UMASS/AMHERST 2066 0333 3161 7 /^-^t .*. ^ W '..n ■#•1*^l■ '- .^vr/i'-9iC^" i-r . ?k. . »^^'T<«^ %.;■ ^ '^,. -r? . LIBRARY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE No.__a_l2.2LO__DATE..9.r-.l9.oi__ SOURCE. CoiJe^j»....^U-ricls.. w •^ •^ A w,.^+- v. :2,«/ ; 2-- RmErica is "the Prnu/ nf the UbssbU therB may bs mars camfart Rmidsbips, but wb bfb ths £rst ta touch Unknown Seaa,' Vol. XXIV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, APRIL 29, 1905. No. 882 ITiKiiE Sk^mmm^m fmmm Twentieth Year. Copyright 1906, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mall Matter. Published evert Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 334 Dearborn St., CblcaKO. Eastern Oftice: 439 Sixth Ave., New York. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, 82.00. Subscriptions accepted only Irom the trade. Volumes half-yearly from August, 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— J. 0. Vaughan, Chicago, president; J. E. Freeman, Washington, D. C., vice-presi- dent; Wm. J. Stewart, U Hamilton Place, Room II, Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. Twenty-first annual meeting at Washington, D. C, August I6-1H, 1905. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention and oxhibitiou at Boston, 1906. Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass., president; Albert M. Herb, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass. March, 1906. Alex. Montqo.mery. Natick, MM^>. president; Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place Boston, Mass., secretary. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Exhibition at Chicago about June 1.5. C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y.. president; Arthur H. FEWKE8, Newton Highlands, Mass., secretary. J. B. Deamud, 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, exhibition manager. WINDOW BOX NUMBER NEXT WEEK. Send Advertismenis Early if You Have Anything in this Line to Offer. I OLLOWING our usual custom, we present herewith some of the reports which we have received from our correspondents throughout the coun- try with regard to the Easter trade. It will be noticed as in previous seasons that the retailers generally have had an excellent trade in ' plants. The pickled stock in cut flowers did not anywhere appeal to the purchasers. A hydrangea, an azalea, or any plant of good appear- ance sold better and more easily than any cut flower presented. There was, of course, some demand for lily of the valley and high grade tulips, but it was exceptional all along the line. Bruns sold lily of the valley pans to good advan- tage; Asmus sold that infinitely cheaper crocus in pans and he had call for them far beyond what he could supply. It was a cheap proposition, but he sold them and in some cases we have been led to believe for as high as $1 per pan. That means not necessarily that his product had to be put up in cheap shape, but that certain people wanted flowering plants, crocuses or otlierwise, and he had them to supply the demand. Seabright, N. J. — Easter trade excellent in all lines, writes Frank McMahon. The rose cut is especially heavy. Waterbury, Conn. — Plants this sea- son were in good demand^ especially azaleas and lilies. Carnations, violets and daffodils also moved rapidly. Plattsmouth, Neb. — No material change in business over last year. L. A. Moore says that there was no in- creased demand for stock except lilies. Helena, Mont. — The State Nursery Company reports Easter trade as being entirely satisfactory. Blooming plants of nearly every variety were in great demand. Pabkeesburg, W. Va. — J. W. Dudley & Son report trade double that of last Easter. Hydrangeas were especially popular. Out of 1,400 this firm had fifty left. Highland, N. Y. — Carnations were the leaders in the Easter trade. Prices were somewhat higher and business showed an increase of fifty per cent, writes J. W. Feeter. Mitchell, S. Dak. — E. C. Newbury reports a good trade, almost any plant with a bloom finding ready sale. Lilies, carnations, violets and sweet peas had the call for cut stock. Anniston, Ala. — Easter makes very little stir in this locality, writes F. J. Ulbricht, as all outdoor plants are in bloom. Church decorations create the main demand for seasonable stock. Newport, Kt. — Trade poor with prices no better than last year. The supply of cut flowers and plants was equal to a poor demand. Too much hardy stock seemed to be in the market. Sedalia, Mo. — Easter trade showed no increase over last year neither in volume or prices. Plants were plenti- ful with the exception of lilies. Eoses were plentiful with carnations slightly short. Baton, N. MEX.^Altha E. Gillum writes that holiday trade this year showed an increase of more than fifty per cent with prices much better also. A feature was the heavy out of town trade. » Long Branch, N. J. — Easter busi- ness first class in every respect. Every florist is doing more than last year. Bermuda lilies brought 20 cents a bud, with good pot plants bringing $2 to $2.25 each. Red Bane, N. J. — Corney Brothers report a very brisk trade. Bermuda lilies brought 25 cents per bloom. All white flowers were in demand. Pot plants were much more popular than last year. Lansing, Mich. — Easter trade was not up to the standard this year, writes Ida L. Chittenden. Prices ruled about the same as last year. The lateness of Easter caused violets to be nearly out of season. Allegheny, Pa. ■ — Gustave Ludwig reports business about the same as last Easter with prices ruling somewhat lower. Azaleas and lilies were leaders among the flowering plants with carna- tions leading in cut stock. Poktlanh, Ore. — Martin & Forbes write that trade showed a marked increase with prices falling off about ten per cent. Lilies were numerous and found a ready sale. All seasonable cut stock was easily moved. Springfield, Mo. — Fine weather pre- vailed and sales showed an increase of 646 The American Florist. April 2g, about twenty per cent over last year. Ed. Quinn reports that carnations were first choice among the cut flowers. Lilies were the only salable plants. Fkeepoet, Me. — Business was up to last year's standard with the same prices ruling, says John Burr. The supply of plants fell short of meeting the brisk demand. The supply of cut flowers was also taxed at times. Bkampton, Ont. — Koses, carnations and violets were leaders here. Prices were about the same as last year with business considerably increased, says T. W. Duggan, who adds that green- house building has been overdone. Grand Eapids, Mich. — The volume of business done during Easter week was about one-fourth greater than last year. Lilies had the call, but all kinds of stock showed a marked increase. The shipping trade was especially heavy. Albuquerque, N. M. — Byron. H. Ives reports an increase of about ten per cent over last year with better prices • prevailing. The demand for plants was small, lilies and cut flowers having the call. Bulbous stock was hard to move. Peoria, III. — Better prices ruled this year with the supply of cut flowers and plants equal to the demand. Bulb- ous stock moved slowly. The excellent weather had much to do with making trade brisk, according to James C. Mur- ray. Lawrence, Kan. — Trade in this locality was about the same as last year, amount of trade and prices show- ing no change. Easter lilies and car- nations had the call. Church decora- tions were also noted to a considerable extent. Washington, D. C. — No change in prices but an increase in trade of about fifteen per cent, report A. Gude & Brother. American Beauty roses took the lead, carnations and violets being sadly short. Lilies were in great demand. Bangor, Me. — Carl Beers reports business as being twenty per cent bet- ter than last year. Prices on lilies were somewhat higher, but same prices as last year prevailed in other lines. Stock was plentiful with the exception of lilies and violets. Eremont, Neb. — Green 's Greenhouses report a twenty-five per cent increase over last year. Lilies and hydrangeas were a trifle short in supply and the demand for cut flowers exceeded the visible stock in nearly all lines. Prices ruled about the same. Toledo, O. — Easter business was about the same as last year, according to George A. Heinl. Plants were equal to the demand with carnations a trifle short in the cut flowers. Azaleas and lilies proved to be the leading sellers. No increase in prices. Hagerstown, Md. — Henry Holzapel reports business about twenty-five per cent greater in volume than last year. Roses, carnations and violets were most in demand. X!old, cloudy weather before Easter tended to keep back much of the stock. Ogden, Utah. — Business this year eclipsed that of last year, but prices remained the same. Palms, ferns and foliage plants were popular, with lilies. roses and cax-nations leading the cut stock. F. J. Hendershot reports soft cut stock almost unsalable. Batton, O. — H. H. Eitter reports trade as being better than last year with practically no change in prices. Plants were a little short but cut flow- ers made up for the deficiency. Lilies, azaleas and lilac found the readiest sales. Ideal weather prevailed. Syracuse, N. Y. — This year showed an increase over last year's holiday trade, reports L. E. Marquisee. Ram- bler roses, azaleas and lilies were favor- ites. Carnations appeared to be the most in demand among the cut flowers and were a little short in supply. Cattleya Gigas at Garfield Park, Chicago. Little Rock, Ark. — Conditions about the same in every line as pre- vailed last year. Lilies easily had the call, with carnations and roses follow- ing in the order named. Tipton & Hurst report that plants were rather short in supply. Janesville, Wis.— The Janesville Floral Company reports that business was slightly increased this season. The demands for plants could not be met. A marked demand was noted for ferns. Lilies, carnations and hyacinths were first in popularity. Watertown, N. Y. — Easter prices and trade were about the same as last year, according to A. Stoeckle's report. More lilies and azaleas could have been moved, the same being true of carna- tions and violets. The demand for plants was good in all lines. Elmira, N. Y. — According to H. N. Hoffman, Easter trade showed a marked increase over that of last season. Plants sold especially well, particularly azaleas and Rambler roses. The demand for cut roses was much below the stand- ard. Last year's prices ruled. Cote des Neiges, Que. — A feature of the trade this year was the increased demand for lily of the valley in pots. All lines of stock were sold out to a considerable extent and P. McKenna & Son report business as having increased nearly fifty per cent over last year. Winona, Minn. — Ed. Kirohner reports Easter prices about the same as last year with the volume of business in- creased about twenty-five per cent. The demand was fair for all kinds of blooming plants but the demand for lilies was not up to the standard. Toronto, Ont. — 'Last year's prices held good this season. Both wholesale and retail trade were satisfactory, not- withstanding the unfavorable weather for several days before Easter. H. Dunlop reports trade as being an improvement of fifteen per cent over last year. Fort Wayne, Ind.— The chief fea- ture of this year's trade was the great number of small sales made rather than those of large proportions. W. J. and M. S. Vesey report a great improve- ment over last year. The usual stock grown for this trade found good demand in all lines. Faego, N. Dak. — Trade and prices were about the same as last year, according to Shotwell & Graver's report. Lilies and good azaleas were rather short owing to the lateness of Easter. Roses and carnations were plentiful. The best of the bulbous stock was too early. Jacksonville, Fla. — C. D. Mills reports Easter business as being about ten per cent better than last year with slightly better prices ruling. The sup- ply of cut flowers and plants was equal to the demand with the exception of lilies. Roses, carnations and sweet peas also found a ready sale. Aurora, III. — A slight increase over last year marked the Easter trade, says Joseph M. Smely. Azaleas were almost over and a few more carnations could have been handled to advantage. Lil- ies never sold better, but hydrangeas and Rambler were hard to move. Trade continued brisk all day Sunday. Jackson, Miss. — W. J. Brown, Jr., writes that the holiday trade was about ten per cent in excess of last year with the prices in general about the same. On account of the lateness of Easter, there was practically no demand for plants. A large trade in designs for cemetery purposes was noticed. Savannah, Ga. — John Wolf tenders the report that Easter trade was easily forty per cent ahead of last year with no perceptible change in prices. Lilies and hydrangeas were the leaders and were just about sold out. Carnations were leaders among the cut flowers. Church decorations were also much in evidence. Jamestown, N. Y. — Prices showed no increase over last year but trade was greater by about twenty per cent. The Lake View Rose Gardens sold 60,000 lily blooms and refused orders for 11,000 more. They also disposed of 2,000 azaleas. More carnations and vio- lets could have been handled, but the demand for every class of cut flowers was almost equal. Denver, Col. — A ten per cent im- provement over last year is reported by the Park Floral Company. Among plants the moderate priced ones were 1905' The American Florist. 647 most in demand. Good American Beauty roses were rather a scarce arti- cle, but carnations were most in demand among the cut flowers. Bad weather the night before Easter ren- dered deliveries rather difficult. Notes on Foliage Plants. The month of April brings us to a season of active growth among the majority of foliage plants, the strong sunshine of that month starting on many of those plants that have been more or less dormant during the dark days of winter. This condition also brings about a period of very active work on the part of the grower, and many "operations of potting and propagating are now in order, even though the rush of Easter preparations is also on hand and cannot be deferred. Crotons are being more thought about by growers having a city trade, from- the fact that so many more of these beautiful plants are being used in window decoration, in plant baskets, and also for bedding purposes than was the_case a few years ago. Of course there were fine specimen crotons grown and exhibited in our own city of Philadelphia, and in New York and Boston, too, fully two decades ago, but it is only a few years since some few enterprising growers began to offer well grown young stock in useful sizes for the trade. The plants that have been bedded out during the summer and lifted about the beginning of Octo- ber, then potted up into as small pots as the roots will allow, and plaouJ in a warm greenhouse with a slight shade over them until they become estab- lished, are those from which the first crop of cuttings is usually taken. These cuttings are taken off in December or January, and at that sea- son will root in two or three weeks, provided that they are kept in a warm and moist house and protected from the sun. As soon as the cuttings have roots half an inch to one inch in length, they are potted off into 2i/.-inch pots, kept warm and moist and will soon start into growth, and under favorable conditions will be ready for a shift into 4-inch pots by about March 1. The young crotons need pinching to induce a bushy growth, and enjoy a rich loam soil of rather open texture, but firmly pressed into the pots, among the fertilizers used in the soil being stable manure, bone dust, horn shavings and various preparations, the matter of fertilizers being one for which I do not like to offer specific directions, from the fact that the original soil varies so greatly in different localities that it is easy to make mistakes in offering too precise a formula. These young plants should be kept moving along in a warm house, with full sun- shine, and syringed lightly two or three times a day in bright weather, and will then become the best kind of stock for bedding out in June. Many of those intended for fall and winter sales are grown from tops rooted in moss in precisely the same way as Ficus elastiea, the topping being done any time during the spring and sum- mer months, and the young plants being grown on into 4-inch, 5-inch, or 6-inch pots as may be needed. Dracaenas are also moving along rap- idly at this season, and although those of the terminalis section are not always the most satisfactory crop the grower can handle, yet they are so bright and attractive in color when well grown that there is usually a fair market for them. But do not pot on any young plants that show indications of spot on the foliage, for no matter how carefully they are handled the disease is almost sure to make much greater progress on toward the autumn when the nights get cool and damp, and it is discouraging way to have these plants is to grow them at home. A few old plants that have been long established in large pots or tubs will provide an abundance of material for this purpose when shaken out or washed out so that the roots may be readily divided. The rhizomes should have the old roots trimmed off with knife or shears, and may then be cut into sections one inch long. Such sections usually include two or three dormant eyes or buds, and they are DECORATIVE FOLIAGE PLANTS. to watch the lower leaves pass through the various stages from apparent mil- dew to rusty spots and finally to drop off, leaving an expanse of naked stem with a tuft of colored foliage at the top. A good beginning is half the battle in growing Dracaena terminalis, and healthy young plants with crisp, dark foliage are those that should be selected, then shift them on from pot to pot before the lower leaves suffer from starvation, keep a constant watch for snails, syringe forcibly to discourage red spider, and with careful watering in dark weather there should be a rea- sonable probability of success. Dracsena Lauderiana and D. Godsef- fiana, both of which are much used in small sizes, are very easy to root at this season, and a succession of cuttings should be put in as they may be secured, the common practice oZ bunch- ing two or three of the young plants together requiring a good supply of cut- tings to keep up a stock. These com- pound plants are doubtless much more effective and convenient than small single plants for the retail florist, but they ought to bring a higher price than they do when taking into consideration the number of cuttings that are thus required, and the fact that these plants do not break into growth so readily after cutting back in the winter. Aspidistras are largely imported from the European and Japanese growers of late years, the preparation of these plants in decorative sizes being rather too slow an operation for the average American grower, but some nicely fur- nished young plants in 3-inch and 4-inch pots are frequently useful, anS the best planted at a depth of about one inch in flats of light soil. The flats of cut- tings are then placed in a greenhouse with a temperature of 60° at night and kept moist, in which the cuttings will soon start into growth, and may be potted into small pots when the first leaf is fully expanded. Ficus elastiea still finds a market in moderate quantities, and the present is a good time to moss up all available tops with a view to rooting them, both the original type and also the vari- egated form rooting readily at this season. The latter is really a very attractive plant when well grown, and like the green one should have plenty of light to insure a stocky habit of growth. During the winter months it is also advisable that the variegated ficus be not syringed so freely, as this treatment, when combined with a low temperature, is likely to produce or increase that rustiness of the foliage that is sometimes noticed on this plant. Cycas stems are not now so interest- ing a subject to some of the large grow- ers as they were a few years ago, some overloading having been experienced in this line of goods, and much injury hav- ing been done to a valuable plant by the unfortunate practice of sending out new stock before it was properly estab- lished. But there are still many grow- ers who need a few plants of the com- mon cycas, and the dormant stems will soon be on the market, and will need a moderately warm corner in the green- house after they have been potted firmly in as small pots as the stems will permit. The decorative stock is likely to be in poor condition after having been a,7^ft° 648 The American Florist. Aprii 2g, taken out frequently during so severe a winter, and it is at this time, or at least after the Easter decorations are over, that one may see just what is best to discard, for unless some of the poor plants may be bunched together and rejuvenated during the summer it is poor economy to keep them. This will apply especially to the palms the young stock of which will now be repotted, carefully shaded, though not too heav- There seems to be some indication that in the future there may be a greater demand for ferns of somewhat larger sizes than those that are still so largely used for fern dishes, and possibly the 4-inch to 6-inch ferns, in several common species that are sold in Europe by thousands, may also become an interesting item to some of our growers. Many of these species make a quick crop, as is now done with the Boston fern, and like the latter may be sold at quite a moderate price, but until the retail trade becomes sufficiently inter- ested it would be unwise to plunge into large ferns too freely. W. H. Taplin. MARKET GARDENS. Prices of Indoor Vegetables. The prices of indoor vegetables at leading points April 22 were as follows: New York: cucumbers. No. 1, 75 cents to $1 per dozen; culls, $2 to $3 per case; lettuce, 25 cents to 75 cents per pound; mushrooms, 25 cents to 60 cents per pound; radishes, $1 to $2 per 100; tomatoes, 10 cents to 30 cents per pound; rhubarb, $2 to $4 per 100 bunches. Buffalo, cucumbers, 75 cents to $1 per dozen. Cleveland, mushrooms, 50 cents to 60 cents per pound. Minneapolis, cucum- bers, $1.50 to $1.75 per dozen. Detroit, cucumbers, $1.50 to $1.75 per dozen; lettuce, 10 cents to 11 cents per pound. Cincinnati, cucumbers, $1.25 to $1.40 per dozen. Kansas City, mushrooms, 50 cents per pound. New York. PLANTS GROWING IN POPULARITY. The retrospect of the Easter business is pleasing to the plantsmen, but is rather gruesome to the cut flower grower and commission men. The sales of plants of all kinds was enormous, and the round up on Monday showed very little salable stock in the retailers' hands. Such a condition was a striking contrast to the abnormally small volume of business done in cut flower circles. The varieties of plants offered wore mainly staple, very few new things making an appearance. Of the new or rather uncommon introduc- tions, Crassula hybrida was perhaps most prominent. This plant was strongly in evidence, well flowered, and obviously a good investment owing to its promising appearance as something which would last some time. In potted shape it was a competitor with the erica class and as a component of basket combinations it was very pleasing. Bougainvillea was very prominent, both in plant form, and cut, and sold ex- ceedingly well. Azaleas were very plen- tiful, and, as usual, brought good prices, particularly in the smaller grad- ings. Khododendrons were in perfec- tion and specimen plants found ready sale. Large plants were in the major- ity, and judging from the refusals on account of price it would seem that a supply of smaller stock would have commanded a tremendous sale, and have been a strong rival of the azalea. Hydrangeas were as popular as ever and sales of them were large. Genistas sold well, and there was no dearth of them. Small to medium sized plants were most in demand, and what was left over was big stock entirely. Lilies cleaned out pretty well. They were in abundance, and expected prices were realized. Potted stock had the advan- tage and Saturday night saw very little left. While the lilies offered were per- haps a little shorter than usual in the general stock, there were grades to suit everybody, and the growers are to be congratulated in their ability to pro- duce such fine stock under the season's disadvantages which have confronted them. In fancy baskets, hampers, and jardiniere arrangements there were few novelties. Twig formations held their popularity, and grass goods found plenty of favor. The plant combina- tions to be seen in these carriers were numerous, but very few were striking in character. English hawthorn, flow- ered, both white and red, was a pleas- ing offering, especially when a base of primulas was used. Weigelia, white and purple, was conspicuous every- where, and many beautiful specimens were noticed. In cut flower circles disappointment was rife. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, very little stock came in, not enough to supply the business pre- sented, in face of the good prices to be obtained. Saturday morning brought a larger stock, but the demand was small and the market dragged. Towards evening there was evidence of a revival but with late arrivals the market went "all to pieces." American Beauty roses in special grades dropped to 15 cents and lower, and there was a de- cline in values all along the line. Instead of a clean up there were piles of stock carried over. Violets were fairly plentiful but the quality was very poor, which fact surprised no one. Something over 300 boxes came in, but choice flowers in few cases exceeded a dollar and a half the hundred. The bulk of stock went at any old price. Ship- ping orders took most of the best vio- lets, and consignees are now profuse in their complaints as to the condition of arrivals. Bulbous stock dragged at low prices, and figured largely in the left over stock. The market on Monday and Tuesday of this week was in a demoralized con- dition owing to the absence of anything approaching demand. Even the street- men were conspicuous by their absence from wholesale circles. Such stock as arrived was poor in quality and did not clean up. Eoses were not wanted, and prices were hard to establish. Tulips were plentiful and a dollar a hundred was about the best obtained for them. Sweet peas were abundant and went off at 50 cents to $1 a dozen bunches. The usual influx of belated lilies has borne down prices of these flowers, and they do not find purchasers very readily. The market is not expected to show signs of improvement before the end of the week. The market, April 26. — The market is very slow today, buying being very light. Lily of the valley is in strong demand and scarce. George Hildebrand, a lieutenant of John Young's has been receiving con- gratulations from his friends on the arrival of a son; and Elmer Greatfield, Joe Fenrich 's lieutenant is rejoicing over the arrival of a baby boy during Easter week. Fleischman's window during Easter week was particularly attractive. The Easter duckling was paramount, ribbon harnessed to egg shaped chariots of flowers, and at the base of miniature golf stick carriers. The Universal Horticultural Estab- lishment, Inc. has opened handsome office quarters at 343 Fifth avenue. During the holidays it had a fine dis- play of plants and orchids, and the steps leading to the entrance were brilliant with flowering forsythia. Window boxes bid fair to become an important feature of the retail florists' business this season. Orders are pro- lific at present, and many windows on prominent streets are already making a fine display. B. Slinn the wholesale florist of the Coogan building has formed a partner- ship with L. E. Thompson of Troy, N. FLOWERING PLANTS EXHIBITED AT THE PACIFIC COAST HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S SHOWjBV FERRARI BROTHERS See San FraDoisco Notes, page 671. J . igo5. The American Florist. 649 Y., and the new firm will trade under the firm name of Slinn & Thompson. J. M. Hodgson sent out some hand- Bome Easter cards for the thirty-sixth annual Easter exhibition of plants and flowers of his Fifth avenue establish- ment. Jos. S. Fenrich had a big run on sweet peas during Easter week. His stock was very fine, stems running to ten inches long. Jos. Leikens found his retail business too large for his quarters, and used a store a few doors above him for his overflow. John Toung's establishment was headquarters for potted lilies, and no finer stock was to be seen anywhere. W. C. Duncan was the largest shipper of cut lilies to the New York Cut Flower Exchange. Their quality was grand. The Easter wedding season is on, and some important weddings are scheduled for the next few days. The Sander sale of orchids at Cleary's, April 25, was well attended and the average prices good. Alfred H. Langjahr had some grand Brunner roses and fine snapdragons for Easter. Southern grown lilacs are flooding the market. Chicago. SATISFACTION AIL AROUND. Dealers generally are well satisfied with Easter business, most of the houses stating that up to Friday night country purchases were extremely active. Es- pecially did this apply to carnations, of which the supply was consider- ably short of demand. Saturday, how- ever, found a surplus of this flower and likewise a drop in prices. Contrary to expectations, lilies of good quality were well cleaned up and at good fig- ures, in fact some firms found it neces- sary to draw on nearby states for addi- tional supplies. Violets obtained good quotations, and most houses had enough of them to take care of all de- mands as might be expected. At this season of the year, however, the quality was not anything to brag about. Many Chicago retailers, anticipating a short- age of cut flowers, stocked up with a great variety of plants, and the major- ity say they were not sorry for having done so, most of the same having been moved at prices that were quite satis- factory. As is generally the case after a holiday the early days found a lull in demand. However, with bright weather it is expected conditions will soon again become normal. A California visitor has located Tom Corbrey at Long Beach alongside a barley ranch in the frost proof belt under Signal hill, a local point of some interest. Mr. Corbrey is as wiry as a "broncho buster" and tanned as dark as a peon ranchero. His land has now a value of $1,200 per acre against a cost of $500 a year ago and it keeps him so busy raising the price that he has but little time to raise anything else. The soil is alluvial and fifteen feet deep. Eees & Compere, Brazee, Meserve and Gage are his neighbors. P. J. Hauswirth states that during his long experience of over twenty years he has never seen Easter plants of as good quality and such variety as those supplied by Chicago growers this year. This speaks well for those who have interested themselves in the pro- duction of a line that has heretofore been sadly neglected and for which there is bound to be an increased de- mand each year. Baby Rambler proved to be the Eas- ter novelty par excellence. Numer- ous retailers report having realized higher prices than for any blooming plant of a comparative size. Many of the stores are showing this rose in ham- pers with hydrangea and spirea, the contrast in color producing a stunning effect. Stollery Brothers made a specialty of rhododendrons and Murillo tulips for Easter, producing both in perfected which were sent to him by Louis Dupuy, of Whitestone, L. L, N. Y. This plant, which is of European nativity, is also of recent importation to this country and bids fair to become a formidable rival for future Easter trade honors. Philadelphia. EASTER TRADE BREAKS RECORD. The Easter just passed has, we believe, broken the record in volume of business done over that of any previous season. With the exception of April 21, when the city was visited by a ter- rific wind and downpour of rain which H. PLATH'S FERN DISPLAY AT THE PACIFIC COAST HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S SHOW.— See San Francisco Notes, page 671. shape and disposing of all they grow at good prices. August Lange used two large omni- buses for the delivery of Easter plants. Large placards on the side of each made an imposing advertisement. Mangel is showing dwarf Japanese trees (said to be over 100 years old) which attract a great deal of attention from the public. Vaughan & Sperry are well satisfied with their first Easter business, this firm having enjoyed an extensive ship- ping trade last week. Henry Eowe reports Easter trade the largest since he has been in business, buyers confining themselves largely to plants. Poehlmann Brothers enjoyed an enor- mous Easter cut, with an especially fine lot of Liberty and American Beauty roses. The E. F. Winterson Company is re- ceiving fancy arbutus from Michigan and Wisconsin points. A shortage of good Easter lilies in pots was reported Saturday afternoon. Bob Pitzsimmons, the pugilist, visited the commission district last week and knocked out Ed. Winterson by a wholly unexpected maneuver. Visitors: W. A. Hartman, South Haven, Mich.; Edw. Amerpohl, Janes- ville, Wis., and E. C. Littig, of Littig Brothers, Davenport, la. florists' club meeting. The regular meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club, held in Handel hall, April 27, was not very largely attended, and beyond announcing that a supper and entertainment would be given at the next meeting, no business was transacted. A. Frey, of Lincoln park, was present and brought with him specimens of Crassula coccinea hybrida, must have done considerable damage to the stock of the street men, and this, by the way, was unusually large this year, blooming plants were to be seen in almost a continuous line from around the commodious pavement of the city hall on the north side of Market to Tenth street. South street was also lined with them for many blocks and uptown Girard and Columbia avenues were also alive with squattei^ vendors who placed their loads on the first favorable spot they could find. The department stores also seemed to carry larger lots, some of it being very good, but much it could be seen was there because of its low figures. This low priced stock stood out prominently in the ads. in the papers and probably brought the bargain seekers. There is no doubt that many plants were han- dled through these channels. With all this competition, however, the regular stores appeared to do their usual business and quite a few reported that their sales were larger than last season, thus showing a considerable increase in the total value of business done. Prices were about the same as last year. The high retail price for lilies was 25 cents per bud and flower. This was generally maintained in all the best shops in spite of the fact that the department stores quoted theirs at from 10 to 12 cents. A tour among the stores showed that generally they had cleaned up well, the demand having been well calculated by the dealers. The stock generally was in splendid condition, the cold weather of the past two weeks enabling the growers to deliver it in fine shape. The most noticeable plants were Eobert Craig & Son's bougainvilleas. These were the finest we have ever seen, 650 The American Florist. April 2g, being a perfect cloud of flowers on well shaped plants alike on all sides. W. K. Harris sent out some Baby Rambler that were a revelation; they were only one year old plants in 6-inch pots which had already flowered at Christmas and which had been cut back to the pot for cuttings. When delivered by him at Easter they bore from six to ten or more heads in clusters of flowers of immense size much larger than the best Rambler. These seemed to open fuller and did not fall off as does the Rambler. They attracted attention from all who saw them and will, we predict, entirely replace the parent plant as an Easter staple. There did not seem to be as much of a specialty made of plant baskets. William K. Harris had a number of made-up pans of azalea Van der Cruyssen that sold well. There was a good demand for cut flowers. American Beauty, Brunner, Jacqueminot, Liberty, and tea roses all sold well at increased prices. The Brun- ner came from the Hugh Graham Com- pany and were fine stock. The Jacque- minot were sent in by J. W. Colflesh, who has the only house about the city. Violets were very scarce and came mostly from New York. There was not enough to go around at $1.50 per hun- dred. Lily of the valley was in great demand; S. S. Pennock handled over 40,000 and could have sold more. The Leo Niessen Company also sent out quantities of lily of the valley and Easter lilies by the thousands. Carna- tions were high but sold well. Enchant- ress going for 8 to 10 cents apiece. Sweet peas were also handled in quan- tity, the wholesale flower market hav- ing some very choice Blanche Ferry. They also had some fancy Lady Camp- bell violets. NOTES. About two o'clock Easter Sunday morning Charles P. Poryzees, of Chest- nut, above Broad, suffered a loss by fire, his place being completely gutted. He had fitted the place out him- self, it being the ruins of a building destroyed by fire some years before, and on account of its light construction he was allowed to carry but very little insurance, so that his loss will be almost a total one. Berger Brothers handled the Phila- delphia Carnation Company's sweet peas, which are rated among the fan- cies. The Philadelphia Cut Flower Com- pany sold quantities of tulips, of which they had a large stock. K. Boston. PLANTS LEAD IN DEMAND. The market during Easter week has been as changeable as the weather dur- ing the same period. During the first three days of the week, while the weather was cold, prices were steady but very little stock was brought into the market for sale. On Thursday and Friday the market was very brisk, large quantities of all kinds of flowers and plants being brought in and found ready sale at advanced prices. The advance ranged from fifty to 100 per cent. On Saturday there came a slump all along the line duo to holding back too much stock for a rise in price. This falling off in price was especially notice- able in carnations which fell from 6 to 4 cents and 5 to 3 cents apiece. The most noticeable feature of the Easter trade was the increased demand for plants. Plants sold freely all the week, the retail stores being full of them. This demand for plants instead of cut flowers at Easter has been grow- ing more noticeable each year, until now many of the larger growers are filling their houses entirely with plants for this season in preference to carna- tions and roses. On Saturday morning the azaleas, lilies and potted roses cleaned up entirely, while many found it difficult to dispose of their cut flow- ers at a reasonable profit. Of the plants the lilies still are the favorite, in fact the demand for them cleaned up the supply. Azaleas are a close second in the public favor. Pots of spiraea are also in demand. Bulb stock of all kinds advanced but little in price and moved but slowly. Taking all varieties of plants and flowers this Easter's busi- ness averaged well with that of pre- vious years. NOTES OE THE DAT. John Streiferd & Son of Weymouth brought in, on Friday last, what was probably the best bunch of snap- dragons seen here the present season. T. F. Galvin's windows had a very attractive Easter display, one window containing a display of Rambler roses, and pots of lilies of the valley, the other being banked with lilies. Henry M. Robinson & Company report that they have had the best Easter trade in their experience, due principally to the high grade of ferns which they have been handling this season. James J. Casey of the Rosary on Bromfield street did a large Easter business in azaleas, having some espe- cially fine plants on exhibition. Penn of Bromfield street had an effective display in his window, a bank of pink azaleas with doves flying sus- pended in front. Hoffman's new store had an eifective display of lilies and spirsea, and reports that they had all the business they could attend to at all three of their stores. Bride and Maid have not enjoyed the advance in price which other classes of cut flowers have had this week, and have been selling very slowly at low rates. Easter lilies have been bringing about 12% cents a flower or bud at wholesale, and from 16 to 25 cents at retail. The Montrose Greenhouses have been cutting some exceptionally good roses the past two weeks. Mann Brothers of Randolph have been disposing of some very fine rhodo- dendrons in pots. O. L. Dorr of Foxboro brought in about 75,000 double violets on Satur- day. Welch Brothers report an exception- ally good Easter trade. H. P. S. Buffalo. SPRING SHOW. The weather the past week was very changeable with trade only fair. The event of last week was the spring show at tho Sweeny Company's establish- ment, which in point of entries was larger than the fall show. The stock shown by Charles Sandiford, gardener to J. J. Allbright, was grand and showed beyond all doubt his ability to grow good stock. In all $985 was awarded in prizes. While it was a new venture in Buffalo, it met with instant approval and it seemed to be the opinion of the visitors at the spring show was more interesting than the chrysanthemum show. The space given for the exhi- bition was ample and in nearly all cases the stock was in good shape at the end of the exhibition. The judges were Roderick Cameron, Niagara Falls, Ont., plants; E. H, Wilson, Rochester, N. Y., plant arrange- ment; Robert Bard, Syracuse, N. Y.. cut flowers. Their decisions gave gen- eral satisfaction. A number of visitors were noticed, among them being E. C. Beatty, Oil City, Pa.; P. R. Quinlan, Syracuse, N. Y.; E. A. Butler, Niagara Falls. N. Y.; Thomas Mansfield, Lockport, N. Y. THE AWAKDS. Lilies, three classes— William Scott Floral Company, two firsts, one second, one third. Wasson Floral Company, one first. Azaleas, three classes — Charles Sandiford, three firsts, two seconds. William Scott Foral Company, one second, two thirds. Rhododendrons, one class — Charles Sandi- ford, one first, one second. William Scott Floral Company, one third. Roses, including Ramblers, two classes — Charles Sandiford, two firsts, two seconds. Tulips, ten classes— William Scott Floral Company, four firsts, five seconds, four thirds. Li. H. Neubeck, two firsts, one third. Charles Sandiford, four firsts, four seconds, one third. Hyacinths, six classes— Charles Sandiford, three firsts, one second. William Scott Floral Company, one first, three seconds, four thirds, L. H. Neubeck, one first. Narcissus, four classes — William Scott Flo- ral Company, one first, two seconds, one third. L. H. Neubeck, one first. Charles Sandiford, one first. Lily of the Valley, one class — L. H. Neu- beck, first; William Scott Floral Company, second. Spiraeas, one class— William Scott Floral Company, first. Charles Sandiford, second. L. H. Neubeck, third. Orchids, one class— Charles Sandiford, first. Begonia, two classes— George Urban, Jr., two firsts, one second. Stove and greenhouse plants— William Scott Floral Company, first. George Urban, Jr., second. Collection forced hardy shrubs— Charles Sandiford, first. Collection Easter flowering and ornamental plants arranged for effect, two classes — Charles Sandiford, one first. L. H. Neubeck, one first. William Scott Floral Company, one second, one third. Lake View Rose Gar- dens, one second, one third. Basket plants, two classes — William Scott Floral Company, two firsts, one second, two thirds. L. H. Neubeck, one second. Roses, American Beauty— W. F. Kasting, first. C. H. K^itsch, second; L. H. Neubeck, third. Tea Roses, three classes— W. F. Kasting, two firsts in white and red, one second in pink, one third in red. Charles Guenther, one first in pink, one second in white. Lake View Rose Gardens,' one second in red, one third in pink, one third in white. Carnations, eight classes — William Ehman, Corfu, N. Y., three firsts with Alba, Law- son and general collection. Chicago Carna- tion Company, three firsts with 100 blooms Cardinal, three varieties Variegated and Pat- ten, three seconds with Lady Bountful, 60 any color and Prosperity, two thirds with Enchantress and Lawson. one second, general collection Chicago. William Scott Floral Company, one first with 50 Enchantress, one second with variegated Prosperity, one first any color Hariowarden. Lake View Rose Gardens, one second red Estelle, one second dark pink Lawson, one third White Gladys. G. Schoenfeldt, one third with general collection. KlALAMAZOO, Mich. — Mrs. Dunkley, Dunkley Floral Company, died April 25, from heart failure. College Springs, Ia. — Various im- provements have recently been made at the College Springs nursery by E. M. Stitt, the proprietor. The standard trees and fruits are kept in stock, tho majority being grown for home trade. 1905- Th E American Florist. 651 Newport, E. I. GOOU EASTEK TKADE. After a very careful canvass and review of our Easter business, not only this past week but for previous years, it would seem to be the consensus of opinion of our florists that our Easter trade for 1905 has been no better than the average of several years past, and if anything not up to a fair average. It is not hard to find a reason for this — the very unseasonable cold weather of the whole month thus far, so cold that quite thick ice has formed almost every night. Our best gardeners call the sea- son at least three and perhaps four weeks late; not a shrub or tree has yet started, not even deutzias or forsythias. Most buyers waited until Saturday and then all came together. But it only resulted in one splendid day's business and the holiday trade was over. TBADJE NOTES. J. C. Hillebrand, representing the General Bulb. Company, of Vogelenzang, Holland, was with us the past week and reports that all fall bulbs, and especially the tulips and hyacinths, will be better than usual in quality the com- ing autumn, as the weather in Holland has been the most favorable in several years for their development. M. B. Faxon has a number of frames of his White House pansies just coming into bloom. The flowers are very large and at the same time thick and velvety. Mr. Faxon has only a few not grown on orders and is disposing of his surplus at $8 per 100. The plants are large, and the individual flowers splendid in rich colors. Hass made their usual splendid Easter display; lilies 25 cents a flower, bulb stuff 50 cents a dozen right through; roses $2 a dozen, and carnations $1; violets sold clean at 50 cents to $3 a bunch according to size; plants went well at usual prices. Think trade as a whole not over the average. Ziegler decorated for the Adair- Griffith wedding April 20, using many palms and other foliage plants for a very pretty decoration. The brides- maids carried bouquets of roses, and the bride's bouquet was Bride roses made in shower form. The George A. Weaver Company is advertising sweet peas which have been treated and inoculated with ' ' Nitro- Culture. " In connection with this they are offering three prizes, $2, $1 and 50 cents for the best blooms grown from this inoculated seed. The Eastern Chemical Company, of Boston, Mass., have gradually intro- duced their plant foods here, and their goods are producing excellent results. Their Mr. D. M. Pray is here quite often, and keeps us in mind with his I. M. P. brands. Ziegler had a splendid Saturday and a fair trade all the week; cut pansies at 15 cents a dozen and potted at 25 cents a pot were great sellers. Violets every- body wanted. Considers trade as a whole behind last year. Gibson Brothers report their trade far ahead of past seasons; lilies 25 cents, and lots of plants selling; azaleas, genistas. Baby Rambler went fine, spireas and much bulb stock. Fadden while busy does not consider the trade more than an average; vio- lets sold especially well at $1.50 per 100 and lilies at 25 cents a flower went fair. Caswell's Greenhouses wholesaled all their carnations at $3.50 per 100; con- sider the business done as a whole below the average somewhat. Brandt did about the usual good Easter business and would have done much more but for the very cold weather of the entire week. Hodgson as usual did all his business from his New York store, Dennis Leary, the manager here, going to New York as usual to help out there. The seed stores have had a great volume of orders and have been rushed to the limit of late, and overtime has been the rule with all. Leikens did a splendid busisess but all from the New York store; he does not open his Bellevue avenue place until May. James J. Sullivan, head gardener to Mrs. Ogden Goelet, has in bloom a house of splendidly grown gardenias. De Blois made a specialty of violets at 35 cents a bunch of twenty-five flow- ers and sold a large lot. The George A. Weaver Company as usual offered and sold a great many flowering plants. Carl Jurgens considered Newport's Easter about as usual. Galvin calls the trade on the whole about an average. Schultz did more business than in past years. X. Detroit. Easter business was the most exten- sive and satisfactory ever experienced. Cloudy and rainy weather nearly the whole of the week and particularly on April 21 made the indications anything but favorable, and much apprehension was felt as to the probable results, but to the delight of all April 22, and Easter too, was the ideal, clear, balmy Easter weather, which alone was needed for the record-breaking trade ~that was enjoyed by everyone, and which ex- ceeded in volume from ten to twenty per cent that of the same event a year ago. Lilies were by far, the most popular of all blooming plants and every store was well stocked with them as also with great quantities of hydrangeas, azaleas. Crimson Rambler, hybrid roses and bulbous stock in pans and pots. There was a notable absence everywhere of the former extravagant use of ribbons and other trimmings of flowering plants whose beauty alone was suflScient to command their ready sale. While plants were more in de- mand than cut flowers, the latter were much called for and great quantities were sold. The supply of carnations was much short of the call and violets were very popular and probably three times the number sold would have been disposed of if they could be furnished. Visitors: H. A. Bunyard, New York; A. S. Ringler, Chicago; H. D. Byers, Dayton, Ohio. J. F. S. Winchester, Tenn. — It is estimated that the recent frost caused a loss of over $3,000 to the nurseries in this vicinity. Alfred, Me. — Col. G. F. B. Leighton, enthusiastic horticulturist and intimate friend of Marshall P. Wilder, died here April 3. He was born in Elliott, Me., in 1816, but came here in early child- hood. For many years he was an hon- ored resident of Norfolk, Va. OBITUARY. Dr. Herman Schroeder. Dr. Herman Schroeder, for some years identified with the nursery trade at Bloomington, 111., died at his home in that city April 7. He was bom near Madgeburg, Prussia, May 22, 1821. Samuel W. McCloud. Samuel William McCloud died at his home in Minier, 111., April 8, after a long illness of cancer of the stomach. He devoted the last ten years mainly to the florist and nursery business. He is survived by a wife and two children. Patrick T. O'Donnell. Patrick T. 0 'Donnell, the well known nurseryman, died suddenly at his home in Pittsfield, Mass., April 13, death re- sulting from hemorrhage. He was a resident of Pittsfield for the past fifteen years. The deceased was 40 years old. He leaves a widow and four children. L. C. Cady. L. C. Cady, an expert horticulturist, was found dying, April 19, near the orchard of the Muskegon Nursery and Fruit Growing Company, Muskegon, Mich. He had a short time before fin- ished a day's work in the orchard. Medical attendance was called but noth- ing could be done to save his life. Edward Finnan. Edward Finnan, a prominent land- scape gardener of Lynn, Mass., died April 13 after a short illness. He was born in Limerick county, Ireland, about 59 years ago and had been a resident of Lynn for the past 35 years. Two brothers and two sisters survive him, all living in Lynn. Mrs. Hattie May Payne. Mrs. Hattie May Payne, wife of H. T. Payne, manager of J. E. Freeman's store, Washington, D. C, died ,at Provi- dence hospital in that city April 11. The death of Mrs. Payne came as a shock to the many frieuds of the fam- ily, as it was not generally known that she was ill. Complications arising from an old injury received in a street car accident several years ago caused her death. During the holiday seasons she frequently visited the store to help out with a rush of work and thus became well known to many of its patrons, by whom she was highly esteemed for her sunny and obliging disposition. Mrs. Payne was born and reared in Washing- ton, her maiden name being Bates, and in addition to her husband and one daughter, Lenora May, aged fourteen, is survived by her father, mother, brothers and sisters. The funeral was held on April 13, interment being in Oak Hill cemetery. There were many beautiful floral designs, among the most noteworthy being a large standing wreath of American Beauty roses and lily of the valley from J. B. Freeman and family. S. E. RoCKFOUD, III. — J. E. Johnstone, proprietor of the Johnstone nurseries has returned from Crystal Lake. He had been there for the past few weeks for the benefit of his health. 652 The American Florist. April 2g, Twentieth Year. Subscription, 51.00 a year. To Europe, 52 00. Subscriptions accepted only from ttiose in the trade. Advertisements, on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; 51.00 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. Space on front pages and back cover page sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net. The advertising Department of the Amekican Flobxst is for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only. Orders lor lest than one-hall inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach us by Monday to secure insertion in the issue of the same week. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. Wnien sending us change oj address, always send the old address at the same time. THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVERS. " M. J. T. " should remember that un- signed communications are not given any consideration. The Crimson Rambler and Baby Eambler roses for Easter use have come to stay. The great increase in the demand for plants should be carefully noted by those who handle storage cut flowers. "The School Gabden," by L. C. Corbett, is an interesting bulletin just issued by the United States Depart- ment of Agriculture. It is gratifying to note that the res- taurant keepers are gradually substi- tuting real plants for the artificial and dried material which has been in exten- sive use for several years. Peroxide of hydrogen is recom- mended for those who have sore hands resulting from handling cut flowers, especially roses. It comes in liquid form and should be applied directly to the sores. A 4-ounce bottle can be had at any drug store for 25 cents. CONTENTS. The Easter trade 845 Notes on foliage plants 647 Market gardens o4H — t>rices of indoor vegetables b4)< New York 648 Chicago. ^^_.^^ 649 Philjidelph'ia 619 liostuu ™ Buffalo If Newport ^ Detroit ™} Obituary ; ™1 Illinois Florists' bill 652 .American Carnation Society 662 Decoration day 652 Meetings next week 652 Odd items 652 New Orleans cM The seed trade. . 6(i2 —Iowa corn trophies w>'J —The spring business 662 The nursiTy trade.. 6M — Ameri<'iiii Association of Nurserymen 664 — Creolin and insect pests 664 Our pastimes —At Chicago St. Louis lialtimore Syracuse, N. Y Worcester, Mass San Francisco Louisville Society of American Florists. President Vaughan has appointed E. B. George of Painesville as vice-presi- dent for Northern Ohio. W. J. Stewart, Sec'y. 666 . . . 666 ...866 ...666 ...670 ...670 ...071 ...671 Toronto 672 Nashville, Tenn 674 St. Paul..... 674 Davenport. la o/o Cleveland. 0 6«K Columbus. 0 68H Washington.. 6W) Provideuce, il. I "J™ European horticulture 690 Importation of insect pests 690 Bulfalo V The lUinois Florists' BiU. We now learn that the fate of the Illinois florists ' bill was due to economy on the part of the senate committee, which gave it out that the bill would be annulled in that interest when it reached the senate. Favorable action would have been taken by the house had the senate intimated that the bill would have been regarded favorably when it reached that body. There is every reason to believe that favorable action will be taken by both the houses next time the bill comes up for consid- eration. Unless there is an extra ses- sion, however, two years must elapse before this can take place. American Carnation Society. The report of this society will _ be ready for distribution in a short time and will be sent to paid up members only. Any who are in arrears or who would like to get this report and are not members should send $2 to Fred Dorner, Jr., Lafayette, Ind., at once. A. H. Hews & Company, Cambridge, Mass., offer for the meeting and exhibi- tion in Boston next January a cup to the value of $25 for the best collection of carnations, four varieties, twenty- five blooms of each, to be shown in sepa- rate vases. This prize will be open to all with either seedlings or named sorts and with no restrictions as to color. Any other firm or grower v/hieh desires to give special premiums for this exhibi- tion can report them to President Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass., or to the secretary. Albert M. Herr, Sec'y. Decoration Day. Indianapolis, Ind. — State Florists' Association of Indiana, Commercial Club rooms, Tuesday, May 2, at 8 p. m. Lake Geneva, Wis. — The Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association, rooms of the Lake Geneva News, Satur- day, May 6, at 8 p. m. Louisville, Ky. — The Kentucky Soci- ety of Florists, Tuesday, May 2, at 8 p. m. Manchester, Mass. — North Shore Hor- ticultural Society, Friday, May 5. Milwaukee, Wis. — Milwaukee Flo- rists' Club, Empire Building, West Water and Grand avenue, Tuesday, May 2. Minneapolis, Minn. — Minneapolis Flo- rists' Club, Latham's Conservatory, 83 South Tenth street, Friday, May 5. Montreal, Que. — Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club, Alexandria Rooms, 2204 St. Catherine street, Monday, May 1. New Haven, Conn. — New Haven County Horticultural Society, Tuesday, May 2. New London, Conn. — Eastern Con- necticut Horticultural Society, green- houses of Secretary H. H. Appeldorn, Tuesday, May 2. Newport, E. I.— Newport Horticul- tural Society, Wednesday, May 3. Philadelphia, Pa.— Florists ' Club of Philadelphia, Horticultural hall, Broad street above Spruce, Tuesday, May 2, at 8. p. m. Pittsburg, Pa. — Pittsburg and Alle- gheny Gardeners' and Florists' Club, 422 Sixth avenue, Tuesday, May 2, at 8 p. m. San Francisco, Cal. — Pacific Coast Horticultural Society, Saturday, May 6. Tuxedo, N. Y. — Tuxedo Horticultural Society, Tuesday, May 2. Utica, N. y. — Utica Florists' Club, j 183 Genesee street, Tuesday, May 2, I at 8 p. m. Washington, D. C. — Washington Flo- rists' Club, Schmidt's hall, 516 Ninth street, N. W., Tuesday, May 2. Easter is past, now prepare for Dec- oration day. There was plenty of time to let the public know what would be in the market for them at Easter. Let the buyers know now what they can have in abundance and of the best qual- ity for Decoration day. Guessing will not go any more. One must go ahead and be ready in advance, not only by telling what you have and will have through the advertising columns of the American Florist, but samples must be sent out so that the prospective pur- chasers may see what they are likely to get, in what quantity, and what it will cost them. Plants and flowers for Easter were of excellent quality and the sales were large enough to show that the taste for these is decidedly on the increase, which will be still more marked if efforts are made by both growers and retailers to have special things brought before the public for each occasion, not by way of novelty but by reason of its being appropriate. Meetings Next Week. Detroit, Mich. — Detroit Florists' Club, Cowie building, Farran and Gra- tiot avenue, Wednesday, May 3, at 8 p. m. Hamilton, Out.- — Hamilton Garden- ers' and Florists' Club, office of mem- ber, Tuesday, May 2, at 8 p. m. Odd Items. The fortifications of Paris are to be dismantled and those interested in the welfare of the city are making strong efforts to have spaces reserved for pop- ular gardens on these sites. The scientific culture of wild flowers and medicinal herbs, plants and roots has been found to be a lucrative form of work by a number of students in an eastern state. The United States senate has barred flowers from its august portals, a reso- lution to that effect having been adopted February 24. Every Japanese family of standing has artistically correct vases, vase hold- ers and flowers, and the manner of entertaining an honorable visitor is to ask him to arrange some flowers. The guest is governed by rigid laws. Prof. Balfour, of the University^ of Edinburgh, has an interesting article on "Physiological Drought in Relation to Gardening" in the January issue of the Plant World. Floriculture at Prescott, Ariz. THE TDRRACE GREENHOUSES. Fresh cut flowers, carnations, roses, lilies, smilax, lace terns, pot plants and cuttings, at eastern prices. Fine floral work a spe- cialty. Honey, fresh eggs. Canary and mocking birds. Squabs. Plants rented for parties, weddings and entertainments. MRS. W. N. KELLY, Phone 90. 403 S. Alarcon St. igo5. The American Florist. 653 SITIATIONS, WANTS, TOR SALE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with Adv. Plant Advs. NOT admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 1905 is entitled to a five-line want ADV. (situations only) free to be used at any time during the year. Situation Wanted— As gardener; German, mar- ried, one child; ly years' experience. Al references. Box 208, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a grower of roses, carnations, 'mums and genera! cut flowers as working foreman or manager; German, 42, wid- ower, life experience. References. Address Box 219, care American KJorist. Situation Wanted — By a steady, sober, middle- aged man as assistant or helper'where general greenhoufin stock is grown. ^Vages not so much of an object as additional experience. Address Box 305, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a Norwegian florist, 35 years of age, a practical grower of pot plants and cut flowers: would like a position in a north- western state. Stale wages. Kesi of references. GusTAVE E. ANDEREN, Ed wardsville. 111. Situation Wanted— As working foreman, un- derstands growing roses, carnations, violets, 'mums ana miscellaneous plants; 38 years* prac- tical experience, 21 years iu England, 17 years in United Slates; single, age 52, English. Geo H. Morris, 16 Church St.. Hartford. Conn. Situation Wanted— By a German, as manager in larfdc florist establishment; 40 years' of age; 21 years' practical experience in all branches of greenhouses and store; would be willing to pur- chase interest in good established business. Adoress Box 214. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Man for general greenhoust-- work. InquiK* of E. Hobbs&Co.. 3116 Indiana Av<'., Chicago. Help Wanted— ^n all around man, German prelerred. otate wages wanted without board. O. R. Demmler, Eau Claire, Wis. Help Wanted— A.t once, German man, single up in cut flowers and pot plants. State wages. J. B. GoETz Sons, Saginaw, W. S., Mich. Help Wanted— Good man for bedding plants; single; must be good salesman and speak English and Gorman. Address P. Blondeel, uak Park, III. Help Wanted— At once, a good all-around flo- rist as second man: wages *I2.00 a week; steady position to the rifzht man. Address Box 3U1, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Good grower of roses, carna- tions and bedding stock. Sober and industrious. Good wages, steady job to the right man. Box 218, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A competent man as assistant In private placi-; must be a good grower. Send references and state wages wanted. Address J. O. K., 606 Case Ave., Cleveland, O. Help Wanted- Man for carnation section; also man lur outside work taking care of lawns; must have some experience at nursery work; steady employment. S. J. Redter, Westerly, R. I. Help Wanted— A sober and industrious single, man who understands how to grow good roses and carnal ions. State wages expected with board and room. Address Box 304, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A foreman to take charge of wholesale piaut of 25,000 square fpet of glass; roses and carnations; must be A No. 1 grower; wages $75.00 a mont.h. Address Box 302. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Capable, industrious, sober flower and vecetable gardener for country place near Nashville, Tenn. Will furnish house with garden, fuel and milk. Wages $25 per month. Must be married. Best references required. J. M. Overton, Overton Hall. Station II, Nashville, Tenn. For Sale— Coll boiler, 25 pipes, 4 ft. long, XU.- inch, at $15.00. Address C. WiKTERiCH, Defiance, O. For Sale— A good business. In a fine town. Doesn't require a fortune. Investigate. Address Box 221, care American Florist. For Sale— A well- paying business, greenhouses and store in full operation. For particulars address Box 303, care American Florist. For Sale— 4- inch cast iron pipe at Oc per foot. One Kroebchell boiler, extra large size, coat over 1500 for $150. Address Heller Bros., New Castle, Ind. Fop Sale— Cheap, a good paying florist business, well established, in San Antonio, Texas. Fine opening here for an up-to-date florist. Address Mrs. S. Maverick, San Antonio, Texas. For Sale— Greenhouses of between 6,C00 and 7,C0u square feet of glass and double house. In flne locality. On trolley line. For particulars address I^Irs. M. A. Hill, Ansonia, Conn. For Sale — Boilers, half price; one Mills boiler. No. 4i4, heats 5,C00 feet of glass; one Dean boiler, heats 3,000 feet of glass: good condition- now in use. Address Kred. M. Flaqg, 648 State St , Springfield, Mass. For Sale— Owing to the death of the proprietor, the greenhouses and stock of the Lake Geneva Floral Co., established m 1890 are offered for sale. A good opening for a practical man. W. H. Hammerslet, Lake Geneva, Wis For Sale— Delta Greenhouse, located 4 blocks from depot in a booming town. Inquire of ]\lrs. R. J. Lockhart, Delta, Colorado, for particulars. $100 cash if sold before May 14. This includes building, stock, business and two lots. Mrs. R. J. Lockhart, Delta, Colo. For Sale— A good florist business in a western city of 6U,000 can be purchased at a great sacrifice. Well established trade ftnd prospects for future bright. !s worth $1,700, but will dispose of busi- ness for $700 casb. Ill health cause of disposition of business. Address Box 217, care American Florist. For Sale^Greenhouses of betwten 7.000 and 8,000 square feet of glass with dwelling house and baro, horsi' and wagons; in flne locality on trolly line: entire product of greenhouses to be sold at retail; cause of selling sickness. For further particulars address ri. Madsen, 395 New Bridge, W. Springfield, Mass, For Sale— Greenhouse plant of about 30,000 feet of glass: also ten acres of land; good 6 room dwelling and barn. Will sell reasonable or rent to responsible party. Our city has 50,000 inhabit- ants and no roses are grown here to speak of. Reason for selling, owner wants to retire. Do not answer this ad unless you mean business. For particulars. Address Bos 212, care American Florist Co. For Sale— Old age compels me to quit business. I ofter my two greenhouses well stocked. No. 17 Hitchings boiler, pipes, house of seven rooms, lot, hotbed, sash, etc., lor sale cbeap. City of 8,000 inhabitants, sixty-five miles irom Chicago. Ship- ping facilities in all directions. S|)lendid loca- tion for a hustler, witb no greenhouse insi;e of twenty-eight miles. Will sell greenhouses alone if desired. Correspondecce solicited. Charles Faust, Harvard, 111. For Rent— At Frederick, Md. . greenhouses 18x63, 12x102, 20x162, boiler room 18x60. equipped with No. 8 Furman boiler, and small heater: large mushroom cellar, stable, about two acres of ground; dwelling for rent in immediate neighbor- hood; coal, manure, labor cheap, city water: no stock on hand. Rent $300 per annum, half payable in advance every six raonihs. Ill health of owner compelled retirement from successful business; principally vegetables under glass and mushrooms for Washington and New York. Henry Trail, Frederick, Md. A valuable greenhouse property consisting of four houses, 6x40, 2Gsl62. 26x10,', 50.>il00; all heated with hot water. These houses are all of iron frame construction of the most modern pattern, and in finest of condition. All stocked with fancy carnations of best selliog varieties. Only two hours from New York City and splendid shipping facilities at all times. These houses with land will be sold at a reasonable figure and on easy terms. A good chance fora wideawake man with brains, energy and some ready money. Don't bother with this unless you mean business. XY Z, care Am. Florist. 429 6th Ave . New York. pnn OAI C About 50 000 feet of glass nearly run OHLL all devoted to carnations, one house of roses and one of asptiragus plumosus; houses in splendid condition; two built last sum- mer; 72-inch by 16 ft. boiler heats the place with ease; another large boiler in reserve. Michigan's great coal field but a short distance furnishes coal at a very Jow price. A splendid wholesale and retail trade well established; one of the best ship- ping points in Michigan, reaching with ease and comparatively short time, Chicago, Milwaukee, Buffalo, Detroit, the Saginaw valley and all points east, west, north or south. Splendid trade in field'grown carnation plants as well as rooted cuttings. Stock In flne condition. Soil and cli- mate just suited to growing carnations— both quantity and quality. Splendid water privilege for field and houses. An exceptional chance for some one to step into a well established business. Will also sell or rent a large or medium sized house. For further particulars, adJress Box 228, care American Florist. H/ytMTPn ^ POSITION Ylr/%1^ 1 CLP AS rOREMAN. Large commercial place; southeast coast preferred. The applicant, Mr. Frank Fischer, is highly recommended by James Hartshorne, manager of Chicago Carnation Co.. with whom he has been six years. Address FRANK FISCHER, ears Chlcaoo Carnation Co., Jollet, III. WANTED. A first-class salesman of florists' ware to handle our increasing business. A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc., CAMBRIDGE, MASS. American Florist £m 18 PAID FOR CIRCULATED AND READ. ssggssgassggsssggggssgsg A Rare Opportunity. FINEST FLOWER PLANT IN MIDDLE GEORGIA, THE IDLE HOUR NURSERIES. At Bankrupt Sale at Macon, Ga., May 2nd. 1905, at Public Outcry. Sold as part of the Assets of the late R. n. Plant. Terms Cash. This beautiful piece of property Is situated five miles from the Macon Court House, in the heiUthiest part of Georgia, about two hundred yards from Suramerfleld, a station on the Central of Geortia Kailway, and directly on the main roadway between Macon and Atlanta, making a beautiful drive through VineviUe and the choicest part of IJibb County, over as fine road-^bed as could be wished. The Greenhouses, consisting of eight large, finely constructed and up-to-date glass bouses with a smaller one attached, are located on a beautirul eminence overlooking a birge tract of farming lands and scenery unsurpassed in middle Georgia, is finely equipped with three handsome houses for employes, stables, barns, sheds, etc; within easy reach of the soils so essential to the successful growing of flowers. Large sums of mooey have been expended to bring the plant up to perfection. Abundant supply of water and a heating apparatus* more than sufficient for present needs. About thirty-three acres of land E" with the place. The Stores for the sale of the product of the plant are on Cotton Avenue, near Second Street. A more desirable place could not be selected within the bounds of the City. The lease of the store at a moderate rent holds until October I, 1906. Here Is to be found a model establishment of its kind, fully equipped with designs and fixtures and various paraphernalia necessary. The business has been built up to such an extent that inielligent management from a purchaser must yield flne results. For further information, write, telegraph, or apply in person to N. B. CORBIN, Trustee in Bankruptcy, MACON, GA, 654 The American Florist. April 2Q, New Orleans. One of the most interesting and busi- est monthly meetings of the Now Orlciins Horticultural Society was held Thursday evening, April 20. In con- nection with the chrysanthemum and general flower show a motion was car- ried that the arrangements committee confer with the representatives of the International Sunshine Society, Loui- siana branch, to co-operate with the horticultural society to make the exhibit a great artistic as well as a financial success. The society decided to have the annual outing in Julv, and the following committee of arrange- ments was appointed: Richard Eichling, chairman, M. M. Lapouyade, and Paul Abele. An invitation extended from Mr. Alost to have the society at dinner at his place Sunday, May 7, at 3 p. m., ■was accepted with tho thanks of the entire society. Otto Werner and Harry Kroak wore elected members of the society. First and second prizes were offered for tho best collection of cut roses, one of each, twelve varieties; one of each, pot roses, two plants. Harry Papworth won both first prizes for cut roses, with two line collections, one of fortj' and one of twelve varieties, outdoor grown. consisting tit teas, hybrid teas, hybrid per])etuals and Bourbon. Noteworthy amongst them were Roger Lambclin, Souv. do Pierre Netting, Bessie Brown, White Cochet, etc. The llowers were all excellent in form and color, with long, strong stems. James Ncwsham won first prize for two best pot roses of Magna Charta, 8-inch pots, each with 8-10 flowers and buds. Very strong plants, flowers perfect in form and color. No other competitors entered for prizes, which was regretted by all. Abele Brothers exhibited Mme. Leva- vasseur (Baby Rambler) in a G-inch pot, a fine plant in full Ijloom. Richard Eichling, manager of U. J. Virgin's nursery exhibited six speci- men plants of Lilium Harrisii with from (i to 9 buds and llowers, in ti-inch pots grown from 5 to 7-inch bulbs. The plants were 3Vi feet high, stems strong, erect and covered pyramid- like with dark green foliage, the flow- ers very largo and luiro white. A group of coleus Bedford Gem with Breer's golden paudauus in center, all jierfect jilants of peculiar indescribable color in its height of beauty. Lily of tho valley, height one foot, strong stems with 12 to 14 large bells and "fine foliage, was in evidence. Cut iris llispauica from outdoors; British (^ueen, Formosa and Belle Chinoiso, stems !',{> to 2 feet, strong and llowers large. Although no prizes were offered for plants and flowers at this exhibition, it was unanimously declared one of the most complete and finest ever hold by the society. The weather during Eas- ter week was very warm and beautiful trade very satisfactory all around, de- nuiiid for Easter lilies, lily of tho val- ley, roses and carnations very groat. Crescent. North CAMURiDdE, M.\ss. — John McKenzie has purchased the William C. Stickel property on Magoun street and will take possession June 15. Mr. Stickel will hereafter give his entire attention to his greenhouses in Lex- ington. IJouoHTON, Mich. — A receiver's sale of the personal property of the Lutey Floral Companj' was held April 17. The property was bid in by J. D. Stone for $200 in excess of the mortgages. The sale of the property near Chassell, including 200 acres of land, will take place in about four weeks. DREER'S HARDY PERENNIALS FOR SUMMER CUT FLOWERS If you are not interested in a general line of Hardy Perennials, but have use for summer cut flowers you should consider at least the following leaders, which are the cream of the best sorts for summer cuttings; you will find them profitable for this purpose as well as being an attraction to your grounds. We have a large stock and the plants offered are all of such size that they will give the best pos- sible returns. For a complete list of this class of plants as welt as all other seasonable stock see our Current Wholesale List, Anemone Juponlco. Not the usual winter killed class of stock. Init Rood visorous plants t;rtnvinj; in :T-iiich puts. Joponlca. red. Alba, white. Lady Ardllaun. extra lar^e white. Queen Charlotte, lieaiiliful Ija Franco piuk double, ami Whirlwind, doublo wliite, Tfii- |ierilo/.eii; M.OO per 100. Anemone Prince Henry. I/urRe double rich deep pink flowers. A Bne uew introduction jy.UO per dozen; SI5.1X) per 100. Perdoz. 100 AohiUea, The Pearl, strong S-ln. pots 3 AsclepiasTuberosa, strong lyr. old roots Asters hardy in var. strong: 3-in. pots. Kilnu Mercia; a line new piuk var. " Urandillorus; large flowered late blue . Boltonia Latisquauia, 4-in. pots " Astcroides. -1-in. pots Campanula ^Ioehei^li, 'i-\\\. pots l*yranudalis, strong 1 yr, clumps Caryopleris Mastttcantha, 3-in. pots ... Chrysanthemum Shasta Daisy, 2}i-ln. pots Chrysanthemum Maximum Triumph il-in pots CIraielfuga Simplex (rare) strong plants Clenuitis Recta, strong C year old , . Coreopsis Lanooolata, heavy 4-in. pots.. Delphinium Kormosiim, strong 4-in. pots " Belladonna (rare) very free flowering Dlanthus Latifolius Atrococcineus,2J4- Inch pots Digitalis Gloxlnlaeflora, 4-in. pots Doronicum Austriacum, .S-lu. pots " Excelsuip, :Mn. pots Erlgeron Coeruleus'Grandillorus, 3-ln pots Eupatorlum Agoratoides, 4-ln. pots " Coelestinum, 3-in. pot. s ... Feverfew Little Gem, ~i4-in. pots Fnnkia Subcordata Alba. 4-in. pots.... GaillardiaGranditlora. heavy 4-fnpot8.j Gypsonhlla Pauieulata, strong 1 year old roots Helenlum Autumnate Superba, 4-lu. 76 } Th 1.00 L'.OO 2.00 75 75 1.25 1.00 1 5.00 rt.oo H.OO 15.00 15.00 (i.OO 8.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 60 4.00 75 3.50 I.liO 6.00 25.00 13.00 5.00 6.00 2.60 20.00 60 75 I.OO I.OO l.flO 75 75 60 1.00 75 4.00 6.10 8.00 8.C0 8.00 6.00 0.00 4.00 H.OO 6.00 pots. Pun umilum, 3-in. pots 1 " Magniflcum, 3-ln. pots . . ..1 Hellantbus Multlllorus V\. PL, strong. " " Maxlnuis, strong " Maxlinlliana. strong " Meteor, strong " Soldi d'Or, strong •' Wolley l)od. strong I Hellopsls Pltoherianus, 4-in. pots 1 HENRY A. DREER, 6.00 8.00 10. CO 6, CO COO 6.0U 6.00 6.00 B.OO 8.0J Per Heliopsis Scaber Major, 4-ln. pots $1 Hollyhocks. Dreer Superb Double in separate colors . 1 Hollyhocks, Hroer Superb Doublo in cluiicc mixture I HyjHM-icuin Mosri'ianum, 3-in. pots.... 1 Iboris SfrnptTviri-'iis, :i-in. pots Iris Kiicnipreri, 'Z\ choice named var. 1 finest mixi'il 1 *' Germnnica, r2 choico name var... " '• tine mixed Lobelia Cardinalis, strong 4-in. i^ots.. . Lychnis Ohalcedonica. strong 3-in pts. " " alba, strong 4-iu pots . . . Rubra, Fl. Pi. strong 3-ln. pts. 2 " Vlsoaria Splendous. si roup 4-in. pots 1, LysimachiaClethroides, stronj; 4-iu pts Myosotis Palustrie Semper llorens, strong ;Mn. pots " Alpestrls Grandiliora, stronB clumps.... Preonies in choice varieties; see cata- logue for varieties 1, Penstomon Gentianoldes, 3-ln. pots 1. Physostegia Vlrginica, strong 4-in. pts. *' " alba, strong 4-in. pots Perennial Phloxes, 25 finest varieties.. Pinks Hardy. Gbost varieties, 4-in, pts. Pyrethrum tuiginosum. strong plants. Uudbockia Uoldeu Glow, strong 4-in. pots " Purpurea, strong 4-in. pots. 1, Scabiosa Caucasica. strong 3-in. pots .. 1, " " alba, strong 3. in. pots 1. Solidago Rigida, strong 4-in. pots 1 " " strong 4-lu. pots Spiriea Aruucus, clumps 1. Chineusis. clumps 1. " FIHpendnla, (1. ph, 4-in pots.. " Gigantea. clumps 1. *' Palmata. clumps 1. *' '• Klegans, strong 4-in. pots Spirxa Ulmaria. strong 4-in. pots % doz . 100 00 $8.00 25 10.00 00 8.00 00 8.00 75 6.00 25 lo.on 0(1 8.IK) 75 6.(K) 50 4.00 75 (i.OO 75 6 00 75 6.00 00 16.00 no 8.00 75 6.00 50 4.00 50 4.0O 50 13.00 00 8.00 75 6 00 75 6.00 76 5.00 76 6 00 75 0.00 75 6.00 (K) 8.00 00 8.00 OO 8.00 26 10.00 75 6.00 00 8.00 25 10.00 76 6.00 26 10 00 00 8.00 75 6.00 75 S 6.0O Per do/-. Spiraea THniaria. fl. pi., strong 4-in. pts. 75 StatloeKxiniia. strong 3-in. pots 75 100 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 6.00 Gmelini, strong 3-iu. ]iots 75 Latifolia, strong 3-in. pots 75 Stokesla (.'yanea. strong 3-in. pots 1.00 Sweet Williams, strong 4-in. pots 60 " " large olumps 75 Thalictrum Aqullegifolium Atropur- uurea. 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 Thaliotruni Aquilogifollum Album, 4-in pots. 2.00 15.00 Thaliotruni Aquilegifolium Roseura 4-ln. pots 1.00 8.00 TroUius Aurantiaeus, 4in. pots 1.60 10.00 Europneus, 4-in. iiots 1.00 8.00 " .laponieus Excelsior, 4-ln. pts. 1.60 10.00 " Orange Globe, 4-in. pots 2.50 18.00 Tritoma Pflt/.crii, strong per 1000 $50.00 1.00 6.00 Coralina '• " " 50.00 1.00 6.00 Macowani; 75.00 1.00 8.00 '* Uvaria Ora'dlflora, str'ug per 1000 ■■■• ....50.00 1 00 6.00 Valeriana Cocotuea, 4-in. pots 1.00 8 00 alba, 4-ln. pots... I.OO 8.00 oniolnalis, 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 (INCORPORATED) 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. 1905- Th E American Florist. 655 We Learn by Experience. Easter Trade is a true test of a flower shipper's ability and facilities. Our experience enabled us to help our customers avoid bad experience. How Was Your Experience? Get acquainted with us through our Weekly Price List and avoid trouble. Weiland «& Risch, Leading Western Growers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. 59 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Telephone Long Distance Central 879. Japanese Fern Balls 7-9 inch size. Write for price. VAUBHAN'S SEED STORE, 84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 14 Barolay Si., NEW YORK. ADVERTISE VOIR BISINESS IN THE PREMIUM SCHEDULES t^'h'e Newport Horticultural Society Casino, June and August. Page, 6x9, $10.00; ■< page, $5.00; >i page, $3.00- Ads received up to May 25 by DAVID IWIclNTOSH, Secy., Ledge Road, NEWPORT, R. 1. PREPARED PALMS. Painted Fan Palm Leaves, from $12,50 per 1000. Get our catalogue. Palm Fiber, Birch Bark. Cork Bark, Moss, Artlfloial Flowers, Vines, Leaves All kinds of Palms. CLARE & SCHARRATH, 170 MadUen St.. CHICAGO. 11^ Regan Printing iiouse Largo run» of CATALOGUES Our Speolalty. Write lor Figure*, 83-91 Plymouth Place. CIIICAGO. Asparagus Plumosas, 60 CENTS PER STRING. Carnation Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Good stock. W. H. WATSON. Lapeer, HARDY GUT DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. We carry the finest and most complete line of Decorativ« Evergreens and Florists' Supplies. Our specialties are DAG- GER, $1.60 and FANCY FERNS, A] quality, $1.50 per 1000. Discount on larger orders. BRILLIANT BRONZE and GREEN GALAX, $100 per 1000. Laurel Festooning, good and full, handmade Dc and 60 per yd. Green and Sphagnum Moss, $1.00 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss, 50c per bag; 5 bags, $3.00. Ivy Leaves. $4.00 per 1000. Sprengeri. 25a and 50c per bunch. Asparagus Plumosus, 50o per bunch or string. Leucothoe Sprays, $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per lOOO. We also carry a full line of Florists' Supplies such as Tin Foil, Cut Wire, Corrugated Boxes, all sizes, Folding Boxes, Ribbons, all sizes and colors. All Kinds of Letters, Wire Designs, Cycas Leaves, Etc., Eto. Our stock IS of the best quality and at the most reasonable rates. Please write fo our price list. Orders by mail, telephone or telegraph will receive our most carefal and prompt attention. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., L. P. -Phone 8618 Main. 8 and 11 Province St., Boston, Mass. N.Lecakes&Co. 53 W. 28th St., New York. ^0^^ TaLNo. 1214 ^K^^^^^ Madlaon Squar. ^^^^|B Stands ^^H^^^^H Flower Exchange ^■EH^V Coogan Bldg., W. /^^^ 26th Street & S4th / ^^^ Street Cut Flower Market. Specialties: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Leucothoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. QiM. and Breaza flalax Laavn, 75o per 1000. National Florists' Board of Trade, Office: 66 Pine Street, Now York. Credit Reference Book. A subsoription to our Credit List will cost you $10 a year, and It may ■ave you 9100 the first month. Special Reports. We make a specialty of this part of our work. Collections. We collect slow and doubtful ac- counts. Why not go through your books at once and send us all the claims that are in arrears? Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, George Cotsonas&Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens. Fancy and Daggerl Ferns, Bronze and. Green Galax. Phone 1.02 Mad. Sq. Main Slore, 45 W. 29 h St.. IMEWWVORK. THE KERVAN COMPANY, WHOLESALE DEALERS. All Decorating Evergreana, Galax, Leuoothoo, Moaaes, Etc. 20 W. 27lh Street, NEW YORK. Telsfhonb 1519 Masibon Sq. TO BUY OR SELL AdvaHlae In THE AMERICAN FLORIST. HARDY CUT FERNS. Fancy, $150; Dagger, $1.25 per VjDO. Galu, Brilliant Bronze or Green, 76c per lOuD: $6."60 per case of 10,006. Laurel Faalooning, baod-made, full sizes, 4c, 5c and 6o per yd. Made freHh dally from the woods. Send us your EASTER ORDERS Now and we will please you. Branoh L.ur.1, 35o per large bundle. Southern Wild Smllu, per 50-lb. case, $5.50. Laurel Wrkaiha and Prinoaaa Pine Wroatha, made all sizes and prices. Prino.a PIna by the lb. and made into roping. Tell us your wants and we will name you prices. Tel. Office, New Salem, Mass. Mllllnoton,' Maaa. THE ART OF Floral Arrangement. The first special newspaper in the world for floral arrangement 250 ILLUSTRATIONS ANNUALLY. Specimen number free. Subscription, $2.40 yearly. BINDEKUNST-VERLAG. J. Olbertz, ERFURT, GERMANY. Always mention the. American Florist when you write to an advertiser G5n The American Florist. April 2g, Ne^v CroD Cut Fancvand Daaaer Ferns ""dymayi. prioes:Fanoy,»i 25 per looo; Dagger, $1.00 '^^^^ V»l Vp X>Mt M qiMV>J miM M^q^iy^l ■ ^« MMJ ^^^ ^^^^ Special quantity quotations on application. -BOOK NOW AND BE SURE OF A SUPPLY. CROP SHORT THIS SEASON. E A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Wbol^ale power/\arl(^ E. H. HunfT WHOLESALE Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." ?6 Wabasti Ave CHICAGO'. MiLWAnsEE, Anril26. Rosea, Beauty, long, per doz. 3.00@4 00 " " med. " 2.00 " " short " I.OO " Liberty 4.00OI 8 00 " Chatenay 4.00{a .800 " Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00(® 8 00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 4 00@ 8 00 " Perle 4.00(3i 8 00 Carnations 3 0U@ fi.OO Smllax ia.50@I5.00 Asparagus sprays 2 00 Valley 2.00 Adlantum 1.50 Violets 7.T@ 1.00 Callas 8 00@I0.00 Romans, Paper Whites 2MWi\ 3.00 Harrlsil 13.50@1.5.C0 Tulips, Daffodils 3.00® 4 00 PiTTSBURO. April 26. Roses, Beauty, specials 35 00®35 00 extras I600(»;0.00 " " No. 1 6.00@10.0O ' " ordinary 3.00® 5.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00@13C0 " Meteor 6 00@ 8.00 ' Liberties 8.00(ai.5 00 " Perle, Chatenay 3.00® 8 00 Carnations 1.00® 3 00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Smilai 18.S0@I5.00 Asparagus, strings 25 00®50.i 0 Asparagus Sprengeri 2.00® 3.00 Lilies 8,00@I5 00 Adlantum 1.00® 1.50 Mignonette 1.00® 3.00 Daffodils 3 00® 3.00 Cincinnati, April fC. Hoses, Beauty, per doz 2.0O® O.CO " Bride, Bridesmaid 4 OO@IO,0O " Liberty 6.00@1S.00 " Meteor, Qolden Gate 6.00@I2.00 Carnations 3.00® 6 00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 60 00 Smllai I2.B0@15.00 Adlantum 1.00® 1.50 Callas 12.EO@I5.00 Asparagus I'lumosus and Sprengeri In bunches S5c per bunob Harrlsil 12.6fl@15.00 Romans, narcissus 3 00 Violets 1.00 Mar^'ucrites .5l) St. Louis, April 26. Roses, Beauty, long stem 4 00® 6.00 " •' medium stem 2.00® 3.00 " " short stem... .75® I. .50 " Bride, Bridesmaid 5.00@ 8.00 Liberty S.OOia 8.00 (jArnatlons 2.C0@ 5.00 Smilai 16.00 Asparagus Sprengeri l.BO® 8.00 Plumosus 26.00(3.50.00 Ferns, fancy per 1000, 2.50 Adlantum I.OO® 1.25 Lily of the valley 8.00® 4.00 Romans S 00 Callas 10 00®I3.60 Paoer White narcissus 3.00 Easter lilies 10.C0®12.50 bLITILAND, April 26. Roaei, Beautv, per doz 50® 3.00 Bride,' Bridesmaid 3.00® 8.00 Meteor 4.00(ai0.00 Carnal Ions 1 50® 4.00 Smllai 20.00 Asparagus, strings 25.00®fiO.0O Sprengeri 1.00® 2.00 Common ferns 3F0 VIoleu, single S.'i® .75 " double 60® 1.00 Tulips 300x8 4.00 Sweet peas SO® I.OO ^ild" smilax" Best Quality^in Any Quantity. FANCY FERNS, Valley, Roses, Carnations and all Seasonable Stock. Consignments of Fancy Stock Solicited. J. B. DESNUD, \ 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Long Dlsi.si -.uhen wn'ling. SINNER BROS. Wholesale Growers AIIT CI nUfCDC andShipp'Tsof UUI iLUvlCllO 58 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. With the Flower Telephone — Growers' Co. Central 3067. All telephone and telegraph orders given iironipt att'^ntiuii. WIETOR BROS. "'"'"•'" Cut Flowers Growers of All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt altention. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave , CniCA60. Wholesale Dealers and /> J. rt^.. ,„ _.^ Growers of tut Mowers GREENHOUSES! HINSDALE, ILL. GEO. REINBERG, "tS?- Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTIES. We will take care of your orders at reason- able prices. Prompt attention, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Whol^ale power/larKj^ CHIOAOO, April 33. Roses, Beauty, 30 to 36-in. stems 4.00(<7i, 6.00 20 to 24 " 2.50@ 3.00 " " 15 to 18 " 1.50® 2.C0 " " 12 " 1.25 Liberty 6.00@10,00 Chatenay 600@10.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 5 00@10.00 Golden Gate 400@IOOO Gen'l MacArthur 4.00fr/ lO.W Carnations 1.00® 150 fancy 2 00® 3.00 Valley 2.00® 4.00 Asparagus Plumosus, per string 25 to 50c sprays 2.00@6.00 " Sprengeri 3 00 Leucothoe sprays 100 Galas Leaves, Bronze, per 1000. 1.00 .15 Adiantum 1.00 Fancy ferns .... per 1000 3.50® 3 00 Smilax 16.00(330.00 Wild smilax per 50-lb. case 7.B0 J. a. BUDL0NG Roses and Carnations A Specialty. 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE GROWER of CUT FLOWERS PETER REINBERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Gut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Per doz. Extra Select I 4 00 30-lnoh stems 3.0D 24-lnoh stems .■>... 2.50 20-inch stems 2.00 15-inoh stems 1.50 12-inch stems 1.25 Short stems $ .76 to 1.00 Per 100 LIBERTY SS.OOto 10.00 CHATENAY 5.00 to 10.00 MAIDS AND BRIDES 5.00 to 8.00 PERLE S.OOto 8.00 SUNRISE 5.00 to 8.00 UNCLE JOHN 5.00 to 10.00 CARNATIONS 3.00 to 3.00 All (lowers are perfectly fresh and properly packed. No charge for P. & D. on orders over $6.00. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholesals Growers ol S",2i.r. in Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt atteqtion. 3S>37 Greenhouses; Randolph Street. Morton Grove, HI. O^IOA.G^O. Pifasc mention the American Florist when writing. 658 The American Florist. April 2g, The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, WIRE DESIGNS. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. Flease mention the American Florist when writing. WELCH BROS. IS I'ro-^rlxa.o© Street. All Varlatias FLOWERS In Saason. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all Mnda. Long Distance Telephone, 6268-6267 Main. GRAFTED ROSE STOCK. Now is the time to order for summer flowering KAISERIN and CARNOT, 3K-inch pots, $15 00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000 OUR ROOT STOCK. KAISERIN, CARNOT, BRIDE and BRIDESiWAID, 2M-inch pots, 81.00 per 100; S35.00 per 1000. I have splendid plants of AMERICAN BEAUTY, clean and free from spot; 16.00 per 100; $50.00 per lOOO. W. H. EI-I-IOTT, BrigKton, IVIass. jt,Oj|nit,0.iKiH.n., All Cut Flowers in Sea.i-inch, $1.50 per 100. Ageratum, dwarf blue, 60o per lOO. Petunias, double fringed; dark blue Heliotropes, bud and bloom, 4-inch, $6.00 per 100. HILL TOP GREENHOUSES, 15 Gray Ave., Utica, N. Y. Please mention the A merican Florist when utiling. igo5. The American Florist. 665 Hardy Roses Fine 2-year fleld-prown Gen. Jacqueminot, Magna Charta, La France, Crimson Bamoler, etc., first size, 120; second size, 7o: Crimson Rambler XXS:,20o; largs llowarad Cltmatls, flnest pur- ple, lavender, white and red sorts, 2-year, 18c; 1-year, Sc; extra 3-year, 90c. Olema bana, 3-inch pots, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. Altarnanlharas, red and yellow, 2H-inch pots, 600 per doz.: $3.00 per 100. Ampalooala Valtohl, 3-inch pots, 75c. doz., $5.00 per 100: 4-inoh $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. Clamatia, la'ge flowering variety, 2 years old, 5- inub pots. $3 00 per doz. Dalalaa. New Paris Daisy, Queen Alexandra, 3-lnch pots, $2.00 per doz. New Shasta Daisies, Alaska, California, Westralia, 3-inch pots,t2.06 per doz. Dracaana lfidlvlsa,'3-in.. 75o perdoz., $5.00 per 100; 4M-in. pots, pots, $2.00 per doz. ; 6-iD. pots, $3.00 per doz. Caranluma. New Geranium Telegraph, 2!4-iiiob pots, $2.00 per doz. Honayauckia (Halleana), 5-inch pots, $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Ivy, hardy, large leaves, 3-inch, 75o. per doz., $5.00 per 100; 4 in. pots, $1.60 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Lamon Varbanaa, 2- inch pots, 50c per doz. ; (3.00 per 100. Moon VInea, 3-in. pots, 75c. per doz. ; $5.00 per 100. Myoaolls, oiumps from open ground, 60c. perdoz.; $4.00 per 100. Panalaa, separate colors, yellow, white and blue, $2.C0 per 100. Salvia, Splendens and Bonfire, 2H-inch pots, 50o perdoz.; $3.00 per 100. Sanaevlaria Zaylanica, 3-inch pots, 7Sc per doz. ; $5 00 per 100. Stokaala cyanaa, 3-inch pots, $1.00 per doz. VIneaa, variegated, 4H-in. pots, $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Stock from ZViAn- pota, $3.00 par 100. Asparagus Plumosus, Comorensis, Spren^eri and Decumbens, Alyssum, Little Gem, Antirr- hinum, white; Abutilon Savitzii; Ageratum, blue and white; Coleus, Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder and fancy varieties, Coba;a scandens. Clematis panleulata, Dracaena indivlsa. Fuchsias, double and single; Feverfew, Little Gem, Geranium Mme. Salleroi (strong) and Mrs. Parker: Lobelia, dwarf blue: Nasturtium, dwarf: Petunias, double white; Phlox Drummondi, dwarf; Verbenas, mammoth varieties, Impatiens Sultani. Chryaanthamuma, best standard varieties, rooted cuttings, from soil, $2 00 per 100. Carnallona, pot grown, per 100: Enchantress, $4.00; Boston Market, $2.60; Red Sport, $6.00; Flamingo, $6 00; The Queen, $3 00; Mrs. Fisher, $3.00. Strong rooted cuttings from soil, per 100: Flora Hill, Queen Louise, Scott. Joost, Crocker, $1.60; Crane, $2.00; Enchantress, $3.00 Carnatlona, for summer flowering, Vulcan, red, from soil, $2.00 per 100. Clamalla panloulala, 4-in., $1.50 perdoz.; $:0.00 per 100. CfHTCicilia lltli S JtHtrton Sts. . CI5C1C) PHILADELPHIA, PA. BEDDINa PUNTS. -» A^eratums, dwarf, blue and white $1.75 Alternantheras, red, yellow, 100 E. C, 50o.. 1.50 Alyssum, Sweet. Giant dbl., 100 R. C, 75o.. 2.00 Cannas. in varieties, strong, $5 00. Carnations, R. C.,2and 3-in. Price list free. Cobaea Scandens. trpl.. from flats, $1.C0.. 2.00 Coleus, in varieties, 100 E. C, 70o 2.00 Dahlias, in varieties, doz., 50o 4.00 Daisy. Longfellow, Snowball, trpl.. $1.00. .. Dracaena Ind.. 2, 3, 4 in., $260. $5.00, $8.00. Dusty Miller, trpl., from flats, $1.00 3.00 Ferns, Boston, ttie, 2, 3, 4-inoh, $3.00, $6.00, $12.00. Feverfew. Little Gem. 3-in., 100, $5.00 2.00 Fordet-me-not. in var., trpl., ino, $1.00 2.00 Fuchsia, m var., 103 K. C, Sl.CO 2.50 Geranium, in varieties 2.50 Geranium, Mme. Salleroi, very strong 2.50 Heliotrope, in varieties 3 00 lantana. lu var., 3-inoh, $.5.00 2.50 Lemon Verbena, 3-in., 100, $5 00 2.50 Lobelia Comp.. dwarf, trpl., from fl., $1.00. 200 Lobelia Speciosa, trailing, trpl., from flats, $I.OU .... 2.00 Marijuerite. white and yellow 2.00 Pansies, 3u0,000 splendid plants, ready to shlL). Her lOCO. $13 50, $10,00, $6.50, $4,00 and $3 00, according to size. Sample free. Pansies, white, blue, black, purple and yellow, separate colors, trpl., 100, $1.00. Petunia, double fringed 3.50 single fringed, trpl., 100, $1.03 3.00 .Salvia, iu varieties 3.00 Smilax. trpl., from flats, strong. $1.00 1.50 Swainsona Alba, 3-in., lOO, $5 00. Umbrella Plants, strong, trpl., fr. fl., $1.00.. 2.00 Verbena, red, white, pink, blue and mixed, trpl., from flats, 50c 1.50 Vlnca Var., strong, 3-inch, $6.00 2.00 Millions of Vegetable Plants. Hard^ Per- ennial Plants. Price list mailed free. Cash with order. It by mail, add lOo per 100 for R. C. and seedlings. LUDVIG MOSBAEK, Onarga, HI. 1905- Th E American Florist. 669 Carnations ROOTED CUTTINGS. WHITE. Per 100 Per 1000 Chiosgo White 113.00 Boston Market 2.B0 Flora Hill l.OO Queen Louise, Peru 1.00 RED. Estelle 2.50 $100.00 20.00 9.00 9.00 20.00 SCARLET. Per 100 Per 1000 Riobmond Gem SIO.OO $75.00 Crusader. 5.00 45.00 Adonis 2.60 20.00 PINK. Per 100 Per 1000 Phyllis »12.00 8100.00 Indianapolis 6.00 45.00 PINK. Per 100 Per 1000 Nelson t 150 tl2.50 Lawson 2.00 15.00 Morning Glory 1.50 12.60 Higinbotham 1.00 9.00 Guardian Angel 1.00 9.00 ROSES. pot plants. Per 100 Per 1000 I 26.00 25.00 26.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 Richmond 130.00 1260.03 Liberty $5.00 $45.00 Bridesmaid $3.00 Rosalind Orr English 2S.0O 200.00 AntMloan Buuty 6.00 50.00 Bride 3.00 Perle von Godesberg 5.00 40.00 La Detroit aOO 50.00 Ivory, Perle 3.00 AM. BEAUTY BENCH PLANTS, per 100 $6.00; per 1000 $50.00 CHATENAY, UNCLE JOHN and KAISERIN reduced to $3.00 per hundred; $25.00 per thousand. All plant! and rooted cuttings told under tho express condition that if not latislactory they are to be returned immediately when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Double Petunias. Extra fine, 2-inch, 2c. PARIS DAISY, Giant 2-inch, 2c. DOUBLE DAISIES, Snowball, Longfellow, (2.50 per 1000, in bud and bloom. ABUTILONS, 2 varieties, 2M-inoh, 2Hc. GERMAN IRIS, divided roots, $1.00 per 100. COLEUS, 15 kinds, 2-in. 2o. HELIOTROPE, blue, 3-inoh, 3c. STEVIA, Serrata and ^'ariegata, 2-inch, 2c. COREOPSIS Lanclfolla, Add, 2c. ACERATUM, Gurney, Pauline, ALTERNANTHE- RAS, red and yellow; 2-inch, $2 00 per 100. ALYSSUM, Giant double, 2-in., 2c. FUCHSIA, 4 kinds, 2-inoh, IMc. FEVERFEW, Gem, 2-inoh, 2o. SALVIA, Bonfire, Splendens, 2-inch, 2c. Rooted Cuttings, per 100, prepaid: Hellotropa, 75c. Aoaratum, Gurney, Pauline, 50c. Salvia. Splendens, lionflre, Silverspot, 90c; $8.00 per 1000. Fuohala, 5 beat varieties, 90c Hardy Pinks, 0 varieties, some everblooming, 75c; $5.00 per 1000. Dbl. Potunlaa, 10 finest, 75c. AHarnanlhara. red and yellow, 50c;$350 per 1000. Sievia, Serrata, 75c. Clant Paris Daisy, 75c. Colsus, 60c, $5.00 per 1000. 'Mums, West- ern King, Weeks, Balliday, $1.00. Smilax Sesdilngs, 30a per 100; $2.50 per 1000. Golden Fevsrtaw and Canlaursa Gymnocarpa, nice young plants, 60c pet 100. CASH BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Mrs. Winters The beautiful new white is still queen of the world, strong tubers, JIO.OO per 100. Ingeborg Egeland the leading scarlet cactus, $3.00 per doz.; $20 per lOO. Other novel- ties and standards. Also double field-grown HoUyhocks, true to color, *3.00 per 100. Gladioli, Peontea and Hardy Plants. Send for catalogue. W. W. WILMORE. Dahlia Specialist, Box 382, DENVER, COL. ftease mention the American Florist when writing. ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the (( Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, bein^ read weekly by all the Horticultural traders; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription to cover cost of postage 75c; Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." - Chilwell Nurieriea. LOWDHAM. Nottt. England. >♦♦»»♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦»♦»»♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦< READY NOW Gen. MacArthur. I T -w-HE most prolific flowering Red Rose in the market to-day. Grows T X I finely in same temperature as Brides or Maids, and will produce J ♦ fully as many first-class flowers as either. ♦ 1 2V2-inch Pot Plants,own roots $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000 ♦ X Strong Grafted Stock from 3-inch pots $12.00 per 100 X I The STORRS & HAKRISON CO. | \ PAiNESVILLE, OHIO. . | »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•*••••*•♦•»♦•♦♦•••»•*♦♦»•♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦•♦♦ ftease mention the A merican Florist when writing. Geraniums COLCIJS.... Per 100 10 varieties, fine plants, 2H-in. pots $3.00 10 varieties, fine plants, 3i4-in. pots 4 00 Aiternantharas, red and yellow Asp. Plumosus Nanus, 2M-in. pots. Asp. Sprsngerl, 2M->n. pots Vsrbsnas , Vines VIns, Var.... CASH or C. O. D. 2.00 2.00 2.03 2.00 3.50 Per 100 12 varieties, 2}i-iiicb pots $2.00 Petunias, double 3.00 " seedlings 2.60 Csntaurea Gymnocarpa 2.00 Primroses, Chinese, Uboonioa and Forbesi July 1 2.00 Cannas, lu varieties, 4- in. pots 5.00 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAIVI, Delaware, Ohio. Please mention the American Florist when writing. WHITE LAWSON which we introduced last season has Eiven i;reat satisfaction, and has proved to be The Finest White Carnation ever sent out. Remem- ber we are headquarters for it. The demand will undoubtedly exceed the supply this season, and in order to secure early delivery, no time should be lost in placing order. We are now booking orders for early January delivery. Orders will be filled strictly In rotation as received, so the earlier orders are booked the earlier deliveries can be made. We can supply Firtt-cass strong rooted cuttings, $7 per 100; $60 per 1000. Also the other \/|YRTLEI For Cemetery Planting. SIO.OO to S20.00 per 1000. Samples free. S. J. GALLOWAY, Eaton, O. novelties of the season — Fiancee, Cardinal. Fred Burki. etc. Also the cream of older sorts— Mrs. M. A. Patten, Daheim. Enchantress, Flamingo, Mrs. Thot. W. Lawson. etc. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. ALEX. B. GARDEN, 441 CenterMarket WASHINGTON, D. G. Ghicap Carnation Go. Our plants are now in the field. Write us for Fall delivery. Carnations, Roses, etc. Wholesale and retail. Telegraph or 'phone. Jt is good business policy ^ ^ ^ to mention the "^ «^ «^ American Florist Pease mention the American Florist when writing. when wfriting to an advertiser. 670 The American Florist. April 2g, Syracuse, N. Y. NOTES ANX> GENERAL COMMENT. L. F. Marquisee has from 4,000 to 5,000 Albatross seedlings and 1,500 seed- lings of various kinds which are now on their second and third year's trial. Among the 1,500 seedlings are three dark reds of very fine shade without any black which measure 3l{. to 3% inches in diameter. These have fine form and long, strong stems. He also has a pure yellow of deeper shade than tho average, two whites and several pinks. Mr. Marquisee gives glowing reports of two variegated carnations of the same style as the Prosperity but which he thinks are far ahead. All these new varieties are still on trial and Mr. Marquisee says they look bet- ter this year than last. He also has 10,000 of this year's seedlings and is growing large numbers of The Marquis, tho pink carnation which he originated. To sec the crop for Easter one would not think this was a worn out variety. Mr. Marquisee says he is banking on the Enchantress, a light pink, and Lady Bountiful, a white. "Victor Warendorff, of New York, a member of the firm of Warendorff, flo- rists, was in town several days last week, remaining until Tuesday. He said his firm was negotiating for a store in the center of the city and would estab- lish a branch of their business here. He said he had visited all of the cities in the center of the state and considered Syracuse the best fitted for his needs. Julia A. Deegan, widow of Thomas Deegan, who was killed in the green- house of Lyman C. Smith, while attempt- ing to move a transformer with an iron crowbar, was awarded a verdict in the Supreme Court for $4,500 against the Syracuse Lighting Company. The case aroused a great deal of interest and occupied an entire week of trial. William Dixon was also killed at the same time. George Dobbs, of Dobbs & Son, Auburn, N. Y., was a visitor in this city April 10. Dobbs & Son are whole- salers and retailers and have one of the largest establishments in this sec- tion of the state. Mr. Dobbs said busi- ness in Auburn had been much better this year during the Lenten season than last year. He said the demand this season was for calla lilies rather than the Easter lilies. A. J. B. Worcester, Mass. Trade has remained satisfactory for this season of the year, and although there is more or less of a surplus it is not altogether unwieldy. Good llowers in all lines are plentiful, but violets are beginning to show the effect of tho heat. Indications for Easter show that there will be a goodly number of lilies on hand and other Easter stock should be plentiful. Lange had the decorations for the Board of Trade banquet, which were quite elaborate, over 600 covers being laid. The horticultural society has begun a series of talks and lectures to be given at night for the benefit of tho people who cannot attend the afternoon sessions. The subjects are popular ones on the growing of fruits, vegetables and flowers. The crusade against the brown-tail moth is being waged very strenuously by the city forester and the parks com- mission, and tho horticultural society has interested the public school chil- dren in the matter, paying a cent for every nest brought in. The Worcester Conservatories will open a retail store at the corner of Main and Pearl streets very shortly. H. F. A. Lange has made arrange- ments to open a branch in the Central Grocery Company's new store. F. E. Keyes is conducting the busi- ness formerly carried on by his father, lately deceased. L. Oceanic, N. J. At the meeting of the Monmouth County Horticultural Society April 21, Oceanic, N. J., the two winners of the prizes for ' ' Fruit Culture Under Glass ' ' were announced. Percy Hicks, employed at the M. C. Borden estate, William Turner, superintendent, received first prize, and Harry Griffiths, employed at the same place, received second. The two papers were read and discussed at the meeting. "Chrysan- themum Culture" is the subject on which essays were handed in- to the sec- retary, April 21, to come up for com- petition at the next meeting. H. A. Kettel exhibited the following tulips: Canary Bird, Pink Beauty, Belle Alliance and two peony-flowered vari- eties, pink and yellow. The two latter possess real merit and will undoubtedly bo grown more extensively in this local- ity next year. They received 95 points. William Turner exhibited some beau- tiful Cattleya Mossiie, which received 95 points; and some fine Lselia purpurata, seven flowers on a spike, and beauti- fullv marked, scoring 95 points. B. New London, Conn. The New London Horticultural Soci- ety has issued schedules for the three shows which the society proposes to give, one of which, a rose and straw- berry show in June, will be held in Nor- wich, and the other two, a midsummer show in August and a chrysanthemum show in November, in this city. In the general list prizes are offered by Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J.; Stumpp & Walter Company, New York; Thomas J. Grey & Company and Schlegel & Fottler Company, Boston. Mass. igggggggggggggssggggggsgggggggggggsgggggsggssgg ROSES. A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL THE FORCING VARIETIES BOTH NEW AND OLD. WRITE FOR PRICES. Summit, New Jersey. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Seasonable Stock. IN EASTER LILIES, HYDRANGEAS, GENISTAS, SPIRAEA GLADSTONE, RHODODENDRONS. Palms, Ferns and Decorative Stock. R. DREYER, "LTh.^^: Please viention the Amey ican Flotist ivhen ziTt'ling. THE HORTICILTIRAL TRADE JOIRNAL. The largest, brijfhtost. and best advertis- ing medium for the Hortioultural Trade In Great tirltatn, published weekly. Also THE INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL TRADE JOURNAL. Published quarterly. Both mailed post free foroae year for One Dollar. PuBLieHEns : THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY, BURNLEY, ENGLAND. FUoie mention the A merican Florist when writing. "FOLLOW THE FLAG" WABASH Summer Tours Writ© today for a Free copy of WABASH Summer Tour Book — 1905, outlining many very attractive summer vaca- tion trips, with rates, etc. Write us about any tour you may have in contemplation. We shall be glad to assist you. C.S.CRANE. F. A. PALMER, li. r. .* T. .Virent. A. Q. P. AKent. SI. LOIUS, CHICAGO. It is good business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST When you write to an advertiser. '905- Th E American Florist. 671 San Francisco. MABKET CONDITIONS. Last week all flowers moved rather slowly, but the opening of this, the week before Easter, finds everybody busy and prospects are bright for a splendid trade. Of course everybody is on the lookout for Harrisii and it is a fact that there will be more in the market this Easter than for several years past. The majority of the stock is of fairly good quality, although there are a great number of seconds. Koses of first quality are scarce and will be so at Easter. A few of the growers, however, are supplying some fine Ameri- can Beauty. Sweet peas will not be overplentiful. They seem to be very backward this season. Carnations are plentiful, and the demand is such that this week will witness the disposal of a large quantity that would under ordi- nary conditions find its way to the waste barrel. Several growers are strong on valley and I may add of splendid quality. Bulbous stock, other than those mentioned above, is in short supply. Smilax and ferns are also in limited quantities. Smilax, especially as grown outdoors in the vicinity of this city, is about over for the season. M. Lynch, of Menlo Park, the largest grower of this article, has disposed of over 23,000 strings during the past win- ter. There are a few violets to be had, but the flowers are small and can hardly be expected to play an important part in the Easter trade. Of late years the demand for plants at Easter has fallen away very considerably and the quan- tity disposed of now is nothing like its former proportions. Lilies in pots are about the chief plants called for. Just at present there is a great wealth of outdoor roses, owing to the early spring and late Easter, and it is also a fact that, in a great many instances, the flowers are far superior to the majority of inside roses that are arriving in this market. The weather is ideal and Easter promises to be ushered in under the most favorable circumstances. OUT AND ABOUT. Mrs. Burbank, mother of Luther Eurbank, the famous scientist, cel- ebrated her ninety-second birthday last week. Despite her advanced age she is still hale and hearty and takes the keenest interest in the work of her dis- tinguished son. A large number of con- gratulatory messages from all parts of the country have been received by the venerable old lady. Following the lead of many of the larger cities of the state, the florists, gardeners and growers of San Kafael, one of the prominent suburbs of this city, have organized a horticultural society, Fred Miller, head gardener for the Sloss estate, being the leader in the movement. A committee has been appointed to draft by-laws and the soci- ety expects to be in full working order in a few weeks. The ' ' carnival of roses," which is to be held in San Kafael next month, will receive the sup- port and advice of the society. P. C. Meyer & Company will be well supplied with a splendid cut of lilies at Easter. They have some 20,000 which will be in bloom just at the proper time. They are a fine lot and .remarkably free from disease. The spring exhibition of the Menlo Park Horticultural Society, which is to be given on May 6, promises to be a great success. The exhibition commit- tee have decided to add table decora- tions to the list of prizes and offer a splendid silver cup to the successful competitor. SPRING EXHIBITION. The fourth spring show of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society, held in the Mechanics Pavilion in this city on April 13, 14 and 15, proved to be very suc- cessful, and was held in connection with the big nature show of the Forest, Fish and Game Association. Thomas A. Munro, the popular manager of the affair, was untiring in his efforts to make the exhibition the splendid suc- cess that it proved to be. With few exceptions the quality of the exhibits was up to the usual high standard. There was one disappointment, however, this being the very ordinary quality of most of the roses shown. The carnations were in great numbers and splendidly staged. John H. Sievers & Company, as usual, exhibited their novelties, which were a beautiful lot. A good group of decorative plants was shown by Golden Gate park. Probably one of the most interesting exhibits in the hall was that of William Eldred, gardener for W. H. Crocker. He staged an almost complete collec- tion of flowering shrubs. This exhibit captured first prize. The following were among the prize winners: Best dis- play of roses under glass, Ferrari Broth- ers; collection of field grown roses, F. Ludemann; best collection of carna- tions, J. H. Sievers & Company; best single vase of carnations, John H. Sie- vers & Company for Hannah Hobart; Harrisii lilies, first prize to P. C. Meyer & Company; flowering shrubs, W. H. Crocker, W. Eldred, gardener; best col- lection of garden flowers, G. H. Pope, Esq., W. Kettlewell, gardener; best collection of decorative plants staged for effect, first prize to H. Plath, of Colma; largest and best collection of ferns, H. Plath; best specimen fern, H. Plath. Ferrari Brothers were awarded first prize for the best collection of azaleas and rho- dodendrons. The attendance was good all during the show and the press was very generous in the matter of write- ups. At the next regular monthly meeting of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Soci- ety Tom Taylor and F. Ludemann, Jr., will entertain the members with a talk on "Japan." Mr. Taylor will explain the customs in vogue there and also answer any questions that members may wish to ask upon any subject with which they are not familiar. Charles C. Novlet, of San Jose, was in town last week and reports mail order business as first class, being far ahead of last year. Emil Serveau is preparing to go to his summer home in Portola. Sidney Clack makes an ideal judge and his services are always in demand for out of town exhibitions. Norma. Louisville. The previous week was a surprisingly good one for many, while others did not do very much. Plants sold very well, this being especially true of spireas, hydrangeas, azaleas, etc. Bougainvil- leas sold a great deal better than is usually the case. Lilies were probably the greatest shortage, very few having succeeded in bringing them in. Cut flowers sold well, and some unusually choice stock was obtainable. Roses of very good quality can be had in small quantities, and sell pretty well. The quality of carnations is very good, and the supply is nearly equal to the demand, which is also very good. Forced lily of the valley is over, but that from outdoors can soon be had in great quantity. It has sold unusually well this year. The regular monthly meeting of the Kentucky Society of Florists will be held Tuesday night. May 2, at the establishment of Coenen & Company. Members are especially requested to be present at this meeting, as it will be our farewell one with Mr. Coenen as a member, as he will leave shortly to set- tle in the orange district in California. Mr. Coenen is a charter member of the society, and his resignation wiU be accepted with much regret. He is at present our financial secretary, which oflBee he has held faithfully for some time. F. L. S. Jacs Smifs, Ltd. fSJiffl- (BHAHCH AT BOSKOOP.) Wholesale Growers of grnZ^fe'SS nurserj^ stock, pot- grown forcing plants. Lilacs a specialty. Berlin and Hamburg Valley— the best quality. Catalogue free on demand. When In Europe please inspect our nurseries. NAAROEN-BUSSUM. near Amsterdam, it our R. R. Dtpot. Mailinc address during April and May: JACS SMITS. care MALTUS & WARE, 156 Water Street, New York City. SCOTTII The Most Graceful Nephrolepts Known Retailers who have handled this fern are unani- mous in proclaiming it the best Fern ever introduced. Consult any grower who has bought Scottii and he will tell you that it is as far ahead of the Boston as that variety is ahead of all other introductions. See my adv. on second cover page in American Florist of Feb. 25th. Keap Street Greenhouses, BROOKLYN, N. Y. JOHN SGOTT, BRANCH: E. 4Sth St. and Rutland Road, Flatbusb. Telephone, 1307 Williambburq. Please mention the A metican Florist when writing. ROSES Fine, Clean Stock, from 2V2-in. pots. Maman Cochet White Cochet Yellow Coohet Hermosa Mareobal Niel Meteor Climbing Meteor Burbank C. Soupert Etoile de Lyon Ivory Golden Gate Bride Bridesmaid Ducb. de Brabant BoQ Silene Aerippina Pillar of Gold Solfaterre Marie Guillot Marie Van Houlte Gruss an Teplitz F. Kruger Perle des Jardins Mme. Welobe Safrano Lamarque Wbite La France Striped La France Climbing Wootton Souv. de Wootton Duke of Albany Helen Gould Papa Gontier Chatenay Folkestone Media Antoine Rivoire Malmaison Clara Watson J3.50 per 100. $20.00 per lOOO. Packing light and free, and satisfaction guar- anteed. Terms cash. Please do not send personal irh. MURPHEY & SON URBIHI, OHIO. 6T2 The American Florist. April 2g, Toronto. Easter for 1905 passed off with a blare of trumpets and a demand for flowers not exceeded in fornier years. Friday, April 21, was a most dismal day, with rain, sleet, snow, slush and frost without even a peep of sunshine to advise people that flowers were appropriate for the day. Saturday turned off with rather cool weather and with the sun glaring brightly, trade was at all times phenomenal. Flowers of all kinds were in demand. The spe- cial call was for violets, but the season was so very late for them that what few were to be had were of such an inferior quality that most patrons passed them by. American Beauty were the treat of the week. Very select blooms with stems from 6 to 7 feet long and flowers very finely colored, sold readily at $18 retail. Other varieties of roses in their classes were equally fine. General MacArthur and Mme. Chatenay commanded $5 per dozen, as also did Ivory and Golden Gate; select Bridesmaid, Bride and Meteor also demanded this top figure, while very good first grade sold at $3 per dozen. Lilies in the better stores brought $3 per dozen. In some of the smaller ones inferior blooms were sold as low as 5 cents each. Carnations found a very good demand. The average price was $1.50 per dozen, though a few very selects commanded as much as $3. Lily of the valley at $1 per dozen and sweet peas at 75 cents were equal favorites. The demand for plants was very good, although it clung closely to the ordinary varieties such as rhododen- drons, lilacs, lily arrangements and aza- leas. A number of very fine orchids, ericas and flowering apples were to be seen in the different stores, but were mostly passed by. Some very fancy arrangements in plant baskets, in ham- pers and other special fancy arrange- ments found ready sale, with demand leaning toward those articles which commanded about $5. A goodly num- ber of ferns and palms were in demand and all helped to increase the business which was noticed over former years. The retail men were particularly anxious to captivate the trade and some very splendid efforts were put forth in the way of display. Dunlop 's, the lead- ing store, had an unusually attractive window of lilies, ericas and moss arrangements and Japanese flowering apples. The electrical effect was unusu- ally attractive and much admired by passing pedestrians. NOTES. ■William Fendley, of Brampton, has been confined to the house for a few days with the grippe. We are pleased to advise, however, that he is somewhat recovered and \fas partly able to look after the Easter business. One of the leading surprises con- nected with Easter tiine was the mar- riage, on April 15, of one of our promi- nent growers, Charles Grobba, of the well known firm of Grobba & Wandrey, of Mimico. It is with regret that we report the death of the son of Harry MuUis, head shipper for the Dale estate, Brampton. "While playing with other companions he jumped on a wagon, missed his foot- ing and the heavy wheels of the dray passed over his ankle, and although he had regained enough health in a few days to enable him to be outdoors, blood poisoning set in, which caused his death. He was eight years old. Omaha, Neb. Easter week was good and everything in cut flowers and potted plants was well cleaned out. Lilies were not as good as last year, but brought better prices than previous years. Most of them sold for 25 cents per bloom. Hya- cinths were scarce and much in demand. Hydrangeas sold well and brought good prices. All the downtown florists made a good display in their windows and stores. Eoses sold from $1 to $2 per dozen; carnations, 75 cents to $1; bulb- ous stock, 75 cents to $1; lilies, $3; mignonette and stocks, 75 cents; snap- dragons, $1.50. Bulbous stock sold better than ever before; violets were poor and hardly worth the name, but very much in demand. The weather was elegant except April 20, when it rained all day and hurt the trade to some extent. Gbippe. Lenox, Mass. — The Lenox Horticul- tural Society held its regular meeting at the society's rooms on April 15. A cultural commendation was awarded to Geo. H. Thompson, gardener to H. H. Cook, for Carnation Prosperity. 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES For Forcing EXTRA FINE HEALTHY PLANTS. FREE FROM MILDEW. LIBERTY, rose pots, $15.00 per 100; 3H-lQoh pots, per 100 $ 18.00 BRIDES, BRIDESMAIOS, OOLDEN GATES, MISERINS, rose pots, SI 0.00 per 100, J9S.00 per 100(1: 3!^-moh pots, $15.00 per 100, per 1000 146.00 500,000 VERBENAS 60 Varieties. PERFECTLY HEALTHY. IN BUD AND BLOOM. 2J4-in. pots, our selection $2.50 per 100; 120.00 per 1000 2!4-m. pots, purchaser's selection 3.00 per 100; 25.00 per 1000 COLEUS. VERSCHkFFELTII, SOLDER REDDER, FIREBRAND, rooted cuttings, 75e per 100; perlO0O.........SS.O0 SEND FOR PRICE LIST. J.L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. CARNATION CUTTINGS. Our Cuttings are Well-Rooted and Taken From Selected Stock CLEAN and HEALTHY. PRICE LIST. Perioo 1000 Lawson $1.50 $12.S0 Guardian Angel 1.00 9.00 CARNATIONS "".r,. WHITE LAWSON. The king of white sorts. A strong grower and a free bloomer. >Ve have 6000 ready to be shipped. All orders will be filled in rotation. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Per 100 1000 Lady Bountiful $7.00 $60.00 Mrs. M. A. Patten 6.00 50.00 Nelson Fisher 7.00 60.00 Daheim 6.00 60.00 Boston Market 2.50 20.00 The Queen 2.60 20.00 Mrs. T. W. Lawson 2.00 18.00 Gen. Maceo 2.00 16.00 Morning Glory 2.00 15.00 Mrs. G. M. Bradt 3.00 25.00 Melba 1.60 12.00 White Cloud. 1.60 12.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Mornina Glorv 1.50 12.50 GRAFTED ROSES. We are now booking orders for future delivery. Write for prices. WOOD BROS, Fishkill, N. Y. Mrs. Higinbolham 1.25 10.00 Estelle 2.50 20.00 Chicago 2.00 15.00 Adonis 2.50 20.00 Flora Hill l.OO 9.00 PUase mention the A merican Florist when writing. White Cloud 1.25 10.00 ^^^\ A f^ '* ^"^ Her Maiestv 1.50 12.50 m ] ^m J/ /ll/fT% ouGHT°" Harlowarden 2.00 15-00 Orders Filled Promptly. WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. C^^^RED LAWSON Dallvsry »10.00 per 100 •••'"'•• roS::::::::rerS W.J.Palmer&Son, LANCASTf R, N. Y. 1 Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. 1905- Th E American Florist. 673 ROSES. MaoArthur,3-in $8.00 per 100 La Detroit, 3-in 8.(0 per 100 American Beauty, 3-in 6.0O per 100 Perle,3-in 5 00 per 100 Mme. Chatenay, 8-in 5.00 per 100 Bride, 8-iii 4.00 per 100 Bridesmaid, 3-in 4.00 per 100 Sunrise, 3-in 4.00 per 100 C. R. HILLS """,;,?;"■" Per 100 Little Gem Alyssum, in bud, 2X-in J2.C0 Cobxa Soandens, 3-in. strong 3.00 Verbenas, separate colors, mammoth, 2^-in. 2.00 Cuphea, 2Ji-in 3.00 German Ivy, 2J^- in 2.C0 Nicotiana Sanders, 2M-ln $1.C0 per doz. Watch for Other Offerlniis. Please mention Ihc A merican Florist when writing. ASTER PLANTS. Benthy's Famous Asters, extra fine stoclf. from flats, $1.00 per 100, «8 00 per 1000; from 3!i-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. Hohenzollern, Carlson's, American Branching and Queen of the Marliet, from flats, 60o per 100, 85.00 per 1000; from 2^-in. pots, $1.50 per 100, $12 50 per 1000. Will have Primulas for July delivery. Chinese, Ob- oonica,Forbesi and Buttercup, 2M-in., $3. Write. Palms and Asparagus Cheap. Per 100 Latanii Bor, S-in. pot, seed leaves.. 8.00 •• " 8-in. pot, 16-18 in., 8-8 chr. Ivs. U.OO •• " 6-in. pot, 18-80 in., 8-4 chr. Ivs. 16.00 " " 6-in. pot, 80-84 in., 4.cbr. Ivs. 80.00 Kantia Bel., 8)4-in. pot, 6- 8 in., 8 leaves.. 10.00 " •' 8 -in. pot, 8-10 in., 8-4 leaves. .18.60 •• •< 4 -in. pot, 18-16 in., 4-6 leaves. .16.00 Atparagui Sprengeri, S-inch $8.00 Asparagus Plumoius Nanus, 8-inch 8.60 8-inch 6.00 SHERMIN NURSERY CO., CHARLES CITY, lA. Please mention the A merican FloHst when writing. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Keutia Belmoreana """Keutia Forsteriaua EVERYTHING CHOICE FOR FORMAL ITALIAN GARDENS. Bay Trees. Box Trees. Pyramid, Bush, Stand- ard, Fancy Clipped. Bamboos. Orange Trees, Etc. Julius Roehrs Company. RUTHERFORD, N. J. JOHN BURTON, Assignee for ROBERT CRAIG & SON, ROSES, PSLMS. and Nsvaltlat In Dtcarativs Plant*. MarkBt and 49th St8,, Philadelphia, Pa. CANNA WEST VIRGINIA. Best of the Crozy "Pype. Gold Medal at St. Louis. Started plants now ready, $5.00 pet 100. Stock llmltsd. GUS. Sox 219, OBERIVieYER, PARKERSBURC, W. VA. fflNODE FLORIST CO. ...JAPANESE NOVELTIES... TIMY PLANTS, in 2 and 3-in. decorated Japan- I — i ese pots, $16.00, $80.00 and $25.00 per 100. RHAPISi, 5 to 15 shoots, 50 cents each. OABB WITH ORBKB. LARGEST eROWERS OF CASTER laiES. WOODSIDE. N. Y. and WHITESTONE. L. I., N.Y. There Are Buyers For all kinds of good stock advertised in THE AMERICAN FLORIST A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. KENTIAS, As fine a'lot of single and made-up plants as ever grown, 4-in., &-ln., 6-in., 7-in., and g-ln. pots, at 20a, 35o, 75o, $1.50 to $3.00 each. DRACAENA INDIVISA, 8, 4, 5-lnch, $5.00, $10.00 and $25.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUM0SUS,2 and 8-ln., $4.00 and tS.OO per 100. ASPARA6US SPRENGERI, 2 and 8-in., $3.00 and $5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Jean Viaud, S. A. Nutt, Castel- lane, John Doyle, Perlslns. Single and Double, Gen. Qrant, La Favorite, Mme. Salleroi, 2-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. GLADIOLUS BULBS, good mixture, 75a per 100, 86.00 per 1000. GERMAN IVY. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. SCARLET SAGE. LOBELIA, VERBENA. VINCA VAR., HELIOTROPE, Double and Single PETUNIA, 2-ln. pots, $2.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. GEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing Cyclamen I SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM HYBRIDS, o ♦ Our well-known strain in five true ^ colors (seedlings), twice trans- ^ planted from flats, including the 9 fringed variety, well-grown plants, * $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. ■* Satlslaoilon Guaranlaad. LEHNIG & WINNEFELD, HACKENSACK, N. J. CYCLAMEN SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM HYBRIDS. My well- l^nown strain in five true colors (seedlings), twice transplanted from flats, including the fringed variety, well-grown plants, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAIL MADER, East Stroudsbnro. Pa. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS Nice stock from 2-in. pots. Si33 per 100; $20.00 per 1000; not less than 600 at lOOO rates. Rubbers, fine plants, 5 in. pots, $3. CO perdoz. Cannas. We have 5,000 from 3-in. pots, ready May 1. at $3.00 per 100, in iO best varieties. W. W. COLES, Kokomo. Ind. Orchids 1 $^ Just at hand, in superb condition, our first ship- ment of CATTIEYA LABIATA. Write for prices. We also recommend our large stock of well- grown, established ORCHIDS. Write for cat- alogue. Lager & Hurrell, summit, n. j. Orchid Growers and Importers. APRIL 26lh. ORCfflDS APRIL 25lh. SANDER'S ANNUAL SPRING ORCHID SALE. Send for Descriptive Catalogue to CLEARY'S HORTICULTURAL HALL, 62 Vaaay St., NEW YORK. Easter tC;ou°iook7o' Decoration Day GEO. A. KUHI. offers: 2to2K-in. 3-ln. 4- in. Vinoas $350 $3.00 $12.50 Double Petunias 3.E0 5.00 lO.OO Sweet Alyssum 2 50 Fuchsias 4.00 7.50 Cnphea 250 Coleus 2.60 Salvias 2.60 5.00 Santolina 2.50 Cannas 5.00 Feverfew 2 60 5.00 Marguerites 3.50 7.60 10.00 Nasturtiums 2.50 Eose Geraniums 3..50 6.00 Ivy Geraniums 5.00 Mme. Salleroi 3.00 Geraniums, pink, red, white andsalmon 3.50 5.00 8.-10.00 Centaurea 2.60 5 00 Fancy leaved Coleus (broad, highly colored) 10.- 12.50 Alternantheras 3.00 Pelargoniums 7.60 12.50 Moonvines 5,00 Ageratum, white and blue... 3.0O Flowering Begonias, 5 var... 5.00 7.50 13.50 Genistas 13.50 Coba?a scandens 5.00 Heliotrope 7.50 SPECIALS.— Hardy Moonvine roots, $1.50 per doz. ; hardy Hydrangeas, $3.00 per doz. ; hardy Boston Ivies, $3.00 per doz. Have a nice lot of 3-year Liberty and Beauty in 5-in. pots, for sum- mer blooming, which we offer at $3.00 per doz.; Panslesat75oto$3.00perl00. 2-in. 3-in. 4-in. Asparagus plumoBus $3.60 $800 $15.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 3.60 5.C0 10.00 Boston Ferns, 3^4 to 10-in. ; Soottii Ferns, 4, 5 and 6-in.; Foster Ferns, 2H and 3 in.; Small Ferns for Ferneries, V/i-io., extra; baskets of Sprengeri, etc. Write. GEO. A. KUMI-, Pekln. III. Scottii Ferns. Much more valuable than the BoBtoQ Fern, because with the most ordi^nary culture it will grow into beautiful oompact speoimeD plants. Per Doz. Per 100 3V4-lnch «2.00 812.50 3-inch 3.00 30.00 4-inch 5.00 Pierson Ferns ^p?r-ir'"^^'"'°^*'''"'" THE CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE, PA. BOSTON FERNS. Extra line stock, out from bench now ready for 6, 6, 7 and 8-lnch pots, at $26 DO, $50.00, $76.00 and $100.00 per 160. KENTIAS. RUBBERS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Cash or reference please. Li Hi FOSTEn, DORCHEsVeR, MASS. Stanley & Co. SOUTHGATE, ENGLAND. CATTLEYA SCHROEDERAE, a grand well assorted importation just arrived. Order at once. AMERICAN FLORIST ADS «•'»•'»• Always do bus'nt-ss Week days and everyday Sundays and holidays All over the country At home and abroad 674 The American Florist. Apt il 2p, Nashville, Term. SUPPLY ABUNDANT. Nashville has seldom been provided ■with a more abundant or finer supply of flowers than were to be had in this city for the Easter trade. The lateness of the season made it a little diflScult for the growers to hold back their bulb- ous stock but they succeeded in doing so, and not only were hyacinths, tulips and narcissi plentiful, but lilies were very abundant. The early spring perennials threat- ened to play an important part in the teaster trade, but the recent cold snap and heavy frost killed all that were in flower and held back those in bud. The promise was for the most abundant lily of the valley crop known in years, but these were all blighted. Peonies were injured and candidum lilies, both of which latter flowers are abundant in this section, were touched by the frost. The weather was ideal and the florists made happy by a constant stream of buyers. Geny Brothers had perhaps the most abundant supply of lilies of any of the growers, and report a fine sale of them. Their store was most attractive, being banked on all sides with lily plants and the windows were radiant with bloom. The prevailing tint of white was varied by exquisite azalea blooms, largely straw colored. Joy & Son, who always have beauti- ful flowers were fully up to the usual standard for the Easter trade. Thej' not only had lilies but some splendid specimens of rhododendrons in full flower. Their large store room was banked with Easter lilies, tulips, hya- cinths and innumerable potted plants, while the cold storage boxes were filled with fine roses. The success of Joy & Son in rose culture is wonderful, and nowhere in the country are more hand- some roses grown. American Beauty, with stems a yard long, Bride, Brides- maid, and other varieties in the rose line to please any purchaser, are grown in quantity. They had plants of Crim- son Rambler in full flower that were very attractive. The windows were most artistic, being filled with plants and decorated baskets. The market house was the field of activity for all the smaller growers and was the resort of the cautious, or rather conservative buyer. Everything could be bought there, from a pansy blossom to Easter lilies. American Beauty was not overabundant, Joy & Son carrying perhaps the only supply. Buyers satis- fied themselves with other flowers and the fine supply of potted plants. Miss Eda Birn had a very pretty and attractive store and did a fine business. D. St.- PaiU. Easter trade was probably the largest ever experienced here. Weather condi- tions the whole week were all that could be desired and brought out more people than could be waited on. Stock was very good right through in both plants and cut flowers with the excep- tion of some pickled carnation stock ■which was shipped in. Made up baskets of plants seem to have taken very well but we have not heard of any very fancy prices being realized, the biggest call being for $5 to $10 made up stock in this line. Dorothy Perkins and Crimson Eambler roses were big favor- ites with the buyers and most of the stores had them in fine shape. Bulbous stock in pans did not seem to take as well as usual though it was very good for this late date. Cut flower sales were much larger compared ■with a year ago. There was an unusually big call for violets and at least one dealer ex- perienced a great deal of trouble in filling orders for them. NOTES. L. L. May had $1,200 to $1,500 dam- age done to his residence by fire re- centl}', caused by a defective lamp used in a brooder in the attic of his home. Dr. Schiffman will remove his col- lection of orchids to California some time this spring and we are all very sorry to lose this fine collection. F. V. Kent, of Grand Forks, N. D., and A. N. Kinsman, of Austin, Minn., were recent callers. ROOTED CUTTINGS Carnations and Chrysanthemums. Stronz soil plants of Lady Campbell Violets. Send (or list. WM.SWAYNE Box 226, KENNnr SQUARE, PA. Mease yneniion the American Florist -when writing, Chatogue Greenhouses MOBILE, ALA. EXCLUSIVELY WHOLESALE. REQUESTS from the trade for designs or cut flowers to be delivered at short notice in, or near Mobile or New Orleans, %vhen made through us, will be executed with fresh stock by our re- tailers (Miss Maria Minge, Mobile; Mr. U. J. Virgin, New^ Orleans), and satisfaction guaran- teed. Only high-class orders accepted. Address all telegrams at our expense to F. P. DAVIS, Mobile, Ala. Reference. Messrs, R. G. Dun A Co.'s Agency. Piease tnention the American Florist when writing. The Beautiful Pink Carnation OANDACE 13.00 per doz.; fl2.00 per 100; IIOO.QO per 1000. Dissemination 1906. Early com- mercial. mOUNArOLIS flower « punt CO., I Indlanipolto, JOHN HARTJE f Ind. Please mention the A merican Florist when writings ^ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS^ Per 100 1000 WHITE LAWSON 86.00 S50.00 FLAMINGO 6.00 60.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 THE QDEEN 2.50 20.00 CARDINAL, from 2-inch pots 12.00 l.archmon^ Nurseries, Larohmont, N. Y. , Please mention the American Florist when writing. The Jennings Strain. Pansies Fine cold-frame plants in bud and bloom. Finest mixed colors. Ready April Ist. Price, tl.BO per 100. Cash with order. Li Di JCNNINUO) SOIITHPORT, CONN. OBOWEK OP THE FIHBST PANBIEB. PANSIES. Extra fine stock, In bud and bloom. $1.25 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. The ParK Floral Co. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. BOOTED CUTTINGS HELIOTROPE, la var., Jl.OO per 100; 18 per 1000. PETUNIAS, 20 var., S1.25 per 100: $10.00 pet 1000. SALVIAS, 6 var., Sl.OO per 100; »8 00 per 1000.: ^ GIANT ALYSSUM, $1.00 per 100; J8.00 per 1000. n AGERATUMS, 4 Tar., eOo per 100; $5.00 per 1000. COLEUS, 40 Tar., 70o per 100; $6.00 per 1000. Express prepaid on all R. C. Cast with orders. Write S. D. BRANT, Clay Center, Kan. OAPE COD PINK POND LILIES The best hardy pink. Large, strong flowering roots, $3.00 per doz. W. I. BODFISH, ''-" Barnstable Mass. Chrysanthemum Novelties Merstham Yellow, White Coombes, Emily Mile- ham, Valerie Greenham, Mrs. H. A. Allen and all other noTelties 50o each; $5.00 per doz. Mrs. W. Duckham, the cup winner, 75c each; $7.50 per dozen. Send for list. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, H.J. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF EARLY CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Opah, Mme. Bergman, Willowbrook and October Sunshine, Booted Cuttings of VIOLETS of all kinds. ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids. Mich. gains in CUTTINGS A FEW OF OUR LEADERS: Wm. Ducltham. Ben Wells, Mrs. Thirkeli, $2 00; F. A. Cobbold, Leila Filkins, $3.00, Dr. Enguehard, $>.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri. strong 2M and SM-iu. $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Send lor complete list. No order filled less than 91. W. A. CHALFANT, Springfield, Mo. CHRYSANTHEMUMS '^^^^^l PANSIES. 100.000 Now in Bloom. Extra large field-grown plants. They are the Kind that Sell. Per 100, $2.00; per 1000, $20.00. Seedlings, $3.00 per 1000. ' ALBERT A. SAWYER, SjJe'raust Successor to Thos. J. Corbrey, 23-33 S. Harlem Ave., OAK PARK, ILL. Telephone, Harlem 2342. Red Sport CARNATION. The great "Bread and Butler" holly berry red. Early and continuous, sure crop for Christmas. NeTer splits; strong healthy grower, 2i4 to 3-incb flower on long wiry stem that well supports the bloom, an easy doer and an all-around money maker. *Nough said. Price for immediate dellT- ery, \2 for $1.60; 25 for $2.50; 50 for $4.00, all post- paid. $6.00 per 100; $50,00 per lOOO. QUEEN LOUISE, the standard white, strong healthy well-rooted, $1.25 per 100, postpaid; $10.00 per 1000. Satisfaction Guaranteed. A. B. DAVIS & SON, •^"■'"vr^^^ CARNATION SPECIALISTS. American florist •* •^ Ads Always do business Week days and everyday Sundays and holidays All over the country At home and abroad. 1905- Th E American Florist. 675 BIQ CUT IN PRICE!! We Now Offer a Nicotine Solution Guaranteed to Contain not Less than 40 per cent NICOTINE, At tlie Following Exceedingly Low Prices : 1-4 Pint, 50c. Pint, $1.50. 1-2 Gallon, $5.50. Gallon, $10 50. This Solution is Unsurpassed in Quality by any Competing Article. Owing to tlie Marked' Success of our " NICO-FUME" Tobacco Paper insecticide, We call this Solution "NICO-FUME" LIQUID. Il-I- PAY YOU TO TRY IT. FOR SAI-E BY SEEDSIViei Made by The KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., louisville. ky Pimpo Rider- Ericsson. Second-hand, trom rumrO $40.00 up; all repairs; other makes; new; cheap. pnil rpc New and second-hand. Two second- DUILLnO hand steam; flrst-class condition; will heat 1,010 sq. ft. glass; at J35.00each. pipe New 2-in. standard full lengths, with rirt couplings. i%a per ft. Good, serviceable seccnd-band, with threads, 2 m.,7c; lH-in.,59io; li-i-in.. 33ic; l-in.,3o; 9i-in., 2^0. Old and new fittings and valves. STOCKS and DIES I7xl^^^^^t^^:, l-in. pipe, S3.00. No. 2 threads, ly-in., IH in., 2-in. pipe $4.00. DIDC PIITTCRt New Saunders Pattern. No. 1 rirCbUIICno outs n-in-l-in- pipe. *!•<"). No. 2 cuts l-in.-3-in. pipe, 81.30. STILLSON WRENCHES ,^\l:?i"*?ipf Sfell 24-in., grips J4c per ft.; 'i-in.,not guaranteed, ViQ per ft. UnTRER ?A?U New. Cypress, S-ft.xe-ft., from nUIDLU OHon 70(, up. glazed, complete, from tl 00 up. Second-hand, as good as new, com- plete, at SI. 26 each. CI A5Q New. American, EO sq. ft. to the box. ULHOO 10x12, at $1.75. 10x12, 12x12, B double, at$2.40. 13x14,18x16,12x20,14x14, 14x16, 14x20, 16x16, 16x18 B double, at $2.60. 16x20, 16x24 B double, at $3.83. Second-hand 10x12, at $1 40. Write for our prices on Cull Cypres* Building Malarial, Ventilating Apparatus, Oil, White Lead, Putty, Paint, etc. lETROP Iaterial CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue. BROOKLYN. N. Y. VAUGHAN'S "RAMS HEAD" Brand Sheep Manure Pure, Dry and Unadulterated, Sheep manure Is one of the best natural fertil- izers a llorist can use, being readily applied in either dry or liquid form. Contains all the ele- ments necessary for plant life. Our stock is saved under shelter and not leached. Price, f. o. b. Chicago, per 100 lbs., $1 00: per 1,000 lbs., $7.,50; per 2,003 lbs., $14.00. Write for prices on car lots. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 84-8B Randolph St., 14 Barclay^ St., CHICABO. NEW YORK. M THE ONLY PERFECT Tomato and Plant Support MADE OF HEAVY GALVANIZED WIRE AND WILL NOT RUST. Height complete 34 In. Height of bottom section, 24 In. Height of top section 12 In. Diameter of circle 14 In. MODEL CARNATION SUPPORTS, GALVANIZED ROSE STAKES and TYING WIRE. THE MODEL TOMATO SUPPORT. Igoe Bros., ,^ 226 North 9fh St., V/i Brooklyn, N. Y. Please mention the A merican Florist when zuriting. M. RICE& CO., Impert*rs and Manufacturers, Leading rioristsH p,^ pilbert Street, Supply House and rki.*! _■■■.• ■« Ribbon Specialists. Phlladeipnia, Fa* Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. FOR FUMIGATING. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., "' ^c'^^^^^rk 676 The American Florist. April 2g, Japan Bamboo Stakes IN LARGE QUANTITIES. 5 TO 6 FEET. WRITE FOR PRICES. SUZUKI B^ ADA, 31 Barclay St., New York. CUT FLOWER BOXES =- The best, strongest and neatest folding out flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Per 100 PerlOCO Size No. 0. 3x4x20 S2.00 S19.00 1. 3x 4Hxl6 1.90 17.50 2. 3x6x18 2.00 19.00 " 3. 4x8x18 2.60 23.00 4. 3x5x24 2.75 26.00 " 5. 4x8x22 300 28.50 " 6. 4x8x38 3.75 36.00 " 7. 6x16x20 5.50 54.00 8. 3x7x31 3.00 28.50 9. 5x10x35 650 63 00 10. 7x20x20 9.50 67.50 11. 3/,x5x30 3.t0 28.50 Sample free on application. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, Box 104. COLUMBUS, OHIO. WRITE 1621-23 N. Leavitt St.. CHICASO, ILL.. poR PRICES oy standard Pots Ttr^ilth and porosity combined are the best on the market Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BDLB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT MTT., HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rao. 490 Howard Sl^ I^ase mention the A merican Florist when wriiing. Standard OriX^ Flower... i w I O If your greenhouses arc within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us^ we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. t8lb and M Straet* »I^F»«I.A.. '^•^^^-^^^— FOR HEATING ANY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING BV STEAM OR HOT- WATEF . NEW YORK OFFICE HI FIFTTH AVE. . , ■■ , 74 FRANKUtN ST BOSTON- Eureka Greenhouses.... THE BEST AND LOWEST IN PBICE. S^^S^tt^'^r^X photographs and plain directions so that any person can pot them op. DILLON GREENHOUSE MFQ., CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. igos. The American Florist. 681 Ready Reference Advertising. ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS DEPARTMENT JO CENTS PER LINE, CASH WITH ORDER. COPY MUST REACH US MONDAY OF THE WEEK IN WHICH IT IS TO APPEAR Plants, Cuttings, Nursery Stock. Abutilons — Two var., 2% -in., 2%c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. AcliTxanthnB — Red only, $1.50 per 100. Jas. A. Lake, San Jose, Cal. Ag'eratums — 4 varieties, 60c per 100; $5 per 1.000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Ag'eratum — Blue and white, $1.50 per 100. Jas. A. Lake, San Jose, Cal. ~ Ag'eiatums — Stella Gurney, Princess Pauline and Snowball from 2-in., $2 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co., cor. 5th Ave. and Elliott St., Peoria, 111. Ag'eiatum — White and blue, 2 to 2^- In., $2 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Ag'exatum — Gurney, B. C, 50c per 100; $4 per 1,000. Byer Floral Co., Ship- pensburg. Pa. Ag'eTatam — Gurney, Pauline, 2-in., $2 per 100. R. C. Ageratum, Gurney, Paul- ine. 50c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambers- burg. Pa. Ageratum — Dwf., blue and white, 2%- In. pots, $1.75 per 100. Cash with order. L/udvig Mosbaek, Onarga. 111. Agreratuiu — Dwarf, 60c per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utica, New York. Alternantheras — 2 to 2i^-in., $3 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekln, 111. Alternantheras — Red and yellow, $1.50 per 100. Jas. A. Lake, San Jose, Cal. Altemantberas — Alternanthera, red and yellow, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Alternantheras — Two-inch, $2 per 100; R. C, 50c per 100, $3.50 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Chambersburg. Pa. Alternantheras — Red and yellow. R. C, 50c per 100; 2%-in., $1.50. By mail add 10c per 100, for R. C. Cash with or- der. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Alternantheras — 100,000 alternanthe- ras, strong rooted. A. nana, 50c per 100, $4 per 1,000; P. major, 50c per 100, $4 per 1,000. Special prices on 5,000 or more. Davis Bros., Morrison, 111. Alternantheras — Best red and yellow, 50c per 100, $4 per 1,000, rooted cuttings, prepaid. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. Alternantheras — Best red, R. C, 50c per 100; $4 per 1,000; 2-in., $1.75 by ex- press. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. Alternantheras — Red and yellow, 2V4- in. pots, 50c per doz. ; $3 per 100. C. Blsele, 11th and Jefferson Sts., Philadel- phia. Alyssum — Giant, dbl., 2-ln., 2c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Alyssum — Sw., Giant, dbl., 100 R. C, 75c; from 214-in., $2 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100. R. C. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Alyssum — Sw. Giant, dbl., 100 R. C, 75c.; from 2 14 -in., $2 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100, R. C. and seedlings. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Alyssum — Sweet, dbL and dwf., from 2%-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $4 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co., cor. 5th Ave. and Elliott St., Peoria, 111. Alyssum — Sweet, 2 to 2%-in., $2.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekln, 111. Alyssum — Little Gem, 2>4-ln., $2 per 100. In bud, flne stock. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. AlysBom — Giant Alyssum, $1 per lOOl $8 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center. Kan. Asparagus — A. plumosus, 2 14 -in. pots. $2 per 100; A. Sprengerl, 2%-ln. pots. $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware. O. Asparagus — 50,000 Sprengerl, 50,000 plumosus and robustus, ready June 1. Send for prices. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus — A. Sprengerl 2% and 3^- in.. $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1,000. No or- der filled less than $1. W. A. Chalfant, Springfi eld, Mo. Asparagus — A. plumosus, Sprengerl and decumbens, 3-in. pots, 75c per doz.; $5 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia. 100, $15 per 1,000; 3-in. pots, $4 per 100. Good & Reese, Springfield, O. Asparagus — Plumosus nanus, strong plants ready for 4-ln. pots, or for plant- ing out; 2^-ln. pots, $2.26 per 100, $20 per 1,000; 3-in. pots, $4.50 per 100; Sprengerl, strong 2>4-ln. pots, $1.75 per 100, $5 per 1,000; 3-ln. pots, $4 per 100. Good & Reese, Springfield, O. Asparagus — A. plumosus and Spren- geri,, 3-ln., only $4 per 100. John Brod, Nlles Center, 111. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus na- nus, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100; 3-ln., $5 per 100; A. Sprengerl, 2-ln., $2 per 100. Sherman Nursery Co., Charles City, la. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus 2 and 3-ln., $4 to $8 per 100; Sprengerl. 2 and 3 In., $3 to $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Asparagus — A. plumosus, 8,000 clumps, $10 per 1,000; 5,000 Sprengerl, 2%-in., $2 per 1,000; 6-in., Sprengerl, 600, $10 per 1,000. S. J. Bunting, Blmwood Ave, and 58th St., Philadelphia. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus na- nus. L. H. Foster, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus, 100 seeds, 40c; 1,000 seeds, $2; 12,000, $20. F. Gilman Taylor, Glendale, Cal. Asparagus — A. plumosus, from 4-in., $12.50 per 100; 3%-in., $10 per 100; 3-in., $7 per 100; 2VS;-in., $4 per 100. A. Sprengerl, 4-in.. $8 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co.. cor. 6th Ave, and Elliott St., Peoria, 111. Asparagus — A. plumosus, 2-in., $3.50; 3-in., $8; 4-in., $15 per 100. Sprengerl, 2-ln., $2.50; 3-ln., $5; 4-in., $10 per 100; Baskets of Sprengeri, etc. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln. 111. ^ Asparagus — ^A. plumosus, from 2-ln. pots, $2.26 per 100; $20 per 1,000; not less than 500 at 1,000 rates. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus, 2%- In., $2.25 per 100; 3-ln., 75c per doz.; 4- In., $1.25 per doz.; 5-in., $2 per doz. Sprengeri, 3 and 4-in., 75c and $1.50 per doz.; large plants for hanging baskets, 30c each. Goshen Floral Co., Goshen, Ind. Asters — Aster plants, Benthey's fam- ous new asters from flats, $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000; from 214-in., $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. American Branching, Carlsons, Queen of the Market and Hohenzollern, from flats, 60c per 100, $5 per 1,000; from 214-in., $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. Extra strong thrifty plants by express. C. R, Hills, Grand Rapids. Mich. Azalea — Azalea mollis, mixed, 20 buds, 40c each, $4 per doz., $30 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New To rk^ Bedding Plants — Dbl. and single petu- nias, salvias'; coleus Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltii; dwf. lantanas. achy- ranthes, vincas. lobelia, cannas, Dractena indivisa. Lakeview Rose Gardens, Jamestown, N. Y. Begonias — Flowering, 5 varieties, 2 to 2%-ln., $5; 3-in, $7.50; 4-in., $12.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekln, 111. Canna — New canna, Mrs. Wm. F. Kast- ing. Gold medal winner, St. Louis; height 3% feet; Immediate delivery; 50c each; $4 per doz.; $20 per 100; stock lim- ited. Wm. F. Kastlng, 383-86 EUicott St.. Buffalo. N. Y. cannas — In variety, strong, 2V4-ln., $5 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga, 111. Cannas — 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Canna — Gold medal canna West Vir- ginia; started plants $5 per 100. Limited stock. Gus Obermeyer, Parkersburg, W. Va, Canna — King Humbert, 3-ln. pot plants, 35c each; $3.50 per doz; $25 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Cannas — Chas. Henderson, Burbank, Mme. Crozy, F. Vaughan, Egandale, Bouvier, from 4-in., $8 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co., cor. 5th Ave. and Elliott St., Peoria. 111. Cannas — 5,000 from 3-in. pots, $5 per 100, in 20 best varieties. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Cannas — Ten var., 4-in. pots, $5 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Carnation — Rooted carnation cuttings: White Lawson, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000- Flamingo, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000- The Queen, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Cardinal from 2-ln. pots, $12 per 100. Larchmont Nurseries, Larchmont. N. Y. Carnation — Seed, hand hybridized, 1-16 oz., $2; over 40 varieties; bloom 4 months from planting. F. Gilman Taylor, Glen- dale, Cal. Carnation — Rooted cuttings. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square. Philadel- phia, carnations — R. C, 2 and 3-in. Price list free. By mail add 10c per 100 R. C. cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga, 111. carnations — From 2-in. pots. B. Mar- ket, Lawson, Glacier, $2.50 per 100. W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, 111. Carnation — Rooted cuttings. Chicago, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Boston Mar- ket, $:;.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Peru, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Richmond Gem, $10 per 100, $75 per 1,600; Crusader, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; Adonis, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Estelle, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Indianapolis, $5 per 100. $45 per 1,000; Phyllis, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Morning Glory, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Mrs. Higinbotham, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Guardian Angel, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Nelson, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Lawson, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Carnations — Carnation cuttings, from pots and flats; N. Fisher, Mrs. M. A. Patten. Flamingo, $6.50 per 100, $55 per 1,000; D. Whitney. $5.50 per 100, $45 per 1,000; H. Fenn, Fair Maid. $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Backer & Co., Billerica, Mass. Carnations — Special prices per 1,000; Q. Louise and Floriana, $7.50; Mrs. Nel- son, $10. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Carnation — The Cardinal; best scarlet In market today; rooted cuttings now ready; $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. E. G. Hill. Richmond. Ind. Carnation — Red Sport, holly berry red, 2V4 to 3-in. flower. Immediate delivery; price. $1.50 per doz.. $2.50 for 26. $4 for 60; all postpaid; $6 per 100, $60 per 1,000. Queen Louise, $1.26 per 100 post- paid; $10 per 1,000. A. B. Davis & Son. PurcellvlUe. Va. Carnations — Specialists In carnations. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, L. I.. N. Y. Carnation — Strong rooted cuttings. White Lawson, $7 per 100, $60 per 1.000. Also other novelties.' Fiancee. Cardinal, F. Burki. etc., and older sorts. M. A. Patten, Dahelm, Enchantress, Flamingo, T. W. Lawson, etc. F. R. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown. N. Y. Caxnations— Eclipse, our new dark pink; flne plants from 2-ln pots. $12 per 100. Rooted cuttings, standard varie- ties. Write for price list. F. Dorner & Sons Co., LaFayette, Ind. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 682 The American Florist. April 2g, Carnation — Carnation Robert Craig j (scarlet), 1906. Order now for March i delivery. $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. J. D. Tliompson Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. Carnation — Rooted carnation cuttings. White Lawson, 5,000 ready to be shipped, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Lady Bounti- ful, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Mrs. M. A. Patten, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Nelson Fisher, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Daheim, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3.50 per ^00, $30 per 1,000; Boston Mar- ket, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; The Queen, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; White Cloud, $1.60 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Mrs. T. W. Lawson, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; Gen. Maceo, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Morning Glory, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000: Mrs. G. M. Bradt, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Melba, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1.60 per 100, $12 per 1,000. Grafted roses. Write for prices. Wood Bros., Fishkill. N. Y. Carnation — Red Lawson, at $10 per 100; $40 per 600; $76 per 1,000. W. J. Palmer & Son, Lancaster, N. Y. Carnation — Strong, healthy, well root- ed cuttings. Prosperity, Joost, Lawson and Wolcott, $2 per 100; Moonlight, $3 per 100. John Brod. Nlles Center, 111. ■ Carnation — Carnation Candace, $2 per doz., $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. Dls- semlnation 1906. „ Indianapolis Flower & Plant Co., and John Hartje, Indianapolis, Ind. Carnations — Pot grown per 100: En- chantress $4; B. Market $2.50; Red Sport and Flamingo $6; The Queen and Mrs. Fisher $3. R. C. from soil, per 100: F. Hill Q. Louise, Scott, Joost, Crocker, $1.50; Crane, $2; Enchantress, $3. For summer flowering, Mrs. Fisher and Vi^- can, $2 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and JefC- erson St., Philadelphia. Carnation — Carnation cuttings. W. H. Watson, Lapeer, Mich. Centanrea — Centaurea Gymnocarpa, $2 per 100. „ Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware. O. Centanrea — 2 to 2%-in., $2.50; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Cherries — Jerusalem cherries^ last year's plants, $2 per 100. Jas. A. Lake, San Jose, Cal. Ctarysanthemtuns — Fine lot in sand; lot of 2-in. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Chrysantlieninm — Fine plants, ready to ship, from soil or sand- White, per 100: Estelle, Kalb, Robinson, Polly Rose, Wanamaker, $2; Eaton, $2.50; Bon- nafCon, Snow Queen, Merry Christmas, Mayflower, Ivory, J. Jones, $2; H. Plume- ridge, $3. Yellow, per 100: Octol)er Sunshine, Monrovia, Major Bonnaffon, Appleton, Y. Jones, Y. Mayflower, Beauty, Moumier, Omega, $2; Y. Eaton, Golden Wedding, $2.50; Wm. Thirkell, T. W. Pockett, H. S. Valis, Klmberly, $3. Pink, per 100: Duckham, Cobbold, Bal- four, $3; Glory of Paclflc, Pink Ivory, M. Newell, J. K. Shaw, Perrln, M. Liger, Lavender Queen, Richardson. Murdoch V. Morell, $2. Red, per 100; Oakland, Paul Labbe, Black Hawk, $2.50. WIetor Bros., 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. duryBanthemnm — Rooted cuttings. Wm. Duckham, Ben Wells, F. A. Cob- bold. Leila Fllkins, $3 per 100; Dr. Enguehard, $4; Mrs. Thirkell, $2. No order filled less than $1. W. A. Chalfant. Springfield, Mo. Chrysantliemanis — Ready to ship now out of soil, good strong cuttings as fol- lows: 200 G. S. Kalb, 200 Monrovia, 300 F Teal, 100 Glory of Pacific, 200 Polly Rose, 100 Willowbrook. 100 Golden Trophy, 100 Mrs. Robinson, 400 Bride, 400 Appleton, 400 Minerva, 200 G. W. Chllds. 300 T. Shrimpton, 200 Vlviand- Morel, 1,000 Niveus, 1.000 Mutual Friend, 1,000 Halllday, 2,000 Ivory, white; 300 Ivory, pink; 500 Cullingfordl, 400 J. Jones, white; 400 J. Jones, yellow; 300 Black Hawk, 300 Xeno, 1,200 G. Wed- ding, 1,000 Lincoln, 700 Maud Dean, 300 Nagoya, 400 Mme. F. Perrin, 600 T. Eaton, 1,000 Y. Bonnaffon. Above vari- eties, $1.60 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. B. Wells, Princess, N. Pockett, Mrs. W., Mildred Ware, Mrs. E., F. Vallis, W. Duckham, Dr. Enguehard, $2.50 per 100. Gen. Hutton, F. A. Cobbold, Leila Fll- kins, L. T. Wright, $4 per 100. W. F. Kaating 383-87 Elllcott St, Buffalo. Chrysantliemnnis — Rooted cuttings. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Sq., Philadelphia. Chrysanthemum — Including such new varieties as Zllletto, Brenda, J. H. Doyle, Lady Cranstoun, Mrs. D. V. West, Mrs. J. A. Miller, etc. John N. May, Summit, N. J. Chrysanthemums — Novelties and standard varieties. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums — 2% -in. pots. Glory of Pacific, P. Rose, $2.50 per 100; A. Byron, Lady Harriet, P. Ivory, W. Ivory, J. K. Shaw, H. Parr, W. Bon- naffon, Cobb and M. Dean, $3 per 100; R. Halliday, Y. Queen, Chadwick, G. Beauty, R. E. Richardson, Nagoya, $4 per 100; Josephine, $6 per 100. New var., 2% -in. pots, Chautauqua Gold, yel- low, midseason, $8 per 100; Dr. Engue- hard, Wm. H. Duckham, $10 per 100. Lakeview Rose Gardens, Jamestown, N. Y. Chrysanthemums — Merstham Yellow, W. Coorabes, B. Mileham, V. Greenham, Mrs. H. A. Allen, and other novelties, 50c each; $5 per doz. Mrs. W. Duckham, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemums — Western King, Weeks, Halliday, R, C, $1 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Chrysanthemum — Rooted cuttings, early chrysanthemums, Opah, Mme. Bergman, Willowbrook, October Sun- shine. Eli Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemums — Best standard vari- eties, R. C. from soil $2 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Jefferson St., Philadel- phia^ Centaurea — Gymnocarpa, young plants, 60c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Clematis — Jackmani, Mme. E. Andre, Henryi, Ramona, 2-year fleldgrown. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y. Clematis — Clematis, 2-yr., home grown, 25c; $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. Panlculata, $1 per doz.; $8 per 100; 2%-in. pots 75o per doz.; $4 per 100. F. A. Bailer, Bloom- ington. 111. Clematis— Large fl. var., 2-yr.-old, 5- in., $3 per doz. C. Eisele, llthi and Jef- ferson Sts., Philadelphia. Clematis — Jackmani, 2-yr., $2.50 per doz.; $20 per 100. Assfd, 3-year., $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Clematis — First class, Jackmani, Hen- ryi and Mme. E. Andre, strong, 2-yr., $14 per 100; 25 plants at 100 rate; light- er grade, 2-yr., plants of above, $11 per 100. v. H. Hallock & Son, Queens, N. Y. Clematis — Panlculata, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia. Cobsea — Scandens, strong plants, $2 per 100. Jas. A. Lake, San Jose, CaL Cobaea — Cobaea scandens, 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Cobaea- — Cobsea scandens, fine, strong, 3-in., $3 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Cobaea Scandens — Trans, from flats, $1; 214-in. pots, $2 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Coleus — Forty varieties, 70c per 100; $6 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Coleus — Best bedders, R. C, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. "Coleus — Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltii and mixed in many var., from 2-in., $2 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co., cor. 5th Ave, and Elliott St., Peoria, 111. Coleus — Twelve var.. 2% -in. pots. $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware. O. Coleus — Fifteen kinds. 2-in., 2c! Ri C 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Coleus — Verschaffeltii, Golden Bed- der. Firebrand, R. C, 75c per 100; $6 per 1.000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Coieus^Broad. fancy leaved, 3-ln.. $10 to $12.50 per 100; 2 to 2%-ln., $2.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Coleus — In var., 100 R. C, 70c; 2Vi-in., $2 per 100. By mall add 10c per 100, on R. C. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Coleus — R. C, Golden Bedder and Verschaffeltii, $6 per 1,000; R. C, Golden, mixed, $5 per 1,000; 214-in. pots, $15 per 1,000. J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, New York. Coleus — Mixed colors, 214-in., $1.50 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utica, New York. Coleus — Strong, healthy stock, 75c per 100. John Brod, Niles Center, 111. Coreopsis — Lancifolia. field, 2c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Cuptaea — Cuphea, 2% -in., $2 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Cuphea — Cuphea, 2 to 2%-in., $2.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Cyclamen — Giganteum, best strains, all colors, transp. ; Sept. sown stock; ready for 2y2 and 3-in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $18 per 1,000; express paid. A. E. Woh- lert, Bala, Pa, Cyclamen — Cyclamen plants, once transplanted, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; twice transplanted, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000. Seed of only selected flowers and well built stock. C. Winterich, Defiance, a Cyclamen — Cyclamen splendens gigan- teum, hybrid seedlings, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000. Paul Mader, E. Stroudsburg, Pa. Cyclamen — Splendens giganteum hy- brids, in five true colors; seedlings, in- cluding fringed variety, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Lehnig & Winnefeld, Hackensack, N. J. Dahlia — Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, dbl., 4 to 6-ln. diameter, stems 12 to 18-ln. long, plants 3 to 3% feet high; stock from 2i^-in. pots, $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. Delivery May 1. A. L. Miller, Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. Dahlias — Complete set, 12 new Century; 25 new Cactus; Collarette dahlias; giant flowered, new fancy and decorative dahlias; show and single dahlias; in all 38 single dahlias and 44 dbl. dahlias. L. K Peacock. Atco. N. J. Dahlias — Winner of silver medal. World's Fair; send for list of up-to-date dahlias. J. K. Alexander. E. Brldge- water, Mass. Dahlias — Finest collection in U. S. w! L. Lothrop, E. Bridgewater, Mass. Dahlias — In var., 50c per doz.; 2%-in., $4 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Dahlias — Mrs. Winters, $10 per 100; Cactus Ingeborg Egeland, $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. W. W. Wilmore, Denver, Col. Daisies — Marguerites all colors, strong plants, $2 per 100. English daisies, strong plants, $1 per 100. Jas. A. Lake, San Jose, Cal. Daisies — Giant, 2-in., 2c; dbl. daisies, Snowball, Longfellow, $2.50 per 1,000. R. C, Giant Paris daisy, 75c per 100, pre- paid. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa, Daisies^Shasta daisy, 3-in. pots, 75o per doz.; $6 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Daisies — Double, 75c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utica, N. Y. Daisies — New Paris, Q! Alexandria, 3-in. pots, $2 per doz.; Shasta daisy, Alaska, California, Westralia, 3-in. pots, $2 per doz. C. Eisele, 11th and Jeffer- son Sts., Philadelphia. Daisy — Longfellow, Snowball, trans., $1; cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Dracaena — Dracaena indivisa, 3-in. 75c per doz.: $5 per 100: 4i^-in. pots $2 per doz.; 6-in. pots $3 per doz. C. Eisele 11th and Jefferson St.. Philadelphia. Dracaena — Indivisa, 2 to 3-in. to 4-ln., $2.50. $5 and $8. Cash with order. Lud- vig Mosbaek. Onarga, 111. Dracaena — Indivisa, 3. 4 and 5-in., $6, $10 and $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton. N. J. Dusty Miller — Trans, from flats, $1 per 100: 2 14 -In. pots. $2. By mail add 10c. Cash with order. Ludvig Mos- baek. Onarga, 111. Ferns, Etc. — Boston ferns, for 5. 6. 7 and 8-in. pots at $26. $60. $76 and $100 per 100. L. H. Foster. 46 King St.. Dorchester. Mass. Ferns — Adiantum pedatum (hardy maidenhair) strong. 10c; small, 6c. Nemaha Greenhouses, Seneca, Kan. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. /po5. The American Florist. 683 Ferns — Boston ferns, 2% to 10-in., Scottii ferns, 4, 6 and 6-in., Foster ferns, 2M: and 3-in. Small ferns for ferneries, 2y2-in. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Ferns — New crop fancy and dagger ferns; fancy, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger, $1 per 1,000. B. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Ferns — Boston, 2, 3 to 4-in.. $3, $G and $12. Cash with order, Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Ferns — Scottii and Pierson ferns. Co- nard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Feverfew — Double, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utica, New York. Feverfew — Little Gem, true, 3-in., per 100, $5; 214-in., $2. By mail add 10c. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, On- arga, 111. Feverfew- $5 per 100. -2 to 2%-in., $2.50; 3-in., Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Feverfew — Golden, young plants, 60c per 100; Gem, 2-in., 2c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Forg'et-me-nots — In varieties, trans., $1 per 100; 2%-in., $2 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Fuclisias — 2 to 2^4 -in., $4; 3-ln., $7.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Fuchsias — Pour kinds, 2-in., l%c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Fuclxsia — Trophee, best, dbl., R. C, 76c per 100. Byer Floral Co., Shlppens- burg. Pa. Fuchsia — In var., 100 R. C, $1; 2%- in., $2.50. By mail add 10c per 100 R. C. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, On- arga. 111. Oardenlas — Gardenia plants and Jes- samine, our leading specialty. Natural growing conditions here Ideal. 1 yr., 18- 24-ln., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. C. W. Benson, Alvln, Tex. Qenlsta — Genistas, 4-in., $12.60 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Geraniums — Jean Viaud, S. A. Nutt, Castellane, John Doyle and Perkins. Single and double Gen. Grant, La Fav- orite, 2-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. G-eranlums — Ten var., 2% -In. pots, $3 per 100; 10 var., 3%-in., $4 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. aeraninm — Have this stock by the 100,000. Rooted cuttings; big lot ready. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Qeranlnm — 2,000 rose geraniums, 2>4- In., $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1,000. Maple City Greenhouses, Honesdale, Pa. Geranium — Mme. Salleroi, strong plants, $1.50 per 100. Jas. A, Lake, San Jose, Cal. Geraniums — S. A. Nutt, Bruant, Trego, Mme. Carnot, La Favorite, E. G. Hill, B. de Poitevine, J. Viaud, 4-in., .$8 per 100; 3-ln. $5 per 100; 2%-in., $3 per 100. Mme. Salleroi, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co., cor. 5th Ave. and Elliott St., Peoria, 111. Geraniums — Stock plants, S. A. Nutt, 4-in., $6 per 100; 5-in., $8 per 100. John C. Ure, 2843 Evanston Ave.. Chicago. Geraniums — Rose, 2 to 2% -in., $3.50; 3-in., $6 per 100; Ivy geraniums, 2 to 2%-in., $5 per 100; Mme. Salleroi, 2 to 2% in., $3 per 100; pink, red, white and salmon geraniums, 2 to 2i^-in., $3.50 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-in., $8 to $10 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Geranium — M mil Salleroi; to make room; large and bushy, 3V4-in., $5 per 100. J. Sylvester, Oconto, Wis. Geraniums — In var., 2% -in. pots, $2.50 per 100; Mme. Salleroi very strong, 2^- in., $2.50. By mail add 10c per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Geraniums — Prom 2i^-in. pots, Bru- ant, Jean Viaud. Mme. Buchner, Mrs. E. G. Hill, $2.50 per $100; $22.50 per 1,000. W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, la Geranium — Telegraph, 2^ -in. pots, $2 per doz. C. Elsele, 11th and Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia. Heliotrope — Rooted cuttings, 12 varl- eties, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center. Kan. Seliotrope — Dark blue heliotrope In bud and bloom, 4-in.. $6 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utica, N. T. Heliotrope — R. C, blue, $1 per 100. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. Heliotrope — In var., 2% -in. pots, $2 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Heliotrope — Two-inch, 2c; R. C, 75c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Heliotrope — Heliotrope, 3-in., $7.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Hollyhocks — Double fleld-grown, $3 per 100. W. W. Wilmore, Denver, Col. Honeysuckle — (Halleana), 5-in. pots, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Jefferson St., Philadelphia. Hydrangreas — Hardy hydrangeas, $3 per doz. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Impatiens — Sultani, 2-in., $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; 3-in., $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. J. C. Ure, 2843 Evanston Ave., Chicago. Ipomea Noctiflora — Moon vines, 10,000 now ready, 2%-in. pots, $5 per 100. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phil- adelphia^ Iris — Divided roots, $1 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Ivy — German ivy, 214-in., $2 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Ivy — German ivy, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ivy — Hardy Boston ivy, $3 per doz. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Ivy — German ivy, 2%-in. pots, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; fine rooted cut- tings, 50c per 100, $4.50 per 1,000. Maple City Greenhouses, Honesdale, Pa. Ivy — English ivy, strong plants, $2 per 100. St. Helena, strong plants, $1.50 per 100. Jas. A. Lake, San Jose, Cal. iantana — In var., 3-in., $5] 2 14 -in., $2.50 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, On- arga. 111. Ziilies — Cape Cod, pink pond lilies, strong, flowering roots, $3 per doz. W. I. Bodflsh. W. Barnstable, Mass. Iiobelia — Crystal Palace, strong plants, 75c per 100. Jas. A. Lake, San Jose, Cal. Iiobelia — Dwf., blue, in bud and bloom, 3-in., $4 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utica, New York. Iiobelia — Comp., dwf., trans, from flats, $1; 2%-in., $2 per 100; Lobelia speciosa, trailing, trans, from flats, $1; 2 14 -in., $2 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Blararuerites — 2 to 2Vz-ia.. $3.50; 3-in., $7.50; 4-in., $10 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Marguerites — White and yellow, 214- in., $2 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, On- arga. 111. MargTierites — R. C, Giant, $1 per 100. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. Moon Vine^Hardy moon vine roots, $1.50 per doz. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Nasturtiums — 2 to 2%-in., $2.50. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Nicotlana — Sanderse, 2%-in., $1 per doz. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Orchid — Orchid Cypripedlum inslgne, Al, 5-in. plants, $1 cash. Smith & Young Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Orchids — Largest growers, importers, exporters and hybridists In the world. Sander, St. Albans, England. Orchid — Cattleya lablata, also large stock established orchids. Lager & Hur- rell. Summit. N. J. Orchid — Cattleya Schroederse a grand well assorted importation Just arrived. Stanley & Co., Southgate, England. Falms, Etc. — Growers and Importers, palms and ferns; decorative plants. Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Falms, Etc. — Palms, ferns and deco- ratlve plants. John Burton, Assignee for Robert Craig & Son, Market and 49th Sts., Phil- adelphia^ Falms, Etc. — Kentia Belmoreana and Kentia Porsterlana. Joseph Heacock. 'Wyncote, Pa. Falms, Etc. — Palms, ferns and deco- ratlve plants. R. Dreyer, Woodslde, L. I., N. T. Falms — Latania borbonica and Kentia Belmoreana. Sherman Nursery Co Charles City, la. Falms— Kentias, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8-ln. pots at 20c, 35c, 75c, $1.50 to $3 each. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Fansies — Pansies, 75c to $2 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Fansies — 100,000 now in bloom, extra i^^B^ ^fie^^-STOwn plants; they are the kind that sell; $2 per 100, $20 per 1,000; seedlings $3 per 1,000. A. A. Sawyer. 22 S. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, 111. Fansies-— Extra fine stock In bud and bloom, $1.25 per 100, $12 per 1,000. Park Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Fansies— 200,000 fine large plants of the famous large flowering Bugnofs ?^^?^V> °<^'f„i??'i Trlmardeau, 50c pe^ 100, $3 per 1,000. Extra large plants coming In bud. $1 per 100 i^^uio Hin^Top Greenhouses, 15 Gray Ave., Fansies — Pansies, strong, transplanted. Vaughan's Giant mixture, 75c per 100 ' sample for stamp. Nemaha Greenhouses. Seneca, Kan. Pansies— 300,000 splendid plants, ready to ship, $12.50, $10, $6.50, $4 and $3 per 1,000, according to size of plants: sample free. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Fansies — White, black, blue, purple and yellow, separate colors, trans., $1 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek Onarga, 111. Fansies — Pansiest $2 per Too C^ Eisele, 11th and Jefferson St., Philadel- phia. Fansies— Northern grown, twice trans- planted, bushy, in bud or bloom. Vaughan s International, Paris Market Bugnot, Masterpiece. Mme. Perrett. tiant bronze, white, yellow, blue. Lord Beaconsfleld, etc., $1.50 per 100. Can- not mail. J. Sylvester, Oconto, Wis. Fansies — Cold frame plants. Jennings strain, $1.50 per 100. E. B. Jennings Southport, Conn. Felargoniums — 3-ln., $7.50; 4-in., $12.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Felargroniums — Pine stock, 4-ln., 12%c each. Cation Greenhouse Co., cor. 5th Ave, and Elliott St., Peoria, 111. Peonies — Specialists in peonies. Cot- tage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, L. I., N. Y. Peonies — Peonies and hardy plants. W. W. Wilmore. Denver, Col. Peonies — Choice white; strong divided plants, 3 to 5 eyes, in quantity. Festiva maxima, 35c; Q. Victoria, 12c: Golden Harvest, 20c. Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago. » Peony — Chinensis, fancy named sorts, $20 per case; 3 cases, $55. In separate colors, double, strong roots. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Petunias — Single, strong plants, $1 per 100. Jas.^. Lake, San Jose, Cal. Petunias^Dreer's besFTbl., all colors, 4-in., $8 per 100; 214-in., $3.50 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co., cor. 5th Ave. and Elliott St., Peoria, 111. Petunias — Two-in.. 2c; R. C, 75c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Petunias— Dbl. fringed. 2% -in. pots, $2.50 per 100; single fringed, trans., strong, $1 per 100; 2 14 -in., $2 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga, 111. Petunias — Double, 2 to 2>A-ln., $3.50; 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin. 111. Petunias — -Rooted cuttings, 10 best sorts, $1 per TOO, prepaid. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. Petunias — Double petunias, $3 per 100; seddlings $2.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Petunias — 20 varieties, $1.25 per 100. $10 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Petunias — Petunias, dbl., fringed. In bud and bloom, 4-in., $6 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utica, N. Y. Finks — Ha rdy, R. C, 6 var., 75c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Chambers- burg. Pa. Primroses — Primroses Chinese, Ob- conica and Forbesi; $2 per 100, July 1 delivery. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 684 The American Florist. April 2g, Bbapls — Rhapis 5 to 15 shoots, 50o each. Hinode Florist Co., Woodside, N. T., and Whitestone, L. I., N. T. Roses — The new Rose Wellesley in 2iA-in. pots, at $25 per 100; own root plants, Waban Rose Conservatories, Natick, Mass. Boses — Fine strong 3-in. stock, La d'Etoile and MacArthur, $8 per 100; A. Beauty, $6 per 100; Perle and Mme. Chatenay, $5 per 100; Bride, Maid and Sunrise, $4 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Boses — If you have not room, order them grown up to 3-ln. for you. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Boses — Young stock of roses ready to ship; from 2-in. pots: Bride, $3 per 100, J25 per 1,000; Bridesmaid, %Z per 100, J25 per 1,000; Meteor, $4 per 100, J30 per 1,000; Golden Gate. $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Chatenay. $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Kalserln, $4 per 100, $36 per 1,000. Wietor Brothers, 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Boses — Bride, Bridesmaid, Perle, Ivory, G. Gate, Etoile de Lyon, Mrs. Cant, Cochet, Bon Silene, etc., $4 per 100, $38 per 1,000, 3-in. pots. Same var., 2-in. $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Boses — Roses, 2>4-in. pots, strong plants. Maid, Bride, White and Pink Cochet, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000. American Beauties, 2 14 -in. pots, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; 3-ln. pot plants, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. C. W. Reimers, Station A, Louisville. Ky. Bose — Gen. MacArthur, 2% -in. pot plants, $10 per 100. $80 per 1.000; 3-ln.. $12 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville, O. Boses — Grafted rose stock, Kalserln and Carnot. 2%-in. pots. $15 per 100; $120 per 1,000. Our root stock. Kalserln, Car- not. Bride and Bridesmaid. 2^-In. pots, $4 per 100, $36 per 1,000. W. H. Elliott, Brighton. Mass. Boses — We grow A. Beauty, Liberty, Bride, Bridesmaid, Chatenay and other fancy roses. Bassett & Washburn, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Boses — Fine, clean stock from 2Vi-in. pots, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; M. Cochet and 2 var., Hermosa, M. Niel, Meteor, CI. Meteor. Burbank, C. Soupert, Etoile de Lyon, Ivory, G. Gate, Bride, Bridesmaid, Duchesse de Brabant, Bon Silene, Agrippina, Pillar of Gold. Solfa- terre, Marie Guillot, M. Van Houtte, Grass an Teplltz, F. Kruger, Perle des Jardins, Mme. Welche, Safrano. La- marque, white and striped La France. CI. Wootton, D. of Albany. Helen Gould. Papa Gontler, Chatenay. Folkestone, Media. Antoine Rivoire, Malmalson. Clara Watson, Souv. de Wootton. R. H. Murphey, Urbana, Ohio. Boses — Own root stock, 2^4 -in. pots. Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor, $30 per 1,000; A. Beauty, $50 per 1,000; Liberty, $40 per 1,000; not less than 250 at 1.000 rate. Lakeview Rose Gardens, Jamestown, N. Y. Boses — Headquarters for Killarney. Siebrecht & Son. New Rochelle. N. Y. Boses — 60,000 grafted roses for forc- ing. Liberty, rose pots $15 per 100, 3%- In., $18 per 100; Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate, Kaiserin, rose pots, $10 per 100, $95 per 1,000; 3%-in. $15 per 100, $145 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Bloom sburg. Pa. Boses — A complete list of all the forc- ing varieties, both new and old. John N. May. Summit. N. J. Boses — 2%-ln. pot plants; Richmond. $30 per 100, $250 per 1,000; Rosalind Orr English, $25 per 100. $200 per 1,000; Chatenay, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Perle von Godesberg, $5 per 100, $40 per 1.000; Liberty, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; La Detroit, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Uncle John, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Kalserln, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Bridesmaid, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Bride, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Ivory, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Perle, $3 per 100. $25 per 1,000; A. Beauty, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; American Beauty bench plants, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. Peter Relnberg, 51 ■Wabash Ave., Chicago. Boses-^Llberty and A. Beauty roses, 2-yr. in 5-in. pots, $3 per doz. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekln, 111. Boses — Gruss an Teplitz, $2 per doz.. $15 per 100; Hermosa, 2-year-old, $2.25 per doz., $16 per 100; Clothllde Sou- pert and A. Beauty, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100; Kaiserin Aug. Victoria and Paul Neyron, $2 per doz.. $15 per 100; La France, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; Crimson Rambler, 2-year-old, No. 1, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; No. 2. $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100, and many other varie- ties. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bose Plants — Bridesmaid, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Bride, $3 per 100. $25 per 1.000; Golden Gate. $3 per 100. $25 per 1,000; Ivory, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Chatenay, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; 2%- In. pot plants. George Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Bubber plants — Fine plants, 5-in. pots, $3 per doz. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Salvia — Splendens, 4-in., $8 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co.. cor. 5th Ave. and Elliott St., Peoria, 111. Salvias — Six varieties, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. S. D. Brant. Clay Center. Kan. Salvia — Salvia. Mrs. C. N. Page, a new scarlet salvia of great merit. Besides possessing more than all the good qual- ities of other good salvias it can be had in bloom for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Write for descriptive cata- logue. 2-ln. pots, $1 per doz., $6 per 100; 4-in. pots, $2 per doz., $12.50 per 100. Iowa Seed Co.. Des Moines, la. Salvias — 10,000 flne large 2-in. Salvia splendens, $1.50 per 100, $15 per 1,000. S. W. Carey. Urbana, O. Salvia — 2 to 2%-in.. $2.50; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Salvia — In var., 2^4 -in., $2 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Salvia — New dwf. variety, strong, healthy stock, 75c per 100. John Brod, Niles Center, 111. Salvia — Splendens' and Bonfire, Sll- verspot, R. C, 90c per 100; $8 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Salvia — Bonfire and Splendens, R, C, 90c per 100; $8 per 1,000. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. . Salvia — Splendens and Bonfire. 2^4- in. pots 50c per doz.; $3 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Jefferson Sts., Phila- delphia- Sansevieria — Zeylanica, 3-in. pots, 75c per doz.; $5 per 100. C. Eisele. 11th and Jefferson Sts.. Philadelphia. Santolina — 2 to 2i^-in.. $2.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Smilaz — Trans, from flats, $1 per 100, 2>4-in., $1.50 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga, 111. Smllaz — Smllax plants, strong, 2V&- In.. $1.50 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Smllaz — ijmilax from 2-ln. pots, $1.60 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. Good & Reese, Springfield, O. Smilax — By the 100 or IVOOO, well grown, carefully packed. A. M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. Smllaz — Seedlings. 30c per 100; $2.50 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Spring Stock — Plants from 2>^-in. pots, $3 per 100: A. plumosus, comorensis, Sprengeri, decumbens, alyssum. antirr- hinum, abutllon, ageratum, coleus, Vers- chaffelti, cobaea scandens, clematis panl- culata, Dracaena indivisa. fuchsias, feverfew. Little Gem; geranium, Mme. Salleroi, Mrs. Parker; lobelia; nastur- tium, dwarf; petunias, phlox Drum- mondi, etc. C. Eisele, 11th and Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia. Stevla — Serrata and variegata, 2-in., 2c. R. C. of serrata, 75c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Stocks — L>ouble white, for Easter, $1 per 100, $8 per 1.000. Hill Top Greenhouses. Utica. N. Y. Stokesia — Cyanea. 3-in. pots, $1 per doz. C. Eisele, 11th and Jefferson Sts., Philndelpliia. Swainsona alba — 3-ln., $5 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100, R. C. and seedlings. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Swainsona alba — 3-ln., $5 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. XJmbrella Plants — Trans, from flats, strong. $1; 2 14 -in., $2 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100. Cash with order. Lud- vig Mosbaek, Onarga. 111. Vegetable — Millions of vegetable plants; price list mailed free. By mail add 10c per 100. Cash with order. Lud- vig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Verbena — Verbena, 2-in. pots, $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton. N. J. Verbenas — Verbenas. $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delavan. O. Verbena — Mammoth, 2^-in., $2 per 100. C. R. Hills. Grand Rapids. Mich. Verbena — Lemon verbena, 3-in. pots. $5 per 100; 214-in., $2.50 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100. Verbenas, red, wliite, blue, pink and mixed, trans, from flats, 50c; 214-in., $1.50 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Verbenas — 500,000 verbenas', 60 var., perfectly healthy, from 2%-in. pots, our sel., $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; 2V2-in. pots, purchaser's sel., $3 per 100. $25 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Verbenas — Strong, healthy stock, 75c per 100. John Brod, Niles Center, 111. Verbenas — All colors, mixed or sepa- rate; R. C, prepaid. 6O0 per 100; 2-ln.. $1.50; 2%-in., $2; 3-in., $2.50 per 100. J. Sylvester, Oconto, Wis. Verbenas — Mammoth, 60c per 100, $5 per 1,000; 2% -in. pots, in bud and bloom, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utica, N. Y. Verbenas — Lemon, 2-in. pots, 50c per doz., $3 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia. Vinca — Vinca var., 3-in., $5 per 100; 4 and 6 in., strong field grown. $10 per 100. Goshen Floral Co.. Goshen. Ind. Vinca — Vinca vine, variegated. $2.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, O. Vinca — Vinca, strong, 3-in., $6 per 100; 214-in., $2. By mail add 10c per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, On- arga. 111. Vinca — Major variegata, 4-in., $10 per 100; 3-in., $4 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co., cor. 5th Ave. and Elliott St., Peoria, 111. Vines — Clematis 1-yr., 2-yr.. 3-yr.. 9c. 18c, 30c; paniculata, 2-yr., 10c; Ampe- lopsis Veltchi, 10c; A. ivy. 8c; honey- suckle Hall's, 8c. W. H. Salter, Roch- ester, N. Y. Vincas — Vincas, 2 to 2%-ln.. $3.50; 3-in.. $5; 4-in.. $12.60 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Vines — Moon vines, 2 to 2% -in., $6 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Vines — Ivy, 3-in. 75c per doz., $5 per 100; 4-in. pots, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. Moon vines, 3-in. pots 75c per doz., $5 per 100. C. Eisele, Philadelphia. Violets — Grand Rapids violet stock from bench, M. Louise, Imperial and Princess of Wales. $5 per 100. $40 per 1.000; rooted cuttings, $10 per 1,000; pots, $2.50 per 100. $20 per 1,000; rooted cuttings of Campbell, $6 per 1.000. Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich. Violets — Trans, violet layers. Princess of Wales $1.50 per 100, $10 per 1,000. P. A. Bailer. Bloomington. 111. Violets — Rooted cuttings. Eli Cross. Grand Rapids, Mich. Violets — Strong soil plants of Lady Campbell. Wm. Swayne, Philadelphia. NURSERY STOCK. Ampelopsls — Ampelopsis Veltchi. W. & J\ Smith Co., Geneva. N. Y. Ampelopsls — Veltchi, 3-in. pots, 75o per doz., $5 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Jeffer- son Sts., Philadelphia. Boz Trees — New Importation. Tree shaped, 2% ft. $4 each; bush shaped, 18 to 20-in. $1 each. 2M!-ft. $3, 3%-ft. $4 each; pyramidal, 3-ft.. $2.60. 3H-ft. $3, 4-ft. $4 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Evergreens — Large assortment special- ties; white pine, hemlock and large ever- greens. Andorra, Nrs., Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 1905- Th E American Florist. 685 I^andscape — "Beautiful Grounds," an Il- lustrated manual containing suggestions on lawn making, planting and care of shrubs and trees. Landscape plans, topographical surveys, etc. Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago. IjilacB — Forcing lilacs, German pot grown; also the fleld grown Paris de Marly, Imported to order. Aug. Rolker & Sons, 31 Barclay St.. N. Y. IjUacs — Lilacs a specialty. Jacs. Smlts, Ltd.. Naarden, Holland. Myrtle — For cemetery planting, $10 to $20 per 1,000. S. J. Galloway, Eaton, O. ITursery Stock — Specimen nursery stock. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, L. I., N. Y. nursery Stock — Hardy, fancy and ornamental stock. Jacs Smlts, Naarden, Holland. Maltus & Ware, 136 Water St., N. Y. Nursery Stock — Rhododendron maxi- mum, and other broad leav. evergreens by carload. Ornamental trees;" shrubs; roses; herbaceous perennials by the thousand. Bay State Nrs., N. Abington, Mass. ITursery Stock — Fruit trees, small fruits, ornamental trees, evergreens and shrubs, sliade trees, hardy roses, climb- ers and plants. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. ' Nursery Stock — Bay trees, box trees, (pyramids, bush, standard, fancy clipped), bamboo, orange trees, etc. Jul- ius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Nursery Stock — Trees, shrubs, vines, small fruits. The Wm. H. Moon Co., MorrlsvlUe, Fa. Nursery Stock — Wholesale growers of nursery stock. Catalogue free. W. Van Kleef & Sons, Boskoop, Holland. Nursery Stock — Headquarters for hardy perennials; 12 acres conifers; 3 acres rhododendrons; 2 acres hydran- geas. Tottenham Nurseries (Ltd.), Dedemsvaart, Holland. Perennials — Hardy perennials, dor- mant, l-yr.-old stock: Anemone Jap. alba, 2ii-in., $4 per 100; Anemone Jap. Lady Ardllaun, 2^-in., $4 per 100; Aqui- legia, long and short spur, 2^-in., $3 per 100; Chrysanthemum Maximum Triumph, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; Delphinium Queen of Blues, 2i4-in., $3 per 100; Digitalis gloxinoides, 214-in., $3 per 100; Helian- thus sparsifolia, 2 14 -in., $8 per 100; Ori- ental poppies, 2^ -in., $4 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Perennials — Hardy perennials, large assortment, standard varieties, for sum- mer cut flowers. H. A. Dreer, Inc., Phil- adelphia^ Plants — Tiny plants in 2 and 3-in. Japanese pots. $15, $20 and $25 per 100. Hinode Florist Co., Woodside, N. Y., and Whitestone, L. I., N. Y. Privet — 700,000 California privet, cur- rent prices; all plants have been trans- planted and cut back, except 1-yr., mak- ing them good clean stock. Parties wishing 6,000 or over, wite for better rates. River View Nurseries, Little Silver, N. J. Privet — California privet cheap, 100,- 000 plants, 3 to 4-ft., $4 per 100, $25 per 1,000; 2% to 3%-ft., $2.50 per 100, $17.60 per 1,000; 20 to 30-in., $2 per 100, $13 per 1,000; 18 to 24-ln., 2 years, $1.50 per 100, $7 per 1,000. Boxed f. o. b. here. For car or large lots, write before placing orders. Chas. Black, Hlghtstown, N. J. Privet — Choice Cal. privet, 3-yr.-old, very heavy and well branched, 2 to 3 feet, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; 114 to 2 feet, $1.50 per 100. $13 per 1,000; 12 to 18-in., $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000. Orders for 3,000 up 10 per cent less cash; pack- ing free; prompt shipment; light grade, all sizes. 20 per cent off. Atlantic Coast Nrs., Asbury Park, N. J. Bll>bon QrasB — Silver ribbon grass, fleld-grown roots, 15c each by mall, post- paid. $1.26 per doz., $8 per 100 by ex- press, not prepaid. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Boses — Rose plants. Write for prices on hybrid perpetuals, hybrid teas, teas, climbers, ramblers, etc. C. M. Niuffer, gprlngfleld. O. Rose — Kaiserin, 1,000 3-yr., grafted, 6-in. pots, $15 per 1,000. S. J. Bunting, Elmwood Ave. and 58th St., Philadel- phia. Boses — Ramblers, all colors. Magna Charta, F. Karl Druschkl, Mme. G. Lul- zet, Alf. Colomb, strong 2-yr. dormant. Bride, Perle, Cochet, G. Gate, etc., 5-in. pots, $10 per 100. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva. N. Y. Boses — Hardy roses, 2-yr., fleld grown. Gen. Jacqueminot, Magna Charta, La France, C. Rambler, first size 12c; sec- ond size 7c; C. Rambler XXX. 20c. W. H. Salter, Rochester, N. Y. Bose — Baby Rambler, ever blooming, dwarf crimson, 3-in. pot plants (graft- ed); ready April 15; $4.50 per doz.; $35 per 100. 2y2-in. pot plants, May deliv- ery, per doz., $2.75; per 100, $17.50. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Shrubs — Hardy shrubs Ramblers, etc. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Shrubs — Hardy shrubs In leading va- rieties: Altheas, 10c; barberry, 10c; deutzia, 10c; Japan quince, 8c; spiraea and weigelia, 10c. W. H. Salter, Roches- ter, N. Y. Shrubs — Ampelopsis Veitohi and a large assortment of shrubs. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Seeds, Bulbs, Spawn, Etc. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus. North- ern greenhouse grown seed, 100 seeds, 60c; 250 seeds, $1.15; 1,000 seeds, $4. Southern greenhouse grown, 1,000 seeds, $3; 6,000 seeds, $12.50. A, plumosus ro- bustus, 100 seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $9. Decumbens, 100 seeds, 50c; 1,000 seeds, $4. Comorensis, 100 seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $7.50. Cash discount 2 per cent. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Aster — ^Aster seed, best German grown. Queen of the Market, "4 oz. 15c; oz. 60c; Victoria Vt. oz. 50c; oz. $1.76; Giant Vic- toria Vi oz. 60c; oz. $2; Paeony fl. Perfec- tion Vi oz. 45c; oz. $1.50; Semples branch- ing home growth ^ oz. 20o; oz. 60. Sep- arate colors or mixed. W. C. Beckert, Allegheny, Pa. Bulbs — Ward's high grade bulbs and plants. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 17 Battery Place, New York. sulbs — Spring or fall delivery, for florists' use. We import to order, bulbs and plants. August Rolker's Sons, 31 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs — Bulb stock, all kinds. Bassett & Washburn, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Bulbs — Gladiolus Augusta, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Brenchleyensis, $1.35 per 100, $11.50 per 1,000; Ceres, $1.25 per 100, $10.50 per 1,000; Mme. Moneret, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; May, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. Vaughan's XXX florist mixture, $1.75 per 100, $15 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs — Gladiolus Angele, $6 per 100; Florida Early, $1.80 per 100, $14 per 1,000; J. Bull, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; Shakespeare, $3.50 per 100, $32 per 1,000; Vaughan's XXX florist mixture, $1.75 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Rainbow mix- ture. $2.75 per 100, $25 per 1.000; good mixed, 85c per 100, $7 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs — Gladioli. Lemoine's hybrids (Butterfly gladioli), No. 1, $1.50 per 100, $10 per 1,000; No. 2, 75c per 100, $6 per 1.000; small blooming bulbs, $1 per 1,000. Fine mixture No. 2, $2.50 per 1,000, No. 3. $1.50 per 1,000, No. 4, 50c per 1,000. E. Y. Teas. Centerville, 111. Bulbs — Lilium auratum. med. size, $3 per 100; large, $4 per 100. V. H. Hal- lock & Son. Queens, N. Y. Cycas — Revoluta, $8 per 100 lbs. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., N. Y. Pern Balls — Japanese fern balls, 5-la and 7 to 9 In. sizes. Vaughan's Seed Store, CHiicago and New York. Gladiolus — Mav. $10 per 1.000. V. H. H.illock Sz Son. Queens. N. Y. Qladiolus— <}Iadiolus In variety. W. W. Wllmore. Denver. Col. lollies — Easter lilies, potted. Hinode Florist Co., Woodside and Whitestone, i L. I., N. Y. i lollies — Lilium speciosum Melpomene, 7 to 9-in. size, 200 in case, $6 per 100; Lilium auratum, 9 to 11-in. size, $6 per 100; Lilium Harrisii, longiflorum and multiflorum, price according to quan- tity upon application. J. M. Thorburn, 36 Cortlandt St., N. Y. lily of ■\ralley — Pips, cases of 3,000, $10 per 1,000. J. M. Thorburn'& Co., 36 Cortlandt St., N. Y. liily of Valley — Berlin and Hamburg Valley. Jacs Smlts, Naarden, Holland. Maltug & Ware, 136 Water St., N. Y. lUy of the Valley — Forcing pips. Julius Hansen, Plnneberg, Germany. liily of the Valley — Early and late forcing pips, Multibell, Berollna, early forcing Berlin, Polaris, Hansa, late forc- ing Hamburg. Aug. Rhotert, 26 Barclay St., N. Y. lily of Valley — Lily of Valley pips. H. N. Bruns, 1411 W. Madison St., Chi- cago iiily of Valley — Lily of valley clumps, strong, imp. stock, $2.50 per doz.; $18 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. axuBhroom Spawn — Frequent importa- tion from England, always fresh and lively. J. J. Styer, Concordvllle, Pa. Onions — Genuine Bermuda onion seed, grown and exported by Wlldpret Bros., Port Orotava, Tenerlffe, Canary Islands. Seed — Lawn grass seed] Dickinson's, Evergreen and Pine Tree brands. Spe- cial mixtures golf grounds. Albert Dickinson Co., Minneapolis and Chicago. Seeds — Rawson'3 Arlington tested seeds for the florist Catalogues mailed free. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12-13 Faneull Hall Square, Boston. Seed — High grade grass, clover and tree seed. Conrad Appel, Est, 1789, Darmstadt, Germany. Seeds— Burpee's catalogue for 1906~S now ready. W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia. Seeds — Wholesale seed growers. Flower and garden seeds. A. J. Brown Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds — Growers of fleld corn, sweet and popcorn, cucumber, melon and squash seed. A. A. Berry Seed Co., Clarinda, la. Seeds — Importer and exporter seeds, bulbs and plants. Wm. P. Craig, 1305 Filbert St.. Philadelphia. Seeds — Garden, fleld and flower seeds. Crosman Bros., Wholesale OflSce. 503 Monroe Ave., Rochester, N. Y. Retail Store. 275 Main St. East, N. Y. Seeds — 3,700 acres of garden seo^s in cultivation; wholesale seed growers. Braslan Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, Cal. -Flower seeds and bulbs; onion sets; garden seeds. Leonard Seed Co., CHilcairo. Seeds — Florists' flower seeds. New crop now ready. Weeber & Don, Seed Merchants and Growers, 114 Cham- bers St.. New York. Seeds — Seeds, bulbs, plants. Arthur T. Boddlngton. 342 W. Fourteenth St., New York. Seed — Seed of Burbank's Shasta daisy, 1 oz.. $4: nasturtium Jupiter, 1 lb., 50c; fancy California Giant, 1 oz., $1; ipomaea Heavenly Blue, 1 oz.. 10c; cosmos mam- moth mixed, 1 oz.. 25c: poppy Maid of the Mist, 1 oz., 20c: petunia Cal. Giant, 1-16 oz., $2. Seed all grown in Califor- nia. F. Gilman Taylor, Glendale, Cal. Wholesale Cut Flowers. COMMISSION DEALERS. E. P. Winterson Co., 46-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. E. C. Amllng, 32-36 Randolph St., Chl- cago. E. H. Hunt, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. 38-40 Miami Ave.. Detroit, Mich. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee. Wis. Welch Bros., 15 Province St.. Boston. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 686 The American Florist. April 2g, The Cleveland Cut Flower Co., 52-64 High St.. Cleveland. Ohio. iCennicott Bros. Co., 40-44 Randolph St., Chicago. C. A. Kuehn, 1122 Fine St., St. Louis. William Ghormley, 67 W. 28th St.. N. Y." Moore, Hentz & Nash, 65-57 W. 26th St., New York. J. K. Allen. 106 W. 2gth St., New York- young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. Jos. S. Fenrich. 48 W. 30th St.. N. Y. A. U. Kandall Co., 19 Randolph St., Chi- cago. James Hart, 117 W. 30th St.. N. Y. John Young, 51 W. 28th St., New York. Chas. W. McKellar, 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange mond St., Pittsburg. 228 Dia- Rlce Bros., 128 JM. 6th Su, Minneapolis, Minn. J. B. Deamud, 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Ford Bros., Ill W. 30th St., New York! Julius Lang, 53 W. 30th St., New York. A. L. Young & CO., 64 W. 28th St., N. Y. H. G. Berning, 1402 Pine St., St. Louis. Charles Millang, 60 W. 2!)th St., N. y! 'i'raendly & Bchenck, New York. 44 W. 28th St., Walter F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St., York. New Chas. Chadwlcli, Cor. Fulton and La- grave Sts., Grand Rapids, Mich. C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Flower Growers' Market, 60 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. J. M. MoCullough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St.. Cincinnati, O. " New York Cut Flower Exchange, John Donaldson, Sec'y, Coogan Bldg., 6th Ave., and W. 26th St., New York- Edward C. Horan, 65 W. 28th St.. N. ~Y. Alfred H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., N. Y. Alex. J. Guttman, 62 W. 2tfth St., N. YJ Philadelphia Cut Flower Co., 1516-18 Sansom St., Philadelphia, Pa. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Lid., 604 Lib- erty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Zech & Mann, 51 "Wabash Ave., Chicago. jonn 1. ±taynor, 4» W. 28th St., N. Y. John Seligman, 56 W. 26th St., N. Y. Vaughan & Sperry, 58-60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Alex. B. Garden, 441 Center Market, Washington, D. C. GROWERS. J. A- Budlong, 37-39 Randolph St, Chi- cago. The Benthey-Coatsworth Co., 35 Ran- dolph St.. Chicago. Sinner Bros., 58 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Geo. Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35-37 Randolph St., Chicago. Li. Wood Brant, 58-60 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Bassett & Washburn, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Bouth Park Floral Company, Heller Bros., New Castle, Ind. Peter Weiland. New Castle, Ind. Weiland & Rlsch, 69 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. ._ Wletor Bros., 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. John Wolf. Savannah. Ga. George Wlttbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. H. N. Bruns, 1409-11 W. Madison St., Chicago. il Cut Flowers. Wm. L. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City. Mark Altken, 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Sievers & Boland, 33 Post St., San Fran- cisco, Cal. A. Gude & Bro., 1214 F St., Washlng- ton, D. C. Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Massachu- setts Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Mills, the Florist, 36 W. Forsyth St., Jacksonville, Florida. Fred C. Weber, 4320-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. The Park Floral Co., J. A. Valentine, president, Denver, Col. John Breitmeyer's Sons, Cor. Miami and Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. p! j! Hauswirth, Auditorium Annex, Chicago. Hess & Swoboda, 1415 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Holm & Olson, St. Paul. Minn. Mrs. Chas. Eickholt. Galveston. Tex. Atlanta Floral Company, 41 Peachtree St.. Atlanta. Ga. Geo. H Cooke. Connecticut Ave. and L. St.. Washington, D. C. Shaffer, 14th and Eye Sts., Washington, D. C. Leikens, 7 E. 33d St., N. Y. Blackistone, 14th and H Sts., N. W., Washington, D. C. Palmer's, Buffalo, N. Y. Supplies, Sundries, Etc. Artificial ieaves— All styles in hun- dreds of different designs. Rossig Bros., 497 W. Broadway, New York. Bamboo^Japan bamboo stakes in large quantities, 5 to 6 feet. Write for prices. Suzuki & lida, 31 Barclay St., New York. Bulb Pans, Etc. — Bulb pans. Detroit Flower Pot Mfg. Co., 490 How- ard St., Detroit, Mich. Bulb Fans, Btc. — Seed pans, hanging baskets, lawn vases. Hilflnger Bros., Fort Edwards, N. Y. Bulb Pans, Etc. — Bulb and fern pans. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St.. Norristown, Fa. Coal^Florists' specials: "Klnkaid," Hocking, Kanawha Splint, Lower Vein Brazil Block, genuine Smokeless Poca- hontas, Sullivan County Indiana Lump. Globe Coal Co., 1560-70 Old Colony bulld- ing, Chicago. Coal — Harman, the florists' coal man. Alum Creek, Brazil Block, etc. Wm. S. Harman. 303 Dearborn St., Chicago. Cut Flower Boxes — The best cut flower box is full telescope; that Is ours, at manufacturers' prices. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Engxaviu? — Best engravings and il- lustrations of every description for cata- logues. Send for estimates. Globe Eng. & Eleo. Co., 427 Dearborn St.. Chicago. Pertilizer — Vaughan's Ram's Head brand sheep manure, pure, dry, unadul- terated Price, f. o. b. Chicago, per 100 lbs., $1; per 1,000 lbs., $7.50; per 2,000 lbs., $14. Write for prices on car lots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and N. Y. Fumig'ating' Supplies — The Fumigating Kind (for fumigating) and the Black Stuff Fine (for sprinkling) ; free trial sample bags. H. A. Stoothoff Co., 116 West St., N. Y. Fumigatingr SnppUes — Vaporizing pans for tobacco extracts. Improved. Dlller, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Fumigating' Supplies — Nicotine solu- tion, 40 per cent nicotine, $10.50 per gal., y- gal. $5.50. pint $1.50, >4 Pint 50c. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louis- ville, Ky. Pumigatlug' Supplies — Your plants made to look strong and healthy by using "Nicoticide." Maxwell Mfg. Co., Louisville, Ky. T-umlgating Supplies — 'Totiacco dust for fumisatingr. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co.. 81 Pine St., New York. Fertilizers — Pure sheep manure, dried, unpulverized and pulverized. Montana Fertilizer Co.. Elgin. 111. ereens — Evergreens, galax, leucothoe, mosses, etc. _ », „ The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. T. Qreens — Evergreens, fancy and dag- ger ferns, bronze and green galax. George Cotsonas & Co., 45 W. 29th St., New York. Oreens — especial ties: galax leaves, ferns and leucothoe sprays, holly, Prin- cess pine; all kinds of evergreens. Galax leaves, 75c per 1,000. N. LeCakes & Co., 53 W. 28th St., N. Y. u-reens — Asparagus plumosus, 60c per string. W. H- Watson, Lapeer, Mich. UreeuB — Hardy decorative supplies; high grade southern wild smllax. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Greens — New decorative greens, the branches of huckleberry tree, $2.50 per case. New crop hardy ferns; fancy, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger, $1 per 1,000. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens — Fancy ferns, $1.50 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; galax, 75c per 1,000, $6.50 per case of 10,000. Laurel festooning, 4c, 5c, 6c per yd.; wild sml- lax, $5.50 per 50-lb. case; laurel and Princess pine wreaths. Crowl Fern Co., Millington, Mass. Greens — Dagger and fancy ferns; bronze and green galax, laurel festoon- ing, green and sphagnum moss. Ivy leaves, Sprengerl, asparagus, leucothoe sprays. Henry M. Robinson Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston. Greens — Hardy ferns and galax leaves. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Hose— New, %-in., 7%c per foot; %- in., not guaranteed, 4%c per foot. Metro- politan Material Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Jtioae — Hose in quantity. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts.. Chicago. Iiawn Mower — The Clipper lawn mower. No. 1, 12-in., $5; No. 2, 16-ln., $6; No. 3, 18-ln., $7; No. 4, 21-ln., $8. Draft, money order or reg, letter. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dtxon, 111. Uetal BeBlsnB — Send for prices. A. Hermann, 404-12 E. 34th St., N. Y. Pots — Standard pots, which for strength and porosity combined are best on market. A. F. Kohr, 1521-23 N. Leavltt St., Chicago. Pots — Red standards, full size, and wide bottoms. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., 490 Howard St., Detroit, Mich. Pots — Red standard; azalea pots. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St.. Norristown, Pa. Pots — Before buying, write for prices. Geo. Keller & Son, 361-63 Herndon St., near Wrightwood Ave., Chicago. Pot Hangers — Kramer's pot bangers. Fit all standard size pots from 2 to 10 inches in diameter. Price with wire chain, $1 per doz. by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. I. N. Kramer & Sons. Cedar Rapids, la. Pots — Red pots. Sample pot and price list on application. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Pots — Syracuse red pots, best clay. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Pots — Standard flower pots. We can save you money. „, .™^ ,_ W^. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Wash- ington. D. C. Pots — Standard flower pots. The Whilldin Pottery Co.. Philadel- phia, Pa. ; Jersey City, N. J. ; Long Island City. N. Y. Pots — Pots of all kinds. A. H. Hews & Co., No. Cambridge, Mass.: Long Island City, N. Y. Printing — Regan Printing House; large runs of catalogues our specialty. Write for figures. Regan Printing House, 83-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Ribbon — Ribbon specialists. M. Rice & Co., 918 Filbert St., Phila- delphia^ Seed Bag's — For the trade. Full line in Manila, white, amber or colored laid papers. The Brown Bag Filling Ma- chine Co.. Fitchburg. Mass. Seed^ases-^eller's mice proof seed cases. Heller & Co., Montclalr. N. J. Shipping' Boxes — Folding cut flower boxes Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. igo5. The American Florist. 687 SMppiner Boxes, Etc. — Cut flower boxes, waterproof, corner lock style. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Cash. Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, Ohio. Stakes — We can save you money on galvanized wire rose stakes and tying Igoe Bros., 226 N. 9th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. supplies — Manufacturers and Import- ers. M. Rice & Co., 918 Filbert St., Phll- adelphla. Pa. SuppUes^lmporters, jobbers, manu- facturers of florists' supplies; western C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Supplies — Makers of wire designs and florists' supplies. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland. O. Supplies — Prepared fan palm leaves, $12.50 per 1,000; palm fiber, birch bark, corn bark, moss, artificial flowers, vines and leaves. All kinds of palms. Clare & Scharrath, 170 Madison St., 'Chicago. Supplies — Tomato and plant supports of heavy galvanized wire; will not rust. Model carnation supports, galvanized rose stakes and tying wire. Igoe Bros., 226 N. Ninth St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Supplies — Cape flowers, cycas leaves, metal designs, and all florists' supplies. A. Hermann. 412 E. 34th St., New Y'ork. Supplies — Seed pans, standard flower pots, cylinders for cut flowers, hanging baskets, lawn vases, etc. Hilfinger Bros. Pottery, Ft. Edward, New York. Supplies — Florists' wire designs and supplies. Emil StefEens, 335 E. 21st St., New York. Supplies — Importers and manufactur- ers of florists' supplies. L. Baumann & Co.. 78 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Supplies — Importers and manufactur- ers of florists' supplies. Reed &. Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. Tobacco Steins — Fresh tobacco stems, $1.50 per bale of 300 lbs. W. C. Beekert. Allegheny, Pa. Toothpicks, Wired — $1.50 per 10,000, $6.25 per 50,000. W. J. Cowee, Mfg., Ber- lln. N. Y. Vases — Iron reservoir VEises and lawn settees. Manufactured by McDonald Bros., Columbus, O. Wire Work — None made as good at our prices. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Wire Work — E. H. Hunt, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wire Work — Best work, lowest prices. Located in Flower Growers' Market. Howe c& Taylor Mfg. Co., 60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wire Work — Largest wire work mak- ers in the west. E. F. Winterson Co., 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Construction Materials, Boilers, Etc. Boilers — The Plerson boiler for water or steam; a coal saver. Adapted to use any kind of fuel. The Pierson-Sefton Co., West Side Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Boilers — Boilers and boiler tubes. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts.. Chicago. Boilers — Get our prices. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers — Hltchings New Mogul boilers for hot water or steam. Hot water radi- ation from 4,200 square feet and up. Steam radiation from 2,500 square feet and up. Horticultural architects and builders. Hitchings & Co., 233 Mercer St., New York. BoUers — Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Steam and hot water. Glblin & Co., Utica, N. T. Boilers — Improved greenhouse boiler, made of best material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Kroeschell Bros. Co., 45 Erie St, Chi- cago. Boilers — Send for prices and cata- logues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers — "Entirely satisfactory." That's what prominent florists say of the celebrated Furman boilers. Particularly well adapted for greenhouse heating. Write for illustrated catalogue and spe- cial florists' prices. The Herendeen Mfg. Co., Dept. Am., Geneva, N. Y. Boilers — Gurney heaters, heat by steam or hot water. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., Ill 5th Ave., N. Y.; 74 Franklin St., Boston. Boilers — Water tube steam boiler. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, New York. Boilers — About "Burnham" boilers. Write today to our New York office for our greenhouse heating and ventilating catalogue. Lord & Burnham Co., St. James Bldg., 1133 Broadway. Gen- eral office and works, Irvlngton-on-Hud- son, N. Y. Boilers — New and second hand; 2 sec- ond hand steam, $35 each. Metropolitan Material Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Building IWaterial — Greenhouse mate- rial and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Washington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 615-21 Sheffield Ave., Chi- cago^ Building Material — Cypress sash bars, Tennessee red cedar posts, pecky cypress benches, hot-bed sash and frames, venti- lating apparatus, pipe, fittings and all supplies needed in new or reconstruction worlc Illustrated catalogue sent post* paid. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St, Chicago. Building Material — Lumber for green- house benches. Ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. We are in special position to fur- nish "Pecky Cypress"; everything In pine and hemlock building lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., Cor. Weed St. and Hawthorne, Chicago. Building Material — Gulf cypress green- house material. Hot bed sastu We fur- nish everything for building. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooldyn, N. Y. Building Material — Cypress Is far more durable than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men fur- nished to superintend erection when de- sired. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Nepon- set. Boston, Mass. Building Material — Every type of greenhouse manufactured, also all greenhouse fittings. The Pierson-Sefton Co., West Side Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Building Material — Greenhouse mate- rial of any description. John C. Moninger Co., 412-22 Haw- thorne Ave., Chicago. Building Material — Our designs em- body best features greenhouse construc- tion; best grade gulf cypress used. Red cedar posts, iron fittings, hotbed sash. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, O. BuUding Material — Material from World's Fair, hothouse sash, pipe, 100 - 000.000 feet of lumber, sash and doors. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 36th and Iron Sts., Chicago, or World's Fair Grounds, St. Louis. Building Material — Write for prices on Gulf cypress building material. Metro- politan Material Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Glass — Importers and jobbers ;~gre^- house glass a specialty. Window glass The James H. Rice Co., 80-82 Wabash i Ave., 34-40 So. Water St.. Chicago. Glass — Window glass! Greenhouse glass a specialty. H. M. Hooker Co., 59 W. Randolph St.^ Chicago. *' Qlass — French and American "White Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hudson St, New York: 101 Portland St.. Boston. aiass — Roofing glass, etc. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 3Bth and Iron Sts., Chicago. Qlass — Good brands, quick shipments, large stock; warehouse on railroad switch. Be sure and get our prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co., 22d St and Union Place, Chicago. Glass — Glass at wholesale. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Glass — Tank window glass. Hothouse glass a specialty. D. C. Cunningham Glass Co., Pitts- burg, Pa. Glass — New American, 50 sq. ft. to box; all standard dimensions. Metropol- itan Material Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Glass — Thousands of feet of glass suit- able for greenhouses and hot beds. Gar- den City Wrecking & Lumber Co., 47th and Loomis Sts., Chicago. Glass — Plate and window glass. Greenhouse glass a specialty. Sprague-Smlth Co., 205 Randolph St., Chicago^ Glazing Points — See the point? Holds glass firmly. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box of 1,000 points, 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.Philadelphia. Greenhouse Construction — Eureka greenhouses the best and lowest in price. All houses erected at factory and shipped to purchasers with blue prints, photographs and plain directions so any person can put up. Dillon Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Blooms- burg. Pa. Gutters — New duplex gutter, only drip proof gutter on the market. E. Hippard, Youngstown, O. Gutters — Garland's gutters will keep snow and Ice off your glass. A sample of our gutter is on exhibition at Chi- cago Flower Growers' Market. Send for catalogrue. Geo. M. Garland, Pes Plalnes, 111. GntteiB — Jennings Improved Iron gut- ter. DUler, Caskey & Co., Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Iron fittings — Patent iron bench fit- tings and roof supports. Diller, Caskey &.Co., 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Iron Fittings, Etc. — Send for prices. Lockland Lumber Co.. Lockland, O^ Oil, White i;ead, Faint, Fatty, Etc. — Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Faint, Futty, Etc. — The Jas. H. Rice Co.. 80-82 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Faint, Futty, Etc. — H. M. Hooker Co., 59 W. Randolph St, Chicago. ^ Fipe, Fipe Cutters, Etc. — Pipe, stocks and dies, pipe cutters, Stillson wrenches, pipe vises, hotbed sash. etc. Metropolitan Material Co., 1408 Metro- polltan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. ^^ Flpes, Iron Fittings, Etc. — Galvanized Iron sash hinges, screw eyes, screw hooks, U bolts, galvanized turn buckles and wire. Fittings for purllne and ridge supports. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St, Chi- cago^ Fipes and Iron Fittings — S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, New York. FTunps — Rider-Ericsson, second hand, $40 up. Metropolitan Material Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. Fumping Engines — -Two streams of water for 1 hour cost 2 cents if you use a Standard pumping engine. The Stand- ard Pump & Engine Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Steam Traps — Steam traps save coal. Return steam trap, used by up-to-date greenhouse men, returns condensed water from the heating colls In green- house. Have been in use over 30 years. Insures an even temperature. Albany Steam Trap Co., Albany, N. Y. Steani^Traps — The Standard return steam trap has no equal for Its simplic- ity of working. E. Hippard, Youngstown, Ohio. Steam Traps — Morehead traps insure free circulation in colls. Save fuel. American Blower Co..' Detroit, Mich. Ventilating Apparatus — Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1366-1373 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ventilators — We furnish Tilgh grade ventilating apparatus, raising the sashes In greenhouses and other build- ings. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broad- way, N. Y. General office and works, Irvington-on-Hudson, N. Y. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 688 The American Florist. April 2g, Ventilators — The New Departure ven- tilating appliance, cheapest and best. If you doubt, try It and be convinced. J. D. Carmody, E^ransvllle, Ind. VeutUattngr Apparatus — Send for clr- culs.i'S DlUer, Caskey & Co., Cor. 6th and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia. Ventilators — E^fans" Improved Chal- lenge ventilating apparatus. ■ Quaker City Machine Works, Rlch- mond, Ind. Ventilators — The Standard ventilating machinery; original machine with self- oUlng cups; most powerful, least com- plicated, very compact. E. Hlppard, Youngstown, O. Ventilators — Hand ventilators, etc. The King Construction Co., N. Tona- wanda, N. T. BOOKS rOR FLORISTS. The time la coming along when thes« are needed and opportunity at band for reading tbem. Every one of the following ■hould be In your library. Send prices quoted and we send the books. Celeky Culture (Vaughan). — The important subject of celery culture is thoroughly covered in this illustrated pamphlet of 59 pages. The florists raising young plants of celery and those who grow the plants to maturity will alike find it valuable. 50 cents. Fumigation Methods (Johnson). — — A practical treatise on cheap and effective means of destroying insect pests. Handsomely bound and pro- fusely illustrated. 250 pages. $1.00. How TO Grow Cut Flowers (Hunt). — The only book on the subject. It is a thoroughly reliable work by an emi- nently successful practical florist. Illustrated. $2.00. IiANDSCAPE Gaedeninq (Maynard). — The development of landscape art within the past few years compels the wide awake florist to keep posted on this branch of the business. The many suggestions of this book will be found helpful every business day. It con- tains 338 pages, 165 illustrations. $1.50. Cabbages, Cauliflower a h d AiLiED Vegetables (Allen). — The requirements of the important vegeta- bles of the cabbage tribe are given here very fully. The book also contains interesting chapters on seed raising, insect pests and fungus diseases com- mon to these plants. 50 cents. Mushrooms: How to Grow Them (Falconer). — The only American book on the subject, 29 illustrations. Writ- ten by a practical mushroom grower who tells the whole story so tersely and plainly that a child can understand it. This book has increased mushroom growing in this country three fold in three years. $1.50. The Bosk — Its cultivation, varieties, etc. (H. B. EUwanger). — A complete guide of the ' cultivation of the rose, together with the classification of aU the leading varieties. $1.25. Heatino and Ventilating Build- ings (Carpenter). — This book covers the entire subject most fully. In the preparation of heating and ventilating plans, it will be found a most valuable guide. $4.00. Success in Market Gardening (Bawson). — Written by one of the most prominent and successful market gardeners in the country, and who has the largest glasshouses for forcing vege- tables for market in America. Outdoor and indoor crops are treated. Ulus- trated, $1.00. Steam Heatino fob Butldinos (Baldwin). — Contains valuable data and hints for steam fitters and tho8« who employ this method of heating. The 350 pages are fully illustrated. $2.50. The Horticulturists ' Bule-Book (Ii. H. Bailey). — Contains information valuable to all those engaged in any branch of horticulture. Illustrated. 312 pages. 75 cents. Peacticax Floriculture (Petei Henderson). — A guide to the success- ful propagation and cultivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325 page*. $1.50. Ginseng (Kains). — At the present time when so much interest is taken in ginseng, it will be interesting to peruse this volume, which tells all about th« plant in a way that all may under- stand. The 144 pages are freely illus- trated. 50 cents. The Principles of Fruit Growing (Bailey). — The entire subject of fruit culture is treated very thoroughly in this illustrated volume of 516 pages. It is a book that no up-to-date fruit grower can afford to be without. $1.25. Chrysanthemum Manual (Smith). — By an expert who has given his undivided attention for twenty years to the improvement of the chrysan- themum and its culture in detail. Pro- fusely illustrated. 25 cents. How TO Make Money Growing Vio- lets (Saltford). — This is by a prac- tical grower who has made a success of the business. No grower of violets can afford to be without it. 25 cents. Landscape Gardening (Waugh). — This is a very useful little book on the art of landscape gardening. It will be found exceptionally valuable to ama- teurs, as it covers in detail the numer- ous problems that come to the owners of small gardens. It is freely illus- trated and the pictures have been chosen with a view to informing the reader rather than decorating the book. 50 cents. Hedges, Windbreaks, Etc. (Powell). — A treatise on the planting, growth and management of hedge plants for country and suburban homes. A vol- ume of 140 pages, with twenty-two illustrations. 50 cents. Asparagus (Hexamer). — A practical treatise on the planting, cultivation, harvesting and preserving of aspara- gus, with notes on its history and bot- any This book is mainly devoted to the culinary kinds of asparagus, but there is also some reference to the ornamental species. 50 cents. The Goldfish (Mulertt). — A num- ber of florists find goldfish an attract- ive and paying addition to their busi- ness. The best advice is given in every department of the subject, including construction and care ■ f the parlor aquarium, in this volume of 160 pages, handsomely illustrated. $2.00. Landscape Gardening (Waugh). — This is a very useful little book on the art of landscape gardening. It will be found exceptionally valuable to ama- teurs, as it covers in detail the numer- ous problems that come to the owners of small gardens. It is freely illus- trated and the pictures have been chosen with a view ■ informing the reader rather than decorating the book. 50 cents. Greenhouse Construction (Taft). — It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that too in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 118 illustrations. $1.50. Handt Manual (J. W. Johnjion).^ A new work, fully illustrated with plans, etc., on greenhouse heating and ventilating, by a practical steam and hot water heating engineer of long experience. Beplete with valuable information. 125 pages. $1.00. The American Carnation (C. W. Ward). — A complete treatment of all the most modem methods of cultivat- ing this most important flower. Illus- trated. $3.50. American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn Street. CHICAGO. Cleveland, O. The Easter rush is over and every- body seems satisfied generally. The demand was equal to that of other years and in some lines an increased demand was noticed. Ramblers sold better, also hydrangeas; lilies were in great demand, and sold out almost entirely; all sizes of azaleas sold well. All varieties of stock as a general rule were exceptionally fine, the cold weather of the previous week having made it possible to hold plants back in good condition. The business was all done on Saturday, Friday being wet and cold. The grand rush started early in the morning and kept up until mid- night. In the cut flower line, carna- tions were of very short crop, there not being half enough to supply the demand. Violets could not be had in quantity; the shortage was the worst in this market for many years. The window decorations were very fine. The J. M. Gasser Company had an exceptionally unique and beautiful win- dow, executed by William H. Jones, head decorator. It represented a rustic bower, the floor and rustic seats being covered with green moss. The roof con- sisted of a wistaria vine, the long flower panicles drooping down in the most artistic fashion on all sides. Canaries flitted hither and thither through the foliage, producing a most charming effect. The wholesale trade came with a rush the latter part of the week. Out of town orders were good. All were filled satisfactorily with the exception of vio- lets and carnations. Roses were in good supply and sold well. Echo. Columbus, O. The largest Easter trade ever known in the history of the trade in this city can truly be said of this year's holiday business" Rain and bad weather in gen- eral made matters look rather uncertain Thursday and Friday before Easter, but on Saturday there was a making up of lost time and all the accumulated stock moved at good prices. There was a good demand for specimen pot plants, which seemed to be in very best of con- dition with all the florists. The cut stock was also in fine condition and the usual complaints after Easter were unheard. Violets sold at $2 per 100. There was a good supply of these, the quality of which was the very best. Mr. Groff, who had been on the sick list, was able to attend to his Easter trade. Carl. jgos. The American Florist. 689 Wasliington. THE EASTER MARKET. There was no cause for complaint over the quantity of stock disposed of and the prices received. Some of the retailers loaded up pretty heavily with stocks of extra large plants which, as a rule, did not sell as well as in former years. This was doubtless due to the lateness of the season, many of the best customers having left town. The pot stocks that sold best were those that were oifered at from $2 to $5. As usual there was a great demand for lil- ies and the prices for the best stock were pretty well maintained at 25 cents per flower. Hydrangeas sold well at from $1.50 to $5, according to size. The smaller sizes of azaleas offered at from $1.50 to $3 also sold well. Spireas were over plentiful and many were left over. Small plants in pans, such as hyacinths, etc., moved well. American Beauty roses brought from $9 to $12 per dozen; Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, Ivory and Camot $2.50 to $4 per dozen for choice stock. A large amount of infe- rior stock was left over, partly due to the enormous amount of purple lilac (outdoor stock) which was dumped on the market for a song. There was a scarcity of carnations, the best vari- eties costing $1 per dozen, wholesale, and being none too plentiful at that price. The common kinds retailed freely at from 75 cents to $1 per dozen. Violets sold well at from $1 to $2 per 100, many of them of poor quality, but the demand was good. TRADE NOTES. The market dealers are cramped for room in which to make a good display, but they made the most of their oppor- tunities. On Saturday, April 22, the stalls of F. H. Kramer, Alex. B. Garden, the American Rose Company, R. Bowdler, Milton Thomas, and others presented a very pleasing spectacle. These dealers carried fine stocks of plants and cut flowers and did a good business. In addition to the largest store in the city, A. Gude & Brother have large greenhouses. The people know this, and so they just have to show up something good for the holidays. Their immense stock of fine lilies sold well and they were well stocked with everything, including a fine showing of American Beauty and other roses. George H. Cooke carried a very select stock; his combination baskets of heather and Adiantum farleyense dec- orated with ribbons were very attract- ive. In the center of his store he had a hydrangea, in a tub, bearing over thirty blooms. His bougainvilleas, genistas. Crimson Rambler and azaleas were very fine. The Bayersdorfers, of Philadelphia, have offered a prize for the best speci- men of flag work in immortelles to be exhibited at the convention show. The employes of A. Gude & Brother's store have also $50 with which they will back their flag artist against all comers. J. H. Small & Sons had a very large stock of choice plants. In combinations and decorative work they excel, and this Easter was no exception regarding the beautiful things they had to offer. George C. Shaffer leased a large store room near his corner store for an annex and filled it with fine stock. The size and beauty of his azaleas and hydran- geas were noticeable. J. Louis Loose had two of the finest show windows in the city, the work of Fred Wolfe. Mr. Loose had also an immense stock of plants and cut flowers. .John Robertson was so busy that he says he now thinks of taking a vaca- tion. From this it is inferred that he made a plant. J. R. Freeman as usual showed up well in plants, he being a plantsman of note. This year his cut flowers were extra fine. Wallace W. Kimmel at his new store at Thomas Circle had a good stock and a good trade and is well pleased with his venture. Mayberry & Hoover carried a good Easter stock and in addition to their store trade had several fine church dec- orations. Miss Robena Faulkner, formerly of Kansas City, has been serving as cash- ier in Kimmel 's store during the Easter rush. Z. D. Blackistone had a fine line of combinations with hydrangeas. Ram- bler and genistas as the leading fea- tures. S. E. Providence, E. I. EASTER CONDITIONS. On the whole this Easter business was a shade better than 1904, although increased plant deliveries made things assume a busier aspect. The weather was ideal. In some quarters the demand for flowers was ten per cent less than last year, but an increase of fifteen per cent and more was reported on pot plants. In fact the latter sold so well that they more than offset the loss on the demand for cut flowers. Roses were good and reasonable at 4. 6 and 8 cents for popular quality. Vio- lets were almost nil as to quantity, and the same could be observed about the quality; the wholesale price averaged $1 per 100. Double daffodils were somewhat shy in number, but good Emperor and Empress wholesaled for $3 per 100. Tulips marketed at $2 per 100 mostly. Carnations were of splen- did quality and wholesaled at $2 to $3 in most quarters, although some growers asked the ridiculous price of $5 per 100 and received it for a limited time from the "easy marks." On Saturday things assumed proper proportions, with the result that these flowers dropped to $3 and some fine white pinks had hard work to keep moving at $2 per 100. The store men carried over considerable numbers of these, although the carna- tion demand was the great call, as usual. Lilies in pots were made a selling card by the department stores at 10 cents per flower, each store vying with the others in an endeavor to attract trade; this made considerable commo- tion among the retail florists, but after thoughtful consideration they appar- ently decided not to antagonize the cut rates, and the results showed the wis- dom of such a move, for the regular stores were indirectly influenced by the newspaper advertising given the lily, and a strong demand from regular sources managed to clean up all salable stock at an average of 20 cents per bloom for best quality. At the regular meeting of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society, April 19, William Appleton was elected to suc- ceed the late Farquhar Macrae, for whom a brief memorial service was held and suitable resolutions to his memory framed. A. Hixon, Worcester, Mass., secretary of the Worcester County Hor- ticultural Society, addressed the meet- ing on "Fruit Culture and Marketing." . M. Rockland, Mass. — A Boston man has bought the Phil. McGovern place on Central street and has begun setting out stock, his intention being to enter the greenhouse business. Bridgeport, Conn. — The warm spring days have been a severe handicap to the majority of florists here, necessitat- ing the use of a dark room to retard the growth of their Easter stock. HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT FOR POTATO BUGS AND CURRANTS. To THE Editor of American Gardening: In your issue of June 18, on page 399, 1 notice a good article on the Colorado Beetle or Potato Bug. For the benefit of your numerous readers I would advise them to try Hammond's Slug Shot. 1 have used it here this season, with excellent results, on Potatoes, Egg Plants, Cucumbers and Squash,— for Potato Bugs, and also for Striped Beetles, and it is the best remedy I know of, simple and effective. I purchased two of the Dusters which he advertised in your paper, and they are very useful articles. The best time to dust the plants is early morning, as the substance adheres much better when the dew is on. A light dusting is surticient, and woe betide the bugs or the larva;. Once they get a taste of it they shrivel up right away. Sold by Seed Dealers and Merchants all over America. GEORGE STANDEN, Gardener tO Col.D.S.Lamont,Millbrook,N.Y.,1904. Send for Pamphlet on Bags and Blights to Benj. Hammont) Fishklll-on-Hodson, N. Y. Aug, I Rhotcrt iD^Port^^f 26 Barclay SL, New York. I' ■w**^^*^'" *^ HEADQUARTEKS FOB ARLY i MUL BRANDS \ ^g? === ( HAN CHOICEST EARLY and LATE FORCING LILY of the VALLEY PIPS. Early Forcing Berlin Pips. Late Forcing and Cold Storage Hamburg Pips JLTIBELL I BEROLINA f POLARIS HANSA GROWN BY MR. E. NEUBERT, WANDSBECK, GERMANY. Ptease mentton the American Florist when writing. 690 The American Florist. April 2g, European Horticulture. (FBOM THE GERMAN TEADE-PAPEKS. ) Dahi,ias.— The German Dahlia Society held its first annual meeting in Hanover, February 5, 1905. In discussing the merits of new varieties the following facts worthy of note were brought to light : Re- ports from all parts of Germany showed that of all the novelties in dahlias intro- duced in the last few years those raised In EJngland proved far superior to any that originated either in Italy, France or Ger- many ; that most of the Italian introduc- tions refused to bloom at all in Germany ; that the flowers of most varieties were exceedingly short-lived, but that the varieties Ruby, Gloriosa, Hohenzollern, Kriemhilde, Rosine, Galliard and Victor von Schetfel were exceptions to this rule, their blooms, after being cut, lasting for many days. Of the newer English varieties the following were proclaimed the finest : Dainty, Ibis, Queen Alexandra, Charme, Rainbow, Sweet Nell, Sceptre, Miss T. Cherry, Winsome, Etna, Princess and Clarence Webb. Only cactus dahlias were considered. A Flowek Famine. — A great scarcity in all the lines of cut material gave cause to widespread complaint in all parts of Ger- many through the months of last fall and winter. The prices for those flowers that could be obtained were three and four-fold of those usually asked and paid during the winter. The reason for this dearth is to be found in the unusual hard winter experi- enced in Italy the source of supply, which destroyed the crops. Hellebords Niger for Forcing. — Ger- man growers assert that Helleborus niger, the well-known Christmas rose of the peo- ple, could be made to yield good profits as a subject for the forcing-house, either for its blooms alone or grown as an early flower- ing market-plant in pots. To do this well it is necessary to make use of such plants that have been especially prepared for this culture, by having been potted up a year previous to forcing and kept in their pots until fully established. Such plants may then be flowered in any cool greenhouse with conditions suitable for the culture of violets. Those, that have given these plants a thorough trial claim that, either in pots or planted in a bench, Helleborus so pre- pared will produce an immense crop of the finest blooms for Christmas which sell at excellent prices. Of Helleborus there are now several new and improved forms. New Rose Grand Duchess Alexandra. — Last summer at Dusseldorf and since then at Fraukford-on-the-Oder the new white Rose Grand Duchess Alexandra captured the first prize as the finest novelty in roses of the fifty new varieties exhibited. It is a cross between Merveille de Lyon and Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, the only one of seven seeds that germinated. As compared with Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, which it resem- bles in some respects, it is found that its habit of growth is much stronger, the leaves larger and firmer in texture, that the flowers although the same as to color and fragrance, are larger and of an ideal shape in the bud form. It opens fine in all sorts of weather and does not, like the fiowers of Kaiserin, spoil in cold and wet weather. The stock will be sent out in a few years. Nevit Japanese Azaleas. — Messrs. P. van Noordt & Sons, Boskoop, Holland, are in possession of the entire stock of a pure white, large flowering and entirely hardy azalea. Some years ago, when unpacking a consignment of new plants from Japan, they found a ripened seed on an Azalea Japonica, one of the plants in the collection. This seed was duly taken care of, planted and the plant nursed into size. When it bloomed the first time it became the object of sur- prise and admiration, not only to its own- ers, but to growers and azalea specialists from far and near. It proved to be an en- tirely new type of azalea, most beautiful In its snow-white mantle of bloom, faultless in form and structure, thoroughly hardy and the most easy to force of any Azaleas on trial. It will be some time before any plants of this new form will be offered to the trade. LiLiuM Phu-ippinense. — But slight recog- nition has been given Lilium Philippinense a lily from the Philippines, introduced into England in 1878, until recently, when its many good qualities made a way for it to the front as a lily commercially of great value. It is hardy, sound and healthy and fine for forcing, requiring but half the time to be brought Into bloom that is needed In forcing Llllum longiflorum. These requisites alone should gain for it a prominent place in the short list of lilies suitable for forc- ing. But it is also claimed that the flowers last much longer than those of other species and that their odor, a sweet, gardenia-like fragrance, is unlike that of any other lily. Dutch Hyacinths. — At a recent meeting of the Berlin Horticultural Society a discus- sion on the subject of hyacinth forcing revealed the fact that very large bulbs of Dutch hyacinths did not prove as satisfac- tory for forcing as the medium sized bulbs. It was believed that the new process of cur- ing the bulbs by artiflcial heat in buildings erected for the purpose, as practiced nowa- days by Holland growers, had much to do with this. Formerly, when the crops of bulbs were cured and dried in open sheds outdoors under slow, but natural conditions, the large sizes dried out more thorough, in- side as well as on their outer surface, while, under present methods, the inner core of the large sized bulb is only partially ripened. This defect, it is said, will make such bulbs nearly unfit for early forcing. More Light on the Culture of Adian- TuMS. — All the varieties of maidenhair ferns, usually forced for their fronds — says an expert in a note to a German paper — should be grown in a light and dry house during the winter, instead of being culti- vated in a moist and partially shaded hot house, as is the common practice. The great- est enemy encountered in adiantum culture is a fungus, which destroys the new, unde- veloped fronds. By giving these ferns the full light in winter and a comparatively dry atmosphere, no trouble with fungus will be experienced, says the writer. A Season of New Roses.— Last season has been a most fertile one in the produc- tion not only of new, but also most valuable roses in nearly all classes. Never before were so many novelties of real merit exhib- ited as last year. Primula Obconica. — By making sowings of Primula obconica at various times all through the year, the German growers of this charming plant are enabled to offer their customers this primula in bloom and in all sizes at all times. The plant is so great a favorite with the people, that the growers so far have experienced no difficulty in disposing of all the stock so raised. The Forcing of Amaryllis. — The cut blooms of several varieties of hippeastrum are highly prized for high grade design work by European fiorists. Many of the prin- cipal cut fiower establishments have gone into the forcing of amaryllis on a large scale, having given over entire ranges of hot bouses to this culture. NEW Azaleas for Very Early Fokoing. — A most welcome addition to the meager number of varieties suitable for early forc- ing are the new Chinese Azaleas Clara Haas, Mme. Petrick and Mme. Rhotert, just sent oiit. The fiowers of the two first named are of a light pink, those of the other variety of a deep rose color. Oldest Bouquet on Earth. — In the museum at Cairo, Egypt, is to be seen a nosegay or a bunch of fiowers found in the coflin of a mummy, in which fiowers of Gorydalis, poppies, pomegranate, chrysanthe- mum and eriscas are plainly discernible. Grafting Clematis. — Those who grow clematises in large quantities to supply the trade, obtain their stocks by sowing seeds of the common clematis of the roadsides. The seeds are gathered as they approach ripeness, and are laid out on mats to become thoroughly dry, and then sow in pots. The seeds germinate quickly. Grafting is done the first week in March, when the seedlings are a year old ; the plants are potted, placed in heat, and become estab- lished in six weeks, and are ready for sale in June, by which time they have made a growth of four feet or so. Those nursery firms who lay themselves out for propagat- ing clematises for the trade, do so on a more or less large scale. Candytuft Little Prince. — The candy- tufts are charming for beds, edgings, or pockets in the rockery. The evergreen candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) is often seen on old walls, where its pendant green shoots hang over the stonework like a great screen, and for months in the spring and summer they are starred over with myriads of glistening white flowers. Among the dwarf bedding candytufts there are pink, carmine, crimson, purple, and white varieties. A new variety is being sent out by Kent and Brydon, of Darlington, under the name Little Prince. They describe it as "a new dwarf white, of robust constitution, growing six Inches high. When planted in masses it produces a splendid snow-like effect ; and as a pot plant it will be of grand service." Importation of Insect Pests. The following is the full text of the new law enacted by Congress and ap- proved March 3, 1905, prohibiting the importation or interstate transportation of insect pests and the use of the United States mails for that purpose: Be it enacted, that no railroad, steam- boat, express, stage, or other transportation company shall knowingly transport from one state or territory into any other state or territory, or from the District of Columbia into a state or territory, or from a state or territory into the District of Columbia, or from a foreign country into the United States, the gypsy moth, brown-tail moth, leopard moth, plum curculio, hop plant- louse, boll weevil, or any of them in a live state, or other insect in a live state which is notoriously injurious to cultivated crops, including vegetables, field crops, bush fruits, orchard trees, forest trees, or shade trees ; or the eggs, pupae, or larvae of any insect injurious as aforesaid, except when shipped for scientific purposes under the regulations hereinafter provided for ; nor shall any per- son remove from one state or territory into another state or territory, except for scien- tific purposes under the regulations herein- after provided for, the gypsy moth, brown- tail moth, leopard moth, plum curculio, hop plant-louse, boll weevil, or any of them in a live state, or other insect in a live state which is notoriously injurious to cultivated crops, including vegetables, field crops, bush fruits, orchard trees, forest trees, or shade trees ; or the eggs, pupae, or larvse of any insect injurious as aforesaid. Sec. 2. That any letter, parcel, box, or other package containing the gypsy moth, brown-tail moth, leopard moth, plum cur- culio, hop plant-lous^e, boll weevil, or any of them in a live state, or other insect in a live state which is notoriously injurious to cultivated crops, including vegetables, field crops, bush fruits, orchard trees, forest trees, or shade trees, or any letter, parcel, box, or package which contains the eggs, pupae, or larvae of any insect injurious as aforesaid, whether sealed as first-class mat- ter or not, is hereby declared to be nonmailable matter, except when mailed for scientific purposes under the regulations hereinafter provided for, and shall not be conveyed in the mails, nor delivered from any post-office, nor by any letter carrier, except when mailed for scientific purposes under the regulations hereinafter provided for ; and any person who shall knowingly deposit, or cause to be deposited, for mail- ing or delivery, anything declared by this section to be nonmailable matter, or cause the same to be taken from the mails for the purpose of retaining, circulating, or dis- posing of, or of aiding in the retention, circulation, or disposition of the same shall, for each and every offense, be fined, upon conviction thereof, not more than five thousand dollars or imprisoned at hard labor not more than five years, or both, at the discretion of the court ; Provided, That nothing in this act shall authorize any per- son to open any letter or sealed matter of the first-class not addressed to himself. Sec. 3. That it shall be the duty of the secretary of agriculture, and he is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and pro- mulgate rules and regulations under which the insects covered by sections one and two of this act may be mailed, shipped trans- ported, delivered, and removed, for scientific purposes, from one state or territory into another state or territory, and any insects covered by sections one and two of this act may be so mailed, shipped, transported, deliv- ered, and removed, for scientific purposes, under the rules and regulations of the sec- retary of agriculture : Provided, That the rules and regulations of the secretary of agriculture, in so far as they affect the method of mailing insects, shall be approved by the postmaster- general, and nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent any state from making and enforcing laws in furtherance of the purposes of this act, pro- hibiting or regulating the admission into that state of insects from a foreign country. Sec. 4. That any person, company, or corporation who shall knowingly violate the provisions of section one of this act shall, for each offense, be fined, upon conviction thereof, not more than five thousand dollars or imprisoned at hard labor not more than five years, or both, at the discretion of the court. "Blow east, blow west. The world wags best, For the man who does his work." ITiiE l^memmn 0nL@ii!iT America is "the Fraw of the I/bsseI; ibsre mag is mare comfort Mmidsbips, bat wb ars tbB Srst to taucb Unknown Ssaa," Vol. XXIV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK. MAY 6, 1905. No. 883 IFlhiie tkwmmBm f^^mm Twentieth Year, Copyright 1905. by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. PrBLISHEU EVERY SaTL'RDAT BY AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St.. Cbica^o. Eastern Office: 429 Sixth Ave.. New York. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, J2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Volumes half-yearly from August. 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— J. C. Vacghan, Chicago, president; J. R. Freeman, Washington, D. C., vice-presi- dent; Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place. Room II, Boston. Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil City. Pa., treasurer. Twenty-first annual meeting at Washington, D. C, August 15-18, 1905. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Boston, 1906. Peter Fisher. Ellis, Mass., president; Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass. March. 1906. Ale.^. JIontgomeby. Natick. Mass. S resident: Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place oston, Mass., secretary. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Exhibition at Chicago about June 15. C. W. Ward, Queens. N. Y.. president; Arthur H. Fewkes, Newton Highlands, Mass.. secretary. J. K. Ueamud, 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, exhibition manager. Ready Reference Advertising, Pages 727 to 732. In New York. The fondness for porch gardens, win- dow and balcony boxes and tub plants is rapidly on the increase in many local- ities, particularly in New York city, where the roof gardens, hotels and sim- ilar resorts have been setting a good example by the use of palms, bay trees and decorative plant arrangements. It is only within a few years that this custom became noticeable. Its adoption may be credited in part to the introduc- tion of the so-called natural prepared palms, dried and dyed objects that are repulsive to the plant lover, but which were taken up because they gave a semblance of verdure without the risk of damage to furniture by water or the expense of the purchase and care of fresh plants, and thus filled a useful place in getting the public accustomed to look for greenery in and about cafes and halls and helped to awaken the plant grower to the lucrative demand opening before him and the advisability of providing the means for its grati- fication. In but few places of any account are the "natural prepared" contrivances now to be seen. In their place are handsome standard and pyramidal bay trees, luxuriant kentias, arecas, lat- anias and Boston ferns, in tubs or pots variously painted or covered in har- mony with the wall finish and furniture of the apartment in which they stand. Around the walls in appropriate niches also are borders and fringes of decora- tive-foliaged plants, the pots screened behind lattice work or board finish cor- responding with the trim of the room, and giving the effect of having been planted out permanently where they are, the covering of the surface with green moss completing the illusion. In all these things great care is necessary in order to have woodwork and carpets safe from possible damage by water or dampness, and ample metal receptacles for drainage must be provided. It is the custom generally to make a contract for a specified sum with a florist mak- ing a specialty of this work whereby the plants are furnished, cared for and replaced from time to time. Expert men are employed who make the rounds daily and attend to all details required for the health of the plants. These men must needs know plant culture well and be sufficiently familiar to know what varieties will do well in certain places, as the less loss of plants and the less need of replacing, the more profitable the business will be, and an inexperienced or careless man can soon turn the transaction into a losing ven- ture. For windows, balconies, porches and the parapets of roof gardens the style of boxes used is as various as the archi- tecture of the house, the tastes of the owner or the ingenuity of the manufac- turer can suggest. Some are of elabo- rate workmanship, with inlaid tiles and carved wood; others are made of pine painted green and their cheapness hid- den by luxuriant masses of dr^ Society of American Florists The annual convention of the Society of American Florists will be held at Washington, D. C, August 15, 16, 17 and 18. Watering dishes, or little cement pools in the -lawn, where birds may- drink, are seen on most fine grounds in California. Dracaena Terminalis planted out in benches will color better than when wholly grown in pots, the plants to be potted when the coloring is well devel- oped and plunged in spent hops or other material affording similar bottom heat. The press of Grand Bapids, Mich., has been giving considerable space recently to illustrated notices of the trade of that city, very much to the benefit of growers and retailers gener- ally in that territory. The newspaper men in all sections should be awakened to a similar sense of duty. Society of American Florists. PRIZE ESSAYS. At the recent meeting of the execu- tive board in Washington, D. C, it was voted to offer three cash prizes of $25, $15 and $10 to be awarded for the first, second and third best essays, respective- ly, on the subject of "The Ideal Em- p'lover." Essays not to exceed 1,500 words each. The prizes are donated by Treasurer H. B. Beatty. Those wishing to compete are request- ed to send their completed manuscript to the secretary not later than July 15. The manuscripts should be unsigned, but the full address of the writer should in all cases accompany same. The awards will be made by a competent committee, and the names withheld until after a decision has been made. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y- Hiiil Notes. The big hail storm at Pittsburg, Pa., April 10, did not affect the treasury of the Florists' Hail Association. All the glass broken was uninsured. ° The officials of the Florists' Hail Association are closing the fifteenth assessment. The percentage of delin- quents will be small this year. The delinquent list is largely made up on deaths, removals and abandonment of the business. The nest annual report of the Flo- rists' Hail Association will show upwards of 22,000,000 square feet of glass insured. The association is boom- ing. A hail storm at Wichita, Kan., March 27, damaged several florists, nearly all of whom were insured. Grand Rapids, Mich.— There was a terrific hailstorm in this vicnity May 4, Eli Cross and Peter Kunst suffering al- most total loss. All suffered to some extent, however, the Stover Floral Company's loss being estimated at $400. Best Commercial Cannas. Ed. American Florist:— What are the best varieties of cannas to grow for cut flowers to be sold at wholesale? A. S. Eeplying to "A. S." as to what is the best variety of cannas to grow for cut flowers to be sold at wholesale, per- mit me to say that 1 know of no canna suitable for this purpose, as the flower spikes of cannas are totally useless if shipped as cut flowers. J. S. W. Short Stemmed Stocks. ED. American Florist:— Our Empress stocks, deep pink, flower with too short stems. How can we get them to stretch up? Smith Bros. The probable cause of the stocks being short in stem is that at some period of their growth they were stunted in some way, and stocks, like many other plants of quick growth and brief existence, require plenty of root room until they are in flower. Artificial feeding tends to hasten their flowering, hence perhaps another reason for short stems. Th^ only way to get stocks to send up long stems is to cultivate well and neither to unduly hasten nor retard their growth. Keep the soil stirred on the surface so that it will dry out quickly, thereby making necessary more water. Do everything possible to get good foliage and then most likely they will give good flowers. T>. M. Giant Canna. Ed. American Florist:— Do you know of any variety of canna with dark red foliage and large orange- red flowers that attains a height of seven feet? If so, is it now in the mar- ket? N. E. Replying to "N. E.," the only vari- ety I know of is Graf. Waldersee, which has a very dark red foliage and large orange-red flowers. This variety grows to a height of five feet. This height, of course, can be increased by heavy fer- tilizing. King Humbert is also an orange-red and one of the very finest cannas in commerce today. The latter, however, does not grow over four feet high. J. S. W. Meetings Next Weelt. Baltimore, Md. — Gardeners' Club of Baltimore, Royal Arcanum building, 18 W. Saratoga street, Monday, May 8, at 8 p. m. Buffalo, N. Y.— Buffalo Florists' Club, 3S3 EUicott street, Tuesday, May 9, at 8 p. m. Butte, Mont. — Montana Florists' Club, Columbia Gardens, Friday, May 12. Chicago, 111. — Chicago Florists' Club, Handel Hall, 40 Randolph street, Thurs- day, May II, at 8 p. m., supper and en- tertainment. Cincinnati, O. — Cincinnati Florists' So- ciety, Jabez Elliott Flower Market, Sat- urday, May 13, at 8 p. m. Cleveland, O.— Cleveland Florists' Club, Progress Hall, 244 Detroit street, Monday, May 8, at 7:30 p. m. Denver, Colo. — Denver Floral Club, 323 Charles block, Friday, May 12, at 8 p. m. Hartford, Conn.— Hartford Florists' Club, Friday. May 12, at 8 p. m. Madison, N. J. — Morris County Gar- deners' and Florists' Society, Masonic Hall, Wednesdav, Mav 10. Menlo Park, Cal.— Menlo Park Horti- cultural Society, Monday, May 8, spring exhibition. New Bedford, Mass. — New Bedford Florists' Club, Thursday, May 11. New York, N. Y.— New York Florists' Club, Grand Opera House _ building, Eighth avenue and Twenty-third street, Monday, May 8, at 7:30 p. m. New York, N. Y. — Horticultural So- ciety of New York, Botanical Garden, Wednesday, May 10, at 3 p. m. Omaha, Neb. — Nebraska Florists' So- ciety, City Hall, Thursday, May 11, at 8 p. m. Providence, R. I. — Florists' and Gar- deners' Club of Rhode Island, 96 West- minster street, Thursday, May 11, at S p. m. Rock Island, 111.— Tri-City Florists' Club, Thursday, May 11. Salt Lake City, Utah.— Salt Lake Florists' Society, Friday, May 12. St. Louis, Mo. — St. Louis Florists' Club, Odd Fellows' Hall No. 2, Ninth and Olive streets, Thursday, May II, at 2 p. m. Prices of Indoor Vegetables. The prices of indoor vegetables at leading points April 29 were as follows: New York— Cucumbers, No. I, 75 cents to 90 cents per dozen; culls, $2 to $3 per case; lettuce, 15 cents to 50 cents per dozen; mushrooms, 30 cents to 60 cents per pound ; radishes, $1 to $2 per 100; tomatoes, 10 cents to 30 cents per igo5. The American Florist. 701 pound. Buffalo — Cucumbers, 50 cents to $1 per dozen. Minneapolis — Cucum- bers, No. I, $1.50 per dozen. Detroit — Cucumbers, $1.50 to $1.75 per dozen; lettuce, ID cents to 11 cents per pound. Cincinnati — Cucumbers, $1 to $1.25 per dozen. 'Kansas City — Mushrooms, 50 cents per pound. OBITUARY. Mary L. Relnberg. After a lingering illness of several months' duration, Mrs. Mary L. Rein- berg, wife of George Reinberg, of Chi- cago, died Friday, April 21, heart trou- ble being assigned as the immediate cause of her death. The funeral took place the following Monday, and was very largely attended. Many floral dec- orations were received from neighbor- ing florists and growers. Mrs. Reinberg was thirty-eight years of age, and the mother of eight chil- dren, who all survive her. The trade in general extends its sym- pathy to Mr. Reinberg and family in their bereavement. , Frank A. Pierson. Frank A. Pierson, son of A. N. Pier- son, Cromwell, Conn., died at his home April 29 of spinal meningitis after one week's illness. He was taken suddenly ill April 22 and the following day his case was diagnosed as above. Mr. Pier- son was twenty-eight years of age and associated with his father in business. As a boy he attended school in his na- tive town, later attended the Middle- town high school and was also a student at Wilbraham. He had charge of the cut flower department of the business and made a very considerable success of it. Mr. Pierson was married less than three years ago to Miss Ruth Coe, who with one child survives. He served as a selectman of the town of Cromwell and last fall was elected a member of the general assembly by the republic- ans. He was a thirty-two degree ma- son, a member of Cyrene Commandery, K. T., of Middletown, Sphinx Temple and Mystic Shrine of Hartford. The funeral was held May 2 with appropri- ate services. The burial was at Miner cemetery, in Westfield, and the Knights Templar conducted the services at the grave. SITIATIONS, WANTS, TOR SALE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with Adv. Plant Advs. NOT admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 1905 is entitled to a flve-line want ADV. (situations only) free to be used at any titne during the year. Situation Wanted — As gardener; German, married, one child; 16 years' experience. Al references. Private place preferred. Address Box 809. care American Florist. Situation Wanted-By a Hollander, age 28, siagle; capable of talcing care of small com- mercial place; experienced in the general Une of pot plants and carnations. State wages. Address Bos 806, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Life experience in grow- ing roses, carnations and general stock Prefer a section of Brides and fidaids; single, age 34, «ober. Address Room 35. New York House, 241 Randolph St., Chicago. Situation Wanted— By Hollander (engaged) representing European firms in bulbs, seeds, nur- sery stock, etc.; wants position with American firm. References given. Letters statiug lull par- ticulars. Box 307, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Position as working fore- man with grower of commercial stock. Experi- ence of 22 years covering all lines. Excellent references. Address Foreman, care American Plorist, 429 Sixth Ave.. New York. Situation Wanted— By middle-aged German gardener and florist; 29 years' experience in all branches; in private place near Chicago, or as foreman of commercial place. First-class refer- ences. State full particulars, with salary. Please address Box 308, care American Florist. Situation Wanted — By a German, as manager in large florist establishment; 40 years' of age; 21 years' practical experience in all branches of greenhouses and store; would be willing to pur- chase interest in good established business. Address Box 214, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As bead gardener or work- ing loreman; German; 16 years' experience; first-class grower of carnations, roses, 'mums, and general stock; understanding decoration and funeral work; honest, sober and good worker; flrst-class references; state wages. Address F. H. Will, 66 Palmer Ave., Chicago, 111. Help Wanted— Good grower to take charge of small place at once. Address Box 310, care American Florist. Help Wanted— &n all around man, German prelerred. btate wages wanted without board. O. R. DE3IMLER, Eau Claire, AVis. Help Wanted— At once, German man, single up in cut flowers and pot plants. State wages. J. B. GoETZ Sons. Saginaw, W. S., Mich. Help Wanted — Good man for bedding plants; single; must be good salesman and speak English and German. Address P. Blondkel, Oak Park, 111. Help Wanted— At once, a good all-around flo- rist as second man: wages $12.00 a week; steady position to the right man. Address Box 301, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Good grower of roses, carna- tions and bedding stock. Sober and industrious. Good wages, steady job to the right man. Box 218, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A good all-around grower as assistant In private place; $60 00 per month. State age and experience. Address J. C. K., 606 Case Ave , Cleveland, O. Help Wanted — Experienced men for all-around greeunousB work, with relerences. Wages, $10.00 per week without board. Address Young's, 1406 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. Help Wanted— An all-around florist, married or single, on an up-to-date place; wages $12 00 per wenk. Address William Dittmann. New Castle, Ind. Help Wanted— A sober and industrious single, man who understands how to grow good roses and carnations. State wages expected with board and room. Address Box 304, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A foreman to take charge of wholesale piaul of 25,000 square feet of glass; roses and carnations; must be A No. 1 grower; wages $75.00 a month. Address Box 303, care American Florist. Help Wanted — A working foreman; roses, carnations and general stock. State wages ex- pected and give references. Also an assistant who worked successfully on roses. Address John Reck ^V Son. Bridgeport. Conn. Help Wanted— Two young men as assistants, for growiog roses and choice stove plants. Wages $10.00 to $i2.00 per week. Send copies of references, and full particulars in first letter. Address J. A. Peterson, MoHenry Ave., Westwood, Cincinnati, O. Help Wanted— A florist who has thorough experience in roses, carnations and general line of pot plants. Must be able to work independent, handle men and take care of 30,000 feet of glass whenever called upon. Can also use one or two young men, who have experience in greeuhouse work. Send references with wages expected to Cabl Hirsch, Hillsdale, ^[iob. For Sale— Coll boiler, 25 pipes, 4 ft. long, IM* inch, at $15.00. Address O. WiNTERicH. Defiance, O. For Sale— A good business, in a fine town. Doesn't require a fortune. Investigate. Address Box 221, care American Florist. For Sale— A well- paying business, greenhouses and store in full operation. For particulars address Box 303, oare American Florist. For Sale— 4- inch cast iron pipe at 60 per foot. One Kroeschell boiler, extra large size, cost over $500 for $150. Address Helleb Bros., New Castle, Ind. For Sale— Cheap, a good paying florist business, well established. In San Antonio, Texas. Fine opening here for an up-to-date florist. Address Mrs. S. Maverick, San Antonio, Texas. For Sale— Greenhouses of between 6,C00 and 7,0OU square feet of glass and double house. In fine locality. On trolley line. For particulars address Mrs. M. A. Hlll, Ansonia, Conn. For Rent— Four greenhouses in good condition with lot. New Kroeschell boiler; good house trade. Half block from car line. Address Rudolph Vibus, 1939 West Leland Ave. Jefferson Park, Chicago. For Sale— Boil*»r3, half price; one Mills boiler. No. 4^, heats 5,000 feet of glass; one Dean boiler, heats 3,000 feet of glass; good condition: now in use. Address Fred. M. Flaqq, 648 State St , Springfield, Mass. For Sale— Owing to the death of the proprietor, the greenbouses and stock of the Lake Geneva Floral Co., established !n 1890 are ofifered for sale. A good opening for a practical man. W. H. Hammkrslet, Lake Geneva, Wis For Sale — A good florist business in a western city of 60,000 can be purchased at a great sacrifice. Well established trade and prospects for Juture bright. Is worth $1,700, but will dispose of busi- ness for $700 cash. Ill health cause of disposition of business. Box 217, care American Florist. For Sale— Greenhouse plant of about 30 000 feet of glass; also ten acres of land; good 6 room dwelling and barn. Will sell reasonable or rent to responsible party. Our city has 50.030 inhabit- ants and no roses are grown here to speak of. Reason for selling, owner wants to retire. Do not answer this ad unlens you mean business. For particulars. Box 213, care American Florist. For Sale — Old age compels me to quit business. I olfer my two greenhouses well stocked, No. 17 Hitchings boiler, pipes, house of seven rooms. lot, hotbed, sash, etc., lor sale cheap. City of 8,000 inhabitants, sixty-five miles from Chicago. Ship- ping facilities in all directions. Splendid loca- tion for a hustler, with no greenhouse inside of twenty-eight miles. Will sell greenhouses alone if desired. Corresponderice solicited. Cbarles Faubt, Harvard, III. A POSITION AS FOREMAN. WANTED Large commercial place: southeast coast preferred. The applicant, Mr. Frank Fisch'er, IS highly recommended by James Hartshorne, manager of Chicago Carnation Co., with whom he has been six years. Address FRANK FISCHER, cart Chleigo Carnation Co., JoHot, III. FOR SALE CHEAP Sound Second-tland Greenhouse Material. Will arrange to build several sood-sized houses at a very low cost, It desired. Write tor prices. G. F. BUNCHARD, 45 La Salle St., CitlCAGO. A valuable greenhouse property consisting of four houses, 6x40, 26x162, 26xI0i, 50x100; all heated with hot water. These houses are all of iron frame construction of the most modern pattern, and in finest of condition. All stocked with fancy carnations of best selling varieties. Only two hours from New York City and splendid shipping facilities at all times. These houses wiih land will be sold at a reasonable figure and on easy terms. A good chance for a wide awake man with brains, energy and some ready money. Don't bother wiih this unless you mean business. X Y Z. care Am. Florist, 429 6th Ave.. New York. rnn oil r About 60 000 feet of glass nearly run uHLC all devoted to carnations, one house of roses and one of asparagus plumosus; houses in splendid condition: two built last sum- mer; 73-inch by 16 ft. boiler heats the place with ease; another large boiler in reserve. Michigan's great coal field but a short distance furnishes coal at a very low price. A splendid wholesale and retail trade well established; one of the best ship- ping points in Michigan, reaching with ease and comparatively short time, Chicago, Milwaukee, Buffalo, Detroit, the Saginaw valley and all points east, west, north or south. Splendid trade in field-grown carnation plants as well as rooted cuttings. Stock In fine condition. Soil and cli- mate Just suited to growing carnations— both quantity and quality. Splendid water privilege for field and houses. An exceptional chance for some one to step into a well established business. Will also sell or rent a large or medium sized house. For further particulars, address Box ^, oare American FloriaU 702 The American Florist. May 6, Boston. SLUMP IN MARKET. The market this week experienced the usual after-Easter slump in prices. In fact, it is generally conceded that the re- tailers were overstocked and it required the first half of this week to work off the left-over supply. The growers more than ever seem to have held back their cuttings and plants until the day before Easter, with the result that but low prices were obtainable, in fact, nearly fifty per cent lower than on the day pre- vious. This was especially true of car- nations, and of the white varieties in particular. Both retailers and wholesal- ers report that the bulk of their trade was in plants and that cut flowers were very hard to move. Many of the larger growers in this locality devoted their energies after the Christmas season en- tirely to raising plants for Easter and Memorial day. NEWS ITEMS. More than 400 of the florists were in- vited to visit the pottery plant of A. H. Hews, at North Cambridge, on Satur- day, and a large number took advantage of the opportunity of learning how the various kinds of flower pots are made. John Walsh, manager of the Boston Flower Market, has been appointed one of the appraisers of the bankrupt estate of James W. Newman, of Belmont. The Massachusetts Floral Emblem So- ciety held its carnival of flowers on Sat- urday, and was very successful. The main object of the show was to famil- iarize the public with the mountain laurel as the state emblem. While Arbor day was not generally observed in this locality, many trees were distributed and set out by the city nursery. About 1,000 trees were set out in Dorchester and Roxbury. • Thomas Galvin furnished the decora- tions for the Bellows-Robinson wedding at King's chapel April 29 and also for the Ingalls-Stewart wedding at Swamp- scott. James Rough, of Huntington avenue, has been seriously ill the past week. H. P. S. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY CERTIFICATES. At the last exhibition of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society, April 29, first-class certificates were awarded to Robert Marshall, gardener to E. W. Converse, for superior cultivation of Amaryllis vittata, and Thomas T. Watt, gardener to Mrs. H. F. Durant, for su- perior cultivation of Saccolabium ampul- laceum, and Robert Cameron, for Im- patiens Holstii. C. H. Fleming, for a number of years engaged in business in this city, was a visitor last week. Toronto. BUSINESS BRISK. The past week has been a gala one for the retailer. What with the many Easter weddings, the horse show and the visit of the governor general and suite, there has been plenty for all hands to do. A number of elaborate decorations have taken place, utilizing a quantity of very good stock. The weather for the last week has been exceedingly bright and the rose cuts have been enormous. Even with the increased business in the city, the stock is not all being moved, as the shipping trade is somewhat slack. Carnations, with some, have shortened, but there are still plenty to fill orders. In roses, all varieties are in excellent quality and especially is this so in Beau- ty, which were never finer. The Gen. MacArthur and Mme. Chatenay con- tinue to be great favorites, the demand for them exceeding that of the other varieties. Wm. Fendley, of Brampton, is still sending in single violets, though the flowers are small and rather unde- sirable. Sv^'eet peas have somewhat taken their place, and some very good flowers are being received from a number of the growers. Mignonette and marguerites continue plentiful and quite a number of Emperor narcissus are still in evidence. Many very fine bouquets and baskets of flowers have been presented to the Countess of Grey. Park Commissioner Chambers did the decorating for the visit to the city hall and made a very effective display. Dunlops' supplied the flowers for the banquet given by the lieutenant governor and also decorated the handsome dining room of the To- ronto club. The field planting of carnations has begim, J. H. Dunlop being the first to venture in this section. He has al- ready quite a number out. Manton Brothers are making a specialty of mag- nolias. These are nicely shaped plants and well bloomed and find ready sale. H. G. D. TRADE NEWS. Ashland, Wis. — F. W. Smith built several new houses this season. BoLiVAB, Tenn. — Tender plants were injured here by heavy frost April 16. Des Moines, Ia. — The estate of I. W. Lozier settled for I per cent about April 15. Hackensack, N. J.— The New York flower store opened a new stand here April 30. Washington, D. C. — Irving A. Mil- ler has been appointed florist at the In- dustrial Home School. Omaha, Neb. — On account of in- creased business, George Sorensen has been enlarging his greenhouses. Rutherford, N. J. — Bobbink & At- kins have contracted for improving Lin- coln park opposite the Park public school. Alliance, O. — The Lamborn Floral Company has been incorporated by L. L. Lamborn, Mary W. Lamborn, Charles C. Weybrecht, K. C. Koehler and Ruth Burdge. Paducah, Ky. — Robert Rudolph will soon retire from the retail flower busi- ness. He intends to raise carnations ex- clusively for the Chicago, St. Louis and other large markets. Camden, N. J. — T. F. Taylor has a small greenhouse here and has material on hand for the erection of an addi- tion this summer. He sells more cut flowers than he can produce. Indianapolis, Ind. — The preliminary premium list of the Indiana floral fes- tival and chrysanthemum show, to be held in Tomlinson hall, this city, November 14-18, has been issued. Bedondo, Cal. — David Turner, for twenty years plantsman at Phoenix, Ariz., has bought five acres at Belve- dere, near here, and will grow plants and cut flowers. West Fayette, Ind. — On April 33 thieves entered the greenhouses of Her- man Roth and carried away a quantity of choice flowers. A number of plants were injured by being trampled on. Jacksonville, Fla. — The eighteenth annual meeting of the Florida Horticul- tural Society will be held in the Jack- sonville Board of Trade auditorium, May 9-12, 1905. Montreal, Que. — At the annual meeting of the Westmount Horticul- tural Association the following officers were elected: W. F. Borland, presi- dent; J. Stewart, vice-president; H. J. Eoss, secretary-treasurer. Ocean Park, Cal. — Jos. Zimmerman, well known to the trade of this section, lost his life May l, and a party of prominent people who accompanied him narrowly escaped death from drowning, at San Pedro. Woonsocket, E. I. — Thomas H. Greene has bought W. H. Flye's green- houses on South Main street and will move them to Summit street where his own extensive plant is located. Mr. riye intends to retire from the busi- ness. Hebkimer, N. T. — James Barclay, a former greenhouseman of this place, has purchased the business of the Rhode Island Greenhouse Company, Paw- tucket, E. I., consisting of 40,000 square feet of glass. He will take possession May 1. Williamsport, Pa. — Daniel E. Gor- man is about to erect a 100 x 110 green- house here costing approximately $5,000. The walls are to be of concrete and the framework of iron, no wood being used whatever. It will be used entirely for roses. Harrisburg, Pa. — Notwithstanding his large greenhouse plant, covering an area of 20,000 feet of ground surface, Gustave Hanson is now devoting considerable at- tention to landscape gardening, which he finds a profitable branch of the busi- ness. Eureka, III. — The C. E. Brady Com- pany will erect this year a house, 30 x 100 feet, for lettuce, which will give the firm a glass area of 6,000 square feet for that purpose. This concern will also go in for carnation growing at an early date. Houston, Tex. — The Bryn Mawr Nursery at 615 Main street had a flo- rist's opening April 7. Every visitor who left her card was presented with a carnation as a souvenir. A Chicago decorator will have charge of the floral department. Pekin, III. — On April 20 a very heavy storm passed over this city. Lightning struck George A. Kuhl's large smokestack, scattering the bricks over his entire plant and breaking over 2,000 feet of glass. Mr. Kuhl and sev- eral of his men were in the office at the time and narrowly escaped with their lives. The damage to the office build- ing and smokestack was covered by in- surance. The storm did not interfere with Mr. Kuhl's Easter trade, however, which was the best he has enjoyed for a number of years past. 1905- Th E American Florist. 703 Roses and Carnations Good and Cheap. You can sometimes buy good roses and you can sometimes buy cheap roses. This is one of the only times that you can buy roses good and cheap and the same with carnations. We are cutting plenty of stock, and every flower is as good as it is possible to grow them. Let us hear from )ou. Weiland & Risch, Leading Western Qrowers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. 59 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Telephone Long Distance Central 879. SOIVIETHING NEW. Branches cf tbe Huckleberry Tree— a most ele- gant decorative green. U is largely used by florists of the PaclQc Coast, Washington and Oregon, in decorations. The branches are flat, very thickly furnlBfaed with exceedingly lustrous, green leaves, and It seems to adant itself to almost any position in decoration that the Wild Smilax can be used in. CALDWELL, the Woodsman. EVERGREEN. ALA. New crop Hardy Ferns, now ready. Fancy, $1.35 per lOUO; Danger, »1 0) per lOCO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. PREPARED PALMS. Painted Fan Palm Leaves, from 912.50 per 1000. Get our catalogue. Palm Fiber, Birch Bark, Cork Bark, Moss, Artificial Flowers, Vines, Leaves. AH kinds of Palms. CLARE & SCHARRATH, 170 MadlMn St., CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when ivriting. liL^ Regan Printing House Lara* run* of CATALOGUES Our Speolalty. Write lor Figure*. 83-91 Plymoath Place. CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Asparagus Plumostts, 60 CENTS PER STRING. Carnation Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Good stock. W. H. WATSON. Lapeer, Mich. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing Pansies Giant llowering, extra aree wintered over plants n full bloom, per 100, J2 50 Per 100 Asp. Plumosus* strong, ayj-in .... 5.00 Chrysanlheoiums* iu va,il.ty 300 Coleus, mixed 2.f)0 Daisies, Marguerite, white and yellow, 4-ln. 10 00 eS-in 4.00 Fuchsias, E G. Hill, Phenomenal 4 00 Mixed 3.00 " Sunray, per doz., 81.00. Geraniums, standard varieties, 4 in 10.00 Mme. Salleroi, 3 in 4.00 Hollyhocks, double, separate colors 12.00 " Allegheny mixed i2 00 Salvias, St. Louis and Clara Bedman, 2 iu. 4.00 Mrs. 1. N. Page, 2-in 6 00 Cash With Order. I. N. KRAMER & SON, Cadar Rapids, la. Fiease mention the A merican Florist when writing. HARDY GUT DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. We carry the finest and most complete line of Decorative Evergreens and Florists' Supplies. Our specialties are DAG- GER, J1.60 and FANCY FERNS, A1 quality, tl.60 per 1000. Discount on larger orders. BRILLIANT BRONZE and GREEN GALAX, SI. 00 per 1000. Laurel Festooning, good and full, handmade do and &c per yd. Green and Sphagnum Moss, $1.00 per bhl. Sphagnum Moss, 50c per bag; 5 bags, $2.00. Ivy Leaves, t4.00 per 1000. Sprengerl, 25c and 50c per bunch. Asparagus Plumosus, 50o per bunch or string. Leucothoa Sprays, tl.OO per 100; $7.50 per 1000. We also carry a full line of Florists' Supplies such as Tin Poll, Cut Wire, Corrugated Boxes, all sizes. Folding Boxes, Ribbons, all sizes and colors. All Kinds of Letters, Wire Designs, Cyoas Leaves, Etc., Etc. stock is of the best quality and at the most reasonable rates. Please write fo our price Orders by mail, telephone or telegraph will receive our most careful and prompt attention. L. D. 'Phone 2618 Main. Our list. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., 8 and 11 Province St., Boston, Mass. N.Lecakes&Co. 53 W. 28th St., New York. #Tel. No. 1 2 1 4 Madison Square Stands at Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., W. 26th Street & 84th Street Cut Flower Market. Specialties: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Leucothoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. Brsea and Bronze Balax Leave*, $1 00 per 1000. National Florists' Board of Trade, Offlo«: 66 Pine Straal, N«w York. Credit Reference Book. A subBoription to our Credit List will cost you 810 a year, and it may save you SlOO the first month. Special Reports. We make a ^eoialty of this part of our work. Collections. We collect slow and doubtful ac- counts. Why not go through your books at once and send us all the claims that are in arrears? Please mention the American Florist whenwriting. George Cotsonas&Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens. Fancy and Daggerl Ferns, Bronze and< Green Galax. Phone i;02 Mad. Sq. Main Store, 45 W. 29 h St., NEWVORK. THE KERVAN COMPANY, WHOLESALE DEALERS, All Decorating Evergreens, Galax, Leuoothoe, Mossee, Elo. ZO W. 27lh Street, NEW YORK. TSLXFHONB 1&18 MASiaoM S<). TO BUY OR SELL AdvsHlae In THE AMERICAN FLORIST. HARDY CUT FERNS. Fancy, S1.60; Daogor, 91.25 per m). Calax, Brilliant Bronze or Green, 76c per lOuu: 86.50 per case of 10,009. Laurel Faatoonlng. h£lod-maae, full sizes, 4o, 5c and 6o per yd. Made freeti daily from the woods. Send us your EASTER ORDERS Now and we will please you. Branoh Laurel, 35o per large bundle. Southern Wild SmIIaz, per 50-lb. case, ^.50. Laurel Wreath* and Prinoeaa Pine Wroatha, made all sizes and prices. Prinoea Pine by the lb. and made into roping. Tell us your wants and we will name you prices. Tel. Office, New Salem, Mass. Mllllnglon, Maaa. THE SRT OF Floral Arrangement. The first special newspaper in the world for floral arrangement. 250 ILLUSTRATIONS ANNUALLY. Specimen number free. Subsciiption, $2.40 yearly. BINDEKUNST-VERLAG. J. Olberlz, ERFURT, GERMANY. Always mention the American Florist when you v/rite to ao •4verti»er» T04 The American Florist. May 6, New Crop Cut Fancy and Dagger Ferns '^Z'\:z^:^^:i^^:ZS:^:^ -BOOK NOW AND BE SURE OF A i CROP SHORT THIS SEASON.- E A. BEAVEN, Evei^reeii, Ala. Wbol^ale fk)wer/\arK^ E. H. HuntT WHOLESALE Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." ?6 Wabash Ave CHICAGO. Milwaukee, May 3. Boaes, Beauty, long, per doz. 3.00@i.00 " " mcd. " 2.00 " " short " 1.00 " Liberty 4.00® 8.00 " Chatenay 4.00® .800 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 6 00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3 00® 6 00 " Perle 2.00® 5.00 Carnations 1.60® 3.00 Smilax 15.00 Asparagus sprays 2 00 Valley 3.00 Adiantum 1.50 Violets 75® 1.00 Callas 8 00®10.00 Romans, Paper Whites 2.00(ai, 3.00 Harrisii 6 00®10.C0 Tulips, Daffodils 3 00® 4 00 FiTTSBURS, May 3. Roses, Beauty, specials 35 00@3''.00 " extras 1200fil8.00 " " No. 1 400@R.0O ' '• ordinary 1.00® 3 00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00@10 00 " Meteor 6 00® 8.00 ' Liberties 8.00@15 0O " Perle, Chatenay 3 00® 8 00 Carnations 1.00® 3 00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4 00 Smilttx 12..=i0@l5.00 Asparagus, strings 25.00@50.i0 Asparagus Sprengeri S.Oi® 3.00 Lilies 8 00®10 00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Mignonette 1.00® 3.00 Sweet Peas 50® 1.00 CiuoiifNATi, May 3. Roses, Beauty, per doz 1.00® 4. CO " Bride, Bridesmaid 4 00® 8.00 " Liberty 6.00@IO 00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 6.00@I0.00 Carnations 1.60® 3.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 60 00 Smilax 8.00@10.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Callas 8.00@10.00 Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri in bunches...., ...35c per bunch Harrisii 12.50@15.00 Narcissus 3 00 Marguerites; .35 Daffodils S.OOff/. 4 00 St. Lotns, May 3. Boaes, Beauty, long stem 3.00® 4.00 " " medium stem 2.00® 2.fi0 " " short stem... .50® 1.50 " Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00® 600 Liberty 4.00® 6.00 Oarnatlons 2.00® 5 00 Smilax ^ 15.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.60® 3.00 " Plumosus 25.00@50.00 Ferns, fancy per 1000, 2.50 Adiantum 1.00® 1.25 Lily of the valley 8.00® 4.00 Romans 3 00 Callas 8.00@10.00 Paper White narcissus 3.00 Easter lilies 8.C0®10.00 Clevelahd, May 3. Roses, Beauty, per doz 50® 3.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 8.0O " Meteor 4.00®IG.OO Carnations 1 .50® 4.00 Smilax 20.00 Asparagus, strings 2.5.00®.50.00 " Sprengeri 1.00® 2.00 Common ferns 260 Violets, aingle 3.i® .75 " double 50® 1.00 Tulips 3 00'a> 4.00 Sweet peas 50® 1.00 I>E>A.:C^XJr> Has WILD SMILAX, FANCY FERNS, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY, and everything seasonable in quantity. Send your orders to me. J. B. DEAMUD, " ^JHf^AGol'"', { HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., i •^ •♦ Wholesale Cut Flowers «• «- i 46a Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. GHAS. OHADWIGK, COR. FULTON & LAGRAVE, Grand Rapids, Nich. WHOLESALE and RETAIL FLORIST. High-Grade Cut Blooms. Carnations, Roses, 'Mums, Violets, Etc Choice American Beauties a Specialty. Artistic Designs on Short Notice. Good Shipping Facilities to all Michigan Points. A TRIAL ORDER SOLICITED. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cut Roses— American Beauties and all kinds of Tea Roses at lowest prices. Trial orders solicited. HELLER BROS., New Castle, Ind. South Park Floral Company FANCY CARNATIONS and ROSES Pittsburg's Largest and Oldest ^Wholesalers. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. 604 LIbirty Ave., PITTSBURG. PA. VauEhan & Sperry, Wholesale Florists, 58 and 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES. BUY YOUR Gut Flowers, Florists' Supplies, WIRE DESIGNS at THE FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET, 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Please mention the American Florist ivhen writing Peter Weiland WHOLESALE FLORIST. Room 1 8, 1 28 L Third St., CINCINNATI, 0. Haadquartora lor American Beauties and all leading varieties ol Roses and Carnations. All flowers sold at prevailing market prices, Orders received and filled at Greenhouse! U desired, by addressing PETER WEILAND, New Castle, Ind. Please mention the American Florist when writing. JOHN WOLf, Wholesale and Retail Florist, SAVANNAH, GA. Paper White Neircissus and Roman Hyacinths. $2.00 per hundred, in any quantity. Long Distance Telephone Connections. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. MILLS THE FLORIST, 36 W. Forsyth Street, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. Zech&Mann Wholesale Florists Room 218, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAQO. Telephone, Central 3284. igo5. The American Florist. 705 We carry the most Complete Line of General Florists' Supplies In the West. Illustrated Catalogue free. Telegraonat our expense lor latest quotations on any Cut Flower Sup- plies. A Daily Shipment From 40 to 60 Growers ENABLES US TO SAY "WE CAN AND WILL FILL YOUR CUT FLOWER WARTS TO ADVANTAGE." : : : : : Store open from 7 a. m. to 7 p. m. on week days and 7 a. m. to I p. m. on Sundays. Specials For Coming WceK. Fancy Pink and White Sweet Peas. Siiasta Daisies, wliite and yellow. Choice American Beauties, Gladioli. All Sizes. E. F. WINTERSON COMPANY, 45-47-49 Wabash Ave, CHICAGO. CURRENT PRICES. For Week o{ May 4th to May 1 lib. Roses. Per dozen. American Beauty, 30 to 36 ins $3.00 " 24 inches 2 00 " 2U inches 1.50 '* 15 inches l.tO " 12 inches .75 " Short 50 to .75 Bride, Bridesmaid. Gate 3.00to 6.00 Roses, Our Selection 2.00 to 4 00 Liberty 4 00 to SCO Chatenay 4.00 to 8 00 Carnations. Per 100 Fancy $3.00 Good Average 1.60 to 2.U0 Fair Stoci:, for bareaio atiles (Our Selection) Per ICOO, SIU.UO Valley 2.f 0 to 4.C0 Violets 75to 1.00 Callas 8,00 to 12.00 Paper Whites, Romans 3.00 Harrisil 8.00 to 12.00 Tulips, Daffodils 2.(0to 4 00 Sweet Peas 50 to 1.00 Mignonette 40 to .75 Asparagus Plumosus, per string .25 to .50 Asparagus Plum. Sprays, per 100.. 2.00 to 5.ro Asparagus Sprengerl, per 100 200to 5.00 Common Ferns, per lOOO 2.50 Galax Leaves, Bronze, per ICOO.. 1.00 Green.. " 1.00 Adiantum " .. 1.00 to 1.25 Smilax, per dozen 1.50 to 2.00 Jonquils 50 to 1.00 All prices subject to change without notice. E.C.AMLING THE LARGEST, it BEST EQUIPPED, % MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED \ WHOLESALE 2 CUT FLOWER HOUSE \ IN CHICAGO. \ 32, 34, 36 RANDOLPH ST., % CHICAGO. I L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. 0 Please mention the American Florist zvhen ivriting. SINNER BROS. wholesale Growers flUT CI nilfEDC andshippersor UUI rLUflCnO 6B WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. With the Flower Telephone — Growers' Co. Central 3067. All telephone and telegraph orders given prompt attention. Mease mention the A mertcan Flottst when Tvrttinx- WIETOR BROS. "'•"""., Cut Flowers Growers i All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 5t Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Michigan Gut Flower Excliange, WM. DILCER, Mgr. Fincy and Dagger Feriu. All Cut Flowers in Season. 38-40 Miami Ave. DETROIT. MICH. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. '^"^'""rrdCutFlowers GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALL CO. Wholesale Florists. 19 & 21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Send for weekly price list and special quotations on 1000 lots. .. Whol^ale [lower/\arl^ Chicaso, May 3. Roses, Beauty, 30 to 36-in. stems 3 OOn 5.00 20 to 24 " 1.50® 2.00 15 to 18 " 1.00® 2.C0 12 " .75 Liberty 6.00@10 00 Chatenay 600@10.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00® 6.00 " GoldenQate 3 00® 6.00 Gen'l MacArthur 4.00®10.00 Carnations 1.50® 2 00 fancy 3.00 Valley 2.00® 4.00 Asparagus Plumosus, per string 25 to liOc sprays 2.00@6.00 " Sprengerl 2.00® 6.00 Leucothoe sprays 1.00 Galax Leaves, Bronze, per 1000. 1.00 .15 Adiantum 1.00® 1.25 Fancy ferns per 1000 2.60® 3 00 Smilax 15.00@20.00 Wild smilax per 50- lb. case 7.50 D. WOOD BRANT, BUOCIESSOB TO BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO. Grower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Choice Carnatioris. Any quantity. Prices very reasonable. Wire or write. Careful attention given shipping orders. 88-60 Wabash Ave., CHICAQO. PETER REINBER6 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Cut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES- Per doz. Extra Select I 4 00 30-inch stems 3O0 24-Inch stems 2.50 20-inoh stems .^ 2.00 15-inch stems l.EO 12-inch stems 1.25 Short stems { .75 to 1.00 Per 100 LIBERTY .$5.00 to 10.00 CHATENAY 5.00 to 8.00 MAIDS AND BRIDES 5.00 to 8.00 PERLE S.OOto 8.00 SUNRISE S.COto 8.00 UNCLE JOHN S.OOto 8.00 CARNATIONS 2.C0 to 3.00 All flowers are perlectlylresh and properly packed. No charge (or P. & D. on orders over $6.00. /"lease mention the American Florist when writing, Poehlmann Bros. Go. Wholesala Growers ol D".li.r. In Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 35-37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street* Morton Grove. III. O^IO.A.G^O* Please mention the American Florist when writings 706 The American Florist. May 6, The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. WIRE DESIGNS. AGENTS FOR THE EVERLASTING GREENHOUSE TILE BENCH. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. please mention the American Florist when writing. WELCH BROS. IS F^ro-vlno© (Street. All Varlatias FLOWERS In Season. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all kinda. Long Distance Telephone, 6268-6267 Main. GRAFTED ROSE STOCK. Now is the time to order for summer flowering. KAiSERIN and CARNOT, 2M-iDch pots, $15 00 per 100; $120.00 per ICOO OUR ROOT STOCK. KAISERIN, CARNOT, BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, 2M-inch pots, S4.00 per 100; S35.00 per 1000. I have splendid plants of AMERICAN BEAUTY, clean and free from spot; $6.00 per ICO; $50.00 per 1000. W. H. EUI-IOTT, Brighton, IVIass. , .ft. ii..i. .ft.i ft ii. .1. .A .1. .1, .». ii.iit .rt.^ikJiji.iU.u-ii.at.fluit..> -THE- iJ.M.McGullough'sSonsGo. WHOLESALE FLORISTS AliSO BUCCBSeOBS TO THE CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special attention given to Shipping Orders. I 8ie WALNUT ST. CINCiNNATI, 0. = ^HTU'T'u 'n''trir'PTi''i"wu'M''U'^r'r'ir-u'ir'^ Hease mention the American Florist when writing H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist i;402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. C. 3. KUEHN, Wholesalt Florist, V122 Pine SL, ST. LOUIS^ MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs Vbol^ale power/\arKgiii BoBTON, May 2. Roses, Beauty, best 20.0C®25.00 " medium 12.C0®20.00 " " culls 6.00@800 " Bride, Bridesmaid 4 00@ 6.00 Extra a0(@12.00 Liberty 1.00® 8.C0 Carnations ICO® 1.60 Fancy 1.00® 20O Lily of the valley 2.00® 3.00 Smilax 12.00®16.00 Adiantum 1.00 Asparagus 35.00@SO.00 Violets 38® .50 Phii.^delphu, May 2. Roses, Tea 4.00® 6.00 '• extra 8.00@10.00 Liberty 6.00@18.00 Queen of Edgely, extra 15 00@25.00 " " " firsts 1».00@12.00 " Beauty, extra 15.00®25.C0 " " firsts 10.00@1200 Carnations 1.60® 4.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 25.00@S0.00 Smilax 15.00@20.00 Adiantum 75® 1.50 Gardenias 12® .15 Mignonette 2.00® 3.00 Easter lilies 6 0C@ SCO Callas 6.UC@ 8.00 SweetPeas 75® 1.60 BoFPALO, May 2. Roses, Beauty 4.00®25.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor. . S.00@I0.00 Carnations 1.50® 4.00 Harrisii 6 00@10.00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Asparagus, strings 4000®.'i0.00 Smilax 15 OOfi 20 00 Adiantum 75® LSI Lllium Longiflorum 6.00@10.00 Pittsburg Florists' Excliange, WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists' Supplies. 228 Diamond St„ PITTSBURG, PA. Send for weekly price list and prices on large orders.. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. J. B. MURDOCH & GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 545LibertyAve., PITTSBURG, PA. Please mention the A me> ican Florist when writing, ICE BROTHERS, 128 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Sapplies. Wild Smilax I ''Set^^ltts" Shippers of choice Cut Flowers and Greens of all kinds. Try us. H.N. Bruns LILY OF THE VALLEY 1409-1411 West Madison Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Beauties and VaUey m L[0 NIESSEN CO. 1217 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. RENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY 40-42-44 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Our reputation has always been that we fill orders when others fail. All stock in season at Lowest Market Rates. please mention the A merican Florist when writing. PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. HIOH^ORAOBJ CUT r^JCO-WB^R®. I5I6-I5I8 Sansom Street, Sp!!n;f3orr?.'8T- PHILADELPHIA, PA. z9o: The American Florist. 707 THE RELIABLE Commissioii House, Jos.S.Fenrich 324' Bell Telephone, 325 ^Q^Iison Square. 48 W. 30fh Street, NEW YORK. YOUNG & NUGENT Telephone 2066.Madiso^q! WhOlSSSlB FlOriSlSl CATTLEYAS. GARDENIAS. ROSES. CARNATIONS and all seasonable novel- Mes. With our long experience in shipping, and competent assistants in oar packing department, ^ve are in a position to guaraatee out-of-town cnitomers who place their orde' s with us that they will not be disappointed. J. K. ALLEN. Wholesale Commlsslori Florist, 106 West 28th Street, P^^W ^VOie:^. American Beauties, Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Violets, Sut Vlo^eIs?" °' Tsl. 1 67 Madison Squara. Opsn avary day at 6 a. m. Telaphono No. 756 Madison Squaro. MOORE, HENTZ & NASH Wholesale Commission Florists, 66 and 67 West 26th St., NEW YORK CITY. Advice of sale note daily. Statement and check weekly. All consignments large or small receive the same attention. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. hesaleWILLIAM GHORMLEY,commi Pally Receiver and Shipper of Fresh Cut Flowers. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, etc. Titaphonn 2200 and zaot Madison Squart. 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY. JOHN YOUNG, Spsclai American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Lily ol the Valley, Orchids and all Seasonable Flowers. SI West 28th St., NEW TOBK. Telephone 1906 Madison Square. Original Pioneer House— Established 1871. JAMES HART 117 W. 30th St., NEW YORK. Wholesale and Commission Consignments solicited. Shipping orders promptly attended to. 'Phone 626 Madison. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY John I. Raynor, Are the best product of the best growers for the New York Market. AMANTUM CROWUNUM sold here exclusively. 49 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Tel. 1998 Madison Square. Walter F. Sheridan, WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephone 902 Madison Square. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. 20 years' experience. Tel. 4878 Madison. JOHN SELIGMAN, WHOLESALE FLORIST 56 W. a6th Street. OPPOBITK N. NEW YORK. CUT FLOTTER CO. Everything in Cut Flowers. Consignments from growers solicited. Prompt returns. Best prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28ih Street, Cut Flower Exchange. New Telephone No W8 & 799 Madison Sq. Wbol^ale flower/larKjfe New York, May 3. Roses, Beauty, best 1000@3S.00 " medium 3 00@10.00 " " culls 1.00® 2.00 Liberty, best 10,00@25 00 " " medium 300@10.00 " " culls I 00® 2.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate. 1 00(§t 8.00 " Kaiserin, Catnot 1.50® 8 00 Carnations 1.00® 3 00 " fancy and novelties 4.00 Lily of the valley 1.00® 3.0O LiUes 3.00® 8.00 Smilax 10 00@25.00 Adiantum eO@ .76 Asparagus 20.00@50.00 Tulips 1.00® 2.00 Violets 15® 1.00 Charles IMillang WHOLESALE FL0RI87. Conservatory connected from which I can ship feraa and decorative plants promptly. 50 W. 29th St. NEW YORK. T0L 3860 and 3861 Madison Square. Please mention the A merican Florist when -writings Receivers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. Consignments Solicited. A. L YOUNG S CO., ^S 64 Wast 28th Str«et, Telephone 3559 Madison Sq. NEW YORK. olesslo rists. FORD BROS Receivers and Shippers of Fresh Flowers 111 West 30th St., K^EW YOBft. Telephones 3870-3871 Madison So. The Only House Handling the NEW RED CARNATION To be Disseminated 1906. Also a Comsplete " T'ine of Choicest Flowers. Victory WHOLESALE FLORIST, ALEX.J.6UTTMAN, 62 West 29lh Street, NEW YORK. Telephones: 1664-1665 Madison Square. N. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan BIdg., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St. New York. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Morning. DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. CARNATIONS specialty. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Prompt Payments. Eatabllehsd 1 •• I , 65W.28thSL New York. Telephone 3924 Madlton Sq. 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 Sa.oo. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn Stront. Chionso, U. S; A. Alfred H. Langjahr, EDW. C. HORAN, 55 WEST 28TH STREET, Telephone 431 Madison Square. .NEW YORK. Oyi FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE. 708 The American Florist. May 6, CUT FLOWERS OR DESIGNS will be Delivered for the Trade on Wire or Mail Orders in Best Qvalilies and Prices. SAN FRANCISCO. TELEPHONE MAIN 1023. SIEVERS & BOLAND, Floral Artists, •9 Post Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. J^ase mention the A merican Florist when writing. INDIANAPOLIS. Bertermann Bros. Co., FLORISTS, 241 Massachusetts Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. I^ase mention the A merican Florist when writing. ST. LOUIS. Fred, C. Weber, FLORIST, 4a£0-4328 Olive St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Eitabliihed 1873. .ill. Lindell 676. lUase mention the A merican Florist when wnting DENVER. DETROIT. T he Park Floral Co, J. A. vAt|NTiNE. DENVER, COLO. MILWAUKEE. C. C. Poilwortli Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Will take proper care of your orderi in WISCONSIN. CHICJICO. Establlshsd 1867. The Geo. Wittbold Go. 1867 Buolclngliam Place, CHICAaO. Growers and Importers. The oldest and leading house In Central and Western United States. Decorative plants a specialty. Mail and Wire Orders Get Prompt attention. A. Gude & Bro. FLORISTS 1214 F St., WASHINGTON, D. C. KANSAS CITY. WILLIAM L. ROCK FLOWER CO. Kansas City, Mo. lOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS ^ Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Desiflns.^jt.j>.3» High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohin. Indiana and Canada. Wbol^jale power/arKjfe St. Pa0L, May 2. Roses, Beauty, Ions, per doz. 5.00 •' med. " ..2.00® 4.00 short " .. .76® 1.50 Liberty 400@10.00 Chatenay e.OOQlO.CO Bride, Bridesmaid 4 00® 8(0 Gates and Ivory 4.00® 8.00 " Perle 4.00® 600 Carnations 3f0@ 3.00 Valley 3.C0@ 4.0O Romans, Paper White 3.00 Tulips 3 00 Sweet Peas -'S Callas 12 50 Harrisii lOCO Smilax Vb.m Spreneerl S.iO Adiantum ^-OO Minneapolis, May 2. Roses, Beauty, lone, per doz. 4 00 med. " 2.50 short " .60® .75 Liberty 4(0® 8.00 " Cha'enay 4.0n@ 8 CO Bride, Bridesmaid 4 00® 8.00 Meteor, Golden Gate 4.00frr 8 00 Perle 4.00@i 8.00 Carnations 3.(0® 4.00 Smilax 15.00 0,18.00 Asparagus sprays 2 00® 3.00 Valley.- 300® 4.00 Adiantum L5J Common ferns per 1000 3 00 Callas J2.S0 Romans, Paper Whites 3.00 Harrisii 12.50@16.0D Tulips, Daffodils 3.00 CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Auditorium Annex, ^^ CHICAGO. Mail, teleeraph or telephone orders filled promptly in best style. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ShaSerM NEW YORK. BUFFALO, N. Y. 14tti and Eye Streets, WASHINGTON, D. C. •PHONE, 2116 Main. Please mention the A mti ican Floi isl iL-hcn writing. LEIKENS 7 Eaat 33rd St., Near Waldorf-Astoria. Telegraph orders from any part of the country for Boxes, Flowers or Designs for deliveries at residences or steamers faithfully filled. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. GEO. H. COOKE, Connecticut Avenue and L Street, WASHINGTON, D. C. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, ST. PAUL. HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL. THE LEADING FLORISTS OF THE N. W. Orders will be well cared for anywhere in Minnesota and the Dakotas. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. GALVESTON. Mrs. Ghas. Eickholt, 23 IS AVENUE M, GAUVESTON. TEXAS. Cut Flowers, Floral Designs, Decorations. Telephane1087. All mail, telegraph or telephone orders promptly and artistically filled. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. OMAHA. HESS & SWOBODA, FLORISTS, 1415 Farnam Street, OMAHA, NEB. 'Phone 1601 and L. 168S. SPRINGFIELD. Nark Sitken FLORIST. 378 Main St.. Springfield, Mass. ALEX. B. GARBEN, 441 Center Market, WASHINGTON, D. G. Carnations, Roses, etc. Wholesale and retail. Telegraph or 'phone. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦••♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^ ; I ELECTROS... 4 H For Catalogue Purpose». WE have a large assortment o* 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 proofi of the Illustrations in stock Price for cash only 15 cents per iquaro Inch. THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist when writing. 1905- Th E American Florist. 709 CRASSULA HYBRIDA Will make a Standard Easter Plant. Its keeping qualities are above any other kind of flowering plant at present grown. Sample plants in bloom, $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. Young stock, 2V'2-inch pots, able to make good plants for next season, ,$3.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. LOUIS DUPUY, Whitestone, L I., N. Y. i Please mention the A metican Florist when writing. Disappointed Because your order for 2500 FIANCEE was filled with only 500 late rooted cuttings? So were we but we are not worrying about it. **Why not?" Oh you see we have RED SPORT and that never disappoints. We will plant 2000 more of it than we other- wise should, that's all. We have Sdnt out 135 000 RED SPORT since Jan 1st, on lime, and if we have any customer who does not feel he has received full value for his money, be has failed to say so. RED SPORT is meetinf; all the require- ments of a first-class "holly- b-rrj^" red, early and continuous bloomer, giving iis heaviest cut around the Cbristmas holidays and during the winter months when red is in demand at a paying price: a fine Qower that never splits, on a long wiry stem that well supports the bloom; a strong healihy vigorous grower and an all-around money maker. We are still cutting 3000 blooms a week that are bringing top prices W^e have 2u.000 strong plants in Sfi-inch pots ready for planting in field or on bench inside, which if kept stopped back until Sept. let, will give a heavy cut for Christmas, which we can suoi'lv for immediate delivery at 86.00 per 100; 850 00 per ICOO. Satisfaction Guarantead. A. B. Davis ^ Son, CARNATION SPECIALtSTS, PURCELVILLE, VS. Please mention the A me> ican Fiorist when writing. :THE= AMERICAN FLORIST GO.'S ...Directory FOR 1905 'Hundreds ot New Names and Addresses. AND contains the usualfully corrected and revised lists of Florists, Seeds- men, Nurserymen, Horticulturists, Land- scape Architects, Parks, Cemeteries, Botanical Gardens, Horticultural Socie- ties, Horticultural Supply Concerns of the United States and Canada, Leading Foreign Housesand muchother valuable trade information. Price $2 postpaid. AlVIERiCAN FLORIST CO. 324 DEARBORN STREET, CHICAGO, ILU Everything in Fancy Cut Flowers, i ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY. Fancy Valley, Beauties, Tea Roses, Carnations, Callas, Easter Lilies, and all Miscellaneous Stock. A Large Stock of Asparagus, Adiantum, Common Ferns and all Decorative Material Always on Hand. Also a fine line of Novelties in Florists' Supplies. 11 you want tha BEST at any TIma, or all the TIma, s.nd to ^: CH AS. W. NcKELLAR, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long Distance Phone. Central 3598 Auiomatic, 3623. ,vJ ^^ease mention the American Florist when "mritinz. The Strike Has not interfered with us in the least, for with a fine grade of stock to select from we are shipping out orders with our usual promptness, so kindly send your orders along and we will do the rest. J. a. BUDLONG Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS Boses and Carnations A Specialty 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE 6RQWER of Please mention the American Florist when u/ritinr LOOK HERE! We haye a few CANNAS left but going fast at our low price of JI.OO per 100 for nice plants from field. Give u9 a trial order. SOITHERN FLORAL NURSERY COMPANY, Traitdale, Ala. 71G The American Florist. May 6, f The Seed Trade. \ AMIRICAN SEtD TRADE ASSOCIATION. Chas. N. Page, Des Moines, la., Pres.; L. L. Mav, St. Paul, Miun., First Vice-Pres.; C. E. keudel, Cleveland, 0.,Sec'y and Treas. Twenty-third annual convention at Alex- andria Bay, N. Y., June 30-33, 1905. J The only noticeable movement in po- tatoes is toward the dump. The annual meeting of the "Wholesale Seedsmen 's League ■will be held in New York June 8. The onion set market is dead. Sets refuse to move at any price. One dollar is a Chicago price on whites. Visited Los Angeles: D. M. Ferry and wife, Detroit, Mich., returning from a winter trip to Mexico and southern California. The unsettled weather has greatly re- duced trade the last three weeks. The effect will be another late season's plant- ing by amateurs. Jacques Hasslach, of Hasslach & Roumanille, St. Remy de Provence, France, is about to sail for the United States in order to visit the eastern seed trade. Pasadena, Cal. — John Lewis Childs, of Floral Park, N. Y., will grow some of his seeds and bulbs at the Scharff Paradise Nurseries recently acquired here. A BULLETIN on "Seed Selection Ac- cording to Specific Gravity," by V. A. Clark, has been issued by the New York Agricultural Experiment Station, Gen- eva, N. Y. Nearly all spot canned goods are sell- ing at low prices. A slight improvement is noticed in better quality peas. A large tomato pack promises very low prices on these goods. Minneapolis, Minn. — The Prior Seed Company, of 209 Fifth street south, has taken out a permit for a new store at 304 Seventh street south. The building will be 60x165 feet in size and one story in height. The cost will be about $10,- 000. New York. Onion sets are getting short in supply in this market. The Dutch bulb drummers are making their exit this week by way of the vari- ous sailings from this port. Clucas & Boddington have ensconced themselves in new quarters at 131 West Twenty-third street. The new place has a good frontage on a busy shopping street. 3,700 ACRES OF GARDEN SEEDS IN CULTIVATION. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Wholesale Seed Growers. JOSE, CALIFORNIA. Seedsman Wanted. Wanted at once, one or two Ilrat-class sales- men to travel for a large western seed firm. Experienced men only need apply, but position is permanent for rlRht men. Apply giving all par- ticulars with references to SEEDS, oara Amarloan Florlat. HOLLAND BULB CROPS IN SNOW STORM. Cliicafi:o Strike Hurts Local Trade. The Leonard Seed Company reports business as hardly up to expectations the past week. Owing to the strike few shipments are being made or received. W. W. Barnard & Company state that business is only fair. All express ship- ments, on account of the strike, are be- ing made by freight with only slight in- convenience. Vaughan's Seed Store has been mak- ing and receiving express 'shipments during the strike from points a little distance out of the city, and reports very satisfactory business for this date. The Spring: Business. W. Atlee Burpee & Company, Phila- delphia, Pa. — In common with the trade generally both our retail and wholesale business during February was consider- ably behind last year. March, how- ever, was the biggest March we have ever had and now in April we are run- ning every day considerably ahead of the corresponding day last year. It is a curious fact which we have often noticed in the seed trade that notwith- standing the different methods of busi- ness of various houses the results rela- tively are apt to be similar. Dutch Bulb Prospects. Hillegom, Holland. — Reliable corre- spondents write as follows under date of April IS : We wrote yon April 7, the day we had so much wintry weather. As a curiosity we had a photograph taken that day, which we are sending you. Hyacinths in general fetch a good price in the green sales; some blue and red varieties are a little easier, but the pure whites make that up, being extraor- dinarily high in price. Tulips in some localities have suf- fered much from hailstorms, and from what we have heard, there is a great de- mand for them. We cannot, of course, say anything of the crop, as hyacinths have to grow the latter half of June, and tulips to the beginning of June. Quedllnburg; Seed Report. The wliolesale seed season now being at an end, a review of how business has been going may Interest readers of this Journal. The sale, though varying more or less In some lines from that of pre- vious seasons, has been about an aver- age one. Many sorts were sold out soon after the beginning of the season, while others have left considerable surplus stocks. VEGETABLE SEEDS — LEADING SORTS. For the following the demand was very brisk, and exceeded more or less the supply: Peas: Daisy, Gradus, these two sorts were the very scarcest, then Withan Wonder, Duke of Albany, William Hurst, American Wonder, Abundance, Champion of England, Sunrise, Dr. McLean, Non- pareil, Stratagem, and similar varieties. Scarlet runners beans and all sorts of them exceedingly scarce; Painted Lady, very scarce. There was also a shortage of the following: Beets: Egyptian Turnip- rooted, Early Blood Turnip, Long Blood- red; Carrots, principal sorts; celeriac. chervil, cress; cucumbers, half -long and short varieties; leek, lettuce, a few of the leading sorts; onion, all sorts, ex- cepting white; spinach, nearly all sorts, mostly thick crumpled-leaved round- seeded; parsley, radish, nearly all varie- ties. Whereas for the hereafter named ar- ticles the demand was below or far be- low (respectively) the supply: Peas, many of the early round-seeded sorts; beans, some of the large-podded dwarf and running varieties; borecole, cabbage, cucumber, some of the long sorts; endive, kohl rabi; lettuce, several kinds; parsnip; turnips, garden or table sorts. FLOWER SEEDS. For most of the sorts the demand was nearly equal, for some below, and for several far beyond the supply. Scarce and very scarce were the following: Nas- turtiums, Phlox Drummondl. aster, some of the finer varieties: marigold, French, and African; wallflowers, some varieties; Alyssum Benthami compactum, and pro- cumbens; ageratum, coreopsis, candytuft, chiefly Empress; Delphinium Cashmer- ianum and nudicaule; nemophila; Salvia patens; Wahlenbergia grandiflora. FARM SEEDS. Mangel wurzel, nearly all sorts met with a reasonable demand. The demand for sugar beet exceeded by far the sup- ply. Turnips and swedes, very little de- mand so that considerable surplus stocks are left. — Horticultural Trade Journal. DuLUTH, Minn. — Eischen Brothers, florists, have moved into their new quarters in the New York block. LEONARD Wrlla for Prioea. WE Ans HEADQUARTERS roB nowar S*ada ONION SETS. eCiba WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS Seeds for present requirements ready to ship. Contract orders for delivery after harrest 1905 are being booked now. Beans, Pmis and ^-^ ^g^^ Garden Soods. Writk fob Priobb. CO. CHICAGO. igos. The American Florist. 711 Seasonable Stock. IN EASTER LILIES, HYDRANGEAS, GENISTAS, SPIRAEA GLADSTONE, RHODODENDRONS. Palmst Ferns and Decorative Stock. R. DREYER, r^S'/V" Ftease mention the A metican Florist when writing. For Sale One of the very choicest private collections of ORCHIDS in this country. Write for particulars. Lovis F.Mueller, 100 Washlnglon Sican Florist when wtiting. THE HORTICILTIRAL TRADE JOIRNAL. The largest, brightest, and beat advertis- ing medium for the Horticultural Trade in Great Britain, published weekly. Also THE INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL TRADE JOURNAL. Published quarterly. Both mailed free for one year for One Dollar. Publishers : post THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY, BURNLEY, ENGLAND. I^ase mention the A merican Florist when •urriting. Dreer's Select Roses For Outdoor Planting The following varieties are offered in prime condition for retailing. 'field-grown plants which were potted up during December, and January were stored in cold houses, and which are now showing a fresh natural growth which will make them sell on sight. All are strong heavy plants in five and six-inch pots, according to variety. Per doz. Per lOO Alfred Colomb $3 00 .Vlfred K. Williams 3.00 American Beauty 3.00 Ards Rover 3.00 Heauty of Waltham 3.00 lloulede Neige 3 00 Captain Christy 3.00 Caroline Testout 3.00 Clothilde Soupert 3.50 Clio 3.00 Countess of Oxford 3 00 Crimson Rambler 3.00 Dorothy Perkins 3.00 Dupuy Jamain 3.00 Earl of Dufferin 300 Etienne Level 3.C0 Fisher Holmes 3 00 Francois Michelon 3.00 Gruss an Teplitz (the best red bedding rose) 3.00 Gen. .Jacqueminot 3 00 Gloirede Margottin 3.00 Grand Mogul 3 00 Gloire de Dijon 3 50 Hermosa 3.f0 Helen Keller 3.00 Heinrich Schultheis 3.00 Ideal 3.00 Jules Margottin 3.00 Jeannie Dickson 3.00 John Hopper 3 OO La France 3 OO Marchioness of Lome 3.00 Margaret Dickson 3 00 MagnaCharta 3.00 Marchioness of Dufferin 3 00 M me. Gabriel Luizet 3.00 Mrs. J. Sharman Crawford 3.00 Mrs. John Laing 3 00 Mme. Plantier .. 300 Maman Cochet, pink 3 00 white 3.00 GRUSS AN TEPLITZ. Marechal Niel 3.50 Per rtoz. Per 100 Paul Neyron «3.00 J25.00 Pride of Waltham 30) 25.00 Prairie Queen 2 50 20 0 1 Queen of Queens 3.00 25.00 Eugosa ... 2.50 20 00 -ilba 350 2000 Rodocanachi 3 00 Soleil D'Or 300 Star of Waltham 3 00 Tom Wood 300 ririch Brunner 3 00 Victor Verdier 3.00 Wichuraiana 2 00 S35 00 35.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 20.00 25.00 25 00 2.5.00 25.00 25 00 35.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25 00 25.00 2.5.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 35.00 25.00 25.00 2500 26 00 25 00 25.00 25.00 25 00 25 00 25 00 25.03 25.00 25 00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25,00 25.00 3.5.00 25.00 1.5.00 For a full and complete list of Roses.jis well as for a complete line of seasonable stock (especially for the now so popular Hardy Perennials for which we are headquarters) see our current wholesale list. HENRY A. DREER, ,J2x s. . Philadelphia, Pa. 5,000 Strong, well-established plants from 214-inch pots for immediate planting; also 500 to 600 PINK RAMBLER. All at $25 00 per IOCO. Cash with order. Summit, New Jersey. \ Pandanus Veitchii ^^'^ \ Pandanus VeKchll, specimens 30 to 32 inches high from top of soil $J..50 each • Plants dnely shaped and evenly variegated. Extra good value. T Bettonia Gloire de Lorraine, Strong plants. 3 inch pots $25 0) per ICO T Begonia Turnford Hall (new), strong plants, 3-lDch pots iO.OO per 100 1 NOW RESPY FOR DELIVERY. 2 Boston Fern, 8-inch pots »I5 00 per doz. Z Plersonl Fern. 8-inoh pots 15 00 per doz, T Fine Plants. OoodoValue. ♦ J. a. PETERSON, Cincinnati, O. \ T12 The American Florist. May 6, The NurseryTrade \= AMtRICAN ASSOCIATION OF NIRSERYMEN. E. W. Kirkpatrick.McKinney,Tex.,Pres.; C. L. AVatrous, Des Moines, la,, Vice-Pres.; Georae C. Seager, Eochester, N. Y., Seo'y. Thirtieth annual convention. West Baden Springs, Ind., June H-16, 1905. The forestry building at the Lewis and Clark exposition is made of logs. Camellia plants thrive finely in southern California. "Why should they not be grown there to meet the reviv- ing demand? HuNTSViLLE, Ala. — William Cooke, of Chattanooga, Tenn., was here for sev- eral days visiting the various nurseries in this locality. Springfield, 0. — The United States Nursery Company, of this city, has 130 acres of ground in roses on its planta- tion near Rich, Miss. The company will have 2,000,000 plants for sale within a few months. W. W. Perkins, of Orange, Cal., is spending some time in Modesto, Cal., in a study of conditions there. If satis- fied, he will probably secure about iqo acres of land for the extension of his present business, that of rose culture. Cai.dwell, Kan.— a. M. Mallory has leased a tract of land here and will soon commence setting out a nursery. Mr. Mallory is an experienced nursery- man and expects to make the enterprise a permanent fixture. The name will be the Caldwell nursery. California has a state law which provides for the planting of street trees under general tax on property improved provided a majority of property owners on a street petition for it. The law has never been put in practice, but a test case is now to be made by a local improvement association in Los Angeles. Lansing, Mich. — Governor Warner is holding up Senator Cropsey's horticul- tural bill. This bill allows the state board of agriculture to appoint a nurs- ery inspector who may appoint as many deputies as he may desire and with no limit to salary of same. It also does not restrict the amount to be spent on inspection for the prevention of the various pests. Newport, R. I. TRADE VERY STE.\DY. Since Easter the trade with both florists and seedsmen has been very steady, and much better than expected when it is remembered how very cold the weather still keeps here. Seeds sell well, but it keeps so persistently cold that the large volume of seed orders be- ing placed every day clearly indicates what a splendid season with the seeds- men 1905 will prove to be. Our florists are also quite busy, in fact, more so than usual after a holiday. Prices for ■cut flowers have dropped back to about where they were, and are as follows : Carnations, 60 cents to 75 cents a dozen ; all bulb stock, 40 cents to 50 cents ; roses. $1.50 to $2; violets, so cents per bunch of 25 flowers, and Harrisii lilies, 20 cents each. NOTES. William Jurgens is cutting some very fine lily ot the valley and narcissus in all the'best commercial sorts. Mr. Jur- gens' trade is increasing very rapidly and he is now having another house built, 25x200 feet, to accommodate his growing business in this line. Bruce Butterton, the head gardener for E. J. Berwind, Esq., has just re- turned from a short New York trip and reports everything very backward with us; in fact, our season is three weeks or more late, no shrubbery as yet having started. Mr. Summers, of Sharon, Mass., who recently has been the seedsman for the George" A. Weaver Company, and Miss Sarah Nolan, who for some eight years has been with the same firm, are both severing their connection with the firm. William B. Scott & Company have been having a special sale of Crimson Rambler roses in all sized pots, from 50 cents to $2 each. The returns show this U3A3 SB aE[ndod se 3}U0AEJ A little asparagus is being cut, and sells for 25 cents a pound; rhubarb started this week also, but 3 cents a pound was the top price the growers could obtain. Several carloads of hardy rhododen- drons have arrived and are being plant- ed at Oakland Farm for Alfred G. Van- derbilt. Esq. X. BABY RAMBLER. Evarbtoomlng Dwarf Crimson Rambler. A gem amon^ Roses. An everblooming, dwarf reproduction of Crimson Rambler. Always in bloom. Every florist in ihe land should havo it. 2i4-inoh pot plants nowready for d''livery, S3-60 pjr doz.; S17.50per 100; $150.00 per lOOO. TheDingee&ConarilCo.,""Vr''^' Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. EYERGREENS «sso*rtn»nt. Specialties— White Pine, Hemlock and Large Evergieens. Spring List for details. Andorra Nurseries, Wm. Warner Harpar, Prop. CHESTNUT HILL, PA. Please mention the A mo ican Florist when writing. „ THE MOON For j Trees, Shrubs, Vinea Your I and Small Fruits. D*ioriptive niustrated Catalogne Frea THE WM. H. MOON OO. Mnrrinville. PQ. 700,000 Gal. Privet Per 100 1000 8yr8.,2V4 to 3 ft., extra heavy $3 25 $28 00 3yrs.,2 to 2W ft., well branched 2.50 23.00 3 yra., 18 to 24 In., " " 2.00 15.C0 8 yrs., 12 to 18 in., 4 to 8 branches 160 10 00 yrB.,3V4 to4ft.,Tery heavy 3 00 25.00 yrs., 2>4 to 8 ft., well branched 2.25 1800 yra., 2 to 2^ ft., " " 8 00 15.00 2 yrs , 2 to 2i4 ft., 3 to 6 branches 1.50 10 00 2 yrs., 18 to 24 In., 6 to 8 " 1.50 10 00 1 yr., 14 to 20 In., 2 to 4 " 1.25 7.00 lyr. lOto 14 1n.,lto2 " 1.00 5.O0 Cuttings, strong .75 Tree form, 3 yrs., heads 4 to 5 feet 25c each All the above plants have been transplanted and cut back except one year, which makes them a clean, good stock. Parties wanting 5,000 or over, will write and get better rates. Biver View Nurseries J. H. O'HACAN. I LITTLE SILVER, N. J. Cottage Gardens Co. Inc. QUEENS, LONG ISLAND, N. Y. SPECIALISTS: PEONIES, CARNATIONS AND SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK. New Rose Wellesley Own root plants. $2).C0 per 100. Waban Rose Conservatories JOHN N. MAY. Summil. N.J. Natlck. MBSS. NOTICE. W. van Kleef & Sons Wholesale Growers ol Nursery Slock. BOSKOOP, HOI.L.AND, Beg 10 announce that their representative, W. van Kissf, Jr., is again in America calling on the trade. All correspondence during April and May, care Maltus * Ware, 136 Water St., New York. CALIFORNIA PRIVET CHEAP 100,000 well grown plants, 3 to 4 feet, selected, J4.00 per 100. JS.OO per 1000. W, to 8« feet, 7 or more branches, $2.50 per 100: 817.50 per 1000; 20 to 80 in., 5 or more branches, J2.00 per 100; »13.00 per 1000. 18 to 24 in. , lieht, 2 years, 3 or more branches, Jl 50 per 100, $700 per 1000. All of the above boxed, f. o. b. here. For oar or large lots write before placing your orders. CHAS. BLACK. Hlghtgtown, X. J. . Beautiful Grounds. An illustrated Manual containing suggestion! on Lawn Making, Planting and care of Shrubs and Trees, with names and descriptions of varie- ties hardy and of merit. Also information regard- ing Landscape Plans, Topographical Surveys, etc. A book you will often refer to. Send for It to-day. Free on application. Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago. Jacs Smits, Ltd. -^s*""!"- (BRANCH AT BOSKOOP.) Wholesale Growers of grna'm^eStU nursery stock, pot- grown forcing plants. Lilacs & specialty. Berlin and Hamburg Valley— the best quality. Catalogue free on demand. When in Europe please inspect our nurseries. NAARDEN-BUSSUM. nsar Amstsrdim. it our R. R. Dtpol. Mailing address during April and May: JACS SMITS, care MALTUS & WARE. 136 Water Street, New York City. please mention the American Florist when writings ROSES Fine, Clean Stock, from 2yo-in. pots. Maman Coohet White Cochet Yellow Cochet Hermosa Marechal Niel Meteor Climbing Meteor Burbank C. Soupert Etoile de Lyon Ivory Golden Gate Bride Bridesmaid Ducb. de Brabant Bon Silene Agrippina Pillar of Gold Solfaterre Marie Guillot Marie Van Houtto Gruss an Teplitz F. Kruger Perle des Jardins Mme. Welohe Safrano Lamarque White La Prance Striped La France Climbing Wootton Souv. de Wootton Duke ot Albany Helen Gould Papa Gontier Chatenay Folkestone Media Antoine Rivolre Malmaison Clara Watson $3.50 ppr 100. $20.00 per lOOO. Packing light and free, and satisfaction guar- anteed. Terms cash. Please do not send personal checks. R. H. MURPHEY & SON URBtllt, OHIO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. igos- The American Florist. 713 Pansies 200,000 Pansies Fine large transplanted plants, prize strain of the famous large flowering Bugnots, Cas- siers, Odier and Trimardeau. Stocky plants from cold frame, 50o per 100; 83.00 per 1000. Extra large plants coming in bud, SI. 00 per 100. Mammoth Verbenas, 60c per 100: S5.00 per 1000: 2M in. pots, in bud and bloom. SI. 50 per 100; $12.00 per lOOO. Stocki, dbl. wh Ite for Easter, $1 rer lOO $8 per 1000. Daisies, dbl. white. 75o per 100; $5 00 per lOlO. Feverfew, dbl. white, $1.00 per 100 $8 00 per 1000. Lobelia, dwarf blue. $1.00 per 100; in bud and bloom, 3-inch, $4.00 per 100. Coleut, mixed colors, 2M-inch, SI. 60 per 100. Ageratum, dwarf blue, 60c per IcO. Petunias double frioged; dark blue Heliotropes, bud and bloom. 4-in(^h. 16.00 per ICO Panties, m bud and bloom, SI. 00 per 107. HILL TOP GREENHOUSES, 15 Gray Ave., UtIca, N. Y. Prnit Treei, Small Fnilta,Oniainentsl Trees, Kvercreens and Shrnbs, Shade Trees, Hardv Bases, Ilardjr Plants, Climbers, etc. The most complete collections In this country. Gold Medal— Paris— Pan-American— St. Louis. 102 prizes New York State Fair, 1904. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue FREE on Request, ELLWANGER & BARRY Ht. Hope Nurseries, Rochester, N. Y. Drawer iou V Established 65 Tears. please mention the American Fiomt wfien -wrzling Silver Ribbon Grass The new hardy perennial. The finest ornamental grass to be had— perfectly hardy can be used indoors and out, grows rapidly and does not turn green orTun to seed. Strong field-grown roots, 16c each by mail, postpaid. $1.26 per dozen; $8.00 per 100 by ex- press, charges not prepaid. Can fill orders at any time. Terms cash with orders. James Vick's Sons, ROCHESTER, N. Y. IHease mention the American Florist when w*iti/ig. THE — Tottenham l\iurseries,LTD Established 1872. A. M, C, VAN DER ELST, Managing Director. Dedemsvaarf, (Holland.) Headquarters for Hardy Perennials ramong which are the latest and choicest) 13 acres devoted lor growing this line as Anemone, Aster, Campanula, Delphinium, Funkia Hemerocallis, Hepatica, Incarvillea, Iris, Peonies, Phlox decus- sata, and sufruticosa. Primula, Pyrethrum, Tritoma, Hardy Heath, Hardy Ferns. Also S acres Daffodils, 12 acres Conifers, (specially young choice varieties to be grown on), 3 acres Rhododendrons (also the best American and Alpine varieties), 2 acres Hydrangeas. We make it a point to grow all latest novelties in these lines. Ask for catalogue. "ir COLE US PerlOCO Rooted cuttings of Golden Bedder and Ver- sohaffeltii $ 6.00 Booted cuttings, mixed 5.00 2S<-inch pots. 1500 The above ready for shipment. Cash with the order. J. E. FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady, N. Y. SPHAONIM MOSS ^,^SV^^iL swamp. 6 barrel bales, $1.26; 3 bales, $3.26: 6 bales, $6.00. H. R. AKERS, Chatsworth, N.J ORDER NOW k IIAIIDVSiUIIS,IIAMBlEIIS SPRING SALES and HYBRID ROSES FOR Doz. 100 GRUSS an TEPLITZ, strong, 2- year old S3.00 S15.00 HERMOSA, strong, 2-year old.... 2.25 16 00 CLOTHILDE SOUPERT, strong field plants 1.50 10.00 AMERICAN BEAUTY, Own roots 1.50 10.00 KAISERIN AUG. VICTORIA.... 2.(0 15 00 PAUL NEYRON, budded 2.00 15.00 LA FRANCE, budded 2.00 15.00 MME.PLANTIER, own roots 1.50 10.00 TREE ROSES, 11. P. sorts 5.00 40.00 " " Crimson Rambler.. 6 00 50.00 CRIMSON RAMBLERS, strong, 2-vear old No. 1 2.00 1.5.00 2-year old, No. 2 , 1.50 10.00 Strone, 3-vear old. No. 1 2 50 18.00 H. P. ROSES, grafted 2-year-old, dormant, Perle des Blanches, Capt. Christy, Fisher Holmes, General Jacqueminot, Mme. Gabriel Luizet, Magna Charta Mrs. John Laing, Ulrich Brun- ner, etc., all at 1.50 11.00 FLOWERING SHRUBS. AZALEA MOLLIS, mixed kinds, 20 buds 40 4,00 30.00 Doe. 100 CLEMATIS JACKMANI, 2-vear- old "..... J2.50 820.00 CLEMATIS, in ast'd kinds, 3-year- old 3.50 25.fO AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI, 3 to 4 ft., heavy 2.00 16.00 100 14.00 Doz. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI, 2 to 3 ft., heavy .. i 75 ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO, 3 to 4 ft., heavy 3.50 BOX TREES (Busus Sempervlrsns). New importation, just arrived in fine con- dition. Standard or Tree Shaped, stems about SYi feet, crowns 2 feet in diameter, each J4.00 Bush Shaped, very fine bushy plants. 18 to 20 inches high, each l.oo 2!* feet high, each 300 3H feet hifih . each 4.00 Pyramidal Shaped, fine shapely trees, 3 feet high, each 2.50 3i4 feet high, each [. 3'oo 4 feet high, each * 4.00 PEONIES. In oasa lots. We have this y4-inch, $3 00 per lOO; Mme. Salleroi, 3i4-inoh, $3.60 per 100, Petunias. Dreer's best doub'e, in all colors, 4- inch, $8.00; 2V4-inch $350 per 100. PelarRotiiums, 4-inch, H!4ceach: fine stock. Salvia Splendens, 4-in., $8; 3-in. . $5 per 100. Vincas, major variegata, 4-inch, $10.00 per 100; 3-inch, $1.00 per lOO. I trial order and be convinced. Please do not O. M. O., Express M. O. or drafts. CATION GREENHOUSE CO., 401 Fifth Ave., Peoria, III. SPECIAL OFFER. Having disposed of my greenhouses I offer stock as follows for the next thirty days, viz.: Per 100 8,000 Large Clumps, ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS $10.00 5,000 2V2-inch SPRENGERI, very large stock 2 00 SCO 6-inch SPRENGERI 10.00 1,000 3 year old grafted KAISERINS, in 6-inch pots, now in bud, ready to plant out and produce fine flowers for summer cutting having been dormant all winter 15.00 CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ALL ORDERS. SaMUEL J. BUNTING, ElmwoocJ Ave. & 58tK St. F>HII_AOei_l=>HIA, F>A. PLACE TOUR NAME. and your ipecialtiet before the puroh&ilng florliu of th« entire ooantry by aayertliing in mmno AoMT. No^. THE AMERICAN FLORIST. ROSES Own Root Stock, 2y2-inch Pots. Per 1000 Bride, Bridesmaid and Meteor .,$30.00 American Beauty 50.00 Liberty 40.00 Not less than 250 at 1,000 rates. Bedding Plants. We also have a fine lot of Double and Sinele Petunias, Salvias, Coleus, G. Bedder, Verschaflfeltii, Dwarf Lantanas, Achyranthes, Vinca, Lobelia, Cannas, Dracena Indivisa. Write for varieties and prices. Chrysanthemums. ZVs-inch Pots. Per lOO Glory of Pacific, Polly Rose $2.50 Alice Byron, Lady Harriet, Pink Ivory, White Ivory, J. K. Shaw, Harry Parr, White Bonnaffon, Cobb and Maude Dean 3.00 Robert Halliday, Yellow Queen, Chad- wick, Golden Beauty, R. E. I^ichard- son, Nagoya 4.00 Josephine, a grand midseason yellow..... 6.00 NEW VARIETIES. 2Hnch pots. We recommend these three grand varieties: Chautauqua Gold, yellow, midseason. fine 8.00 Dr. Enguehard, Wm. H. Ducltham 10.00 Lakeview Rose Gardens, Jamestown* N. Y. Please mention tlu A nurica n Jtorut when writing. 716 The American Florist. May 6, Albany, N. Y. The reports on Easter business given by the local florists are of a most en- couraging character and the consensus of opinion is that business was better even than anyone anticipated. The firm of Whittle Brothers reported that this Easter was about the best the firm had in nearly thirty years. Orders were re- ceived from nine of the most prominent churches for decorations which took up a large part of the stock of potted plants. The firm stopped taking orders for vio- lets at 4 o'clock on Saturday afternoon. The demand for violets was phenomenal, and about 25,000 more were sold by the firm than in 1904. Carnations, spring flowers and cut flower orders just about held their own. H. G. Eyres reported that when the people found that they could not get violets they took lily of the valley. "I believe that the violet growers made a mistake," said Mr. Eyres, "when they failed to let us know beforehand just how many flowers they could supply. We took orders based on their enthusi- astic reports of the crops they had, and when it became necessary for the flow- ers to be produced on order they did not have the goods." W. C. King said that he sold about 46,000 violets on Saturday and Easter and could have sold nearly as many more if he had been able to obtain them. R. D. /> g Plants, once transplanted, I \/C\S\ft\f^f\ %3 00 per 100: $18.U0 pet V^7 V/I%«HIV^" ]ooo, Twice transplanted, 83.00 per 100; S35.00 per 1000. Seed of only selected flowers and well tuilt stock; none better. C. WINTERICH, Defiance, O. Grand Rapids Violet Stock Clumps from the b«n<-h of M. Louise Imperial and Princess of Wales. $5.00 per 100; SIO 00 oer 1000; Rooted C'litme". JIUOO per lOOO; Pots, 82 SO per 100: $20.C0 per 100,). Rooted Cuttings of Campbell, 85.C0 per 1000. 6IUND RAnOS, MICH. CRABB & HUNTER, Transplanted Violet Layers, Princass of Wales, $1.50 per 100: SIO.OO per lOOO. Clamatls, large flowered, red, white and purple, food two-year, home-grown, 25c; $3.00 per doz. ; 15.00 per 100. Panleulala, strong, $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100: 2>4-m. dots, 75c per doz.; $4 00 per 100. F. A. BALLER, Bloomlnglon, III. IV100NVINES. I am the Moonvine grower of the land; 10,000 now ready in 2H-inch pots of A. W. Smith's Ipomaa Nocllllorai purest lar^e white Moonvine in the wodd. Price. $5 00 per 100, Mr. Smith has a world-wide reputation for them. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Rooted Cuttings pe'^Too' Ageratum.Guroey. Coleus. bestbeade/a, BOrt; %h 00 per lOCO. Salvia BonQre and Spleodens, 90'v $8.00 per 1000. Giant Marguerite Daisy. $1 00. ALTERNAN* THERAS. best red, fioe 2-in. 8i.7f) by express. Seedlings. Oreer'a Strain. Salvia Pplendeus and Bonfire; Verbena, Gtaut Mammoth, mixed, 25c Ser 100 prepaid. Nice short, stout tittle plants. ash. BYER FLORAL CO.. Sblppenaburg, Pa. S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 No. 24th Street, PtULADELPHIA. Correspondence Solicited. A FEW GOOD THINGS rOU WANT. KENTIAS, At fine a'lot o( single and made-up plants as ever grown, 4-ln. , 5-in., 6-ln., 7-in., and 8-ln. pots, at 20c, 3So, 75c, {1.50 to {3.00 each. DRACAENA INOIVISA, 3, 4, 5-inoh, tb.OO, tlO.OO and S2S.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUM0SUS,2 and 8-ln., 14.00 and 18.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2 and 3-in., C3.00 and »5.00 oer lOO. GERANIUMS, Jean Yiaud, S. A. Natt, Castel- lane, John Doyle, Perkins. Single and Double, Gen. Grant, La Favorite, Mme. Salleroi, 2-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. GLADIOLUS BULBS, good mixture, 75o per 100, 86.00 per 1000. GERMAN IVY. 2-in., S2.50 per 100. SCARLET SAGE, LOBELIA, VERBEMA. VINCA VAR , HELIOTROPE, Double and Single PETUNIA, 2-in Dots. $2.00 per 100. PANSY PLANTS, In bud and bloom, Sl.OO per 100. CASH WITH OBDBR. CEO. M. EMMANS, NEVirrON, N. J. Carnations per 10 "0 Queen Louise $7 50 Florlana 7.E0 Mrs. E. A. Nelson lO.OO GERANIUMS. Rooted Cuttlnga. The next^ lot ready May 22. Send for list of varieties and summer prices SMILAX-Sprengeri. By the JOO or 1000, well grown and carefully packed. Guaranteed to reaoh you in good con- dition. Send for price list. ALBERT M. HERR. '''%T'^' Boston and Pierson Ferns. Bench grown, ready for 4, S> and 6-in. pots, $12.50, $1 S-OO and $20.00 per 100; strong, healthy stock. Cash. Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Chrysanthemonis OUR SPECIALTY. Both Novelties and Standard Varieties. We have an immense stock low ready for planting. Seed us a list of your wants for prices. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. 100,000 Alternantheras. STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS. A. Nana, yellow, 60o per 100: S4.00 per 1000. P. Major, red, 50o per lOO; $4.00 per 1000. Speoial prices on 5,000 or more. DAVIS BROS., Morrison, III. ftBIIIIITinilC Fine, strong, healthy, well UAHIIA I IUII9 rooted cuttings. Per 100 Prosperity, Joost, Lawson, Wolcott 82.00 Moonlight 3.00 All guaranteed strong, healthy stock. Per 100 Salvia, new dwarf variety 8 .75 Colsus 75 Varbonas 75 Plumosusand Sprangerl, 3-in . only 4.00 Above pri''e» cash with order. JOHN BROD, Nlles Cantar, III. GERANIUMS, ^^"'"p?,'^.-'"^'' Bruant, best scarlet bedder; .Jean Viaud, best pinl<: Mme. Buchner, seml-doulile white; Mrs, E. G. Hill, single salmon; 83.60 per 100; S33.50 per ICOO. CARNATIONS. From 2- inch pots. Boston Market, Lawson, Glacier, $i.60 per 100. CASH TheW. T.Buckley Co.. "'""■l:.'^'-°' ALWAYS MENTION THE.... AMERICAN FLORIST WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS. Wholesale TRADE LIST. Asparagus Plumosus, Sprangarl and Decum- bans, 3-inch pots, 75c. per doz., 85.00 per 100. Allarnantharas, red and yellow, 2H-incb pots, 50o per doz. ; S3 00 per 100. Ampeloosls ValtchI, 3- inch pots, 75c. doz., 85.00 ijer 100; 4-inoh 81.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. Clamatls, large flowering variety, 2 years old, 5- inirh pots. 83 00 per doz. Dalaias. New Pans Daisy, Queen Alexandra, S-inch pots, S3.C0 per doz. New Shasta Daisies, Alaska, California, Westralia, 3-inch pols, $2.00 per doz. Dracaana Indlvisa, 3 in.. 75c per doz., $5.00 per 100; 4)ii-ln. pots, pots,$J.OO per doz.; 6-in. pots, $3.00 per doz. Caranlums. New Geranium Telegraph, 2H-inch pots, $3 00 per doz. Honay.uckIa (Halleana), 5-inDh pots, $1.50 per doz.; $10 00 per 100 * ivy, hardy, large leaves, 3-inch. 75o. per doz., $5.00 per 100; 4 in. pots, $1.50 per doz.; $r0.00 per 100. Lemon Verbanas, 2 inch pots, 50c per doz. ; 83.00 per 100. Moon Vines, 3-in. pots, 75c. perdoz.;$-°>.00 perlOO. Myosotis, o'umps (rom open ground, 60c. per doz.; $1,00 per 100. Panalas, seoarate colors, yellow, white and blue, $3.(0 per 100. Salvia, Splendens and Bonfire, Z^-inch pots, 50o per doz.; $i 00 per 100. Sansavlaria Zeylanica, 3-inoh pots, 75c per doz. ; $5 00 per 100 Stokesia cyanaa, 3-inch pots, $1 00 per doz. Vlnoaa, variesated, 4H-in. pots, 81.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 Stock from 2H-ln. po>s, S3 00 par 100. Asparai^us Plumosus, Comorenbis, Sprengeri and Decumbens, Alyssum. Little Gem, Antirr- hinum, white; Abutiion Savitzii; Ageratum, blue and white; Coleus, Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder and fancy varieties, Cobasa scandens. Clematis paniculata, Draca?na indi^isa. Fuchsias, double and single; Feverfew, Lit' le Gem, Geranium Mme. Salleroi (strong) and Mrs. Parker; Lobelia, dwarf blue: Nasturtium, dwarf: Petunias, double white; Phlox Urummondi, dwarf: Verbenas, mammoth varieties, Impatiens Sultani. Chrysanthemums, be!.t standard varieties, rooted cuttings, from soil, $2 CO per 100. Carnations, pot grown, per 100: Enchantress, $4.0J. Boston Market, $3.50; Red Sport, 86.00; Flamingo, $6 00; The Queen, $3 00; Mrs. Fikher, 83.00. Strong rooted cuttings from soil^ perlOO: - Flora Hill, Queen Louise, Scott Joost, Crocker, 81.60: Crane, $2.00; Enchantress. $3.00 Carnallona, for summer flowering, Vulcan, red, from soil, $2.00 per 100. Clematis panloulata, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $:0.0O per 100. 11th SJaff arson Stt. PHILADELPHIA, PA. C. Eisdc, BEDDING PLANTS. -- Aderatum. dwarf, blue and white $2 00 Alternantbera. red. yellow, 100 R. C, 50c.... 1.50 Alyssum, Sweet, Giant dbl 2.00 Asparaiius Hliimosus and Sprengeri, 3-in., $5.00: 4-in.. $8.00 2.50 Bejonla Vernon 350 Cannas, iu varieties, strong, ICO, $5.00. Carnations. R. C.,2and 3-io. Price list free. Cobaea Scandens. trpl., from flats. $1.C0.. 2.00 Coleus* tu varieties 2.00 Dahlias, in varieties, doz., .50o 4.00 Daisies. Longfellow. Snowball, trpl., $1.00. . Dracaena Ind.. 2, 3, 4. 5, 6-in., 100, 82.50, »r>.O.l $10.00, $25.00 and $50.00. Dusty Miller, trpl., from flats, 81.00 2.00 Ferns. Boston, fine, 3-ln., $6.00; 4-in., $'2.00. 3.00 Ferns. Piersoni, fine, 3-ln..$8.(j0' 4in.. $16.00. 4.00 Feverfew. Little Gem. 3-in., 100. $5.00 2.00 For^el-me-not. in var.. trpl., 100, 81.00 2.00 Fuchsia, in var., 3-in.,$5.fO 3.60 Geraniums, in varieties. 3-ln., $5.(0 2.50 Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi, very strong 2.50 Geraniums, fancy, tricolor and new vari- eties, dozen, $1.01). Heliotrope, in varieties, 3-in., $3.00 2 50 Ivy, Kemi worth 2.50 Lobelia, dwarf and trail., Sep., trpl., 81 00... 2 00 lanfana, in var., 3-inch, $5.00 2.50 Lemon Verbena, 3-ln , 100, $5.00 2.50 Marguerites, white and yellow 2.00 Pansies, 3UO.000 splendid mixed, in bloom. Per lOtO. $12 ."iO, $10 00, $6.-5'i, according to size. Sample free. White, blue, black, pur- ple, yellow, separate colors, trpl., 100, $1.00. Petunia, double fringed 2 50 Phlox, Drummondi, mixed 2.00 Salvia, in varieties 2.00 Smilax, trpl.. from Oats, strong, $1.00 1.50 Swainsona Alba, 3-in., $1 00 Tradescanda -■ 2.00 Umbrella Plants, 3-in.. $4.00. Verbena, mix. and Sep, col., trpl., $1.00 2,00 Vinca Varleiiala 3-in.. $6 00; 4-in., $l( .00. . . 2.50 Milliona of Veiietable Plants. Hardy Per- ennial Plants. Krice list free. Cash with order. LUDVIG MOSBAEK, Onarga, ill. igo5. The American Florist. 717 Carnations ROOTED CUTTINGS. WHITE. Per 100 P»r 1000 Chicago White ....»I2.00 Boston Market 2.50 Flora Hill 1.00 Queen Louise, Peru 1.00 RED. Estelle 2.50 $100.00 20.00 9.0J 9.00 20.00 SCARLET. Por 100 Per 1000 Richmond Gem JIO.OO J75 00 Crusader 5.00 45.00 Adonis 2.50 20 00 PINK. Per 100 Per lOCO Phyllis 812.00 8100.00 IndianapoUs 5.00 45.00 PINK. Per 100 Per 1000 Nelson t 1.50 112 50 Lawson 2 00 15.00 MorninB Glory 1.50 12.50 Uiglnbotham 1.00 9.00 Guardian Angel 1.00 9.00 ROSES. 2^ -inch pot plants. Pet 1000 t 25.00 25.00 25.00 Pit 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Richmond 130.00 1250.0) Liberty $5 00 $15.00 Bridesmaid » 3 00 Rosalind Orr Gnglish 25.00 200.00 Amai loan Beauty 6.00 5U QO Bride 3.00 Perle von Godesberg 5.00 40.00 La Detroit 6.00 50.00 Ivory. Perle S.OO AM. BEAUTY BENCH PLANTS, per 100 $6.00; per 1000 $50.00 CHATENAY, UNCLE JOHN and KAISERIN reduced to $3.00 per hundred; $25.00 per thousand. All plant! and rooted cuttings told under ths express condition that if not tatislactory they are to be returned immediately when money will be reljnded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Please niention the American Florist when zi/riting. Double Petunias. Extra fine, 2-inch, 2c. PARIS DAISY, Giant 2-inch, 2c. DOUBLE DAISIES, Snowball, Longfellow, $3.50 per 1000, in bud and bloora. ABUTILONS. i varieties, 2H-inch. 2V,a. GERMAN IRIS, divided roots, $1.00 per 100. COLEUS, 15 kinds, 2-in. 2o. HELIOTROPE, blue. 2-iiiun, 2c. STEVI4. Serruta and Variepata. 3-inch, 3c. COREOPS'S Lancifolla, Beld, 3c. ACERATUM, Uurnev, Pauline, ALTERNANTHE- RAS, red and yellow; 2-inch, $2 00 per 103. ALVSSUM, Giant double, 3 in., 2c. FUCHSIA, 4 liindB, 2-incb, IVic FEVERFEW, Gem, 3-lnch, 2a. SALVIA, Binflrp, Splendeus, 2-inch, 3c. Rooted Cuttings, per 100, prepaid: Hallotropa, 75c. Ao.ratum, Gurnev. Pauline, 50c. Salvia. Splendens, Bonfire. Silverspot, 90o; $8 00 per 1000. Fuchsia, 5 best varieties, 90c Hardy PInka, 6 varieties, some everblooming, 75c; $5 00 per 1000. Dbl. Palunlaa, 10 finest, ;5c. Altarnanthara. red and yellow, 50c;$3 50 per 1000. Sievia, Serrata, 75c. Clanl Paris Daisy, 75o. Coleus. 60c, $5.00 per lUOO. 'Mums, West- ern KiD^. Weeks, HalHdav, $1.00. Smilax Seedlings, 30c per 100: $2.50 per 1000. Golden Feverfew and Centaur.a Cymnocarpa, nice young plants, 60c per 100. CASH BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Dahlias Mrs. Winters The beautiful new white iB still queen of the world , strong tubers, »10.00 per 100. Ingeborg Egeland the leading s^iarlet cactus, $3.00 per doz.; 820 per 100. Other novel- ties and standards. Also double field-grown Hollyhocks, true to color, $3.00 per 100. Gladioli, Peonies and Hardy Plants. Send for catalogue, W. W. WILMORE. Dalilia Specialist, Box 3S2, DENVER, COL. PUase mention the American Florist when writing. ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing to do business with Europe should send Tor the ii Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the Horticultural traders; it Is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription to cover cost of postage 76c; Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A.** Chilwell Nunerios, LOWDHAM. Nottt. England. ►♦♦♦»»»♦♦»»♦»»»♦♦»»»♦»»»»•»•»♦»♦♦♦»»♦♦♦♦♦»»♦»•♦»♦< READY NOW Gen. MacArthur. I X THE most prolific flowering Red Rose in the market to-day. Grows T X I finely in same temperature as Brides or Maids, and will produce 4 ♦ fully as many first-class flowers as either. ♦ f 2V2-inch Pot Plants,own roots $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per lOOO T Z Strong Grafted Stock from 3-inch pots $12.00 per 100 X i The STOKRS & HABRISON CO. | ♦ IT^ PAINESVILLE, OHIO. ♦ flease mention the A merican Florist when writing. Geraniums COLEUS.... Per 100 My selection, 3- in. pots 8,^.00 Allarnanthoras, red and yellow 2.00 Asp. Plumo.us Nanus, 2M-in pots 2 DO Seedlings 1.50 Asp. Sprangsrl, ready July 1 Smilax, ready in June 1.25 CASH or C. O. D. Per 100 12 variet.es, 2M-inoh pots S2.0O Petunias, double 3 00 C.ntaur.a Cymnocarpa 2.0O Primros.s, (Jhine^e, cibconica and Forbesi July 1 2-00 Pansy Sasd, ready in July. $4.00 per oz. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM. Delaware, Ohio. Please mention the A me>ican Florist zchc-n writing. WHITE LAWSON which we introduced last season has given yreat satisfaction, and has proved to be The Finest White Carnation ever sent out. Remem- ber we are headquarters for it. The demand will undoubtedly exceed the supply this season, and in order to secure early delivery, no time should be lost in placing order. We are now booking orders for early January delivery. Orders will be filled strictly In rotation as received, so the earlier orders are booked the earlier deliveries can be made. We can supoly Fint-cast ttrong rooted cuttings, $7 per 100: $60 per 1000. Also the other novelties of the season— Fiancee. Cardinal. Fred Burki. etc. Also the cream of older sorts— Mrs. M. A. Patten. Daheim. Enchantress, Flamingo, Mrs. Ihot. W. Lawton. etc. F. R. PIERSON CO.. Tarrytown-on-Hudson. N. Y. Chicago Carnation Co. J01.IET, 11.1.. Our plants are now in the field. Write us for Fall delivery. Pleaae mention the American Florist when writing. GARDENIA PLANTS. (GRANWriORA CAPE JESSAMINE.) Our leading specialty. Natural growing con- ditions here ideal; size tells its own story. We do not think they can be equaled elsewhere. 1- vear, 18 to 24-in., $1.60 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Dormant now and until February 26th. C. W. BENSON, Alvin, Tex. Mease mention the American Florist when writing. Plants.... Cabbaga, Tomato, Calary, Eoa Plants, Pappar, Vsrbsna and Panty Plants by the 100 and lOOO. Write for prices. G. 0. WILLIAMS, 99 Wslar Strsat, BATAVIA, ILL. It is good business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST When you write to an advertiser 718 The American Florist. May 6, European Horticulture. (FRO>I BKlTlSH TKADF: PAPERS.) Blue Hydrangeas. — James Veitch & Sons, London, Eng., obtain blue bydrangeas by potting the plants in soil that contains a certain amount of iron, and dissolving alum in the water used for watering. To Clean Smoky Glass. — The glass of our greenhouses is black, and it is only by repeated washings we keep it fairly cleam For this purpose we use a solution of hydro- fluoric acid. First wet the glass, then with a wide, soft brush wipe it over with the solution, and immediately wash it oif with clean water. The acid cuts and unfastens the dirt on the glass. But all plants must be removed for the time being from under the glass, as every drip of the solution on the leaves means a spot. This saves an im- mense am'ount of rubbing. Don't be afraid of it ; we have been using this for years. Put don't use it too strong ; dilute it with water. We have tried many other things — oxalic acid, muriatic acid, etc. — but found nothing as good as the hydrofluoric. The deposit of soot here is persistent ; it is fall- ing every day in the year ; and this is why our commercial florists have been driven to the suburbs and outside towns. Origin op Mignonette. — In a note about mignonette in the Garden, December 31, "A. de L. L." writes : "The original habitat of Reseda odorata was North Africa, whence it found its way through Italy to Paris. Lord Bateman brought the seed for us from that City in 1742, and, of course, it was tlie French who called it 'Little Darling,' though, strange to say, they now speak of it as reseda, leav- ing its pet name with us." With reference to this we have received the following inter- esting note from A. A. Pettigrew : "I have just read a letter in Vol. III. of 'Transac- tions of the Royal Horticultural Society,' an extract from which, taken in connection with the note on mignonette by 'A. de L. L., you may think worth quoting in the Garden, since it corrects a false impression as to the origin of its name. The letter is headed 'Observations on, and Account of, the Cultiva- tion of the Tree Mignonette,' by Joseph Sabine, secretary. Read July 7, 1818. The extract is : '. . . Its introduction into our flower gardens was through the intervention of the late Lord Bateman, who brought it from France soon after the period it was first received by Miller. With Lord Bateman the appellation of mignonette originated. Pleased with the appearance and fragrance of the plant, he gave to it this name of endearment, by which it is not known in France, the writers and gardeners of that country merely calling it le reseda odor- ant. . . .' " The Variegation of Leaves. — The dissp- pearance of chlorophyll from places which it normally occupies in leaves produces variegation which, when yellow, is regarded as resulting from' organic weakness. Varie- gated plants are often more feeble than their congeners with green leaves. In most cases the origin of the variegation of leaves is unknown. It is regarded in general as be- ing the result of some disease or a constitu- tional weakness of the plant. That is the view that has usually been held with regard to variegation. For the purpose of seeing how far that point was well founded Jules Burvenich made some cultural experiments which he publishes in the Bulletin du Cercle d'arboriculture de Belgique. He sowed some seeds of Zea Japonica foliis variegatis in very rich soil, well manured, and also in a sandy soil without manure, arriving at a threefold conclusion. The first was that rich manure had considerable influence upon the variegation of the variegated maize. That was the result of the experiments made last year. A poor soil hindered variegation from being produced on the seedlings of the variety Just named. The third conclusion was that an exaggerated or excessively nour- ishing ingredient had an equal result in diminishing the production of variegated leaves. It would thus seem that the two experiments, excessively rich and excessively poor soil, had the effect of diminishing the amount of variegation which appeared in the leaves. M. Burvenich does not think that the experiments, so far, are definite with regard to other plants, and has decided to continue his trials. Those who would make experiments for themselves he counsels to select material for such experiments from many variegated plants which are propa- gated by means of seeds. He indicates such plants as Amarantus amabilis tricolor, Humulus Japonicus fol. var., Lavatera ar- borea fol. var., and others of that character. Plants multiplied by means of cuttings may also be employed, such as pelargonium, fuchsia, abutilon, malvastrum, euonymus, eurya, veronica, coprosma, and others of that kind. ROOTED CUTTINGS Carnations and Chrysanthemums. Stroni; soil plants of Lady Campbell Violets. Send for list. WM.SWAYNE Box 226, KENNETT SQUARE, PA. The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE 82.00 per doz.-. 812.00 per 100; JIOO.OO per 1000. Dissemination 1906. Early com- mercial. INDHNAPOLIS FLOWER S PUNT CO., I Indlanapollt, JOHN HURTJE ■ t Ind. tt is good business policy •£ ^ afi to mention the «^ e^ e^ American Florist when vi/ritin? to an advertiser ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED. New crop, {1 50 per 1000. Smilax Saada, 81. 00 per pound. Cash with order. COTTACE NURSERY. San DIepo. Cal. PANSIES. Extra Adc etcck, fn bud and bloom. $1 25 per 100, $12 00 per lOOO. The ParK Floral Co. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Please ?/ieniiort the American Flortst when ivriUng. BOSTON FERNS. Fine young plants, 810.00 per 1000. ZAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA 812.00 pet 1000 Send Money Order on Little River, Fla. Send for price list. SOAR BROS., Little River, Fla. Cra$$ula tlybrida. PiBk flowers, 2-in. pots 810.00 per 100 Crassula Coccinea. Scarlet flowers, 2-in. pots $15.00 per ICO Both are novelties of exceptioDal merit in Easter flowering plants. The stock will make specimens for next season. H.D.DARLINGTON Flushing, L.I ,N.Y. Please mention the American Florist ivhen ■writinz^ 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES For Forcing EXTRA FINE HEALTHY PLANTS. FREE FROM MILDEW. LIBERTY, rose pots, SIS 00 per 100: 3K-inch pots, per 100 $ 18.00 BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, GOLDEN 6ATES, KAISERINS. rose pots, $10.00 per 100, S9S. 00 per 1000: 3H-inch pots. $15 00 per 100, per 1000 145.0G 500,000 VERBENAS 60 Varieties. PERFECTLY HEALTHY. IN BUD AND BLOOM. 2!<-in. pots, our selection S.'.50 per 100; 820.00 per 1000 2^-in. pots, purchaser's selection 3.00 per 100; 25 00 pel 1000 COLEUS. VERSCHAFFELTII, SOLDEN REDDER, FIREBRAND, rooted cuttings. 76o per 100; per lOCO $8.00 SEND FOR PRICE LIST. -J.L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa«^ H\j|/ fw i^ ^v M JR. CrknC Announce the completion of arrangemenU whereby they TUF F. fi. HILL CO.. • WW dJd tX i^vllS, will, beginning in January 1906. disseminate jointly with ■»■— wwm THEIR TWO GRAND j^y MARYLAND aiid JESSICA. NEW CARNATIONS Mv ]^7lt*vl7)nf1 '^ already well und favorably known, having been *"J "lUljiailU exhibited freely at the various flower shows and rist club meetings the past Fall and Winter, and in every cae elicited te highest praise and most favorable comment. We pick this variety to 'I'ckly and easily displace all other whites for first honors, not only in exhi- itlon.butin commercial points as well. We claim for it a robustness of onslitution quite unnjualled in any other variety and an ease of culture hat will deltK^t the heart of the (;!;rower. The great vlj^or of both parents (KorwayxLawsoD) seems united and improved upon in this variety. talp^^ir*7l ^^ have, in the red and white variegated class, what blv^^lwU lyiy Maryland will prove amrngst white. It is descended through several generations of variegated seedlines of Helen Keller and Bradt extraction on the one side and Lawson on the oiber. A etrong, thrifty growing variegated seedling bearing the seed. It is a trifle heavier in growth than My Maryland and just Lawson height. Aside from these differences ard the color, the description of My Maryland applies to Jeaalca. Under favorable conditions four inch blooms are not uncommon. We pick Jessica to win over any other variegated variety. Both of the above are free propagators. We are thoroughly familiar with them and know what they will do. We will be in a position to deliver itock early and on time, and assure the trade that no disappointment will result on that score. We have already booked many orders. It pays to be early. Orders booked are subject to cancellation by the buyer if unsatisfied \vith either variety up to the time tne cuttings are received. price:: S2.50 per doz.; $12. OO per lOO; $IOO.OO per lOOO. WEST or PENNSYLVANIA, address EAST OF OHIO, address E. G. HILL CO, Richmond, Ind. H.WEBER & SONS, Oakland Md. igo5. The American Florist. 719 ROSES. La Detroit, 3-in 88.C0 per ICO American Beauty, 3-iii 6.00 per lOO Perle,3-iii 5.00 per 100 Mme. Chatenay, 3-in 5.0O per 100 Bride, 8-iD 4.00 per 100 Bridesmaid, 3-in 4.00 per 100 Sunrise, 3-in 4.00 per 100 Palms and Asparagus Cheap. PerlM Libinia Bor., *-in. pot, seed leaves.. 8.00 " " 8-in. pot, 16-18 in., S-8 chr. Ivs. IS.OO •• " 6-ln. pot, 18-80 in., 8-4 chr. Ivs. U.OO " •' 6-in. pot, 20-24 in., 4 cbr. Ivs. 20.00 Kantia Bel., 2M-in. pot, 6- 8 in., 8 leaves. .10.00 " " 8 -in. pot, 8-10 in., 8-4 leaves. .12.60 •■ <• 4 -in. pot, 12-16 in., 4>6 leaves.. 16.00 Aiparmgui Sprengeri, 2-incb $2.00 Asparagus Plumoiui Nanus, 2-inch 2.60 " " " 8-incb 6.00 SHERMAN NURSERY GO., CHARLES OITY. lA. Fiease mention ihe A metican Florist when writing. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Kentia Belmoreaua '""Kentia Forsteriaua EVERYTHINS CHOHE FOR FORMAL ITALIAN GARDENS. Bay Trees. Box Trees. Pvramid, Bush, Stand- ard, Fancy Clipped. Bamboos. Orange Trees. Etc. Julius Roehrs Companv. RUTHERFORD, N. J. Please mention the A met ican FioyiU zfhen wtiting. JOHN BURTON, Assignee for ROBERT CRAIG & SON, ROSES, PaLMS, and Novslliss In Dscorativ* Plants. Markot and 49th Stt., Philadelphia, Pa. Aster Plants Miss Kate Lock, now roady to ship, $I.CO per 100 plants; »8.IjU per 1000. Don't send checits. No agents. ORIGINATOR J. H. IiOCK, 41 Manchester Ave., TORONTO, ONT. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. fflNODE FLORIST CO. ...JAPANESE NOVELTIES... TINY PLANTS, In 3 and 3-in. decorated Japan- r T ese pots, 815.00, 820.00 and 825.00 per 100. RHAPIS. 5 to 15 shoots, 50 cents each. CASH WITH ORDEB. LARGEST GROWIRS OF EASTER HUES. WOODSIDE. N. Y. and WHITESTONE. L. I., N.V. C. R. HILLS '""S.^r"" Per 100 Little Gem Alyssum, in bud, 2>^-in $2.(0 Cobaea Scandens, 3-id. strong 3 50 Forget-me-nots, 2ii-in .... 2 00 Cupliea, 2M in 3 OO German Ivy, V4,- in 2.C0 Nicotiana Sanrtera?, fi^-in SI.CO per doz. Watch for Other Offerinds. ASTER PLANTS. Benthy's Famous Asters, extra fine stoclc, from flats, $1.00 per ICO 88 00 per 1000; Jrom 2H-in. pots, 83 00 per lOO. $17.60 per 1000. Hohenzoilern, Carlson's, American Branching and Queen of the Marl^et, from flats, 60c per 100, 85.00 per 1000; from 2Ji-in. pots, $1.60 per lOJ, 812 50 per 1000. Will have Primulas for July delivery. Chinese, Ob- conica, Forbesi and Buttercup, 2>i- in., $3. Write. Easter tC/ouTokTor Decoration Day GEO. A. KUHI. offers: 2 to2H-in. 3-in. 4 in. Vincas $3 50 $'v00 $12.50 Double Petunias 3.E0 5.00 lO.CO Swe>-t Alyssum 260 Fuchsias 4.00 7.50 Cuphea 250 Coleus 2.60 Salvias 2.60 5.00 San tol ina 2.60 Cannas 5.00 Feverfew 2 50 5.00 Marguerites 3 50 7.60 10.00 Nasturtiums 2.50 Rose Geraniums 3.50 6.O0 Ivy Geraniums 5.00 Mme. Salleroi 3.00 Geraniums, pink, red, white and salmon 3 50 5.00 8.-IO.00 Centaurea 2.?0 5 OJ Fancy leaved Coleus (broad, h ighly colored) 10.- 12.50 Alternantheras 3.00 Pelnrgoniums 7.E0 12 50 Moonvines 5.00 Ageratum, white and blue... 3.00 Flowering Begonias, 5 var... 5 00 7.E0 13.60 Genistas 13.50 Cobaea scandens 5.00 Heliotrope 7,50 SPECIALS.— Hardy Moonvine roots, 81 .50 per doz.; hardy Hydrangeas, $3.00 per doz.; hardy Boston Ivies, $3.C0 per doz. Have a nice lot of 3-year Liberty and Beauty in 5-in. pots, for sum- mer blooming, which we offer at $3.00 per doz.; Pansiesat7ooto$3.00per 100. '2-in. 3-in. 4-in. Asparagus plumosus $3.f0 $8 00 815.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 3 EO 5.tO 10.00 Boston Ferns, 3i4 to lO-in. ; Scottli Ferns, 4, 5 and 6-in.; Foster Ferns, 2H and 3ia. ; Small Ferns for Ferneries, 2H-in., extra; baskets of Sprengeri, etc. Write. GEO. A. KUHL., Pekin, III. THE AMERIGAN FLORIST SCOTTII The Most Graceful Nephrolepis Known Retailers who have handled this fern are unanl mous in proclaiming it the best Fern ever introduced. Consult any grower who has bought Scottii and be will tell you that it is aa far ahead of the Boston as that variety is ahead of all other introductions. See my adv. on second cover page in American Florist of Feb. 25th. JOHN SCOTT, ® Keap Street Greenhouses, BROOKLYN, N. Y. BRANCH: E. 45th St and Rutland Road, Elatbu$b. Telephone, 1307 Williamsburg. Please mention the American Florist whenwriting BOSTON FERNS. Extra fine stock, out from bench now ready fot 5, 6, 7 and 8-inch pots, at 825.00, 850.00, 875.00 and 1100.00 per 100. KENTIAS. RUBBERS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Cash or reference please. L. Hi rUoltlii dorchesVer, MASS Stanley & Co. SOUTHGATE, ENGLAND. CATTLEYA SCHROEDERAE, a grand well assorted importation just arrived. Order at once. Please mention ihe American Florist when-writing, CYCLAMEN SPLENDENS GIGANTEUU HYBRIDS. My well- known strain in five true colors (seedlings), twice transplanted from flats, including the fringed variety, well-grown plants, $3 00 per 100; 925.00 per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroodsborg, Pa. FHease mention the American Florist when writing. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS Nice stock from 2-in. pots, $2.35 per 100; 820.00 per 1000; not less than 600 at 1000 rates. Rubbers, fine plants, 5 in. pots, $3.C0 per doz. Cannas. We have 6,000 from 3-in. pots, ready May I. at $5.00 per 100, in 20 best varieties. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Please mention the American Florist when icnting. Orchids 1 $^ Just at hand, n superb condition, our first ship- ment of CATTLEYA LABIATA. Write for prices. We also recommend our large stock of well- grown, establiahed ORCHIDS. Write for cat- alogue. Lager & Hurrell, summit, n. j. Orchid Orovrers and Importers. Please mention the A nie> ican Florist when writing. ORCHIDS Larifest Importers. Exporters, Growers and Hybridists In the World. SANDER, SL Albans, England. Agent, A. DIMMOCK, 31 Batclay St.. NEW YORK CITY CARNATIONS c:r.. WHITE LAWSON. The king of white sorts. A strong grower and a free bloomer. >Ve have 6000 ready to be shipped. All orders will be filled in rotation. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per ICOO. Per 100 1000 L^dy Bountiful $7.00 $60.00 Mrs. M. A. Patten 6.00 60.00 Nelson Fisher 7.00 60.00 Daheim 6.00 60.00 Enchantress 8.60 30.00 Boston Marlcet 2.60 20.00 The Queen 2.S0 20.00 Mrs. T. W. Lawson 2.00 18.00 Gen. Maceo 2.00 16.00 Morning Glory 2.00 16.00 Mrs. Q. M. Bradt 3.00 26 00 Melba 1.60 12.00 Queen Louise 160 12.00 White Cloud 1.60 12.00 CRAFTED ROSES. We are now boolcing orders for luture delivery. Write for prices. WOOD BROS, Fishkill, N. Y. Scollii Ferns. Much more valuable than the Boston Fern, because with the most ordinary culture it will grow Into beautiful compact specimen plants. Per Doz. Per 100 3^-lnoh $2 00 912.50 3-lnoh 800 20.00 4-lnoh 5 00 Pierson Ferns 'p^rlss" "^ "" '""■'•**'" THE CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE, PA. 720 The American Florist. May 6, San Francisco. EASTER BUSINESS LARGE. We have experienced probably the most successful Easter business in the history of the trade in this city. As pre- dicted in these columns last week, the supply of nearly all stock was in splen- did shape. Everybody seemed to have their stock just right, and as a conse- quence much satisfaction is expressed over the business done. More Harrisii were in the market this Easter than ever before, and even with the large supply many more could have been disposed of if they could have been secured. The quality of the blooms, too, was far better than in former years. The prices ranged from $2 to $3 per dozen stems. Quite a few Harrisii in pots were sent into the various stores and sold remarkably well. One grower who had extra fine stock received $9 per dozen for all his lilies in pots, but the majority brought $6 per dozen. There was a large cut of roses re- ceived, and splendidly grown Beauty were seen in Sievers & Boland's store, on Post street. Pelicano also showed fine Beauty. The quality of the Maid and Bride was very mediocre, there be- ing so much mildewed stock. However, owing to the heavy demand, they cleaned up well. All carnations, with the exception of Enchantress, were in good supply. Prices advanced sharply on Friday and Saturday, but have dropped since. Valley was in fair supply and sold out completely. Some splen- did tulips in pans were shown at some of the stores, but sweet peas still con- tinued scarce. There was quite a de- mand for them at Easter, but sufficient stock could not be obtained. Spanish iris, which last season proved so popu- lar, did not go so well this season, and prices fell considerably. They brought from $2.50 to $3 per hundred. All greens were scarce, particularly good smilax and maidenhair. Smilax sold at $1.50 per dozen. The writer has been in- formed by many of the leading growers that the shipping trade fell far below that of former years. Various reasons are put forth as to the cause, the chief ones being the warm weather, late Eas- ter, etc., although shipping to Los Ange- les was probably increased a trifle. Plant trade was probably a little ahead of last Easter. Crimson Rambler proved good sellers, and we could have used more of them. Many of the stores were in gala attire and many pleasing effects were to be seen in the different windows. The street "fakirs" had enormous quantities of outdoor stock, principally roses. Jones, on Sutter street, did a fine trade, and disposed of an enormous quantity of stock. The Art Floral Company, in the new Flood building, made a beautiful display and report a fine trade. Sievers & Boland report the best trade in their history. On Saturday afternoon they were sold out completely, as also was Podesto and the Pelicano Company. Serveau Broth- ers report the Easter trade in their part of the city as being considerably ahead of last year. Similar reports were heard from nearly all the other large stores. Among the growers, P. C. Meyer & Company and Sidney Clack were very strong on lilies, as also was John Young and Ferrari Brothers. The latter two firms had a fine lot of potted Harrisii. Goertzhain had probably the finest lot of Harrisii in pots that has arrived in this market for many a day. They brought the top notch price of $9 per dozen. McLellan & Company were in with cut and potted lilies of the finest quality. These were all handled through their store on Union Square avenue. The problem of exterminating aspara- gus rust, a disease which has seriously threatened to destroy the asparagus growing industry, one of the most im- portant in this state, has been solved by Prof. Ralph E. Smith, plant pathologist of the University of California. All along the Sacramento river, and espe- cially upon the large islands in that stream, there are thousands of acres de- voted to the growing of asparagus for canning purposes, and the appearance of this dreaded disease prompted the raising of a fund by the canners. After two years of work Prof. Smith has dis- covered the cause of the disease and the conditions under which it flourishes best. He has also found a peculiar sulphur treatment that destroys the rust fun- gus. Prof. Smith came to California from the Massachusetts Agricultural College, and the result of his labors will be hailed with delight by all the truckers and market gardeners through- out the country. A hurried trip through the immense plant of genial John Young, at Dwight Way, was very interesting. Beauty are the specialty at this place, which has long been known for the excellent qual- ity of the flowers that are here produced. The other standard varieties of roses also occupy several houses. Mr. Young had a large lot of iongiflorums at Easter which would be hard to beat. He re- ports having e.xperienced a most suc- cessful season. Sidney Clack's splendid new red car- nation was seen by your correspondent and it certainly looks as if Mr. Clack has a sterling novelty in his possession. The plant is a vigorous grower and is exceedingly prolific. The flowers are borne on good stiff stems and the color is very brilliant and lasting. It retains its color long after being cut, and the flowers have no tendency to burst. Mr. Clack intends to grow it largely next season. The committee appointed to draft'by- laws for the proposed association of wholesale growers is still at work, and as yet no date has been set for the next meeting. That, however, will be an- nounced in these columns later. It is hoped that every grower, large and small, will be on hand at the next meet- ing and lend support to the effort by their presence. James Hutchinson, head gardener to J. A. Folger, Esq., has resigned to accept a position at Burlingame. J. Martin succeeds Paul Gaetzens as head garden- er to the E. W. Hopkins estate at Men- lo Park. Mr. Gaetzens has received an appointment in Golden Gate park. Luther Burbank was tendered a pub- lic reception by the citizens of Santa Rosa and elsewhere on April 24. Many hundreds of people were presented to him. Recent visitors to this city were C. W. Scott, of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago; a representative of Currie Brothers. Milwaukee, Wis. ; and Mark Ebel, of Sacramento. Norma. PANSIES. 100,000 Now in Bloom. Extra large field-grown plants. They are the Kind that Sell. Per 100, $2.00; per 1000, $20.00. Seedlings, $3.00 per lOOO. ALBERT A. SAWYER, S-Taust Successor to Thos. J. Corbrey, 23-33 S. Harlem Ave., OAK PARK, ILL. Telephone, Harlem 3342. Please mention ike A merican Florist when writing, BOOTED CUTTINGS HELIOTROPE, 12 var., Jl.OO per 100; 18 per 1000. PETUNIAS, 20 var., $1.25 per 100: $10.00 per 1000. SALVIAS, 6 var , $1.00 per 100; $8 00 per lOOO.: ^ GIANT ALYSSUM, $1.00 pel 100; $8 00 per 1000. i AGERATUMS, 4 var., eOo per 100; $5.00 per 1000. COLEUS, 40 var., 70c per 100; S6 00 per 1000. Exprets prepaid on all R. C. Cash with orders. Wril» S. D. BRANT, Clay Center, Kan. OAPE COD PINK POND LILIES The best hardy pink. Large, strong flowering roots, $3.00 per doz. W. I. BODFISH, *-.5:r"'"' Mease mention the American Florist when writing. Chrysanthemum Novelties Merstham Yellow, White Coombes, Emily Mile- ham, Valerie Greenham, Mrs. H. A. Allen and all other novelties 50o each; S5.00 per doz. Mrs. W. Duckham, the cup winner, 75c each; $7.50 per dozen. Send for list. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, M.J. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF EARLY CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Opah, Mme. Bergman, Willowbrook and October Sunshine. Booted Cuttings of VIOLETS of all kinds. ELI CROSS. Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemums Last call. This will not appear again. Wm. Duckham. Ben Wells $1 50 per 100 Dr. Eniiuehard. Mrs. Thlrkell 2.00 per 100 CoileotioQS of 20 or more exhibition varieties made rorl{.=>.(0 or $10.00. No order filled for less than 91.00. Send lor complete list. W. A. CHAUF-ANT. Sprlngllald. Mo. '^ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS'" Per 100 1000 WHITE LAWSON 86.00 »50.00 FLAMINGO 8.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 THE QUEEN 2.50 20.00 CARDINAL, from 2-inch pots 12.00 Lsrchmont Nurseries, LarohmonI, N. Y. . ROOTED CUTTINGS. Pansies The Jennings Strain. Fine cold-frame plants in bud and bloom. Finest mixed colors. Ready April 1st. Price, tl.50 per 100. Cash with order. El Bi JENNINuSi SOIITHPORT, CONN. SHOWER OF THE mTEBT PANBIB8. Plants, Bulbs and Seeds. 1305 Filbert Street. PHILADELPHIA. 1905- Th E American Florist. 721 BIG CLT IN PRICE!! We Now Offer a Nicotine Solution Guaranteed to Contain not Less than 40 per cent NICOTINE, At the Following Exceedingly Low Prices : 1-4 Fiut, 50c. Pint, $1.50. 1-2 Gallon, $5.50. Gallon, $10 50. This Solution is Unsurpassed in Quality by any Competing Article. Owing to the Marked Success of our "NICO-FUME" Tobacco Paper Insecticide, We call this Solution "NICO-FUME" LIQUID. IT Wll_l. PAY YOU TO TRY IT. F-OR SAi-E BY SEEDSIVIEI Made by xhc KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., louisville. ky son. Srcond-hand, from p; all repairs; othtr makes; PIIUP^ Rider- EricsiJOE rumro $40.00 up; aii new: cheap. pnij CDC New and second-hand. Two second* OUILLno hand steam: flrst-class condition; will heat l.OiOsq. ft. glass; at 835,00 each. PIPF ^^^ 2- in. standard full lengths, with ■ "^ couplings. 8940 per ft. Good, serviceable second-hand, vvith threads, 2 in.,7c; lVi-in.,59ic; iK-in.. 33!ic: 1-in., 3c; 3£-in., 2Jic. Old and new fittings and valves. STOCKS and DIES Sr,SdT'ii'tS-t': I-ln. pipe, J3.00. No. 2 threads, IH-in-. IHin-. 2-in. pite $4 00. PIPC PIITTCRQ New Saunders Pattern. No. 1 nrLbUIILnO cms H-in-l-in. pipe, JI.OO. No. 2 outs 1-in. -2-in. pipe, Jl.SO. STILLSON WRENCHES .^^M/l. 'Sipf S? el; 24-in., grips Hin.-3V4in. pipe, $2.40; 36-ln., grips !4-in.-3H-in. pipe, SI.IS. pipe UIQpC New. No. 1 hinged, grips ii-in.-2-in. CARnFU HflQP New. ?i-in., guaranteed lOO-lbs. OHnutn nuOL pressure, 7^40 per ft.; ?i-in.,not guaranteed, 494O per ft. UniRPn 5A5U New. Cypress, 3-ft.x6-ft., from nulDtU OHOn 700 up. giazed, complete, from 91 60 up. Second-band, as good as new, com- plete, at 81.26 eacli. Rl A?? New. American, EO sq. ft. to the boi. ULHOO i0sl2, at SI. 75. 10x12. 12x12. B double. at$2.40. 13514,12x16,12x20,14x14, Hiie, 14x20. 16x16, 16x18 B double, at S2.60. 16x20, 16524 B double, at ifiSi. Second-hand 10x12, at SI 40. Write for our prices on Gulf Cypress Building Malarial, Ventilating Apparatus, Oil, White Lead, Putty, Paint, etc. lETROPOLITAN Iaterial CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y. VAUGHAN'S "RAMS HEAD" Brand Sheep Manure Pure, Dry and Unadulterated, Sheep manure is one of the best natural fertil- izers a florist can use, being readily applied in either dry or liquid form. Contains all the ele- ments necessary for plant life. Our stoolc is saved under shelter and not leached. Price, (. o, b. Chicago, per 100 lbs., SI 00; per I.OOO lbs.,S7.50; per 2,000 lbs., S14.00. Write for prices on car lots. VAUfiDAN'S SEED STORE m: 84-81 Randolph St., CHiCAeo. THE ONLY PERFECT Tomato anJ Plant Support MADE OF HEAVY GALVANIZED WIRE AND WILL NOT RUST. Height complete 34 In. Height of bottom section, 24 In. Height of top section 12 In. Diameter of circle rl4 In. MODEL CARNATION SUPPORTS, GALVANIZED ROSE STAKES and TYING WIRE. Igoe Bros., ,, 226 North 91h St., m Brooklyn, N. Y. Please mention the A tnerican Florist when writing* M. RICE& CO., Importars and Manufaoturers, Lcwdlng Florists*!. 9,5 Filbert Street, Philadelphia," Pa. Supply House and Ribbon Specialists. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing^ 14 Bareliy St., NEW YORK. FOR FUMIGATING. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., *' ;';^'v^"^';« k 722 The American Florist. May 6, Japzin Bamboo Stakes IN LARGE QUANTITIES. 5 TO 6 FEET. WRITE FOR PRICES. SUZUKI & HDA, 31 Barclay St., New York. CUT FLOWER BOXES ^^^ The best, strongest and neatest folding cut flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Per 100 PerlOtO SizeNo. 0. 3x 4s20 $2.00 $19 00 1. 3x 4Hxl6 1.90 17.50 " 2. 3x6x18 2.00 1900 " S. 4x8x18 2.50 23.00 " 4. 3x5x24 2.75 26.00 " 5. 4x8x22 300 2850 " 6. 4x8x28 3.75 36.00 7. 6x16x20 5.60 54.00 8. 3x7x21 300 28.50 9. 5x10x35 650 62 00 " 10. 7x20x20 9.50 67.50 11. 3V4x5x30 3.C0 28.50 Sample free on application. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINBSTON SEED COMPANY, Box 104. COLUMBUS, OHIO. WRITE 1621-23 N. Leavitt St., CHICMO. ILL., FOB PRIOXB OF Standard Pots Ttr^ilthand poroiity oombined are the best on the market Please mention the American Florist when writing. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" PULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT RTPY., HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rap. 400 Howard SI,. fiease mention the A merican Florist when writing. Standard OriXSL Flower... ^^J i v3 If your ereenhouscs are within SOO ni!les of the Capitolj, writ*? us^ w<* can save you money > «»w and M ^trAAto^ ^-«A!CiHJiM(9T0Mi. ^- ^ fiease mention the American Florist when writing* Tobacco Stems FOR FERTILIZER. IN CAR LOAD LOTS. For samples and prices write The Maxwell Mfg. Co., — ^ LOUISVILLE, KV. = The Florists' Hail Ass'n. Now Insures upwards or 21,000,000 square feet of QlasB. For p&tticulars address John G. Esler, sec*y. SADDLE RIVER, N. J. PUase mention the American Florist when writing. Standard Flower Pots The WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA PA. JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. V THE KELLER POTTERY COMPA^Y, M.nu..c..r.,. .1 FLORISTS' RED STMDIRD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List. 2I3-I5-I7-I9-2I-23 Pearl St„ NORRISTOWN, PA. PEP POTS SAMPLE POT AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Klk**^''^^ Kramer's Pot Hanger ^he neatest, simplest, moat ■ convenient and only practical device for convert- ing ordinary flower pots Into hanginp baskets. They fit all standard made pots from 2 to 10 inches in diameter. The illustration shows bow they are attached. Just the thing for banging up femSi begonias, etc. You can make room and money by their use. Try them FOR SALE BY WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN, FLORISTS AND SUPPLY DEALERS. Price with wire chain ai shown in cut, 81.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen bv mail, 81.25. Cedar Rapkfs. Iowa. Price per orate 1500 I-ln , la orate, (4.88 1500 2}< 6.26 1600 ZM " 600 lOOOS •' B.OO 800 SH 5.80 6004 •' 4.60 »20B 4.51 1144 6 S16 48 10 24 11 24 n 12 !4 « 16 pans, same prioe ».e pots^^ I. N. Kramer & Son, Fiease mention the A merican Florist when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS \ Packed in small crates, easy to handle. ~ ' Prioe per crate 120 7-in., in orate, 14.20 60 8 ■■ 1.00 HAHD KADS. 48 9-in., in orate, «S.60 " 4.ec " §.» » 4.80 •• 4.B0 _ Send for prioe list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent o£f for cash witi order Address HILFINGER BROS. POHERY, Fort Edward, N. 1! Or AoeusT Rolkxb & Sons, New York Agents, 31 Barclay Street, New York City. Please mention the A tnertcan Florist when writing. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFACTURERS OP FLOWER POTS. 1 Bfore buying write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street, near Wrightwood Ave., CHICAGO. lU. Please mention the American Florist when writing. I 1905- Th E American Florist. "•■iSTii^iSfffaW >» H- «pp '^ - '0'- % Wsi \:^r i?(i5Hij^^wi£5ij»-j»->X-^'^"rTi'fe^ Who KNOWS tbat ALL tobacco powder is the same cigar and tobacco store trash he gets at his cigar store or from his seeds- men and JUST WON'T asl^ for our bool^let, that is full of the sayings of his fellows, that read: 11. A. S Co.:— I have used the ISLACK STUFF FINE TOBACCO POWDER ;uid also the FUMIGATING KIND, and they are .ill riglit: do not lejtve a bad odor: any bug that can stand a siege of the FUMICVTING KIND rmght to be sent to the defense of I^ort Arthur. 'Yours truly ■ C. D. MILLS, Stratford, Conn. He JUST WON'T believe that 95 per cent of all the growers that send for our free trial sample bags of THE FUMIGATING KIND (for fumigating), and THE BLACK STUFF FINE ('or sprinkling), have purchased not ouce, but again and again, after tlie trial. WHY BE A JUST WONT when you can have these free trial sample bags; yes, two of them if one won't do. All we ask is tor you to pay the express charge on them. ASK NOW. Don't be a JUST WON'T. The H. A. STOOTHOFF COMPANY, tobacco powdep hobbyists. 116 West St., New York, N. Y. Please mfiniinn the A rrteriran I^lnnst ii-he-n ?/'» itinp 723 FLORISTS' SPECIALS "Kinkaid" Hocking Kanawha Splint ... Lower Vein Brazil Block Genuine Smokeless Pocahontas Sullivan County Indiana Lump COAL We are direct agents. Wtite for prices for immediate sliipment or season's supply. GLOBE COAL COMPANY, 1560-1570 Old Colony Building, ' .,.oh:ioa.oo. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. GLASS. GOOD BRANDS. QUICK SHIPMENTS. LARGE STOCK. Warehouse on railroad switch. Be sure and get our prices. Sharp, Partridge k Co. 22nd St and Union n^m, CHICAGO Please inention the American Florist when v/riting, LeMoniteurd'Horticulture For Horticulturists and Orchid Growers. Edited at Paris by Luclen Chaure and Otto Balllf. The representative Gardening Paper of French Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen. Sample copies free. The largest circulation in France, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland. Twice every month. Subscription per year: With the colored plates, (3.30; without the colored plates, SI. 30. 14 Rue de Sevres 14, PARIS France. Greenhoase Material of Louisiana Cypress and Hot Bed Sash Wasliington Red Cedar OUR FACILITIES INCREASED "^^^^^ OUR PRICES RIGHT OUR GRADES INVARIABLY THE BEST. Writo for Catalogue and Estimate, when figuring on your new houses. A. DIETSCH CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Ave., CHICAGO. ESTABUSHED 1866 EMILSTEFFENSv 5UCC." N.STEFFENS. ANoSTErFENSBSOSi f&^^^MKST. NEW \>* ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS OF iVirtlflola.1 r^ea^^ves. ALL STYLI-S IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Trade Only. UCCESSFUL SELLERS •ra tke S«c«Mfai grower* wbo advertise la XllC AMCr\IC/AIN rLOPISla 724 The American Florist. May 6, Worcester, Mass. Fine weather and plenty of good stock made an especially profitable Easter, and nearly every one in the trade closed out their stock at fair prices. Lilies, as a rule, were very fine and as usual were the best sellers in the plant line. They sold for 20 cents per bud and blossom though some of the re- tailers who bought unwisely were glad to get 13 cents Saturday night. There was an unusually heavy call for azaleas in small and medium sizes and these closed out early. The larger sizes went slowly and many were left over. Tulips, hyacinths and narcissus sold well and were cleaned up in good shape. Kam- bler, rhododendrons, snowballs, wei- gelias, hybrid roses, marguerites, etc., sold at good prices and cleaned out very well, with the exception of the large sizes. Cut flowers in all lines sold well and the only shortage was in long stemmed American Beauty roses. Lange had three stores in operation and Littlefield had an extra window in connection with his two stores. The churches decorated about as usual and used up considerable stock. E. Bergstrom is the latest aspirant for honors in the retail flower business, having opened a store on Belmont street. L. FiNDLAY, O. — E. J. Foster & Sons will erect a new range in the suburbs this year. La Crosse, Wis. — Ten horticulture buildings, to cost in the neighborhood of $10,000, will be built on the Cass street residence property of L. F. Easton. Ac- cording to John Thorp, the landscape gardener, who will have charge of the improvements, the buildings to be erect- ed will be the most complete set west of the .\llegheny mountains. WM. S. HARMAN, Chicago, Indianapolis. Producer, Jobber and Prompt Shipper of Bitum- inous Coal. Attractive prices ou Alum Creek, Pocahontas Smokeless, W. Va. Splint. Brazil Block, Indiana Hocking Lump and other grades. ftease menlion the A nierican Florist when writing. SHEEP MANURE Dried, TFnpulTerized and Pulverized. — WBITB POB PEICEB. MONTANA FERTILIZER CO., Elgin, III. fiease mention the A merican Florist when writing, A. HERMANN, J'\ Cape Flowers, all colors, j\ Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, .^1 and All Florists' Supplies. Sbkd For Peiobs. 404-412 East 34th Str««l, NEW YORK. Flease mention the American Florist when ivriting, L BAUMANN & CO., Importert and Manufacturers ol Florist Supplies 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Write tor our New Catalogue F. Oai jlfloei may interest you. IF^F^F"^ Our Louisiana Cypress Is thoroughly air-dried and free from sap. This is the very best material now offered to the trade for greenhouse construction. We have the largest stock of this high-grade cypress in the North, and can promise quick service in filling all orders entrusted to ns. Estimates and designs furnished on application. We will be pleased to figure with you on your contemplated work. Our new detail sheet mailed on request. BED CEDAR POSTS. IRON FriTINGS. HOT-BED SASH. LocKisAND Lumber Co. , LOCKJta\Np,0. Please mention the A merican Florist when writinz eiRLAND'S 6UTTERS WILL KEEP SNOW AND ICE OFF YOUR GLASS. DES PLAINES. ILL. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. g^'^'-v^^ ^^SXSSSSSSSSSSSS^SSSSSSS^ A merizan of our Gutter is od Exhibition at the Chicago Flower Growers' Market. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. r: ,TI J BEST ENGRAVINGS and ILLUSTRATIONS , I Of Every Description I SEE OUR WORK IN THIS PAPER. SEND FOR ESTIMATES. GLOBE ENGRAVING and ELECTROTYPE CO. S 407-427 Dearborn St., CHICAGO ^B ■ ■■■• MBMiBaB •■■■ •■ I I .J Clipper Lawn Mower Co. "ir- The Mower that will Kill all the Weeds in Your Lawn. \t you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to seed and cut you r grass without breaking the small feeders of roots, the grass will become thick and the weeds will disappear. The Clipper will do It. Ask your dealer lor them. If they have not got them, below Is the price: No. I— 12-in. Mower, J5; No. 2— I5-in. Mower, J3; No. 3— 18 in. Mower, S7 No. 4— 2l-in. Mower, t8. Send draft, money-order or reg. letter. Kease mention the A merican Florist when writing. The Standard VENTILATING MACHINERY The original machine with leU- oiling cups. The most powerful, least complicated, very oompaot with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter Over six miles in ate and highly recommended by alL The only Drip Prool gutter on the market The Standard Return Steam Trap It has no equals tor almpUolty or tta working, Catalogue tree. e« HIPPARn. YoonotowB, Obit, Please mention ike American Florist 7vhen writing. King Construction Co. NORTH TONAWANDA. N. Y. and TORONTO, ONT. New Greenhouse Catalogue ready for dis- tribution. Send for it. igos. The American Florist. 725 Catalogues Received. J. F. Sullivan, Detroit, Mich., Easter plants and cut flowers; H. den Ouden & Son, Boskoop, Holland, nursery stock; W. van Kleef k Sons, Boskoop, Holland, nursery stock; Julius Eoehrs Company, Butherford, N. J., orchids, plants, nurs- ery stock, etc.; V. Lemoine et Fils, Nancy, France, plants, seeds, etc.; The Herendeen Manufacturing Company, Geneva, N. Y., boilers; The Arnott Chemical Company, Toronto, Can., fer- tilizers; A. Eobichon Fils, Olivet, Orleans, France, roses; J. K. Andrews, Elgin, 111., lawn vase; J. Dijkhuis & Company, Boskoop, Holland, nursery stock; W. E. Caldwell Company, Louis- ville, Ky., tanks, towers and tubs; American Horticultural Distributing Company, Martinsburg, W. Va., insec- ticides, fungicides, etc.; Shatemuc Nurseries, Barrytown, N. Y., hardy perennials, plants, etc.; Wm. C. Elliott, Newport, E. I., sweet corn; Norwood Nurseries, Norwood, Mass., hardy peren- nials, peony and other plants; Peter Henderson & Company, New York City, lawn grass seed, implements, etc.; H. W. Buckbee, Eockford, 111., seeds and plants; I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Eapids, la., seeds, plants, etc.; Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111., vegetables, bed- ding and greenhouse plants; Henry Kroder Company, Passaic, N. J., venti- lating apparatus; Evergreen Nursery Company, Sturgeon Bay, Wis., ever- greens, ornamental trees, etc.; Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, forest, grass, tree seeds, etc.; Goos & Koene- mann, Nieder-Walluf, Eheingau, Ger- many, plants; Isaac Hicks & Son, West- bury Station, N. Y., nursery stock, tree transplanters, etc. Manufacture of Thermometers. In the making of a thermometer the first thing that is usually considered is the char- acter of the glass to be used. The thermom- eter maker selects a length of annealed glass that is absolutely uniform in bore. The length of glass is held in the blowpipe at the point where it is to be severed until it becomes so thoroughly plastic in the flame that it almost drops apart. When the glasi has been thus softened it is withdrawn from the flame, grasped at each end and quickly pulled apart. The result is two tubes, sealed at one end. The next step is the formation of the bulb. One of the two tubes obtained by the process just described is held in the blow- pipe, the sealed end being subjected to the heat. When the glass has been melted suffi- ciently the tube is removed from the blow- pipe. By blowing through the open end, a bulb of any size can be formed. After the bulb has been blown, the next step is the filling of the tube with mercury. The liquid metal rises slightly in the tube. The tube is then reversed, so that the mercury runs down into the bulb. By heating the bulb in an alcohol flame or Bunsen burner, says the Scientific American, the mercury is made to boll. The vapors given off drive out the air, thereby creating a vacuum. When this point has been reached, the open end of the tube is plunged into mercury, which in order to fill the vacuum, rushes up and completely fills the tube. The open end is next closed with sealing wax in order to prevent the entrance of air. Hermetic sealing is effected by holding the tube in the blowpipe beyond the wax-plugged open end, by drawing the molten end off. Two fixed points must now be taken. The lower is usually taken first. The thermom- eter is placed vertically in finely pounded melting ice, or preferably snow, contained in a vessel which will allow the water to drain away. The whole of the mercurial column should be immersed in the ice. After some twenty minutes to half an hour the thermometer may be raised until the top of the mercury is seen just sufficiently for its position to be noted. This is the freezing point, 32" on the Fahrenheit ther- mometer, 0° on the Centigrade. The tem- perature of water boiling Is the higher fixed point. To determine this the tube of mer- cury is held in the steam of boiling water, which can be done by running the tube through a cork and suspending it by a wire or other means in the vapor. As the boiling point depends upon the pressure of the atmosphere, the height of the barometer must now be taken. If it stands at 760 millimeters, the temperature is 100'^ C. If not, a calculation will be necessary ; 1° C. or 1.71° F. must be added or subtracted for 26.7 millimeters above or below 760 milli- meters. The interval between the two fixed points is then divided into 100 parts or degrees for a Centigrade, or 212 parts for a Fahrenheit thermometer. To graduate the scale affove 100° a col- umn of mercury is measured below that point, then made to pass above step by step ; the portions of the tube filled by the column are then divided into the number of degrees which it represents. While a thermometer made in the manner described is not an absolutely scientific heat-recording instru- ment, still it will be found sufficiently accurate for use in ordinary life. H. M. HOOKER GO. window Glass, Paints and Putty. Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 59 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO. FUase mention the A merican Florist when writing. Wired Toothpicks 10,000, tl.EO; EO.OOO, 18.26. Maoafiotured bj W. J. COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. Sample Freeo For aaiA bv dealerso Please mention the A merican Florist when -writing. D. O. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. Hot- House Glass a Specialty. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. STENZEL GLASS CO., GREENHOUSE CLASS. French and American "WHITE ROSE" Brand. 2 Hudaon SI.. NEW YORK. tOI Portland S^LLck.t:, P^a-tt^r, eto. 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. T26 The American Florist. May 6, Index to Advertisers. Adv. rates 700 Altken Mark 708 Akers, H R 713 AUen J K 707 Amer'n Blower Co.. IV AmlingE C 705 Andorra Nurseries. 712 Aachmann Godfrey.716 Bailer FA 716 Bassett& Wash- burn 705 Baumann £> & Co. . .724 Baur Floral Uo 716 Ba; State Nurseries. 713 BeavenEA 7C4 Beokert W C Ii BensonC W 717 Bentliey-Coatswortli Co 705 Beming H G 706 BertemiannBros Co. 708 Berry A A Seed Co. . II Bindekunst-Verlag. 703 Blaok Chas 713 Blackistone Z D 708 BodflshW 1 720 Boddington A T II Brant D Wood 705 BrantSD 7S0 Braslan Seed Co 710 Breltmeyer'a J Sons. 708 Brod John 716 BrownAlfrdJSeedCo .11 Brown Bag Filling MohCo II Brans H N 706 Bnoklev W TCo 716 Bndlong J A 7t9 Bunting Saml J 715 Burpee W A * Co... II Byer Bros 717 Byer Floral Co 716 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 703 Carmody J D. HI Cation Gr'nhouse Co715 Chadwiok Chas 70 ( Chalfant W A 750 Chicago Car Co 717 Chicago House Wrecking Co 735 Clare & Scharratb. 703 UleTel'nd Cut Plo CcTiiO Clipper Lawn Mower Co 734 Coles W W 719 Conard & Jones Co. 719 Cooke Geo H 708 Cotsonas Geo & Co. .7i 3 Cottage Gardens Co. 713 Cottage Nursery 718 Cowee WJ 725 Ctabb & Hunter 716 Craig RobtA Son.. .719 Craig Wm P 72(J Cross Eli 720 Growl Fern Co 703 Cunningham D O QlasB Co 735 Connlngham Jos H.717 flarlington H D 718 DaviB A B HIJ%.. IMPROVEI ■ ^JENNINGS ^^^4j'^°N GUTTER. IPPIRATUS. Powerful Fur man Boilers Save Coal Furman Boilers have been awarded Certificate of Merit at Five different Florists' Conventions. Have a Record of 20 Years • • • Over 25,000 Furman Boilers in Use They are made in many styles; Round, Sectional, Brick-set, Asbestos Covered, etc., and in sizes up to 85 horse pow^er. Costing from $25 to $1,000 each. Net. Write today for valuable Catalogue. Special Net Whole- sale Prices to Florists. Address The Herendeen Mfg. Co. p^p^- <■" Geneva, N. Y. Branch Oifices: 39 Oliver St., Boston. 39 Cortlandt St., New York. Western Representatives: Edw. S. Dean, Bloomington, 111. E. K. Barr, La Crosse, Wis. igos. The American Florist. 72' Ready Reference Advertising. ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS DEPARTMENT 10 CENTS PER LINE, CASH WITH ORDER. COPY MUST REACH US MONDAY OF THE WEEK IN WHICH IT IS TO APPEAR Plants, Cuttings, Nursery Stock. Abutilons— Two var., 2%-ln., 2V4c. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg, Pa^ Ageratuma— 1 varieties, 60c per 100; $5 per l.Ouli. S. P. Brant. Clay Center. Kan. Ageratums — Stella Gurney, Princess Pauline and Snowball from 2-ln., $2 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co., cor, 5th Ave. and Elliott St., Peoria. Ill, Ageratum — White and blue, 2 to 2^-ln., ^2 per 100. Geo. A, Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Ageratum — Gurney, R. C, 50c per 100; $4 per 1,000. Byer Floral Co., Shlppensburg, Pa. Ageratum — Dwarf blue and white, 2^-in. pots. $2 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Moa- bael£. Onarga, 111. Ageratum — Gurney, Pauline, 2-ln., $2 per 100. R. C. Ageratum. Gurney, Pauline, 5;"c per 100. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg, Pa. Ageratum — Dwarf, 60c per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utlca> New York. Altemantheras — 2 to 2V4-in., |3 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Altemantheras — Alternanthera, red and yel- low, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware. O. Altemantheras— Two-Inch, $2 per 100; R. C. 60c per 100. $3.50 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Altemantheras — Red and yellow. R. C, 50c per mo: 2|/4-in., $1.50. Cash with order. Lud- vig Mosbaek. Onarga, 111. Altemantheras — 100,000 altemantheras, strong rooted- A. nana, 50c per 100, $4 per l,0:iO: P. major, 50c per 100, $4 per 1,000. Special prices on 5,000 or more. Davis Bros.. Mor- rison, 111. Altemantheras — Best red, R. C, 50c per 100; $4 per 1,000; 2-in., $1.75 by express. Byer Floral Co.. Shippensburg, Pa. Altemantheras — Red and yellow, 2V.-in. pots. 50c PIT doz. ; $3 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and JeffiTson Sts., Philadelphia. Altemantheras — My new beautiful pink. $1 per doz.; 21/^ -in. $6 per 100. C. M. Newman, Centre Market, Charleston, S. C. Alyssum — Giant, dbl., 2-in., 2c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Alyssum — Sweet, dbl. and dwf.. from 2i/6- In.. $3 per 100; 3-in.. $4 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co., cor. 6th Ave. and Elliott St., Peoria. 111. Alyssum — Sweet. 2 to 2V4-in., $2.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kohl, Pekin. 111. Alyssum — Little Gem, 2%-in., $2 per loO. In bud, fine stock. C. B. Hills, Grand Rapids. Mich. Alyssum— Giant Alyssum, $1 per 100; $8 per l^OOji. S. D. Brant. Clay Center. Kan. Alyssum— Sw. Giant, dbl., 2V4-in,, $2 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Asparagus — A plumosas and Spreugeri, 3-in. t5; 4-in. $8; 214-in. ,$2.50 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga. 111. Asparagus — 50.000 Sprengeri. 50,000 plu- mosus and robustus, ready June 1. Send for prices. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster. Pa. Asparagus — A. plumosus. Sprengeri and de- cumbens. 3-ln. pots, 75c per doz.; $5 per 100. C. Eisele, lltb and Jefferson Sts., Fhila- delpb ia^ Asparagus — A. plumosus and Sprengeri. 3-in.. only $4 per 100. John Brod. Niles Center, 111. Asparagus — -Asparagus plumosus nanus. 2-ln.. $2.50 per 100; 3-ln., $5 per 100; A. Spren- geri, 2-ln., $2 per 100. Sherman Nursery Co.. Charles City, la. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus 2 and 3-ln.. $4 to $8 per 100; Sprengeri. 2 and 3-in.. $3 to $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Asparagus — A. plumosus. 8,000 clamps, $10 per 1.000; 6,000 Sprengeri, 2%-ln., $2 per 1,000; ein.. Sprengeri. 500, $10 per 1,000. S. J. Bunting, Elmwood Ave. and 68th St., Philadelrhia. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus nanus. L. H. Foster. 4.') King St.. Dorchester. Mass. Asparagus — A. plumosus. from 4-ln.. $12.50 per 100; S'/j-in., $10 per 100; 3-ln.. $7 per 100; 2yj-ln., $4 per 100. A. Sprengeri, 4-in., $8 per 100; 3-ln.. .$5 per 100. Cation Green- bonse Co., cor. 5th Ave. and Elliott St., Peoria, 111; Asparagus — A plumosus. 214-ln.. $5 per 100. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. Asparagus — A. plumosus, 2-in., $3.50; 3-in., $8; 4-in., $15 per 100. Sprengeri, 2-ln.. $2.50; 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10 per 100; Baskets of Spren- geri. etc. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus, from 2H-ln. pots, $2,25 per 100; 3-ln., 75c per doz.; 4-in., $1.25 per doz.; 5-in.. $2 per doz, Sprengeri, 3 and 4-in., 75c and $1.50 per doz.; large plants for hanging baskets, 30c each. Goshen Floral Co.. Goshen, Ind. Asparagus — A. plumosus, from 2-ln. pots, $2.25 per 100; $20 per 1,000; not less than 500 at 1.000 rates. W. W. Coles. Kokomo, Ind. Asparagus — A plumosus nanus seed, $1.60 per 1.000 seeds. Cottage Nursery, San Diego, Cal. Asparagus — A plumosus seedlings, $1.50 per 100; Sprengeri ready July 1. A plumosus, 214- in. pots. $2 per 100; Spengerl, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Asparagus — Plumosus nanus, strong plants ready for 4-ln. pots, or for planting out; 214- In. pots, $2.25 per 100, $20 per 1,000; 3-in. pots, $4.50 per 100; Sprengeri, strong 214-in. pots. $1.75 per 100, $15 per 1,000; S-ln. pots, $4 per 100. Good & Reese. Springfield, O. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus, 100 seeds, 40c; 1,000 seeds, $2; 12,000, $20. F. Gilman Tay- lor. Glendale, Cal, Aster Plants — Miss Kate Lock, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. J, H, Lock, 41 Manchester Ave., Toronto. Ont. Asters — Aster plants, Benthey's famous new .asters from flats, $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000; from 214-in.. $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. American Branching, Carlson's, Queen of the Market and Hohenzollern. from flats, 60c per 100, $5 per 1,000; from 214-in,, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. Extra strong thrifty plants by express. C. R. Hills. Grand Rapids, Mich. Azalea — Azalea mollis, mixed, 20 buds, 40c each, $4 per doz., $30 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Cbicago and New York. Bedding Plants — Dbl. and single petunias, salvias; coleus Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltii; dwf. lantanas, achyrantbus, vincas, lobelia, cannas, Dracaena indivisa. Lakeview Rose Gardens. Jamestown, N. Y. Begonia — Vernon, 214-ln., $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Begonias — Gloire de Lorraine, strong plants, 3-in. pots, $25 per 100; Turnford Ball, 3-in., $40 per 100. J. A. Peterson, McHenry Ave., Cincinnati, O. Begonias — Flowering, 5 varieties, 2 to 2V.- In., $5; 3-in., $7.50; 4-in., $12.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin. 111. Bougainvillea Lateritia — In answering please state size and quantity you can furnish. F. Haussmann. Los Angeles. Cal. Cannas — Field grown plants, $1 per 100. Sonthi'i-ii FliTal Nursery Co.. Fruitdale, Ala. Cannas — In variety, strong, $6 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111, Canna — New canna, Mrs. Wm. P\ Kasting. Gold medal winner. St. Louis; height 3% feet; immediate delivery; 50c each; $4 per doz.; $20 per 100; stock limited. Wm. F. Kasting, ;iS3-S5 Elllcott St,, Buffalo, N. Y. Cannas — 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. A. Knbl, Pekin, III. Canna — King Humbert. 3-in. pot plants, 35c each; $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. 1 Cannas — Chas. Henderson. Burbank. Mme. Crozy. F. Vaughan. Egandale, Bouyler, from 4-in.. $8 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co.. cor. 5th Ave. and Elliott St.. Peoria. 111. Cannas — 5,000 from 3-ln. pots, $6 per 100. In i 20 boat varieties, W. W. Coles. Kokomo. Ind. ' Carnation — Red Sport, 20,000 strong plants, 21/,-ln. pots. $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. A. B, Davis & Son, PurcellvlUe, Va. Camations — R. C. 2 and 3-in. Price list free. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga. 111. Carnation — Rooted carnation cuttings; White Lawson, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Flamingo, $6 per 100, $50 per 1.000; Enchantress. $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; The Queen, $2.50 per 100. $20 per 1,000; Cardinal from 2-ln. pots. $12 per 100. Larchmont Nurseries, Larchmont, N. Y. Carnation — Seed, hand hybridized. 1-16 oz., $2; over 40 varieties; bloom 4 months from planting. F. Gilman Taylor, Glendale, Cal. Carnation — Rooted cuttings. Wm. Swayne, Ivennett Square. Philadelphia. Carnations — Eclipse, our new dark pink; fine plants from 2-in. pots. $12 per 100. Rooted cuttings, standard varieties. Write for price list. F. Dorner & Sons Co.. La Fayette. Ind. e^J^iS*'"."'"^"?^ ^-l"- Pot^- B. Market, Law- son, Glacier, $2.50 per 100. W. T Bucklev Co., Sprlngfleld, 111. cnckiey ,„^*'?**i'"' — Booted cuttings. Chicago $12 ne7 fnn' i\'!i' P" 1.000; Bostin Marketf $2 50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1 ^e? lo.i $9 ?" I'OOO; Queen Louise, $1 per 100, $9 ' pi? 1,000; Peru, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Rich- mond Gem, $10 per 100, $76 per 1,000; Cru- sader, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000- Adinls 3i2^n per 100 $20 per 1,000; Estelle, $2.50 per 100 * $20 ?'oon.'Thln '""''."!°,P<"'"' «S P" 100 $45 pe? 1 000 Phyllis, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000- Morning Glory, $1.50 per 100. $12.50 per 1 000 = Mrs. Hlglnbotham. $1 per 100, $9 per lOOO^ P""""?"! Angel, $1 per 100, $9 pir 1 000; Nel- M-'nlr-^i^nnP^.til""' *12-50 per 1.000 Lawson, f? ^k^k"',*^^ 9,1'^. I'OOO. Peter Reinberg 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. =u.u,r.s. Carnations— Carnation cuttings^ tiom noF5 and flats; N. Fisher, Mrs. M. A. PattOT Ka Carnations- Special prices per i ooo- o" Louise and Floriana. $7.50; Mrs. Nelson,' $10 A. M. Herr, Lancaster. Pa. ^S'^r^^^o^—'^^fl^^^OinaV. best scarletTS^^S?: ket to-day; rooted cuttings now readv- S12 ner 100; $100 per^.OM. B. 8. HiiZ Richmond iKd Carnations— Specialists ta carnations. CoT tage Gardens Co.. Inc., Queens, L. I., N. Y. Camation— Strong rooted cuttings. ' Whlti Lawson. $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000. Also othe? novelties. Fiancee, Cardinal, F. Burki etc and older sorts. M. A. Patten, Dahelii ^n- chantress^ Flamingo, T, W. Lawson, etc. F. E Pierson Co.. Tarrytown, N. Y •-■•-. o.. tTn C^l^^JoTet.^r^^l^^^^^^^ Camation— Rooted carnation cuttings. White Lawson, 5,000 ready to be shipped, $7 per 100 $60 per 1,000; Lady Bountlfuir $7 per 100 $60 per 1,000; Mrs. M. A. Patten, $6 per 100 Iso per 1,000; Nelson Fisher, $7 per 100 ^eo ner 1000; Dahelm $6 per l6o,*$5S"per l',OoS? In- ^antress $3 50 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Boston Market, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000: Queen ^^•^"^n?,".^'?' *2^P'='' ^'000; White Cloid^$l 51 ^^' ?nn' IJ? P" I'OOO; Mrs. T. W. Lawson. $2 per 100. $18 per 1,000; Gen. Maceo. $2 per 100 $15 per 1.000; Morning Glory, $2 per lOo' |15 per 1,000; Mrs. G. M. Bradt, $3 per 100 fnnnP''''r.^''""''r "?""'• .*l-«0 Per 100, $12 p« I'nnn- «"<*? Louise, $1.50 per 100, $12 per ys JjJh^klfOTL^^^"!^;^ '^*" Carnation— Strong, healthy, well rooted^ut; tings. Prosperity. Joost. Lawson and Wolcott Im""^^"?' Moonlight, $3 per 100. JohS Br^, Niles Center. 111. Camation— Carnation Candace, $2 per doz foL"", i?"' *^,?" ^P,""' l-OOO- Dissemination 1806. Indianapolis Flower & Plant Co and John HartJe.Indlanapolls. Ind. Carnations— Pot grown l)cr 100: Enchantress tV ?;. Market, $2.50; Red Sport and Flamingo, $6; The Queen and Mrs. Fisher. $3. R C from soil, per 100: F. Hill, Q. Louise. Scott' Joost. Crocker. $1.50; Crane, $2; Enchantress. $3. For summer flowering. Mrs. Fisher and Vulcan, $2 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Jefter- son St„ Philadelphia. ^ ujeuer Camation — Carnation cuttings. W. H. Wat- son. Lapeer, Mich. Centaurea — Centaurea Gymnocarpa. $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware, O. Centaurea— 2 to 214-in.. $2.50; 3-ln., $5 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin. III. Chrysanthemum — Fine plants, ready to ship from soil or sand. White, per 100: Estelle. Kalb. Robinson, Polly Rose, Wanamaker, $2; Eaton, $2,50; BonnaCfon ,Snow Queen, Merry Christmas, Mayflower, Ivory, J. Jones. $2; H. Plumerldge. $3. Yellow, per 100: October Sun- shine. Monrovia. Major BonnaCfon, Appleton, J, Jones, Y. Mayflower. Beauty. Mournler, Omega, $2; Y. Eaton. Golden Wedding, $2.60; Wm. Thlrkell. T. W. Pockett, H, S. Vails, Klm- berly, $3. Pink, per 100: Dnckham. Cohbold. Balfour, $3; Glory of Paclflc, Pink Ivory, M. Newell. J. K. Shaw. Perrin, M. Liger. Laven- der Queen, Richardson, Jlur^och V. -Morel $2. Red, per 100; Oakland. Paul Labbe. Black Hawk, $2.60. Wietor Bros., 61 Wabash .Ave., Chicago. Chryaanthemum — Rooted cuttings. Wm. Duckham. Ben Wells. $1.50 per 100; Dr. Bngue- hard, Mrs. Thlrkell. $2 per 100. Collections of 20 or more exhibition var.. made for $5 or $10 No order fllied less than $1. W. A. Chalfant' Sprlngfleld, Mo. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write ns about it. 728 The American Florist. May 6, Chiysanthemums — Fine lot in sand; lot of 2-in. Geo. A. Kulil, Pelsin. 111. Chrysanthemums — In variety, $3 per 100. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. Chrysanthemums — Ready to ship now out of soil, good strong cuttings as follows: G. S. Kalb, Monrovia. F. Teal, Glory of Paclflc. Polly Rose, Willowbrook, Golden Trophy, Mrs. Rob- inson. Bride, Appleton. Minerva, G. W. Childs, T Sbrimpton, Viviand-Morel, Niveus, Mutual Friend. Halliday, Ivory, white; Ivory, pinli; CuUingfordi, J. Jones, white; J. Jones, yel- low; Blacli Hawk, Xeno. G. Wedding, Lincoln, Maud Dean, Nagoya, Mme. F. Perrin. T. Eaton, Y. Bonnaffon. Above varieties, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. B. Wells, Princess, N. Pockett, Mrs. W., Mildred Ware, Mrs. E.. F. Vallis, W. Duekham. Dr. Encue- hard, $2.50 per 100. Gen. Hutton. F. A. Cob- bold, Leila Filkins, L. T. Wright, $4 per 100. W. F. Kasting. 383-S7 ElUcott St.. Buffalo. Chrysanthemums — Rooted cuttings. Wm. Swayne. Kennett Sq., Philadelphia. Chrysanthemums — Novelties and standard va- rieties. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums — 2V.-in. pots. Glory of Pa- cific. P. Rose, $2.50 per 100; A. Byron, Lady Harriet. P. Ivory. W. Ivory. J. K. Shaw, H. Parr, W. BonnafCon, Cobb and M. Dean. $3 per 100; B. Halliday, Y. Queen, Chadwick, G. Beauty, R. B. Richardson, Nagoya, $4 per 100; Josephine, $6 per 100. New var., 2H-in. pots, Chautauqua Gold, yellow, midseason. $8 per 100; Dr. Enguehard. Wm. H. Duekham. $10 per 100. Lakevlew Rose Gardens, Jamestown. N. Y. Chrysanthemums — Merstham Yellow, W. Coombes, E. Mlleham, V. Greenham, Mrs. H. A Allen, and other novelties, 50c each; $5 per doz. Mrs. W. Duekham. 75e each; $T.50 per doz. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemums — Western King, Weeks, Halliday, R. C, $1 per 100. Byer Bros., Cham- bersburg. Pa. Chrysanthemums — Rooted cuttings, early chrysanthemums, Opah. Mme. Bergman, Wil- lowbrook. October Sunshine. Eli Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemums — Best standard varieties, R. C. from soil $2 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Jefferson St., Pbiladelphia. Centaurea — Gymnocarpa, young plants, 60c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Clematis— Clematis. 2-yr., home grown. 25c; $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. Paniculata, $1 per doz.; $8 per 100; 2%-in. pots, 75c per doz.; $4 per 100. F. A. Bailer, Bloomington, 111. Clematis — Large fl. var., 2-yr. -old, 5-in., $3 per doz. C. Eisele, 11th and Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia. Clematis — Jackmanl, 2-yr.. $2.50 per doz.; $20 per 100. Asst'd, 3-year, $.S.50 per doz., $25 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Clematis — Paniculata, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Jefferson Sts.. Philadelphia. Cobaea— Cohaea scandens, 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, 111. Cohaea Scandens — Trans, from flats, $1; 2^4- In. pots, $2 per 100. Cash with order. Lud- vlg Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Cobaea — Scandens. flns, strong, 3-in.. $3.50 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Cohaea — Cobaea scandens. flue, strong, 3-in.. $3.50 per 100. C. R. Hills. Grand Rapids, Mich. Coleus— In var., 21/4-ln., $2 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga, 111. Coleus— Mixed. $2.50 per 100. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. Coleus— Forty varieties, 70e per 100; $6 per 1.000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center. Kan. Coleus— Best bcdders. R. C, eoc per lOo; $5 per 1,000. Byer Floral Co., Shlppensburg, Fa. Coleus — Golden Bedder, Verschaflleltii and mixed in many var., from 2-in., $2 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co., cor. 5th Ave. and ElU- ott St., Peoria. 111. Coleus- Twelve var., 2M-ln. pots, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. Coleus— Fifteen *lnds, 2-in., 2c. B. C, 60e per 100; $5 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Chambers- burp^^ Coleus — Verschalleltli, Golden Bedder, Fire- brand, R. C, 75c per 100; $6 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon. Bloomsbnrg, Pa. Coleus — Broad, fancy leaved, 3-In., $10 to $12.50 per 100; 2 to 2V4-ln., $2.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Colons — K. C. Golden Bedder and Verschaf feltll. $8 per 1.000; R. C. Golden, mixed. .M per 1.000; 2y-ln. pots. $15 per 1.000. J. E. Felthonsen. Schenectady, New York. Coleus— Mixed colors, 214-10., $1.50 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses. Dtlca, New York. Coleus— Strong, heiilthy stock, 75c per 100 John Brod. Nlk-s Center, 111. Coreopsis— Lanclfolla, field, 2c. Byer Bros, Chambersburg. Pa. Crassula Hybrids — Sample plants in bloom, $1.50 each, $15 per doz.; young stock, 2V4.in. pots, $3 per doz.; $15 per 100. Louis Dupuy, Whltestone, L. I., N. Y. Cuphea— Cuphea. 2iA-in., $2 per 100. C. B. Hills. Grand Rapids, Mich. Cuphea— Cuphea, 2 to 2y2-m., $2.50 per lOtt Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, 111. Cyclamen — Giganteum, best strains, all col ors. transp. ; Sept. sown stock; ready for 2^/^ and 3-in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $18 per 1,000; express paid. A. E. Wohlert, Bala. Pa. Cyclamen — Cyclamen plants, once trans- planted, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; twice trans- planted, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Seed of only selected flowers and well built stock. C. Win- terich. Defiance, O. Cyclamen — Cyclamen splendens giganteum, hybrid seedlings, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Paul Mader. E. Stroudsburg, Pa. Dahlias— Dahlias $6 per 100. Levant Cole, Battle Creek, Mich. Dahlia — Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, dbl., 4 to 5-in. diameter, stems 12 to 18-in. long, plants 3 to 3y, feet high; stock from 2%-in. pots, $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. Delivery May 1. A. L. Miller. Jamaica Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Dahlias — Complete set, 12 new Century; 25 new Cactus; Collarette dahlias; giant flow- ered, new fancy and decorative dahlias; show and single dahlias; in all 38 single dahlias and 44 dbl. dablies. L. K. Peacock. Atco, N. J. Dahlias — Winner of silver medal. World's Fair; send for list of up-to-date dahlias. J. K. Alexander, E. Bridgewater, Mass. Dahlias— Finest collection in U. S. W. L. Lothrop, E. Bridgewater. Mass. Dahlias— In var., 50c per doz.; 2i,i-in., $4 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, On- arga. 111. Dahlias — Mrs. Winters, $10 per 100; Cactus Ingeborg Egeland. $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. W. W. Wilmore. Denver,' Col. Daisies — Marguerites. 4-in., $10 per 100; 2%- in., $4 per 100. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. Daisies— Giant, 2-in., 2c; dbl. daisies. Snow- ball. Longfellow, $2.50 per 1,000. B. C, Giant Paris daisy. 75c per 100, prepaid. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Daisies — Shasta daisy, 3-in. pots, 75e per doz.; $6 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chl- cago and New York. Daisies— Double, 75c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utlca, N. Y. Daisies — New Paris, Q. Alexandria, 3-in. pots, $2 per doz.; Shasta daisy, Alaska, California, Westralia. 3-in. pots, $2 per doz. C. Eisele, 11th and Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia. Daisy — Longfellow, Snowball, trans.. $1; cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga, 111. Dractena— Indivisa, 2, 3, 4, 5, Bin., $2.50. $5, $10, $25 and $50 per 100. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga, 111. Dracaena — Dracaena indlvisa. 3-in. 75c per doz.; $5 per 100; 4y2-in. pots, $2 per doz.; 6-in. pots, $3 per doz. C. Eisele, 11th and Jefferson St., Philadelphia. Dracaena — Indlvisa, 3, 4 and 5-in., $5, $10 and $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Dusty Miller — Trans, from flats, $1 per 100; 2V4-ln. pots, $2. Cash with order. Ludvig Mos- baek, Onarga, 111. Ferns, Etc, — Boston ferns, for 5. 6, 7 and 8- In. pots at $25. $50, $75 and $100 per 100. L. H. Foster. 45 King St.. Dorchester. Mass. Ferns — Boston ferns, 2% to 10-ln., Scottit ferns, 4, 5 and 6-ln., Foster ferns, 2^ and 3-ln. Small ferns tor ferneries, 214-ln. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekln. 111. Ferns — New crop fancy and dagger ferns; fancy, $1.25 per 1.000; dagger, $1 per 1,000. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Ferns — Scottii and Pierson ferns. Conard & Jones Co.. West Grove, Pa. Ferns— Boston flne. 3-in. $6; 4-In. $12; 2>4-ln. $3; Plersoni, 3-ln. $8; 4-ln. $15; 2i4-ln. $4 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. . Ferns — Boston ferns, young plants, $10 per 1.000. Soar Bros.. Little River. Florida. Ferns — Boston and Pierson ferns ready for 4, 5 and 6-ln. pots, $12.50. $15 and $20 per 100. Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Ferns — Boston ferns. 8-ln. "pots, $15 per doz.; Plersoni, 8-ln. pots, $15 per doz. J. A. Peter- son. McHenry Ave., Cincinnati, O. Feverfew— Double, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. Hill Top Greenhouses, Dtlca, New York. Feverfew— 2 to 2>/2-in., $2.50; 3-ln., $5 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Feverfew — Golden, yonng plants, 6()c per 100; Gem, 2-ln., 2c. Byer Bros., Chambers- burg. Pa. Feverfew— Little Gem, true, 3-ln., per 100, $5; 214-ln., $2. Cash with order. Ludvig Mos- baek. Onarga. 111. Forget-me-nots — In varieties, trans., $1 per 100; 2Vi-ln.. $2 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Forget-Me-Nots — Ever blooming, 2^4-ln., $2 per 100. C. R. Hills. Grand Rapids, Mich. Forget-Me-Nots — Forget-me-nots, 2%-in., $2 per 100. C. R. Hills. Grand Rapids, Mich. Fuchsias— In var., 3-in. $5; 214-in., $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Qn- arga. 111. Fuchsias— E. G. Hill, Phenomenal, $4 per 100; mixed, $3 per 100; Sunray, $1 per doz. I. N. Kramer & Son. Cedar Rapids, la. Fuchsias— 2 to 2y2-in., $4; 3-in., $7.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Fuchsias — Four kinds, 2-in., l^c. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg, Pa. Gardenias — Gardenia plants and Jessamine, our leading specialty. Natural growing con- ditions here ideal. 1 yr., 18-24-ln., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. C. W. Benson, Alvln, Tex. Genista— Genistas. 4-in., $12.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Geraniums — Jean Viand. S. A. Nutt, Castel- lane, John Doyle and Perkins. Single and double Gen. Grant, La Favorite, 2-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Geranium — Have this stock by the 100.000. Rooted cuttings; big lot ready. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster. Pa. Geranium — 2.000 rose geraniums. 214-in., $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1,000. Maple City Green- houses. Eonesdale, Pa. Geraniums— S. A. Nutt, Bruant, Trego, Mme. Carnot. La Favorite, E. G. Hill, B. de Polte- vine, J. Viand. 4-in., $S per 100; 3-ln., $5 per 100; 2y.-in.. $3 per 100. Mme. Salleroi, 2i^-ln., $2.50 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co., cor. 5th Ave, and Elliott St.. Peoria, 111. Geraniums— Rose. 2 to 2M.-in.. $3.50; 3-ln., $6 per 100; ivy geraniums, 2 to 2H-in., $5 per 100; Mme. Salleroi. 2 to 2%-in., $3 per 100; pink, red, white and salmon geraniums, 2 to- 2y2-in., $3.50 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-ln., $8 to $10 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Geranium — Mme. Salleroi; to make room; large and bushy. 3%-ln., $5 per 100. J. Syl- vester. Oconto. Wis. Geraniums — From 2y.-ln. pots. Bruant, Jean Viaud, Mme. Buchner, Mrs. E. G. Hill, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000. W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield. 111. Geranium— Telegraph. 2y2-in. pots. $2 per doz. C. Eisele. 11th and Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia. Geraniums— In var., 3-ln. $5; 2V4-in. $2.50 per 100; Mme. Salleroi very strong. 2^-ln., $2.50; Fancy. Tricolor and new var., $1 per doz. Cash with order, Ludvig Mosbaek, On- arga. 111. Geraniums— Standard var., 4-in., $10 per 100; Mme. Salleroi, 2-in., $4 per 100. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. Geraniums — My selection, 3-in. pots. $5 per 100. Jos. A. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Gladiolus— Gladiolus. $6 per 1,000. Levant Cole. Battle Creek, Mich. Heliotrope— In var., 3-ln. pots, $5 per 100; 214-in., $2.50. Cash with order. Ludvig Mos- baek, Onarga. 111. Heliotrope — Rooted cuttings. 12 varieties, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000, S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Heliotrope — Dark blue heliotrope in bud and bloom, 4-in., $6 per 100. Hill Top Green- houses. Utlca, N. Y. Heliotrope — Two-Inch. 2c; R. C, 75c per 100. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg, Pa. Heliotrope— Heliotrope. 3-ln., $7.50 per 100. Goo. A. Kuhl. Pekln. 111. Hollyhocks— Double field-grown, $3 per 100. W. W. Wilmore, Denver, Col. Hollyhocks — Dbl., separate colors. $12 per 100; Allegheny mixed. $12 per 100. I. N. Kramer & Son. Cedar Rapids, la. Honeysuckle — (Halleana), 5-ln. pots. $1.60 per doz.; $10 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Jefferson St.. Philadelphia. Hydrangeas — Hardy hydrangeas, $3 per doz. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekln. 111. Ipomea Nootiflora — Moon vines. 10.000 now ready, IVnA-a. pots. $5 per 100. Godfrey Asch- mann. 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Iris_Divlded roots, $1 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Ivy— German Ivy. 2i4-ln., $2 per 100. O. E. Hills. Grand Raplda. Mlcb. Ivy— German Ivy. 2-ln.. $2.50 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Ivy — Hardy Boston Ivy, $3 per doz. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekln. 111. . Ivy— German ivy, 2%-ln. pots. $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; flne rooted cuttings, 50c per- 100, $4.50 per 1,000. Maple City Greenhouses, Honesdale, Pa. Ivy_Kenllworth. 214-ln., $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Lantana— In var., 3-ln., $5; 2W-ln.. $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, On- arga. 111. . . Lobelia— Dwf. and trail., sep., trans.. $1; 2^4- In., $2 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mos- baek, Onarga, HI. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. '905- Th E American Florist. 729 Lobelia — Dwf., blue, in bud and bloom. 3-in.. $4 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utica, New York. Marguerites — 2 to 2%-in., $3.50; 3-in.. $7.50; 4-ln.. $10 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekln. 111. Marguerites — White and yellow, 2%-in., $2 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, III. Marguerites — B. C. Giant, $1 per 100. Bye? Floral Co.. Shlppensburg. Pa. Moon Vine — Hardy moon vine roots, $1.50 per doz. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin. 111. Nasturtiums — 2 to 2^<.-ln., $2.50. Geo. a7 Knhl. Pekln. 111. ^^^ Nicotiana — Sanderae. 2%-in., $1 per doz. C" R. Hills. Grand Rapids. Mich. Orchids — One of the choicest private collec- tions in this country. Louis F. Mueller, 100 Washington St.. Chicago. Orchid — Orchid Cypripedium insigne. Al. 5-iu plants, $1. Smith & Young Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Orchids — Largest growers, importers, espot- ers and hybridists in the world. Sander, St. Albans. England. Orchid — Cattleya labiata, also large stock established orchids. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. \^_^ Orchid — Cattleya Schroederae; a grand, well assorted Importation just arrived. Stanley & Co.. Southgate. England. Palms, Etc, — Growers and Importers, palms and ferns; decorative plants. Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Palms, Etc. — Palms, ferns and decorative plants. John Burton, Assignee for Robert Craig & Sou, Market and 49th Sts., Phila- delphia^ Palms, I.tc. — Kentia Belmoreana and Kentia Forsteriana. Joseph Heacock. Wyncote. Pa. Palms, Etc. — Palms; ferns and decorative plants. R. Dreyer. Woodside. L. I.. N. Y. Palms — Latania boi-bonica and Kentia Bel- moreana. Sherman Nursery Co., Charles Citr, la. Palms — Kentias. 4. 5, 6, 7 and 8-in. pots ac 20c, 35c, 75c, $1.50 to $3 each. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton. N. J. Fandanus — Veitchii, 5-in pots. 85c each; 6-in. pots. $1 each; plants 30 to 32-in. high. .i;2..50 each. J. A. Peterson, McHenry Ave.. Ciucin- ratl. O. Pansies — Pansics, 75c to $2 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin. 111. Pansies — 100. uuo now in bloom, extra iarue field-grown plants; they are the kind that sell; $2 per luo, $20 per 1.000; seedliugs ,$3 per 1.000. A. A. Sawyer. 22 S. Harlem Ave., Oak Park. 111. Pansies — Extra fine stock in bud and bloom. $1.25 per inij. $12 per 1.000. Park Floral Co.. Grand Itaplds. Mich. Pansies — Pausies. $2 per 100. C. Eisele. 11th and Jefferson St.. Philadelphia. Pansies — Northern grown, twice transplanted, bushy, in bud or bloom. Vaughan's Interna- tional. Paris Market. Bupnot. Masterpiece. Slnie. Perrett. Giant bronze, white, yellow, blue. Lord Beaconslield. etc.. $1.50 per 100. Cannot mail. J. Sylvester. Oconto, Wis. Pansies — Cold frame plants. Jennings strain, $1.60 per 100. E. B. Jennings, South- port. Conn. Pansies — Pansy plants by the 100 or 1,000. C. O. Williams. Batavia. 111. Pansies — Giant 11., plants in bloom, $2.5!l per 100. I. N. Kramer & Son. Cedar Rapids. la. Pansies — 300.000 splendid mix., in bloom, per 1.000. $12.50. $10, $6.50. according to size, sam- ple free: white, blue, black, purple, yellow, separate colors, trans., $1 per 100. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Pansies — Pansy plants in bud and bloom. $1 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton. N. ,T. Pansies — 200. ono fine large plants of famous large flowering Bugnot. Gassier. Odier and Tri- mardeau, 50c per mo, $3 per 1.000; extra large pansies in bud and bloom. $1 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses. 15 Gray Ave.. Utica. N. Y. Pelargoniums — 3-in.. $7.50; 4-in., 100. Geo. A. Kubl. Pekln. 111. $12.50 per Pelargoniums — I'iue stock, 4-in.. 12Vnc each. Cation Greenhouse Co., cor. 5th Ave. 'and El- liott St., Peoria. 111. Peonies — Specialists in peonies. Cottage Gar- dens Co.. Inc., Queens. L. I., N. Y. Peonies — Peonies and hardy plants. W, W. Wllmorc. Denver. Col. Peonies — Choice white; strong divided plants. 3 to 5 eyes, in quantity. Festiva maxima. 35c; Q. Victoria, 12c; Golden Harvest, 20c. Petei- Bon Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Av.. Chicago. Peony — Chinensls. fancy named sorts. $20 per c.Tse; 3 cases. $55. In separate colors, double, strong roots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and Now York. Petunias— Dbl. fringed. 2Vi-in.. $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga, 111. Petunias — Two-in.. 2c; R. C, 75c per 100. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg. Pa. Petunias — Dreer's best dbl., all colors, 4-in , $8 per 100; 2%-in., $3.50- per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co., cor. 5th Ave. and Elliott St., Peoria. 111. Petunias— Double, 2 to 2%-in., $3.50; 3-ln., $5; 4-in., $10 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, Petunias — Double petunias, $3 per 100; seed- dlings, $2.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware. O. Petunias— 20 varieties, $1.25 per 100. $10 per 1.000. S. D. Brant., Clay Center. Kan. Petunias — Petunias, dbl., fringed, in bud and bloom, 4-in., $6 per- 100. Hill Top Green- houses. Utica. N. Y. Phlox — Drummondi. mixed, 2%-in., $2 per loo. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga, 111. Pinks— Hardy, R. C, 6 var., 75c pei-~~i00l $5 per 1.000. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg. Pa. Plants — Millions of vegetable plants and hardy perennial plants. Price list mailed free. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga, III. Plants — Tiny plants in 2 and 3^in. Japanese pots, $15. $2u and $25 per 100. Hinode Florist Co.. Woodside. N. Y., and Wbitestone, L. I., Primroses — Primroses Chiuese. Obconica and Forbesl; $2 per 100. July 1 delivery. Jos, H. Cunningham. Delaware, O. Khapis- Rhapis 5 to 15 shoots. 50c each. Hinode Florist Co.. Woodside. N. Y., and Wbitestone, L. I., N. Y. Roses— The new- Rose Wellesley in 2i,4-in. pots, at $25 per 100; own root plants, Wabau Rose Conservatories. Natick, Mass. Hoses — If you have not room, order them grown up to 3-in. for you. Geo. A, Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Hoses — Young stock of roses ready to ship; from 2-in. pots: Bride, $3 per 100. $25 per ].- 000; Bridesmaid, $3 per 100, $25 per 1.000; Meteor. $4 per 100. $30 per 1,000; Golden Gate. $3 per 100, $25 per 1.000; Chatenay. $3 per 100. $25 per 1.000; Kaiserin. $4 per 100. $£5 per 1.000. Wletor Brothers, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Roses — Bride. Bridesmaid, Perlc, Ivory, (J7 Gate. Etoile de Lyon, Mrs. Cant, Cochet, Bon Sileue. etc., $4 per 100, $38 per 1.000. 3-in. pots. Same var., 2-in. $3 per 100. $25 per l.Ollll. E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond. Ind. Htses — Roses, 2V4-in. pots. strong plants. Maid. Bride. White and Pink Cochet. .$2.50 per 100. $20 per 1.000. American Beauties, 2% -in. pots. $5 per 100. $40 per 1.000; 3-in. pot plants. $6 per 100. $50 per 1.000. C. W. Relmers. Station A. Louisville. Ky. Rose — Gen. MacArlhur. 2V.-in. pot plants, $10 per 100, $80 per 1,000; 3"-in.. $12 per 1..0. ."torrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. O. Hoses — Grafted rose stock. Kaiserin and Car- not, 2t4-in. pots, $15 per 100; $120 per 1,000. own root stock. Kaiserin. Carnot. Bride and Bridesmaid. 2J4-ln. pots, $4 per 100. $35 per 1.000. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. Hoses- Fine, clean stock from 2i<.-in pots, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1.000; M. Cochet and 2 var.. Hermosa. M. Niel. Meteor, CI. Meteor, Burbank, C. Scupert. Etoile de Lvon. Ivory, G. Gate. Bride, Bridesmaid. Duchesse de Bra- bant. Bon Silene. Agrlppina. Pillar of Gold, Solfaterre, Marie Gulllot, M. Van Houtte. Gruss an Tepiitz, F. Kruger. Perle des Jar- dins, Mme. Welcbe. Safrano. Lamarque. w-hite and striped La France. CI. Wootton. D. of Alh.Tny. Helen Gould. Papa Gentler. Cbatenav, Folkestone, Media, Antoine Rivoire, Malmaisoii, Clara Watson, Souv. de Wootton. B. H. Mur- phey. Urbana. Ohio. itcscs — Own root stock. 2y.-ln. pots. BrIdeT Bridesmaid, Meteor. $:M per 1,000; A. Beautv. $50 pr-r 1,000; Liberty, $40 per 1.000; not less than 2.111 at l.OtiO rate. Lakevlew Rose Gardens. Jamestown, N. Y. Hoses — Headquarters for Killarney. Siebrecht k Son. New HcK-helle, N. Y. itcses — tio.ooo grafted roses for forcing, Llb- erty. rose pots $15 per 100. 3y.-ln.. $18 per 100; Bride. Bridesmaid. G. Gate. Kaiserin rose pots. $10 per 100, $95 per 1.000; 3'/<-ln. $13 nor 100. $145 per 1.000. J. L. Dillon." Blooms- burg. Pa. Roses — A complete list of all the forcing varieties, both new and old. John N. May, Summit, N. J. Roses — 2V4-ln. pot plants; Richmond. $30 per 100. $250 per 1.000; Rosalind Orr English, $23 per 100, $200 per 1,000; Chatenay. $3 per 100. $25 per 1,000; Perle von Godesberg, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Liberty, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; La Detroit, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Uncle John, $3 per 100, $25 per 1.000; Kais- erin. $3 per 100. $25 per 1.000; Bridesmaid. $3 per 100. $25 per 1.000; Bride. $3 per 100. $25 per 1.000; Ivory. $3 per 100, $25 per 1.000; Perle. $3 per 100. $25 per 1.000: A. Beauty, .$6 per 100. $50 per 1.000; American Beauty bench plants. $6 per 100. $50 per 1.000. Peter Relnberg. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Hoses — Liberty and A. Beauty roses, 2-vr. In 5-ln. pots, $3 per doz, Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, Hoses — Roses from 2^-in. pots; large selec- tion hybrids and Ramblers. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y. Hoses- We grow A. Beauty. Liberty, Bride. Bridesmaid, Chatenay and other fancy roses Bassett & Washburn, 76 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago^ Hoses- Gruss an Teplltz. $2 per doz.. $15 per 100; Hermosa. 2-year-old. $2.25 per doz., $16 per 100; Clothilde Soupert and A. Beautv. $1 5 i per doz.. $10 per 100; Kaiserin Aug. Victoria and Paul Neyron, $2 per doz.. $15 per loO; La France. $2 per doz.. $13 per 100; Crimson Rambler. 2-year-old. No. 1, $2 per doz., $13 per 100; No. 2, $1.50 per doz., $10 per lOJ and many other varieties, Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Hoses— Fine strong 3-in. stock. La Detroit. $8 per 100; A. Beauty, $6 per 100; Perle and Mme Chatenay, $5 per 100; Bride, Maid and Sunrise' $4 per 100. C. R. Hills. Grand Rapids. Mich. 1 ™,?,°° V^S?*^^' „ ^''•i"'"- P°'=- *15 to $30 per 1.000. Leedle. Springfield, O, Rubber Plants— Fine plants, 5-ln. pots, $3 per doz. w. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Salvia— Splendens, 4-in., $8 per 100; 3-ln., $5 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co., cor ' 5th Ave, and Elliott St.. Peoria, 111, Salvias— Six varieties, $1 per 100; $8 per 1 - 000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center. Kan. Salvms--1 0,000 flue large 2-in. Salvia splen- dens, $1.50 per 100, $15 per 1.000. S. W Carey, Drbana, O. Salvia— In varieties, 2yi-in., $2 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga. 111. Salvia — St. Louis and Clara Bedman. 2-in $4 per 100; Mrs. C. N. Page. 2-in.. $6 per l(Jo. 1. N. Kramer & Son. Cedar Rapids. la. Salvia — Bonfire and Splendens. seedlings. Dreer's strain, 25c per 100 prepaid. Byer Floral Co., Shlppensburg, Pa, Salvia— 2 to 2V4-in., $2.50; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekln, 111. ^ Salvia — New dwf. variety, strong. healthy stock. 75c per 100. John Brod, Nlles Center, Salvia — Splendens and Bonfire, Silverspot R C. 90c per 100; $8 per 1,000, Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa, Salvia — Splendens and Bonfire, 2i,i-in pots 50e per doz.; $3 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Jefferson Sts.. Philadelphia. Sansevieria — Zeylanica. 3-in. p ts. 75c per di.z ; $5 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Jefferson Sts. Philadelphia. oantolma— 2 to 214-in.. $2.50 per 100. Geo? A. Kubl. Pekin, 111. • Smilax — Smilax plants, strong. 2V.-in., $1,50 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co.. Allhva'ukee. Wis. timilax — Smilax from 2-in. pots. $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1.000. Good & Reese, Sprlng- field. O. Smilax— By the 100 or 1.000. well grown, carefully packed. A. M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. Smilax— Seedlings. 30c per 100; $2.50 perl.- 0011. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg. Pa. Smilax— Ready in June. $1.25 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware. O. Smilax — Seeds, $1 per lb. Cottage Nursery, San Diego, Cal. Smilax — Trans., from llats. strong, $1 per 100: 214-ln.. $1.50. Cash with order. -Ludvig aiosbaek. Onarga. 111. Spring Stock— Plants from 2%-in. pots. $3 per mil; A. plumosus. comorensls. Spi-engeri, decumbens, alyssum. antirrhinum. abutllou, ageratum. coleus. Verscbatfeltil. , cobaea scan- dens, clematis paniculata. Dracaena indlvlsa. fuchsias, feverfew, Little Gem; geranium. Mme. Salleroi. Mrs. Parker; lobelia; nastur- tium, dwarf; petunias, phlox Drummondi. etc. C. Eisele. 11th and Jefferson Sts.. Phila- delphia^ Stevia— Serrata and varlegata, 2-in., 2c, r7 C. of serrata, 75c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Stokesia — Cyanca, 3-ln, pots, $1 per doz. C. Eisele. 11th and Jefferson Sts.. Philadelphia. Stokesia Cyanea — Plants of all sizes; sample mailed. .-V few pounds of seed left. SoutherD FVe^l Nursery Co.. Frultdale. Ala. Swainsona — Alba. 3-ln.. $4 per 100. Cash w-Ith rrder. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga. 111. Tradescantia— Plants. 2M-in.. $2 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga. 111. Umbrella Plants — Three-inch. $4 per ]00. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga. 111. Vegetable Plants — Cabbage, tomato, celery, e.gg plants and pepper plants. C. O. Williams, Bntavia, 111. Verbenas — Giant mammoth mixed. 25c per 100, pi^pald. Byer Floral Co.. Shlppensburg. Pa. Verbenas — Verbena plants by the 100 or 1.000 C^jO. Williams. Batavia. 111. Verbena — Lemon verbena, 3-in. pots. $5 per 100; 2Vi-ln.. $2.50 per 100. Verbenas, mix. and Sep. colors, trans, from flats. $1; 2Vi-ln.. $2 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Verbena — Verbena. 2-ln. pots, $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton. N. J. Verbenas — Strong, healthy stock, 75c per 100, Johir Brod. Nlles Center. 111. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 730 The American Florist. May 6, Verbenas — 500.000 verbenas, 60 var., perfectly healthv. from 2Mi-in. pots, our sel., $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1.000; 2Vi-in. pots, purchaser's sel., $3 per 100, $26 per 1.000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Verbenas — All colors, mixed or separate; RT C. prepaid. 60c per 100; 2-ln.. $1.50; 2V.-in.. $2: 3-in., $2.50 per 100. J. Sylvester, Oconto, Wis. Verbenas — Mammoth, 60c per 100, $5 per 1,- 000; 214-in. pots, in bud and bloom, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utlca. N. Y. Verbenas — Lemon. 2-in. pots. 50c per doz., $3 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and JefEerson Sts., Philadelphia. Vinca — Vinca var., 3-in., $5 per lOU; 4 and 5-ln.. strong field grown. $10 per 100. Goshen Floral Co., Goshen, Ind. Vinca — Vinca vine, varigated, $2.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Vinca — Major variegata, 4-in., $10 per 100; 3-in.. $4 per 100. Cation Greenbouse Co., cor. 5th Ave, and Elliott St., Peoria, 111. Vincas— Vincas. 2 to 2y2-in., $3.50; 3-ln., $5; 4-lu., $12.50 per 100. Geo. A Kuhl. Pekin, 111. Vinca— Variegata, 3-in.. $6; 4-iu. $lu; 214-in. $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvlg Mos- baek. Onarga. 111. Vines — Clematis. A. Ivy, wistarias, etc. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y. Vines— Clematis l-.vr., 2-yr.. 3-yr., 9c, 18c, 30c; paniculata, 2-yr., lOe; Ampelopsis Veit- chl, 10c; A. ivy, Sc; honeysuckle Hall's, 8e. W. H. Salter. Rochester. N. Y. Vines-^Moon vines. 2 to 2V2-in., $5 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Vines— Ivy, 3-in. 75c per doz.. $5 per 100; 4-in. pots, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. Moon vines, 3-in. pots 75c per doz., $5 per 100. C. Eisele. Philadelphia. ^ Violets — Grand Rapids violet stock from bench, M. Louise, Imperial and Princess of Wales, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; rooted cut- tings, $10 per 1.000; pots. $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; rooted cuttings of Campbell, $5 per 1,000. Crabb & Hunter. Grand Rapids. Mich. Violets — Trans, violet layers. Princess of Wales $1.50 per 100, $10 per 1,000. F. A. Bailer. Bloomington, 111. Violets — Rooted cuttings. Eli Cross, Grand Rapids. Mich. Violets — Strong soil plants of Lady Campbell. Wm. Swayne, Philadelphia. Zamia Integrifolia— $12 per 1.000. Soar Bros., Little River, Florida. NURSERY STOCK. Ampelopsis — Ampelopsis Veitchl. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y. Ampelopsis — Veitchi, 3-in. pots, 75c per doz., $5 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz., $10 per lOU. C. Eisele, 11th and Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia. Boi Trees — New importation. Tree shaped. 2% ft, $4 each; bush shaped, 18 to 2n-in. $1 each, 2y2-ft. $3. 3%-ft. $4 each; pyramidal. 3-ft.. $2.50, 3y.-ft. $3, 4-ft. $4 each. Vaughau's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Evergreens — Large assortment specialties; white pine, hemlock and large evergreens. An- dorra Nrs.. Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia. Landscape — "Beautiful Grounds." an illustrat- ed manual containing suggestions on lawn mak- ing, planting and care of shrubs and trees. Landscape plans, topographical surveys, etc. Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Ave., Chi- cago^ Lilacs — Forcing lilacs. German pot grown; also the field grown Paris de Marly, Imported tu order. Aug. Rolker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. Lilacs — Lilacs a specialty. Jacs. Smlta, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. Nursery Stock — Specimen nursery stock. Cot- tage Gardens Co.. Inc.. Queens. L. I.. N. Y. Nursery Stock — Hardy, fancy and ornamental stock. Jacs. Smlts. Naarden, Holland. Mal- tus & Ware, 136 Water St., N. Y. Nursery Stock — Rhododendron maximum, and other broad Icav. evergreens by carload. Orna- mental trees; sljrubs; roses; herbaceous peren- nials by the thousand. Bay State Nrs., N. Alilngton. Maes. Nursery Stock— Fruit trees. small fruits, ornamental trees, evergreens and shrubs, shade trees, hardy roses, climbers and plants, Ell- wiinger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. Nursery Stock — Bay trees, box trees, (pyra- mids, bush, standard, fancy clipped), bamboo, orange trees, etc. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford. N. J. Nursery Stock — Trees, shrubs, vines, small fruits. The Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrlevllle. Pa. Nursery Stock — Wholesale growers of nur- sery stock. W. Van Kleef & Sons. Boskoop. Holland. Nursery Stock — Headquarters for hardy peren- nlals; 12 acres conifers; 3 acres rhododendrons; 2 acres hydrangeas. Tottenham Nurseries (Ltd.) - Dedemsvaart, Holland, Privet— 700,000 California privet, current prices; all plants have been transplanted and cut back, except 1-yr., making them good, clean stock. Parties wishing 5.000 or over, write for better rates. River View Nurseries, Little Silver. N. J. Privet- California privet cheap, 100,000 plants, 3 to 4-ft.. $4 per 100, $25 per 1,000; 2J4 to 3%-ft., $2.50 per 100, $17.50 per 1,000; 20 to 30-ln., $2 -per 100, $13 per 1,000; 18 to 24-in.. 2 years, $1.50 per 100, $7 per 1,000. Boxed f. o. b. here. For car or large lots, write before placing orders. Chas. Black, Hights- town. N. J. Ribbon Grass — Silver ribbon grass, field- grown roots, 15c each by mail, postpaid. $1.25 per doz.. $8 per 100 by express, not prepaid. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N, Y. Roses — Rose plants. Write for prices on hybrid perpetuais, hybrid teas, teas, climb- ers. Ramblers, etc. C- M- Niuffer. Springfield. O. Rose — Kaiserin. 1,000 3-yr.. grafted. 6-iu. pots, $15 per 1,000. S. J. Bunting, Elmwood Ave, and 5Sth St.. Philadelphia. Rose — Baby Rambler, ever blooming, dwarf crimson. 3-in. pot plants (grafted) ; ready April 15; $4.50 per doz.; $35 per 100. 2i.*.-In. pot plants. May delivery, per doz., $2.75; per 100. $17.50. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Rcses — Baby Rambler, ever-bloomiug, dwf.. 2y.-in. pot plants. $2.50 per doz.; $17.50 per 100; $150 per 1,000. Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Koses — Select fieldgrown roses for outdoor planting, 5 and 6-in. pots; all the popular and standard varieties, and hardy perennials. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Roses — Crimson Rambler. 5.0U0. strong plants. 2Vi-in.; also 500 to 6U0 Pink Rambler. $25 per I.UOO. John W. May. Summit. N. J. Shrubs — Hardy shrubs, Ramblers, etc. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Shrubs — Hardy shrubs in leading varieties: Altheas. 10c; barberry. 10c; deutzia, 10c; Japan quince, 8c; splrea and weigelia, 10c. W. H. Salter. Rochester, N. Y. Trees — And shrubs, large collection, dormant, fruit and ornamental. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y. Seeds, Bulbs, Spawn, Etc. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus. Northern greenhouse grown seed, 100 seeds, 60c; 250 seeds, $1.15; 1,000 seeds, $4, Southern green- house grown, 1,000 seeds, $3; 5,000 seeds, $12.50. A. plumosus robustus, 100 seeds. $1; 1,000 seeds, $9. Decumbens, 100 seeds. 50e; 1,000 seeds, $4. Comorensis. 100 seeds, $1; I.UOO seeds. $7.50. Cash discount 2 per cent. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Aster — Aster seed, best German grown. Queen of the Market, V^ oz.. 15c; oz.. 50c; Victoria, Vi oz.. 50c; oz.. $1.75; Giant Victoria. % oz., 60c; oz.. $2; Peony fl. Perfection Vi liZ.. 4oc; oz., $1.50; Semples branching home growth Vi oz., 20c; oz., 60c. Separate colors or mixed W. C. Beckert. Allegheny, Pa. Bulbs — Ward's high grade bulbs and plants. Ralph M. Ward & Co.. 17 Battery Place, New York. Bulbs — Spring or fall delivery, for Borists' use. We import to order, bulbs and plants. August Rolker's Sons. 31 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs — Bulb stock, all kinds. Bassett & Wash- burn. 76 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. ~Buibs— Gladiolus Angele. $6 per 100; Florida Early. $1.80 per 100. $14 per l.OOU; J. Bull. $2 per 100. $18 per 1.000; Shakespeare. $3.50 per 100, $32 per 1,000; Vaughan's XXX florist mixture. $1.75 per 100. $15 per 1.000; good mixed. 85c per 100. $7 per I.OOO. Vaughau's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Cycas— Revoluta. $S per lllO lbs. J. M. Thor- burn & Co.. :i6 Cortlandt St., N. Y. Gladiolus — Gladiolus in variety. W. W. Wll- more, Denver, Col. __^ Lilies — Lilium speciosum Melpomene. 7 to 9- In. size. 200 In case. $6 per 100; Lilium au- ratum. 9 to 11-in. size. $6 per loO; Lilium Har- risll, longiilorum and multifloruro. price accord- ing to quantity upon application. J. M. Thor- burn. 36 Cortlandt St.. N. Y. Lily of Valley— Pips, cases of 3,000, $10 per 1,000. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., N, Y. Lily of Valley — Berlin and Hamburg Valley. Jacs, Smlts, Naarden. Holland, Maltus & Ware, 136 Water St.. N. Y. Lily of the Valley— Forcing pips. Julius Han- sen. Plnneberg. Germany. Lily of the Valley— Early and late forcing pips. Multlbell. Berollna. early forcing Berlin, Polaris. Hansa. late forcing Hamburg. Aug. Rhotert. 26 Barclay St.. N. Y. " Lily of the Valley— Lily of Valley pips. H. N. Bruna. 1411 W. Madison St.. Chicago. Lily of Valley— Lily of valley clumps, strong. Imp. stock. $2.50 per doz.; $18 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Mushroom Spawn— Frequent Importation from England, always fresh and lively. J. J. Styer. Concordville, Pa. Onions — Genuine Bermuda onion seed, grown and exported by WUdpret Bros., Port Orotava, TenerifEe. Canary Islands^ Pansy — Seed ready in July, H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. per oz. Jos. beed — Lawn grass seed, Dickinson's, Ever- green and Pine Tree brands. Special mixtures golf grounds. Albert Dickinson Co., Minne- apolis and Chicago. Seeds — Rawson's Arlington tested seeds for the florist. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12-13 Fan- euil Hall Square, Boston. Seed — High grade grass, clover and tree seed. Conrad Appel, Est. 1789. Darmstadt. Germany. Seeds — Burpee's catalogue for 19U5 is now ready. W. Atlee Burpee Co.. Philadelphia. Seeds — Wholesale seed growers. Flower and garden seeds. A. J. Brown Co., Grand Rapids. Mich. Seeds — Growers of field .corn, sweet and pop- corn, cucumber, melon and squash seed. A. A. BMrry Seed Co.. Clarlnda. la. seeds — Importer and exporter seeds, bulbs and plants. Wm. P. Craig, 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia. Seeds — Garden, field and flower seeds. Cros- man Bros., Wholesale Ofiice. 503 Monroe Ave., Rochester, N. Y. Retail Store, 275 Main St. East. N. Y. Seeds — 3.700 acres of garden seeds in culti- vation; wholesale seed growers. Braslan Seed Growers' Co.. San Jose. Cal. Seeds — Flower seeds and bulbs; onion sets; garden seeds. Leonard Seed Co.. Chicago. Seeds — Florists' flower seeds. New crop now ready. Weeber & Don. Seed Merchants and Growers. 114 Chambers St.. New York. Seeds — Seeds, bulbs, plants. Arthur T. Bod- dington. 342 W. Fourteenth St., New York. Seed — Seed of Burbank's Shasta daisy, 1 oz., $4; 'nasturtium Jupiter, 1 lb.. 50c; fancy Cali- fornia Giant, 1 iiz., $1; ipoinoea. Heavenly Blue. 1 oz.. 10c; cosnjos mammoth mixed. 1 oz.. 25c; poppy Maid of the Mist. 1 oz., 20c; petunia Cal. Giant, 1-16 oz., $2. Seed all grown In California. P. Gilman Taylor, Glendale, Cal. Wholesale Cut Flowers. COMMISSION DEALERS. E. F. Wlnterson (Do., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Ohl- cago. E. C. Amling. 32-36 Randolph St., Chicago. E. H. Hunt, 76 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38-40 Miami Ave.. Detroit. Mich. Holton & Hunkel Co.. 462 Milwaukee St., Mil- waukee. Wis. Welch Bros.. 15 Province St.. Boston. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co., 52-54 High St., Cleveland, Ohio. Keuuicott Bros. Co., 40-44 Randolph St., Chl- cago. C. A. Kuehn. 1122 Pine St., St. Louis. William Ghormley. 57 W. 28th St.. N. Y. Moore. Hentz & Nash, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. J. K. Allen. 106 W. 28th St.. New York. Young & Nugent. 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. Jos. S. Fenrich, 48 W. 30th St.. N. Y. A. L. Randall Co.. 19 Randolph St., Chicago. James Hart, 117 W. 30th St., N. Y. John Young. 51 W. 28th St.. New York. Chas. W. McKellar. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg. Rice Bros.. 128 N. 6th St., Minneapolis, Minn. J. B. Deamud. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Ford Bros.. Ill W. 30th St.. New York. Julius Lang. 53 W. 30th St.. New York. A. L. Young & Co.. 54 W. 28th St.. N. Y. H. G. Bernlng. 1402 Pine St., St. Louis. Charles Mlllang. 50 W. 29th St., N. Y, Traendly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St.. N. Y. Walter F. Sheridan. 39 W. 28th St.. New York. Chas. Chadwick. Cor. Fulton and Lagrave Sts., Grand Rapids. Mich. c. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Flower Growers' Market, 60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. J. M. McCuUough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati. O. New York Cut Flower Exchange, John Donald- son, Sec'y, Coogan Bldg., 6th Ave. and W. 26th St.. New York. ^ Edward C. Horan. 55 W. 28th St., New York- Alfred H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St.. New York. Alex. J. Guttman, 52 W. 29th St. N. Y. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write ns about it. igos. The American Florist. 731 Philadelphia Cut Flower Co., 1516-18 Sansom St.. Philadelphia. Pa. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty Ave., PittP- burg. Pa. Pittsburs Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 504 Libert? Ave.. Pittsburg. Pa. Zech & Mann. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. John I. Raynor. 49 W. 28th St., N. Y. John aeUgnmn. 56 W. 26th St., N. Y. Vaughan & Sperry. 58-60 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Alex. B. Garden, 441 Center Market, Wash- ington ^^^^ GROWERS. .T. A. Budlong. 37-39 Randolph St.. Chicago. The Benthey-Coatsworth Co., 35 Randolph St., Chicago. Sinner Bros.. 58 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Poehlmann Bros, Co., 35-37 Randolph St., Chi- cago. P.' Wood Brant. 58-60 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Bassett & Washburn, 76-78 Wabash A-ve., Chi- cago. South Park Floral Company, Heller Bros., New Castle, Ind. Peter Wetland. New Castle. Ind. Weiland & Risch. 59 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Wietor Bros. , 51 Wabash Ave. . Chicago. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. John Wolf. Savannah, Ga. George Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. H. N. Bruns, 1409-11 W. Madison St., Chicago. Retail Cut Flowers. Wm. L. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City- Mark Altken, 378 Main St.. Sprlngfleld. Mass, Sievers & Boland, 33 Post St., San Francisco, Cal. A. Gude & Bro., 1214 F St., Washington. D. C Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Massachusetts Ave. Indianapolis, Ind. Mills, the Florist, sonvUle, Florida. W. Forsyth St., Jack Fred C. Weber, 4320-28 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. The Park Floral Co., J. A. Valentine, presi dent. Denver, Col. John Breitmeyers Sons, Cor. Miami and Gratiot Avea., Detroit, Mich. P. J. Hauswlrth, Auditorium Annex, Chicago. Hess & Swoboda, 1415 Farnam St., Omaba. Neb. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. Chas. Elckholt, Galveston. Tex. Atlanta Floral Company, 41 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga. Geo. H. Cooke, Connecticut Ave. and L. St., Washington, D. C. Shaffer. 14th and Eye Sts.. Washington, D. C. Lelkens, 7 E. 33d St., N. Y. Blackistone. 14th and H. Sts., N. W., Wash- ington. D. C. Palmers. Buffalo, N. Y. Supplies, Sundries, Etc. Artificial Leaves — All styles In hundreds of different designs. Rosslg Bros., 497 W. Broad- way. New York. Bamboo — Japan bamboo stakes In large quan- tities, 6 to 6 feet. Write for prices. Suzuki & llda. 31 Barclay St.. New York. Bulb Pans, Etc. — Bulb pans. Detroit Flower Pot Mfg. Co., 490 Howard St., Detroit, Mich. Bulb Fans, Etc. — Bulb and fern pans. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St., Norrls- town. Pa. Coal — Florists" specials: "Klnkaid," Hocking, Kanawha Splint, Lower Vein Brazil Block, genuine Smokeless Pocahontas, Sullivan Coun- ty. Indiana Lump. Clubn Coal Co., 1560-70 Old Colony building, Chicago. Coal — Ilarman, the florists' coal man. Alum Creek, Brazil Block, etc. Wm. S Harman, 303 Dearborn St., Chicago. Cut Flower Boxes — The best cut flower box Is full telescope; that Is ours, at manufactur- ers' prices. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Engraving — Best engravings and illustrations of every description for catalogues. Send for estimates. Globe Eng. & Elec Co. 427 Dearborn St., Chicago. Fumigating Supplies — The Fumigating Kind (for fumigating) and the Black Stuff Fine (for sprinkling); free trial sample bags. H. A. Stoothog Co., 116 West St., N. Y. Fertilizer — Vaughan's Ram's Head brand sheep manure, pure, dry, unadulterated. Price, f. o. b. Chicago, per 100 lbs.. $1; per 1,000 lbs., $7.50; per 2,000 lbs., $14. Write for prices on car lots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chl- cago and N. Y. Fumigating Supplies — Vaporizing pans for to- bacco extracts, improved. Diller, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Fumigating Supplies — Nicotine solution, 40 per cent nicotine, $10.50 per gal., V' gal. $5.50, pint $1.50, Vi pint 50c. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co.. Louisville, Ky. Fumigating Supplies — Your plants made to look strong and healthy by using "Nicoticide." Maxwell Mfg. Co., Louisville, Ky. Fumigating Supplies — Tobacco dust for fumi- gating. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., 81 Pine bt.. New York. Fertilizers — Pure sheep manure, dried, unpul- verlzed and pulverized. Montana Fertilizer Co., Elgin, IlL Greens — Evergreens, galax, leucothoe, mosses, etc. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Y. Greens — Evergreens, fancy and dagger ferns, bronze and green galax. George Cotsonas & Co.. 45 W. 29th St., New York. Greens — Specialties: galax leaves, ferns and leucothoe sprays, holly. Princess pine; all kinds of evergreens. Galax leaves, $i per l.ouu. N. LeUakes & Co., 53 W. 28th St., New York. Greens — Asparagus plumosus, 50c per string. W. H. Watson, Lapeer, Mich. Greens — Hardy decorative supplies; high grade southern wild smilax. E. A. Beaven, Ever- green, Ala. Greens — New decorative greens, the branches of huckleberry tree, $2.50 per case. New crop hardy ferns; fancy. $1.25 per I.UOO; dagger, $1 per 1,000. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Ever- green, Ala. Greens — Fancy ferns, $1.50 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; galax, 75c per 1,000, $6.50 per case of 10,000. Laurel festooning, 4c, 5c, 6c per yd. ; wild smilax, $5.50 per 50-lb. case; laurel and Princess pine wreaths. Crowl Fern Co., Millington. Mass. Greens — Dagger and fancy ferns; bronze and green galax, laurel festooning, green and sphagnum moss, ivy leaves, Sprengeri, aspara- gus, leucothoe sprays. Henry M. Robinson Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston. Hose — New, %-ln., 7'A-c per foot; %-in., not guaranteed, 4%c per foot. Metropolitan Ma- terial Co., 140S Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. nose — Hose in quantity. Chicago House Wrecking Co.. W. 35th and Iron Sts.. Chicago. Lawn Mower — The Clipper lawn mower. No. 1. 12-ln., $5; No. 2. 15-in., $6; No 3. 18-in.. $7; No. 4, 21-ln., $8. Draft, money order or reg. letter. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon 111^ Metal Designs — Send for prices. A. Hermann, 404-1:2 K. :Uth St., N. Y. ' Pots — Standard pots, which for strength and porosity combined are best on market. A. F. Kohr. 1521-23 N. Leavitt St., Chicago. Pots — Red standards, full size, and wide bot- toms. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., 490 Howard St., Detroit. Mich. Pots — Red standard; azalea pots. The Keller Pottery Co.. 213-223 Pearl St., Norristown, Pa. Pots — Before buying, write for prices. Geo. Keller & Son. 301-63 Herndon St., near Wrlght- wood Ave.. Chicago. Pot Hangers — Kramer's pot hanget-s. Fit all standard size pots from 2 to 10 inches in diam- eter. Price with wire chain. $1 per doz. by express. Sample dozen by mail. $1.25. I. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids, la. Pots — Red pots. Sample pot and price list on application. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. ' i^ots — Syracuse red pots, best clay. Syra- cnse Pottery Co.. Syracuse. N. Y. Pots — Standard flower pots. We can save you money. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Wash- Ington. D. C. Pots— Standard flower pots. The Whllldla Pottery Co,, Philadelphia, Pa.; Jersey City, N. J,: Long Island City, N. Y. Pots— Pots of all kinds. A. H. Hews & Co., No. Cambridge. Mass.; Long Island City, N. Y. Printing — Regan Printing House; large runs of catalogues our specialty. Write for figures. Regan Printing House, 83-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Ribbon — Ribbon specialists. M. Rice & Co., nis Filbert St.. Philadelphia. Seed Bags— For the trade. Full line In Ma- nila, white, amber or colored laid papers. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., FItchburg, Mass. Seed Cases — Heller's mice proof seed cases. Heller & Co., Montclalr. N. J. Shipping Boxes — Folding cut flower boxes. Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Shipping Boxes, itc. — Cut flower boxes, wa- terproof, corner lock style. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Livings- ton Seed Co., Columbus, Ohio. Supplies — Manufacturers and Importers m" Rice & Co., 918 Filbert St., Philadelphia, Pa. Supplies — Importers, jobbers, manufacturers of florists' supplies; western leaders. C. C. Poll- worth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Supplies — Makers of wire designs and florists' sappUes. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Supplies — Prepared fan palm leaves. $12.50 per 1,000; palm fiber, birch bark, corn bark, moss, artificial flowers, vines and leaves. All kinds of palms. Clare & Scharrath, 170 Madl- son St., Chicago. Supplies — Tomato and plant supports of heavy galvanized wire; will not rust. Model carna- tion supports, galvanized rose stakes and tying wire. Igoe Bros., 226 N. Ninth St., Brooklyn, Supplies — Cape flowers, cycas leaves, metal designs, and all florists' supplies. A. Hermann 412 E. 34th St., New York. Supplies — Seed pans, standard flower pots, cylinders for cut flowers, hanging baskets lawD vases, etc. Bilfinger Bros. Pottery, Ft. Ed- ward. New York. Supplies — Florists' wire designs and supplies. Emil Steffens, 335 E. 21st St., New York, Supplies — Importers land manufacturers of florists' supplies. L. Baumann & Co., 78 Wa- bnsh Ave.. Chicago. Supplies — Impor ters and manufacturers of florists' supplies. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St.. New York. Supplies — One million square feet sash, lum- ber, garden hose, etc. Chicago House Wreck- Ing Co.. 35th and. Iron Sts., Chicago. Tobacco Stems — I'resh tobacco stems. $1.50 per bale of 300 lbs. W. C. Beckert, Allegheny, Pa. Toothpicks, Wired — $1.50 per 10,000, $6.25 per 50,000. W. J. Cowee, Mfr., Berlin, N. Y. Vases — Iron reservoir vases and lawn settees. Manufactured by McDonald Bros., Columbus, O. Wire Work — None made as good at our prices. C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Wire Work— E. H. Hunt, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Construction Materials, Boilers, Etc. Boilers— The Plerson boiler for water or steam; a coal saver. Adapted to use any kind of fuel. The Pierson-Setton Co., West Side Ave.. Jersey City, N. J. Boilers — Get our prices. Metropolitan Ma- terial Co.. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brook- lyn. N. Y. * Boilers — Hitchings New Mogul boilers for hot water or steam. Hot water radiation from 4.2u0 square feet and up. Steam radiation from 2.500 square feet and up. Horticultural architects and builders. Hitchings & C<5"., 233 Mercer St.. New York. Boilers — Boilers of high grade for green- houses. Steam and hot water. GIblin & Co., Utica. N. Y. ^^^ Boilers — Improved greenhouse boilers, made of best material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Kroeschell Bros. Co., 45 Erie St., Chicago. Boilers — Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brook- lyn. N. Y. Boilers — Furman boilers. Particularly well adapted for greenhouse heating. The Heren- deen Mfg. Co.. Dept. Am.. Geneva. N. Y. Boilers — Gurney heaters, heat by steam or hot . water. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co.. Ill 5th Ave.. N. Y.; 7-1 Franklin St.. Boston. Boilers — Water tube steam boiler. King Con- structlon Co.. N. Tonawanda. New York. Boilers — About "Burnham" boilers. Write to- duy to our New York office for catalogue. Lord & Burnham Co., St. James Bldg., 1133 Broad- way. General office and works, Irvlngton-on- Hudson. N. Y. Boilers — New and second hand; 2 second hand steam. $35 each. Metropolitan Material Co.. 1408 Metropolitan Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers — Fifty horizontal tubular boilers from 10 to 200 h. p. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Boiler Tubes— Sixteen carloads 4-ln. tubes, rat- tled and heavy. Also sines from 1^-in to 8-iD. Chicago House Wrecking Co.. 35th and Iron St.0.. Chicago. „___^ __^^_^^^_^^_ Building Haterial — Lumber for greenhouse benches. Ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, floor- ing, white cedar posts, etc. We are In special position to furnish *'Pecky Cypress;" everything In pine and hemlock building lumber. Adam Schlllo Lumber Co.. Cor. Weed St. and Haw- thorne, Chicago. If you do not find what yon need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. Y32 The American Florist. May 6, Building Material — Greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 615-21 Shef- fleld Ave.. Chicago. ^ Building Material — Cypress sash bars. Ten- nessee red cedar posts, pecky cypress benches, hotbed sash and frames, yentllating apparatus, pipe, fittings and all supplies needed In new or reconstruction work. Foley Mfg. Co,, 471 W. 22d St.. Chicago. Building Material— Gulf cypress greenhouse material. Hot bed sash. We furnish everything for building. S. Jacobs & Sons. 1365-73 Flush- ing Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Building Material — Cypress is far more dur- able than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men furnished to superintend erec- tion when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co.. Neponset, Boston, Mass. Building Material — Every type of greenhouse manufactured, also all greenhouse fittings. Pierson-Sefton Co., West Side Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Building Material — Greenhouse material of any description. John C. Moninger Co., 412-22 Haw- thorne Ave., Chicago. Building Material — Our designs embody best features greenhouse construction; best grade gulf cypress used. Red cedar posts. Iron fit- tings, hotbed sash. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland. O. ^__ Building Material— Write for prices on Gulf cypress building material. Metropolitan Ma- terial Co., 140S Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. ^ Glass — Importers and jobbers; greenhouse glass a specialty. Window glass. James H. Rice Co., 80-82 Wabash Ave., 34-40 S. Water St.. Chicago. . Glass — Window glass. Greenhouse glass a specialty. H. M. Hooker Co., 59 W. Randolph St., Chicago. Glass — French and American "White Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co.. 2 Hudson St.. New York; 101 Portland St.. Boston. Glass — Good brands, quick shipments, large stock. Sharp, Partridge & Co., 22d St. and Union Place. Chicago. Glass — Glass at wholesale. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Glass — Tank window glass. Hothouse glass a specialty. D. C. Cunningham Glass Co., Pitts- burg. Pa. ^^ Glass — New American, 50 sq. ft. to box; all standard dimensions. Metropolitan Material Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Glass — Thousands of feet of glass suitable for greenhouse and hot beds. Garden City Wreck- ing & Lumber Co., 47th and Loomis Sts., Chi- cago^ Glass — Plate and window glass. Greenhouse glass a specialty. Sprague-Smith Co., 205 Ran- dolph St., Chicago. Glazing Points— See the point? Holds glass firmlv. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box of 1,000 points. 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Greenhouse Construction — Eureka greenhouses the best and lowest in price. All houses erected at factory and shipped to purchasers with blue prints, photographs and plain directions so any person can put up. Dillon Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Bloomsburg, Pa. Gutters — New duplex gutter, only drip proof gutter on the market. E. Hippard, Youngstown, Ohio. Gutters — Garland's gutters will keep snow and Ice off your glass. A sample of our gutter Is on exhibition at Chicago Flower Growers Market. Geo. M. Garland. Pes Plaines, 111. Gutters — Jennings improved iron gutters. Dil- ler, Caskey & Co., Sixth and Berk Sts., Phila- delphia^ ; Iron Fittings — Patent iron bench fittings and roof supporters. Diller. Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Iron Fittings, Etc Send for prices. Lock- land Lumber Co.. Lockland, O. Oil, White Lead, Paint, Putty, Etc. — Metro- politan Material Co.. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N, Y. Paint, Putty, Etc The Jas. H. Rice Co., Sn-82 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Paint, Putty, Etc, — H. M. Hooker Co., 59 W. Randolph St.. Chicago Pipe — Wrought iron pipe, sizes from %-ln. to 14-in. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Pipe, Pipe Cutters, Etc. — Pipe, stocks and dies, pipe cutters, Stillson wrenches, pipe vises, hotbed sash, etc. Metropolitan Material Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. Pipes, Iron Fittings, Etc. — Galvanized iroo sash hinges, screw eyes, screw hooks, U bolts, galvanized turn buckles and wire. Fittings for purlin and ridge supports. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chicago. Pipes and Iron Fittings — S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn. New York. Pumps — Rider-Ericsson, second hand. $40 up. Metropolitan Material Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Pumping Engines — Two streams of water for 1 hour cost 2 cents if you use a Standard pump- ing engine. The Standard Pump & Engine Co., Cleveland. Ohio. Steam Traps — The Standard return steam trap has no equal for its simplicity of working. E. Hippard. Youngstown. Ohio. Steam Traps — Morehead traps insure free cir- culation in coils. Save fuel. American Blower Co.. Detroit, Mich. Ventilating Apparatus — Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-1373 Flush- ing Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Ventilators — We furnish high grade ventilat- ing apparatus, raising the sashes in greenhouses and other buildings. Lord & Burnham Co.. 1133 Broadway. N. Y. General office and works, Irvington-on-Hudson, N. Y. Ventilators — The New Departure ventilating appliance, cheapest and best. If you doubt, try it and be convinced. J. D. Carmody. Evans- ville. Ind. Ventilating Apparatus — Send for circulars. Diller. Caskey & Co., Cor. 6th and Berk Sts., PhiL-idelphia. Ventilators — Evans* improved Challenge ven- tilating apparatus. Quaker Cit.v Machine Works, Richmond. Ind. Ventilators — The Standard ventilating ma- chinery; original machine with self -oiling cups; most powerful, least complicated, very com- pnct. E. Hippard. Youngstown. O. Ventilators — Hand ventilators, etc. The King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. BOOKS FOR nORISTS. The time to comlnc along when thee* ■re needed and opportunity at hand for reading them. Every one of the toUowlnx should be In your library. Send prices quoted and we send the books. Celery Culture (Vaughan). — The important subject of celery culture is thoroughly covered in this illustrated pamphlet of 59 pages. The florists raising young plants of celery and those who grow the plants to maturity will alike find it valuable. 50 cents. Fumigation Methods (Johnson). — — A practical treatise on cheap and effective means of destroying insect pests. Handsomely bovmd and pro- fusely illustrated. 250 pages. $1.00. How TO Grow Cut Flowers (Hunt). — The only book on the subject. It is a thoroughly reliable work by an emi- nently successful practical florist. Illustrated. $2.00. Landscape Gardening (Maynard). — The development of landscape art within the past few years compels the wide awake florist to keep posted on this branch of the business. The many suggestions of this book will be found helpful every business day. It con- tains 338 -pages, 165 illustrations. $1.50. Cabbages, Cauliflower and Allied Vegetables (Allen). — The requirements of the important vegeta- bles of the cabbage tribe are given hero very fully. The book also contains interesting chapters on seed raising, insect pests and fungus diseases com- mon to these plants. 50 cents. Heating asd Ventilatino Buili>- IWG8 (Carpenter). — This book covers the entire subject most fully. In the preparation of heating and ventilating plans, it will be found a most valuable guide. $4.00. Mushrooms: How to Grow Them (Falconer). — The only American book on the subject, 29 illustrations. Writ- ten by a practical mushroom grower who tells the whole story so tersely and plainly that a child can understand it. This book has increased mushroom growing in this country three fold in three years. $1.50. The Rose — Its cultivation, varieties, etc. (H. B. EUwanger). — A complete guide of the cultivation of the rose, together with the classification of all the leading varieties. $1.25. Success in Market Gabdening (Bawson). — ^Written by one of the most prominent and successful market gardeners in the country, and who has the largest glasshouses for forcing vege- tables for market in America. Outdoor and indoor crops are treated. Illus- trated, $1.00. Steam Heating fob Butldinos (Baldwin). — Contains valuable data and hints for steam fitters and thoae who employ this method of heating. The 350 pages are fully illustrated. $2.50. The Horticulturistb ' Rule-Book (L. H. Bailey). — Contains information valuable to all those engaged in any branch of horticulture. Illustrated. 312 pages. 75 cents. Ginseng (Kains). — At the present time when so much interest is taken in ginseng, it will be interesting to peruse this volume, which tells all about th« plant in a way that all may under- stand. The 144 pages are freely illus- trated. 50 cents. Handy Manual (J. W. Johnson). — A new work, fully illustrated with plans, etc., on greenhouse heating and ventilating, by a practical steam and hot water heating engineer of long experience. Replete with valuable information. 125 pages. $1.00. Practicai Floriculture (Peter Henderson). — A guide to the succesa- ful propagation and cultivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325 pages. $1.50. The Principles op Fruit Gbowino (Bailey). — The entire subject of fruit culture is treated very thoroughly in this illustrated volume of 516 pages. It is a book that no up-to-date fruit grower can afford to be without. $1.25. Chrysanthemum Manuai (Smith). — By an expert who has given hi» undivided attention for twenty year* to the improvement of the chrysan- themum and its culture in detail. Pro* fusely illustrated. 25 cents. How to Make Money Growing Vio- lets (Saltford). — This is by a prac- tical grower who has made a success of the business. No grower of violets can afford to be without it. 25 cents. Landscape Gardening (Waugh). — This is a very useful little book on the art of landscape gardening. It will be found exceptionally valuable to ama- teurs, as it covers in detail the numer- ous problems that come to the owner» of small gardens. It is freely illus- trated and the pictures have been chosen with a view to informing the reader rather than decorating the book. 50 cents. Hedges, Windbreaks, Etc. (Powell). — A treatise on the planting, growth and management of hedge plants for country and suburban homes. A vol- ume of 140 pages, with twenty-two illustrations. 50 cents. The American Carnation (C. W. Ward). — A complete treatment of all the most modem methods of cultivat- ing this most important flower. Illus- trated. $3.50. American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn Street. CHICAGO. igo5. The American Florist. 733 Montreal. TRADE CONDITIONS. Trade showed an increase of -twenty- five per cent over last year, and might easily have been greater had it not been for a heavy snowstorm on Good Friday. Snow fell to a depth of five inches and almost completely tied up business. Sat- urday was an ideal spring day, although the roads were in very bad condition. In spite of all drawbacks, however, an immense business was done. Lilies eas- ily took the lead, although it seems to the writer that each place is only cap- able of selling a certain number of lily plants, regardless of how great a quanti- ty there is shown. For instance, at some places lilies were staged by the thou- sands, but only from four to five hun- dred were sold, while others having on hand from three to five hundred plants sold out completely. Spireas sold in large quantities. The smaller hydrangeas went rapidly, but the larger specimens hung fire, although there was at no time an overstock of ■ them. Rambler and other roses were scarce and a few lily of the valley in pots sold well. Lilacs and snowballs were in good shape, but there was only a limited call for this class of plant. Azaleas, rhododendrons and genistas were cleaned out, although the supply was not large. Stores having the largest variety generally report the largest increase in sales. There was a great demand for cut roses St. George's day, April 23. Carnations were scarce. as were also violets. Bulbous stock, which did not sell in pots, sold out very well, and at good prices. Easter novel- ties, including eggs in rustic stands, fancy baskets, etc., were not in demand. Miss Cairns showed a lot of white bells and reports a good sale of them. S. S. Bain is very well satisfied, although somewhat short of lilies. Colin Camp- bell reports a large increase in cut flow- ers with the exception of lilies, as does Joseph Bennett. P. iVIcKenna & Son re- port fifty per cent increase and were well sold out. Hall & Robinson report satisfactory increase over last year. Luck. Additional Easter Trade Reports. We present herewith some reports on Easter trade which were received too late for insertion in our last issue : Richmond, Ind. — Richmond florists report that the demand for Kaster flow- ers was unprecedented, much stock being shipped in to meet the demand. New Castle, Ind. — The demand for Easter stock has exceeded that of any previous year. It is estimated that only 70 per cent of the orders received could be filled. Carlisle, Pa. — Jesse Robbins writes of an increase of thirty per cent in this year's holiday sales. Carnations and roses were in good demand. Azaleas and bulbous stock moved quite readily. Los Angeles, Cal. — Business slumped about ten per cent, with a slight falling off in prices. An over-abundance of all kinds of stock was responsible for the falling off. Cut lilies sold unusually well. New London, Conn. — Fine weather the whole week preceding Easter was largely the cause of the brisk trade Easter, writes H. H. Appeldorn. Azaleas and bulbous stock were in good de- mand. San Rafael, Cal. — Stock here was in too large quantities for the demand, and as a consequence prices did not advance. B. Brennfleck writes that roses were most popular and that all cut stock was plentiful. Englewood, III. — Capt. A. I. Sim- mons has opened a floral store at Fifty- fifth street and Indiana avenue. It is a handsome place, and with the exercise of his usual push, the captain bids fair to make it a success. Pomona, Cal. — A decided increase over last year marked this year's busi- ness, says O. Roessner. About the same prices ruled. A brisk demand for plants' was a prominent feature. Baker City, Ore. — Trade showed an increase of one-third, with the same prices in evidence as last year, reports Richard Eisele. Cut flowers were most in demand, with little or no call for plants. Salt Lake City, Utah. — According to the Salt Lake Floral Company, prices ruled about ten per cent better than last year. The supply of stock was ample, with the exception of lilies, both cut and pot plants. Montreal, Que. — Plants were in great demand for Easter decorations. Lilies and violets were short and cut flowers were nearly all cleaned up. S. S. Bain reports trade as being ten per cent bet- ter than last year. Trenton, N. J. — An increase of nearly forty per cent was enjoyed by members of the craft this year, says Martin C. Ribsam. Better prices ruled and the stock was so well balanced that all grades were well sold out. Lincoln, Neb. — It is reported by C. H. Frey that this year's holiday tfade was at least twenty-five per cent in ad- vance of last year. Very little stock in any line was left over. Lilies had first call, but other plants sold well. Wichita, Kan.— W. H. Gulp & Com- pany report business as being slightly better than last year. The season was too late for azaleas and lilies fell a lit- tle short of the demand. Cut flowers of all kinds were well cleaned up. East Oakland, Cal. — The lateness of Easter this year caused a slump in prices of about twenty-five per cent, writes the Domoto Brothers. The demand was small and much stock was in evidence after the holiday was over. Camden, N. J. — C. W. Turnley reports an increase of at least one-third over last year in the volume of business done. There was no change in prices. All stock was on hand in ample quantity, ex- cept lily of the valley and violets. ExETT.R, N. H. — The demand for plants was the feature of this year's trade, according to the Exeter Rose Conservatories. Roses were most in de- mand among the cut flowers. Trade showed no change, either in price or volume of business done. ■ Racine, Wis.— Easter trade showed no perceptible change over last year, re- ports A. J. Fidler. Flowering plants of all kinds were short, but a good supply of cut stock was on hand. Lilies were far ahead of any other stock and there was a large call for Easter baskets. Westmouth, Que. — Trade here showed a decided increase over last year with prices practically the same. Roses were short in supply with other stock about up to the demand. B. T. Graves writes that all stock of good quality sold well. BuANTFORD, Ont. — Thomas A. Ivey re- ports that holiday trade was ten per cent better than last year. Plants were in good supply, with the exception of azaleas. Cut flowers were not up to the demand, and all stock was well cleaned up. Lafayette, Ind. — The florists here en- joyed a good increase over last year in volume of business done. The supply of plants was about equal to the demand, but carnations and roses fell short. Any good flowering plant sold well, report F. Dorner & Sons Company. New Westminster, B. C. — The late- ness of Easter caused a shortage in the supply of cut flowers, as bulbous stock could not be kept back. Thomas Davies reports a demand for all plants and that carnations were first in demand among cut stock. Business on the whole was on a par with last year. Govanstown, Baltimore, Md. — Prices ruled a trifle higher this year, writes Isaac H. Moss. Plants were on hand in sufficient quantity, but there appeared to be a shortage of carnations and vio- lets. Any variety of blooming plants found a good demand. Spok.\ne, Wash. — Prices were some- what higher than last year and all stock was equal to the demand except carna- tions. Bulbous stock was hard to move, but Hies and palms met with ready sales. H. M. Sanders reports an increase of forty per cent over last year. Rochester, N. Y. — John B. Keller's- Sons write of a ten per cent increase this year, with prices the same as last year. Bulb stock found little call. Azaleas, Rambler roses, genistas and lilies were leaders among the flowering plants. All cut flowers moved well> Dallas, Texas. — The lateness of Eas- ter caused a falling off in trade of at least one-third, writes the Te.xas Seed & Floral Company. Lilies were the only seasonable stock for which there was any marked demand, as all other flowers were in full bloom in the fields. Los Angeles, Cal. — Prices were per- haps a little lower than those prevailing last year, but the cash receipts show an increase of fifty per cent. Azaleas and Boston ferns were the leading plants, and roses, lily of the valley, carnations and violets were most in demand among the cut flowers. Wilkesbarre, Pa. — According to Ira G. Marvin's report, there was an in- crease of twenty per cent over last year's holiday trade. Lilies, azaleas and hy- drangeas were first in favor among the plants, while roses, violpts and carna- tions sold in the order named among the cut stock. Youngstovvn, O. — The weather the entire week preceding Easter was very unfavorable to business, but sales showed an increase over last year of nearly fifteen per cent, say Walker & McLean. Good violets were impossible to be had, but other cut flowers and plants were in the market in quantity. 784 The American Florist. May 6, DON'T WAST[ Printed Matter and Postage. T HE American Florist Company's Directory saves many times its price to every one who catalogues or circu- larizes even a small part of the trade. Fully revised to date of publication, it puts the mail only to live names, avoiding waste of postage and printed matter, time and labor. Contains 452 pages, lists of Florists, Seedsmen and Nur- serymen of the United States and Canada by states and towns, also alphabetically; firms that issue catalogues, foreign mer- chants, horticultural societies and much other up-to-date infor- mation which makes it a reference book of daily utility wherever a wholesale trade is done. Sent postpaid at $2.00 a copy by the publishers. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn St. CHICAGO, - ILLINOIS. I RmBrica is "the Praur af the I/bssbI; ihBrB jnaij ba mars comfart Rmidships, but we ars thB £rst ta touch Unknown SBaa," Vol. XXIV CHICAQO AND NEW YORK MAY 13, 1905. No. 884 ITlHIIE /4l!lfi9J@MI IFlL@lSP? Twentieth Year. Copyright 1905, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published eveky Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. Eastern Office: 429 Sixth Ave., New York. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Volumes half-yearly from August. 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Otticers— J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, i)resident; J. R. Frkemak, Washington, D. C., vice-presi- dent; Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Room U, Boston. Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, uil City. Pa., treasurer. Twenty-first annual meeting at Washington, D. C, August 15-18, 1905. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Boston, 1906. Peter Fisher, Ellis. Mass,, president; Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meetingr and exhibition, Boston, Mass.. March, 1906. Alex. Montgomert. Natick. Mass., president; Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass., secretary. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Exhibition at Chicago June 16-17. C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y., president; Arthur B. Pewkeb, Newton Highlands, Mass., secretary: J. B. Ueamud. 51 Wabash .Avenue, Chicago, ■exhibition manager. Ready Reference Advertising, Pages 771 to 776. The Street Flower Merchants. [A paper read by Alfred H. Langjahr before the New York Florists' Club, May 8, 1905.] Are street merchants and peddlers beneficial or detrimental to the florists' business from a wholesaler's standpoint? In taking up this question I should like to classify the street merchants, calling the one that tries unfair means of sell- ing his flowers the "fakir," and the other that is beneficial to our business, the "vendor." The greatest detriment to our business through the fakir is, I believe, that just after a dull summer season, when the first high priced chrj'santhemums have been cleared out, we get the prices down within reach of the flower buying pub- lic, and after opening up your shop in the morning the first customer comes along and asks, "Well, what are.you going to get for chrysanthemums to- day?" If you should say from $l to $3 per dozen you get the answer, "Why I can go right down the street and buy the largest blooms like those you have there, for 5 cents." It was true that the "fakir" had a large 5 cent sign stuck in the best vase of flowers he had, but of course he never intended to sell these at that price; he paid the market price for them. He also had many grades of flowers at as many prices, but the sign seems to be his hit with the public. In the winter time, when carnations are bringing $3 per 100 and violets $1.50 per 100, the fake sign reads, carna- tions 15 cents per dozen and violets 10 cents. per bunch, and this fakir happens to buy in your place, and if seen there by one of your good retail customers^ the wholesaler has troubles of his own — the retailer comes to the conclusion that you are selling cheaper to the fakir. I know it is not very pleasant to stand in a retail store and every second cus- tomer that comes in will tell you how cheap they can buy flowers on the street. Another bad feature in our business is, if prices have been steady for some time and the wholesaler cleans out to the vendor a lot of special violets. Bridesmaid or American Beauty, and he is seen by the buyers hawking them around, you may have to cut some slips the next day. I do honestly believe that flowers are cheapened when the same flowers are continually put out for sale on the street. In cities of the third class a vendor may create a great deal of harm, and if the store men will get together and use up all the spare flowers to keep them off the street, I think it would pay them. Cities of the second class will have to submit to some street vending, and in cities like New York it will be im- possible to do without the vendor. In Boston a few years ago the whole- saler would not sell anything to the street man until 6 o'clock at night. In Philadelphia- the street man is known as the "fakir." He is not allowed into the store proper until you are ready to wait on him. Then he is taken from a cage in the rear of the store one at a time to the ice-box to make the purchase and retired. This prohibits him from interfering with the regular customers. In Chicago where they have so much- shipping trade I do not think much stock should find its way out on the street. Here is New York w-e have practically no shipping trade and have to depend on our local people to buy everything that is shipped to us. We receive flow- ers from nearly every state in the union and sometimes from Canada. What would we do without the street vendor? He pays cash, buys in large quantities and takes his flowers with him. He will purchase 50,000 violets or 5,000 carnations and all the red roses you are willing to sell him. Of course there are other vendors that will only purchase 1,000 violets and the flowers are on sale here from 6 a. m. until 7 at night. Everyone is glad to do business with him ; he is the adver- tising agent of our business. You will find him on Broadway; he is wending his way through the Fifth avenue crowd or among the slums where a flower is a ray of sunshine to those who see nothing but fire escapes and human- ity. And w'hen all the shops are closed on a Sunday or holiday he is silently plodding along and disposing of his flow- ers. I wish to emphasize here in New York where the grower is continually adding to his plant, and new men going into our business every season, what would we do without the vendor? He is a hard working, industrious persons ; if he would show the same ability as a salesman for John Wanamaker, he would be employed and well paid. In closing. I wish to say that he is the Daniel Boone of the cut flower busi- ness. 736 The American Florist. May 13, window and Balcony Floral Decorations IN PARIS LAST YEAR. Few words are necessary in regard to the good effect of the movement recently- established in Paris, following the lead of many other continental cities, which has given new life and interest to the subject of decorating windows and bal- conies. A competition has arisen which can only result in the adornment of the city and whose horticultural results will be far-reaching. It is desired that Paris shall continue to grace herself with flowers every spring, and while the build- ings and residences of the richer quar- ters are made beautiful with choice plants, the more modest balconies and windows are gay with nasturtiums, coboeas and geraniums. These latter lose nothing in comparison, for where luxury ends originality begins. The jury decided upon by the New Paris Association, is composed of archi- tects, literary men, art critics, profes- sors of horticulture, florists and horti- culturists, and has not lacked, for em- ployment. One member, who is greatly interested, has given special attention to the windows of houses occupied by labor- ers, and has found veritable terrace gar- dens, often provided in the miost ingenious manner. Situated often in narrow streets, in courts where air and light scarcely penetrate, he has found many windows transformed into veritable floral decorations, cared for with the most jealous attention. Grape vines are sometimes grown and the few clusters of fruit which appear are hailed with joy by the entire family. We can testify that wherever the windows were deco- rated with taste, the narrow lodging was kept with great neatness and order, and the tenants were especially interested in whatever would give it brightness. The moral influence of flowers exists, how- ever much it may be doubted by many. Eighty-six balconies, terrace gardens and windows were awarded prizes. With excellent reasons, certain members pre- ferred to consider the artistic effect of the aerial decorations, while others gave equal importance to the cultivation of plants which in their nature could not be so brilliant or ornamental. Both views seem equally just, and if the object be tQ encourage window-gardening in the homes of the poor, it is probably best not to place too many restrictions in the way. Doubtless the window flower gar- den aims toward a more permanent dec- orative effect than an arrangement made for the eyes of the jury, but the floral garniture of some of the great buildings is most artistic and a real lesson in taste. It is not surprising that the public press has interested itself, and that four great newspapers should have taken an active part by entering the competition and having their buildings decorated. The ornamentation of these building fronts WINDOW BOXES IN PHILADELPHIA.— See last week's issue. (On sccoml story bulcony.) were the best examples of temporary decoration. The windows of the Echo de Paris were framed in masses of pink and blue hydrangeas, anthemis. ericas, coronillas, rhododendrons, crassulas, rhodanthe. Crimson Rambler roses, with hundreds of clusters of roses, cordylines and phoenix. The facade of the Figaro, by its architectural features lends itself best of all to artistic decoration. A de- lightful screen was formed by the fronds of Cocos Weddelliana and kentia, while on each side, framing the statue of Figaro, rose masses of anthemis, hydran- geas, azaleas, rhododendrons, while be- tween the balusters of the railing were grouped other flowering plants, mostly ivy-leaved pelargonium. Each windowed bay of the balcony above the festival hall was likewise screened with palms and framed with flowers ; a box two inches high on the top of the balustrade made a jardiniere from which grew hydrangeas, coronillas, spireas, anthemis, with ivy- leaved geraniums fringing the sides. The rotunda of the Gaulois was as charmingly decorated. A phcenix occu- pied the space between each window, emerging from a happy combination of lilies, hydrangeas, anthemis, callas and other plants. Each window facing the rue Drouot was prettily framed by two phoenix, and filled with pretty jardinieres of yellow calceolarias and blue cin- erarias. Very elegant also was the first story of the Journal, which necessitated five window boxes in front of the win- dow supports. Each box contained a kentia at each side, while in the center was a delightful mingling of the vivid blooms of azalea, anthemis, coronillas. hydrangeas, ericas, rhodanthes, and from which fell cascades of ivy-leaved pelargoniums. These decorations showed what may be done with a temporary ar- rangement, designed to last several days. The first prize of honor was awarded to the in.stallation of a veritable garden on the steep incline of a sloping roof, perhaps not very remarkable for its dec- orative quality, in a narrow sense, but of an indisputable picturesqueness. Upon the roof of this old building the owner. Mr. Boudard, ingeniously arranged three stories of receptacles, one above the other, containing soil and plants, some of which, like the Virginia creeper, covered not only his own roof, but scaling the neighboring buildings, fell in festoons from the projections. Among these hardy permanent plants pelargoniums, nasturtiums, fuchsias, anthemis, etc., are added for the flowering season. See fig. 2, page 737. The second prize was awarded to the clever director of the French Gallery of Decorative Art. L. C. Moyse. His deco- ration is the type of the best that can be attained, in permanent effect, from May to October. The prominence of the win- dows, the width of the ledge below aided in carrying out the excellent plan. Very simple boxes, for they are to be quite covered with the greenery, surmount each balustrade, instead of being at its foot. This arrangement increases the decorative effect, for instead of being partly hidden by the balustrade, flowers and vines show freely. Other boxes oc- cupy the open space between the bal- ustrades, forming a delicate Greek de- sign. The plants were chosen for two effects, one immediate and temporary, the other for the entire season. Strong plants of anthemis and pelargoniums al- ternate with zonal geraniums, while ivy- leaved geraniums and Coboea scandens igo5. The American Florist. 737 A PARISIAN COMPETITION IN FLORAL BALCONY DECORATION. FROM A FRENCH ILLUSTRATED PAPER. (See page 786 for references to figures.) T38 The American Florist. May 13, unite the windows. When the pelargoni- ums are 'through blooming zonale gera- niums take their place, while the ivy- leaved geraniums and cobcea unite all with their luxuriant festoons. See fig. 4, page 737. The pavilions of the Alcazar and the Ambassadeurs obtained the third prize for the band of bloom that encircled them at the second story. See fig. 5, page 737. A very original and pretty decoration is that of the balcony of the Lion restau- rant. Vases are placed every six feet upon pedestals the height of the rail- ing, and are filled with strong flowering plants ; these vases are united by low arches covered with vines, from the cen- ter of each of which is suspended a pretty hanging-basket. Very pretty also is the first =tory of the Sport, a symphony in carmine and pale pink, two vast window boxes of pelar- goniums, pink hydrangeas, and a fringe of ivy-leaved geranium. Among more permanent effects are two on the fifth story, where on the long balconies, veritable pergolas of woodbine and jasmine to the south and honeysuckle to the north, have been established, and color is furnished by brilliant window boxes. The best single window has a green trellis fastened to the open shutters, upon which a Virginia creeper frames the entire window. The window-box with its geraniums, zonal and ivy-leaved, calceolaria, rugosa and anthemis is the full width of the window. This subject is no less interesting from the artistic than the business point of view, and horticultural societies should encourage the movement. — Le Jardin. A Lewis and Clark Horticulturist. It is thought that the Lewis and Clark expedition, according to B.iiley's Cyclo- pedia of American Horticulture, was planned at the house of Bernard Mac- Mahon, in Philadelphia. At all events MacMahon and Landreth were instru- mental in distributing the seeds which those explorers collected. Bernard Mac- Mahon was an Irish hortiridturist who flouri-shed about 1775 to September 16, 1816. He came to America for political ■WINDOW BOXES IN PHILADELPHIA —See last weeks issue. (Eleven on four liouscs.) reasons in 1796, and settled in Philadel- phia, where he engaged in the seed and nursery business. The editor of the eleventh edition of the American Gar- deners' Calendar, 1857, page 760, makes the following reminiscences of Mac- Mahon : "Bernard MacMahon was no common man. He sought the American shores from political motives, as is understood, but what these were has not been de- termined; most probably it was necessary to fly from the persecution of the gov- ernment. He found American garden- ing in its infancy, and immediately set liiniself vigorously to work to introduce a love for flowers and fruit. The writer well remembers his store, his garden and greenhouses. The latter were situ- ated near the Germantown turnpike, be- tween Philadelphia and Nicetown, whence emanated the rarer flowers and novelties, such as could be collected in the early part of the present century, and where were performed to the aston- ishment of the amateurs of that day, successful feats of horticulture that were but too rarely imitated. His store was on Second street, below Market, on the east side. Many must still be alive who recollect its bulk window, orna- mented with tulip-glasses, a large pump- kiri, and a basket or two of bulbous roots ; behind the Counter officiated Mrs. MacMahon, with some considerable Irish accent, but a most amiable and ex- cellent disposition, and withal, an able saleswoman. Mr. MacMahon was also much in the store, putting up seeds for transmission to all parts of this country and Europe, writing his book, or attend- ing to his correspondence; in one cor- ner was a shelf containing a few botanical or gardening books, for which there was then a very small demand ; an- other contained the few garden imple- ments, such as knives and trimming scissors; a barrel of peas and a bag of seedling potatoes, an onion receptacle, a few chairs, and the room partly lined with drawers containing seeds, constitut- ed the apparent stock in trade of what was one of the greatest seed stores then known in the Union, and where was transacted a considerable business for that day. Such a store would naturally attract the botanist as well as the gar- dener, and it was the frequent lounge of both classes, who ever found in the pro- prietors ready listeners, as well as con- versers ; in the latter particular they were rather remarkable, and here you would see Nuttall, Baldwin, Darlington and other scientific men, who sought in- formation or were ready to impart it." EXHIBIT OF SOAR BROS. AT DADE COUNTY FAIR, MIAMI, FLA. Growing: Sweet Peas. Ed. American Florist: — The inquiry on starting sweet peas in a greenhouse and transferring to the open ground, which appeared in the American Florist of March 18, was interesting, but the answer not very encouraging. "We have grown sweet peas and planted them out and have never yet made a failure, but we did not plant them in 4-inch pots, as is sug- gested in "M.'s" query. About the middle of January, or not later than February 1, we fill a 6-inch pot with rich soil and plant twelve to fifteen seeds. Any variety but the extra early ones is good. The latter grow too spindly and do not grow well after they are put outdoors. J igos. The American Florist. 739 Just before the seeds come through the ground, which -will be in about two weeks, we apply a top dressing of soil and bone-meal mixed. As the roots never spread after they are planted outdoors it is necessary to have a good foundation. They must be grown in a cool place and we have found it neces- sary some nights to cover them with papers to keep them from freezing. Watering must not be neglected. About April 15 we transfer them outdoors, digging a trench ten inches deep and twelve inches wide, and planting the young plants from the pots, three or four inches apart, as they will bear close planting. The trenches are dug about five feet apart. We place a row of stakes, about five feet high, along each side of the plants, stringing the plants with ordinary wrapping twine to the top of the stakes six or eight inches apart. Then cover the ground with two or three inches of manure and water freely. After all this work you may think it is all in vain. If the wind blows hard for a day, as it has a habit of doing here in Missouri, the plants will look rather sorry, but in a few days they will again stiffen up and look like sweet peas. One year they froze three nights in succession but they were not injured in the least. They will begin to bloom by Decoration day. If they are prop- erly grown and put out right they are a good investment. We never saw vines planted outdoors from seed in the spring that show half as rank growth as those transplanted. We have grown them this way for seven years. Kirksville, Mo. B. F. Eades. THE VEGETABLE PLANT PEDDLER. (The man who reaches isolated localities.) MARKET GARDENS. Camden, N. J. — Forest Hill is the name of the new public park soon to be laid out at Parkside on land pur- chased by the city. The park will con- tain eighty acres. Toronto, Ont. — The Fruit, Flower and Honey Show is to stay in Toronto. The usual grant of $i,ooo will be made this year. Hamilton, which made an ef- fort to secure the attraction, will have to be satisfied with a grant of $500, with which to hold a show of its own in Sep- tember. Newport, R. I. — The first cuttings of rhubarb were made April 26, and nspara- gus April 28. On its appearance the for- mer sold for 3 to 5 cents per pound wholesale and 8 to 10 cents retail. As- paragus started at 25 cents per pound to dealers and 35 cents to the consumers. The retail prices on these vegetables now are : Rhubarb 2 cents and asparagus 20 cents per pound. Prices of Indoor VegetaWes. The prices of indoor vegetables at leading points May 6 were as follows : New York — Cucumbers, $2 to $S per case; lettuce, 50 cents to $1.25 per case; mushrooms, 25 cents to 50 cents per pound; radishes, $1 to $1.50 per 100 bunches; tomatoes, 10 cents to 25 cents per pound. Buffalo — Cucumbers, 50 cents to $1 per dozen. Minneapolis — Cucumbers, $1.25 to $1.50 per dozen. HANDY SEED SOWING DEVICE. Detroit — Cucumbers, $i to $1.25 per doz- en ; lettuce, 8 cents to 9 cents per pound. Cincinnati — Cucumbers, $1 per dozen. Kansas City — Mushrooms, 50 cents per pound. Seasonable Notes. These are extremely busy days for the market gardener, with so many opera- tions on hand in the field. The first sowing of all the hardier vegetables has been made and work in preparing the ground for future planting is going for- ward. There is work also in the green- houses and frames which requires con- siderable attention. Some market gar- deners are so situated that the raising of vegetable plants for spring sales to satis- fy a local demand is practiced.^ Fre- quently this has started in a small way and in some cases has developed to con- siderable proportions. Others again find only a limited demand, which is easily supplied from the market gardeners' surpluses. The profit in growing vegeta- ble plants depends to a great extent on the local situation. In some cases the demand is for plants transplanted to flats, especially where the growers sup- ply peddlers or peddle themselves. Transplanting to flats entails considera- ble labor, .';o that those who simply transplant into frames and dispose of their plants from them will in all proba- bility have the most profit. THE PLANT PEDDLER. It will be interesting to note the meth- ods of distributing vegetable plants in outlying districts. The illustration shows a peddler who travels fourteen miles for his load of plants, distributing them among farmers and cottagers for miles around. The cabbage starts the season; this is followed by tomatoes and other plants, the season lasting about six weeks. Usually such men make a fair profit for their efforts and are, perhaps unconsciously to themselves, fulfilling an important mission by bringing to the doors of such people vegetables that fig- ure so largely in the health and econ- omy of the household. CUCUMBERS. Many market gardeners are sowing 740 The American Florist. May J J, EASTER STORE OF S. A. ANDERSON, BUFFALO, N. Y. cucumbers and muskmelons in pots at this season for transplanting to the gar- den when the weather becomes settled and warm. The smallest pots are chos- en and one seed only placed in each. Un- der favorable weather conditions a con- siderable gain in time of production is made. Another good method to adopt is to sow cucumbers under sash in spent hotbeds or cold frames. Provide a bar- rowful of well enriched, fresh soil, gath- ering the greater portion to a small mound in the center of each sash, and sow five or six seeds, which should be eventually thinned to two or three of the strongest plants. In the earlier stages growth should be encouraged by keeping the surroundings moist and husbanding the heat by early closing. Even a few sash will be profitable, and by this means the season for cucumbers will begin three or four weeks ahead of the out- side product. DANDELION. In some parts of the country dande- lion is an indispensable green for early spring. Some market gardeners sow in June for the spring crop of the follow- ing year. We have found early sowing advisable. The seed does not germinate readily in dry weather, therefore when a showery day is indicated the seed should be sown. In growing dandelion, the man who reaches the market first gets the better price. A good method is to force dandelion under sash in the early spring. To accomplish this, seed should be sown at once in a spent hotbed and kept dark and moist until the plants ap- pear. When of sufficient size they can be transplanted three or four inches apart in a well prepared piece of ground, where, if possible, board frames can be built around them the following spring, making the beds in transplanting a little short of six feet in width. The plants will grow rapidly and thus prevent weeds interfering, and when their sum- mer growth becomes rampant the beds may be mown over with a scythe. Such beds as these, encouraged by placing sash over them in early spring, will has- ten dandelion so that the best prices can be obtained. HORSERADISH. A deep soil, especially if inclined to dampness, will afford suitable conditions for growing horseradish of the finest quality. The ground may be marked oflf in rows three feet apart. The thin pieces of roots which have been saved from the previous year's crop are cut into S-inch lengths and planted about a foot apart in the rows. The holes in which the roots are placed may be made with a dibble and the top of the set should be about three inches under ground. Good, clean cultivation until the leaves become large should be adopted. HANDY SEED SOWING DEVICE. Previous mention has been made of the inventive turn of mind which ob- tains in the average market gardener. Methods of intercropping where two or three crops can be taken from the same piece of ground, inventions of and im- provement in labor saving devices, and many handy tools of home manufacture are frequently evolved. The illustration represents the necessary implements for sowing vegetable seeds with neatness and dispatch. The flat is of the regula- tion size we adopt for growing one doz- en tomato plants for spring sales. It is the product of the box factory and can be purchased _ in quantity at a reasonable price. This size of flat provides a suit- able medium for sowing all kinds of vegetable seeds, easily transferred from warm to cooler conditions and in case of damping off no great loss is incurred. When sowing the seed the flat is loosely filled with soil to which a good propor- tion of sand has been added and leveled off with one sweep with the back of the pressboard. The soil is then pressed down one-half inch, as indicated by fit of the pressboard in width to the flat The level stick is then used. This fits the flat the long way, and makes a drill, the bevel edge being greater than the depth of the pressboard. The seed is sown in these drills, which can be quite close together when the soil is light in texture, covering lightly with soil and repeating the pressing with board. One of the advantages in sowing all seed at the same depth and in trans- planting from rows is that the operator can remove the seedlings much more quickly. We would suggest a trial of this device, the explanation being much more difficult than- the experiment. Francis Canning. New York Florists' Club. The May meeting of the New York Florists' Club was held on Monday evening. May 8, with a fair attendance of members. It was an evening set apart for an exhibition of spring and bedding plants, and a fine display was forth- coming. Awards of merit for culture were given to Smith & Lappie for phlox subulata and candytuft; Jas. H. Hender- son, Jersey City, N. J., for hydrangeas; S. C. Schroeder & Son, Bayonne, N. J., for coleus, ageratum, and salvia (Fire- ball) ; John Birnie, West Hoboken, N. J., for geraniums and verbenas ; H. Baumann, W. Hoboken, N. J., for mig- nonette and geraniums ; Hartman & Wagenjohr, Winfield Junction, N. Y., for cinerarias and polyanthus ; John Reichert, Union, N. J., for Crimson Rambler roses ; H. C. Steinhoff, West EASTER WINDOW OF J. W. WOLFSKILL, LOS ANGELES, CAL. 1905- Th E American Florist. 741 Hoboken, N. J., roses in pots; Chas. Hunt, Port Richmond, N. Y., for poly- anthus, geraniums and pansies ; Herman Mende, Secaucus, N. J., for geraniums, petunias and ivy; C. Pesenecker & Son, Jersey City, N. J., for pansies, candytuft and fuchsias ; John Tschupp & Co., W. Hoboken, N. J., for fuchsias ; Aug. Spies, New Springfield, L. I., N. Y., for pansies ; Chas. Heinz, W. Hoboken, N. J., for pansies ; Fred Englen, W. Ho- boken, N. J., for heliotrope and pelar- goniums ; Geo. Darsley, Jersey City, N. J., for geraniums ; Leach Brothers, Jersey City, N. J., for petunias, helio- trope and anthemis ; F. Weinberg, Woodside, N. Y., for semperviviums, sediums, new echeverias and j)hyllocac- tus; F. Dressel, Weehawken, N. J., for kentias, and Peter Yost, W. Hoboken, N. J., for Sempervivium Lenderii. Hon- orable mention was awarded Aug. Kress- inger, of Jersey City, N. J., for nastur- tiums ; George Fick, W. Hoboken, N. J., for daisies and forget-me-nots ; and Wm. Stadmiller, Jersey City, N. J., for sem- perviviums, lantanas, and musk. John Birnie also showed a box of pansies as a shocking example of "bad seed." The proposed amendment to the by- laws, governing the collection of dues by the secretary was adopted. Gerard Dreyer was elected to member- ship in the club. The question box was responsible for some pertinent questions. "What are the essential qualifications of a judge of plants and cut flowers" was answered by Patrick O'Mara, who considered that the familiarity of the judge with the stock on which his judgment was re- quired was an all-important essential. "Are street m.erchants and peddlers ben- eficial or detrimental to the florists' busi- ness from growers', wholesalers' and re- tailers' standpoints?" This question was answered by Alfred H. Langjahr in a paper which appears elsewhere in this issue. John Birnie, W. E. Marshall and L. W. Wheeler also expressed opinions, the consensus of which was that street mer- chants and peddlers were a necessity in this section. Geo. Darsley, speaking of the plant business at the plant market, said that nine-tenths of the product went to the street peddler, and without him as a factor many would have to close up their greenhouses. "What is the most valuable plant in- troduced in the memory of any member of the club?" This question evoked a variety of opinions, many of which were hardly to the point. Geo. Darsley thought the geranium the best, with the carnation next. The Crimson Rambler rose was also prominently put forward. The Chicago Strike. By several writers undoubtedly too rnuch stress has been laid on the condi- tions of the strike in Chicago, and the shipments to and from that market. The streets are not running with blood, and although business in general has been seriously disturbed the florists have been particularly fortunate in comparison to merchants in other lines of business. Great inconvenience has been suffered, but by giving special attention as to time of arrival of shipments and then calling for them at the depots, sending them out in like manner, nearly all ship- ments have passed through all right, the majority of dealers making delivery -of every order on schedule time. CHURCH TOWER FUNERAL DESIGN. (By Frank Mills, Palo Alto, Cal.) THE RETAIL TRADE The message carried once by flowers, but not nowadays, is a lost language, ac- cording to a recent writer. Church Tower Funeral Design. The illustration herewith shows a floral design prepared for the funeral of the late Mrs. J. L. Stanford by Frank Mills, of the Palo Alto Nursery, Palo Alto, Cal. The design shows the tower of the memorial church at the Stanford University. The size of the base was six feet and height of the design nine feet. It was composed mainly of galax leaves, carnations, roses and cape flow- ers. A Vermont Wedding's Floral Features. H. G. Eyres had a notable wedding at Fairhaven, Vt., May 2. A large bell of Bride roses was suspended from the ceiling of the drawing room directly over the spot where the bridal couple were to stand during the ceremony. The bot- tom of the bell was closed with four folding doors, .to which were attached long satin ribbons. As soon as the bride and groom had taken their posi- tions before the altar and the officiating clergyman was about to pronounce the words of the wedding ceremony, one of the attending flower girls pulled the rib- bons and the bridal couple were quickly enveloped in a shower of rose petals. This is the first time that a feature of this kind has been introduced into the decorations of a wedding in this section, and the innovation made a very favor- able impression. The other decorations c' Arthur Zirkman, representing M. Rice & Company, of Philadelphia, Pa., was a visitor, and reports orders for florists supplies coming in very well for this sea- son of the year. Our friend, S. D. Clapp, Jr., was with us once again for the first time since his long illness. He was very welcome, and secured several good orders in his line. Mr. Clapp is with Leggett & Brother, of New York. X. OBITUARY. Jacob Aldinger. Jacob Aldinger, of Dayton, O., died May I, at the home of John E. Stahl, 320" Henry street, aged sixty-nine years. He was a resident of that city for more than forty years and was known as one of the pioneer florists of that vicinity. Thomas Capers. Thomas Capers, a well known florist of Newburyport, Mass., died at the hos- pital in this city from the effects of an operation. He was sixty-seven years of age and was a native of England. He was a resident here for more than thirty years and for nearly that period was in the employ of the Wheelnght family as florist and gardener. igo5. The American Florist. 745 Benjamin Gingrich. Benjamin Gingrich, of the South Bend Floral Company, South Bend, Ind., died very suddenly, May 2, of dropsy, aged sixty-two years. His health had been failing for over three years, but his condition did not become acute until a week previous to his death. Mr. Gin- grich was bom April 2, 1843, near Ham- burg, Ont., and located in South Bend in 1865. In 1872 he embarked in the furniture business, which he carried on successfully until 1887, since which time he was building contractor until 1901, when he organized the South Bend Floral Company of which he was presi- dent at the time of his death. Besides his wife he leaves two sons. James Hous:li. > James Rough, a well known Boston florist, died on May 2 after a brief illness of ten days. His death was due primarily to an attack of pneumonia. Mr. Rough was born in Glasgow, Scot- land, about fifty-seven years ago. When about twenty-five years old he came to this country and was first employed by the late C. M. Atkinson, then head gar- dener for Mrs. John L. Gardner. After remainng in her employ for a year, he left to enter the employ of Alexander Greenlaw, a Washington street florist, where he remained for five years, leav- ing to go into business for himself. His first store was on Washington street near West Newton street, from which he moved about four years ago to the present store at the corner of Hunting- ton and Massachusetts avenues. He had built up a lucrative local business and was well known to all the growers of this vicinity. He leaves two daughters and one son. the latter being the mana- ger of the Music Hall Flower Market. H. P. S. SITUATIONS, WANTS, TOR SALE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with Adv. Plant Advi. NOT admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the Ahebican Flobibt for the year 1905 1b entitled to a five-line waht ADT. (Situations only) free to be used at any time during the year. Situation Wanted—As foreman or manager of a small nursery. Give full particulars in first let- ter. The northwest preferred. Address Box 315, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Either as rose grower or rose grower and general man. Lone experience; married. Good wapcs expected. Address Box 312, care American Florist. Situation Wanted — As gardener; German, married, one child; 16 years' experience. Al references. Private place preferred. Address Box 809, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By orchid grower, propa- gator and fancy plant grower; private or com- mercial. Ability and references Al. Address No. 24, care JuUos Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. Situation Wanted— By a Hollander, age 28, slBgle; capable of taking care of small com^ merolal place; experienced in the general line of pot plants and carnations. State wages. Address Bos 806, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Either traveling for a sup- ply house, manager of a retail store or designer and decorator in a store. I am thirty one; do not drink, and have been in the business all my life. Box 313, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By Hollander (eni:aged) representing; European firms in bulbs, seeds, nur- sery stock, etc.; wants position with American firm. References given. Letters stating rull par- ticulars. Box 307, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By middle-aged German gardener and florist; 29 years' experience in all branches; in private place near Chicago, or as foreman of commercial place. First-class refer- ences. State full particulars, with salary. Please address Box 308, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a German, as manager in large florist establishment; 40 years' of age; 21 years' practical experience in all branches of greenhouses and store; would be willing to pur- chase interest in good established business. Adoress Box 214, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By good all-around florist, single German, 36 years of age; life experience In roses, carnationB and general stock; fully com- petent to take charge of medium sized place. At liberty May 15th. State wages and particulars in first letter. Box 466, Washington C. H., O. Situation Wanted— As bead gardener or work- ing foreman; German; 16 years' experience; first-class grower of carnations, roses, 'mums,' and general stock; understanding decoration and funeral work; honest, sober and good worker; flrst-class references; state wages. Address F. H. Will, 66 Palmer Ave., Chicago, 111. Help Wanted— At once, a competent all-around greenhouse man. Address E. M. Holt & Co., Butler, Pa. Help Wanted— Good grower to take charge of small place at once. Address Box 310, care American Florist. Help Wanted — An all around man, German preferred, btate wages wanted without board. O. R. Dbmmler, Eau Claire, Wis. Help Wanted— Catalogue man, who is familiar with the "get-up" of a seed, plant and bulb catalogue. Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, O. Help Wanted — Young man for general green- house work. Slate wages, age and experience. Address Gabkill'b Gbbenhguseb. 212 N. Tod Ave., Warren, O. Wanted to Rent— In^'good condition three or four small greenhouses, with chance of buying; leasonable rent. Address Flobibt, 47 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich. Help Wanted— Greenhouse fireman who thor- oughly understands steam boilers. A permanent position; wages $13.00 per week. References. M. Blot, Essex Greenhouses, North Olmstead, O. Help Wanted— A sober and industrious single, man who understands bow to grow good roses and carnations. State wages expected with board and room. Address Box 304, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Florist to grow cut flowers and pot plants: to take charge of 6,000 feet of glass. Answer with reference, description and wages expected with board etc. Address Box 311, care American Florist An Openlnif- For greenhouse and nurseryman combined at Alexandria, Minn. Address W. K. Babhss, Alexandria, Minn. For Sale— Coll boiler, 25 pipes, 4 ft. long. 1^- incb, at S15.00. Address C. Wintebioh, Defiance, O. For Sale — A good business, tn a fine town. Doesn't require a fortune. Investigate. Address Box 221, care American Florist. For Sale— Retail flower store; reasonable. Reason for selling, party going west. Address Box 314, care American Florist. For Sale — 4- inch cast iron pipe at 6c per foot. One Kroebchell boiler, extra large size, cost over 9500 for $150. Address Hkllbb Bros., New Castle, Ind. For Sale— Greenhouses of between 6,C00 and 7,000 square feet of glass and double house. In fine locality. On trolley line. For particulars address Mrs. M. A. Hill, Ansonia, Conn. For Sale— Two tubular horizontal boilers 60 inch diameter, 22 feet long with 18 6-incb flues. Safety valves, manbeads, bolts, etc., complete. $12.5 each. Address Pbovident Chemical Wobks, St. Louis, Mo. For Sale — Owing to the death of the proprietor, the greenhouses and stock of the Lake Geneva Floral Co., established in 1890 are offered for sale. A good opening for a practical man. W. H. Hammebsley, Lake Geneva, Wis For Sale— A good llorlst business in a western city of 60.000 can be purchased at a great sacrifice. Well established trade and prospects for future bright. Is worth $1,700, but will dispose of busi- ness for $700 cash. Ill health cause of disposi'ion of business. Box 217, care American Florist. For Sale— Greenhouse plant of about 30.000 feet of glass; also ten acres of land; good 6 room dwelling and barn. Will sell reasonable or rent to responsible party. Our city has 50,000 inhabit- ants and no roses are grown here to speak of. Reason for selling, owner wants to retire. Do not answer this ad unless you mean business. For particulars. Box 212, care American Florist. For Sale — In a city of 5,000 inhabitants, an old established greenhouse plant of about 30,000 feet of glass devoted to cut flowers and bedding plants, mostly wholesale; also ten acres of land, six room dwelling and barn; all built six years afo. First- class market (or roses; there are none grown here to speak of. Reason for selling, want to retire from business. For particulars, address E. J. Bolanz, Akron, O. For Sale — Old age compels me to quit business. I offer my two greenhouses well stocked, No. 17 Hitchings boiler, pipes, house of seven rooms, lot, hotbed, sash, etc., for sale cheap. City of 8,000 inhabitants, sixty-five miles from Chicago. Ship- ping facilities in all directions. Splendid loca- tion for a hustler, with no greenhouse inside of twenty-eight miles. Will sell greenhouses alone if desired. Correspondence solicited. Charles Faubt, Harvard, IlL For Rent— At Frederick, Md.. greenhouses 18x63, 12x103, 20x162, boiler room 18x60. equipped with No. 8 Furman boiler, and small heater; large mushroom cellar, stable, about two acres of ground; dwelling for rent in immediate neighbor- hood; coal, manure, labor cheap, city water; no stock on hand. Rent $300 per annum, half pay- able in advance every six months. Ill health of owner compelled retirement from successful business: principally vegetables under glass and mushrooms for Washington and New York. Hehbt Trail, Frederick, Md. For Sale— Our entire plant, 10 greenhouses, about 25,000 ft. glass, nearly all 16x24 inches in size, and double thick. Iron and cedar posts, cypress bars; business established over 30 years* but entirelv rebuilt in last 10 years; heating, hot water under pressure. A large percentage of income is from cut flowers and floral work; entire products sold retail. Receipts all right, books open. Terms easy. We are only 20 miles from Massachusetts state linp, with some of N. H. fine summer resorts near us. Address Ellib Bros., Keene, N. H. A valuable greenhouse property consisting of four bouses, 6x40. 26x162, 26xl0i, 50x100; all heated with hot water. These bouses are all of iron frame construction of the most modern pattern, and in finest of condition. All stocked with fancy carnations of best selling varieties. Only two hours from New York City and splendid shipping facilities at all times. These houses with land - will be sold at a reasonable figure and on easy terms. A good chance for a wide awake man with brains, energy and some ready money. Don't bother with this unless you mean business. XY Z. care Am. Florist. 429 6th Ave., New York. rnn QAt C About 50 000 feet of glass nearly run uALl all devoted to carnations, one house of roses and one of asparagus plumosus; houses in splendid condition: two built last sum* mer; 72-lncn by 16 ft. boiler heats the place with ease: another large boiler in reserve. Michigan's great coal field but a short distance furnishes coal at a very low price. A splendid wholesale and retail trade well established; one of the best ship- ping points in Michigan, reaching with ease and comparatively short time. Chicago, Milwaukee, Buffalo, Detroit, the Saginaw valley and all points east, west, north or south. Splendid trade in field-grown carnation plants as well as rooted cuttings. Stock in fine condition. Soil and cli- mate just suited to growing carnations— both quantity and quality. Splendid water privilege for field and houses. An exceptional chance for some one to step Into a well established business. Will also sell or rent a large or medium sized house. For further particulars, address Box 228, care American Florist. For Sale The florist plant and business of the late Edward Hi. Howland, Holyoke, Mass. This plant consists of 31,860 square feet of land in ihe center oj the city, with a complete and modem greenhouse equipment. The business is a wholesale and retail business and is the leading establishment in a city of SOjOOO people. Forparticularsapply to N. B. AVERY, Administrator, 24 Dwighl StrasI, HOLYOKE, MASS. 746 The American Florist. May I J, SOMETHING NEW. |Tj] OW that the season for Wild Smilax is over and no more stock can be supplied, I wish Ey] to call your attention to the Branches of the Huckleberry Tree as a most elegant Decorative Green. It is largely used by the Florists of the Pacific Coast, Washington and Oregon, in Decorations. The Branches are FLAT, very thickly furnished with exceedingly lustrous, green leaves and it seems to adapt itself to almost any position in decoration that the Wild Smilax can be used in. As the introducer of Southern Wild Smilax, I think you can give me credit for knowing a good thing when I see it, and I am convinced that in Huckleberry Branches you will have a very beautiful substitute for the Wild Smilax, of great value to you through the months of May and June. I am anxious to get the Verdict of the Floral Trade on this introduction and offer to send you a Case on Suspicion, price $2.50 per Case if it suits you, nothing if it does not. Will you try a case on these terms? Yours very truly Caldwell The Woodsman, CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN. The Man Who Cava You the Wild Smilax. EVERGREEN, ALABAMA. New Crop Hardy Ferns Now Ready 'dI^cIIr ',':§§ par 1000 per lOOO Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. H. N. ROBINSON & CO. Hardy DAGGER FERNS, $1.50 and $2.00 per 1000. BRONZE and GREEN GALAX, $1.50 per 1000. BOUQUET GREEN, $7.00 per 100 pounds. Sphagnum Moss, Laurel Festooning and Leucothoe Sprays. MEMORIAL DAY FLORISTS' SUPPLIES OF ALL KINDS Such as Milkweeds, Cape Flowers, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Ribbons, Cut Wire and Wire Designs, and all kinds of Letters. i^ORDER EARLY. Owing to the late Spring the supply ol FERNS will be Limited. 8 and II Province St., BOSTON, MASS. Decoration Day Goods ADVERTISE THEN NOW. igo5. The American Florist. 747 Avoid Disappointment. We make it a rule never to disappoint customers. No matter what you want we have it or know where we can get it. Our immense output enables us to grow flowers in quantities and varieties which smaller houses could not afford to take chances on. Remember: In reason or out of reason; in season or out of season, you stand a better chance of getting your wants supplied here than anywhere else. Weiland & Risch, Leading Western Qrowers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. 59 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Telephone \jaxi% Distance Central 879. Virginian Grown Bulbs Forcmg. NARCISSUS and DAFFODILS. Send for Catalogue. POAT BROS., Ettrick, Va. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. CORK BARK For Window Boxes. Flat or Cylindrical. BIRCH BARK in large sheets. CLARE & SCHARRATH '"'inT^^^''- Mfrs. Prepared Palms and Artificial Flowers. Mease mention the American Florist when 71/riting. 11^ Regan Printing House Larg* runs ol CATALOGUES Our SpaelaHy. Writ* lor Flguraa. 83-91 riymooth Place. CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Asparagus Plumostts, 60 CENTS PER STRING. Carnation Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Good stock, W. H. WATSON. Lapeer, Mich. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Pansies Qiant flowering, extra ) large wintered over plants \ in full bloom.per 100, »3.50 Per 100 J Asp. Plumosus, strong, 2i4-in — 5.00 Chrysanthemums. in variety 3.00 Coleus, mixed 2.60 Daisies. Marguerite, white and yellow, 4-ln. 10 00 2S-in 4.00 Fuchsias, E. G. Hill, Phenomenal 4.00 '■ Mixed 300 ' ^*" Sunray, per doz., 81.00. Geraniums, standard varieties, 4-in 10.00 KiJ*" Mme. Salleroi, 3-ln 4.00 Hollyhocks, double, separate colors - 12.00 I i" Allegheny mixed 12.00 Salvias. St. Louis and Clara Bedman, 2 iu. 4.00 Mrs. G. N. Page, 3-in 6.00 Cash Witb Ordkb. I. N. KRAMER & SON, Cadar Rapid*, la. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ^^^ Attractive Prices ON THE rOl-l-OWING: ASPARAGUS PLUNOSUS, ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, KAISERIN ROSES, See Advertisement or\ page 7B9. SAMUEL J. BUNTING ElmwoBd Ave. & 58lh St . PHII-ADEUPHIA, PA. #T*I. No. 1214 ^ Madlaon Squara ^^ Wti.Jltf Stands at Cut ^ilBHlr Flower Exchange ^H^V Coogan Bldg., W. ^^V 26th Street A S4th ^^ Street Cut Flower A Market. Specialties: Galax Leaves, Ferns a Leucothoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and N.Lecakes&Coo 53 W. 28th St., New York. Tal. No. 1214 Madlaon Squara Stands at Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., W. 26th Street •& S4th Street Cut Flower Ferns and Lne and all kinds of Evergreens. Sraaa ud Irtiia Salax Laavu,tl.00 per 1000. National Florists' Board of Trade, Office: 66 Pine Street, New York. Credit Reference Book. A Bubscription to our Credit List will cost you $10 a year, and It may save you 1100 the first month. Special Reports. We make a specialty of this part of our work. Collections. We collect slow and doubtful ac- oounts. Why not go through your books at onoe and send us all the claims that are in arrears? George Cotsonas6cCo. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens. '^^^^^^P Wf Fancy and Dagger! Ferns, Bronze and' Green Qalax. Phone 1202 Mad. Sq. Main Store. 45 W. 29'.h St.. N EIW VORK. THE KERVAN COMPANY, WHOLESALE DEALERS. Ail Daeoratlno Evargraana, Calax. Lauoothoa, Moaaaa, Eio. to W. 27th Stroat, NEW YORK. TuLspaoirx 1610 Masibon Sq. TO BUY OR SELL AtfvwHiM In THE AMERICAN FLORIST. New Crop DAGGER FERNS, $1.50 per 1000. They are ihe finest and largest ferns ever sold. Fancy Ferns. $1.50 per 1000. Bouquet Green, Sr.OO per lOO lbs. Bouquet Green Wreaths and Laurel Wreaths, all sizes and prices. Laurel FestooQini£. extra fine and full, 4c, 5c and 6c per yard, and made fresh daily from the woods. Send for sample of oar laurel wreaths for Memorial use. Send us yourorders for Memorial Day now, and you will get the best to be had, and at rock-bottom prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. No matter how large or small the order, it will be filled promptly and with the best and freshest stock right from the woods. Tele- phone and telegraph orders will receive prompt attention. Long distance telephone connection. Tell us yonr wants, and we will do Lbe rest. Tel. Office, New Salem. Mass. Mllllnotoci, Mftsa. THE aRT OF Floral Arrangement. The first special newspaper in the world for floral arrangement 250 ILLUSTRATIONS ANNUALLY. Specimen number free. Subscription, $2.40 yearly. BINDEKUNST-VERLAG, J. Olbertz, ERFURT, GERMANY. mention the American Flo- fist when you order stock.,J< Always 748 The American Florist. May 13, New Crop Cut Fancy and Dagger Ferns READYMAYI. Prices: Fancy, $1.25 per 1000; Dagger.Sl.OO per 1000. Special quantity quotations on application. "BOOK NOW AND BE SURE OF A SUPPLY. CROP SHORT THIS SEASON. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. E. H. Hunt, WHOLESALE Cut Flowers "THE OLD BELIABLE." ?6 Wabash Ave.. ..■■CHICAOa Wbol^ale power/\arl^ MnwAUKBE, May 10. Roses, Beauty, long, per doz. 3.00@4.00 " " med. " 2.00 " " short " 1.00 " Liberty 4.00® 8.00 " Chatenay 4.00® .800 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 6 00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3 00® 6 00 " Perle 2.00® 5.00 CamationB 1.00® 3.00 Smilax 15.00 Asparagus sprays 2 00 Valley 3.00 Adiantum 1.50 Violets .50 Dallas 8.00@10.00 Romans, Paper Whites i.om, 3.00 Harrisii 6.00®10.C0 Tulips, Daffodils 2.00® 3.00 Peonies 4.00® 5.00 PiTTSBtiKa, May 10. Roses, Beauty, specials 20 00®25.00 extras 1200(018.00 " " No. 1 4.00® 8.00 ' " ordinary 1.00® 3.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00®. 800 " Meteor 6 00® 8.00 ' Liberties 8.00@15 00 " Perle, Chatenay 2.00® 600 Carnations 1.00® 2 00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4 00 Smilax 12.50@15.00 Asparagus, strings 26. 00@50.i 0 Asparagus Sprengeri S.Ou® 3.00 Lilies 3.00® 800 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Mignonette 1.00® 3.00 Sweet Peas 50@ 1.00 CmoiNHATi, May 10. Koses, Beauty, per doz 1.00® 4.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 4 00® 8.00 " Liberty 6.00@10.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 6.00@IO.00 Carnations 1.60® 3.00 Lily of thevalley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 50 00 Smilax 8.00@10.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.60 Callas 8.00@10.00 Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri in bunches S5c per bunch Harrisii 12.50@15.00 Narcissus 3.00 Marguerites] .35 Daffodils 3.00® 4.00 St. Louis, May 10. Rosea, Beauty, long stem.... 2.00@ 3.00 " " medium stem 1.00® 1.60 " " short stem... .35® .75 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 6.00 ■' Liberty .' 3.00® 6.00 Uarnations 1.00® 3 00 Smilax 15.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.50@ 3.00 " Plumosus 28.00@50.00 Perns, fancy per 1000, 2.50 Adiantum 1.00® 1.25 LUy of the valley 1.00® 2.U0 •alias 6.00@10.00 Easter lilies 6.00@10.00 Cletblahd, May 10. Rosea, Beauty, per doz 50® 3.0O " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00@ 8.00 " Meteor 4.00®IO.OO Carnations 1.50@ 4.00 Smilax 20.00 Asparagua, strings 26.00@50.00 " Sprengeri 1.00® 8.00 Common ferna 2f0 Vloleta, Bingle 35® .75 " double 60® 1.00 Tulips 3.00W 4.00 Svreetpeaa 60® l.OS -- ^ I>E>A.JM:UI3 Hols WILD SMILAX, FANCY FERNS, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY, and everything seasonable in quantity. Send your orders to me. .J. B. DEANUD, ''Itiitaor. ►^^^^♦••^^^^< { HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., i •»•» Wholesale Cut Flowers «••• 463 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. CHAS. GHADWIGK, COR. FULTON & LAGRAVE, Grand Rapids, Mich. WHOLESALE and RETAIL FLORIST. High-Grade Cut Blooms. Carnations, Roses, 'Mums, Violets, Etc. Choice American Beauties a Specialty. Artistic Designs on Short Notice. Good Shipping Facilities to all Michigan Points. A TRIAL ORDER SOLICITED. Please metttio/i tlie A merican Florist when writing, AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cut Roses — American Beauties and all kinds of Tea Roaea at loweat prloei. Trial orders aoUolted. HELLER BROS., New Castle, Ind. South Park Floral Company -FA NOV- CARNATIONS and ROSES Pittsburg's Largest and Oldest Wholesalers. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. 604 Llb«rty >ve.. PITTSBUM, PA. VauEhan & Sperry, Wliolesale Fiorisfs, 58 and 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES. BUY YOUR Gut Flowers, Florists' Supplies, WIRE DESICNS at THE FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET, 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Please mention the American Florist when writing Don't Run any Risk in having your orders delayed on account of the Chicago Teamsters' Stril(e. No Strike at'ClncinnatI, 0. and plenty of Stock. Send in your orders and they shall be filled promptly. All flowers sold at prevail- ing market prices. Peter Weil and, 1 28 East Third Street, CINCINNATI, O. Or NEW CASTLE, IND. Japanese Fern Balls 7-9 inch size. Write lor price. VAUaHAN'S SEED STORE, 84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 1 4 Barclay St., NEW YORK. MILLS THE FLORIST, 36 W. Forsyth Street, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. It is good business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST When you write to an advertiser. '905' The American Florist. 749 WE CARRY THE MOST COMPLETE LINE OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES in the WEST ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE FREE. A DAILY SHIPMENT FROM 40 TO 60 GROWERS IMPORTANT. Notwithstanding strike troubles (which by the way, have been grossly exaggerated by certain newspapers) WE ARE DOING BUSINESS AT THE OLD STAND and you can depend on getting stock on time. Write, Telephone or Telegraph We tiave thus far had practically no trouble in obtaining shipments from depots within a short time after arrival. Keep us posted when you send stock and WE WILL GET IT. E. F. WINTERSON COMPANY, 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. CURRENT PRICES. For Week o{ May I Ith to May I8(h. Roses. Per dozen. American Beauty, 30 to 40 in $2.00 $3.00 20to3Un 1.50 300 12 tolSin 1 00 1 50 " 8 inches 75 1. 00 " Short..' .50 Per 100 Bride, Bridesmaid, Gate, Perle. .. 3.00 to 6.00 Roses, Our Selection 4 00 Liberty 4,00 to 6.00 Carnations. Per 100 Fancy $3.00 Good Average 1.50 to 2.0O Fair Steele, forbarjzain sales (Our Selection) Per ICOO, $13.00 Easter Lilies, select 6.00 to 13.00 Callas 6.00 to 10.00 Tulips, double 3.00 to 4.00 " Single 2.00to 4.00 Daffodils, double, extra flne 3 00 to 4.00 Valley 2.C0 to 4.00 Asparagus Plumosua, per string .25 to .50 Asparagus Plum. Sprays 3.00 to 5.f0 Asparagus Sprengeri 3 00 to 5.00 Common Ferns, per lOOO, $2.60lo $3 .30 Galax Leaves l.OOto 1.25 Smilax, per dozen 1.50 to 2.00 Adiantum l.OOto 1.25 Pansies 1.00 Violets, double 75 to 1.00 Sweet Peas 50 to 1.00 E.C.AMLING THE LARGEST, 49 BEST EQUIPPED, g MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED g WHOLESALE 0 CUT FLOWER HOUSE fi IN CHICAGO. 0 32, 34, 36 RANDOLPIl ST., | CHICAGO. I 0 L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. 0 Please mt'nlion (he A mencan l'^o> a-l iclirn ".oiiing. PLANT NOW LilyoF THE Valley FOR JUNE WEDDINGS. Selected Valley Pips from cold storage, thor- oughly frozen, $1 3 per 1000; $1.50 per 100. H. N. BRUNS, 1409 W. Madison Street, CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist when writing, Michigan Gut Flower Excliange, WM. OILCER, Mgr. Fancy and Dagger Ferns, All Cut Floweri in Ssaion. 38-40 Miami Ave. DETROIT. MICH. Please meniion the American Florist when writing. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave,, CI1ICAG0. ^""^TrrrolCutFlowers GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILU WIETOR BROS. ""SS'i., Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt aitention. 51 Wabash Ave-, CHICAGO. Wliol^ale flower/\arl^^ Cbicaqo, May 10. Roses, Beauty, 30 to 36-in. stems ZOOA 3.00 20 to 24 " 1.50® 2.00 " " 15 to 18 " 1.00® 1.60 " " 13 " .50® .75 Liberty 6.00@10.00 Chatenay SCO® 8.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 300® 6.00 " QoldenGate 3.00® 6.00 " Gen'l MaoArthur 4.00®I0.0O Carnations 1.50® 2.00 " fancy 3.00 Valley 2.00® 4.00. Asparagus Plumosus, per string 25 to &0c sprays 2.00®5,00 Sprengeri 2.00® 5.00 Leucothoe sprays 1.00® 1.25 Galax Leaves, Bronze, per 1000. 1.00 .15 Adiantum 1.00® 1.25 Fancy ferns.... per 1000 2.50® 3 00 Smilax 15.00@20.00 D. WOOD BRANT, eoooBBSOB TO BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO. Grower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Choice Carnations. Any quantity. Prices very reasonable. Wire or write. Careful attention given shipping orders. «8-6o Wabash Ave., CHICAQO. PETER REINBERG 51 Wabash Aye., CHICAGO. Wholesale Gut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Per doz. Extra Select « 4 00 30-lnoh stems 3.00 24-lnch stems 2.50 20-lnoh stems 2.00 15-inch stems 1.50 12-lncb stems 1.25 Short stems $ .75 to 1.00 Per 100 LIBERTY 85.00 to 10.00 CHATENAY B.OO to 8.00 MAIDS AND BBIDES 5.00 to 8.00 PEELE 5.00to 8.00 SUNRISE 5.00to 8.00 UNCLE JOHN 5.00 to 8.00 CARNATIONS 2C0to 2.50 All nowert are perfecllylreiti and properly packed. No charge for P. & D. on orders over $&.00. Please meniion the A merican Flotist when -.uriling. Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholssala Crowars ol S«i.r. in Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone ordera given prompt attention, 35*37 Greenhouses: _ Randolph Street. Morton Grove. III. O^IO.A..«>.i> n..i..i. « ii.,i. n ii,.i, «» -^ -THE- J.M.McGullough'sSonsGo. WHOLESALE FLORISTS AXSO snCCESBOBS TO THE CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special attention given to Shipping Orders. SIB WALNUT ST. CINCINNATI. 0. \ FUase mention the American Florist when 7iiriting. H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 Pino SL, ST. LOUISi MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. Wbol^ale [[ower/\arK?fe BosTOH, May 9. Roses, Beauty, best 20.00@25.00 " " medium I2.00@20.00 culls 6.00@800 " Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00@ 6.00 " Extra 8.00@12.00 Liberty 1.00® 8.00 Carnations 1.00@ 1.60 " Fancy 1.00@ 2.00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 3.00 Smllai 12.00@16.00 Adiantum 1.00 Asparagus 35.00@50.00 Violets 35@ .50 Pbii.adi:lpbu, May 9. Roses, Tea 3.00® 4.00 " " extra 6.00® 8.00 Liberty 4.00@15,00 " Queen of Edgely, extra 15.00®25.00 " " " firsts 10.00@12.00 Beauty, extra 15.00®26.00 " " firsts 10.00@1200 Carnations 1.50® 4.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 25.00@50.00 Smllax 15.00@20.00 Adiantum 76@ 1.50 Gardenias 12® .15 Mignonette 2.00@ 3.00 Easter lilies 600® 8.00 Callas 6.00® 8.00 Sweet Peas 75® 1.50 BuiTALO, May 9. Roses, Beauty 4.00®25.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor.. 3.00® 8.00 Carnations 1.00@ 3.00 Harrisii 6 00@10.00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Asparagus, strings 4O.OO@50.00 Smllax 15 00(520 00 Adiantum 75® 1.50 LlUum Longiflorum 6.00@10.00 Sweet peas 40® 75 Tulips 1.00® 3.00 Pittsburg Florists' Excliange, WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists' Supplies. 228 Diamond St., PITTSBUR6, PA. Send for weekly pride list and prices on large orders.. Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing, J. B. MURDOCH & GO. WHOLESALt FLORISTS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 545LibertyAve., PITTSBURG, PA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writings ICE BROTHERS, 128 N.6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Sopplles. WildSmilax I ^''^^?.^^t^^ Shippers of choice Cut Flowers and Qreens of all kinds. Try us. Zech&IVIann Wholesale Florists Room 218, 51 Wabash Ave., Ci-IICAQO. Teleptione, Central 3284. Beauties and Valley m LEO NI[$S[N CO. 1217 Arcl) St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. REHNICOn BROS. COMPANY 40-42-44. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Our reputation has always been that we fill orders when others fall. All stock In season at Lowest Market Rates. Please tnention the American Florist when -writing. PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. HIOH-ORiVr»^ OUT r^IvOWRKS. I5I6-I5I8 Sansom Street, Bell and Keystone Phones. Open 7:30 a. m. to 8 p. m. PHILADELPHIA, PA. igoL The American Florist. 751 THE RELIABLE Commissioii House, Jos. S. Fen rich 324 Bell Telephone, 325 ^^(^'^on Square. 48 W. 30fh Street, NEW YORK. YOUNG & NUGENT Telephone So86.Madi80Q Sq! WtlOIBSSlS FlOriSlSl CAHLEYAS. GARDENIAS. ROSES, CARNATIONS and all seasonable novel- llea. With our long experience in shipping, and competent assistants in our packing department, we are in a position to guaraatee out-of-town customers who place their orde: b with us that they will not be disappointed. J. K. ALLEN, Vyholes3le Commission Florlgt, 106 West 28th Street, KT^'W '^OIS^. American Beauties, Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Violets, S"u't Ftoii^ESsr*' °* Tal. 1 67 Madison Squara. Opan avary day at 6 a. m. Talaphona No. 756 Madlaon Squars. MOORE, HENn & NASH Wholesale Commission Florists, 66 and 67 West BSth St., NEW YORK CITY. Advice of sate note daily. Statement and check weekly. All consignments large or small receive the same attention. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. • ▼♦♦▼▼♦▼♦ \ MESiLEWILLIAM GHORMLEY, Pally Receiver and Shipper of Fre6h Cut Flower*. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, etc. < > Titophonn 2200 ind 2201 Madlion Squara. 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY. JOHN YOUNG, tpKlai American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Lily ol the Valley, Orchids and all Seaionabl. Flowera. 01 Wait 28tli St., NEW TOBX. Talepbone 1906 Madison Square. Original Pioneer House— Establitliad 1871. JAMES HART 117 W. 3Qth St., NEW YORK. Wholesale and Commission Consignments solicited. Shipping orders promptly attended to. 'Phone 626 Madison. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY John I. Raynor, Are the best product of the best growers for the New York Martlet. ADUNTUM CROWEANUM sold here uclualvely. 48 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Tel. 1998 Madison Square. Walter F. Sheridan, WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephone 902 Madison Square. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. 20 years' experience. Tel. 4878 Madison. JOHN SELIGMAN, WHOLESALE FLORIST S6 W. a6tb Street, NBW YORK. OPPOBITK N. T. CUT FLOWER CO. Everything in Cut Flowers. Consignments from growers solicited. Prompt returns. Best prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly&Sciiencli NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28ih Street, Cut Flower Exchange. New Telephone Na 798 & 799 Madison Sq. Wbol^ale power/larl^ Nbw York, May 10. Roses, Beauty, best 10.00@2O.0O " " naedium 3.00@10.00 " '• aulls 1.00® 2.00 " Liberty, best 10.00@30 00 " " medium 3.00@10.00 culls 1,00® 8.00 " Bride. Bridesmaid, G. Qate. 1 00@ 5.00 " Kalsetin, Carnot 1.60@ 8.00 Carnations 1.00@ 2.00 " fa noy and novelties 3.00 Lily of the valley 1.00@ 3.00 Lilies 2.00@ 6.00 Smilai I0 00@25.00 Adlantum 50@ .75 Asparagus 2O.0O@50.0O Tulips 1.00® 2.00 Violets 15® .30 Charles Millang WHOLESALE FL0RIS7. Conservatory connected from which I can ship ferns and decorative plants promptly. 50 W. 29th St. NEW YORK. Tal. 3860 and 3861 Madison Square. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Receivers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. ConsienrDenta Solicited. A. L YOUNG & CO., ^S^.'^tV'' 64 Waat 2Sth Street, Telephone 3559 Mudison Sq. NEW YORK. FORD BROS. Receivers and Shippers of Fresh Flowers lU West 30th St., NEW TOZUC Telephones 3870-3871 Madison So. The Only House Handling the NEW RED CARNATION To be Disseminated 1906. Also a Comsplete ' Wae of Choicest RIowers. Victory WHOLESALE FLORIST, ALEX.J.6UTTMAN, 62 Waal 2Sth Straat, NEW YORK. Telephones: 1664-1665 Madison Square. N. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan BIdg., 6lh Ave. & W. 26th St., New York. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Morning. DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. CARNATiONS *" Specialty. Alfred H. Langjahr, CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Prampt Paymaata. blakUaliad I SSI. S6W.28thSL I New York. Telephone SM4 Madison Sq. 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 StrAet. Chioaso, U. Si A. EDW. C. HORAN, 55 WEST 28TH STREET, .NEW YORK. QUT FLOWERS AI WHOLESALEa Telephone 421 Madison Square. 752 The American Florist. .May 13, CUT FLOWERS OR DESIGNS 1^\^. will be Delivered for the Trade on Wire or in Best Qualities and Prices. ■AN FRANCISCO. TELEPHONE MAIN 1023. SIEVERS & BOLAND, Floral Artists, IS Post Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Please mention the American Florist -when iitriting. INDIANAPOLIS. Bertermann Bros. Co., FLORISTS, 241 Massachusetts Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. /feoM mention the A merican Florist when writing. ST. LOUIS. Fred. C. Weber, FLORIST, 4S20-4328 Olive St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Ettabliihed 1873, Ball. Lindell 676. Pease mention the American Florist when writing. DENVER. T he Park Floral Co. DENVER, COLO. J. A. VALENTINE. Pras. MILWAUKEE. C. C. PollwortI) Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Will take proper care of your orders in WISCONSIN. CHJCASO. Establlahwl I8S7. The Geo. Wittbold Go. 1B67 Buoklngham Place, CHICAQO. Growers and importers. The oldest and leading house in Central and Western United States. Decorative plants a specialty. Mail and Wire Orders Get Prompt attention. A. Gude & Bro. FLORISTS 1214 F St., WASHINGTON, D. C. KANSAS CITY. WILLIAM L. ROCK FLOWER CO. Kansas City, Mo. DETROIT. lOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS ^ Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs. j»jt.jt.j» High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Wbol^ale power/\arK?fe St. Paitl, May 9. Roses, Beauty, long, perdoz. 5.00 " " med. " ..2.00® 3.00 short " .. .75® l.BO Liberty 3.00® 8.00 Chatenay 4.0r®10.C0 Bride, Bridesmaid 400@6(0 " Gates and Ivory 4.00® 6.00 Perle S.00@500 Carnations 1.50® 3.00 Valley 3.00® 4.00 Romans ••••• 3.00 Tulips 3 00 Sweet Peas . -^ Callas 12 50 Harnsii 10.00@13.50 Smilax 1600 Sprengeri 2™ Adiantum 100 MnmBAPoLiB, May 9. Roses, Beauty, long, per doz. 4.00 " •• med. '• 2.60 " short " .BO® .75 Liberty 4.t0@ 8.00 Chatenay 4.0n@ 8.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00® 8.00 Meteor, Golden Gate 4.00(rj), 8 00 " Perle.. 4.00((>i, 8.00 Carnations 3.C0@ 4.00 Smilax 15.00 al8.00 Asparagus sprays ? 00® 3 00 Valley •■■■■■•■• ^-OO® ^-00 Adiantum '-SJJ Common ferns per 1000 a 00 Callas 12-60 Romans, Paper Whites »,„„.fO, Harrisii..... 12.50@,1B.0D Tulips, Daffodils 3.00 CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Auditorium Annex, .^- CHICAGO. Mall, telegraph or telephone orders filled promptly in best style. Please mention the American Florist whenwriting. Shaffer ME 14th and Eye Streets, Zr.°^.l:. WASfflNGTON. D. C. Please mention the A met ican Florist when writing. BUFFALO, N. Y. '^mdt NEW YORK. LEIKENS 7 East 33rd St., Near Waldorf-Astoria. Telegraph orders from any part of the country for Boxes, Flowers or Designs for deliveries at residences or steamers faithfully filled. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. GEO. H. COOKE, Connecticut Avenue and L Street, WASHINGTON, D. C. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ST. PAUL. HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL. THE LEADING FLORISTS OF THE N. W. Orders will be well cared for anywhere io Minnesota and the Dakotas. Bease mention the American Florist when writing. GALVESTON. Mrs. Ghas. Eickholt, 2319 AVENUE M, GAI-VESTON. TEXAS. Cut Flowers, Floral Designs, Decorations. Telephone 1087. AUmail, telegraph or telephone orders promptly and artistically filled. Please mention the American Florist when writing OMAHA. HESS&SWOBODA, FLORISTS, 1415 Farnam Street, OMAHA, NEB. ■Pbone 1601 and L. 1682. SPRINGFIELD. Mark Aitken FLORIST. 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. ALEX. B. GARDEN, 441 CenterMarket, WASHINGTON, D. G. Carnations, Roses, etc. ; Wholesale and retail. Telegraph or 'phone. Please mention the American Florist when writing. ADVERTISE VOIR BISINESS IN THE PREMIUM SCHEDULES t°h'e Newport Horticultural Society Casino, June and August. Page, 6x0, $10.00; H page, SS.OO'; M page, J3.00- Ads received up to May 25 by DAVID MIclNTOSH, Secy., Ladgs Road, NEWPORT, R. I. igo5. The American Florist. 753 We have a few VERY FINE FLOWERS that were late for Easter, $8.00 per 100. LONGIFLORUMS. JONQUILS, EMPERORS. Extra large and fine, $3.00 per lOO. Carnations Roses A very large supply of fine stock, $6.00 per 100. Short and medium stems in 1000 lots at bargain prices. $1.S0 to$300per 100 Special Prices on 1000 lots, our selection. SPRENGERI, PLUMOSUS, ADIANTUIV1. Any amount on short notice. LILY or THE VALLEY. Extranicestock, $3.00 to $4.00 per 100. SWEET PEAS. Fine long stems, 7Sc to $1.00 pen 00. X>E>OOICA.'X*IOPf r>A."V is not far away. You will want stock in 1000 lots, and it will pay you to get our quotations on all kinds of stock. A. L. RANDALL CO., I9 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. For Decoration Day Clara Cemetery Yases. PER DOZEN $3.30 BOXED. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO. NEW YORK. Please mention the A merican Florist when ^uriting. =THE= AMERICAN FLORIST GO.'S ...Directory FOR 1905 Hundreds ot New Names and Addresses. AND contains the usual fully corrected and revised lists of Florists, Seeds- men, Nurserymen, Horticulturists, Land- scape Architects, Parks, Cemeteries, Botanical Gardens, Horticultural Socie- ties, Horticultural Supply Concerns of the United States and Canada, Leading Foreign Houses and much other valuable trade information. Price $2 postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 DEARBORN STREET, CHICAGO, ILL. Jvne Weddings AND Decoration Day SPECIALTIES. nRPUin^ Fancy Valley, Beauties, Tea Roses, Carnations, Callas, UnUniUJp Easter Lilies, Peonies, and all Miscellaneous Stock. A Large Stock of Asparagus, Adiantum, Common Ferns and all Decorative Material Always on Hand. Also a fine line of Novelties in Florists' Supplies. If you want the BEST at any Time, or all the Time, sand to CHSS. W. NcKELLSR, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Long Distance Phone. Central 359B. Automatic. 3623. The Strike Has not interfered with us in the least, for with a fine grade of stock to select from we are shipping out orders with our usual promptness, so kindly send your orders along and we will do the rest. J. A BUDLONG 37*39 Randolph Streetj_CHICAGq. WHOLESALE Boses and A Specialty GROWER of GUT FLOWERS ytiMfi l^hntpr't Iinport^i'* 26 Barclay SL, New York. IVR BRANDS I CHOICEST EARLY and LATE FORCING LILY of the VALLEY PIPS. Early Forcing Berlin Pips. Late Forcing and Cold Storage Hamburg Pips MULTIBELL ( BEROLINA ( POLARIS I HANSA I GROWN BY MR. E. NEUBERT, WANDSBECK, GERMANY. T54 The American Florist. May 13, AMIRICAN SEED TRADE ASSOOATION. Chas. N. Page, Des Moines, la., Pfes.; L. L. Mav, St. Paul, Minn., First Vice-Pres.; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland,©., Seo'y and Treas. Twenty-tbird annual convention at Alex- andria Bay, N. Y., June 20-23, 1905. V The farmers generally report a fine stand in the onion set fields. The frosts in the south necessitating replanting have certainly been a help to the seedsmen. Shenandoah. Ia.— The Western Seed Company has failed and H. I. Foskett has been appointed temporary receiver. Detroit, Mich.— Lem W. Bowen and D. M. Ferry, Jr., sailed for Europe April 29 and will be gone several months. Boston, Mass.— W. W. Rawson has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his daughter, Mrs. Mabel L. Ross, who died May 2. In going over the list we find that there were just fifty-six representatives of Holland bulb growing concerns in this country this year. A Bulletin on "Asparagus and As- paragus Rust in California" has been is- sued by the University of California Ex- periment Station, Berkeley, Cal. Chicago seed houses have been doing better this week since it has been found shipments are not tied up. There is promise of a good late local trade. Philadelphia, Pa— A notice has been issued calling the final meeting of the creditors of the bankrupt firm of D. Landreth & Sons at the office of Referee Joseph Mellors, 528 Walnut street. May 23, at 3 :30 p. m. Newport, R. I. — Letters received from England report that John H. Cox, for- merly seedsman for the George A. Weaver Company, is not in very good health. This will be regretted by his many friends here. Visited Chicago: J. J. Van Waveren, representing L, Van Waveren & Com- pany, of Hillegom, Holland; Alfred Dimmock, representing Sander & Sons, St. Albans, Eng.; Alfred J. Brown, Grand Rapids, Mich. L.'^TEST reports from Holland indicate that the tulips, hyacinths and daffodils have come out of the recent unseason- able weather in satisfactory condition. Prices of hyacinths and daffodils are wavering, except pure white of the for- mer and Golden Spur narcissus. Tulips 3,700 ACRES OF GARDEN SEEDS IN CULTIVATION. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Wholesale Seed Crowers. 8AN JOSE. CA1.IF-ORKIIA. Please menlion the A mcrican Florist when writing. Seedsman Wanted. Wanted at once, one or two Orst-class sales- men to travel for a large weslern seed flrm. Experienced men only need apply, but position is permanent for right men. Apply giving all par- ticulars with ruterenoes to SEEDSi oara Amsrioan Florlal. are selling well and prices remain firm. It is still too early, however, to say much about prices with anything approaching certainty. New York. A leading Broadway fruiterer is show- ing in his window a conical heap of soil containing mushroom spawn, with a small sign, "Mushrooms, see them grow." There is a crowd around the window continuously, and the mush- rooms materialize as a matter of fact. The Vllmorin Memorial. We have on more than one occasion, alluded to the very numerous adhesions to the proposal to erect a monument to the late Henrv de Vilmorin, says the Gardeners' Chronicle. At a recent meet- ing of the committee in Paris a model executed by M. Carlier was unanimously approved and the sculptor requested to proceed with the work. The monu- ment consists of a group symbolizing agriculture and horticulture, and three children, one winnowing the wheat, an- other uprooting a beetroot, the third holding a garland of flowers. In this way the idea of the committee in issuing its appeal for subscriptions is carried out. "Without the Vilmorins there would probably be less wheat in our fields, cer- tainly less sugar in our beetroots, and surely fewer flowers in our gardens." On the pedestal supporting the group are four medallions representing four gen- erations of the Vilmorin family. The fund has now reached $6,500 approxi- mately. Thomas Galvin furnished the decora- tions for the fair at Horticultural hall the first four days of this week for the benefit of the Sharon sanitarium. The decorations consisted of palms, bay_ trees, southern smilax and laurel festooning. H. M. Sanderson, of Waltham,_ has been bringing in some fine potted lilacs. H.P.S. notes. The William W. Edgar Company, of Belmont, has been incorporated with a capital of $25,000 ; William W., Rose H. and John G. Edgar, promoters. The Boston Globe of April 30 con- tains an interesting illustrated article on Director William H. Elliott, of the S. A. F., and his business. Boston. TRADE DULL. As is usual at this time of the year, the period between Easter and Memorial day, the bottom has dropped entirely out of the market. The wholesale dealers say that the conditions are worse this year than hi previous years. The only two flowers to hold up their own in price are violets because of their scarcity and sweet peas for the reason that they are not yet abundant. Carnations and roses are most affected by the slump. .A.mong the roses American Beauty is the only one which can be moved at all, and that only at very low prices. Lily of the valley is selling well. The trade in outdoor plants is holding its own and will increase from now on, as the weather has probably steadied down, al- though there was a white frost May 5- The florists in the neighboring towns have gone much more largely than usual into the growing of geraniums for the local trade. in AND AROUND TOWN. N. F. McCarthy's auction sales have been very largely attended and lively bidding has ensued. This firm has just received an exceptionally large ship- ment of bay trees, some of the individ- ual specimens being among the largest ever seen in this country. The first auc- tion sale of bedding plants will be held May 12. Louisville. The previous week was another very satisfactory one, generally speaking, stock in nearly every line moving rapid- ly. The weather is very warm, and natur- ally the planting end of the business is a very busy one. Roses continue to ar- rive in better quantities, but not much difference can be seen in the quality of the grades put on the market, this opin- ion being a general one. The demand has been very good. Carnations have been greatly increased in quantity, and the quality is holding up very satisfac- torily. The demand has been exception- ally good. Outdoor lily of the_ valley was all in about the same time this year, but fortunately the demand was very good, and very little had a chance to go to waste. The quality was the best seen for some time. Mignonette can be supplied in great quantities, with the quality a little below the standard. The demand has been fair. Very choice lilies are a glut at present, in spite of the great quantities that have been demand- ed. Sweet peas have sold unusually well, the quality and quantity both being satisfactory. Smilax is very scarce. The regular monthly meeting of the Kentucky Society of Florists was held May 2 at the establishment of Joseph Coenen & Company with what was prob- ably the largest attendance in the history of the society. The society presented Mr. Coenen with a very nice cane, he being our financial secretary and having re- signed on account of changing his loca- tion. President Baumer presented it to him with some very fitting remarks. T. B. Rudy was unanimously elected to serve out the unexpired term of the re- tiring officer. The society has now forty-nine members, and is in very good standing. Fred L. Schulz. LoDA, ILL.^ — An addition ia to be built to the greenhouses here in the near future. The concrete work is being done now. Colorado Springs, Col. — D. C. Mosher is preparing to build five green- houses 24x150 feet in size, at 1126 Colorado avenue. When constructed this plant will compare favorably with any of its kind in the state. LEONARD Write lor Prlosa. HEADQUARTERS _ ^ ^ JOB now«rSa«d. ONION SETS. Bulba WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS Seeds for present requirements ready to ship. Contract orders for delivery after harvest 1»05 are being booked now. Boana. Paaa ami ^^ ^^ Qardan Saada. Write fob Peioes. CO. CHICAGO. igo5. The American Florist. 755 WOODSIDE, L. I., N. Y. Seasonable Stock. IN EASTER UUES, HYDRANGEAS, GENISTAS, SPIRAEA GLADSTONE, RHODODENDRONS. PalmSt Ferns and Decorative Stock. R. DREYER, FUase mention the A metican. Florist when writing. BENCH GROWN Adiantum Guneatum Very strong, ready for 7 and 8-inch pots, gOc eaob. Also Asparaau* Plumosus, 3W-lnoh, very strong, 13>4o each. Also a few hundred Chrysanlhamum Planta, White BoDDaffonand Col. D. AppIetoD, 3c. LARGEST GROWER OF CUT FLOWERS IN THE SOUTH. JOHN WOLF, SAVANNAH, OA. Mease mention the A mencan Florist when writing "FOLLOW THE FLAG" WABASH Summer Tours Write today for a Free copy of WABASH Summer Tour Book— 1905, outlinlns many very attractive summer vaca- tion trips, with rates, etc. Write us about any tour you may have in contemplation. We shall be glad to assist you. C. S. CRANE, G. P. & T. Agent, ST. LOUIS. F. A. PALIMER, A. G. P. Agent, CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist when ztjriting, THE HORTICILTIRAL TRADE JOIRNAL. The largest, brightest, and best advertis- ing medium for the Horticultural Trade in Great Britain, published weekly. Also THE INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL TRADE JOURNAL. Published quarterly. Both mailed post free for one year for One Dollar. PUBLIBHERB : THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTINQ COMPANY, BURNLEY, ENGLAND. Hease mention the American Florist when writing. Dreer's Select Roses For Outdoor Planting The following varieties are offered in prime condition for retailing, sfleld-groivn plants which were potted up durina December and January were stored in cold houses, and which are now showin" a fresh natural growth which will make them sell on sight. All are strong heavy plants in five and six-inoh pots, according to variety. -^ *^ .u u,c »uu GRUSS AN TEPIITZ. Per doz. Per 100 Paul Neyron J3.00 125.00 Pride of Waltham 3.00 25.00 Prairie Queen 2.60 20 00 Queen of Queens 3.00 25.00 Rugosa 2.50 20.00 Alba 2.50 20.00 ,,,.„, ^ Per doz. Per ICO Alfred Colomb |3 00 825 00 Alfred K. Williams 3.00 25 00 American Beauty 3.00 25.00 ArdsRover 3.00 25.00 Beauty of Waltham 3.OO 25 00 BouledeNeige 300 25.00 Captain Christy 3.00 25.00 Caroline Testout 3.00 28.00 Clothilde Soupert 2.50 2000 Clio 3.00 25.00 Countfess of O.^ford 300 2500 Crimson Rambler 3.00 2500 Dorothy Perkins 3.OO 2500 DupuyJamain 3.00 85 00 Earl of Dufferin 3 00 25.00 Etienne Levet 3.00 25.00 Fisher Holmes 300 3500 Francois Miohelon S.00 25 00 Gruss an Teplitz (the best red bedding rose) 3.00 25.00 Gen. Jacqueminot 300 2.5.00 Gloire de Margottin 3.00 25 00 Grand Mogul 3.00 25.00 Gloire de Dijon 350 25.00 Hermosa 3.f0 25.00 Helen Keller , 3.00 25.00 Heinrich Schultheis 3.00 25 00 Weal 3.00 25.00 Jules MargotI in 3.OO 25.00 Jeannie Dickson 3.00 25.00 John Hopper 300 25.00 La France 300 2500 Marchioness of Lome 3.0O 25 00 Margaret Dickson 300 25 00 Magna Charta 3.00 26.00 Marchioness of Dufferin 300 25.00 Mme. Gabriel Luizet 3.00 25 00 Mrs. J. Sharman Crawford 3.00 2500 Mrs. John Laing 3 00 2500 Mme. Plantier 300 25.00 Maman Cochet, pink 300 25.00 white 3.00 2500 Marechal Niel 3.50 25.00 Rodocanachi 300 25 00 Soleil D'Or 3.00 25.00 Star of Waltham 3.0O 2500 Tom Wood 300 25.00 Ulrioh Brunner 300 2.5.00 Victor Verdier 3.00 2.5.00 Wichuraiana 2 00 15.00 For a full and complete list of Roses. as well as for a complete line of seasonable stock (especially for the now so popular Hardy Perennials for which we are headquarters) see our current wholesale list. HENRY A. DREER, ch,Jn^^t st . Philadelphia, Pa. 5,000 strong, well-established plants from 2J4-inch pots for immediate planting; also 500 to 600 PINK RAMBLER. All at $25 00 per 1000. Cash with order. Summit, New Jersey. Each Pandanus Veifchii ilp^ot^^ Pandanus Veltchll, specimens 30 to 32 inches high from top of soil (2.50 each flants Uaely shaped and evenly variegated. Extra good valine. Beitonla Gloire de Lorraine, strong plants. 3 -inch pots 825.00 per 100 Bejonia Turaford Hall (new), strong plants, 3- inch pots iO.OO per 100 NOW RESDY FOR DELIVERY. Boslon Fern. 8-inoh pots (15 00 pet doz. PlersonI Fern. 8-inoh pots 1500 per doz. Fine Plants. OoodoValuo. I J. A. PETERSON, Cincinnati, O. | »♦♦ l 756 The American Florist. May 13, [ TheNurseryTrade J AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. W. Kirkpatrick.McKinney,Tex.,Pres.; C. L. Watrous, Des Moines, la., Vice-Pres.; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirtieth annual convention, West Baden Springs, Ind., June 14-16, 1905. Birmingham, Mich. — 'R. J. Coryell, formerly of Colorado Springs, Col., has established a general nursery here. Fairmont, Minn. — The Fairmont Nursery Company, with a capital of $25,000, has been incorporated here by B. E. St. John, Nina St. John and Victor St. John. New York. — There was an auction sale, May 8, at the customs seizure rooms, Washington 'street, of 60,000 evergreen seedlings, and 60,000 apple seedlings, the home value being stated as $350. Montgomery, Axa. — The second annual meeting of the Alabama State Horticultural Society was held here recently. Several horticultural papers were read. The old officers were all reelected. The Black Rose. — Teynac & Glass, Savannah, Ga., send us a copy of the Savannah Press, May 5, in which con- siderable space is devoted to the black rose, evidently another addition to the big crop of fakes. Tort Collins, Col. — Dr. E. H. True, of the Bureau of. Plant Industry, and Dr. C. D. Marsh, expert, were at this place last week. They have been de- puted by the Agricultural Department to investigate loco weed. Bedford, N. H. — Twenty thousand white pine seedlings are soon to be set out here under the supervision of P. W. Ayers, state forester. If the experi- ment is successful the whole tract of 200 acres will be covered next spring. Los Angeles, Cal. — C. L. Wilson, of the Chamber of Commerce, will have charge of the southern California exhibit at the Lewis and Clark expo- sition. All the California exhibits will be shown in the state building there and they will be ready June 1. Harlan P. Kelsey advises us to sub- stitute "San Jose Scale Again — the Best Spray," by F. C. Hall, Maryland, for the paper entitled "Plants in De- partment Stores," by Howard A. Chase, as given in the programme of the Amer- ican Association of Nurserymen in our issue of April 29, page 664. Lenox, Mass. The regular meeting of the Lenox Horticultural Society was held May 6. A diploma was awarded Elm Court farm for Cattleya Mossise. William Woods, gardener to Mrs. J. E. Parsons, gave an interesting lecture on "The Leaves of Plants." Winona, Minn. The Winona Floral Company, com- posed of two former Chicago men, Gun- ther and Rogers, have been doing good business since they started here a year ago. ^ROSE PLANTS^ STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS STOCK. OWN ROOTS. De Brabant, "White Rambler, Marechal Niel, Malmaison, Ivory, Clothilde Soupert, \A/hite Maman, Pink Rambler, Meteor, Etoile^de Lyon, Duchess of Albany, Yellow Rambler, The Bride, Maman Cochet Helen Gould, Hermosa. From 2H-inch pots, $2.25 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Crimson Rambler, La France, Mme. Chas, Wood, Perle des Jardins, Gen. Jacqueminot, Vick's Caprice, P. C. de Rohan, Capt. Christy, Philadelphia Rambler, From 2>^-inch pots, $S.OO per 100. Mme. Plantier, Kaiserin Aug. Victoria, Sunrise. VINCA VAR., 2-inch pots, from cold frame $2.00 per 100 BOSTON FERNS 4^3.QO per 100. SALVIA $2.50 per 100 Packed light and free of charge. jC. M. NIIFFER, Springfield, Ohio j 700,000 Cal. Privet Per 100 1000 3 yrs., 2« to 3 ft., extra heavy $3 25 J28 00 3 yrs., 2 to 2H ft., well branched 2.60 23,00 3 yrs., 18 to 24 in., " " 2.00 15.00 3 yrs., 12 to 18 In., 4 to 8 branches 150 10 00 yrs., 3H to 4 ft., very heavy 300 25.00 yrs., 2H to 3 ft., well branched 2.25 18 00 yrs., 2 to 2H ft., " " 200 15.00 2 yrs, 2 to 2H ft., 3 to 6 branches 1.50 10 00 2 yrs., 18 to 24 in., 5 to 8 " 1.50 1000 lyr., Uto20in.,2to4 " 1.25 7.00 1 yr. 10 to 14 in., 1 to 2 " 1.00 5.00 Cuttings, strong .75 Tree form, 3 yrs., heads 4 to 5 feet 25o each All the above plants have been transplanted and cut back except one year, which makes them a clean, good stock. Parties wanting 5,000 or over, will write and get better rates. River View Nurseries J. H. O'HACAN. LITTLE SILVER, N. J. Please mention the American Florist when writing. EVERGREENS ...^£« Specialties — White Pine, Hemlock and Large Evergreens. Spring List for details. Andorra Nurseries, Wm. Warn.r Han»r, Prop. CHESTNUT HILL, PA. Please mention the A merican Florist -xhen -writing. ..THE MOON For J Trees, Shrubs, Vinea Your} and Small Fruits. DtioTlptlve Illustrated Catalogue Fre» THB WM. H. MOON OO. Morriavllle, Pa. piease mention the American Florist when writing, NOTICE. van Eleef & Sous W. Wholesale Growers of Nursery Stock. BOSKOOP, HOI.I.AND. Beg to announce that their representative, W. van KIsaff. Jr., Is again in America calling on the trade. All correspondence during April and May, care Maltus & Ware, 136 Water St., New York. Please mention the American Florist when writing, BABY RAMBLER. Everbloomlng Dwarf Crimson Rambler. A gem among Roses. An everblooming, dwarf reproduction of Crimson Rambler. Always in bloom. Every florist in the land should have it. 2Vi-inch pot plants nowready for delivery, S2.50 per do/..; $17,50 per 100; $15(1.00 per 1000. TheDingee&Conar(ICo.,""Vr^^- ROSES Fine, Clean Stock, from ZV^-m, pots. Maman Cochet Marie Van Houtte White Cochet Grass an Teplitz Yellow Cochet F. Eruger Hermosa Perle des Jardins Marechal Niel Mme. Welohe Meteor Safrano Climbing Meteor Lamarque Burbank " White La France C. Soupert Striped La France EtoiledeLyon Climbing Wootton Ivory Souv. de Wootton Golden Gate Duke of Albany Bride Helen Gould Bridesmaid Papa Gontier Duch. de Brabant Chatenay Bon Silene Foll^estone Agrippina Media Pillar of Gold Antoine Rivolre Solfaterre Malmaison Marie Guillot Clara Watson 82,50 per 100, $20,00 per 1000. Packing light and free, and satisfaction guar- anteed. Terms cash. Please do not send personal pbeplcB R.H.MURPHEY&SON URBANA, OHIO. Jacs Smits, Ltd. XK" (BBAHCH AT BOBKOOP.) Wholesale Growers of gfn'Zm^e'ntJi nursery stock, pot- grown forcing plants. Lilacs a specialty. Berlin and Hamburg Valley — the best quality. Catalogue free on demand. When In Europe please inspect our nurseries. NAARDEN-BUSSUM, nur Amitsnlim, is sur R. R. Dipol. Mailing address during April and May: lACS SMITS. care MALTUS & WARE. 136 Water Street. New York City. Beautiful Grounds. An illustrated Manual containing suggestions on Lawn Making, Planting and care of Shrubs and Trees, with names and descriptions of varie- ties hardy and of merit. Also information regard- ing Landscape Flans, Topographical Surveys, etc. A book you will often refer to. Send for It to-day. Free on application. Peterson Nursery, b03 w. Peterson Ave., Chicago. Cottage Gardens Co. Inc. QUEENS, LONG ISLAND, N. Y. SPECIALISTS: PEONIES, CARNATIONS AND SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK. ALWAYS MENTION THE.... AMERICAN FLORIST WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS. igo5. The American Florist. 757 Roses, Roses and Roses IT PAYS TO BUY GOOD ROSE STOCK. We have a fine lot of well rooted plants In 2H-inch pots with ^ood strong tops in elegant condition. Price o£ Following List, $20.00 per 1000; $2.50 per 100—100 or More at 1000 Rate. Marie Guillot Marechal Xiel The Bride Bridesmaid Champion of the World Bur bank Ducbens de Brabant Yellow Rambler White Rambler Pink Rambler Mary Washington Gen. DeTartas Henry M. Stanley James Sprunt Tennessee Belle Empress of China Gteville (Seven Sisters) Laevigata Mme. Jos. Schwartz Psyche White Bougere Etoile de Lyon Muriel Graham Archduke Charles Maman Cochet White Maman Cochet Qneen's Scarlet Ivory White Marechal Niel Golden Gate Parquerette Gloire de Polyantha Mignonette Papa Gontier Lamarque Climbing Bridesmaid Marie van Hoitte Mme. F. Krueger Snowflake Climbing Marie Guillot " Clothilde Soupert Followlnti Roses at $25.00 per 1000; $3.00 per 100— 100 or More at 1000 Rate. Blanche Moreau Mousseline Henry Martin Ball of Snow Capt. Christy Philadelphia Rambler Crimson Rambler Coquette des Blanches Coquette des Alps Vick's Caprice Glory of Lyonnaise Mme. Plantier New climbing rose, Keystone, from 2^-in. pot, $8.00 per 100. The Qneen Princess Sagaa Jersey Beauty Pink Roamer Evergreen Gem Wichuralana Universal Favorite Manda's Triumph Countess of Rosebery F. Levet BEDDING SND MISCELLANEOUS STOCK, from 2 1-2-inch pots. Per 100 Per 1000 Ageratnm, Stella Gurney, White Cap and Princess Pauline *2.S0 faO.OO Alyssum, Little Gem 2.50 20.0n Salvia Splendens 2.50 20 CO Violets, California, Lady Hume Campbell and Princess of Wales. 2.50 20.00 PileaSerpyllifolia, Artillery Plant... 2.50 20.00 Weeping Lantana. 2.60 20 00 Assorted Lantanas, 5 varieties 2.50 20.00 Per 100 PerlOOO Abutilons, assorted $2.&0 Daisy, white and yellow 2. .50 Oleander, white and pink 4.00 baby Primrose 2.50 Verbenas, mixed 2 50 Scented Geraniums, assorted 2.50 Fuchsias, assorted 2.50 Oestrum Parqui 2..50 Jasmine, Grandiflorum and Gracillum 2.50 $20.00 20.00 20.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Heliotrope, purple SJ.50 $20.00 Pansies, strontr plants 1.00 Asparagus Plumosus, 3-inch 6.C0 Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-inoh &.00 Chrysanthemums, good standard sorts, iaoluding some new Austral- ian sorts 3.50 Coleus 2.0O Araucaria, 3 tiers, 75c each, 87.00 per doz. 20.00 18 00 SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO., Springfield, Ohio. Fralt Trees, Small Fnilta,Omanieiital Tree*. Evergreens and Shmbs, Nhade Trees, Hardy Boses, Hardy Plants, Climbers, etc. The most complete collections In this country. Gold Medal— Paris— Pan-American— St. Louis. 102 prizes New York State Fair, 1904. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue FREE on Request. ELLWANGER & BARRY . M t. Hope Nnrseries, Roeheater* N. T. Draweriou V EstablUhed 66 Tears. Please mention i/te American FioriU when writing Silver Ribbon Grass The new hardy perennial. The finest ornameDtal grass to be had— perfectly hardy can be used indoors and out, grows rapidly and does not turn green or run to seed. Strong field-grown roots, ISc each by mail, postpaid. $1.25 per dozen; $8.00 per 100 by ex- press, charges not prepaid. Can fill orders at any time. Terms cash with orders. James Vick's Sons, ROCHESTER, N. Y. Please mention the A merican Florist when mrttixg. THE Tottenham Nurseries.LTD Eitablished 1872. A. M. C. VAN DER ELST, Managing Director. Dedemsvaart, (Holland.) Headquarters for Hardy Perenaiata {among which are the latest and choicest) 13 acres devoted for growing this line as Anemone, Aster, Campanula, Delphinium, Funkia Hemerocallis, Hepatica, Incarvillea, Iris, Peonies, Phlox dccus- sata, and sufruticosa. Primula, Pyrethrum, Tritoma, Hardy Heath, Hardy Ferns. Also 6 acres Daffodils, 12 acres Conifers, (specially young choice varieties to be grown on), 3 acres Rhododendrons (also the best American and Alpine varieties), 2 acres Hydrangeas, ^^^e make it a point to grov/ all latest novelties in these tines. Ask for catalogue. Flease mention the A merican Florist when writing. ORDER NOW k HAtDVSntllBS,BiUIIBLU$ SPRING SALES and HYBRID ROSES FOR Doz. 100 GRUSS an TEPLITZ, strong, 2- year old S3.00 $15.00 HERMOSA, strong, 2-year old. .. . 2.23 16.00 CLOTHILDE SOUPERT, strong field plants 1.50 10.00 AMERICAN BEAUTY, Own roots 1.50 10.00 KAISERIN AUG. VICTORIA.... 2.C0 15 00 PAUL NEYRON, budded 2.00 15.00 LA FRANCE, budded 2.00 15.00 MME. PLANTIER, own roots 1.50 10.00 TREE ROSES, n. P. sorts 5.00 40.00 " Crimson Rambler.. 6.00 50.00 CRIMSON RAMBLERS, strong, 2-year old No. 1 2.00 1.5.00 2-year old. No. 2 , 1.50 10.00 Strong, 3-year old. No. 1 3 50 18.00 FLOWERING SHRUBS. AZALEA MOLLIS, mixed kinds, 20 buds 40 4.00 30.00 CLEMATIS, in ast'd kinds, 3-year- old 3.50 25.00 AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI, 3 to 4 ft., heavy 2.00 AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI, 2 to 3 16.00 tt., heavy 1.75 14.00 BOX TREES (Buxus Sampsrvlrans). New importation, just arrived, fine condition. Standard or Tree Shaped, stems about IVi feet, crow ns 2 feet m diameter, each $4.00 Bnsh Shaped, very fine bushy plants. 18 to 20 inches high, each 1.00 2»4 feet high, each 3.00 3H feet high . each 4.00 Pyramidal Shaped, fine shapely trees, 3 feet high, each 2.50 3!4 feet high, each 3.00 4 feet high, each 4.00 PEONIES. In oasa lo«a. We have this year secured a fine lot of Pseonia Chinensis in fancy named sorts, suitable for Florists' use, all young roots, one year from divisions and with three to five e'yes. These cases contain 67 double white^ 66 double pink, 67 double red, each sort named. 200 roots in all. We offer them at the low price of $20 00 per case, or 3 cases for $55 00. We cannot break cases at these prices. In Separata Colora. Strong roots, aver* aging 3 to 5 eyes. Doz. 100 Double red and crimson Jl.oO $12 00 Doublewhite 1.60 12.00 Double pink 1.25 1000 Double, all colors mixed 1.00 8.00 DIELYTRA SPECTABILIS 1.00 7.00 SHASTA DAISY, 3-ineh pots .75 6.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, III. rt«M« mention the American Florist when writinz- Everblooming Roses Surplus stock of Standard varieties of Everblooming Bedding Roses, at prices that will close them out. Strong healthy stock from 2V2-in. pots, to include Bridesmaid, Bride, White Maman Cociiet, Mary Wastiingfon, Queen's Scarlet, Etc. strictly our choice of varieties in good assortment, $2.00 per 100,$1 7.00 per lOOO. The STORRS & HARRISON CO. a f>aine:svii_i-e:, ohio. J 758 The American Florist. May IS, Our Pastimes Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and sporting readers are Bolioited and will be given place in this column. ,,^ . j, _. Address all correspondence for this depart- ment to J. H. Pepper, 429 Sixth Ave., "New York: Robt Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadel- . phia; ot to the American Florist Co., Chicago^ To gain his ends In life's fierce tussle. Man's two best friends Are hope and hustle — Benedict. At Chicago. The first game of the convention tour- nament series was rolled at Benzmger s alleys during the evening of May 9. The following are the scores : •Plavpr 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. C.^Suff .122 125 170 202 Asmus 219 P. Hauswirth 118 Klunder 140 J. Degnan IBi Bergman 146 V. Krietling 134 Stevens J^l E. Winterson 108 Geo. Scott 177 L. Winterson 75 In the ladies' series the following scores were made: Mrs. Always 104 102 Mrs. StoUery 75 64 183 168 155 142 182 160 111 112 103 136 184 142 164 188 174 175 117 177 190 129 200 157 131 141 117 145 136 95 98 119 160 67 Mrs. Asmus 93 75 108 Mrs. Krietling 126 89 114 Mrs. Scott 9* 82 86 Mrs. Hauswirth 121 99 78 At PhUadelphla. As convention time approaches, the boys begin to think of Washington and incidentally of the bowling tournament which helps to enliven the occasion. A committee recently appointed by Presi- dent Westcott has inaugurated a tourna- ment among the club members, which acts as a tryout for the players and at the same time awakens an interest in the game. Six teams of five men each have entered and there are three matches a week, two teams bowling Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The schedule is as follows: May 3. Eimerman vs. Connor ; May 5, Yates vs. Dunham ; May 8, Robertson vs. Moore ; May ID, Eimerman vs. Dunham; May 12, Yates vs. Moore; May i6, Robertson vs! Connor; May 17. Eimerman vs. Yates; May 19, Dunham vs. Moore; May 23, Robertson vs. Yates ; May 24, Eimer- man vs. Moore; May 26, Dunham vs. Connor; May 29, Robertson vs. Eimer- man; May 31, Connor vs. Yates; June ; June 5, Dunham first two matches 447 491 468 534 3d. Total. 144 430 2, Connor vs. Moore vs. Robertson. The scores of the follow : eimerman'^ Plaver 1st. 2d. 3d. Total. Eimerman 206 177 173 656 Kift 150 134 163 Baker 147 173 171 Craig 156 166 146 Hanna 173 154 207 Connor's Player. 1st. Dungan 140 Dodds 133 Pontes 165 Connor 193 Harvey 145 YATES' TEAM. Player. Isf. 2d. Yates 154 145 McCauley 145 164 152 Merbitz 148 155 116 Hatterlock 145 145 145 Holmes 134 142 168 Dunham's team. Player. Isf. 2d. Westcott 136 Harris 167 Hoffman 124 Gardner 171 Dunham ..133 S TEAM. 2d. 177 134 173 166 154 TEAM. 2d. 146 146 176 200 145 164 186 214 145 443 527 607 435 187 137 152 139 201 3d. Total 153 452 461 419 435 444 3d. Total. 150 473 147 155 141 139 451 431 451 473 San Francisco. The two large new greenhouses on the James L. Flood estate are com- pleted and Harry McLain, the general foreman of the greenhouses, is planting one house in carnations and one in roses. Otto Haeffner has resumed his old position as foreman of M. Lynch 's range of glass at Menlo Park. Frank Mills' establishment at Palo Alto has changed the firm name to that of the Palo Alto Nursery Company, a company having been formed to operate the business. Donald McLaren, son of John Mc- Laren, superintendent of Golden Gate park has returned home after a three years' sojourn in Japan and China. J. W. Shanahan has withdrawn from the floral company bearing his name and is now located in Sacramento. New stores are J. Eppstein in the St. Francis hotel and Miss L. Woslenberg at 1150 Geary street. Emil Serveau is preparing to occupy his summer residence at Portola. NOKMA. New Orleans. MARKET STRONG. With beautiful weather during the week and on Easter, the florists did a good business. Although outside of lilies and lily of the valley only a few fancy flowering plants arc at present forced by local growers, nearly every plant in bloom, no matter what variety, brought a good price. The latenessof Easter caused the best of the flowering plants to be out of season, but the im- mense shipments of Chicago cut flowers more than made up for the deficiency. Lilies and lily of the valley led the de- mand for cut flowers, followed by roses and carnations. Bulbous stock was some- what of a drag. The week following Easter was also a busy one, the usual number of after-Lenten weddings serv- ing to keep trade above the standard. GARDEN CONTEST. An interesting feature the past week was a garden contest in which many of the owners of private gardens entered. The prizes were awarded in the order of the following list : Class A. Lorenz Fabacher, H. Kraeok. gardener. Cash prize donated by Mc- Gregor Brothers; Mrs. J. Richardson, James Grant, gardener. Prize donated by E. Valdejo, plants. „ , ,. tt Class B. Mrs. Leon Godcheaux, H. Eiler, gardener. Cash prize donated by McGregor Brothers, Springfield, O.; Julius Weis, Batisto. gardener. Prize donated by J. A. Newsham, plants; M. H. Wisdom. C. R. Panter. gardener. Prize donated by U. J. Virgin, plants; Mrs. Mayer Os- real, C. R. Panter, gardener. Prize do- nated by Abele Brothers, palm. Class C. Miss Alma Brennan. Prlzs donated by Metairie Ridge Nursery Com- pany. NOTES. On April 30, the members of the New Orleans Horticultural Society were en- tertained at a dinner at A. Alast's coun- try home, Roseville. In the name of the society, C. W. Eichling presented the host and hostess with a splendid dinner set. The time in the evening was taken up by music and dancing. U. J. Virgin had a beautiful window display in white and green, representing an Easter wedding decoration. He dis- posed of his own grown stock besides a large shipment of cut flowers from Chi- cago. A general report from the various es- tablishments throughout the city show business to have been satisfactory in the majority of cases. W. Rehm's window was very hand- somely decorated in white and yellow, with large clusters of lilies and callas in the center. Visitors : H. Cheeseman, of Vaughan s Seed Store, Chicago ; William Smith, representing the Leonard Seed Com- pany, Chicago. Crescent. Benton Harbor, Mich.— The Crooks plant has recently been enlarged and now occupies a space of 75^75 feet. WE CAN SUPPLY OUR OLD CUSTOMERS WITH Grandiflora Cape Jessamine Buds -I^OIi- DECORATION DAY And Solicit Inquiries From Those Who Have Never Had Our Stock Direct From Us. Season Opens May 15 and Extends to June 15, STANDARD PACK, 75c PER 100; $6.50 PER 1000; 500 AT THOUSAND RATE. '905- Th E American Florist. 759 We Wanf to Move THE FOLLOWING STOCK WHICH IS IN FINE CONDITION. Variety. Size Kentia Belmoreana 3H 4 " 6 7 " " 10 Kentia Forsteriana 6 7 " " single 8 10 latania Borbonica - 3 3H Phoenix Canariensis 8 Ficu» Elaitica 4 h Araucaria Excelsa 4 " .. 5 6 " Compacta 6 Cocoi WeddelMana 3 Pandanui Utiiii 3 Height 12-14 15-17 24-26 34 36 46.60 36-30 32-36 84-38 48-56 11-13 30-34 38-42 10-12 16-20 trs. trs. trs. trs. Leaves 5-6 5-6 6-7 6 7-8 5 5-6 6-7 4-5 7-8 10-12 2-3 3-5 3-5 3 Each 1.50 2.50 7.00 1.25 2.C0 2.60 7.00 Dozen $ 2.00 3.00 18.00 30.00 15 00 24.00 30.00 1.25 3 00 .25 .35 .50 .75 125 2.00 100 1.50 15.00 300 4,50 6.00 900 1500 Variety Size Poa Triv. Var., for ferneries ... 3 Crotont 3 4 Clbotium Scheidii 6 '• 7 Adiantum Cuneatum 4 5 , Dracaena Fragrani 4 , " 5 .7 Dracaena Mauangeana. . Each Dozen 100 $ 6C0 .... SI. 50 .... 300 1800 24.<'0 1.50 2 00 3.00 5 00 910 Variety Aiparagui Plumosui. Size 1.50 2 00 12 00 15.00 .5 tl.00SL3 00 3 4 " Sprengeri 3 " " 4 5 6 Dracaena Ter., height, 23-24... 6 Fittonia Verichafleltii 2 Fine for ferneries. 250 2.10 5.00 9.00 Each Dozen 100 t 3.00 1.00 1.50 .75 1.50 2 00 3.00 9.00 8.00 1200 6.00 10.00 15.00 30.00 S5.00 DRACAENA INDIVISA. Variety Size Cobaea Scandeni 4 English Ivy, fine long vines 4 Dracaena Indlvisa 4 " 5 " 6 Maranti Maisangsana 3 Fine for ferneries. Each Dozen 100 W.OO 18.00 1.60 12.00 l.SO 10.00 3.00 5.00 5.00 We have a fine lot of Dracaena Indhisa as quoted in LisL The GEORGE WITTBOLD COMPANY, 1657-1659 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO. SPECIAL OFFER. Having disposed of my greenhouses I offer atock as follows for tlie next fhirly days, viz.: Per 100 8,000 Large Clumps, ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS $10.00 5,000 2y2-inch SPRENGERI, very large stock 2.00 SOO 6-inch SPRENGERI 10.00 1,000 3 year old grafted KAISERINS, in 6-inch pots, now in bud, ready to plant out and produce fine flowers for summer cutting having been dormant all winter 15.OO CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ALL ORDERS. SAMUEL J. BUNTING, iUJr^S'kCJ.-ti.V^^A^ Piease menlion the A merican Florist when writing. DAHLIA KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA: The Best Whifce Dahlia In Existence. My own importation. I con- trol the entire stock of it. Flowers double, of the purest white, 4 to 5 Inches Id diameter. A wonderful bloomer. Stems, 12 to 18 inches long. Plants 3 to 3^ feet high. The finest plants from cuttings. Good strong stock from 2H-inch pots, *3.00 per doz.; «20.00 per 100. Delivery May 1st. Orders filled in rotation. Early booking suggested. Highly oommended by the American Institute and the Xew York Florists' Club. Address A. L. MILLER, Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Please mention the A merican Florist when tt/riiinjr. New Dahlias of Proved Merit. Embracing a complete set of 12 Naw C«nl«ry Datallaa; 26 Naw Cactua Dahliaai Naw Collaratta Dahllaa ; Naw Glant-Flowarad Dahllaa ; Naw Fancy Dahllaa ; Naw Dacoratlva Dahllaa; Naw Show Dahllaa; Naw SInala Dahllaa. In all, 38 of the most wonderful Single Dahlias ever produced, and 44 or the grandest Double Dahlias. All exquisite in form, shape and coloriug; fre** bloomers and Monay Makars. Faithfully and truthfully desoribed in our new illustrated desoriptlvn catalogue, mailed free upon request. L. K. PEACOCK, Inc., Afco, N. J. Please mentton the American Florist when writing. FORCING LILACS. AUGUST RULKER & SONS, 31 Barclay St.. Best Carman Pot-Crown in white and blue sorts; alto tbe field-grown Paria do Marly, Imported to order, (or fall delivery. Let us appraise your wants. NEW YORK, P. 0. Box 752 ROSES Own Root Stock, ZVo-inch Pots. Per tooo Bride, Bridesmaid and Meteor ."..$30.00 American Beauty 50.00 Liberty 40.00 Not less than 250 at 1,000 rates. Bedding Plants. We also have a fine lot of Double and Single Petunias, Salvias, Coleus, G. Bedder, VerschatTeltii, Dwarf Lanlanas, Achyranthes, Vinca, Lobelia, Cannas, Dracena Indivisa. Write for varieties and prices. Chrysanthemums. 21/2-inch Pots. Per 100 Glory of Pacific, Polly Rose $2.50 Alice Byron, Lady Harriet, Pink Ivory, White Ivory, J. K. Shaw, Harry Parr, White BonnafTon, Cobb and Maude Dean 3.00 Robert Halliday, Yellow Queen, Chad- wick. Golden Beauty, R. E. Richard- son, Nagoya .' 4.00 Josephine, a grand midseason yellow 6.00 NEW VARIETIES. 2Hncb pots. We recommend these three grand varieties: Chautauqua Gold, yellow, midseason. fine 8.00 Dr. Enguehard, Wm. H. Duckham tO.OO Lakeview Rose Gardens, Jamesfown* N. Y. Mease mention the A merican Florist when-anting. 760 The American Florist. May 13, Los Angeles, Cal. A "flower show" is called for May 12 and 13, at Masonic hall, P. D. Barnhart sponsor. It is to be hoped that the trade will take it up in a whole-souled manner or kill it promptly, as it is a pity to lose the grand opportunity which this section offers for real flower shows by such insignificant displays as that seen in the Temple here last month, and pub- licly exploited as a flower show. Rightly carried forward these can be made great business builders for the craft, but it can come about only by united action. Railroad washouts, both east and north of the city, have been and are a serious handicap to the shipping trade. As in other parts of the country the question of who bears the loss in case of these unavoidable delays remains open. Of course the buyer who lives at a city sub- ject to these risks should get prices which would cover these occasional losses. He could then recoup himself and pay the wholesaler for all shipments. Transient trade is falling off and sum- mer dullness is anticipated. W. G. Wolfskin is a happy father. Fulton, Ia. — W. A. Field is laying the foundation for a new cucumber house in Manufacturers' addition. CARNATIONS ISS!? Ws hava a quantity of the following Novaltles and Bast Standard Varla- tlas In Strong, Haalthy Growth and Hardanad In Cold Framaa. G. H. Crane. Mrs. T. W. Lawson, Per 100 Prosperity $2.50 Enchantress, Harlowarden 3.00 Indianapolis 5.00 White Lawson 7.00 Richmond Gem 10.00 Chicago White 12.00 NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, IVIIch. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri '■'A'^^^l^- Alyssum, (Sweet), double and the dwarf, from 2H-inch, 83 00; 3-inch, J4.00 per 100. AKeratums, Stella Gurney. Princess Pauline and Snowball, from 2-in., 83 00 per 100. Geraniuma, S. A. Nutt, dark red: Bruant, scarlet; Mme. Carnot, La Favorite, white; E. G. Hill, Beaute Poltevine, salmon; Jean Viaud. pink, 4- inoh,$8.00; 3-inoh,J5.00; 3i4-inoh, $3.00 per 100; Mme. Salleroi, 2)4-inoh, 83.60 per 100. Petunias. Dreer's best double, in all colors, 4- inoh, 88.00; 2!4-inch, $3 50 per 100. Salvia Splendens, 4-in.,$8; 3-ln.,$5per 100. Vlnoas, major variegata. 4-inch, 810.00 per 100; 3-inoh, 84.00 per 100. The stock offered here is all A No. 1. Send in a trial orderand be convinced. Please do not send personal checks. Remit by P. O. M. O., Express M. O. or drafts. Cation Greenhouse Co., '^^U'Ja.ilI FOR GENERAL STOCK FOR DECORATION DAY See Geo. A. Kuhls Ad of Last Week. Don't forppt we are large growera of Boston F«rns, Plersonl. Plumosus, Sprongsri, also small Ferns for FerDeriea. 50,000 Roses now ready at Geo. A. Kuhl's. Dacac ^^^ have a special nice lot of 3-iDch r^uaca rose j-ots of Psrio, La Franoe. Golden Gala. Kalserin and Woolton. Besides these, all others wc grow in 2V4-inch rose pots. Be sure ami write Geo. A. Kuh], Pekin, 111., your wants, and If you have not room for Immediate Bfaipment, will grow them up to 3-Inch for you. Caranlums, 2>4 and 4-lncli, In red, white and pink. Get your orders in early. Write GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. DRACAENA INDIVISA, 8, 4, 6-inoh, 85.00, 810.00 and 825.00 per 100. ASPARABUS PLUMOSUS. 2 and 3-in., $4.00 and 88.00 per 100. ASPARAeUS SPRENGERI. 2 and 3-in., 83.00 and 85.00 oer 100. GERANIUMS, S. A. Nutt, Castellane, John Doyle, Perkins. Single and Double, Gen. Grant, La Favorite, Mme. Salleroi, 2-ln. pots, 82.50 per 100; 3-in., S5.00 per 100. GLADIOLUS BULBS, good mixture, 75a per 100, 86.00 per 1000. ENGLISH IVY, nice vines, Sii.OO per 100. GERMAN IVY. 3-in , 82.50 per IdO. SCARLET SAGE. LOBELIA, VERBENA. VINCA VAR . HELIOTROPE. Double and Single PETUNIA. COLEUS. red and yellow, AGERATUM, blue, ALTER- NAN rn ERA. red and yellow, 3-in pots. $2.00 per 100. CANNAS. 3-in. pots, red, yellow and variegated , $5.00 per 100. " l^d ^ CASH WITH ORDER. GEO. M. EIMIMANS, NEWTON, N. J. Please mention the American Florist when writing* BEDDING PLANTS. Alyaaum Little Gem, Verbenas, Pots. Per 100 Lobelias, Speciosa and Com pacta.. 3^ 8 1.50 Petunia, Howard's Starand Giant... .3 3.00 Petunia, " " ....5 5.00 Cannas, Vaugtaan, Henderson 3 3.00 Charlotte, Egandale, Bronze Seed'g.4 5.00 Draoaona Indlvlsa, 4, 5 and 6-in. lOo, aOc 40o each. Aaparagua Plumosus 3H 3 50 3 5.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 2H 2 00 Vlnca va>'.,4-in 1000 Pansles, in bloom 1.00 Forget-me-nots 1.00 J. S. BLOOM. RIegelsvllle, Pa. 100,000 Alternantheras. STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS. A. Nana, yellow, 50o per 100; $4.00 per 1000. P. Major, red, 50c per 100; $4.00 per 1000. Bed and yellow from 2-inoh pots, 81. 50 per 100. Special prices on 5.000 or more. DAVIS BROS., Morrison, III. Please mention the Atnerican Florist ivhen writing. Boston and Pierson Ferns. Bench grown, ready for 4, S, and 6-in. pots, $12.50, $1S.00 and $20.00 per 100; strong, healthy stock. Cash. Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. niDUlTinilC Fine, strong, healthy, well UAniin I IUI19 rooted cuttings. Per 100 Prosperity, Joost, Lawson, Wolcott 82.00 Moonlight 3.00 All guaranteed strong, healthy stocli. Per 100 Salvia, new dwarf variety 8 .75 Coleus 75 Verbenas 75 Plumosus and Sprengeri, 3-in. , only 4.00 Above prices cash with order. JOHN BROD, Nlles Center. lU. Grand Rapids Violet StoGl( Clumps from the bench of M. Louise. Imperial and Princess of Wales, $5.00 per 100; 810.00 per 1000; Rooted Oattines, 810 00 per 1000; Pots, $2 50 per 100: $20.00 per 1000. Booted Cuttings of Campbell, 85.00 per 1000. CBftBB & HUNTER, ■""«"" Transplanted Violet Layers, PrinCHS ol Wales. $1.50 per 100; 810.G0 per 1000. CItmatls. large llowered, red, white and purple, food two-year, home-grown, 25c; $2.00 perdoz.; 15.00 per 100. Pinloulat*, strong, $1.00 perdoz.; $8.00 per 100; 2V4-ln. dots, 75c per doz. ; $4 00 per 100. F. A. BALLER, Bloomlngton, III. gy g Plants, once transplanted, I X/ClatnP^n ^^oo P" loO; ^^^.m per Vy^ V/I^'lll^^ia 1000. Twice transplanted, 83.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Seed of only selected flowers and well tuilt stock; none better. C. WINTERICH, Defiance, O. BEDDING PLANTS. Per 100 2M-in. Af^eratum. dwarf, blue and white 82.00 Alternanthera, red. yellow, 100 B. C, 50c.... 1.50 Alyssum, Sweet. Giant dbl 2.0O Asparaiius Hlumosus and Sprengeri, 3-in., $5.00: 4-in.,$8.C0 2.50 Beiionla Vernon 3.50 Cabbage, all vars., 1,000 $1.00: 10.000 83.50. Cannas. in varieties, strong, 100, $5.00. Carnations, R. C.,2and 3-in. Price list free. Celery, White Plume, trp., 1,000, $3.00 Cobaea Scandens. trpl., from flats, $1.C0.. 2.0S Coleus, in varieties 2.0O Dablias. in varieties, doz., 50o. 4:00 Daisies, in bloom, strong, 100 81.00. Dracaena Ind., 2, 3, 4, 5, 6-in., 100, 82.60, «.->.00. $10.00, $25.00 and $50.00. Dusty Miller, trpl., from flats, 81.00 2.00 Ferns, Boston, fine, 3-in., $6.00: 4-in., $12.00. 3.00 Ferns, Piersoni, flue, 3-in.. $8.00: 4-in., $15.00. 4.00 Feverfew. Little Gem, 3-in., 100, $5.00 2.00 Foriiet-me-not. in var.. trpl., 100, 81.(10 2.00 Fuchsia, m var., 3-in., $5.00 2.50 Geraniums, in varieties. 3-in., $5.C0 2.50 Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi, very strong: 3.50 Geraniums, fancy, tricolor and new vari- eties, dozen, $1.00. Geraniums, Ivy-leaved, 3-in., $6.00 3 00 Heliotrope, in varieties, 3-in., $5.00 2 50 Ivy. Kenilworth 3.50 Lobelia, dwarf and trail., Sep., trpl., $1.00... 2 00 Lantana. in var., 3-)nch, $5.00 2.60 Lemon Verbena. 3-in., 100, $5.00 2.50 Marguerites, white and yellow 2.00 Pansies, 300.000 splendid mixed, in bloom. Per 1010. 812 50, $1000, $6.50, according to size. Sample free. White, blue, black, pur- ple, yellow, separate colors, trpl., 100,81.00. Petunia, double fringed 2.50 Petunia, single 2.00 Pblox. Urummondi, mixed ..;... 2.00 Salvia, in varieties 2.00 Smllax, trpl.. from flats, strong, $1.00 1.50 Swainsona Alba, 3-in., $4.00 Sweet Potato, Jersey, 10,100 $12.50. Tradescantia 2.00 Umbrella Plants. 3-in., 84.00. Verbena, mix. and sep, col., trpl., 81.00 2.00 Vinca var., strong, 3-in., $6. ; 2H-iD.,$3 2.00 Millions of Vegetable Plants. Hardy Per- ennial Plants. Frioe list free. Cash with order. LUDVIG MOSBAEK, Onarga, III. Wholesale Trade List. Asparagus Plumosus, Sprengeri and Deeum- bens, 3- inch pots, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. Alternantheras, red and yellow, 2!4-inch pots, 600 per doz. : $3 00 per 100. Ampelonsls Veltohl, 3-inch pots, 76o. doz., 85.00 per 100. Clematis, large flowering variety, 2 years old, 5- inch pots. 83 OO per doz. Dracaena lndlvisa,3 in. . 75c per doz. , $5.00 per 100, Geraniums. New Geranium Telegraph, 2H-ioch pots, $2 00 per doz. Honeysuckle (Halleana), 5-inoh pots, $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Ivy, hardy, large leaves, 4 in. pots, 81. SO per doz.; 1,0.00 per 100. Lemon Verbenas, 2-inch pots, 50c per doz. ; 13.00 per 100. Moon Vines, 3-in. pots, 75c. per doz. ; $5.00 per 100. Myosotis, clumps from open ground, 60c. perdoz.; $4.00 per 100. Pansles, separate colors, yellow, white and blue, $3.(0 per 100. Salvia, Splendens and Bonfire, ZM-inoIi Pots, 50o perdoz.; $3.00 per 100. Sanssvleria Zeylanlea, 3-inob pots, 75c per doz. ; $5 00 per 100. Vlnoas, variegated, 4M-in. pots, 81.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 Stock from ZH-ln. pots, $3.00 per 1 00: Asparagus Plumosus, Comorensis, Sprengeri and Decumbens, Alyssum, Little Gem, Antirr- hinum, white; Ageratum, blue and white; Coleus, Verschatteltii, Golden Bedder, Cobrea scandens, Clematis paniculata, Dracama indivisa; Fever- few, Little Gem, Geranium Mme. Salleroi (strong) ; Lobelia, dwarf blue; Nasturtium, dwarf; Petunias, double white; Phlox Drumraondi, dwarf; Ver- benas, mammoth varieties, Impatiens Sultani. Chrysanthemums, best standard varieties, rooted cuttings, from soil, 82 00 per 100. Clematis panloulala, 4-in., $1.50 perdoz.; $10.00 per 100. CPICCI F nth and leffersonSts.. • tlOtl-Ej PHILADELPHIA, PA. Orchids! i^ Arrived in superb condition direct from the woods the following ORCHIDS: Cattleya lablata, C. Warnerli, O. Dowiana, Lxlia llava, Miltonia Candida, Dondrobium chrysotoxum and Burlingtonia fragrans. Write for special list, also catalogue of established orchids. Lager & Hurrell, summit, n. j. Orchid Growers and Importer*. jgos. The American Florist. 761 Carnations ROOTED CUTTINGS. WHITE. Per 100 Per 1000 Chicago White $13.00 Boston Marlcet 2.60 Flora Hill 1.00 Queen Louise, Peru 1.00 RED. Estelle 2.50 SIOO.OO 20.00 9.00 9.00 20.00 SCARLET. Per 100 Per 1000 Richmond Gem 110.00 875 00 Crusader 5.00 45.00 Adonis 2.50 20 00 PINK. Per 100 Per 1000 Phyllis J13.00 SIOO.OO Indianapolis 5.00 45.00 PINK. Per 100 Per 1000 Nelson I 1.50 11250 Lawson 2.00 15.00 Morning Glory 1.60 12.60 Higinbotham 1.00 9.00 Guardian Angel 1.00 9.00 ROSES. Per 100 Per 1000 Richmond (30.00 (250.00 Rosalind Orr English 2&.00 200.00 Perle von Godesberg 5.00 40.00 2K-iuch pot plants. Per 100 Per 1000 Liberty $ 5 00 (45.00 Amarloan Beauty 5.0O 4U 00 La Detroit 6.00 50.00 Per 100 Pet 1000 Bridesmaid ( 300 ( 25.00 Bride 3.00 25.00 Ivory, Perie 3.00 25.00 AM. BEAUTY BENCH PLANTS, per 100 $5.00; per 1000 $40.00 CHATENAY, UNCLE JOHN and KAISERIN reduced to $3.00 per hundred; $25.00 per thousand. All plants and rooted cuttings told under the express condition that if not satisfactory they are to be returned immediately when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. please rnentiOTi the American Florist zuhen 21/riiing. Seasonable Stock. SPEJK QUICK. 6,000 Heliotrope, dark and light blue, 2H-inch, (2.5U pfr lUU. 3,000 Scarlet Saie. 2i/2-inch, (2.25 per lOO. 1,000 Vlnca MaJ. Var., 4-inch, 8c; 3S4-lnch, 3o. 500 Euonymus. varit^eated, 4-incb,8o. 1,000 Boston Ferns; 2H-lDch. fine, 4c. 500 ■ 4-inoh, 130. 500 Piersonl. 3-inoh, 10c. 25 Scottil Ferns, 6-inch, 76c. 100 " 4 inch, 40c. 1,000 Aiferatum. Stella Gurney and White Cap, 2c. 1,000 Shasta Daisy, 2Vi-incb. (3.60 per ICO. 1,000 Clematis Paniculata. 3-year vines, 10c. 500 " JackmanI, 3-year. 20c. 1,000 Ampelopsis Veltchl,2 year,fleld-grovrn 8a. 2,0)0 '• " Pot-grown, long tops 4c. 1,000 Eodlish Ivy. long tops, 6o. 2,000 Verbenas, Seedlings, separate colors, (1.00 per 100. 1,000 Geranium, Red Grant Geraniums, 3^-inch, 6o: 2H in h, (2.50 per 100. 1.000 Geraniums, Rose and Balm, 3o. 5,100 Chrysanthemums, Duckham and Engue- hard. 3/j-iuch, 5c. Send for list. 10,000 Pott»♦»♦•♦»» »»»♦»»♦♦♦»» Piease ntention the A merican Florist when writing. Geraniums COLEUS Per 100 My selection, 3-in. pots (5.00 Altarnantharaa, red and yellow 2.00 Asp. Plumoaus Nanus, 2}i-ln. pots 2.00 Seedlings 1.50 Asp. Sprangarl, ready July 1.... Smilax, ready in June 1.35 • ••• Per 100 12 varieties, 2M-inoh pots (2.00 Patunlaa, seedling. 2Vi-in. pots 3.00 Cantauraa Cymnocarpa 2.00 Primrosas, Chinese, obconloa and Forbes! July 1 2.0O Pansy Saad, ready in July, $4.00 per oz. CASH or C. O. D. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAIV|,:Delaware, Ohio. Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing. WHITE LAWSON which we introduced last season has given great satisfaction, and has proved to be The Finest White Carnation ever sent out Remem- ber we are headquarters for it. The demand will undoubtedly exceed the supply this season, and in order to secure early delivery, no time should be lost in placing order. We are now booking orders for early January delivery. Orders will be filled strictly In rotation as received, so the earlier orders are booked the earlier deliveries can be made. We can supply First-cass strong rooted cuttings, $7 per 100: $60 per 1000. Also the other novelties of the season— Fiancee, Cardinal. Fred Burki, etc. Also the cream of older sorts— Mrs. M. A. Patten, Daheim. Enchantress. Flamingo. Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson, etc. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson. N. Y. Gliicap Carnation Go. JOL.IET, II-I-. Our plants are now in the field. Write us for Fall delivery. PUau mention the American FUirist when writing. Plants.... Cabbaaa, Tomato, Calary, Egg Planta, Pappsr, Varbana and Panay Planta b; the 100 and lOOO. Write for prices. C. 0. WILLIAMS, " *'BrTli7AriLL. Please mention the American Florist when zuriting. gggggggi AMERICAN FLORIST ADS ALWAYS DO BUSINESS Week days and every day, Sundays and holidays, ALL OVER THE COUNTRYi AT HOME AND ABROAD. gggggggggggggggggggggggg 762 The American Florist. May ij. Syracuse, N. Y. The weather following Easter was so cool that it held back a lot of stock that would otherwise have spoiled. This en- abled the florists to dispose of it to ad- vantage. For the past few days the weather has begun to warm up and the bedding season has opened. The season for pot tulips is over. Prices have dropped since Easter, and carnations are now selling for 50 cents to $1, and roses from $1 to $2.50. The stock of plants left over from Easter has been gradually disposed of at slightly reduced prices. The weddings from now ;mtil June i will keep the florists busy, and a large number of June weddings are scheduled. One of the local growers has raised havoc with the pansy market by bring- ing in large offerings at 25 cents a dozen when the regular price is 50 cents. He explains his ability to undersell by say- ing that his wife grows all the pansie?, and what he gets for them is clear profit. The rest of the dealers say they will have to go out of the pansy business if they have to compete with the women who value their time and labor at noth- ing. Henry Morris says that in the deco- rative departments there is a disposition to cut prices in face of the fact that this is not a profitable department anyway. P. R. Quinlan & Company have some excellent sweet peas on sate, and have several orders for beds. Wheadon & Hencle have had a quan- tity of funeral work and are starting in the bedding season. A. J. B. Grand Rapids, Mich. As stated in these columns last week, this city and vicinity was visited by a most destructive hailstorm May 4, the only one of serious proportions that has passed over this section of the state in greenhouse times. The storm entered the city from the southwest and went diagonally over it, taking almost every pane of glass in its course. The entire damage to the city is estimated at $50.- 000. Single hail stones were measured by many and they ranged from one inch to three inches in diameter. Eli Cross lost 300 boxes of glass and estimates his entire loss at $4,000, as the plants were cut to pieces by the falling hail and glass. This loss covers about one-fifth of his glass. Peter Kunst, on Union street, lost 300 boxes of glass, four-fifths of his entire place. Hundreds of plants here were totally destroyed and the entire loss is estimated at $5,000. The Stover Floral Company, in Grand- ville, lost 400 panes of glass, the damage being estimated at $50. The Park Floral Company and the City Greenhouses lost to the extent of $100 each. Charles Morton and Charles Gould vegetable growers, lost four-fifths of their glass. Every greenhouse man in this section is talking hail insurance now. S. Freeport, III. — Louis Bauscher, who has done much for the public park and grounds of this city, was elected alder- man at the recent election. Mr. Bauscher has been appointed chairman of the com- mittee on public grounds. The (treat Cbristmas "Hollyberry" red Carna- tion. Most proQlable red everintroduced, and an easy doer; everybody can successfully grow it. Strong plants from 2J4-in. pots, raadv to plant in field or on bench Inside. $6.00 peir ItO; tSO.OO per 1000 A. B. DAVIS & SON, Carnation Specialists, PURCELLVILLE, VA. The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE 13.00 per doz,: tl2,00 per 100; 1100.00 per 1000, Dissemination 1906. Early com- mercial. INDMNATOUS FLOWER C PUNT CO., JOHN HARTJE Indianapolis, Ind. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED. New crop, $1 BO per 1000, Smilax Saeds, Sl.OO per pound. Cash with order, COTTAGE NURSERY, San Diego, Cal. PANSIES. Extra fine stcck, In bud and bloom. $1.25 per 100, $13.00 per 1000. The ParK Floral Co. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. BOSTON FERNS. Fine young plants, $10,00 per 1000. ZAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA $13.00 per 1000 Send Money Order on Little RWer, Fl». Send for price list. SOAR BROS.. Little River, Fla. Crassula Hybrida. Pirk flowers, 2-in. pots $10 00 per 100 Crassula Coccinea. Scarlet flowers, 2-in. pots $15.00 per ICO Both are novelties of exceptional merit in Easter flowering plants. The stock will make specimens for next season. H. D. DARLINGTON Flushing, L. I , N. Y. 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES For Forcing EXTRA FINE HEALTHY PLANTS. FREE FROM MILDEW. LIIERTT, rose pots, $15.00 per 100; 3H-lnch pots, per 100 | 18.00 BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, BOLDEH GATES, KAISERINS, rose pots, $10.00 per 100. $96.00 per 1000; 3H-inch pots, $15.00 per 100, per 1000 145.00 500,000 VERBENAS 60 Varieties. PERFECTLY HEALTHY. IN BUD AND BLOOM. 2%-\u. pots, our selection $3.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000 2Vi-in. pots, purchaser's selection 3.00 per 100; 29 00 per 1000 COLEUS. VERSCHAFFELTII, tOLDEN REDDER, FIREBRAND, rooted cuttings, 76e per 100; per 1000 $6.00 SEND FOR PRICE LIST. J.L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. CRASSULA HYBRIDA Will make a Standard Easter Plant. Its keeping qualities are above any other kind of flowering plant at present grown. Sample plants in bloom, $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. Young stock, 2V2-inch pots, able to make good plants for next season, $3.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. LOUIS DUPUY, ^^ ■mH^HBB aaHHB^iB aaiH^iHRB ■■^■■■M I Whitestone, L L, N. Y. igos. The American Florist. 763 ROSES. La Detroit, 3-in $8.C0 per 100 American Beauty, 3-iii 6.0O per 100 Perle, 3-in 5.00 per 100 Mme. Chatenay, S-in BOO per 100 Bride, 8-in 4.00 per lOO Bridesmaid, 3-in 4.00 per 100 Sunrise, 3-in 4.00 per 100 Palms and Asparagus Cheap. Per 100 Lllanil Bor., S-in. pot, seed leaves.. 8.00 •• •• 8-in. pot, 16-18 in., 2-8 chr.lvs. U.OO •• " 6-ln. pot, 18-80 in., 8-4 cbr. Iv*. 15.00 " ■■ i-ln. pot,80-£4 in., 4 chr. Ivs. 80.00 Kenlia Bel., 8M-in. pot, 6- 8 in., 2 leaves. .10.00 •' •' 8 -in. pot, 8-10 in., 8-4 leaves.. 12.H •' '• 4 -in. pot, U-16 in., 4-6 reaves. .18.00 Aaparagut SprengsrI, 2-inch $8.00 Aipiragus Plumosut Nanus, 2-incb 2.60 " " " 8-incb 6.00 SHERHIN NURSERY CO., CHARLES PITY. lA. Pansies 200,000 Pansies. Fine large transplanted plants, prize strain of the famous Targe flowering Bugnots, Cas8lers,0dier and Trimardeau. Stocky plants from cold frame, 50c per 100; 83.00 per 1000. Extra large plants coming in bud, 81.00 per 100. Mammoth Verbenas, 60o per 100; 85 per 1000; iM. in- pots, in bud and bloom, 81.50 per 100; $12 per 1000. Daisies, dbl. white, 75o per 100; 85 00 per 1000. Lobelia, dwarf blue, 81.00 per 100; in bud and bloom, 3-inch, 84.00 per 100. Coleus. mixed colors, 2!^-inch. 81.50 per 100. Ageratum. dwarf blue. 60o per 100. Panties, in bud and bloom, $1.00 per 101. Heliotropes, bud and bloom, 4-incb, $6.00 per 100 HILL TOP GREENHOUSES, 15 Gray Ave.. Utica, N. Y. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Kentia Belmoreana ■""Kentia Forsteriana KENTIA BELMOREANA, pe,,oo ,000 3-in. pots, extra stronit surplus stock. 83.50 830.00 Kentia Forsteriana, 3-iD. pots, strong 5.00 45.00 Corypha Auslralis, 2^-10. pots 4.t0 Pboeni.Y Reclinata, Ptychosperma and Dracena'Ind..2-lu 2 50 30.00 Latania Borbonica, 2H-tn. pots 30U Dracena lodivlsa, Washiniit. Rob. and Phoenix Can., of all bizps. EXOTIC NURSERY, Santa Barbara, Cal JOHN BURTON, Assignee for ROBERT CRIIG & SON, ROSES, PSLMSs and Nsvtillas In Dseorathr* Plants. Market and 49th Stt.. Philadelphia, Pa. SHASTA DAISY. Selected stock, no chance seedlings. Fine for cutting duriue summer and fall. Extra strong diTisious, S4.00 per 100: $30.00 per 1000. Second size, S3 00 per 100; 815.00 per 1000. Satisfactory reference or cash with order. WM. A. FINGER, HicksvMIe, L. I,, N. Y. C. R. HILLS """M'.Sr"" Per 100 Little Gem Alyssum, in bud, 2M->n 83.(0 Cobsa Scandens, S-in. strong 3. 50 Forget-me-nots, 2M-in. 200 Cuphea, 2X in 2.0O German Ivy, 2K- in 2.C0 Niootiana Sanders, 2)i-in Sl.CO per doz. Watch for Other OEferlnds. SCOTTII The Most Graceful Nephrolepis Known Retailers who have handled this fern are unani- mous in proclaiming it the best Fern ever Introduced. Consult any grower who has bought Scottii and he will tell you that it is as far ahead of the Boston as that variety is ahead of all other Introductions. See my adv. on second cover page in American Florist of Feb. 25th. inim CnfITT Keap street Greenhouses. UUnil 9UUI I I BROOKLYN, N. Y. BRANCH: E. 45th St. and Rutland Road. Flatbusb. TELEPBOHE, 1207 WiLLLAMeBURO. Mease mention the American Florist wkenivriting ORCHIDS Arrived In A I Condition Direct From the Woods the Following Imporiailona CATTLEYA TRIAN^, CATTLEYA SCHR(EDER/E, DENDROBIUM NOBILE. Write for prices at once. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., 2;5'',';ip';rrr RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS Lariiest Importers, Exporters, Growers and Hybridists to the World. SANDER, St Albans, England. Agent. A. DIMMOCK, 31 Barclay St.. NEW YORK CITY Stanley & Co. Orchid Importers and Growers. SOUTHGATE, ENGLAND. rfeDP H I nCk Cattleya Aclandix ^'■•^■■■■''^» now arriving in grand, leafy condition. Write for samples. CYCLAMEN Splendens Giganteum Hybrids. Finest strain in the world, in five true colors, extra well grown plants, from 2^- inch pots, 85.00 per 100. $45.00 per ICOD. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAIL MADEB. East Stroudsboro, Pa. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS Nice stock from 2-in. pota. Si25 per 100; 120.00 per 1000; not less than gOO at lOOU rates. Rubbers. One plants, 5 in. pots, $3.00 perdoz. Cannas. We have 6,000 from 3-in. pots, read; May 1. at $5.00 per 100, in 20 best varieties. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. please mention the American Florist uhen ~.>.>:ling. BOSTON FERNS. Extra fine stock, out from bench now ready for S, 6, 7 and 8-Inch pots, at $26.00, 160.00, 176.00 and (100,00 per 100. KENTIAS. RUBBERS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOsUS NANUS. Cash or reference please. Li Hi rUoTLRi DORCHESi^EII, MASS. ASTER PLANTS. Benthy's Famous Asters, extra fine stock, from flats, $1.00 per 100, J8.00 per 1000; from 3M-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $17.80 per 1000. HohenzoUern, Carlson's, American Branching and Queen of the Market, from flats, 60c per 100, $5.00 per 1000; from 2>i-in. pots, $1.60 per 100, $12 50 per 1000. Will have Primulas for July delivery. Chinese. Ob- conloa, Forbesi and Buttercup, 3v£- in., $2. Write. There Are Buyers For all kinds of good stock advertised in.. THE AMERICAN FLORIST CARNATIONS "r:. WHITE UWSON. The king of white sorts. A strong grower and a free bloomer. We have 6000 ready to be shipped. All orders will be filled in rotation. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Per 100 1000 Lady Bountiful $7.00 $60.00 Mrs. M. A. Patten 6.00 60.00 Nelson Fisher 7.00 60.00 Daheim 6.00 60.00 Enchantress 3.60 30.00 Boston Market 8.60 20.00 TheQueen 2.60 30.00 Mrs. T. W. Lawson 8.00 18.00 Gen. Maceo 8.00 16.00 Morning Qlory 8.00 16.00 Mrs. G. M. Bradt... 3.00 86.00 Melba 1.60 12.00 Queen Louise 1.60 18.00 WhiteCloud 1.60 12.00 CRAFTED ROSES. We are now booking orders for future delivery. Write for prices. WOOD BROS, Fishkill, N. Y. Mil Ferns. Much more valuable than the Boston Fern, because with the most ordinary culture it will grow into beantlful compact specimen plants. Per Doz. Per 100 2K-inch (2.00 $12.60 3-lnch 3.00 20.00 4-lnch 5.00 Pierson Ferns 'Xm'' "^ •«'-'«-■'•««' THE CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE, PA. DCTIIillAC Double, Fine Variety r k I UlllAO and Stocl<, 2-ln., 2c. Rooted 2-in. RooUd Cuttings, prapald. Cuttings, plants Per 100 Per 100 Ageralum, Pauline, Gurney 10.60 $2.00 Salvia, BoDflre, Splendens, tiilveispot. .90 2.00 Fuolt«la,.'i kinds: Pari* Daisy, white .75 2.00 Hardy Plnka, 6 soni 75 Faverfsw Cam; Dbl. Alyaaum,'Glant, white 200 Altornanthara, red and yellow 50 1.50 Hallotropa, Stavia Sarrata 75 1.50 Colons, 12 best bed.lers ICOO, $5.00 .60 2.0O Abutllon, Fclipse, Golden Bells 2 5Q Smilax Seedliaes, 30o p>r 100; Canlauraa ' Dusly Millar and Coldan Favarlaw, r>0c per 100 Dbl. Oalsy, Snowliall. LongtolMw, wintered over, in bud aod bloom. 1000 for *;.S0. Coraopsis Lano., Seld-grown, $3.(0 per 100. Cash. Direct all orders plainly to BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. HINODE FLORIST CO. ...JAPANESE NOVELTIES... TIMV PLANTS, in 2 and 3-ln. decorated Japan- ese pots, $15.00, $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. RHAPISk, 5 to 15 shoots, 50 cents each. CASH WITH OBDBB. URGCST GROWERS Of EASTER UIKS. WOOD5IDE. N. Y. and WMITESTONe. L. I.. M.Y. AmPrifrlll Always do business Hi S ♦ ^"'' ^^'^ ^^ ^""^ ^^ florist Sundays and holidays . . All over the country •*" *•* AQS At home and abroad. 764 The American Florist. May 13, Orange, N. J. The regular monthly meeting of the New Jersey Floricultural Society was held on May s at their rooms in Orange. Orchids of extraordinary merit were shown by Julius Roehrs, William Barr, Arthur Bodwell, gardener; Henry Graves, Edwin Thomas, gardener; roses from John Crosby Brown, Peter Duff, gardener; carnations from the Colgate's, William Read, gardener; A. C. Von Gassbeeck, William Bennett, gardener ; Charles Hathaway, H. Hornaker, gar- dener; and vegetables from Stewart Hartshorn, A. Caparn, gardener; Mrs. William Pierson, Charles Ashmead, gardener. The topic for the evening was the dis- cussion of a fall exhibition. It was de- cided to have an exhibition in a large hall if possible in November. The June meeting was appointed as a special ladies' night. Two new members were elected and two placed in nomination. After the meeting the formation of a special orchid society was discussed. The New Jersey Floricultural Society has at the present time among its mem- bers, orchidists, Dr. J. M. W. Kitchen, Lager & Ilurrell, Julius Roehrs, Edwin Thomas, Arthur Bodwell, William War- ner and Peter Duff, who are special growers. J. B. D. Oceanic, N. J. The Monmouth County Horticultural Society held its semi-monthly meeting, May 5, in Red Men's hall. Oceanic, N. J. At this meeting William Turner pre- sented Percy Hicks with a beautiful sil- ver cup, the first prize for an essay on "Fruit Culture Under Glass," and H. Griffiths received the society's certificate as a second prize. The prize winners for an essay on "Chrysanthemum Cul- ture" were announced, Harry Griffiths being first and Joseph Kennedy second. As much time was taken up by the busi- ness matters of the society, it was decided to postpone the reading of the papers until the next meeting, at which the prizes will be awarded to the winners. The first annual rose show of the so- ciety will be held in Red Men's hall June 16, 1905. B. "ir" COLE US Per 1000 Rooted cuttings of Oolden Bedder and Ver- schaffeltll % g.OQ Rooted outtingB, mixed 6.00 2!<-inoh pots 15 00 The above ready for shipment. Cash with the order. J. E. FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady, N. Y. Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing, Ghrysanthemum Novelties Meratham Yellow, White Coombes, Emily Mile- ham, Valerie Greenham, Mrs. H. A. Allen and all other novelties .50o each; J5.00 per doz. Mrs. W. Duckham, the cup winner, 75c each; J7.50 per dozen. Send for list. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N.J. Please mention the American Florist when writinz^ ROOTED CUTTINGS OF EARLY CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Opuh, Mme. Hergman. WlUowbrook and October Sunshine, Rooted Cuttings of VIOLETS of all kinds. ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids. Mich. Please mention the American Florist when writing. EXTRA FINE STUFF. Pfr 100 Geraniums, Double White, 1-in $10.(10 Single Red,4-in 8.00 S. A. Nutt, 4-in <.. 10.00 E. G. Hill, 4-in 10 00 Mme. Salleroi, 2H-in 3.60 Cannas, Egandale, 3H-ln 8.00 H'l. Vaughan, 3!4-in 8.00 Bouvier 8.00 Salvia Splendens, 3H-4-in 8.00 Bonfire, 3^4-4-ln 8.00 Lord Fauntleroy (new, the best of the dwarfs) 3)4-4-in 10 00 Coboea Scandens. 5-in. , extra fine 15. CO Coleus, Verachaffeltii, 2H-in 3.00 Golden Bedder, 8i4-in 3.00 Lobelia, dark blue, 3^-1° 600 Thunberdii, %%-va. 3.50 Vinca, extra strong, 4H-ln 15.00 Nasturtium, Double Red, fine for window boxea, 3v4-in 10.00 Maurandia, 2M-in 4.00 Per 100 neliotrope. 4-in 10.00 Aiieratuui, blue, 4-in 10.00 Verbenas, assorted, 3H-ln 3.50 Marguerites, %Vi-\n.. flue 6.00 Marguerites, 4-ia.. flue 12.00 Tomatoes, fine, 2%-in Dhvarf Champion Early Michigan 3.00 Caladium Esaulentum, 4-in 10.00 HARDY STOCK. Noie Low Prices to Close Out. doz. 100 Hydrangea, P. G., =i-ft J1.25 » 9.00 Clematis, Jack., and sorts, 3-year, strong 3.50 35 00 Ampelopsis Veitchi, extra heavy, Uullaod grown 1.65 12.00 Tree Roses, A No. 1 stock, in colors. 4.03 30.00 E. F. WINTERSON CO., 45 47-49 Wabasli Ave., CHICAGO, 25,000 GERANIIMS 25, From 2V2-inch Pots in Bud and Bloom. BRUANT, best scarlet bedder. J. VIAUD, pink. MME. BUCHNER, white. MRS, E, C. HILL, salmon. (2.00 per 1 00; 1 $20.00 per 1000. SALVIA strong 214-inch, $1.7S per 100; $16.00 per 1000. Cash, The W. T. BUCKLEY CO., Springfield, 111. Prepaid per 100. Rooted Cuttings Ageratum, Gurney. Coleus, best bedders, 60a; $5.00 per 1000. Salvia Bonfire and Splendens, 90c: S8.00 per 1000. Giant Marguerite Daisy, $1.00. ALTERNAN- THERAS, best red, fine 2-in.. 81.75 by express. Seedlings, Dreer's Strain, Salvia Splendens and Bonfire; Verbena, Giant Mammoth, mixed, 25c per 100 prepaid. Nice short, stout little plants. 50,000 ASTERS Ready. ^^\T^^ mixed, Giant Comet mixed, Victoria Giant mixed. Samples, white, pink and purple, nice stock, 40c per 100, $3.50 per 1000. Cash. BYER FLORAL CO., Shipponsburg, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. S. S. SKIOELSKY, 824 No. 24th Street, PHILADELPHIA. t@° Correspondence Solicited. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ^ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS'" Per 100 1000 WHITE LAWSON 86.00 850 00 FLAMINGO 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 THE QUEEN 2.50 20.00 CARDINAL, from 2-inch pots 12.00 L.archmont Nurseries, Larohmont, N. Y. . Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, BOOTED CUTTINGS HELIOTROPE, 12 var., 81.00 per 100; 88 per 1000. PETUNIAS, 20 var., $1,25 per 100: $10.00 per 1000. SALVIAS, 6 var., 81.00 per 100; $8 00 per 1000. 4 GIANT ALYSSUM, $1.00 pel 100; 88,00 per IDOO. AGERATUMS, 4 var., 6O0 per 100; $5.00 per 1000. COLEUS, 40 var., 70c per 100; $6 00 per 1000. Express prepaid on all R. C. Cash with orders. Write S. D. BRANT, Clay Center, Kan. CAPE COD PINK POND LILIES The best hardy pink. Large, strong flowering roots, $3.00 per doz. W. I. BODFISH, ""iSsr""- 200,000 Bedding Plants. First-Class Stock that will please. Geraniums. Nutt, Rloard, Double Gen. Grant, Buchner and Poitevine, strong 4. in., bed and bloom, 85.00 i er 100. Verbenas, in bud and bloom; Salvia Splen- dens and BonElre; Petunias, single Iringed; Ageratum, blue; Lobelia. Altemantheras and Coleus. red, yellow and lanoy mixed, all strong 2 to 2H-ln., 81.60 per 100; Verbenas, Petunias. and Salvias, strong, 3-in., (2.50 per liO: Salvias, 4-lnch, 84. UO per 100: Mme. Salleroi Geranium and Heliotrope, in bud and bioom, strong, 3-in., $3.00 per l(jO; German Ivy and Mme. Salleroi Geraniums, strong, 2 in. 81.75 per lOJ; Begonia Vernon, strong, 2 in., 82.00 per lOu; Beiionia Ver- non and Geraniums, strong, 3-ln., rrady end of May, 83 60 per luO, Dracaena Indivisa, strong, 5-ln., $1.50 per doz.; Cannas, in variety, strong, 4-in., $5.00: mixed, Frenon, 84.00 per 100; Vinca Varieiiata, 4-8, strong vines. 4-ln., $7.00 per 100, UAStl. All orders shipped the day received at special rate. WM. HERZOC, Morris Plains, N.J. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, 2-in. CHRYSANTHEMUMS White— Estelle, Midge, Bergmann, White Bon- naffon, Ivory, Mrs. J.Jones, Mrs. Robinson, Doane, J. C. Andrews, Timothy Eaton. Yellow — Yellow Eaton, Col. Appleton, Pennsylvania, Golden Wed- ding, Maj. Bonnaflon. Pink— Glory ot Pacific, Ivory, Viviand-Morel, Mrs. Perrin, Liger, Maud Dean. 'Mums allklnds,2-in.,$2.S0, except Eaton, 85.00. All kinds K. C, 81.50, except Eaton, $3.50. GEO. A. KUHI., Rekin, III. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. New Rose Wellesley Own root plants. $25.00 per 100. Waban Rose Conservatories JOHN N.MAY. Summit, N.J. Natick, MSSS. Please mention the A merican Florist when writings The Jennings Strain. Pansies Fine cold-frame plants in bud and bloom. Finest mixed colors. Ready April Ist. FrioOi »1.50 per 100. Cash with order. El Bi JENNINGS) soiithpoVt, awn. flBOWER OP THE FIHBST PANSIES. Plants, Oulbs and Seeds. 1305 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. igo5. The American Florist. 765 BIG C[JT IN PRICE!! We Now Offer a Nicotine Solution Guaranteed to Contain not Less than 40 per cent NICOTINE, At the Following Exceedingly Low Prices : 1-4 Fiut, 50c. Pint, $1.50. 1-2 Gallon, $5.50. Gallon, $10.50. This Solution is Unsurpassed in Quality by any Competing Article. Owing to the Marked Success of our "NiCO-FUME" Tobacco Paper Insecticide, We call this Solution "NICO-FUME" LIQUID. IT Vtfll-I- F>AV YOU TO TRV IT. FOR SAi.E BV SEEDSIVieN. Made by xhc KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., louisville, ky. Plljyipc Rider-Ericsson. Second-band, from rumro $40.00 up; &11 repairs; other malses; new; cheap. nnil Cpo New and second-hand. Two second- VUILLHO hand steam; flrst-class condition; will heat 1,01,0 sq. ft. glass; at tSS.OO each. Pipe New 2-in. standard full lengths, with < "^^ couplings, 8?^o per ft. Good, serviceable BBOund-hand, with threads, 3 in. ,7c; lV4-in.,5?io; l>i-ln., 35^0; 1-in., 3o; 3i-iD., 2Hc. Old and new fittings and valves. STOCKS and DIES Sr.t^h°r:SdTH-1n'!rin': l-ln. pipe, $3.00. No. 2 threads, IH-in., IH-ln., 2-in. pipe $4.00. PIPP PIITTERC New Saunders Pattern. No. 1 rirCbUIILnO oats H-m-l-ln. pipe, 81.00. No. 2 outs l-in.-2-ln. pipe, 11.30. STILLSON WRENCHES M/^.'SipfSf.S: 24-in., grips }iin.-3i4in. pipe,$2.40; S6-in., grips H-in.-3H-in. pipe, $4.75. PIPE VISES ^^"' ^°' ' hii>gdiKi''PB ^-in.-2-in. fiARnFN UnCP Tiass. 9i-in., guaranteed lOO-Ibs. aHnutn nuOL pressure, 7^0 per ft.; ;i-in.,not guaranteed, V,ia per ft. UflTRpn ?AQU New. Cypress, 3-ft.x6-ft., from nUIDCU OHOn 700 up; glazed, complete, from 81 60 up. Second-hand, as good as new, com- plete, at 81.25 each. lil A?? New. American, 60 sq. ft. to the box. VLHOO ioj)2, at $1.75. 10x12, 12ll2, B double, at 82.40. 12114,12x16,12x20,14x14, HilS, 14x20, 16x16, 16x18 B double, at S2.60. 16x20, 16x24 B double, at 82.85. Second-hand 10x12, at 81.40. Write for our prices on Gulf Cypress Bulidlng Msisrlsl, Vanlliatlng Apparatus, Oil, Whits Lsad, Putty, Paint, ate. JETROPOLITAN lATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y. m: "Eoreka" Weed Killer. Saves Weeding. Keeps Paths, etc., clear without disturbing or staining the gravel. Soluble Powder, readily mixed and appHe'l. Large Size Tin. enough for 100 square yards, 75 cts. eacli. Special. prices to Cemeteries and buyers in large quantities. Full directions with each tin. Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO: NEW YORK: 84-86 Randolph St. I 4 Barclay Si. Always mention the American Florist when you write to an advertiser. THE ONLY PERFECT Tomato and Plant Support MADE OF HEAVY GALVANIZED WIRE AND WILL NOT RUST. Height complete 34 In. Heijfht of bottom section, 24 In. Height of top section 12 In. Diameter of circle >14In. MODEL CARNATION SUPPORTS, GALVANIZED ROSE STAKES and TYING WIRE. THE MODEL TOMATO SUPPORT. Igoe Bros.9 226 North 9«h St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Please mention the A ynerican Florist when wriiing. M. RICE & CO., Importers and Manufacturers, k^^ii"^/'**"^**^ 0i8 Filbert Street, Supply House and »»■..■ j ■ ■_. ■» Ribbon Specialists. Philadelphia, Pa* Please mention the American Florist ivhen writing FOR FUMIGATING. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., "' S=w "v^rk 766 The American Florist. May 13, HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT FOR POTATO BUGS AND CURRANTS. To THE Editor of American Gardening: In your issue of June 18, on page 399, 1 notice a good article on the Colorado Beetle or Potato Bug. For the benefit of your numerous readers I would advise them to try Haminond's Slug Shot. I have used it here this season, with excellent results, on Potatoes, Egg Plants, Cucumbers and Squash, — for Potato Bugs, and also for Striped Beetles, and it is the best remedy 1 know of, simple and effective. I purchased two of the Dusters which he advertised in your paper, and they are very useful articles. The best time to dust the plants is early morning, as the substance adheres much better when the dew is on. A light dusting is sufficient, and woe betide the bugs or the larvas. Once they get a taste of it they shrivel up right away. Sold by Seed Dealers and Merchants all over America. GEORGE STANDEN, Gardener to Col. D. S. Lamont, Millbrook, N.Y., 1904. Send for Pamphlet on Bugs and Blights to Benj. Hammokd Fishkill-on- Hudson, N. T. CUT FLOWER BOXES gcr The best, strongest and neatest folding out flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Per 100 Per 1000 Size No. 0. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. e. 10. 11. S fl on El 4. 3x 4x20 82.00 819.00 It 3x4=4x16 1.90 17.50 11 3x6x18 2.00 19.00 11 4x8x18 2.60 23.00 It 8x5x24 2.75 26.00 11 4x8x22 3.00 28.50 11 4x8x38 3.75 36.00 11 6x16x20 5.60 54.00 11 3x7x21 3.00 28.60 ,1 5x10x35 650 62.00 11 7x20x20 9.50 67.50 1, 3^x5x30 3.C0 28.50 Sampl printing TH Box 10 ee on application. No charge for orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. .IVINfiSTON SEED COMPANY, COLUMBUS, OHIO. 1621-23 N. Leavitt St., CHICMO, ILL.. FOB PBiois or standard Pots Tt^ig^and porosity combined are the beit on the market Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BDLB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DCTROIT FLOWER POT ITPY., HARRY BALSLCV. Rap. DETROIT, MICH., 490 Howard St., tiease mention the A merican Florist when writing. Standard POX^ Flower... V yJ \ \J If your ereenhouscs arc within 600 miles of the Capitol, write us, wo can save you money W. H. ERNEST. tStb and M ttrMtt. WAtHINCTON. R. & fUase mention the American Florist when writing. Tobacco Stems FOR FERTILIZER. IN CAR LOAD LOTS. For samples and prices write The Maxwell Mfg. Co., LOUISVILLE, KV. The Florists' Hail Ass'n. Kow InsureB upwards of 21,000,000 square feet of Qlass. For particulars address John Ga Esler, sec'y. SADDLE RIVER, N. J. Standard Flower Pots The WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA PA. JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. V. THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, ■...uLcr.,. .1 FLORISTS' RED STMDIRD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List 213-15-17-19-21-23 Pearl St., NORRISTOWN, PA. Kramer's Pot Hanger < BSTAB.I76J? T^e neatest, simplest, molt convenient and only practical device tor convert- ing ordinary flower pots into banging baskets. Tbey fit all standard made pots irom 2 to 10 incbes in diameter. The illustration shows how they are attached. Just the thing tor banging up terns, begonias, etc. You can make room and money by their use. Try them. FOR SALE BY WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN, FLORISTS AND SUPPLY DEALERS. Price with wire chain &| shown in cut, (1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, 11.25. I. N. Kramer & Son, "-.iJS"-- Bease mention the A merican Florist when writing. STINDIRD FLOWER POTS ! Packed in small orates, easy to handle. Price per crate °-' "• 1500 Z-in., in crate, 14.88 1500 2M 1500 ZM 1000 S 800 SK 500 4 8205 144 6 5.25 6.00 5.00 5.80 4.50 4.51 S.16 Price per crate 120 7-in., in orate, 14.20 60 8 " S.00 HAND MASS. 48 9-in.,ln orate, IS.0O 48 10 " 4.80 24 11 " 1.60 24 13 " 4.80 12 14 " 4.80 6 16 " 4.B0 SAMPLE POT AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Sll^**"''^^ Seed pans, same price as pots. Send lor prloe list ot Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc Ten per cent off for oath with order. Address . „ _ HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, Fort Edward, N. t Or August Rolkib A Sons, New York Agents, 31 Barclay Street. New York City ftease mention the A merican Florist when writing, GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFAOTURERS OP FLOWER POTS. Before buying write for prioeb 361-363 Herndon Street, near Wrightwood Ave. , CHICAGO. lU. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Memorial Day Goods ADVERTISE THEM NOW igo5. The American Florist. 767 ''fe!SWiSraW73g<^*-«iS«»»ffl«, ^S^■■-i'>t■■^:i'K■^-i-^il^9^^>■''^i^^/y(?m>:iU^t^--■lXrnv^. Who KNOWS thai ALL tobacco powder is the aEtme cigar and tobacco store trash he gets at his cigar store or from his seeds- men and JUST WON'T ask for our bool^let, that is full of the sayings of his fellows, that read: H. A. S. Co:— Please send 200 pounds FUMIGATING KIND H. A. S. Co.:— Send 20O pounds BLACK STUFF FINE for TOBACCO POWDER; best thing I have struck to date; got some dusting; the like in action we have not yet seen, from a neighbor. A. G. LAKE, Wellesley Hills, Mass. .KlltMERLE & MINDER, Ne Newark, N. J. He JUST WON'T believe that 9.5 per cent of all the growers that send for our free trial sample bags of THE FUMIGATING KIND (for fumigating), and THE BLACK STUFF FINE (for sprinkling), have purchased not ouoe, but again and again, after the Iria' WHY BE A JUST WONT when you can have these free trial sample bags; yes, two of them if one won't do. All we ask is for you y the express charge on Ihem. ASK NOW. Don't be a JUST WON'T. The H. A. STOOTHOFF COMPANY, TOBACGO POWDER HOBBYISTS, newest St., New York, N. Y. I ID ■ >1. ■ to ^1 FLORISTS' SPECIALS I "Kinkaid" Hocking Kanawha Splint ... Lower Vein Brazil Block Genuine Smokeless Pocahontas Sullivan County Indiana Lump COAL We^are direct agents. Write for prices for immediate shipment or season's supply. GLOBE COAL COMPANY, 1560-1570 Old Colony Building, Please mention the American Florist whert ivritin^. GLASS. QOOD BRANDS. QUICK SHIPMENTS. LARGE STOOK. Warehouse on railroad switch. Be sure and get our prices. Sharp, Partridge k Co. 22nd SL bihI Union Place, CHICAGO. IHease mention the American Florist when writing. Le Moniteur d'Horticulture For i£RINTEND ERECTION WKEN D Spnd for our C SET, JBOSTON Please mention the AmbricAn Florist very time you write to an advertiser. /f ©isJEca ForHeating any Description of Building bySteam or hot Wati NEW YORK OFFICE IIP nFjTH.AVE,, ;, . 74 FRAN Kp N.ST BOSTQNjI Eureka Greenhouses.... THE BEST AND LOWEST IN PRICE. ^^.;:^^S&:^;X photographs and plain directions so that any person can put them up. DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG.. CO.. Bloomsburg. Pa. Use our Patent IRON^BENCH FITTINGS and Roof Supports. Improved Vaporizing Pans For Tobaooo Extraoto, Cto. Ssnd lor CIroulara. DILLER, CASKEY & CO., jENN'S."SorH»s. APPARATUS. S. W. Cor. Sixth and Boric Sis.. X>iaxi:^A.I>BX^X>iai.A.. ^^^^— — -^ 3^^ JENNINGS IRON CUTTER IMPROVEI VENTILATINa Powerful Fur man Boilers Save Coal Furman Boilers have been awarded Certificate of Merit at Five different Florists' Conventions. Have a Record of 20 Years > - - Over 25,000 Furman Boilers in Use They are made in many styles; Round, Sectional, Brick-set, Asbestos Covered, etc., and in sizes up to 85 horse power. Costing from $25 to $1,000 each. Net. Write today for valuable Catalogue. Special Net Whole- • sale Prices to Florists. Address The Herendeen Mfg. Co. p>pt- ^m. Geneva, N. Y. Branch Offices: 39 Oliver St., Boston. 39 Cortlandt St., New York. Western Representatives: Edw. S. Dean, Bloomington, 111. E. K. Harr, La Crosse, Wis. igos. The American Florist. 771 Ready Reference Advertising. ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS DEPARTMENT JO CENTS PER LINE, CASH WITH ORDER. COPY MUST REACH US MONDAY OF THE WEEK IN WHICH IT IS TO APPEAR Plants, Cuttings, Nursery Stock. AbutUons — Eclipse, G. Bells, 2-In., $2.50 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Ageratums — 4 varieties, 60c per 100; $5 per 1.000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Ageratum— Gurney, R. C, 50c per 100; $4 per 1,000. Byer Floral Co., Shlppensburg. Pa. Ageratum — Dwarf blue and white, 214-in. pots. $2 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvlg Mos- baek. Onarga, 111. Ageratum — Dwarf, 60c per luO. • Hill Top Greenhouses, Utlca. New York. Ageratum — Gurney, Pauline and Snowball, 2- in., $2 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co., Peoria, IlL Agetatum — Pauline, Gurney, R. C. 5oc per 100; 2-in.. $2. Byer Bros., Chambersburg. Pa. Alte.nantheras — R. C, 50c per 100; 2-in.. $1.50 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg. Pa. Altemantheras — 100,000 alteniantberas, strong rooted. A. nana, 50c per loO, $4 per 1,000; P. major, 60c per 100. $4 per 1,000; red and yellow, 2-in. pots. $1.50 per 100. Special prices on 5.000 or more. Davis Bros.. Morrison, 111. Altemantheras — Alternanthera, red and vel- low, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, O. Altemantheras — Red and yellow. R. C, 6op per 100; 2!4-in., $1.50. Cash with order. Lud- vlg Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Altemantheras — Best red, R. C, 5uc per 100; $4 per 1,000; 2-ln., $1.76 by express. Byer P'loral Co., Shlppensburg, Pa. Altemantheras — Red aud yellow, 2V>-in. pots. 50c per doz. ; $3 per 100. C. Eisele. 11th and Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia. Altemantheras — My new beautiful pink. $1 per doz.; 2V4-in. $6 per 100. C. M. Newman, Centre Market, Charleston, S. C. Alyssum — Giant, dbl., 2-in., $2 per 100. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg. Pa. Alyssum — Sweet, dbl. and dwf., from 2^^- In., $3 per 100; 3-in., $4 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co., cor. 6th Ave. and Elliott St., Peoria, 111. Alyssum — Little Gem, 2V4-ln.. $2 per loo. In bud, fine stock. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids. Mich. Alyssum — Giant Alyssum. $1 per lou; $8 per 1.000. S. D. Brant. Clay Center. Kan. Alyssum— Sw. Giant, dbl,, 214-in.. $2 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvlg Mosbaek, Onarga, UL ^ Alyssum— Sweet, dbl. and dwf.. 2%-in.. $3 per 100; 3-in.. $4 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co., Peoria, 111. Araucaria — Compacta. $1 to $1.25; Glauca, 75c to $1 each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 On- tario .St.. Phihidoliibla. Asparagus — A plumosua aud Sprengeri. 3-in. $5; 4-ln. $8; 2i4-lu. $2.S0 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvlg Mosbaek. Onarga. 111. Asparagus — 50.000 Sprengeri, 60,000 plu- mosua and rohustus, ready June 1. Send for prices. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. ] Asparagus — A. plumosus, Sprengeri and de- ' cnmbens, 3-in. pots, 75c per doz. ; $5 per 100. C. Eisele, lltb and Jefferson Sts., Phila- delphia. Asparagus — A. plumosus and Sprengeri. 3-ln.. only $4 per 100. John Brod. Niles Center, 111 . Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus nanus, 2-iD.. $2.50 per 100; 3-ln., $5 per 100; A. Spren- geri, 2-in., $2 per 100. Sherman Nursery Co., Charles City. la. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus 2 and 3-ln.. $4 to $8 per 100; Sprengeri. 2 and 3-ln., $3 j to $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. ! Asparagus — Asparagus plumosns nanus. L. H. Foster. 45 King St.. Dorchester, Mass, Asparagus — A plumosus, 2H-ln., $5 per 100. t N. Kramer & Son. Cedar Rapids. la. Asparagus — A. plumosus and Sprengeri. Geo. A. Kubl. Pekin. III. Asparagus — A. plumosus, 8,000 clumps, $10 per 100; 5,000 Sprengeri, 2%-ln., $2 per 100: 6-in.. SpreuReri, 500, $10 per 100. S. J. Bunt- iug. Elinwond Ave. and 58th St.. Philadelphia. Asparagus — A. plumosus, 3-In.. $6 per 100; A. Sprengeri. 3-in.. $5 per 100. Springfield Floral Co.. Springfield. O. Asparagus — A. plumosus. deflesus, decumbens; Sprengeri. well grown, any quantity, $2 per 100; $15 per 1.000; 150,000 to select order from. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus — A. Sprengeri, 4-in., $8 per 100; 3-in.. $5 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co., Peoria, 111. ' Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus, from 2%-ln. pots. $2.25 per 100; 3-in., 75c per doz.; 4-ln., $1.25 per doz.; 6-in., $2 per doz. Sprengeri, 3 and 4-in., 75c and $1.50 per doz.; large plants for hanging baskets, 30c each. Goshen Floral Co.. Goshen. Ind. Asparagus — A. plumosus, from 2-ln. pots. $2.26 per 100; $20 per 1,000; not less than 500 at l.iiOO rates. W. W. Coles. Kokomo. Ind. Asparagus — A plumosus nanus seed. $1.50 per 1.000 seeds. Cottage Nursery. San Diego, Cal. Asparagus — A plumosus seedlings. $1.50 per 100; Sprengeri ready July 1. A plumosus, 2^- in. pots, $2 per 100; Spengeri. $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware. O. Asparagus — Plumosus nanus, strong plants ready for 4-ln. pots, or for planting out; 2^4- in. pots. $2.25 per 100, $20 per 1.000; 3-ln. pots, $4.50 per 100; Sprengeri, strong 2%-in. pots, $1.76 per 100, $16 per 1,000; 3-ln. pots, $4 per 100. Good & Reese. Springfield, O. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus. 100 seeds, 40c; 1,000 seeds, $2; 12,000, $20. F. Gilman Tay- lor. Glendale, Cal, Asters — Aster plants, Benthey's famous new asters from flats, $1 per 100. $8 per 1,000; from 214-in., $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. .American Branching, Carlson's, Queen of the Market and Hohenzollern. from flats, 60c per 100. $5 per 1,000; from 214-in., $1.50 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000. Extra strong thrifty plants by express. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Aster Plants — Outside grown, very fine plants, of American, Branching Carlson's, Peony Fl. Perfection. Hohenzollern. Queen of Maiket, Vic- toria and Straussenfadern; separate colors. 50c per 100; mixed colors, 40c per 100. $3.50 per 1,000. C. M. Newman, Centre Market, Charles- ton. S. C. Azalea — Azalea mollis, mixed, 20 buds, 40c each, $4 per doz., $30 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bedding Plants — Dbl. and single petunias, salvias; coleus Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltil; dwf. lantanas, achyranthus, vlncas. lobelia, cannas, Dracaena Indivisa. Lakevlew Rose Gardens, Jamestown, N. Y. Bedding Plants — Large list of bedding plants, best varieties. Springfield Floral Co., -Spring- fleld, O. Bedding Plants — Scarlet sage, lobelia.' ver- bena, vinca var., heliotrope, dbl. and single petunia, coleus red and yellow, ageratum blue, alternanthera red and yellow. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton. N. J. Bedding Plants— 200.000, first-class stock, ge- ranlnms, verbenas, salvia, petunias, ageratum, lobelia, coleus, altemantheras, begonias, Dra- crena indivisa, cannas, vinca var., etc. Win. Herzog. Morris Plains, N. J. Bedding Plants — Alyssum Little Gem. ver- beiias, lobelia speelosa and compacta. 214-in., $1.50 per 100: petunia. Howard's Star and Giant. 3-in.. $3 per 100, 5-in., $5; canna, Vaughan, Henderson, S-in., $3; canna, Char- lotte, Egandale, Bronze Seedling. 4-in., $3 per 100: Dracaena indivisa. 4. 5 and 6-in.. 10c. 20c and 40c each; A. plumosus, 214-in., $2.50 per 100. 3-ln., $5 per 100; Sprengeri, 2V4-ln., $2 per 100: vinca variegata, 4-in.. $10 per 100; pansies in bloom. $1 per 100; forget-me-nots, $1 per li"i. J. S. Bloom. RIegelsvllle. Pa. Bedding Plants — Pansies, geraniums. A^ m7 Herr. Lancaster. Pa. Bedding Stock — Geraniums, lemon verbenas, niyosutls. pansies, salvia, vlncas. C. Eisele, 11th and JefFerson Sts.. Philadplpbia. Bedding Stock — Heliotrope. mixed cannas. vinca maj. var., scarlet sage, ageratum, Shasta daisy, verbenas, geraniums, Benjamin Connell, West Grove, Pa. Begonia — Vernon. 2V4-in., $2.50 p^r lOo. Cash with order. Ludvlg Mosbaek. Onarga. 111. Begonias — Gloire de Lorraine, strong plants, 3-in. pots. $25 per 100; Turnford Hall, 3-ln., $40 per 100. J. A. Peterson, McHenry Ave., Cincinnati, fr. Cabbage — All var.. $1 per 1.000; $8.50 per 10,- 000. Ludvlg Mosbaek. Onarga. 111. Cannas — In variety, strong, $6 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvlg Mosbaek. Onarga, III. Canna — New canniT Mrs. Wm. V. Kastlng. Gold medal winner. St. Louis; height 3% feet; Immediate delivery: 50c each; $4 per doz.; $20 per 100; stock limited. Wm. F. Kastlng, 3S.S-85 Elllcott St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Canna— King Humbert. 3-ln. pot plants. 36c each: $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Cannas — Chas. Henderson, Bnrbank, Mme. Crozy, F. Vaughan. Egandale, Bouvler, from 4-in., $8 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co., cor. 5th Ave, and Elliott St.. Peoria, 111. Cannas — 5,000 from 3-In; iJOts, $5 per loO In 20 best varieties. W. W. Coles. Kokomo. Ind. Cannas — Red. yellow aud va.iegated 3-lu. pots. $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Carnations— U. C, 2 and 3-ln. Price list free Cash with order. Ludvlg Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Carnation — Rooted carnation cuttings; White Lawsun. $6 per 100, $50 per 1.000; Flamingo $6 per 100, $50 per 1.000; Enchantress, $3 per 100, $25 per I.OOO; The Queen, $2.50 per 100 $20 per 1,000; Cardinal from 2-ln. pots $12 per 100. Larchmont Nurseries, Larchmont, Carnation — Seed, hand hybridized, 1-16 oz., $2; over 40 varieties; bloom 4 months from planting. F. Gilman Taylor, Glendale, Cal. Carnations — Eclipse, our new dark pink; flue plants from 2-in. pots. $12 per 100. Rooted cuttings, standard varieties. Write for price list. F. Dorner & Sons Co.. La Fayette. Ind. Camations— 20,000 from flats, Q. Louise, $2 per 100, $20 per 1.000; Joost. $1.50 per 100. $i5 per 1.000; Prosperity. $2.!i0 per loO. Benja- min Connell. West Grove. Pa. Carnation — Red Sport, strong plants, 2v.-in pots. $6 per 100; $60 per 1,000. A. B. Davis & Son. Purcellville, Va. Carnations — From 2-in. jwts, B. Market Law- son, Glacier, $2.50 per 100. W. T. Buckley Co.. Springfield. 111. Carnation — Rooted cuttings. Chicago. $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Boston Market. $2.50 per 100, ;^20 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1 per Kio, $9 per l.OflO; Peru, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Rich- mond Gem, $10 per 100, $75 per 1,000; Cru- sader, $5 per 100, $46 per 1,000; Adonis, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Estelle, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Indianapolis, $6 per 100, $46 per 1,000; Phyllis, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Morning Glory, $1.50 per 100. $12.50 per 1.000; Mrs. Hlglnbotham. $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Guardian Angel, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Nel- son, $1.60 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Lawson, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000. Peter Relnberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Camations — Carnation cuttings, from pots and flats; N. Fisher, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Fla- mingo, $6.50 per 100, $55 per 1,000; D. Whitney $5.50 per 100, $45 per 1.000; H. Fenn. Fair Maid, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Backer & Co., Blllerlca, Mass. Carnation — The Cardinal; best scarlet In mar- ket to-day; rooted cuttings now ready; $12 per 100: $100 per 1,000. E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind. Camations — Specialists in carnations. Cot- tage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, L. I., N. Y. Camation— Strong rooted cuttings^ White Lawson, $7 per 100, $60 per 1.000. Also other novelties. Fiancee, Cardinal, F. Burkl, etc., and older sorts. M. A. Patten, Dahelm, En- chantress, Flamingo, T. W. Lawson, etc. F. B. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. Camation — Carnation Robert Craig (scarlet), 1906. Order now for March delivery. $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. J. D. Thompson Carna- tion Co., Jollet, III. Camation — Rooted carnation cattlngs. Wblte Lawson. 5.000 ready to be shipped. $7 per 100. $60 per 1,000: Lady Bountiful, $7 per 100, $«0 |M>r 1,000; Mrs. M. A. Patten, $6 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Nelson Fisher, $7 per 100, $60 per 1.000; Dahelm. $6 per 100, $50 per 1.000; En- chantress. $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1.000; Boston Market, $2.50 per 100. $20 per 1,000; Queen, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; White Cloud. $1.60 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Mrs. T. W. Lawson, $2 per 100, $18 per 1.000; Gen. Maceo. $2 per 100, $15 per 1.000; Morning Glory, $2 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Mrs. G. M. Bradt, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Melba, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1.50 per 100. $12 per 1.000. Grafted rosea. Write for prices. Wood Bros.. FlBhklil, N. Y. Camation — Strong, healthy, well rooted cut- tings. Prosperity. Joost. J^awson and Wolcott, $2 per 100; Moonlight, $3 per 100. John Brod, Nlles Center, 111. Camation — Carnation Candace, $2 per doz., $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. Dissemination 19116. Indianapolis Flower & Plant Co., and John Hartje. Indianapolis, Ind. Camation — Csrnatlon cuttings, son. Lapeer. Mich. W. H. Wat- Centaurea — Centaurea Gymnocarpa. $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware. O. Centaurea — Gymnocarpa. young plants, 60c per 100. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg. Pa. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 772 The American Florist. May I J, Carnations — Pot grown per 100: Enchantress $4; B. Market, $2.50; Red Sport and Flamingo. $0; The Queen and Mrs. Fisher. $3. R. C. from soil, per 100: F. Hill. Q. Louise. Scott. Joost. Crocker. $1.50; Crane. $2; Enchantress. $3. For summer flowering. Mrs. Fisher and Vulcan. $2 per 100. C. Elsele, 11th and Jeffer- son St.. Philadelphia. Carnations — B. C. ready May 15. W. Lawson. Flamingo, $4 per 100; Patten. $3 per 100; En- chantress, $2.50 per 100; Whitney, Crusader. $2 per 100; Martin, Red Lawson. $5 per 100; Law- son, $1.50 per 100; Wolcott and Lawson. 2-in.. $20 per 1.000; Bradt and Harlowarden, 2-in., $2.50 per 100; Prosperity. Si/s-in.. .$4.5U per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. lU. Carnations — G. H. Crane, Mrs. T. W. Lawson, Prosperity. $2.50 per 100; Enchantress, Harlo- warden, $3 per 100; Indianapolis, $5 per 100; W. Lawson, $7 per 100; R. Gem, $10 per 100; C. White. $12 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian. Mich. Celery — White plume, trans., $2 per 1,000. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga. 111. Chrysanthemums — New. standard var., 2V^-iu. pots. H. Weber & Sons. Oakland, Md. Chrysanthemums — Good staudard sorts, includ- ing some new Australian sorts. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Springfield Floral Co.. Spring- field, O. Chrysanthemums — Rooted cuttings; all best commercial varieties; also some of tried new- er sorts. Poehlmanu Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, la Chrysanthemum — Fine plants, ready to ship, from soil or saud. White, per 100: Estelle. Kalb, Robinson. Polly Rose. Wannmaker, $2; Eaton. $2.50; Bonnaffon .Snow Queen. Merry Christmas, Mayflower. Ivory, J. Jones. $2; H. Plumerldge, $3. Yellow, per 100: October Sun- shine, Monrovia, Major Bonnaffon. Appleton. J. Jones, y. Mayflower. Beauty. Mournler. Omega, $2; y. Eaton. Golden Wedding, $2.50; Wm. Thlrkell. T. W. Pockett, H. S. Vails. Klm- lierly, $3. Pink, per 100: Duckham, Cobbold. Balfour, $3; Glory of Pacific, Pink Ivory, M. Newell. J. K. Shaw, Perrln. M. Llger. Laven- der Queen, Richardson. Murdoch V. -Morel. $2. Red, per 100: Oakland. Paul Labbe. Black Hawk, $2.50. Wletor Bros., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Chrysanthemums — In variety, $3 per 100. I. N. Kramer & Son. Cedar Rapids. la. Chrysanthemums — R«ady to ship now out of soli, good strong cuttings as follows: G. S. Kalb. Monrovia. P. Teal, Glory of Pacific. Polly Rose, WUIowbrook. Golden Trophy, Mrs. Rob- inson. Bride. Appleton, Minerva. G. W. Chllds. T Shrlmpton. Vlviand-Morel. Nlveus. Mutual Friend, Halliday, Ivory, white; Ivory, pink; Cullingfordi, J. Jones, white; J. Jones, yel- low; Black Hawk, Xeno. G. Wedding. Lincoln, Maud Dean, Nagoya. Mme. F. Perrln. T. Baton, y. Bonnaffon. Above varieties, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1.000. B. Wells, Princess, N. Pockett. Mrs. W.. Mildred Ware, Mrs. E.. F. Vallls, W. Duckbam. Dr. Engue- hard, $2.50 per 100. Gen. Button. F. A. Cob- bold, Leila Fllkins, L. T. Wright, $4 per 100. -W. F. Kastlng. 383-87 ElUcott St.. Buffalo. Chrysanthemums — 2ya-ln. pots. Glory of Pa- clflc, P. Rose, $2.50 per 100; A. Byron, Lady Harriet. P. Ivory, W. Ivory. J. K. Shaw. H. Parr, W. Bonnaffon, Cobb and M. Dean. $3 per 100; E. Halliday. y. Queen, Chndwlck, G. Beauty. R. E. Richardson. Nagoya, $4 per loO; Josephine, $6 per 100. New var., 2%-ln. pots, Chautauqua Gold, yellow, midseason. $8 per 100; Dr. Bnguebard, Wm. H. Duckham. $10 per 100. Lakevlew Rose Gardens. Jamestown. N. Y. Chrysanthemums — Merstham yellow, W. Coombes, E. Mlleham. V. Greenham. Mrs. H. A Allen, and other novelties. 5iic each; $5 per doz. Mrs. W. Duckham. 7.'ic each; $7.60 per rtoz. Chnrles H. Totty. Madison. N. J- _ Chrysanthemums— Rooted cuttings, early chrvaanthcniums. OpHh. Mme. Bergman. Wll- low'brnok. October Sunshine. Ell Cross, Grand Rnplds. Mich. Chrysanthemums — Best standard varieties, R. 0. from soil $2 per 100. C. Elsele, 11th and Jefferson St.. Philadelphia. Chrysanthemums — Standard varieties. 2-ln. pots. All kinds. 2-ln.. $2.50. except Eaton .?5. All kinds R. C. .$1.50 except Eaton, $3.50. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekln. 111. Chrysanthemums— 5,000 Duckham and Engue- hnrd. 2V.-ln., 5c. Benjamin Connell. West Griive. Pa. Cobaea Scandens — Trans, from flats. $1; 214- In. iwts, $2 per 100. Cash with order. Lud- vie Moshnek. Onarga. 111^. ~ CoieuB^IiP var., 2!4-ln.. $2 per loo. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga. 111. Ooleus- Mixed. $2.50 per 100. iT^N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids. la. Coleua — Forty varieties. 'Tiic per IflO; $6 per 1 .000. s. n. Brant. Clay Center. Kan. "Ooleus— Best bedders. B. C, BOc per 100; $5 per 1,000. Byer Floral Co., Shlppensburg, Pa. Coleus— Goldi'O Bedder, Verschaffeltll nnd mixed In many vor.. from 2-ln.. $2 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co., cor. Bth Ave. and Elli- ott St., Peoria, III. Coleus — Twelve var., 214-ln. pots, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Coleus — Verschaffeltll, Golden Bedder, Fire- brand, R. C, 75c per 100; $6 per 1,0()0. J, L, Dillon, Bloomsburg, Fa. Coleus — R. C. Golden Bedder and Verschaf feltii. $6 per 1,000; R. C Golden, mixed, $1 per 1,000; 2^4-ln. pots, $15 per 1,000. J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, New York. ^ Coleus— Mixed colors, 214-ln., $1.50 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses. Dtlca, New York. Coleus — Strong, healthy stock, 75c per lOU John Brod, Nlles Center, 111. Cohfea Scandens — Fine, strong, 3-in., $3.50 per 100. C. R. Hills. Grand Rapids. Mich. Coleus — Twelve best bedders, $5 per 1,000; R. C, 60c per lOO; 2-in.. $2 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Coreopsis — Lancifolia, field grown, $2 per 100. B.yer Bros.. Chambersburg. Pa. Crassula Hybrida— From 2-ln. pots, $10 per 100; Crassula coffinfa. 2-ln. pots. $15 per 100. H. D. liarliiiKluii, Flushing. L. I.. N. Y. Crassula Hybrida — Sample plants lu bloom, $1.50 each, $15 per doz.; young stock, 2%-ln. pots, $3 per doz.; $15 per 100. Louis Dupuy, Wbltestone, L. I., N. Y. Cuphea— Cuphea, 2Min.. $2 per 100. 0. B Hills. Grand Rapids. Mich. Cyclamen — Cyclamen plants, once trans- planted, $2 per 100, $18 per 1.000; twice trans- planted. $3 per 100, $25 per 1.000. Seed of only selected flowers and well built stock. C. Win- terich. Defiance. O. Cyclamen — Splendens giganteum hybrids, five true colors. 21/2 -in. pots. $5 per 100; $Tt6 per 1,000. Paul Mader, E. Stroudsburg, Pa. Dahlias — Dahlias $6 per 100. Levant Cole, Battle Creek, Mich. Dahlia — ^Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, dbl., 4 to 5-ln. diameter, stems 12 to 18-ln. long, plants 3 to 3% feet high; stock from 2%-ln. pots, $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. Delivery May 1. A. L. Miller. Jamaica Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Dahlias — Complete set, 12 new Century; 25 new Cactus; Collarette dahlias; giant flow- ered, new fancy and decorative dahlias; show and single dahlias; in all 38 single dahlias and 44 dbl. dahlies. L. K. Peacock. Atco. N. J. Dahlias — Winner of silver medal, World's Fair; send for list of up-to-date dahlias. J. K. Alexander. E. Bridgewater, Mass. Dahlias^Flnest "collection In U. S. W, L. I-iothrop. E. Bridgewater, Mass. Dahlias — In var., 50c per doz.; 2Vi-ln., $4 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, On- arga. 111. Dahlia— Sylvia, divided field roots, $2 per doz.. $15 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and N. Y. Daisies — Marguerites, 4-ln., $10 per 100; 2%- In.. $4 per 100. I. N. Kramer & Son. Cedar Riipids, la. "Daisies — Shasta daisy, 3-ln. pots, 75e per doz.; $6 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chl- cago and New York. Daisies— Double, 75c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Hill Top Greenhouses. Dtlca, N. Y. Daisies— New Paris. Q. Alexandria. 3-in. pots. $2 per doz.; Shasta daisy. Alaska. California. Westralia. 3-ln. pots. $2 per doz. C. Elsele. 11th and Jefferson Sts.. Philadelphia. Daisies — Paris daisy. R. C 75c per 100; 2- in.. $2 per 100; dbl. daisy Snowball. Longfellow. $2.50 per 1.000. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg. Pa. Daisies- Shasta daisies, extra strong divi- siduB $4 per 100. $30 per 1.000; second size. $2 per 100. $15 per 1.000. Wm. A. Finger. HIclisvllle. L. I.. N. Y. Daisies — In bloom, strong. $1 per -100. Lud- vig Mosbaek. Onarga. 111. Dracaena — Indivisa. 3-in., 75c per doz.; $5 IMT Hill. ('. Elsele, ,11th and Jefferson Sts,, Philadelphia^ _^ ~ Dl^Cffina-^Indrvlsa, 2, 3. 4, 5, 6-in., $2.5o. $5. $10. $25 and $50 per 100. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga. 111. Dracaena — Indivisa. 3, 4 and 5-In.. $5. $10 and $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton. N. J. Dusty Miller— Trans, from flats, $1 per 1011; 2Vl-ln. pots. $2. Cash with order. Ludvig Mos- baek. Onarga. 111. Dusty Miller— 6UC per 100. Byer Bros., Cham- hfrsburg. Pa. _^ Ferns — Boston ferns, Plersoni, small ferns tor ferneries. Geo. A. Kuhl. Fekin. 111. Ferns, Etc. — Boston ferns, for B. 6. 7 and 8- In. pots at $25. $!50, $7B and $100 per 100. L. H. Fostej\_45^ lyng St.^J^orchwitei\_Mnsa^ T'ems— New crop fiincy and dagger ferns; fancy, $1.25 per 1.000; dagger, $1 per 1,000. E. A. Beaven. Evergreen. Ala. Ferns — Scottll and Pltrson ferns. Conard & .Tones Co.. West Grove. Pa. ^ Ferns—Boston flne. 3-ln. $8: 4-ln. $12; 2V4-ln- $3; Plersoni. 3-ln. $8; 4-ln. $15; 214-ln. $4 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga. III. ' ^_^___ "FMns^^^Boston ferns, young plants. $10 per 1.000. Soar Bros., Little River, Florida. Ferns — Boston and Pierson ferns ready for 4. 6 and 6-ln. pots, $12.50. $15 and $20 per 100. Baur Floral Co.. Erie. Fa. Ferns — Boston ferns, 8-ln. pots, $15 per doz.; Plersoni, 8-ln. pots, $15 per doz. J. A. Petcr- son. McHenry Ave., Cincinnati, 0, Ferns — Boston. 2^ and 4-in., 4c and 12c; Plersoni, 3-in. 10c; Scotti, 6-in. and 4-in., 75e and 40c. Benjamin Connell. West Grove. Pa. Feverfew — Little Gem, true, 3-ln., per 100, $5; 214-ln.. $2. Cash with order. Ludvig Mos- baek. Onarga, 111. Feverfew — Gem, 2-in., $2 per 100; G. fever- few, 60c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Ficus Elastica — Imported, 4-in. pots, $25 per I11U. Godfrey .ischmaun, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Forget-me-nots — In varieties, trans., $1 per loo; 214-ln., $2 per loo. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga. 111. Forget-Me-Nots — Forget-me-nots, 2^-in., $2 per 100. C. R. Hills. Grand Rapids. Mich. Fuchsia— Five kinds. R. C. 75c per lUO; 2-ln.. $2 per 100. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg. Pa. Fuchsias — In var., 3-ln. $5; 2%-ln., $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, On- arga. 111. Fuchsias— E. G. Hill, Phenomenal. $4 per 100: mixed. $3 per 100; Sunray, $1 per doz. I, N. Kramer & Son. Cedar Rapids, la. Gardenias — Gardenia plants and Jessamine, our leading specialty. Natural growing con- ditions here ideal, 1 yr., 18-24-in., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. C. W. Benson. Alvin. Tex Geraniums — Standard var., 4-in., $10 per 100; Mme. Sallerol, 2-ln.. $4 per 100. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. Geraniums — My selection, 3-ln, pots. $5 per 100. Jos. A. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Geraniums — S. A. Nutt. Castellaue. John Doyle and Perkins. Single aud double Gen. Grant, La Favorite, 2-in. pots. $2.50 per 100; 3-iu.. $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. ; Geraniums — In var.. 3-in., $5; 2H-in.. $2.50 per 100; Mme. Sallerol very strong. 214-in.. $2.50; Fancy. Tricolor and new var., $1 per doz.; Ivy leav.. 214-in., $3: 3-in., $6 per 100. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga. III. Geraniums — 2V'-in. and 4-in. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin. lU. Geraniums — S. A. Nutt, Bruant. Mme. Car- not. La Favorite. E. G. Hill. B. de Poitevine. J. Viaud. 4-in.. $8 per 100; 3-in.. .«5 per 100; 2y>-in.. $3 per 100. Mme. .Salleroi. 2%in., $2.50 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co., Peoria, III. Geraniums — 25.000, 2V>-in. pots, Bruant. J. Viaud. Mme. Buchner. IMrs. E. G. Hill. $2 per 100; $20 per 1.000. W. T. Buckley Co., Sprlng- fleld. 111. Gladiolus — Gladiolus. $6 per 1,000. Levant Cole. Battle Creek, Mich. Heliotrope — In var., 3-ln. pots, $5 per 100; 214-ln.. $2.50. Cash with order. Ludvig Mos- baek. Onarga. HI. Heliotrope — Rooted cuttings. 12 varieties, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Heliotrope — Stevia serrata, R. C. 75c per 100; 2-in.. $1.50 per 100. Ever Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Heliotrope — Dark blue heliotrope In bud and bloom, 4-ln., $6 per 100. Hill Top Green- houses. Dtlca, N._y. ^ Horiyhocks— ^Double field-grown, $3 per 100. W. W. Wilmore, Denver. Col. Hollyhocks — Dbl., separate colors. $12 per 100; Allegheny mixed. $12 per 100. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. Honeysuckle — ( Halleana ) , 5-ln. pots. $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. C. Elsele, 11th and Jefferson St., Philadelphia. Iris — Divided roots. $1 per 100. Chambersburg. Fa. Byer Bros.. Ivy— German Ivy. 2%-ln.. $2 per 100. 0. R. Hills. Grand Rapids. Mich. Ivy- German Ivy. 2-ln.. $2.60 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton. N. J. ^_ Ivy— Kenilworth. 2M-in.. $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga. 111. Ivy — English ivy, vines, $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton. N. J. Lantana— In var., 3-ln., $5; 214-ln.. $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, On- arga. 111. Lobelia — Dwf. and trail., sep.. trans., $1; 21i- In.. $2 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mos- bnek. Onarga, 111. ^ Lobelia — Dwf.. blue. In bud and bloom. 3-ln.. $4 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses. Dtlca, New York. Marguerites — White and yellow. 214-ln., $2 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onnrgfl. 111. . MarguerUes— R. C, Glnnt, $1 per 100. Byer FIciral I'll.. Shlppensburg. Pa. Nicotiana— Sanderae. 214-ln., $1 per doz. 0 R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 1905- Th E American Florist. 773 Orchids — Largest growers. Importers, export- ers and hybridists in the world. Sander, St. Alh.-ins. England. Orchids— Cattlej-a labiata, C. Warneri, cT Dowiana, Laelia flava, Miltonia Candida, Den- drobium, chrysotosum, Burlingtonia fragrans. Lagi-r & Hurrell. Summit, N. J. Orchids — Cattleya Schroederse. Cattleya Tri- ana;, Dendrobium nobile, Al condition, recent importations. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Orchids — Cattleya Aelandise now arriving. Stanley & Co.. Southgate, England. Palms, Etc, — Growers and importers, palms and ferns; decorative plants. Geo. Wittbold Co.. 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Palms, Etc. — Palms, ferns and decorative plants. John Burton, Assignee for Kobert Craig & Son, Market and 49th Sts., Phila- delphia^ Palms, Etc. — Kentia Belmoreana and Kentia Forsteriana. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote. Pa. Palms, Etc. — Palms, ferns and decorative plants. R. Dreyer. Woodside, L. 1.. N. Y. Palms — Latania borbonica and Kentia Bel- moreana. Sherman Nursery Co., Charles City, la. Palms — K. Forsteriana. 4-yr. old. 75c to $1; K. Belmoreana, 4-yr. old., $1 each. Godfrey Aschmann. 1(H2 Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Palms — Kentia Belmoreana, 2-in. pots, strong, .$3.50 per 100. $30 per 1,000; K. Forsteriana, 2- in strong, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; C. Aus- tralis, 2y2-in., $4 per 100; P. reelinata, Pteros- permum and Dracaena ind., 2-in.. .$2.50 per 100. $20 per 1,000; L. borbonica, 2y«-in., $3 per 100; Dracaena ind., Washingt. Rob. and P. cana- densis of all sizes. Exotic Nrs., Santa Bar- bara. Cal. Pandanus — Veitchii. 5-in pots. 85c each; 6-in. pots, $1 each; plants 30 to 32-in. ,high, $2.50 each. J. A. Peterson, McHenry Ave., Cincin- natl. O. Pansies — 100.000 now in bloom, extra large field-grown plants; they are the kind that sell; $2 per 100, $20 per l.ono; seedlings $3 per 1,000. A. A. Sawyer, 22 S. Harlem Ave., Oak Park. 111. Pansies — Extra fine stock in bud and bloom. $1.25 per 100. $12 per 1,000. Park Floral Co.. Grand Rapids. Mich. Pansies — Cold frame plants. Jennings strain, $1.50 per 100. B. B. Jennings, South- port. Conn. Pansies — Pansy plants by the 100 or 1,000. C. O. Williams, Batavia, 111. Pansies — Giant II., plants in bloom, $2.50 per 100. I. N. Kramer & .Son. Cedar Rapids. la. Pansies — 300.000 splendid mix., in bloom, per 1.000. $12,50. $10, $G.50, according to size, sam- ple free; white, blue, black, purple, yellow, separate colors, trans., $1 per 100. Ludvig Mosbflpk. Onargn. 111. Pansies — 200,000 fine large plants of famous large flowering Bugnot, Cassier. Odier and Tri- mardeau, 60c per 100, $3 per 1,000; extra large pansies in bud and bloom, $1 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses. 15 Gray Ave.. Utica, N. Y. Pansies — Seed of Roemer's superb prize pan- sies. Highest award Internat. Exhibit. Dussel- dorf, 1904. Fred Roemer, Quedlinburg, Ger- many^ ^_^ Pelargoniums — Fine stock, 4-in., 12^:0 each. Cation Greenhouse Co., cor, 5th Ave. and El- Hntt St., Peoria, 111. Peonies — Specialists in peonies. Cottage Gar- dens Co., Inc.. Queens. L. I., N. Y. Peonies — Peonies and hardy plants. W. W, Wilmore. Denver. Col. Peonies — Choice white; strong divided plants. 3 to 5 eyes. In quantity. Festlva maxima. 35c; Q. Victoria, 12c; Golden Harvest, 2nc. Peter- son Nursery. 503 W. Peterson Av., Chicago. Peony — Chlnensis. fancy named sorts. $20 per case; 3 cases, $55. In separate colors, double, strong roots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Petunias — Dreer's best db!.. 4-ln., $S per 100; 2'A-in., $3.50 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co., Peoria. 111. Petunias— Dbl. fringed, 2%-in.. $2.50 per 100; single. 2V, -in.. $2 per 100. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga. III. Petunias — .Seedling iietunias, 2^^-iu. pot. $3 per 100, Jos. H- rnnningham. Delaware. O. Petunias — 2-in.. 2c. Byer Bros., Chambers- hurg. Fa. Petunias — 20 varieties. $1.25 per 100. $10 per 1.000. S. D. Brnnt. Clay Center. Kan. Phlox — Druitimondl. mixed. 2Vi-ln., $2 per loo. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga. III. Pinks— Hardy, 6 var., It. C, 75c per 100. Byer Bros.. Chamborsburg. Pa. Plants — Millions of vegetable plants and hardy perennial plants. Price list mailed free. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga. 111. Plants — Tlnv plants in 2 and 3-In. Japanese pots. $15. $20' and $25 per 100. Hlnode Florist Co.. Woodside, N. Y., and Whitestone, L. I., N. Y. Primroses — Primroses Chinese. Obconica and Forbesi; $2 per 100, July 1 delivery. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware, 0. Hhapis — Rhapis 5 to 15 shoots, 50c each. Hlnode Florist Co.. Woodside, N. Y,, and Whitestone, L. I,. N. Y, Roses — The new Rose Wellesley in 2i/^-in. pots, at $25 per 100; own root plants, Waban Rose Conservatories, Natick, Mass. Roses — Young stock of roses ready to ship; from 2-In. pots: Bride, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,- 000; Bridesmaid, $3 per 100. $25 per 1,000; Meteor, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Golden Gate. $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Chatenay, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Kaiserin, $4 per 100, $S5 per 1,000. Wietor Brothers, 51 Wabash .\ve.. Chicago. Hoses — Bride. Bridesmaid, Perle, Ivory, G. Gate, Etoile de Lyon, Mrs. Cant, Cochet, Bon Silene, etc., $4 per 100, $38 per 1,000, 3-in. pots. Same var., 2-ln. $3 per 100. $25 per 1.000. E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond. Ind. Roses — Roses, 2%-in. pots, strong plants. Maid, Bride, White and Pink Cochet. $2.50 per 100. $20 per 1,000. American Beauties, 2%-in. pots, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; 3-in. pot plants. $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. C. W. Reimers. Station A, Louisville, Ky. Roses — Grafted rose stock, Kaiserin and Car- not, 214-in. pots, $15 per 100; $120 per 1,000. own root stock, Kaiserin. Carnot, Bride and Bridesmaid, 214-In. pots. $4 per 100, $35 per 1.000. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. Roses — Fine, clean stock from 2%-ln. pots, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; M. Cochet and 2 var., Hermosa, M. NIel, Meteor, CI, Meteor, Burbank, C. Soupert. Etoile de Lyon, Ivory, G- Gate, Bride, Bridesmaid, Dnchesse de Bra- bant. Bon Silene, Agrippina, Pillar of Gold, Solfaterre, Marie Guillot. M. Van Houtte, Gruss an Teplitz, F. Kruger, Perle des Jar- dins, Mme. Welche, Safrano, Lamarque, white and striped La France, CI. Wootton. D. of Albany, Helen Gould, Papa Gentler, Chatenay, Folkestone, Media, Antoine Rivoire, Malmaison, Clara Watson, Souv. de Wootton. R. H, Mur- phey. Urbana. Ohio. Hoses — Own root stock. 2V^-ln. pots. Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor, $30 per 1,000; A. Beauty. $50 per 1.000; Liberty, $40 per 1,000; not less than 250 at 1,000 rate. Lakeview Rose Gardens, Jamestown, N, Y. Hoses — Headquarters for Killarney. Siebrecht & Son. New Rochelle. N. Y. Kcses — 00.000 grafted roses for forcing. Lib- erty, rose pots $15 per 100, 3%-In., $18 per 100; Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate. Kaiserin, rose pots, $10 per 100, $95 per 1,000; 3V4-In. $15 nor 100. $145 per 1.000. J. L. Dillon, Blooms- burg. Pa. Ecaes — A complete list of all the forcing varieties, both new and old. John N. May, Summit, N. J. Hoses — 2^4-10 pot plants; Richmond, $.30 per 100. $250 per 1,000; Rosalind Orr English, $25 per 100, $200 per 1,000; Chatenay, $3 per lOO, $25 per 1,000; Perle von Godesberg, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Liberty, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; La Detroit, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Dncle John, $3 per 100, $25 per 1.000; Kais- erin. $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Bridesmaid, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Bride, $3 per WO, $25 per 1,000; Ivory, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Perle, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; A. Beauty, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; American Beauty bench plants, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. Peter Relnberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Hoses — Roses from 2H-In. pots; large selec- tlon hybrids and Ramblers. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y. Rose — Kaiserin. 1,000 3-yr., grafted, fi-iu. pots, $15 per 100. S. J. Bunting. Elmwood .\ve. and iiSth St.. Philadelphia. Roses— .\. Beauty. 2i.'.-in.. $5 per 100, $45 per 1.000; 3V'-in.. $7 per 100; Chatenay. ilA-in.. $4 per 100, .$30 per 1.000; 3y.-in.. $5 per 100; Uncle John. 2V>-in., $4.50 per 100, $40 per 1,000; 3%-ln., $6 per 100; Sunrise and Liberty, 2iA-In., $4,50 per 100; $40 per 1.000; 3i4-In., $6.50 per 100; Bridesmaid, Bride, 2iA-ln., $4 per 100. $35 per 1.000; 3^-ln.. .$5"50 per 100; G. Goto. 2Vi-in.. $3 per 100. $.10 per 1,000; 3W2-ln., $3 per 100; Perle. 2Vi-ln., $4.50 per 100. $40 per 1.000: SVi-In.. $6 per 100. Poehlmann Bros.. Morton Grove. 111. Roses — Perle, La Fiance, G. Gate. Kaiserin and Wootton. 3-in. pots. Besides these are others all grown in 2Vj-ln. nots. Will grow roses up to 3 in. for you; 50,000 now ready. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekln. 111. Roses — G. Gate. 2.000. 2Vj-ln. pots, ready for 3-in.. $2.25 per 100; .$20 per 1.000. West View Floral Co.. Knightstown. Ind. Hoses — Fine lot well rooted plants, 2^-in. pots, $20 per 1,000. $2.50 per 100; 100 or more at 1.000 rate; all the popular varieties. Also fol- lowing at $25 per 1.000. $3 per 100; 100 or more at 1,000 rate. B. Moreau. Mousseline. H. Martin, Ball of Snow, C. Christy, P. Rambler. C, Rambler. Coquette des Blanches. Coquette des Alps. Vick's Caprice. G. of Lyonnalse. Mme. Plantier, Countess of Rosebery. F. Levet. Keystone, 2Vi-ln.. .$8 per 1.000. Springfield Floral Co. . Springfield. O. Roses — Bench plants wanted. Kaiserin. Perle, Bride. Maid. Liberty and G. Gate. J. H. John- ston. Charleston, W. Va. Roses — Ever-blooming bedding roses, strong, healthy stock, 2^-in. pots. Bridesmaid, Bride, W. Maman Cochet, M. Washington, Queen's Scarlet, etc., our choice of var., $2 per IOC; $17 per 1,000. Storrs & Harrison Co., Pains- ville. O. Hoses — Gruss an Teplitz, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; Hermosa, 2-year-oId, $2.25 per doz., $16 per 100; Clothilde Soupert and A. Beauty, $1..50 per doz.. $10 per 100; Kaiserin Aug. Victoria and Paul Neyron, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; La France, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; Crimson Rambler, 2-year-oId, No. 1, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; No. 2, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. and many other varieties. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Hoses — Fine strong 3-in. stock. La Detroit, $S per 100; A. Beauty, $6 per 100; Perle and Mme. Chatenay, $5 per 100; Bride, Maid and Sunrise, $4 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Roses — Roses, 2ya-in. pots, $15 to $30 per 1,000. Leedle, Springfield, O. Roses — We grow A. Beauty. Liberty, Bride, Bridesmaid, Chatenay and other fancy roses. Bassett & Washburn, 76 Wabash Ave,, Chi- cago^ Rose Plants — Own roots, De Brabant, Ivory, Meteor, Bride. W. Rambler. C. Soupert. Etoile de Lyon, M. Cochet, M. Niel. W. Maman, D. of Albany. Helen Gould, Malmaison, P. Ram- bler. Yellow Rambler, Hermosa, 2y,-in.. $2.25 per 100. $18 per 1.000. C. Rambler, La France, Mme. C. Wood. Perle des Jardins, Vick's Ca- price, C, Christy, Gen. Jacqueminot, P, C. do Rohan. P. Rambler, Mme. Plantier. Kaiserin A. Victoria. Sunrise. 2iA-in. pots, $3 per 100. C. M. Xiutrer. Springfield. O. Rubber Plants — Fine plants, 5-In, pots, $3 per doz. W. W. Coles. Kokomo, Ind. Salvia— Strong. 2V4-iu., $1.75 per 100; $16 per l.oon. W. T. Buckley Co.. Springfield. 111. Salvia — Splendens. 4-in., $8 per 100; 3-in., $5 per liiO. Cation Greenhouse Co., Peoria. 111. Salvias — Six varieties, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,- 000. s, D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan, Salvias— 10,000 fine large 2-in. Salvia splen- dens, $1.50 per 100, $15 per 1,000. S. W. Carey. Urbana, 0. Salvia — In varieties, 2%-in., $2 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, III. Salvia — St. Louis and Clara Bedman, 2-in.. $4 per 100; Mrs. C. N. Page, 2-in.. $6 per 100. 1, N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. Salvia — Bonfire and Splendens. seedlings. Dreer's strain. 25c per 100 prepaid. Byer Floral Co.. Shlppensburg. Pa. Salvia — New dwf. variety, strong, healthy stock, 75c per 100. John Brod, Niles Center, 111. Salvia — Splendens and Bonfire. 2V'-in. pots 50c per doz.; $3 per 100. C. Elsele, 11th and Jefferson Sts.. Philadelphia. ■ Salvia — Bonfire. Splendens, Silverspot, R. C. 00c per 100; 2-in., $2 per 100. Byer Bros.. I'hitmbersburg. Pa. Sansevieria — Zeylanica, 3-lu. pots. 75c per doz. ; $5 per 100. C. Elsele, 11th and Jeffersoi Sts,, Philadelphia. bmilax — Well grown, any quantity, $1.50 per loo; $12.50 per 1,000; 150.000 to select order from. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Smilax — Seedlings, 30c per luo. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Smilax — Smilax plants, strong, 2%-in., $1,50 per 100, C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Smilax — Smilax from 2-ln. pots. $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. Good & Reese, Sprlng- fleld, O. Smilax — Ready in June, $1.25 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware. 0. Smilax — Trans., from flats, strong, SI per 100; 2yi-in., $1.50. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga. III. Spring Stock — Plants from 2Vj-in. pots, $3 per 100; A. plumosus, comorensis, Sprengeri, decumbens, alyssum. antirrhinum. abutilon. ageratum. coleus, Verschaffeltii. Golden Bedder. cobaea scandens. clematis panicnlata. Dracaena Indlvisa, feverfew. Little Gem; geranium, Mme. Salleroi; lobelia; nasturtium, dwarf; petunias, phlox Drummondi. verbenas. Impatiens Sultani. etc. C. Eisele. 11th and Jefferson Sts., Phila- delphia^ Spring Stock — Geraniums, ageratum, hello- trope, begonias, fuchsias, verbenas, phlox, sw. alyssum. ivy geraniums, hydrangea Otaksa. coleus. etc.. In all varieties, best stock. God- frey Aschmann. 11112 Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Stevia — Serrata and varlegata, 2-In., 2c. R. C. of serrata, 75c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. ; Stevia— R. C. Iier lilo. $1.50. per l.ooo. $'2.50: 2ii-in.. per 100. $2.50. per 1.000. $22.50. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. Stckesia Cyanea — Three-inch pots. $1 per doz. r. KIsiMe. nth and JcBfersou Sts.. Philadelphia. Swainsona— Alba. 3-ln.. $4 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga. 111. Sweet Potato — .lersey, $12.50 per 10,000, Lud- vlg Mosbaek. Onarga. III. Tradescantia- Plants. 2H-ln., $2 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, HI. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 774 The American Florist. May I J, Umbrella Plants— Three-inch, $4 per 100. Cash with order. LudTJg Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Vegetahle Plants— Cabbage, tomato, celery, egg plants and pepper plants. C. O. H imams. Batavla, 111 Verbenas — Giant mammoth mixed, 25c per 100, prfp.ild. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg. Pa. Verbenas^Verbena plants by the 100 or 1,000. C. O. Williams. Batavla. 111. ^ Verbena— Lemon verbena, 3-in. pots, $5 per lOO; 2%-ln., $2.50 per 100. Verbenas mix. and Sep. colors, trans, from flats. $1,. ■^Vi-i-i^-.^f per lou. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga. 111. ^ verbena— Verbena. 2-in. pots. $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Verbenas^Strong. healthy stock, 75c per 100. .TnhiT Brod. Niles Center. 111. . Verbenas— 500, ouo verbenas, 60 var., perfectly healthy, from 2y2-in. pots, our sel., $2.50 per 1110. $20 per 1,000; 2%-in. pots purchaser s sel., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, p.lnnnisburg. Pa. verbenas— Mammoth, 60c per 100. $5 per 1,- oiiO- 2M-in. pots, in bud and bloom, ?!.60 per 100 $12 per 1,000. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utica, N. Y. ^ Vinca— Var., strong, 2y4-in,. $2; 2y.-\n., $3; S-in., $0 per 100. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga. 111. Vinca— Variegata, 2-in., $2 per 100. C. M. Kintfer. Sprlnglleld. O. Vinca— Vinca var., 3-in., $5 per 100; 4 and 5-ln!r strong field grown, $10 per 100. Goshen Floral Co., Goshen. Ind. Vines— Ivy, 4-in. pots, $1.50 per doz., $10 per per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia^ Vinoar-Vinca vine, varlgated. $2.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware, O. Vines— Clematis, A. ivy, wistarias, etc. V?. & T Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Vines— Clematis 1-yr., 2-yr., 3-yr., 9c, 18c, 30c; paniculata, 2-yr.. Wc; Ampelopsis VeU- chl 10c; A. ivy, 8c; honeysuckle Halls, 8c. W. H. Salter. Rochester. N. Y. Violets— Grand Bapids violet stock from bench M. Louise, Imperial and Princess of Wales $5 per 100, $40 per 1.000; rooted cut- Ungs -JIO 1% i:o6o;'^pots. $2 50 per 100 $20 per 1,000; rooted cuttings of Campbell, $5 per 1 000. Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids. Mich. "'"Violets-Trans, violet la^rs. Princess of Wales $1.60 per 100, $10 per 1,000. P. A. Bailer. Bloomlngton, 111. Violets— Booted cuttings. EU Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. ^ _- Violets— Strong soil plants of Lady Campbell. Wm. Swayne, Philadelphia. ^Zamia. Integrifolia— $12 per 1,000. Soar Bros., Little River, Florida. ^ NURSERY STOCK. Landscape — "Beautiful Grounds," an illustrat- ed manual containing suggestions on lawn mak- ing, planting and care of shrubs and trees. Landscape plans, topographical surveys, etc. Peterson Nursery, 603 W. Peterson Ave., Chi- cago^ Lilacs— Forcing lilacs, German pot grown; also the field grown Paris de Marly, Imported to order. Aug. Rolker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. Lilacs — Lilacs a specialty. Jacs. Smits, Ltd.. Naarden, Holland. Nursery Stock — Specimen nursery stock. Cot- tage Gardens Co., Inc.. Queens. L. I., N. Y. Nursery Stock— Hardy, fancy and ornamental stock. Jacs. SmIts, Naarden, Holland. Mal- tus & Ware, 136 Water St., N. Y. Nursery Stock- Fruit trees, small f™"?' ornamental trees, evergreens and shrubs, shade trees, hardy roses, climbers and plants, liU- wanger & Barry. Rochester. N. Y. Nursery Stock— Trees, shrubs, vines, small fruits. The Wm. H. Moon Co.. Morrlsville. Pa. Nursery Stock — Wholesale growers of nur- sery stock. W. Van Kleet & Sous, Boskoop, Holland. Nursery Stock— Headquarters for hardy peren- nials; 12 acres conifers; 3 acres rhododendrons; 2 acres hydrangeas. Tottenham Nurseries (Ltd.) Dedemsvaart. Holland. Cyoas— Revoluta, $8 per 100 lbs. J. M. Thor- burn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., N. Y. Gladiolus— Gladiolus in variety. W. W. Wll- more, Denver. Col. Lily of Valley— Berlin and Hamburg Valley. Jacs. Smits, Naarden, Holland, Maltus & Ware, 136 Water St.. N. Y. Lily of the Valley— Forcing pips. Julius Han sen. Plnneberg, Germany. Ampelopsis- Ampelopsls Veltchl. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y. Ampelopsis— Veitchi, 3-ln. pots, 76c per doz $5 per 100; 4-ln., $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. C Ei^leilth aid Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia " Ampelopsis— Veitchi, 3-ln. pots, 75c per doz.; $5 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia. Ampelopsis— Veltchl, 3 to 4 feet, $2 per doz.; $16 per 100; 2 to 3 feet, $1.75 per doz., $14 per Idu Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and N. X. ^Ampelopsis- Veitchi, 2-yr., field grown^ 8c; pot grown, 4c. Benjamin Connell, West Grove, Privet— Cal. privet, 5.000 2-yr. old, trans. 3 to 3%-ln., $3 per 100. Benjamin Connell, West Grove, Pa. Privet— 700,000 California privet, current prices; all plants have been transplanted and cut back, except 1-yr.. making them good, clean stock. Parties wishing 5.000 or over, write for better rates. River View Nurseries, Little Sliver, N. J. . Ribbon Grass— Silver ribbon grass, field- grown roots, 15c each by mail, postpaid. $i-^o per doz.. $8 per 100 by express, not prepaid. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Roses- Rose plants. Write for prices on hybrid perpetuals, hybrid teas, teas, climb- ers. Ramblers, etc. C. M. Niutfer. Springfield. 0. Hoses— Baby Rambler, ever-blooming, dwf., 2V.-in. pot plants, $2.50 per doz.; $17.50 per 100; $150 per 1,000. Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Roses— Select fleldgrown roses for outdoor planting, 5 and 6-in. pots; all the popular and itandard varieties, and hardy perennials. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Roses- Crimson Rambler, 5,000, strong plants, 214-in ; also 500 to 600 Pink Rambler, $25 per 1,000. John W. May, Summit. N. J. Rose- Baby Rambler, ever blooming, dwarf crimson. 3-in. pot plants (grafted), $4.50 per doz., $36 per 100; 2ii-in pot. plants, own roots, per doz.. $2; per 100. $15. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Shrubs— Hardy shrubs. Ramblers, etc. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Shrubs— Hardy shrubs in leading varieties: Altheas, 10c; barberry, 10c; deutzla, 10c; Japan quince, 8c; splrea and weigeUa, 10c. W. H- Salter, Rochester, N. Y. Xrees— And shrubs, large collection, dormant, fruit and ornamental. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Lily of the Valley— Early and late forcing pips. Multibell, Berollna, early forcing Berlin, Polaris, Hansa, late forcing Hamburg. Aug. Rhotert. 26 Barclay St., N. Y. Lily of Valley— Lily of valley clumps, strong, imp. stock. $2.50 per doz.; $18 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Lily of the Valley— Pips, cold storage, cases of 3 000, $10 per 1,000. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St.. N. Y. Lily of the Valley— Plant now. Selected val- ley pips. $1.50 per 100; $13 per 1,000. H. N. Brmis. 14(i!i \V. Madison St.. Chicago. Mushroom Spawn— Frequent Importation from England, always fresh and lively. J. J. Styer. Ckincordvllle, Pa. Onions— Genuine Bermuda onion seed, grown and exported by Wildpret Bros., Port Orotava, TeneritCe. Canary Islands. Pansy— Seed ready in July, $4 per oz. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Seed- Lawn grass seed, Dickinson's, Ever- green and Pine Tree brands. Special mixtures golf grounds. Albert Dickinson (3o., Mmne- apolis and Chicago. . Seeds— Rawson's Arlington tested seeds for the fiorist. W. W. Bawson & Co., 12-13 Fan- euil Hall Square, Boston. Seed— High grade grass, clover and tree seed. Conrad Appel, Est. 1789, Darmstadt. Germany. Seeds— Burpee's catalogue for 1905 Is now ready. W. Atlee Burpee Co.. Philadelphia. Beeds— Wholesale seed growers. Flower and garden seeds. A. J. Brown Co., Grand Rapids. Mich. Seeds— Growers of field corn, sweet and pop- corn, cucumber, melon" and squash seed. A, A. Berry Seed Co., Clarinda, la. Seeds- Importer and exporter seeds, bujbs and plants. Wm. P. Craig, 1306 Filbert St., Philadelphia. Seeds— Garden, field and flower seeds, Cros- man Bros., Wholesale Office, 603 Monroe Ave., Bochester, N. Y. Eetall Store, 275 Main St. East. N. Y. Seeds — 3,700 acres of garden seeds In culti- vation; wholesale seed growers. Braslan Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, Cal. Seeds— Flower seeds and bulbs; onion sets; garden seeds. Leonard Seed Co^, Chicago, Box Treei-New ImportTtion. Tree shaped 2% ft. $4 each; bush shaped, 18 to 20-ln $1 each 2%-ft. $3, 3%-ft. $4 each; p.yrainidnl, Ifft , i2%0, 3%-ft. $3, 4-ft. $4 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Clematis— Clematis, 2-yr., home grown 25c; $2 per doz.; $16 per 100. Paniculata, $1 per doz.; $8 per 100; 2y4-ln. pots. 75c per doz.; $4 per 10(). F. A. Bailer, Bloomlngton. 111. " Clematis— Large fl. var., 2-yr.K)ld, 5-ln. $3 per doz. C. Eisele, 11th and Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia. , Clematis— Paniculata, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. C. Eisele. 11th and Jefferson Sts.. Philadelphia.. -^CiiSitis- In asst'd kinds, 3-yr. oW.* 3. 60 per doz., $25 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chl- cago and N. Y. ^ Vines— Clematis paniculata and Jackmanl; English ivy. and many others. Benjamin tx)n- nell. West Gr^ve. ra^__ Dielytra Spectabilis— Per doz., $1; Per 100, $7. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and N. X. Evergreens- Large assortment specialties; white pine, hemlock and large evergreens. An- dorra Nrs.. Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia. Ipomoea Noctiflora— Moon vines, 10,000 now ready, 2V4-ln. pots, $5 per 100. Godfrey Asch- mnnn. 1012 Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Ipom(ea"lloctiflorar-2%-ln. pots, $5 per 100; 3-ln pots. .$7 per 100; 4-ln. pots, $10 per 101). Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St.. Philadel- phia. Seeds, Bulbs, Spawn, Etc. Asparagus— A. plumosus nanus, Isorthern greenhouse grown seed, 100 seeds, 60c; 250 feeds, $1.15; 1,000 seeds, $4. Southern green- house grown, 1,000 seeds. $3; 5.000 seeds, $12 60. A plumosus robustus, 100 seeds, $1, 1,000 seeds, $9. Decumbens. 100 seeds. 60c; 1 000 seeds, $4. Omorensis, 100 seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $7.60. Cash discount 2 per cent. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Aster— Aster seed, best German grown. Queen of the Market, y* oz., 15c; oz., 50c; Victoria, Vi oz., 60c; oz., $1.75; Giant Victoria, Vt. oz., 60c; oz., $2; Peony fl. Perfection % oz.. 4oc; oz., $1.50; Semplea branching home growth % oz., 20c; oz., 60c. Separate colors or mixed W. C. Beckert, Allegheny. Pa. Bulbs— Gladiolus, good mix., 75c per JOO; $6 per 1.000. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Bulbs— L. Harrisii. L. longiflorum, Roman hy- acinths. Paper White narcissus. J. M. Thor- burn & Co.. H Cortlandt St.. N. Y. Bulbs— Ward's high grade bulbs and plants. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 17 Battery Place, New York. - — Bulbs— Spring or fall delivery, for florists' use We Import to order, bulbs and plants. August Rolker's Sons, 31 Barclay St., New York. "Bulbs— Bulb stock, all kinds. Bassett & Wash- burn, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. "Bulbs— Gladiolus A¥gele, $6 per 100; Florida Early, $1.80 per 100, $14 per 1,000; J. Bull, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; .Shakespeare, $3.60 per 100, $32 per 1,000; Vaughan's XXX florist mixture $1.75 per 100. $15 per 1,000; good Slxed, 85c per 100, $7 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds— Florists' flower seeds. New crop now ready. Weeber & Don. Seed Merchants and Growers. 114 Chambers St., New York. Seeds— Seeds, bulbs, plants. Arthur T. Bod- dlngton. 342 W. Fourteenth St., New York. Seed— Seed of Burbank's Shasta daisy, 1 oz., $4; nasturtium Jupiter. 1 lb.. 60c; fancy Cali- fornia Giant. 1 oz., $1; ipomcea. Heavenly Blue 1 oz., 10c; cosmos mammoth mixed. 1 oz-, 25c; poppy Maid of the Mist, 1 oz., 20c; petunia Cal. Giant, 1-16 oz., $2 Seed all /■'own In California. F. Gllman Taylor. Glendale, Cal. "Smilax— Seeds, $1 per lb. Cottage Nursery, San Diego, Cal. Wholesale Cut Flowers. COMMISSION DEALERS. J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St., New York. B. C. Amling. 32-36 Bandolph St., Chicago. H. G. Berning, 1402 Pine St., St. Louis. Chas. Chadwick, Cor. Fulton and Lagrave Sts., Grand Rapids, Mich. . The Cleveland Cut Flower Co., 62-64 High St., Cleveland, Ohio. J. B. Deamud. 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Jos. S. Fenrlch, 48 W. 30th St„ N. Y. Flower Growers' Market, 60 Wabash Ave. Chicago. ..vrrt Rrns. niW^ 30th St., New York. Alex. B. Garden, 441 Center Market, Wash- ington. D. C. William (iliormley, 67 W. 28th St., N. Y. Alex. J. Guttman. 62 W. 29th St. N. Y. James Hart. 117 W. 30th St., N. Y. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Mll- waukee. Wis. ^ Edward C. Horan, 66 wr28th St., New York. E H. Hunt. 76 VTabash Ave., Chicago. kennlcott Bros. Co., 40-44 Bandolph St.. Chi- cago. . , ^Xliuehn. 1122 Pine St., St." Louis. Alfred H. Langjahr. 66 W. 28th St.. New York. J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati, O. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. '9°5- The American Florist. 7T5 Chas. W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38-40 Miami Ave.. Detroit, Mich. . Charles Mlllang, 50 W. 29th St., N. Y. Moore. Hcntz & Nash, 65-57 W. 26th St., New York. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty Aye., Pltti^ burg. Pa. New York Cut Flower Exchange^ John Donald- son. Sec'y, Coogan Bldg., 6th Ave. and W. 26th St.. New York. Philadelphia Cut Flower Co., 1516-18 Sansom St.. Phlladelpbia, Pa. Pittsburs Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 504 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg. Pa. Pittsburg^PIorista' Exchange, 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg. C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. A. L. Randall Co.. 19 Randolph St.. Chicago- John I. Raynor. 49 W. 28th St.. N. Y. Rice Bros.. 128 N. 6th St.. Minneapolis. Minn. John Sellgman. 56 W. 26th St., N. Y. Walter F. Sheridan. 39 W. 28th St., JJew York. Traendly & Schenck. 44 W. 28th St., N. Y. Vaughan & Sperry, 58-60 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Welch Bros.. 15 Province St.. Boston. E. F. Winterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chl- cago. John Young. 51 W. 28th St., New York. Young & Nugent. 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. A. L. Young & Co.. 54 W. 28th St., N. Y. Zech & Mann. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. GROWERS. Bassett & Washburn, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chl- cago. The Benthey-Coatsworth Co., 35 Randolph St., Chicago. D. Wood Brant. 58-60 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. H. N. Bruns. 1409-11 W. Madison St.. Chicago. J. A. Budlong. 37-39 Randolph St.. Chicago. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 85-37 Randolph St., Chl- cago. Peter Relnberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Sinner Bros.. 58 Wabash Ave., Chicago. South Park Floral Company, Heller Bros., New Castle. Ind. Weiland & Risch. 59 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Peter Weiland, New Castle, Ind. Wietor Bros.. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. George Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. John Wolf, Savannah, 6a. il Cut Flowers. Atlanta Floral Company, 41 Feachtree St., Atlanta, Ga. Mark Aitken. 378 Main St.. Springfield. Mass. Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Blacklstone. 14th and H. Sts., N. W., Wash- Ington. D. 0. John Breltmeyer'3 Sons. Cor. Miami and Gratiot Aves.. Detroit, Mich. Geo. H. Cooke. Connecticut Ave. and L. St., Washington. D. 0. Mrs. Chas. Elckholt. Galveston. Tex. A. Gude & Bro.. 1214 F St.. Wiishington. D. C. P. J. Hauswirtb. Auditorium Annex, Chicago. Hess & Swoboda, 1415 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. ; Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn. Lelkens. 7 E. 33d St., N. Y. Mills, the Florist, 36 W. Forsyth St., Jack- sonvllle. Florida. The Park Floral Co., J. A. Valentine, presi- dent. Denver. Col. Palmer's. Buffalo. N^ Y^ Wm. L. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City. Shaffer. 14th and Eye Sts., Washington. D. C. Stevers & Boland, 33 Post St., San Francisco, Cal. Fred C. Weber, 4320-28 OUve St., St. Louis, Mo. Supplies, Sundries, Etc. Artificial Leaves— All styles In hundreds of different desipns. Rosslg Bros., 497 W. Broad- way^ New York. Bulb Pans, Eto. — Bulb pans. Detroit Flower Pot Mfg. Co.. 490 Howard St.. Detroit, Mich. Bulb Fans, Etc, — Bulb and fern pans. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St., Norria- town. Pa. Coal — Florists' specials: "Klnkald," Hocking. Kanawha Splint, Lower Vela Brazil Block, genuine Smokeless Pocahontas. SalllTan Coun- ty. Indiana Lump, Globe Coal Co., 156U-70 Old Colony building. Chicago. Coal — Harman. the florists' coal man. Alum Creek, Brazil Block, etc. Wm. S. Harman, 303 Dearborn St.. Chicago. _^ Cut Flower Boxes — The best cut flower box is full telescope; that is ours, at manufactur- ers* prices. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. Wig. ^ Cut Flower Boxes — Cut flower boxes, water- proof, corner lock style. No charge for print- ing on orders above 250 boxes. Livingston Seed Co.. Columbus. O. Cut Flower Boxes — Folding cut flower boxes. Holton & Ilunkt'l Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Engraving — Best engravings and illustrations of every description for catalogues. Send for estimates. Globe Eng. & Elec. Co.. 427 Dearborn St.. Chicago. Fumigating Supplies — The Fumigating Kind (for fumigating) and the Black Stuff Fine {for sprinkling) ; free trial sample bags. H. A. Stootboff Co.. 116 West St.. N. Y. Fumigating Supplies — Vaporizing pans for to- bacco extracts, improved. Diller, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia. Fumigating Supplies — Nicotine solution, 40 per cent nicotine, $10.50 per gal., % gaL 55.50, pint $1.50, 14 pint 50c. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. Fumigating Supplies — Your plants made to look strong and healthy by using "Nicoticide." Maxwell Mfg. Co.. Louisville. Ky. Fumigating Supplies — Tobacco dust for fumi- gating. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., 81 Pine St.. New York. Greens — Evergreens, galax, leucotboe, mosses, etc. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St.. N. Y. Greens — Evergreens, fancy and dagger ferns, bronze and green galax. George Cotsonas & Co.. 45 W. 29th St., New York. Greens — Specialties: galax leaves, ferns and leucothoe sprays, holly. Princess pine; all kinds of evergreens. Galax leaves, $1 per l.UOO. N. LeCakes & Co., 53 W. 28th St., New York. Greens — Asparagus plumosus. 50c per string. W. H. Watson. Lapeer, Mich. Greens — Hardy decorative supplies; high grade southern wild smilax. E. A. Heaven, Ever- green. Ala. Greens — New decorative greens, the branches of huckleberry tree, $2.50 per case. New crop hardy ferns; fancy. $1,25 per l.OOU; dagger, $1 per 1,000. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Evei- green. Ala. ^ "_ Greens — Dagger and fancy ferns; bronze and green galax, laurel festooning, green and sphagnum moss, ivy leaves, Sprengerl, aspara- gus, leucothoe sprays. Henry M. Robinson Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston. __^^^_ Greens — New crop dagger ferns, $1.50 per l.Uuu; fancy ferns, $1.50 per 1,000; bouquet green. $7 per luo lbs. ; bouquet green wreaths and small wreaths, all sizes; laurel festooning, 4c, 5c and 6c per yd. Crowl Fern Co., Milling- ton, Mass. Hose — New, %-ln.. 7'/4-c per foot; %-ln., not guaranteed, 4%c per foot. Metropolitan Ma- terial Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, Hose — Hose In quantity. Chicago House Wrecking Co.. W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Lawn Uower — The Clipper lawn mower. No. 1, 12-ln., $5; No. 2. 15-ln.. $6; No. 3. 18-ln.. $7; No. 4, 21-ln.. $8. Draft, money order or reg. letter. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon 111. ^__^_^ Metal Designs — Send for prices. A. Hermann, 404-:2 E. 34th St., N. Y. Pots — Standard pots, which for strength and porosity combined are best on market. A. F, Kohr. 1521-23 N. Leavltt St.. Chicago. Pots — Red standards, full size, and wide bot- toms. Detroi t Flower Pot Mf y. , 490 Howard St.. Detroit. Mich. ^ Pots — Red standard; azalea pots. The Keller Pottery Co.. 213-223 Pearl St.. Norristown. Pa. Pots — Before buying, write for prices. Geo. Keller & Son, 361-63 Herndon St., near Wright- wood Ave., Chicago. Pot Hangers — Kramer's pot hangers. Fit all standard size pota from 2 to 10 Inches in diam- eter. Price with wire chain, $1 per doz. by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. I. N. Kramer & Sons. Cedar Rapids, la. Pots — Red pots. 'Sample pot and price list on application. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. Wis. ^^ Pots — Syracuse red pots, best clay. Syra- cuse Pottery Co., Syracuse. N. Y. Pots — Standard flower pots. We can save you money. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Wash- ington. D. C. Pots — Standard flower potR, The WhiUdln Pottery Co.. Philadelphia, Pa.; Jersey City, N, J.; Long Island City. N. Y. Pots— Pots of all kinds. A. H. Hews & Co., No. Cambridge. Mass.; Long Island City. N. Y. Printing — Regan Printing House; large runs of catalogues our specialty. Write for figures. Regan Printing House, 83-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Ribbon — Ribbon specialists. M. Rice & Co., 918 Filbert St., Philadelphia. Seed Bags — For the trade. Full line in Ma- nila, white, amber or colored laid papers. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitchburg. Mass. Seed Cases — Heller's mice proof seed cases. Heller & Co., Montclair, N. J. Supplies — Cork bark, for window boxes, flat or cylindrical, birch bark in large sheets. Mfrs. prepared palms and artificial flowers. Clare & Scharrath. 170 E. Madison St., Chicago. Supplies — Clara cemetery vase, $3.50 per doz.. boxed. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and N. Y. Supplies — "Eureka" weed killer, large size tin. 75c each. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Supplies — Manufacturers and Importers. M. Rice & Co.. 918 Filbert St., Philadelphia. Pa. Supplies — Importers, Jobbers, manufacturers of florists' supplies; western leaders. C. C. PoU- worth Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. ^^ Supplies — Makers of wire designs and florists' supplies. Cleveland Cut Flower Co.. Cleveland, Ohio. Supplies — Tomato and plant supports of heavy galvanized wire ; will not rust. Model carna- tion supports, galvanized rose stakes and tying wire. Igoe Bros., 226 N. Ninth St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Supplies — Cape flowers, cycas leaves, metal designs, and all florists' supplies. A. Hermann, 4^2 E. 34th St.. New York. ^^__^_^ Supplies — Seed pans, standard flower pots, cylinders for cut flowers, hanging baskets, lawn vases, etc. Hilfinger Bros. Pottery, Ft. Ed- ward. New York. Supplies — Florists' wire designs and supplies. Emil Steffens, 335 E. 2l8t St.. New York. Supplies — Importers land manufacturers of florists' supplies. L. Baumann & Co., 78 Wa- bash Ave.. Chicago. ■ Supplies — Importers and manufacturers of florists' supplies. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St.. New York. Supplies — One million square feet sash, lum- ber, garden hose. etc. Chicago House Wreck- ing Co.. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Tobacco Stems — Fresh tobacco stems, $1.50 per bale of 300 lbs. W. C. Beckert, Allegheny, Pa. Toothpicks, Wired— $1.50 per 10.000, $6.25 per 50.000. W. J. Cowee, Mfr.. Berlin. N. Y.. Vases — Iron reservoir vases and lawn settees. Manufactured by McDonald Bros.. Columbus. 0. Wire Work — None made as good at our prices. C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee. Wifl. Wire Work— E. H. Hunt, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Construction Materials, Boilers, Etc. Boilers — The Plerson boiler for water or steam; a coal saver. Adapted to use any kind of fuel. The Pierson-Sefton Co., West Side Ave.. Jersey City, N. J. Boilers — Get our prices. Metropolitan Ma- terial Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave.. Brook- lyn. N. Y. Boilers — Hitchings New Mogul boilers for hot water or steam. Hot water radiation from 4.200 square feet and up. Steam radiation from 2,500 square feet and up. Horticultural architects and builders. Hitchings & Co., 233 Mercer St.. New York. Boilers — Boilers of high grade for green- houses. Steam and hot water. GibUn & Co.. Utica. N. Y. Boilers — Improved greenhouse boilers, made of best material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Kroeschell Bros. Co., 45 Erie St., Chicago. ^ Boilers — Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brook- lyn. N. Y. Boilers — Furman boilers. Particularly well adapted for greenhouse heating. The Heren- deen_Mfg. Co., Dept. Am., Geneva. N. Y. Boilers — Gurney heaters, heat by steam or hot water. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., Ill 5th Ave., N. Y.: 74 Franklin St.. Boston. Boilers — Water tube steam boiler. King Con- struction Co.. N. Tooawanda. New York. Boilers — About "Burnham" boilers. Write to- day to our New York office for catalogue. Lord & Burnham Co., St. James Bldg., 1133 Broad- way. General office and works, Irvington-on- Hudson, N. Y. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 776 The American Florist. May 13, Boilers — New and second hand; 2 second hand steam, $35 each. Metropolitan Material Co.. 1408 Metropolitan Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers — Fifty horizontal tubular boilers from 1") to 200 h. p. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts.. Chicago. Boiler Tubes— Sixteen carloads 4-in. tubes, rat- tled and heavy. Also sizes from 1%-In to 8-in. Chicago House Wrecking Co. . 35th and Iron :jts.. Chicago. Building Material — Lumber for greenhouse benches. Ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, floor- lug, white cedar posts, etc. We are in special position to furnish "Pecky Cypress;*' everything In pine and hemlock building lumber. Adam Schlllo Lumber Co., Cor. Weed St. and Haw- thorne^^ ^ Building Material — Greenhouse material aud hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. DIetsch Co., 615-21 Shef- fleld Ave.. Chicago. Building Material — Cypress sash bars, Ten- nessee red cedar posts, pecky cypress benches, hotbed sash and frames, ventilating apparatus, pipe, fittings and all supplies needed In new or reconstruction work. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St.. Chicago. Building Material — Gulf cypress greenhouse material. Hot bed sash. We furnish everything for building. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flush- Ing Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Building Material — Cypress is far more dur- able than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men furnished to superintend erec- tion when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co.. Neponset, Boston, Mass. Building Material — Every type of greenhouse manufactured, also all greenhouse fittings. Piereon-Sefton Co., West Side Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Building Material — Greenhouse material of any description. John C. Moninger Co., 412-22 Haw- thorne Ave., Chicago. Building Material — Our designs embody best features greenhouse construction; best grade gulf cypress used. Red cedar posts, iron fit- tings, hotbed sash. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, O. ^ Building Material — Write for prices on Gulf cypress building material. Metropolitan Ma- terial Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Glass — Window glass. Greenhouse glass a specialty. H. M. Hooker Co.. 59 W. Randolph St., Chicago. Glass — Importers and jobbers; greenhouse glass a specialty. Window glass. James H. Rice Co., 80-82 Wabash Ave.. 34-40 S. Water St., Chicago. Glass — French and American "White Rose'* brand. Stenzel Glass Co.. 2 Hudson St., New York; 101 Portland St.. Boston. Glass — Good brands, quick shipments, large stock. Sharp. Partridge & Co., 22d St. and Union Place. Chicago. Glass — Glass at wholesale. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Glass — Tank vdndow glass. Hothouse glass a specialty. D. C. Cunningham Glass Co., Pitts- burg. Pa. Glass — New American, 50 sq. ft. to box; all standard dimensions. Metropolitan Material Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Glass — Plate and window glass. Greenhouse glass a specialty. Sprague-Smith Co., 205 Ran- dolph St., Chicago. Glazing Points — See the point? Holds glass firmly. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box of 1,000 points. 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Greenhouse Construction — Eureka greenhouses the best and lowest in price. All houses erected at factory and shipped to purchasers with blue prints, photographs and plain directions so any person can put up. Dillon Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Bloomsburg, Pa. ^_^ Gutters — New duplex gutter, only drip proof gutter on the market. E. Hippard, Youngstown, Ohio. Gutters — Garland's gutters will keep snow and Ice off your glass. A sample of our gutter is on exhibition at Chicago Flower Growers* Market. Geo. M. Garland, Des Plaines. 111. Gutters — Jennings improved iron gutters. Dil- ler, Caskey & Co., Sixth and Berk Sts., Phila- delphia^ Iron Fittings — Patent iron bench fittings and roof supporters. Diller, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia. Iron Fittings, Etc. — Send for prices. Lock- land Lumber Co., Lockland. O. Oil, White Lead, Paint, Putty, Etc. — Metro- politan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Paint, Putty, Etc.— The Jas. H. Rice Co.. SO-82 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Paint, Putty, Etc. — H. M. Hooker Co., 59 W, Randolph St., Chicago. Pipe — Wrought iron pipe, sizes from %-ln. to 14-ln. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts.. Chicago. Pipe, Pipe Cutters, Etc. — Pipe, stocks and dies, pipe cutters, Stillson wrenches, pipe vises, botbed sash. etc. Metropolitan Material Co., 14')8 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Pipes, Iron Fittings, Etc. — Galvanized Iron sash binges, screw eyes, screw hooks. U bolts, galvanized turn buckles and wire. Fittings for purlin and ridge supports. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St.. Chicago. Pipes and Iron Fittings — S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn. New York. Pumps — Rider-Ericsson, second hand, $40 op. Metropolitan Material Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Pumping Engines — Two streams of water for 1 hour cost 2 cents If you use a Standard pump- ing engine. The Standard Pump & Engine Co., Cleveland. Ohio. ; Steam Traps — The Standard return steam trap has no equal for its simplicity of working. E. Hippard. Youngstown, Ohio. Steam Traps — Morehead traps insure free clr- ;;ulation In colls. Save fuel. American Blower Co.. Detroit, Mich. Ventilating Apparatus — Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-1373 Flush- ing^ Ventilators — We furnish high grade ventilat- ing apparatus, raising the sashes in greenhouses and other buildings. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. General office and works, Irvington-on-Hudson. N. Y. Ventilators — ^Tbe New Departure ventilating appliance, cheapest and best. If you doubt, try it and be convinced, J. D. Carmody, Evans- vllle. Ind. Ventilating Apparatus — Send for circulars. Diller, Caskey & Co., Cor. 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. ^ Ventilators — Evans* improved Challenge ven- tilating apparatus. Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond. Ind. Ventilators — The Standard ventilating ma- chinery; original machine with self -oiling cups; most powerful, least complicated, very com- pact. E. Hippard. Youngstown, O. ^_^ Ventilators — Hand ventilators, etc. The King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. $2.00 POSTPAID TO any ADDRESS SAVES MANY TIMES #»ITS PRICED THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S DIRECTORY saves many times its price to every one 'who catalogues or circularizes the trade. Fully revised to date of publication, it puts the mail only to live names, avoiding