stems, per doz 3.00® 8.00 " Beauty, long, per doz... .9. 00@13. 50 Perle.. 8.00®12.00 Meteor 12.00@18.00 Carnations, common 2 OO® 3.00 choice 4.00® 6.00 Lily of the valley 4.00® 5.00 Smilax 13.50@15.00 Adiantum •. 1.00®1.S0 Galax per 1000 1.00 .15 Violets 2.00® 2.50 ■ Stevia 1.50 RomiXns, N.^ircissus 3.00 Milwaukee, Deo. 37. Roses, Beauty, long, per doz. 10 00@12.00 " •• med •■ 6 OO® 8,00 " " short " 2.50® 5.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 8.00®12.00 " Meteor 8.00@r3.00 " Golden Gate 8.00®13.00 Perle 8.00®13.00 Carnations, ordinary 3.00® 4 00 fancy 5 00® 8.00 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Common ferns .26 Smilax 15.00 Asparagus 65.00 Galax leaves .20 Violets 2. CO® 2.50 Stevia 1.50® 2.00 PiTTSBUBO, Dec. 27. Roses, Beauty, fancy 35.00@50.00 " " extra 2U.00@30 00 " " No. 1 10.00@15.00 " " culls 4.00@ 6.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00@10.00 " Meteor 3.00@10 00 " Perle 3.00® 6.00 Cusin 4.00@ 6.00 Liberty 3.00®10.00 Carnations, ordinary 1.50® 2.00 fancy 2.60® 3.00 Vinlets 50® 1.50 Paper White narcissus 2.00® 3.i0 Romans 1.00® 3.00 Lily of the vaUey 2.00® 6.00 Smilax 10.00®15.00 Adiantum 75® 1 .00 Asparagus 35.0C®75.00 " Sprengerii 20® .75 Galax green and bronze per 1000 $1.25 Dagger ferns per 1000, 2.00 Chrysanthemums, fancy 20.00@25.00 ordinary 10.00®15.00 Roses, Beauty, select,'. 50 00@100.00 " " ordinary 10.00®30.00 Bride, Bridesmaid i>.00®13.00 Meteor 7.00@I2.00 Perle, Wootton 6.0O@10.0O Carnations, ordinary 3.00® b.OO fancy 5.00© 6. OO Lily of the valley 5.00 CaUas 12.50 Harrlsii 12.50 Violets single 1.00® 1,60 double 1.60® 2.00 Galax Leav"s .20 Asparagus 60.00 Smilax 15 00 Ferns, per 1000 2.60 .30 ^WMHMMMVHMHm'MJMmMiMMMiMiiM^^Wiimimmmi^^ J. B. D[AMIID, .51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, I WANTS YOUR BUSINESS, I Whether it be Consignments or Orders. CUT FLOWERS. J^ J^ J^ «5*' Shipping; orders receive prompt and careful attention. C. C. POLL WORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis. j HOLTON & HUNKEL C0.7 "Wholesale Cut riowers-- 457 Milwaukee Street. MILWAUKEE, WIS. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd, 504 Liberty Street, ALL FLOWERS IN SEASON. PITTSBURG, PA. GAliAX LEAVES, Brilliant Bronze or Green, $1.50 per 1000. FANCY FERN, DAGGER FERN, Etc., at market prices. HARRY A. BUNYARD. - 38 west 28th street, new york. Wholesale Store, Kirr" Sel! our own-erown Roses, Beau'ies and Meteors in quantity, also Maids and Brides. Within easy reach of towns in Minnesota, Nebraska, both Dakotas, Montana, etc. We are Rose Specialists. Try us. 124 Sixth Street. N. Mlnneapolit. Minn. BRAM & NOE. JNO. H. DUNLOP, cfiomi Gut Flowers All orders receive most caretui attention. TORONTO. ONT.. CANADA. Six prizes American Bcse Society. New York City. ONE DOLLAR FIFTY PER 1000 FOR BRONZE GALAX LEAVES Delivered NOW FREE, anywhere in the United States reached by mail or express. Every leaf guaranteed perfect. Fifty leaves mailed lor Ten Cents. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, 0. C. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... '"•"'•' i'nX'w'e'ii: 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. |9~LON» DISTANCE 'PHONS AT BITHEB PLAOI Please mention the American Florist when writing, JOHN B. FERGUSON, Wholesale riorlst, NO. 6 DIAMOND MARKET SQUARE^ PITT&BURG. PA. Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets Solicited. QALAX LEAVES Red and green Galax, 55c per 1000. Leucothoe Sprays, *^iooo!'" Cash with first order. Seven years' experience. Special price to wholesalers. J. N. PRITCHARD, Elk Park, N. C. igoo. The American Florist. 729 We Have Every Reason to feel satisfitd with our Christmas business. We never had so many orders, such big orders or so much good stock. Never before were we aba to live our customers so nearly what they wanted at Christmas; we think WE MADE A RECORD AS AGAINST OTHER HOUSES. If you are not satisfied with the treatment you get elsewhere, try us next time. Remember that you can get of us everything to be had anywhere. E. C. AMLING, THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED AND MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHCIACO. 32-34-36 Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance 'Phone 1977 Central. NEW YEIR-S PRICE LIST. BEAUTIES Long stem, 36 to 48 inches, per doz., Stems 24 to 30 inches " 20 inches *' " 15 ■■ " " 12 " " Short stems " Brides per 100, Meteors, Maids " Perles Roses, good seconds " Carnaiions. standard sorts. . " Fancy sorts " Callas per dozen Romans per 100, Paper White *' Valley " Violets " Mignonette per doz. Asparagus per string. Galax, green, I000,$l; 10,000 for $7.50; per 100, bronze per lOOO, $1.50; '■ Perns, per 1000. $1.60 per 100 Leucothoe sprays " Adiantum " Smilax per dozen Wild Smilax. parlor brand ...per case, " " medium *' " " large " $8.00—310 8 6 4 2 1 .00— T 10.00—13 12. CO— 15 8 00—10 5.00— 6 3.00— 4 5.00— 7 1.50- 2 2.0O— 4 3.00— 4 4.00— 5 1.50— 2 .50— 1 1 00— 1 1.50— 2 3.: 4. 6. 00 oc 00 00 00 50 00 00 00 00 .00 ,00 OJ 00 00 00 50 00 75 15 2D 20 75 25 00 26 25 50 WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES METEOR per 100, $12.00 to $15.00 BRIDBSnAID " 12.00 to 15.00 BRIDE " 12.00to 15.00 PERLB " S.OOto 10.00 CARNATIONS, gooa " 4.00 fy ° '■■^ " Fancy... " 5.00 ^ L Quotations subject to change without notice. All other stock at lowest market prices. fJQ J.aBUDLONG AMERICAN BEAUTY. Extra long stem per doz., $12.00 — • ■ 10.00 30-iu. stem. 24 20 15 12 8.00 6.00 4.f0 300 2.00 ^ 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE Roses and "^ITSity GROWER of CUT FLOWERS Benthey & Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Coinmisslon Florist 41 Randolph Street CHICAGO. "Consignmenta Bolicited,. WEILAND AND RISCM CHICAGO'S RELIABLE Wholesale Growers and Shippers of CUT FLOWERS, 59 Wabash Ave , Chicago. Sr.NI> for. WKKIvLY IT.ICE LIST. WHOLESALE FLORISTS A. H. POEHLMANN, Wholesal Grower ,\roi Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 55 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Please mention ihe American Florist when writing. Wbol^aie power/arK^ Chicago, Deo. 27. Roses, Beauty, extra long stems 8.00(" 12.00 30 " " 6 00 24 " " 4.00 20 " " 3 GO 15 " " 2.60 12 " " 1.60 " " short " 1.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid R.00@12.00 Meteor 8.00@12.00 Perle 6 00® 8.00 Golden Gate 8 00@12.00 Carnations 4 00® 5.00 fancy 6 00@ 8.00 Violets 1.00© a. 00 Lily of the valley 4.00® 5.00 Mi^'Donette ; 2. CO® 6.00 Marguerites 75® 1.50 PfipiT White 3.00® 4.00 Romans 2.00® 3 00 Adiantum 75® 1.25 Common ferns per 1,000 2.00 .25 Leu'-othoe sprays 1.00 Gala.x leaves, )vr 1000 $1.60 .15 Smila.'i per dozen 1.25® 2.00 Asparagus. . .per dozen 7.50@10.00 CUT FLOWERS. ROSES CARNATIONS and CHRYSANTHbMUMS. reg- ular or special supply. First-clasa stock ai lowest wholesale prices. W. H. CULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III, E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- COT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Qo Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. PETER REINBERG, Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers. 600.000 FEET OF GLASS. Headquarters for American Beauty. 51 Wabash Ave., - CHICAGO, ILL. GEO. REINBERG, "!SS.i Cut Flowers Choice American Beauties. We will take care of your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAaO, ILL. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Gut Flowers VholeMle Dealer* and Growers of GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE. ILl.. A. L. RANDALL ^ Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wuh* Ington St., Chicago. Write for ipeolal anotstloni on Urge orden .If your.. Business Methods are rljiht yon can make a profit on an ncivertiaement here. 730 The American Florist. Dec. 2p, Samuel S. Pennock. Wholesale Florist. 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. COMMENCING OCTOBER Igt, 1900, WE WIL,I, BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A. M. TO 9:00 P. M. THEY'RE AIL RIGHT. They ship well and they sell well. BUY BOSTON FLOWERS. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, The Best Quality Cut Flowers, the Finest Christmas Holly and a Full Line of Florists' Supplies. ^ J- J- SEND FOR PRICE LIST TELEPHONE 1270 BOSTON -67 Bromfield St., BOSTON, MASS. CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET. » •"""ToS^A- '^ li'iSI' '"•" WELCH BROS., Proprietors. BOSTON, MASS. Also New BDglaod Agents for S. J. RUSSELL'S FAMOUS DOVES. Acknowledged by all florists the best In use. Special prices for d02. lots* Sole Agents for FREYSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and EmblemSi Block Letters. S2 pet 100. Script Letters, S4 per lOO. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR We Supply the New England Trade With Highest Grade ROSES. GflRNflTIONS, GftRYSflNTHEMUMS. iri/\l CXC and all flowers the VIUlsLld Boston market affords. PRICES RIGHT iND Packino Pkoperlt Done. N. F. MCCARTHY & CO., Tei73«and64. 84 Hdwiey St., BOSTON. please mention the American Florist when writing. Frank M. Ellis, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1402 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. H.G.BERNING Wholesale Florist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... J 322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. J^ease mention the American Florist when writing. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, IIZ2 PINE STREET, — ST. LOUIS, MO. ^F~A complete line of Wire Desi^nn. The Cincinnati Gut Flower Co., WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Wbolf^ale power/\arl^ Boston, Dec. 26. Roses, Beauty, extra VS.OOgdOO.OO " " medium 15.no@2.o.00 culls 6.OU@10.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor. 4.00® 6.00 " extra 10.0fl@aO-00 Carnations 2.00® 3.00 extra 3.00® 4. CO Paper Wliite narcissus, Roman hyacinths I.f0@ 2.00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Mignonette 3.00® 4.00 Stevia , 1.(0® 1 50 Violets 1 0(1® 1.50 Adiantum 75® l.OO Smilax 8.00@ia.00 Asparagus 60.00 Sprengerii, .20® .25 ner bunch Philadelphia, Dec. 19. Roses, Tea 2.00® 4.00 " extra 6.00@10.00 Beauty, extra 20.(0®30.00 firsts 8.00@15.00 Carnatioiu 1.0l)@ 1 50 fancy 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 5.00 Chrysanthemums 5.00®20.00 Violets, single 26(ii .75 double 50® 1.00 Asparagus 35.00®60.00 Smilax 12. 50® 15.(0 Adiantum 76® 1.00 BnPFALO, Deo. 27. Roses, Beauty 40.00@75.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 7.00@10.00 '■ Kaiserin 6.00® 7.00 Carnations 1.60® 3.00 Lily of the valley 4.00 Smilax 16.00®20.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.25 Asparagus 60.00®75.CO Chrysanthemums 10.00@20.00 Violets 2.00® 2 60 416 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, 0. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Snipping Orders. GIVE US A TRIAL. WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Open day and night. _ _ ' "" - '-' ,*-vs^ Roses. Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Ufll C VACTIIIfS Wholesale Com- Illlli Ti IVnOIIIIU) mission Florist. 481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs. Woodroffe & Bernheimer, Wholesale Florists 1604 LUDLOW STREET. Phone l-42-«S-A. PHILADELPHIA. Consigrnments Solicited. Please mention the American Florist when writing. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS, LONGDISTANCE DUIIADCIDUIl Dl 'PHONB 3-45-94 D. rniLAiiLLrniA, nii Consignmenti of Choice Valley and Rosea aolicitad. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA. M. Long Distance Phone 1-41-26 D. Consignments of Roses. Carnations, Violets solielte4. CHAS. B. STAHL Wbolesile Florist, a S. nth St., Telephone 63-64. PIULADELPHIA. omera by mall, telegraph or telephone will reoelve prompt attention. Consignments of good stock solicited. > Try the New Flower Commission House WATERBURY & CO., < > I 48 W. 30th St., NEW YORK CITY. ♦ Correspondence with Growers Solicited. I can dispose of the product of one Grower to mutual advantage. more large Rose Write now. A.. H. XviVlVOJ^VMH^, ^^ ^^'^-S^o^i^?.^' !«". igoo. The American Florist. 731 TOP GRADE Carnations BEAUTIES. BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS. r^ily o* til© "Valley. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Telephone No. 1998 Madlgon Square. YOUNG & NUGENT, WHOLESALE FLORISTS tjEW^YoAK^""'' SUPERB ORCHIDS, VIOLETS and VALLEY. Choice ROSES and CARNATIONS, all leading varipties, also rare novelties. Shipping a Specialty. 4£J"Price list on application. TELEPHONE 2065 MADISON SQUARE. Walter f. Sheridan, Wholesale Florist^ Telephone 902 Madison Square. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WILLIAM GHORMLEY, Wholesale Commission Florist, itH'i"„"l„?.i?2 07 W. 28lh. St., NEW YORK CITY. Madi5on square. ' ....LIBERTY, BEAUTY AND OTHER CHOICE STOCK.... -BEt>T IN THE COUNTRY.- JOHN TOUNG Has the b^st BEAUTIES. CARNATIONS, VIO- LETS AND VALLEY in New York. TRY A SHIPMENT OR TWO. ^ All Choice Flowers daily. 51 West 28tli St., NEW YORK. Tel. 1905 Madison Sq. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWERS aiHl BUYERS make a note of thia. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. 30 West 29th Street. New Telephone No. 551 Madison Sqnare. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Straat, OhI Fl«w«r Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 299 Madison Square. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cut Flower Salea at 6 o'olooh £Tery Mornlne DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON. Secretary. MOORE, HENTZ & NASH, Wholesale Commission Florists, At rooms of N. Y. "9 and 121 W. 23d St.. Cut Flower Co. NEVV YORK CITY. Telephone 733— 18th. Oholcest Stock Shipped on a CommlBglon. Rose. Violet and Carnation Growers, Consign to 44 W. 29tll St., NEW TOBK CIT7. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly & Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 38 W. 28th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. New Telephone No. 798 & 799 Madison Sq. Wbol^ale pbwer/arK^ New York, Dec. -6. Roses, Beauty, select 50.00@100.00 " " medium I.t. 00(925. 00 culls 3.00® 5.00 " Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor 2.00® 4.00 select. 6 00@12.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 fancy 3.00® 6.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Poinsettius I5.O0@25.OO Smilax 10.00@12.00 Asparagus 25.00@40.00 " Sprengerii, perdoz.bun. .75®1.00 Adiantum 50® .75 Violets 75® 1 00 special 1.50® 2 00 Paper White narcissus 1.50® 2.00 Gardenias 25 00@50.00 Cvpripediums 8. 00® 10. 00 Mignonette 4.00® 6.00 Roman hyacinths l.CO® 1.50 Headquarters of the Hustler CHAS. MILLANG, Commission Florist 50 WmI 29th St., NEW YORK. Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square. A BUSINESS PROPOSITION. GROWERS and FLOWFR BUYERS. Write for Terms and Quotations. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, Wholesale Commission Florist, 52 W. 29th street, NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 1738 Madison Square. ... Wholesale.... Commission Dealer I The New York Cut Flower Go. 119 aad 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24th Street, Talaphona 733-18th. NEW YORK. CONSIQNMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attantion fiiven to Shipping Ordart. GEORGE SALTEORD, a Violets 50 TV. 29th St , NEW YORK. Fair Dealing and Prompt Returns Guaranteed. Correspondence Solicited, FORD BROS. ....Wlioi6§ai6 Florists III West 30th Street, NEW YORK. BIG FRAGRANT VIOLETS. 'Phone, 157 Madison Sq. Julius Lang 53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. Represents the Best Growers of ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY. Telephone 280 Madison Square. S. J. LIMPRECHT, Wliolesale Gommission Florist and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Also all kinds of Greens for Decorations. 119 West 30th Street.^ MFW YORK Telepnone 1138 Madison Square, i' L »» ■ unn. Consignments Solicited. Cut Flowers, all varieties and all g'rades, at New York market rates. 44 W. 29tll St.. NEW TOBK CITY. You Can Make Money By Dealing With J. K. ALLEN, The Busiest Wholesaler in New Yorl(. Chrysanthemums, Roses, Violets, Carnations, in all grades, to suit all kinds of boyers. TeleplxoML© ±GT IM^d. Scj. 106 "West 2Stli Street. Season Violets 'Mums Gardenias ^^EDW. C. HORAN. 47 WEST 28th ST. Tel. 421 Madison Square, NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE. Special in Roses : Liberty, Pres. Carnot, Kalserin, Meteor, Bon Sllene. 732 The American Florist. Dec. 2g, The ^eeE) TR^Eie. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. Albert McCullough, Pres. ; F. W. Boloiano, Vioe-Pres. ; S. F. Willard Wethersfleld, Conn., Seo'y and Treas. William Caslee has embarked in the seed business at Cape Vincent, N. Y. Canandaigua, N. Y— R. A. Mather has purchased the T. C. Parkhurst seed business. The advance in the prices of onions should increase the demand for seed the coming spring. The engagement is announced of How- ard Coonley, of Chicago, to Miss Qaeenie Ferry, daughter of Dexter M. Ferry, of Detroit. Lester L. Morse, of Santa Clara, Cal., visited St. Paul, Minnneapolis and Chi- cago last week and left for Cincinnati December 24. White beans have made a sharp advance in price, St. Louis dealers claim- ing a corner exists at Chicago; price now about $2.25. This advance is likely to aflfect the growing prices which will be asked by seed farmers for the coming season. The Government Seed Shop. As seedsmen are all "honorable gentle- men" and Congressmen not all they should be, why not refuse to supply seeds for this purpose? Firms in many lines of trade refuse to sell their goods to cer- tain parties who cut prices and do other things not to their liking. Why not seedsmen? The man who sells seeds to the government has to buy seeds. Why not stop right here at this man? If a man gets drunk, they hold the seller of rum responsible, according to law. On this question all Congressmen do not think alike nor do all seedsmen, where the latter get the orders. E. V. Haulock. Alleged Fraudulent Advertising. An association of Erfurt (Germany) florists and seed growers, comprising six- teen of the important concerns, has given publication in a number of trade papers to the statement that its members will refuse to supply either seeds or plants to a certain Erfurt firm. This action was taken on account of the alleged dishonest competition of the firm in q uestion, which, it is claimed, offered plants, bulbs, etc, at bankrupt prices, wording the adver- tisements in such a way that the reader can construe them to mean that the advertiser had secured the surplus stocks of all the Erfurt growers for disposal. One of the members of the association has instituted a suit against the party con- cerned for dishonest competition. German trade papers seem to indorse the action of the association. Scottish-Canadian Seedsman as M. P. It is said, and seemingly with a fair amount of truth, that "a Scotsman is never at home except when abroad." We have news of Mr. Frank C. Bruce, a native of Peebles-shire, Scotland, where he was born in 1837. His father was fruit foreman with Dicksons & Co.,Edin. burgh for upwards of twenty-five years. Young Bruce began life as an apprentice in the seed department of this firm, and there he remained till the vear 1857. In that year heemigrated to Hamilton, Can- ada, and joined his brother, John A. Bruce, in the seed business, which they still conduct. During his long residence at Hamilton, Mr. Bruce has been identi- fied with public affairs to a considerable extent, and has held some of the highest and most responsible positions in the city. His crowning position of honor has culminRted in his being returned as one of the M. P.'s for Hamilton, in the Canadian government, at the election in the early part of November last.— Garden- ing World. Destroying Insects In Seeds. Willis G. Johnson, entomologist of the State of Maryland, has issued the follow- ing circular with regard to the use of carbon bisulphide for the destruction of insects in seeds: This department is receiving many requests for a remedy for tlie destruction ot the grain weevil and gra n moth in wheat and other grains. These pests are doing an unusual amount of damage to .stored grains over a large area o( the United States. The remedy for this pest is a simple one and not diffloult to apply, but must be hiindled with great care. Bisulphide of carbon is the material used. It is a very foul-smelling, volatile lic)uid. as clear as water, the fumes of which are several times heavier than air. They create a death atmosphere iu which no animal life can survive. The mate- rial can be placed directly upon grain without the least deleterious effect, so far as injury to the germ is concerned and it does not hurt its edible properties. Although a very foul smelling liijuid, it leaves no bad after effect, and is sure death to insects wherever it reaches them. The material can be bought at about 10 cents per pounrt. From one to two pounds of the material is all that is necessary for every hundred bushels ot grain in store, or the same amount for everv thousand cubic feet ot space. The amount used depending upon ihe tightness ot the buildiug or bin and the intensity of the attack. It the bin is very fight, one pound of bisulphide to every hundred bushels will be sutlicieni. It open, use two pounds. In applying the chemical, after the capacity of the bin or house has been determined, it should be placed in tin pans, soup plates, or auy vessel with a large evaporating surface and set around directly on top ot the grain. The room or bin should be closed as tightly as possible and left for at least 2i hours. I would advise its use in pan*" or soup plates, as the fumes are kept more constan*, for a greater length of time, as evapora- tion is gradual, and better results are secured. It must be borne in mind that this material is a very explosive one, when the fumes are mechani- cally mixei with air: therefore it must be handled with caution during the fumigation of a house or bin. Especial care should be taken that no lights or persons with a light of any kind, even a cigar or pipe, are allowed around the room rr building. With this caution, there need not be any fear to persons applying it, as a reasonable amount can be inhaled without injury during the operation. (»f course it is necessary for the person applying the material, to get out ot the building as soon as possible. 1 Franklin, N. H —The greenhouses of Kelly Brothers have been leased to C. V. Kimball. West Hoboken, N. J —An overheated furnace caused a $1600 loss at the estab- lishment of Charles Heins on December 15. Three houses were destroyed with their contents. Providence, R. I. — Following the meeting of the Rhode Island Horticult- ural Society, December 19, J. K. M. L. Farquhar delivered his illustrated lecture on Jamaica, being very well received. Lewellyn Park, N. Y.— J. B. Davis is building a gardener's cottage and entrance lodge at Wildmont, gothic in design and with original features in keep- ing with the rural surroundings of this beautiful estate. Montreal, Can.— Trade prospects are very good here at present and there is promise of a continuance of same during the coming year. For this week J. S. Murray has extensive ball decorations in which only the choicest stock, including American Beauty roses and lily of the valley, is to be used. Johnson & Stokes' Seeds PA. are grown exclusively for the most critical market garden and flor- ist trade and are known in every large market of the United States as produc- ers of vegetables and flowers which are the' accepted standards of excellence. Write now for our New inUIICnil * CTflVCC PHIUDELPHU, Quarterly Wholesale Catalogue. uUlindUN U 5 I UlVCdi ~ To The Trade. For the third time since we started in business nine years ago, we have, owing to the rapid growth ot our entarprise, been compelled to move again. We are now located at 1513 and lilS Howard St., our building consisting of four lloors and base- ment, 132x44 feet, well adiipted for our needs. We have put in the latest improved machinery for re-cleaning Garden, Grass and Field Seeds, and we have spared no expense to make our new quarters a model seed house. We have one of the most complete stocks ot Garden, Grass and Field Seeds to be found any- where, and this season will find us in position to handle a larger volume of business than heretofore. Yours very trul\-. THE NEBRASKA SEED CO., Henry G. Windheim. Mgr. OMAHA, NEB. Please mention the American Florist when writing. GRASS SEEDS. Kentucky Blue, Orchard, Timothy, Red Top, Meadow J>scue, Perennial and Italian Rye Grass, Tall Meadow Oat, Johnson, Bermuda, Creeping Bent, Wood Meadow and other Domestic and Imported varieties, CLOVeRS— Red, Sah- Iing, Alfalfa, Crimson, White, Alsike, Japan, etc. jy00D,STUBBS & CO'.S "EVERGREEN" and -SHADY GREEN" Lawn Grasses are giving the best satis- faction everywhere. Put up in packages and bulk. Special low prices to the trade. ONION SETS ?rwt^j-po,., Whul.-sale prices for present or future deliveries. WOOD, STUBBS & CO.. Ihe Largest and Best Collection of Seeds in Ky., LOUISVILLE, KY. TUBEROSE BULBS. (Excelsior Pearl.) Genuine Hallock dwarf strain, cured by fire heat, sound, dry, hand picked. FIRST SIZE— F. O. B. Chicigo, 4 to 6-in., per 1000, $7 BO; 3000 $21.00. From N. Y. City, 60c per ICOO less. Mammoth Bulbs— 6 to 8-in., per 1000, $10.00. Medium Bulbs— 3 to 4-in., per 10CO.,t3,.iO; 10,000 lots; r. o. b. Chicago. J30; f. o. b. Mew York. $27.50. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAQO : 84>86 Randolph St. NEW YORK: M Barclay 5t. igoo. The American Florist. 733 KENNICOTT BROS. CO., Wholesale Commission Florists 42-44 E. Randolph St., .CHICAGO, ILL. Please mention American Florist when writing. 150,000 STOCK PLANTS and ROOTED CUTTINGS Now ready for immediate delivery ROSES— Brides. Bridesmaids, Meteor. Pcrle, Kaiserin and Golden Gate. Big stronf^ rooted cuttings JI.SO per 100; $12.60 per 1000. Any quantity from now on. CARNATIONS— Strong healthy cuttings, well rooted, in any quantity, embracing the 25 choicest varieties in cultivation. See our list and prices. GERANIUHS— Bruanti, Heteranthe, Grant, S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poilevine, Mrs. E. G. Hill. Athlete, LaFavorite, White Swan, Mrs. J. M. Garr, Mme. Jaulin, Frances Perlvins and other varieties, strong 2'/2-inch plants $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000. Strong rooted cuttings of above, readv for 2Vi-inch pots, $1.50 per 100; $15.00 per 1000." All kinds mixed. $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Rose Geraniums, $1.25 per 100. COLEUS — Our champion collection, embracing the newest sorts and only those of decided merit. All bright colors, clean and healthy. Strong plants, from 2^-inch pots $1.60 per 100. Strong rooted top cuttings, fine ones, ready for 214-inch pots. 75 cents per 100; $6.00 per 1000. VERBENAS— New JIammoth and 20th Century Collection, 25 grand sorts, 2-inch and 2^-inch. strong, healthv plants, green as grass, full of cuttings, $2.00 "per 100; $18.S0 per JOOO. Rooted cuttings, big ones, as clean as a whistle, 60 cents per 100; $5.00 per 1000. PE I UNUS— Double Fringed. Henderson's and Dreer's latest sorts, including also White Fawn, Mrs. Sander and Pink Perfection. Large rooted cuttings ready for 214-inch pots, $1.25 per 100 by mail; $10.00 per 1000 by express. Pure white only, $1.60 per 100. NEW AGERATUMS— Stella Gurney, the grand novelty of 1900, and Snow Drift, the peerless white," strong 3-inch stock plants full of cuttings, 50c per dozen; $3.00 per 100. Strong rooted cut- tings $1.00 per 100. Louise Bonniitt, latest novelty in while, and Princess Pauline, latest blue, strong 2;<-inch. $1.50 per 100; strong R. C, 6O0 per 100, (special). ALTERNANTHERAS— bright red, variegated and yellow, 60c per 100, $4.00 per 1000, (special for ten days). NEW SALVIAS— St. Louis and Splendena, strong 2H-inch, $1.50 per 100; strong R. C, 75c per 100, (special). MARGU ERITES— New California Giant White and New Golden, strong 2^-inch, $2.00 per 100; strong R. C, $1.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII— strong 2«-in., ready for 3-inch, $2.00 per 100, (special.) CASH WITH ORDER. South Side Floral Qo., Springfield, III. XXX STOCK. Cyclamen Persicum SpIendensOieanteum.from 3-in. pots in bud, $7.00 per 100, $6d.U0 per 1000. Qeranlums, Dbl. Grant, Alphonse Riccard, John Doyle, Bruanti, B. Poitevine, Floire de France, Griffith, LaFavorite. S. A. Nutt, strong plants from 2^i-in. pots. $3.00 per 100, $25.CO per 1000. Beg^onla Rex, (rooted cuttings), in 15 standard varieties, labeled, $i per 100; mixed, 81.50 per 100. I solicit your patronage and guarantee satis fa(_'tion. P«UL MADER, E, Stfoudsburg. Pa. 500,000 VERBENAS. 60 finest named varieties, including our NEW MAMMOTH WHITE. 'MRS. McKINLEY." The finest white verbena grown; perfectly healthy; free from disease. Kooted cuttings, 60c per 100; 85.00 per 1000. Plants, $2.50 per 100; $^0 per 1000. Our list is the choice of millions of seedlings. Send for circular. U. L. DILLON. BLOOMSBURG. PA. as FLOWER SEEDS FOR PRESENT SOWING. Tr. pkt. Oz. Ampelopsis Veitchii t .10 $ .15 Anurrhinum, Giant flowered, mLxed... .10 .25 Pure white 15 .30 BelHs Perennii, (Double Daisy) Vauglian's Mammoth, mixed 1-16 oz. 40c 25 Mammoth Daisy, white l-16oz. 50c .25 pink 25 Longfellow, >4 oz. 35o 15 2.''0 Snowball, J-5 oz, 40o 15 2.50 Fine mixed, ig oz. 2oc 10 Browallia, mixed 10 .50 New very large flowering blue 25 CandytuftGiant Hyacinth flowered, pure white ID $.60 Candytuft Empress 10 .20 Clematis Paniculata 15 .76 Lobelia, Bedding Queen. The best Lobelia for carpet beds, borders and pots 25 ' Crystal Palace Compacta 15 1.50 •' .Speciosa, for hanging baskets .10 .75 Maurandya. mixed, >^ oz. 40c 15 1.25 Barclayana 23 Mignonette, Machet 10 .60 " May's Giant 25 1.75 Petunia, Vaughan's Best Mixture 50 The best mixture of large-llower- ing varieties in existence. Petunia, Giants of California, mixed 1-32 oz. $1.25 50 Salvia "Drooping Spikes" 15 2.00 One of the best for florists* use. Salvia Clara Bedman 25 2.50 Stock, Snowtlake, forcing, the earliest white Ten Week, !J oz. $1.00, .25 *' White Perfection "Cut and Come Again", ig oz. 4oc. .25 " Large Flowering Ten Week in 7dlstinctco'or3,7pkts. for$1.25 .25 " Extra choice mixed 25 Smilax, new crop, Ih $3.00 10 .30 Thunberg f Size Pot Asparagus Sprengerii 2-inch Asparagus Sprengerii 4-inch Doz, Per 100 $ ,50 $ 4,00 1,50 12.00 Each Araucaria Excel sa, 4-inch, nice plants $ .50 Araucaria Excelsa, 4H-inch, nice plants 75 Araucaria Esceisa, 5-inch, nice plants 1,00 Miscellaneous. 15 to 20 12 14 to 16 10 to 12 12 to 15 6 to 8 4 to 6 4 to 6 8 to 12 5 to Each t .75 1,50 2.25 3.00 .25 3,50 / V Pot Height Leaves Ficus Elastics 6 22 to 23 12 to 14 Fious Elastica 7 24to28 Pandanus Utilis 2V4 6 to 8 Pandanus Otilis 3 8 to 10 Pandanus Veitchii 6 strong Pandanus Veitchii 7 strong Pandanus Veitchii 8 strong DracEena Terminalis 3^4 Dracaena Terminalis 4 CoGos Weddeliana 3 Phcenix Eeclinata 10 40 to 45 Phoenix Reclinata 3 Phoenix Canariensis 3 Aspidistra Lurida 4 Aspidistra Lurida 5 Corypha Gebanga 3 Sanseviera Javanica Variegata, 2-inch, strong plants. Sansevi^'ra Javanica Variegata. 3-inch, strong plants.. Sanseviera Javanica Variegata, 4-inch, strong plants.. Sanseviera Javanica Variegata. 5-inch, stiong plants.. Peperomia Argyreia (Saundersii) Peperomia Alata Maranta Kerchoviana, 3i4-inch Zingiber Officinale, Ginger Plant, 4-inch Zingiber Ofiicinale, 5-inch Curculigo Recurvata, 4- inch Curculigo Recurvata, 5-inch Cyperus Alternif olius, 5-inch ,50 Doz, $ 7,20 10,00 1,00 2,00 18,00 27,00 36,00 2,00 4,C0 2,00 1,50 1,50 3,00 6,00 3,00 .dozen 100 $60,00 75,00 8.00 15,00 15,00 10,00 10,00 1,25 2.00 3.00 2.00 2,00 2,00 2,00 3,00 2.00 4.00 1,50 NEPHROLEPIS WITTBOLDII, strong plants, ready for 3 and 4-in. pots, $1 each; $10 per dozen; $75 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. i»jvIv:m® .A.ivr> i^b^hmv®. l&ST }B«;io]z:lxis;]a.^a3rk f>l^oe. OIIIO.^G»0, XX^T^. Please mention the American Florisi when writing GRAND OFFER3 FINE PLANTS. NONE BETTER. ARECA LUTESCENS. Size pot. Height. Each. 4-inoh 18 3 in pot .30 5-inch 20 to 24 .60 8-inch 36 2 50 to 3.( KENTIA BELMOREANA. Doz. 3.50 Size pot. 3-inch 4-inch 8-inch 6-inoh Leaves. 3 to 4 5 to 6 8 to 10 7 to 8 Height. 12 inch 15 24 Fine 30 Each. Doz. % ,20 % 2.00 ,50 5,50 bushy plants, 1. KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Size pot »-inoh 4-inch 6-inch Leaves. 3 to 4 4 5 to 6 Height. 9 to' 10 15 to 18 40 Each, Doz, $ ,30 % 3,00 ,40 4,00 2,75 30,00 LATANIA BORBONICA. Size pot, 3-inch 4-inch 6-inoh 6-inoh 6-inch Leaves. 5 to 6 5 to 7 6 to 8 6 to 8 7 to 8 Height. 12 inch 15 to 18 24 to 30 30 30 Each, Doz, $ ,15 t 1,50 ,25 3.00 1.00 12,00 1,50 16.00 2,00 bushy COCOS WEDDELIANA. Size pot. 3-inoli.. Height. ..12 to 14 Each. Doz. 8 .20 $2,40 lOO $12,00 :,00 ea, 1,50 ea. 100 $25,00 100 $12,00 20,00 ICO $18,00 BOSTON FERNS. Size pot. Each. Doz 100 3-inoh $ .20 4-inch 35 5-inch 75 6-inch pot or pans 75 6-inch " " bushy 1.00 7- inch " " " 1.50 8-inch " " " 2.00 9-inch " " " 2,50 FICUS ELASTICA. Size pot. Height. Each. Doz. 6-inch 24to30 $.75 $9,00 6-inch 30to34 1,0J 12,00 8-inch 48 1,50 to 2,00 REX BEGONIAS. Size pot. Each, Doz. 3-inch $ ,10 $1,20 5-inch 20 2 25 ASPARAGUS SPRFNGERIi. Size pot. Each, Doz, 3~inch $ ,60 6-inch $,35 4,00 DRAOENA INDIVISA- Size pot. Each, Doz. 5-inch $ ,35 $ 4,00 CYCLAMFN PERSICUM CICANTEUM 2!4-inch at $4.00 per 100; 6-inch at 40c each, $4,50 per dozen: 7 and 8-inch pans, 75c each, $8,50 per dozen. These plants are nicely budded. $ 2.00 $15.00 4,00 8,50 9,00 12,00 18,00 21,00 27,00 100 $10,00 18.00 100 $ 5,00 25,00 100 $25,00 Draca?na Bruanti, $1,50 each, $18 per dozen, Dracaena Massangeana, $2 each, $24 per hundred. Drac.Tna Lindeni^ $1.50 each, $18 per dozen, Drac.Tna Terminalis, 50c each, $6 per dozen. Small Ferns, .\diantum Cuneatum, 3-inch pots, $6 per hundred. Mixed Ferns, 3 inch pots, $6 per hundred, Cyperus Alternifolius, 3-in, pots, $5 per hundred. Hydrangea, Otaiisa, 6-inch pots, $10 per hundred. Extra fine for Easter forcing. Jerusalem Cherry, nicely berried, 6-inch pots, bushy, 40c each. I .V sure remedy 1 1 for carnation rust, stem rot and blaclc spot on roses. Spray your plants with CAUSPERLEPTHA and get rid of these greatest of evils. Having discovered and used this prepar- ation for ft number of years, I have repeatedly been aslved to place it on the market for the bene- fit of all concerned. It is a sure remedy and has never failed to keep plants clear by constant application. One gallon diluted makes 130 gal- lons. It is perfectly harmless to plants and gives them a rich, glossy foliage. Directions with every can, NO FLORIST SHOULD BE WITH- OUT IT, Price per sal., $2.00. Special prices on larger quantities. We guarantee Causperlep- tha to do ail we claim for it. Causperleptha! Cut Flowers, Palms and Plants. LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS, JameStOWn, N. Y. C. H. RONEY, Supt. 738 The American Florist. Dec. ^9. Washington. TRADE THE BEST ON RECORD. — CHRISTMAS ECLIPSES ALL PREVIOUS HIGH WATER MARKS. — NOTES. The Christmas trade in general was the best in Washington for years. Every- body had his hands full and stock was plentiful and in fine condition. Holly and other green was plentiful and in good demand. The weather was a great fac- tor in the immense business. F. W. Bolgiano had his conservatory, which had been rebuilt and enlarged dur- ing the summer, well filled with desirable plants for the holidays. He said he did a better business than for some time, both in plants and cut flowers. Z. D. Blackistone did eitra well. He sold more roses at $4 per dozen than the higher or lower grades. Violets weie in demand, also carnations, but reds seemed scarce. Litzinger & Wade's best selling plants were of the smaller sizes. Cut flowers sold fairly well. J. Vincent .^-'hillips, Jr., of Brooklyn, N. Y., is now with A.Gude&Bro., who were quite busy. J. H. Small, Jr., said this was the busi- est Christmas he has seen for some time. P. G. Port Chester, N. Y. The Westchester County Gardeners' Association had a large attendance at its annual meeting which was held Saturday evening, December 22, when the follow- ing officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Robert Williamson; vice-president, Andrew Grierson; treas- urer, John Fraser; secretary, Edward Parker; executive committee.John Shore, William Smith, George M. Hay, William Anderson and Thomas France. It was voted to hold the second annual dinner in the near future. Speeches were made by the retiring president, John Shore, who thanked the members for the confidence they had placed in him during the last two terms which he had held the office, by former president Peter McDonald, of the New York Gardeners' Society, who congratulated the society on its progres- siveness, and by Presidentelect Robert Williamson, who urged each and every member to co-operate with hipi in the furthering the interests of the society dur- ing the coming year. John W. Duncan. Hyde Park, Mass. — R.J. Renton, who keeps an hotel, has opened a real estate office and will also sell cat flowers and plants. Little Rock, Wash. — J. H. Harrell erected a modern range of several thou- sand feet last summer and the way things are going caused him to christen his place the Never idle Greenhouses. Florists all over the country are quickly discerning the Commercial Value of The Lawson Carnation. The demand will be heavy this season. My stock is in excellent condition, clean and healthy. Rooted cuttings ready now, or for later delivery. PRICE. Per 100 $7.00 Per 1000 $60.00 Terms Strictly Cash from unknown parties. Send ALL ORDERS DIRECT TO No Agents. EiUls, ^I^«s> The Largest Fancy Carnation. Ready March 1st. -PROSPERITY- ALL ORDERS TILLED IN STRICT ROTATION. I'rioes for Rooted Cxi-ttingss. 1 Plant % .50 12 Plants 5 00 25 Plants 8.25 50 Plants lO.CO luO Plants 16.00 \ 250 Plants $ 37.50 >00 Plants 70 CO 750 Plants 101.25 lOCO Plants 130.00 WRITE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION. DAILLEDOUZE BROS., Flatbush, N. Y. WEILAND AND-RISCH 59 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. tg ^? Mrs. T. W. Lawson $7.09 Marquis..*. 6.00 Genevieve Lord 6.00 Dorothy 8.00 Irene 10.00 Prosperity (666) 16.00 Roosevelt 12.00 Ethel Crocker 4 00 G. n. (Irane 3.00 Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt 3.U0 100 1000 S60.00 Mrs. Frances Joost $2.00 60 00 Ev»nston 2.00 ."OOO White Cloud 2.00 7500 Flora Hill l.EO 75.00 Gov. Griggs 2.00 130.00 Triumph 1.60 100,00 Melba 2.00 35.00 Marv Wood 2 00 2500 Gold Nugget 3 00 25.00 America 3 00 ROOTED ROBE CUTTINGS. 1000 $15 00 17 50 15.00 12.50 17.60 12.50 1760 17.60 25.00 25.00 100 1000 Meteor $1.60 $12.60 Bride 1.60 12.60 Bridesmaid 1.60 12.60 100 Golden Gate $2 50 Kaiserin 1.50 Perle i 60 La France 1.60 S3- '"r- Florists orderinar of us can rest assured of obtaining first class stock, as we vouch for every cutting sent out. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 100,000 ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS XCe^d^r to jSlnlp Per 100 ... .$ 7.00 Per 1000 $60.00 40.00 Olvmpia 5.00 Genevieve Lord Ethel Crocker Morning Glory Mrs. G. M. Bradt G. H. Crane 4.0J 4.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 25.00 25.00 25.01 3.00 25.00 Gold Nugget 3.00 2.50 26.00 20.00 Gen. Gomez White Cloud 2.00 1.50 15.00 12.60 Per 1000 15.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 10 OO lO.OO Pet 100 Mrs. F. Joost 2.00 Flora Hill 1.60 .Vrgyle 1.50 Daybreak 1.50 Wm. Scott 1.26 .Vrmazindy 1.35 A. Milling, light pink, 4-lnoh bloom" 10.00 Mrs. A. Mitting. clear light pink, 3!ii-inch bloom 10.00 Master Dc Roo Mitting. a fine white, 3-inch bloom 10.00 25 Cuttings at 100 rates; 250 at 1000 rates. Cash or C. O. D. THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., - Morris, 111. DOROTHY Seedling pink Carnation, Scott color. Com- mercially the best of all Carnations yet introduced. Certificates awarded at Chi- cago, Philadelphia and Cincinnati. Rooied Cuttings, $10 per 100; $75 per lOOO. Also Rooted Cuttings of GENEVIEVE LORD $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Orders booked now tor rooted cuttings of above varieties. E. T. GRAVE, Richmond, Ind. - OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1900 WILL BB MAILED TO YOU '«| ■ PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS.-«i igoo. The American Florist. 739 MBIOfOlR. — ^ OUR INTRODUCTIONS OF NEW CARNATIONS J- J- FOR J90J. ^ J- ^linhPfim* E^'''* bright flesh pink, early Per Per Per t^uiiu&aill. f^jg jpj continuous bloomer, doz. 100 lOOO Flowers of good form and size, borne on long stiflF stems $| 50 $10 $75 Bon Homme Richard: White, extra- ordinary free bloomer; fine form, good size. Stems 2>^ to 3 feei long $150 $10 $75 in» Variegated, salmon stripe on white ***• ground. Quick seller, extremely free Nyd ^.__..__. ^_ bloomer, fine form and stiff stem $li50 $10 $75 Prolifira* •^''"'^^ P'"''^- very long, stiff riuilll^ci. stems, large flowers, and as its name indicates, an extra free bloomer $li50 $10 $75 First lot ready Feb. l,of the above four vars. OTHER VARIETIES. Per 110 Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson cerise pink $7 00 Olympid variegated 5.00 Marquis pink 5.00 Genevieve Lord " 5.00 Etlie) Croclcer •• 4.00 MorninK Glory light pink 4.(0 Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt variegated 3.00 G. H. Crane scarlet 3.00 Chicago " 3.00 America " 3.00 Gold Nugget yellow 3.00 Gen. Maceo crimson 2 00 Gen. Gomez " 2.00 White Cloud white 2.00 Mrs. Frances Joost pink 2.00 Mrs. Jas. Dean •' 2 00 Jubilee scarlet 2.00 John Young white 1.50 Flora Hill '• 1.50 Argyle cerise pink 1.50 Daybreak light pink 1.60 William Scott pink I 00 Evelina white 1.00 A rmazindy variegated 1.00 Per 1000 J60.00 40.00 40 00 40.00 35.00 35.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 800 8.00 8.00 ROOTED CUTTINGS OF STANDARD VARIETIES READY JANUARY IST. WRITE FOR DESERIPTIVE CATALOCUE. CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY Joliet, Illinois. arnnTTTtTTTTTTnTTTTnnTTTTTTnTTnnnmTTmtt>f>>t!»tl>lf>THH»>»tMttMttflflt>llt>;f!y!TI>fl»HtllTITfTnnnnntTnTfffmTfTTTTTTTnfTTT!TTTi Rooted Cuttings Carnations Per 100 Per 1000 Mrs. Lawson $6.00 'I he Marquis 5.00 $40.00 Ethel Crocker 4.00 30.00 Mrs. Bradt 2.50 20.00 Joost 1.60 12.50 WhiteClond 150 12.60 Flora Hill 1 .60 12.60 Triumph 1.50 12.50 Jubilee 1.50 12.50 Daybreak 1 50 12.50 Armazindv 1.50 12.50 Mrs. Jas. "Dean 1.60 12.60 Wm. Scott 1.00 7.60 Thos. Cartledge l.OO 7.60 Red Jacket 1.00 7.50 Victor 1.00 7.50 McGowan 1.00 7. ,50 From stock absolutely free from stem rot or other disease. STOCK CHRYS4NTHEMIMS. Chadwick. Xeno, Nagoya, Lucis Faure, 10c each, $1.00 per dozeu, Queen. Yellow Queen, Bloodgood, Modesto, 75c per dozen. 326-28 Sunset Av. UTICA, N. Y. F.E.SHAW, CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings, all fine. Per 100 Lawson $6.00 Olympia 6.00 Crocker 5.00 Lord 50D Peru B.UO Marquis 5.00 Crane 3.00 America 3.00 Bradt 3.00 Pingree 3.00 Morning Glory 3.00 Glacier 3.00 White Cloud 2.00 Jubilee 2.00 Maceo 2.00 Wood 2.00 Daybreak 1.50 Triumph 1.60 Joost 1.50 Scott 1.00 Per 1000 SiO.OO 50.00 45.00 45 on 45.00 46.00 26.00 26.00 25.00 26.00 26.00 25.00 17.50 17.50 17.50 17 60 12.50 12.50 12.50 8.00 We refer you to trade papers' report of St. Louis Chryianthemum Show as to quality of our stock. W. J. & M. S. VESEY, ft. Wayne, Ind. A good ady. In a good paper will bring good retnmi. FROM PHOTOGRAPH OF QUEEN LOUISE TAKEN OCT. 28th, 1900 QUEEN LOUISE CARNATION This new Carnation oroducea the finest flowers, is perfectly healthy and is the beat white variety ever introduced, IT BLOOMS EARLY IT BLOOMS LATE IT BLOOMS ALL THE TIME. Our price list contains cuts from photographs taken every two weeks during the months of February, March, April, May, June, October and November. No other Carnation can stand such a test. Price $10 per 100, $75 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings ready February 15th. Come and see it or send lor circular. Beautiful Ferns DAVALLIOIOES FURCANS. BOSTONIENSIS and WASHINGTONIENSIS. from 8-in. pots, with two to four feet long fronds, at $1.00 each; $10 per dozen. For otberchoice and rare plants, see my adv., page 508 of this paper, or write for a copy. M. STUDER, AN*COSTia. D. C. We are booking orders for Rooted Cuttings of All the best varieties. Write us. GEO. HANCOCK & 50N, Qraad Haven, Mich. ROOTED CUTTINGS CARNATIONS. Ethel Crocker 100, |4.00; 1000, $30.00 White Cloud " 200; " 15.00 Alaska (white) " 103; " 7.50 ROSES. Golden Gate 100, $2.50; lOOO, $20.00 Bride " 1.50; " 12 50 Bridesmaid " 1.50; " 12.50 GEO. HARRER, Morton Grove, III. 740 The American Florist. Dec. 2g, Albany, N. Y. STORY OF THE CHRISTMAS TRADE.— CALL IS FOR RED AND BEAUTIES GO UP TO THE TOP NOTCH PRICE. — EYRES GETS A GOOD ORDER It is rather early to give a complete report of Christmas trade in Albany but business was most excellent. There was a good demand ior stock of all kinds. Violets were scarce and sold on the after- noon before Christmas ior $4 per hun- dred. American Beauties were $8 per dozen a few days before Christmas but the demand increased to such an extent that the price went up and $25 per dozen was asked on Christmaseve. Christmas trees which in ordinary years sold for 25 cents to 50 cents each rose first to 75 cents apiece and on the day before Christ- mas the price had risen to $3 each. There were plenty of Christmas greens and laurel but good holly was scarce. One dealer sold 400 Christmas trees, the largest number he says he ever handled. Perhaps the situation can be best explained by quoting H. G. Eyres, who said "the demand was the largest ever known and Christmas trade was the best ever seen." Eyres has been awarded the contract for the decorations in the assembly cham- ber of the capitol on the occasion of the inauguration of Governor-elect B. B. Odell, Jr., on January 1. Palms, south- ern smilax, laurel and poinsettias will be used in abundance. The executive man- sion will be decorated with plants and flowers from the greenhouses in connec- tion therewith. R. D. Troy, N. Y. Louis Menand now has charge of the greenhouses formerly conducted by his father, Felix Menand, at Cemetery Station, on the Delaware & Hudson River Railroad, between Albany and Troy. Mr. Menand tore down one house during the past summer and has erected in its place a modern greenhouse with iron frame construction and other up-to- date features. The house is now well filled with palms and other decorative plants. W. H. Boardman, formerly with Samuel Goldring, of Albanv, and J. A. Sanders, an old employe of H. G. Eyres, of Albany, have entered into partnership under the firm name of Boardman & Sanders. The firm has opened a store at" Third street. The establishment conducted by the late Herman Leiderly, in North Troy, is now run by his widow. R. D. Orchids! ^ We have always on hand a very large and fine stock of established and unestabllshed Orchids. A number of varieties now in ■ sheath and spike. Correspondpnce solicited. LAGER & HURRELL, sum"'^ ^- -■• Orchid Qrowcri and Importer!. The Famous Kudzu Vine — Hardy as a rock. Lasts 50 years. Can be cut back every year. Grows 60 feet in one season. $7.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri— Strong 314-in., $8.00 per 100. New Rose Snowflake— The Daisy Rose, $10 per 100. New Lace Fern— Fronds last a month, $6.00 per 100. New Russelia Multiflora— 2/,-inoh, $4.00 per 100. 60 New Plants not to be Had Elsewhere. Callas— White, $3 per 100; Spotted, $3; Yellow, $20. Cannas, Dahlias, and all summer blooming bulbs. Electros and Cuts for Florists and Seedsmen. A,. BLANC. PHiUADELPHIA. PA. stock I'lants from bench and 6-iii pots at $3.60 per 100. 40vars. Cash witli order. Order at once. THOMAS ARNER, 226 Grand View Av.. Scranton, Pa. Pleae mention the American Florist when writing. STRONG 2 YEAR FIELD GROWN. CRIMSON R35.00. Latania Borbonica, 4-in. @ 25c; 6-in. @ 50c and 75c. Made up, 3 plants together, large and showy, 6-in. @ 7Sc; 8-in. @ $1. Kentia Forsteriana, 3-in. @ 20c and 25c; 4-in. @ 40c and 50c. CHAS Price Ltsts.^ Kentia Belmoreana, 3 in. @ 20c and 25c; 4-in. ® 40c and 50c; 5-in. @ 75c; 6-in. @ $1.00 and $1 25; 8-in. @ $2.00. Llvistona Rotundifolia, strong, 4-in. @ 40c; S-in @ 75c. Pandanus Veitchii, 6-in. @ $1.00; 8 in. ® $2.00. Ficus Elastica, Araucaria Excelsa, Dra- caena Terminalis, etc., etc. D. BALL, HOLMESBURG, PHILA., PA. Boston herns. TRUE TO NAME. Small plants from bench $ 1 .00 per 100 7,000 2-inch 2.00 4,000 3-incn 4.00 Let us grow your large Ferns for next summer and fall delivery. Our prices are surprisingly low. Write us. DAVIS BROS., ; Morrison. III. PALMS^OSTONS Walter Retzer &, Go., ''°^"-?g.'iJg:rd''8°t")*''°- CHICAGO, ILL 300 RUBBER PLANTS, 4000 BOSTON FERNS, tliks AND Davallioides Fur cans. Ageratum Stella Gurney. Write for Prices. CAPIIOL GREENHOUSES. Springfield. Illinois. Louis Unverzagt, Proprietor. A. SPRENGERII Ex. strong plants from 2Vz-\n. pots, ready for 3-in., $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000. The finest stock olTered for this price. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Rr;.^. hardy, large plants. Snowball, Longfellow, 40c per 100: $3.50 per 1000. FORGET-ME-NOT, fine clumps, 75c per 100; 15.00 per 1000. MIGNONETTE (Allen's Defiance), large plants out of 2V4-inch 12.50 per 100. J. C. Schmidt, BristoL Pa. ; Hardy Herbaceous Alpine Plants. ~ AND Field- Grown I A Complete Atsortment of Old and New Vars. The Blue Hill Nursery, So. Bralntree, Mass. CORBESPONDENCB SOLICITED. SUCCESSFUL SELLERS are the successful growers who advertise iajtjtjtjtjtjtjtjt -THE AMERICAN FLORIST r^oo. The American Florist, 741 ■auiiiiiiituituiiiAiiuiiitiiiiiiiiuuitiUittiiitiiiiititminmiiiimiiiiiiititiiiiiiituiiainiiniiiiiiimiiiititiiiiinmiiiiiiiiimumi uuiiiiie Fancy Carnations * * We offer choice Rooted Cuttings, first-class in every way. The quality of our plants has gained a reputation among the highest in (his country. PINK. Per 103 Per 10(X) Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson $7,00 $60. to Ethel Crocker 4.0D 35.00 Mrs. F. Joost 2.00 15.00 Triumph 1.80 li.OO YELLOW. Gold Nugget 3.00 25. «> WHITE. Per 100 P^r 1000 White Cloud %i.m $15.00 Mary Wood 2.00 15.00 Peru 2.00 15. CO Flora Hill 1.50 12. Cy MAROON. Gen. 51aoeo 2.00 15.00 RED. Per 100 Per ICOO H. Crane $3.0 ) $25 a) America 3.(K) VARIEOATED. Olympia 5.00 Mrs. G. M. Bradt 3.iKi 25.00 40.ro 25.00 Rooted Rose Cuttings. Brides, Bridesmaids and fleteors, $1.50 per 100. ALL CUTTINGS SHIPPED FROM GREENHOUSES. Don't fail to send us your name to place on our mailing list for our Flor- ists' Price List, weekly, free to all customeis. :.- ...BASSETT & WASHBURN STORE: 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. GREENHOUSES: Hinsdale, III. | ^ROOTED CLTTINOs"^ CABNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 CRANE 13.00 $25.00 BRADT 2.50 20.00 EVANSTON 2.00 17.50 JOOST 1.50 12.50 WHITE CLOUD 1.50 12.50 FLORA HILL 1.50 12.50 DAYBREAK 1.50 12.50 TRIUMPH 1.50 12.50 ARMAZINDY 1.50 12.50 TIDAL WAVE 150 12.50 WM. SCOTT 1.00 8.00 MRS. LAWSON 5.00 ETHEL CROCKER 6.00 MARQUIS 4.00 GENEVIEVE LORD 4.00 IRENE Per doz, $1.50; 10.00 75.00 B.OSES. KAfSERIN $1.50 LA FRANCE 1.50 METEOR 1 50 PERLE 1.50 BRIDE 1.50 BRIDESMAID 1.50 GOLDEN GATE 2.50 $12.50 12.60 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 20.00 GEORGE REINBERG, | X 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, t MOVELTIES IM CHRYSANTHEMUMS, CARNATIONS, CANNAS AND GERANIUMS our specialty. Prelimenary List Now Ready. Free to all Applicants. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian. Mich. Stop Walking the Floor, you wont be disap- pointed if you place your orders for SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX With CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO., Evergreen, Ala., or their apents, L. J. Kreshover, New York; J. B. Deamud, Chicago; M. Rice & Co., Philadel- phia; Yail Seed Co., IndiaDapolis. Our advice: Wire your address and go ''Sleep in peace." N. B. We also sell some Holly. MRS. FISHER CARNATIONS For summer Bowering, well-rooted cuttings, K8.no per 1000. ANDRBW CHRISTENSeN. Stonebam, Hius. U^lMIHUUMiiiiiiHHiiiiiiiit«M1<*Wiiiit^WiiiiiiMiii^^ New Carnations, Rooted Cuttings. Ready March 1st. PROSPERITY (666). Each. 50c; 12 for $5.C0; 25 for 18.25; 50 for $10.00; 100 for $16.00; 250 (or $37.50; 500 for $70.00; 750 for $101.25; 1000 for $130.00. Queen Louise doz. , $1.60; Dorothy " 1.60 Irene " 1.50 Roosevelt " 2.50 100, $10.00; ICOO, " 10.00 " " 10.00 " " 12.00 ■' New Chrysanthemums. "i^'l^Z'. '^iirs.^lfn,er''S: 'smiih^'L"; best ni'w yellow; Omega, Chestnut Hill, Timothy Eaton, Yanariva. Every one sure to Carnations. strong plants transplanted into st;>il and flats, grow. Sorts marked * ready now in soil. 100 1000 *Marquis $5.00 $40.00 Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson 7.00 60.00 ♦Estelle 7.00 60.00 *Ethel Crocker 5.O0 40.00 *Genevieve Lord 5.0O 40.00 'Morning Glory 4.00 35.00 *G. H. Crane 3.00 25.00 ♦America 3.00 25 00 »Whitf Cloud 2.00 17.50 100 1000 ♦Flora Hill $1.75 $15.00 *Wm. Si;ott 1.50 1200 Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt 4.00 30.00 Gold Nugget 4.00 30.00 Chicago 4.00 30.CO Geo. Maceo 3.00 25.00 Gen. Gomez 3.00 25.00 Daybreak 2.00 15.00 THE OBAHD HEW FINK QEBANIUU Jean Viaud. Cannas. All the Novelty and Standard kinds in lars Write for prices. Doz.. $1.25; per 100, $10.00. 2-in<'h pots. :e quantities, dormant roots. 14 BARCLAY STREET NEW YORK. 84 & 86 RANDOLPH STREET. CHiCAQO. VAUGHANS' SEED STORE, GREENHOUSES, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. CARNATIONS :Roo'rKr> CU'T'TIIVG^JS We are booking orders now for cuttings at the following pi ices: G. H. CRANE $25.00 per 1000 MRS. BRADT 2.5.00 " MADAM CHAPMAN 25.00 DAYBREAK 12.60 WHITE CLOUD $12.50 per 1000 FLORA HILL 10.00 McGOWAN 1000 ELDORADO 10.00 We have the largest and finest stock of these varieties to bi seen anywhere and will have large quantities of Cuttings during the season. If you are in need of a large lot write me and get special price. Can save you money. We also have the blooms of the above varieties at market quotations. Violet blooms at all times. wd^SL'CHAS. CHADWICK, Grand Rapids, Mich. ^"^^"^ CHRYSANTHEMIMS. stock Plants of tlie following late varieties BONNAFFON H. W. RIEMAN WESTERN KING YANOMA GRETCHEN BUETTNER MERRY CHRISTMAS MRS. MURDOCK. $1.00 a Dozen. INGRAM & LYMES, Reading, Mass. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Asparagui Sprengei ii, 2^^- inch $2.50 per 100 3 " 4.00 per 100 Asparagui Plumosut, 2!4-inch 5.00 per 100 3 " 6.00 per 100 Small Ferns for dishes, 4 vars ,2H-in. 3 00 per 100 Carex Variegata. 2'/4-inch 4.00 per lOO Boston Ferns. S-inch pans $15 and $18 per doz. 2H-inch S.OOperlOO 3-inch S.OOperlOO Nephrolepis Cordata Compacta, 6-inch 25.00 per 100 Geraniums — S. A. Nutt, Heteranthe, La P lot, rooted cuttings. $18.C0 per 1000. cabh, please. CARL HACENBEROER, West Mentor, O. 742 The American Florist. Dec. 29, Detroit. HOLIDAY TSA.DB THE BEST EVER SEEN IN THE CITY OF CADILLAC— NO SHORTAGE OF MATERIAL ALTHOUGH DEMANDS INCREASE ONE-FOURTH— PLANTS POPU- LAR WITH MANY BDYEES. The Christmas trade just over was the largest and most satislactory ever exper- ieoced here. The weather was fine. Plants conld be delivered without wrapping. The growers were happy because a few days of sunshine gave increased quantities of bloom and improved qualities materi- ally. As usual at such seasons thegrow- ers held back their violets, carnations and roses for ten days previous to Christ- mas, making it difficult for the retailers to • properly care for their trade, and when the growers did send in their entire cut onMonday andTuesdayit was found that the threatened shortage oi violets and carnations as well as roses was more fancied than real, for, not- withstanding the reported increase in sales, approximating twenty-five per cent above last year, there was sufficient to meet the demand in most cases. The popularity of carnations was noticeable and they sold readily for $1 per dozen and some of the fancy varieties were sold for $1.50 per dozen. Violets retailed for $-t per hundred, though the advanced price on them was not as agreeable to the public as the advanced prices on other flowers seemed to be. In plants Gloire de Lorraine sold well, also cyclamens, azaleas and Boston ferns, and a limited number of basket effects made up with a combination of foliage and flowering plants. The growing ten- dency of the majority of flower buyers to indulge in plants at Christmas time was clearly manifested, and the retailers, approving the custom, made every effort to provide the necessary stock. I. F. S. Louisville, Ky. The Anchorage Rose Co., wholesale rose growers, had a grand stock of Brides and Bridesmaids and report Christmas sales twenty- five per cent ahead of last year. Edward Morat has sold his stock and leased his greenhouses to F. Walker & Co., who will use this range to grow plants for their retail trade. Mrs. C. W. Reimers has had her store window handsomely decorated with poinsettias but none were in sight the day after Christmas. Jacob Schultz had so much of his own grown stock that he had to buy very little to supply his retail Christmas trade. Nanz & Neuner had a large supply of home grown Norway spruce and found ready sale for them as Christmas trees. Geo. Schultz is considered the crack grower of violets here, but he had very tew for Christmas this year. Miss Alice Miller, who has been away for her health, was at her store during the holiday rush. Walker & Co., sold four times as much holly this year as last and ran short, even at that. H. G. W. Marion, Ind. — In our issue of last week the name of the gardener at the Soldiers' Home was given as Mr. Robinson. It should have been Mr. Anderson. Dubuque, Ia.— The "big four" in car- nations, introduced last spring, Lawson, Lord, Crocker and Marquis, are all show- ing up well. Genevieve Lord is most prolific. The Marquis does not keep quite so well, is a good seller and a very desir- able variety. Crane has suffered most from stem-rot this season. W. A. H. DON'T GET LEFT ON GERANIUMS. Tbey are going very fast at $3 per 100, $25 per 1000 out of 2^-in. pots, ready for shifting into 3 or 4-in, Composed of the following varieties: S.A.Nutt, Frances Perkins, LaFavorite, E. G. Hill, Beaute Poitevine, Wm. Pfitzer, Ruy Bias, Double Grant and in fact all the leading vars. Ageratum, 1%,'m. pots. Princess Pauline, Cope's Pet, White Cap, %\ per 100. R. C. 50c per ICO. Fuchsias in variety, R. C, Jl per 100. Coleus, 2>^-in. pot, $1.50 per 100. R. C. 50c per 100. p^j^ ^jij, Accompany Orde'. J. E. rELTHOUSEN, Schenectady, N. Y. Please mention the American Florist when wriline- BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE J2.50 per dozen, J17.50 per 100. BEGONIA Light Pink LORRAINE 50c each, {5.00 per dozen, t40.00 per 100. Plants of either of the above from 2>i-in. pots, strong and healthy. See Convention Number for description of the last named newer variety. They will be the most popular plants for Christmas holiday flirts for years to come. Order Cerly From EDWIN LONSDALE, Wyndmoor, (Near Pblla). Pa. N. B. We have not changed our location, but the P, O anthorltlefl have changed onr P. O- faclllttea. Money Order Office, Sta. H.Philadelphia. Rooted Rose Cuttings Meteors, Brides. Maids, Kaiserin, Perles, Beauties, Golden Gate, LaFrance, Belle Siebrecht, Pres. ('arnot, Woottons, 2-inch stock. Don't Forget GEO. A. KUHL, BOSTON FERN8, all sizes. Write Pekin, III. Per 100 1000 Chinese mixed, 2-in. pots $1 00 Asparatjus Sprengerii 2.00 Altemanthera, red and yellow, February 1st,. 2.0O Geraniums, my selection 3.00 Wanted, 10,000 Seeds Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. c..h. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0. r;.VINGA VAR. VINES Per 100 First size, from 4 to 6 long vines to plant 14.00 Large size, " 7 to 10 " " 6.00 TERMS CASH OR 0. O. D. WM. A. CLARK « SON, No. 99 state St., WATERTOWN, N. V. fOR SALE, 20,000 {r«Te.ro.a APPI F TDFFS ^'"^ 8'ook, $so per looo. ••■ ■ *-*- ■ ilLLJ, List vars. on application. Adiantum Pubescens. 4-inch pot, $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprenge'ii. C'j-incn pot, $4.00 per 100. Fine plants, ready to ship. nttn Qphuiill SL Pn PrODrielors ol Idelwlld UllU OUIIWIM 06 UUii Greenhouteand Mem- phis Nursery, 304 Front St., MEMPHIS, TENN. Please mention the American Florist when zvriting IN BEST ..VARIETIES SPECIALTIES ROSES, from S-lnob poti. CARNATIONS, for all deUverr. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. PrtOMIOw. Bend for list. VIOLETS. u/ooo mtroTHEfta. pishkilj.. m. v. EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS.:! I ' List free on application. < i < FRED. ROEMER. Seed Grower, > j ^^^^ .* .. yuedlinburg', Germany. 1 1 ESTABLISHED 1802 'S SEEDS SURPLUS AT REDUCED PRICES: LILIUM LONGIFLORUM, JAPAN. 1000 8 to a-inohes S24.00 7to 9 " 34.00 LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS. Largest and finest in the world, either Berlin or Hamburg 10.00 In case lots (3000 in a case) 9.00 J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Lau o( IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW VOm LILY OF THE VALLEY. Just arrived, rrom Best European Grower. BERLIN CROWNS, extra selected quality, $10 per 1000; case of 200U, $19. HAMBURG CROWNS, first selected quality, $9 per 1000; case of 2600, $21. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., ^IZ'ij-rw. LILY OF THE VALLEY Best lorcing pips, while stock lasts Our R. S. or Seleot»d German strain, $tO per 1000. OurH.C.or High Class German strain, $12per1000. Cash Discount, 5 per cent. August Rolker &, Sons, 52 djijl. New York FREQUENT IMPORTATIONS OF BEST GRADE OF English Mushroom Spawn J. J. STIVER, ■■ Concordvllla, Pa. Si^toTHEMOON Company For J Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your I and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Morrisville, Pa. NORWAY. SUGAR. From 1 to 3-inch caliper, also one- year seedlings. Write for price list. SAMUEL C. MOONs Morrisville, Bucks Co., Pa. CINERARIAS! from Benary. Cannell and Sutton's pri'e show flower saved, dwarf and semi-dwarf, (riant flowered, flneet shades and colors W*» can supply any quantity fine. fll- cky plants— 2-Mlo , 82.50 per 100. Cash with order Shellroad Greenhouse Co., Grange P. 0.. Balto.. Md ULIUM AURATUM. Sizes 8-9 and 9-11 on hand. Pr oe« on application SUZUKI & IIDA, II Barclay St., New York. Maples rgoo. The American Florist. 743 FOR PRESENT DELIVERY ! wmt%i f\M BALLS. True long-leaved variety. You will find a ready sale for them. Per doz. 94; per 100 $30. Write for Prices on Quantities! VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph St. NEW YORK: 14 Barclay St. Carnation Cuttings... ^ Ready lor immediate shipment. All line •^^and well rooted. p^^ ,(,q p^^ ,(,,,0 Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson 8 7.00 $60.00 Sunbeam 10 CO 75.00 Proliflca 1000 75.00 Marquis.. 5.00 40.00 Geuevieve Lord 4.00 JB.UO Ethel Crocker 4.00 35.00 Mrs. Geo. Bradt 3.00 25.00 G H.Crane 3.00 25.00 GoldSugget 3.C0 25.00 Gen. Maceo 2-CO 15.00 Phiraeo 3. CO 20.00 Wbite^Cloud 2.00 15.00 Mrs. F. Joost 1.50 12.C0 Mrs.J.Dean 200 5.0O Tiihilpp 1.50 12.(0 FtoaHiu ■.:....: 1-50 12.00 Daybreak- -SO 12.00 Evelina 100 8.00 Triumph 1-50 12.00 Chrysanihemum Stock Plants, Philadelphia. Mrs. Knbiiison, Bonnaffcm, October Sunshine, Mme. Bergmann, 6iic per doz., 14.00 per ICo, Poinsettia Plants, 50c and $1.00 per dozen. JOS. LABO> Joliet, 111. Forcing Plants AZALEA INDICA. See former issues. Per 100 Spiraea Japonica I 3.50 Compacta 4.00 Astifboides Floribunda 4.00 Plumosa Alba (new) 15 00 *' Palmata, scarlet 5.00 " " Elegans 5.00 Alba 5.00 Dielytra Spectabilis (Bleeding Heart) 5.00 Paeonia Offlcinalis rubra pi 8.00 alba plena 20.00 Tenuifoliafl.pl 18 00 MONTHLY ROSES, Hermosa, pink 10 00 Agrippina, dark red... 10 00 Clothilde Soupert 12.00 H. P. Roses, low budded, leading kinds — 10.00 Crimson Rambler, extra strong 15.00 Hydrangea Otaksa, 4-6 shoots 12.00 BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J. REPORTt?iUUDGES Appointed by THE PHILA. FLORISTS' CLUB to judge our grand new ROSE Queen of Edgely, AMERicAii beauu. W^F" "W« Bre convinced that tiiis variety is a valuable addition to the list of forcing roses, being In every respect, except color, the exact counterpart of the American Beauty. The color is a beautiful, bright pink, which is good, even In the full flowers. The fragrance is also as fine as that of Beauty, and the exhibited blooms showed remarkable vigor. ( Signed ), ROBERT KIFT, WM. MUNRO. JOS. HEACOCK." The last two named were winners of first prizes tor American Beauties at the Bose Show, Eden Unsee, March 27, 190O. FOB TERMS AND BOOKLET: ADDRESS R. CR/UG & SON, East. Agts., 49th and Market Sts., Phia. E. G. MILL & CO., West. Agts., Richmond, Ind. THE FLORAL EXCHANGE, Inc. 335 N. Sixth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. ♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦< »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦» Crimson Rambler Roses. These Roses have fibrous roots and are particularly well adapted for potting and forcing. They cer- tainly do please the florists who have gotten them; one sale invariably brings a second order- ^ ^ ^ We offer them in two sizes, 3 to 3^ feet, at $12. Extra large, 3!4 to 5 feet, at $t 5. J- J- J- J- J- The CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa NEW WHITE CARNATION. "Hoosier Maid" Large, pure white flowers, on long, extra strong stem, "nonbursting." From December i to flay i it is far ahead of any "white" now on the market in quality and number of flowers. Price, Rooted Cuttings, $1.50 per doz., JlO per 100, $80 per 1000. A.. HYDRANGEAS IMagnificent Strong Stock, with 4 to 7 Branches; OTAKSA, PRICE $10 per 100; $85 per 1000. Send for our wholesale price-list of Roses, Cle- matises, Shrubs, Trees, etc., etc. Our representative, Mr. J. Austin Shaw, is now in New York, address 271 Broadway. We shall be pleased to have him call upon prospective purchasers of any stock in our line. Jatoi&PBrttsCo. !ii!t> CRYPTOMERIA JAPONICA ^?.L^'?.eXt?^ Arauoarla Excelsa: sells everywhere and everybody Is pleased with It: It Is a money makBr Strong stock, from 2-ln. pots, S6 10 per 100; or send $1.00 lor a sample and you wl.l soon want more. _ K. I. KA.WLINGS, Quakertown. Pa. »MI ■ M^m— 50 clumps of 6-8 crowns each of mm I I2U a good double pure white Paeonia ol a variety suitable for cut-flowers. JOS. W. VESTAL & SON, Little Rook, Ark. WORTH RAISING PANSIES Again I can furnish, for immediate delivery, about 10,000 good pansy plants. Price $4.00 per 1000 f. o. b. express here. CASH WITH ORDER CHRISTIAN SOLTAU, I9B Grant Avenue, JERSEY CITY, N. J. SEED Pansies PLANTS The Jennings strain. Fine stock, choice varie- ties. Medium size plants, 60c per 110 by mail, 84 per 1000 by express. Extra flne stocky plants in bud and bloom, $1 per 100; 810 per 1000. The above growing in cool greenhouses. Seed, $1 per pkt, $5 per oz. Cash with order. L. B. JENNINGS. Grower of the Finest Pansies, l^ock Box 251. eiou hpott. Conn. Choice Green and Bronze Galax, New Crop. Price 60c per lOW, postage prepaid. Small Orders a Specialty, Address XI. H. HiXl, VICTORIA, Macon Co. U. C. GALAX LEAVES! J. L BANNER & CO., Montezuma, N. C. 744 The American Florist. Dec. 2g, Minneapolis. CHEISTM&S TRADE WAS BXCELLENT. — PRICES REALIZED FULLY OP TO THEIR DSUAL LEVEL — SCARCITY OF METEOR. Business was alittleqniet until Wednes- day before Christmas but then it started with a rush. This Christmas was an exceedingly good one. Wholesale prices went into eflect Wednesday as follows: Beauties, $2 to $10 iorthe best; Meteors, Bridesmaids and Brides, $10 to $15 per hundred; carnations, fancies, $5 to $6; ordinary grades^ $3 to $4,. Meteors and Brides were in demand, also Bridesmaids, but they were in larger quantities; the call for Beauties was not so large as was expected. Azaleas, primulas and ferner- ies sold like hot cakes, also the Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, of which A. Swanson had a very fine display. His poinsettias also were their best. Romans and narcissi were very plenti- ful. Some of the finest seen were at R. Wessling's Fifth street store, where some fine violets were also displayed. Violets are available in very limited quantities in Minneapolis at present. The only complaint of Brant & Noe is that their Meteors were not nearly plentiful enough to go around. C. F. R.. London, Ont. Now that the rush is over a little time can be spared to glance over our books and look around the houses. Compari- son with last season proves that again we can report an increase in total sales. The individual percentage has not been qnite so large as in some previous sea- sons, but with an increase of one-third in competition we are still able to write opposite Christmas week an increase of fifteen per cent. The weather could not have been better had we had the ordering of it; there was no snow and just enough frost to keep it hard under foot. The demand for carnations and roses could not be supplied. Roses sold at from $1.50 to $3 per dozen, carnations at from 60 cents to $1 per dozen; violets 25 ceiits to 35 cents per dozen. While flowering plants sold well there was no noticeably increased demand. Gammage & Sons' was the only firm offering Begonia Gloire de Lorraine; these sold quickly at $1 for plants in 4' 2-inch pots, Azaleas, Begonia incarnata and primulas were disposed of in large quantities, with a decided revival in the demand for fern pans. W. G. BOSTON FERN A Specialty 20,000 very fine plants at $25 and J20 per 100. Small plants, $5 per 100; $40 per lOOO. ASPARAGUS P. NANUS and SPRENGERII. for 4-in., at J8.00 per 100. .SMALL PALMS and FICUSES. L. It. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass. tieacock's Premium Palms Certificafe ol Merit lor Culture Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, March, 1900. Certificate of Merit for Culture Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, November. 1900. Only the Best, Grown in the Best Manner. Immense Stock, free from Insects and Disease and in the Best Possible Condition. Send in your Order at Once. Areca Lutescens. Cocos Weddeliana. Kentia Belmoreana. Kentia Forsteriana. 3 plants, 6-iu. pot, 24 to 28 inolies $12 per doz ; 1100 per 100 3 " 8 " 36 ■■ FINE S3eacl.; $ 25 per 100- .$1 each; $100 1 plant, 3-iu. pot, 12-in. liigh. 3 plants, 5 '■ 1« '■ 4-in. pot, 5 to6 leaves, 15-iu. liigh.... $4.80 per doz., $35 per 100 6 '■ 6 leaves, 24 •• .... 15.00 ' $125 " « " 6 •• 30 to 32-in. high $3 each. 4-in. pot, 4 to 5 leaves, 15-in. high $4.50 per doz., $35 per 100. fi " 5 ■■ 24 to 28 in. high $1 each, $12 per doz. 8 ■■ 5to6 ■• 30-in. high $1.25 " $15 " 8 ■• 6 ■• 36 to 40-:n. high $3 " $36 JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa. i >♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ LATANIA^BORBONICA. We have a surplus of this variety in 4-inch pots, extra strong plants, well rooted and readv for a shift. Sample sent by mail for 30c iii stamps; |2.50 per doz.; 818.50 per 100. This is a bargain, hurry up with your orders. Cash Please. v. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Palms § Ferns. HOME-GROWN, FINE, CLEAN STOCK; GROWN COOL. Write lor Price List. J. g. HEISS. The Exotic Nurseries. DAYTON, OHIO. ROBT. CRAIG & SON I Roses, Palms f 1^ and Novelties in Decorative Plants. ^ Marketand49lh Street. PHILADELPHIA PA. Get it Now! It's Ready! GERANIUM AMERICA $8 per JOO; 25 at JOO rate. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. FLORISTS' ORCHIDS The Finest and Largest Stock in the world. e AlinFD ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and O/milLK BRUGES, BELGIUM. Send for List of Commercial Varieties. A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y. Big Boston, Bo.stou Jlarkct and other varie- ties. IbQ. per 100; $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 per 10,000. If by m.-iil add lOo per 100. o.a.:b:b.a.c;vb Wakefield and Suecession. 25c per 100; $1.25 I)er 1000. If by mail add 20c per 100. Casu with ordsr. Other vcKetablo pl;nits, also lluwer plants. Send for list. R. VINCENT. Jr.. & SON. White Marsh. Md. Strawberry Plants ^{^Vi^vs Early, fine plants'at $2 per 1000, 25o per 100. Shipped safely by freisht or express. Terms cash. J. m. I^OVEI,ACE, Marlon, Ala. We like to have yon tellonr advertisers that yon read our paper CALADIUMS Fancy leaved, 40 named sorts. Per 100 Per 1000 Dry bulbs, 1% to 2H-in $10.00 J90.00 Dry bulbs, 1 to IH-in 8 00 70.00 ORANGES, Best sorts, grafted on Citrus trifoUata, beautiful plants, bushy, 15 to 18-in 830.00 PHCENIX CANARIENSIS & TENUIS, Very stocky, 3-4 characterized leaves, I&-18-in I5 OO 4-5 " " 20-24 " 25,00 5-6 " " 24-30 " 40.00 PH(ENiX RECLINATA,3-4 characterized leaves, 16-18-in., very stocky 25.00 LATANIA, 4-5 characterized leaves, 18-20- i° 25.80 BIOTA AUREA NANA, Best dwarf Biota, 12-15-in 12.00 Not less than 50 at above rates. Send for Price Lists. P. J. BERCKMANS CO., Augusta, Ga. VERBENA KING. Express prepaid on all Rooted Cuttings. Ready Dec. B. Verbenas, 40 best mam- moth vars. 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000. Alternanthera, red and yellow, 60c per 100; $5 per 1000. Ageratum, 4 best vars., 60c-75c per 100; $5.00- $6.00 per 1000. Heliotropes, 10 best vars, $1 per lOO; $8 per 1000. Daisies, 2 best vars., $1 00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. Send for our new list of other rooted cuttings and plants; it will save you money. Write for prices on larger lots. C. HUMFELD, Clay Conter, Kas. 3 - Great Glories - 3 BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LOERAINE, 2«-inch pots, $15.00 per 100. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE Nana Com- pacta, 2M-inch pots, $15.00 per 100. BEGONIA CALEDONIA, "The White Lorraine," 3^-inch pots, $5.00 each. This stock guaranteed absolutely free from disease. THOMAS ROLAND, Wahant, Maaa. AGEBATUM "Stella Gurney." As necessary to your bedding stock as coleus or geraniums. Dwarf in growth, true blue and always in bloom. Strong pot plants at 75 ct8. per Doz.; SS.OO Der 100. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. VIOLET RUNNERS. llSno'r.Tu..s. LADY CAMPBELL, VIOLETS. From sand. ia per M ; fr. soli J7.S0 per M Samples tree WM. SWAVNE. Kennett Square, Pa. r^oo. The American Plorist. 746 Compliments of the Season, We take this opportunity to thank all of our many friends in the Irade for the generous support given to us during the past year, which was a 'Banner year" for us, and we trust equally so for you. Wishing you a prosperous "New Year," we are cordially yours, M. RICE & CO., Leading Florists' Supply House, 918 Filbert St., Philadelphia, Pa. 4-in diameter, per IW, 13.60. ROBERT KIFT, Florist, 172B Oheitnnt 8t. Phtladelplila. Penn. Bease mention the A merican Florist when ivriting. The FINLEY ROTARY LAWN RAKE Picks up leaves and Utter and holds them until the burn heap is reached. It does the work much better than a hand rake and three times as fast. Easy to operate. Given certificate of merit at N. Y. Convention of the S. A. F. Send for Circular. SILVER BIRCH BARK WARE. Prices Per Doz.— Canoes, 9-in. $3 30: 12-in. $5.50: 15-in. $7 90; 18-in. $10 50; 21-in. 113.20; ;4-iu. «|6.60. Logs, 6-in. $3.00; 9-in. $384: 12-in. $4.80: 15-in. $6.00; 18-in. $7.20; 21-in. $8.40; 2"4-in. $9.60.' Pot Covers, 4-in. $2.40: 5-in. $3.00 P'ern Covers, 4 in. $1.80; 5in. $2.40; 6-in. $3 00: 7-in. $3.60: o lu, n-iu- noiesi, ii-iu. i 11-in $9- 9-in. $7. References: Geo. Wittbold Co., E. Wienhoeber. C. A. Samuelson, Chicago. J A. LYNN. 1442 WRIGHTWOOD AVE.. CHICAGO 8 in, $4.30. Boxes, 14-in. per doz. $11; PRICE $12.00 FINLEY LAWN RAKE CO. Joliet, III. ■m IT IS NOT... what you pay for the a(iver- tisement but what the a(dver- tisement pays you. It pays to a(ivertise in the American Florist. HELLER SCaMONTCLAIR,NJ.LLSA, /*t— .c .ntnCion the American Ftunu ujnen wmiu^. DO NOT FORGET before building that addi- tion to your greenhouses to write us for expert plans and figures. Perhaps we can save you money, THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS, 46 Marion St., NEW YORK. IF THERE IS ANYTHING you want in ttie way of PREPARED PALMS Whether the raw materials or the finished goods, you will get best satisfaction and" service from the right people on the right spot. Florida Natural Products Co , Jacksonvillet Ma. Branch Store, Indianapolis, Ind. .luiries ('heerlully Answered. FOR INSURANCE AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL, Address JOHN 8. ESLER, Soe'y F. H. A.. SADDLE RIVER. M. J LIQUID PLANT FOOD Grows hardier stock; grows improved stock. Stock ships better; also ready earlier. Brings better customers and more profits. EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY, 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston SHIPPING LIBELS '^ • •Cut Flowers Printed in two colors on gummed {)aper; your card, etc., in black and eaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Very attractive. Price per 500, $2.85; per 1000, $4.50. Send for samples EUCTRO or THIS LEAF. POSTPAID, $1.25. American Florist Co., ^^^_ CHICAQO. STUDENTS RETURNING HOME for holiday vacations can, upon presenta- tion of proper credentials, obtain tickets via Nickel Plate Road, to all points in Cen-- tral Passenger Association territory, at a fare and a ttiird for the round trip. Tickets v.ill be sold on day of closing school and on day immediately preceding closing date; good returning until date school reconvenes, but not later than January 8, 1901. For nformation as to train service to Ft. Wayne, Cleveland, Fostoria, Erie and other points, call on or acdress,John Y.Calahan, General Agent, ill Adams St , Chicago. Passenger Station, VanBuren St. and Pacific Ave., on the Elevated Loop. 43 NEXT CENTURY'5 BUSINESS can be started now by advertising in this journal. Don't delay in commencing next year's business. The best orders are placed early with advertisers in jj^g AMERICAN FLORIST TRY THIS PLAN. n^ The American Florist, bee. 2g, Rochester, N. Y. The plant trade during Christmas week was very brisk and satisfactory. Bright colored blooming plants, while provided in large quantities, run short. Azaleas were more plentiful this year and so were cyclamensin large and well grown plants. The various kinds of begonias, among them the bright colored B. rubra, well flowered, sold readily. Ericas and poin- settias were very scarce toward the end and bulbous plants, especially the French yellow Trumpet narcissus in pans found eager purchasers. The benied plants, solanums, ardisias and peppers, were the only articles which perhaps moved a trifle slower than in former years. Prices on all goods, including cut flowers, were above the average compared with other years, and people did not grumble at the advance. The supply of cut flowers was more than equal to the demand. Violets were the only scarce article and more of them might have been disposed of at $4 a hundred. Carnations brought from 75 cents to $1.75 per dozen according to quality. J. B. K. Toronto, Ont.— Councillor F. C Mil- ler, of Bracondale, is confined to his home by a serious trouble with one of his eyes. Manchester, Mass. — J. Clark has been reelected president of the North Shore Horticultural Society. The other ofiicers are J. B. Dow, vice-president; T. W. Head, secretary; J. McGregor, treas- urer; J. Sanborn, financial secretary; J. Baker, librarian; T. W. Head, H. W. Clark, C. O. Lee, W. J. Griffin and A. Carr, executive committee. Des Moines, Ia.— The Iowa Seed Co. built seven new houses for plants the past season. No cut flowers are grown by this firm, mail order trade in plants, seeds, etc., being its specialty. Grant Jacobs has leased the greenhouses which for many years have been conducted by A. W. Anderson and David Smeaton has opened a flower store in the former loca- tion of W. L. Morris. The Jennings Improved Pans Made for any sized steam pipe. Write for prlcet aUo circular. JENNINGS BROS., OIney, Philadelphia, Pa. FOR VAPORIZING TOBACCO WATER And TOBACCO EXTRACTS. Lehman's Wagon Heaters will protect plants from freezing in the coldest of weather at the cost of Vic. 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. Lehman Bros., ^^^^^^^ '**^lI;.f.S^?^ 10 Bond St. NEW YORK. 297 Wabash Ave., CHICAGa Cut Flowers, Wirework, Gut Flower Boxes, Baskets, Wheat Slieaves, Doves, and Everything ot Use to a Florist. — »-— ♦ — HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., 457 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Boston Florist Letter Go. MANUFACTURERS OF FLORI8T8' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and vais alshedf 18x30x12 made In tn^o sections* one for each size letter, g^lven away with first order of 500 letters. Block Letters. 1 ^ or 2-lDCh size, per 100, 13.00. Script Letters, t4- Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leadlne fioristB everywhere and for Mle bT alt whoiesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas* and Manager, 84 Hawiey St., BOSTON, MASS. Please mention the American Florist when writing. SiGMUND GELLER Importer and Mir. ol Florists' Supplies Complete Stock — New Goods — New Illustrated Catalogue Now Ready. Send for it. tOB W. 28th St., near 6th Av., NEW YORK. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Cyoaa Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New CmUlogne of sU FLORISTS SCPPUIS on ■ppllosUon. Br~For the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 60, B2, 64 and E6 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. A. HERRMANN. Cape flowers, all oolorb-, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, A"^ All florists' Sapplles. Send for Piloei. 404>4I> East S4th St.. NEW YORK. The Conley Foil Co. Alanulactarera ot 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET. THE KINNEY PUMP. For applying Liquid Manure it liasnoequai! Sent prepaid for $2.50. Without spray- ing valve 82.00. ^,t. The HOSE CONNECTION CO.'"Ti.""'' T:x_aa._:a3; _:a33::£3E:.-s i iwwm HIKOTEEN IT COSTS 4- CENTJ FOR EACH 600 FEET OFIS •9 FLOOR SPACE ?. t? DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE PLANTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT FlOiilSTS- M USED FOR FUMIGATION OR SPRAYINC INDOORS OR OUT- 200 LBS. OF TOBACCO IM ONE PINT or KIKOItr ' SOLD BY SEEDSMEN CIRCULAR TREE-, SKABCURA DIPCC.CtllCAGO. . \ y;;|$$1^4.i^te! Quickly Does it. ^y I REED & KELLER, Manufacturer, piorfsts' DcSlgnS. dSK?™""' Florists' Supplies. 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. HEADQUARTERS COCOA FIBRE. SHEEP MANURE. BONE all grades, IMPORTED SOOT, SPHAGNUM and GREEN MOSS. RUSTIC WORK, all kinds. CLAYS FERTILIZER. DUNNE & CO., iJjrVt! New York. HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES, It Is good business policy .£ ^ .£ to mention the .?".?••?• ....American Florist when Ton write to aa adTCttlier. !poo. The American Florist, 747 Economy in Heating At the present and prospective prices of coal those florists are lucky indeed who are using the Weathered Boilers. Are you one of them? If not, then write us and we will fur- nish indisputable iacts. THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS, 46 Marion St , NEW YORK. D. 0. Ciinningham ~ Glass Co., PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. HOT-HOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. Standard Before you buy any kind of machinery send for catalogue to E. HIPPARD, __^^YOUNGSTOWN, 0. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Picked In small oratei, eai; to handle. Price per orate 1500 2-ln. pou In orate, 14 UOOSU " 1500 3S " 1000 3 '• 800 3M ' 5004 ' 3305 144 6 5.26 6.00 500 5.80 4.50 4.61 3.16 Price per orate 120 7-ln.poti In orate. 14.20 60 8 " " 3.00 48 9 " •■ 3.60 4R10 " " 4.80 24 U •' " 3.60 24 12 " " 4.80 1214 " " 4.80 16 " " 4.50 Seed panfli same price as pots. Send for price list of yllnders for Cut Flowers. HanglnK Baskets ' asee, etc. 10 per cent off for cash wltb order. HILFINBER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. Auaun BOLEiB & BON8, New Tork Agerts, 63 T>«T «TB»»T. W»W TORK f ITT 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 cor colutnns estab- lish permanent business with the best trade in the United States. HOTBED SASH In Pine, Louisiana Cypress and Red Cedar f GREENHOUSE MATERIAL, Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress. BEST GRADES, PERFECT WORKMAMSHIP. A. DIETSCH & CO. s.e'Atirive CHICAGO, ILL. Greenhouses Built and Heated ECONOMICALLY AND PERFECTLY BY Henry W. Gibbous, '""•S^VS'rII?'''' EXPEPT AJJVTCE AND PLANS FURNISHED. iiSTIMATES FREE. Please vtention the .Hrnencan Ftufist when '•urittng. KELLER BROS., _213-16-17-19-21-23 Pearl St.. NORRISTOWN. PA. Manufacturers of Standard Flower Pota, red in oolor, 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 mil brine prices and disoounis. ^frasc meution the American Florist when 7vritinz GEO. KELLER & SON, lLA2nTT.iOTURIB8 OV Flower Pots. Before bnylog write for prioaa. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrigtatwood Are.. CHICAQO. H-L. Piea^e mention the A merican Florist when writing THOSE RED POTS '■STANDARDS" FDLL SIZE AND WIDE liOTTOMS. BDLB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRV BALSLEY. DETROIT. MICH., Rep. 490 Howard St. Red Standard Pots. CORRECT SIZE. SUPERIOR QUALITY. Write for price list. 6. HENNE6KE 60.. ""^^I^''^-- BRANCH WAREHOUSES; ] fo^'lUa'a^'citV! N. Y. FLOWER POTS ALL. KINDS. STANDARD POTS A SPECIALH Lilt ftnd SAMPLES PRBB. SWAHN'8 POTTERY MRG OO.. P O, RrtT 7S. MinnAaDAlii. Minn. Standard.^ j* FLOWER Pots If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us ; we can save you money. W, H. ERNEST, Z8th and M liraioi. m. F WASHINOION. r. C. Boilers For GREENHOUSES. OP HIGH ^ QRADB..**" See our Catalogue. -I.':?^:^! 6lblln&Co.,Utlca,N.Y. PLACE YOUB NAME. and your .peolaltiei before the purohailng floriiti of the entire country ,r .r."^' THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 748 The American Florist. Dec. 9. Index to Advertiicn. Adreniilng Bstaa 726 Allen J K 731 Alleo 8 L & Co U Amerloan Buae ix)..728 11 Amllng K C 729 Araes Tbomas 740 Arnold John J 7(13 uaker & Dick 733 Ball ChaB D 7<0 Banner J L & Co 743 Barnard W W « Co. . 1 lsasBett& Washbarrt.. . 729 741 Baur 8 Alfred 1 Barersdorter H & Co. .7d Store 732 733 7;i6 741 743 I Vesey W J A M S....739 Vestal Jos W A Son.. 743 VIok a Sons Jas II Vincent R Jr * Bon... 744 Vredenburg A Co 11 Waterbury A Co 730 WatsonGC 11 Weathered'^ Wons Thos W..74.'i 747 III IV Weber H A bulb 736 Weeber A Don. . . I ' Wetland A Rlsch ..729 738 Welch Bros .730 Whilldin Pot Co 717 Wletor Bros 72'.! Wllks 8 Mtg Co IV WlllB Si. Segar 735 WIttbjid The Geo Co. .787 Wood Bros... 742 Woodrofle A Bem- helmer 730 Wood, StubbB A Co.... 732 Young Jno 731 Tonng A Nugent 731 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. BOILERS Something that the florist can rely upon and know that they will give satisfaction. The greatest results obtained from a minimum consumption of fuel. We manutacture Boilers capable of heating any size Greenhouse. RELIABLE-DURABLE-ECONOMICAL. BEND FOB GREENHOUSE CATALOQTTE AND PRICE LIST. GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. NEW TOBK CITY BRANCH : 74 Franklin St. Cor. Arch, 111 Finh Ave., cor 18th St. BOSTON. MA88. Western Selling Agents, JAItLES B. CI.OW « SONS, 222-834 Lake St., Cblcsgo, lU. Please mention the American Florist when writing. GURNEY "400 SERIES" HOT WATER HEATER. [xclusivcly A GREENHOUSE HEATER! SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE WORK. EASY TO ERECT; SIMPLE IN OPER- ATION; ECONOMICAL AS TO CONSUMPTION OF FUEL. Send for Catalogue and latest prices. MYERS 8z: CO., 1514-1520 So. 91h St., - PHILADELPHIA, PA. (Established 1849.) \ \< CREENHOUSE GLASS I I ° OUi^ SREGM/kLTY* "^1 I LARGE STOCKS ^ ^ ^ ^ PROMPT SHIPMENT | \m^^ Parelinseed Oil Putty.Paint$,BnisiiesEtc 15^ WRITE FOR. LATEST PRICES. yA GARLAND'S IRON GUTTER This Gutter will save money in cost of construction. GEO. M. GARLAND, OES PLAINES. TlK!E American ^|rfL@is!§f Hmerica is "the Protv of the UbsseI; thsTB may be mare cnmfort Mmidships, bnt we ars the Rrst to touch Unknown Ssas," Vol. XVI. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, JANUARY 5. ipoi. No. 657. IToiiiE ikm^mmm lFiL@i5i!@f Copyright 1900, by A.merican Florist Company . Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published bvbbt Sattjbdat by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 3>4 Dearborn St., Chlcaco. Butern Office: 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, 12.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. GmcBRS— Patrick OM.4Ba. New York. N. Y., president; Wm. F. Kastix';, Buffalo, N. Y., vice- president; Wm. J. Stbwart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Bbattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. The seventeenth annual meeting will be held at Buffalo, August, 1901. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting at New York, March 19, 20 and 21, IWJl. Lkonahd Babron, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Baltimore, February 21-22, 19)1. ALBERT M. Hbbb, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual meeting at Buffalo, August, 1901. Edwin Lonsdale, Chestnut Hill, Pa., secretary. THIS ISSUE 36 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Holiday trade 749 Richiifd Witierstaetter (portrait) 7S0 Chrvsunthemum Timothy Eaton (illus.) 751 Alive-thousand dollar carnatiou (illus.) 7.W Carnation Dorothy (illus.) 7.52 Crossing and hybridizing 752 A Bant;or flower show (illus.) 7M Kreitling bombards crape chasers and others. .754 A Canadian mt-thod of violet growing 754 A raised wreath (illus.) 7.55 New York 7.55 Boston rm Ph ihidelphia 756 Chicago ''^ Pittsburg 75^ Toronto ^^^ Manchester, N. H 757 Madison. N. .T 757 Injury to carnation blooms 75S American Carnation Society 758 Packing joints in heating pipe 7 8 Obituary 7.59 The seed trade 764 Chattanooga. Tenn 764 New Orleans 764 The nursery trade 7t!6 —Moving large trees 766 Denver 766 Our pastimes 768 Lowell. Mass 768 Albany, N. Y 768 Buffalo 768 Montreal 77t) Washington 772 Galveston, Texas 772 Tarrytown, N. Y 774 Kansas City 776 Minneapolis 776 Paterson, N.J 778 HOLIDAY TRADE. Many reports of good trade during the holidays continue to reach us, a number of which lollow: Wateeyille, Mb — H. R. Mitchell says the Christmas trade was two-thirds greater than a year ago, with prices averaging higher and inadequate supplies in all lines of stock. Galesbubg, III.— Christmas trade was about twenty-five per cent better than last year. The demand was mostly for cut flowers, according to I. L. Pillsbury. Carnations were in particularly short supply. Dubuque, Ia. — W. A. Harkett estimates Christmas trade as from ten to twelve per cent ahead of a year ago. He says red roses and carnations were decidedly short of the demand. Plants sold well, also holly. Lawrence, Kan. — Christmas trade was about the same as a year ago, the usual shortage prevailing in cut flowers. The principal change noticed was in the increased call for carnations. Violets are very scarce here this season. Jacksonville, Fla. — Christmas buy- ers called for red in both roses and car- nations and there was a particular scarcity in these lines in const quence. As a rule qualities were fully as good as a year ago and the aggregate of sales con- siderably larger. WoBCESTEB, Mass. — H. F. A. Lange says that there were enough roses for Christmas, except of Liberty, and that the shortage was on carnations and vio- lets. There were a plenty of Romans and Paper Whites and the qualities were good all along the line. Minneapolis, Minn. — E. Nagel failed to notice a special call for any flower and leports that violets were very scarce and retail prices rather higher than usual all along the line. There was particularly good trade on flowering plants, azaleas being in especial favor. Adrian, Mich. — There was a fifteen per cent increase in Christmas business and prices were a little higher, according to Nathan Smith & Son, who report a shortage oi all cut flowers, except violets and bulbous stock, of this latter item there being very little grown because of almost no demand. In general, qualities were better than a year ago and it was noticeable that there was less call for plants, either decorative or flowering. Fall Riveb, Mass.— Christmas trade was all that could be desired, Chatterton Warburton reporting everything cleaned out except greens, which were handled largely by the farmers. Violets and roses were the shortest stocks. Plants were in good demand and supply limited. Portland, Me —J. A. Dirwanger reports that the holiday business was much better than 1899, that stock was scarce and prices were better. Bulbous stock sold out clean. He reports an increased call for orchids, Farleyense ferns, primroses, cyclamens and azaleas. Council Bluffs, Ia. — J. F. Wilcox says that this Christmas was about as a year ago, with plentiful supplies of roses, but shortage on carnations and violets, carnations being in particular demand. He reports a decreased call for plants, except Boston lems, which sold well. Augusta, Ga — L. A. Berckmans says Christmas trade was decidedly ahead of 1899, with prices stifler. The local sup- ply was inadequate and many cut flowers were shipped in from a distance. Carna- tions are gaining in favor and there was a decided increase in the sale of palms. Pine Bluffs, Ark. — Christmas trade was just double that of a year ago according to the estimate of Mrs. C. A. Starr, who says that prices were about as usual, with a particular demand for carnations, roses not being wanted. There was increased call for all kinds of plants. Rochester, N. Y. — There were more poinsettias and cyclamens sold than ever before at Christmas. Trade increased about fifty per cent, according to J. B. Keller's Sons, and the supply ol cutflow- , ers was equal to the demand. Single daffodils in pans were an item which sold very well. Little Rock, Abk.— William Gallag- her reports that Christmas trade was very brisk, everything' selling well, including considerable supplies of chry- santhemums which retailed as high as $4 per dozen. Vestal & Son and Tipton & Hurst, as well as Mr. Gallagher were well supplied. Lancaster, Pa— Albert M. Herr says Christmas trade was better than a year ago by fully one third and that prices were higher. There was not enough stock in any line except bulbous flowers and qualities were rather inferior. There was increased sale for both flowering and I decorative plants. 750 The American Florist. Jan. S, Austin, Texas.— John E. Keller reports forty per cent increase in Christmas busi- ness, with prices somewhat better than in 1899, because money is easier. There was enough stock and the qualities were somewhat better than a year ago. A considerable increase was noted in the call for decorative plants. York, Pa.— Ten per cent will about cover the increase in Christmas business, with supply short on roses, carnations and violets and prices a little better than usual, although the qualities were not as high. The marked increase in demand was for palms, rubbers and Christmas greens, according to Jacob Reeser. Norfolk, Va, -Christmas trade brought a marked increase in the sale for Roman hyacinths in 6-inch and 8 inch pans, all flowering plants being in demand. Har- ris says trade was twenty per cent ahead of a year ago and also that the supplies of cut flowers were short. There was much more store decorating than usual. St. John, N. B.— Trade was one-fourth better than last Christmas, as per the estimate of Homer S. Cruikshank, who says there was a shortage on every item of cut flowers, qualities being far ahead of any previous Christmas. Carnations and violets were in unusual demand and there was increased sale for flowering plants. Newark, N. J .—John G. Mueller chron- icles a thirty-three and one-third percent increase in Christmas sales, with prices ten per cent higher and inadequate sup- plies of all cut flowers, carnations being in particular demand and therefore very scarce. There was an increase in the sales on both decorative and flowering plants. Champaign, III.— Trade was one- fourth better than at the Christmas of 1899, but prices were about the same. Although all kinds of stock was scarce, qualities in general were poor. Thomas Pranks reports that carnations were "the whole thing" as to demand and noticed an increased call for decorative plants. Cambridgeport, Mass. — Walter H. Murdock says that the Christmas trade was about as last year, with stock plen- tiful and prices slightly higher than usual. The demand for flowering plants was excellent. Murdock grew 1500 pots of cyclamens and before Christmas had wholesaled 1300 of them at $8 to $18 per dozen. Fredericton, N. B. — Altogether the last was the most satisfactory Christmas on record. John Buifington says that carnations and roses sold out clean, that the late chrysanthemums all weiit, together with all sorts of flowering plants, larse stocks of azaleas, cyclamens, primroses and bulbous flowers having been provided. Omaha, Neb. — Holiday trade has been very good and carnations and violets commanded a better price than in previ- ous years. Palms and flowering plants sold well, also especially well grown cyclamens. Azaleas were somewhat on the decline. The weather was excellent for Christmas, lots of snow with a mild temperature. Denver, Colo. — Baskets of blooming plants had the call at Christmas, although first-class cut flowers were well cleaned out and sales increased ten per cent. The particular demand seemed to be for fancy carnations and such varieties as Mrs. Lawson, Ethel Crocker, The Marquis and Olympia brought the best prices ever realized here for carnations. Violets were in over supply and Roman hya- cinths were too plentiful. There was good trade in Christmas greens but the florists left it largely to the grocers and street men. Camden, N. J. — Christmas trade was all that could have been asked for, although the prices on cut flowers were not nearly so high as are reported in vari- ous larger cities. The plant trade was very good. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, azaleas and cyclamens being the princi- pal items of demand, according to C. W. Tumley. Providence, R. L— Farquhar Macrae says Christmas trade was about the same as last year. Carnations and vio- lets were higher than ever and roses were RICHARD W1TTERSTAETTER. (Originiitoror the five-thousand-doU.ir carnation.) about as usual at this season. Carna- tions were the greatest shortage. There was more demand than ever for flower- ing plants such as azaleas, cyclamens and primroses. Allegheny, Pa.— The Lndwigs report trade as ten per cent ahead of a year ago, with adequate supplies of cut flowers at the usual Christmas rates. Stock was poorer than last year's and there was little unusual in the week's business. Holly was cheaper than ever before, but Christmas trees were in great demand and higher. Columbus, O. — Christmas trade was all that could be asked for, all stock being consumed at fine prices. Plant trade was excellent. J. R. Hellenthal was about the only one who had poin- settias and azaleas, home grown, and he did splendidly with them. The bottom dropped out of the holly market several days before Christmas. Dallas, Texas.— The Texas Seed and Floral Company reports that Texas has been very prosperous this year and that people have plenty of money to spend, so that it was not extraordinary that the Christmas cut flower business was double that of a year ago. Prices were about the same on roses, but carnations went up 100 per cent and stock was strictly fancy, far superior to a year ago, and the flowers were in consequent demand, even at the higher prices. There were plenty of roses. Out violets were nearly as scarce as carnations. Even bulbous stock all sold out. Beauties were particularly fine. There was a very large increase in the sale for blooming plants, azaleas being particularly popular. Davton, O.— J. B. Heiss says that Christmas trade was about the same as last year, with enough ciit flowers of all kinds and very little demand for bulbous stock. There was a marked increase in the call for American Beauties. Both palms and flowering plants were popu- lar. The trade in Christmas greens is all in the hands of the fakirs now. Concord, N. H.— The Christmas trade was better than usual, but the demand was all for bright-colored flowers. Red and pink carnations \rere most in demand and bulbous stock was only taken when nothing else was to be had. There was a considerable increase in the sale of plants. Boston fern was easily the most popular subject offered. Hamilton, Ont. — Trade was about seventy-five per cent ahead of last Christ- mas, vrith prices a trifle better and the usual shortage of roses, carnations and violets. Bulbous stock sold very well and there was lots of it. Roses were not as good as usual, because of too much dull weather. There was increased demand for good flowering plants. New London, Conn. — Trade was very little diflerent from a year ago, accord- ing to the estimate of H. H. Appledorn. Ttiere was the usual shortage of cut flowers, carnations and violets being in particular demand and the latter very scarce in this locality. Qualities were generally good. The call for plants tended toward the flowering section. Chatham, Ont.— Supplies in all lines were short this Christmas owing to the prevalence of cloudy weather, but never- theless the aggregate of sales was fifty percent higher than in 1899. Eyen bulb- ous stock sold well and qualities in general were poorer than ever. Fannie Tissiman reports the particular demand to have been for carnations and flowering plants. Buffalo, N. Y. — Christmas prices were about the same as a year ago, but there was an increase in sales. W. A. Adams says that it was the general experience that there were inadequate supplies of roses, carnations and violets and that the call for bulbous stock was limited. There was increased demand for lily of the valley, poinsettias and flowering plants. Teere Haute, Ind.— Lawrence Heinl estimates Christmas sales in Terre Haute as one-fifth heavier than in 1899, with adequate supplies of cut flowers and prices about the same as a year ago. Roses were better in quality than usual and there were more calls than ever for roses, carnations and violets, also an increased demand for begonias, palms and ferns. Salt Lake City, Utah —Christmas trade was better than in 1899 and prices were higher than then. There were enough violets, but a shortage of roses and carnations, and Paper White nar- cissi sold well at $1 a dozen. There were some excellent Californian chrysanthe- mums which sold very quickly at $2 per dozen. There was a marked increase is the call for American Beauties. Potted bulbous stock and azaleas sold well. The city was flooded with holly and mistletoe but the best of the stock sold well. igoi. The American Florist. 751 Trbnton, N. J.— C. Ribsam says the centralization of money was the cause of Christmas business being divided up into very small orders. The increase from 1899 was about ten per cent, with a shortage of supplies in all lines of cut flowers except bulbous stock. Qualities were better than a year ago and there was increased call for carnations and poinsettias. HuNTSViLLB, Ala. — Retail prices for Christmas stock were twenty-five per cent ahead of a year ago and the money value of sales was fifty per cent ahead of the Christmas of 1899, according to Eugene Trump. There was a short sop- ply of all cut flowers and a particular demand for red roses and bright-colored flowering plants. The same may be said for Christmas greens. EvANSViLLE, Ind.— The aggregate of Christmas sales was about as a year ago, but prices were ten per cent higher. There were enough roses, carnations and violets to meet the demand and qualities were considerably better than a year ago. There was an increased demand for dec- orative plants, according to J. H. Wade & Co. There was big business in holly, but the grocers got most of it. Washington, D. C— A. Gude & Brother say the noticeable feature of the Christ- mas trade was the fact that there was more bnsiness at the last minute than could be rightly attended to. Sales were twenty-five per cent greater than a year ago. Blooming plants had the call but the prices of cut flowers were higher than usual. There were enough roses to go around but not enough carnations. PoDGHKEEPSiB, N. Y.— This is not a good market tor either bulbous cut flow- ers or decorative plants, but Christmas sales, on the whole, were better than a year ago. People wanted first-class stock and were willing to pay the price. The supply was about equal to the demand, with a slight shortage of carna- tions, which were especially popular, as were American Beauties, according to M. J. Lynch. Alexandria, Va.— The Christmas sea- son brought smaller orders than usual but many more of them, according to J. Louis Loose, who says that the demand was for the medium grade of stock. Prices were about the same as last year and the supply was equal to the demand. Violets were the most popular cut flow- ers, followed by carnations. Azaleas, cyclamens and primroses were the plants most sought for. Leavenworth, Kan.— At the Fairview Greenhouses they estimate that the Christmas trade was double that of 1899, with prices at about the usual level. Therewas notenough of anything, except bulbous flowers, and for these there was no call. Carnations were very good and in great demand. There was also increased call for decorative plants. Everyone could have done more business if they could have obtained the stock. Atchison, Kan.— A marked increase was noted in the Christmas trade as com- pared to last year. All good stock was sold at fancy figures, the demand being especially strong for violets and red roses. R. J. Graves succeeded in holding back a fine lot of chrysanthemums, which sold well. F. W. Manglesdorf reports that there were increased calls for Amer- ican Beauties, Boston ferns and holly. He says that seventy-five per cent of all the plants sold were Boston ferns and that the supply was not equal tp the demand. CHRYSANTHEMUM TIMOTHY EATON. St. Joseph, Mo. — Christmas business was at least twenty per cent ahead of a year ago, with prices at about the usual level, except on carnations, which were both poorer in quality and higher in price. There was too much bulbous stock; rose qualities were better than a year ago. There was marked increase in the call for plants, both flowering and decorative. Holly was very good and sold briskly, both loose and in wreaths. Milwaukee, Wis —William Edlefsen found Christmas trade much heavier than a year ago and says that everyone else in the trade has the same story to tell. There was enough stock to prevent prices going higher than usual and the quality of material at hand was very good. It was noticeable that nearly all buyers required the highest grade of cut flowers. There was an increase in the call for all kinds of plants. Indianapolis, Ind. — Christmas trade was about the same as last year although a few report a slight increase. Cut roses of good quality, carnations and violets were sold out clean at satisfactory fig- ures. Blooming plants also moved very well, though there were plenty more to be had. Poinsettias, azaleas. Begonia incar- nata and Gloire de Lorraine and cycla- mens were most called for. There was very little demand for pot oranges, berry- bearing plants and heather. Syracuse, N. Y. — L. E. Marquisee reports Christmas sales greater than ever before, with prices higher than are usually obtained at the holidays. Roses were plentiiul but violets were rather scarce and there was such a great demand for red carnations that the supply was decidedly inadequate. There was no great call for bulbous stock. Roses were not as good as usual, but other qualities were excellent. Azaleas sold well and as a rule flowering plants were scarce. Ottawa, Ont. — Christmas trade was greater than a year ago, according to Graham Brothers. Roses and chrysan- themums were plentifiil, but carnations were short and violets shorter, although the former seemed most popular. There was a plentiful supplv of bulbous stock, with demand slow. There was a large increase in the sale for flowering plants, but a great number of palms and ferns were moved. The trade had more snap in it than ever before, but credit sales were more numerous than usual. Seattle,Wash.— C.W.Johnson reports Christmas sales as twenty-five per cent ahead of a year ago, with higher prices on all cut stock. The demand was so far ahead of the supply that many orders were refused alter December 20. Every- body wanted carnations and The Mar- quis, Mrs. Lawson and G. H. Crane were the particular favorites. A great many crysanthemums were sold but it would have been far better for all concerned had they been sold three weeks earlier. There was also a great call for kentias and all flowering plants. Butte, Mont.— Law Brothers report that their trade was twenty-five per cent ahead of a year ago, with prices about the same, except on Beauties, which sold for $20 a dozen as against $12 a year ago. Two-thirds of the supply of cut flowers was obtained from Chicago, Mil- waukee and Council Blufi's. The quali- ties were much better than usual. There was particular demand for red carna- tions and Beauties. In flowering plants azaleas took the lead. Christmas greens were not up to the usual standard but holly was in great demand. Bangor, Me.— Carl Beers figured that his Christmas trade was twenty-eight per cent ahead of a year ago, roses being in ample supply, but carnations and vio- lets much below the demand. These two items, Harrisii and migionette were in especial favor. There was a marked increase in the call for all plants, among +hi^ popular items being Romans and Due Von ThoU tulips in pots. There was also increased demand for azaleas, cyclamens, primroses and Kentia Belmoreana. There was great demand for ferns in jar- dinieres and the Boston fern sold like hot 752 The American Florist. Jan. 5, cakes. Mild weather was a great factor in making the plant trade the largest in history. Pdeblo, Colo.— I. W. Joseph says that Christmas sales were rather less than a year ago, although prices were ten per cent higher. Home-grown cut flowers were scarce and it was necessary to procure supplies from long distances and the high wholesale rates made it very diflScult for local retailers to do business. Tea roses cost $18 per hundred, American Beauties $12 to $15 per dozen andcarnations $10 per hundred by the time they reached here, and local trade refused to pay more than $1-25 per dozen for carnations and $3 per dozen tor roses. There was the usual demand for plants. A Five Thousand Dollar Carnation. The well and widely known carnation specialist, Richard Witterstaetter, of Cincinnati, O., has again set the carna- tion world agog by disposing of the stock of his new seedling, Adonis, for a sum which on indisputable authority is said to exceed $5,000. The purchasers are Robert Craig & Son, of Philadelphia, and the E. G. Hill Co., of Richmond, Ind. The new owners have already been requested to quote prices on sh&resofthe stock, but Mr. Craig says it is a variety to grow for blooms rather than propa- gate for distribution and Mr. Hill assures us that he will build a new 400-foot iron house this year for the express purpose of growing it. Adonis is fairly well kn o wn t o the trade, having been exhibited at Bufl"alo last February, where it was awarded the Lawson silver medal for twenty-five blooms of the best undisseminated seed- ling. The general character of the flow- ers and stems are shown in the accom- panying illustration, the color of the former being bright scarlet. Those who raise thousands of seedling carnations in a single year and expect to make a for- tune out of them the next would do well to take pattern after Mr. Witterstaetter in such work. It has taken ten years to develop Adonis by the frequent crossing of scarlet seedlings, the final seed parent being a seedling of Adelaide Kresken and The Stuart, obtained about seven years ago. Carnation Dorothy. The seedling carnation, Dorothy, which Mrs. E.T. Grave, of Richmond, Ind., is oflering this season, has proved quite popular with buyers of the flowers and at the exhibitions. The blooms are of good size and form, and borne on long and stifi" but not ungraceful stems. The color is pink, Scott shade, and the flow- ers are very fragrant, freely produced, with calyxes that never burst. Dorothy is free of disease, blooms early and con- tinuously, and E. C. Amling, of Chicago, who handles the product, says the flow- ers sold readily for 8 cents during the holidays and that they have always brought from 4 to 6 cents. It is a good keeper and shipper and was awarded certificates at Chicago, Philadelphia and Cincinnati. The illustration reproduced on the opposite page is from a photo- graph. Madison, N. J.— The annual "blow out" of the florists land gardeners will occur January 0, and the boys are making great preparations. FiNDLAY, O.— The hot water pipes in the greenhouse of Samuel McMichaels burst December 15, entailing a, QOQsiden able l089 by freezing the stock. Crossing and Hybridizing. \A paper read by Fred Dorner, Sr., of Lafayelte, Ind., at the annual meeting of the Indiana Horti- cultural Society. ] Crossing is the pollination of a flower of one variety with the pollen of a flower of another variety of the same species to eflect fertilization. Hybridizing is the same action between two species of the same genus. A crossing between two genera may be possible where relative properties exist. Nature teaches us that cross-fertilization strengthens the vitality and advances perfection in the progeny, while self-pollination results in degenera- tion. In many plants the flowers are so constructed that pollination is only pos- sible with the help of insects, by carrying the pollen on their hairy bodies from one flower to another, or the pollen is carried by the wind. We notice where plants stand in clusters, seed is more freely pro- duced than when standing alone. A solitary com stalk seldom produces a good ear of corn. With the knowledge of nature's wonderful and intricate work- OARNATION ADONIS. (WitWrstuettcT's flve-thousand-dollar seHdling.) ings we are enabled to extract from her what we receive otherwise only by chance. The production of new varieties, improvements on existing ones, in fruit, flowers and vegetables, as to size, form, taste, fragrance, color, habit and pro- ductiveness, beyond the result of good culture, can only be accomplished through the seed produced by cross-fertilization. The most striking illustration we have of this process is the carnation. With good culture as a basis, and judicious selection for crossing, greater improve- ments have been made in the past decade than in the century before, when the greatest achievements in the evolution of this flower came mostly by chance. What has been accomplished here can be done with any other genus of plants, be they flowers, fruit or vegetables. In France and England wonderful improve- ments have been made in the rose. There, also, were made the initiatory improve- ments in the carnation, which has come to its perfection in this country. Ger- many took the lead in annual and per«n' nial summer flowers, while in fruit the French are unrivaled. For illustration I will give my experience in carnation cul- ture, and first call attention to some natural laws governing reproduction, favorable and unfavorable to what we want to accomplish in our crossings, mentioning points to be observed and describe the procedure of pollination to effect fertilization. To make it more comprehensive we must go back to the original, primitive dianthus, the ancestor of the family. To all appearance the flower of the original carnation was single and of a purplish pink color. Culture made the first impro- vement; it produced the double flower. This was probably preceded by shadings in the color; sports may have appeared of distinctly difierent colors, and then nature's work of cross-fertilization enlarged what culture had eflected in the beginning. Varieties developed so distinct in habit that they were classified as new species. The remontant, or ever- blooming variety, originated in France about seventy years ago, and from this type developed our present carnation, much improved in habit and free flowering qualities. It required centuries to develop our present monthly or ever-blooming carnation. Now in our artificial crossing and hybridizing we employ culture, selec- tion and calculation, but we have against us the natural tendency to revert to its primitive form through all the inter- vening stages in its evolution. Culture is the fundamental base, neglect it and you will assist the natural deterioration, the return to its primitive condition, or what we commonly call "running out." In the selection of the parent flowers we must exercise the utmost care to choose the most perfect as well in the pollen or male parent, as in the seed bear- ing or female parent. I will give an illus- tration from my experience in regard to selection and calculation. Ten years ago, when I made my first crossings, I used as parents the best standard varie- ties then in cultivation. Among these the most vigorous growers we had were the pink, scarlet, dark red and variegated varieties. The pure whites lacked consti- tution and a few yellows were weak and shy blooming, producing poor, imperfect flowers of a very light shade. The yel- low color was there, and my aim was to produce a clear yellow variety with per- fect flowers and a vigorous constitution. The first step was to infuse more vitality and obtain a vigorous, robust growth. In this I succeeded by making repeated crossings during three or four years, between the yellow seedlings and stronger growing varieties, but the stripes of the color of the pollen parent 'were always there, and where the markings were most pronounced I noticed the most improve- ment in habit. Where I used the scarlet varieties I also noticed that the yellow became deeper in shade. Then I had some good, strong growing and free blooming yellow varieties, but they were all striped. The next step was to eradi- cate the stripes. This I accomplished by crossing the best striped varieties with the more profusely striped ones, and with some brilliant scarlets, and some mongrel colors between yellow and scarlet that appeared with the striped yellows. This I had to continue for several years but now I can show some yellow varieties of a pure, clear color, much darker than the yellows of ten years ago, which were rather creamy, and with as strong a constitution as we find in any of the other colors. To give an i4ea of the difficulty of such igor. The American Florist. 753 work, I can truly say tbat among ten seedlings probably one showed progres- sion; the other nine went backward. 1 made my selections from among hun- dreds. In this work we very seldom suc- ceed with the first crossing; it generally takes three and four generations to accomplish what we aim tor. In general I may say that probably one in a hun- dred will come up to the standard of the existing varieties, and probably one in a thousand will be better and above the standard. We recognize nature's law that like produces like, but in a plant like the carnation, that has been for cen- turies under the influence of culture and cross-fertilization, it will hold good only in a general way, when we consider the results of our crossings. The strong ten- dency to return to its primitive form is there and is stronger than the agents we employ to force it away from it, and naturally the results of crossings are very various. The retrogressive tendency is most plainly shown in the large percent- age of single flowering plants, from twenty-five to fifty per cent. Then we find plants that have lost their ever- blooming quality, with a more grassy appearance, resembling more our com- mon hardy garden pink. In color we find the greatest instability. While most plants from the same seed pod will have the color of one or the other parent or both, there may be a goodly number of entirely different colors. It is not uncommon to see the progeny of two dark red varieties to be a pure white, and vice versa, but when I consult their pedigree I may find that color three, four or more generations back. Then we may find the garden carnation, only blooming through June and July, from which our ever-blooming present carna- tion descended. On the other side we find a few specimens where culture over- steps its function and produces flowers with ten times the number of petals, very large, often measuring six inches in diam- eter, ragged, without form or beauty. In the structural parts of stem and flower we may find diversities not found in either parent. Lastly I will mention some plants where nature refuses repro- duction, they being imperfect in their sexual organs. Several of my best varie- ties never produce a grain of seed, with the mos+ careful and repeated pollina- tion, while some others are entirely des- titute of pollen but produce seed freely when pollinated. With others pollen is sterile. The sexual organs of a flower consist of the stamens, with the anthers or pol- len bags containing the pollen, and the pistils, in the ovary of which are the ovules or unfertilized seeds; the style and stigma. The procedure of pollination is purely mechanical and very simple. To make a crossing select the flower which is to bear the seed, before it is fully devel- oped, and remove all the stamens. This is done so that there shall be no chance for self-polUnation. It is also well, in double flowers like the carnation, to remove part of the petals around the pistil to give this organ a free chance to develop and also that it may be easier of access when it comes time to apply the pollen. When the pistil is matured enough to receive the pollen, which can be easily detected with a little experience, apply the pollen to the stigma with a small, fine camel's hair brush. The pol- len is ripe when the anthers burst and lay it bare, and when not too old and dry will readily stick to the brush, the same as to the fine hair ol a bee. To moisten the brush by breathing over it will help CARNATION DOROTHY. to hold the pollen. Fresh pollen is always preferable. The morning hours on a sunny day is the best time, and we sel- dom fail to find fresh pollen at that time. A low temperature and moist atmosphere will prevent fertilization. A mature flower prepared for pollination retains its freshness and vitality for several days, while pollen will soon scatter and be lost with the slightest touch. I found with the carnation, that flowers kept two weeks and were then yet in condition to efiect fertilization and grow seed. I am not advised to what extent arti- ficial crossing has been practiced in fruit culture in this country. Whether our newer varieties of apples', pears and other fruits are results ot carefully executed crossings, or found by chance or imported. We have delicious fruit; we have also exquisite flowers, but something new always enlivens the flower market, gives new intefest to the lover of flowers, and we feel a beneficial eff^ect through the whole trade. Will it not have the same eff^ect in fruit culture? It is quite a greater undertaking to grow fruit from artifici- ally produced seed than to grow flowers in the same way from herbaceous plants. Here we can see the results in a year or two, while in some branches of fruit cul- ture we have to wait three or four times as long. It would hardly pay to grow 6,000 seedling apple trees, like I do car- nations, wait six or eight years, and then find probably a dozen that may be better than existing varieties. It would truly be a hard experience to see one- third or more return to the wild crab. Fruit culture is in this respect much the same as the culture of our varieties of flowers that have been grown for cen- turies; we meet the same obstacles to a more rapid progress, the tendency to breed back, a dealing with inferior condi- tions of long ago. I speak more of the apple as it is probably the most widely spread. With small fruits results can be ascertained much sooner. I believe most of our native varieties of apples, old and new, have been accident- ally produced in nursery rows among the large numbers of seedlings grown for the purpose of grafting. They may have probably attracted attention by some characteristic shown at an early age and were saved out of curiosity, or they were probably found in some fence corner or out of the way place, where a stray seed had grown and been left alone. As I said before, to grow seedlings for the purpose of producing meritorious new varities on a large scale would be neither profitable nor encouraging. Let us lay dollars and cents and large profits aside, and see if such work on a small scale successfully carried out would not be repaid in the work itself, the pleasure it gives to delve a little into nature's mysteries and see what you can accomplish; it may be profitable in the end. Suppose one would grow a few apples in his orchard from select crossings, use the seed of the best specimens lor sowing, and keep a correct record of all his crossings. A like num- ber of seedlings can be grown every year to fill another row in the space devoted to that purpose. When the seedlings are ready to transplant, do not plant them in some ont-of-the-way place and leave them to themselves. If you cannot spare a piece of ground suited for apple culture, do not attempt the work at all. Good culture is imperative. The young trees will not need the space you would give in a permanent orchard, but they should have ample room to develop until they bear their first fruit, but give all the care and cultivation a rosarian would give to a bed of his choicest roses. As your work progresses and you add every year a new row to your proteges, when you see them thrive and respond to your careful cultivation, notice their dif- 754 The American Florist. >«• 5. || ferent characteristicB, make comparison with their parents with the aid of your record, indulge in suppositions as to what may be the result, see the first bloom appear, their first fruit ripen, and find probably one, two or three varieties that are above the standard. Then you will realize the fascination this work has, and the satisfaction and pleasure it gives. But I say again, this is only work for one who has love for it, and feels himself repaid by the pleasure it afifords; let the business part follow. Now some may ask how to proceed with such a work. I will try and outline a way as it appears to my mind, but the plan can certainly be improved upon and suited to circumstances. Make your plans as to what crossings you wish to make and select some branches of easy access, on the healthiest trees of the desired varieties, that have a goodly number of sound fruiting buds. When the flower buds appear and attain that rounded form ready to break open, select the strongest and healthiest, as many as you will need, and remove the rest; clip part of the petals away so as to have free access and remove the stamens; this must be done before the bud opens, in order to remove the pollen before it is ripe. When the pistils of the prepared flowers are matured apply the pollen that will be found abundantly on the other parent tree, in the same man- ner as described before. During the time of flowering it requires the greatest watchfulness to guard against detrimental influences. In the first place we have to protect the pre- pared flowers from the insects which per- form unwittingly and promiscuously, as arranged by nature, the work one wishes to perform to suit one's fancy. For pro- tection use a finp gauze fabric that will not shut out light and air, and enclose either the whole or parts of the branch or the single flowers, just as it is most convenient. This will also protect against flying pollen carried by the wind, and if left on during the early growth of the young fruit will protect against the rav- ages of winged insects. If the pollinated flowers can be protected from rain it will be of much benefit, as water will interfere with fertilization. A correct labeling should never be omitted, if one is deeply interested in his work. This is not such an extensive or tiresome work as many suppose it to be; neither is it complicated. All that is required is timely attention. What can be done in Europe can be accomplished here, too, but one must have love and energy for the work, use his brains and not nis pocketbook alone. A Bangor Flower Show. The annual floral festival given by Carl Beers in the City Hall at Bangor, Me., opened auspiciously, the weather being all that could be desired, quite unusually warm and dry. The attend- ance was better than last year and tak- ing all in all the exhibition was a decided social and financial success. The decora- tions were very elaborate. The main festooning was arranged in sections, one section decorated with grapes, others with lemons, oranges and apples, the whole being very artistic and piesenting a truly tropical appearance. The pyra- mids, of which there were six, were of deciduous and exotic plants, the main one of Latania Borbonica some twenty- two feet in height, other smaller ones of phoenix, arecas, kentias and cocos. The flowering display was very elaborate, being for the most part chrysanthemums. showing the McKinley and Bryan and other fine ones too numerous to mention. An extra fine lot of salvias were to be seen. Carnations were extra fine and the varieties shown included many sorts and all the new ones. The church society which co-operated with Mr. Beers was entirely satisfied with the result. Dancing was indulged in in the evening and a picturesque sight it was. V. V. Kreitling Bombards Crape Chasers and Others. [Paper by Walter Kreitling, read before the Chi- cago Florists' Club, January 4, jgoi.] The position of the legitimate store- keeper is beset with many difficulties, and from his position he thinks a more satis- factory business basis or method ought to be established. For illustration, the legitimate storekeeper looks upon the street merchant as a very great factor in disturbing his business, from the fact that he has so little expense. He has but very little rent to pay and no expense for lighting, packing or delivery, no extra help to pay in the busy seasons. There- fore the street merchant ought to pay his legitimate share, either by rental or by license, of those expenses necessarily per- taining to the business of the legitimate storekeeper. The legitimate storekeeper has another insidious enemy to contend with, and that is the craoe chaser. To suggest a remedy for this evil is seem- ingly very hard indeed, and how to pro- ceed or what course to pursue so as to check the crape chaser is a problem that may well be taken up and thoroughly discussed and investigated. The storekeeper feels that he has another and greater grievance and one that is more injurious than either of the others or all of them combined, namely, the wholesale flower dealers and commission firms who sell to actual consumers any of their goods at the same price as they sell the same goods to practical and responsible storekeepers. Some houses even solicit such business and many funeral designs are made and delivered to private individuals by the wholesalers at a lower price than they can be purchased by the legitimate storekeeper and at a price that would be ruinous to retailers. It is only a few days since a prominent storekeeper was telephoned for and requested to come and arrange flowers for one of his patrons, who coolly informed him that he had found a whole- sale house where he could buy his flowers at just about half the price charged by him. Now, seemingly, this should notibe done, and the line ought to be drawn some- where so that we would have a chance to make a fair profit on all the goods we handle, at least a living profit, without being handicapped by those from whom we purchase goods. Therefore it seems advisable that we thoroughly discuss these evils and endeavor in some manner to remove or at least lessen the difEculties with which we have to contend in doing a legitimate business. I have mentioned these objectionable matters with which we have to contend very briefly, but trust with sufficient clearness to enable us to discuss them intelligently, hoping that some way or means may be sug- gested or adopted whereby we may be able to eradicate the existing evils. A Canadian Method of Violet Growing. I have had practical experience in growing all the varieties of violets and have tried many methods of culture, from the results of which I have become satis- fied that Farquhar is the best double violet developed up to the present time. I have tried a number of ways of prop- agating, dividing up the plants, taking all the good young crowns; also by root- ing runners in the ordinary way. I can safely say that I get one-third more bloom from the plants from cuttings rooted in sand in a very cool temoera- ture, about 50° in the sand and 55"^ above the bench. I take cuttings about February 10 and as soon as they are well rooted I plant them about two and one-half inches apart in soil on the bench, where they stay until I plant them into their perma- nent beds. I keep the house cool and give the plants all the air possible. After planting I give one or two ^ood root waterings, afterwards watering only when the soil is dry at the depth of one inch. I do not put the glass on the houses in the fall until after there has been frost enough to make the bare ground so hard that when I jump on it w>th both feet it iam^^. •i>.^^? P^ VIEW OF DECORATION FOR A MAINE FLORAL FESTIVAL. igoT. The American Florist. 755 fail8 to leave heel prints, and I weigh about 140 pounds. 1 believe in giving plenty of water. I sprinkle the plants often, about three or four times a day, and try to have them dry at night. I am not alarmed if I find the foliage quite stifiF in the morning and I aim to carry the day temperature at as near 45° as possible, watering whenever the soil looks dry. In preparing the soil for the beds I compost a sandy, well rotted sod with well rotted cow manure, using about two parts soil to one of manure. I set the plants in the beds about June 1, in rows nine inches apart each way. I think drainage to be one of the impor- tant details ol violet growing. My houses are on a side hill so that I get good drainage, but I put in 2-inch drain pipes under the beds, about three feet apart, running the length of the houses. During the summer I go over the plants about once a month, removing runners so as to get the plants in good shape for fall. William Fendley. A Mixed Wreath. Wreaths of this character, if not more beautiful than those ordinarily made by florists, certainly charm a customer for being a departure from the routine ol such things. Of course, unless you have your own greenhouse, with numerous odds and ends with which you may help out your individual artistic ingenuity, yon cannot supply such work. The wreath illustrated contains a variety of ferns, the beautiful lotus with its gray- green, two varieties of lilies, the exqui- sitely colored foliage of Cissus discolor, sweet jasmine, begonias, chrysanthe- mums and a spike of Egyptian papyrus. C. B. W. New York. STORY OF A RATHER SPIRITLESS NEW year's business. — BRIDESMAIDS THE ONLY ITEM OF PARTICULAR DEMAND.— PRICES VARY WIDELY. — PLANT TRADE NOT PARTICULARLY HEAVY.— DEATH OF MRS. MERRIT. — VARIOUS NOTES. The weather Monday was most dis- agreeable and put a damper on trade. I suppose that must have been the reason for the quiet air that pervaded the whole- sale market during all of the day. There was no rush, no apparent desire to pos- sess anything in particular and it was not possible to nail a buyer down to any- thing in the shape of an order, except "a few good 'Maids." There appeared to be a good supply of small roses, carna- tions, cattleyas and American Beauty and it was seen early in the day that the violet plants had enjoyed the weather conditions since Christmas and had taken a move on, for the supply was bountiful and it was patent that some of the manipulators in the country had thought the matter out and concluded that New Year's ought to be as good as Christmas for prices; so they held a few up. The result is not hard to guess. Fair weather, no doubt, would have contrib- uted to better results and perhaps there were just as many if not more sold this New Year's than a year ago. There are now so many sources of supply that it is difficult to keep track of them all. Where do all the fancy carnations come from? They sold at all sorts of prices, from 4 cents up, and the quality was fine. The ordinary kinds sold fairly well, white having the preference, no doubt because there were fewer of them than of other colors. Bridesmaid, Liberty and Meteor A MIXED WREATH. easily led the roses in popularity, the first being the leader. A wide range of price, from $3 to $10 for the common run of stock and for extras up to $20, there pos- sibly being a very few sold at $25, repre- sents the diflferent grades. American Beauty has suffered from lack of admir- ers for the past week and was not in par- ticular request, perhaps because the con- sumer does not desire to present the same flowers on the two holidays. A comfort- able supply of cattleyas appeared and met with moderate sale. Lily of the val- ley sold well but the quantity visible was e(jual to demand. Stevia, narcissi, hya- cinths and smilax cleared well for a won- der. The amount of business done in plants was not of large proportions but figured to some extent. It is difficult at this writing to say whether or not the volume of New Year's business exceeded last year. It ought to, to keep pace with the natural growth of our business, in which case it would not be remarked, as the supply has grown to meet increased demand. Mrs. Richard Merrit, wife of the well known and popular "Dick" Merrit, died suddenly about noon New Year's day. She had been in the hospital undergoing an operation, and had returned, appar- ently well, only a day or so before. Mrs. Merrit was tbe eldest daughter of the late J. M. Hodgson, who died about ten months ago, another daughter dying in Newport this summer, which facts make it the more distressing to the bereaved family. Mr. Grunewegen, of Amsterdam, Hol- land, and lately with Bobbink & Atkins, returned to his home on Saturday last. Patrick O'Mara is still confined to his home with a heavy cold. Lawrence, Mass.— William F. Regan has opened a florists' store at 504 Essex street. Glasgow, Mc— Henry Schnell has recently completed a sash house IsyzxlOS to be used for the forcing of vegetables, lettnce, tomatoes and cucumbers. Boston. new YEAR BEGINS WITH A DEMAND WHICH AUGERS PROSPERITY. — WHITE IS NOW ON AN EVEN FOOTING WITH COLORED STOCK. — MEETING OF THE GARDENER'S CLUB. — ELECTION OF OFFICERS. — PRIZES OFFERED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS HOR- TICULTURAL SOCIETY. — OLD HALL TO BE VACATED IN APRIL. Business seems to have started in for a spell of prosperity with the beginning of the new century. Last week.directly alter Christmas, was unbearably dull. The warm, pleasant days brought all flowers along rapidly, so that the customary scarcity after the Christmas slaughter was not encountered and the end ol the week found a very heavy accumulation in wholesalers' hands, which was not wanted and which could not have been moved even with a great reduction in price. On Monday, however, things started in with a hum and this has con- tinued ever since, although ordinarily New Year's counts for nothing here. It would have been impossible to care lor the trade that has come in so freely this week had it not been for the quantity of stock that had been held over, so "all's well that ends well." Predictions of win- try weather for the immediate future lead to the confidence that all the flowers received during the balance of the week will find a ready market. The discrim- ination against white flowers which characterized the Christmas demand has ceased and these are as acceptable as anv of the colored material. Roses generally are improved in quality. Liberty alone is difficult to get good in any quantity and more than we have might easily be placed in this market. The Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, which has been torpid lor a couple of years, awoke to full activity on Tuesday evening, January 1, the occa- sion of its annual meeting. The list of names hereinafter recorded as elected officers for the present year are a suffi- cient guarantee that the interests of the organization will be efficiently cared for 756 The American Florist. Jan. 5, and its forces not permitted to slumber. It was decided for the coming year to have four meetings, the date and scope of each to be decided by the executive board. The treasurer's books show a comfortable balance on hand. Officers were elected as follows: President, Warren Ewell; vice-president, J. A. Pettigrew; secretary, W. E. Fischer; treasurer, Edward Hatch; executive committee, Wm. Donald, E.J. Welch, W. W. Edgar, Alex. Montgomery and M. H. Norton. The schedule of prizes offered by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society for its exhibitions during the year 1901 has been received. The tirst exhibition, that of January 5, comprises Primula Sin- ensis, P. stellata, P. obconica and free- sias; also a choice variety of forced vege- tables. The second show scheduled is tor February 2, when freesias, orchids, vio- lets, carnations and camellias are lib- erally provided for. The various exhibi- tions after May 1 are specified as condi- tional upon the completion of the new building, as on April 30 the society must vacate the old halls. Mrs. F. L. Ames, W. N. Craig, gar- dener, exhibited an interesting group of orchids at Horticultural Hall on Decem- ber 29. Cypripedium X Chas. Canham was a superb plant bearing twenty-seven flowers and a bronze medal for superior cultivation was awarded. For Lslio- cattleya X Digbyo-Mossije a certificate of merit was given for superior cultiva- tion. Cypripedium Sallieri var. aureum was shown with fourteen flowers. Some of the handsomest specimens of Bride and Bridesmaid roses to be seen in this market are coming to Welch Broth- ers from S. J. Renter. Welch Brothers are also handling the Queen of Edgely exclus- ively for this neighborhood. Scarlet tulips are seen in the windows occasionally. It is to be regretted that they cannot be brought in for Christmas in good shape as this color is always lacking. Coolidge Brothers are sending in Car- nation Mrs. Frances Joost in superb form. When well done this favorite vari- ety is hard to beat. Philadelphia. HOLIDAY WBEK SEBS VKHY GOOD BDSI- INESS. — STOCKS SHORT AND PRICKS WELL MAI.NTAINBD. — NEW YBAH TRADE GOOD. — ALL DESIRABLE PLANTS CLEANED OUT. — CAMPBELL VIOLETS ARE POOR. — MANY DECORATIONS. — VARIOUS NOTES. That was a fine armful of sprigs Mr. Watson gave us from his spice bush last week. They had an aromatic and ton- icy flavor, even to the Idst one. When they have had a chance to take effect, we will prune a few where they seem to need it, taking off the ragged edges and smoothing the somewhat rutlled leaves. Business since Christmas was quite lively, with a scarcity of good stock of all kinds. Prices kept up very well; in fact there was not much difference. Some growers and dealers seem to have lost their calendars and were of the opinion that Christmas lasted until New Year's. Prices were about as follows: Brides, Bridesmaids and Meteors, $15 to $18 per hundred. Beauties from $5 to $12 per dozen, Liberty $25 to $50 per hundred. There has certainly been some grand stock of this rose about of late, with stems and flowers about the size of the best Beauties. S. S. Pennock has been handling some very good Golden Gates, which, when well grown, are found very salable. Carnations have been in good supply, but have sold very well at almost Christmas prices, $4 to $6 for the good ordinary-and $6 to $8 for the fancies. A few good Marquis are now to be seen, also some nice Genevieve Lord. These, with Lawson, Crocker, Crane and White Cloud, bring top prices. Violets are hardly up to the demand and good stock is quickly sold if not all ordered before it comes in. Prices for the best singles are from 75 cents to $1.50 per hundred and the doubles run from $1 for the southern stock to $2 for the best local grades. Practically no Marie Louise come to this market, all the stock being Lady Campbell, and in many cases we are sorry to say that from lack of good or kind" treatment or other neglect they present a sorry appearance, not at all in keeping with the good name the variety bears elsewhere. The demand for greens, particularly bunch aspara- gus, both .Sprengerii and plumosus, seems to be constantly on the increase. There never seems to be an over-supply, although there is a great deal more grown for this market each season. It sells for from 1 cent to 5 cents per spray, according to size. New Year's day's business was good, probably a little better than last season, and all available stock was sold at retail prices probably twenty-five per cent below those of Christmas. There was a demand for blooming plants, but not much stock to fill it with. All the bego- nias were sold at Christmas or the few days after, and but few azaleas or cyclamens were left. The early azaleas were not as much of a success this season as before, the flowers not opening as evenly as is necessary to make a showy plant. At a special meeting of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, called by President Harris, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted: Wherkas, The Florists' Club nf rhil:nlflphia has heard with ilecp retrret nt the cleath of their rellV.)W member, Edward Lucking, therefore be it Resolved. Tliat in the death of Edward Lucl^iiis; the elub has hist a valued member, who took a threat interest in its welfare, and was always a zealous worker for its advancement. The deceased was noted for his upright and honorable methods in all business relations, and it gives us pleasure in bearing testimony to his estimable character. Resolved, That the club herewith extends its heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family, and expresses great sorrow at his early death. David Rust, "] .ToHN Westcott, F. Hahm.vn, -Committee M. Rue, Geo. C. Watson, J Hugh Graham has had a great many decorationslthe past week and his list of social functions for the next month is a large one. He had the decorations for the city's celebration of the advent of the new century, the contract for the City Hall being $1,000. Immense Norway spruces were placed around the entrances to the building and illuminated with electric lights. There were also cut flow- ers and plants in the rooms of the mayor's suite. Large quantitiesof laurel wreath- ing and holly were also used. Francis Supoit has been cutting a fine lot of white lilac. It would take a big order to stump him, as his capacity for some time past has been fifty to 100 dozen sprays per day. K. Columbus, O.— C. A. Roth has been enjojing a very heavy demand forfuneral work. In this he was able to make good use of a crop of late chrysanthemums which would otherwise have been in little demand. Chicago. STATE OF THE MARKET. — A LULL AFTER CHRISTMAS — NEW YEAR TRADE FAIR. — PRICES FAIRLY WELL MAINTAINED EXCEPT ON BEAUTIES — GOOD STOCK STILL MOVES VyELL— RETURNS ON CAR- NATIONS AND VIOLETS AVERAGING LOW. — SCHUBERT REVIEWS THE SITUATION. — VARIOUS ITEMS OF VARYING INTEREST. The last week of the old year showed little activity in wholesale markets, but receipts were comparatively light and the demand for good stock was suflicient to clean up everything in sight at pretty fair prices. The Beauty market broke shortly after Christmas and prices went down very materially. All the big grow- ers are enjoying very fine cuts and by the Saturday following Christmas the sup- ply was all that this market could con- sume at rates one-third less than those prevailing seven days before. During the holiday week there were more or less extra fine, long-stemmed Beauties billed out at $8 per dozen, but there was any amount of very good flowers that sold, at $6 per dozen. On the eve of the new century the Beauty market strengthened up a little, but it went off again as soon as the New Year's rush was over and now the top quotations on Beautities do not exceed $6, with a chance that good stock will very soon be down to what seems to the growers like very little figures after the very fine prices which prevailed in the last half of December. For New Year's the rose crop was not heavy and the first grade teas sold well, but the second grades moved slowly and the common run of stock had to be sacri- ficed. Carnations retained their favor, although prices were on the decline. There were, following Christmas, far more white carnations than could be used, but within the past few days the demand for funeral work has made this stock active, if not profitable. It is quite probable that the growers will be dis- appointed with their carnation returns for the past ten days. The violet grow- ers, too, are suffering more or less, par- ticularly those who are sending in Lady Hume Campbell. The supplies have been greater, in many houses, than could be handled satisfactorily, even when the stock was pretty fair. It is estimated that on Monday the receipts of violets approximated 100,000 and with a bliz- zard prevailing only the cream of the stock sold well. John C. Schubert, who divides his time between inspecting smoke for the city and catering to the "constantly develop- ing esthetic sense" of the people, deliv- ered himself as follows in the New Year's trade review of the i?ecorcf: "The grow- ing use of flowers at all social functions may be taken as an evidence of social refinement and culture, as a constantly developing aesthetic sense among the people, as well as an evidence of business prosperity. The delicate and graceful expressions of sentiment which are car- ried in the various social uses to which flowers are put, showing a refined sense of modem social customs on the one hand and of an equally refined and gracious appreciation on the other, have quite as much to do, perhaps, with the material growth of the florists' tradein Chicago as any otherinfluences that might be named. This is why during the year just closed florists in Chicago have no reason to complain as to the volume of business done. This is why their trade shows a satisfactory increase over that of the previous year. In common with other lines of business, prices have advanced,J igoi. The American Florist. 757 especially ior the choicer lines of goods, for which there has been a demand fully op to the supply. So far as the volume of business is concerned Chicago as a flower market is second to no other city in the country. The outlook for the future is of the most promising charac- ter. At any rate, judging by the past, there should be nothing to discourage the florist in his trade contemplations for the coming year. Dealers generally share this view and are looking forward to an increasing volume of business for 1901." Bassett & Washburn are very highly pleased with the way the Mrs. Laws •in carnation is behaving with them, but they say they are not yet able to get the length of stem which Peter Fisher had in the blooms of this variety sent here last year. This seems to be a general com- plaint with all the local growers, but the trouble will probably be remedied with a little more experience. O. J. Friedman, in an illustrated inter- view in last Sunday's Times-Herald, placed the retail cut flower trade in Chicago at Christmas as aggregating $100,000. He says that in general the carnation is the popular flower of the day, but that the public has not yet come to an appreciation of the rare beauty of the Roosevelt-Gomez-Maceo class. The Chicago Carnation Co., of Joliet, 111., announces a free excursion to their establishment January 18, by train leav- ing the Rock Island depot at 11:45 a. m. This is the date of the carnation meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club, and all who visit the city on that occasion are invited to join the excursion party. John Pierson, who formerly conducted the Majestic Flower Store, on Rush street, is no w on the road for the George Wittbold Company. He has made atrip west to Omaha and north to Minneapo- lis and St. Paul, doing fair business. He sells a few Wittboldii to nearly every man he calls upon. John Poehlmann says that there is no rest for the weary. Poehlmann Brothers' big cut of chrysanthemums is no sooner out of the way than the bulbous stock comes in heavily. As usual they have big supplies at Morton Grove again this year. Peter Reinberg is out to do a big busi- ness in the plant line this season and he is propagating carnations and roses by the many thousands. Everything is in very fine shape at his big place just now, particularly the Beauties. E. C. Amling says that now that busi- ness has fairly caught the swing of the winter he expects trade to move steadily onward in very brisk fashion. He is very optimistic in his views of the prob- abilities of the new year. D. W. Brant has returned from a Christ- mas visit to the wholesale store of Brant & Noe, at Minneapolis, where he found things going along very nicely. He says trade is good in the Twin Cities this win- ter. Some of the ferns arriving from the east are opening up in a more or less dam- aged condition, and the annual rise in price is presaged by the stifiening of job- bing rates in the local market. Wietor Brothers are ofJering cuttings of their pink offspring of Armazindy, which they have named The Sport. It has done splendidly for them this season. Weiland & Risch report a very good demand for Liberty rose cuttings. The second year price for this novelty has been started oft at $8 per hundred. E. R. Tauch has gone to Marquette, Mich , to take charge of the greenhouses of Mrs. L. H. StaS^ord. C. W. Scott, of Vaughan's Seed Store, is about again and hopes soon to start on his customary trip. Kreitling has done quite a lot of deco- rative work for the Chicago Club this week. Visitors: Robert Craig, Philadelphia; E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind. Pittsburg. CHRISTMAS TEADB WAS GOOD AND BUSI- NESS KEPT OP WELL INTO THE NEW YEAR.— WHAT THE RETAILERS DID.— EVERyONB SATISFIED. The Christmas business through this section was the best ever seen. The trade in the cities of Pittsburg and Alle- gheny was very heavy and the small towns all report a very large increase. Violets were very scarce and sold at very high prices. All other flowers were plen- tiful and sold at good figures although not exceeding those of other years. Roses grown in this section were very good, likewise carnations. The growers all seemed to have had the crops come at the right time to meet the Christmas demand. In Pittsburg plants sold better this sea- son than ever before. Breitenstein & Flemm's windows and store presented a very artistic appear- ance. J. B. Murdock & Co. also had a beautiful window but it was not so thor- oughly a florist's vrindow as some of the others. A. M. Murdock had a very attractive window and showed good taste in the arrangement. T. M. Ulam's store was arranged in a very attractive manner and the store during the whole week presented a very busy appearance. L. I. Neff reports a good business. Taking the florists as a whole they are very well satisfied with their Christmas trade and will no doubt go about pre- paring for good Easter business. Busi- ness also kept up well all through the week following Christmas and the New Year's trade was very good. The Pittsburg Cut Flower Company reports a heavy trade in cut flowers, both locally and throughout the small towns in Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. A. W. Smith's store was decorated largely with fine specimen plants of poin- settia and palms and ferns, and his trade was very good. Woodward. Toronto. STORY OF THE CHRISTMAS TRADE.— LITTLE STOCK NOT PROMPTLY SOLD. — RED CAR- NATIONS HAD THE CALL.— PLANTS IN GENERAL FAVOR. The Christmas just passed was a record breaker and stock of good quality was easily disposed of at prices which were the best in Toronto's history. Everyone reports an increase over last year's sales. Christmas eve many orders were refused, where good stock was needed, as it was not possible to obtain more stock in this vicinity. Beauties and Liberty roses were very scarce and what few could be had brought fine prices. Meteors were good in color and stem and were the first of the teas to run out, but Brides and Bridesmaids soon followed. Carnations were in excellent crop and finest quality and were easily sold. G. H. Crane was most in demand and did not stand on the counter long, for it blends nicely with holly berries and makes an effective table flower. All fancies sold well and brought good prices. Violets were much sought but the prices asked were so high that one could usually induce a customer to purchase some flower which was more plentiful. Harrisii were very scarce and were sold as soon as displayed. Large pans of cyclamens were in great demand and brought good prices. Gloire de Lor- raine begonia seemed too high for most people but azaleas sold well. Baskets of ferns sold and pans of cocos and adian- tums did as well. H. G. D. Manchester, N. H. A GREEN CHRISTMAS WITH CHRISTMAS GREENS VERY SCARCE —CUT FLOWERS AND PLANTS SOLD AS NEVER BEFORE. — EVERYBODY BUSY.— NOTES. A green Christmas has come and gone and the florists are happy; one and all report trade ahead of last year. The weather was fine and of course saved an enormous amount of labor, tying up plants and bundles and delivering them. It was a common sight to see customers carrying off nice palms, rubbers and ferns without any paper on them at all. Flow- ers of all kinds had a good run. Carna- tions brought a higher price than ever before and violets sold briskly at good prices. Evergreen was very scarce and of course everybody wanted it. A. G. Hood, of the Pearl street con- servatories, had the misfortune to be thrown out of his wagon the day before Christmas. His legs were caught in the wheels and were badly bruised, but at present writing he is able to be around. Mr. Hood reports a fine sale of plants and cut flowers. The Paybrook Gar- dens had all they could hustle to. Kirby Floral Company sold everything they had. Ingram & Company had five extra clerks and then were rushed. Social affairs are just now keeping all the florists very busy. Friday, Decem- ber 28, was the date of the Charity Ball and some very fine flowers were used, but the big run was on violets. The decora- tion was by Hood. Herman Stacke, of West Manchester, raised some very fine pinks and had no trouble at all disposing of them. He has some of the latest varieties, which seem to do very well for him. Queen City. Madison, N. T. ROSE growers' EXPERIENCES AT CHRIST- MAS —ONLY PAIR CROPS AND QUALITIES OFF. — EXPRESS COMPANIES INCUR CEN- SURE. The rose growers of Madison had a fair crop of Brides and Bridesmaids for Christmas, but American Beauty and Meteor were very scarce. Yet I cannot say that the Madison roses were up to the standard on the output of Brides and Maids. Many were "pickled" and arrived in the market very soft and in some cases unsalable on account of the delay in delivery. Most of the shipments were not delivered in New York till one o'clock and that created a great deal of unpleasantness between grower and wholesaler, a.nd here let me mention that the commission men were "raked over the coals" for once in their lives when they didn't deserve it, the fault being with the express company. First class roses sold very well, and a little in advance of last year, but these were scarce, while there was plenty of poor stock that did not sell well. L. M. Noe, our "Beauty King," was off crop on Beauties, but I understand some of his choicest sold unusually well. Taking general results the Madison growers did not fare as well as last season and some growers speak of holding the express company liable for their losses. G. F, 758 The American Florist. Jan. 5, Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, 12.00. Subscriptions accepted only {rom those in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pagei, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; 11.00 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 Ambeican Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen ftD4 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 Saturdav. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. CHICAQO. Twentieth century growers seem to think they can get along without jadoo. Leaves of Aspidistra lurida are now being used by European florists in deco- rative work. At this beginning of a new century let's all take a fresh hold and go out after more and better business. The wise ones among the growers will read all our Christmas trade reports. There is much valuable information in them. W. N. RuDD reports that from 1,100 plants of Carnation Maceo he cut 3,100 blooms of the first quality during the month of December. Louis Schmutz's seedling of the Celes- tial pepper has proved to be one of the most profitable additions to the list of Christmas plants this season. FiCUS RADICANS VARIEGATA, SayS 3 writer in the Gardeners' Magazine, makes a good basket plant for a warm greenhouse or stove house. Engineer Prioleai', who has been working on the water hyacinth trouble in southern rivers, claims to have dis- covered a chemical preparation which destroys the pest. Estelle, another of Witterstatter's seedling carnations, according to a prominent grower, is likely to prove use- ful for small Christmas pans, three or four plants in each. Robert Craig claims there is a future for Begonia Caledonia, the white form of Gloire de Lorraine, used ae small plants in pots with adiantum for the base ol large designs. The fifteenth annual meeting of the State Florists' Association of Indiana will be held at Indianapolis on Tuesday, January 8. Provision has been made for a considerable trade display. Greenhouse Building. Rochester, N. Y.— H. E. Wilson, house 30x300. Minneapolis, Minn. — Minneapolis Flo- ral Co , six rose houses 25x160, two violet houses 11x100. palm house 35x180. Dover, N. J.— W. H. Boyd, two houses 24x100. Swansea, Mass. — Ormerod Bros., con- servatory 20x60. Somerville, N. J.— Norton & Houston rebuilding commercial range. Darien, Conn.— Jas. H. Raymond, one house. Keene, N. H.— L. P. Butler & Co., two houses, with office, etc. Calendars Received. We are in receipt of calendars from the following firms: H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa ; Plant Seed Co , St. Louis, Mo. Some French Spelling. The Journal des Roses in a recent issue attempted to give a list of some Ameri- can prize winners at the Paris Exposi- tion. The following is a literal copy of the list of winners of second prizes: "M. M. Voris Neaga, Gros Hsoif, Baier, Arlnigline Heighils, Rive Side, E. Maud, Harry, E. Fuller." One can guess at Arlington Heights and Riverside, but the "Gros Hsoif and "Voris Neaga" are too much for us. Can any of our readers guess who or what is meant? To Heat in Zero Weather. Ed. Am. Florist:— I have an even-span house 22x66 feet; twelve feet to ridge;glass ends to within three feet of the ground; walls four feet high; south wall protected. I wish to know whether one 2-inch steam flow and ten 1-inch returns will keep the house at 50° in zero weather? The house is close to boiler and so far the results are satisfactory. H. 0. W. So far as the amount of piping is con- cerned there should be no difficulty in maintaining the desired temperature. L. R. Taft. Changing Pipes. Ed Am. Flobist: — I have two houses, one 18x61, the other 14x36 feet. The former is heated by the overhead hot water system, with two 2-inch flows and five 1%-inch returns. I wish to use more pipes in the first and also to pipe the latter, running the pipes under the benches. The flows would be five feet lower than those now in use and I wish to know whether the circulation under the changed conditions would be satis- factory. Florist. If the returns are upon about the same level, and especially if the mains to the two houses start from the heater there should be no trouble. The higher system always has the advantage in the flow, everything else being equal, but this can be regulated by means of valves. When one system is higher than another, or ia more direct, there is often a marked difference in the circulations if they are both supplied from the same main, as the water always takes the easiest course. This is especially true when the supply pipe to the higher or more direct system is a large one, as practically all of the water may go through it. Care should then be taken that the flow and return to the favored system is not larger than is required to supply its radiating surface. L. R. taft. Dirty Flues. Ed. Am. Florist:- Kindly tell me whether flues for small greenhouse furnaces and stoves can be built so that accumulations of soot and ashes can be readily removed? I find that they choke up quickly where the draft is almost shut off'. SOBSCRIBHR. If a brick flue is used iron "clean-out" doors can be placed at intervals of twenty or more feet, or it may be so arranged that the covering course of bricks can be taken off. In tile flues similar doors or an occasional tee may be inserted. L. R. Taft. Injuiy to Carnation Blooms. Ed. Am. Florist: — Somepestis causing injury to the calyxes of my carnation blooms as per enclosed samples. Please state cause and remedy. A. K. The injured calyxes look very much as if they had been bitten by grasshoppers while in the bud stage. I have had a little experience of this kind each season in houses with side ventilation, where the grasshoppers could get in, but in the course of a month they have all died or been killed off. It is a little risky to put any form of poison on carnations while in bloom, on account of the habit some people have of putting the stems of flow- ers in their mouth. The only remedy I can suggest would be to carefully watch for the grasshoppers and kill them when- ever found. Albert M. Herr. American Carnation Society. The following new carnations have been registered with the society by the Chicago Carnation Company, Joliet, 111.: Sunbeam, light pink; this is an entirely new sbade of what is gener- ally called flesh pink; flowers of good form, averaging three inches, borne on stiff, wiry stems from twenty-four to thirty inches long, free from disease and a very strong, healthy grower; produces more blooms per plant and bench space than any other variety known regardless of color. Bon Homme Richard, white; this flower has a fine form and at times will show the faintest flush of light pink on the petals, which fades out entirely as the flower matures and even when discernible it detracts nothing from its beauty; blooms will average three inches, on strong, wiry stems two and one-half to three feet long; its habit is such that plants in benches with from thirty to thirty five buds on and flower spikes stand very comfortably in the Model wire support. It will produce fifty per cent more blooms than White Cloud and commands the same price when grown under the same conditions. Nydia, variegated; the ground work of the flower is pure white, striped with light salmon, which, with its splendid form, gives an extremely beautiful effect in a vase for decorative purposes; grand keeper, improving as the flower ages; not as large as Mrs. Bradt but will produce twice the quantity of blooms; stems are very strong, from twenty to twenty-six inches in length, and the health and habit of the plant are of the best. Prolifica, cerise pink; a shade deeper than Mrs. Lawson; average size of blooms three to three and one-half inches, with strong, stiff stems from two and one-half to three feet in length; an idea as to its freedom can be had from the fact that representatives of the trade papers counted on the original plant three sea- sons ago sixteen open flowers, fourteen large buds and an abundance of new spikes showing below. Albert M. Herr, Secy. Packing Joints in Heating Pipe. Ed. Am. Florist:— I have recently taken charge of a range of five new houses heated by hot water, circulating through 4-inch pipe, the joints of which are packed with tow and cement. When we came to fire up the joints were found to leak very badly. I find that the expansion and contraction of the pipes cracks the cement and I fear we shall have a great deal of trouble when severe igoi. The American Florist. 769 weather comes. At the worst of the leaks I have had the cement taken out and the joints closed with iron fillings, etc. Please tell me of the better way. Southern. When properly made, iron fillings make a very satisfactory joint so far as dura- bility is concerned. Care must be taken not to crack the bells. With long runs there is always danger that cement joints will pull apart and to lessen this the pipes should be supported every ten feet upon rollers of 1-inch gas-pipe. Many of the failures with cement joints are due to the rapid setting of the cement. It is a good plan, two or three days after the joints are made, to fill the pipes with water and if the pipes are exposed to the son to cover the joints with wet cloths, straw or other damp materials. L. R. Taft. Potatoes for the Chinese. A telegram from Tacoma to New York reports large exports of potatoes irom that port to Shanghai. Several firms have been introducing the potato to the native Chinaman, and he has seemingly liked it, for he has ordered more. It is even claimed by the Tacoma exporters that the potato may eventually vie with rice as the Chinaman's stafi of life. The telegram adds that an Irish- American comTiercial agent was the first to urge the value of the potato upon the Chinese. —Journal of Horticulture. Publications Received. Consular Reports. — (Jovernraent Printing Office, WashinKtoD.D. I'., Dncember. 19(10.— Mis- celliiiieous ri-ports, relatiiii; lart^ely to commerce aod manufactures. Exports Declared for the United States. — Government Printing OtHce. Washington. 1). C. — Returns from consular districts for the tiuar- ter ended .Tune 30. 190O. Report of the Illinois State Entomologist. — This report, issued Octoljer 31. 19j0, covers work done in inspecting nurseries, etc . under the state law. Trusts and Combinations in Europe — Gov- ernment Printing Otlice, Washington, D. C. Ornamental Plantim; for Cemeteries. — By Edward L. Raymond. — ,V pamphlet upon pUnting lor effect in cemeteries. Many sugges- tions for combinaiions of trees, shrubs and plants are givtf'n. The writer is much more in favor of the use of flowering plants than many of the modern writers on landscape worlc, even going to the extent of recommending the use of many greenhouse varieties of plants. Public Advertising. — By Frederick Law Olm- sted.— This.. Part I, Volume IV, of the transac- tions of the American Park and Outdoor Art Association, is the report of the committee upon methods of checking the abuses of public advi.T- tisine, and was presented at the meeting held in Chicago last year. The subject is a most inter- esting one and is handled in a most practical and intelligent manner. OBITUARY. THOMAS A. WILLIAMS. Thomas A. Williams, professor of bot- any at Columbia, editor of the Asa Gray Bulletin, and an attache of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, died Decem- ber 23, aged 35 years. HARRY M. KBARNBY. Harry M. Kearney, of Medina, N. Y., died at his own hand December 29. He was 35 years of age and had passed nearly all his life in the flower business. His mother died two months ago and her loss and the breaking up of his home is thought to have weakened his mind. CHARLES SCRIYNER. ' Charles Scrivner, for the past ten years superintendent of Laurel Grove Ceme- tery, Paterson, N. J., died December 28, and was buried with Masonic rites on the following Sunday. He was for some years a resident of Buflalo, being engaged in the leading cemetery of the city. His death comes as a great shock to his many friends, his demise being unforewamed, resulting from congestion of the lungs. EDWARD LUCKING. Edward Lucking, aged 31, of Fifth street and Fairmount avenue, Philadel- phia, died on December 29, of typhoid fever, after a short illness. His death was a great shock to his many friends in the craft. He was always in good spirits, bright and companionable, and will be much missed at the meetings of the Flor- ists' Club of Philadelphia, where he was a regular attendant. At a special meet- ing called by President Harris, suitable resolutions were passed and flowers ordered to be sent in the name of the club. Deceased leaves a wife and two children. K. Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists Received. Benj. Hammond, Fishkill-on-Hudson, s'ug shot, paints, glass, etc; The Gould Mfn. Co., Seneca Falls, N. Y., spray pumps; The Fraser Nursury, Huntsville, Ala., trees; O. A. E. Baldwin, Bridgman, Berrien county, Mich., fruit plants; Oscar H. Will & Co., Bismarck, N. D., trees and seeds; N. L. Willett Drug Co., Augusta, Ga., seeds; Cole's Seed Store, Pella, la., seeds; Alexander Seed Co , Augusta, Ga., seeds; Luther Burbank, Santa Rosa, Cal., fruits and plants. No. ToNA WANDA, N. Y.— The Florists' Supply Company has been incorporated with $2,000 capital stock by C. J. Pult, E. T. Comstock and J. T. Hepworth. Battle Creek, Mich.— C. C. War- burton, an experienced florist, is building a greenhouse, intending to go into busi- ness for himself with the opening of spring trade. SITUATIONS, WANTS, rOR SALE. Advertisements under this head will be inserted at the rate of ten cents a line (seven words) each insertion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 1900 is entitled to a five-line want ADV. (situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. SITUATION WANTED— By rofl« sTower, married man. AddreBS X Y Z. care Cat Flower Bxohi>nge, Boston, MasH. SITUATION WANTBD-Slngle. anber; Renersl kj Kreenhouae work: artistic cut flower worker Address C. M. Badger, 461 Wabash Ave-, Chloago. 8ITDATION WANTED— By young man with four years' experience In cut flower and plant trade- Please state wages when writing. Address L A, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED— By all-around flortst. com- petent to take cbarge: married; best of refer- ences. Please state waKcs. Addross J. Cook, Cor. Schneider Ave. and 72d St. Oafc Park, III. SITUATION WANTED-By flrst-claas all-around grower of cut flowers and general beddlog stock. Single: age 34; 30 years' experience. Address Globdh Floral Co., 2012 Gray Av., Bvanston. III. SITUATION WANTBD-By a competent reliable grower of roses, carnations or 'mums, roses mucb preferred; 8 years* of excellent experience; ge21. strictly temperate. Private or commercial, ( ' nly those with permanent positions to offer need ap y. Ralph A. Richardson. 1631 Fletcher Street, indtanapolls, d. WANTBD—Experlenced rose grower, section man. Address B. J. Reutkh. Westerly. R I. WANTED— Section man for Bridesmaids and Brides. Call or address Brant A: Nob Forest Glen, Chicago. WANTBD-Boy to learn the growing of roses and carnations State age. Address John L. Wyland, DeHaven, Pa. WANTED— Reliable, competent man. Fine roses. 'mums. etc. Also assistant. Address J. T. Williamson, LaRose Gardens, Memphis. Tenn WANTED— Working foff man. one who thoroughly understands the growing of cut flowers and plants — paitlcularly Am. Reautles. roses, 'mums, etc —In an establlsbment of 65.000 equarn ft. of glass. Good position for competent man. Address Pbilo, care American Florist. WANTED AT ONCE— Flretclass rose ard carna tlongrowerto take charge of about 20.C100 square feet of glass, ttate wages wanted with board, wash- ing and room: your age. how soon you could come az-d your telegraph address Address JOHN L, Wyland, DeHaven Pa. WANTED AT ONCE— Good all around grower of pot and bedding plants, sloiile sober and good moral character German prefe'red. Good home assured and wages according t<> ability Address William Roktbkk Floral Co.. ITIT Gratiot St . Sagloaw, Mich. WANTED— A good steady Industrious and sober man well up in all grpe' house and garden work. Wages J2o per month with boa'd and lodging. Increase of wages and steady Rmoioyment to right party. Addrees W. II WRIOHT. Cor. 1st East and Monroe ots , Vick-burg, Miss WANTED— A flrst-claps larower thoroughly capa- ble of taking charge of greenhouses to supply retail store 'n bast ell y io southern siates. Must be flrst-class tn Beautlts, 'Maids, Brld ^p. carnations, violets, 'mums, etc .ardhave from »2 000 to $o,000 to purchase Interebt In a first- clasn plant just floisbed. Address MAGIC, care American Florist. FOR SALE- Four greenhouses 20xlC0 all io good shape; also two-stor^ dwelling one acre of land. Owner wants to go out of buslnesn on account of 111 health. Address J. Fulle, Desplalnes. 1)1. FOR SALE— Excellent establishment of 40G0 feet of g ass. stocked with carnations and mlt'Cellanuous ftlants. 1 acre land, new residence, 25,000 papulation, n center of WlBConslo. Address C U. care American Fl'^iist. ipOH SALiUi— lu,iK.U feet of glass stocaed with carna- ' tlons, smllax. callas and pot plants; one and one-half acres of land, good two story dwelling; all In good shape. In suburb of Chlcaso. Address S L, care American Florist. TO LET-Forty dollars per month. 7000 feet of glass nearly new. heated hy hot water, dwelling house and three acres of land The place Is connected with city water and two miles from city: eUctrlc cars run near place A flne place for vegetable grower. Can get you steady customers. I will lease or sell this place Aadress R a, care American Flortst. AR A R R A I U *^°^ *^°^ '' '^ ^^^ ^^^ "^^^^ ^ ^®^ DMnuHlli* six-room collage :ind a three- room gr''enhouse consisting of over 2O0O feet of glass, well stocked and in good order; enough fuel to run the season. All the above for S2,2U0. OwntT must resign at once on account of health. No other greenhouses within thirty miles. The above is devoted to vegetables, flowers and plants, and have all sold on the home market at top prices. JNO. N. ZACHMAN, Oregon, Mo. An interest in one of the largest and most widely known floral establishments can be pur- chased by a live man with greenhouse experience. Located in a city of over 2QO,CO0 inhabitants in a middle state, catalogue, phint and cut flower tiade established. For the ri^ht man no better opening could be desired. For particulars, address X N, care American Florist, Chicago. CRD 9AI C Greenhouse establishment of rUR OHLLi 40,000 ft. of glass, 16 miles from Chicago, 75 trains a day on four railroads. Houses built in 1894, heeted by low pressure steam, plant in perfect order; water supply from river. Five houses of roses, 6of carnations. 9 of miscellaneous stock, all in AI condition. Thirteen acres fine land, or less if wanted, so located that side track can be put in cheaply. One and a half acres of paionies, some evergreens and shrubs. Terms reasonable. Correspondence and inspection in- vited. Address AFC, care American Florist. For Sale. GREENHOUSE PROPERTY ^ At Nyack, N. Y. A plot 220x125 feet, on which are four Rosehouses, )00z(8x6, each house heated by a No. 16 Hitchings Boiler; and seven houses, each about 64x1} ft.^ heated by flues. This property will be sold cheap to quick cash buyer. HITCHINGS & CO., 333 Mercer St. NEW YORK. 760 The American Florist. Jan. 5, Lincoln, Neb. We had very disagreeable Christmas weather, rain, snow, wind and cold. But the last of the week was bright, bringing a good cut and big demand for New Year's. Prospects are good for a big trade for some time to come and there should be no complaints. C. H. F. SouTHiNGTON, CoNN. — Walter Mat- thews has relinquished the management of the Plantsville greenhouses. Wbol^ale [lower/\arK^ CraciNMATi, Jan. 3. Roses, Beauty 25.00@75 Bride 6.00® 8 Bridesmaid 6.00® 8 Meteor 8.00@10 Perle 4.00® 6 Carnations 2.00® 6, Violets 1.00® 1 Lily of the valley 4 Smilax 12 Adiantum 1 Common ferns Asparagus 50 Galas leaves Roman hyacinths 3 Narcissus 3 Poinsettias 15.00@36, Daffodils 4 St. Loctib, Jan. 3. Roses, Bride, Bridemaid 6.00@13 '* Beauty, 12 to 20 inch stems, per doz 2.00® 5.00 " Beauty, long, per doz. ...6.00® 9.00 Perle 6.00®10 Meteor 8.00@12 Carnations, common 2.00® 3 choice 4.O0@ 5 Lily of the valley 4.00® 5. Smilax 12.60@15 Adiantum 1 .00® 1 Kaiserin 6.00® 7 Galax Violets 1 Stevia 1 Romans, Narcissus 3 ^ MlLWAUKKE, Dec. 27. Roses, Beauty, long, per doz. 10 00@12.00 med " 6.00® 8.00 " " short " 2.50® 5.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 8.00@12. " Meteor 8.00@12. " Golden Gate 8.00@12 Perle 8.00@12 Carnations, ordinary 3.00® 4. fancy 5 00® 8, Adiantum 75® 1. Common ferns Smilax 15. Asparagus 65. Galax leaves Violets 2.00® 2. Stevia 1.50® 2. PiTTSBUBe, Jan. 3, Roses, Beauty, fancy 75.00@10(). " " extra 60.00®70. No. 1 30.00@50. " " culls 10.00®20. " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00®15. " Meteor 6.00@15 Perle 4.00® 6 " Cusin 6.00® 8 Liberty 10.00®I5 Carnations, ordinary 2.00® 3 " fancy 3.00® 6. Violets 75(g) 1 Paper White narcissus 2.00® 3 Romans 1.00® 3 Lily of the valley 2.00® 5 Lilac, white 6.00®10 Harrisii 20. 00'" 26 Smilax 10 . 00® 15 Adiantum 75@ i Asparagus 35.00@76 " Sprengerii 20® Galax, green and bronze per 1000 $1.25 Dagger ferns per 1000, 2.00 Chrysanthemums, fancy 20.00@25.00 " ordinary 10.00@15.00 Denver, Jan. 2. Roses, Beauty, select 25 00@40.00 " " ordinary 8.00®20.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00® 6.00 Meteor 4.00® 6.00 Perle, Wootton 3.00® 5.00 Carnations, ordinary., 2.00® 3.00 fancy 4.00® 5.00 Lily of the valley 4.00 CaUas 12. 50 Harrisii 12.50 Violets single 1.00® 1.50 " double 1. 00® 1.50 Galax Leavas .30 Asparagus 60.00 Smilax 18 00 Ferns, per 1000 2,60 .30 ^MVMwywvMVwvwMVMvww^wvwMwywMMMVMMMMWWywyw^MVMVw^yWMMWywuwwww^ J. B. DEAMUD, WANTS YOUR BUSINESS, I Whether it be Consignments or Orders. .51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, CUT FLOWERS. Jt * Jt Ji Shipping orders receive prompt and carefttl attention. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., —Wholesale Cut Flowers— 457 Milwaukee Street. MILWAUKEE, WI5 PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., Ltd. 504 Liberty Street, ALL FLOWERS IN SEASON. FITTSBUBG, FA. GAliAX LEAVES, Brilliant Bronze or Green, $1.50 per 1000. FANCY FERN, DAGGER FEKN, Etc.. at market prlceB. HARRY A. BUNYARD. - 38 WEST 28th street, new york. ONE DOLLAR FIFTY PER 1000 FOR BRONZE GALAX LEAVES Delivered NOW FREE, anywhere in the United States reached by mail or express. Every leaf guaranteed perfect. Fifty leaves mailed for Ten Cents. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, 0. C. Stop Walking the Floor, you won't be disap- pointed if you place your orders for SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX With CALDWELL THE WOODSIMAN CO., Evergreen, Ala. or their agents, L. J. Kreshover, New York; J. l!||Deamud, Chicago; M. Rice & Co., Philadel- phiiP Vail .Seed Co., Indianapolis. Our advice: Wire" your address and go ''Sleep in peace." N. B. We also tell tome Holly. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... ^""'iXVe'ii: 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. |9~LOKO DIBTAHOE 'PHONS AT EITHBB PLAOB Please mention the American Florist when writing, JOHN B. FERGUSON, Wholesale Florist, NO. 6 DIAMOND MARKET SQUARE, PITTSBURG. PA. Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets Solicited. GALAX LEAVESI J. L. BANNER & CO., IVIontezuma, N. C. American Florist Advts. Mean More Business. GALAX LEAVES Red and green Galax, 55c per 1000. Leucothoe Sprays, «»oV" Cash with first order. Seven years' experience. Special price to wholesalers, J. N. PRITCHARD, Elk Park, N. C. igoi. The American Florist. 761 m New Year's Resolution is to go right on (we're not turning over a new leaf) giving cot flower buyers the very best service to be had anywhere. We have large supplies of the medium and best grades of stock and propose to push our business by satisfying our customers. Are you satisfied ? If not, come with us. E. C. AMLING, THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED AND MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 32-34-36 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ILL. Long Distance 'Phone 1977 Central. CURRENT PRICE LIST. BEAUTIES Long stem per doz., $ 6.00 Stems 30 inches " 5.00 " 24 " " 4.00 " 20 " " 3.00 " 15 " " 2.00 " 12 " " 1.50 Short stems " I. CO Brides, Maids per 100, $6.00—8.00 Meteors ■' 8.00—10.00 Pedes " 4.00—6.00 Roses, good seconds " 3.0U — 4.00 Carnations, standard sorts.. " 1.50—2.00 Fancy sorts " 3.00—5.00 Callas per dozen, l.."*- 2.00 Romans, Paper White per 100, 3.00— 4.00 Valley " 4.00—5.00 Violets " 1.00—1.60 Mignonette per doz. .50 — .75 Asparagus per string. .50— .75 Galax, 1000,11; lO.OOOfor J7.50; per 100, .15 Ferns, per 1000, $1.50 per 100 .20 Leucothoe sprays " .75 Adiantum " 1.00—1.25 Srailas per dozen, 1.50 Wild Smilax, parlor brand... per case, 3.26 '* '• medium " 4.25 " " large " 6.60 1 J.aBUDL©NG Koses and Carnations A Specialty 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. s=CUT FLOWERS Benthey & Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florut 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. I^^Consignments solicited WEILAND AND RISCM CHICAGO'S RELIABLE Wholesale Growers and Shippers of CUT FLOWERS. 39 Wabash Ave., Chicago, SEND FOR WEEKLY PRICE LIST. WHOLESALE FLORISTS A. H. POEHLMANN, "'"'ss?..« Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 55 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Mease mention the American Flortst when -w^ilinz- Wholesale Store, Rll:r" Sell our own-grown Roses, Beauties and Meteors in quantity, also Maids and Brides. Within easy reach of towns in Minnesota, Nebraska, both Dakotas, Montana, etc. We are Rose Specialists. Minneapoli/^Minn; DK/lll I Ok llULa Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. JNO. H. DUNLOP, lii GUI Flowers All orders receive most carelul attention. TORONTO. ONT.. CANADA. eix prizes American Rose Society, New York City. Always meption the American Flor- ist 'when you order stock..?* KENNICOTT BROS. CO. WHOLESALE Cut flowers 42=44 Randolph St., .CHICAGO, ILL. Wbol^ale flower/arK^ CHICAGO, Jan. 4. Roses, Beauty, extra long stems 8.00 30 •' •• 6.00 ,( 24 ., .. 4 00 20 " " 3.00 15 " " 2.50 12 " " 1.50 " " short " 1. 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 8.00@12.00 Meteor 8.00@12.00 Perle 6.00@ 8.00 GoldenGate 8.00@12.00 Carnations 1.50® 2.00 fancy 3.00@ 5.00 Violets l.OC® 2.00 Lily of the valley 4.00® 5.00 MiKDonette 2. CO® 6.00 Marguerites 76© 1.50 Paper White 3.00 Romans 2.00® 3.00 Cattleyas 6.00 Adiantum 75® 1.25 Commonferns per 1,000 2.00 .25 Leu<'othoe spravs 1.00 Galax leuvos. per lOW $1.50 .15 Smilax per dozen 1.35® 2.00 Asparagus. . .per dozen 7.50@10.00 CUT FLOWERS. ROSES CARNATIONS and CHRYSANTHEMUMS, reg- ular or special supply. First-class stock at lowest wholesale prices. W. H. CULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. It 18 Good Business Policy to Mention the American Florist when tou Write to an advbbti8br. E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- CUT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Qo Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. PETER REINBERG, Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers. 600.000 FEET OF GLASS. Headquarters for American Beauty. 51 Wabash Ave., • CHICAGO, ILL. GEO. REINBERG, •'feS.! Cut Flowers Choice American Beauties. We will take care of your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attention. 61 Wabash Ava., CHICAGO, ILL. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Cut Flowers CREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALL ^ Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wuh* Ington St., Chicago. write for ipeolal qaotatloni on large ordtn. Vhelesale Dealers aid Growers of .If your.. Business Methods are right you can make a profit on an advertlaement here. 76 2 The American Florist. Jan. 5 Samuel t PennoGk. Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street PHILADELPHIA, Pik. AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. COMMENCING OCTOBER 1st, 1900, WB WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A. M. TO 9:00 P. M. THEY'RE AIL RIGHT. They ship well and they sell well. BUY BOSTON FLOWERS. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, The Best Quality Cut Flowers, the Finest Christmas Holly and a Full Line of Florists' Supplies. J- J- ^ SEND FOR PflCE LIST. TELEPHONE 1270 BOSTON. 67 Bromfield St., BOSTON. MASS. CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' ""•'ToS^S'ii' Si'i'sl' '*""• WELCH BROS., Proprietors. Also New Ecgland Agento for S. J. RUSSELL'S FAMOUS DOVES. Acknowledged by all florlBtB the best In uae. Special prices for doz. lots. Sole Agents for FREYSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems Block Letters. S2 oei 100. Script Letters. S4 per 100. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR We Supply the New England Trade With Highest 6rade ROSES, GflRNflTlONS, GttRySflNTttEMUMS, VIOLETS and all flowers the Boston market affords. PRICES RIGHT and Packing Properly Done. N. F. MCCARTHY & CO., Tei.734and64. 84 Hawicy St., BOSTON. Please mention the Ameyican Fiortst when writing- Frank M. Ellis, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1402 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. H.G.BERNING Wholesale Florist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... 1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Please mention the American Florist when writing. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET. ^ TTT LOUIS, MO. WF'A complete line of Wire Designs. The Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Wbol^ale power/\arK^ Boston, .J an. 2. 60.00@75.00 medium.. culls Bride, Bridesmaid, " extra Carnations 15.00@26.00 6.00@10.00 Meteor. 4.00® 6.00 io.oo(aji6.oo -i.Wm 3.00 3.00© 4.00 Paper White narcissus, hyacinths, tulips Lily of the valley Mignonette Stevi.a . , Roman 1.50® 2.00 2.00® 4.00 2.00® 4.00 . l.CO® 1 50 Violets 1.(10® 1.60 6.00«il 8.00 75® 1.00 10 0O@16.0O moo Sprenperii, .20© .25 per bunch Philadelphia, Dec. l!i. Roses, Tea 2.00® 4.00 " e-\tra fi.nooiO.OO 20 O0@30 00 firsts Carnations fancy Lily of the valley Chrysanthetnunis 8.00@15.00 l.OO® 1.50 2.00 3.00® 5.00 5.00@20.00 Violets, single double Asparagus Smilax 25® .75 60® 1.00 35.00@50.00 I2.60@15.00 76® 1.00 Buffalo, J Roses, Beauty Bride, Bridesmaid Carnations Lily of the valley iiu. 3. 40.00 , Meteor 8.00@15.00 3.O0@ 6.00 4.00 15.00@20.00 1.00@ 1.25 Asparagus 5O.0O(aJ75.0O 10.00(0)20.00 Violets 2.00@ 2.50 416 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, 0. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Snipping Orders. GIVE US A TRIAL. WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Open day and night, ^^y Roses. Carnations and all kinds Seasonable Flowers in Stock. of WM. F. KASTING, Wholesale Com- 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^-A. PHILADELPHIA. Conslgrnments Solicited. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. I3TH AND FILBERT STREETS, LONG DISTANOX 'PHONB 3-4S-94 D. PHILADELPHIA, PA. 1 Consignmenti of Choice Valley and Rotes iolicitsd. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South t7th Street. PHILADELPHIA, M. Long Distance Phone 1-41-36 D. Consignments of Roses. Carnations, Violets sollelle4> CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, a S. nth St.. Telephone 63-64. pniLADELPnU. Orders by mall, telegraph or telephone will reoelve prompt attention. Conslgnmenta of good stook .oUolted. > Try the New flower Commission House WATERBURY & CO., I 48 W. 30th St., NEW YORK CITY. ♦ Correspondence with Growers Solicited. < I can dispose of the product of one more large Rose Grower to mutual advantage. Write now. igoi. The American Florist. 763 TOP GRADE Carnations BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS. r^ily of ttxe "Va^lley. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Telephone No. 1998 MadUioii Sqnare. YOUNG & NUGENT, WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^^ west ^th str«t, NEW YORK. SUPERB ORCHIDS, VIOLETS ■nd VALLEY. Choice ROSES and CARNATIONS, all leading varieties, also rare novelties. Shtppinq a Specialty. «9-Prioe list on application. TEL.EPHONB Z06B MADISON SQUARE. Walter f. Sheridan, Wholesale Florist, Telephone 902 Uadlson Sqnare. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WILLIAM GHORMLEY, Wholesale Commission Florist, Telephone 2200 Madison Square. 57 W. 28th. St., NEW YORK CITY. LIBERTY, BEAUTY AND OTHER CHOICE STOCK.... -BEST IN THE COUKTRT.- JOHN TOUNG Has the b-st BEAUTIES, CARNATIONS, VIO- LETS AMD VALLEY in New York. TRY A SHIPMENT OR TWO. J* All Choice Flowers daily. 51 West 28tli Ft., NEVr YORK. Tel. 1905 Madison Sq. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWERS and BUYERS make a note ot thii. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER, .... 30 West 29th Street. New Telephone No. 651 Madison Sqnare. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Straat, CmI Flewer Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 209 Madison Sqnare. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cnt Flower 8alea at 6 o'clock Every MomlnK DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON. Secretary MOORE, HENTZ & NASH, Wholesale Commission Florists, 119 and 121 W. 23d St.. NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 733— 18th. Choicest Stock Shipped on a Commission. Rose. Violet and Carnation Growers, Consign to 44 W. 29th St., NEW TOBK CITY. At rooms of N. Y. Out Flower Co. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly & Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 38 W. 28th Street, Cut riower Exchange. New Telephone No. 798 & 799 Madison Sq. Wbol^ale flower/arK^ New York, .Tan. 2, Roses, Beauty, select 5n.00@7.5.00 medium 15.00@25.00 culls 3.00® 5.00 Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor 2.00® 4.00 select. 6 00@12.00 Carnations l.OOffl 2.00 fancy 3.U0@ 5.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 I'oiasettias 15.00@25.00 Smilax 1U.00@I2.00 Asparagus 25.0n@40.00 Sprengerii, perdoi. bun. .7.?@1.00 Adiantum 60® .75 Violets 75® 1 00 special 1.50® 2 00 Gardenias 25 00@50.00 Cypripediums S.OOmIO.OO Mignonette 4.00® 8.00 Paper White narcissus 1.00® 1.50 Romnn hyacinths l.CO® 1.50 Headquarters of the Hustler CHAS. MILLANG, Commission Florist 50 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK. Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square. A BUSINESS PROPOSITION. GROWERS and FLOWER BUYERS. Write for Terms and Quotations. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, Wholesale Commission Florist, 52 W. 29th street, NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 1738 Madison Square. ... Wholesale.... Commission Dealer In The New York Gut Flower Go. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24th Street, T*l«phona733-l8th. NEW YORK. COHSiONMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attention 8i««n to Shipping Ordari GEORGE SALTrORD, Violets 50 W. 29th St , NEW YORK. Fair Dealing and Prompt Returns Guaranteed. Correspondence solicited. FORD BROS. ....wnoiesale Florists III West 30th Street, NEW YORK. BIG FRAGRANT VIOLETS. Phone, 157 Madison Sq. Julius Lang 53 West 30th Street. NEW YORK. Represents the Best Growers of ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY. Telephone 280 Madison Square. S. J. UMPRECHT, Wliolesale Gommlssion Florist and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Also all kinds of Greens for Decorations. 119 West 30th Street.^ MFW VnRK 'relepniiue 1438 Madisun Square. i'i-»> i unn. Consignments Solicited. Cnt Plowers, all varieties and all g'rades, at New York market rates 44 W 29th St.. NEW YORK CITY. You Can Make Money By Dealing With J. K. ALLEN, Tlie Busiest Wholesaler in New York. Chrysanthemums, Roses, Violets, Carnations, in all grades, to suit all kinds of buyers. TelepHorie ±&T adcicl. «S<3t. lOO -West gSttx Street. Season Violets 'Mums Gardenias ^^EDW. C. HORAN. 47 WEST 28th ST. Tel. 481 Madison Square, NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE. Special in Roses : Liberty, Pres. Carnot, Kalserin, Meteor, Bon Silene. 764 The American Florist. Jan. 5, The ^EBiD Ti^aEiB. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. Albert McCullodgh, Pres.; F. W. Bolgiano, Vioe-Pres. : S. F. Willakd Wethersfleld, Conn., Seo'y and Treas. Visited Omaha: Arnold Ringier, ofW. W. Barnard & Co., Chicago. William Barnard, father of W. W. Barnard, of Chicago, died on Christmas day at Champaign, 111. He was 79 years of age. R. R. McGiLL, with W. W. Barnard & Co., of Chicago, who has been on the sick list the past three weeks, is now recuperating. A REPEBSENTATiVE delegation of whole- 8 ale seedsmen will meet again in Wash- ington, D. C, January 7, to protest against the appropriation for free seed distribution tor 1902. The Government Seed Shop. In a recent interYiew, Roland Bolgiano, of the firm of J. Bolgiano & Son, Balti- more, Md., expressed himself as follows on the free distribution of seeds by the government: "We are determined to leave no stone unturned in showing the people that the free distribution of seed is nothing more than the use of public money for the pur- pose of paying oflf political debts. The government spends $75,000 a year for the seed, and that represents just so much business taken from the firms who have to make a living out of the industry. "As long as the giving of seeds was lim- ited to spreading through the country new or little known varieties of useful plants there could be no objection and everybody was benefited. A sample of good work is to be found in the introduc- tion of seedless oranges and a new vari- ety of cotton in some parts of the south, This is all right, but when it comes to giving away peas, beans, com and other things which can be purchased at any country store, then we object. With just as much reason the authorities might dis- tribute hats and horses to the farmers. "In view of the fact that Congress is now getting ready to help the ship busi- ness by appropriating $10,000,000 for subsidies we think it rather inconsistent to appropriate $75,000 to carry on a work which is seriously interfering with our equally as worthy industry." Chattanooga, Teon. CHRISTMAS TRADE WAS FAR AHBAU OF THE BEST RECOBDOF PREVIOUS YEARS. — GOOD STOCK TURNED OUT AT THE CROUCH ESTABLISHMENT -OTHER DEALERS DOING WELL. The holiday business far exceeded any- thing in the history of the trade in this city. There was a strong demand for American Beauties; in fact, there was hardly a rose of any description to be had after noon on Christmas day. Carnations were in favor, but scarce; violets plentiful and sold well. There was good call at fair prices tor hyacinths, narcissi and tulips. Small palms, ferns and decora- tive plants sold well. There were a num- ber of funerals and weddings during the holiday week and between them and the usual run of business about everything in the way of cut flowers was exhausted. We anticipate a brisk demand for both plants and cut flowers until after the New Year's receptions are over. The decoration for the Christmas ball at the Stanton House, by Mrs. J. W. Crouch, was one of the prettiest ever seen in this city. Out at Rose Terrace Mrs. Crouch has some fine American Beauties. Her carnations, including such varieties as Ethel Crocker, G. H. Crane, Gen. Gomez, America, Melba and a few other of the later varieties, are looking well though they were benched rather late. Mrs. Crouch intends growing Beauties and carnations extensively another vear. C. Zbinden, proprietor of the Nixon Floral Co.. reports trade highly satis- factory. He has been cutting some fine Perles for this season of the year. The stock at this place is looking better than in previous years. Since taking control of this; place last spring Mr. Zbinden has made many improvements and con- templates others next season. Although I have not visited John Kar- sten's establishment lately, judging by the numerous packages addressed to him through the local express ofiices the past few days, he has not been asleep. Ale.x. New Orleans. PAPWORTH PLANS A BIG HORTICULTURAL ESTABLISHMENT. — SECURES MANY ACRES OF FINE LAND. — CHRISTMAS TRADE IMPROVING. We had the pleasure lately to look around a piece of land which H. Pap- worth has just secured and on which he is going to establish a first-class southern nursery. The location is ideal, being only a few minutes' walk from the city term- inus. The land is elevated, for the larger portion, starting from the Metairie ridge and sloping to Lake Pontchartrain, measuring in all about 200 acres. The soil is loamy and very rich, which is shown by a beautiful crojj of vegetables which is growing on it at present. Already an order of 20,000 roses has been given by Mr. Papworth, in order to get wood enough to make his own cuttings, which he expects to make in proper time. No doubt with the experi- ence and knowledge of Mr. Papworth, backed by ample means, the undertaking will be a big success. Not many years ago Christmas trees and decorations were hardly in vogue in the south, being more closely identified with the Anglo-Saxon observance of the holiday season; few of our people would resort to them for the holy days. Now- adays many spruces are received from the north, the number being on the increase every year. This year the importation has been quite large, with a good demand and profitable prices. Our swamps and woods also furnish large quantities of red berried branches with a good many long needle pines. Few plants were sold. M. M. L. Johnson & Stokes' Seeds are grown exclusively for the most critical market garden and flor- ist trade and are known in every large market of the United States as produc- ers of vegetables and flowers which are the accepted standards of excellence. Write now for our New Quarterly Wholesale Catalogue. JOHNSON & STOKES, PHIL'^DELPHI^, PA ESTABLISHED 1802 'S SEEDS SURPLUS AT REDUCED PRICES: LILIUM LONGIFLORUM, JAPAN. 1000 etc 8-inche8 JJ4.00 7 to 9 " 3».00 LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS. Largest aad finest in tlie world, either Berlin or Hamburjj 10.00 In else lots (3)00 in a case) 9.00 J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Laic o( IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW VORI GRASS SEEDS. Kentucky Blue, Orchard, Timothy, Red Top, Meadow Fescue, Perennial and Italian Rye Grass, Tall Meadow Oat, Johnson, Bermuda, Creeping Bent. Wood Meadow and other Domestic and Imported varieties. CLOVGR8— Red, Sah- ling. Alfalfa, Crimson, Whitt.'. Alsike, Japan, etc. WOOD.STUBBS&CO'.S "EVERGREEN" and -SHADY GREEN" Lawn Grasses are giving the best satis- faction everywhere. Put up in packages and bulk. Special low prices to the trade. OlilOIi SXiXS Yeflow and Potato Wholesale prices for present or future deliveries. WOOD, STUBBS <&, CO.. The Largest and Best Collection of Seeds in Ky., LOUISVILLE, KY. TUBEROSE BULBS. (Excelsior Pearl.) Genuine Hallock dwarf strain, cured by fire heat, sound, dry, hand picked. FIRST SIZE— F. O. B. Chicaso. 4to6-in., per 1000, $7 50; 3000 J21,04-inch pots, $1.2-5 per 100 by mail; $10.00 pe"r 1000 by express. Pure white only, $1.60 per 100. NEW AfiERATUMS- Stella Gurney, the grand novelty of 1900, and Snow Drift, the peerless white, strong 3-inch stock plants full of cuttings, 50c per dozen; $3.00 per 100. Strong rooted cut- tings $1.00 per 100. Louise Bonhatt, latest novelty in white, and Princess Pauline, latest blue, strong 2!<-inch, $1,50 per 100; strong E. C, 60c per 100, (special). NEW SALVIAS— St. Louis and Splendens, strong 2Ji-inoh, $1.50 per 100; strong R, C, 75c per 100, (special). MARGU ERITES— New California Giant White and New Golden, strong 2V4-inoh, $2.00 per 100; strong R. C, $1,00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. South Side Floral Co., Springfield, III. XXX SEEDS VERBENA GRANDIFLORA — Finest Giant vars. grown, in liest mixture, HOO seeds, 50c. CHINESE PRIMROSE — Finest known, large llowering fringed, fifteen vars., single and double, mixed; 500 seeds $1.00; halt pkt., 50o. PANSY. FINEST GIANTS-Extra fine; the best of the mammoth llowering varieties, mixed; 3500 seeds, $1.00; half pkt., 50o. JOHN F. RLPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. The Home of Primroaes. 500,000 VERBENAS. 60 finest named varieties, including our NEW MAMMOTH WHITE, **MRS. McKINLEY." The finest white verbena grown; perfectly healthy; free from disease. Rooted cuttings, 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000. Plants, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Our list is the choice of millions of seedlings. Send for circular. 0. L. DILLON. BLOOMSBURG. PA. TELEGRAPH CODE OF THB AM. SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION In tttttaer itlff or flezl ble cover. ADDBisa obdhb8 to AMERICAN FLORIST CO,. CHICAGO. ^a FLOWER SEEDS FOR PRESENT SOWING. Tr. pkt. Ampelopsis Veitchii % .10 Anurrhlnum. Gi:int flowered, mixed... .10 " Pure white 15 Bellis Perennit, (Double Daisy) \'iiugh;in's Mammoth, mixed 1-16 oz. 40f 25 Mummoth Daisy, white l-16oz.50c .25 '' pink 25 Longfellow. \^ oz. 35c 15 Snowball, % oz. 40c 15 Fine mixed, \% oz. 25c 10 Browallia, mixed 10 " New very large flowering blue 25 Candytuft Giant Hyacinth flowered, pure white 10 Candytuft Empress 10 Clematis Paniculata 15 Lobelia, Bedding Queen. The best Lobelia for carpet beds, borders and pots , 25 ' Crystal Palace Corapacta 15 •' Speciosa, for hanging baskets .10 Maurandya, mixed, 1^ oz. 40c 15 " Barclay ana - .29 Mignonette, Machet 10 *' May's Giant 25 Petunia, Vaughan's Best Mixture 50 The best mixture of large-flower- ing varieties in existence. Petunia. Giants of California, mixed 1-32 07.. J1.25 50 Salvia "Drooping Spikes'* 15 One of the best for florists' use. Salvia Clara Bedman 25 Stock, Snowflake, forcing, the earliest white Ten Week, Ja oz. 81.00, .•35 " White Perfection "Cut and Come Again", Jg oz. 45c. .25 " Large Flowering Ten Week in 7di8tinctcolors,7pkts. for$1.25 .25 Extra choice mixed 25 Smilax. new crop, lb $3.00 10 .30 Thunbergia, mixed 10 .35 Torenia Fournieri. blue 95 " Fournieri Compacta 25 Whiti Wings 20 Vinca Rosea, pink 15 .60 Alba, white with eye 15 .60 Pura. pure white 15 .60 mixed 15 .60 SWEET PEAS. Four of the best and most profitable varieties for florists' use; Oz. hi^ ft White. Kmilv Henderson $.05 $.10 $.30 Pink, Prima DouDa 10 .20 .61 LavendtT, Countess of Radnor. .. ,0.5 .12 .40 Pink and White, Blanche Ferry, Extra Early C5 .10 .30 Oz. % .15 .25 .30 2.r0 2.50 .50 ,60 .20 .75 1.50 .75 1.25 2.00 2.50 PANSY. Vaughan's "International" received the only reward for Mixed Pansies at the World's fair. It is today better and more complete than ever. It contains the cream of the stock of ten Pansy spec- ialists. There is no better mixture in existence, as all of the florists who saw or used it can tell you. Price, per oz., $10; V% oz., $5; y% oz., $1.50; trade pkt., 50c. Vaughan's "Giant Mixture." If you want large flowers this is the mixture to buy. Oz., $4; % oz., eOc; trade packet. 25c. Chicago Parks Bedding Mixture, oz., $1; % oz., 30c; ir^de pkt., 10c. VERBENA. Vaughan's Best Mixture. Our grower, to whom we sent, some of this mixture last year, reports it to be the finest he has ever seen. It includes the Mam- moth-F!owered strains of three celebrated Ver- bena specialists, the beautiful and dazzling Deflance, the Snow-White, Purples, Striped, and all the Auricula-Flowered varieties, with their large umbels of white-eyed flowers, the new giant striped and the Fordhook Mammoth Verbe- nas. We feel perfectly safe in stating that this mixture of Verbenas will eclipse every strain offered by any other house. Oz., $2; M oz., 50o; trade pkt., 35c. Mammoth Mixed, trade pkt., 15c; oz. $1.00. " White, trade pkt., Ino; oz., $1.25. " Pink :ind carmine shades, trade pkt., 25c " Mayflower, best pink, trade pkt., 25o. 100 seeds. 1000 Atparagus, Pluniosus Nanus $1.00 $8.50 •' Sprengerii 50 3.00 Write for prices on larger lots of above two varieties. Decumbens, 25 seeds 60c, $3.0D per 100 Following is extract from last \i%\i& American Florist: "L. Koropp has a nice stock of Aspara- gus decumbens from which he is cutting sprays. Wienhocber and .Sarauelson are using them with good effect in nice work that requires a light, airy green." Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum. We have Seeds sold this strain for several years 100 1000 and find it to be very fine. Giganteum, Mont lilano, white $.75 $5.00 Deep Crimson, very large 75 5.00 Rosa von Marienthal, pink 75 5.00 White, Carmine Eye 75 5.00 Giant Flowered Sorts, best mixed, is oz., $1.50 50 4.50 Musa Ensete lianana plant) 1.00 8.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO : 84-86 Randolph Street. NEW TOBK : 14 Barclay Street. Per 100 1000 Chinese mixed, 2-in. pots $1.00 Asparagus Sprengerii 2.00 AUernanthera, red and yellow, February 1st.. 2.00 Geraniums, my selection 3.00 Wanted, 10,000 Seeds Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. ca.h. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM. Delaware, 0. 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. XXX STOCK. Cyclamen Persicum Splendens Giganteum, from 3-in. pots in bud, «7.00 per 100. $6o.00 per lUOO. Qeranlums, Dbl. Gr*nt. Alphonse Riccard, John Doyle, Bruanti, B. Poitevine. Floire de France, Griffith, LaPavorite, S. A. Nutt, strons plants from 2!-i-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.C0 per 1000. Begonia Rex. (rooted cuttings), in 15 standard varieties, labeled, %l per 100; mixed, $1.50 per 100. I solicit your patronage and guarantee satisfaction PAUL MADER, E, Stroudsburg, Pa. 766 The American Florist. Jan. 5, The (;luR5ERY TR^de. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Theo. J. Smith, Pres.; N. W. Hale, Vioe-Pres. ; George C. Seaqer, Rochester, N. Y., Sec'y. Every nursery is preparing for a record breaking delivery of stock next spring. Fred. Wellhouse has been elected president of the Kansas State Horticult- ural Society. It is said that the original tree of the Sudduth pear is standing near Williams- ville, 111., and that it is nearly 80 years of age. At Dayton, Ohio, Nic Ohmer has been elected president and N. H. Albangh vice- president of the Montgomery Countj' Horticultural Society. Tree planting is progressing apace in Iowa and it is predicted that within the next few years the area covered by shel- ter belts and orchards will be one-fourth the total area of the state. At Nashville, Tenn., on December 27, J. 1. and A. W. Newson, proprietors of the Cumberland Nurseries, made a voluntary assignment to the Nashville Trust Companv. The liabilities are estimated at $64,000, Brewer & Stan- nard, Ottawa, Kans., being the largest creditors in the trade, with a claim of only $434. It is thought the assets will about cover the liabilities. Augusta, Ga. The weather has been extremely mild and favorable for outdoor planting. About the middle of November we had a killing frost which hardened up all stock. There have been very few rainy days to interrupt work until the holidays, when forseveral days it rained heavily. Demand for nursery stock, palms and plants for house decoration has been unusually heavy. The outlook for large spring trade was never better. Heavy plantings of peach and plums for commercial pur- poses are being made in the peach belts of the state. The estimated plantings of peaches for commercial purposes this year is two milhon trees. The P. J. Berckmans Company shipped seventj- large cases of nursery stock to South Africa in December. The state authorities, recognizing the great benefit derived from tne Entomo- logical Department, granted an addi- tional appropriation ol $2,500 a few days since. Our state entomologist, Prof. W. M. Scott, is a most efficient and wide-a- wake ofRcial. Several shipments of nursery stock infested with San Jose scale were recently smuggled into the state without the Georgia state tag but these infested ship- ments were seized and destroyed, accord- ing to law. The railroad officials are working in conjunction with our ento- mologist. L. A B. Moving Large Trees. In the issue for December 22 "C. B. W" gives an illustration and description of me method employed in moving a large tree. Anything in the way of moving large trees successfully is always of inter- est to me, as I have done a great deal of this work, many trees moving very suc- cessfully, while others remained in a stuntea state for several years. I used the most approved tackle then in use for the purpose. "C. B. W." gives thedimen- sionsof the ball of earth wnich was moved in this case as 12x18x3 feet. Such a mass of soil w^ould require some heavy timbers. If"C. B. W." would give a little more information I think it would be very interesting to many. For example, how many men were employed on the job? How long did it take from start to fin- ish? How many feet of lumber did it require and at what price per thousand feet? Say the string piece or main tim- ber was 12x12 inches and twenty-four feet long, and at that size it would have to be almost clear, as inthejackingup it would be very trying if there were large knots in the timber. I think we might put the price of lumber clear enough for the purpose, that size and sizes, even if Norway pine, at $20 per 1,000 feet. Then to box in the whole ball, say beneath the ball with 4x12 inch planks, eighteen feet long; sides with 2x12 inch stuff, eighteen feet long; ends with 2x12 inch stuff, twelve feet long, as these length could be obtained at the lumber yard, there would be no cutting to waste. The lumber could be used several times if there were several trees to move, but if there was only one tree the lumber would be quite an item. Then the bolting tostether adds to the cost, which I should like to see figured out. I would also like to ask "C. B. W." if he is not afraid of the wind splitting such a tree, as is shown in the illustration, after being protected by a large maple, then to be placed in an unprotected position? Perhaps he is in a more favored locality than ours, where he does not get the full benefit of the northwest winds. S. Taplin. PocGHKEBPSiE, N. Y — M. J. Lynch had no difficulty in getting a prompt set- tlement with the insurance company after his recent fire and at once went to work rebuilding. Denver. IDEAL weather FACILITATED THE HANDL- ING OF A SPLENDID HOLIDAY TRADE.— EXCELLENT SLPPLIBS OF CUT FLOWERS AND PLANTS. Again we have passed one of the busy seasons and this year it proved a very successful one in every respect. All the florists report the largest business in the history of Denver. Ideal whether pre- vailed, with an abundance of flowers and flowering plants, the latter being excep- tionally nne. Azaleas, poinsettias and lilac were the most plentiful, with a very good showing in cyclamens, prices ruling about the same as in former years. Owing to the bright weather violets seemed to be a little more plentiful than before, and much better in quality. There was a scarcity in some quarters in greens, but we fail to see that it was to any disad- vantage, as it enabled the retailers to better care for plant and cutflowertrade. Mrs. R. Mauff, the Park Floral Com- pany and the Colfax Avenue Company are the leaders in the plant line, while the cut flower growers in the suburban districts did their share to give Denver the best stock ever seen here at this sea- son. Very little was shipped in, as in former years, it having been proven that stock shipped from distant points is very unsatisfactory, both to dealers and cus- tomers. The Christmas season just passed also showed a marked improvement in store and window decorations. On Christmas morning, after everyone was about as tired as could be, the Park Floral Com- pany made a beautiful window of violets and birch bark, while those of the Thiess Floral Company and Glauber & Webb were in green and red, both using poin- settias and red ribbon to very good effect. C. J. T. H. P. ROSES. 2-ycaf-oId stock now ready, in t5 best kinds. Budded Per 100, $11.00. MRS. SHARMAN CRAWFORD KAISERIN ADGDSTA VICTORIA MADAM CAROLINE TESTOUT ... AMERICAN BEAUTY Own Roots Per 100, $13.00. :=} Strong, budded stock, $15 00 per 100. CRIMSON RAMBLERS. I year, 2-3 feet. Own roots, well branched Per 100, J15.0O 2 year, budded, 3-4 feet, weU branched " IS.OO 3 year, budded, 4-5 feet, well branched " 18 00 3 year, O. R. 3-4 feet, well branched " 18,00 Whitp, Pink and Yellow Ramblers, 2 year, strong " 15.00 HERMOSA ROSES, 3 year. Holland grown.... " 13 00 *' " 2 year. French grown " 8.0O Hardy Azale:i Amcena, fine for Easter Forcing, 12-inch heads Per dozen $5.00 Azalea Mollis, 15-20 buds " 4.00 Deutzia Hybrida Lemoinei, dormant, pot-grown, for forcing Per 100, $20 00, " 3.0O Deutzia Gracilis, lor forcing " 10.00, Hydrangea P. G., 3-4 feet, well branched " 10,00, PARSON'S HBODOBEHDROVS. Best named sorts for forcing, bushy plants with 8 to 12 buds, in any color Each, 75 cts. Clematis Jackmanni and others, 2 year 8.00 300 LILACS. pot-i;rown, for forcing, strong plants, 7-inch pots, 18-24 inches high, well branched and full of buds, in two sorts, Charles X, and Marie LcGray Each, 75 cts. " 7.50 ■D rW (1*17 TIT'S Beautiful, Shapely .D yfJ^ X ^ilXlXlO • Plants in fine condition. Each. Dozen. Plants, bush form, 12-15 inches high, 6- 7 inches in diameter % .25 $2.50 " 26-28 ■' 12-14 " •' 60 6.00 4 feet high 24-30 " " very fine 2.00 24.00 Pyramid shape, 4 " 18-20 inches at base 3.00 24.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, Greenhouses, Western Springs, III. 84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Send to THE MOON Company For f Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your I and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrlsville, Pa. Maples NORWAY SIGAR. From 1 to 3-inch caliper, also ore- year seedlings. Write for price list. SAMUEL C. MOON. Morrlsville, Bucks Co., Pa. igoi. The a mer i ca n Fl orist. 767 New Rose ROBERT SCOTT. PRICES Of Robert Scott Rose. OWN ROOT. 1 plant 75c. \i plants 50c each. 511 plants 35c each . Km plants 30c each. VK^i plants, $250; 5i.Mi at same rate. GRAFTED PLANT.*. 1 plant Il.or .SO plants fOc each. 100 plants 4Uo each. UXm pi., 35c each; 503 at same rate. We have decided to propagate only a limited number of plants. Intend- ing planters should place their oriersat once. We offer both grafted ani own root plants for March and April delivery. Produces a Sure Crop of Pink Hybrid Roses for Christmas. A seedling from Merveille de Lyon crossed with Belle Siebrecht, retaining the size, form, color, and growth of the Hybrid Perpetual, with the everblooming qualities of the Tea Rose. This new rose is practically an Everblooming Hybrid, and the first of a type that will not only flower profusely during the spring and summer, but will flower during the winter. It has no tendency to go dormant during the winter, and every shoot has a flower bud. The habit of growth is strong and vigorous, with bright green foliage. The buds are of large size, and are produced on stifi stems with the heavy hybrid foliage almost up to the bud, like its parent — Merveille de Lyon. The open flower is of immense size, very double, and is almost as beautilul as the half expanded bud. The color is new in Everblooming roses, and is only seen in the Hybrid Perpetual class. Clear rosy pink, shading to flesh color on the outer petals. Robert Scott will not only be a very wel- come addition to our small list of forcing roses, but is everybody's rose. Awarded honors wtierever shown. Certificate of Merit and Silver Medal by Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Preliminary Certificate of Merit by American Rose Society. Certificate of Merit in Ireland. All Retail Florists Admire Robert Scott Rose, and want it, for there is no other rose of a delicate Laing- Luizet color that will flower in November, December and January. All our cut of this rose has been purchased by Mr. H. H. Battles, of Philadelphia. The Leading Rose Growers endorse it. We give a few of the letters received from prominent growers who have seen it growing at Sharon Hill: .Summit, N. J., December 26, 1900. Mr. Alex. B. Scott, Sharon Uill, Pa. 1>EAR Mr. Scott; — Yours of the '24th received enquiring for my opinion of new Rose Robert Scott. This beautiful rose has in my opinion a grand future; its large size, elegant form, and lovely color, (.'ombined with exceedingly free blooming qualities, will make 'it the business man's rose to grow where fine flowers are wanted the year round. Yours very truly, John N. Mat. Wyndmoor. Pa., December 27, 19C0. Messrs. Robt. Scott «t Son. Sharon Hill, Pa. Gentlemen;— It gives me gri'at jileasure to be able to say a good word for your new ros3 "Robert Scott." I am very favorably impressed with it, because it is of that delicate pink color which was always a favorite of mine, and its free blooming (|ualities as seen a short time ago at your greenhouses indicates that it will be a profitable variety for the grower, and being of large size, of the regulation hybrid remontant shape, in addition to its beautiful color, will make it popular with flower buyers in genera). I congratulate you mo^t heartily on your good fortune in the possession of such a rose," and the public at large is also entitled to con- gratulations in having a new-comer among roses, which will be a desir- able I'hange among pink roses from the few varieties "^now ottered for sale to be selected from. Very truly yours, Edwin Lonsdale. Richmond, Ind., Dec. 27, 1900. Messrs. Robt. Scott & .Son, Shaton Hill. I'a. Gentlemen; — In regard to the Rose Robt. Scott, the general make up of this new rose is so nearly like the famous Baroness Rothschild that there is certainly a large place for such a variety. Its continuous blooming qualities and its fine foliage and the fine tone of color all lend value to the variety. You will certainly find a good sale for what may be termed a free, continuous blooming Baroness Rothschild. Yours trulv. The E. G. Hill Co. .A.st flowers, ia perfectly healthy and is the best white variety ever introduced. IT BLOOMS ALL THE TIME. IT BLOOMS EARLY IT BLOOMS LATE Our price list contains cuts from photographs taken every two weeks during the months of February, March, April, May, June, October and November. >'o other Carnation can stand such a test. Price $10 per 100, $75 per 1000. gn^«l?,""'"«?.-'-''//-«.''-'''?:'/-'^*'i- J. r^. mr^ivOiv, see it or send tor circular. Bloozn.fi>t>va.x*g, Pa.. ^MiMMMMtMMMMMMMMMiMHMm/m/mimiJ^ NEW CARNATIONS FOR 1901. L r»^*.S+if~('^*'"'^°"^*)' White overlaid with pink. An r rOSpCriiy exceptionally large Carnation. The winner of the Lawson Gold Medal in 1900. $16 per 100; $130 per 1000. — (Crabb & Hunter). Commercial pink Carnation. Free VQTIQ and continuous bloomer. $10 per 100; $75 per 1000. Let us book your order now for the new varieties. Also for the 1900 Novelties — Crocker, Lawson, Q. Lord, Marquis, Ulympia and Peru. F. Dorner & .... Sons Co. \r,7Ta: We make a specialty of rooted cuttings. ^WWWIWWWVWWWWWV^^ DOROTHY Seedling pink Carnation, Scott color. Com- mercially the best of all Carnations yet introduced. Certificates awarded at Chi- cago, Philadelphia and Cincinnati. Roo ed Cuttings, $10 per 100; $75 per 1000. Also Rooted Cuttings of GENEVIEVE LORD $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Orders booked now lor rooted cuttings of above varieties. E. T. GRAVE, Richmond, Ind. igoi. The American Florist. 771 'HHUM»""""""""""""""""""iiii iiitiiniiintiiiiiwiiiniimnm4AiimiiimnmiiiiiiiimmiAiAilliAillititiiiimiiiuiittume THE BIG rOUR. i OUR INTRODUCTIONS OF NEW CARNATIONS J- J- FOR J90J. J- ^ Sunheanr ^^*''* '"■•ght flesh pink, early pink, early Per Per Per ree and continuous bloomer, doz. 100 1000 Flowers of good form and size, borne on long stiff stems $1,50 $10 $75 Bon Homme Richard: Nyd White, extra- ordinary free bloomer; fine form, good size. Stems 2% to 3 feei long $| 50 $10 $75 \n» Variegated, salmon stripe on white '**• ground. Quick seller, extremely tree bloomer, fine form and stiff stem $1.50 $10 $75 ProHfirfl* Cerise pink. Very long, stiff r lUllll^d. stgnis, large flowers, and as its name indicates, an extra free bloomer $1.50 $10 $75 First lot ready Feb. l,of the above four vats. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS. GOVERNOR ROOSPVELT $2..W per doz.; $1011 per 1000. PROSPERITY SS perdoz.; $16 p.-r 100: I NORWAY »1-S0 perdoz.;$IO per UK); LORNA *l.5n per doz.: ,$l(l per liO: IRENE *l-6ii per doz.; $IU piT 100; EGYPT ll.'JO perdoz.;»10 per liKi; MERMAID $6 per liiO; DOROTHY Jl. Super doz.; $11) per lUO; OTHER VARIETIES, per Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson — cerise piuk $7. Olympia variegated 5. Marquis pink 5. Genevieve Lord " 5. Ethel Crocker " 4. MorninE Glory light pink 4, Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt variegated 3. G. H. Crane scarlet 3 Chicago " 3 America " 3 Gold Nugget yellow 3 Gen. Maceo crimson 2 Gen. Gomez " 2, White Cloud white 2 Mrs. Frances Joost pink 2 Mrs. Jas. Dean •' 2, Jubilee scarlet 2. John Young white 1 Flora Hill '■ 1 Argyle cerise pink 1 Davbreak light pink 1 William Scott pink 1 Evelina white I Armaziudy variegated 1 $13 per 100; per 10(10 per lOiKi per 1000 per linKi per liHK) per 1KKI per ICoo Per 1000 .$60.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 3&.00 35.00 25.(10 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 1.5.0O 15.00 16.00 15.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 800 8.00 8.00 3 ROOTED CUTTINGS OF STANDARD VARIETIES READY JANUARY 1ST. WRITE FOR DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. C I CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY - Joliet, Illinois. | Rooted Cuttings Carnations Per Mrs. Lawson $6 '• he Marquis 5. Ethel Crocker 4. Mrs. Br»dt 2. Joost 1 . White Clond 1 Flora Hill 1. Triumph 1 . Jubilee 1. Daybreak 1 Armazindy 1 . Mrs. Jas. Dean 1. Wm. Scott 1. Thos. Cartledge 1. Red Jacket 1. Victor 1. McGowan 1 . From stock absolutely free from other disease. STOCK CHRYS4NTHE\IIMS. Chadwick, Xeno, Nagoya, Lucii Faure, 10c each, $1.00 per dozeu. Queen. Yellow Queen, Bbodgood, Modesto, 75c per dozen. 326-28 Sunset Av. UTICA, N. Y. 100 Per 1000 .00 .00 $40.00 .00 30.00 50 20.00 .50 12.50 50 12.50 .50 12.50 .!)» 12.50 50 12.50 ISO 12.60 .50 12.50 50 12.60 .00 7.50 no 7.50 no 7.50 00 7.50 00 7.50 stem rot or F.E.SHAW, Florists all over the country are quickly discerning the Commercial Value of The Lawson Carnation. The demand will be heavy this season. My stock is in excellent condition, clean and healthy. Rooted cuttings ready now, or for later delivery. PRICE, Per 100 S7.00 PertOOO $60.00 Tbbhs Strictly Cash from unknown parties. Send ALL ORDERS DIRECT TO No Agents. Skills, AA^os. New Carnation ELENOR AMES. The best deep pink Carnation ever introduced. Df;eper color, larger llowers, stronger grower aud produces more blooms per plant tnan its parent, Wm. Scott Does not burst. A continuous bloomer. Has been grown for five years. Plants free from all disease. Rooted cuttings ready February 1, $1.50 per doz., $10 p«-r 100. $75 per I'Mxi. D. CARMICHAEL, Wollesley, Mass. Rooted Carnation Cuttings No better Carnation Blooms were ever offered in the Chicago market than those we are shipping out this season. Our plants are in perfect health and every cutting offered is well rooted and in first-class condition. We have all the fancy sorts. Thp ^nnrt P'^*^ Perioc I lie J|JUI l> Armazindy. .. .,$8.00 Per 100 Per 1000 JiSO.OO Mrs. Lawson 8.00 50.00 The Marquis 4.00 35.00 Genevieve Lord 4.00 35.00 Ethel Crocker 4.00 3.x00 Peru 4.00 35.00 G. H. Crane 3.01 25.00 America 2.V) 20.00 Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt 2.00 17.50 < hioago fR.'d Biadt) 2 00 17 50 Cerise Queen 1.50 12.50 Evanstou l.EO 12.50 Per 100 Per lOOO Argyle $1.60 $18.f0 Triumph 1.50 12.50 Frances Joost 1.50 12..o0 Gov. Griggs 1.50 12.50 Melba 1.50 12.50 EdnaCraig 1.50 12.50 Floni Hill 1.50 12.50 White Cloud 1.50 12.50 Daybreak l.fO 12.60 Evelina 1.00 7.50 McGowan 1.00 7.50 WIETOR BROS., SI Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Wholesale Growers ^ of Cut Flowers, j^ f:t]SBS3a^f//^ff/^^/rrrf^^^//^^^j'v^/^//^/^//^^ WEILAMD AND-RISCM 59 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO. tg d? ROOTED CARNAT 100 1000 Mrs. T. W. Lawson $7.00 $60.00 Marquis 6.00 60 00 Genevieve Lord 6.00 ."iO.OO Dorothy 8.00 7500 Irene 10.00 75.00 Prosperity (666) 16.00 130.00 Roosevelt 12.00 100.00 Ethel Crocker 4 00 35.00 G.H.Crane 3.00 25 00 Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt 3.0O 25.00 ROOTED ROBE 100 1000 Meteor $1.60 $12.50 Bride 1.60 12.60 Bridesmaid 1.50 12.50 ON CUTTINGS. 100 1000 Mrs. Prances Joost $2.00 $15 00 Evanston 2.00 1750 White Cloud 2.00 15.00 Flora Hill 1.60 12.50 Gov. Griggs 2.00 17.50 Triumph 1.50 12.50 Melba 2.00 17.60 Mary Wood 2.00 17.50 Gold Nugget 300 25.00 America 3 00 25.00 CUTTINGS. 100 Golden Gate $2.50 Kaiserin 1.50 Perle 1.50 La France 1.50 p5 Florists ordering of us can rest assured of obtaining first class stock, as we vouch for every cutting sent out. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 772 The American Florist. Jan. 5, 'Washington. NEW year's trade IN THE CAPITAL CITY. — EVERYONE PLEASED WITH EXISTING CONDITIONS. — NOTES OF VARYING INTBR- BST. New Year's trade was good, but not as good as Christmas. J. H. Small, Jr., says this is the first time he has sold car- nations for $3 per dozen. They are receiving a quantity cf fine carnations from H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md. They had a good run on high handled plant baskets, filled with ericas, poinset- tias, azaleas and Begonia Gloire de Lor- raine. All the retailers report a fair trade for New Year's. A. Gude & Bro. are cut- ting a fine lot of American Beauty and other roses. They had a fine New Year's trade in cut flowers and also disposed of quite a number of plants for Christmas and New Year's. David I. Saunders has been suffering with nervous prostration for some time but is recovering slowly. His son, Harvey Saunders, is managing the business and is cutting some very fine White Cloud and G. H. Crane carnations. Their vio- lets looked very promising but in the last few weeks they have been going back- wards. The decorations at the White House for the New Year reception were very neat and leucothoe sprays were used freely. The east window was draped with palms andpoinsettias, the mantel banked with Licuala grandis and adiantums. Shine & Davidson have dissolved part- nership and John Davidson is now with Gude & Bro. P. G. Galveston, Tex. Christmas trade was quite brisk in both cut flowers and plants. Many people bought collections of plants for presents to restock the little greenhouses of their friends, who lost their plants in the big storm. Thomas Shimins is doing a good busi- ness in his store and so is Mrs. Chas. Eickholt, who opened a store, just a few days before Christmas, on Tremont and Postoflice streets. The weather is cloudy and dark but we have had no frost here as yet and every- body is busy fixing up and rebuilding. Otto Fehrlin has returned home from an extended trip to the north and east. F. G. Laeverenz is ^oing to leave town and make Houston his future home. J. D- P- [thel Crocker WHEN store men telegraph that they must have some Crocker for their customers, and com- mission men beg for consignments, in spite of the fact that there "are plenty of other pinks on the market, it is a pretty sure sign that Crocker has some points of merit distinctive from the others and that there is an unfilled demand for the flowers. With the largest stock of this variety grown by any one grower in the country I can fill your orders with carefully selected cuttings, at $4 per 100 or $30 per 1000. BEND FOR LIST OF OTHER VARIETIES. ALBERT M.HERR LANCASTER, PA. MRS. FISHER CARNATIONS For summer flowering, well-rooted cuttings, «8.00 p«r 1000. ANDREW CHRISTENSEN, Stonetaam, Hass. We are booking orders for Rooted Cuttings of All the best varieties. Write us. aBO. HANCOCK & SON. Grand Haven, Micb. STRONG 2 YEAR FIELD GROWN. CRIMSON EA.MBLER, extra strong «I2.00 per 100. HYBRID PERPETDAL, in fine assortment $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. HYBRID PERPETUAL, in fine assortment, 2d size 6.00 " 50.00 These are well rooted, good stock, but not quite heavy enough to go into first grade. AZALEAS I stock in excellent shape, well set with buds. 10 to 12-inoh crowns $35.00 per 100 12 to 14-inch crowns $45.00 per 100 JAPONIC A. SPIRAEAS $3.50 per 100 ASTILBOIDES FLORIBDNDA NANA COMPACTA $5.00 per 100 PALMS ..$4.00 per 100 KENTIA BELMOREANA, 2!/2-inch pots $8.00 per 100, $75 00 per 1000 KENTIA BELMOREANA, 3-inoh pots, 4 and 5 leaves $15.00 per 100 KENTIA BELMOREANA, 4-inoh pots, 14 to 16 inches high 30.00 " KENTIA BELMOREANA, 5-inoh pots, 18 inches high 60.00 " l: KENTIA BELMOREANA. 5 and 6-inch pots, 18 to 22 inches high 75.00 " KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 2"/,-inch pots 10.00 " KENTIA FOESTERIANA, 3-inch Dots, 12 inches high 15.00 " a KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 4-inch pots, 15 to 18 inches high 35.00 " KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 5-inch pots, 18 to 22 inches high 50.00 " KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 5 and 6 inch pots, 24 to 28 inches high 75.00 " ARECA LUTESCENS, 2i4-inch pots $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSDS NANUS, 2!/,-in. pots. . .$ 5.00 per 100 PLUMOSUS NANUS, 3-in. pots 6.00 " PLUMOSUS NANUS, 4-in. pots 12.00 " SPRENGERII, 2!4-in. pots $3.00 per 100 SPRENGERII, 3-in. pots 5.00 " SPRENGERII, 4-in. pots 8.00 " BOSTON FERNS strong 2-inch pots $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PainesviUe, 0. The Largest Fancy Garnatien, Ready March 1st, -PROSPERITY- ALL ORDERS FILLED IN STRICT ROTATION. I»ric©s for Kooteca. Ciittirtigs. 1 12 25 50 100 Plant % .50 Plants 5 00 Plants 8.25 Plants 10.00 Plants 16.00 250 Plants $ 37.50 500 Plants 70.00 750 Plants 101.25 1000 Plants 130.00 WRITE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION. DAILLEDOUZE BROS., Flalbush, N. ¥. 100,000 ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Per 100 Per 1000 Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson $ 7.00 $60.00 Olvmpia 6.00 40.00 Genevieve Lord 4.0 J 35.00 Ethel Crocker 4.00 3S.00 Morning Glory 4.00 35.00 Mrs. G. M. Bradt 3.00 25.00 G.H.Crane 3.00 25.00 Peru 3.00 25.00 America 3.00 • 25.00 GoldNugget 3.00 25.00 Gen. Maoeo 2.50 20.00 Gen. Gomez 2.00 15.00 White Cloud 1.50 12.60 "Si-OdiSLsr -eo Slnlp Per 100 Mrs. F. Joost 2.00 Flora Hill 1.50 Argvle 1.60 Daybreak 1.60 \Vm. Scott 1.2B Armazindy 1.25 A. Mitting, light pink, 4-inch bloom 10.00 Mrs. A. Mitting. clear light pink, 3>i-inoh bloom 10.00 Master De Roo Mitting, a fine white, 3-inch bloom 10.00 Per 1000 15.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 10 0) lO.OO 25 Cuttings at 100 rates; 250 at 1000 rates. Cash or C. O. D. THE MOBBIS FLOBAL CO., - Morris, 111. b6n6VI6V6 LOlUf tmg pink Carnation ever introduced. A descendant'or Wm. Scott, but it's superior in every way. A bip claim; if you don't believe it, come and see it. Please note change in price of rooted cuttings for January 1st delivery and after; $6 per 100; $50 per 1000. Booking orders now. Delivery any time you say after January Ist., 1901. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, stock plants, new and old varieties. Write for prices. H. WEBER & SONS. OAKLAND, MD. CARNATION PLANTS .A.XvXv ®oi-rr>. Ready to book your orders for Rooted Cuttings of all the leading varieties, for spring delivery. Let me quote you prices before placing your orders. U/m Uiirnhu Wholesale Carnation Grower, Wnii HlUrpnji sta. f. Cincinnati, ohio. Please mention the American Florist to our advertisers. igoT. The American Florist. 773 ftOOTED CITTINOS ^ CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 CRANE 13.00 $25.00 BRADT 2.60 20.00 EVANSTON 2.00 17.50 JOOST 1.50 12.50 WHITE CLOUD 1.50 12.50 FLORA HILL 1.50 12.50 DAYBREAK 1.50 12.50 TRIDMPH 1.50 12.50 ARMAZINDY 1.50 12.50 TIDAL WAVE 150 12.50 WM. SCOTT 1.00 8.00 MRS. LAWSON 5.00 ETHEL CROCKER 5.00 MARQDIS 4.0O GENEVIEVE LORD 4.00 IRENE Per doz., $1.50; 10.00 75.00 ROSES. KAISERIN $1.50 LA FRANCE 1.50 METEOR 1.60 PERLE 1.60 BRIDE 1.50 BRIDESMAID 1.50 GOLDEN GATE 2.50 $12.50 12.60 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 20.00 GEORGE REINBERG, t 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, XAAAA.A.A.AAAAAAAAAA-A.A.A.A.A.AAA.A. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings Now Ready. All Perim Lawson $6.0:) Olympia 6.0(> Crocker 5.( 0 Lord R.iW Peru 5.'0 Maniuis S.lKl Crane ?.0J America 3.00 Bradt 3.00 Pingree 3.O0 Morning Glory 3 (lO Glacier 3.(0 White Cloud 2.00 Jubilee 2.00 Maceo 2.0O Wood 2.00 Daybreals 1.50 Flora Hill 1 .60 Triumph 1.60 Joost 1.50 Scott 1 .00 Evelina l.OO 2ni) at KXK) rates. i 'ash or C. O. Fine. Per ICiKi J.Tll.lKl 50.011 45.00 45 00 4.=i.("K) 4.=i.0l) 2.i.00 25.(0 25.f(l 26.(Kl 26-1 K I 17.50 17..i0 17.50 17 50 12.S0 12.^11 12.60 12..50 8.00 S,C(I D. We refer you lo trade papers' repoit of St. Louis Chiyianttiemum Siiow as to quality of our stock. W. J. & M. S. VESEY, ft. Wayne, Ind. Carnations fol1.v 100,000 R. C. Per lOO Per 1000 Olympia $5. do $45 oo Genevieve Lord 4.00 35.00 Ethel Crocker 3.50 30.00 Morning Glory 3.60 3O.00 Mrs. G. Bradt 2.50 2ii.C0 G.H.Crane 2.60 20.00 America 2 50 20.00 Gold Nugget 2.50 2".oo Gen. Maceo 2.50 2o.C0 Gen. Gomez 2.00 18.00 WhiteCloud 1.60 12.50 Peru 3.00 25.00 Mrs. P. Joost l.'o 12.50 Flora Hill 1.50 12.00 Daybreak 1.60 12.00 Willi.am Scott 1.2.T 10.00 . Cash With ordei;. H. E. MiTTiNG, Mgr. Fort Dodgo Greenhouse Co. FORT DODCE. lA. ROOTED CUTTINGS CARNATIONS. Ethel Crocker 100, $4.00; 1000, $30.C0 WhiteCloud " 200; " i5.00 Alaska (white) " 1 OO; " 7.50 ROSES. Golden Gate 100, {2.50; ICOO, *20.00 Bride " l.SO; " 12 50 Bridesmaid " l.SO; " 12.50 , BEO. HARRER, Morion Brove, III. Rose Cuttings! Carnation Cuttings! ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS. Bridesmaid .11.50 Bride 1.50 Golden Gate 1.60 1000 $12..t0 12.60 12.=i0 100 ICOO Meteor $1.50 $12.50 Perle 1.50 12 50 CARNATION ROOTED CUTTINGS. lOO 1000 Irene $10.00 $75.00 Mrs. Lawson 6.0(1 60.00 Marquis 5.00 40.00 Guardian Angel 5.00 40 0) Genevieve Lord 4.00 35.00 Peru 4.00 35.00 Crocker 4.00 36.(0 Crane 3.00 25.00 America 2..50 20.00 Mrs. Bradt 2.00 17 .nj Chicago (Red Bradt) 2.00 17.50 Triumph 1.50 12.50 Frances Joost 1.50 12.50 I(X> 1000 Argyle $|.,tO $12.E0 Cerise Queen 1.50 12.60 EdnaCraig 1.60 12.50 Kvanston 1.6() 12.50 Gov. Griggs 1.50 12.f0 Melba 1.60 12.50 Daybreak 1.60 12.60 Armazindy 1.25 10.00 Hill ).26 10.00 WhiteCloud 1.25 10.00 Mi'Gowan i.co 7.5t) Evelina l.OO 7,60 (V« m m m m m m w m m w w (w m m m w m m m w w m All stock sold under the condition that if not satisfactory it is to be returned immediately, when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERG, s' wabash Ave.. Chicago, III. New Caruations, Booted Cuttings. Z'tltsi. PROSPERITY (666). Each. 50c; 12 tor $5.C0; 25 for «(*.25; 50 for $10.00; 100 for $16.00- 250 for $37.50: 50u for $70.00; 750 for $101 25; 1000 for $130.00. Queen Louise doz., $I 60; 100, $10.00; ICOO, $75 00 Dorotfiy " 1.50 " 10.00 ■■ 76.00 Irene •• 1.50 " 10.00 " 75.00 Roosevelt •' 2.50 " 12.00 " lOO.CO New Chrysanthemums. ?,^Wc^."^iirs.'=Ei^er'°S: 'sn, best new yellow; Omega, Chestnut Hill, Timothy Eaton, Yanariva. $6.00; ith, the Carnations. strong plants transplanted into soil and flats, grow. Sorts markea * ready now in soil. Every one sure to 100 1000 sMartjuis $5.00 $40.00 Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson 7.00 60.00 *Estelle 7.00 60.00 ♦Ethel Crocker 5.01 40.00 ♦Genevieve Lord 5.00 40 CO ♦Morning Glcry 4.00 35.00 ♦G.H.Crane 3.00 25.00 ♦America 3.00 26 00 ♦WhiteCloud 2 00 17.60 100 1000 ♦Flora Hill $1.75 $16.C0 *Wm. Scott 1.50 12 00 Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt 4.00 30.00 Guld Nugget 400 30.00 Chi(?aB0 4.00 30.ro Gen. Maceo 3.00 25.00 Gen. Gomez 3.00 35.00 Daybreak 2.00 15.00 Doz.. $1.25; per 100, $10.00. 2-ini.-h pots. THE GBAHD NEWT T«»a Tl TTiaiirl flaTITin.C! ■*" ""^ Novelty and Standard kinds in large quantities, dormant roots. \*niMl.XM.ai!» 1 Write tor prices. I '' ^'i^'Vil'^" VAUGHAHS' SEED STORE, '""'^^roY^^^:"'"- 3 GREENHOUSES, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. Piease menlinn the American Ffnyjst when writiitfr. CARNATIONS p«ooTKr> cu'r'riivr;;^^ We are booking orders now for cuttings at the following pi ices: ♦ G.H.CRANE $25.00 per 1000 WHITECLOUD $12 50 per 1000 I MRS.BRADT Si.OO " FLORA HILL 1000 " f MADAM CHAPMAN 25.00 ' MoGOWAN 1000 " I DAYBREAK 12.60 " ELDORADO V.'. 10.00 •• | We have the largest and finest stock of these varieties to bj seen anywhere and \ will have large quantities of Cuttings during ihe season. If you are in need of a I large lot write me and get special piice. Can save you money. We also have the ♦ blooms of the above varieties at market quotations. Violet blooms at all times. i «£!£!• CHAS. CHADWICK, Grand Rapids, Mich. '^•'I',^" i Boston Fern. Don't forget that we have them in all sizes: 2;^, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7-inch— beauties. Older a sample lot. You will want more. GEO. A. KUHL. PEKIN, ILL. Beautiful Ferns DAVALLIOIDES FURCANS* BOSTONIENSIS and WASHINGTONIENSiS. from 8-in. pots, with two to four feet lone fronds, at 81.00 each ; $10 per dozen. For other choice and rare plants, see my adv., page 508 of this paper, or write for a copy. N. STUDER, ANACOSTIA, D. C. 774^ The American Florist. Jan. 5, Tarrytown, N. Y. ANNUAL ELECTION AND BANQUET OF THE SUCCESSFUL LOCAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.— SMITH IS NOW PRESIDENT. — EXCELLENT MENU AND GOOD TALKS AT BANQUET. The monthly meeting of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society was held December 27, with President Turner in the chair and a large attendance of members. The chief business of the evening was the elec- tion of new officers. The following gen- tlemen were chosen: President, James W. Smith; vice-president, William Scotf; treasurer, E. W. Neubrand; secretary, Thomas Cockbum; press secretary, L. A. Martin; executive committee, M. J. Con- nellon, Francis Gibson, A. A. Taafife, William Turner, Wm. F. McCord, D. Mac Farlane, A. Fallon and John Eagan. The reports of operations for the past year were very satisfactory, the members of good standing now numbering ninety- live while the balance at the bank proves that affairs have been well managed. Two new members were elected, H. H. Waite, Greystone, Yorkers, and John Elliott, Scarborough. A vote of thanks was given to the retiring officers and then the members with guests, numbering sixty-five in all, adjourned to the Florence Hotel, where the committee, Messrs. Smith, Neubrand and Gibson, had spread the second annual banquet. The dining room was beautifully dec- orated with cut flowers, smilax and asparagus donated by some of the mem- bers, also with flags ol all colors, and the monogram T. H. S. The catering was a credit to the committee. As soon as the cigars were passed the president asked for a few words from the newly elected officers, who gladly responded. Mr. Scott was appointed toastmaster and filled the position in a very able manner. Among the speakers were F. R. Pierson, J. W. Withers, Thomas Withers, J. I. Donlan, M. Butterfield, and Messrs. Gomersall, Lynch and Saltford for the Dutchess County Horticultural Society. As the representatives of the Westchester County Horticultural Society, Messrs. Shore, Grierson and Williamson, had to leave us early to make connection with their train, we greatly missed the good advice usually given by John Snore. Music and songa were given by John Taafife, Messrs. Whyte. A A, Taafi'e, But- terfield, MacFarlane, Mooney and Mar- tin. L. A. M. Orchids! ^ We have always on hand a very large and fine stock of established and unestablisbed Orchids. A number of varieties now in sheath and spike. Correspondpnoe solicited. LAGER & HURRELL, s""""- ^- ■■• Orcbid Qrowart and Importers. Boston Ferns. TRUE TO NAME. Small plants from bench % 1.00 per ICO 7,000 2-inch 2.00 4,000 3-inch 4.00 Let us grow your large Ferns for nest summer and fall delivery. Our prices are surpriMngly low. Write us. DAVIS BROS., Morrison. III. Hardy Herbaceous Alpine Plants. ~ Field- Grown A Complete Assortment of Old and New Vars. t The Blue mil Nursery, So. Bralntree, Mass. I CORREBPONDKNCE SOLICITED. DOUBLE PETUNIA. ...Dreer's... Double Petunias For many years the Double Petunia has been one of the specialties of our establish- ment. ;ind a^ain ihis si-asou we have grown many thousands of seedlings from which our collection has been selected, embracine only such distinct fringed varieties and colors that are especially suited to the retail trad.-. We offer strong 3-inoh pot Stock Plants that will in a short time furnish a liberal quantity of cuttings in 15 distinct varieties, $1.00 per Dozen, $8.00 per 100. Set of 16 varie- ties for $1.25. PETUNIA SEED. Superb Double Fringed, 500 seeds, 75o; lOOO seeds, .$1.50. Superb Single Fringed, trade packet, 60c; !i ounce, |2..t0. HENRY A. DREEB 714 Chestnut St., PHILADEIPHU. SMILAX 2000 fine long strings at |5c per Mring, $1,50 per Dozen. Violet Runners Lady Campbell, guaranteed to be perfectly healthy, |7 per lOCO. Also A No. 1 Violet Blooms at market rates. Cash by Money Order or Registered Letter THE STOVER FLORAL CO., grandville. mich. NOVELTIES IN CHRYSANTHEMUMS, CARNATIONS, CANNAS AND GERANIUMS our specialty. Prelimenary List Now Ready. Free to all Applicants. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Asparagus Sprengeili, 2V4 inch $>.50 per 100 3 " 4 00 per 100 Asparagus Plumosus, 2W-inch 5.00 per 100 3 " 6.00 per 100 Small Ferns for dishes. 4 vars , 2)4-in. 3 00 per 100 Carex Variegata. 2!4-inch 4.IK) per 100 Boston Ferns, 8-in'-h pans — $15 and $18 per doz. 2H-inch 5.00 per 100 3-inch 8.00 per 100 Nephrolepis Cordata rompacla, 6-incb 25.00 ppr 100 Geraniums — S. A. Nutt, Heteranthe, La P lot, rooted cuttings, $18.00 per 1000. cash, please. CARL HACENBERCER. West Mentor, O. The Famous Kudzu Vine — Hardy as a rock. Lasts 50 years. Can be cut back every year. Grows 50 f^et in one season. $7.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri— Strong SJ/j-in., $8.00 per 100. New Rose Snowflake— The Daisy Rose, $10 per 100. New Lace Fern— Fronds last a uiouth, $6.00 per 100. New Russelia Multiflora~2^-inch, $4.00 per 100. SO New Plants not to be Had Eliewiiere. Callas— White, $3 per lUO; Spotted, $3; Yellow, $20. Cannas, Dahlias, and all summer blooming bulbs. Electros and Cuts for Florists and Seedsmen A. BLANC. »Mi|.«OCLPHIA. 0«. CtlRYSmnEMlMS. stock Plants of the following late varieties BONNAFFON H. W. RIEMAN WESTERN KING YANOMA GRETCHEN BUETTNER merry CHRISTMAS MRS. MURDOCH. $1.00 a Dozen. INGRAM & LYNES, Reading, Mass. Please mention the Amrrican Florist when writing. hardy, large plants. Snowball, Longfellow, 4Uc per 100; $2.50 per 1000. FORGET-ME-NOT, fine clumps, 76c per 100; $6.00 per 1000. MIGNONETTE (Allen's Deflance), large plants out of 2!4-inch $2.50 per 100. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. r. B. Hayes The best late pink Chrysanthemum. Stock plants tot sale, $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per hundred. WILLIAM SIM, Cliftondale, Mass. Chryeanthemum GOLD SMITH Cream yellow tinted with bronze, sport from Pres. W. R. Smith, fine large flowers, strong stem. Your collection of Chrysanthemums can not be complete without this new candidate. There is without doubt :i commercial future before this sort. Exhibited at Cincinnati November 17 it scored 83 points. Price $2 per doz Orders taken now and filled in March. H. L. RACAN, P.O. Box 166. Springfield. O. I^lrst a.xihy. Robinson, Flo. Pullman. Modesto, M. M. Johnson, Lincolu, 50c per doz.. $3 per 100. 26 at 100 race. Yellow .Terome Jones (fine, have plenty), Xeno and Murdix'k, 5c each. W. i. BARNES. 38ih & Euclid Av.. Kansas Oily. Mo. J«OOTBr> CUTTIIVGr®. Verbenas. 35 vars., 60j per I(«i. $.i per liKK). col- eus, 30 vars., fiOj per 1(0, $5 p.T KiOj. Heliotrope, 14 vars., $1 per UK). j« per lOCO. Petunias, dbl.. named, $1.25 per lOO, »10 per Kiori. Ageratums, 3 vars., fOo per K«i, $5 per 1000. lantanas, 4 vars., $1.35 per liio. Alyssuffl. giants, $1 per ItXi. Silvias. 3 vars., $1 per UK1. Geraniums. 2H-in., all named, $2.60 per 1(1 1. $18 no per 1000. E.x^res* prepaid on all Rooted Cuttings. Cash with orders. Write 8. D BRANT. CLAY CentbR. KaS. Geraniums 10,000 in red, pink, -white and salmon, in 2V2-inch pots, ready for shift. Let us know your wants. GEO. A. KUHL. PEKIN. ILL. A. SPRENGERII Ex. strong plants from 2H-in. pots, ready for3-in., 92.S0 per 100; 920 per 1000. The finest stock offered for this price. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Krrt. igoi. The American Florist. 75 FOR PRESENT DELIVERY ! JAPANESE \\M BALLS. True loDg-kaved variety. You will find a ready sale for them. Per doz. 94; per 100 $30. Write for Prices on Quantities! YAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO: 84:86 Randolph St. NEW YORK: U Barclay St. Carnation Cuttings... ^ Ready for immediate shipment. All fine -^..^and well rooted. p^^ j^^ p^^ ,p.g Mrs.Thos. W. Lawson J 7.00 S60.00 Sunlwam 10 CO 75.00 Prjliflca 10 no 75.00 Marquis 5.01 40 01 Geneviuve Lord 4.00 35 00 Etliel Crocker 4.03 35.00 Mrs. Geo. Bradt 3.00 25.00 G H. Crane 3.00 a5.00 Gold Xugget 3. CO 25.00 Gen. Maceo 2. CO 15.00 Chicago 3. CO 20.00 White Cloud 2.0J 15.00 Mrs. F. Joost 1.50 12. CO Mrs. J. Dean 2.00 15.00 Jubilee 1.50 12. <0 FloraHill 1.50 12.00 Daybreak 1.50 12.00 Evelina 1.00 8 00 Triumph 1.60 12.00 Chrysanthpmum Stock Plants, phiiadoiphia, flirs. Robinson. BonnafFon. October Sunshine, M me. Bergmann, 60o per doz., 14.00 per ILO. Poinsettia Plants, I^Oc and $1.00 per doz.'n. JOS. LABO, Joliet, III. Forcing Plants AZALEA INDICA. See former issues. Per 100 Spiraea Japonica % 3.50 Corapacla 4.00 Astilhoides Floribunda 4.00 ** Plumosa Alba (new) 15 00 " Palmata, scarlet 5.00 Elegans 5.0" Alba 9.00 DIelytraSpectabills (Bleeding Heart) 5,00 Paeonia Officinalis rubra pi 8 00 " alba plena 21.00 Tenuifoliafl.pl 18.00 MONTHLY KOSES, Hermosa, pink 10 OO Agrippina, dark red.. . 10 OO Clothilde Soupert 12.00 H. P. Roses, low budded, leading kinds 10.00 Crimson Rambler, eitra strong 15.00 Hydrans^ea Otaksa, 4-6 shoots 12.00 BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J. »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ 316 Charles St. N. BALTIIVIORE, IVID., Thisiswh„MR.W.J.HALLIDAY, Thinks of Our Grand New Rose \ QUEENIfEDGELYl HE WRITES IN HIS LETTER OF NOV. 27tli. 1900: "THE QUEEN has made a FINE ENTREE into society hare and site RICHLY DESERVED IT. She was GREATLY ADMIRED by both ladies and gentlemen." AND IN HIS LETTER OF NOV. 30th. 1900: "I had THE QUEEN on exhibition until last night, FIVE DAYS. It is a GREAT ACQUISITION to our list of FINE ROSES, and I believe it has a GREAT FUTURE. Yours respectfully, WILLIAM J. HALLIDAY." ♦ ♦ ♦ PLANTS READY APRIL 1, 1901. FOR TERMS AND PARTICULARS, APPLY TO R. CRAIG & SON. East Agts.. 49th and IVIarket Sts.. Phila. E. G. ItILL & CO., West. «gts.. Richmond. Ind. THE FLORAL EXCHANGE, Inc. \ 335 N. Sixth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Crimson Rambler Roses. These Roses have fibrous roots and are particularly well adapted for pottingf and forcing. They cer- tainly do please the florists who have gotten them; one sale invariably brings a second order- ^ Ji Ji- We offer them in two sizes, 3 to 3^ feet, at $12. S Extra large, 3'' to 5 feet, at $15. ^ J- J- J- Ji S I The CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. I WE HAVE THEM ....READY NOW, YOUNG ROSES 2=in. PERLES, KAISERINS, WOOTTONS, BRIDES, MAIDS, LArR\NCF, METE- ORS, PRES. CARNOT. It you are looking for early bloomers for summer use, send us $1 for sample lot of kind you want and we know the special price we will make on them until January l5th will get your order. We must have the room. S tisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Write 111. nYDRANG[A$ Magnificent Strong Stock, with 4 to 7 Branches; OTAKSA, PRICE $10 per 100; $85 per 1000. Send for our wholesale price-list of Roses, Cle- malises, Shrubs, Trees, etc., etc. Our reprpsentative, Mr. J. Austin Shaw, is now in New Y< rk, address 271 Broa'lway. We shall be pleased to have him call upon prospective purchasers of any stock in our line. Jacfei&PerteCo. !!!;%> Catalogue Hlustratlons. We sell Electros of the fine illnstra- tions used in the Ambbican Florist at 15 cts. per square inch. Send list of your needs to THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO. ■ ^i^'>^Il^ raising Again I can furnish, top immediate delivery, about 10,000 good pansy plants. Price $4.00 ptp 1000 f. o. b. express here. CASH WITH ORDER CHRISTIAN SOLTAU, 199 Orant Avenue, JERSEY CITY. N. J. SEED Pansies PLANTS The Jennings strain. Fine stock, choice varie- ties. Medium size plants. 60c per 1(0 by mail (4 per 1000 by express. Extra fine stocky plants in bud and bloom. $1 per 100; |10 per 1000. The above growing in cool greenhouses. Seed, $1 pep pkt $5 per oz. Cash with order. t. B. JENNINGS, Grower of the Finest Pansies, Lock Boi 854 Sou'hport, Conn. PALMS^OSTONS Walter Retzer &Go., CHICAGO, ILL. 2045-59 Clarendon Ave. (N. HalBied St.) 776 The American Florist. y««. 5. Kansas City. THE HOLIDAY BUSINESS WAS ENTIRELY WITHOUT PRECEDENT.— GOOD STOCK IN DEMAND.— MUCH INFEBIOK MATERIAL SHIPrSD IN — JOTTINGS. Christmas trade beat all the records for former years, for there was no limit to the calls tor j; 5od stock, which was very scarce. A great deal of inferior stock was shipped in, which had to be sold at about cost, and was very expen- sive at that. Good plants never were in so great demand, but unfortunately there were not near enough plants to go around. Palms at $5 to $10 sold fast; very few good ones were left, and some of the stores are cleaned out. Samuel Murray and A. Barbee grew most of the azaleas that were to be had in this market; consequently they were strictly in it, especially Murray, for he had a house of good ones, of which several sold as high as $25 each. Holly went well and everybody cleaned up, with very little left lor New Year's. We noticed that people complained less this year of the high prices, which indicates good times and plenty of ready money. Some of the local growers were of!' crop, attributable to the advanced season. A. Newell. Minneapolis. BUSINESS A LITTLE SLOW AFTER CHRIST- MAS BUT THE OLD YEAR PASSES OUT BRISKLY — LAWSON A FAVORITE CARNA- TION.— BUILDING IN SIGHT. Business was a little slow after Christ- mas but New Year's started it in lull swing again and 1900 passed away with everybody well satisfied. After having time to look over business that was done Christmas we find that there was more holly sold this year than any preceding season. A large business was also done with evergreen trees. Bridesmaids are the only roses ofiered in quantities at pres- ent, with white carnations also in sur- plus. The Lawson shows up finely and is becoming quite a favorite, bringing from $1 to $1 50 a dozen. There will be considerable greenhouse building in the spring, William Donald- son, John Munson and P. Will intending to enlarge their plants considerably. In addition, the Minneapolis Floral Com- pany will put up a big range of glass. Mr. Brant, of Forest Glen, made a short call last week. C. F. R. BnCKSPORT, Me — F. K. Moses has had a big fall business, filled an unprecedented demand at Christmas and looks forward to a prosperous spring. rield- Grown Per 100 First size, from 4 to 6 long vines to plant $4.00 Large size, " 7 to 10 " " 6.00 TEBUS CASH OB C. O. D. WM. A. CLARK & SON, No. 59 State St., WATERTOWN, N. V. VINGA VAR. VINES IN BEST ....VARIETIES SPECIALTIES K08ES, from 3-lncli pom. CARNATIONS, for »U deUrery. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 8MILAX. PTlOHlow. Sand (or lilt. VIOLETS. wi/ooo fl«9O-rMfS0n. PiautiL.1.. w. v, CRYPTOMERIA JAPONICA ^^a't^^'ieXt?^ Araucarla Excelsa: aellB everywhere aod everytwifiv \n pleased with it; It Is a money maker StrooR f*- r^ ttom 2-la. pots, $5 DO per IDU: or send fl.OO for a st> mple and you wlU sood want more. E. I. RAWLIN08, Quakertown, Pa. I ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ tieacock's Premium Palms | Certificate of Merit for Culture Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, March, 1900. T Certificate of Merit for Culture Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, November, 1900. T Only the Best, Grown in the Best Manner. Immense Stock, free from Tnsccts and J Disease and in the Best Possible Condition. Send in your Order at Once. J Areca Lulescens. Cocos Weddeliana. 3 plants, 6-in. pot, 24 to 28 inches $12 per doz .; 1100 per ICO 3 •• 8 " 36 ■■ FIXE JScacli; 1 plant, 3-iu. pot, 12-in. high % 25 per lOo! 3plant9,5 •■ 18 •■ Jleach;$100 Kenlia Belmoreana. 4-in. pot, 5 toeieaves, 15-iu. high.... $1.50 per doz., $36 per 101 6 '■ 6 leaves, 21 •■ .... 15 OU ■■ $|25 K " 6 •■ 3Jto3J-in. high... $3 each. Ksntia Forsteriana. <-'n. pot, 4 to b leaves. IS-ln. high H50 per doz., $3i per ICO. 6 '• 5 •• 24 tn 28 in. high $1 each. $12 per doz. 6 " 5to6 " 3n-in. high ........$1.25 ■• $15 8 " 6 •• 36 to-40-:n. high $3 •• $36 JOSEPH HE ACOCK, ♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦< Wyncote, Pa. X >♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ DON'T GET LEFT ON GERANIUMS. They are going very fast at fi per 100, J25 per 1000 out of 2>^-in. pots, ready for shifting into 3 or 4-in. Composed of the following varieties: S.A.Nutt, Frances Perkins, LaFavorite, E. G. Hill, Beaute Poitevine, Wm. Pfitzer, Ruy Bias. Double Grant and in fact all the leading vars. Ageratum, 2}^-in. pots, Princess Pauline, Cope's Pet, White Cap, $\ per 100. R. C. 50c per 100. Fuchsias in variety, R. C, $1 per 100. Coleus, 2;^-in. pot, |i.5o per lOO. R. c. 50c per 100. p^,^ ^j,,, Accompany Order. J C. FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady, N. Y. Rease tnention the A merican Florist when zi/ri'tinz- BEGONIA 6L0IRE DE LORRAINE $2.60 per dozen, $17.50 per 100. BEGONIA Light Pink LORRAINE 50c each, $5.00 per dozen, $40.00 per 100. Plants of either of the abjve from 2M-in- pots, Btrons and healthy. See Convention Number for description of the last named newer variety. They will be the most popular plants for Christmas holiday gifts for years to come. Order Early From EDWIN LONSDALE, Money Order Office, Sta H Philadelphia. Wyndmoor, (Near Pnlls). Pa. N B Wo im vti Out cbanited our location, but the P O authotlile* haverhanaedonr P.O facllltteB Get it Now! It's Ready! GERANIUM AMERICA $8 per J 00; 25 at 100 rate. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. FLORISTS' ORCHIDS The Finest and Lari;est Stock in the world. c ijynpn st. albans. England and BRUGES. BELGIUM. Send for List of Commerolal Varieties. A. OIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y. Qrape Vines lifscrii-iive and Price List free. Cnrrants, GooseberrleH and otber Small Fruit Plants. Extraquallty. Warranted true. T. S. HUUBARD CO., FREDONIA, N. Y. BOSTON FERN A Specialty. 20,000 very Bne plants at J25 and 120 per 100. Small plants, $5 per 100; $40 per lOOO. ASPARAGUS P NANUS and SPRENGERII. for 4-in., at $8.00 per 100. SMALL PALMS and FICUSES. L. n. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass. ~ROBT. CRAIG & SON, | Roses, Palms I and Novelties in Decorative Plants. S Market ard 49th Sts.. Philadelphia, Pa. i LATANIA^BORBONICA. We hftve a surplus of this variety in 4-inch pots, extra strong plants, well rooted and ready for a shift. Sample sent hy mail (or 30c in stamps; ft2.50 per doz.; 818.50 per 100. This is ii bargain, hurry up with your orders. Cash Please. V. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Palms # Ferns. HOME-GROWN, FINE, CLEAW STOCK; GROWN COOL. Write lor Price Lilt. J. B. HEISS. The Exotic Nurseries, DAYTON, OHIO. CINERARIAS! from Beuary, CanDell and Sutton's prlre show tl >wer saved, dwarf and seml-dwaif, giant flowered, flneet shades aud colors We can »>upp]7an7quaDtltr floe. stocky plaota— 2-^ilD , t2.&0 per lOU. Cash with order. Shellroad Greenhouse Co.. Grange P. 0., Balto., Md. igoi. The American Florist. 777 Holly.... Galax ^ Leucothoe, for decorations, $3 per case. Bronze and Green, at all times of the year. r^ ^-^ ^^ 5 ^*^ ^..^ ^ of Princess Pine, Laurel, Hemlock and mixed to suit. |A(JM||lj^55 ^^'^^ '" o"'' °*" P'^"- ■^"y weight you desire. MANY OTHER WILD GREEN THINGS. QUALITY AND QUANTITY APPLY TO EACH. , The Kervan Co., f- b. kervan. prop 30 W. 29th St., NEW YORK. TELEPHONE 551 MADISON SQ. CALADIUMS Fancy leaved, 40 named sorts. Per lOO Per 1000 Dry bulbs, I'A to 2^-in $10.00 $90.00 Dry bulbs, 1 to IM-in 8 00 70 00 Per 100 ORANGES, Best sorts, grafted on Citrus triroliata, beautiful plants, bushy, 15 to 18-in $30.00 PH(ENIX CANARIENSIS & TENUIS, Very stocky. 3-4 characterized leaves, i5-18-in 15.00 4-5 " " 20-24 " 25.00 5-6 " " 24-30 " 40.00 PHCENIX RERLINATA, 3-4 characterized leaves, 15-18-in., very stocky 25.00 LATANIA, 4-5 characterized le&yes, 18-20- in 25.00 BIOTA AUREA NANA, Best dwarf Biota, 12-15-in 12.00 Not less than 50 at above rates. Send for Price Lists. P. J. BERGKMANS CO., Augusta, Ga. Please menfion the American Florist when wrihne VERBENA KING. Kxpress prepaid on all Rooted Cuttings. Ready Dec. 6. Verbenas. 40 best mam- moth vars. 60c per 100; $5.(K) per 1000. Alternanthera. red and yellow. 60c per 100; $5 per 1000. lAgeratum, 4 best vars., 60c-75c per 100; $5.00- $6.00 per 1000. Heliotropes, 10 best vars. SI per 100; $8 per 1000. Daisies, 2 best vars., $1 00 per HO; $8.0U per 1000. Send for our new list of other rooted cuttings and plants; it will save you money. \Vrite for prices on larger lots. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kas. 3 - Great Glories - 3 BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LOREAINK, 2!jt.a..ii ii..ii.it.il.'.! Tobacco Dust, j FREE FROM ANY DIRT I OR FOREIGN MATTER, 'r $10 per 1000 lbs. \ SAMPLE SENT IF REQUESTED. \ 1 MACK TOBACCO CO., _Canal and Plum Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio. KIFT8 PATENT Pi^ase mention the A merican Florist when u/ritinjr- DON'T STAY ON THE FENCE, But jump down on the side of JOHN C. MEYER & CO. ;^p^?n"''^^.°" SILK ALINES. 84 Kingston St.. BOSTON, MASS. Meter Silkaline is for sale by all the leading seedsmen sod jobbers throughout the country. Adjustable Vase Holders No. 1.— Bmse. nlokled, 4 feet long. 6 olaaps to each rod. Price complete (witb (ireen or white tumblers) t2.25. Prloe coraplet* (with Kreen or white comaoopla vases) 12.50. No. 2 -neav7 4 ft. rod brassed and nickeled, with three olasps for & to 6-ln. pots, each, tl.75. Klft's patent rubber capped Flower Tubea.M-ln. diameter, per 100. 13.50. ROBERT KIFT, Floriat, 172ff (IhMtnnt Rt. PhllndAlphlA. Penn. The FINLEY ROTARY LAWN RAKE Picks up leaves and litter and holds them until the burn heap is reached. It does the work much better than a hand rake and three times as fast, Easy to operate. Given certificate of merit at N. Y. Convention of the S. A. P. PRICE $12.00. Send for Circular. FINLEY LAWN RAKE CO., - Joliet, III. It is not much trouble to mention the AuBsicAN Plokist when corresponding with an advertlier, 778 The American Florist. Jan. 5, Paterson, N. J. THB CHRISTMiS'^TRADE WAS QUITE THE BEST IN YE ARS.— LARGE CALL FOR PLANTS. —CUT FLOWERS IN DEMAND. — GROWTH OF THE TRADE.— JOTTINGS HERB AND THERE. The Christmas trade in general was much; better than it has been in past years. Greens were used in great pro- fusion and hqlly wreaths sold at from 10 cents for poor ones to 35 cents each for the very best. There was a big demand for loose holly. Roping moved slowly, because the farmers stood on our main street selling it for whatever they could get. All the stores report doing a very good business. There was larger call for palms, rubbers, azaleas and flowering plants this year. Violets were in big demand and good ones brought from $2 to $3 per hundred. Carnations sold at trom 50 cents to 75 cents per dozen. Good roses, such as Bridesmaids and Brides sold at from $1 to $3 per dozen. Paterson has become quite a town for flowers during the past tew years. While it is the largest silk center in America, it is only a lew years ago that there was but one flower store in the city, that of the late H. E. Chitty. Then Joseph Towell started and within a few years Edward Sceery opened a store. For a number of years these three had every- thing their own way. Then the city had a population of 40,000; now it has 120,- 000, with ten stores in the florist trade. This with the farmers who come in three times a week and stand all day on the market to sell flowers, also the number of greenhouses in and near the city, makes competition very lively at times. Joseph Towell has been on the sick list for a long time. He has a nice lot of cypripediums and Asparagus plu- mosus. Vreeland & Coodee are cutting some very nice Golden Gate roses. The Paterson Rose Company has a good stock of roses. Martin Werne has a nice collection of palms. Silk Citv. Portsmouth, Ohio. — Mrs. Catherine Herms has sued the Portsmouth Gas Company for $5,000 damages, claiming that the escaping gas of the company ruined her stock. Camdbn, N. J.— C. W. Turnley, who recently erected a thoroughly modern establishment at 535 Federal street, a prominent part of the city, reports more than usual prosperity. Gut Flowers, Wirework, Gut Flower Boxes, Baskets, Wheat Sheaves, Doves, and Everything of Use to a Florist. HOLTON & HINKEL CO., 457 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. ESTABUSHED 1866 EMIL sua.™ H.STEFFENS. woSTErFENSBROi Boston Florist Letter Go. MANTTFACTtlBBRS OP FLORISTS' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and TSI> aiflhed, 18x30x12 made in two eectlonfl* one for each size letter, griven away with first order of 600 letters. Block Letters. 1 K or 2-tDoh size, per 100, t2.00. Script Letters. $4. Fastener with each letter orword. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale bj all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Please mention the A merican Florist when wt tting. Use "UP-TO-DATE" — FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. ]V[. Rice & Co., 'Xnli1actu?ers. 91S Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Catalogue for the Apking SiGMUND GeLLER Importer and Mfr. :ol Florists' Supplies Complete Stock— New Goods— New Illustrated Catalogue Now Ready. Send for it. 108 W. 28th St., neareth Av,, NEW YORK. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Cjroas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New Catalogae of aU FliOBISTS' BUPPIiDIS on application. HTFor the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. so. S2. 64 and SB N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, aj-i- oolobb; Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, AHi> All Florists' Supplies. Send for Prioei. 404-412 East •4th St., NEW YORK. The Conley Foil Go. ManuCactnrers ot ^IN^ p^OIIv 2 AND 4 DOMINIOK STREET^ DO NOT FORGET before building that addi- tion to your greenhouses to write us for expert plans and figures. Perhaps we can save you money. THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS, 46 Marlon St., NEW YORK. LIQUID PLANT FOOD Grows hardier stock; grows improved stock. Stock ships better; also ready earlier. Brinirs better customers and more profits. EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY. 620 Atlantic Ave.. Boston. IF THERE IS ANYTHING you want in the way of PREPARED PALMS Whether the raw raaterinis or the tinishfd txoods. you will get best satisfaction and service from the rieht people on the right spot. Florida Natural Products Co., Jacksonville. Fla. Branch Store, Indianapolis, Ind. J^^Inquiries Cheerlully Answered. CYCLONE SPRAY PUMP THB GBEAT 1N8B0T KxTEBMT- NATOB. BprayB ae fine as mlflt. Just the thing tor RoBes, Palm", Pota- toes, Tobacco, Small Fruit*, Hen- Roots, etc. All tin, 50c. ; all nollsbed copper. »1 00. Cash toith Order. Weighs boxed, about 5 pounds. Buyer pays express. STEVENS & CO., 107 Chambers St., N.Y.CIty, HEADQUARTERS COCOA FIBRE, SHEEP MANURE. BONE all grades, IMPORTED SOOT, DUNNE & CO., SPHAGNUM and GREEN MOSS. RUSTIC WORK, all kinds. CLAY'S FERTILIZER. , \t:t:^it New York. illll. vx vu., 30th St, in/n I HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES Always mention the. American Florist wbes wiitlDf AdvartlHii. tgoi. The American Florist. '??9 H r^ It Burns; The most convenient way ^^ of applying an insecticide lA^ ever yet devised. No pans ft^J requrred- No heating of K^f. irons-No trouble-Cannot j^Sji injure the most sensitive J/Jv blooms-Very effective. yCU Price 604 per box of 12 Wm ^olls. Ml dealers sell it! ■■■ 1 5kabcuraDip Co. ^:^ 5l. Louis — Chicago. ^^ ^m Economy in Heating At the present and prospective prices of coal those florists are lucky indeed who are using the Weathered Boilers. Are you one of them? If not, then write us and w^e will fur- nish indisputable tacts. THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS, 46 Marlon St , NEW YORK. ififtAi^flk Invalid Appliance Co., ^H^^KI^PwhHk. UANUFACrusess op ' W»!!0!1^LII ' COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS H^^w^R "Th* kl^ Ual ••T«» l«0 tfvl.- i^^^E^V U yjor •«d»m»n dtiOT't handle thnn. WH^^eWH FACTORY AND OFFICBi k^HIHJKXk ISO-ieO VIDDBR AT.. - OKIOAQO. TBLIVHOHa MOITTM •S9. The Jennings Improved Pans Made for any sized ateam pipe. Write for price, aUo circular. JENNINGS BROS.. OIney. Philadelphia. Pa. FOR VAPORIZING TOBACCO WATER And TOBACCO EXTRACTS. 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. For Protection of Your Plants in Winter | ■yoxa. slr».ov»lCl Us«- A LEHMAN f ^ WAGON HEATER I Circular and Price List for the asking. P LChmdn Bros., Ma""tact"^ers. jAs. W. ERRINGER, | 10 Bond St., NEW YORK. 297 Wabash Av., CHICAGO. | 'fmrnTmTmTTmrmfmmTmTmTmmTTmTmTrrmwmmnTmmTmnmmmTTmmTTis 5'^4iMiiili4iiiiiuiaiiiuiiiiJiUllliillil'^ [BJ^J fATALoG^f] Please "mention the A f/ierican Florist when itrrihnz- WRITE Ar fl^nUR 1521-23 N. LEAVITT ST., I li^Mjnni CHICAGO. ILL.. FOR PRICES Ob' Standard Pots which for strength and porosity combined are the best on the marl^et. 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 to mail orders and make special sizes to order in quantities. A postal will bring prices and discounts. Please mention the American Florist when writinz- GEO. KELLER & SON, MANXTIAOTtJBIBS 0» Flower Pots. Before buying vrlte for prioe*. 361-363 Herndon Street neu Wrlsbtwood Are., CHICAGO. ILL. Please mention Che American Florist when writing. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRY BALSLEV. DETROIT. MICH.. Rep. 490 Howard St. Red Standard Pots. CORRECT SIZE. SUPERIOR QUALITY. Write for prioe list. BRANCH WAREHOUSES: J f,t;'|y,t!n^^-cN-^-;„y STANDARD FLOWER POTS! P»oked In imall oratei, eaiy to handle. Prioe perorate UOO Mn. pot. In orate, M ~ 1600" •■■ 1500 . 10003 6.25 6.00 48 9 800 3M ' 600i ' 8W5 1M6 6 00 6 " 4.60 4.61 1.16 Price per orate 120 7-ln.poU In orate, 14.30 "" " ■■ 8.00 4810 24U 24 13 U14 616 3.60 4.80 " 4.80 4.80 4.60 Seed pans, same price aa pots. Bend for price list of Cylinders for Cot Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn vases, eta. 10 per cent oft for cash wltb order. HILFINBER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. AneuiT BOLKJB h Sons, New Tork Agents, 51 DIT ITBSIT. jrrw TORK CITT FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS "W Lilt and SAMPLES PRBB. BWAHN'8 POTTERY MF'Q OO.. P. O. Box 78, Minneapolit. Minn. Standard .»>.9> FLOWER Pots If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us ; we can save you money. W, H. ERNEST, 28th end M ttraet. N. E. WASHINaiON. D. C. THE KINNEY PUMP. For applTlng Ugnld manure II has no equal. Bent pn paid for 12.60. Without seraylng ralre. VLSf^ The Hose Connection Co., Kingston, R. |, 780 The American Florist. Jan. S, Index to AdvertlBcrf. AdTerUilng B«te« 768 AUen J K J^i Amerloan Bo«e Co. TbO II AmllnK B C...... l>>\ Banner J L * Co 7bU Barnard w W & Co.. I Barnes W J ''.■» BasBett4 Washburn.. ..bl Baur 8 AlJrea . ■■■■■■ ,i, Bayersdorter H & Co. .778 Benthey 4C0.... M Berctmans P J Co....7r7 BemlnK U 0 7b2 Blndesnnst Die n Blano A & Co 44 Blue Hill Nursery.... i74 Bobblnk & Atkins 775 Boston Letter Co 7.8 Brants D "4 Brant ANoe i"} Bndlong J A 7bl Bnnyard n A..........'5u Burpee W AlleeACo. U CaldweU the Woods- man Co ^50 Carmlchael D j'l oarmodyjp. m Chadwlck Chas..... ...773 Chicago Carnation Co 7*1 Chicago House Wreck- ing Co ^ Ill Chrlstensen Andrew. .7.2 oinolnnaa Cni 1 10 Uo.7b2 Clark Wm A & Son. .Tjb ColesWW K.!---n5 Conard & Jones Co.... 775 Conley Foil Co 7 18 Cottage Gardens 1 Crabb * Hunter J Craig Robt* Son 7.b Croom John & Bro....ib4 Cunningham D O Glass Co -ii-'-'Ji Cunningham Jos H...7b6 DalUedouze Bros ij^ Davis Bros^ J'* Deamud J B . . . . ... . -Mi Detroit Flo'r Pot Mfy.M DietsohAACo.... . ,.1V Dillon J L...... • 705 770 Domer FrediSona £0 j™ Dreer HA. ...... ...774 III Dunlop John H ^l Dunne a, Co. ...... ....;;» Hastem Chemical Co... .8 Blchholi HenT 776 Ellis Frank M JW BmeatWH.. 779 Felthousen J B 77b Ferguson John B......;ibu Finley Lawn Rake Co. h 7 Fisher Peter 771 Floral Exchange. ...-ijb Florida Nat Prod Co. . ..18 Ford Bros ^ ...Jm Fort Dodge O^ Co... 7, J Foster Lucius H 7Tb Frueh Chas * Sons ...lO Hardening Co The.... II Gardeners Chronicle.. 11 Garland Geo M ijO Geller Slgmund 7i8 Ghormley Wm fh for the usual list of palms, ferns and other deco- rative stock th;it is found in the average commercial place. Such a temperature as that noted would be scarcely enoujjh for growing on young crotons, but with a heating apparatus capable of providing a night temperature of 70° to 72° there need be no delay in shifting young cro- tons just as soon as thev are in need of a shift. ' W. H. Taplin. A Succession of Plants. {Read iejore the Chicago Flotists' Oub by John Reardon, gardener to Martin A. Ryerson, Chi- cago.} The gentleman who introduced this subject, a succession of plants to keep greenhouse benches full, must have had in mind the days of thirty years ago, when it meant something to ha ve a succession of plants. The practice of late years has been to plant permanently. I am glad to see some of the good old plants coming to the front again. In a paper of this kind it is impossible to name all the plants that are required by a florist to round out his year's work. Our trade papers cover the ground accurately and fully. The up-to-date gardener must antici- pate six months ahead what he will keep his benches full with and whether he will raise his plants from seed or cuttings. The first of October ought to find all available space occupied. The chrysan- themum house will be the first emptied, and what a wreck one quickly makes here. I pity the florist who has not made provisions to fill this house. It may be that the florist who has the material to fill the empty benches is not always the one in most need of the money. This may sound funny but it's true. Gentlemen, kindly pardon me if I don't hew closely to the lines of my subject. There is a difference of two months or more between the early and late chrysan- themums; it requires some knowledge of varieties to plant the house right. On the south bench plant the early varieties and if possible commence cutting at the east end of the other benches. By so doing you never have much of the benches empty at any time and your chrysanthe- mums do not throw shade on the plants you fill up with. For a succession of plants I would suggest primroses, ciner- arias, Roman hyacinths. Paper White narcissi, azaleas of early varieties, ste- via, heaths and if possible, bouvardia, cyclamens, begonias and poinsettias. Wholesale growers fill up with Lilium longiflorum and L. Harrisii for their win- ter and especially for their Easter trade. As you dispose of your stock have something always to take its place. Christmas trade has left us with some empty space. Bring in tulips and Dutch hyacinths and Von Sion narcissi. Keep a sharp lookout now for what you want for spring bedding plants. The propa- gating bench must be kept busy. Keep up the succession with lilies, azaleas, Astilbe Japonica, calceolarias, acacias, heaths, rhododendrons, genistas, hya- cinths, tulips, hydrangeas, hybrid perpet- ual and Crimson Rambler roses and fuchsias. These are the plants you want for Easter trade. The first of March is a very busy time for the gardener, sowing seed, propagat- ing and repotting. Keep the greenhouse benches full with geraniums, cannas and the thousand other plants that go to make up a florist's stock for his spring and summer trade. Don't forget you may want to plant the chrysanthemum house again; have plenty of stock. Keep the houses looking as well as possible through the summer. This can be done with gloxinias, gesneras, achimenes, Meyenia erecta, Rex begonias and fancy caladiums. I said I was glad to see the plant trade reviving again. When I see the heather brought down from the mountain after a sleep of twenty years, can you wonder that the younger gardeners do not know how to treat Old Kip. I believe there is a good business awaiting the man who will go into this feature of the plant trade near Chicago. What grower around here has made as much money at Christmas time as the Chicago retail florists sent east for their plant trade? It may not be out of place for me to mention a few good old plants coming to the front again, such as Mahernia odor- ata,Euphorbiajacquin3eflora,chorozema, and Poinsettia pulcherrima. The epacris and ericas, known as heath, are grand plants and are as easy to propagate as carnations and can be had in bloom from Christmas to Easter. Bouvardias, jas- mines and camellias are all useful. The azalea always held its own, but how maltreated it is in most florists' hands to-day. I have often thought and wished that the source of supply of this plant was cut oS for a few years in order that florists would appreciate and take better care of this, the grandest of all our spring flowering plants. In conclusion I may say if you don't , grow chrysanthemums, grow the list of I plants I herewith present to you, grow | plenty of them and you will always have plenty of stock to keep your greenhouse , benches full. Banquet to President O'Mara. Patrick O'Mara, the retiring president! of the New York Florists' Club and the | new executive of the Society of American I Florists, was feted at a banquet given] by the New York organization on the I evening of Thursday, January 10, at) which nearly 100 gentlemen were seated, I including many notables from a distance. The banquet hall was decorated in the | highest art of the craft, and Charles B. Weathered officiated as toastmaster with | his customary ability and dignity. The I menu. was one of the kind to tickle the 1 palate of an epicure, and the gastronom- ical feast preceded a flow of soul such as I might have been expected with such a| gathering. Mr. Weathered's first call] was for the toast "Our Honored Guest," ( to which Wm. J. Stewart responded, say- 1 ing in part: When called upon to select men to fill I positions of trust we choose from among ] our fellows those whom we regard as I most capable and worthy of the honor I conferred, but the only lasting honor! that can come to the individual thus] singled out depends, in a great degree, I on the fidelity and zeal with which hej deals with the responsibilities committed! to him. Then, when problems have been j met and solved, when the fight has been I made and victory won, when the record j has been written and we find it clean, I then it is such an occasion as this that I impresses us with its appropriateness and 1 significance. From far and near we have! gathered around this festal board, actu- ated by the same impulse, to testify, in I this social manner, our esteem for a friend I whom we have proved worthy of all] this, and to speak to him those sublime ] words, "Well done good and faithful ser-] vant." In thus honoring him we can] truthfully say we are also benefitting! ourselves, for the world afi'ords no greater! incentive to enterprise and manlyefibrtj than the influence of good example. Occasions like this, induced by such an I object, ennoble life, strengthen fortitude,! cement friendship and tend to leave us] better men in every respect. Mr. Stewart then alluded appreciatively! to the enduring lustre that has come to I the New York Florists' Club and the] broad benefits to American horticulture] through the administration of affairs] under President O'Mara during the] momentous year just closed. He praised] his diplomacy, his patience and thehar-] monizing influence which he exercised,] and then, addressing Mr. O'Mara, pre- sented to him, on behalf of the company,] a handsome scarfpin, an emerald set in | diamonds, as a memento of this pleasant] event and a pledge of fealty during the] coming year, assuring the recipent that] the beautiful green stone typified the] undying love and friendship that had] prompted the gitt. ] A scene of unbounded enthusiasm fol-] lowed, and Mr. O'Mara, ordinarially so] self-possessed, was completely nonplussed] for once. After he had time to collect] his thoughts he made an appropriate] igoi. The American Florist. 783 CHRISTMAS PLANTS IN NEW YORK. address, ■which was closely listened to and frequently applauded. He deprecated any special claims to credit for the work accomplished by the New York Florists' Club during his administration, stating that he had only tried to do his duty as a man owed it to himself and to his fel- low men. He said that was the spirit by which he hoped to be actuated for life and that he had been nobly supported by his fellow members and had taken pleasure in standing shoulder to shoulder with them as comrades in good work. He said that while we may not all be called upon to lead great events, when- ever the call does come let us all do our part in the age in which we live, jokingly, he said there was danger that he might get too "chesty" and find diffi- culty in getting down to earth again, but he assured his hearers of one thing, however, that when there is work to be done they will find him "the same old Pat." He took the opportunity to make an appeal for earnest efiort an behalf of the national society during the coming year, and also spoke hopefully regarding the plans of the New York Florists' Club, for a great exhibition next October. In closing, Mr. O'Mara expressed fervent thanks for the token of friendship, say- ing that in his memory this event, like the emerald, will always remain green. The orchestra then lead the company through a verse of the "Star Spangled Banner" and W. C. Barry, of Rochester, was called upon to respond to the toast, "Our Country." Mr. Barry's address was both patriotic and eloquent. He said no victories are ever won without a struggle, either by nations or individuals, and pointed to the guest of the evening as an example worthy of emulation. He spoke of the remarkable progress of the S A. F. and the wonderful advancement achieved in horticulture, a progress in which America holds no second place. He said that the tillers of the soil are doing their part to uphold their country'sglory and to maintain her prestige, and that the other nations of the world are just beginning to realize our importance and power. John N. May responded to the toast, "Our Profession," and stated that he could offer no better example of what the followers of our crofession should be than by indicating the guest of the even- ing, a man of broad mind, kindly dispo- sition, generous to a degree, a man in whom the poor and struggling gardener never fails to find a friend. Mr. May went on to show briefly the wide range of subjects covered in the modem practice of our profession, and stated that no one person can possibly attain proficiency in all the varied details of floriculture as it is followed to-day. He spoke of the skill of the landscape artist, of the men of flor- iculture who have done so much to improve roses, carnations, chrysanthe- mums, orchids and many other subjects, and also said a word for the man whose art has done so much to bring flowers into favor, remarking that no greater progress has been made than in the art of floral designing as compared with the methods practiced not so many years ago. W. F. Gude, of Washington, an ex-pres- ident of the S. A. F., responded to the toast "Our Societies," and soared to heights of eloquence attained by no other orator of the evening. In forecasting the administration of President O'Mara, he told the story of the French ambassador whom Louis XIV instructed that his lines of conduct were to be shaped in a course entirely diflerent from that of his predecessor. "Sire," replied the courtier, "I hope to act so that your Majesty will not need to give such instructions to my successor." Mr. Gude said that the parent society should be proud of her ofi'apring, the rose, carnation and chrys- anthemum societies, for they are doing much good, each in its chosen way. J. W. Withers spoke for literature, A.S. Burns for our pastimes and E. M. Wood, with his customary gallantry, paid trib- ute to the ladies. John Young, secretary of the Florists' Club, read many congrat- ulatory letters and telegrams from all over the country, and the festivities of the evening concluded with Auld Lang Syne. The elaborated menu was as fol- lows: MENU. Hli-e Points. •'He was a bold man that first eat an oyster." .VPI'ETISEKS. "Whereof a little more than a little is by much too much." Celery. "This hittcth the naile on the hcd." Fanchette Soi'p. "It is meat and drink to me." Fillet op Sole, Tkrron. '■There was a little man. and he had a little soul; And he said, 'Little Soul, let ua try, try. try!' " Sliced Cucumbers. Potatoes "A sunbeam in a winter's day." Sweet Breads, Larded, Toulouse. Stuffed Artichokes. "My appetitf eomes to me while eating." Tenderloin of Beef. Caennaise. "A very gentle beast, and of good conscience," MUMM's Extra Dry. "'Moderation, the nob'est gift of heaven." String Beans. Stuffed Potatoes au Gratin. "Infinite riches in a little room." Roast Mallard Duck, Cdrkant Jelly. Waldorf Salad. "A dish fit for the sods." Macon. "And wine can of their wits the wise beguile. Make the sage frolic, and the serious smile." "Vanilla Souffle. Strawberry Ice Cream. Assorted Cakes, Compote op Fruits. ".V wilderness of sweets." Roquefort and Camembert Cheese. Toasted Crackers. "Warmly pure and sweetly strong." Coffee. '"Sensations sweet, Felt in the blood, and felt along the heart." Cigars. "Thy clouds all other clouds dispel. And lap me in delight." TOASTS. "Would'st thou be eloquent? Then always say Plain, simple things in plainest, simplest way; A homely thought is like an honest maid, Most ill at easein spangled togs arrayed." Toastmaster— C. B. Weathered. Our Honored Guest. "Whose wit in the combat, as gentle as bright. Ne'er carried a heart-stain away on its blade." Responded to by \Vm. J. Stewart. Our Country. "With malice towards none, with charity for all, with firmness in theTight, as God gives us to see the right." Responded to by W. C. Barry. Our Profession. "Give fools their gold and knaves their power; Let fortune's bubbles rise and fall; Who BOWS a field or trains a flower Or plants a tree, is more than all." Responded to by John^N. May. Our Societies. •'The many still must labor for the one." Responded to by Wm. F. Gude. Our Literature. "Exhausting thought, And hiving wisdom with each studious year." Responded to by J. W. Wither.s. Our Pastimes. "Ah, why Should life all labor be?" .Responded to'by \. S. Burns. The Ladies. "Auld nature swears the lovely dears Her noblest work she classes, O, Her 'prentice han' she tried on man, An' then she made the lasse.s, O." Responded to by E. M. Wood. "Farewelll a word thatmust be and has been,— A sound which makes us linger; yet — farewell!" .\ULD Lang Syne. "There is no ancient gentlemen but gardeners." Christmas Plants in New York. In the number of flowering and foliage plants disposed of for holiday gifts New York is far in advance of her sister cities in America as she also is in the manner of presenting them and making them attractive to the public by the use of various decorative accessories. The CHRISTMAS PLANTS IN NEW YORK. 784 The American Florist. Jan. 12, causes which have led up to the present popularity of plants at Easter time and the holidays and the question of the responsibility of the cut flower profes- sion for the encroachments made by the plant trade in recent years have been dis- cussed and speculated upon quite gener- ally, but, aside from all other considera- tions, it is an undoubted fact that the care and taste exercised by the retail florists of the metropolis in giving an attractive holiday dress to the goods, which pleases buyers, has had much to do with the rapid growth of this branch of their business. The general illustration of plants in the store of Geo. M. Stumpp gives a good idea of the interior of the better class of florists' stores in New York as arranged ior the Christmas trade. The work of making up these plant combinations is all done in the basement and only the finishing touch of ribbon or cord and tassel is done in the salesroom. Nos. 1, 2 and 3 of the basket illustrations repre- sent some of the most popular styles arranged by Alex. McConnell. No. 1 is a round basket of straw braid, the handle wound with scarlet and tied with a bow of the same color. The contents are Dracaena terminalis, Dracaena Godsef- fiana, ardisias and ferns. From the handle is suspended a bell of scarlet immortelles and the ribbon bears the inscription "Merry Xmas" in gold letters. No 2 is an oval dish of braid and seagreen luffia. Dracaena terminalis, Pandanus Veitchii, Erica melanthera and ferns are the mat- erial used in filling and the eflect is very rich. No. 3 is a round braid basket con- taining fruiting orange trees, and deco- rated with a bow of orange satin. The other examples are selected from the stock of George M. Stumpp, and it will be noticed are distinctly more floral in their contents than are those offered by Mr. McConnell. No. 4 is an ivory white hamper filled with Gloire de Lor- raine, lily of the valley and erica, and trimmed with a bow of white satin. No. 5 is a hamper of birch bark and seagreen luffia. A pink flowered epacris, Gloire de Lorraine, and adiantums are the con- tents, and the combination with seagreen ribbon and cord and tassels is exceedingly delicate and pretty. The Christmas wreath of pine, holly and ilex berries, with bows of scarlet and gold green rib- bon (No. 6) represents the prevailing popular style of wreath among the high class buyers. Mr. Stumpp made a speci- alty of these tied with a heavy cord and tassel in place of the ribbon. No. 7 is a single plant of epacris in a celluloid pot cover and festooned with a little pink cord and tassels. The Christmas Trade. The following belated reports of the holiday trade show that prosperity was general during the season from New Eng- land to the Pacific: Grand Rapids, Mich.— Trade was one- fifth ahead of a year ago, with supply adequate except Meteor roses and carna- tions, and these were the principal items of demand. Crabb & Hunter say that the sale for greens fell off'. Fort Wayne, Ind.— W.J.& M. S.Yesey report holiday business as one-fourth greater than a year ago, with inadequate supplies in all lines of cut flowers. Car- nations were particularly good and very popular. There was lively sale for ferns for gift purposes. Omaha, Neb.— S. B. Stewart reports Christmas sales greater than ever before, and says that more carnations might easily have been disposed of had they been available. There was a good demand for bulbous stock and a fair sup- ply. Decorative plants sold well. QuiNCY, 111.— Christmas trade and bus- iness since has been unusually good. C. F. W. Gentemann reports disposing of everything in the line of blooming plants, and at Christmas obtained the best prices on record for roses and carnations. Most of the growers here had good crops at the holidays. San Jose, Cal.— The Garden City Floral Company reports that holiday prices were about as last year and that there was not stock enough of cut flowers although sales increased twenty per cent. There was very little call for bulbous material. Qualities were generally better than the year before. Watbrbdey, Conn.— The holiday sea- son brought increased sales of plants, Boston ferns being particularly popular. Holly and greens were in great demand. Sales in the aggregate increased about one quarter, according to Alex. Dallas. There were short supplies of roses and carnations, and prices on the latter were rather higher than usual at Christmas. Reading, Pa. — Trade is estimated to have increased twenty-five per cent over the holidays of last year, with prices about as heretofore. There were ade- quate supplies in all lines of cut flowers. Roman hyacinths were in good demand and stock was better than a year ago throughout the list. Hoskins & Giles report increased sales in flowering plants. BIR^aNGHAM, Ala. — H. A. Lindsay reports that Christmas sales were fifty per cent ahead of last year's, and that retail prices were proportionately higher owing to the higher prices paid for stock shipped in. There were not nearly enough roses, carnations or violets, and hya- cinths and narcissi outran lily of the val- ley ten to one, but the principal demand was for carnations. San Francisco, Cal.— E. W. McLellan & Co., report that while Christmas sales were greater than ever before, the increase in demand was for the medium grades of stock, the sales of select flowers not being larger than a year ago. There was increased call for flowering plants and also for violets. There were more bulb • ous flowers than could be sold, but not enough roses, carnations or violets. Vancouver, B. C— James Pont reports that the holiday season brought increased calls for flowering plants and carnations, although roses and violets were prefer- able to bulbous flowers in the eyes of nearly all buyers. The supply was not equal to the demand, although prices were not advanced over last year and sales were little, if any, larger. Qualities were about as heretofore. Carthage, Mo. — Perry Finn says that the holiday sales were double those of a year ago, with prices on the usual level, tarnations and violets were short but there were adequate supplies of bulbous stock, although that was not verymuch. There was a special call for red carna- tions. Christmas greens were also in demand, and flowering plants were in increased favor as Christmas gifts. New Orleans, La.— U. J. Virgin says that his Christmas sales were about forty per cent higher than a year ago. Hej had adeduate supplies of cut flowers, butl in general the qualities were not as good* as they should have been. Roses sold well but there was Uttle call for carna- tions. The plant trade increased about fifty per cent. Azaleas and ferns sold well, but flowering plants were most popular. Tiffin, 0.— Lewis Ullrich reports the holiday trade as much better than in any previous year. He sold out every cut flower on the place. A great many plants OHRI8TMA8 PtANTS AND WREATHS IN NEW YORK. igoi. The American Florist. 785 were moved and there was an nnustially good business in holly and Christinas trees. During the holiday week Mr. Ull- rich gathered a crop of 100,000 seeds of Asparagus plumosus and has about 50,000 more to pick. The most of these he will sow at once. Nbw Bebford, Mass.— W. G. Kraber says that there was enough stock to meet all the Christmas calls, but there was no surplus. Trade was twenty-five per cent higher than a year ago, with prices very good. There was a marked increase in the call for carnations and the flowers were very fine. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine sold very well. Competition outside the trade spoiled the holly and wreathing business for the florists. Victoria, B. C. — Christmas trade was fifty per cent ahead of a year ago. There were not nearly enough cut flowers because the cloudy weather retarded crops. Bulbous material was the only item in adequate supply. A large quan- tity of chrysanthemums were still on hand and sold well. A great many palms in 5inch or 6-inch pots might have been sold had they been on hand. The supply was early exhausted, according to J. T. Higgins. Richmond, Ind.— The E. G. Hill Com- pany reports that the holiday just past saw prices more freely paid than usual. First-class stock was wanted, with little call for lower grades. Sales in Richmond were estimated at fifty per cent ahead of last year with prices about twenty per cent higher than the previous Christ- mas. The principal shortages were en the items of stock which were most in demand. Beauties, violets and red carna- tions. There was no demand for bulbous stock. The growers of blooming plants enjoyed increased sales. St. Paul, Minn. — A. S. Swanson thinks twenty per cent increase over a year ago the correct estimate of the present holi- day trade. There were plentiful supplies of all lines of cut flowers but it was nec- essary to procure a great deal of the stock from Chicago. Qualities in general were not up to the usual standard, except on Beauties, which were very fine. There was, perhaps, an increased call for red carnations but they are always in such great demand at Christmas that there are not enough of them to go around. There was increased call for flowering plants lor gift purposes, and, as usual, the preference was for the bright colored sorts. Meeting of Indiana Florists, The annual meeting of the State For- ists' Association of Indiana was held at the agricultural rooms of the State House, Indianapolis, January 8, in two sessions, afternoon and evening. Presi- dent Haugh, of Anderson, opened the meeting by reading a paper in which he gave a review of the progress made by the florists of this state the past year. He said in part that last year, generally speaking, had been a prosperous one for our trade, but that 1901, according to indications, would be the banner year. He also called attention to the fact that florists more and more show an inclina- tion to build of more lasting material and thereby greatly increase the value of their places. This, the speaker said, more than anything else, shows the healthy condi- tion of our trade. Mr. Haugh's paper was listened to with more than ordinary interest and was warmly applauded. CHRISTMAS PLANTS IN STORE OF GEO. M. STUMPP, NEW YORK. At the evening session, the ever-present show question being brought up again, Bertermann Brothers asked whether they would have the support and good will of the society on the following proposition: They, in connection with a few other florists and several business men of the city, to take the management of a fall show in their own hands, put up a guar- antee fund sufEciently large to insure payment of all expenses, including premi- ums, the society to be consulted in mak- ing out the premium list. After an ani- mated discussion it was announced that if the promoter^ could report their plans in working order at the February meet- ing they would have the support of the society; if not the society will make an eflort to arrange for a show on diflerent lines. On Mr. Langstaffs "perennial" motion, Messrs. Hill, Langstaff, Coles, Rieman and Heller were appointed a committee to undertake the hopeless task to secure a state appropriation for the society. In the choice of officers the present incumbents were re-elected as follows: President, J. A. E. Haugh; vice-president, W.W.Coles; secretary, Robert McKeand; treasurer, Mr. Huntington. Frank Alley was elected second vice-president in place of Mr. Langstaflf, who declined re-elec- tion. Upon the executive committee Wm. S. Bertermann, W. W. Coles, Herbert Heller, John Heidenreich and H. Junge were appointed. A. Nelson invited the society to hold the next meeting at his place, and Her- bert Heller asked that a visit be paid to New Castle February 15. On a motion of B. G. Hill, the secretary was instructed to invite the American Carnation Society to honor Indianapolis by making it the meeting place in 1902. The exhibition w^as unusually fine and comparatively large. Mr. Coles, of Kokomo, made a fine display of carna- tions. The varieties shown were Gene- vieve Lord, Bradt and Crocker, the latter being especially fine. It was much praised by Mr. Coles, who declares it to be his favorite pink. The E. G. Hill Company exhibited roses. Liberty, Sunrise and White Lady. The latter is a tea hybrid similar in color to Pres. Carnot, but larger and a shade lighter. Sunrise is said to be a seedling of Perle, vrith very dark, almost bronze foliage, and a color approaching orange, otherwise resem- bling the parent. Their carnation dis- play consisted of Avondale, Marquis, America and Elma. The latter is a new, promising shell pink which originated with Baner & Smith, of Indianapolis. 786 The American Florist. Jan. 12. They also had in their display a fine vase of John Hartje's new chrysanthemum, Golden Beauty. The South Park Floral Company showed a vase of Bridesmaids of well known New Castle quality. Bertermann Brothers had a vase of carnations in varieties which were beautiful and a table of pot plants admirably arranged. An immense cyclamen plant, several orchids in bloom and quite a number of foliage plants were specially noticeable in their display. Henry Rieman had a sim- ilar display. Most prominent on his table was avase of a promising pink car- nation seedling and several specimen plants of Gloire de Lorraine begonias. He also had several plants of Cypripe- dium insigne, quite a specialty of his, and a very fine plant of Phoenix Canariensis. .\s usual the Smith & Young Company showed Marie Louise violets that would be hard to beat. The judges, Messrs. Hartje, Nelson and Junge, awarded certificates of merit to E. C Hill's new rose. White Lady, and Stuart & Haugh's new carnation, Avon- dale. They also made honorable mention of W.W. Cole's display of carnations, Ber- termann Brothers'general display; Henry Rieman's begonias and phoenix, of roses exhibited by the South Park Floral Co., and of violets exhibited by the Smith & Young Co. H. J. Boulevard Planting in Chicago. On November 27, 1900, the park authorities in the city of Chicago awarded a contract for the landscape embellish- ment of the middle parkway on Douglas boulevard. This improvement has been under consideration for nearly two years and six local landscape architects have, in the meantime, made one or more plans each, until finally the design furnished by P. S. Peterson & Son was accepted. The money payment called for by the con- tract is $10,850. Douglas boulevard extends west from Douglas Park, on what would be Four- teenth street, for over a mile to Hamlin avenue, where it enters a small park which is soon to be the site of an orna- mental bronze fountain costing $15,000 set in the center of the lawn space. From here the boulevard goes directly north for another mile to Garfield Park. Unfortunately the term "boulevard" is used so indiscriminately in Chicago that often a narrow street which is swept by park employes is so designated. How- ever, this one is 250 feet wide. The side- walks along the abutting property are eight feet wide; then there is a grass plat of fifteen feet, with a row of six-inch elm trees. The central lawn, 125 feet in width, is flanked by forty- foot drives, one being asphalt and the other macadam, thus offering a choice of roadbeds. This boulevard is to be the gem of the West Park system and the class of residences already built there are of a character in keeping with the improvement. Compared with Drexel boulevard, Douglas is longer, fifty feet wider and the soil is much richer. There was a great diversity of ideas as to the advisability of running walks down the center lawn, through the plantations, in addition to tb ose along the lot line. Formal walks make it necessary to plant in a very rigid, monotonous manner and many of the designs make no provision whatever for paths. The consensus of opinion, however, was that a continuous scheme of walks was demanded, so as 1o relieve the con- gestion at the two parks which it con- nects, and that in certain blocks the paths should be supplied with seats. Of the sixteen blocks into which the work has been divided, there is an equal num- ber planned with regular and irregular walks. The paths are in places so arranged as to conform with the short cuts which the public makes in taking the elevated or surface roads. The total improvement has been considered as a unit and as many varied efiects presented as would be consistent with harmonious treatment. The styles vary from strictly formal through all intermediate stages to purely rural and in certain sections the predominating idea is to obtain a special effect for a particular season; however, there has been interspersed into every landscape sorts with different characteristics so as to always produce a pleasing view. The material called for in the plan ranges from herbaceous plants, through a great variety of shrubbery from one to ten feet high, to the thirty-five foot trees eight inches in diameter. Over 10,000 plants are called for in the specifi- cations and the contract requires local, acclimated nursery stock and the selec- tion embraces a comprehensive arbore- tum of everything hardy and of merit in this region. The sizes are in every instance to be the best for both immedi- ate and permanent effect. Owing to the difficulty of making evergreens do well in the city none have been planned for. In a few blocks reservations have been made for bedding plants, though lor the pres- ent such material will not be planted. According to certain standards in land- scape work variegated or purple-leaved shrubs are not favored; however, a lim- ited number in three blocks have been used in formal individual beds instead of foliage plants. A large assortment of perennials is to be used in a similar manner. The formal block illustrated is from the north and south section, at Twelfth street, and is the most simple of any in treatment. This walk is fourteen feet wide, with trees set back six feet and twenty-six feet apart down the row. These forty-six line trees are cork-barked elm, Ulmus racemosa, six inches in diam- eter and each one of them a selected spec- imen, uniform in every particular and as straight as a ramrod. All were planted with frozen ball of earth six feet across and three feet deep. No. 6 in the diagram, thK shrubbery at each end, is prickly ash, which serves the double purpose of being ornamental and keeps the comers from being cut across. This, like most of the blocks, is 600 feet long and unfortunately had the cross-walks all in before the planting was begun. The oval group in the center relieves the severity of the line and hides the cross-walks. No. 2 con- sists of catalpas in bush form, ten feet high; No. 3 is Russian mulberry six feet high, planted on the outer edge; No. 4 is panicled dogwood three feet high, aloog the mall and under the elms, and the four points of the oval are green barberry three feet in height. The other block illustrated lies west of Kedzie avenue and is selected to show the opposite extreme. It is the only block of natural treatment where two walks are used; these are eight feet wide and after uniting continue ten feet in width. Aside from the four cross-walks, all the paths are pleasingly curved to harmonize with the location of the trees and shrubbery and were planned to be inconspicuous and as little in evidence as le. Two European lindens stand v s ■"^ 0 L 0 © 0 0 © © © /© ■-iv^-- ©N s © © 0 © © 0 0 © ) © 0 \ © 0 © © 0 © © \fe ^ W^ ^ ^/ © 0 © © © © © © ©/ © ) '' ( ^ ^ A FORMAL BLOCK IN THE DOUGLAS BOULEVARD PLANTATION. CHICAGO. A NATURAL BLOCK IN THE DOUGLAS BOULEVARD PLANTATION, CHICAGO. igoi. The American Florist. •787 A HOUSE OF OARNATtON QUEEN LOUISE AT CHRISTMAS. as sentinels at the entrance.' No. 3, are specimen thorn bushes planted individu- all_7. No. 14, are canoe birch. All the mass planting is to have the outline cut in a waving manner, vrith the sod turned under between the shrubbery. Nos. 5 to 9 inclusive are various kinds of willows, with the ring- leaved willow in the center, and are surrounded by low-growing vari- eties such as the dwarl golden and Rose- mary. No. 2 is a large Morrow's honey- suckle; No. 12 is a group of aralia; No. 15 consists of four Kouen lilacs; No. IS is Hydrangea paniculata, and No. 21 Syringa Josikaea. Among the rare trees called for else- where in the plantations are found Schwedler's maple, the Tartarian maple, the rubicunda horse chestnut, beech, hornbeam, caragana, katsura, Kentucky coffee tree, bronze ash, ginkgo and syca- more, with several kinds of birch, oak, flowering cherry and flowering crab. One block contains thirteen varieties of elm, another five kinds of sumach, including Osbeck's from Japan. In shrubbery use is made of Celastrus Orixa, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus Hamiltonianus, Rho- dotypos kerrioides, Lonicera Morrowii, Shepherdia argentea, Tamarix Odessana, Elseagnus argentea, Elaeagnus angusti- folia and Rosa Gallica. Four kinds of lignstrum are used, eight of cornus and seven of viburnum. Some of the large trees moved with frozen ball of earth are fifteen hackberry, thirty-five Norway maples, twenty -four lindens, averaging five inches in diameter; some six-inch English elms and eight-inch Gleditschia inermis. Wm. A. Peterson, the manager of Peterson's Nursery, who prepared the plans for this important improvement. says that two days after they took the contract their engineer and a force of men were in the field and from that time until the ground froze up, the Saturday before Cnristmas, they planted 8,000 trees and shrubs, outlined the edges of the paths by lifting a strip of sod, dug very large holes for the shrubs and seven- foot holes, two feet at least in depth, for all the trees. All these excavations were filled with black soil. During the last two weeks they have planted with frozen ball 160 trees. Four days' work next spring will complete the planting. All of the material came out of the contractor's own nursery and Mr. Peterson takes pride in the fact that many of the varie- ties are unobtainable elsewhere. The work is covered by a three-year guaran- antee with heavy bond. Mr. Peterson says that they are prepared to take two more similar contracts for execution before spring with material from their nursery. CARNATIONS. CARNATION gUBBN LOUISE. The accompanying illustration shows a house 20x210 feet at the establishment of J. L. Dillon, at Bloomsburg, Pa. This house is planted with Carnation Queen Louise, the white variety with which Mr. Dillon captured the first prize for 100 blooms at the exhibition in connection with the Buffalo meeting of the American Carnation Society. The photograph from which this illustration was repro- duced was taken at Christmas, for which special demand it supplied 2,700 blooms of the first quality. As this is one of the newer varieties, it is interesting to note that in December this house afiorded 8,872 blooms and since planting-in time, September 15, it has produced 20,800 flowers. A CONNKCTICDT CULTURAL METHOD. I have had very good success with car- nations and believe that my methods of culture will interest many growers. The compost should be fairly rich, about one- third rotted cow manure and two-thirds soil. As the heap is being composted, add the necessary lime and bone meal, at least fifty pounds of the bone and half a barrel of air-slaked lime to enough compost to fill a 100-foot house. Have the plants well cleaned before planting them in the house, as cleaning them afterwards gives them a great set- back. After the house is planted and the paths are swept out, give the benches a thorough watering, one which vrill wet the soil clear through, and from then on never allow the soil to become dry, that is, dry enough so as to crumble in the hands like bread crumbs. The soil should be moist at all times, as carnation plants do not take kindly to being soaked and then allowed to get pretty dry before another soaking; this alternate soaking and drying causes many plants to die of stem rot. I keep my soil moderately wet, even if I have to do some watering every day. I also give my plants a good, stiff spraying at least once in two weeks. This washes the dust from their lungs, as more or less dust is bound to gather in them, and keeps red spider in check. At the first of November I give my plants at least two good manure water- ings, waiting only four or five days after 788 The American Florist. Jan. 12^ giving the first one before giving the sec- ond application. No more fertilizer need be given until the middle of January or first of February and then give them four or five doses of it, one week apart, and the plants will be in fine shape to hold all summer. The quantity and quality of bloom amply repays for all time and trouble and by applying the stimulant at the time I speak of I findithelps mycrops in for Christmas and Easter. I never bench my plants with any buds on them and hope to strike crops just right for Christmas and Easter. To get plenty of flowers for these two periods I find my plants must all be housed before September 1 and have a night tempera- ature of 50° to 54° and a day-time heat ol 65° to 70°. I keep them at that right through the season, although I sometimes increase this temperature 5° ten days before Christmas to hurry up some extras. The top of the soil should be lightly scratched over at least every four to five weeks. Work the soil away from the plants, not up against them. In the sum- mer, when the sun is red hot, I keep my houses well shaded, and when loosening the soil break ofi' any dead or dry branches that may be on any of the plants. Fbank P. Brigham. Boston. SUPPLY AND DEMAND VERY EVENLY BAL- ANCED.—TRADE FAIRLY ACTIVE AND SKIES BRIGHT.— NEW PRESIDENT OF HOR- TICULTURAL SOCIETY TAKES UP REINS OF MANAGEMENT.— A VERY EXCELLENT EXHIBITION —VARIOUS NOTES OF TRADE INTEREST.— lOTTINGS HERE AND THERE. Business has taken up the even tenor of its way and, with sunny skies, there is nothing sensational inthe way of demand that cannot be supplied and nothing in the way of supply that cannot be taken care of, il values, are not too ambitious. Roses are moving along fairly well, all varieties finding a market at average rates. Carnations are coming in more rapidly, with downward tendency of prices. Violets are blooming heavily and have got down to rock- bottom figures but are of excellent quality as compared with the average as found in this mar- ket. Retailers are fairly busy and it would seem that the customary mid-win- ter business is well under way with a prospect of its continuance without inter- ruption until Ash Wednesday blooms on the calendar. At the January meeting of the Massac- husetts Horticultural Society President- elect Hadwen took his seat and delivered his inaugural address, which was mainly of a reminiscent character. The commit- tee appointed some months ago to con- sider the matter of a revision of the con- stitution and by-laws, presented a report recommending a radical change in the method of government which has pre- vailed up to the present time. After con- siderable discussion the matter was assigned to the October meeting, many of the members desiring time to deliber- ate on so important a move. The new constitution, which has been prepared with the utmost care to conserve all interests in the society, is likely to make friends during the intervening time, as its provisions become better understood. The usual January exhibition of prim- ulas was held on the same day. Chinese primroses were very well done but no special improvement in strain over those shown in recent years was apparent. Primula stellata was not quite equal to some former shows. Obconica was seen to especial advantage, the size, substance and range of tint in the flowers being materially improved, and they were much admired. Oakes Ames received a certifi- cate of merit for Cypripedium James Gar- field (C. tonsum var. superbus X C. regale) and honorable mention for Cypri- pedium James K. Polk (C. Chamberlain- ianum X C. nitens) J. E. Rothwell was given honorable mention for Cypripedium Longwoodense (C. Leeanum var. Masa- reelianum X C. Charlesworthii) and showed also an interesting set of six Fair- eanum hybrids. Jos. Tailby & Son showed a sport from Gloire de Lorraine begonia, with flowers measuring from two to two and one-half inches in diame- ter, which they|have named Gloire de Wellesley, and N. D. Pierce brought a vase of his new pink carnation. Beau Ideal, a seedling from Daybreak, which promises to be a fine commercial variety. R. and J. Farquhar & Co. have moved into their new quarters at 6 and 7 South Market street, and now have the finest seed establishment ever opened in Bos- ton, the salesrooms being on the ground floor and very spacious. They have sig- nalized their new departure by the intro- duction of a new race of American hybrid gladioli, a colored plate of which adorns the title page of their catalogue. The Eastern Chemical Company has put upon the market a new nozzle for automatically mixing and distributing Bordeaux mixture and other spraying materials according to guage and it is meeting with favor. R. M. Grey has recently returned from Cuba, his investigations and experiments in the hybridizing of sugar cane having been very successful. Norris F. Comley's special new century present came in the shape of a daughter who arrived when the new year was but ten minutes old. D. F. Roy's paternal responsibilities were increased a few days before Christ- mas by the advent of another charming daughter. George A. Sutherland issues a calender that is a great hit and everybody wants one. Thos. Roland, the Lorraine wizard, has just booked an order for 5000 plants. Philadelphia. DEMAND FALLS OFF SOMEWHAT AND VARI- OUS PRICES PREVAIL IN WHOLESALE MARKETS. — WHAT THE LEGITIMATE DEALER IS REQUIRED TO PAY.— MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CLUB. — CRAIG ON THE ADONIS DEAL. — A GOOD DECORATION. — NOTES. There has been a little lull the past week but as the crops are a bit off the accumulation of flowers is not at all seri- ous. It is astonishing, however, how quick stock does pile up, or perhaps we had better say how very quick some of the middlemen lose what little portions of sand they possess. Carnations, the past two weeks, have ruled high; noth- ing worth looking at or that would be considered by the poorest fakir has been quoted at less than $2. Yet very nice looking carnations were ofiered, by|the curbstone merchants last Saturday even- ing for 15 cents perdozenortwodozenfor 25 cents. Liberty roses, of which the very lowest grade has been selling for 15 cents, were also to be seen, very fair flowers, offered at 50 cents per dozen. Get all you can from one set of buyers and take what the other class offers seems to be the modern way, these days, of whole- saling flowers. Prices hare receded a trifle. Beauties, specials, still bring $8 to $9 per dozen, with the lower grades sel- ling at from $2 to $5. Brides and Brides- maids bring $10 to $15; Liberties from $1.50 to $4 for the best, per dozen. Car- nations range from $1.50 to $5 for the specials, the grade at $2 to $3 being the most popular. Romans and narcissi bring $2 to $3, lily of the valley $3 to $4, violets $1 to $1 50perhundredfordoubles and 50 cents to 75 cents for the singles. They are becoming a little more plenti- ful, which, with the easing up in the price, will help their sale. Some very inice azaleas are now to be seen in the store windows, Harris, Craig and Becker all having them nicely in flower. The meeting of the Florists' Club last Tuesday evening was poorly attended. After the routine business and election of several members, Ernst Hemming read a very interesting paper on herbaceous plants for florists' use. This showed careful preparation, and gave valuable information on a subject that should interest most florists, particularly those who retail their products themselves. The subject for the February meeting is the best ferns for florists' use; the reasons will be given by Mr. Cox. At the March meeting W. P. Craig is to tell us all about the carnation convention. Hugh Graham recently put up a very fine decoration for a private ball held in Horticultural Hall. All the accessories of handsome furnishings were made good use of and large quantities of stock were consumed, two walls of the hall being covered by a drapery of wild smilax. Palms, ferns, rubbers, bay trees, begonias and azaleas were used, together with much smilax, carnations, American Beauty and Queen of Edgely roses, white lilac, lily of the valley, hyacinths and other material. Robert Craig has returned from the west, where he has been spending the last two weeks. On being told that the state- ment that he is one of the gentlemen who paid $5,000 for the new carnation, Adonis, was looked upon by some to have a sort of Lawson flavor, he said that he did not care what people thought, the figures named are genuine and that they have since been offered $2,000 for their bargain, which shows what a truly great variety the new comer is. The Queen of Edgely rose was shipped across the continent to San Francisco and carried very well, the flowers having the appearance of just being cut, so the amateurs who received them said. Bach one was supplied with a rubber capped tube in which the water was only about half exhausted. They were seven days on the way. Those shipped to England at the same time did not carry so well, most of the petals falling when removed from the box. J. G. Eisele, of Dreer's, is off to Europe, sailing last Saturday on the Fuerst Bis- marck. K. New York. TRADE IS LIFELESS AND WHOLESALE VAL- UES ARE TENDING DOWNWARD. — PROS- PECT FOR ACTIVE DEMAND A LITTLE LATER. Business since New Year's is very flat and prices are tending downwards stead- ily. Carnations and violets are sufiering from over-production for the time being. Roses hold their position a little better because the crop is only moderate. His- tory, however, teaches us that from Janu- ary Itojanuary 15 little can be expected; the latter date opens the active season and demands more nearly equal the supply. Just at present the receipts of carnations igoT. The American Florist. 789 are excessive and, a light demand being experienced, the result has been a slaughter in prices such as has been rarely seen in this market. Violets are excellent in quality but are coming in so rapidly that they sink of their own weight and the street man regulates the price. At Prospect Park, Brooklyn, they are anticipating a great show of orchids in the immediate luture. Frank Segnitz is the gardener in charge of the collection, and D. C.Thompson is the head gardener. Visitor in town: Jas. W. Osborn, of Charlton Nursery Co., Rochester, N. Y. Chicago. STATE OF THB MABKET. — BU.-INESS STILL ON THE MOVE BUT SUPPLIES ABE LARGE AND PBICES GO TO PIECES.— CARNATIONS GENERALLY GOOD. — ARMOUR FUNERAL CALLS FOR MANY FLOWERS — MEETING OF THE HOBTICULTUBAL SOCIETY.-ANDREW MILLER RETIRES AFTER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS ON STATE STREET. — PERSONAL DOINGS AND VARIOUS JOTTINGS OF INTER- EST. Trade has been lairly active during the current vreek but, despite the apparently unfavorable, cloudy weather, there have been large supplies in all lines, sufficient to force prices down to a comparatively low level. Beauties continue to be very good and are of such abundant supply that $6 has been a very good price, and a good many sales of nice stock have gone on record at $4 per dozen. In tea roses there were vastly too many, except of the choicest grades, which continue to sell pretty well. Camationsareimproved in quality and it is quite probable that at no time was the supply ever better than it has been in the last few days. The blooms are large and the length of stem is all that could be asked for in the cut of nearly every grower, but, nevertheless, prices have come down to such an extent that it is quite probable that growers who sell on consignment will be in iault- finding moods when they read their return slips. As a general thing, the desired quantity of violets can be obtained anywhere and frequently at such prices as the purchasers are willing to give. The funeral of P. D. Armour, on Wednesday cleaned up the market in very fair style on a great many lines of goods. Mr. Armour was not only one of the richest, but one of the most widely known and highly esteemed men in the country, and the floral tokens at his obsequies were as profuse as anything which has ever been seen in this country. Every one of the leading florists in the city had all the work hecould handle for this occa- sion and the demise redounded consider- ably to the profit of the florists, if to the irreparable loss of the community in gen- eral. One thing which made the wholesalers much trouble during the holiday rush was the carelessness with which buyers made out orders. One prolific source of uncertainty is the telegraphic order for "one each brides maids perles," for that is the way the message comes, without punctuation or capitalization. The wholesaler is never certain whether both Brides and Bridesmaids are wanted or only the latter. In telegraphing the word Bridesmaid should never be written in foil, and where both Maids and Brides are wanted the Maids should be men- tioned first. Observance of this rule will avoid confusion and frequent misunder- standing and loss. W. N. Rudd experienced the worst half hour of his life on Monday. He was at his office in Mt. Greenwood Cemetery when he was called home by telephone with the announcement that his little daughter Phyllis, had taken strychnine. It took nearly thirty minutes for Mr. Rudd to make the trip to Blue Island and it seemed to him as though transporta- tion had never been so slow as then. Prompt medical assistance brought the child around all right but it was a close call, and needless to say, there will be no poison in the reach of children in the Rudd residence hereafter. The Horticultural Society ot Chicago met on Tuesday, E. G. Uiblein presiding, and re-elected President Wm. H. Chad- wick, vice-presidents E G. Uihlein, H. G. Selfridge and E nst Wienhoeber, and executive committeemen, J. C. Vaughan, O. P. Bassett and G. L Grant. The elec- tion of a secretary and treasurer, direc- tors and two new members of the execu- tive committee were all postponed until the April meeting. Four new members were elected, none of them in the trade. Andrew Miller has retired from the Central Floral Company, having sold his interest to his partner, Charles Schnei- der. He intends to engage in railroading on the Illinois Central, hoping thereby to benefit his health, which has not been of the best for several seasons past. Mr. Miller has been in the cut flower business on State street since boyhood, and in his experience wonderful changes have taken place in the trade. Last Saturday evening fire destroyed the house and furnishings at the home of George H. Bowditch, wtio has charge of an American Beauty section for Bassett & Washburn at Hinsdale. Mr. Bowditch has been married only eight weeks, and his employers and fellow employes came to his rescue with a purse which did much toward starting him up in house- keeping again, and fur which he is very grateful. At the Guardian Angel Orphan Asylum they are preparing to build a new propa- gating house and are contemplating add- ing considerably to their range of glass in the near future. They are just now introducing their pink sport of Arma- zindy, which is knOwn as Guardian Angel. They find it the most profitable carnation they grow because it is so pro- lific, and they will have about 25,000 cuttirgs to give to the trade this year. The Florists' Club's carnation show next Friday, January 18, is to be held in the wholesale district, in a hall on one of the upper floors at 47 Wabash avenue. The secretary has asked exhibits of all the leading growers and nearlv all the new sorts will be shown. At 11:45 the club will go to [oliet, over the Rock Island, as guests of the Chicago Carna- tion Company, reaching Chicago again at 3:45. The National Society of Horticultural Inspectors was organiz d at a meeting in Chicago January 4. All persons officially connected with the inspection of nurser- ies and other horticultural property in the Uaited States and Canada are eligible to membership Professor S. A Forbes. State Entolologist of Illinois, was elected president. On Wednesday Hauswirth made a large amount of very good floral work for tne funeral of Mrs. Tripp, wife of the mana- ger of the Auditorium Hotel, where Mr. Hauswirth is located. A particularly handsome piece was a spray of mig- nonette, one of Morning Glory carna- tions and another of Genevieve Lord and adiantum. E. W. Marland has been engaged to take charge of the carnation section,com- prising about 36,000 square feet, at the Weiland & Risch establishment at Evan- ston. Mr. Marland has served under C. W. Johnson at Mt. Greenwood for sev- eral years, but lately had been with Wal- ter Retzer & Co. Louis Wittbold has been confined to his room this week with the grippe. His physician tells him that it is necessary to be careful, as a great many cases of pneu- monia have been developed from mild attacks of the prevalent disease and that pneumonia is unusually fatal this year. E. C. Amlitg has just completed his first year in his enlarged quarters, and he is very well pleased with the results, as, for instance, he figures that his Christ- mas business was 115 percent ahead of the Chris'^mas of 1899, when he was located at 51 Wabash avenue. Edgar Binders, chairman of the Galves- ton relief committee, has received a check for $15 from C. H. Knnzman, treasurer of the Kentucky Society of Florists. Mr. Sander's local collections amounted to $558 10. Anton Then, John Felke, C. M. Dickin- son and Edgar Sanders went over into Indiana the latter part of the week to visit Dorner, Hill and other good growers of carnations. The Western Window Glass Jobbers' Association advanced prices twelve and one-half per cent at a meeting in Chicago January 3, a penalty to be exacted lor price cutting. The five Kreitling brothers will have a bowling tournament with an "all star" team at Boyes' alley, Kedzie avenue and Twelfth street, January 1,'!, commencing at 7:30 p. m. Intoxicated boys broke considerable glass of the Haas greenhouses in Austin on Saturday night. Justice Schott added $ 10 each to the expense of their celebra- tion. Meyer Heller was up from New Castle this week placing orders for the material for a range of ten new houses 26x265 for the South Park Floral Company. Flint Kennicott has been confined to his home for several days, and is suffering from a combined attack of grippe, bron- chitis and rheumatism. Lee Walz was called to Cincinnati last Saturday by the death of his brother Fred, who was one of the most popular growers of that city. Many of the growers have had their forces more or less reduced during the past ten days by the prevalence of the grippe. Louis G. Gresenz, of Bassett & Wash- burn's city wholesale store, welcomed a baby boy, his first, into his family this week. The demis> is chronicled of George Scott, superintendent of Elmwood Ceme- tery, loterment was on December 30. JohnZeck has been laid up with the grippe and his little daughter is very ill with scarlet fever. Visitors: Wm. .Nicholson, Framingham, Mass.; Eugene Dailledouze, Flatbush, N. Y. Galion, Ohio.— Shortly after midnight on Christmas fire almost completely destroyed the greenhouse of Mrs. Louisa Faurot. No. Chelmsford, Mass.— J. W. & E. J. Trubey have opened a nevr establishment under the name of the Oak Hill Green- house. Springfield, Mass.— W. T. Hutchins will address the Lenox Horticultural Society on Saturday evening, January 19, on the sweet pea. 790 The American Florist. Jan. 12, Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, 12.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; tl.OO per incQ. 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 onlj on yearly contract at tl.OO per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. The Advertising Department of the Ahebican Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines on/>' 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.. CHICAQO. The firm of Alex. Dickson & Sons, of Belfast, Ireland, has been made a stock company. Trek cabbages ten feet h'gh are pro- duced in the island of Jersey and grown in cottage gardens there as fences. The stems, it is said, make good walking canes. Many florists report slow collections compared with January, 1900. Is it pos- sible that the retail buyers have treated themselves to better Christmas decora- tions than their prosperity justified? The increased circulation and adver- tising patronage which has come to the American Florist makes it imperative that contributors and advertisers mail their "copy" early. Matter must be in our hands on the Thursday before date of issue to insure insertion. Phormium tenax and its variegated variety are said by writers in English papers to be quite hardy, standing several degrees of frost without harm. It is stated that a plant of the varie- gated form which has been planted in the open for some years in the Isle of Wight has leaves six feet long and pro- duces flower spikes upwards of eight feet in length. Calendars Received. We are in receipt of calendars from the following firms: Lord & Burnham Co., Irvington, N. Y ; Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee; Lord & Johnson, Owatonna, Minn. "Here Is Another DoUar." Ed. Am. Florist:— Here is another dollar; put me down for the "Florist" another year. It has saved me many times that amount on purchases made from your advertisers. I will build in the early spring another house 20x100, and the more glass I have the more I need the "Florist." C. J. Burdbll. Bowling Green, Ky. Greenhouse Building. Gresham, Ore. — John Rinella, house 12x120. Chicago, 111. — Guardian Angel Orphan Asylum, propagating house. ilaledon, N. J — Theo. Leonhard, two carnation houses. Paterson, N. J.— John Thompson, range of houses. Richmond, Ind.— E G. Hill Co., one carnation house. Chicopee, Mass.— M. L. Collis, house 24x110; office 16x25. Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATIO.N. Nathan D. Pierce, Norwood, R. I., reg- isters new carnation. Beau Ideal, a seed- ling ot Daybreak; flowers shell pink, two and one-half to three inches in diameter; full center, fringed, fragrant; habit upright; stems stiff; continuous bloomer. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y. American Carnation Society. The following new carnations have been registered at the office of the secre- tary: Anders Rasmussen, New Albany, Ind., registers Hoosier Maid, color pure white, medium to large size, two and one-half to three inches in diameter, very strong grower, with long heavy stems, strong calyx and has never shown diseases of anv kind. Daybreak type. William Hoffman, Pawtucket, R. I., registers The Challenger, color clear, bnght scarlet, three to three and one-half inches in diameter, on strong, stiff stems and very prolific. Plant compact, rugged grower, producing cuttings freely, which root easily. Mr. Hoffman also registers Twentieth Century, color bright, light pink, unlike any other pink carnation, three and one-half to four inches in dia- meter, stiff stems and very free blooming, flower very full and deeply fringed. Albert M. Herr, Sec'y. The Vesey Greenhouse Benches. Some knight of the gripsack with flor- icultural incli nation must have been describing our system of greenhouse benches to his other customers. We can in no other manner account for the several letters we have received asking for a complete description thereof. As we have the most satisfactory and eco- nomical bench known and it not being generally adopted, we think a descrip- tion may be interesting. We raise the surface of the ground 12 to 24 inches as desired, and hold in place on each side of walk with 2-inch hemlock well coated with cement on the inside. This bed is made level and firm. Upon this we lay 4-inch common drain tiles as close together as they can be laid. Above this we put hemlock side boards eight inches wide to hold the soil for plants, which is put upon the tiles. The boards above and below are held in position by 2x4 pieces at the ends of the boards and are stayed across at intervals of about four feet with strong galvanized wire. This bed affords perfect drainage, a cool, airy bottom, lasts longer and holds a greater weight than do raised benches of wood with tile bottoms. A novice with the hose is safer on these benches than a skillful person on board bottoms. On these benches we grow roses from year to year, without replanting if desired, the 8-inch sideboards giving opportunity to add the mixed soil and manure mulch needed after the resting period, and the tile, while giving the cool bottom needed, prevents the roots from straying into mother earth. Carnations planted on these benches grow luxuriantly and give a longer sea- son than on the old board bench, and bloom fully as well if not better in mid- winter. We at least are able to procure a higher class of blooms both from roses and carnations on these benches than we were able to get on the old style benches. The cost of construction in this neighbor- hood is very little more than the cost of cypress benches built of linch material. Brick for the sides would probably be better than lumber, but there is so Uttle to buy that it costs only a trifle to replace the lumber when necessary. W. J. & M. S. Vesey. The Preservation of Iron Pipe. Ed. Am. Florist:— About three years] ago we put in about 3000 feet of 2-inch black pipe tor heating our greenhouses I with hot water, we now find that about I one-half of our pipe is honeycombed and I worn out and we must replace it. The 1 pipe we use is wrought iron. It seems to j us that this pipe has lasted a very short time and we would like you to inform us j how to treat pipe so it will last longer. ' We are buving some galvanized iron pipe I for trial. Do you think it will last longer j and would you advise us to use it? We ] have tried painting our pipes with lamp- black and oil, but it does not seem to last I long. Last season we bought some asphaltum paint from a man who told us it would bejust the thing forourpipes 1 and we tried it on one house, with the result that as soon as we heated up the pipes the fumes almost killed the plants, so we have had to take the pipes all out I of this house and burn this paint off. We would like you to tell us of something 1 that would preserve the pipes and still not hurt the plants. If yon "recommend I linseed oil and lamp-black, do you think j it would hurt the plants to put it on now when we are firing? We want to put something on the pipes we burned to try and preserve them. Do you think cast iron pipeis better than wrought iron pipe for hot water? We use the open system, having expansions at each end of the runs of pipe. It you think cast iron pipe is better we would like you to let us I know the bestmaterial to put it together I with. Do anj' florists use lead, the same j as they use in laying street pipes? We] feel satisfied that there are a great many of the large establishments in the east that use 2-inch wrought iron pipe, the same as we do, and that there must be something that keeps them from rotting out so quickly. What should be the aver- age life of black pipe and galvanized pipe? R. N. There must be something radically I wrong, either with the water or with the surroundings, when 2-inch wrought iron pipe rusts through in three years. Even when unpainted it should last a dozen years, at least, under the ordinary unfav- orable conditions in a greenhouse. If the trouble is due to the action of the water | upon the interior of the pipe, the injury ' cannot be prevented by painting the out- j side. Everything considered, a paint made of oil and lamp-black is as good as can be used for greenhouse pipes. Cast iron pipe is more durable than wroug it iron, but the extra trouble in making the ' joints, as well as in making changes or repairs, renders it less desirable, espe- cially as 2-inch pipe is preferred to4inch. Rust orcement jointsaremost commonly I used with cast iron pipe. Black pipe kept well painted should last as long as unpainted galvanized pipe. L. R. Taft. Heating a Greenhouse. Ed. Am Florist:— Will it be practic- able to heat a greenhouse 20x100x8 feet, single slope to south of glass, by means I of a flue around the three sides? The I mercury sometimes drops to 10° and 20° ■ below zero. The house is piped for hot ' water and I have always burned coal. igoi. The American Florist. 791 My difficulty is that coal is high and I have to haul it four miles up a rise of 600 to 800 feet. On the other hand wood is near by and may be had for $1.50 per cord cat and piled on the lot. Could it be arranged to have the fire heat the water and then the flue? Should not want to sit up nights to fire. E. H. A, A house 100 feet long is too large to heat with a flue as proposed. For long houses it is customary to have an arcn at each end, and run the flues to the mid- dle of the house under the center bench and then carry it back to the chimney, which is near the furnace. Under the conditions named it might be desirable to combine the flue with hot water. Hitchings & Co. make a saddle boiler that can be used in this way. The flue could be used for one end of the house as described, and hot water pipes could be carried under the side benches and used to heat the coils at the iarther end. L. R. Taft. OBITUARY. PHILIP CROWLEY. Philip Crowley, F. L. S., F. Z. S , for years chairman of the fruit and vegetable committee of the Royal Horticultural Society of England, died December 20. He was a specialist in decorative plants, chrysanthemums and orchids. KABL EIIMANN. Karl Ehmann, of St. Matthews, Ky., died of peritonitis on January 4. He was a native of Stuttgart, Germany, born in 1870. He came to this country in 1887 and has been with Nanz & Neuner ever since. He had charge of the rose and ship- ping department and has made many friends among those who visited their nurseries and greenhouses. He leaves a widow with three small daughters. Mr. Ehmann 's father is the royal inspector of the King of Wuerttemberg's gardens at Stuttgart, and is well known to Euro- pean florists. PEED. S. WALZ. It is with deepest regret that the many friends of Fred. S. Walz, of Cincinnati, will learn of his sudden death, on Janu- ary 4. The sad event came so suddenly that it is all the more painful to those who had his confidence. He had been, apparently, in good health but on New Year's eve he was taken ill with a com- plication of diseases in which a paralytic stroke was a principal factor. His death followed in four days. Mr. Walz was 4'J years of age and leaves a vridow, two sons and three daughters to survive him. He was bom on Bourbon Island, Africa, where his father had charge of a French noble's estate. In 1865 he came to America and settled down at the place where he has been located ever since. Mr. Walz was an enthusiastic canna and chrysanthemum raiser, some very good varieties of the former being the result of his labors at crossing. Of chrysanthe- mums his best known seedlings are the Queen, H. L. Sunderbruch and B. Fleisch- raan, but there are a host of others. Mr. Walz served for some time upon the C. S. A. seedling committee for Cincinnati. The funeral took place on January 6, the Cincinnati florists attending in a body. The obsequies were performed at the German Protestant church, the services being conducted by Rev. Schenk. In speaking of the deceased he said that it was the judgment of those who knew him best that his life was simple, truth- ful and upright. The floral tributes were very fine and were too numerous to describe separately. Interment was at Spring Grove Cemetery. H. S. Taunton, Mass. — H. F. Burt will address the progressive horticultural society at Springfield, February 1, his subject being the dahlia. SITUATIONS, WANTS, rOR SALE. Advertisements under this head will be inserted at the rate of ten cents a line (seven words) each Insertion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not admitted under this bead. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 1900 is entitled to a five-line want ADV. (situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. S ITUATION WANTED— By youna all-around man, 7 years' experience, can jiive Kood references. WISCONSIN, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED— By young man, one yearp" experience at Keneral (zreeohouse work Good refereDcea: Btat') wages. U K F, Box4l7, Baton, O. SITUATION WANTED— By youna man In store or greenhouse, store preferred Age 20: three years' experience; references. Chas. Izor. Logansport. lad. SITUATION WANTED— By a practical grower. competent In alt branches of ihe trade: steady aod sober; age 27. Best of references. Address Chicago, care American Floilst. CJITUATION WANTED— By an assistant gardener; O age 2:1 tbree years' experience, sober and steady. Please state wages: references. Address ASSISTANT, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman or general greenhouse work Middle age; life experience; wages 130 month with board. Address J. James. 15 Terry St., Trenton. N. J. SITUATION WANTED-By a thoroughly practical man; life experience. Age35; married, one child. Commercial or private place Address A G. WILLIAMS, Media, Delaware Co . Pa. SITUATION WANTBD-Ae florist or rose grower. Good references as to abl'lty. etc German, mar- ried. 0.-ly steady position wanted Address N C, care W.J. tJtewart, tJT Bromfleld St., Boston. SITUATION WANTED- By all-around florist, com- petent to tabe charge; married; best of refer- ences. Piease state wages. Addrees J. COOK. Cor. Schneider Ave and 72d St . Oak Park. 111. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman by a success- ful grower of roses, carnations, etc.. decorative and bedding plants; 20 years' experience. German; married, flease state wages. Addres A F. care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED- A young man deslffs situation as general greenhouse man Baetern section preferred. Good references. State wages with or without board. Address KOBBRT C. Benson. Wellham, A ACo. Md. SITUATION WANTBD—By young man la a private place or small gentleman's estate: 13 years experi- ence Id all branches. Steady, sober and lodustrlous; elOkle. t>pen to engagement nrw. References O R. Address Paul B. H Riis. Thompson. Conn SITUATION WANTBD-By a competent reliable grower of roses, carnations or 'mums, roses much preferred; 8 years' of excpllent experience; ape 21. strictly temperate. Private or commercial, only those with permanent positions to offer need apply. Ralph a. Richardson 11)31 Fletcher Street, Indianapolis, Ind. W ANTED~A first-cIaBB man tor propipatlDir and grafUng roses. Bassett & Wasbburn, Hinsdale, III. w ANTED— Two good rose growers to take charge of sections. Steady pnsltloas to rlgbt parties J F. WILCOX, Council BlufTi, Iowa W ANTED— One or two flrit-claas men for general greenhouse work. Apolratonce Addre'S C. H. Fret. 1133 O St., Lincoln Neb, WANTED— A man thoroughly familiar with seeds, capable of fllllog and shipping wholesale orders. Address B<^x 134, Rochester. N. T. WANTED— Reliable, competent man. Fine roses, 'mums. etc. Also assistant. Address J. T. Williamson, LaRose Gardens, Memphis. Tenn. WANTED FOR ILLINOIS— A married man. 41 or 45 years: sober, pleasant and wilt log to woik In and around greenhouses. Steady place by the year if satlsfacLory. H use fu nlshed with wag.s Addrtsa Illinois, care Amarlctn Florist. WANTED— Working foreman, one who thoroughly understands the growing of cut flowers and plants — particularly Am. Beauties, roses, 'mums, etc.— In an establishment of 65,000 square ft. of glass. Good position for competent man. Address Philo. care American Florist. WANTED-Partner with some capital to go in seed business or would wjik for seed house with object buying iDterest in same. Have been employed past twenty yeirs by nne of the largest seed flrms in ihls country. Can give Al refererce. Address Box. care American Florlat. WANTED- A good steady Industrious and sober man well up In all greenhouse and garden work. Wages 125 per month with board and lodging. Increase of wages and steady emuloyment to right party. Address W. H Wright. Cor. 1st Bast and Monroe ats , Vickaburg, Miss WANTED -Two active young men who are familiar with general greenhouse work and who have bad some experience in large establish- ments as order clerks. State particular branch of the business with which you arA most familiar and name references. Address Henry a. dreer, RIverton, N. J. WANTED TO RENT- Florlst'sestabllshment with 25.000 feet of glass with two or three acres of land and dwelling bouse, to grow outflowers for Chicago market Place must be ia good condition and within twenty miles of Chicago. Address giving full description of place, terms and location. J M. care American Florist. WANTED- A flrst-class grower thoroughly capa- ble of taking charge of greenhouses to supply retail store in best city In southern states. Must be flrst-class In Beauties, 'Maids. Br]d°p. carnations, violets. 'mums, etc .andhave from J2 000 to $5,000 to purchase iDtereat In a flrst-class plant just flolshed. Address Macic, care American Florist. FOR SALE— Four greenhouses 20xlC0 all in good shape; also two-story dwelling, one acre of land. Owner wants to go out of business on account of ill health. Address J. Fulle, Desplalnes. 111. FOR SALB-Hxcellent establishment of 4000 feet of glass, stocked with carnations and miscellaneous F>lantB. 1 acre land, new residence, 25,000 population, n center of Wlaconslo. Address C U. care *m*»rlcin Florist. rpO LKT— Forty dollars per month, 7000 leet of glass X nearly new, hfsated by hot water, dwelling house and three acres of land . The place Is connected with city water and two miles from city; eh ctrlc cars run near place A fine place for vegetable grower. C^n get you stead V customers. I will lease or sell this place Aadress R a, care American Florist. FOR SALE. Controling interest in a first-class Nursery Co. Doing a good, paying business, both local and shipping trade, well stocked and a good stock coming on. Location the best for living and growing stock. Long estab- lished. Addiess OWNER, care Am Florist. ARARRAIkl One fine lot 80x160 with a new DM nun in. six-room cottage and a three- room greenhouse consisting of over 2000 feet of glass, well stocked and in good order; erough fuel to run the season. All tlie above for $2,2U0. Owner must resign at once on account of health. No other greenhouses within thirty miles. The above is devoted to vegetables, tlowers and plants, and have all sold on the home market at top prices. JIVO. N. ZACHMAN, Oregon, Mo. An interest in one of the largest and mos widely known lloral establishments can be pur- chased by a live mnn with greenhouseexperience. Located in a city of over 20O,CO0 inhabitants in a middle state, catalogue, plant and cut flower trade established. For the right man no better opening could be desired. For particulars, address X N. care American Florist, Chicago. Greenhouse establishment of 40,000 ft. of glass, 16 miles from Chicago, 75 trains a day on four railroads. Houses built in 1894, heated by low pressure steam, plant in perfect order; water supply from river. Five houses of roses. 6 of carnations. 9 of miscellaneous stock, all in Al condition. Thirteen acres fine land, or less if wanted, so located that side track can be put in chraply. One and a half acres of paeonies, some evergreens and shrubs. Terms reasonable. Correspondence and inspection in- vited. Address AFC, care American Florist. For Sale. GREENHOUSE PROPERTY oe At Nyack, N. Y. A plot 220x125 feet, on which are four Rosehouses, 100x18x6, each house heated by a No. 1 6 Hitchings Boiler ; and seven houses, each about 64xtl ft., heated by flues. This property will be sold cheap to quick cash buyer. HITCHINGS & CO., 233 Mercer St. NEW YO FOR SALE. 792 The American Florist. Jan. 12. s,ooo,ooo Hardy Cut Ferns Be sure and read my prices, i as follows: lOOU lots. $l.ard.< All orders by mail or dispatch promptly attended to. THOMAS COLLINS. Hinodale, Mass Wbol^ale power/arK^ Cincinnati, Jan. 10. Roses, Beauty 20.00050 Bride 6.00® 8. " Bridesmaid 6.00® 8 Meteor 8.«0@I0. " Perle 4.00® 6. Carnations 1.60® 4. Violets 1.00® 1. Lily of the valley 4 . Smilax 12. Adiantum 1 . Common ferns Asparagus 50. Galas leaves Hyacinths 3.O0W 3. Narcissus 3. Poinsettias l.'j.nc@25. Daffodils 3.O0(a 4. Harrisii lilies 12. St. Louis, Jan. 10. Roses, Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00® 8. " Beauty. 12 to 20 inch stems, per doz 1.00® 3.00 " Beauty, long, per do2. 4. 00® 6.00 " Perle 4 00® fi " Meteor 5.00® 8 Kaiserin 4.00® 7. Carnations, common 1 FO® 2, choice 3.00® 4, Lily of the valley 3.00® 4, Smilax I2.50@15 Adiantum 1.00® 1. Galax Violets Stevia I Narcissus 3 Romans 2.CC(" 3 MiLWAnKBE. .liin. 10 Roses, Beauty, long, per doz. 3 00® 4.00 " " ■med . " 2 00® 2 .SO " " short " 1.00® 1 60 " Bride, Bridesmaid 6.00® H " Meteor 6 00® 8 " Golden Gate 6.00® 8 " Perle 6.00® 8 Carp«tions, ordinary 1.00® 1 " fancy 3 00® 4 Adiantum 75@ i Ooromon ferns Smilax 15 Asuaragus 65 nalax leaves Violets l.CO® 1 PiTTSBOBO, Jan. 10. Roses, Beauty, fancy 75.00®IoO " " extra fiO.OOduTO " " No. 1 30.00®60 " " culls 10.00®20 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2. 00® 15 " Meteor 6.00(ail5 Perle 4.00® 6 " Cusin 6.00® 8 Liberty 10.00@16 Carnations, ordinary 2.00® 3 fancy 3.00® 6 Violets 75® 1 Paper White narcissus 2.00® 3 Romans 1.00® 3 Lily of the valley 2.00® 5. Lilac, white 6.00@10 Harrisii 20.00rm25 Smilax 10.00® 15 Adiantum 76® i Asparagus 35.00@75 " Sprengerii 20® Galax green and bronze per 1000 11.25 Dagger ferns per 1000, 2.00 Chrysanthemums, fancy 20.00@25 " ordinary 10.00@15 Denver, Jan. 9. Roses, Beauty, select 25 00®40 " " ordinary 6.00®16 Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00® 6 Meteor 4.00® 6 Perle, Wootton 3.00® 5 Carnations, ordinary 1.50® 2 fancy 3. CO® 4 Lily of the valley 4 Callas 12 Harrisii 12 Violets single 7."i@ i " double 70® 1 Galax Leavas Asparagus 60 Smilax 18 Ferns, per 1000 2.60 ^MMVMVWMWyWMyVMWWW^WMWMMWMVWMVWMWyVyW/^VWyWMW^yWWyVMM J. 6. mm% .51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, WANTS YOUR BUSINESS, Whether it be Consignments or Orders. CUT FLOWERS. jH 4, jt A Shipping: orders receive prompt and careful attention. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis. . HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., !. "Wholesale Cut riowers— 457 Milwaukee Street. MILWAUKEE, WIS. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd, 504 Liberty Street, ALL FLOWERS IN SEASON. PITTSBURG, FA. BRANT & NOE. Wholesale Store, Ki:r" Sell our own-erown Roses, Beau'ies and Meteors in quantity, also Maids and Brides. Within easy reach of towns in Minnesota, Nebraska, both Dakotaa, Montana, etc. We are Rose Specialists. Try us. 124 Sixth Street. N. Minneapolis. Minn. Please mention the A merican Florist when ivriling. JNO. H. DUNLOP, 9S GUI Flowers All orders receive most carelui attention. TORONTO. ONT.. CANADA. Six prizes Amsrlcan Rose Society. New York City. ONE DOLLAR FIFTY PER 1000 FOR BRONZE GALAX LEAVES Delivered NOW FREE, anywhere in the United States reached by mail or express. Every leaf guaranteed perfect. Fifty leaves mailed tor Ten Cents. AMERICAN ROSE CO.. Washington, P. C. American Florist Advts. Always Sell Stock. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... •''•-SSTeVe'ii: Cut Flowera Give us an order and we will please you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL. MO. Our Store, 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. |eP~L0I7e DI8TAMCS 'PHONB AT EITHXB FLAOB Please mention ike American Florist when writing. JOHN B. FERGUSON. Wholesale Florist, NO. 6 DIAMOND MARKET SQUARE^ PITTSBURG. PA. Consignments of Roses, Carnatious and Violets Solicited. Please mention the American Florist when writing GALAX LEAVES Red and green Galax, 55c per 1000. Leucothoe Sprays, "'ooor" Cash with first order. Seven years' experience. Special price to wholesalers. J. N. PRITCHARP, Elk Park, N. C. GALAX LEAVES! J. L BANNER & CO., Montezuma, N. C. igor. The American Florist. 793 COME WITH US? Our business has prospered, we feel, because we have made our customers' interests our interests; tell us what you want; we have everything which is to be obtained anywhere; we want to serve YOU well; it will make our business grow some more. E. C. AMLING, THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED AND MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 32-34-36 Randolph Street, f Long bist CHICAGO. ILL. Long Distance 'Phone 1977 Central. CURRENT PRICE LIST. BEAUTIES Long stem per doz., $6.00@i 8.00 Stems 30 inches " 5.00 •■ 24 •• " 4.00 ■' !!0 " " 3.00 " 15 " " 3.00 " 12 " " 1.50 Short stems " l.CO Brides, Maids per 100, J6.00— 8.00 Meteors " 8. CO— 10.00 Perles " 4.0O— 6.00 Roses, good seconds " 3.0U — 4.00 Carnations, standard sorts.. " 1.50 — 2.00 Fancysorts " 3.00—4.00 Callas per dozen, 1.50— 2. OD Romans. Paper White per 100, 3.00— 4 OO Valley " 4.00—5 00 Violets.. " 1.00—1.50 Mignonette per doz. .50 — 75 Asparagus per string. .50— .75 Galax , 1000, tl ; 10,000 (or J7.50; per 100, .15 Perns, per 1000, $1.50 per 100 .20 Leucothoe sprays " .75 Adiantum " 1.00—125 Smilax per dozen. 1.50 Wild Smilax, parlor brand., .per case, 3.26 " ■■ medium " 4.25 large " 5.50 J. K BUDLONG Soses and Carnations A Specialty 37-39 Randolph Street, CHJCAGO. WHOLESALE GROWER of CUT FLOWERS CARNATION BLOOMS Shipped direct from Greenhotises to all points. Standing orders solicited. SEND TO HEADQUARTERS AND GET THE BEST. CHICAGO CARNATION CO., JOLIET, ILL. Benthey & Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manaser, Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. |V~CoQSignmenta solicited WEILAKD AND RiscM CHICAQO'S RELIABLE Wholesale Growers and Shippers of cur FLOWERS, 59 Wabash Ave., Chicago. SEND FOR WEEKLY PRICE LIST. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Please mtn/ion the A ftiencan Flurist 'when 7vrtting. A. H. POEHLMANN, ""ssf„.i Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 55 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Tiease mention the American Florist when writing. Always meption the American Flof- iit when you ofdcf rtock. J* KEKNICOTT BROS. CO. WHOLESALE Cut flowers 42°44 Randolph St., .CHICAGO, ILL. Wbol^ale [lower/\arl^ Chicago, .Tan. II. Roses, Beauty, extra long stems. .6.00(^^8.00 30 ■' " 5.00 24 " " 4.00 20 " " 3.O0 18 " " 2.00 12 " " 1.60 " short " 1.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 6.00® 8.00 Meteor 8.00@10.00 Perle 4 00® 6.00 GoldenGate 8.00®12.00 Carnations 1 .00® 2.00 fancy 3.00® 4.00 Violets 1.0(1® 2.00 Lily of the valley 4.00® 6.00 Misioonette 4. CO® 6.00 Marguerites '. 75® 1.50 Paper White 3.O0(ii. 4.00 Romans 3.00® 4.00 Cattlevas 6. 00 doz. Adiantum 1.00® 1.25 Common ferns per 1,000 1.60 .25 Leuoothoe sprays 1.00 Gala.x leaves, per 1000 $1.00 .15 Smilax per dozen 1.25® 2.00 Asparagus. . .per dozen 7.50@10.00 Choice Green and Bronze Galax, New Crop. Price 60c. per lOCO, postage prepaid. Small Orders a Specialty. Address EX. H. HIL>I.r, Victoria, Macon Co., N. C. It IB Good Bnanrass Policy to Mention thb American Florist when yod Write to am Advertiser. a H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- CUT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Go Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. PETER REINBERG, Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers. 600.000 FEET OF GLASS. Headquarters for American Beauty. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. GEO. REINBERG, "e:s.i Cut Flowers Choice American Beauties. We will take care of your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attention. B1 Wabash Ave., CHIGAGOp ILL. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Vbeleaale Dealers a«d Oll( ITIjkiaa^HAi Grower, of llUl rIOWSrS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. I RANDALL ^ Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Waah* ington St., Chicago. Write for ipeolal qnotstloni on large ordan .If yonr.. Business Methods are right yon can make a profit on an adTcrtisement here. 794 The American Florist. Jan. iz, Samuel S. Pennook. Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, .PHILADELPHIA, PA. AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. COMMENCINU OCTOBER Igt, 1900, WE WH-L BE OPEN FBGBI 7:00 A. M. TO 9:00 P. M. BUY BOSTON FLOWERS. THEY'RE ALL RI6HT. They ship well and they sell well. The Best Quality Cot Flowers and a Full Line of Flofists' Supplies. J- ^ SEND FOR PfilCB LIST. TBLEPHONE 1270 BOSTON. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, .67 Bromfield St., BOSTON, MASS. CITY HALL GUT FLOWER MARKET WELCH BROS., Proprietors. 9 Chapman Place, 15 Province Street, 9 BOSTON, MASS. Also New EDglaDd Agents for S. J. RUSSELL'S FAMOUS DOVES. Acknowledged by all fiorlfita the best In use. Special prices for doz. lots. Sole Agents for FREYSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblemi Block Letters, S2 pe> 100. Script Letters, $4 per 100. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR We Supply the New England Trade With Highest Grade ROSES, GflRNflTIONS. ULY OF TME YflLLEY. \/IAI PTC and all flowers the V 1 VidC I d Boston market affords. PRICES EIGHT iND Packing Pbopeblt Done. N. F. MCCARTHY & CO., T.i.734and64. 84 Hawley St., BOSTON. Piease mention the American Florist when writing. Frank M. Ellis, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1402 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. CONSIGNMENTS .SOLICITED. H.G.BERNING Wholesale Elorist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... t322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Please mention the American Florist u'hen writing. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, mZ PINB STREET, fc ST. LOUIS, MO. ^F~A complete line of Wire Designs. The Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., --'naV?:o. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. Wbol^ale power/larH^ Boston, Jan. 9: Roses, Beauty, extra 35.00(360.00 medium 15.00(925.00 culls 6.00@10.CO " Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor. 4.00® 6.00 extra 10.00@16.00 Carnatiflns 76® 1.60 extra 2.00® 4. CO Paper "U'hite narcissus, Roman hyacinths, tulips l.E0(ai2.00 Lilj' of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Mignonette 2.00(a' 4.00 Stevia 50® 1.00 Violets 75® l.OO Lilacs 6.00ia 8.00 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Smilax 10.00@I5.00 Asparagus 50.00 " Sprengerii, .20® .25 ner bunch Philadelphia, Jan. 9. Roses, Tea 4.0O@ 8.00 " extra 10.00®15.00 " Beauty, extra 50.C0®75.00 firsts 18.00®40.00 Carnations 1.50® 2.50 fancy 3.0C(" 5.00 Lily of the valley 3. 00® 4.00 Romans. Paper Whites 2.00'" 3.00 Violets, single 50® .75 double 1.00® 1.50 Asparagus 38.00®50.00 Smilax 12. 60® 16. CO Adiantum 75® 1.00 BtrFFALO, Jan. 10. Roses, Beauty 40.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 8.00@15.00 Carnations 3.O0® 5.00 Lily of the valley 4.00 Smilax 15.00@20.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.25 Asparagus 60.00@75.CO Chrysanthemums 10.00@20.00 Violets 2.00® 2.60 I ■ .,^ON VORK GIVE US A TRIAL. WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Open day and night. Roses. Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. UfU r IflCTIUI! Wholesale Com- Ifllli ri IVAdllllU, mission Florist. 481 Washington St.. Buffalo, N. Y. AlBO Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs Woodroffe & Bernheimer, Wholesale Florists 1604 LUDLOW STREET. Phone 1-42^-A. PHILADELPHIA. ConBlgrnments Solicited. Please men/ion the American Florist when writing. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS, ^'"??h'5S^^^d. PHILADELPHIA, pa. Consignments of Choice Valley and Roiei (olicltAd. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA, M. Long Distance Ptaone I~41-28 D. Consignments ol Roses, Carnations, Violets sollolled. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, 17 S. 11th St., Telephone 63-64. PHILADELPim, Oraen by mall, telecrraph or telephone will reoelTe prompt attention. Gonsl^rnments of good stock soUolted. Try the New Flower Commission House WATERBURY & CO., 48 W. 30th St., NEW YORK CITY. ♦ Correspondence with Growers Solicited. ALJ I A M ^^ I A LJ D 19 Boerum Place, . n. LMIMVaiUMrms BROOKLYN, N. T. Controls the best Brooklyn Cut Flower Trade. ^CONSIGNORS GET THE BENEFIT- igoi. The American Florist. 79IS TOP GRADE Carnations BEAUTIES, BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, ME1E0RS, LIBERTIES. r^^iljr o« <:l3.e 'Vailley. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Telephone No. 1998 Madlgon Square. YOUNG & NUGENT, WHOLESALE FLORISTS |jew"yoAk^""'' SUPERB ORCHIDS, VIOLETS and VALLEY. Choice ROSES and CARNATIONS, all leading varieties, also rare novelties. Shipping a Specialty. fl^Price list on application. TELEPHONE SOBS MADISON SQUARE. Walter r. Sheridan, Wholesale Florist, Telephone 902 Madison Square. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WILLIAM GHORMLEY, Wholesale Commission Florist, S7 W. 28111. St., NEW YORK CITY. Telephone 2200 Madison Square. ....LIBERTY, BEAUTY AND OTHER CHOICE STOCK.... -BEfrT IN THE COUNTKY.- JOHN YOUNG Has the bpst BEAUTIES. CARNATIONS, VIO- LETS AND VALLEY in New York. TRY A SHIPMENT OR TWO, J» All Choice Flowers daily. 61 West 28th St., NEW TOBK. Tel. 1905 Madison Sq. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of thii. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER, . ; . . 30 West 29th Street. New Telephone No. 661 Madlgon Sqnare. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Str««t, cm Flewar Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 899 MadUon Sqnare. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 C. 34th St. NearFerrjr. Open for Cnt Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every DfomlnK DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. MOORE, IIENTZ & NASH, Wholesale Commission Florists, At rooms of N. Y. Cut Flower Co. 119 and 121 W. 23d St., NEW YORK CITY. Tblbphone 733— 18th. Ohoicest Stock Shipped on a Commission. Bose, Violet and Carnation Qrowers, Consig'n to 44 W. 29th St., NEW TOBK CITY. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly & Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 38 W. 28th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. New Telephone No. 798 & 799 Madison Sq. Wbol^ale ffower/arH^ New York, Jan. 9. Roses, Beauty, select 4O.00@50.0O medium \h.00@'Zb.O0 culls 3.00® 5.00 Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor 2.00® 4.00 select. 6.00@13.00 Carnations EC® 1.35 fancy 2.00® 4.00 Lily of the valley 1.50® 2.00 Smilax 10.00@I2.00 Asparagus 25.00@40.00 Sprengerii,perdoz.buu. .75@1.00 Adiantum 50® .75 Violets 35® .75 special 100® 1.25 Gardenias 25 00@50.00 Cypripediums 10.00(3iI2.00 Mignonette 2.00® 5.00 Paper White narcissus 1.00® 1.50 Roman hyacinths 75® l.OO Yellow Niirci.ssi..: 2.00(. m. Geo. S. Bartlett, Sec'y, 313 East Second street. Cleveland, O.— Cleveland Florists' Club, Progress Hall, 244 Detroit street. Second and fourth Mondays of each month, at 8 p. m. A. H. Graham, Sec'y. 2^49 Euc id avenue, Cleveland. Des Moines, Ia.— Des Moines Florists' Club, at various florists' establishments. Last Monday in each month, at 8 p. m. J. T. D. Fulmer, Sec'y 702 Walnut street, Des Moines. Indianapolis, Ind.— State Florists' Association of Indiana. Horticu'tural rooms. State House, Indianapolis. First Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. m. R. A. McKeand, Sec'y, Garfield Park, Indianapolis. Milwaukee, Wis —Milwaukee Florists' Bowl- ing Club. Plankinton House. Thursday evenings, at 8 p. m. C. C. PoUworth, Sec'y, l37 Oneida street. New York, N. Y — New York Florists' Club, Elk's Hall. 19 West Twenty-ninth street. Second Monday of each month, at 7:3tJp.m. John Young, Sec'y, 51 West Twenty eighth street. New York. Omaha. Neb —Nebraska and Iowa Florists' Society, Puller's Hall, Fourteenth and Douglas streets. Second Thursday in each month at 8 p. m. Louis Henderson, Sec'y, 1519 Famam street, Omaha. Philadelphia, Pa— Florists' Club of Philadel- phia, Horticultural Hal!. Broad street above Spruce. First Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. m. Edwin Lonsdale, Sec'y, Wyndmoor, Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburg. Pa. — Pittsburg and Allegheny Flo- rists' and Gardeners' Club, at rooms of Pittsburg day Flower Co., 501 Liberty street. Second Tues- Cut of each month, at 8 p. m. T. P. Langhans, Sec'y, 504 Liberty street. Pittsburg. Providence, R. I.— Florists' and Gardener's Club of Rhode Island. 96 Westminster street. Providence. Second Thursday in each month, at 8 p. m. Alexander Rennie, Sec'y, 41 Washing- ton street. Providence. St. Louis. Mo.— St. Louis Florists' Club, Odd Fellows Hall No. 2, Ninth and Olive streets. Second Thursday of each month, at 3 p. m. Emil Schray, Sec'y, 4101 Pennsylvania avenue, St. Louis. Toronto, Ont. — Toronto Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Association. St. George's Hall, Elm street. Third Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. m. W. C. Jay. Sec'y. Mi Spadina avenue. West Hoboken, N. J.— North Hudson Florists' Club, store of H. C Steinhoff, Hudson boulevard, West Hoboken. First Tuesday of each month, at 8 p m. Geo. F. Kogge Sec'y 616 Washington street, Hoboken Johnson & Stokes' Seeds are grown exclusively for the most critical market garden and flor- ist trade and are known in every large market of the United States as produc- ers of vegetables and flowers which are the accepted standards of excellence. Write now for our New Quarterly Wholesale Catalogue. JOHNSON & STOKES, PHILADELPHIA. P* ESTABLISHED 1802 SEEDS SURPLUS AT REDUCED PRICES: LILIUM LONGIFLORUM. JAPAN. 1000 6 to 8-inohe8 824.00 7to 9 " 34.00 LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS. Largi^st and finest in the world, either Berlin or Hamburg 10.00 In oise lots (3JO0 ina case) 9.00 J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW VOf« GRASS SEEDS. Kentucky Blue, Orchard, Timothy, Red Top, Meadow Fescue, Perennial and Italian Rye Grass, Tall Meadow Oat, Johnson, Bermuda, Creeping Bent, Wood Meadow and other Domestic and Imported varieties. CLOVERS- Red, Sah- linK, Alfalfa, Crimson, White, Alsike, Japan, etc. WOOD, STUBBS&CO'.S "EVERGREEN" and' SHADY GREEN" Lawn Grasses are givine the best satis- faction everywhere. Put up in packages and bulk. Special low pnres to the trade. OITIOXI SXiXS Ye*lowandi>ot>to Wholesale prices for present or future deliveries. WOOD. STUBBS &. CO.. The Largut and Best Collectioii of Seeds in Ky., LOUISVILLE. KV. TUBEROSE BULBS. (Excelsior Pearl.) Genuine Hallock dwarf strain, cured by fire heat, sound, dry, hand picked. FIRST SIZE— F O. B. Chiciiso, 4 to 6-in., per 1000, $7 60; SCO) $21.00. From N. Y. City, 5Cc per ICOO less. Mammoth Bulbs-6 to 8-in., per 1000, $10.00. Medium Bulbs— 3 to4-in.,per I0C0,$3.'jO; 10,000 lots, f. o. b. Chicago, $30; f. o. b. New York, $27.50. WE MEET competiiion, quality considered. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAQO : 84-86 Randolph St. NEW YORK: 14 Barclay 3t. ULY OF THE VALLEY Best lorcing pips, while stock lasts. Our R. S. or .S''leoted German strain, $10 per 1000. Our H. C. or High Class German striiin, $12 per lOUO. Cash Discount, 6 per cent. August Rblker & Sons, saoeysi,. New York Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. igoi. The American Florist. 797 NEW CROP Fi flWFR SEEDS FOB PRESENT SOWING. LOBELIA BEDDINQ QUEEN. Alyssum, Little Gem, trui' % .10 Afflpelopsis Veilchii '0 Begonia Vernon 10 Erfordi 1-16 oz., 75i- 25 Bellis Perennit. (Double Daisv) Vaughan's Mammoth, mixed 1-16 oz. 40c 35 MammothDaisy, whit.i l-16oz.50o .25 " '■ pink 25 Lonefellow. H oz. 35o 15 Snowball, H oz. 40a 15 Browallia. mixed .10 Speciosa, large blue 35 Candytuft Giant Hyacinth flowered. pure white 10 CentaureaCandidissima.l 00 seeds 2Sc, " Gvranocar^a 10 Clematit Pa'niculala 15 Lobelia, Bedding Queen. The test Lobelia (or carpet beds, borders and pots 25 Crystal falace Com pacta 15 " SpeciofB, for hanging baskets .10 Emperor William, 'a oz. 25c. .15 White Lady, dwarf white ,. .10 Haurandya. mixed, ^ oz. 40c 15 Barcla\ana 2) ■ Ignonetts. Machet 10 '• May's Giant 2i Petunia, Vaugh'an's Best Mixture 50 The best mixture of laree-flower- ing single var eties in existence. Giants of California, mixed 1-32 oz. 11.25 -W Double Fringed Perfection 75 Doube White 50 Salvia Splendens "Drooping Spikes" . . .15 Clara Bedman 25 New Dark Scarlet Bouquet 15 Silverspot 25 Golden-Leaved 25 St. Louis, new, best of all 25 Tr. pkt. Oz. 25 2.'"0 2.50 .50 .60 l.fO .40 1.50 .75 I.. 50 .30 .35 .60 2.00 2.60 Tr. pkt. Oz. Stock, Snowflake, forcing, the earliest white Ten Week, % ot. Jl.OO, .-35 " White Perfection "Cut and Come .\gain". H oz. 4oc. .25 " Laree Flowering Ten Week, White, Rose, Crimson, Hlood- Red, Yellow, Light Blue. Dark Blue, each 25 One pkt. o: •»ch of the" for 11.25. Extra choice mixed 25 Smilax. new crop, Ih $3.00 10 Thunbergia, mixed 10 Torenia Fournieri, blue 25 Fournieri Com pacta 25 White Wings 20 Vinca Rosea, pink, white with «-ye, pure white, mixed, each 15 PANSY. Vaughan's "International" received the only reward for Mixed Pansies at tbe World's hair. It is today better and more comple-e than ever. It contains thecream of the stock of ten Pansy spec- ialists. There is no better mixture in existencp. as all of the florists who saw or used it can tfll you. Price, per oz., $10; % oz., $5; ^ o^., J1.50; trade pkt., 50c. Vaughan's "Giant Mixture." If you want ^aree Howersthia is the mixture to buy. Oz., $1; % oz., eOc: trade packet. 25c. Chicago Parks Bedding Mixture, oz., $1; M oz> 30c; trade pkt . 10c. Masterpiece- This strain foroes nearer to "Doubl"- Pansies" than anythini; ever introduced under that name, 'in reality the number of petals is the same as that in other Pansy flowers, but thev are crimped and curled ii such a fashion that the flowers appear double. The flowers are of euoMuous S've n ten three inches across, and tbe color vana'ious and combinations are odd and strikioii;. P'*r 'a o/. $1.50 trade pkt.. dOc. Pansy, separate sorts, see our florists' catalog. FERN SEEDS: Anv of the following, per trade pkt, 40c; any 6 kinds for »2. 0: Adiantum Cuteatum Frayrantiss'mum. Gracillimum. Lomaria Gibba. Nephrolepis C'ordata Compacta. ■■ K.\ullata. Pteris Creiica Albo-Lineata. '* Ouvrardi. " Palmata. " SerruUta. " Cristata. " " Argenlea. " Wimsetti, new, exira fine. Onychium .Japonicum. VERBENA. Vaughan's Best Mixture. Our grower, to whom we sent some of this mixture last year, reports it to be the finest he has ever seen. It includes the Mam- moth-Flowered strains of three ce ebrated Ver- bena specialists, the beautiful and dazzling Defiance, the Snow-White, Purples, Striped, and all the Auricula-Flowered varieties, the new giant striped and the Pordhook Mammoth Verbe- nas. We feel perfectly safe in stating that this mixture of Verbenas will eclipse every strain offered by any other house. Oz., $2; H oz., 50c; trade pkt., 25c. Mammoth Mixed, trade pkt., I5c; oz. 81.00. White, trade pkt., 15c; oz., 11.25. Firefly, new brilliant scarlet, trade pkt, 25c: " Pink and carmine shades, trade pkt., 25c; M oz., 50c. Mayflower, best pink, trade pkt., 25c,; w oz., 5Cc; oz., $1.75. Tr. pkt. Oz. Verbena Defiance, bright scarlet, « oz., 3uc 10 1100 " Ccerulea, sky-blue 10 l.CO ■■ Striped •. 10 1.00 " Lemon scented, !, QuakertKWU. Pa. Flease mention the American F'urtU ivhen writing Geraniums When You Read This we «ill have a lot of 6,000 Am. Beauties, rooted cuttings as fine as you ever saw, ready to go out, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Send your order at once to GEO. A. KIHL, Pekin, III. 500,000 VERBENAS. 60 flnest named varieties, including our NEW MAMMOTH WHITE, 'MRS. McKINLEY. " The finest white verbena grovfn; perfectly healthy; free from disease. Rooted cuttings, 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000. Plants, $2.50 per lUO; $20 per 1000. Our list is the choice of millions of seedlings. Send for circular. J. L. DILLON. BLOOMSBURG. PA. SUCCESSFUL SELLERS are the successful growers who advertise iQ^,^<^Jf<^J^J^J^ -THE AMERICAN FLORIST 798 The American Florist. Jan. I2y The i^uRSERY T^asE. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Theo. J. Smith. Pr«8.; N. W. Hale, Vice-Pres.; Gbobqe C. Seageb, Rochester, W. Y., Sec'y. The Eastern Nurserymen's Association will meet at Rochester, N. Y., January 16. There is a very strong demand for ornamental nursery stock in the east, which is a factor in raising prices. Peof. F. a. Waugh recommends that nurserymen give careful trial to Ameri- cana stocks in the propagation of plums. Alexander Pullen, Milford, Del., has failed. His assets are estimated at $8,000, which will not cover the liabili- ties by considerable. The forty-sixth annual meeting of the Western New York Horticultural Society will be held at Rochester, January 23 and 24. William C. Barry is president. The firm of F. H. Hunt & Co., the jun- ior partner being John V. Sprague, has been formed to deal in nursery stock at Hammondsport, N. Y. The State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania will hold its forty-second annual meeting at Harrisburg, January 21 and 22. Prominent nurserymen and fruit growers will participate in the pro- gramme. The Storrs & Harrison Company pre- dicts a general advance in prices on nur- sery stock for spring and fall delivery but states that the rise will be not at all sharp except upon such items of general scarcity as cherry and perhaps apple trees. Brewer & Stannabd, Ottawa, Kans., dissolved partnership January 2, Eugene Brewer selling his interest in the nursery business to F. H. Stannard Mr. Brewer will, however, retain his interest in the real estate and large orchards owned by the firm. Covering Wounds in Trees. An Antipodean authority says that the wounds made in the stems of trees by pruning or otherwise should have the wood preserved to keep it from decay till the new bark and wood extends over it, but he thinks gum shellac dissolved in alcohol far better than paint He advises to put the shellac into a wide-mouthed bottle, civer it with alcohol, and let it stand twenty-four hoars, when it may be applied with a swab or a brush. It serves, as nearly as may be, as the sub- stance of bark; is not aff. cted by heat or cold, or wet. or dry weather; and retains the sap up the cut, healing the wounds without a scar. Limb^ shijuld be cut off slantingly; never square on top, as is sometimes done.— yowrnc^/ of Horticul- ture. A Gardener's Reverie. I often wi'iiTN ill my toil O' cuUivatin^ Tiiitures fioil. And copyiD^' in mimic Imus Tlu' lessons from ht-r jzreat, Obedient to their heavenly sire. Winged spirits to each planet lied. And by celestiiil instincts led Hegan" to paint God's imagery Uoon the lifeless scenery. Though long defied by igneous rocks, And oft oer'whelmed by earthquake shocks, Yet ever to their miss'on true Each priraaie form they build anew. Till as the ceasel'-ss ages roll Each world presents a pictured sc^oll, WMth brighter tints from year to year, A3 various 'orms of life appear. For when the trilobite grew old And crumbled into earthly mold The higher forms of life await These elements in nascent state, Ana while their instinct passions glow New lives appear in embryo. Thus by creations long fortold The plans are deckei with green and gold. The hills with forest trees are crowned. The vallevs with gay songs resound, The air with insect wings of rife And all the waters teemwith Ufe. Yet all this living splendor brouijht No conscious mind, no t asoning thought. No souls for higher wisdom yearned. From cruel wrongs no hearts were turned, While savage b-^asts and birds of prey W'ith carnage strewed the fields so gay And where the weak and timid hi e The leaves with crimson stains are dyed. Hut soon a brighter dawn arose Upon this scene of instinct woe«. To make Jehovah's plan complete Pure spirits from his mercy seat Were .^lent to chose the time and plane For advent of the human race In search of elemental oust Peculiar to their sacred trust, They found perchance in some wild chasm The heavenly tyie of protoplasm. And there the man and wife were reared Secure, till they no longer feared The I'on'a roar, the tiger's spring. Or ruthless swoop of eagle's wing. W^ith angel face and form divine And pleasing grace in every line, With eyes whose magic beams impart The secret laaguagn of the heart. With conscious power of mind and soul Th*'y hold all others in control. And yet we feel a tie that binds All instinct life with human minds; The oak that rear* its head with pride. The birds that in its branches hide, The cattle resting 'neath its shade, And we in His own image made Are children of one father — God— And kindred to the grassy sod. From nature's heart all pulses flow That give to every life its glow. And nature's God, who rules above. Bestows on all his equal love. And wh n 1 reach my garden gate, And all the beauty contemplate— The elms that mark the boundary line, The sheltering groups of larch and pine, The slender birch w.th drooping spray. And see the lofty niapl«'s sway Their branches to the summer breeze. How dear to me are all these trees My hand hath planted, while I kno*v That in my care they thrive and grow More true to nature than if fat'i Had doomed them to their wild estate. And tendri s of the latticed vine Around my heart mo.-e closely twme As I reflect that th-y are blind. And when I see them grope to find A twig that instinct tells is near, I'm not ashamed to drjp a tear. — Chicago Tribune. w^tm^sgafsmemKiasimsi^SitmKgafiaass/assissssssR, ROSE BUSHES FIELD GROWN ppr ICO Climbing Kn' serin |10 00 to $15.00 Climbios Wootton 10.00 I Gloire de Dijon 10 00 ) Henriette 9 00 lieauty of Ghizeuu'ood 9.1.0 Lamar lue 10.00 I Bank8>a, while lO.OO Cherokee, sit.gle 10. Oq Revi- d'Or IO.Oq Per 100 Bride $10 00 bridesmaid 10.10 Cath. Meru et 10.00 Co(i. de Lyo 9 00 Cecil Brunner lO.ro Black Primw 10.00 Kaiserin 15.03 Crimson Rambler... lO.OO Laurette 10.00 Mme. Gabriel Luizet. 10.00 Maman Cochet,$iOlo 15.00 Miirie Van Houtte... 10.00 Per ICO Mrs. Laing $IO.oO M teor 10.00 Papa Gontier 10(0 Perlc 10 00 Phil. Coohet 9.00 Queen's Scarlet 9.ro Rainbow 10.0) Safrano 10.00 Souv. de Wootton. ... lO.OO Pres. Carnot li'.OO Ulrich Brunner lO.OJ And other sorts. CASH PLEASE. .\n Hsso'tniftnt or these bushes will weigh about 300 lbs. to the 1000 packed lijjht for express. THE HOWLAND MRSERY CO., Los Angeles, Cal, VERY STRONG I OWN ROOTS Choicest Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Shrubs. Plants, Bulbs, Seeds, ao Acres Hardy Roses. 44 Qreenhouses of Palms, Everblooming Roses. Ficus, Ferns, Etc. Correspondence solicited. Catalogue Frte. 47 Years. 1000 Acres. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. 'ir....THEMOON Company For f Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your I and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. Maples NORWAY SIGAR. From 1 to 3-inch calirer, also one- year seedlinss. Write for price list. SAMUEL C. MOON. Morrisville, Buclcs Co , Pa. igoi. The American Florist. 799 NeDiirolCDis Wittboldii WILL SOON BE GROWN AND OFFERED FOR SALE BY ALL THE LEADING FLORISTS VJ^E have already supplied a ** majority of tbe large growers with stock. Owing to its rapid growth and wonderful reproductive qualities our fern will be as profitable to florists as the Boston fern has been. At the same time NEPHROLEPIS WITTBOLDII has a robust yet graceful appearance which attracts public favor. It has the enduring qualities necessary to hold its popular- ity when subjected to the trying con- ditions of the average living rooms. Many of the large grow^ers of the Boston fern who received stock of NEPHkOLEPlS WITTBOLDII J« w^hen it was first sent out in Septem- ber, are re-ordering in larger quanti- ties, a sure evidence that it has found favor with them. Here is a sample order: Newark, Ohio, Deo. 27, 1900. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Chicago, 111. Gentlemen; — Please ship to me as soon as possible 300 more of your Nbphrolepis Wittboldii. The plants I received from you a short time ago are doing so nicely that the more I sec of them the more I am convinced that Nepbrolbpis Wittboldii is the great • fern of the future, and I feel that I cannot get too heavy a stock. I know that every enterprising florist will purchase a stock of it as soon as he sees what a grand dec- orative plant it will make. Wishing you a prosperous New Year, I remain Yours very truly, A. J. BALDWIN. NEPHROLEPIS WITTBOLDII-"The Great Fern of the Future " NEPHROLEPIS WITTBOLDII reproduces so rapidly that we are able to assure every purchaser of strong plants, ready for 3 and 4-inch pots, $i.oo each; $io.oo per dozen; $75.00 per 100. Kentias==Latanias Varieties £entia Belmoreana 3^ Kentla Belmoreana 3 Eentia Belmoreana 3Vi Kentia Belmor>^ana 4 Eentia Belmoreana 5 Eentia " strong 5 Eentia Belmoreana 6 Eentia " strong 6 Eentia Belmoreana 7 Eentia Forsteriana 2y4 Eentia Forsteriana 3 Eentia Forsteriana 3!^ Eentia Forsteriana 5 Eentia " strong 5 Eentia Forst-^riana 6 Eentia " strong 6 Eentia Forsteriana 8 Latania Borbonica 2>^ Latania Borbonica 3 Latania Borbonica 3^ Latania Borbonica 4 Latania Borbonica 5 Latania Borbonica 6 Areca Lutescens 2J4 Areca Lutescens 3H Areca Lutescens 4 Size Height Pot Inches 8 to 9 10 to 12 12 to 14 14 to 16 16 to 20 18 to 24 20 to 22 26 to 28 36 to 40 8 to 9 10 to 12 12 to 14 20 to 24 23 to 26 28 to 30 30 to 34 44 to 50 No. Per Leaves Each Doz. 3 to 4 4 to 5 El to 6 5 to 7 5 to 6 5 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 5 to 6 5 to 6 5 to 6 6 to 7 6 3 12 5 to 6 12 to 15 5 to 6 15 to 18 5 to 7 18 to 22 6 to 7 20 to 24 6 to 8 5 to 6 3 plants in potl.OO 12 to 14 3 " " 2.00 15 to 18 3 " .25 3.00 .25 .40 .75 1 00 1.25 1.50 2.25 .25 .75 I.OO 1.25 1.60 325 .15 .25 .50 .60 t 1.50 2.00 3.00 4.00 7.20 12.00 15.00 18.00 27 00 1.50 2.00 3.00 7.20 12.00 15.00 18.00 39 00 .60 1.00 1.50 3.00 5.00 6.00 Varieties ..Ferns.. Size Pot Pteris Serruiata 2-inoh Pteris Umbrosa 2-inch Pteris Cretica Albo-lineata 2-inoh Crytomium Falcatum 2-inoh Crytomium Falcatum 3-inch Cyrtomlum Falcatum 4-inch Cyrtomium Faloatum 5-inch Nephroiepis Bosioniensis 2-incb Isephrolepis Bostomensis 7-iDcli Nephrolepis Cordata Compacta 6.inoh Per 100 $12.00 15.00 20.00 30.00 60.00 90.00 125.00 180.00 200.00 12.00 15.00 20.00 60.00 90.00 125.00 180.00 300.00 5.00 8.00 12.00 20.00 35.00 60.00 800 15.00 25 00 Per Doz. .50 .50 .50 1.00 1.50 200 .50 y.iw 4.00 Per 1000 $100.00 150 00 180 00 300 00 600.00 900.00 100.00 150.00 180.00 600.00 40.00 75.00 100.00 175.00 300.00 Per 100 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 8.00 10.00 4.C0 30.00 ..Asparagus.. Doz. Per 100 $ .50 I 4.00 1.60 12.00 2.00 15.00 Size Pot Asparagus Sprengerii 2-inch Asparagus Sprengerii ^!° u Asparagus Sprengerii 5-inoh Miscellaneous. Fi'rn Balls, well started per dozen, $6.00 Each. Araucaria Excel sa, 4-inch, nice plants 8 .50 Araucaria Excelsa, 4!4-inoh, nice plants .re Araucaria Excelsa, 5-inch, nice plants 1-00 Pot Height Leaves Each Ficus Elastioa 6 22 to 23 12 to 14 $.75 Ficus Elastica 7 24 to 28 Pandanus Utilis 214 6 to 8 Pandanus Dtilis 3 8 to 10 Pandanus Veitchii 6 strong Pandanus Veitchii 7 strong Pandanus Veitchii 8 strong Dracaena Terminalis ZVt Dracffina Terminalis 4 C0003 Weddeliana — 3 Phojnix Reolinata 10 40 to 45 PhtBnix RecLinata 3 Phcenix Canariensis 3 Aspidistra Lurida 4 Aspidistra Lurida 5 15 to 20 8 to 12 .50 Corypha Gebanga 3 12 14 to 16 10 to 12 12 to 15 6 to 8 4 to 6 4 to 6 8 to 12 5 to 1.50 2.25 3.00 .25 3.50 Doz. $ 7.20 10.00 1.00 2.00 18.00 27.00 36.00 2.00 4.00 2.00 1.50 1.50 3.00 6.00 1.00 100 $60.00 75.00 8.00 15.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 Sanseviera Javanioa Variegata, 2-inch, strong plants — dozen Sanseviira Javanica Variegata, 3-inch, strong plants — " Sanseviera Javanioa Variegata, 4-inch, strong plants — '' Sanseviera Javanioa Variegata, 5-inoh, strong plants — "^ Peperomia Argyreia (Saundersii) "^ Peperomia Alata Zingiber Officinale, Ginger Plant, 4-inoh "^ Zingiber Officinale, 5-inch [' Cyperus Alternifolius, 5-inch " .60 1.25 2.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 1.60 The Geo. Wittbold Co., a.:n^i> n^BMeivs, oh:ic:.a.oo, ji^tl,* 800 The American Florist. Jan. 12, Our pflSTiMBS. Announoementi of coming contests or other •nnti of interest to our bonUne, shooting and Oyoling readers are solicited and will be given place in this oolumD. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass.; Kobt. Kitt, 1726 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Ohloago, 111. At New York. On Monday, January 7, the following scores were recorded: Player 1st 2d 3d TraPDdlv 154 183 \f» Burns..'. 161 198 163 Siebrecht 136 153 l.W Thielmann IV7 168 186 Lang 196 177 196 Hatner 1.55 V% 168 Letitz 184 189 165 Taylor ill 151 133 Elliott 163 155 155 At Chicago. The great national bowling tourna- ment has been on in Chicago this week, and on Monday evening one of the local teams, the Lakeside, contesting for the championship of America, played Asmus and also Conlson, a former Bnfialonian who has played on the florists' team. Asmus made 172, 169 and 184., a total of 525, and Coulson made 164, 192 and 195, a total oi 551, but the team was far outside the money. C. L. Seybold is a member of the Balti- more team participating in the big tonmev and in his three games scored 167, 163 and 146, a total of 476. With Philadelphia Gunners. The Florists held their monthly shoot, on Tuesday, at the new grounds at Sum- merdale,near Frankford, the old grounds having been sold for building purposes. The conditions for the contest were: Fifty targets per man, twenty-five known and twenty- five unknown angles, handicap added to the score. At known angles E. C. Coleman was high, with twenty-two. Anderson made the top score at the unknown angles, breaking twenty-four. Dorp, Burton and Coleman were tied for first place, as all totals of fifty and over are tied. The scores follow: Un- Known known Coleman 22 23 Dorp 19 16 Burton 20 17 Anderson 20 24 Clark 15 13 Massev 14 15 Cartledge 17 18 Smith 13 17 McKaraher 16 111 Park 16 l.i Barrett 16 16 Whitaker 12 i; Parsons 18 13 Webster 13 II Johnson 18 22 Mrs. Park 18 21 Harris 12 II Redirer 21 16 Sheeler ...12 6 George 20 15 Westcolt 12 5 Myers 18 M Budd IJ 12 B'ritsch 11 M McKeen 9 8 Handi- cap Total 9 .54 1« 51 14 51 .5 49 20 48 18 47 11 46 15 4i IS 44 13 44 11 43 19 43 11 43 17 41 40 39 14 ;<7 37 15 35 35 17 34 24 31 17 At Philadelphia. In the recent contests of the Florists' Bowling Club several new men have loomed up with aspirations, and some indications of developing championship form in time, amonit whom may be mentioned Archer, Dunham, Adelberger, Barnes and Eimermann. The Florists are now probably the strongest bowling aggregation in Philadelphia, and to test this fond belief, they have issued a sweep- ing challenge to any club in Philadelphia or vicinity lor a twenty man team match for the championship of Philadelphia, on neutral alleys, loser to pay all expenses. Washirgton's Birthday is mentioned as a good dav to decide this contest. The Public Ledger says here is a good chance for the Century, Maennerchor, Columbia, or some other of the old time champions to come forward and take the conceit out of those raisers of the fresh and fragrant American Beauty. The growers tried their hands in a match with the storekeepers on the alleys last Monday night. The growers are all right among themselves but when they get up against the real thing they are not in it. A perusal of the score will explain the difficulty, the storekeepers vrinning by 204 pins: STORBKEEPERS. Player 1st 2d 3d T'l Moss 157 171 162 490 Gibs n 157 111 139 407 Craig 161 167 153 481 Kaker 140 125 176 441 Kift 169 191 169 519 Habermehl 144 129 136 409 Total 628 894 925 2747 GROWERS. Player 1st 2d 3d T'l Connor IU7 134 138 379 Harris 190 149 161 500 Westcott 146 l.'>3 133 432 Burton 113 160 124 387 .\delberger 131 144 lUO 375 -Vnderson 149 138 183 470 Total 836 868 839 2543 K. New Haven, Conn. MEETING OF THE COMMERCIAL HORTICUL- TURISTS.—DISCUSSION ON THE MANY CHANGES IN BUSINESS CONDITIONS WITHIN THE MEMORY OF MBUBERS. The New Haven Horticultural Society held its monthly meeting January 4 in Champion's foyer. Four papers were read by members of the society, on the "Change and Advancement of Cut Flow- ers in New Haven During the Last Thirty Years." The first paper was read by Mr. Howe, who reviewed briefly the history of the rose and carnation. He said that great strides have been made in the culture of the rose during the past twenty years, resulting in a finer quality and greater quantity. It was the custom in former J ears to grow this flower in solid beds, but now the up-to-date grower uses raised benches. The rose of to-day needs careful attention. He then gave a list of the different varieties. He further said that the tendency was now to go back to the old style of beds but with improve- ments in construction. The modern green- house has large glass and but very little woodwork as against the small panes and heavy rafters of two decades ago. The cultivation of carnations, tou, has made rapid advances. The speaker said that there are so many varieties that come in and last but a short time that he would not attempt to name even the best of them. He said it was his belief, based on experiments and observations that the plants of earlier times were more hardy than those of to-day. Yet with the modern greenhouses, giving better light and ventilation, the flowers grown are very much better than those of other days. A talk on violets was given by J. H. Sloeum. In the course of his remarks he made the statement that twenty-five years ago 500 violets a day supplied New Haven. Now there are nine greenhouses on the east side given to the cultivation of this flower. Half of the product isused in this city and half shipped to New York, Hartford, Springfield and Boston. He also said that of all the men who go into violet raising ninety per cent fail, because the violet is the hardest of flowers to gro^ and the most unreliable. Mr. Beach spoke very interestingly ot the changes in the varieties of cut flower» called for by the public and read a list ot those used during the last thirty years. John N. Champion spoke on the retail trade. He showed how the prices of cut flowers have risen and for this reason plants have come into demand. It was- commented on that growers here are sell- ing out of town and the retail dealers are buying from out of town growers. Erie, Pa.— S. Alfred Baur had the dec- orations for the large Dennison- Walker wedding December 28 and did himself much credit. Portland, Ore.— Near Gresham John Rinella is building a greenhouse 12x120 which will be used for lettuce this winter and then for propagating stock for planting outdoors. Worcester, Mass — E. O. Orpet will address the Worcester County Hortictilt- ural Society on Thursday, January 17, on the raising of orchids from seed. His remarks will be illustrated by specimens and photographs. of Tomato and ; other seeds for ■ forcing. You , will not be dls- '. appointed. ?4 [ years' expert- • enoe behind ; every order ; ailed. Packet. TOM ATO . PuttOD's Best of All 10.16 •'Hoimeb' Supreme" FofcIdk Tom»to. H Bhe>t award K. H 8. trials at Chls- wlck 19C0. oilelnal pktB 25 Lonllard. orltrtnator'B stock 16 Mayflower, extra selected 15 vroirmore.Veltch'eortRlnal sealed pkts .60 LETTUCE, BlK Boston, extra select. .. .16 Improved Emperor Forcing 15 Grard Kaptds. ForclnR 15 CUCUMBER, Extra Early White Spine, special 10 KnKllfih varlettes. 13 00 per ICO seeds .26 RADISH, Scar:et Ban. white tip, extra early 10 CAULIFLOWER. Extra Early Erf urt, special GO MELONS, English varieties 26 MUSHROOM SPAWN, my celebrated "W. P." brand, best In the world, $7,(0 per 100 lbs : lU lbs. fcr 11.00. Sample brick, postpaid, for26o Bookleton culture free. CLAY'S LONDON FERTILIZER. 113 pound bags $6 50 RAFFIA, Long Madapascar. 30c lb. RHUBARB ROOTS, Myati's LInnsens, $2,(10 per dozen. CRAPE VINES, for grapertes. 30 varieties. 1-) r.. 75 ct» ; 3-vr.. $1 60 each. ASPARAGUS ROOTS. Seven years old for forcing, very large. J4 CO per 1(0 Bailey's Torcing Book uKJJ J ** w 0 r k on forclnff veKetables; full InetructlonB how to grow Tomatoea, CucumberB. Lettuoe and all otber vegetables under gtasB, 226 pages, 88 lUuBtratlons. price $1 00. poatpald. G. J. Pennock savB: "It would have saved ub dolIarB and aollars If we could have had It a few years ago." Kvf ry grower should poesesB thlB book. StamoB acceptable for amall orders. Correspondence solicited. GEO. C. WATSON, Seedsman, ^ Importer and Exporter of ^ GRASS and GARDEN SEEDS, BULBS, S Mushroom Spawn, Raffia, Fertilizers and 3 Forcing Stocl<. 5 Office tt salesroom. luniperSt. belowWalnut, 1 PHILADELPHIA. PA. jgoi. The American Florist. boi Dreer's i§M!i Flower Seeds. THE FOLLOWING IS A SHORT LIST OF FLOWER SEEDS WHICH SHOULD BE SOWN EARLY: Traill pH. Ageratam Blue Perrection t .25 "-- - " • .15 .20 .20 .20 .15 Cope '8 Pet Aster Queen of the Market, white.. " •' '* piiik... '' '* '. " purple.. ■' " " *• iiised.. Cann.a, laree flowering dwarf mxd., per lb.. II. 25 Carofttion Mareuerite. mixed Centaureacaudidissima. M.8d8.,25c " tivmnocarpa, M. sds , 15c Cobfpa scaridens, purple I Cyclamen Persirum, mixed " gigaLteum. mixed, per 100 seeds, 60o; petlOOO seeds, So.Oi'. Dracsena indivisa GreviUea robusta 15 Heliotrope, mixed 20 I.antana hybrida, mixed '0 Lobelia, Crystal Palace oompacta .30 Speciosa. dark blue trailing .20 " grecilis, light " " .15 Mignonette, Allen's Defiance 15 " Maohet, select stock.. .15 Musaensete, fine seed 11.00 per 100 seeds: J9.00 per lOno. Petunia, Dreer'a Superb Frintjed, d'ble. 75c per^Oi'seeds; Jl.SOper lOuOs.-eds. 20 .10 Oz. $1.1.0 .35 .75 .75 .75 .50 .10 .75 1.50 .40 .30 1.25 .30 .40 .75 .20 1.50 .60 .40 .50 .50 Mammoth Verbena. Our Wholesale Price List for 1901 has been sent to all Floristi Trade pkt. Petunia, Dreer's Superb Fringed, single % .508 Phlox, Drum, grandiflora. mixed.. .15 " " nana compacta, •' .. .30 Pyrethrum aureuro 10 '' selaginoides 20 Salvia splendens 30 " conipncta '■Bonfire" .PC Smilax, per pound, $3.60 15 Stocks, Large flowering 10 week, separate colors 40 " Large flowering 10 week, finest u. ixed Thunberc ia, finest mixed Torenia Fournieri Verbena, Dreer's Mammoth AVhite. S.arlet Pink.. " " Purple " " Striped " " " finest m'sd Vinca rosea, rose, dark eye " " alba, white, rose eye.. .' " " pura, pure white " '• mixed 15 Zinnia, Mammoth double mixed.. . .15 Dwarf, ' •• .10 " Tall, •• " .10 .40 .10 .30 .30 .30 .3J .30 .30 .•25 .■20 .30 .21 Oz. .SO 1.50 .30 .75 1.60 2.60 .35 2.25 2.00 .30 1.50 1.60 1.50 1.50 1.30 1.00 .60 .60 .60 .50 .40 .25 .20 If you have not received It please notify us. HENRY A. DREER, «£V Philadelphia, Pa. I New Forcing Tomato "Holmes' Supreme" THFS MONTH, To Introduce Our Goods, GALAX LEAVES, . 10,000 for $6.00. EVERYTHING IN WILD EVERGREENS. THE KERVAN CO., F. B. Kervan, Prop. Telephone 551 Madison Sy. 30 W. 29th St , NEW YORK. Mease nterAion the American Florist wfien ivnting. 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 regularity our columns estab- lish permanent business with the best trade in the United States. GAINED THE HIGHEST AWARD AT THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S TOMATO TRIALS AT CHISWIGK LAST SUMMER. THIS grand new variety has an exceptionally compact habit, being very short jointed and of stiff and sturdy growth; the bloom sets freely under glass and in the open air; the fruit is of medium size, smooth and round, particularly firm, bright scarlet in color, excellent flavor, and is remarkable ior resisting disease and does not crack. SEED IMPORTED FROM THE ORIGINATOR IN HIS ORIGINAL SEALED PACKETS. 25 cts.: $2.50 per dozen, postpaid. WATSON'S SEED STORE, Philadelphia, Pa. yyra.TiT.,T7.yi;nTTTTTTTTTIT!:TJ!SIT7^Tggg:^!CT » J w ww^i^i^i^^i^^i^5i^^i^t^wwtL>^^i^t^t'w^'i^^»i'^"^^ T^^'^3^t^^|^^l^^^;^i^^^;^^'v;l/;;ii^I^^ PARK AND CEMETERY PLANTING. HARDY AMERICAN PLANTS are planted by tens of thousands and are more used each season. The high Southern Alleghenies are the home of the Rhododendron and Azalea. We have supplied the Idading Parks, Cemeteries and large estates in America with native plants of the Carolina and Tennessee mountains. Also abroad. Catalogues and information of Prep, niohlands Nursery. 4000 fei't ek-viitioii in the Carolina Mountains HABLAN F. KELSEY, Tremont BIdg., BOSTON, MASS. r^^tv^^. i^^^ ^^^_'^ T* '~^ hardv, larte plants, Snowball, Longfellow, 4uc per 100: $2.50 per 1000. FORGET-ME.NOi, fine clumps, 75c per 100; $5.00 per 1000. MIGNONETTE (Allen's Defiance), large plants out of 2H-inch $2.50 per 100. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Nice Plants. p,„oo Alternanthera. yellow, $1.75; red I2.0O. Geraniums, my selection 3.00 Coleus mixed and Ageratum, 2-inch pots 2.00 Asparagus Sprengeni, '2-inch jois 2.00 Vmca Vines, '--inch pots 3.00- (•.\sa OB C. O. I). lOS. H. CUNNINGHAV, Delaware, Ohio. Successful Growers are Wanted To know that they can dispose of all their surplus stock by adver- „--~..tiiing in the American Florist. TRY IT NOW. 802 The American Florist. Jan. 12, Lowell, Mass. BCSINESS IMPBOVHS AT NBW YEAR'S AND HAS BBEN GOOD SINCB. — A VERY ELAB- ORATE INSTALLATION DECORATION. Business was good at New Year's and is increasing on this day every year. The weather is still fine, with no snow yet, and trade continues briskly. Several of the florists were kept busy last Sunday decorating the city hall for inauguration day, which was on Monday. It never looked so well as it did this year. The mantel over the fireplace in the mayor's reception room was banked with adian- tum and Gloire de Lorraine begonias and made a handsome sight. Beautiful bas- kets of flowers artistically arranged were placed on the desks of the difierent heads of departments and several members of the board of aldermen were the recipients of beautiful floral designs. Patten had charge of the floral arrangements, whiie Whittet and Green had the plant end of it. McManamon and C. C. Marshall have their windows fall of ferns balls and say they are selling well. A.M. Richmond, Ind.— Beach & Chessman have dissolved partnership, the firm now being Chessman & Schepman. F. W. Beach says that after thirty days rest he will be open for "any old thing, from president of a railroad to cashier of a bank." Pueblo, Colo.— G. Fleischer, after returning from a trip to England, Germany and France, has bought the Lakewood Greenhouses, formerly man- aged by Victor Johnson. The place has 10,000 feet of glass and a nice residence. Mr. Fleischer will build two more houses in the spring. PouGHKEEPSiE, N. Y.— At the annual meeting of the Dutchess County Horti- cultural Society the following officers were elected: President, James Blair; vice-president, Wm. G. Saltford; secre- tary, W. G Gomersall; treasurer, Cbas. H. Mitchell. The treasurer reports receipts of $965 25 and expenditures of $1029.89. A WHOLE GARDEN For 14c. We wish to ^aia this year 200,000 new customers, and hence offer 1 PkR. Salzer'sBlue Blootl Tomato.. 16c The Northern Lemon I6c Mama's tavorite Onion...... 10c Emerald Green Cucumber.... 10c City Garden Beet 10c ISDayliadish 10c Lacrosse Market Lettuce l.^c Elegant Flower Seeds 15e Worth $1.00 for 14 centB. |Too We will mall you this entire ILOO's worth of splendid seed novelties free, together with our large illustrated Plant and Seed Catalogue on receipt of this notice nnd 14c in postage Choice Onion Sctd 60c Ibandup. Potatoes at Kl.'^Oper barrel and up" Catalogue alone. f> cents. T JOHN A. SALZER SEED C0..LaCros8e.Wls. PANSIESSIaTJ«"g Again I can furnish, for immediate delivery, about lO.OUu good pansy plantti. Price $4.00 ptr 1000 f. o. b. express here. CASH WITH ORDKK.. CHRISTIAN SOLTAU, 100 Grant Avenue, JERSEY CITY, N. J. SHD Pansies p^ The Jennings strain. Fine stuck, choice varie- ties. Medium size piaats, 6Uc per Itu by mail, t4 per 1000 by express. Kxtra tine stoclcy plants in bud and bloom $1 per 100; ftlu per lOOU. The above growing m cool greenhouses. 8eed, $1 per pkt.., $5 per oi. (Jash witii order L. B. JENNINU5 Grower of the Finest Pansies, l.ook Hox 35'i, oouthpurt,|(Juua. HARDY PERENNIALS FIFTEEN ACRES of these in every variety hardy in this country. No American Nurs- ery can offer so varied or extensive a collection, at low rates for field-grown plants. ORDERS FOR Rare TREES, SHRUBS, RHODODENDRONS and EVERGREENS can be filled by us more com- pletely and at lower rates than by most American Nurseries. Write to UB for prices for spring orders, for any quantity. The SHADY HILL NURSERY CO., 102 State St., BOSTON, IV1«SS. CRIMSON RAMBLER 4 to 5 feet liS.OO 3 to 4 feet 10 00 2 to 3 feet 8 00 \V2 to 2 feet 6.00 YELLOW RAMBLER 3 to 4 feet 10.00 2 to 3 feet 8 00 K.A.VICTORIA, fine 15.00 PAUL NEVRON, extra heavy 10.00 A g:ood assortment ia cellar for iiuuiediHte bhlpment HIRAM T. JONES. UNION COUNTY NURSERIES. ELIZABETH. N. J. Gr«'en Sheet Moss, larsi- tbin pieces, pt-r bbl. $1.25. Green Sphagnum Moss, seloc^ed per bbl. 81. (.0. Drifd '' '■ '■ well lacked, per l)bl. $1.25: 10 bbls . $10.00. Laurel in cases 2x2x4 feet per case, $3.00. Liino; NeediR Pines, selected per doz. 81 25; 3 dozen, $3.00. SNOW HILL, MARYLAND, Geraniums 10,000 in red, pink, white and salmon, in 214-inch pots, ready for shift. Let us know your wants. GEO. A. KUHL. PEKIN. ILL. A. SPRENGERIl Ex. strong plants from 2H-in. pots, ready for3-in., $2.50poria0; $20 par 1000. The Qnest stock offered for this price. JACKSON &PERKINUO. K^:V.V OUR TRADE DIRECTORY FOR 1901 WILL BE READY FOR MAILING IN A FEW DAYS, FULLY REVISED TO DATE, WITH THOUSANDS OF NEW NAMES AND THOUSANDS OF CHANGES OF ADDRESS. PRICE $2.00 POSTPAID. Better hold your spring catalogues and price lists until you get this boolc. It will be worth it. igoi. The American Florist. 803 1^^^^ #«^fe^fe# ■ NowfSow FLOWER SEEDS. IVIichell's Seeds have earned a world wide rep- ntation because they are dependable, FRESH and true to name. Send for our wholesale price list of SEEDS and Supplies for Florists before purchasing else- where. You will not regret it. A postal card addressed to us will bring it to you guarantee satisfaction. HENRY F. MICHELL, m McKellar h Winterson Wholesale Dealers in Everything for Florists. Should You Not Receive OUR 1901 CATALOGUE, Write Us for 5ame. 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Guardian Angel (Pink Sport ot Armazindy ) Scored 90 points at I'a'iialioQ hhow, ( 'hicago Florists' Club. February, 1900 First vrizi? at Exhibition of (.'hicago Hortioultur;il Society, November, 1900. Very prolific, produces four or five blooms to one on Mrs L.-iwson. Introductory price, $6 per 100. $60 pi-r lOOO. GUARDIAN ANGEL ORPHAN ASYLUM. 401 Devon Ave., Chicago. -Cyclamen Peroicum Splendeos dlganteum, line plants in bud and blooui. from 4-in. pots. $I.f»0 per doz., •li.uO per 100, from 3-in. i)ots in bud, $7.00 per 100. Be8:oala Rex, in 15 leadinir vars.. plants from 2H- in. pots, labeled, S.i.OO per 100; mv select on. $4 Oj per 100; well-r.ioted cuttings, labeled, *.'.00 per 100; mixed. $l..=>0 per lOJ. I solicit your patronage and guarantee satisfaction. PAUL MAOER. E. STROUOaBURG. PA It 1* good bnalness policy ^ ^ A to mention the i^t^t^ ....American Florist MANETTI STOCKS, ENGLISH or FRENCH. Especially prepared lor grafting. They are tbe right size for indoor work. 3-5 millimeters, or about the size of a lead pencil. Engllsti $12.00 per lOOO, French, $io.oo per lOoo Write for prices on large quantities. HARRY A. BUNYARD, 38 West 28th Street. New York. Carnation Cuttings... ^ Ready for immediate shipment. All fine -^^^and well rooted. p^^ ^^^ p^^ ,„„g Mrs. Thos. \V. Lawson 17.00 160.00 Sunbeam 10 TO 75. CO Prohflca 10 no 75.00 Bon Homnn Richard 10.00 75 0(1 Nvdia 10 00 75.00 Marquis 5.01) 40.01 Genevieve Lord 4.00 35.00 Ethel Crocker 4.00 35.00 Mrs. Geo. Bradt 3.00 25.00 G H. Crane 3.00 25.00 Gold Nugget 3. CO 25.00 Gen. Maceo 3. CO 15.00 Chicago 3. CO 20.00 WbiteCloud 2.03 15.00 Mrs. F. Joost 1.60 12. CO Mrs. J. Dean 2.00 15.00 Jubilee 1.50 13.(0 Klora Hill 1.50 12.00 Daybreak 1.60 12.00 Kvelina l.OO 8 00 Triumph l.EO in, 00 Chrysanthemum Stock Plants, Philadelphia, Mrs. Robinson. Bonnaffou, October Sunshine, Nme. Bergmana, 60c per do/.., J4.00 per II 0. Poinsettia Plants, .5O0 and $I.0D per dozen. JOS. LABO, Joliet, III. Do You Want a Few Fine Mrs. Fisher Carnations for summer bloomsV We h:ive ab -ut ;iUwO to sp:tr^ in 2-inch pots and now- ready for a shift. Write when 70Q write to •!» advertlxev GEO. A. KUHLj PEKIN. ILL. [thel Crocker WHEN store men telepraph that they must have some Crocker for their customers, and cora- misaioa men beg for consignments, in spite of the fact that there are plenty of other pinics on the market, it is a pretty sure sign that Crocker has some points of merit distinctive from the others and that there is an unfilled demand for the flowers. With the largest stock of this variety grown by *ny one grower in the country I can fill your orders with carefully selected cuttings, at $4 per 100 or $30 per 1000. SEND FOn LIST OF OTHER VAUIETIBa. ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER. PA. nAAAAAAAAAA^AAAAAAA. ^ A A AAA ELECTROS... 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 we will submit proofs of the illustrations in stock Price for cash only 16 cents per square inch. 4 THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., ♦ 324 Dearborn St.. CHICAGO. 804 The American Florist. Jan. 12,. Mobile, Ala. Christmas trade was beyond our wild- est expectations, with stock only half safficient to meet the demand. Every- body was busy and some of the trades- people are preparing to build more glass next season. C. Ravier built three new houses last summer and has some very fine roses in solid beds. Maria Minge has some splendid carnations, probably the best ever grown in this section. She has a new house 20x100 feet which is thoroughly modem in every respect, and attracts a great many visitors. She has been without a gardener for some weeks and finds the work of firing boilers, watering the stock in four houses, mak- ing up work and attending to decora- tions and store trade a heavy tax on one woman's energies. The people here are gradually learning to appreciate the value of the florist's services and trade is steadily growing, although with as much material as lies at the householders' door here, people are slower to call on the florist than they are in more northerly cities. Last month there were two balls, a number of receptions, cotillions and several dmners to cheer the florists up. M. Champaign, III.— Thomas Franks is building a fine six-room cottage costing $2,000. jACKSoNvrLLE, ILL.— At Joseph Heinl's new range everything is in the finest of condition, with roses and carnations look- ing unu- ually well. He will have splendid crops. Lincoln, Neb — Trade holdsupremark- ably well, especially shipping to the west. Brides and Bridesmaids are very good and plentiful despite the cold, cloudy weather. Rooted Carnation ^ CUTTINGS. THIS stock is strictly flrst-class in every respec-t, tree from dise.-ise and .will be Ihoroui^hly rooted when sent <.)Ut. We guarantee them to be as represented. Money refunded if not satisfactory. s^ Cnnff Pink Per ino Per 1 COO \) "I"" *» Armazindy J6.(K) $40.((0 ;) Triumph l.SSO 12 fO '■) Flora Hill 1.50 1250 ii White Cloud 1.50 12 59 S Evanston 1.50 12.60 S Artna/.indy 1. 00 "50 "' Portia 1.00 7.50 'A Wni. Scott 1.10 7.S0 ',) MoGowan 1.00 7 50 ;) Evelina I.OO 7 50 3^ Kohinoiir 1.00 7.5U 15 J. A. BUDLONG, | 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL || SHIPPING LIBELS £2! "Cut Flowers Printed in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., In black and leaf adopted by the S. j». P. in red. Very attractive. Price per 500,12.85; per 1000, J4.60. Send for samples CUCTRO Of THIS lEAF, POSTPAID, $1.25. American Florist Co., ^^M.. CHICAOO. Rose Cuttings! Carnation Cuttings! ROOTED ROSE CUTTINQS. Bridesmaid $1 50 Bride 1.50 Golden Gate 1.50 iroo $12.50 12.60 1250 100 1000 Meteor $1.50 $12.60 Perle 1.50 12.50 CARNATION ROOTED CUTTINGS. ,100 1000 Argyle $1.50 $12.60 Cerise Queen 1.50 12.60 EdnaCraig 1.60 12.60 Evanston 1,50 12.60 Gov. Griggs 1.50 12.f0 Melba 1.50 12.50 Daybreak 1.60 12.60 Armazindy 1.25 1000 Hill 1.25 10.00 White Cloud \.'& 10.00 McGowan 1.00 7.50 Evelina i.oo 7.60 100 1000 Irene $10.00 $75.00 Mrs. Lawson 6.00 55.00 Marquis 5.00 40.00 Guardian Angel 5.00 40 00 Genevieve Lord 4.00 35.00 Peru 4.0O 35.00 Crocker 4.00 38.C0 Crane 3.00 25.00 Chicago (Red Bradt) 3.00 25.00 America 2.50 20.00 Mrs. Bradt 2.00 17.50 Triumph 1.60 12.80 FrancesJoost 1.60 12.60 All Stock sold under the condition that if not satisfactory it ^ is to be returned immediately, when money will be refunded. S PETER REINBERG, ^i wabash Ave.. Chicago, III. I The Largest Fancy Carnation. Ready March 1st. -PROSPERITY- ALL ORDERS FILLED IN STRICT ROTATION. I'i'ices for Rooted Cxittiingfs. 1 Plant % .50 12 Plants 5 00 25 Plants 8.25 50 FUnts 10.ro luO Hants 16 00 250 Plants % 37.50 500 Plants 70 CO' 750 Plants 101.25 1000 Plants 130.00 WRITE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION. DAIUEDOUZE BROS., Flatbush, N. L ; Rooted Cuttings Carnations and Roses. ^ CA.I«I«A.TI01VS. Per lOOPerlUUU CRANE »3.(i0 BRADT 2.50 EVANSTON 2.00 JOOST 1.25 WHITE CLODD 1.35 FLOR-V HILL 1.25 DAYBREAK 1.50 TRIUMPH 1.50 KAISERIN $1.50 LA FRANCE LSI METEOR 1 50 PERLE 1.60 ^ These cuttings af all "<-ll-rnoted, ARMAZINDY TIDAI, WAVE 160 WM. SCOTT 1.25 ETHEL CROCKER 4.00 MARQDIS 4 CO GENEVIEVE LORD 4 00 IRENE Per doz., $1.50; 10.00 Per 100 Per iroO 10. 1,0 $25,00 20.00 17.50 10.(0 10 00 10.00 12.50 12,50 $12.60 I BKIDE 1.50 12 50 I BRIDESMAID 1.50 12.50 GOLDEN GATE 1.60 12.50 I guaranteed free from any dise:ise, carefully pai-lc) 12.50 10. UO 3i.f0 .f5.on 35. '0 75.00 12.50 12.60 12 60 GEORGE REINBERQ. 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO. "Hoosier Maid," Tht.' proat midwinter blooinins Curnat'ori large, piirri whiti' tlowers on stroiit; stem. Keaixj?g, F»a., 1 172,000 Rooted Cuttings I 0 READY TO SHIP. WE ROOT 10,000 A WEEK. § « Per Doz. ■J A. Mitting, light cream, Si^^-inch blcom 81.50 45 Mrs. A. Mitting, clear pink, 3|4- nch bloom 1.50 mi De Roo Mitting, white, 3 inch bloom I 50 jj Sunbeam, light pink. C. G. Co. 1.50 •' Bon Homme Richard, white, C. C Co 1.50 » Nydia, variegated, C. C. Co 1.50 g Proliflca, cerise pink. C. C. Co 1.50 0 Lorna. pun- white, DormT 1.50 ■' Mermaid, salmon pink. Darner 1. 00 0 Irene, pink, Crabb *t Hunter 1.50 jz Sport from Victor and Armazindv, Hill 1.5) » California Gold, Hill 1.50 •J Queen Louisi*, white. J. L. Di'lon 1,50 » Mrs. Lawson. the $30,000 Carnation '7. W Olympia, variegated 4. ■5 G^oevieve Lord, light pink 3I C Ethel Crocker, pink \ 3I 0 Morning Glory, the Coming Daybr»?ak '.*.' 3^ •' Mrs. G. M. Bradt variegat d 2. mz G H. Crane, scarlet 2. 0 Peru, white .!....!!!! 3! « America, scarlet \\ 2. 0 Gold Nugget, yellow 2.' fe Gen. Maceo, dark red o. 0 Gt'n. Gomez, dark red \ 2. 0 WhitPi Cloud, white j' w Mrs. F. Joost. pink j g Klora Hill, white 0 Daybreak, shell pink ; 0 Wm. Scott, pink . . .^. ..V.'. . , . . . 1 0 Armaziuiy, variegated ..V. . ... .. 1 0 as Cuttings at 100 rates; 25u at lOOO rates. Cash or C. 6. D. I THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, 111. DOROTHY Seedling pink Carnation, Scott color. Com- mercially the best of all Carnations yet introduced. Certificates awarded at Chi- cago. Philadelphia and Cincinnati. Rooted Cuttings, $10 per 100; $75 per 1000. Also Rooted Cuttings of GENEVIEVE LORD $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Orders booked now tor rooted cuttings of above varieties. E. T. GRAVE, Richmond, Ind. 806 The American Florist. Jan. 12, St. Paul. TEADB GOOD SINCE THE OPENING OF THE NEW CENTURY — MUCH STOCK SBIPPBD IN BECAUSE OF SHOHT LOCAL SUPPLY- VARIOUS MATTEBS OF INTEREST. New Year's trade was very good, but seems to become less from year to year. Since the advent of the century there has been a good, steady drmand for all flow- ers and prices have kept up well The weather has been quite favorable and the cut fairly good, although most houses are now off crop. A great many flowers are shipped in here from Milwaukee, Chi- cago and Joliet, our own growers not producing nearly enough. Country trade is very good, a large portion of it being for funeral purposes, with an occasional party and a few weddings, all of which combine to pay coal bills L. L. May and his nephews. W.T. May and F. W. May, have been called to Toronto by the serious illness of a brother and father. Felix. Albany, N. Y. BUSINESS SLACKS UP A LITTLB BUT THE LEGISLATURE AND SOCIAL EVENTS MAKE TRADE FOR SOME DEALERS. Business is quieter than a week ago and the trade is now experiencing some- thing of the slump that usually follows the holiday rush. The largest social event of last week was the charity ball on the evening of January 4. H. G. Eyres had charge of the floral decorations, for which he received many compliments. The decorations consisted mostly of kentias, ferns, Easter lilies, azaleas and laurel roping. All those who expressed their opinions of trade incident to the convening of the legislature said that their business on that day was excellent. Whittle Bro- thers reported that the amount was away ahead ot last year. Eyres wore a most satisfied look when the subject was broached and F. A. Danker was positive that his New Year's trade was three times as large as that of any New Year's for the past two seasons. R. D. Boston Ferns. TRUE TO NAME. Small plants from bench ( 1.00 per 100 7,000 2-inch 2.00 4,000 8-incti 4.00 Let U8 grow your large Ferns for next summer and fall delivery. Our prices are surprisingly low. Write us. DAVIS BROS., ; Morrisow. III. Boston Fern. Don't forget that we have them in all sizes: 2yi, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7-inch— beauties. Order a sample lot. You will want more. GEO. A. KUHL. PEKIN. ILL. Beautiful Ferns DAVALLIO'DES FURCANS, BOSTONIENSIS and WASHINGTONIENSlS. from 8-in. pots, with two to four feet lone fronds, at $1 .00 each ; %\Q per dozen. For other choice and rare plants, see my adv., page 508 of this paper, or write for a copy. N. STUDER, ANACOSTIA, D. C. >"o more of oitluT of the Lorraine Begonias to olTer untJ nest June. BOSTON FERNS, ;i^inoli pot plants, S7S.00 per 1000. EDWIN LONSDALE. WYNDMOOR, ■ (near Phila), PENNA. iimittiii'HMNHWMiMimNtlnmtWiJiiiiiW^iiiiiMiMWi^ New Carnations, Booted Cuttings. Ready March 1st. PROSPERITY (666). Each. 50c; 12 for »5.C0; 25 for «».25; EO for JIO CO; 100 for 116.00; 250 for S37.5U: 500 for $70.00; 750 for $101 25; 1000 for $130.00. Queen Louise do? Dorothy '• Irene " Roosevelt " $1 50; 100, $10.C0; ICOO, I 50 " 10.00 " 1.50 " 10.00 " 2.50 " 12.00 " $7500 75.00 75.00 lOO.CO New Chrysanthemums. !'^%*^jl.' "'iirs.'^Eimer^S: 's';"ih^°h"4 best new yelloii ; Omega, Chestnut Hill, Timothy Eaton Yanariva. Carnations. Strong plants iransplanltd into soil and flats, grow. Sorts marbea * ready now in suil. Every one sure to 100 1000 *Marquis J5.00 $40.00 Mrs Thos. W. Lawson 7.00 60.00 *Estelle 7.00 60,00 *Ethel Crocker 6.01 40.00 ♦Genevieve Lord 5.C0 40(0 ♦Morning GUry 4.00 3ii.0O *G. H. Crane 3.00 2.i.00 ♦America 3.00 25 OT ♦White Cloud 2 OO 17.50 100 lOOO ♦Flora Hill $1.75 $15.(0 ♦VVm. Scott 1.50 1200 Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt 4.00 30.00 Gold Nugget 4 00 30.00 Chicago 4.00 30.'0 Gen. Maceo 3 00 25.C0 Gen. Gomez 3.00 25.00 Daybreak 2.00 15.00 Jean Viaud. Doz , $1 25; per 100, $10.00. 2- inch pots. THE GRAND NEW PINE OEBANIXTM t^^ %y'*%'^ ^ -A" '^® Novelty and Standard kinds in large quantities, dormant roots. \/Ctjllli(lia . Write for prices. 14 BARCLAY STREET NEW YORK. VAUGHANS' SEED STORE, 84 & 86 RANDOLPH STREET. CHICAGO. GREENHOUSES, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. m mi ROBERT SCOTT. Produces a sure crop of Pink Hybrid Roses for Cliristmas. A seedling from Merveille de Lyon, crossed with Belle Siebreclit. retaining the size, form, color and growth of theH.N'brid Perpi'tual with the ev»-rblooniiug qualities of the Tea Rose. Will not go dormant during the winter. All ret:iil tlorista adiuLre it aud the leading growers endor.e it. {2 1 plant 75c g 12 plants .50c each. a: 50 plants 35c each. , 100 planti 30c each. > 1000 plants 25c each. O 500 at ICOO rate. I ^ I plant $1.00 !»• 50 plants 50c each. jg ICOi'l.'ints 40c each. JiS- 1000 plants 35c each. 600 at lOOO rate. oa- <>r L. DEL. CO., P». gg'asiSi^i^sKysiSfSisygsiSiSfsre^^ Crimson Rambler Roses. These Roses have fibrous roots and are particularly well adapted for potting; and forcing. 2 to 2'A ft, $10 per 100; 3 to 3'A f t , $12 per 100; 3'A to 5 ft., $15 per 100. ^^ A IVI IVI A ^5 ^"'* '"'' ^"" '-'*' °* "'"* ^^^^1^ 1^ AA^3 new varieties. The CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. CARNATIONS ICOOTKli ou'TTiivg:^® We are booking orders now for cuttings at the following pi ices: G. H. CRANE 125.00 per 1000 MRS. BRADT 2.5.00 " MADAM CHAPMAN 25.00 DAYBREAK 12.50 •' WHITE CLOUD $12.50 per 1000 FLORA HILL 10.00 " MoGOWAN 1000 ELDORADO 10.00 We have the largest and finest stock of these varieties to b^ seen anywhere and will have large quantities of Cuttings during the season. If you are in need of a large lot write me and get special price. Can save you money. We also have the blooms of the above varieties at market quotations. Violet blooms at all times. Add««CHAS. CHADWICK, Grand Rapids, Mich. ^'ckBo* MRS. FISHER CARNATIONS For summer flowering, well-rooted cuttings, W8.II0 por 1000. ANDREW CHRISTENSEN, Stonebam, Haas. Rooted Cuttings. CARNATIONS and ROSES, select stock. Low- est wholesale prices. Write to W. H. CULLETT Sl SONS, Lincoln, III. igoi. The American Florist. b07 »tttitiiiiiiiiiiiUiiiinitHtiutiiiiiitiAiiiiiiiio».uMniiiiititiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniimiiiiiitinniiimuiiilimtiinmiiiiiiiiiltltltiiitm.iiniiiiii THE BIG rOUR. OUR INTRODUCTIONS OF NEW CARNATIONS J- Jt FOR J90I. ^ ^ Sunbeam" ^^^'^ bright tlesh pink, early Per doz. Per 100 Per 1000 ree and continuous bloomer Flowers of good form and size, borne on . . long stiff stems $1.50 $10 $75 Bon Homme Richard: White, extra- ordinary free bloomer; fine form, good size. Stems 2>^ to 3 feei long $1.50 $10 $75 Nydia: Variegated, salmon stripe on white ground. Quick seller, extremely free bloomer, fine form and stiff stem $L50 $10 $75 Prolifica Cerise pink. Very long, stiff stems, large flowers, and as its name indicates, an extra free bloomer $1,50 $10 $75 First lot ready Feb. i,of the above four vars. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS. .$2.f)0per doz.; J12 per 100; GOVERNOR ROOSEVELT.. $100 per 1000. PROSPERllY $.Tperdoz.; Jliipi-rlOO; $130 NOR'VAY »1 5U perdoz.;»10 per 100; »75 LORNA $1-50 per doz.: *10 per UO: J75 IRENE $1.50 per doz. ;$1U per inO; |75 EGYPT $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; »75 MERMAID $6 per HX); .}40 DOROTHY $1.50 per doz.; $10 per lUO; $76 OTHER VARIETIES. Per lOO Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson -erise pink $700 Olympia variegated 5.00 Marquis pink 5.00 Genevieve Lord " 5.00 Ethel Crocker " 4.00 Morning Glory light pink 4.C)U Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt variegated 3.00 G. H. Crane scarlet 3.00 Chicago " 3.00 America " 3.00 Gold Nugget yellow 3.00 Gen. Maceo cnrason 2.00 Gen. Gomez ■' 2.00 White C'oud white ' 3.0O Mrs. Frances Joost pink 2.0O Mrs. Jas. Dean •' 2.00 Jubilee scarlet , 2.00 John Young white 1.50 Flora Hill •■ 1.50 Argyle cerise pink 1.50 Daybreak light pink 1.50 William Scott pink 1 00 Evelina white 1.00 Armaziudy variegated 1.00 per 1000 per II (Ki per 1000 per KKKi per llKKi per l»oo per 1C(I0 Per lOOO $60.00 40.00 40 00 40.00 35.00 35.00 25.(10 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 800 8.00 8.00 ROOTED CUTTINGS OF STANDARD VARIETIES READY JANUARY 1ST. WRITE FDR DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY Joliet, Illinois. arnmTTmnnTTrTntTnnTTTTnnnnTTnntfnnnnTfnTTnnwwnTTtmTmawwMTTnnTTnTTTTnmmnTnTHWTTTTnTTnT>t>t>>>!?TT!TTTTTfTnTTTTTTn^i Rooted Cuttings Carnations Per 100 Per 1000 Mrs. Lawson $6.00 The Marquis 5.00 $40.00 Ethel Crocker 4.00 30.00 Mrs. Brddt 2.50 20.00 Joost 1.50 12.50 WhiteCloiid 150 12.50 FloraHiU 1.50 12.50 Triumph 1-50 12.50 Jubilee 1.50 12.50 Daybreak 1 50 12.50 Armazindy 1.50 12.50 Mrs. Jas. Dean 1.50 12.60 Wm. Scott 1. 00 7.50 Thos. Cartledge 1.00 7.50 Red Jacket 100 7.50 Victor 1.00 7.60 McGowan 100 7.50 From stock absolutely free from stem rot or other disease. STOCK CHRYS4NTHEMl\IS. Chadwick. Xeno, Nagoya, Lucie Faure, lOc each, $1.00 per dozeu. Queen. Yellow Queen, Bloodgood, Modesto, 75c per dozen. F.E.SHAW, 326-28 Sunset Av. UTICA, N. Y. Florists all over the country are quickly discerning tlie Commercial Value of The Lawson Carnation. The demand will be heavy this season. My stock is in excellent condition, clean and healthy. Rooted cuttings ready now, or for later delivery. PRICE, Per 100 $7.00 Per 1000 $60.00 Terms Strictly Cash from unknown parties. Send ALL ORDERS DIRECT TO No Agents. Bllis, JVI^eis. New Carnation ELENOR AMES. The best deep pink Carnation ever introduced. Deeper color, larger flowers, stronger grower and produces more blooms per plant than its parent, Wm. Scott Does not burst. .\ continuous bloomer. Has been grown for Ave years. Plants free from all disease. Rooted cuttings rend.v February 1, J1.50 per do/.., 110 per lOO. $75 per KKXi. D. CARMICHAEL, Wellesley, Maas. I Rooted Carnation Cuttings ' g No better Carnation Blooms were ever offered in the Chicago S market than those we are shipping out this season. Our plants » are in perfect health and every cutting offered is well rooted g and in first-class condition. We have all the fancy sorts. The Sport, li^ ink Per 100 Per 1000 Armazindy $8.00 $50.00 Mrs. Lawson 6.00 50.00 The Marquis 4.00 35.00 Genevieve Lord 4.00 35.00 Ethel Crocker 4.00 35.00 Peru 4.00 35.00 G. H. Crane 3.0D 25.00 America 2.50 20.00 Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt 2.00 17.50 Chicago (Red Bladt) 2.00 1750 CeriseQueen 1.60 12.50 Evanston l.EO 12.50 Per 100 Per 1000 Argyle $1.60 $12.F0 Triumph 1,50 12.50 Frances Joost 1.60 12.50 Gov. Griggs 1.50 12.50 Melba 1.50 12.50 Edna Craig 1.50 12.50 Flora Hill 1.50 12.50 White Cloud 1.50 12.50 Daybreak l.EO 12.50 Evelina i.oo 7.50 McGowan 1.00 7.50 WIETOR BROS., ^ SI Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers, WEI LAND AND- RISCH 59 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO. tg <0 : Mrs. T. W. Lawson $7.00 $60.00 Marquis 6.00 60 00 Genevieve Lord 6,00 FO 00 Dorothy. Irene 10.00 75 00 Prosperity (666) 16.00 130.00 Roosevelt 12.00 100,00 EihelCrocker 4 00 35.00 G, H. Crane 3,00 25 00 Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt 3.00 2.5.00 Queen Louise 10,00 7.5.00 ROOTED ROBE 100 1000 Meteor $1.60 $12.50 Bride l.fo liFO Bridesmaid 1.50 12.50 Florists ordering of us can class stock, as we vouch for every cutting sent'out. Mrs. Frances Joost $2 00 Evanston 2.00 White Cloud 2.00 Flora Hill l.fo Gov. Griggs 2.00 Triumph 1,60 Melba 2 00 Mary Wood 2 00 Gold" Nugget 3 00 America 3 oo CUTTINGS. 100 Golden Gate $2 50 Kaiserin i.fo Perle 1.60 La France 1.50 ossured of obtaining 1 0i-inch, $1.50 per 100; strong R. C, 75c per 100, ^special). MARGU ERITES— New California Giant White and New Golden, strong R. C, $1.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. South Sidt Floral Co,, Sprlng:flelil, III, 150,000 REPORTt?.'e JUDGES Appointed by THE PHILA. FLORISTS' CLUB to judge our grand new ROSE Queen of Edgeiy, AMEiiicAii beauty. "We ara convinced that this variety is a valuable addition to the I'St of forcing roses, being in every respect, except color, the exact counterpart of the American Beauty. The color is a beautiful, bright pinli, which is good, even In the full flowers. The fragrance is also as fine as that of Beauty, and the exhibited blooms showed remarkable vigor. (Signed), ROBERT KIFT, WM. MONRO, JOS. HEACOCK." The last two named were winners of first prizes for American Beauties at the Bose Show, Eden Mnsee, March 27, 190O. i ♦ ♦ ♦ I THE FLORAL EXCHANGE, Inc. \ I 335 N. Sixth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. FOR TERMS AND BOOKLET: ADDRESS fR. CRiVIG & SON, fast. Agts., 49lh and Market Sts.. Phila. 1 E. G. niLL & CO., West. Agts., 2 Richmond, Ind. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ H. P. ROSES. 2-year-oId stock now ready, in t5 best kinds. Budded Per 100, .$11.00. MRS. SHARMAN CRAWFORD KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA MADAM CAROLINE TESTOUT ... AMERICAN BEAUTY Own Roots Per 100, $13.00. ■e;;i Strong, budded itock, $15 00 per 100. CRIMSON RAMBLERS. ^^'^' Own roots, well branched Per 100, 2 year, budded, 3-4 feet, wel branched " 3 year, budded, 4-5 feet, well branched " 3 year, O. R. 3-4 feet, well branched " White, Pink and Yellow Ramblers, 3 year, st»"ong " HERMOSA ROSES, 3 year, Holland grown. ... " " 2 year, French grown " Hardy Azalea Amoena, fine for Easter Forcing, 12-inoh heads Per dozen Azalea Mollis. 15-20 buds Deutzia Hybrida Lemoinei, dormant, pot-grown, for forcing Per 100, $20.00, " Deutzia Gracilis, lor forcing " 10.00, Hydrangea P. G., 3-4 feet, "well branched " 10.00, FABSON'S BHODODENDBOVS. Best named sorts for forcing, bushy plants with 8 to I -2 buds, in any color Each, 75ots. " Clematis Jackmanni and others, 2 3 ear ^I^ACS, pot-grown, for forcing, strong plants, 7-inch pots, 18-24 inches high, well branched and full of buds, in two sorts, Charles X, and Marie LeGray Each, 75 cts. " Beautlfal, Shapely Plauts in fine condition. Each. Dozen. Plants, bush form, 12-15 inches high, 6- 7 inches in diameter % .25 $ 2.50 26-S8 •• 12-14 " " 50 6.00 4 feet high 24-30 " " very fine 2 01) 24.00 Pyramid shape, 4 " 18 20 inches at base 3.00 24.00 $15.00 15.00 18 00 18.00 1500 13 00 8.00 ,$5.00 4.00 3.00 8.00 300 7.50 BOX TREES. ipe, 4 " IB au incnes at oase Vaughan's Seed Store es, Western Springs, III. 84-86 Randolph St., Greenhouses, Western Springs, III CHICAGO. XXX SEEDS VERBENA 6RANDIFLORA — Finest Giant vars. grown, in best mixture. 800 seeds, 50c. CHINESE PRIMROSE — Finest known, large llowering frinned. Qfteen vars., single and double, mixed; 600 seeds $1.00; half pkt., 50c. PANSY. FINEST GIANTS-Extra fine; the best of the mammoth flowering varieties, mixed; 3500 seeds, $1.00; half pkt., 50c. JOHN F. RLPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. The Home of Primroses. Orchids! ^ We have always on hand a very large and fine stock of established and unestablisbed Orchids. A number of variettes now in sheath and spike. Correspondfnce solicited. LAGER & HURRELL, summit, n. j. Orchid Qrower* and Importsn. Hardy Herbaceous Alpine Plants. ' AND Field- Grown ! A Complete Aisortment of Old and New Vars. i The Blue mil Nursery, So. Bralntree, 4m CORIlEsroNUENCE SOLICITED, itree, Mass. | 'ED. f ^ » ■ • • • •* IT IS NOT... what you pay for the adver- tisement but what the adver- tisement pays you. It pays to advertise in the American Florist. igoi. The American Florist. 809 Norway Large Commercial White Carnation. We are pleased to announce to the trade that we have in Norway a commercial white that combines size with productiveness, and therefore must of necessity be a profitable money making carnation. It is exceptionally healthy and vigorous in growth, is not subject to spot, and is entirely tree from rust. Stem is alwavs strong at any season of the year. Flowers open rapidly, and is a keeper of the first water. In short it is the white carna- tion the trade has been looking for for a long time. We recommend it as the best money making white carnation ever offered. ^k Egypt A Rich, Scarlet Crimson- 4^ A radical departure from all other crimsons now on the market. Color is unsurpassed in this class; size ot bloom 3 inches and over. It has modern commercial stems 2\'i to 3 feet, and extra strong. It has also a strong spicy odor. In these two points it excells all other crimsons. If growth it is health v and vigorous; is in good flower by November 1 to 15, always com- mands a high price. It is so distinct that everv grower will need it. It is the best keeper of all the dark varieties; a strictly high grade flower that sells at sight. Price for the above two varieties $1 50 per doz., $10 per 100, $75 per 1000. Ready February i5th. Genevieve Lord THE GREATEST MONEY MAKING PINK CARNATION EVER INTRODUCED. Since making her entree last February, Genevieve Lord has acquired a host of staunch friends. We have been congratulated by large and small growers alike on its good behavior and money earning capacity. It has thus far proved our every claim for it, and bids fair to outdo in every particular the old favorite, Wm. Scott. Our stock is in extra fine shape; free from all disease. R.-ady now. All orders booked and shipped in strict rotation. A good thing is soon exhausted; don't wait, but place your order at once. Price $6.00 per 100; $50.00 Per 1000. We have a large stock of Timothy Eaton Chrysanthemum, also all other new and standard varieties. Write us for anything you may want. Our plants have an enviable reputation. MRS. T. W. LAWSON, MA'JQUIS, ESTElLE, CROCKER, OLYMPlA. MORNING GLORY, J. WHITCOMB RILEY, and the bfst standard sorts. Correspondence invited. I H. WE>:BEMC «& SOIVS, = = Oakland., JMd. ; VERBENA KING. Express prepaid on all Rooted Cuttings. Verbenas, 40 best mam- raoth vars. 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000. Alternanthera, red and yellow, 60c per 100; 85 per 1000. lA^eratum, 4 best vars.. 60o-75o per 100; $5.00- $6.00 per 1000. Heliotropes. 10 best vars. 81 per ino: 88 per IWO. Daisies, 2 best vars.. 81 00 per UjO; $8.00 per 1000. Geraniums, strong 2^-in., best named varieties, ready tor 3-in.. 8i 50 per 1(0. *20 per lOCO. Verben:i plants, stroD^, full of cuttings, fine as silk. 82 per 100. .tIS per 10(0. Heliotrooe. 2!i-in., strong, fine plants, (2 per 100, .iilS per 1000. Send for our new list of other rooted cuttings and plants; it will save vou money. Write for prices on larger lots Special low espros rales lo all parts. That Cash Pleask. C. HUMFELD, Clay Cantor, Kas. 3 - Great Glories - 3 UEGONIA. GLOIKE DE LORRAINE, 2!.i-inch pots. 815.00 per 100. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE Nana Com- pacta. 2!^-inch pots, 11.5.00 per 100. BEGONIA CALEDONIA, "The White Lorraine," 3i4-inch pots, $5 UO each. This slock guaranteed absolutely free from disease. THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. AGERATUM "Stella Gurney." As necessary to your bedding stock as coleus or geraniums. Dwarf in growth, true blue and always in bloom. Strong pot plants at 75 ctB. per Doz.; SS.OO oer 100. ALBERT M. HERR, Laneaslar, Pa. A good adv. In a good paper will bring good rrttima. i DOUBLE PETUNIA. ...Dreer's... Double Petunias For many years the Double Petunia has bpen one of the specialties of our establith- nient, and aeain ihis st-nson we have grown many thousands of s^edunes from wliich our ciillectlon has been selected, embracine only such disiinc.t friiifjed varieiies and colors ihat are especiHlly suited to the retail trad". W« offer sirong 3-inch pot Stock Plants that will iu a short time furnish a liberal (lUHntity of • uitinns in In 'distinct varieties, $1.00 per Dozen, $8.00 per 100. Sei of 15 varie- tiis for $1.25. PETUNIA SEED. Superb Double Fringed, 500 seeds, 75c; IGOO seeds, $1.50 Superb Single Fringed, trade packet, 5Cc; % ounce, %'l 50. HENBY A. DBEEB 714 Chestnut St., PHILADEIPIIIA. SMI LAX 2Op0 fine long strings at |5c pet Mring, $1,50 per Dozen. Violet Runners Lady Campbell, guaranteed to be peifectly healtiiy, %1 per lOCO. Also A No. 1 Violet Blooms at market rates. Cash by Money Order or Registered Letter THE STOVER FLORAL CO., grandville. mich. Palms § Ferns. HOME-GKOWN, FINE, CLEAN STOCK; GROWN COOL. Write loP Price Lift. j. B. HEISS. The Exotic Nurseries, DAYTON, OHIO. PALMS^mBOSTONS Walter Retzer & Co., CHICAGO, ILL. 2045-59 Clarendon Ave. (N. Haiated St.) 810 The American Florist. Jan. 12^ Minneapolis. BCSINESS BRISK AND ON A STEADY LKVBL )OT- WHICII PROMISES TO CONTINUE. - TINGS OF DOINGS HERB AND THERE. The past week's business shows a large improvement on the preceding one. Monday brought this week in with good trade, which is a (air sign that the activ- ity will continue through. Stock has dropped in price so that business is becoming more settled. Roses and car- nations are in good supply. Bridesmaids are still overabundant but the stock is the finest seen for a long time. A stroll through the houses of Wm. Donaldson & Co. finds everything in good order. Here some extra fine Bradt, Joost, Daybreak and Lawson were observed. Mr. Donaldson intends prop- agating Mrs. Lawson largely, as it has made a fine showing. James Souden, who is in charge, is pleased to show vis- itors through his well kept houses at all times. He reports Liberty as doing fairly well. A. S. Swanson reports his Christmas trade good. His store was the most lavishly decorated of all, and Mr. S-wan- son takes pride keeping it thus. C.Johnston, of S. E. Olson Co., reports Christmas trade very good, a great sale on ferneries, which were preferred to cut flowers. E. Nagel & Co. are displaying a finelot of blooming plants, terns and azaleas in their window, which make a very pretty show. Will. A. Desmond, formerly with Miss Whitted, has accepted a position with Wm. Donaldson & Co. C. F. R. SwARTHMORE, Pa.— Johu D. Etisiman has bought the Richard S. Dare green- houses and lot 148x258. Stafford Springs, Conn. — Frank Bazine has resigned his position as grower for the Stafford Floral Company and has been succeeded by Henry Lingel, of Elmira, N. Y. Mr. Wyning is the man- ager of the place, which is now devoted exclusively to carnations. F. B. Hayes The best late pink Chrysanthemum. Stock plants toi sale, $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per hundred. WILLIAM SIM, Cilftondale, Mass. Chrysanthemum GOL-D SIVIITH Cream yellow tinted with bronze, sport from Pres. W. R. Smith, fine large flowers, strong stem. Your collection of ChrySiinthemums can rot be complete without this new candidate. There is without doubt ;i comroerrial future before this sort. Exhibited at cineinnatt November 17 it scored H3 points. Price $2 per doz. Orders taken now and filled in March. H. L. RACAN, P.O. Box IIM, Springfield. O. LATANIA^BORBONICA. We have a surplus of tliis variety in 4-inch pots, extra strong plants, well rooted and ready for a shifr. Sample sent by mail for 3Cc la stamps; $2.50 per doz.; $18.50 per 100. This is ii bargain, hurry up with your orders. Cash Plk.ase. W. W» COLES, Kokomo, Ind. iROBT. CRAIG & SON, I Roses, Palms ^ and Novelties in Decorative Plants 1 Market and 49th Sts., Philalelphla, Pa. Roses, Carnations % Chrysanthemums I^OI^ IQOl. ALL THE NEW ROSES, Including Robert Scott, Queen of Cdgely and others worth growing in fine stocic. Also all the stand- ard varieties, both for forcing and planting in the open ground; will be found fully described in my new Wholesale Trade List, which will be ready in a few days and will be mailed to all applicants. Carnations The sensational new varieties for 1901, PROSPERITY, GOV. ROOSEVELT and all the other new ones at advertised rates; also all the really good varieties of last year's and former introductions in extra fine selected stock all ready for very early shipment. Chrysanthemums My new set for 1900 embraces some sterling varieties. BrutUS, a grand early red; Chestnut Hill, late yellow; Mrs W. B. Chamberlain, the very best large clear pink yet introduced; Yanarlva, blush, Morel form; Zampa, chrome red. 1 have also secured a large block of the celebrated Timothy Eaton and all the other new and standard varieties in Al stock. Correspondence solicited. JOHN N. MAY, Summit I i. STRONG 2 YEAR FIELD GROWN. CRIMSON RMVlliLER, extra strong 1112.00 per 100. HYliRU) PERI'ETQAL, in fine assortment $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per lOOO. HYBRID I'ERI'ETOAL, in fine assortment. 2d size 6.00 " 5000 Tliese are well rooted, good stock, but not quite heav\' enoujih to go into first grade. 10 t.o 12- inch crowns . AZALEAS stock in excellent shape, well set with buds. $33 00 per ICO 12 to 14-inch crowns. .$45.0Dper 100 JAPONICA. SPIRAEAS $3.50perl00 ASTILliOIDES PLOEIB0NDA NANA COMPACTA J6.O0 per 100 .14.00 per 100 PALMS KENTIA BELMOREANA, 2'.4-inch pots $8.00 per 100,175 00 per 1000 KENTIA BELMOREANA, 3-inch pots, 4 and 5 leaves $15.00 per 100 KENTIA BELMOKEANA, 4 inch pols, 14 to 16 inches high 30.00 " KENTIA BELMOREANA, 5-inch pots, 18 inches high 60.01 " KENTIA BELMOREANA, 5 and 6-inch pots, 18 to 22 inches high 75.00 " KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 214-inch pots 10.00 " KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 3-inch pots, 12 inches high 15.00 " KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 4-inch pots, 15 to 18 inches high 3=1.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 5-inch pots, 18 to 2i inches high 50.00 " KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 5 and 6 inch pots, 24 to 28 inches high 75.00 " ARECA LOTESCENS, 2ys-inch pots $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 2V4-in. pots. . .$ 5 00 per 100 PLDMOSDS NANOS, 3-in. pots 6.00 •• PLUMOSOS NANDS, 4-in. pots 12.00 " SPRENGERII. 2yj-in. pots $.3.00 per 100 SPRENGERII, 3-in. pots .5.00 SPRENGERII, 4-in. pots 8.00 " BOSTON FERNS strong 2-inch pots $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, 0. TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THE AD. igoi. The American Florist. 811 GRAND OFFER. AREC* LUTESCENS. Size pot. Height. Each. Doz J.incli 18 3 in pot .30 3 50 6.inoh 20to24 .60 g.inoh 36 250to 3.00 Size pot. 3-inoh 4-iiich 6-inch 6-inoh Size pot. 3-incn 4-inch 6-inch Size pot. 3-incn 4-inch 6-inch 6-inch 6-inch KENTIA BELMOREANA. Leaves. Height. Each. Doz. 100 3 to 4 12 inch % .20 $ 3 00 $12.00 5 to 6 15 .50 5.50 8 to 10 24 Fine bushy plants, 12.00 ei. 7 to 8 30 " •' 2.50 ea. KENTIA FOR8TERIAHA. Leaves. Height. Each. Doz. 100 3 to 4 9 to 10 % .30 % 3.00 $25.00 4 15 to 18 .40 4.00 5 to 6 40 2.75 30.00 LATANIA BORBONICA. Leaves. 5 to 6 5 to 7 6 to 8 6 to 8 7 to 8 Height. 12 inch 15 to 18 24 to 30 30 30 Each. $ .15 .25 1.00 1.50 Doz. I 1.50 300 13.00 16 00 2.00 bushy COCOS WEDDELIANA. Size pot. 3-inch. Height. . . 12 to 14 Each. % .20 Doz. 12.40 100 $12 00 3U.00 IfO $18.00 FINE PLANTS, BOSTON FERNS. Each. $ .20 Size pot. 3-inch.. . 4-iuch ... 5-inch V5 6-inch pot or pans 75 6-iach 7 inch 8-inch 9-inch Size pot. bushy. 1.00 1.50 " 2.00 " 2.50 FICUS ELASTICA, Height. 6-inch 24 to 30 6-inch 30 to 34 Doi $300 4.00 8.50 9.00 12.00 18.00 21.00 27.00 Each. $ .75 0) 100 $15.00 1.50 to 3.00 Doz. $9.00 12.00 Doz. $1.30 8-inch 48 REX BEGONIAS. Size pot. Each. 3-inoh $ .10 5-inch 20 ASPARAGUS SPRCNCERM. Size pot. Each. Doz. 3-inch $ .60 6-inch '■ $ .35 4.00 DRAOENA INDIVIS*. Size pot. Each. Doz. 5-inch $ .36 $ 4.00 CYCLAMEN PERSICUM CICANTEUM 3i4-inch at $400 per 100; 6-inch at 40o each, $4.50 per dozen: 7 and 8-inoh pans, 75o each, $8.60 per dozen. These plants are nicely budded. 100 $10.00 18.00 100 $ 5.00 25 00 100 $26.00 NONE BETTER. DracfT'Qii Bruanti. $1.50 each. $18 per dozen. Dracaena Massangeana. $'- each. $24 per hundred. Draoirna Liodeni^ $1.50 each. $18 per dozen. ]>rac;r-na Terminalis, 50o each. $6 per dozea. Small Ferns. Adianium Cuueatum, 3-inoh pots, $6 per hundred. Mixed Ferns, 3 inch pots, $6 per hundred. Cyperus Alternifolius, 3-in. pots, $5 per hundred. Hydrangea, Otaksa, ()-inch pots, $10 per hundred. Extraflne for Easter forcing. Jerusalem Cherry, nicely birried, 6-inch pots, bushy, 40c each. A sure remedy for carnation rust, stem rot and black s"pot on roses. Eprav your plants with CA.USPERLEPTRA and pet rid of these greatest of evils. Havino; discovered and used this prepar- ation for a number of years. I have repeatedly been asked to place it on the market for the bene- fit of all concerned. Ic is a sure remedy and has never failed to keep plants clear by constant applicatioQ. One gallon diluted makes 1?0 gal- lons. It is perfectly harmless to plants and gives them a rich, glossy foliage. Directions with every can. NO FLORIST SHOULD BE WITH- OUT IT. Price per gal., $2 00. Special prices on larger quantities. We guarantee Causperlep- tha to do all we claim for it. Causperleptha! Cut Flowers, Palm, and Plants. LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS, JaiTieStOWn, N. Y. C. H. RONEY, Supt. effTmTTTfmnTTmTnTTmTnnnnmrmmna I OUR SPECIALTY j New and Choice FLOWER SEEDS for riorists. WE ARE Headquarters FOR Begonia eiolre de Lorraina, \ Gloire de Lorraine nana compacta, The WHITE LORRAINE. Orchids! Orchids!^ We collect, import and grow Orchids f XCLIISIVELY. Our stock of | established ORCHIDS is unsurpassed in quality and price. % Of freshly gathered Orchids we have in transit 1 GATTLEYA SGHROEDERAE. | v) Finestquality of ORCHID PEAT, SPHAGNUM and ORCHID BASKETS. fij Our Price List lor 19DI is now ready, 3 >*^]S^]Quiiil'lil'Ll'i Lliiiixl:! iitiiiiijlLltijiLL^i t iLl.'til:k liiiliiii^i't i iiiiiiili l:li:iii.i iililiiiiiil LAGER & HURRELL, °'a°>'iVr'?r/rr SUMMIT, N. J. •v '-. .;— \ —K /-^ /WS.,-tl\ --V r^ "S '-v /^ /-v — ^^ — s • Orchid Importers \ Orowers, Miit^i t-in. high $4.50 per doz., $35 per 100. fi •• 5 ■■ 24 to 28 in. high $1 each, $12 per doz. 6 ■• 5to6 •• 3ii-in. high $1.25 " $15 y •■ 6 •■ 36 to4U-in. high $3 " $36 JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa. ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦» Forcing Plants AZALEA INDICA. See former issues. Per 100 Spiraea Japoaica $3.50 Compacta 4.00 " Astilboides Floribunda 4,00 " Plumosa Alba (new) 15 00 " Palmata. scarlet 5.00 Elegaus 5.00 Alba 5.00 DielytraSpectabilis (Bleeding Heart) 5.00 Paeonia Offlcinalis rubra pi 8.00 alba plena S'l.OO Tenuifoliafl.pl 18,00 MONTHLY ROSBS, Hermosa, pink 10 00 Agrippina, dark red... 10 00 " Clothilde Soupert 12.00 H. P. Roses, low budded, leading kinds 10.00 Crimson Rambler, extra strong 15.00 Hydrangea Otaksa. 4-*5 shoots — 12.00 BOBBINK & ATKINS. Rutherford, N. J. HYDRANGEAS IMagnificent Strong Stock, with 4 to 7 Branches ; OTAKSA, PRICE $10 per 100; $85 per 1000. Send for our wholesale price-list of Roses, Cle- matises, Shrubs, Trees, etc., etc. Our representative, Mr. J. Austin Shaw, is now in New York, address 271 Kroaiway. We shall be pleased to have him call upon prospective purchasers of any stock in our line. Newark, New York Aiparagut Sprengeiii, 2Vi-iDCh $2.50 per 100 3 " 4 01) per 100 Aspaiagui Plumosui, 2^-incb 5.00 per 100 3 •' 6.00 per 100 Small Ferni for dishes. 4 vars , 2Vi-in. 3 00 per 100 Uarex Variegata. 2'/2-inch 4.i 0 per lOO Boston Ferns, 8-inch pans — $15 and $18 per doz. 2V4-inch .5.00 per 100 3-inch 8.00perIOO Nephrolepit Cordata Oompacta, e-inch 25.00 per 100 Geraniums — S, A. Nutt, Heteranthe. La P lot, rooted cuttings, $18.U0 per 1000. cash, please. CARL HACENBERCER, West Mentor. O. The Famous Kudzu Vine— Hardy as a rock. Lasts 50 years. Can be cut back every year. Grows 50 feet Id one season. $7.00 per luO. Asparagus Sprengeri— Strong 3!4-in., $6.00 per 100. New Rose Snowflake— The Daisy Rose, $10 per 100. New Lace Fern— Fronds last a month, $6.00 per 100. New Russelia l^ultiflora- 2H-inch, $4.00 per 100. 50 New Plants not to be Had Eltewhere. Callaa— White, $3 per luO; Spotted, $3; Yellow, $20. Cannas, Dahlias, and all summer blooming bulbs. Electros and Cult lor Floriiti and Seedsmen. A. BLANC. OHII.AOELPHIA. PA. We like to have you tellonr advertiser! that yon read oar paper. BOSTON FERN A Speciaify. 20,000 verv One plants at $25 and $20 per 100. Small plants, $5 per 100; $40 per lOOO. ASPARAGUS P. NANUS and SPRENGERII. for 4-in., at $8.(JU per 100. SMALL PALMS and FICUSES. L. n. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass. DON'T GET LEFT ON GERANIUMS. They are going very fast at $i per 100, $25 per 1000 out of 2j4-in. pots, ready tor shifting into 3 or 4-in. Composed of the following varieties: S. A. Nutt, Frances Perkins, LaFavorite, E. G. Hill, Beaute Poitevine, Wm. Pfitzer, Ruy Bias, Double Grant and in fact all the leading vars. Ageratum, 2>^-in. pots, Princess Pauline, Cope's Pet, White Cap, $1 per 100. R. C. 50c per 100. Fuchsias in variety, R. C, Jl per 100. Coleus, 2;^-in. pot, |1.50 per 100. R. C. 50c per 100. p^^^ „^j, Accompany Orde'. J. E. FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady, N. Y. Hease mention the American Florist when writinz- stock Plants of the following late varieties BONNAFFON H. W. RIEMAN WESTERN KING YANOMA GRETCHEN BUETTNER MERRY CHRISTMAS MRS. MURDOCH. $1.00 a Dozen. INGRAM & LYNES, Reading, Mass. Please mention the Amrrican Florist ivhen writing. We are booking orders for Rooted Cuttings of All the best varieties. Write us. QBO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. igoi. The American Florist. 813 Liquid Plant Food Grows hardier stock; grows improved stock. Stocl< ships lietter; also ready earlier. Brings better customers and more profits. 30 gal., including bbl S13.10 30 •' •• * •' 8.10 10 " " •• 4 85 For spraying -fertilizer anJ Bordeaux, kerosene, etc , EASTERN CHEMICAL COVIPANY, 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston. Ise the "IMP. Nozzle and Sprayer." It automaticallvdilute.'i the fertilizer, 50 to I BY THE HOse, with no labor. Needs no adjustments. .Ml brats. $3.00. IF YOU WANT HEALTHY PLANTS FUMIGATE WITH NICOTICIDE THE BEST OF ALL INSECTICIDES Write for full particulars to The Tobacco Warehousing &Trading Co., 1000 Mignolla Ave., LOUISVILLE, kY. ieTMK^"W>T^-»^-w^iie*-»-**-,|t NIKOTEEN » CENTS FOR EACH < •9 FLOOR SPACE DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE PIANTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT FllMlSTS- USED FOR FUMItATION OR SPRAYINC INDOORS OR SOLD BY SEEDSMEN CIRCULAR fREE- SKABCURA DIPCC.CniCAGO. VSiSii^<€<&tei QUICKLY Docs IT. y0 a: s.jx :E3:::x.ir*:_K;3:i >e:;'E Please mention the A met ican Florist when writing. UtOOTEjr) CUTTIPCGt®. Verbenas. 35 vars., 60j per 100, $5 per KXXt. Col- eus, 30 vars., 60o per ICO, $5 per lOOX Heiiotrooe. 14 vars., %l per 100. J8 per 1000. Petunias, dbl. named, J1.25 per loO, $10 per lOOO. Ageratums, 3 vars.,eOc per 100, $5 per 1000. Lantanas, 4 vars.. 11.25 per 100. Alyssum. giants, Jl per UK). Silvias. 3 vars., II per 100. Geraniums. "JM-in., all named, 12.50 per 10(1. $20 M per 1000. Express prepaid on all Rooted ('uttings. Cash with orders, \\rite 8. O BRANT, Clay Center. Kas. rield- Grown 3-inch pot Vinca Vines, J4.00 per 100. TBRH8 CASH OB G. 0. D. WM. A. CLARK ft SON, No. 44 Boyd St., WATERTOW^N, N. Y. Please mention the A meritun Fionst when w> ittng. VINGA VAR. VINES IN BEST ..VARIETIES SPECIALTIES Ptoses, from 3-lnah pots. CARNATIONS, for all deUrerr. CHRYSANTHCNIUM8. 8MILAX. PnoMlow. Bend tor Ust. VIOLETS. wooo mifOTHEna. piskiKiu.. m.v, VIOLET RUNNERSi rooted runners. LADY CAMPBBtl, VIOLETS. From sand, tb per M ; fr. soil $7.50 per M. Samples free WM. 8WAYNE, Kennett Square. Pa. HELLER'S MICE PROOF SEED CASES THIS Case contains 54 interchangeable Steel Seed Drawers, 12 inches long. By this interchangeable system you can arrange your seeds alphabetically, using the smaller drawers for small seeds, and larger ones for bulky seeds, such as beets, radish, parsnip, spinach, etc. Each drawer has a lap front, so no insects can get in; also is perfectly mice proof in every detail, has a steel back and is built to last a life time; size of case, 62 inches wide, S3 inches high, and 13 inches deep; weighs, when packed, about 400 pounds. They are finished complete with a strong Pull and Card Clip. They have no moulding on sides, so you can place two or three alongside of one another. We carry them in stock for immediate shipment. No. 1901 is made of White wood exposure, stained any color to suit. No. 1902 is solid Oak exposure, finished in natural or antique finish. These cases are the most practical ever oflfered the seed trade, and price we put on them is very low, for the reason that we produce them in large quantities. These drawers will hold 14, 9, 7}4 and 5yi quarts respectively. Write for Catalogue We can supply you these cases with any size drawer. HELLER & COs, Montclair, N. J., U. S. A. Get it Now! It's Ready! GERANIUM AMERICA $8 per tOO; 25 at tOO rate HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. Catalogue Illustrations. We sell Electros of the fine illustra- tions used in the Ambeican Flomst at 15 cts. per square inch. Send list of yotir needs to THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO. I_BJTTUOBJ.... Big Boston, Boston Market and other varie- ties. 1.T0 per 100; $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 per 10,000. If by mail add lOc per 100. ca.:b:ba.g^e; Wakefield and Succession. 25c per 100; $1.25 per 1000. It by mail add 20c per 100. Cash with ordrr. Other vegetable plants, also (lower plants. Send for list. R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Hease mention the American Florist when writing. CINERARIAS! from Benary. Cannell and Sutton's prize show flower saved, dwarf and Beml-dwarf. giant flowered, finest shades and colors We can supply any quantity fine. stocky planta-2-Jiln . J2.50 per 100. Cash with order. Shellroad Greenhouse Co., Grange P. 0.. Balto., Md. 814 The American Florist. Jan. 12. I Waterbury, Coon. TRADE ROOD AND TRADESPEOPLE ALL PROSPERODS. — A VISIT TO SOME UP TO DATE PLACES. — CARRIED OYER GRAFTED ROSE PLANTS. The holiday trade proved a record breaker, surpassing all expectations, and the usual dull spell generally experienced during the first part of January has in no wise come to pass, both Mr. Dallas and Mr. Cuttle reporting a great trade all along the line. Funeral work of a high order has kept Mr. Dallas unusu- ally busy during the last few days. It was mv first visit to Mr. Dallas' North Willow' street establishment, and it was worth my while. The seven houses, com prising about 30,000 feet of glass, are models of their kind. Iron rafters, iron posts, cement walks and the most improved solid beds were used. The houses were built to last, and last they certainly will. Here are as fine a lot of Brides and Bridesmaids as I have yet seen, the stock being graUed, some two and some four years old. One cannot help questioning the advisability of replanting every year, as it is generally done. Carnations do equally well here, three large houses being given to their cultivation. Among the pinks, Ethel Crocker and Frances Joost are decidedly in the lead, The Marquis and Lawson being close seconds. White Cloud and Flora Hill do finely, and for "shorts" Lizzie McGowan still earns her board. Crane and Red Jacket do well for reds. One house is given to violets, both the Imperial and Mari: Louise being grown to perfection. At W. M. Cuttle's things were equally interesting. The plant consists ot nine well built, modern houses, where roses, carnations and violets are doing remark- ably well. His monster rose house, 327 feet long, is especially interesting. R. S. Rasmussen has dispensed with his retail business and is giving his entire attention to the wholesale trade. Of late he has been sending in some fine roses and carnations. Nomis. Bridgbton, N. J —The greenhouses of T. E. Edwards & Bro. were damaged by fire on Saturday, December 29. Haverhill, Mass.— Andrew Lackey, curator of horticulture in the Essex Insti- tute at Salem, died on January 1, aged 87 years. IF THERE IS ANYTHING you want PREPARED PALMS Whether the raw rauterials or the finished Koods. you will get best satisfaction and service from the right people on the right spot. Florida Natural Products Co , Jacksonville, Fla. Branch Store, Indianapolis, Ind. t^'Inquiries Cheerlully Answered. KiFT*8 PATENT No. 1.— Brass, ntokled, 4 feet long. f5 olasps to eaoh rod. Price complete (with fireen or white tumblers) 12.25. Price complete (with green or white cornucopia vases) t2.50. No. 2.— Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed and nickeled, with three clasps for 6 to &-ln. pots, each, 11.76. Klft's patent rubber capped Flower Tubes. H-tn- diameter, per 100, t3.60. ROBERT KIFT, Florist, 172ff Oheitnnt St. Philadelphia. Penn. The FINLEY ROTARY LAWN RAKE Picks up leaves and litter and holds them until the burn heap is reached. It does the work much better than a hand rake and three times as fast. Easy to operate. Given certificate ot merit at N. Y. Convention of the S. A. P. PRICE $12.00. Send for Circular. FINLEY LAWN RAKE CO., - Joliet, III Adjustable Vase Holders SILVER BIRCH BARK WARE. Prices Per Doz. — Canoes, 9-in. $3,30; 12-in. $5.50: 15-in. $7 90; 18-in. »10 50; 21-in. J13.20;24-in. 116.60. Logs, 6-in. $3.00; 9-in. S3.84; 12-in. 14.80: 15-in. $6.00: 18-in. $7.20; Pot uovers, 4-in. $2.40: 5-in. $3.00; 6-in. $3.96; 7- in. $5.04; 8-in. $5.88. "' ■ 6-in.$3 00: 7-in. $3.60;8.in,$4.20. Boxes, 14-in. per doz. $U; E. Wienhoeber. C. A. Samuelson, Chicago. 21-in. $».4u; 24-ln. «y.tjO Fern Covers, 4-in. $1.80; 5. in. $2.40 U-in. $9;9-in.$7. References: Geo. Wittbold Co. J. A. LYNN. 1442 WRIGHTWOOD AVE., CHICAGO Gut Flowers, Wirework, Gut Flower Boxes, Baskets, Wheat Sheaves, Doves, and Everything of Use to a Florist. — * - » — - HOLTON & ^U^KEL CO., 457 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Boston Florist Letter Go. MANXTACTtTREBS OF FLORI&TS' LETTGRd^ The Gonley Foil Go. niannfactarers ot This \voodea box nicely stained and mr* olshedt 18x30x19 made in two sections* one for each size letter, given away with, first order of 600 letters. Block Letters. 1 M or 2-inch size, per 100, $3.00. Script Letters. $4. F'astener with each letter or word. Used by leadlnK florlBtB everywhere and for lale 1>J %i\ wholesale florists and supply dealers. M. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Please mention the A tnerican Florist when w> ittng. Use "UP-TO-DATE" ^ FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. IME. Rice & Co., '"KlilactuJers. 918 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Catalogue for thb Abking SiGMUND GeLLER Importer and M(r. of Florists' Supplies Complete Stock — New Goods— New Illustrated Catalogue Now Ready. Send for it. 108 W, 28th St., neareth Av., NEW YORK. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Cyoas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and immortelles. New Catalogne of nil FLOBI8T8 gnPFUBB on kpplloatlon. Br'For the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 60. 62. 64 and 66 N. 4th SI., PHILADELPHIA, PA. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, a"- ooloes; Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, AHi> All Florists' Supplies. Send (or Prloei. 404.4I2 East •4th St., NEW YORK. 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET, REED & KELLER, Manufacturer, FJorists' DeSlgtlS. te?,'?.""' Florists' Supplies. 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. DON'T STAY ON THE FENGE, But jump down on the side of JOHN C. MEYER & CO. Ip'7n!!.'^^.°" SILK ALINES. 84 Kingston St., BOSTON, MASS. Meyer Silkaline is for sale by all the leading seedsmen snd iobbers throughout the country. HEADQUARTERS COCOA FIBRE. SHEEP MANURE, BONE all grades, IMPORTED SOOT. DUNNE & CO., SPHAGNUM nnd GREEN MOSS. RUSTIC WORK, all kinds. CLAYS FERTILIZER. , IJ^sV New York. iiiii. u \j\l., 30th St. I'*-" • HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES BEST AND Ghaapist ! FOR INSURANCE AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL, Address JOHN O. ESLER, Soc'y F. H. A., SADDLE RIVER. N. J American Florist Advertisements Worl( Every Day. igoi. The American Florist. 815 Hitchings G Go. ESTABLISHED 1844. HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS And Largest Manufacturers of Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. ROSE HOUSES. PALM HOUSES AND CONSERVATORIES ERECTED COMPLETE WITH OUR PATENT IRON FRAME CONSTRUCTION. The above cut shows the most modern and finest range of Greenhouses in the \7orld. They were erected by us in the Botanical Gardens, Bronx Park, New York City. BUILDERS OF IRON FRAME GREENHOUSES. ....STRUCTURAL MATERIIL FURNISHED READY FOR ERECTIDN.... HOT WATER BOILERS FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING. 6 Patterns, 30 Sizes. riiiiHSiiiii:-Hliln-:iiirr:ii if ; , Our New Sectional Tubular Bolter. Our Well-Known Corrugated Fire Box Boiler. PERFECT SASH RAISING APPARATUS. Hitchings & Co., Send 4c for Illustrated Catalogue. 233 McrCCr 5t., NEW YORK CITY. 816 The American Florist. Jan. 12, St. Louis. TRADE VERT GOOD. — SINCE THE HOLIDAYS PRICES ARB DOWN CONSIDERABLY — THE DOINGS OF WHOLESALERS AND RETAIL- ERS. The trade for the holidays was reported from all sides as being of the very best. The stock that was to be had was sold at good prices and every one seemed to be satisfied. The wholesale market was very good, everything bringing good prices. Roses sold at from $4 to $15 per hundred; carnations were cleaned out quickly, fancies bringing 5 cents and 6 cents, while the others sold to ready buyers at 3 cents and 4 cents. A large number of violets were sold, and most of them brought $2 per hundred. Harrisii and hyacinths were sold at 3 cents and 4 cents, and the few Beauties that were sold brought from $10 to $12 per dozen for the best, and from this down to $4 per dozen for the others. The wholesale prices have taken aconsiderable fall since New Year's, roses bringing 3 cents to 8 cents ; carnations $1.50to$4 per hundred ; violets 75 cents per hundred and Beauties $1 to $4 per dozen. Frank M. Ellis is in his new store at 1316 Pine street, and has it fixed up in a very neat way; it is one of the best look- ing wholesale stores in the city. Frank says that during the holidays he has cleaned out his stock very early each day. J. M. Hudson has given up his store again on account of ill health. J. M. New Britain, Conn.— Carl Lorenzen will shortly move to a new store, George M. Parsons moving to the store now occupied by Mr. Lorenzen. DO NOT FORGET before building that addi- tion to your greenhouses to write us for expert plans and figures. Perhaps we can save you money. THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS, 46 Marion St., NEW YORK. Die BindBkunst Einzig:e Special Zehschrif t def Welt i^t BLUMENBINDEREI. Probenummern umsonst. Abonnement (0 M. jahrlicb. J. OLBERTZ, BIndekunst Verlag, ERFURT. DEUT8CHLAND. RUSTIC WORK FOR ALL PURPOSES MADE TO ORDER.. . In stock, the most extensive variety in the country, of Baskets Window Boxes, Stands, Brackets and original designs. Prices low. RUSTIC MFG. & CONSTRUCTION CO., 19 Fulton Street. NEW YOWK CITY. INDEPENDENT OF ALL TRUSTS. |%| BOC for Greenhouses, Conservatories, Hot- ULAvv beds, etc. Also Hotbed Sashes and Mats, Paints, Oils, etc. THE REED GLASS & PAINT CO., 466 W. Broadway, NEW YORK. ssggggggggggggggg; HYGROMETER or MOISTURE QUAQE. THIS Moisture Gauge tells you the difference between dryness and dampness in your green- houses. We have been testing two of thesf* moisture guages several months and find they are more indispensable than the thermometer. If you keep this moisture gu age at 70 degrees you will have neither mildew nor red spider in your rose houses. If you keep it at 80 degrees you will not have rust nor red spider in your carnation houses. If you keep it at 85 degrees you will never have fungus in your rooted cutting houses. If you keep it :it 75 degrees you will not have decayed leaves in your geranium houses; and if yrmhave a moisture gauge in every house 100 feet long and keep it at above figures you will make at least $10u more peryear from each housf^ \Vho wants to buy nuldewed roses or rusty rarnaiions? To operate this moisture gauge :t is essential to wet the walks in order to get (he proper dampness. If your houses are too damp in the winter, fire up a little and in summer time open your ventilators. This has been obtaini'd only by years of experience. Now you can tell your greenhouse hands to keep it at 70 or 80 degrees :i3 you want it, just as you tell your fireman to keep the temperature in such a house at 60 degrees" We never had any intention to sell moist- ure gauges but they are doing us so much good we have obtained some we can sell at 12.50 each, but we think you will want more. These moisture guages are made in Germany and France. The French machines come at $10,C0 each: they are quite an ornament and no cheap truck. We will give one of the 12.50 machines FREE for a $20.00 ordi-r for plants, or rooted cuttings, or unrooted cuttings, trom our 1901 ratiilogue, or from our ads. in the trade piipers; or we will send you one for $2.50, and after 10 days' trial if you tin not like it you may return it and get your money back. THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., ggggggggsggSgggggggSgSggg^ iHHtiimniiiiiiittmiiiiiititiiiiiimiuiiiiuuititttiiiiittiAiiimiiiiiAiiimiaiiiiitiiiiiiititie For Protection of Your Plants in Winter I "yotj. slncx^ld Us»- A LEHMAN WAGON HEATER Circular and Price List for the asking. I Lchmon Bros,, ^""■"^acturers. j^s. w. erringer, I ro Bond St., NEW YORK. 297 Wabash Av., CHICAGO. 1 1 D. 0. Cnaningham .QIass Co., PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GUSS. HOT-HOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. LVANS IMPROVED V£MmAnMC\ APPAJIAFUS \ WRiTt fOfi iLLUSrRATtO CATALOCUt QffAJTf^ arrHtcf//gfm/m. ALL Nuiierymen, Beedimen &nd Florliti wiih- Img to do builneii with Enrope ihoald Msd tox the "Horticultural Advertiser" Thli li Ika Brltiih Tnde Paper, being retd weeklj b; all Hortioultnr&l titdert; it ii alio takem by over 1000 of the beit Oontloental hooaei. Annnal ■nbloriptlon to cover ooit of poitage 7S oenti. AddTMi EDITORS OFTHK"H. A." Chilwell Nurieriei, LOWDHAM, Notto, England. REBUILT MACHINERY and SUPPLIES at Bargain Prices. Larg- est Machinery Depot on earth. We buy buildingB and plants; among others we bought the World's Fair, the Omaha Exposition, the Chicaco Post office, and other structures. We rebuild machin- ery of all kinds, and sell with binding guarantees. Boilers from »26up; Engines from $35 — ^«~r. up; steam Pumps from »15 up, etc. We carry complete stncli of Gei^ral Sup- plies, such as BEiTINCJ, ^tRAi*^^^'**'' llAijGEKS, PIILT'EYS, IRON PIPE, IRON ROOFIN*.. II AR1>- WARE, VALVES &FITTIN(.^, PLUMBING MATERIAL., etc VVitl f^en^l fr..,., our'J.'ili-r'afferatali.c N". *7. Constantly buying entire stoclis at Sheriffs' and Receivers' sales. Chicago House i/Vrecking Co., W. 3Bth & Iron Sts., Chicago, 111. 1=^ Ad- dress THE KINNEY PUMP. For applying Liquid Manure it lias no equal! Sent prepaid for $2.50. Without spray- ing valve $2.00. Tlie HOSE CONNECTION CO/'~g.*r' I go I. The American Florist. 817 ggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggssjgegegggggggggssggssgggggggsgsgggsgggsgggg A MESSAGE fROM THE SPERET WORLD ^^.^^_^ Mr Editur i got hold uv an ole buk sum time ago what toled about a hot place down belo where senners ar cent to roste in fire an brimstun furever an ever amen. Well i got sorry for the pore chaps an made up mi mind to giv em a breth uv fresh are, So i blode out the bottom uv a plaidout gas wel with dinimite and slid down a lot uv mi ventilatin contrapshins with direc- shins how to uze em an i reckin the Boss must a got em an put em up fur a fue daze a go i got a Spiritul komu- nikashun frum him while at a Seance an this iz wat he rit, Hades, Aug. 1st, i9oo. • Mr. J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind. My thoughtful and tender hearted friend :-How good of you to come to the rescue of us Poor Devils Through all the ten thousand years that we have roasted you are the only mortal that has tried to improve our condition. Your ventilating machines work so well you will oblige me if you will kindly send down some of your Champion Boilers that 1 may still have a hot corner for special subjects and occasions, as "I need it in my business." Please accept the thanks of myself and jjjjjjg^ts. KING OF THE REALM, Beelzebub. Sind tew me fur mi Kat-a-loge mi name iz . „ ,. J. D. CARMODY an i liv in Evansville Indiana klosc to Posey Co. M N. S. BOUTON, President. WILKS WATER HEATERS E. H. SEDGWICK, Gen. Mor. DAMPER CHAEN fEED OOOR BEST MADE GREENHOUSES AH Steel, Simple, Strong, Durable. S. WILKS MFG. Go. 53-55 S.Clinton St., CMICAQO. Send lor Catalogue. 818 The American Florist. Jan. 12, Paterson, N. J. COMPETITION REDUCED BY THE FAILURE OF ONE RETAILER. — MUCH FUNERAL WORK. — GOOD DECORATIONS. — NOTES WITH THE GROWERS. The Hamilton Club, of Paterson, gave a reception last Thursday evening and the club house, the finest in the state, was decorated by Sceery. The lower floor was embellished with holly and asparagus while the upper floors were garlanded with smilax, roses and hya- cinths. There were 4,000 roses used, 300 strings of smilax and 200 strings of Asparagus plumosus. There has been considerable funeral work since Christmas. One of the largest funerals was that of the sister of Col. Barbour, the thread manufacturer. Sceery and Vescelius had the majority of the Paterson work. Sceery made thirty- seven pieces in all while Vescelius made eighteen pieces. Thorley, of New York, had many orders. One of our local florists received a box of flowers from a New York commission house Christmas day at noon, which should have been delivered the day before. The commission house refuses to make good, the express company reports the goods were accepted, and naturally the florist is wroth. There is one florist less in Paterson, Hofi'man having left, neglectinga number of unpaid bills both in Paterson and New York. The landlord put a padlock on the store last week and a New York party holds a chattel mortgage on the goods. A. V. D. Snyder, the bulb grower, shipped 14,000 Romans to New York to one commission house the day before Christmas. He is also cutting some fine Crane carnations. Vreeland & Condie shipped some fine American Beauties in December and are still right in it with them. They will grow nothing else next year. Theo. Leonhard, of Haledon, has a fine lot of carnations and it is said he will build two more houses in the spring. John Thompson expects to put up more houses next vear. Silk City. Leadville, Colo.— Mr. and Mrs. T. Stockdorf and Mrs. A. E. Johnson are enjoying very prosperous trade. At the latter establishment they have recently enlarged the greenhouse and are now growing American Beauties for the first time. Awarded the only flrst- class Certificate of IMerit by tiieSocl:ln. pou in orate, M.88 IHIOSS 1000 3 800 3M 600< 8305 U4 6 6.36 6.00 6 W 6.80 4.60 4.61 ^.18 pnoe per orate 130 7-ln,poti In orate, 14.30 60 8 " " 8.00 48 9 " •• 8.60 4810 " " 4.80 3411 •' •' 3.60 24 13 " " 4.80 1314 " " 4.80 16 " " 4.60 Seed pans, same prloe ae pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, HanKlng Baskets, Lawn vases, eto. 10 per cent off for oasn with order. HILFINSER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. AnnniT BOLKBB ft Sons. New Tork Agerts. fi9 TiaT gTBS«T. K«W roRW * ITT FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANOARD POTS "-^" List and SAMPLES PRBB. SWAHN'S POTTERY MF'G OO.. P. O. T^oT 7A, Minneapolis. Minn. Standara.^ j^ FLOWER Pot5 If yoar j^reenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write ui ; we can save you money. W, H. ERNEST, 281h and M tiraats N. E WSSHIKIOTON. n. C. Invalid Appliance Co., COLUMBuTuNT TUBS The Jennings Improved Pans Made for any sized steam pipe. Write for price, also circular. JENNINGS BROS., OIney, Philadelphia, Pa. FOR VAPORIZING TOBACCO WATER And TOBACCO EXTRACTS. MiiililiiiiiyiilifciililililiJIJilBIMi'WIi WRITE A. F. KOHR, ^"Jj^fc^G^aTV-r- fill; 1-KICES OF Standard Pots which for strength and porosity combined are the best on the market. KELLER BROS., ^ 2ia.iR.i7.iQ.gi.9a Pearl St.. NORRISTOWN, PA. Manufacturers of Standard Flower PotB, 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. Hfase mention the American Florist when writing- 16EO. KELLER & SON, MANUfAOTUBIKS 0» Flower Pots. Before bOTlng write for prhMs. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrtghtwood Ato-. CHICAOO. lUU. Please mc/ttton the Ameticatt Ftoyist when wyiline. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRV BALSLEV. DETROIT. MICH., Rep. 490 Howard St. Red Standard Pots. CORRECT SIZE. SUPERIOR QUALITY. Write for price list. 6.HENNE6KE 60.. ""■^'i^.'^^"' igoi. The American Florist. 819 r»E>^\.CE> op^ aj:i:x^i> is not penerally included in tho cost of the IiciitiDg apparatus, yet every Ilnrist knows liow valuable it is to him to have an npparnfus th:it he can arrantie IN THE EVENING and know it will carry with a et temperature until morning. This ONE OF THE FEATURES and know it will carry with a eertaintv the ])rop('r temperature until morning. This is of our boili-rs, as is fuUv EXPLAINED BY THE foUowiiij^ letter; \V. D. Snell, Newville, Herkimer Co , N. Y.. J;ui. 2d., 1901, savs: "1 wish to express my thorough satisfaction with the No, 7o Standard Sectional steam boiler which I placed in m\ ^greenhouses earlv in Decem- ber last year. I have three houses, 20s65, located side li'y side, with glass in roofs and gablts. The houses are built of glass and wood, and contain in all jibout 5.000 square feet of glass surface. I have in use about 2.000 feet one-inch pipe, or about 700 square feet of radiation. I carry a temperature of alMut 50 degrees at night, but have had no diffi- culty in getting any higher temperature desired. I find that the boiler will run ten hours without attention. I attend to it about nine o'clock at night and it will run with no furth'r attention until seven o'c ock in the morning. The draft I have is not a good one. vet notwithstanding this objection. I have no ditliculty in getting the fire up and getting as much steam as 1 desire. 'I can thoroughly recommend the boiler and will be glad to have vou refer to me on>one th.'it wants further information." Send for our Greenhouse Catalog. We can name price delivered at any railroad station in the United States, and special price is given \\here our boih rs are not used. GIBLIN &. CO., Mention this paper when w^itim.^ UTICA, N. Y. What we Know ABOUT GLASS. 8END FOR THEM. JOHN LUCAS & CO., PHILADELPHIA. A FLIMSY BOILER is a poor investment. THE WEATHERED will last a lifetime and you can depend upon it. j* J* J* Testimonials by the hundred on application to Tiios. W. Weatiiered's Sons, 46 Marian St., NEW YORK. Standard Before you buy any kind of machinery send for catalogue to E. HIPPARD, ^^^_YOUNGSTOWN. 0. Please mention the A merican Florist when 7vt iting. HOTBED SASH In Pine, Louisiana Cypress and Red Cedar. GREENHOUSE MATERIAL, Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress. BEST GRADES, PERFECT WORKMANSHIP. A. DIETSCH & CO. ^^^^^l... CHICAGO, ILL. Greenhouses Built and Heated ECONOMICALLY AND PERFECTLY BY Henry W. Gibbous, '""',ll,fc''VS'Ry?^"' EXPKB-T ADVICE AND PLANS FCBNISHED. IlSTIMATES FREE. Please mention the American Florist wheyi writing SASH HOTBED. greenhouse. ventilator gitlf ctfrb8s bars, greeithocse: hateriai., Manufactured by 8. JACOBS & SONS. Flushing Ave., near Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N Y. AT WHOLESALE. Catalogue and esti- mates furnished. Please mention the American Florist when writing. : Holds Class . Firmly ^ See the Point 49" Tke Yma RcTvep Per. feat eiulac P*Ut< m ih* best. No rights or lefts. Bol of 1000 poinU 76 oenta, postpeid. HEN RT A. DREER, 4 T li ChMtaat 6|., Pklla., Pk. 820 The American Florist. Jan. 12. Index to Advertuen. x>lv«ruslag Batei 7eCo..7S3 >1 linllnc B O 791 Banner J L A Co 792 darnard W W & Co.. 1 BassettA Wa8lil)arn...793 Baur 8 Alfred . . 1 Bayersdorter H & Co. 814 aenthey 4Co 793 BernlnK H G 794 BIndeknngt Die S16 Blano A & Co 8l2 Blue Hill Naraery....808 BobblLk i, Atkins ....812 Boston Lietter Co 814 Brant S D 813 BrantiNoe 792 Bodlong J A 793 801 Bonyard H A 8 3 Burpee W AUee & Co. 11 Caldwell the Woode- man Co 797 Carmlchael D 8(7 t/armody J D 817 Chadwlck Chaa 806 Cbloago Carnation Co ..._... 793 807 Cbioago Houae wreck- ing Co 816 ChrUtenBSn Andrew 8' 6 ^laolnoau Cut tiKi 00.794 Clark Wm A * Bon. .813 Coles WW 810 Collins Thos 792 Conard & Junes Co. 8 b Conley Foil Co 814 Cottage Gardens 1 Crabb & Hunter I ralgKobt* Son 8.0 Cunningham D O Glass Co ■,. 816 CnnnluKham Jos H. . 891 DalUedouze Bros fOt Davis Bros 8 ib Deamnd J B •;■ Pi Detroit Flo'r Pot Mf y 818 DletschA&Co.... -819 Olllon } h 79. 806 Domer FredJfcSons < o 805 DreerH A 301 809 8I9 Duolop John B 792 Dunne a, Co 814 Bastem Chemical Co. .81.1 Blchholl Henry 813 Bills Frank M 794 Krnest W H. „ 8 8 Farquhar K \- J & Co. 811 FeliDousen J B 812 Ferguson John B 792 Klnley Lawn Rake Co ^U Fisher Peter 807 Floral Kxchange. . tOS ciorlda Nat Prod Co .814 Ford Bros Fon Dodge G'h Co Foster Ijuolus H . . Gardening Co The Gardeners Chronicle., n Garland Goo M 820 Geller Slgmund 811 Qhormley Wm 79o OlbTjons a W 819 Olblln A Co 819 Grave B T. 805 Guardian Angel Or- phan Asylum 803 Gullett St, Sons W a. . .8 .6 OnntherWmH 79o Gurney Heater Oo ... 8^0 Quttman Alex J 795 HagenDurger V an... 812 Ball Ass'n 814 Hancock Geo & Son .812 Harrer Geo 8^5 Hart M A 79o Hasslach Jacques II Heacock Joseph 812 Helss J B 809 Heller 4 Co 813 Heinecke CCo. 818 Uerendeen Mfg Co ..IV Uerr Albert M .. 803 81,9 Herrmann A 814 Bewa A B 4 Co 818 il m g<' Bros 818 Hill The B G Co .... Hill H H 793 Hippard tC 819 Hltohlng8*Co....816 IV Holton & aunkel C" . 792 814 Uooker a M CO 621! Boran Bdw C 795 Hon AdT 8111 lose Conpectlnn On sii; Uowlaid Nursery Co .98 ilumteld C 819 Hunt B H 793 iLgram & Lynes . pP invalid Appllnuce Co 818 Jackson & Perkins Co. 8C2 812 I JacnbsS&Sons. ... .819 Jennings B B ... 8uj Jennings Bros 818 'Ohnso- & HI"lteB .791) Jones Illram T 8l2 Kastlng vV r 794 Keller Bros 8 8 Keller Geo & Sin 818 KeiloggGeo M 792 Kelsey Harlan P 801 Keunloott KroB ■>' .793 Kentucky Tob ProCo 814 Kervan Co The 801 .795 8C5 . 812 ll Klft Robert 814 Kohr A F 818 Kroescheil Bros uo IV KuehnC A 794 Kubl Geo A 797 832 603 804 8C(i Labo Jos 803 Lagers Bnrreu... 808 811 Lakev'w Rose Garden. 811 Lang Julius 795 Langjahr A H 794 Lehman Bros 816 LlmprechtSJ 795 Lockland LumCo 818 Long D B II Lonsdale Bdwln 806 Lord & Bomham Co. . . in IV Lucas J A Co 819 Lynn J A 814 MayJno N 810 Moi larthy 4 Co N F. . .791 McKellar4 Wlnterson 803 Mader Paul 803 MeytrJohnC &Oo ...814 Mlchell Benry F 103 MlUang Chaa 795 MlUang Frank 795 Moller'B Gartner Zel- tung 11 MonlngerJCCo 820 Moon Samuel C 798 Moon Wm H Co 798 Moore, Hentz 4 Na8ta.i95 Morris Floral Co... 805 816 Moss Geo M 794 Myers 4 Co 820 Nfessen Leo ■ 791 N YCitFIOwerBx ....'.96 N S Cut Flower uo.. 795 PennookSam'l S ...194 Pittsburg cut Flo Co. 792 Poehlmann Adolph H.793 "ollworth C O Co .... 792 Prttohard J N 792 Purnell W Z SU2 Quaker City Moh Wks SI6 Ragan H L 811 Randall A L .793 RasmUBsen A 8ll Rawllngs B 1 797 RayDor J I.. 795 Reed Glass 4Palnt uo 816 Seed & Keller 814 Regan PnntlttgBoDse II RelDberg Geo 793 804 Relnberg Peter. 793 8 4 ReuerWalter4Co... 809 RloeM4Co 814 Rodgers Alex II Roemer Fred II Roland Thomas 819 Rolker A & Sons . . 79 1 Rupp John F 808 Rustic Mfg & Con Co 816 Saltford Geo — «9j Sai/.er Jno A Seed Co 8u2 Sarder & Co 8 1 Sohlllo Adam IV SchmldtJ C SOI ScoUay John A iV Scott Robt & Son 806 Shady Hill Nursery.. 802 Shaw KB 8 7 Sh^Uroad Greenho's. 813 snendan w F 795 Mlebreoht 4 Son . . Sim Wm SltnaUoDS & Wants. Skaboura Dip Co. Smith Nath 4 don. Smilh W L Smith W 4 T Co .... 1 SmItB JrtC 811 Soltau C 802 South tilde Floral Co 8i 8 mam Chas B 791 Stearns Lumber Co ... I V Btoothon U A 4 CO... II Storrs 4 Harrison '^n 798 8 0 Stover Floral Co 8U9 Studer N 8'6 Batherland Geo A 7'.'4 Suzuki 4 llda '1 [-wahn Pottery Mfgv;t 8ls Swayne Wm 8l.t i'horbum J M 4 Co 196 TuDacco Warehuuslog and 'll-adl-g Co s-13 Traeiidly & Scbenck 795 Vaugha" B H«»«d 8 or* .. . 796 797 801)808 812 1 Vesey W J 4 m S... 8J5 Vlck s Sons J as II Vincent R Jr 4 Son. 81) VredenburK 4 Co.. ll Waterbury 4 Co 310 791 813 811 .811 Watson GC. .800 8(ll ll Weathered'* *'-•"■• Thos W. 816 818 Hill IV Weber H 4 oo. b ..809 Weeber 4 Don. Ii Welland & RIsota ..793 807 Welch BniB. 794 Whllldln Pot Co 818 WIetor Bros 807 Wlike S Mfg Co oil Wittboid The Geo Co. .799 Wjod BrcB .... Woodrofle 4 Bern- helmer 794 Wood, StubbB 4 Co... .796 Toung Jno 795 Toaog 4 Nugent 795 ,.813 Pleasant Hill, Mo.— George M. Kel- logg reports holiday demand good but says that he was in no position to profit by it, his houses being all in very light crop. BOILERS Something that the florist can rely upon and know that they will give satisfaction. The greatest results obtained from a minimum consumption of fuel. We manufacture Boilers capable of heating any size Greenhouse. RELIABLE-DURABLE-ECONOMICAL. SEND FOR GREENHOUBE CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST. GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. NBw YORK CITY BBANCH : 74 Franklin St. Cor. Arch, 111 Fifth Ave., cor 18th St. BOSTON. MASS. Western 8ellin|r Agents, JAHE8 B. CL,OW St SONS, 2%2-SS4 I.ake St., ChlcsRo, lU. Please mention the American Florist when utiling. GURNEY "400 SERIES" HOT WATER HEATER. [xclusivcly A GREENHOUSE HEATER! SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE WORK. EASY TO ERECT; SIMPLE IN OPER- ATION; ECONOMICAL AS TO CONSUMPTION OF FUEL. Send for Catalogue and latest prices. MYERS 8z: CO., 1514-1520 So. 91h St., • PHILADELPHIA, PA. (ESTABLISHUD 1849.) GREENHOUSE GLASS ■ LARGE STOCK c^ ^ ^ ^ -=* PROMPT SHIPMENT \ /'^^^fPorelinseedOilPutty.P^intslrusliesEtL |5g WRITE FOR. LATEST PRICES. ^\ CYPRESS '0^^Aio^ John €. HSmmm. \w^m\ '■■'^T^Wt^*'- 111 TO 125 Black HA v//r St. ca '*ItMtKi\VJr0Ml0K4i!tA CHICAGO. GARLAND'S IRON GUTTER This Gutter will save money in cost of constractlon. GARLAND, DES PLAINES. ILL. iriE li^wmwmm OnLiiOiT Emerica is "the Prow of the JIbsseI; thers may bs mare camfart Rmidsbips, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XVI. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, JANUARY 19. ipoi. No. 659. Copyrjght 1900, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. PXJBLISHED BVBBT SaTUKDAT BY AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 334 Dearborn St., Chicago. eastern Offlca: 67 Bromtleld St., Boston. Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, 12.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OFmoiBS— Patrick O'Mara, New York, N. Y., president; Wm. P. Kasting, Buffalo, N. T., vice- president; Wm. J. Stbwabt, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Bbattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. The seventeenth annual meeting will be held at Buffalo, August, 1901. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting at New York, March 19, 20 and 21, 1901. Lbonabd Babbon, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Baltimore, February 21-22, 19DI. ALBEBT M. Hbbb, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual moeting at Buffalo, August, 190L Edwin Lonsdale, Chestnut Hill, Pa., secretary. THIS ISSUE 36 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. The advance and proKrrss of horticulture in the past century 821 Warren EwpII (portrait) 832 Horticulture at the Pan-American Exposition. 832 Philadelphia Farmers' institute 833 A handsome table dt-corntion (illus.) 833 Carnations— Treatment lor young plants 833 —Carnation El ma • 834 Wrccl;ed greenhouses of E. Schwerin (illus.) ..8i4 Queen of Eilgely rose in England 834 Asparagus dec un'i bens (illus.) 824 American Carnation Society 834 New York 826 Philadelphia 826 Cnicaeo 327 St. Louis ^28 Boston 828 San Fran— By youDK all-around man. 7 years' experience, can trive good references. Wisconsin, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED-By competent elnwle all- ar'>und florist and gardener. Permanent place required. Address W K, care Am. Florist SITUATION WANTED— By florist 25 years; practi- cal experlenC' d grower of floe roses, carnations, 'mums, violets. References. Address H. Foreman, care Postoflace. Canton, Ohio. SITUATION WANTED-Ae florist or rose grower. Good references as to abl'lty, etc German, mar- ried. Ooly steady position wanted Address N C, care W J. Htewan. m Bromfleld St., Boston. SITUATION WANTKD— About March 1. by grower with lor g experience among flrstclass roses. Write for particulars. Address A P. care Cbas K. Scallon. 1474 Broadway. New York. SITUATION WANTBD-As foreman, private or O commercial, by an experienced florist, German; married; up to-date. experlBnce 25 years, last posl- tlon 8 years. Florist. 2007 Fillmore 8t . Cblcago. SITU *TION WANTED— By German, plngle, age 33: all-around florist, landscape gardener, nursery- man and flrstclass proDsgator N, Sca.MiTZSi'AHN, care I. Tellmann, 508 Wells st-eet. Cblcago. 111. SITUATION WANTED-By practical grower of roses, caroallons. violets and general siocb Have life experience In the florist buelness German; nge 38; flrst-class reference. Will be ready Februarv i, D C care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED-As foreman by a success- ful grower of roses, carnations, etc.. decorative and bedding plants; 20 years' experience. German; married Please state wngus Addres A F. rare American Fl-trlst. SITUATION WANTKD-By young florist In com- tj mercitl place, five years' experience In cut flowers and miscellaijeous stoc*!. i-peaks English and German, ttate wages, etc Address BAG. care American Florist SITUATION WANTED-By flrste as* grower of O roses carnatloDf. violets, 'mums and general bedding stcik with 18 yeais experience as working foreman. Age32; single Address Florist. 172 El St Van Buren street, Cblcago. SITUATION WANTED- -'y experienced cut flower and plant grower; 15 years experience In growing roses, Beauties and teas, carnatloos, 'mums, violets, bu ba, general stock, palms and ferns. bUta grade stock. Capable of taking charge Address L. G. HARBIER. St Joseph. Mo. SITUATION WANTBD-T^T r tborougbly practical gardener and fl trlct. 24 yesrn" experience with palms, ferns, roues. cirnatU)n8. "mum"*, violets and beddlni plants. C mpet'ni to tak-s < ^arge. p Ivnte orcommerctal German, mirled: Mge 38: best refer- ences GARDENER, yz Vine St . New rltlan Conn WANTED— tarnation grower, must be well rtcom- mended. Wrl.e fu'l particulars U Ohi >. care American Florist. W ANTED— Two good roae growers to take charge of sections. Steady positions to rlgbt parties J F Wilcox. Council Bluffs, Iowa WANTED-One or two flrn-dass men for general greenhouse wo^-k Apolvatonce Addre-s C. H. Frey. 11U3 O St.. Lincoln Neb, TKTANTED— A man thorouirhlv familiar with seeds, » ' capableof ailing and shipping wholesale orders Address Box 1J4, Rochester. N. V. WANTED— Reliable, competent man. Fine roses, 'mums. flic. Also assistant. Address J. T, Williamson. LaRose Gardeop.MemphlB. Tenn WANTED— Competent and . xnerlenced maber-up and decorator. Addre"swlth r^fp ence salary and full particulars J. J. Habermehls sons. Diamond and Twenty-second Sts . Phi adelphla. WANTED— A flrst-class experlpnced f-^reman to take charge of vlo et houses cjnttilQing 13,'0O plants. Steady employment and good wages to ilgbt man. J. W. Feetbr, Highland, Ulster Co., N. y. WANTED AT ONCE-A good man as greenhouse assistant on place where general ati ctt Is gr^wn One experienced in outside work, sodding, etc.. desired. Steady job for right party Address M, care Ameilcan Florist. WANTED—A gsrdener wh > understands growing or vegetables, bjth In or outdoors and can take charge of a place. Steady position Appl? with good refere .ce. Nonft other need apply; state wages Krumhi rothehs. ot Joseph, Mo. WANTKD— A Mingle practical Scandanavlan gar- dener, a Dine preferred, for genera! green- housework. A good job foride right man. and steady work; board, room and wathlng. Wages $15 a month. Wanted at once or later. Address H . Pedehsen, Sandy Point Road St. John, N. b. WANTED— A good steady Induatrlous and sober man well up In all greenhouse and garden work. Wages $25 per month with board and lodging. Increase of wages and steady employment to right party. Address w. H Wright. Cor. 1st East and Monroe Sts , Vicksburg, Miss. WANTED-Two active young men who are familiar with general greenhouse work and who have had some experience In large establish- ments as order clerks. State particular branch of the bushiess with which you are most familiar and name references. Address Henrv a. Dreer, . Rlverton. N. J. WANTED— A flrst-claas grower thoroughly capa- ble of taklog charge of greenhouses to supply retail store >n. bast city In southern states. Must be flrst-class In Beauties, 'Malas. Brld>»*<. carnations, vioiets, 'mums, etc.. and have from $2,000 to $6,000 tj purchase Interest In a flrslrclass plant just finished. Address Magic, care American Florist. FOR SALE- A chance of a life time, for a young florist; one-hall Interest, a greenhouse with 22,000 feet of glass In northwestern Ohio, with a good efitabllshed trade. Price $2,500; one-half cash, balance In one, two or three years. For further Information Address W H W 434 Fourth St., Braddock, Pa. Bids Wanted. To LET— Forty dollars per month. 7000 feet of glass nearlynew. heated by hot water, dwelling house and three acres of land The pince Is connected with city water and two miles from city; electric cars run near place A fine place for vegetable grower. Can get you steady customers. I will lease or sell this place Aadress R tJ, carp American Florist. Florist Wanted. Position is opoQ Tor cnersetiL' man who uodor- stamls :ill braiicb<'3 ot tln^ business, growing, design worii, Orios;, otc. Modenite salary and liberal share of profits to right party. Addrt^ss T. L. iWETCALFE. Hopkinsvllle, Ky. Aoplioants li\'ing n^ar Chicat^o can find par- ticulars at \'Air,HAN's Seed Stoke. I shall build four greeuiiouses in Denver. Co'orado, soon as possible. Will let contract to lowest responsible bidder. Houses 20x80 feet each and attached. Didders must bid for he.ating by steam or hot water; do all pinmg and sash and glass. Cypress wo d. Casli will be paid as work pro- gresses. A\'ant houses complettd in si:^ty days. SCOTT J. ANTHONY, Denver, CbI. A llorist's place of three acres, three greenhouses, each 7,T feet long and 17 feet wide, htated with hot water, stocked with carnal ions, smilax and violets: trolleypasses the door, village water, good dwelling and stable, six minutes to stition on the Harlem railroid. short distance from New York City, populaiion over 10.000. The place must be seen to be appreciated. A good chance for a live man. Address P. 0. Box 25, Greenwich, Conn. FOR SALE. Controling interest in a first-class Nursery Co. Do ng a gooij, paying business, botli local and shipping trade, well stocked and a good stock coming on. Location the best for living and growing stock Long estab- lished. Addiess OWNER, care Am Florist. A BARGAIN. One fine lot 80x160 with a new six-rnom cottage and a three- room greenhouse consisting of over 2000 feet of glass, well stocl FOR WEEKLY PRICE LIST. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Please mention, the American Flimst when rvriting. A. H. POEHLMANN, ""ss... Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 55 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Choice Green and Bronze Galax, New Crop. Price 60c. per 1000, postage prepaid. Small Orders a Specialty. Address XX* H« HCm^r^* Victoria, Macon Co.. N. C. Wbol^ale power/\arK^ Chicago, Jan. 18. Roses, Beauty, extra Iong8tem8..6.00@8.00 30 " " 5.U0 24 " " 4.O0 " " 20 " " 3.00 15 " " 2.00 12 " " 1.50 short " 1.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 6.00@10.00 Meteor 6.00@10.00 Perle 4 00® 6.00 GoldenGate 8.00@12.00 Carnations 1.50® 2.00 fancy 3.00® 4.00 Violets 75® 1.25 Lily of the valley 4.00® 5.00 Mignonette 4.00® 8.0O Marguerites 75@ 1.00 Paper White 2.00® 4.00 Romans 3.00® 4.00 Cattleyas 6.00@9.00 doz. Adiantum 1.00© 1.25 Common ferns per 1,000 1.60 .25 Leucothoe spravs 1.00 Gala.\ leaves, per 1000 $1.00 .15 Smilax per dozen 1.35® 2.00 Asparagus. . .per dozen 7.50®10.00 Asparagus Decumbens, THE NEWEST AWn BEST GREEN, Used by Wienhoeber, Samuelson and Chicago's other leading retailers. Strings, 2^ to 3 feet iong, 25c.; $2.50 a doz. L. KOROPP. Zv^i'u'^ro'^/k'Vk^.r;;.. Chicago. Wholesale Store, ::r'" Sell our own-p;rown Roses, Beauties and Meteors in quantity, also Maids and Brides. Within easy reach of towns in Minnesota, Nebraska, both Dakotas, Montana, etc. "We are Rose Specialists. Try us. 124 Sixth Street. N. Minneapolis. Minn. BRANT & NOE. JNO. H. DUNLOP, oMi GUI Flowers All orders receive most carelul attention. TORONTO. ONT.. CANADA. Six prizes Amancan Rose Society. New York City. a H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- CUT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Oo Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. PETER REINBERG, Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers. eOO.OOO FEET OF GLASS. Headquarters for American Beauty. 51 Wabasli Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. GEO. REINBERG, "S-zfroi Cut Flowers Choice American Beauties. We will take care of your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attention. B1 Wabash Ava.p CHICAQO, ILL. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Vholeaale Dealer* and A||A CImimav* GroweraolllUT rlOWQlS GREENHOUSES! HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALL ^ Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wa«li> Ington St., Chicago. Write for ipeol&l qaotstloni on Imrfie ordp*. .If your.. Business Methods Are light 70a can make a profit on an advertisement here. 834 The American Florist. Jan. /p Samuel i. Pennock. Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, .PHILADELPHIA, PA. AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. COMMENCING OCTOBER l8t, 1900, WK WILI, BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A. M. TO 9;00 P. M. BUY BOSTON FLOWERS. THEY'RE ALL RIGHT. They ship well and they sell well. The Best Quality Cot Flowers and a Foil Line of Florists^ Supplies. J- -^ SEND FOR PRICE UST. TELEPHONE 1270 BOSTON. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, 67 Bromfield St., BOSTON, MASS. CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' """Tosi'S'ii! mIs^' '"••'• WELCH BROS. J Proprietors. Also New Bngland Agents for S. J. RUSSELL'S FAMOUS DOVES. Acknowledged by all aorlsts the best In use. Special prices for doz. lots. Sole Agents for FREYSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems Block Letters. $2 of 100. Script Letters. $4 per lOO. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR We Supply the New England Trade With Highest Grade ROSES, GflRNflllONS, LILY OF THE YflLLEY. \/IAI CTC and all flowers the V lUlsC I eJ Boston market affords. PRICES EIGHT fST> Packing Pbopeblt Done. N. F. MCCARTHY & CO., Tel. 734 and 64. 84 Hawlcy St., BOSTON. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Frank ivi. Ellis, WnOLES4LE riORIST, 1316 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. H.G.BERNING Wholesale riorist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... J 322 Pine St, ST. LOUIS, MO. Please mention the American Florist when -writing, C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET, ^ ST. LOUIS, MO. ^F~A complete line of Wire Designs. The Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., t^^ii^it'o. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Snipping Orders Whol^ale [lower/\arK^ Boston, Jan. 16. Roses, Beauty, extra 35.00@60.00 medium 15.00@a5.00 culls 6.00@10.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor. 4.00® 6.00 extra 10.00@16.00 Carnations ■JS® 1 .50 extra 2.00® 3.00 Paper White narcissus, Roman hyacinths 1.50® 2.00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 3.00 Mienonette 2 00® 4.00 Tulips. Yellow narcissus 2.00® 3.00 Violets 50® .75 Lilacs 5.00® 8.00 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Smilax 10.00@15.00 Asparagus 50.00 " Sprengerii, .20® .25 per bunch Philadelfhia, Jan. 16. Roses, Tea 6.00® 9.00 " extra 10.00®15.00 " Beauty, extra 40.00@65.00 firsts 10.00@30.00 Carnations 1.5J® 2.50 fancy 3.0C(o. 4.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Romans, Paper Whites 2.00® 3.00 Violets, single 50® 1.00 double 1.00® 1.50 Asparagus 35.0015.00 Adiantum 7&@ 1 .00 BcTFALO, .Jan. 17. Roses, Beauty 30 00@40.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 8.00®15.00 Carnations 3.00® 5.00 Lily of the valley 4.00 Smilax 15.00@20.00 Adiantum 1 .00® 1 .25 Asparagus 60.o0(a75.C0 Chrysanthemums 10.no@20.00 Violets 1.50® 2,50 GIVE US A TRIAL. WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Open day and night, 'f^. Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Iff If r VICTIUR Wholesale Com- nnii ri IVII9III1II| 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^-A. PHILADELPHIA. ConBlgrnments Solicited. Fiease mention the A mericati Florist when Tvriting. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. I3TH AND FILBERT STREETS, LONG DISTANCE PUII AHPI PUli PA 'PHONE 3-46-94 D. rniLAULLrlllN) rill Consignmentt of Choice Valley and Rosei lolicitad. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South t7th Street, PHILADELPHIA, M. Long Distance Phone 1-41-36 D. Consignments of Roses, Carnations, Violets sollolled. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, 17 8. nth St.. Telephone 63-64. PHILADELPHIA. OrdOTS bj mall, telegraph or telephone will receive prompt attention, ConBltmmentfl of Kood stock Boilolted. Try the New Flower Commission House > WATERBURY i CO., 48 W, 30th St., NEW YORK CITY. ♦ Correspondence with Growers Solicited. ALJ I A M^^ I A LJD 19Boerum Place, . n. L-MINvSlUMlUla BROOKLYN, N. T. Controls the best Brooklyn Cut Flower Trade. ^-CONSIGNORS GET THE BENEFIT^ igoi. The American Florist. 836 TOP GRADE Carnations BEAUTIES, BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, ME1E0RS, LIBERTIES. r^lly o« tlxeValley. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Telephone No. 1998 MadUon Square. YOUNG & NUGENT, WHOLESALE FLORISTS *^^%^'^^^'"''' SUPERB ORCHIDS, VIOLETS and VALLEY. Choice ROSES and CARNATIONS, all leading varieties, also rare novelties. Shipping a Specialty. -BS^Price list on application. TELEPHONE 206S MADISON SQUARE. Walter r. Sheridan, Wholesale Florist, Telephone 903 Madison Square. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WILLIAM GHORMLEY, Wholesale Commission Florist, Telephone 2200 Madison Square. 67 W. 28lh. St., NEW YORK CITY. ....LIBERTY, BEAUTY AND OTHER CHOICE STOCK.... -BEbT IN THE COtTNTRT.- JOHN YOUNG Has the best BEAUTIES, CARNATIONS, VIO- LETS AISD VALLEY in New York. TRY A SHIPMENT OR TWO. ^ All Choice Flowers daily. 51 West 28th f-t.. NGW^ YOKE. Tel. 1905 Madison Sq. THE RECOGNIZED HEADVUARTEK8 IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of thii. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. 30 West 29th Street. Mew TeleDtaone No. 551 Madlton Square. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Street, OhI Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 299 Madison Square. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cat Flower Sslei at 6 o'clock Every IWomlnK DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISIN6. JOHN DONALDSON. Secretary. MOORE, HENTZ k NASH, Wholesale Commission Florists, 119 and 121 W. 23d St., NEW YORK CITY. Telephohe 733— 18th. Choicest Stock Shipped on a Commission. Bose, Violet and Carnation Growers, Consign to 44 W. 29th St., NEW YORK CITY. At rooms of N. Y. Cut Flower Co. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses Traendly&Sclienck NEW YORK CITY, 38 W. 28th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. New Telephone No. 798 & 799 Madison Sq. Wbol^ale flower/arK^ New Yokk, Jan. 16. Roses, Beauty, select 50 . W>@7h . 00 medium 20.00@35.00 culls 3.00(^5.00 " Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor 2.00(ai 4.00 select.. 10 00@15.00 Carnations EOffl 1.25 fancy 2.ii0@ 4.00 Lily of the valley 1.50® 2.00 Smilax 10.00(ai5.00 Asparagus 25.0O@60.0O " Sprengerii, perdoz. bun. .75@i.oo Adiantum 60@ 1.00 Violets 35® 75 special 100® 1.25 Gardenias 35 00@60.00 Cypripediums 10. C0(rf 12.00 Mignonette 2.00toi 5.00 Paper White narcissus 1.00@ 1.50 Rom;in hyacinths 75® 1.00 Yellow narcissi 2.0,(5i 3 00 Cattlryas 25.00@SO Ul) Headquarters of the Hustler CHAS. MILLANG, Commission Florist 50 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK. Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square. A BUSINESS PROPOSITION. GROWERS and FLOWPR BUYERS. Write for Terms and Quotations. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, Wholesale Commission Florist, 52 W. 29tn street. NE«r YORK CITY. Telephone 1738 Madison Square. Commi Tlie New York Gut Flower Go. 119 and 121 West 23d Street. 112 and 114 West 24th Street. Telephone 733-l8lh. NEW YORK. CONSIONMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attention Given to Shipping Order. GEORGE SALTEORD, Wholesale. ... \/ 1/^1#^'^C ission Dealer In y M v^.1^^ L.^9 50 W. 39th St , NEW YORK. Fair Dealing and Prompt Returns Guaranteed. Correspondence Solicited. FORD BROS. ....Wholesale Florists III West 30th Street, NEW YORK. BIG FRAGRANT VIOLETS. ' Phone, 167 Madison Sq. Julius Lang 53 West 30th Street. NEW YORK. Representb the Best Growers op ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY. Telephone 280 Madison Square. S. J. LIMPRECHT, WHolesale Gommission Florist and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Also all kinds of Greens for Decorations. 119 West 30th Street. NFW YORK Telepnone 1138 MadiBon Square. l»l-»» i unn. Consignments Solicited. Cut Flowers, all varieties and all g'rades, at New York market rates. 44 W. S9th St., NEW YOKK CITY. You Can Make Money By Dealing W\Va J. K. ALLEN, The Busiest Wliolesaler in New York. Roses, Violets, Carnations, in all grades, to suit all kinds of buyers. Teleptaorxe XGT JWJ^d. iSq[. loe -West gStlx Stareet. Season Onen C^rMAf 7^ LJ^^D A IVI Special in Violets 'Mums Gardenias 2mE.D\N. C. HORAN. 47 WEST 28th ST., Madison Square, .....NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS AX WHOLESALE. Roses : Liberty, Pres. Carnot, Kaiserin, Meteor, Bon Sllene. 836 The American Florist. Jan. /p, The ^eed Tm^^e. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. Albbrt McCullotjgh, Pres. ; P. W. Bolgiano, Vice-Pres.; S. F. Willard Wethersfleld, Conn., Sec'y and Treas. Visited Chicago: Thomas H. Hill, of D. Landreth & Sons, Philadelphia. The crop of Lavender Branching aster is again extremely short this year. Reports from London, Eng., are to the eflect that stocks and crops of clover seed are proving short. The death is announced of William Herbert Dunnett, of the firm of James Carter & Co., London, Eng. F. W. Beuggerhof, president of the firm of J. M. Thorbum & Co., puts it well when he says a love of gardening is the measure of a nation's refinement. Wholesale Seedsmen Protest. ' The House committee on agriculture to-day gave a hearing to the wholesale seedsmen who argued against the free distribution of seed by the government. They contended that the goverament was interfering with private business.— sbingtoa Star, January 8. Unfair Competition. The agency which handled our adver- tising last season has forwarded us alet- ter received by them from the American Sheep Breeder, published by W. W. Burch, of Chicago, in which they solicit an advertisement from us, but state that being large handlers of Dwari Essex rape seed themselves they would not care to have us advertise rape seed in their paper, the letter being dictated by Mr. W. W. B. It seems to us that the limit of endur- ance has been reached when papers, not content with directly competing with sesdsmen in their own line of trade, make a condition for entrance into their columns, that seedsmen shall not offer seed the paper itsell is handling and which is the very one item which would seem most likely to be sold to their readers. It is said that the worm will turn. Seedsmen generally are a meek and long suflering class, but it does seem as though they ought to refuse to sup- port papers which, while soliciting th< ir support with one hand are knifing them with the other. NoETHRUP, King & Co. The Destructive Pea Louse. In a recent bulletin of the Delaware Experiment Station E. D. Sanderson gives the following information with regard to the destructive pea louse: "The destructive pea louse destroyed fifty-six percent of the Delaware pea cropin 1899 and with dry weather caused a loss of forty-seven per cent in 1900. Injury was much worse to peas sown broadcast or in 8-inch drills. The lice feed upon clover in late fall, winter and spring. Large numbers of the lice are destroyed by par- asitic and predaceous insects, but more by a fungous disease. This disease is more prevalent in wet springs when the lice are consequently less numerous. If practicable, clover badly infested with lice should be deeply plowed under and rolled to prevent their spread to peas. Peas planted upon well fertilized land, and frequently cultivated, will sometimes bear a fair crop though attacked by the lice. Plant only in rows eighteen to thirty inches apart. Do not plant late peas next season. In warm weather with dry soil, brush the vines with pine branches dur- ing mid-day and follow the brushes by a cultivator. Otherwise, brush the lice from the vines into a shallow pan drawn between the rows and partially filled with water and kerosene." Galveston, Tex. After the holidays everything is very quiet. Thomas Shimins keeps his store open but Mrs. Eickholt's store is closed; however, a sign reads that it will open again January 15. Everybody is trans- planting seedlings and oflFering them for sale at low prices. At present we are having fine weather, and cyclamens, azalaes and hyacinths are showing the effects of this in breaking from buds to blossoms in full gaiety of spring life. Otto Fehrlin hails now from Dallas, having found, after a long journey to west, north and east, with some experi- ence, that Texas is the place for him to live. The Acme Nursery of F. G. Laeverenzis now permanently located in Houston, the last carload of plants going up a week ago. J. D. P. Fall River, Mass. — Michael Conroy made an assignment on January 10 to A. J. Edgell. He estimated his assets as worth $300 and his liabilities amount to $1,850 Madison, Wis.— Mrs. A. Guillaume, the florist of La Crosse, opened a store here November 1 and reports good business. Her daughter. Miss Emma Guillaume, is in charge. Minneapolis, Minn. — Welch & Cole have begun work on three greenhouses to be erected at Thirty-first street and Irving avenue South, for the Minneapolis Floral Company. The cost is estimated at $12,000. Johnson & Stokes' Seeds are grown exclusively for the most critical market garden and flor- ist trade and are known in every large market of the United States as produc- ers of vegetables and flowers which are the accepted standards of excellence. JOHNSON & STOKES, K'""™ Write now for our New Quarterly Wholesale Catalogue. TUBEROSE BULBS. (Excelsior Pearl.) Genuine Hallock dwarf strain, cured by fire heat, sound, dry, hand picked. FIRST SIZE— F. O. B. Chioaeo, 4 to 6-in., per 1000, $7 00; 3000 $20.50. From N. Y. City, 50c per 1000 less. Mammoth Bulbs— 6 to 8-in., per 1000, $10.00. Medium Bulbs— 3 to 4-in., per 1000, $3.50; 10,000 lots, t. o. b. Chicago, $30; f. o. b. New York, $27.50. WE MEET competition, rjuiility considerod. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAQO: 84-86 Randolpb St. NEW YORK : ■ 4 Barclay St. Lilacs for Forcing Potgrown, with very long stems. The best cultivated on the continent. MARIE LEGRAYE. CHARLES X., and MME CASIMIR PERIER. Case of 18 pieces, $6, f. o. b. Rotterdam. J AC. SniT5, Naarden, (Netherlands.) TKRst-'— Cash or good references on the con- tinent Wanted — Agents for the aale of Lilacs, Lily of the VttlUy Pips, Spiraeas, Standard Shrub Rosea, etc. F ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ ▼▼▼^ ElECTROS... ijS. 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 ^our re- quirements and we will submit proofs of the illustrations in stock Price for cash only 16 cents per square Inch. THE AMERICAN ELORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St.. CHICAGO. Thorburn's Seeds They have been developed by careful, ttioughtful propagation througtiout the Nineteenth cen- tury. Thorburn's llG-page Century Catalogue of these Seeds of & Century Is the 100th successivo annual Issue. If you would have a moro beautiful lawn, or a more produc- tive garden, send for it. It's free. J, M. THORBTIRX &. CO, oz., $1.50; trade pkt., 50o. Vaughan's "Giant Mixture." If you want large flowers this is the mixture to buy. Oz., $4; % oz., eOc: trade packet, 25c. Chicago Parks Bedding Mixture, oz., $1; M oz., 30c; tnide pkt.. 10c. Masterpiece. P't 'b oz. $1.50; trade pkt., 50c. Pansy, separate sorts, see our florists' catalog. VERBENA. Vaughan's Best Mixture. Includes the Mammoth Flowered strains of three ce ebrated Verbena specialists, the beautiful and dazzling Defi- ance, the Snow-white, Purples, Striped, and all the Auricula-Flowered varieties, the new giant striped and the Fordhook Mammoth Verbe- nas. We feel perfectly safe in stating that this mixture of Verbenas will eclipse every strain offered by any other house. Oz., $2; H oz., 50c; trade pkt., 25c. Mammoth Mixed, trade pkt., 15c; oz. $1.00. White, trade pkt.. 15c; oz., $1.25. " Pink and carmine shades, trade pkt., 25o; M oz., 50c. " Mayflower, best pink, trade pkt., 25o. ; ii oz.. 50c; oz., $1.75. Tr. pkt. Oz. Verbena Defiance, bright scarlet, a oz., 30c 10 $1.00 " Ccorulea, sky-blue 10 l.OO •• Striped 10 1.00 " Lemon-scented, >4 oz., 25c 10 1.25 SPECIAL DISCOUNT OP lo PER CENT FOR CASH WITH ORDERS AMOUNTING TO $2.00 AND OVER. For other Flower Seeds not listed see our "BOOK lor FLORISTS," a copy of which will be mailed on request. Our Spring Catalog will be ready shortly. We have all our new seeds in stock now. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO : \t/> NEW YOBK : 84-86 Bandolph Street. "^C 14 Barclay Street. 838 The American Florist. Jan. ig. The (SiuRSERY TsaCE. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Thko. J. Smith, Pres.; N. W. Hale, Vioe-Pres.; GsoBQE C. Seaqeb. Rochester. N. Y., Sec'y. Rochester is without question the first nursery center of the United States; Troy, Ohio, and Bloomington, Ills , each claim second place. C. L. Wateous, of Des Moines, la., believes that he sees many reasons for abandoning the Americana plum, but J. M. Wragg, ol Waukee, believes the Iowa plum is second in value only to the apple. Planters for decorative effect are making large use o< weeping trees and of these there is none more desirable than Teas' weeping mulberry, some fine speci- mens of which are to be seen in Lincoln Park, Chicago. It is said that orchardists all over the northwest are turning their attention to the apple in the hope of securing a seed- ling which will win the prize of $1,000 offered by the Minnesota State Horti- cultural Society for a variety of apple equal to Duchess in hardiness, to the Wealthy in size, appearance and quality and the Malinda in keeping capacity. Moving Large Trees. Ed. Am. Florist:— It seems to me that "C. B. W." goes to agreat deal of trouble in moving a large tree. I think I could give a method much more simple than he described in arecentissueof your journal, and one which would be far less expen- sive. It is one which I have used many times with success. When I lived in the north, in New York, I did considerable of this moving of large trees, and made it a practice to cover the ground aronnd the trees in the fall to prevent the ball from freezing. Then after freezing weather came 1 would take a force of men and cut out the ball according to the size of the tree to be moved, and pack the bot- tom of the ball with straw or leaves, leaving the ball to become frozen solid. After It was frozen we would hitch a yoke of oxen to the top of the tree to lay it flat, making a sloping excavation to the bottom of the ball and turn the whole ball and tree out upon what is called a stoneboat. Then two, four or six oxen, according to the size of the load, would serve to transport the tree to its place of planting, and there you are. AnnisioD, Ala. F. J. Ulbbicht. Cincinnati. MEAGER SeOWINr, OF ROSES AND VIOLETS AT THE MONTHLY MEETING OF THE LOCAL ORGANIZATION. — GOOD CARNA- TIONS ARE EXHIBITED. — NOTES OF VARI- ODS DOINGS. The exhibition at the club rooms last Saturday looked as though there was a famine of violets and roses, there being only two entries in each of these classes. C. Goldman, of Middletown, was firstfor violets, having a unique way of showing them. He arranged a small dinner table, having dishes and sil ver ware, with violets lor favors and a large basket in the cen- ter filled with violets. Corbett & Wilson were second, with a very creditable dis- play. In roses Gus. Meier was first in all classes. W. K. Partridge had remark- ably fine Brides but there were fourteen blooms in his vase instead of twelve and the judges ruled him out. In carnations Mr. Partridge was first in all four classes and showed some extra fine blooms of MomingGlory, Marquis, Lawson, Crane, Glacier, Peru and America. He received honorable mention for the best display. Richard Witterstaetter, as usual, had his Enquirer, bigger and better than ever. Also that new seedling, 723 A., the largest and best white we have ever seen. He had a vase of new scarlet seedlings on exhibition which were eye-openers. His vase of Elinora was also all right. There are two ladies in the flower busi- ness in this city who have toiled ear'y and late for the past twenty- seven years. The writer has reference to Mrs. H. A. Kresken and her daughter Ada, who have worked side by side all these years. "Mother Kresken," as the boys call her, says that she intends disposing of her store and taking a trip abroad the com- ing summer. Having by hard work earned a competency for the balance of life she certainly deserves a vacation. A. Sunderbruch & Sons have been as busy as they could be with decorations and funeral work ever since the holidays. This firm has been disposing of a very great many American Beauties this year. LInjd Vaughan, of Chicago, is the first bulb man to arrive and from the appear- ance of his countenance it looks as though the early bird were getting the worm. D. Springfield, Mass. Business has not been very brisk since the entry of the twentieth century, but still we cannot complain, as a short rest gives us a chance to prepare ourselves for emergency. Flowers are more plentiful but very few go to waste. Carnations have dropped m price, two of our florists having cut to 25 cents per dozen, but our leading dealer still gets 35 cents and 50 cents a dozen and can sell all he has. Lemuel Morgan, of Longmeadow, is bringing in some fine carnations and, by the way, grows quite a few seedlings that are as good as the majority that are sent out. One in particular is a cerise pink in its third year and has improved right along. It is a continuous bloomer, a robust grower, has a perfect calyx, bloom three to three and one-half inches, stem long and wiry, holding its bloom erect. We would like to see it go to Bal- timore in February. A. B. KENNICOTT BROS. CO. Wholesale Commission Florists 42 AND 44 E. RANDOLPH ST. .CHICAGO. WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. Best Brides and Maids $7.00 to $9.00 per JOO Good " " " 6.00 fo 7.00 " Perles 5 00 to 6.00 " Meteors 6.00toJ0.00 " Roses, our selection 4.C0 " American Beauties — Long 5.00 to 7.00 " Medium 3.00 to 5.00 " Short 1.25 to 2.00 " Carnations, fancy $3.COto|4.no per 100 fine 1.60 to 2.00 " our selection 1.25 Smilax 1.50 to 2 00 per doz Ferns, Adiantum I. CO to 1.25 per 100 common 1.50 per ItOO Galax Leaves l.FO Lily of the Valley 4.00 to 5.C0 per 100 Roman Hyacinths 3.no to 3.50 Violets 75 to 1.25 " PaerWhlte 2.C0 to 3.00 Asparagus 60c per string Leuoothoe 75p per 100 PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Choicest Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Shrubs, Plants, Bulbs, Seeds, so Acres Hardy Roses, of Palms, Everblooming Roses, Ficus, Ferns, Etc. solicited. Catalogue Free. 47 Years, logo Acres. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., 44 Greenhouses Correspondence Painesville, Ohioi Hardy Perenoials. FIFTEEN ACRES of these in every vari- ety hsrdy in this country. No American Nursery can offer sn varied or extensive a collection, at low rates for field-grown plants. ORDERS FOR RARE TREES, SHRUBS, RHO- DODENDRONS AND EVERGREENS can be filled by us more completely and at lower rates than by moat American N urseries. __^^^^_ Write to us for prices for spring orders, for any quantity. THE SHADY HILL MRSERY CO., 102 State St., BOSTON, MASS. A good ady, In a good paper will brinit irood return*. NORWAY SIGAR. Maples From 1 to 3-iach calirer, also one- year seedlings. Write for price list. SAMUEL C. MOON, MorrisvlliB. Bucks Co . Pa. 1^.«oTHEM00N Company For J Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Vour j and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated CatJilogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO., ^1 - Morrisville, Pa. Qrape Vines liescniiiive and Price List free. Currants, Gooseberries and Other Small Fruit Plants. Extra quality. Warranted true. T. S. HUBUARU CO., FRKDONIA, N. Y. igoi. The American Florist. 839 FORCING PLANTS FOR WINTER AND EASTER FLOWERING. HARDY AZALEA IVIOLLIS These varieties have for raany years been very popular for forcinp: in Europe, and have in recent yewrs met with considerable; favor here in the United States, and when better known are certain to gain in popularity, especially for early furcing. We are handling the stock of one of the most successful specialists, and can supply fine, bushy plants. 12 to 15 inches high, finely set with buds. $4.50 per dozen; 83^ per 100. AZALEA INDICA, for Easter. We can still supply all the leading varieties in fine, bushy, well-budded stock. lOto 12-in. crowns, J5.C0perdoz.;$40.00perl00 12 to 14 " 7.011 " 50.00 14 to 16 " 9 00 " 711.00 '■ 16 to 18 " I6.0D •• 100.00 ■■ Specimen plants of Mme. Van der Oruyssen at J1.60, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00, $5.00 and $7.50 each. POT GROWN LILACS. We offer a line lot of pot grown plants finely set with buds, in excellent condition for fore in ^^ Charles X, Red; Marie Legraye, Single Whi'e: Mme Lemoine, Double White; $6.00 per dnzen; ^5.00 per ICO. DEUTZIA GRACILIS lot of three-year-old plants, suitab d H-inch pots, ver/ bushy, 81.00 p' i table A fine .. for 7 and H .. doz., $8.00 per ICO DEITZIA GRACILIS ROSEA. (New) Identicfll with the above in general habit. 1)U' with llowers fully double the size of that graci'ful variety, to which is added the additional charm of being suffuse 1 with a delicate rosy tint, just sufficient to relieve the dead while "which is objectionable in the type, and which will undoubtedly place it in the front rank of shrubs for winter forcing. A limited lot oC one-ypar-old planis, $-2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100. DEITZIA LEMOINEI. This is now one of the standard varieties for forcing. It surpasses D. Gracilis in its very large Mowers, being nearly three times thesize of the latter variety. These are pro- duced in large cone-shaped heads of 20 to 30 llowers each, and of the puresr. white. Strong one-year-old plants, suitable for6-in. pots, 75c per doz.; 86.00 per 100. RHODODENDRONS, (for Forcing) Fine bushy plants, well set with buds. 12 to 16-in. his;h, $ 7.50 per doz.; $ 60.00 per ICO 15 to 18 •• 9.00 " 70.00 ■ 18 to 20 " 12.00 " 101.00 •■ 20 to 21 " 15 00 •• 125.00 " 24 to 3D " 24.00 HABDT AZALEA MOLLIS. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa. McKellar b Winterson Wholesale Dealers in Everything for Florists. Should You Not Receive OUR 1901 CATALOQUE, Write Us for Same. 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. .. Carnation Cuttings. ^ Ready for immediate shipment. All fine ■^ and well rooted. p^^ ^^^ p^^ ,g.g Mrs. Thos. W. Lawsoo $7.00 $60.00 Sunbeam 10 10 75.00 Proliflca 10 00 75.00 Bon Homnu Richard 10.00 75 00 Nydii 10 00 75.00 Marquis 5.00 4001 Genevieve Lord 4.00 35 00 Ethel Croclier 4.00 35.01) Mrs. Geo. Bradt 3.00 25.00 G H. Crane 3.00 25.00 Gold NuKuet 3. CO 25.00 Gen. Maceo 2. CO 15.00 Chicago 3.10 20 00 WhiteCloud 2.00 15.00 Mrs. F. Joost 1.50 12. CO Mrs. J.Dean 2.00 15.00 Jubilee 1.50 12. tO FloraHill 1.50 12.00 Daybreak 1.50 12.00 Evelina 1.00 8 00 Triumph 1.60 1^.00 €hrysanthi!mum S*ock Plants, Phiiadiiphia, Mrs. Robinson, Bonnaffon, October Sunshine, Mme. IJer^mann, 60c per doz., $4.00 per ICO. Poinsettia Plants, iiOc and $1.00 per dozen. JOS. LABO, Joliet, HI. IN BESI ..VARIETIES SPECIALTIES it08C8. from y-tnob pota. CARNATIONS, roi au deUTerj CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prion low. Band tor lilt. VIOLETS. Pleaie mention the A merican Florist when writing. ■^>wm&\:,:.:..L\.:.a:.,.^^^^^^^^^ % All the New Chrysanthemums, The Best of the New Carnations, Many Fine New Geraniums. A choice list of New Cannas, Several New Pelargoniums, The "Queen of Edgely" Rose, and a complete list of standard sorts, will be offered in our catalogue for 1901. If not received by January 20th, drop na a card. Correspondence solicited. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich '^W^L^^MWM^ '^TTTTTW'TrTfy; CARNATIONS FiooTr:Br> OUTTlIVOiS We are booking orders now for cuttings at the following piices: G. H. CRANE $25.00 per 1000 MRS. BRADT 2.5.00 " MADAM CHAPMAN 25.00 DAYBREAK 12.50 WHITE CLOUD $12.50 per 1000 FLORA HILL 10.00 MoGuWAN 1000 " ELDORADO 10.00 We have the largest and finest stock of these varieties to bi seen anywhere and will have large quantities of Cuttings during the season. If you are in need of a large lot write me and get special price. Can save you money. We also hav* the blooms of tne above varieties at market quotations. Violet blooms at all times. Addr«.CHAS. CHADWICK, Grand Rapids, Mich. Lock Box 11 840 The American Florist. Jan. ig. Our pasTiMEs. Announoementi of coming contests or other •Tents of interest to our bowling, shooting and OToling 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, 1726 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Ohloago, IlL At Utica. The following is the latest score of the Utica florist bowlers: Player. 1st 2d 3 J 4th Av Baker 133 139 165 152 147 H.Mathews 142 128 141 138 137 Rowlands Ill 171 126 135 136 Spencer 138 107 139 104 122 Wilcox 101 125 138 92 114 Day 129 106 104 82 105 Hildebrand 132 89 102 1(11 101 McLean 108 100 77 87 93 Qois. At West Hoboken. The enthusiastic sporting aggregation whose members make their home on the west side of the Hudson, is keeping indus- triously at it every Wednesday evening and when they get down to business can show a bunch of expert bowlers that they think able to hold their own any- where. One result of their growing con- fidence is a set-to with the New Yorkers, which is planned for the near future. On January 9 the scoreboard was adorned with the following record: Player 1st 2d 3d 4th Brown 147 157 139 148 M.Hansen 126 118 165 137 L.Hansen 178 163 145 124 Baumann 141 167 112 115 Birnie 128 119 115 Tschupp 113 93 98 94 Wache 104 132 176 169 Fisher 97 92 103 Reickert 150 166 117 134 At New York. On Monday afternoon, January 14, there was a full attendance and an abun- dance of entertainment and frolic on the bowling alleys. Scores ran pretty high, as the following table shows. Frank Traendly accomplished the feat of beat- ing Theo. Lang's best score of the day. This made him entirely too "chesty" and he narrowly escaped annihilation at the hands of Theo. Roehrs who is an expert in the art of enforcing dignity and order. Player 1st 2d 3d Thielmanii 185 175 170 Hatner )34 129 149 Traendly 175 195 208 Small 171 145 168 Burns 167 133 161 Butterfleld 169 125 82 Shaw 112 95 112 Roehrs 156 175 122 Loeraoher 153 199 Sheridan 101 132 Moody 144 133 O'Mara 166 I4is Lang 207 166 Woerner 95 100 At Chicago. On the evening of January 13 the five Kreitling brothers minus one and rein- forced by Charles Hughes fell in defeat before a picked team of florists, as per the following score: Player 1st 2d 3d T'l Asmus 168 14b 193 506 Ballufl 136 131 189 398 Degnan 141 144 124 409 Hauswirtb 141 191 122 454 Winterson 152 103 141 396 Total 738 714 709 2161 Kreitlings .Vii 626 548 1735 On the evening of January 14 the Florists lost three games straight to the Ansons, the leaders of the Anson league. The following tells the story: Player Ist 2d 3d T'l G. StoUery 136 147 192 474 F. Stollery 167 157 132 456 Degnan 164 153 157 473 Hauswirth ni 135 183 449 Ballutf 151 198 142 491 Total 748 789 806 2343 Ansons 833 89J 813 2539 Toronto. THE OLD YEAR WENT OUT BRISKLY AND THE NEW ONE BRODGHT GOOD BUSINESS. — MEETING OF THE CLUB — EXHIBITS, PAPERS AND DISCUSSIONS. — VARIOUS MATTERS OF INTEREST. The busiest season on record shares itself with two centuries. A good finish and a good beginning has the social world made this time, and trade largely depends upon society's functions. The ball of the season was given at the pavil- ion on January 11, and most of the gentler sex used a few flowers for adorn- ment. Cut flower stock is of good quality, with enough to go around. Vio- lets and lily of the valley are more plen- tiful; Beauties are looking well and a good crop is expected in a few days. Bridesmaids are the best at present. Liberty is also picking up but only a few stray blossoms are to be had. Freesias are now in the market, Wm. Mackay being the first to cut them. Jennings, of Brampton, is sending in some good poin- settias, which would have done much better had they not missed the holidays. Dunlop is cutting some fine spikes of Allan's Defiance mignonette. A meeting of the Florists' Club was held Tuesday evening, and it w^as pleas- ing to see so many in attendance. Our new president officiated, and he was very desirous of arousing more enthusiasm amon^ the craftsmen. He appointed a committee to find some means of making our meetings more interesting. Mr. Dun- lop exhibited a fine lot of the newer vari- eties of carnations which were very cred- itable to the grower and well deserved the vote of thanks extended to him. Mr. Dunlop and Mr, Vair read papers on the advance of horticulture in the past cen- tury. During a discussion after the read- ing, Mr. Vair, referring to the carnation, said he did not think the advancement on these flowers was what it should have been and referred to Thos. Manton, who gave us a synopsis of what he had read in a florists' or gardeners' book published about 1846, that the carnation should have a stem thirty-six to forty inches long, strong and wiry enough to have the flowers looking at the sun, a bloom three and one-half to four inches across, the side buds to be almost as large as the crown flowers and the pen- celing of the flowers not to be irregular. This led to other topics and the meeting was very interesting. After the usual business Mr. Mills, who had charge, served refreshments. Tidy & Son are redecrating their store and Simmons has added some drapery to his furnishings. H. G. D. Hackbnsack, N. J. — The greenhouses owned by C. W. Petty, operated by Henry Hughes, were damaged by fire on the morning of January 5. An over- heated furnace was the cause of the loss, which amounts to $400 on the stock and $200 on the buildings, the latter item covered by insurance. SaS&£££2i£&£l!iJS&iSG Rooted Carnation Cuttings No better Carnation Blooms were ever offered in the Chicago market than those we are shipping out this season. Our plants are in perfect health and every cutting offered is well rooted and in first-class condition. We have all the fancy sorts. .. - '3|'W' l» Armazindy. . . .$6.00 Per 100 Per 1000 $50.00 Mrs. Lawson 6.00 60.00 The Marquis 4.00 35.00 Genevieve Lord 4.00 35.00 Ethel Crocker 4.00 35.00 Peru 4.00 35.00 G. H. Crane 3.00 26.00 America 2.50 20.00 Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt 2.00 17.60 Cih icago (Red Bradt) 2.00 17.60 CeriseQueen 1.60 12.50 Evanston 1.50 12.50 Per 100 Per 1000 Argyle $1.60 $12.60 Triumph 1.50 12.60 Frances Joost 1.60 12.60 Gov. Griggs 1.50 12.50 Melba 1.50 12.50 Edna Craig 1.50 12.50 Flora Hill 1.50 12.50 White Cloud 1.50 12.60 Daybreak 1.60 12.50 Evelina 1.00 7.50 McGowan : 1.00 7.50 Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers, ^WIETOR BROS., B1 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. ^ Rooted Cuttings Carnations and Roses. I Per 100 PerlUdU CRANE J3.00 $25.00 BRADT 2.60 20.00 EVANSTON 2.00 17.50 JOOST 1.25 10. CO WalTE CLOUD 1.25 10.00 FLORA HILL 1.25 10.00 DAYBREAK 1.60 12.50 TRIUMPH 1.60 12.60 Per 100 Per lOOO ARMAZINDY 1.25 TIDAL WAVE 1 50 WM. SCOTT 1.25 ETHEL CROCKER 4.00 MARQUIS 4. CO GENbVIEVE LORD 4.00 MRS. LAWSOX 5.00 IRKNE Per doz.,$1.6U; 10.00 KAISERIN $1.50 112.50 LA PRANCE 1.50 12 50 METEOR 1 50 12.50 PERLE 1.50 12.50 x«ojse;«s. UKIDE 1.50 BRIDESMAID 1.50 GOLDEN GATE 1.50 10.00 12.60 10.00 35.00 35.00 35.10 45.00 75.00 12.50 12.50 12.50 These cuttings are all well-rooted, guaranteed free from any disease, carefully packed. GEORGE RE1NBERG. 51 WABASH AVE.. CHICAGO. igoi. The American Florist. 841 jttiiiianiiiiuititHitiiuititiiiiUiiaiiAiimiittaiiiiititiiitiiHititniiitiiiimtiiititiimiitniiiiiiiiiiUuminimiiAinaauauuuuiiiitiiiit^ Fancy Carnations * ^ We offer choice Rooted Cuttings, first-class in every way. The quality of our plants has gained a reputation among the highest in this country. PINK. P«r 100 Per 1000 Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson $r.00 $80.00 Ethel Crocker 4.0J 35.00 Mrs. F. Joost 2.0) 15.00 Triumph 1.50 12.00 YELLOW. Gold Nugget 3.00 25.00 WHITE. I'er 100 Per 1000 White Cloud $3.00 $15.00 Mary Wood 2.00 15.00 Peru 2.00 15.C0 Flora Hill 1 .50 12.00 MAROON. Gen. Maoeo 2.00 15.00 RBD. G. H. Crane J3.00 America 3.00 VARIBQATBD. Olympia 5.00 Mrs. G. M. Bradt 3.00 Per 100 Per lOOO $25 00 25.00 40. CO 25.00 Rooted Rose Cuttings. Brides, Bridesmaids and rieteors, $1.50 per 100. ALL CUTTINGS SHIPPED FROM GREENHOUSES. Don't fail to send us your name to place on our mailing list for our Flor- ists'Price List, issued weekly. ..BASSETT i WASHBURN STORE: 76 Wabash Awe., Chicago. GREENHOUSES: Hinsdale, ill. arrnmTTmrmTimmTfnnmnmTTT irnnr TnntfTTnTTnTTITTTfTtTnnnWTTTTTTTTTTTTTTnWWnnTTTtTTT>nnnWITWIHTfTWW»?TTnffTTnnwn^6 Rooted Carnation CUTTINGS. THIS stock is strictly first-class in every respect, free from disease and will be ihorouKhly rooted when sent out. We guarantee them to be as represented. Money refunded if not satisfactory. Cnnrt Pi^k Per 100 Per 1000 0|IUI I; Armazindy J5.00 $40.00 Triumph 1.50 12.50 Flora Hill 1.50 12.50 White Cloud 1 50 12.50 Evanston 1.50 12.50 Armazindy 1.00 7 50 Portia 1. 00 7.50 Wm. Scott l.iO 7.50 McGowan 1.00 7.50 Evelina 1.00 7 60 Kohinoor 1.00 7.50 J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Ethel Crocker WHEN store men telegraph that they must have some Crocker for their customers, and com- mission men beg for consignments, in spite of the fact that there are plenty" of other pinks on the market, it is a pretty sure sign that Crocker has some points of merit distinctive from the others and that there is an unfilled demand for the nowers. With the largest stock of this variety grown by any one grower in the country I can fill your orders with carefully selected cuttings, at $4 per 100 or $30 per 1000. SEND FOR H3T OP OTHER VARIETIES". ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER. PA. hardy, large plants, Snowball, Longfellow, 40c per 100; $2.60 per 1000. FORGET-ME-NOT, fine clumps, 75c per 100; $5.00 per 1000. ■MIGNONETTE (Allen's Defiance), large plants out of 2^-inch $2.60 per lOO. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. It ii good business policy .£<£<£ to mention the t^i^t^ ....American Florist when yon write to an advertlaer. The Largest Fancy Carnation. Ready March ist. -PROSPERITY- ALL ORDERS TILLED IN STRICT ROTATION. I*««ic©® for DRooted Cuttings. 1 Plant $ .50 12 Plants 5 00 25 Plants 8.25 50 Plants 10.00 100 Plants 16.00 250 Plants $ 37.50 500 Plants 70.00 750 Plants 101.25 1000 Plants 130.00 WRITE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION. DAIUEDOUZE BROS., Flatbnsh, N. Y. Rooted.. Cuttings Roses, American Beauty $3.00 per 100 " Bride ' 1.00 per 100 " Maid 1.00 per 100 " Perle 1.00 per 100 Coleus, Verschaffeltii and Golden Bedder, 50c per 100, $4.00 per 1000 " mixed vars., 50c per 100, 4.00 per 1000 Salvia Splendens....60c per 100, 5.00 per 1000 Heliotrope 50c per 100, 4.00 per 1000 IHarguerites 60c per 100, 5 00 per 1000 POT PLANTS. Dracaena Indivisa, 4 inch $15.00 per 100 Poinsettia, from bench, 1 year... 3.50 per 100 '• " " 2 " ... 5.00 per 100 Ferns, assorted, 2-inch 3.00 per 100 Vinca Variegata, 2 sorts, 4-inch, 5.00 per 100 " " " 3 " 3 00 per 100 Asparagus Plumosus, 4-inch 6 00 per 100 JOHN IRVINE & SONS. 817 Washington Avs , BAY CITY, MICH. Cyclamen Perslcum Splendens Olganteum, fine plants in bud and bloom, from 4-in. pots, $1.50 per doz., 8I2.0O per 100; from 3-in. pots in bud, $7.00 per 100. Besrcnla Rex, in 15 leading vars., plants from 2>4- in. pots, labeled, 85.00 per 100; my selection, $4.00 per 100; well-rooted cuttings, labeled, $2.00 per 100; mixed, $1.50 per lOO. solicit your patronage and guarantee satisfaction. PAUL MAOER, E. 8TROUD8BURG. PA. "Boosier Maid," The great midwinter blooming Carnation, large, pure white rtowers on strong stem. Ready Feb. 15. $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. $80 per 1000. A. RASIVIUSSEN, New Albany, Ind. 842 The American Florist. Jan. ig, Chestnut Hill, Pa. The monthly meeting of the Chestnut Hill Horticultural Society was held on Tuesday evening, January 8, Vice-Presi- dent Alexander Stewart presiding. The committees for the year were announced and four new members admitted. The lollowicg premiums were awarded: For the best plant of Jerusalem cherry and for the best ornamental-leaved bego- nia, firsts to H. Renter, gardener to Chas. W. Henry. Wm. Kleinheintz took first in each of the carnation classes, with Flora Hill, white; Ethel Crocker, pink, and G. H. Crane, red. These vases of twenty-five blooms each were especially fine, the flowers being unusually large and sub- stantial and carried on good stems. For the best twelve radishes first went to John Hobson, assistant gardener with Robert N. Carson. For the best six mush- rooms and best six turnips firsts went to John Little, gardener to John Lowber Welsh. For the best six tomatoes and best six ears of field corn, firsts went to Geo. W. Brown, gardener to R. N. Car- son. John Marsden, who succeeds Robt. G. Carey as secretary, took care of his new position. It was with considerable regret that the society parted with Mr. Carey's services, as during the past year he had proved himself an able and conscientious worker, but his numerous duties made it impossible for Lim to continue with the increasing work of the position. J. H. H. Fahmington, N. H —J. A. Fletcher has his new greenhouses completed and stocked. NEPHROLEPIS WITTBOLOM. Strong Plants, ready Tor 3-inch aDtl 4-inch pots. $1.00 each; 110.00 a dozen; $75.00 per lUO. The GEO. WITTBOLD GO. Palms and Ferns 1657 Buckingham St., CHICAQO, ILL. Asparagus Sprengetii, 214-inch $3.50 per 100 3 " 4.00 per 100 Asparagus Piumosus, 2^-inch 5.00 per 100 3 " 6.00 per 100 Small Ferns for dishes, 4 vars.,2!4-in. 3.00 per 100 Carex Variegata, 2!4-inch 4.1)0 per 100 Boston Ferns, 8-inch pans $15 and $18 per doz. 2W-inch 5.00 per 100 3-inch 8.00 per 100 Nephrolepis Cordata Compacta, 6-inch 25.00 per 100 Geraniums— S. A. Nutt, Heteranthe, La P lot, rooted cuttings, $18.00 per 1000. cash, please. CARU HACENBERCER, West Mentor, O. Palms § Ferns. HOME-GKOWN, FINE, CLEAN STOCK; GROWN COOL. Write lor Price List. j. g. HEISS. The Exotic Murseriea. DAYTON, OHIO. Hi Rooted Cuttings and Rose Plants. CARNATION ROOTED CUTTINGS. 100 1000 Irene $10.00 $75.00 Mrs. Lawson 6.00 60.00 Marquis 4.00 35.00 Guardian Angel 5.0O 40 CO Genevieve Lord 4.00 35.00 Peru 4.00 35.00 Crocker 4.00 35.t0 Crane 3.00 25.00 Chicago (Red Bradt) 3.00 25.00 America 2.50 20.00 Mrs. Bradt 2.00 17.50 Triumph 1.50 12.50 FrancesJoost 1.50 12.50 100 Argyle $1.50 Cerise Queen 1.50 Edna Craig 1.60 Evanston 1.50 Gov. Griggs 1.50 Melba 1.60 Daybreak 1.60 Armazindy 1.25 Hill 1.25 White Cloud 1.25 McGowan 1.00 Evelina l.OO ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS. 100 ICOO Bridesmaid $1.60 $12.50 Bride 1.50 12.50 Golden Gate 1.50 12.50 100 Meteor $1.50 Perle 1,50 2 1-2-INCM ROSE PLANTS. 100 Kon Liberty $10.00 $80.10 Bridesmaid 3 OJ 2.=>.U 1 Bride 3.0: 25 00 Meteor 3.00 Golden bate 3.00 Kais-rin 3.00 1000 $12.50 12. .60 12.60 l-J.iiO 12. !0 12.50 1-2..50 1000 10.00 10.00 750 7.50 1000 $12.60 12.60 1000 25.00 25.00 25.00 Perle, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. All stock sold under the condition that if not satisfactory it is to be returned immediately, when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERG, si wabash Ave.. Chicago, III. i m w w w w % m TO m w m WEILAND-AND-RISCM 59 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO. tg 6?i ROOTED CARNATION 100 1000 Mrs. T. W. Lawson $6.00 $50.00 Marquis 4.00 3V00 Genevieve Lord 5.00 40 00 Dorothy, Irene 10 00 7500 Prosperity 16.00 ISO.OO Roosevelt 12.00 100 00 EthelCrocker 4 00 S5.00 G.H.Crane 3.00 26 00 Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt 3.60 20.00 Queen Louise lOOO 7.5.00 Mrs. Frances Joost 1 .50 12.60 ROOTEO ROSE 100 1000 Meteor $l.f'0 $12.60 Bride l.fO 1260 Bridesmaid 1.50 12.50 ,. „ , ,„ La France 1,60 American Beauty and Libsrty, ready later. Write for prices. Florints ordering of us can res* assured of obtaining cla^B stock, as we voucn for every cutting sent nut. CUTTINGS. Evanston $1.50 White Cloud 1.60 Flora Hill l.fO Gov. Griggs 1.60 Triumph 1.50 Melba, Daybreak 1.60 Mary Wood 2.00 Gold Nugget 3 00 AmTiea 2 50 M c(.iowan 1 00 Evelina l.OO CUTTINGS. 100 Golden Gate $3 60 Eaiserm l.f 0 Perle 1.50 5^ to 3 feei long $1,50 $10 $75 Bon Homme Richard: Nydia: Variegated, salmon stripe on white ground. Quick seller, extremely free bloomer, fine form and stiff stem $li50 $10 $75 Prolifica Cerise rink. Very long, stiff stems, laige flowers, and as its name indicates, an extra free bloomer $1.50 $10 $75 First lot ready Feb. l,of the above four vars. OTHER VARIETIES. Per 100 Per 1000 Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson cerise pink $6 00 $50.00 Olvmpia variegated 5.00 40.00 Marquis pink 5.00 40.00 Genevieve Lord '* 5.00 40.00 Ethel Crocker " 4.00 35.00 Morning Glory light pink 4.00 35.00 Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt variegated 3.00 25.00 G.H.Crane scarlet 3.00 25.00 Chicago " 3.00 25.00 Gold Nugget yellow 3.00 25.00 Gen. Maceo crimson 2,00 15.00 Gen. Gomez " 2.00 15.00 White Cloud white 2.00 15.00 Mrs. Frances Joost pink 2.00 15.00 Mrs. Jas. Dean •' 2.00 15.00 John Young white 1.50 12.00 Flora Hill • 1.50 12.00 Argyle cerise pink 1.50 12.00 Davbreak light pink 1.50 12.00 WilliamScott pink 100 8 00 Armazindy variegated 1.00 8 00 ALL ROOTED CUTTINGS NOW READY. WRITE FOR DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. LET US FIGURE ON 10UR WANTS. CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY Joliet, Illinois. I FHease mention the American Florist when writing. a»fTfTITTTnnTIT?IT»f»f»?fTT?TTfflflflTf»??!f!f»T»»»?»»lfnTfff»ff?»»»?»?l»lll»IHfl»»f»?lflflflHr»»»MflHff»lf1flflfl»IHf!flflHr»f»?f»»!»!fHTITTfTfTmTTTT»K Forcing Plants AZALEA INDICA. See former issues. Per 100 Spiraea Japonica % 3.50 " Compacta 4.00 " Astilboides Floribunda 4.00 " Plumosa Alba (new) 15 00 " Palmata, scarlet 5.00 " Elegans 5.00 Alba 5.00 DIelytraSpectabilis (Bleeding Heart) 5.00 PaeoDia Officinalis rubra pi 8.00 albaplena 20.00 Tenuifoliafl.pl 18.00 MONTHLY ROSES, Hermosa, pink 10 00 " Agrippina, dark red. . . 10 00 Clothilde Soupert 12.00 H. P. Roses, low budded, leading kinds 10.00 Crimson Rambler, extra strong 15.00 Hydrangea Otaksa, 4-6 shoots 12.00 BOBBINK & ATKINS. Rutherford, N. J. Florists all over the country are quickly discerning the Commercial Value of Tlie Lawson Carnation. The demand will be heavy this season. My stock is in excellent condition, clean and healthy. Rooted cuttings ready nuw, or for later delivery. PRICE, Per 100 S7.00 Per 1000 $60.00 Terms Strictly Cash from unknown parties. Send ALL ORDERS DIRECT TO Ko Agents. Ellis, :1VI^SS. COLEUS. VERSCHAFFELTIl, cA^ -„- lArt GOLDEN BEDDER, OUC PCr lUU, ■^yfR^EVR^S!^'^' $5 per 1000. C.OTTOSCHWABEJenkintown.Pa. FLORISTS' ORCHIDS The Finest and Largest Stock in the world. Rooted Cuttings. CAIinFD ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and 0/II1IILK BRUGES, BELGIUM. Send for List of Commercial Varieties. A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y. 1 172,000 Rooted Cuttings | g READY TO SHIP. WE ROOT 10,000 A WEEK. \ B Per Doz. Per 100 Per 1000 IZ A. Mittiog, light cream, SH-inoh bloom $1.50 810.00 $75.00 ij Mrs. A. Mittine, clear pink, 3V4- noh bloom 1.50 1».00 75.00 g De Roo Mitting, white, 3 inch bloom 1.50 10.00 75.00 Jj Sunbeam, light pink, C. O. Co 1.50 10.00 75.00 K Bon Homme Richard, white, C. C. Co 1.50 10 00 75.00 K Nydia, variegated, C. C. Co 1.60 10.00 75.0J •' Prolifica, cerise pink C. C. Co 1.50 10.00 75.00 IZ Lorna. puri' while. Dorner 1.50 lO.OO 75.f0 g*" mermaid, s;ilmon pink. Dorner 1.00 6.00 50.f^0 Irene, pink, Crabb it Hunter 1,50 10.00 75.00 , Sport from Victor and Armazindy, Hill 1.50 10.00 7.i!oo j2 California Gold. Hill 1.50 10.00 75.00 •J Queen Louise, white, J. L. Dillon 1.50 10.00 75.00 Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson pink Olympia variegated . Genevieve Lord pink E. Crocker pink .Moraine Glory, the coming Daybreak.. ftlrs. G. M. Bradt variegated . G. H. Crane scarlet Chicago " America " Golden Nugget yellow Gen. Maceo "red Gen. Gomez 6 at ., condition Per 100 ..J5.50 .. 4.00 .. 400 .. 3.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.50 2. on 2.50 1.50 1.25 Per 100 White Cloud white 1 35 Mrs. Joost pink. Flora Hill white Argyle pink Daybreak shell pink. . Wm. Scott pink Armazindy variegated . Melba light pink. .. . _ Mary Wood white 1 n'l 1.25 1.3'1 1.20 1.20 .85 .85 1.25 Peru. , Mrs. Bartlett scarlet. , 2.50 i.OO 2 rate; 25 at lOO rate: 250 at 1000 rate. We guarantee them to reach you in A. No. 1 If not satisfactory return at once at our expense. .PLANTS. Per 100 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 3'^-in $5.00 True hioston Fern. S^-in 5.00 True Boston Fern, extra strong, 2M-in. .. 3.C0 20,000 Aiiernnntheras, red, also pink, strong, 3'/2-in 1.50 10,000 Sedum variegatum, 2H-in 1.60 lO.COO Cigar plants, 2!4-in 1.50 Per ino 10,000 :\I. Louise violets. 2^i-in 1.50 30.000 Coleus. 10 named varieties, 2K-in.. 1.50 5,000 Californian Moss, for baskets, 2«-i 1.50 5,000 Choice Mixed Geraniums, 2)i-in.. . 1 .50 5.O0O .Jerusalem Cherries. 2!i-in 1,50 1,000 Vinca variegatum, 2M-in 1.60 2^ 25 Plants at lOO rate. Cash or C. O. D. J) I THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, 111. | Robert Scott, EVERYBODY'S ROSE. txL'vU. Robert Scott & Son, Sliaron Hill, oei.ccPa. New Carnation ELENOR AMES. The best deep pink CarnalioQ ever introduced. Deeper color, larger flowers, stronger grower and produces more biooms per plant than its parent, Wm. Scott Does not burst. A continuous bloomer. Has been grown for five years. Plants free from all disease. Rooted cuttings ready February I. $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. $75 per 1000. D. CARRNICHAEL, Wollesley, Mass. Please mention the American Florist to our advertisers. 844 The American Florist. Jan. ig. Madbon, N. T- The annual smoker of the Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society on the evening of January 9 was an unqualified success and the seventy-five gentlemen who were in attendance have all been saying to their friends ever since, "Yon don't know what you missed." Beyond a doubt this very enterprizing organization understands the art of social intercourse and entertainment as well as its members understand their bus- iness, and those who were fortunate enough to see the great prize winning groups of plants staged by Morris county gardeners at the convention in New York last year know what that means. There was first a business ineeting at which the year's work was reviewed, offi- cers' reports presented, etc., all indicating a high degree of prosperity. Then fol- lowed the presentation of a gavel to President Duckham, who has been hon- ored with a reelection. After this pleas- ant little episode the fun began and while the entertainment was going on refresh- ments were dispensed with a liberal hand. The company included a number of visi- tors Irom New York, Orange and other neighboring towns. Newport, R. I. — Henry Hass will take possession of Mr. McLellan's present stand, Nuss & Atwater moving into the room now occupied by Mr. Hass. Charleston, W. Va. — The eighth annual meeting of the State Horticult- ural Society will be held here January 29 and 30. An elaborate programme has been prepared by Secretary J. B. Garvin of this city. Bred in Old Kentucky. Pots. 100 1000 Geraniums, Bruanti and mixed, 2H-in. $2.00 $IH.O0 Acalypha " 2.00 18.00 Rose Geranium " 2.00 18.00 Heliotrope, 3 varieties " 2.00 18.00 Coleus, 12 varieties " 1-50 12.50 Salvia (St. Louis) " 1.50 I3.5U Lantana, 6 vars. in bloom " 1.25 10.00 Double White Petunias " 2.50 22.50 ROOTED CITTINOS. ,„„ Alternantbera. red $ -^O Alysfum, double "5 Geraniums, mixed l.'3i> G. L BRUNSON & CO., Paducah, Ky. No more of either of the Lorraine Begonias to offer until next June. BOSTON FERNS, H inch pot plants, $75.00 per 1000. EDWIN LONSDALE. WYNDMOOR, - (n.arPhihi.), PENNA. PALMS^QSTONS Walter Retzer & Co., CHICAGO, ILL. 204S-S9 Clarendon Ave. (N. Halsied 8t.) Rooted Cuttings. CARNATIONS and ROSES, Select stock. Low- est wholesale prices. Write to W. H. CULLETT 1 LOUISE TAKEN OCT. 28th, 1900. QUEEN LOUISE CARNATION This new Carnation oroduces the finest flowers, is perfectly healthy and is the best white variety ever introduced. IT BLOOMS EARLY IT BLOOMS LATE IT BLOOMS ALL THE TIME. Our price list contains cuts from photographs taken every two weeks during the months of February, March. April, May, June, October and November. No other Carnation can stand such a test. iv. Prices on Application, Rooted Cuttings ready February 15th. Come and see it or send for circular. Bloomsbtirg;, I*a.. Norway LARGE COMMERCIAL WHITE CARNATION. We are pleased to announce to the trade that we have In Norway a commercial white that combines size with productiveness, and therefore must of necessity be a money making carnation. It is excep- tionally healthy and vigorous in growth, is not subject to spot and is entirely free from rust. Stem is always strong at any season ot the year. Flowers open rapidly, and is a keeper of the first water. In short it is the white carnation tlie trade has been looking for for a long time. We recommend it as the best money making white carnation ever offered. % Egypt Genevieve Lord A RICH. SCARLET CRIMSON. A radical departure from all other crim- sons now on the marKet. Color is unsurpassed in this class; size of bloom 3 inches and over. It has modern crminiercial stems 2V4 to 3 feet, and extra strong. It has also a strong spicy odor. In these two points it excells all other crimsons. In growth it is healthy and vitiorous; is in good flower by November 1 tu 15, always commands a high price. It is so "distinct that every erower will need it. It is the best keeper of all the dark varieties, a strictly high grade flower that sells at sight. Price for the above two varieties, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. $75 per 1000. Ready February 15th. THE GREATEST MONEY MAKING PINK CARNATION EVER INTRODUCED. Since making her entrei- last February, Genevieve Lord has acquired a host of staunch friends. We have been congratulated by large and small growers alike on its good behavior and money earning capacity. It has thus far proved our every claim for ir. and bids fair to outdo in every particular the old favorite, Wm. Scott. Our stock is in extra fine shape; free from all disease. Ready now. All orders booked and shipped in strict rniation. A good thing is soon exhausted; don't wait, but place your order at once. Price $6 per 100. $50 per 1000. Also Mrs. T. W. Lawson, Marquis. Estelle, Crocker. Olympia, Morning Glory, J. Whitcomb Riley and the best standard sorts. Correspondence invited. We have a large stock of TIMOTHY EATON CHRYSANTHEMUM, also all other new and stand- ard varieties. Write us for anything you may want. Our plants have an enviable reputation. H. AJVKBK^ «Ste SOJVS, Oakland, iwrd. Rooted Cuttings of Roses Brides. Maids, PitIps, i\Ieteors, Pres. Oaruot. ArtKTiCiin Beauties Woottons, G. Gate, etc. A bargain in Perles in ^ in. pots ready for a shilt. Best bedding: varii'ti^'S. rooted cuttings. :]B0ST01V r»B;i«lNrS. write GEO. A. KUHL, PEKIN, ILL. Seen by New Firms: AMERICAN nORIST ADVTS. Strong Rooted Carnation Cutt ngs, strictly fn'e Irom diseose. White (.'lou.l, Sunrise, Arma/indy, Goliatb, Brjidt. America. Lizzie Mc- Gowan. Firefy, Flori Hill, Gen. Mae.»o, Daybreak, Elsie Fersuson, Genevieve Lord. Ethel Crocker, WilliT, Win. S;ott, James Dean, Uncle S.am. Prices on application. Write us your wants and we will quote you common -sense prices. Gaskill's Greenhouses, 212 N. Tod xiX^r r»rloes. ROSES— Brides, Bridesmaids, Meteiir, Pcrle, Kaiserin and Golden Gate. Uig strong looted cuttings $1,50 per 100; JI-J.50 per lOOO. Any quantity from now on. CARNATIONS— Strong healthy cuttings, well rooted, in anv quantity, embracing the 25 choicest varieties in cultivation. See our list and prices. GERANIlUdS— Bruanti, Heteranthe, Grant, S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poitevin", Mrs. E. G. Hill, Athlete, LaF.lvorite, White Swan, Mrs. J. M. Garr, .Mme. Jaulin, Frances Perkius and other varieties, • strong 2>/2-inch plants $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000. COLEUS— Our champion collection, embracing the newest sorts and only those of decided merit. All bright colors, clean and healthy, ^trong plants, from 2!<-inch pots $1.60 per 100. Strong rooted top cuttings, fine ones, ready for 2W-inch pots, 75 cents per 100; $6.00 per 1000. VERBENAS— New Mammoth and 20th Century Collection, 25 grand sorts, 2-inch and 2Ji-inch, strong, healthv plants green as grass, full of cuttings, $2,00 'per '00; $1S.60 per lOOO, Rooted cuttings, big ones, as clean as a whistle, 60 cents per 100; $5.00 per 1000. PEtUNUS— Double Fringed. Henderson's and Dreer's latest sorts, including also White Fawn, Mrs. Sander and Pink Perfection. Large rooted cuttings readv for 214-inch pots, $1.2) per 100 by mail; $10.00 per 1000 by cs press. Pure white ouly, $1.60 per 100. NEW AGERATU MS— Stella Gurney, the grand novelty ot 1900, and Snow Drift the peerless white, strong 3-inch stock plants full of cuttings, 60c per dozen; $3.00 per 100. Strong rooted cut- tings $1.00 per 100. Louise Uonnatt, latest novelty in while, and Princess Pauline, latest blue, strong 2M-inch. $1.50 per 100; strong R. C, 60c per 100, (special). NEW SALVIAS— St. Louis and Splendens, strong 2M-inch, $1.50 per 100; strong R. C, 75o per 100, (special). MARGUERITES— New California Giant White and New Golden, strong R. C, $1.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. South Side Floral Co., Springfield, III. REPORTt?.UUDGES Appointed by THE PHILA. FLORISTS' CLUB to judge our grand new ROSE Queen of Edgely, AMERicAii beauiy. ^l^f "We are convinced that this variety is a valuable addition to the list of forcing roses, being in every respect, except color, the exact counterpart of the American Beauiy. The color is a beautiful, bright pink, which is good, even In the full flowers. The fragrance is also as fine as that of Beauty, and the exhibited blooms showed remarkable vigor. (Signed), ROBERT KIFT, WM. RRUNRO, JOS. HEACOCK." The last two named were wiunern of first prizes for American Beauties at the Rose Sbow, Eden Musee, March 27, 190O. FOR TERMS AND BOOKLETj ADDRESS R. CRAIG & SON. East. Agts., 49th and Market Sts.. Phila. E. G. HILL & CO., West. Agts.. Richmond, Ind. I THE FLORAL EXCHANGE, Inc. 335 N. Sixth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ H. P. ROSES. 2-yeaf-old stock now ready, in t5 best kinds. Budded Per 100, $11.00. MRS. SHARMAN CRAWFORD KAISERIN ADGDSTA VICTORIA MADAM CAROLINE TESTOUT ... AMERICAN BEAUTY Own Roots Per 100,113.00. :;ii} StroDg, budded «tock, $15 00 per 100. CRIMSON RAMBLERS. year, -3 feet. Own roots, well branched Per 100, 2 year, budded, 3-4 feet, we'l branched " 3 year, budded, 4-5 feet, well branched " 3 year, O. R. 3-4 feet, well branched " White, Pink and Yellow Ramblers, 2 year, st'-ong " HERMOS.\ ROSES, 3 year, Holland iirown. ... " " 2 year, French grown " Hardy Azalea Amojna, fine for Easter Forcing, 12-inch heads Per dozen, Azalea Mollis, 15-20 buds Deutzia Hybrida Lemoinei, dormant, pot-grown, for forcing Per 100, $20.00, " Deutzia Gracilis, for forcing " 10.00, Hydrangea P. G., 3-4 feet, well branched " 10.00, FARSOH'S RHODODENDROITB. Best named sorts for forcing. bushy plants with 8 to 12 buds, in any color Each, 75cts. " Clematis Jackmanni and others, 2 j ear LILACS, pot-grown, for forcing, sirong plants, 7-inch pots, 18-24 inches high, well branched and full of buds, in two sorts, Charles X, and Marie LeGray Each, 75 cts. " $15.00 15.00 1800 18.00 15 00 13 00 8.00 $3.00 4.00 3.00 8.00 300 7.50 BOX TREES. Beautifal, Shapely Plants In fine condition. Each. Dozen. Plants, bush form, 12-15 inches high, 6- 7 inches in diameter t -25 $ 2.50 26-S8 " 12-14 " " 60 6.00 4 feet high 34-30 " " very fine 2 00 24 00 Pyramid shape, 4 ■' 18 20 inches at base 3.00 24.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, Greenhouses, Western springs, III. 84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. XXX SEEDS VERBENA GRANDIFLORA — Finest (iiant vara, grown, in best mixture. 1,000 sds., 50c. CHINESE PRIMROSE — Finest known, large (lowering frint;ed, fifteen vara., single and double, mixed; 600 seeds $1.00; half pkt., 50c. PANSY, FINEST GIANTS-Extra fine; the best of the mammoth flowering varieties, mixed; 3500 seeds, $1.00; half pkt., 60c. JOHN F. RllPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. The Home ot Primroses. Orchids! «»~ We have always on hand a very lar^e and fine stock of established and unestablished Orchids. A number of varieties now in sheath and spike. Correspondpuce solicited. LAGER & HURRELL, "'jmm't. n. j. Orcbid Qrowtri and lmport*n. Hardy Herbaceous ! MP Alpine Plants. Gr'Jwni A Complete Assortment ol Old and New Vars. ' The Blue mil Nursery, So. Bralntree, Mass. ! CORREePONDENCE SOLICITED. < Jiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieeiiiie% IT IS NOT... what you pay for the adver- tisement but what the adver- tisement pays you. It pays to advertise in the American Florist. m igot. The American Florist. 847 VERBENA KING. Express prepaid on all Rooted Cuttings. S :„........_, moth vars. 60c pet 100; $5.00 per 1000. Alternanthera, red and yellow, 60c per 100; $5 per 1000. Ageratum, 4 best vars., 60c-75o per 100; $5.00- $6.00 per 1000. Heliotropes, 10 best vars. SI per lOO; $8 per ICOO. Daisies, 2 best vars.. $1 00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. Gerauiumg, strong 2'.<-in., best named varieties, ready for 3-in., $3 50 per 100, $20 per 1000. Verbena pl.-ints, strontr, full of cuttings, fine as silic, S3 per 100,118 per lot 0. Heliotrope, 2J^-in., strong, fine plants, $2 per 100, $18 per 1000. Send for our new list of other rooted cuttings and plants: it will save you money. Write for prices on larger lots. Special low express ratos to all parts. That Cash Please. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kas. Big Boston, Boston Market and other varie- ties. 15o per 100: $i.00 per 1000; $8.50 per 10.010. If by mail add 10c per 100. Wakefield and Succession. 25c per 100; $1.25 per 1000. If bv mail add 20o per 100. Snowball 35c i>er 100; $2 SO per 1000. TOJMA.TO Mayilower. Lorillard and Dwarf Champion, 50c per 100 postpaid. Nice size for potting. Cash with order. Other vegetable plants, also flowerins plants. Send for list. R. VINCENT. Jr.. & SON. White Marsh. Md. 3 - Great Glories - 3 BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE, 2M-inch pots, $15.00 per 100. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE Nana Com- pacta, 2ii-inch pots, 115.00 per 100. BEGONIA CALEDONIA, "The White Lorraine." 3H-inoh pots. $5 00 each. This stock guaranteed absolutely free from disease. THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. AGEBATUM "Stella Gurney." As necessary to your beddinp stock as coleus or geraniums. Dwarf in growth, true blue and always in bloom. Strong pot plants at 75 cts. per Doz.; $S.OO per 100. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Chrysanthemum GOL-D SIvll I H Cream yellow tinted with bronze, sport from Pres. W. R. Smith, fine large flowers, strong stem. Your collection of Chrysanthemums can not be complete without this new candidate. There is without doubt :i comraLTcial future before this sort. Exhibited at Cinfiunati November 17 it scored 83 points. Price $2 per doz Orders taken now and filled in Marcli. H. L. RACAN, P.O. Box lOt;, Sprinefield, O. LATANIA^BORBONJCA. We have a surplus of this variety in 4-iDch pots, extra strong plants, well rooted and ready for a shift. Sample sent by mail for 30c iu stamps; $:2.50 per doz.; $18.50 per 100. This is a bargain, hurry up with your orders. Cash Please. v. W. COLES, Kokomo, Inj. ROBT. CRAIG & SON, Roses, Palms and Novelties in Decorative Plants, Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. CINERARIAS! from Benary. Cannell and Sutton's prlre show tlower eaved, dwarf and semi-dwarf, giant flowered, flneat shades and colors. We can Rupply any quantity flne, Btocky plants— 2-}<(ln , $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. Shellroad Greenhouie Co., Grange P. 0., Balto., Md. STRONG 2 YEAR FIELD GROWN. CRIMSON RAMBLER, extra strong »13.00 per 100. HYBRID PERPETOAL, in flne assortment $in.00 per 100, $90.00 per lOOO. HYBRID PERPETUAL, in flne assortment, 2d size 6.00 " ,=50 00 These are well rooted, good stock, but not quite heavy enough to go into first grade. 10 to 12- inch crowns , AZALEAS stock in excellent shape, well set with buds. $35,00 per 100 13 to 14-inch crowns. .$45.00 per 100 JAPONIC A. SPIRAEAS $3.50 per 100 ASTILBOIDES FLORIBUNDA NANA COMPACTA '. $5.00 per 100 .14.00 per 100 PALMS KENTIA BELMOREANA, 2y2-inoh pots $8.00 per ICO. $75 00 per 1000 KENTIA BELMOREANA, 3-inch pots, 4 and 5 leaves -...$15.00 per 100 KENTIA BELMOREANA, 4 inch pots, 14 to 16 inches high 30.n0 KENTIA BELMOREANA, 5-inch pots, 18 inches high , 60.0D KENTIA BELMOREANA, Sand 6-inoh pots, 18 to 23 inches high 75.00 KENTIA PORSTERIANA, 3H-inch pots 10,00 " KENTIA PORSTERIANA, 3-inch Dots, 13 inches high 16.00 " KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 4-inch pots, 15 to 18 inches high 35.00 KENTLV. FORSTERIANA, 6-inch pots, 18 to 23 inches high iiO.OO KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 5 and 6 inch pots, 24 to 28 inches high 75.00 " ARECA LDTESCENS, 2V4-inch pots $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 ASPARAGUS PLDMOSUS NANUS, 2ys-in. pots.. .$ 5 00 per 100 PLUMOSUS NANU.s, 3.in. pots 6.00 " PLUMOSUS NANUS, 4-in. pots 12.00 " SPRENGERII, 2!/.-in. pots $3.00 per 100 SPRENGERII, 3-in, pots 5.00 " SPRENGERII, 4-in. pots 8.00 " BOSTON FERNS strong 2-inch pots $3.00 per 100, .$25.00 per 1000 THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PainesviUe, 0. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦♦♦♦» lleacock's Premium Palms! ^ Certificate of Merit for Culture Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, March, 1900. ^ ^ Certificate of Merit for Culture Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, November, 1900. T J Only the Best, Grown in the Best Manner. Immense Stock, free from Insects and j J Disease and in the Best Possible Condition. Send in your Order at Once. J ♦ Areca Lutescans. ^ Cocos Weddeliana. ^ Kentia Belmoreana. ♦ ♦ ^ Kentia Forsteriana. 3 plants, 6-in. pot, 24 to 28 inches $12 per doz.; $100 per ICO 3 " 8 " 36 '• PINE $3each; 1 plant, S-in. pot, I2-ln. high $ 25 per 100. 3 plants, 5 •• 18 " $1 each; $100 4-in. pot, 5 to 6 leaves, 15-iu. high .$4.60 per doz., $35 per 100. 6 '■ 6 leaves, 24 ■■ .... 15 00 •• $125 8 " 6 ■■ 30 to 32-in. high $3 each. 4-in. pot, 4 to 5 leaves, 15-in. high $4.50 per doz., $3i per 100. 6 " 5 •' 24 to 28- in. high $1 each, $12 per doz. 6 ■' 5to6 " 3n-ln. high $1.25 ■• $15 8 " 6 ■■ 36 to40-in. high $3 " $36 JOSEPH HE ACOCK, Wyncote, Pa. X »♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦« «^«« «4^4 ^^^^ fLOWCRING PLANTS '!rs.. Ericas, small plants in bloom or in bud ready to bloom, St. SO per doz , $10 per 100. Large, fine shaped Ericas in bloom, 75c and %\ each, J9 to $12 per dozen, J75 per 100; Epacris in bloom, %f) per dozen. Erica persoluta alba T Erica persoluta rosea | 100 plan's in these four varieties, for growing on, jflO, or Erica persoluta rubra !" 100 plants in bud, Jl5 per 100. Erica fragrans J Azaleas, always in bloom, 50c, 75c, |1, $1.25, $1.50, $2, $2.50, |3, $4, $5 and $6 each. Rubbers, 18 to 24 inches high, to sell out cheap, $6 per dozen, $45 per 100. Orders up to $10 add 50c for packing, up to $20 add $1, to $30, $1.50, to $50, $2,00, Kentias, Latanlas, all sizes. Cash with Order, Please A. SCHULTHEIS, P. 0. Box 78, College Point, L. I. 500,000 Verbenas THE CHOICEST VARIETIES IN CULTIVATION. Fine pot plants $2.50 par lOO; $20 per 1009 Rootel Cuttings eoc per 100: $5 psr 1000; $4S per 10,000. NO RUST OR MILDEW. RACKED LIGHT, AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED SEND FOK CIRCULAR. We are the Largest Growers of Verbenas In the country. Oar plants cannot be surpassed. J. i^. I»aL. TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THE AD. 848 The American Florist. Jan. iQ, Washington. BUSINESS GOOD AND STOCK ABUNDANT.— THE INAUGURAL BALL CONTRACT. Trade is iair and stock is equal to demand. Wrn. Crawford had the decora- tion for Mrs. Senator Foster's tea at "The Cairo" last week, the ball room and several adjoining rooms being used for the occasion, Bridesmaid roses and wild smilax predominating in the floral work. J. H. Small & Sons have been awarded the contractfortheinauguralball decora- tions at their bid of $4,500. Z. 0. Black- istone was the only other local bidder. ■ P. G. Columbus, O. Gloomy weather has had bad effect on stock in general and there have been no good Meteor roses since before the holi- days. Society was rather quiet about Columbus during the past week but there was a brisk demand for funeral work. Affleck Bros., who sufiered quite a loss by fire a year ago, are cutting some pretty good stock this season and we think with another year's experience these clever boys will be up with any of them. Sherman Stevens has struck a soil near his place that makes his roses hum; a bet- ter lot of roses has never been seen about this city. Of course Sherman and his staff have a great deal to do with the excellent condition of this stock but there is a great deal in the soil he has used, which he is ready to admit. Charles Ball, of the Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., was a caller this week. Carl. Get it Now! It's Ready! GERANIUM AMERICA $8 per JOO; 25 at JOO rate. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. I«OOTEI> CUTTIIVGr®. Verbenas. 33 vara., 60o per 100, %h per 1000. Col- eus, 30 vars., 603 per 100, $5 per lOOJ. HeliolriDe. 14 vars., $1 per 100, $8 per 1000. Petunias, Jbl., named, $1.25 per 100, 110 per 1000. Ageratums, 3 vars.,eOo per 100, $5 per 1000. Lantanas, 4 vara., $1.35 per 100. Alyssum, giants, II per 100. Silvias, 3 vara., {1 per 100. Geraniums, 2!-i-in., all named, 82.60 per lOO. $20 00 per 1000. Expreaa prepaid on all Rooted Cuttinga. Cash with ordera. Write 8. D BRANT. Clay Centir. Kas. 'iflLVINGA VAR. VINES 3 inch pot Vinca Vines, |4.00 per 100. TBRUS CASH OB C. O. D. WM. A. CLARK ft SON, No. 44 Boyd St., WATERTOWN, N. Y. Mease mention the A meticun Fionst when writing. Nice Plants, p.,,00 Alternanthera, yellow, $1.75; red $2.00 Geraniums, ray aclectiou 3.00 Coleua mixed nod Afjoratum, 2-inch pots 2.00 Aaparagua Sprengorii, 2-inGh p'lts 2.00 Vinca Vinea, 2-inch pota 3.00 Cash or C. O. 1). JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. fL.txtfn 'niii'me Mi^ed, good collection. VrcXTdiUAUIUS Double Fringed Petunias, Pine Asparagus Sprengerii. All the above Irom 2-inch pots at $2.00 per 100. V,. I. KAWL,IN08, Quakertown, Pa. Please mention the American Florist when writing. THE KINNEY PUMP. For »ppl]rlng llqnid msnare It has no equal. Bent vt paid for tiif^. Without sprarliiK ralT*. n.l)0. The Hose Connection Co., Kingston, R. I. Gut Flowers, Wirework, Gut Flower Boxes, Baskets, Wheat Sheaves, Doves, and Everything of Use to a Florist. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., 457 Milwaukee Street, MILWAIKEE, WIS. ESTABUSHED 1866 EMILSTEFFEMS> 5UCC.™ N.STEFFENS. woSTEFfENSBROi Boston Florist Letter Go. MANTJFACTUREBS OP FLORI8T8' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and var* aUhed* 18x30x13 made In two sections* one for each size letter, ^ven aw^ay ^th first order of 500 letters. Block Letters. 1 M or 2-lnch sue, per 100, f2.00. Script Letters, Si. Fastener with each letter or word Used by ieadlnR ftorista everywoere and tor sale by &j'i who'esale flonsta and supply dealers. N. F* McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. PUase mention tke American Florist when writing. Use "UP-TO-DATE" = FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. JxL. Rice OE CO>, Tlfanulaclurers. 918 Filbert St., PHII.AX)EI.PH1A, PA. Catalogue for the Asking SiGMUND GeLLER Importer and Mir. ol Florists' Supplies Complete stock — New Goods— New Illustrated Catalogue Now Ready. Send for it. 108 W. 2Sth St., near 6th Av., NEW YORK. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Cyoaa Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneriea and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and immortelles. New Catalogne ot all FLORISTS' BUPPLIHB on appUoatlon. Br~For the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. BO. 62. 64 and 66 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. A, HERRMANN. Cape Flowers, aixoolobb; Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, ^^ All Florists' Sopplles. Send for Price.. 404-412 East *4th St., NEW YORK. The Conley Foil Co. Manafactnrerg ot 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET. Silver Bircli Bark Ware Prices Per Doz. — Canoes, 9-in. 83.30; 12-in. $5.50: IS-in. $7.90; 18-in. JIO 50; 21-in. 113.20; 24-in. gl6.60. Logs. 6-in. *3.00; 8-in. $3.84; 12-in. $4.80; 15-in. $6.00; 18-in. $7.20; 31-in. $8.40; 24-in. $9.60. Pot Covers, 4-in. $2.40; 6-in. $3.00; 6-in, $3.96; 7-in. $5.04; 8-in. $5.88. Fern Covers, 4-in. $1.80; 5-in. 12.40; 6-in, $3.00; 7-in. $3.60; 8-in. $4,20, Boxes, 14- in. per doz. $11; 11-in, $9; 9-in. $7. References; Geo. Wittbold Co., E. Wienhoeber, C. A. Sam- nelson, Chicago. J. A. LYNN, 1448 W^rlghtwood Ave., CHICAG'>. CYCLONE SPRAY PUMP TH« GBIAT INBEOT EXTIBMI- KATOE. SpraysasaneftsmlBt. Just the thing for BoBes, Palms, Pota- toes. Tobacco, Small Fruits, Hen- P.'h'e'dl'Sppen'fl'oo: fak^Sith Orier. WglH boied, about 6 pounds. Buyer pays eipress. STeVeNS & CO., 107Chamber»St.,N.Y.Clty. DON'T STAY ON THE FENCE, But jump down on the side of JOHN C. MEYER & CO. Theru fl. you SILK ALINES. 84 Kingston St.. BOSTON. MASS. Meteu SiLKALiNE is for sale by all the leading seedsmen and :iobbers throughout the country. HEADQUARTERS COCOA FIBRE. SHEEP MANURE. BONE all grades, IMPORTED SOOT. SPHAGNUM and GREEN MOSS. RUSTIC WORK, all kinds CLAYS FERTILIZER. DUNNE & CO., It^^it New York. HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES. ! FOR INSURANCE AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL, Address JOHN a. ESLER, Sac'y F. H. A., SADDLE RIVER. M. J Tell them where jon sav the ad. igoT. The American Florist. 849 FOR PRESENT DELIVERY \ JflPflNESE FERN BALLS. True loDg-lcaved variety. You will find a ready sale for them. Per doz. $4; per 100 $30. Write lor Prices on Quantities! VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph St. NEW YORK: 14 Barclay St. BOSTON FERN A Specialty. 20,000 verv flue plants at $i5 and $20 per 100. Small "plants, $5 per 100; $40 per lOOO. ASPARAGUS P. NANUS and SPRENGERII. ror4-in., St J8.00 per 100. SMALL PALMS and FICUSES. L. n. FOSTER, 45 King St, Dorchester, Mass. Please mer.tion the American Florist when writing. DON'T GET LEFT ON GERANIUMS. They are going very fast at $i per 100, >25 per 1000 out of 2>^-in. pots, ready for shifting into 3 or 4-in. Composed of the following varieties: S.A.Nutt, Frances Perkins, LaFavorite, E. G. Hill, Beaute Poitevine, Wm. Pfitzer, Ruy Bias, Double Grant and in fact all the leading vars. Ageratum, 2^-in. pots. Princess Pauline, Cope's Pet, White Cap, $1 per 100. R. C. 50c per 100. Fuchsias in variety, R. C, |1 per 100. Coieus, 2;^-in. pot, $1.S0 per 100. R. C. 50c per 100. p^,,, ^„,, Accompany Order. J. E. FELTNOUSEN, Schenectady, N. Y. ftease mention the American Ftoriit when u/ritlng. STUDER'S PRICE LIST. Leaves. High. Eacli. 7 50-in. $i.50 24 18 55 40 30 3} PALMS. Pots Ki^ntift Belnioreana 8 7 Latania H rbonii-a 3*2 Seaforltiia Llepan* 2in pot7 1 in po 6 Corypha \u:trdU = 6 Fhu'aix Tenulssimus 6 FERN8 BostonieDsis 6 s> 4 Djivallioides Furcans 8 6 l^xBltata. Philinpini'nsis ..6 WashingtODiensis 8 DRACAENAS T.indi.'ui iV Massan^i'una. .5 Frauraas 5 Temiinalis .i Indivisa 6 MISCELLANEOUS. l>iefTenbai-*hia .^ 6 18 Crotons in mixture 5 15 to 20 20 Antliurium Grande 5 5 to 6 18 Panianus Dtilis 10 40 31 " 4!4 12 18 SIVIA L PA IMS, FERN 5. ETC. Kentias, 2-incli, 6c; Lntania. I'hcp iv,raryrta tJrens andCbamaTops Esclsa. he. Ferns, Waslj- ingtooiensis and Dav. Furcans, 10c; Hostoniensis, Exaltata, also ferns for pans, and Selaginellas, 4c; Draca'nas. Lindeni and Massnngeana from 2";-inch, 15c; Ttrminalis and Fragrans, oc; Indivisa, 3c. Cut Flowtrs at all Seasons 24 15 35 24 20 18 8 10 10 15 30 24 30 25 24 50 15 18 20 21 2.50 .20 i.no .50 .50 .60 .FO .35 .10 .75 .5Q .35 1.00 .50 .25 .25 .30 .25 .35 .15 3.0O .25 PLANTS FOR JARDINIERES. F1-•. FANCY CLIMBERS AND VINES. Stephanotis, Hoya Caruosa. Clerodendron Bi|- fouri. .Vllaroaiida's, Cissus Discolor, .Jasmine grandilli ra from 5 to 15 cen's. BLOOIMING A\D OTHER PLANTS. IJegnnia Ri-s and bloonoing varietifs, .Tustica. Hibiscus, (iartlenia. Double .Jasmine. OtHheiir Orange (without fruit). Umbrella plants. Lemon Vt-rbi-nas from 6 to 25 cents. BEDDING PLANTS. Geraniums, duubl.- pink, scarli-t, crirason and salmon singli* scarlet and salmon from 2-in. pots. 2V4c; Heliotrope, Ageratum Salvia, Basket plants. 2c for2-in. fut plants; also Lantams in variety. HARDY PLANTS. Large field-grown clumps nf Rudbet^kia Golden Glow, rhiox in variety. Pinks Coreopsis, Gail- lardias, Sunllowers, Aquilegia, etc., 5c. LARGE FIELD-GROWN ROOTS. Of best cut Mower Dahlias, 8o; I'lnuas, Pres. McKinley and I'leve'and. Queen Charlotte and Ruth, a very dwarf yellow, 5c; mixed other good kinds, 3 cents, HARDY EVERGREENS. For vases, window bo\es. etc., dwarf ar d bushy, Arbor vita', .Junipers. Norway and other spruce. Euonymus, Buxus, English Ivy and Vincas, 10 to 15 cents. .Japanese maples and Maidenhair trees, ]V. 25 ceuts. to Par Cant Discount if cash b» $10 ordar or over. ®TUI>BI«^ A^naoostla, 13. 0« Please mention the American Florist when -unUing. I 50,000 I Geraniums i AT $2.50 PER 100. S All the following are strong, % well established plants in 2%-\p. 5 pots, readv for shifting to 3'/i 5 and 4-in. pots. All are in perfect health and strictly true to name. Double Grant, brilliant scarUt. Single Grant. S. A. Nult, double, d^ep scarlet. John P. Cleary. single, lirilliant scarlet. Mrs. E. G. Hil', single, rosy salmon. Mme Molin, single, salmon pink. La Favorite, double, pure white. Mri. S A. Gaar, single, pure white. Rose Scented large and small leaved. Mme Salleroi J2.00perhu dred. Mountain of Snow, *3.0D per 100. Per 100 Mrs. Parker. *3.dO Ageratum, Stella Gurney. the grand new bedding variety, s rong plants 2.50 Heliotrope, dark blue, light blue, pure white, best bedders, separate 2.50 Prompt Shipments. J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. Browallia, Giant Blue Achyrantlies, 4 v.arieties Coieus, utmost i»>pular Sweet Alyssum, Giant Double .. Santolina Incana Begonia, Vernon, Sne Cash with Order. Roses. Bride a nd Bridesmaid , $2 per 100, $18 per ItOO Petunias, double, finest large Howeriog, 2y.-inoh p.>ts, $2per 100. Per lou Salvia Splendens and Bonfire $1.5')'l Rooted Heliotrope from 2V2-in. pots, 1.50 1 cuttings. Lobelia C. P. Cumpacta, " " 1.50 i 75c Cuphea platycentra " " 1.50 J per 100 Primula Ob?onica, 2V4-in. pots per loO, »2 00 •* Sinensis, 4-in. pots, fine " 6.00 Carnations, F. Hill. R. C. $1,25 per lOO, $10 per 1000 McGowan $1 per 100, $8 per ICOO Pansies, transplanted stock 83 per 1000 Cash With Ordbr. E. FRYER, Batavia. IIL The Famous Kudzu Vine— Hardy as a rook. Lasts 50 years. Can be cut back every year. Grows 60 feet in one season. $7,00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri— Strong 3!/j-in., $8.00 per 100. New Rose Snowflake— The Daisy Rose, $10 per 100. New Lace Fern— Fronds last a month, $6.00 per 100. New Russelia Multiflora— 2^-inch, $4.00 per 100, 50 New Plants not to be Had Elsewhere. Callas— White, $3 per 100; Spotted, $3; Yellow, $20. Cannas, Dahlias, and all summer blooming bulbs. Electros and Cuts lor Florists and Seedsmen. A. BLANC, PHILADELPHIA. PA. COLEUS... In 2i-> best varieties. -J-in-.S! 50 per 100, $12.00 per 10(0. Rooted Cuttings 60c per UO. gn.OO per 1000. Eample of either by mail for 10c. Per 101 TRAILING L ANTANA, 3inch $3.00 Cigar pliint, 2-inch 2.00 Jasmine Urandillora, 2-inch 5.00 Ageratum. P. Pauline, White Cap and Napis Blue,3-incb, tine 4.00 Cuttings of same 7!S Cyperns Alternifolius, 2-ineh 2.00 Boston Ferns, 3H-inch pots 5.00 from bench 3 00 Asparagus P. Nanus, 3- inch 8.00 Sprengeril, 3-iuch 5 50 Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash with order, GEO. L MILLER, Newark, Ohio. VIOLET RUNNERS. 2B.O0O STRONG ROOTED RUNNERS. LADY CAMPBELL VIOLETS. From sand. t& perM;fr. soil IT 50 rerM. Samples free WM. SWAVNE. Kennett Square. Pa. 850 The American Florist. Jan. ig, Battimore. GABDBNBES' CLUB AFFILIATES WITH STATE HORTICULTDBAL SOCIETY,— DISCUSSION OF PLANT DISEASES. — TREATMENT FOR CALLA DISEASE.— OFFICERS OF FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. There was a very fair attendance at the last meeting of the Gardeners' Club, which, bv the way, has become affiliated with the State Horticultural Society. The chief attraction was a lecture with stere- opticon illustrations on the causes ot some plant diseases, by Prof. C. A. Town- shend. The calla rot and stem rot in carnations were taken up in the course of the lecture and Prof. Townshend showed on the screen the microscopic germs causing the trouble. The calla rot he attributed to a species of bacteria, and the stem rot to a minute fungus, the fila- ments of which choke the water channels in the stem and cause decay. He strongly advocates removing every particle of the diseased plant and burning it, though he acknowledges the difficulty, if not impos- sibility of purifying the soil when these exceedingly small growths once obtain a foothold in it. Thos. C. Stevenson, reported having put what calla roots he had left, whether diseased or not, in a barrel the first of last June, with enough air slaked lime between them to keep them separated, and leaving them in that condition for two months. When repot- ted they seemed healthy and up to this time have shown no trace of rot. At the stockholders' meeting of the Florists' Exchange the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Presi- dent, I. H. Moss; vice-president, Jno. M. Rider; secretary, Wm. Fraser; treasurer, Ed. Kress. The board of directors con- sists of the above named gentlemen and Fred. Bauer, Ed. Akehurst and Chas. Feast. The affairs of the exchange are reported to be in flourishing condition. There has been a great deal of funeral work of late and some of the best ever turned out was seen at the recent obse- quies of a society leader. Mack. Wayne, Penn —Thomas Etchingham, of this city, and Miss Annie Noon, of Phila- delphia, were married in that city on Wednesday, January 9. Adrian, Mich —The fiftieth anniver- sary of the Lenawee County Horticult- ural Society will be celebrated February 13. An elaborate programme is in preo- aration for the occasion. Awarded the only first- class Certificate of Merit by the Society of Amer- ican Florist8 at Hoaton, Aug. 21 1890. for Stand- ard Flower Pots. \^^^_ iWhilldin Jersey Gty PotteryGo [ONG Island (Tty HILADELPHIA Economy in Heating At the present and prospective prices of coal those florists are lucky indeed who are using the Weathered Boilers. Are you one of them? If not, then write us and we will fur- nish indisputable facts. THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS, 46 Marion St , NEW YORK. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! P&oked in imall oratei, eaiy to handle. Prloe per orate 1500 3-ln. pots In onte, 14. " ie00 3M ' uooaS ' 1000 3 ' 800 3)< ' 6004 ' 3206 ' 144 6 6.25 6.00 6 OO 6.80 4.50 4.61 1.16 Prloe per orate 120 7-In.pot Kastlng W F 834 KellerBros 850 Keller Q«o & Son 850 Kellogg Geo M 832 Kennloott «ros '^'> 8 18 Kentucky Tob ProCo 848 Kervan Co Tbe 83T Klft Robert 851 Kobr A F 8i0 Koropp L 833 Kroescneii Bros Co.. ..Ill KuehnC A 834 Kobl Geo A 846 Labo Jos 839 Lager * HnrreU 846 LakeT'w Rose Garden. 844 Lang Julius 835 Langjahr A H 834 Lehman Bros 861 LlmpreohtSJ 836 liOCkland LumCO. 860 IV LongDB II Lonsdale Bdwin 844 Lord&Bumbam Co. ..IV Lovett & Co 849 Lucas J * Co Ill Lynn J A 818 May Jno N 842 MO lartny » Co N F. . .834 McKellar 4 Wlnteraon 839 Mader Paul 841 Meyir JohnC *Co ...818 MtUang Chas 815 MUlang Frank 835 Miller Geo L 849 Moller'B Gartnei Zel tuog II MonlngerJCCO 852 Moon Samuel C 83S Moon Wm H Co 838 Moore. HenU * Nash. 835 Morris Floral Co... 843 85i Moss Geo M 834 Myers * Co 862 Nleasen Leo 83i N YCotFlowerBx 836 N I Cut Flower uo.. . 835 PennockSam'l S 834 Pittsburg Cut Flo Co. 832 Poehlmann Adolph H.833 PoUworth C C Co 8:i2 Prltchard J N 832 Purnell W Z ..837 Quaker City Mob Wks. Ill Kagan H L »47 Randall A L 833 RasmUBsen A 8(1 BawUngB B 1 848 Baynor J 1 8J5 Reed Glass 4Palntco.851 Regan Printing House II Relnberg Q«o 833 &40 Relnberg Peter 633 842 Reuer Walter * Co. .. 844 Rice M4CO 848 Rodgers Alex II Roemer Fred in Roland Thomas 847 Rolker A&Sons ii Rupp Jobn F 846 Rustic Mfg & Con Co 861 Saltford Geo 835 Sander & Co 843 Sohlllo Adam iv SchmldtJ C 811 Schu thels A 847 Schwabe C Otto 843 SooUay Jobn A IV Scott Robt & Son 843 Shady IlIU Nursery.. .8.38 Shaw F B 846 Shillroad GreeDbo's..847 Sheridan W F 835 Slebreoht 4 Son. i Situations* Wants.. 831 SkabcuraDlp Co 861 Smith Nath * Hon... 839 Smith W 4 T Co I Smlts Jac 836 Soltau C 837 South Side Floral Co 846 Stahl Chas B 834 Steams Lumber Co ...III SteSens Bmll 848 Stevens * Co 8lg Storrs * HarrlBon ''n 818 S47 Stnder N 819 Sutherland Geo A 834 gwabn Pottery UfgCo 850 Swayne Wm 849 Thorbum J M * Co h36 Tobacco Warehouslag and Trading Co .. pji Traendly & Schenck a"i5 Vaughar's S«ed S'or« ....836 837 814 846 849 1 Vlok s tions Jas II Vincent R Jr * Bon.. 847 Viola II Vredenburg 4 Co.. 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CONTENTS. Hiirdv herburcous plants for florists 8.=i3 .\lfri--d H. L:iM'„'inlir (portriiit) VSA The dielvlr.-i 854 .\ wrrath on nn easel lillus.) 855 Thi' Chioagi > Fii irists' Club 8.W A fine siiei-hiipii cypripedium (illus.) 86B < 'arnations— keepi n« quality H56 .V rliristm:i3 bouquet (illus.) 857 With the glowers— At Omah.i 857 Queen Victoria's letter (illus.) 858 Roses — Backward Bride and Bridesmaid roses. 858 — Tri^uble witli liride and Bridesmaid 85S Horticulture :it the Paii--\merican (illus ) 858 Connecting heater with pipe 859 New Y'ork 859 Boston MO I'll iladelphia • 860 Chicaeo ?6(i St. Louis 861 Pittsburg 861 'I'o carnation growers 86- A card to the Ad.Tnis Express Co 863 Greenhouse building 86- The |>riee of irUss 863 The \iiierie:in Carnation Society 862 Senate Hill 5614 863 Providence, R. 1 864 The seed trade 868 Toronto 868 The nursery trade 870 —The hardiness of bamboos 870 Our pastimes 872 Lowell, Mass 874 Minneapolis 876 Buffslr 878 Albany, N. Y 880 WasbiBBton 882 Hardy Herbaceotis Plants For Florists. \ Read before the Florists Club 0/ Philadelphia by Ernest Hemming. January S, igoi.\ It would appear from the title ol this paper that hardy herbaceous perennials are a separate class of plants from those usually grown by florists, yet two if not three out of the plants most commonly grown certainly belong to the hardy herbaceous perennials. These are the carnation, violet and chrysanthemum; and if you will only stop to consider their origin and compare the beautiful race of carnations now grown with its progen- itors, Dianthus caryophyllus and frutico- sus, the chrysanthemum with the orig- inal species, Chrysanthemum Indicnm, and note the improvement in the violet, you will readily see how ambiguous the title is. The hardy herbaceous perennials stand in the same relative position to the florists' flowers as the common masses of people do to the leading men of the day. While all are necessary to our economy, only the few come to the front as shining lights. While some are born to high position, like the rose and carnation, yet they all had common ancestry. It is very evident to any one conver- sant with the florists', business, that nov- elty is one of the trump cards of the suc- cessful florist, and when you consider the numerous varieties of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, etc. on the market, it hardly seems possible to hope for very striking novelties in that direction. With the general public a new carnation or chrysanthemum has to be labeled, "this is new," before it will attract attention. Where will the novelties be recruited from? I should say that most of them will undoubtedly come from among the hardy herbaceous perennials. There is certainly a vast field for work to improve and adapt the most promising for the flower market. If there is one genus of plants that ofiers a more promising field for success than another it is the wild aster, misera- ble weeds as they are considered by many. They certainly contain all the elements required to produce a race of florists' flowers equal to the chrysanthe- mum— robust constitution, good habit, good range ol color — and it responds readily to good cultivation, besides pos- sessing a natural grace and beauty and a lengthy flowering season. There are already a considerable num- ber of hybrids and improved varieties of the diflerent species. 1 counted seventeen varieties of Aster Novi Belgii catalogued by one nurserymap, four of fioveeAnglifB, besides improved forms of other species, but I am sorry to say they are mostly of foreign origin. When we consider the aster is indigen- ous to the New World, and theretore comparatively new when compared with the carnation and chrysanthemum, that have been under the care of the horticult- urist for ages, their future usefulness seems almost assured. With the general run of hardy herba- ceous perennials, time of flowering is one of the most important considerations to the florist, and for convenience sake I will divide them into three sections, spring, summer and fall bloomers. The early spring flowering perennials seem to be the most useful to the florist, owing to the fact that most of them can be forced into bloom before flowers are plentiiul outside, such as Spirjea astil- boides, S. multiflora. Primula veris, P. vulgaris, German iris, iberis, doronicum, heuchera, lily ot the valley, paeonies, dicentra and many others. These, along with the spring flowering bulbs, force very readily and are well known to the florist trade. As regards this section, a very good rule to go by is: All plants that bloom in the open by May, either in herbaceous plants or shrubs, can be forced, with more or less success, and it is useless to attempt to force any of the summer or fall blooming plants. Success rather depends on the condi- tion of the plants in the fall than their treatment in early spring, because the flower buds are to a more or less extent formed at that time, and I should strongly advocate that they be estab- lished in pots the fall previous, and stored in frames, with sufficient protec- tion from the frost to keep the pots unin- jured, until it is desired to bring them in. There are many beautiful subjects among the summer blooming plants and I have often heard florists remark: "If I could only have a house of so and so about Christmas there would be money in it." And doubtless there would, but it seems well nigh impossible to com- pletely change their flowering season from midsummer to midwinter, and I do not think it has ever been done in a prac- tical manner. Yet from observation, I think it is possible. Take, for instance, that section of plants more of a biennial nature, such as hollyhocks, digitalis. Campanula Medium, Polemonium coeru- leum and others. I have noticed they have a tendency to bloom the first year from seed when the season is a long one. It seems possible that if they were sown in early spring and kept growing all 854 The American Florist. Jan. 26, summer so as to have them established in pots, before the cold weather comes taking them inside, that there can be nothing to prevent them from blooming without their winter rest, as they differ from the spring blooming plants by not having their flower buds developed dur- ing the winter's rest. Of course it is only a theory and given rather as a sugges- tion to those interested enough to work on those lines. As regards the fall blooming plants, there does not appear to be much scope for controlling their flowering season, and their value to the florist rather depends on their improvement. Among this section come the asters already mentioned. If I may be allowed to express an opin- ion on such matters, I think the tendency of popular taste is toward natural beauty; this is plainly seen by comparing the floral work of the present with that of the past. The waning of the popular- ity of the big show dahlias and chrysan- themums, with the increased popularity of the cosmos and sweet pea, and the eliminating of all formal design in land- scape gardening seem to confirm my views. Such being the case, it behooves all progressive florists to keep an eye on the hardy herbaceous peiennials. Among the kinds that would be likely to prove useful lor the general florist to plant and be allowed to bloom in their natural season, taking them in the order of flowering are Pteonia tenuitolia, P. officinalis and the Chinese section. Pceonies are an exception to the general rule. In the matter of replanting, the longer they are left undisturbed, with an occasional top-dressing, the better they flower, while most herbaceous perennials come to their best the second and third year alter planting and then gradually become weedy and poor. When speaking of the iris I always have a tendency to become enthusiastic in a way that would be liable to make the average florist tired. They are undoubtedly beautilul, and possibly the Germanica section is the most desirable for the florist. Their one great fault is that they do not last and are very poor subjects to handle when cut. When I first saw the baby primrose in the florists' stores the thought came to me: "I wonder if this will not result in the advent o( many more of the primulas, because there are between seventy and eighty species, many of them very beau- tilul and adapted to florists' use, and yet very few are known to the florists' trade. While the Japanese irises are in bloom, other hardv perennials must take a back seat, but, like the German irises, their flowering season is britf, but the style of beauty is so distinct that if an oriental style of decoration is desired, no other flower could be used that is so charac- teristic. While they thrive in almost any locality, wet ground is necessary to pro- duce them to perlection. There is more than sufficient material about the campanulas to form an essay of itself. The numerous little alpine spe- cies are ideal subjects for pot culture, but whether they will ever become of real commercial value to the American florists will only be known by trial. The larger growing kinds, such as Campanula grandiflora, C. Mariesii,C. persicifolia and its varieties, C. latifolia and C. gtomer- ata are undoubtedly good subjects for cutting during the summer. The prevailing color of delphiniums should alone be sufficient to attract the florist. The commonest species, with their varieties, ^re perhaps the most use- ful. Delphinium formosum, D. exaltatum and D. Chinense, sown early in spring, flower the first year from seed, so tha: there is a reasonable possibility of flow- ering them during the winter; in fact, I have succeeded in isolated cases, but if you have snails in your estab'ishment don't attempt it. Phlox decussata or paniculata is undoubtedly a florists' flower and, could it be flowered in winter, would vie with the chrysanthemum in its usefulness. As it is, its merits are winning an increased popularity, as the many and new varie- ties attest. A good many of us think of it only as the old-fashioned phlox of pinkish purple and white. Now, in good collections, can be seen a splendid range A. H. LANGJAHR. of form and color, trom the palest pink to the brightest crimson, and from the delicate shades of violet and lavender to the darkest purple. Very pretty pot plants can be grpwn by striking the young shoots as soon as possible in spring and growing them in such a man- ner as you would a single stemmed chrys- anthemum, and flowering them in lour or five-inch pots. When the retailer sells them he will have the additional privilege of truthfully telling his customers that they are perfectly hardy. If there is a reason why those beautiful fall floweringplants, Japanese anemones, should not be grown by the florist. I should like to hear it. With the possible exception that they bloom a little ahead of the activity of the flower market, they are very little earlier than the chrysan- themum. To be grown profitably the cut blooms will have to command a good price, as the production of the individual plant is limited. 1 have found the main points in the most successful method of growing them are to put in root cuttings about one inch long during February or March and pot on as required, shading them in hot weather during the summer, giving them abundance of water, with good drainage and being sure to lookout for the blister beetle during July. The above are perhaps the best known and most showy of the hardy perennials, but they by no means represent all of those useful to the florist. Such kinds as Lobelia cardinalis, gaillardias, Pent- stemon Digitalis, Pyrethrum roseum and P. uliginosum, Rudbeckia Golden Glow and thespeciosa section, Helianthus mul- tiflorus, H. Ma.ximilliani and H. orgyalis are all worthy of attention, if there is any spare ground around the establish- ment. So far I have only written of the use- fulness of those suitable for cut flowers and pot culture, but there is a very large trade done by florists in the way of rais- ing plants for bedding purposes in the spring, and this is where they will become most uselui to the florist. The want in the future of the suburban home will be a flower garden on natural lines, and the florist will undoubtedly be called upon to fill that want, either directly or indi- rectly, of a substitute for the stereotyped summer bedding plants of the present dav. For this purpose the most convenient way to handle the majority of perennials is in pots, for obrious reasons: They require less space, can be packed and shipped to a greater advantage and replanted at al most any time. This applies more especially to the smaller growing kinds. In nearly all cases it is necessary to grow them one year from seed or cuttings to bring them to flowering size and fit them for the florists' market. But no rule can be given to cover them all, as they differ from each other in so many ways. With a wider knowledge of them will come a more extensive use and I trust the motto of the American Florist will be especially applicable to the hardy herbaceous perennials: "There may be more comfort amidships, but we are the first to touch unknown seas." Alfred H. Laogjahr. Visitors to the New York convention, the lad>es, especially, who participated in the memorable drive through the parks of Brooklyn, will recognize in the portrait herewith presented, the features of the indefatigable chairman of the Brooklyn entertainment committee who did so much for their pleasure and comfort. Mr. Langjahr comes from good garden- ing stock, his grandfather, G. Kretchmar, having been one of the pioneers in the Flatbush plantgrowingindustry. Young Langjahr began his business experience in 1891, when he started out to sell the product of his uncles, Messrs. Kretchmar Bros , on commission, being the first commission dealer to locate in the City of Churches. His business has prospered and a good supply of flowers for Brook- lyn passes through his hands daily. He has been appointed by President O'Mara as State Vice-President of the S. A. F. for eastern New York. The Dielytra. This is what I consider one of the best roots we have for forcing, or making a grand display in our herbaceous borders. Besides being easily grown, few plants are more useful. If you have roots plen- tiful in the borders get a spade and cut a little bit off each, and pot into 8 inch pots, or rather according to the size of your root. The potting mixture should be turf, leaf mold and sand, using one part of each. Light soil suits. Place in a temperature of 55° to 65° for a few weeks, and after they have grown one foot gradually reduce the heat of your house, as they flower well in a cool green- house once they are at that length. This is a plant that is not just finished after done flowering, as you can place the pots in any bare part of the stage for the sake of the nice fern-leaved foliage. The best igot. The American Florist. 865 sorts are spectabilis and s. alba, which is quite new and superior to the older spectabilis. For the front staging of a conservatory, D. exitnia comes in very useful, as it only grows about a foot high, and can do with even less heat than spectabilis. The graceful habit of the plant renders it invaluable for decora- tion. It should certainly be grown more extensively than at present. — T. S. Dick in Gardening World. What Mr. Dick says about D. specta- bilis is very (rue; but D. spectabilis alba is not by any means a new plant nor is it superior to D. spectabilis. I should say inferior, decidedly; hasn't got the constitution; neither is it a lovelier thing in any way; it will never be a popular plant with the million like D. spectabilis. That good old-fashioned flower is com- ing in again, and the trade will do well to get up a stock of it for the new gener- ation. I would have liked Mr. Boyd to have includedit amonghis"best twelve." I know he likes it. What could he have been thinking of? G. C. Watson. A Wreath On An Easel. This arrangement again illustrates how important it is that a floral artist have a large variety of material that is not commonly provided by the whole- sale grower. As can be easily seen the cut flowers are those now plentiful in market. Lily of the valley and cypripe- diums are used, softened and rounded out by a bed of adiantums,the balance of the wreath being Bridesmaid roses. Fastened to one Ifgot the easel is a plant of cotBmon cyperus turned out of its pot, wrapped in mos« and wited securely. In this are stuck a few other grasses, some of which are in flower, and a few Harrisii lilies. The ball of moss and lower cross bar are covered with a few flat sheets of Ficus lepenf, as it is pulled oft of a wall. The top of the easel is decorated with large fronds of cibotium, the beautiful tree fern, the most serviceable and graceful fronds that can be grown for cut flower work. Each one of these is put in a rubber topped glass tube as soon as cut, and are so wired on the easel as to take th-^ir natural growing position. There was no sign of a frond wilting at any time during the day. This arrangement stood in a large room, with a great vari- ety of other pieces, some quite expensive on account of size and the number of high grade flowers used, but this one made a lasting impression upon all who chanced to see it. Florists generally are using too many flowers in their arrangements and make too little use of green. C. B. W. The Chicago Florists' Club. The carnation meeting and exhibition of the Florists' Club, held January 18, was one of the most successful in its history. The attendance was very large and two new members were elected, viz., John P. Risch, ot Evanston, and Thos. Archer, of St. Joseph, Mich. The Galves- ton relief fund committee made a final report and was discharged. The carna- tion exhibition committee on awards, W. N. Rudd, Chas. Knopf and E. R. Gesler, presented a report in which the new varieties exhibited scored points as follows: Mme. Chapman (Henry Smith) 72; White Daybreak (W. P. Harvey) 79; Queen Louise (the committee regrets the variety showed signs of suffering from shipment) 81; Irene, 82; Lorna, 90; Egypt, 82; Norway, 92; Elinora, 82; Guardian Angel (G. A. Orphan Asylum) 85; Mrs. Higinbotham, 80; No. 78 (of A WREATH ON AN EASEL. Chicago Carnation Co.) variegated, 82; Mrs. Potter Palmer, 77; No. 101 (ot Chicago Carnation Co.) white, 90; Pink Armazindy (M. Weiland) 75; Daybreak sport shown by H. Luedtke, Maywood, III., no improvement over well grown Daybreak, no award. General display — Well grown blooms of standard sorts as follows: Peter Reinberg, G. H. Crane, The Marquis, Genevieve Lord, Peru, White Cloud, Melba, America, Mrs. T. W. Lawson and Mrs. Frances Joost. also Golden Gate and Liberty roses; W. P. Harvey, Evanston ; Bassett & Washburn, Red Bradt (extra fine). The Marquis, Gen. Maceo, Mrs. T. W. Lawson; Nathan Smith & Sod, White Cloud, Melba; F. Dorner & Sons Co., Morning Glory; H. Weber & Sons, Genevieve Lord (extra fine); R. Witterstaetter, Enquirer (extra fine) ; Wm. Kurtz, Wm. Scott, Armazindy ; Guardian Angel Orphan Asylum, Mrs. T. W. Lawson, Armazindy, White Cloud; Wietor Bros., White Cloud, The Marquis, Triumph, Flora Hill, America, G. H. Crane (extra fine) and IMnk Armazindy; Anton Then, Mrs. T. W. Lawson (the best Lawson in the house), Flora Hill, Mrs. Dean, Mrs. Bradt, Argyle, Triumph, G. H. Crane, Chicago, Mrs. Joost and Day- break; M. Wtiland, Chicago, Pink Armazindy. Gov. Griggs, Gen. Gomez, Genevieve Lord, Argyle, America, White Clond, G. H. Crane, Evanston, The Marquis (extra fine), Mrs. Bradt, Estelle, Melba, Daybreak, also vase of cyclamens; John Hoefl, Flora Hill, Triumph, Jubilee; Eii Cross, fine collection of violets. In considering theawardsit should be borne in mind tuat some flowers were staged several hours before others, which was hardly fair to those first in position. The committee is informed that exhibits of Prosperity and Gov. Roosevelt are on the way but have been delayed; the flowers have not arrived in time to be judged. During the meeting three questions vvere put to James Hartshorne on carna- tions, viz : Is the bottomless pot a suc- cess? What new varieties of the season give the most promise? Is early lifting in summer preferable? Mr. Hartshorne replied as foliows: "I can only state my own experience, and should it not coin- cide with your views there will be all the more chance fordiscussion of the subjects 856 The American Florist. Jan. 26, herein mentioned. To begin with I can say very little for or against bottomless pot culture of carnations, as I have not tried the method myself, but I have seen it in use where the variety Mrs. F. Joost was used. At planting time the thriftiest plants were selected for the pots, the next best were planted out on the same bench in the ordinary way. The same treatment has been given both lots, and at the present time both batches look alike, so that would lead most of us to believe that there was no special advan- tage in the bottomless pot for carnation culture. But the way it appeals to me, it should be a good thing, as it keeps the plants and foliage from resting on the beds, afiording a better circulation of air through aad underneath the plants, causing 'ess stem rot and keeping them in a healthier and stronger condition, thus enabling them to take up more stimulants. 1 do not for a moment believe there is enough in its favor to ever warrant a large grower to adopt its use entirely, but if I had a small place I think it would be worth a fair trial, for if I could grow only a tiifle better grade with it it would be quite a feature in enabling me to hold my own with the growers who have a large amount of glass. I was informed a day or two ago that Domer is using it very successfully and is well pleased with his experiment so far. "What new varieties of the season give the most promise? The question, as I understand it, refers to the introductions of 1900. I am not in as good a position to answer this as one would be who had speculated in all the novelties in equal proportion. I settled the question in my own mind last spring, as every grower should aim to do. 1 place Lawson at the head of the list. Marquis next, and a make the money when grown by the average florist. The Lawson, I always thought, and am now thoroughly con vinced, is the best carnation ever offered to the trade, and when other growers have mastered its peculiarities as we have there is not the least doubt in my mind but that they will agree with me. I pre- dict for it a great luture and a longer standing than any other now in com- merce. Marquis, too, is a most beauti- ful color, large, well formed flowers, and is a money maker, I believe, as we grow it. It is, perhaps, too early for any one to pick the positive winner of the others, though I must say Genevieve Lord is the best warm weather carnation I ever grew. "Is early lifting in summer preferable? There is no doubt of it. Most every one is planting earlier than formerly. Even growers who never planted before Sep- tember are now planting in July or first part of August. Why? Because they saw their competitors too far ahead of them. Since they have adopted the new method they are right in it for high prices. There are certain hard wooded varieties, Lawson for instance, and any variety that is slow to establish roots in the greenhouse must be planted early to insure success. It has been generally understood, and I think conceded by indoor growers, that a large amount of blooms can be produced from late planted stock, but I'm inclined to think that even that point will not be conceded when we become more accustomed to indoor growing or early planting. We have a large quantity of stock that was planted late last fall that will not give anywhere near the number of blooms as will stock of the same varieties planted in July; even should it do so the first crop was short stemmed and sold for just a verse of a CYPRIPEDIUM X MRS. CHARLES OANHAM. toss up between the others. We are growing those two by the thousands, while we have the others by the hundreds only, in quantity perhaps hardly large enough for us to say much in regard 10 them. I believe Morning Glory to be a very good commercial sort in its color, a very pale pink. As I have seen it, it is a very free bloomer and those are the ones that ragtime song. The second was cut in time for the holidays, and if we get the third it will be so late in the season that we cannot expect fancy prices, whereas we can always demand a fair price for blooms of stock planted early, and can depend upon a more even supply through- out the year. I don't think it is abso- lutely necessary to plant in before August first, but as soon after as possible, and if they are all housed by that date so much the better. If we have unfavorable car- nation weather outdoors to better advantage will the indoor stock show up; if favorable, then the difference will not be so marked." The next meeting takes place Friday night, February 1, when there will be a discussion on greenhouse building, 11 very timely topic. It seems that despite the increased price of glass, the decreased returns and the increase of production, most of the growers still have the build- ing bee in their bonnets, and pretty nearly every man in the trade is talking of increasing his range or rebuilding his houses after the most approved modem methods. In this connection, George M. Garland has been asked to talk on iron gutter construction, which is being tested by some of the biggest growers in this market. W. N. Rudd is also on the pro- gramme for remarks anent iron versus wood construction. It is to be hoped there will be a good attendance at the meeting. A Fine Specimen Cypripedium. The photograph reproduced herewith shows a superb plant of Cypripedium. X Mrs. Charles Canhatn (C. superbiens and C. villosum), carrying twenty-seven flowers, exhibited before the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society on Decem- ber 29 last, and awarded a bronze medal for superior culture. Mrs. F. L. Ames' extensive collection comprises many other large specimen cypripediums, as well as many of the choicest cattleyas, laelias, laelio-cattleyaS; dendrobiums, odontog- lossums, masdevallias and other orchids. CARNATIONS. KEEPING QUALITY. There has recently been considerable discussion about the poor keeping quali- ties of fancy carnations and much speculation as to possible remedies for the defect, some going so far as to aver that the popularity of the cut flower is threatened. No flower other than the carnation is influenced to the same extent by its environment, and in many instances it may be found by experiment that lack of keeping quality is the result of local causes, but the trouble is wide spread and in a general way the demand for large flowers may be cited as the root of the evil. Large flowers are produced by an almost continuous system of forcing, which is not conducive to hardiness, and the flowers, when put up for sale, must be at their fullest stage of perfection, almost ready for dissolution. At just what point in the feeding pro- cess one should stop in order to secure both size and keeping quality in the cut bloom is a detail that each grower will have to determine for himself. The dis- covery of an element which can be added to the soil to impart keeping quality to the flowers is also a matter forindividual experiment, although the experiment stations have better facilities for such work than havemostgrowers, and might give much valuable assistance in this direction. But for some time to come we thall have to rely upon the more simple process of cutting our flowers at that stage of their development when they will absorb the greatest quantity of water, this being just prior to the full development of their petals. If cut in this stage, put intoluke-warm water and placed in a moderately lighted room with igoi. The American Florist. 857 a temperature as nearly 45° as it is pos- sible to maintain they will in a short time absorb sufficient water to fill all of the little cells and give them that rigid- ness of petal and rustle when handled that makes them the delight of the whole- sale and retail buyer. There is one very serious oDjection to this process of cutting the flowers while they will retain this freshness for several days, and that is the fact that the buyer for the retail store will not pay as high a price for them as for flowers that are more fully developed, but which have lost their keeping properties. Hundreds of such instances can be cited but one of recent occurrence will be sufficient to illustrate this point. A grower who has a fine lot of Peru had been sending them to his commission house in such a stage of development that they would keep and improve for a few days, but the price received was such a trifle that he wrote for information and received a letter in reply stating that the flowers were too small and the retail men would not pay any price for them. His next move was to leave the blooms on the plants until every little petal had attained its full development and the flowers were almost ready to go to sleep. These flowers bring him over twice as much as those for- merly sent in and yet the consumer is lucky if they are not asleep ten hours after buying them. And one cannot blame the grower. On the other hand, the retail man has, I presume, the same trouble with his cus- tomers, and can get twice as much for a flower that will not keep as he can get for one that will keep a week, because the latter is not so large and fine looking when first bought. This throws the blame for the existing conditions onto the real consumer of the flowers, a party very hard to reach from the growers' end of the business. These people can be reached by a combined effort on the part of the retail men to educate consumers into buyinjjf such flowers as will give good satisfaction in preference to those which will last but a few hours, but this will be a tedious process. A practical demonstrator at every flower show all over the country could do much good in this line by demonstrat- ing with flowers as his models the sort of flowers that buyers should select to get the most satisfaction for their money. This would reach a large number of buyers and if well advertised would be quite an adjunct to the show. A closer affiliation between the retail men and the growers would result in a great improvement all around, but a systematic education of the buying public would bring results that can be obtained in no other way. If we all work together we can, in the course of a short time, get remunerative prices for flowers that will keep and the consumers will realize that they are getting more for their money than when they paid the top price for flowers in their last stage of develop- ment. Albert M. Herb. A Christmas Bouquet. That good results may be attained with simple materials is shown by the accompanying illustration of a pretty Christmas decoration that was evolved from meager supplies. Trails of Aspara- gus plumosus remaining from the decora- tions of a September wedding were preserved in a cool place and combined, as shown by the illustration, with bitter- sweet berries gathered in October. The bouquet was then set away in a cool A CHRISTMAS BOUQUET. room and brought out for the Christmas festivities in rather more attractive guise than when first made, since the aspara- gus had retained its color and the berries were improved by having opened their orange scarlet pods to disclose rosy scarlet interiors. The ornamental effect of this combination is retained indefi- nitely and the bouquet was finally banished from society not from impaired beauty but because the slightest breath of air scattered the dried loliage of the asparagus in an almost impalpable but annoying green powder. No water was used in the vase after the addition of the berries so that there was nothing offen- sive or unsanitary in keeping the orna- ment for so long a time, and the airy effect of dried asparagus proved unex- pectedly pleasing. If such good results can be obtained with what may be termed second hand material of this class, fresh asparagus vines would seem to deserve more general recognition as Christmas greens. S. WITH THE GROWERS. AT OMAHA, NEBRASKA. Recently I paid a visit to Hess & Swo- boda's place and was very much pleased with all that I saw. The establishment is a good example of what men with push can do. Some dozen years ago Hess & Swoboda had only a few tumble- down houses, but to-day it is about the best establishment in the city, consisting of sixteen or seventeen large houses very well stocked. Their Meteor roses are very strong plants and the flowers are something that we do not see every day, as they have long stiff stems and good color. Their Brides and Kaiserins have every merit, while their Beauties have long, stiff' and well foliaged stems, large buds and are free from black spot. They have a few hundred plants of the ever popular Perle, for which there is always a demand. The violets are not as good as are usually seen here, but then inferior violets 858 The American Florist. Jan. 26 seem not uncommon with good growers everywhere this year. However, the Cal- ifornias are very good. Their cinerarias are remarkably fine, being nice, stocky plants with good spikes ot flowers. They had a few in lor Christmas and these sold at good prices, as did the azaleas, prim- roses and cyclamens, of which they have verv fine collections. Some of the carna- tions which Hess & Swoboda grow are Flora Hill, which seems to split its calyx considerably in this neighborhood; G. H. Crane, Chicago, Mrs. Bradt, Argyle, Gen. Gomez, which is loaded down with buds; the old favorite, Lizzie McGowen; Armazindy, Jubilee, Evanston and, best of all, Mrs. Frances Joost. They have built one new house across the street from the old houses and intend in time to build more. The last new house is very high and the Beauties that will come out of it will be a sight to behold. They have all the glass on but the piping is not as yet entirely finished. The boilercapacity that they have pro- vided ior this house is an indication that w e can look forward to seeing them put up more glass in the near future. They have about 2000 lilies, Harrisii and longi- florum, and there is very little disease among them. They did well on poinset- tias during the holidays and at all times carry a good stock of palms and ferns. A. Donaghue's place is looking very good, especially the house where they grow the Golden Gate rose. They had a very good crop of these in just before the holidays and their Meteors also came in just in time. Their Brides and Brides- maids were of a good color but seemed somewhat off crop. They have some of the last two varieties in solid beds but th'-y are not as good as they should be; the gardener in charge said that they had been somewhat neglected in the sum- mer. Mr. Donaghue's carnations are look- ing very well, with the exception of one house of mixed varieties. Gold Nugget has a nice stem and large flowers with very little red in them. Jubilee is looking very good, as they all have fine, stift' stems and large flowers. Triumph, Liz- zie McGowan and Flora Hill are some of the other varieties that were seen, and Frances Joost, which was the best on the place. They have planted their five new houses and a propagating house thirty feet long with carnations. They have several varieties of violets but none seem as good as usuil. California, La France, Princess of Wales, Lady Campbell and Marie Louise are all grown here. George Zimmer's place is in the best of condition and the carnations that he grows are very fine. He has Daybreak, Jubilee, Lizzie McGowan and Scott which are as good as are seen anywhere He picked about 1500 California violets for Christmas and received 2 cents a bloom wholesale. He also had a nice lot of Marie Louise. R. J. M. Queen Victoria's Letter. The letter from Queen Victoria, thank- ing the Floral Exchange Corporation for its giit of Queen of Edgely roses, is here seen in facsimile. The flowers seem to have been sent at a very opportune time, as they gave pleasure to the Queen and helped to grace and enliven what has proved to be her last Christmas festival. The letter being one of the last few letters that her majesty directed to be written, is doubly valuable and is prized highly by the Floral Exchange Co. The tact that the roses arrived in such good order is interesting as showing how long flowers can be kept it the proper precau- tions are taken. Another box is shortly to be shipoed to Berlin, Germany, as well as to an English rose society meeting. ROSES. BACKWARD BEIDB AND BRIDESMAID ROSES. Ed. Am. Flobist:— Can you prescribe for Bride and Bridesmaid roses that are now in backward condition? The plants were of medium size when benched in heavy soil which contained no fertilizer. Liquid manure has since been applied, also bone flour, but the leaves are turn- ing yellow. Temperature 55° to 60°. L. 1 . o. From the above I can hardly under- stand what is meant, at least the condi- tions are not stated with clearness to insure an intelligent answer. But, if I comprehend it rightly, it means that the plants have not made much growth and now the leaves are turning yellow. The reason for the poor growth is easy enough to solve. They did not have the proper food. If "L. P. S." wants his roses to make good, vigorous growth and produce flowers in quantity he must give them something besides ordinary soil to feed on. In other words the com- post ior growing roses successfully must be made rich with some kind ot fertilizing material before planting the roses. Good manure is by tar the best. Lacking this, mixed with the soil, no amount of liquid manure afterward will supply the desired element to make up for lost time in get- ting healthy, vigorous growth. To plant roses as above, in ordinary soil, without any addition of fertilizer, and expect them to go on working hard continuously for the season is about as reasonable as it would be to teed a man on bread and water for a year or more and then expect him to work hard day and night for another year on the same diet. The cause for the leaves turning yellow on the plants in question may be any one ot the following. The bone flour may have had some deleterious matter in it; acids are often used in dis- solving the bone; or the liquid manure may have soured the soil; or the soil itself may contain eel worms, which are now afiecting the roots. Which of these is the cause can only be determined by careful investigation ot the soil on the benches. John N. May. TROUBLB WITH BRIDES AND BRIDESMAIDS. Ed. Am. Florist:— What is thecause of unhealthy condition of my Bride and Bridesmaid roses, shown in samples for- warded by express? The growth of the plants was splendid until about three weeks ago, when the trouble started with one plant and spread to the others. Golden Gate and Wootton in the same house are fine. P. L B. The sample plants from "P. L. B."had, on arrival here, all the appearance of being starved to death by lack of water. Every particle of the soil at their roots was so absolutely dry that it looked as if dried by furnace heat. It does not follow that the plants were kept too dry in their beds when growing, but appearances favored that condition. I failed to find any trace of disease about the roots. The actualcauseof thetrouble may be found in the soil itself or some- thing such as the manure or bone used in tne compost. The roots of Bride and Bridesmaid are more easily aff'ected than those of the other two vareties named. To locate the actual cause ot the trouble it will be necessary for "P. L. B." to investigate these things thor- oughly himself, as he has the only means of doing so, being familiar with all the materials used, their source ot supply, etc. John N. May. Horticulture at the Pan-American, Horticultural exhibits at Buffalo will have a beautiful setting in and about an exceedingly handsome building 220 feet square. The height ot the building is 236 feet to the top of the lantern, and the hx^MfU w^«- Cj^-cA ^ Cm,..-^ '--^ ^- 'i^ fe Se~^ '^ '^ Jj/ij^t^Ui . a'Kjf — \26to 16x24 44 00 4100 37 50 20)!^M '"-''^3'' -i' 50 44 CO 40 00 15x36 I" 34x30 50 35 46 50 43 00 26x28 to 24x36 5135 48 CO 44 EO 30x34 I 28x33 • In 3'x4'> .53 00 51 CO 46 .50 .30x311 i 31x30 1 '°*'^'" ^^ "^ ^■* "^ '" ** 30\5-iilo 30s.t4 6100 .55 5) 50 00 30x56 I.) .34x56 ... , 63 75 67 75 .53 00 34x,58 to 34tl 0 67 5) 61 EO .55 75 36s60to40x60 7125 64 75 58 75 DISCOUNTS. Less than car lots, 85 .ind 5 per cent. l*'or c:ir lots. 88 ami 5 per cent. l''oi- 3.O00 box lots, 89 pi'i- cent. This new list makes 16x24, A grade, cost $4.67 per box in car lots, 450 to 500 boxes. Small buyers will have to pay about twenty-five per cent more if the combination is strong enough to enforce its demands. But there are, as usual, two horns to the dilemma. One may either strive to be content with what glass he already has, or he may assist in in securing the adoption of the plan pro- posed at the Detroit convention, of having the S. A. F. undertake the opera- tion of a glass factory. Calendars Received. We are in receipt of calendars from the following firms: Walter Retzer & Co., Chicago, 111.; Frank S. Piatt, New Haven, Conn.; J. Blaauw & Co.; Boskoop, Hol- land; J. F. Sullivan, Detroit, Mich.; M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; J. Gatn- mage & Sons, London, Ont. American Carnation Society. The exhibition to be held in Baltimore, February 21 and 22, will be the greatest in the history of the society. About 200 of the society ladies at Baltimore will act as patronesses of the affair. The hall, which is a handsome one, will be appro- priately decorated, and the abundant space at our disposal will enable us to fully display all of the exhibits. The liberal premiums offered should bring out a good display of the standard sorts and every grower who has a new var- iety of merit makes the mistake of his life if he does not bring it to this show. Carnation men will please make mental note of this. Anyone desiring a premium list can secure it bj applying to the sec- retary. Alber-^ M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. The S. A. F. Incorporation Bill. In the Senate of the United States, on January 17, 1901, Mr. Proctor introduced the following bill, which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agri- culture and Forestry, entitled: A BILL incorporating THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the I'nited States of America in Congress assembled, that James Dean, of Freeport, Charles W. Ward, of Queens, William Scott, of Buf- falo, and Charles Henderson, of New York City, all in the State of New York; William J. Stewart, Michael H. Norton, and Patrick Welch, of Boston, Edmund M. Wood, of Natick, and Lawrence Cot- ter, of Dorchester, all in the State of Mas- sachusetts; Edward G. Hill, of Richmond, in the State of Indiana; John N. May, of Summit, John G. Esler, of Saddle River, Patrick O'Mara, of Jersey City, and William A. Manda, of South Orange, all in the State of New Jersey; Benjamin Durfee, William R. Smith, William F. Gude, and Henry Small, junior, of Wash- ington, in the District of Columbia; Willis N. Rudd, of Chicago, Emil Buett- ner, of Park Ridge, and John C. Vaughan, . of Chicago, all in the State of Illinois; Joseph A. Dirwanger, of Portland, in the State of Maine; Robert Craig, Edwin Lonsdale, W. Atlee Burpee, and John Burton, ot Philadaelphia, H. B. Beatty, of Oil City, and William Falconer, of Pittsburg, all in the State of Pennsyl- vania; George M. Kellogg, of Pleasant Hill, in the State of Missouri; John T. D. Fulmer, of Des Moines, and J. C. Renni- son, of Sioux City, in the State of Iowa; L. A. Berckmans, of Augusta, in the State of Georgia; H. Papworth, of New Orleans, in the State of Louisiana; Elmer D. Smith, of Adrian, and Harry Balsley, of Detroit, in the State of Michigan; F. A. Whelan, of Mount Vernon on the Poto- mac, in the State of Virginia; Adam Graham, of Cleveland, in the State of Ohio; William Fraser, of Baltimore, in the State of Maryland; John Spalding, igoi. The American Florist. 863 of New London, and John N. Champion, of New Haven, in the State of Connecti- cut; and Charles W. Hoitt, of Nashua, in the State of New Hampshire, their asso- ciates and successors, are hereby created a body corporate and politic, by the name of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, for the development and advancement of flori- culture and horticulture in all their branches, to increase and difluse the knowledge thereof, and for kindred pur- poses in the interest ot floriculture and horticulture. Said association is author- ized to adopt a constitution and to make by-laws not inconsistent with law, to hold real and personal estate in the Dis- trict of Columbia, so far only as may be necessary to its lawful ends, to an amount not exceeding fifty thousand dol- lars, and such other estate as may be donated or bequeathed in any State or Territory: Provided, that all property so held, and the proceeds thereof, shall be held and used solely for the purposes set forth in this act. The principal office of the association shall be at Washington, in the District of Columbia, but annual meetings may be held in such places as the incorporators or their successors shall determine. Said association shall from time to time report its proceedings to the Secretary of Agriculture, at least once in each year, and said secretary may com- municate such report in whole or in part to Congress. Sec. 2. That Congress reserves the right to alter, amend or repeal this act in whole or in part. Catalogues and Cut Flow^er Price Lists Received. Oscar H. Will & Co., Bismarck, N. D., trees and seeds; Peter Henderson & Co., New York, N. Y , seeds; L. L. May & Co., St. Paul, Minn., plants, seeds, bulbs, etc.; The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa, , plants; H. Cannell & Sons, Swanleyand Eynsford,Kent, Eng., seeds; Wm. Bull, West Brompton, London, S. W., Eng., plants and seeds; W.J. God- frey, Exmouth, Devon, Eng., chrysanthe- mums; American Spiral Pipe Works, Chicago, 111., pipe; Morris Floral Co., Morris, 111., seeds and gauges; Iowa Seed Co.jDes Moines, la., seeds; Henry F. Michell, Philadelphia, Pa., seeds, bulbs, plants and garden requisites; Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa., seeds, plants, shrubs and garden requisites; Barteldes & Co., Denver, Colo., seeds and garden requisites; F. W. Dixon, Holton, Kan., small fruits; M. Crawford Company, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, strawberry plants; Hoermann & Cleary, Teire Haute, Ind., seeds; The B. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., wholesale plants; Pinehurst Nurser- ies, Pinehurst, N. C, trees, shrubs, etc.; The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio, seeds, plants, etc.; Schlegel & Fottler, Boston, seeds, bulbs, fertilizers, etc.; Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, 111., and New York, N. Y., seeds and garden requisites; S. L. Allen & Co., Philadelphia, seeders, drills, etc.; McKellar & Winter- son, Chicago, 111., wholesale cut flowers, bulbs, plant* and florists' supplies; E. H. Hunt, Chicago, 111., wholesale cut flow- ers, seeds, bulbs and florists' supplies; C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis , flower pots, baskets, wholesale cut flower price list; McGregor Bros. Co., Springfield, Ohio, plants; Weeber & Don, New York, N. Y., seeds, plants, tools and horticultural sundries; G. Herbert Has- zard, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Can., dahlias. SITUATIONS, WANTS, TOR SALE. SITUATION WANTED— Foreman; florist 25 years; experleoced grower floe roses, oamstlons, 'mums, violets. References. H. Foreman. Canton, O. SITUATION WANTED— In Chicago by young man, ten years' experience, capable of taking charge. Address Florist, 11937 Emerald Are West Pullman, 111. SITUATION WATBD-By a good all-around grower of roses, carnations, etc. Capable of taking full charge. Experience 24 years; single. Address R, American Florist. SITUATION WANTED- As headgardener and flo- rlet In private place: 15 years' experience. Good recommendations and strictly sober. Addrees E C L. care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman; understands the business In all Its branches, rose grafting, etc. Strictly temperate. Good recommendations. Address Elmwood. care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED— By No. 1 plantsman and grower of roses, carnations, 'mums, violets, etc. Married, one child. English, age 35. Private or com- merclal. A Q, Wll LlAMS. Media. Del. Co , Pa. SITUATION WANTBD-By young florist In com- mercial place, five years' experience In cut flowers and miscellaneous stock, npeaka English and Qerman. state wages, etc. Address BAG, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED-By all-around, up to-date grower of roses, carnations, mums, etc ; 16 years' experience In growing high grade stock. Best of ref- erences. Address Middle West, care American Florist, Chicago. SITUATION WANTED-By aUaround grower ot cut flowers and potted plants, flret-class rose and carnation grower, age 3o. strictly sober. Private or commercial. Carl Kheb.^. Tompkins Ave., New Brlshton. Staten Island, N. T. SITUATION WANTED-By a practical, sober gar- dener and florist, Hollander, well up lo rosea, car- nations, 'mums and general greenhouse and bedding stuff, age 2»i, 10 years' experience, capable of taking charge. Address J u, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED-By a flrst-class grower of roses, carnations, violets, mums, decorative plants, etc. Capable of taking entire charge of a large place Only those willing to pay good wages need apply. First-class references. Maxagek. 1421 Blake St., Denver, Col. SITUATION WANTBD-By a thoroughly practical gardener and florist, life experience In roses, car- nations, violets, palms, etc., ready for employment not afraid of work. References flrstclass; married; one child; age 41: American. Address Oardbnbb. 82 South Avenue. Poughkeepsle, N.Y. SITUATION WANTED-By a thoroughly practical gardener and florist, '34 years' experience with palms, ferns, roses, carnations, 'mums, violets and bedding plants. Competent to take charge, private or commercial. German, married; age 38: best refer- ences. Oarde.xer. 92 Vine St., New Brltlan, Conn. SITUATION WANTBD-By an up-to-date florist. German, single, middle aged, seventeen years' experience In this country In roses, carnations, 'mums and violets Could take full charge, or as section man Specialty, Am. Beauties. Have the best of references from last employer. Fair wages expected . F B. Coraopolls. Pa. SITUATION WANTED-As a flrst-class al -around florist; thoroughly understands his business as palms, ferns, general stock and cut flowers; good hand for carpet gardening Would like to maae a change this sprlnu. Only good places and wages expected. Can furnish best of references. Address B J. care American Florist. WANTED— A man thoroughly familiar with seeds, capable of filling and shipping wholesale orders. Address Box 134, Rochester, N. r. WANTBD^Bellable, competent man. Fine roses, mums, etc. Also assistant. Address J. T. Williamson. LaRose Gardens. Memphis. Tenn. WANTBD-Experlenced Beauty grower, wages $40 and board to start on, ralee given If he proves satisfactory. No. 1 houses and accommodations Address T, care American Florist. WANTED— Competent and txperlenced maker-up and decorator. Address with reference, salary and full particulars. J.J. Habekmehl's Sons. Diamond and Twenty-second Sta., Philadelphia, WANTED- An Industrious, reliable man as assis- tant rose grower on a cut flower establishment near Philadelphia, One who understands propagat- ing and shipping preferred. Flrst-class reference required. J. Uenry BARTHAM,box 6,Lan8downe,Pa, WANTED- Rose grower who can grow No. 1 roses. Beauties and Teas, to lake charge of a range of ten rose houses. This Is a flrst-class position and only experienced man wanted . Wages tHO and board, or 175 to married man. Address C, care American Florist. WANTED- A single practical Scandanavlan gar- dener, a Dane preferred, for general green- house work. A good job forthe right man, and steady work; board, room and waehlng. Wages 115 a month. Wanted at once or later. Address H . Pedersex, Sandy Point Road St. John, N. tj. WANTED— A good steady Industrious and sober man well up In all greenhouse and garden work. Wages $25 per month with board and lodging. Increase ot wages and steady employment to right party. Address W. H WRIGHT. Cor. lat Bast and Monroe fits , Yicksburg, Miss WANTED— Two active young men who are familiar with general greenhouse work and who have had some experience In large establish- ments as order clerks. State particular branch of the business with which you are most familiar and name references. Address Henry a. Dreer, Rlverton, N. J. FOR SALE— A chance of a life time, for a young florist; one-half Interest, a greenhouse with 22.C00 feet of glass In northwestern Ohio, with a good ettabllshed trade. Price J2,600; one-half cash, balance In one, two or three years. For further Information Address W H W, 434 Fourth St , Braddock, Pa, FOR SALE- Greenhouse plant, new. In Massachu- setts, 0,000 feet of gla(8, centrally located In a growing town handy to Boston and other markets, stocked with a fine lot of carnations, perhaps 40 COO buds at present; a nice lot of other profltable plaiita any amouit of land required up to ten acres, the best of land either for development or growing purposes Will tell stock and greenhouse plants forthe cost of hulldli K. Owner olillged to go to Europe on business. Address Greenhouse, care American Florist. FOR SALE OR RENT. Excell-nf .-sUiblislimpnt of 4U00 sq. fi-ot of glass in Chiciigo. storked with I'MriKilicins ;ni(l miscellaneous plants; ti room dweliiag; ni-ar railro.ul iitil cleotric c-ijr. .Vddross M T, care American Florist. WANTED. Rosi- and i-aniation [.-rowpr to take cliarL.'.' cl 20.000 sq. It of glass; must know liiiw to '„'raft rcisi'9 anil hi' up-to-date growiT. In ;ins\vcrint; slat.- \va'„'cs wanted with bo.ird, wash- ing aii.i room, also how luiij; vou havo workpd at aiiv.mi- pla.-e, your ai;e and telfo-raph address. If reply is satis'actovv will tplet'i-aph for von .My tele»r:iil, addross is .Ulison Park St:ition, on Pittsljiirsr :ind W i-stcrn R. R., and is ten miles out of Pittsburt:, Pa. P.ist Offloe address .loiiN L, Wyland. Di' Haven, Pa. Twi-nty miles from Boston, 85 ai-ros of land, l:irge dweiliiii.' house and barn, with four "reen- houscs; one I3\100 feet, one 20x80 feet, third 15x96 feet, fourth 20xtJ0 fe.-t. All of them are heated with hot water and in e.xeellent order. This is a rare olniuce for any person w isliing to "o into the growing ot flowers. For furtlier partieulars apply to p ■WEICH, of Welch Bros.. 15 Province St . Boston. Mass. FOR SALE. Controling interest in a first-class Nursery Co. Doing a good, paying business, botli local and shipping trade, well stocked and a good stock coming on. Location the best for living and growing stock. Long estab- lished. Address OWNER, care Am Florist. An interest in one of the largest and mos widely known floral establishments can be pur- chased by a live man with greenhouse experience. Located in a city of over 2(j0,CO0 inhabitants in a middle state, catalogue, plant andcut flower trade established. For the right man no better opening could bewjesired. For particulars, address X N, care American Florist, Chicago. CflR QAI C Greenhouse establishment of run OHLLi 40,000 ft. of glass, le mlles from Chicago, 75 trains a day on four railroads. Houses built in 1894, heated by low pressure steam, plant in perfect order; water supply from river. Five houses of roses, 6 of carnations, 9 of miscellaneous stock, all in Al condition. Thirteen acres fine land, or less if wanted, so located that side track can be put in cheaply. One and a half acres of pasonies, some evergreens and shrubs. Terms reasonable. Correspondence and inspection in- vited. Address AFC. care American Floriit. For Sale. GREENHOUSE PROPERTY oe At Nyack, N. Y. A plot 220x125 feet, on which are four Rosehouses, 100x18x6, each house heated by a No. J 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. 864 The American Florist. Jan. 26, Providence, R. I. The fifty- sixth annual meeting oJ the Rhode Island Horticultural Society was held January 16, when President J. E. C. Famham and the entire staff ot officers were re-elected. The treasurer reported receipts of $2,695.28 and disbursements of $2,685.47. During the year four exhi- bitions were held, and ten meetings with lectures and discussions. This is the twelfth re-election for Secretary Charles W. Smith and he announced himself as determined to retire with this year. Wbo!?5ale flower/arK^ CraciNSATi, Jan. 24. Roses, Beauty 20 . 00@50.00 " Bride 6.00® 8.00 " Bridesmaid 6.00@ 8.00 " Meteor 8.60@10.00 Petle 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.60® 4.00 Violets 1 .00® 1 .50 Lily of the valley 4.00 Hyacinths 2. CO® 3.00 Narcissus 3.00 Poinsettias 15.00®25.0O Daffodils 3.O0@ 4.00 Hartisii lilies 12.50 Asparagus 50.00 Smilax 12.60 Adiantum 100 Galas leaves .15 Common ferns .20 St. Louis, Jan. 24. Roses, Bride, Bridesmaid 5.00® 8.00 " Beauty, 12 to 20 inch stems, per doz 1.00® 2.50 " Beauty, long, perdoz.3.00® 5.00 Perle 4.00® 6.00 " Meteor 5.00® 8.00 Carnations, common 1 25® L.iO choice 2.00® 4.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Smilax 12.50@15.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.25 Galax .15 Violets 50® .75 Narcissus 3.00 Romans 2.00® 3.00 Sweet peas 1.00 Ciillas 10.00@15.0D MlLWATTKEB, Jan. 24. Roses, Beauty, long, per doz. 3 00® 4.00 " " med. " 2 00® 2 50 short " 1.00® 1. 60 " Bride, Bridesmaid 6.00® 8.00 Meteor 6.00® 8.00 Golden Gate 6.00® 8.00 Perle 6.00® 8.00 Carnations, ordinary 1.00® 1.50 " fancy 2 00® 4.00 Adiantum 76® 1.00 Common ferns .26 Smilax 15.00 Asparagus 66.00 Galax leaves • .20 Violets 1 .00 Pittsburg, Jan. 24. Roses, Beauty, fancy 50.00®60.00 extra 30. 00® 40 00 No. 1 20.00@25.00 " culls 8.00®10.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00®I5.00 " Meteor 4.00@ia 00 " Perle 4.00® 6.00 Cusin 4.00® 8.00 " Liberty 4.00®15.0O Carnations, ordinary l.(JO@ 2.00 fancy 2.60® 4.00 Violets 50® 1.60 Paper White, Romans 3.00® 4.t0 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Mignonette 3.00® 4.00 Lilac, white 8.0O@I2.OO Tulips 4.00 Freesias 5.00 Harrisii 20.00®25.00 Smilax 10.00®15.00 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Asparagus 35.00®75.00 Spreneerii 20® .75 Galax, green and bronze per 1000 $1.25 Dagget ferns per 1000. 2.00 Dbnvkk, Jon. 23. Roses, Beauty, select 25 00®4O.0O " " ordinary 6.00®16.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00® 6.00 Meteor 4.00® 6.00 Perle, Wootton 3.00® 5.0O Carnations, ordinary 1.50® 2.00 fancy 2.60® 3. CD Lily of the valley 4.00 CaUas 12.50 Harrisii 12.60 Violets single 75® 1. 00 double 70® 1.00 Galax Leav"><< .20 Asparagus 60.00 Smilax 15 00 Ferns, per 1000 2. BO .30 gggggggg??gggggggg8ggggg@ggSggagggggggggggg We axe Receiving' a Very Select Iiot of Roses, Carnations, Harrisii and GATTLEYAS, AND OFFER THEM AS FOLLOWS: Per doz. American Beauties, short $1..M to $2.00 medium .... 3.00 to 4.00 long 5.00 to 6.00 Per 100 Brides. Maids $8.00to*l0 00 Meteors 8.uoto 10.00 Perles 4.00 to H.CO Carnations, standard sorts 1.50 to 2.00 fancy 3.00 to 4,00 Harrisii 2u.ro Callas 15.00to 2P.00 Romans, Pn per Whites 3.(0 Valley 300to 4 00 Violets.dciuble 75 to 1.00 •• single 50 to .7n Mignonette : 4.0U Asparagus ^IM'i Per 100 Smilax 12.50 to 15.00 Adiantum lOOto \.1h Ferns $1.50 per 1000 .20 Leucothoe Sprays 75 t«ild Smilax. Case No. 1,15 lbs $2.00 Case No. 2, 20 lbs 3.25 Case No. 3, 25 lbs 3.75 Case No 4, 35 lbs 4.60 Case No. 5, 40 lbs 6.00 Case No. 6, 60 lbs 6.00 Nephroleois Witlboldii. Fronds 36 to 42 inches per doz., $3.00 Fronds 30 to 36 inches " 2.00 Fronds 24 to 30 indies ... " 1.00 This is the finest thin.end nu' their second quality flowers. Best bank :intl business refenMices t-'iveo. C. N. WILSON. 757 Central Ave., Hoi Springs, Ark. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... ^'""'i?Te"w"e';i: Cut Flower* Qive U8 an order and we will please you. Our Greenhouiet at PLEASANT HILL. MO. Our Store, 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY. MO l^nLOne DIBTANOX 'FHOKX AT SITHSB FLAOH Please mention the American Florist when writing, JOHN B. FERGUSON, Wholesale riorlst, NO. 6 DIAMOND MARKET SQUARE. PITTSBURG, PA. Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets Solicited. GALAX LEAVES! J. L BANNER & CO.. Montezuma, N. C. Your Advertisement will transact business 365 days in the year, working 24 hours per day, with all the best purchasers in the UnitedStates and Canada, if placed in The Best Drummer. THc AiTierican Florist. igoi. The American Florist. 865 ALL ROADS LEAD TO AM LING'S. We make it our rule to do our best on every order (our best is fully as good as can be done by any other house). We invite you to test our facilities at any time. E. C. AMLING, THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED AND'MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 32-34-36 Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance 'Phone 1977 Central. CURRENT PRICE LIST. BEAUTIES Long stem per doz., Stems 30 inches " " 24 " " " 20 " " " 15 " " " 12 " " Short stems " Brides, Maids per 100, Meteors '* Perles " Roses, good seconds " " Carnations, standard sorts.. '* Fancy sorts Callas per dozen, Romans, Paper White per 100, Valley " Violets " Mignonette per doz. Asparagus per string. Galax, 1000, $1; 10,000 tor $7.50; per 100, Ferns, per 1000, $2.00 per 100 Leucothoe sprays " Adiantum " Smilax per dozen. Wild Smilax, parlor brand... per case. " ■■ medium " " " large " »6.00@» 8 5 4 3 6.00—10 6.00—10 4.00— 6 4.00— 5 1.50— 2 3.00— 4 1.50— 2 3.00— 4 4.00— 5 .75— 1 .50— .SO- LDO— 1 1 3. 4. S. 00 00 00 00 00 50 00 ,00 00 ,00 ,00 ,00 ,00 ,00 ,00 .00 ,00 .75 .75 .15 .20 .75 .25 .50 25 26 50 J. K BUDL0NG Hoses and Carnations A Specialty, 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. =-CUT FLOWERS CARNATION BLOOMS Shipped direct from Greenhouses to all points. Standing orders solicited. SEND TO HEADQUARTERS AND GET THE BEST. CHICAGO CARNATION CO., JOLIET, ILL. Benthey & Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street CHICAGO. y^nConsignments solicited A. H. POEHLMANN, """'SS,,.! Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 55 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. WEILAND AND Risen CHICAGO'S RELIABLE Wholesale Growers and Shippers of CUT FLOWERS, 59 Wabash Ave., Chicago. SEND FOR WEEKLT PRICE LIST. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Please mention the American Flutist when 7v>iting. Wbol^ale power/\arK^ Chicago, Jan. 25. Roses, Beauty, extra longstems.. 6. 00(5 9.00 30 " " 5.00 " " 24 " " 4,00 20 " " 3.00 15 " " 2.00 12 '■ " 1.60 short " 1.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 6.00@10.00 Meteor 6.00@10.00 Perle 4 00® 8.00 GoldenGate 8 00@13.0a Carnations 150® 2.00 fancy 3.00® 4.00 Violets 75® 1.25 Callas. Ilarrisii 12. 5C(>' 20.00 Lily of the valley 4.00® 5.00 Mignonette 4. CO® 8.00 Marguerites 75® 1.50 Paper White, Romans 3.00 Cattleyas 6.00 doz. Adiantum 1.00® 1.25 Common ferns per 1,000 1.50 .25 Leucothoe sprays 1 .00 Gala.'i leaves, per lOOO $1.00 .15 Smilax per dozen 1.25® 2.00 Asparagus. ..per dozen 7.50@10.00 Asparagus Decumbens, THE NEWEST ANn BEST GREEN, Used by Wienhoeber, .Samuelson and Chicago's " other leading retailers. Strings. 2% to 3 feet long, 25c.; $2.50 a doz. L. KOROPP, K^^^l'J^grd'pk^.^;.. Chicago. Wholesale Store, K::?"" Sell our own-frrown Roses, Beauties and Meteors in quantity, also Maids and Brides. Within easy reach of towns in Minnesota, Nebraska, both Dakotas, Montana, etc. We are Rose Specialists. Try us. 124 Sixth Street. N. Minneapolis. Minn. BRANT & NOE. Choice 6reen and Bronze Galax, New Crop. Price 60c. per lOOO, postage prepaid. Small Orders a Specialty. Address XX. XI. IXII.rIv. Victoria, Macon Co., N. C JNO. H. DUNLOP, in GUI Flowers All orders receive most carelul attention. TORONTO. ONT.. CANADA. Six prizes American Rose society. New York City. E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE -^^ - CUT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Qo Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. PETER REJNBERG, Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers. 600.000 FEET OF GLASS. Headquarters for American Beauty. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. GEO. REINBERG, "&'•,.! Cut Flowers Choice American Beauties. We will take care of your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attention. SI Waha«h Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Cut Flowers CKEEWHOUSESI HINSDALE. ILL. A. L. RANDALL ^ Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 WmIi« Ington St., Chicago. Write for ipeol&l quotation! on Urge ordan. Vholeaala Dealers aad Grower* of .H your., Business Methods are right yoti can make a profit oti an advertUement here. 86b The American Florist. Jan. 26, Samuel I. PennoGK. Wholesale Florist. 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, .PHILADELPHIA, PA. AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. COMMENCING OCTOBER l8t, 1900, WE TV1I.I. BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A. M. TO 9:00 P. M. BUY BOSTON FLOWERS. THEY'RE ALL BIGHT. They ship well and they sell well. The Best Quality Cot Flowers and a Foil Line of Florists^ Supplies. J- J" SEND FOR PRICE LIST. TELEPHONE 1S70 BOSTON. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, .67 Bromfield St., BOSTON, MASS. CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, » ""•Tosi'Sii! Si'i'sl' ""••• WELCH BROS.j Proprietors. AJso New England Agenta for S. J. RUSSELL'S FAMOUS DOVES> Acknowledged by all florists the best In use. Special prices for doz. lots. Sole Agents for FREY8TEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems Blook Letters, S2 oi r 100, Script Letters, S4 per 100, THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR. We Supply the New England Trade With Highest Grade ROSES, GflRNflTIONS, ULY OF THE VflLLEY. VIOLETS and all flowers the Boston market affords. PRICES RIGHT and Packing Properly Done. N. F. MCCARTHY & CO., Tel. 734 and 64. 84 Hawley St., BOSTON. Please mention the American Florist tuhen ivnting. Frank M. Ellis, WHOLESALE ELORIST, 1316 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. H.G.BERNING Wholesale Elorist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... 1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET. fc ST. LOUIS, MO. ^r~A complete line of Wire Deeignu. The Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., WHOLESALE FLORISTS. 416 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, 0. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. Wbol^ale flower/\arH^ Boston, Jan. 23. Roses, Beauty, extra 60,00@75.00 medium I5.00@25.00 culls 6.00@10.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor. 4.00® H.OO " extra I5.00@2d.00 Carnations I.(0@ .J. 00 extra 3.00® 4.00 Paper While narcissus, Roman hyacinths 1.50® 2.00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 3.00 Mignonette 2.00(m 4.0O Tulips, Yellow narcissus 2.00@ 3.00 Violets 50® .75 Lilacs 6. 00(51 8.00 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Smilax 10.00@15.00 Asparagus 50.00 " Sprengerii, .20@ .25 per bunch Philadelphia, Jau. "JS. Roses, Tea 4.00@lo.00 " ■' extra 10.00@15.00 Beauty, extra 40.00@75.00 firsts lM.50@;i5.00 Carnations 1.00® 2 00 fancy 3.0C("' 5.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Romans, Paper Whites 2.00® 3.00 Violets, single 25® ..'lO double .'SO® 1.60 Asparagus 35.00@50.00 Smilax 15.O0®2O.0O Adiantum 76@ 1. 00 Buffalo, Jan. 24. Roses, Beauty 30 0fl@60.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 8.00@15.00 Carnations 3.00® 6.00 Lily of the valley 4.00 Smilax 15.00@20.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.25 Asparagus 50.00@75.CO Violets 1.00® 2.00 ^-'C^^^'t*e>N, YORK GIVE US A TRIAL. WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Open day and night. Roses. Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Ufll P VACTIIIIS Wholesale Com- imil ■• UnOIIIIU) mission Florist. 481 Washington St,. Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Bupplles & Wire Designs. Woodroffe & Bernheimer, Wholesale Florists 1604 LUDLOW STREET^ Phone 1-42^-A. PHILADELPHIA. Consig^nments Solicited. Please mention the A m.erican Florist when writing. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist^ N. W. COR. I3TH AND FILBERT STREETS, LONG DIBTANOB PUIIinFIPUIl PI 'PHONB 3-45-94 D. rillLAUCLrniA, rHi Consignments ol Choice Valley and Reset solieitwi.. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South t7th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.. Long Dlstsnoe Phone 1.41-28 D. Consignments of Roses. Carnations, Violets sollolle4. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, 17 8. nth St.. Telephone 63-64. PniLADELPilU. Orders by mall, telegraph or telephone wlU receive prompt attention. Consignments of good stock solicited. < y Try the New Flower Commission House > WATERBURY & CO.. 48 W, 30th St., NEW YORK CITY. Correspondence with Growers Solicited. A I— I I A Kl O I A Ul D ^^ Boerum Place, ■ ri* L-r^l>l\3lUrt nil J BROOKLYN, N. Controls the best Brooklyn Cut Flower Trade. ==CONSIGN0RS GET THE BENEFIT^ T. /po/. The American' Florist. 867 TOP GRADE Carnations BEAUTIES, BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS, LIBERTIES. r I Ulin. Consignments Solicited. Cnt Flowers, all varieties and all errS'des, at Kew York market rates. 44 W. 29th St., NEW TOBK CITY. You Can Make Money By Dealing With J. K. ALLEN, The Busiest Wholesaler in New York. Roses, Violets, Carnations, in all grades, to suit all kinds of buyers. Telejslxoiie \&T Ad^d. (Sq. lOe "West 28tti iS-treel:. Season Open Violets 'Mums Gardenias EDW. C. HORAN. 47 WEST 28th ST.. NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Tel 421 Madisoii'Square, Special in Roses : Liberty, Pres. Carnot, Kalserin, Meteor, Bon Sllene. 868 The American Florist. Jan. i6. '^.^J^.... Johnson & Stokes' Seeds AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. Albert McCoLLonoH, Pres.; F. W. Bolqiano, Vioe-Pres.; S. F. Willabd, Wethersfleld, Conn." Sec'y and Tteas. F. H. H0NTER, of the Cox Seed Co., is enroute to California. Albert McCullough, president ot the American Seed Trade Association is now in the east. The rapid extension of rural free deliver; is of large assistance to mail order seed houses. E. M. Paemelbe, of the John H. Allan Seed Co., Picton, Ont., will be in New York City next week. Good authorities believe there is little hope of overthrowing the government scheme of free seed distribution. Henry A. Salzee, of La Crosse, Wis., is confined to his home on account of ill- ness but expects to be out again shortly. There will be a meeting of the direc- tors of the Wholesale Seedsmen's League at the Astor House, New York, January 31. W. H. Grenell, of Pierpont Manor, N. Y., has delayed his western trip for a week on account of a slight attack of the grip. Having given up the store on Ninth avenue. New York, the Cox Seed Co. will no longer carry any stock in that city. An office, however, will be maintained at 11 Barclay street. Many of the spring catalogues contain, besides order blank and return envelope, an application for postofiice money order properly filled in, save spaces for the amount and name of sender. A meeting of the executive committee of the American Seed Trade Ansociation will be held at the Hotel Walton, Phila- delphia, Monday, January 28, to prepare plans, assign topics, etc.. for the nine- teenth annual convention, to be held June 11-13, probably at Buflalo, N. Y. Toroato. CITY JOINS IX universal GRIEF AT DEMISE OF QUEEN. — SOCIAL FUNCTIONS CALLED OFF,— NOTES. This city joins in the universal grief at the death of our beloved Queen, and all the social functions arranged for the present week have been called oS and the many orders for decorations and flowers canceled, which will mean considerable loss. Business until Tuesday was very good, several large funerals using all available stock of all colors, as there was not enough white to go around. Until after the Queen's obsequies there will be very little business, and prices will drop considerably, for the growers will want to dispose ot the stock which will accumu- late. The Canadian Horticultural Society had a well attended meeting at Bramp- ton on January 15. Carnations were exhibited bv Gammage & Soup, F. Dicks, the H. Dale' estate and J. H. Dunlop. The extension of the use of carnations was discussed, and as each exhibitor had his favorite variety with him the meeting proved very interesting. George HoUis has some very good plants of white cyclamen. Arthur Frost has some grand smilax, the best in this vicinity. Cotteril Bros, are sending in somegood Asparagus plumosns. H. G. D. are grown exclusively for the most critical market garden and flor- ist trade and are known in every large market of the United States as produc- ers of vegetables and flowers which are the accepted standards of excellence. JOHNSON & STOKES, ^"'""™ Write now lor our New Quarterly Wholesale Catalogue. PA. Thorburn's Seeds They have been developed by careful, thoughtful propagation throughout the Klneteenth cen- tury. Thorburn's 210-paga Century Catalogue of these Seeds of A Century l8 the 100th Buccessivo annuel issue. If you "would have a more beautiful lawn, or a more produc- tive garden, send for it. It's /ree. J. M, THORBFRX «fc CO. (late of 15 John btreet) ee Cortlandt Street, iNew York. TUBEROSE BULBS. (Excelsior Pearl.) Genuine Hallock dwarf strain, cured by fire heat, sound, dry, hand picked. FIRST SIZE— F. O. B. Chicneo, 4 to 6-iii., per 1000, $7 00; 3000 J20.50. From N. Y. City, 50c ppr IfOO less. Mammoth Bulbs-« to 8-in., per 1000, JIO.OO. Medium Bulbs— 3 to4-in.,per lOCO, $3 50; 10,000 lots, f. o. b. Chicago, $30; f. o. b. New York, $37.60. WE MEET competition, quality considered. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAQO: 84-86 Randolph St. NEW YORK: 14 Barclay 5t. FLORISTS' ORCHIDS Tlie Finest and Largest Stock in the world. C AllflFD ST. ALBANS, CNGUND and O/II1IILK BRUGES, BELGIUM. Send for List of Commercial Varietiej. A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y. Lilacs for Forcing Potgrown, with very long stems. The best cultivated on the continent. MARIE LEGRAYE, CHARLES X„ and MME. GASIMIR PERIER. Case of 18 pieces, $6, f. o. b. Rotterdam. J AC. sniTS, Naarden, (Netherlands.) Terms — Cash or good references on the con- tinent. Wanted— Agents for the sale of Lilacs, Lily of the Valley Pips, Spiraeas, Standard Shrub Roses, etc. CARNATIONS For im nediate shipment. CIZI " "■ The Man|iiis pot yn Mrs. L;i\\s^ GOETHE A beautiful Light Pink Carnation, very large, in perfect condition. ^ ^ Rooted Cuttings $10 per 100, $90 per 1000 UKLIVEKEU NOW. C. BESOLD, Mineola, L. I., N- Y. GRASS SEEDS. Kentucky Blue. Orchard, Timothy, Red Top, Meadow Fescue, Perennial and Italian Rye Grass, Tall Meadow Oat, Johnson, hermuda, Creeping Bent, Wood Meadow and other Domestic ana Imported varieties. CLOVERS— Red, Sah- ling, AKaUii, Crimson, White, Alsike, Japan, etc. WOOD, STUBBS&CO'.S "EVERGREEN" and * SHADY GREEN" Lawn Grasses are giving the best satis- faction everywhere. Put up in packages and bulk. Special low prices to the trade, OltflOIl SXiXS YeflowandPotato Wholesale prices for present or future deliveries. WOOD, STUBBS & CO.. The Largest and Best Collection of Seeds in Ky.* LOUISVILLE, KY. Please mcnlion the American Florist when writing Stop Walking the Floor, you wont be disap- pointed if you place your orders for SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX With CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO., Evergreen. Ala. or their agents, L. J. Kreshover, New York; J. B Deamud. Chicago; M. Rice & Co., Philadel- phia Vail Seed Co., Indianapolis. Our advice: Wire your address and go ''Sleep In peace." N. B. We also sell some Holly. igoi. The American Florist. 869 Dreer's ^^ Flower Seeds. THE FOLLOWING IS A SHORT LIST OF FLOWER SEEDS WHICH SHOULD BE SOWN EARLY: Trade pkt, Ageratum Blue Perfection $ .25 Iammoth Verbena Cope's Pet 15 Aster Queen of the Market, white.. .20 pink... .20 '* " •■ " purple.. .20 •' " " " mixed.. .15 Cauna, large flowering dwarf mxd., per lb., II. 25 Caruation Mareuerite. mixed 20 t 'entiuirea caudidissima, M.sds.,2oc t'vmnocarpa. M. sds , 15c Cobfea scandens, purple % MO Cyclamen IVrsicum, mixed.. '.30 " " gigaoteum, mixed, per 100 seeds, 60o; petlOOO seeds, $5.00. Dracaena iiulivisa 10 Cirevillea robusta 15 Heliotrope, mixed 20 ' antana hybrida, mixed 10 Lobelia, Crystal Palace compacta .30 '' Speciosa. dark blue trailing .20 grecilis, lii^ht " '■ .1.^ Mignonette, Allen's Defiance 15 Machet, select stock. . .15 >Iusa ensete, fine seed Jl.OO per 100 seeds: $9.00 per lOOO. Petunia, Dreer's Superb Frin^'ed, d'ble, 75e per 500 seeds; %\M per lOoO sieds. Oz. $1.00 .35 .75 .75 .75 .60 .10 ,75 1.50 .40 .30 1.25 .30 .40 .75 .20 1.50 .60 .40 .50 .50 Trade pkt. Oz Petunia, Dreer's Superb Fringed, single $ ..SO* Phlox, Drum. Krandiflora. mixed.. .Id .5U " nana compacta, •* .30 l.bO .1(1 ,30 selaginoides .20 .75 30 1 50 " compacta "Bouflre' .50 2.50 Smilax, per pound. $3.50 .lb .3b Stocks, Large flowering 10 week. separate colors .40 2.25 Large flowering 10 week, .40 .10 "00 Tliuiibereia. finest mixed .30 Torenia Fournieri .30 Verbena, Dreer's Mammoth White. .30 1.60 S.-arlet .30 1..50 Pink.. .30 1..50 ,. 1. Purple .30 1.50 ■' " Striped .30 I..1O " finest m'xd .25 1.00 Vinca rosea, rose, dark eye .20 .60 alba, white, rose eve. .20 .60 " " pura, pure white .21) .60 .15 .15 .50 Zinnia, Mammoth double mixed... .40 " Dwarf, •' .10 .25 Tall, .10 .20 Our Wholesale Price List for 1001 has been sent to all Florist*. If you have not received it please notify us. HENRY A. DREER, -Er Philadelphia, Pa. Carnation Cuttings... ^ Ready for immediate shipment. All fine -^ and well rooted. p^^ ,jq p^^ ,0„g Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson J 7.00 $60.00 Sunbeam 10 CO 75.00 Proliflca 10 00 75.00 Bon Homme Richard 10.00 75 00 Nydia 10 00 75.00 Marquis 5.00 40 00 Genevieve Lord 4.00 35.00 Ethel Crocker 4.00 35.00 Mrs. Geo. Bradt 3.00 25.00 G H. Crane 3.00 25.00 GoldXugget 3.00 25.00 Gen. Maceo 2. CO 15.00 Chicago 3. CO 20.00 WhiteCIoud 2.00 15.00 Mrs. F. Joost 1.50 12. CO Mrs. J. Dean 8.00 15.00 Jubilee 1.50 12. CO FloraHill 1.50 12.00 Daybreak 1.60 12.00 Evelina 1.00 8.00 Triumph 1.60 12.00 GhrysanthRmum Stock Plants, Philadelphia, Mrs. Robinson, Bonnaffon, October Sunshine, Mmc. Bergmann, 60c per doz., 14.00 per ICO. Poinsettia Plants, SOc and $1.00 per dozen. JOS. LABO, Joliet, 111. Please mention the American Florist when writing. CLIMBING ROSES. TWO QRANDEST: CLIMBING KAISERIN, white, $10.00 to $15.00 per hundred. CLIMBING WOOTTON, red, $10.00 per bundred. Field-g'iw n. own routs. 2 to 3 feet. Plenlv of oiher sort-. Inisli and climlier.s. hanlv aiiil ti-luler. THE nOWL4l«D KURSERY CO.,los Angeles, Cat. Please mention the American Florist when ivntme SPECIALTIES — iV08E8, from 3-lnoti poti. CARNATIONS, for all deUverr. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. PrtoMlow. Band for Uit. VIOLETS. WOOO BmOTHBRa. PiaHKIU., N. V. Please mention the American Florist when writing. WEI LAMD- AND - Risen I- : ,00 Genevieve Lord 5.00 40.00 Dorothy, Irene 10.00 75 00 Prosperity 16,00 130.00 Roosevelt 12.00 100.00 EthelCrocker 4 00 35.00 G.H.Crane 3.00 25 00 Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt 2.60 20.00 Queen Louise 10.00 7.5.00 Mrs. Frances Joost 1.50 12.60 ROOTED ROSE 100 1000 Meteor «1.60 $12.50 Bride 160 12.60 Bridesmaid 1.60 12.60 100 1000 Evanston $1.50 $12 60 WhiteCIoud 1.60 12.60 FloraHill 1.60 12 60 Gov. Griggs 1.50 12.60 Triumph 1.50 12..TO Melba, Daybreak 1.50 12.60 Mary Wood 2.00 15.00 Gold Nugget 300 25.00 America 2 60 20.00 McCowan 100 8.00 Evelina 1.00 8.00 CUTTINGS. Golden Gate $3.50 $20.00 Kaisenn 1.60 12.60 Perle 1.60 12.60 La France 1.60 12,60 American Beauty and Liberty,' ready later. Write (or prices. Florinta orderinB of us can res* nssured of obtaining first- a«<> stock, as we voucn for everv cutting sent out. i WHOLESALE FLORISTS CARNATIONS leooi^Ko OU'T'rilWGS^S We are booking orders now for cuttings at the following pi ices: H.CRANE 125.00 per 1000 WHITE CLOUD $12.50 per 1000 MRS. BRADT 2.5.00 MADAM CHAPMAN 25.00 DAYBREAK 12.50 FLORAHILL 10.00 MoGOWAN 1000 ELDORADO 10.00 We have the largest and finest stock of these varieties to bi seen anywhere and will have large quantities of Cuttings during the season. If you are in need of a large lot write me and get special price. Can save you money. We also havi the blooms of the above varieties at market quotations. Violet blooms at all times. Addr«.CHAS. CHADWICK, Grand Rapids, Mich. Lock Box 11 Choicest Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Shrubs, Plants, Bulbs, Seeds. 4o Acres Hardy Roses. 44 Greenhouses of Palms, Everbiooming Roses, Ficus, Ferns, Etc, Correspondence solicited. Catalogue Free. 47 Years. 1000 Acres. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesvillei OhiOt 870 The American Florist. Jan. 26, The i^uRSERY T^aEiE. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Theo. J. Smith, Pres.; N. W. Hale, Vice-Pres. ; Geobqe C. Seaseb, Rochester, N. Y., Seo'y. The first annual inspection cost the 245 nurseries in Illinois an average ol $5.77 each. The University of Chicago is planning the horticultural embellishment of its grounds on a scale in keeping with so rich an institution. Pbof. a. S. Hitchcock, of the Kansas State Agricultural College, has received a call to the position ol assistant chief of the Division of Agrostology, Depart- ment ot Agriculture, Washington, D. C. It is said that 1,500,000 trees have been fumigated in California this year, more than double the number fumigated the previous season. The cost of fumi- gation is said to be about 40 cents per tne. Ddbing the autumnal period for the exportation of nursery stock to Canada forty- two consignments from the United States, valued at $1199.93, were passed through the port of Niagara Falls, Ont. There will be another limited period dur- ing which exportations may be made in the spring. John Lobhkbs, of Boone, la., writes that he has practiced the simple method of large tree moving described by F. J. Ulbricht and says that in Germany, where he learned landscape gardening, the plan was to cut out the ball and dig the new hole before frost, eflecting the removal as soon as hard freezing weather came. The Hardiest Bamboos. The hardy bamboos have become quite established in English gardens. Over fifty kinds are in cultivation, but many are so much alike that it is necessary to think only of comparatively few species and varieties. No hardy evergreen is so graceful and beautiful as the bamboo, and it is of freshest green in mid-winter when all else is for the most part brown and comfortless. Deep rich soil, shelter from north and east winds, plenty of water and manure are essential to suc- cess. The time to plant is May, and always give each kind sufficient space to develop. The following twelve species comprise the finest of the family, and also the hardiest, a point of much importance: Arundinaria nitida, A. Simoni, A. Japonica (better known as Bambusa Metake), A. Fortunei, A. anri- coma (the last two are dwarf in growth and have variegated leafage), Phyllos- tachys Boryana, P. Henonis, P. viridi- glaucescens (one of the most popular of all), P. nigra, P. Kumasasa, and P. mitis, also the broad deep green-leaved Bambusa palmata.— Tie Garden. S&&:&&&g:e&:&&&e&&&e:&66&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&:S:&&e&ei&&:&&&&6&e^ Baldwinsvllle, Mass. — The cucumber house of C. C. Stevens was damaged by fire on the night of January 19, causing a loss on house and crop amounting to about $2,000. Princess of Wales Violets YOUNG PLANTS FOR SALE, $2.00 per 100 - SIS per 1000 WILLIAM SIM, Cliftondale, Mass. Rooted Cuttings and Rose Plants. i^ CARNATION ROOTED CUTTINGS. 100 1000 Irene $10.00 $75.00 Mrs. Lawson 6.00 60.00 Marquis 4.00 35.00 Guardian Angel fi.OO 50.03 Genevieve Lord 4.00 36.00 Peru 4.00 35.00 Crocker 4.00 36.C0 Crane 3.00 25.00 Chicago (Red Bradt) 3.00 25.00 America 2.50 20.00 Mrs. Bradt 2.00 17.50 Triumph 1.50 12.50 FranoesJoost 1.80 12.50 100 Argyle $1.60 Cerise Queen 1.50 Edna Craig 1.50 Evanston 1.50 Gov. Griggs 1.50 Melba 1.60 Daybreak 1.60 Armazindy 1.25 Hill 1.26 White Cloud 1.25 McGowan 1.00 Evelina 1.00 ROOTED ROSE CUmNQS. Bridesmaid $1.60 Bride 1.50 Golden Gate 2.00 1000 $12.50 12.50 17,60 100 Meteor $1.50 Perle 1.50 2 I-2-INCM ROSE PLANTS. Liberty $10.00 Bridesmaid 3 OJ Bride 3.05 ICOO $80.00 25.00 26.00 100 Meteor 3.00 Golden Gate 3.50 Kaiserin 3.00 1000 $12.50 12.50 12.60 12.60 12.60 12.60 12.50 10.00 10.00 10.00 7.50 7.60 1000 $12.50 12.60 1000 35.00 30.00 25.00 Perle, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. All stock sold under the condition that if not satisfactory it is to be returned immediately, when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave. Chicago, III. w w m w m w m w m w m m m m Rooted.. Cuttings Roses, American Beauty $3.00 per 100 " Bride 1.00 per 100 " Maid 1.00 per 100 " Perle 1.00 per 100 Coleus.VerschaflFeltii and Golden Bedder, 50c per 100, $4.00 per 1000 '• mixed vars., 50c per 100, 4.00 per 1000 Salvia Splendens....60c per 100, 5.00 per 1000 Heliotrope 50c per 100, 4 00 per 1000 Marguerites 60c per 100, 5 00 per 1000 POT PLANTS. Dracaena Indivlsa, 4 inch $15.00 per 100 PoinsettJa, from bench, 1 year... 3 50 per 100 '• " " 2 " ... 5.00 per 100 Ferns, assorted, 2-inch 3 00 per 100 VInca Variegata, 2 sorts, 4-inch, 5.00 per 100 " ■' " 3 " 3 00 per 100 Asparagus Plumosus, 4-inch 6 00 per 100 JOHN IRVINE & SONS, 817 Washington (vi , BAY CITY, MICH. I Rooted Cuttings Carnations and Roses. ■1 Per 100 Per 1000 CEANE $3.00 $25.00 BRADT 2.60 20.00 EVANSTON 2.00 17.60 JOOST 1.25 10.00 W BITE CLOUD 1.25 10.00 FLORA HILL 1.25 10.00 DAYBREAK 1.50 12.50 TRIUMPH 1.60 12.60 Per lOO Per lOOO ARMAZINDY 1.25 TIDAL WAVE 150 WM. S'~OTT 1.25 ETHEL CROCKER 4.00 MARQUIS 4.00 GENEVIEVE LORD 4.00 MRS. LAWSON 5.00 IRENE Per doz., $1.50; 10.00 KAISERIN $1.50 $12.60 LA FRANCE 1.50 12 50 METEOR 1 50 12.50 PERLE 1.60 12.60 i«ose;s. BRIDE 1.50 BRIDESMAID 1.50 GOLDEN GATE 1.50 10.00 12.60 10.00 35.00 36.00 35.(0 45.00 75.00 12.50 12.50 12.50 These cuttings are all well-rooted, guaranteed tree from any disease, carefully packed. GEORGE REINBERG, 51 WABASH ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•••••♦•♦•♦♦ AVE.. CHICAGO. t "SatoTHEMOON Company For f Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your j and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Morrisville, Pa. Maples NORWAY SIGAR. From 1 to 3-incti caliper, also one- year seedlings. Write for price list. SAMUEL C. MOON. Morrisville, Bucks Co., Pa. igoi. The American Florist. 871 i^W' SHARPE'S STANDARD PEA. Award of Merit, R. H. S., 1900. Raised in our own Trial Grounds, we consider this New Pea the acme of perfoction in the Alderman type, and immt'nsely superior to that well-known variety. Height four and a half feet; haulm strong; pods chielly in pairs, long, straight, ana of handsome appearance; peas large and of fine color and superb llavor. We unhesitatingly aver "Standard" to be a great advance upon any Pea of this class ai pres'jnt in com- merce, and to be unequalled and matchless for either exhibition or table. An horticultural expert who has tested it this year in competition with many other varieties, pronounces it the best Pea of the season. SHARPE'S MONARCH PEA. Award of Merit, R. H. S., 1900. This is a grand new Pea of the Duke of Albany type. Tt has a strong haulm and short joints, much more proliti 5 than the Duke of Albany, and less liaV le to sport: is a heavy i.-ropper, and the lilled pods are very heavy — four of tdem gathered without much selection weighing four ounces. It will be a great acquisition for market Gardeners, and promises to b''come as deservedly popular as the well-known Sharpens Queen, SHARPENS "DENBIGH CASTLE" POTATO. First-Class Certificate, R. H. S,, J900. An extra early white fleshed Kidney, similar to the walnut leaved Kidney of olden days. Claimed by the raiser to be the earliest Kidney variety in cultivation. It is a good cropper, of robust constitution, and a first-f*'ass cooker. We are confident that growers both for private consumption and punlic markets will welcome a variety that has met with such striuing success ;is is indicated by it n-o-iving ihe above award in the competition for early varieties. Can be strongly recommended for pot culture. SHARPENS EARLY PETER POTATO. Award of Merit, R. H. S., July 25, 1899, Confirmed J900. TheB. H. S. Eay ot this new Potato— "Flattish Kidney, white, with russety sllock of the celebrated late yellow, the very best large clear pink yet introduced, chrome red. VIUflTUV CATnil :iiid'all the other nTtMf»HmTtmnTTTTn»rs met with cou'^iderable favor here in the United States, and when better known are certain to gain in popularity, especially for early forcing. We are hnndlitg the stock of one of the most sucoessfu specialists, and can supply fine, bushv plants, 12 to 15 inches high, finely set with bads. $4.50 per dozen; 135 per 100. AZALEA INDICA, for Easter. We can still supply all the leading varieties in fine, bushy, well-budded stock. 10 to 12-in. crowns, $5.00 per doz.;$4').00 per 100 12 to 14 " 7.0'i •' 50.00 " 14 to 16 •• 9 00 '■ 70.00 " 16 to 18 " 15.Q0 " lOO.OO " Specirann plants of JIme. Van der Cruysson at $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $3.C0, $5 00 and $7.50 each. POT GROWN LILACS. We offer a fine lot of pot grown plants, finely set with buds, in excellent condition for forcing. Charles X, Rod; Marie Lfgraye, Single Whi'e: Mme Lemoine, Double White; $6.00 per dozen; $45.00 per lOO. DEUTZIA GRACILIS. A fine lot of three-year-old plants, suitable for 7 and 8-inoh pots, very bushy, $1.00 per doz., $8.00 per lOO DEDTZIA GRACILIS ROSEA. (New) Identical with the above in general habit, l)u- with flowers fully double the size of that graceful variety, to which is added the additional charm of being suffused with a delicate rosy tint, just sulTicient to relieve the dead white which is objectionable in the type, and which will undoubtedly place it in the front rank of shrubs for winter forcing. A limited lot or one-year-old plants, $3.00 per doz.. $15.C0 per 100. DEITZIA LEMOINEI. This is now one of the standard varieties for forcing. It surpasses D. Gtaalis in its very large tlowers, being nearly three times the'size of the latter variety. These are pro- duced in Inrge cone-shaped heads of 20 to 30 (lowers each, and of the purest, white. Strong one-year-old plants, suitable for6-in. pots, 75c per doz.; $6.00 per 100. RHODODENDRONS. «»r Forcing) Fine bvislis- plants, well set with buds. 12 to 15-in. high " ' " - 15 to 18 " 18 to 30 " 20 to 24 " 24 to 3D " $ 7.50 per doz.; $ 60.00 per 100 9.00 " 70.00 ■' 12.00 " 101.00 •■ 15.00 ■■ 125.00 ■' 24.00 ■' HARDT AZALEA MOLLIS. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. €5 Rooted Carnation CUTTINGS. THIS stock is strictly first-class in every respect, free from disease and will be thoroughly rooted when sent out. We guarantee them to be as represented. Money refunded if not satisfactory. CnnPt Pink Per lOO Per 1000 3PUI l» Armazindy $5.00 $40.00 Triumph 1.50 12.60 Flora Hill 1.50 12 50 White Cloud 1.60 12.50 Evanston 1.50 12.60 Armazindy 1.00 7 50 Portia 1. 00 7.50 Wm. Scott 1.00 7.50 McQowan 1. 00 7.50 Evelina 1.00 7 50 Kohinoor 1.00 7.50 J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, 111. ©i Ethel Crocker WHEN store men telegraph that they must have some Crocker for their customers, and com- mission men beg for consignments, in spite of the fact that there are plenty of other pinks on the market, it is a pretty sure sign that Crocker has some points of merit distinctive from the others and that there is an unfilled demand for the flowers. With the largest stock of this variety grown by any one grower in the country I can fill your orders with carefully selected cuttings, at $4 per 100 or $30 per 1000. BBND FOR LIST OP OTHER VARIETIES. ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER, PA. Please mention the American Florist when writtnz. 9 hardy, large plants. Snowball, Longfellow, 4Uc per 100; $2.50 per 1000. FORGET-iWe-NOT, fine clumps, 75o per 100; $5.00 per 1000. MIGNONETTE (Allen's Defiance), large plants out of 2^-inch $2.60 per 100. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. The Largest Fancy Carnation. Ready March 1st. -PROSPERITY- ALL ORDERS TILLED IN STRICT ROTATION. F*ric©fS for iRootecl Cxittingis. 1 Plant $ .50 12 Plants 5 00 25 Plants 8.25 50 Plants 10.00 100 Plants 16.00 250 Plants $ 37.50 500 Plants 70 CO 750 Plants 101.25 1000 Plants 130.00 WRITE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION. DAILLEDOUZE BROS., Flatbush, N. Y. BOOTED CARNATION CITTTINCrS ""»!,:;,!-:£• NEW VARIETIES. (1901 INTRODUCTIONS.) Sunbeam, (Mesh pink) $10.00 per 100 Bon Homme Richard, (white) lO.OO '■ Nydia, (vnriegated white and light salmon) 10.00 " Prolifica, (ceri-e pink) . .^ ;■•.■•■• '•'■*'!' " Guardian Angel, a very fine pink; strong stems and good liloomer. It is a money maker. . .^ ., - 4.00 STANDARD VARIETIES. $75.00 per 1000 75.00 " 75.00 " 75.00 " 35.00 PINK. lOD 1000 Mrs. T. W. Lawson. .$7.10 .{rtO.OO Marquis 5.0U 40.00 Genevieve Lord 5.00 41.01 Ethel. Crocker 4.00 35.00 Triumph 1.50 12 50 Argvle 1.50 I2.M Daybreak 1.60 13.00 Scott 1.03 7..=>0 WHITE. 100 1000 White Cloud $2.00 *l.=i.00 Flora Hill 1.25 10.00 Evelina 1.00 7.i)0 McGowan .1.00 7.50 SCARLET. 100 G. H. Crane $3.00 Chicago 3.00 America 2.50 Evanston 1.50 VARIBQATED. Olvmpia 5.00 Mrs. G. M. Bradt.... 2.00 Armazinily 1.25 ICOO $25.00 25.00 20.00 12.50 40.00 17.50 10.00 All Cuttings sold under the condition that if not satisfactory they are to be returned at once, when money will be refunded. HOLTON <&, HUNKEL CO.. Milwaukee, Wis. Cyclamen Persicum Splendens Qi^anteum, fine plants in bud and bloom, from 4-in. pots, $1.60 per doz., $12.00 per 100; from 3-in. pots in bud, $7.00 per 100. Begonia Rex, in 15 leading vars., plants from 2V4- in. pots, labeled, J5.00 per 100; my selection, $4 00 per 100; well-rooted cuttings, labeled, $2.00 per 100; mised, $1.50 per lOD. solicit your patronage and guarantee satisfaction. PAUL MADER. E. 3TROUDSBURG. PA. "Hoosier Maid," The great midwinter blooming Carnation, large, pure white (lowers on strong stem. Ready Feb. 15. $1.50 per doz.. $10 per 100, $80 per 1000. A. RASMUSSEN, New Albany, Ind. 874 The American Florist. Jan. 26, Lowell, Mass, COLD WEATHER IS ACCOMPANIED BY BRISK BUSINESS. — FUNERAL WORK IN DEMAND. — GBOWEHS CAUGHT BY FREEZE.— NOTES. Trade is brisk and so is the weather. Previous to New Year's it was so mild that plants could be taken out without wrapping; but it is not so now; it is rather nsky to carry them out well papered. The changes in the weather have brought much illness and funeral work. C. L. Marshall and Patten had all they could handle last week. This cold snap caught some of the growers napping. P. R. Burtt seems to be the largest loser, having several thousand geranium cuttings and some sword ferns frozen. A. C. Tingley, of Tewksbnry, is cutting some elegant violets. His Princess of Wales and Campbells are superfine. G. W. Patten made a flying visit to Maine last week to see his aged mother, who is in poor health. H. B. Greene has a fine house of prim- ulas and they sell readily. A, M. Newport, R. I. — ^James McLeish was recently appointed street commissioner for the city of Newport. He is regarded as a very capable man for the position. Sayville, N. Y.— Oneof the large violet houses of Warner & Hoffman, at Blue Point, was damaged to the extent of $800 by fire on the evening of January 19. Lynn, Mass.— At the annual meeting of the Houghton Horticultural Society on January 14, W. B. Allen was re-elected president for the eighth consecutive term. C. W. Emerson was elected treasurerand Rotert Wood, secretary. NEPHROLBPIS WITTBOLDII. Strong Plants, ready for 3-inoh and 4-inch pots, 11.00 each; $10.00 a dozen; »75.00 per 100. The GEO. WITTBOLD GO. Palms and Ferns 1657 Buckingham St., CHICAQO, ILL. Asparagus Sprengerii, avi-moh %'2M per 100 3 ■• 4.00 per 100 Asparagus Plumosus, 2H-inch 5.00 per 100 3 " 6.00 per 100 Small Ferns for dishes, 4 var8.,2^-in. 3.00 per 100 Carex Variegata, 2i4-inch 4.0O per 100 Boston Ferns, 8-incb pans $15 and $18 per doz. 2H-inoh S.OOperlOO 3-inch S.OOperlOO Nephrolepis Cordata Compacta, 6-iach 25.00 per 100 Geraniums— .S. A. Nutt, Heteranthe, La Pilot, rooted cuttings, $18.00 per 1000. cash, please. CAWL HACEWBERCER, West Mentor, O. Palms § Ferns. HOME-GKOWN, FINE, CLEAN STOCK; GROWN COOL. Write tor Price List. J. Q. HEISS. The txotic Nurseries. DAYTON, OHIO. mm FLOWER SEEDS LOBELIA BEDDINQ QUEEN. Alyssum, Little Gem, true. Tr. plit. Oz. $ .10 $ .25 100 seeds. lOC'O Asparagus Plumosus Nunus $1.00 $8.50 Sprengerii 50 3.00 Write for prices on lareer lots. ■' Decumbens, 25 seeds 60c, $2.03 per 100 Tr. pkt. Oz. Begonia Vernon $ .10 Erfordi 1-16 oz., 75c 25 Bellis Perennis, (Double Daisy^ Vaughan's Mammoth, mixed 1-16 oz. 40c 25 MammohDaisy, white I-I6OZ. 50o .25 pink 26 Longt,'llow, ;j oz. 35o 15 Snowball, i-J oz. 40o 15 Browallia, mixed. .10 Speciosa, large, blue 25 Candytuft Giant Hyacinth, I'l'd, while .10 Empress ft., $1.50 .10 CentaureaCandidissima, 1000 seeds 25c, Gymnociirpa Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum. We have sold this strain lor several years and find it to be very fine. Giganteum, Mont Ulanc, white $ .75 Deep Crimson, very large 75 Rosa von Marienthal, pinlf 75 White, Carmine Eye 75 licst mi.xod, % oz., $1.60 50 ISO !.50 .60 Tr pkt. Oz, Stock, Snowflake, forcing, the earliest white Ten Week, S-J oz. $1.00,$ .25 " White Perfection "Cut and Come Again", a oz. 45c. .25 " Large Flowering Ten Week, White, Rose. Crimson, Blood- Red, Yellow, Light Blue, Dark Blue, each 25 One pkt. of each of the" for $1.25. " Extra choice mixed 25 Smilax, new crop, ft $3.00 10 Thunbergia. mixed 10 Torenia Fournieri, blue 25 " Fournieri Compacta 25 White Wings 20 Vinca Rosea, pink, white with eye, pure white, mixed, each 15 $ .30 .60 .60 .10 .20 l.CO .10 .40 Seeds 100 1000 $5.00 5.00 5.00 500 4.50 PANSY. Tr. pkt. Oz. Lobelia, Bedding Queen. The best Lobelia for carpet beds, borders and pots $ .25 Crystal Paiace Compacta 15 $1.50 Speciosa, for hanging baskets .10 .75 Emperor William, H oz. 25o. .15 1.50 White Lady, dwarf white. .. .10 Maurandya. mixed, yoz. 40o 15 1.25 Mignonette, Machct, true 10 .60 Defiance 25 1.75 100 seeds. ICOO ...$1.00 $8.00 Tr. pkt. Oz. Petunia, Vaughan's Best Mixture $ .50 The best mixture of large-flower- ing single varieties in existence. Giants of California, mixed 1-32 oz. $1.25 50 Double Fringed Perfection 75 Double White 50 Salvia Splendens "Drooping Spikes".. .15 $2.00 Clara Bedman 25 2.50 Silverspot 26 Golden-Leaved 25 St. Louis, new, best of all 25 Musa Ensete (Banana plant). Vauglian's "International" received the only reward for Mixed Pansies at the World's J"air. It is today better and more complete than ever. It contains the cream of the stock of ten Pansy spec- ialists. There is no better pjixture in existence, as all of the florists who saw or used it can tell you. Price, per oz., $10; y, oz., $5; '/a oz., $1.50; trade pkt., 50o. Vaughan's "Giant Mixture." If you want large flowers this is the mixture to buy. Oz., $4; % oz., eoo: trade packet, 25c. Chicago Parks Bedding Mixture, oz., $1; a oz., 30c: trade pkt., 10c. Masterpiece. Pf-r !„ oz. $1.50; trade pkt., 50c. Pansy, separate sorts, sw our florists' catalog. VERBENA. Vaughan's Best Mixture. Includes the Mammoth Flowered strains ot three celebrated Verbena specialists, the beautiful and dazzling Defi- ance, the Snow-white, Purples, Striped, and all the Auricula-Flowered varieties, the new giant striped and the Fordhook Mammoth Verbe- nas. We feel perfectly safe in stating that this mixture of Verbenas will eclipse every strain Oz., $2; H oz., 50c; pkt, offered by any other house, trade pkt., 25c. Mammoth Mixed, trade pkt.. 15c; oz. $1.00. " White, trade pkt., 15c: oz., $1.25. " Pink and carmine shades, trade 25c; K oz., 50o. " Mayflower, best pink, trade pkt.,25o. ; H oz., 50o; oz., $1.75. Tr. pkt. Oz. Verbena Defiance, bright scarlet, H oz., 30c 10 $1.00 " Coerulea, skv-bluc 10 1.00 " Striped 10 1.00 " Lemon-scented, ;j oz., 25c 10 1.25 SPECIAL DISCOUNT OP 10 PER CENT FOR CASH WITH ORDERS AMOUNTING TO $2.00 AND OVER. For other Flower Seeds not listed see our "BOOK for FLORISTS," a copy of which will be mailed on request. Our Spring Catalog will be ready shortly. cWe have all our^new seeds in stock now. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO 84-86 Bandolph Street, NEW TORE: 14 Barclay Street. igoi. The American Florist. 875 jttt^nuiiiiiiiiHitiiiiiiiitiiiAitiUiAiiiiAimmiiiAiittiiiiHititiiiiituiiitiiuititiiitiiumimuiitiiumiiiiimimiiiitiiiiiiiitimiiiiiiimitiiiie THE BIG rOllR. OUR INTRODUCTIONS OF NEW CARNATIONS J^ J- FOR J90J. jt J- C 1 1 fi Kpn fn • Extra bright flesh pink, early Per Per Per OLIllUCa.111. ffjg j„(j continuous bloomer, doz. 100 1000 Flowers of good form and size, borne on long stifT stems $1,50 $10 $75 White, extra- I Bon Homme Richard: ordinary free bloomer; fine form, good size. .„ ^„ ^__ Stems 2;^ to 3 feel long $1.50 $10 $75 3 NvHifl* Variegated, salmon stripe on white ^ 1^3'Ula.. ground. Quick seller, extremely free -, - - ^ bloomer, fine form and stiff stem $1.50 $10 $75 a Prnlifirfl' Cerise pink. Very long, stiff 5 riuillica. stems, laige flowers, and as its name indicates, an extra free bloomer $li50 $10 $75 First lot ready Feb. l,of the above four vars. OTHER VARIETIES. Per 100 Per 1000 ^ Mrs. Thos. W. LawBon cerise pink 86 00 Olympia variegated 5.00 Marquis pinl< 5.00 Genevieve Lord " 5.00 Ethel Crocker " 4.0O Morning Glory light pink 4.C0 G. H. Crane scarlet 3.00 Chicago " 3.00 Gold Nugget yellow 3.00 Gen. Maceo crimson 2.00 Gen. Gomez " 3.0O White Cloud white 2.0O Mrs. Frances Joost pink 3.0O Mrs. Jas. Dean •' 2.00 John Young white 1.50 Flora Hill ' 1.50 Argyle cerise pink 1.50 Davbreak light pink 1.50 William Scott pink 1 00 A rmazindy variegated 1.00 $50.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 35.00 35.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 800 8.00 ALL ROOTED CUTTINGS NOW READY. WRITE FOR DESeRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. LET US FIGURE ON ^OUR WANTS. CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY Please mention the American Florist when writing. Joliet, Illinois. Forcing Plants AZALEA INDICA. See former issues. Per 100 Spiraea Japonica 8 3.50 Compacta 4.00 " Astilboides Floribunda 4.00 " Plumosa Alba (new) 15.00 '* Palmata, scarlet 5.00 Elegans 5.00 Alba 5.00 DlelytraSpectabilis (Bleeding Heart) 5.00 Paeonla Officinalis rubra pi 8.00 albaplena 20.00 Tenuifoliafl.pl 18.00 MONTHLY ROSBS, Hermosa, pink 10 00 Agrippina, dark red. . 10.00 Clothilde Soujiert 13.00 H. P. Roses, low budded, leading kinds 10.00 Crimson Rambler, extra strong 15 .00 Hydrangea Otaksa, 4~« shoots 12.00 BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J. Florists all over the country are quickly discerning the Commercial Value of The Lawson Carnation. The demand will be heavy this season. My stock is in excellent condition, clean and healthy. Rooted cuttings ready now, or for later delivery. PRICE, Per 100 $7.00 Per 1000 $60.00 Terms Strictly Cash from unknown parties. Send ALL ORDERS DIRECT TO No Agents. E^llis* VtH-dSS. Rooted Cuttings. COLE US, VERSCHAFFELTll, r-ry^ _._ ./»/» GOLDEN BEDDER, DUC PCF lUU, ^yfR^EVn'^Sr'^' $5 per 1000. C.OTTOSCHWABEJenkintown.Pa. Rooted Cuttings of Carnations.... Ethel Crocker, Joost, Scott, McGowan, Mrs. Bradt, now ready. Write GEO. A. KIHL, Pekin, III. 172,000 Rooted Cuttings READY TO SHIP. WE ROOT 10,000 A WEEK. Per Doz. Per 100 Per 1000 .V. Mitting, light cream, 3Vi-inoh bicom 11.50 tlO.OO 175.00 Mrs. A. Hitting, clear pink, 3V4-inch bloom 1.50 18.00 75.00 De Roo Mitting, white, 3 inch b'.oom 1.50 10.00 75.00 Sunbeam, light pink, C. C. Co 1.50 10.00 75.00 Bon Homme Richard, white, C. C. Co 1.50 10.00 75.00 Nydia, variegated, C. C. Co 1.50 10.00 75.00 ProliBca. cerise pink, C. C. Co 1.50 10.00 75.00 Lorna. purt- white, Dorner 1.50 lO.OO 75.f0 Mermaid, salmon pink. Doroer 1.00 6.00 50.CO Irene, pink, Crabb * Hunter 1.50 10.00 75.00 Sport from Victor and Armazindy, Hill 1.50 10.00 75.00 California Gold, Hill 1.50 10.00 75.00 Queen Louise, white, J. L. Dillon 1.50 10.00 75.00 Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson pink Olympia variegated . Genevieve Lord pink E. Crocker pink .Morning Glory, the coming Daybreak.. Mrs. G. M. Bradt variegated . G. H. Crane scarlet Chicago " America " Golden Nugget yellow Gen. Maceo red Gen. Gomez " Per 100 ..J5.50 .. 4.0J .. 4.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.60 2.00 2.50 1.50 1.25 Per 100 White Cloud white 1.25 Mrs. Joost pink 1.25 Flora Hill white 1.20 Argyle pink. Daybreak shell pink, . . Wm. Scott pink Armazindy variegated .. Melba light pink... Mary Wood white Peru " Mrs. Bartlett scarlet 1.20 1.20 .85 .85 1.25 1.50 2.50 3.00 6 at 12 rate; 25 at 100 rate; 250 at 1000 rate. We guarantee them to reach you condition. If not satisfactory return at once at our expense. in A. No. 1 PLANTS. Per 100 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 3V2-in $5.00 True Boston Fern, 3!4-in 5,C0 True Boston Fern, extra strong, 2Ji-iD. .. 3.0O 20,000 Alternantheras, red, also pink, strong, 2!4-in 1.50 10,000 Sedum variegatum, 2M-in 1.50 lO.COO Cigar plants, 2M-in 1.50 Per 100 10,000 51. Louise violets, 2!i-in 1.50 30,000 Coleus, 10 named varieties, 2Ji-in.. 1.50 5,000 Californian Moss, for baskets, 2M-i<' 1.50 5,000 Choice Mixed Geraniums, 2H-in... 150 5,000 .Terusalem Cherries, 2!-i-in 1.50 1,000 Vinoa variegatum, 2K-in 1.50 25 Plants at 100 rate. Cash or C. O. D. THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, 111. SQSQQQQSQQQQSSQQQQQQQQQQQSQQQSSSQQQQQSSQSQQSSS< iQSQQ Robert Scott, EVERYBODY'S ROSE. ?r"clii:.. Robert Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, oei. co , Pa. New Carnation ELENOR AMES. The best deep pink Carnation ever introduced. Deeper color, larger llowers, stronger grower and produces more blooms per plant than its parent, Wm. Scott Does not burst. .V continuous bloomer. Has been grown for five years. Plants free from all dipease. Rooted cuttings ready February 1, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100, $75 per 1000. D. CARMICHAEL, Wellesley, Mass. Please mention the American Florist to our advertisers. 876 The American Florist. Jan 26, Minneapolis. BDSDJESS CONTINUES GOOD. — STATE OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND. — METEOR THE FAVORITE ROSE. — VARIOUS NOTES. Trade last vreek was very good and this week started in with a rush. There is a great call ior funeral work, every flor- ist having his hands full. This will help to use up the surplus of Romans, which have flooded the market. Carnations are available in large quantities and the stock is fine. Roses are in sufficient num- bers to supply the most urgent needs. The Meteors and Bridesmaids have suf- fered considerably from the dark weather of late, the latter being very light in color. A few daflodils were noticed in market, also some La Heine tulips, but the stems were rather short as yet. Violets are now available in goodly quantities and are of first-class quality. James Souden and Otto Will have been to Chicago to get points and prices on the latest methods of green- house construction. Mr. Souden is in charge of the Donaldson range of 50,000 feet which will be increased to 80,000 feet this spring, and Mr. Will is planning some new carnation houses. Work on the new range of the Minneapolis Floral Company is already under way. There is not an extra large call for Beauties at present, and there does not ever seem to be the demand for this flower that acity of this size should show for Beauty. The Meteor is chief ruler here. The retailers have their windows deco- rated with some fine azaleas and primu- las, all being well stocked with them. Thos. Lynes and S. R. Swanson are reported on the sick list. C. F. R. Bred in Old Kentucky. Pots. 100 1000 Geraniums, Bruanti and mixed, 2V4-in. $2.00 J18.00 Aclivrinthus, 2 varieties " 2.no I8.U0 Rose Geranium " 2.00 18.00 Heliotrope. 3 varieties " 2.00 IS.i'O Coleus, 12 v-irieties " 1.50 12.50 Salvia (St. Louis) " 1.50 Vl.Wi Lantana, 6 vars. in bloom " 1.25 10.00 Double White Petunias " 2.50 22.,'iO ROOTED CITTINOS. ,„, Alternanthera, red 3 .50 Alys urn, double "5 Geraniums, mixed 1-25 G. L. FRUNSQN & CO , Paducah, Ky. No more of either of the Lorraine Begonias to offer until next June. BOSTON FERNS, 3 inch pot plants, $76.00 per 1000. EDWIN LONSDALE. WYNDMOOR, - (near Phiki.), PENNA. PALMSmsBOSTONS Walter Retzer & Co., CHICAGO, ILL. 2045-59 Clarendon Ave. (N. Haisied St.) Rooted Cuttings. CARNMIONS and ROSES, Select stool;. Low- est wholesale prices. Write to W. H. CULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. Al Brides and Maids, $1 per 100 $8 per 1000~ <'asli with order. WEST VIEW FLORAL CO., Knightstown, Ind. Heasc mention Ihe American Florist when writing. Rose Cuttings SSi^SSSSSofiyORSye,^^^ Rose Cuttings! Carnation Cuttings! ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS. 100 Brides %\.m Bridesmaids 1.50 Meteors 1 .50 Perles 1..50 Golden Gate 1 .lO CARNATION 100 Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson $7.00 The Marquis 6 00 Estelle 7.00 Genevieve Lord 5.00 Ethel Crocker 6.00 Olympia 5.00 G. H. Crane 3.00 Mrs. George M. Bradt 3.03 Gen. Gomez 3.00 America 3.00 Cnicago 3.00 Mabel 3.00 Elsie Ferguson 3.00 Gold Nugget 3.00 Pingree 3.00 Mrs. James Dean 2 00 Mrs. Frances Joost .- 2 OO Genesee 200 Mary Wood 2.00 John Young ; 2.03 John Hinlvle 2.00 Dorothy Sweet 2.00 Jubilee 2.00 Gen. Maceo 200 White Cloud 2.00 lOOO ,$12..50 1250 12.50 12.50 1250 ROO 1000 S60.00 50.00 60.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 25.00 26.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.(0 25.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 10) Lady Dorothf a $1 .50 Kaiserin 1.50 Maman T'ochet 1.50 American Beauty 3.00 TED CUTTINGS. 100 Leslie Paul 12.00 Gov. Griggs 2.0 J Albertina 2.00 Dawn 2.00 Argyle 2.00 Eldorado 2.00 Melba 200 Victor 1.60 Triumph 1 50 Daybreak '.. 1.50 Tvo'r.v 1.60 Evelina 1.50 Flora Hill 1.50 Cerise Queen 1.60 Meteor 1.50 Armflzindy 1.50 Iris Miller 1.60 Glazier 1.50 Sandusky 1.25 William 'Scott 1.25 Evanston 1.00 Tidal Wave I.OO Portia 1.00 Lizzie McGjwan 1.00 Psyche 1.00 lOOO 3!12.50 12.50 12..50 25.00 1000 $15.00 15.00 15.00 16.00 15.00 17.00 17.00 12.50 12.60 la.w 1250 12.60 1260 12.60 1250 12.50 12.50 12.60 10.00 10.00 800 800 8.00 8 00 7.50 We offer only choice Rooted Cuttings, first-class in every resnect. true to nan^e. 25 at 100 rates; 250 at 1000 rates. AVrite for catalogue and complete list of Carnations and Rjses, rooted cuttings and in pots. Do you receive our weekly price list? If not, write us; we will pl.ace your name on our mailing list. LAKEViEW ROSE GARDENS, Jamestown, N. Y. New Carnations, Rooted Cuttings. Ready March Ist. PROSPERITY (666). Each. 60o; 12 for I5.C0; 25 for «I LOUISE TAKEN OCT. SSth, 1900. QUEEN LOUISE CARNATION This new Carnation oroduces the finest flowera, la perfectly healthy and is the best white variety ever introduced. IT BLOOMS EARLY IT BLOOMS LATE IT BLOOMS ALL THE TIME. Our price list contains cuts from photographs taken every two weeks during the months of February, March, April, May, June, October and November. No other Carnation can stand such a test. Prices on Application. comlindsee^iVo?te^VtVr^^^^^^^ 3 - Great Glories - 3 BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE, 2H-inch pots, 115.00 per 100. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE Nana Com- pacta, 2}i-inch pots, 115.00 per lOO. BEGONIA CALEDONIA, 'The White Lorraine," 3V4-inch pots, $5.00 each. This stock guaranteed absolutely free from disease. THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. mSk'i'nV carnations Elevfu v:irieties of U*00, sixteen older btaudard sorts, fci'cd for compltte list. GtO. HANCOCK & SON. Grand Haven, Mich. ROOTED CUTTINGS CARNATIONS. Ethel Crocker 100, |4.00; 1000, I30.C0 White Cloud " 2.00; " 15.00 Alaska (white) " I 00; 7.50 ROSES. Golden Gate 100, $1.50; lOCO, $12.50 Bride " 1,50; 12.50 Bridesmaid " 1.50; 12.50 GEO. HARRER, Morton Grove. III. PLEASE MENTION US TO OUR ADVERTISERS, 878 The American Florist. Jan. 26^ Buffalo. BUSINESS BBISK AND STOCK HARD TO GET. — WINDOW _ DECORATIONS MEAGER. — VARIOUS NOTES. Trade the past two weeks has been quite active and stock so scarce that one was afraid to take orders for fear that the necessary material could not be obtained. Roses and carnations were the items most needed. Bulb stock has been plentiful, excepting tulips, which are now coming in. Window displays have been of palms and ferns, excepting Palmer's, where they had a decoration representing a church altar, which" was very effective. Grip has struck the florists. Kasting has been laid up, and so have two or three others. W. A. Adams was called out of the city last week, owing to the death of a rela- tive. W. A. Lincoln, Neb.— The past week has been fine, every day clear and warm, more like the first of April than January. There has been a big cut of stock coming in, most of it in fine shape, but the trade has kept pace with supply, using it all up at good prices. In fact, we are getting better prices at retail than we ever got before in January; but then, we have tine flowers and do not feel afraid to ask a fair price. There is also a good demand for blooming plants. C. H. P. 150,000 Hartford, Conn. — The greenhouses of G. W. McClunie were damaged by fire on Saturday, January 19. The firemen did good work and prevented the damage trom exceeding $200. Erie, Pa.— S. A. Baur reports that busi- ness through the holidays was twenty- five per cent ahead of last year, with the demand about equally divided between plants and cut flowers. STOCK PLANTS and ROOTED CUTTINGS Now ready for immediate delivery ROSES— Bridos, Bridesmaids, Meteor. Perle, Kaiserin and Golden Gate. Big stronK rooted cuttings »l.50 per 100; J12.50 per 1000. Any quantity from now on. CARNATIONS— Strong healthy cuttings, well rooted, in any quantity, embracing the 25 choicest varieties in cultivation. See our list and prices. GERANIUMS— Bruanti, Heteranthe, Grant, S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poitevine, Mrs. E. G. Hill. Athlete, LaFavorite, White Swan, Mrs. J. M. Garr. Mme. Jaulin, Frances Perkins and other varieties, strong 2V4-inch plants $2.60 per 100; |32.50 per 1000. COLEUS — Our champion collection, embrjicing the newest sorts and only those of decided merit. All bright colors, clean and healthy. Strong plants, from 2M-inch pots $1.S0 per 100. Strong rooted top cuttings, fine ones, ready for 2H-inch pots, 75 cents per 100; $6.00 per 1000. VERBENAS— New Mammoth and 20th Century Collection, 25 grand sorts, 2-inch and 2J<-inch, strong, healthy plants, green as grass, full of cuttings, 12.00 per 100; $18.60 per 1000. Rooted cuttings, big ones, as clean as a whistle, 60 cents pet 100; $5.00 per 1000. PETUNIAS— Double Fringed. Henderson's and Dreer's latest sorts, including also White l^'awn, Mrs. Sander and Pink Perfection. Large rooted cuttings ready for 2i4-iuch pots. $1.2a per 100 by mail ; $10.00 per 1000 by eipress. Pure wnite only, 11.60 per 100. NEW AGERATUMS— Stella Gurney, the grand novelty of 1900, and Snow Drift, the peerless white, strong 3-inch stock plants full of cuttings, 50c per dozen; $3.00 per 100. Strong rooted cut- tings $1.00 per 100. LouiBe Bonnatt, latest novelty in white, and Princess Pauline, latest blue, strong 2X-inch, $1.60 per 100; strong R. C, 60c per 100, (special). NEW SALVIAS— St. Louis and Splendens, strong 2H-inoh, $1.50 per 100; strong R. C, 76c per lOO, (special). MARGU ERITES— New California Giant White and New Golden, strong R. C, $1.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. South Side Floral Co., Springfield, III. REPORTt?.UUDGES Appointed by THE PHILA. FLORISTS' CLUB to judge our grand new ROSE Queen of Edgely, il'iilE'RicAN beauty. ^g^P "We aro convinced that this variety is a valuable addition to the list of forcing roses, being in every respect, except color, the exact counterpart of the American Beauty. The color is a beautiful, bright pink, which is good, even in the full flowers. The fragrance Is also as fine as that of Beauty, and the exhibited blooms showed remarkable vigor. (Signed), ROBERT KIFT, WM. MUNRO, JOS. HEACOCK." The last two named were winners of first prizes for American Beauties at the Rose Show, Eden Mnsee, Uarcli 27, 190O. FOR TBRMS AND BOOKLET; ADDRESS R. CRAIG & SON, East. Agts., 49th and Market Sts., Phila. E. G. niLL & CO., West. Agts., Richmond, Ind. THE FLORAL EXCHANGE, Inc. | 335 N. Sixth St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦4 >♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦ H. P. ROSES. 2-yeaf-oId stock now ready; in t5 best kinds. Budded Per 100, $11.00. MRS. SHARMAN CRAWFORD KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA MADAM CAROLINE TESTOUT ... AMERICAN BEAUTY Own Roots Per 100, 113.00. :;=;} strong, budded stock, 815 00 per 100. CB.IMSON RAMBLERS. Own roots, well branched Per 100, $15.00 3 year, budded, 3-4 feet, well branched " 16.00 year, 3 year, budded, 4-5 feet, well branched " 18 00 2-3 feet 3 year, O. R. 3-4 feet, well branched " 18.00 White, Pinli and Yellow Ramblers, 2 year, st'ong " 15 00 HERMOSA ROSES, 3 year, Holland grown. ... " 13 00 " " 2 year, French grown " 8.00 Hardy Azalea Amoena, fine for Easter Forcing, 12-inoh heads Per dozen, $5.00 Azalea Mollis, 15-20 buds " 4.00 Deutzia Hybrida Lemoinei, dormant, pot-grown, for forcing Per 100, $20.00, " 3.00 Deutzia Gracilis, for forcing '* 10.00. Hydrangea P. G., 3-4 feet, well branched... " 10.00, FABSOII''B BHODODEITDBOVS. Best named sorts for forcing, bushy plants with 8 to 12 buds, in any color Each, 75 cts. " 8.00 Clematis Jackmanni and others, 2 year " 3.00 KIKACS, pot-grown, for forcing, strong plants, 7-inoh pots, 18-24 inches high, well branched and full of buds, in two sorts, Charles X, and Marie LeGray Each, 75 cts. " 'OrX'V rpV T*T*GS Beantifal, Shapely ^\3J^ ±. JllflXiO • Plants in fine condition. Each. Plants, bush form, 12-15 inches high, 6-7 inches in diameter % .25 26-28 " 12-14 ■' " 60 " " 4 feet high 24-30 " " very fine 2.0D Pyramid shape, 4 " 18-20 inches at base 3.00 7.50 Dozen. $ 2.60 6.00 24.00 24.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, Greenhouses, Western springs, III. 84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. XXX SEEDS VERBENA 6RANOIFLORA — Finest Giant vars. grown, in best mixture, 1,000 sds., iiOc. CHINESE PRIMROSE — Finest known, large llowering frinyed, fifteen vars., single and double, mixed; 500 seeds 11.00; half pkt., 50c. PANSY, FINEST GIANTS— Extra fine; the best of the mammoth flowering varieties, mixed; 3500 seeds, $1.00; half pkt, 50c. JOHN F. RIPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. The Home of Primroses. The Famous Kudzu Vine— Hardy as a rock. Lasts 50 years. Can be cut back every year. Grows 60 feet in one season. $7.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri— Strong 3!4-in., $6.00 per 100. New Rose Snowllake— The Daisy Rose, $10 per 100. New Lace Fern— Fronds last a month, $6.00 per 100. New Russelia MultinDra~2>4-inch, $4.00 per 100. 50 New Plants not to be Had Elsewhere. Callas— White, $3 per 100; Spotted, $3; Yellow, $20. Cannas, Dahlias, and all summer blooming bulbs. Electros and Cuts tor Florists and Seedsmen. A. BLANC. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Hardy Herbaceous Alpine Plants. MD Alpine Plants. ^';o'^n I ' A Complete Assortment ot Old and New Vars. T I The Blue nil! Nursery, So. Bralntree, Mass. ' C0BRE8PONDENCE SOLICITED. :i ^&&&:&&&&&&&&&&g;&&gie6-6-g;&^ IT IS NOT... what you pay for the adver- tisement but what the adver- tisement pays you. It pays to advertise in the American Florist. igoi. The American Florist. 879 Cut Prices VERBENA KING. Express prepaid on all Rooted Cuttings. Verbenas. 40 best mam- moth vars. 60o per 100; $5.00 per 1000. Alteruanthera, red and yellow, 60c per 100; $5 per 1000. Ageratum, Princess Pauliii'i and u new- rich blue, very dwarf prower. a winner; Cope's Pet, white; 63c per 100, IS.OO per lino. Heliotropes. 10 best varieties, all named, 70c per 100, J6 00 per iroo. Daisies, 2 best vars.. $1 00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. Geraniums, stronj? Si^-in., best named varieties, ready tor 3-iu., $3 SO per 100, *20 per lOnO. Verbena plants, strong:, full of cuttings, fine as silk, $2 per 100. $18 per lOTO. Heliotrooe. 2><-in., strong, fine plants, 13 per 100, $18 per 1000. Send for our new list of other rooted cuttings and plants; it will save you money. Write for prices on larger lots. Special low express rates to all parts. That Cash Please. C. HUMFELD, Clay Cantor, Kas. It is a Fact.... CAN N AS should be started early to secure best results. Our collection of Novelties and Standard varieties is the most complete. Are also booking orders for all the NEW CARNATIONS. CHHYStNTHEMUMS, GERANIUMS and BEGOhlAS. Nathan Smith& Son, :,rr liig Boston. Boston Market and other varie- ties. 15o per 101; $1.00 per 1000; $8..50 per lO.OiX). If by mail add 10c per 100. CA.:B:BA.CiE Wakefield and Succession, 25o per ICO; $1.25 per 1000. If bv mail add 20o per 100. ca.xjivIFi*i-,0"Wb;i« Snowball 35c per 100; $2.50 per 1000. TOIVIA-TO Mayllower, Lorillard and Dwart Champion, SOc'per 100 postpaid. Nice size for potting. Cash with ordicr. Other vegetable plants, also Howerins plants. Send for list. R. VINCENT. Jr.. & SON, White Marsh. Md. Chrysanthemum GOLD SIVllTH Cream yellow tinted with bronze, sport from Pres. W. R. Smith, fine large flowers, strong stem. Your collection of Chrysiinthemums can not be complete without this new candidate. There is without doubt a comnaercial future before this sort. Kshibited at Cincinnati November 17 it scored 83 points. Price $2 per Aoi. Orders taken now and filled in March. H. L. RACAN, P.O. Box 166. Springfield. O. LATANIA^BORBONICA. We have a surplus of this variety in 4-inch pots, extra strong plants, well rooted and ready for a shift. Sample s^nt by mail for 30c in stamps; $3.50 per doz.; $18.50 per 100. This is a bargain, hurry up with your orders. Cash Please. V. V. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. ROBT. CRAIG & SON, | Roses, Palms I and Novelties in Decorative Plants, f i Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. ^ I^MMM*'WWM»'W«WMW«MWWWUWWWyu^ Always meption the American Flof- jst when you order stock.J* STRONG 2 YEAR FIELD GROWN. CRIMSON R\MBLER, extra strong «12.00 per 100. HYBRID PERPETQAL, in fine assortment $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. HYBRID PBRPETUAL, in fine assortment, 2d size 6.00 " 15000 These are well rooted, good stock, but not quite heavy enough to go into first grade. 10 to 12- inch crowns . AZALEAS stock in excellent shape, well set with buds. $35.00 per lOO 12 to 14-inch crowns. .$45.00 per 100 JAPONIC A. SPIRAEAS $3.50 per 100 ASTILBOIDES PLORIBDNDA NANA COMPACTA $5.00 per 100 .$4.00 per 100 PALMS KENTIA BELMORE AN A, 2'4-inch pots $8.00 per 100, $75 00 per 1000 KENTIA BELMOREANA, 3-inch pots, 4 and 5 leaves $15.00 per 100 KENTIA BELMOREANA, 4 inch pois, 14 to 16 inches high 30.no " KENTIA BELMOREANA, 5-inch pots, 18 inches high 60.00 " KENTIA BELMOREANA, 5 and 6-inch pots, 18 to 22 inches high 75.00 " KENTIA PORSTERIANA, 2V4-inch pots lO.OO " KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 3-inch pots, 12 inches high 15.00 " KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 4-inch pots, 15 to 18 inches high 3S.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 6-inch pots, 18 to 22 inches high 50.00 " KENTIA FORSTERIANA, Sand 6 inch pots, 24 to 28 inches high 75.00 " ARECA LDTESCBNS, 2yj-inch pots $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 ASPARAGUS .$ 5 00 per 100 SPRENGERII, 2K-in. pots $3.00 per 100 . 6.00 " SPRENGERII, 3-in. pots 5.00 " .13.00 " SPRENGERII, 4-in. pots 8.00 " PLUMOSUS NANDS, 2i4-in. pots. PLUMOSDS NANUS, 3-in. pots... PLUMOSDS NANUS, 4-in. pots. .. BOSTON FERNS strong 2-inch pots $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, 0. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦•♦»»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦* I neacock's Premium Palms 2 Certificate of Merit for Culture Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, March, 1900. ^ T Certificate of Merit for Culture Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, November, 1900. X T Only the Best, Grown in the Best Manner. Immense Stock, free from Insects and Disease and in the Best Possible Condition. Send in your Order at Once. Areca Lutescens. Cocos Weddeliana. Kentia Belmoreana. Kenlla Forsteriana. 3 plants, 6-in. pot, 24 to 28 inches $12 per doz.; $100 per ICO. 3 ■• 8 " 36 '• FINE $3 each. 1 plant. 3-in. pot, 12-in. high $ 25 per 100. 3plants,5 '• 18 " $1 each; $100 4-in. pot, 5 to 6 leaves, 15-in. high ,$4.50 per doz., $35 per 100. 6 '• 6 leaves, 24 " .... 15.00 " $125 8 " 6 ■■ 30 to 32-in. high $3 each. 4-in. pot, 4 to 5 leaves, 15-in. high $4.50 per doz., $35 per ICO. 6 •• 5 •• 24 to 28-in. high $1 each, $12 per doz. 6 •' 5to6 " 30-in. high $1.26 '■ $15 8 " 6 " 36 to40-in. high $3 " $36 JOSEPH HE ACOCK, Wyncote, Pa. X »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ fLOWCRING PLANTS Always on Hand ....in Quantity. Ericas, small plants in bloom or in bud ready to bloom, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. Large, fine shaped Ericas in bloom, 75c and fl each, $9 to $12 per dozen, |75 per 100; Epacris in bloom, $9 per dozen. Erica persoluta alba "1 Erica persoluta rosea I 100 plan's in these four varieties, for growing on, $10, or Erica persoluta rubra | 100 plants in bud, |15 per 100. Erica fragrans J Azaleas, always in bloom, 50c, 75c, $1, $1.25, |1.50, $2, $2.50, |3, $4, $5 and $6 each. Rubbers, 18 to 24 inches high, to sell out cheap, $6 per dozen, $45 per 100. Orders up to |10 add 50c for packing, up to $20 add $1, to |30, |1.50, to $50, $2.00, Kentias, Latanias, all sizes. A. SCHULTHEIS, E:°i« « rash with Order, Please College Point, L. I. 500,000 Verbenas THE CHOICEST VABIETIES Ilir CUIiTIVATION. Fine pot plants $2.59 per 100; $20 per lOOD Rooted Cuttings 60c per 100; $5 par 1000; $45 per 10,000. NO RUST OR MILDEW. PACKED LIGHT, AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED SEND FOR CIRCULAR. We are the LiarKest Groweri* of Verbenas In the country. Oar plants cannot be surpassed. J. Xv. I>IIvI^ON^, :Bloo«*ast>tjirg:, 1E*&.. TELL THEM "WHERE YOU SAW THE AD. 880 The American Florist. Jan. 26, Albany, N. Y. BUSINESS CONTINUES VEBY GOOD. — ROSES AND CARNATIONS SHORT OF THE DEMAND. —MANY DECORATIONS FOR ALL SORTS OF SOCIAL FUNCTIONS —NOTES. Business has been very good the past week. The only complaint made is that good material is scarce, both roses and carnations. The supply of violets is plentiful. Whittle Brothers had charge of the decorations at the banquet of the New York State Bar Association, which was held in the Hotel Ten Eyck on the evening of January 16. The decorations were American Beauty roses, potted palms and southern smilai. The same firm did the floral decorations at the banquet of the Union College Alumni Association heldon January 11. Whittle Brothers also supplied the Bridesmaid roses used for decoration at the luncheon given by S. L. Munson at the Fort Orange Club to his fellow members of the New York state electoral college. Covers were laid for forty guests. F. A. Danker has the order for the dec- orations for the ball of the Adelphi Club to be given at Odd Fellows' Hall on Fri- day evening, January 25. A horsewhich ran away on January 19, among other items of damage, destroyed one of Banker's show windows, valued at about $75. The weather was below zero at the time and it was only with difficulty that the stock was saved from freezing. H. G. Eyres had the decorations for the SporborgDahlman wedding held in Odd Fellows' Hall on the eveninjr of January 22. The large ballroom was festooned with Christmas greens, laurel rooing decorated the walls and large kentia palms, massed, decorated! the rostrum where the orchestra was stationed. R. D. SALZER'S RAPE gives Rich, green food, at 25t a Ion FARM SEEDS SPELTZ- What is II? Catalog tells. rSalzer's S«eds are Warranted to Pro(hice\ ^^#Mahloa Luther K. Trov,Pa.,astooiBhed the world by ' ^WpTOwine250bu.IJig4' »ata; J.Iireider,MUbicott,Wlfl„l JlV3bu.barley;aii-l U. I^vejoy.fUd \Vlnp,Mlnn..320bn ' ■ SalEercorn per aore If you doubt, wrile tbtm. We wish 1 I to gala 200,000 new lustumera, heme will send on trial 1 $10 WORTH FOR lOc llO pkuBof rare fann seeds. Salt Bush, Combina. Cora — i ISpeltz, firoducini* Si) bu, food and A tr-ns hay per acre — j ^ above oatBand barley. Bromus Inerinie — greatefitHraBsJ Vq earth; Hog I'e.'t, Rape, Rllllon $ Grans {Vi£ I tons hay per acr«^) Sj'rinp Wheat, Ac, iDcludiD^ I our mammoth ■'fed ratal oe all mailed lor lOc positive! y w nrth 910 to get a start. Please send thlt*^ adv. with 10c. to Salzer. Seed Potatoex ^1. 20 a bbl and up. 35 pkgs earliest vegeta- bUseede,«100^ ' Catalog alone, 5c, Send at once. COLEUS... In 2n best varieties, '2-in., $! .'SO p.-r 100, 812.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings fiOc per ICO, ^.00 per 1000. Sample of either by mail for 10c. Per 100 TR.MLTNG LANTANA, 2-inch $3.00 Citiar plant, 2-inch 2.00 .Tasraine Grandillora, 2-inch 5.00 Ageratum, P. Pauline, White Cap and Napis Blue, 3-inch. line 4.00 Cuttings ot same 7.S Cyperus Alternifoliua. 2-inch 2.00 Boston Ferns, 2V4-inch pots 5.00 " " from bench 3O0 Asparagus P. Nanus. 3-inch 8.00 '* Sprengerii, 3-inch 5 50 Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash with order. GEO. L. MILLER, Newark, Ohio. VIOLET RUNNERSi rooted^^rSnners. tADY CAMPBELL VIOLETS. From Band. t5 per M; fr. boU S7 50 perM. SampleBfree WM. 8WAVNE. Kennett;Square, Pa. 50,000 Geraniums AT $2.50 PER 100. All the following are strong, well-established plants in 2^-in. pots, ready for shifting to 3}' and 4-in. pots. All are in perfect health and strictly true to name. Double Grant, brilliant scarkt. Single Grant. S. A. Nuit. double, dpep scarlet. John P. Cleary, sinprle. brilliant scarlet. Mrs. E. G- Hil>, sin>xlt-, ros? salmon. Mme Motin, single, salmon pink. La Favorite, doublo, pure white. Mrs. S A. Gaar. single, pure white. Rose Scented, large and small leaved. Mme Salleroi. 1^-00 per hu' dred. Mountain of Snow, $3.00 per 100. Per 100 Mrs. Parker, $3.,=)0 Ageratum. Stella Gurnev, the grand new bedding variety, sirong plants 2.50 Heliotrope, dark blue, light blue, pure white, best bedders, separate 2.50 Prompt Shipments. Browallia, Giant Blue per 100, $3.50 Achvranthes, 4 varieties. . Coleus, 10 most popular Sweet Alyssum, Giant Double . Santolina incana Begonia, Vernon, line Casli with Order. 2.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.50 I J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. _ FOR PRESENT DELIVERY ! JflPflNESE FtRN BALLS. True long-leaved variety. You will find a ready sale for them. Per doz. $4; per 100 $30. Write for Prices on QuantitiesI VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolpli St. NEW YORK: t4 Barclay St. Please meniion the American Florist when writing. RoseS; Bride .-ind Bridesmaid. $2 per 100, $18 per lOOO Petunias, double, finest large llowerini^, 3>4-inch pots, $-2 per 100. Per liX) Salvia Splendcns and Bonfire 81.5 J "1 Rooted Heliotrope from 2V2-in. pots, 1.50 1 cuttings, Lobelia O. P. Corapacta, " " 1.50 j' 75c Cuphea pUtyceatra — *' " 1.50 j per IfiO Primula Obr-onica, 2V4-in. pots per luO. $2 00 Sinensis. 4-in. pots, fine •■ 6.00 Carnations. F. Hill, R. ('. $1.25 per 100, $10 per lOOO McGowan $1 per lUO, $8 per lOOO Pansies, transplanted stock $3 per 1000 Cash AVith Order. E. FRYER, Batavia, 111. Please mention the American Florist when writing. BOSTON FERN A Specialty. 20,000 very Bne plants at $25 and |2U per 100. Small plants, $5 p9r 100; $40 per lOOO. ASPARAGUS P NANUS and SPRENGERII. for 4-in., at $8.uu per 100. SMALL PALMS and FICUSES. L. n. FOSTER, 45 Krng St., Dorchester, Mass. DON'T GET LEFT ON GERANIUMS. They are going very fast at %l per 100, $25 per 1000 out of 2;4-in. pots, ready for shifting into 3 or 4-in. Composed of the following varieties: S.A.Nutt, Frances Perkins, LaFavorite, E. G. Hill, Beaute Poitevine, Wm. Pfitzer, Ruy Bias, Double Grant and in fact all the leading vars. Ageratum, iyi.-m. pots. Princess Pauline, Cope's Pet, White Cap, %\ per 100. R. C. 50c per tOO. Fuchsias in variety, R. C, $1 per 100. Coleus, 2X-in. pot, $1.50 per 100. R. C. 50c per 100. p^,,^ |^y,, Accompany Order. J. E. FELTNOUSEN, Schenectady, N. Y. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Orchids! ^ We have rect^i\'*'d advices thai :i larije ijuim- titv of Cattleya Trianae iire Iwins oolli-cted for us'for the spnn?. Cattleya Schroederae due in LAGER & HURRELL, summit, n. j. Orcbld Qrowtri uid Importan. I go I. The American Florist. 881 GALAX LEAVES Price extremely low for a short time only. Object, the introduction of ^R. our gfoods. ^S THE KERVAN CO., 30 W. 29th St., Evergreen Ropings and other Decorative Greens. TELEPHONE SSI MADISON SQ ^^^^ Boston Florist Letter Go. MANTTFACTUREBS OP FLORISTS' LETTERS. Tilts wooden box nicely stained and var^ nish.ed( 18x30x12 made in two sections) one for each size letter, g^iven away wltb first order of 500 letters* Block Letters. 1 ^ or 2-liich size, per 100. C3.00. Bcrtpt Letters, 14. Fastener with each letter or word. tJsed by leadlns florists everywhere and for Mile bT all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCAP THY, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Plfase menizon ihe American Florist when writing, use "UP-TO-DATE" = FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. M. Rice & Co., 'rX.^u^e'rs. 1)18 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Catalogue for the Asking SiGMUND GEUER Importer and M(r. ol Florists' Supplies Complete Stock — New Goods— New Illustrated Catalogue Now Ready. Send for it. 108 W. 28th St., near 6th Av., NEW YORK. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Cyoaa Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneriaa and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. Nnr Cmtalogne of aU FLOBI8T8' SUFPLDI8 on ■pplloatlon. BrFor the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 60. S2. 54 and 66 N. 4lli St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. I*OOTEI> CXJTTIlVGtS. Verbenas. 35 vara., 60cs per 100, $5 per 1000. Col- eus. 30 vars., 60,3 per ICO, $5 per lOOJ. Heliotrnpe, 14 vars., tl per 100. $8 per 1000. Petunias, cibl., named, (1.35 per lOO, 110 per lOOO. Ageratums, 3 vars., 60c per 100, $5 per 1000. Lantanas. 4 vars., 11.25 per 100. Alyssum. giants, %\ per 100. Salvias. 3 vara.. $1 per 100. Geraniums. 2^-ii]., all named, 12.50 per ICO. $20.00 per 1000. Express prepaid on all Rooted Cuttings. Cash with orders. \\'rite 8. D. BRANT. CLAY Cbntbr. Kas. %.VINGA VAR. VINES 3-inch pot Vinca Vines, |4.00 per 100. TXBHB CABH OB C. O. D. WM. A. CLARK A SON, No. 44 Boyd St., WATERTOWN, N. Y. Please mention the American Fiortst when wr ittng. Nice Plants. p,, 00 Alternanthera. yellow, $1.75; red $2.00 Geraniums, my selectiou 3.00 Colt^ua mixed and Ageratum, 2-inch pot8 2.00 ABp;iragu8 Sprengerii, 2-inch pots 3.00 Vinca Vines, 2-inch pots 3.00 Cash or C. O. D. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. isi2fe;ei2fefeS2;i-inoh pot plants 2.50 Rooted Cuttings 1.50 ALBERT ■■■ HEBR, Lancaster, Pa. ^MA*i«0 nillTMe Mixed. L'ood collection. ^VCXctiXllUlUd Double Fringed Petunias, Fine Asparagus Sprengeril. All tbe above irom 2-inch pots at $2.00 per 100. M, 1. K.4.WL.iNO.H, Quakertown. Pa. THE KINNEY PUMP. For appljlng Uqold manore It has no equal. Bent pn paid for a.M. Without inraTlnii valve. U.OO. The Hose Connection Co., Kingston, R. I. A. HERRMANN. Cape Flowers, *"■ ooloes; Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, ^i"> All Florists' Sopplles. Send for Piloei, 404-412 Cast •4th St.. NEW YORK. The Conley Foil Co. Mann&ctnrers ot 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET. REED & KELLER, M.nuf.ctar.rs pjorists' DcSIgnS. te™?.'"' Florists' Supplies. 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. Please niefttion the American Florist when ivtiting. DON'T STAY ON THE FENCE, But jump down on the side of JOHN C. MEYER & CO. Ip'l^nl'..'^^^."" SILKALINES. 84 Kingiton St., BOSTON. MASS. Metek SiLKALrNE is for sale by all the leading seedsmen snd jobbers throughout the country. HEADQUARTERS COCOA FIBRE, SHEEP MANURE. BONE all grades, IMPORTED SOOT, DUNNE & CO., SPHAGNUM and GREEN MOSS. RUSTIC WORK, all kinds, CLAYS FERTILIZER. . irv.! New York. mil. a vu., 30th St. ''*-" ' HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES Please mention the American Florist when writing- 882 The American Florist. Jan. 2,6, Washington. SOCIAL FUNCTIONS KEBP THE LEADING RETAILERS VERY BUSY.— SOME OF THE BEST WORK.— VARIOUS ITEMS OF INTER- EST. Representative R. B. Hawley, of the naval committee, gave a dinner Saturday night at the Gordon. Covers were laid for twenty-five guests. The table deco- rations were elaborate and unique. The center piece represented a man of war, made of white carnations and decorated with miniature silk flags, streamers and orchids. At each plate was a small ship as a favor and filled with Adiantum Farleyense, orchids and lily of the valley. The whole was to represent the White Squadron. Z. D. Blackistone had the decoration. Litzinger & Wade had the decorations for the dinner given to the Daughters of the American Revolution. The dining room was decorated with palms. The center piece was of pink azaleas and primulas and adiantums. On the cloth were spread Asparagus Sprengerii and lily of the valley. The corsage bouquets were of Bridesmaid roses, lily of the valley and marguerites tied with pink ribbon. J. H. Small & Sons had the decoration for the batchlors' cotillion January 22. The decorations were mostly in yellow. The ladies' corsage bouquets were of yellow tulips, the gentlemen's favors white carnations The ceiling and walls were covered with southern smilas and the stage was banked with palms, making a fine effect. E. M. Byrnes has been transferred from the propagating garden, where he has been foreman for the last thirty years, to the Agricultural Department. The trans- fer took place January 16, when the boys at the garden presented him with a handsome desk and an engrossed address. Trade in general has been good. Roses and carnations are in demand. Violets are very fine, but not much in demand. Rose growirg about Washington has been such a success that even New York men are taking notice of them. Wm. F. Gude met with a painful acci- dent January 15. In hurrying from his home to catch a car he stepped on a round stone with such force that he dis- located his left ankle. P. G. Batavia, III— The Williams & Sons Company has gone into the forcing of lilacs. Awarded the only flrst- Icass Certificate of Merit by the Society of Amer- ican Florists at Boston, Aug. 21,1890, for Stand- ard Flower Fots. i^ILLDIN Jersey Qty PotteryGo [ONG Island (JTY Philadelphia Economy in Heating At the present and prospective prices of coal those florists are lucky indeed who are using the Weathered Boilers. Are you one of them? If not, then write us and we will fur- nish indisputable facts. THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS, 46 Marion St , NEW YORK. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Packed in imall or&tei, e&i; to handle Prloe perorate IM) >-ln. pou In orate, M 1600-,. 1000 3 '• 800 3)< " (00 4 " 3306 " 1U6 6.26 6.00 6.80 4.60 4.61 3.16 pnoe per orate 7-ln, poU In orate, M .W 48 9 6.0O 4810 24 11 2412 1214 616 J. 60 4.80 3.60 4.80 4.80 4.60 44 6 " " 3.16 0 16 «.'»' Seed pans, same prloe ae potfl. Send for price Hat or Cyllnderi for Cat Floweri, Hanging BaakeU, L»irn Vaaee, ete. 10 per cent off for ca«n with order. HILFmaER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FOWT EDWARD, N. Y. Anaun BOLxm & Sons, New Tork Asaiti, 61 DMT ITBIIT. inw rOBK 1 ITT RED POTS SAMPLE POT AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. C, C. POllWORTH CO., Xl^"!*"'^" FLOWER POTS STANDARD POTSspecVtv List and SAMPLES FREE. SW ANN'S POTTERY MF'Q CO., P. 0. Box 78, M NNEAP0U5. MINN. Standard POX^ Flower... ■ v^ i O If your greenhouses are within 500 milei of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 28th and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D. C. Invalid Appliance Co., goluii¥u7lInt tubs .fte kl.4 ,..1 H.« 1.11 Wt. " jg«l||«|i|i*J&]|j||i|,|ii«i|j,Sji; ■■m= HEWS^v iimuiiuiiijjiiiiiiJiiiiiBil BR!5 WRITE Ar IfnUD 1521-23 N. LEAVITT ST,. ■ li MJlHl) CHICAGO. ILL.. FOR PRICES OF Standard Pots which for strength and porosity combined are the best on the martet. KELLER BROS., ..____213-15-17-19-21-23 Pearl St., N0RR1ST0WN. 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. Please mention the American Florist when tufiting. I GEO. KELLER & SON, UAXUTAOTlTHIBa OV Flower Pols. Before baring write for prtoei. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrlgtitwood Are.. CHICAQO. lUL. Pifase mention the American FloriU when wtttmg. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FDLL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRV BALSLEV. DETROIT. MICH., Rep. 490 Howard St. Red Standard Pots. CORRECT SIZE. SUPERIOR QUALITY. Write for price list. 6. HENNEGKE 60.. ""^^11?.''^^- '.'--ftr ^ .^ "^ 1 '- .../* ^ •i^- •%*-^y' ^